bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bullying victimization among adolescents: Prevalence, associated factors and correlation with mental health outcomes
Authors: Ghardallou Mariem , Mtiraoui Ahlem , Ennamouchi Dorra , Amara Amel , Gara Amel , Dardouri Maha , Zedini Chekib , Mtiraoui Ali 
Published: March 2024

Introduction
Knowledge of the risk factors of bullying victimization in adolescents is crucial for the implementation of preventive measures. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of bullying victimization and to identify its correlation with mental health outcomes among middle school students in Tunisia.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage cluster sampling technique to recruit a sample of 1111 students from 10 middle schools in El kef (Tunisia). The revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence and types of bullying victimization and the perceived efforts of others to counteract bullying. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used for screening emotional and behavioral problems. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine associated factors of bullying victimization. Additionally, we tested whether emotional and behavioral problems were present for bullying victims.

Results
The findings reported that 45.8% (95%CI = 45.5–46.0), of the total number of participants experienced school bullying victimization. Multivariate logistic regression analysis, revealed that repeating a grade (OR = 1.82, 95%CI = 1.31–2.54), having a working father (OR = 17.68; 95%CI = 2.29–136,15), and having a working mother (OR = 1.88, 95%CI = 1.39–2.53) were the factors significantly associated with bullying victimization. Nevertheless, a higher mother’s educational level (OR = 0.76, 95%CI = 0.67–0.88) was a protective factor against bullying victimization. The self-reported SDQ revealed that the total difficulties score was significantly higher among victims (17.46 ± 5.30 vs. 20.86 ± 5.06, p<0.01).

Conclusions
This study showed that the prevalence of bullying in middle schools was high and it significantly led to mental health problems. National policies for bullying prevention within schools are potentially needed. Improving students’ problem-solving and soft skills is also essential.
Tuberculin skin test and Interferon-gamma release assay agreement, and associated factors with latent tuberculosis infection, in medical and nursing students in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Apriani Lika , McAllister Susan , Sharples Katrina , Aini Isni Nurul , Nurhasanah Hanifah , Ratnaningsih Dwi Febni , Indrati Agnes Rengga , Ruslami Rovina , Alisjahbana Bachti , van Crevel Reinout , Hill Philip C. 
Published: March 2024

Background
No gold standard diagnostic test exists for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). The intra-dermal tuberculin skin test (TST) has known limitations and Interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) have been developed as an alternative. We aimed to assess agreement between IGRA and TST, and risk factors for test positivity, in Indonesian healthcare students.

Methods
Medical and nursing students starting their clinical training were screened using IGRA and TST. Agreement between the two tests was measured using Cohen’s Kappa coefficient. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with test positivity.

Results
Of 266 students, 43 (16.2%) were IGRA positive and 85 (31.9%) TST positive. Agreement between the two tests was 74.7% (kappa 0.33, 95% CI 0.21–0.45, P<0.0001). Students who had direct contact with family or friends with TB were less likely to be test positive using IGRA (AOR 0.18, 95% CI 0.05–0.64) and using TST (AOR 0.51, 95% CI 0.26–0.99).

Conclusion
Test positivity for LTBI was lower when measured by IGRA than by TST, with poor agreement between the two tests. Known close TB contact was unexpectedly negatively associated with positivity by either test. Longitudinal studies may be required to help determine the best test for LTBI in healthcare students in Indonesia.
Suppression of the alpha, delta, and omicron variants of SARS-Cov-2 in Taiwan
Authors: Tsou Hsiao-Hui , Lee Fang-Jing , Wu Shiow-Ing , Fan Byron , Wu Hsiao-Yu , Lin Yu-Hsuan , Hsu Ya-Ting , Cheng Chieh , Cheng Yu-Chieh , Jiang Wei-Ming , Chiou Hung-Yi , Chen Wei J. , Hsiung Chao A. , Chen Pau-Chung , Sytwu Huey-Kang 
Published: March 2024

Background
Taiwan was a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outlier, with an extraordinarily long transmission-free record: 253 days without locally transmitted infections while the rest of the world battled wave after wave of infection. The appearance of the alpha variant in May 2021, closely followed by the delta variant, disrupted this transmission-free streak. However, despite low vaccination coverage (<1%), outbreaks were well-controlled.

Methods
This study analyzed the time to border closure and conducted one-sample t test to compare between Taiwan and Non-Taiwan countries prior to vaccine introduction. The study also collected case data to observe the dynamics of omicron transmission. Time-varying reproduction number,Rt, was calculated and was used to reflect infection impact at specified time points and model trends of future incidence.

Results
The study analyzed and compare the time to border closure in Taiwan and non-Taiwan countries. The mean times to any border closure from the first domestic case within each country were -21 and 5.98 days, respectively (P < .0001). The Taiwanese government invested in quick and effective contact tracing with a precise quarantine strategy in lieu of a strict lockdown. Residents followed recommendations based on self-discipline and unity. The self-discipline in action is evidenced in Google mobility reports. The central and local governments worked together to enact non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), including universal masking, social distancing, limited unnecessary gatherings, systematic contact tracing, and enhanced quarantine measures. The people cooperated actively with pandemic-prevention regulations, including vaccination and preventive NPIs.

Conclusions
This article describes four key factors underlying Taiwan’s success in controlling COVID-19 transmission: quick responses; effective control measures with new technologies and rolling knowledge updates; unity and cooperation among Taiwanese government agencies, private companies and organizations, and individual citizens; and Taiwanese self-discipline.
Enhanced echocardiographic assessment of intracardiac flow in congenital heart disease
Authors: Meyers Brett A. , Zhang Jiacheng , Nyce Jonathan , Loke Yue-Hin , Vlachos Pavlos P. 
Published: March 2024

Background
4D flow magnetic resonance imaging (4D flow MRI) can assess and measure the complex flow patterns of the right ventricle (RV) in congenital heart diseases, but its limited availability makes the broad application of intracardiac flow assessment challenging. Color Doppler imaging velocity reconstruction from conventional echocardiography is an emerging alternative, but its validity against 4D flow MRI needs to be established.

Objective
To compare intracardiac flow parameters measured by color Doppler velocity reconstruction (DoVeR) against parameters measured from 4D flow MRI.

Methods
We analyzed 20 subjects, including 7 normal RVs and 13 abnormal RVs (10 with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot, and 3 with atrial-level shunts). Intracardiac flow parameters such as relative pressure difference, vortex strength, total kinetic energy, and viscous energy loss were quantified using DoVeR and 4D flow MRI. The agreement between the two methods was determined by comparing the spatial fields and quantifying the cross-correlation and normalized difference between time-series measurements.

Results
The hemodynamic parameters obtained from DoVeR and 4D flow MRI showed similar flow characteristics and spatial distributions. The time evolutions of the parameters were also in good agreement between the two methods. The median correlation coefficient between the time-series of any parameter was between 0.87 and 0.92, and the median L2-norm deviation was between 10% to 14%.

Conclusions
Our study shows that DoVeR is a reliable alternative to 4D flow MRI for quantifying intracardiac hemodynamic parameters in the RV.
Rheological behavior of particle-filled polymer suspensions and its influence on surface structure of the coated electrodes
Authors: Ming Hao , Guan Yinyan , Geng Cong , Gao Yingjun , Meng Jing , Liang Jiyan 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Capacitive deionization electrode prepared by coating was commonly investigated, with polymer solution as binder and active particles as adsorbent. In the coating process, microstructure constituted by the two components was damaged by shear, then rebuilt when shear was removed. The microstructure strongly influenced the surface structure of the coated electrodes, further to performance and cycle life. The discussion of the interaction between the components in the coating process facilitates the identification of structural mechanisms. Rheology bridged the flow regimes in macroscale and interaction in microscale, through which the interaction between the polymer and particles can be investigated in a macroscopic phenomenon. In this study, hydrophilic polymer, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) were used as binders to prepare the suspension for coating. The influence of polymer molecular structure to interaction and microstructure was investigated by rheology. Results showed that the flexibility of polymer determined the adsorption morphology, leading to different flocculation structures. For rigid PVA, a 3d-crosslinked network was formed, giving a tough coating. While for flexible PEO, encapsulation structure was formed, leading to a brittle coating. A model based on bridging flocculation was evaluated to describe the formation and destruction of the flocculation structure. And a rheological method for binder selection and coating operation was proposed.
Gold-catalyzed synthesis of small-sized carbo- and heterocyclic compounds: A review
Authors: Kadiyala Kasi Ganesh , Goutham Kommuru , Yamini Vanipenta , Katari Naresh Kumar 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Research on gold catalysis has flourished over the last 20 years, and gold catalysts are now acknowledged as the “best choice” for a range of organic transformations. Gold complexes have emerged as promising candidates for this use in recent years because of their high reactivity, which enables them to induce a broad range of transformations under mild conditions. Extensive demonstrations have showcased the extraordinary efficiency of synthesizing complex organic compounds from the basic starting components. In addition to its traditional applications in catalysis, gold catalysis has expanded to include the total synthesis of natural compounds, which is a complex and demanding undertaking. The class of molecules known as carbo- and heterocycles, which is arguably the most important, has a significant impact on the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals among the numerous additional products made possible by the novel procedures pioneered. The main topic of this review is how to use Au salts in homogeneous catalysis to create cyclization processes for small heterocyclic and carbocyclic systems. This study gives an overview of most of the books and articles written after 2013 that discuss making three- and four-membered carbo- and heterocyclic rings with gold as a catalyst. We have made every effort to include all outstanding reports on this subject; nonetheless, we apologize for any omissions.
Effects of grammatical gender on gender inferences: Evidence from French hybrid nouns
Authors: Storme Benjamin , Delaloye Saillen Laura 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
A growing body of research shows that readers and listeners are biased by the grammatical gender of a noun when making inferences about the gender of its referent. This result is central in debates about gender-fair language but has mostly been established using masculine generics. This paper presents two preregistered studies on French that aim to replicate this result but using a lesser-studied type of noun: generic hybrid nouns. These nouns can refer to both male and female individuals but are either masculine or feminine, depending on the noun (e.g. un talent ‘a talent’ and une vedette ‘a star’). The availability of both genders for hybrid nouns allows for a more comprehensive test of the effect of grammatical gender than permitted by masculine generics. Overall, the paper replicates the role of grammatical biases in gender inferences, with masculine hybrid nouns being judged as more likely to refer to male individuals as compared to feminine hybrid nouns. However the results did not reveal a symmetric bias for feminine nouns, which were interpreted as gender-neutral. But this latter result should be interpreted with caution as it could be due to uncontrolled effects of gender stereotypes coming from the specific stimuli used in the study.
A conjecture of Mallows and Sloane with the universal denominator of Hilbert series
Authors: Zhang Yang , Nan Jizhu , Ma Yongsheng 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
A conjecture of Mallows and Sloane conveys the dominance of Hilbert series for finding basic invariants of finite linear groups if the Hilbert series of the invariant ring is of a certain explicit canonical form. However, the conjecture does not hold in general by a well-known counterexample of Stanley. In this article, we give a constraint on lower bounds for the degrees of homogeneous system of parameters of rings of invariants of finite linear groups depending on the universal denominator of Hilbert series defined by Derksen. We consider the conjecture with the universal denominator on abelian groups and provide some criteria guaranteeing the existence of homogeneous system of parameters of certain degrees. In this case, Stanley’s counterexample could be avoided, and the homogeneous system of parameters is optimal.
Hormone-based pharmacotherapy for metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
Authors: Chui Zara Siu Wa , Xue Yaqian , Xu Aimin 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has reached epidemic proportions globally in parallel to the rising prevalence of obesity. Despite its significant burden, there is no approved pharmacotherapy specifically tailored for this disease. Many potential drug candidates for MAFLD have encountered setbacks in clinical trials, due to safety concerns or/and insufficient therapeutic efficacy. Nonetheless, several investigational drugs that mimic the actions of endogenous metabolic hormones, including thyroid hormone receptor β (THRβ) agonists, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) analogues, and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), showed promising therapeutic efficacy and excellent safety profiles. Among them, resmetirom, a liver-targeted THRβ-selective agonist, has met the primary outcomes in alleviation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the advanced form of MAFLD, and liver fibrosis in phase-3 clinical trials. These hormone-based pharmacotherapies not only exhibit varied degrees of therapeutic efficacy in mitigating hepatic steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis, but also improve metabolic profiles. Furthermore, these three hormonal agonists/analogues act in a complementary manner to exert their pharmacological effects, suggesting their combined therapies may yield synergistic therapeutic benefits. Further in-depth studies on the intricate interplay among these metabolic hormones are imperative for the development of more efficacious combination therapies, enabling precision management of MAFLD and its associated comorbidities.
Selection of graphene as a conductive additive for biomass-based activated carbon electrode in capacitive deionization: acid-treated as a practical approach to reduce graphene content
Authors: Pham Thi Nam , Nguyen Thi Thom , Huynh Le Thanh Nguyen , Le Viet Hai , Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan , Nguyen Tuan Anh , Shuib Raa Khimi , Tran Dai Lam , Nguyen Tuan Anh 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The use of graphene (GE) as a conductive additive for activated carbon (AC) electrode in capacitive deionization (CDI) has attracted much attention due to its high electrical conductivity. However, self-agglomeration by π–π interactions between individual GE sheets required the use of high content to ensure an efficient conductive network in the electrode, which limited its practical application. This work proposed an approach to reduce the GE content in the fabrication of biomass-based activated carbon electrode for CDI application. The stacking effect of GE sheets is inhibited when GE sheets functionalize with oxygen groups via acid treatment under ultrasonic condition. This helps to reduce GE content to less than 2 wt% in the fabrication of CDI electrodes. The electrode fabricated using 2 wt% treated GE (T-GE) achieved the superior capacitance of 54 F/g, twice that of the pristine AC. The desalination process using as-prepared electrodes was evaluated by batch-mode CDI system with the initial NaCl solution of 2000 ppm and 3000 ppm at various applied voltages. The AC/T-GE 2 % electrode showed excellent performance with a desalination capacity greater than 10 mg/g, and reached an adsorption rate of 1.93 mg/g.min in both solutions under an applied voltage 1.2 V.
Concurrent validity of dynamic bedside quantitative sensory testing paradigms in breast cancer survivors with persistent pain
Authors: Haenen Vincent , Meeus Mira , Devoogdt Nele , Morlion Bart , Dams Lore , De Groote Amber , Foubert Anthe , De Groef An 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Background
Studies on the concurrent validity of clinically applicable testing protocols for conditioned pain modulation (CPM) and temporal summation of pain (TSP) in breast cancer survivors (BCS) with persistent pain are lacking.

Objectives
This study investigated the concurrent validity of two bedside protocols for CPM and TSP in comparison to a respective reference protocol. The participants’ preferences for bedside CPM and TSP protocols were assessed.

Methods
Thirty BCS experiencing persistent pain were included in this study. Each participant underwent a reference test along with two bedside alternatives for assessing both TSP and CPM. For CPM, a cold pressor test (CPT) and blood pressure cuff (BPC) were used as conditioning stimulus. The test stimulus was elicited in parallel by pressure pain threshold after 45 and 90 s of conditioning at the lower limb. The CPM reference test consisted of parallel heat stimuli at the forearms using a two-thermode system. TSP was elicited using a von Frey monofilament (256 mN) and an algometer (98 kPa) at the affected site and opposite lower limb. The TSP reference test consisted of heat stimuli at the affected site and opposite lower limb. Participants’ testing preference was examined using a purpose-designed questionnaire. Spearman’s rank test examined the correlation between protocols.

Results
The two bedside CPM protocols were strongly correlated (r = 0.787–0.939, p < 0.005). A strong correlation was found between the BPC protocol and reference test using the relative effect magnitude (r = 0.541–0.555, p < 0.005). The bedside TSP protocols were moderately correlated with each other only at the lower limb using absolute change scores (r = 0.455, p = 0.012). No significant correlation was found between the bedside and reference TSP protocols.

Conclusion
The significantly moderate to very strong correlations between the bedside protocols validate their interchangeability. Researchers and clinicians should be able to choose which bedside protocol they utilize; however, participants favored the use of a BPC and algometer for the evaluation of CPM and TSP, respectively.
Neuronal ensembles in the amygdala allow social information to motivate later decisions
Authors: Kietzman Henry W. , Trinoskey-Rice Gracy , Seo Esther H. , Guo Jidong , Gourley Shannon L. 
Published: March 2024

Social experiences carry tremendous weight in our decision making, even when social partners are not present. To determine mechanisms, we trained female mice to respond for two food reinforcers. Then, one food was paired with a novel conspecific. Mice later favored the conspecific-associated food, even in the absence of the conspecific. Chemogenetically silencing projections from the prelimbic subregion (PL) of the medial prefrontal cortex to the basolateral amygdala (BLA) obstructed this preference while leaving social discrimination intact, indicating that these projections are necessary for socially-driven choice. Further, mice that performed the task had greater densities of dendritic spines on excitatory BLA neurons relative to mice that did not. We next induced chemogenetic receptors in cells active during social interactions – when mice were encoding information that impacted later behavior. BLA neurons stimulated by social experience were necessary for mice to later favor rewards associated with social conspecifics, but not make other choices. This profile contrasted with that of PL neurons stimulated by social experience, which were necessary for choice behavior in social and non-social contexts alike. The PL may convey a generalized signal allowing mice to favor particular rewards, while units in the BLA process more specialized information, together supporting choice motivated by social information.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTSocial experiences color choices, even when social partners are not present. For instance, we might favor a restaurant because it is where we had a memorable first date. We demonstrate that projections from the prelimbic cortex (PL) to basolateral amygdala (BLA) are required for socially-driven decisions – that is, for mice to favor a familiar food previously associated with a conspecific. Neuronal ensembles in the BLA stimulated by social experience appear specialized to socially-driven choices, while ensembles in the PL are not. The BLA may form social memories, which, with PL input, enable organisms to prioritize social information in later action.
EFEKTIFITAS MEDIA E-STORY BOOK MATERI PEMBIASAAN HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT DALAM PEMBELAJARAN KOLABORATIF
Authors: Maswah Maswah Maswah , Utaminingsih Sri 
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh rendahnya kebiasan hidup bersih dan sehat anak usia pra sekolah di Kabupaten Rembang, hal tersebut terlihat dengan banyaknya anak yang tidak gosok gigi minimal 2 kali dalam sehari, anak terbiasa membuang sampah di sembarang tempat, kebiasaan anak yang makan junkfood. Tujuan penelitian ini 1) Menganalisis perencanaan Pengembangan Media E-Story Book Materi Perilaku Bersih dan Sehat Dalam Pembelajaran Kolaboratif. 2) Menghasilkan desain Pengembangan Media E-Story Book Materi Perilaku Bersih dan Sehat Dalam Pembelajaran Kolaboratif. 3) Menganalisis keefektifan Pengembangan Media E-Story Book Materi Perilaku Bersih dan Sehat Dalam Pembelajaran Kolaboratif di TK Negeri Pembina Pamotan Kabupaten Rembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan mix-method dengan varian exploratory. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian terapan dengan metode Research and Development (R&D) Populasi adalah anak didik TK Negeri di Kabupaten Rembang. Sesuai dengan teknik purposive sampling, sampel diambil diambil dari siswa TK Negeri Pembina Kecamatan Pamotan dan TK Negeri Kecamatan Pancur. Instrumen penelitian berupa wawancara/observasi, angket, tes, dan instrument validasi produk. Analisis data dilakukan untuk melihat perbedaan rata-rata antara kedua sampel menggunakan uji-t.. Hasil penelitian bahwa Media E-Story Book efektif dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran kolaboratif di TK Negeri Se- Kabupaten Rembang, hal ini berdasarkan hasil paired samples statistic diketahui bahwa pembiasaan perilaku bersih dan sehat pada kelas eksperimen mendapat nilai postest 81,7 dan kelas kontrol nilai postest 60,6. Sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa anak yang diberi pembelajaran menggunakan pengembangan media e-story book memiliki pembiasaan perilaku bersih dan sehat yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan anak yang memperoleh pembelajaran tanpa menggunakan media e-story book.