bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Knowledge of Results About More Accurate Versus Less Accurate Trials: Differential Effects on Psychological Variables and Motor Learning in Adolescent Females
Authors: Porter Jared M. , Velten Joei , Badami Rokhsareh , Nezakatolhossaini Maryam , Lotfinejad Maryam 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Introduction.
The primary purpose of the present study was to investigate whether providing knowledge of results (KR) on more accurate trials enhanced motivation and self-confidence or whether providing KR on less accurate trials reduced those variables. We also investigated whether anxiety was affected by the provision of feedback.

Material and Methods.
Participants performed a volleyball serve over four days of practice under one of two conditions: After each block of six trials, one group received feedback on the three most accurate (MA) trials, whereas the other group received feedback on the three least accurate (LA) trials. One week following practice, participants performed a retention test without feedback. Participants also completed the intrinsic motivation inventory (IMI) and the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI2).

Results.
Results indicated that the MA group had more effective learning as well as higher motivation and self-confidence scores than the LA group. Additionally, the MA group had lower scores on cognitive and somatic anxiety compared to the LA group. The MA group had higher motivation and self-confidence scores and lower anxiety compared to the values reported on the pre-test. Conversely, the LA group had lower motivation and self-confidence scores relative to the pre-test values, and tended to have increased cognitive and somatic anxiety following practice.

Conclusions.
The results of this study demonstrate that providing augmented feedback about more accurate trials facilitates motor learning and increases motivation and self-confidence whilst lowering levels of somatic anxiety.
The Future of Leadership: Exploring the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Organizational Performance
Authors: Andoko Bhimo Widyo , Prawoto Nano , Wahyuningsih Sri Handari , Susilowati Indah 
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The main objective of this study is to examine the development of the discussion of the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational performance.

Methods: this research is a literature study conducted at Scopus. There were 831 documents found using the keywords "transformational leadership" and "organizational performance". The analytical tool used in helping to understand developments in this study is Vosviewer which is based on bibliometric analysis methods.

Results and discussion: The results of this study show that there is a development of documents with this research theme since 1985-2023. The scientific work used as the main foundation for current research is largely sourced from the work of Bernard M. Bass, Bruce Avolio, and Ronald E. Riggio. The clustered results of the Bibliography cover various aspects, ranging from the direct effects of transformational leadership on organizational performance to the role of individual psychology in leadership dynamics.

Implications of the research: this study provide compelling evidence that transformational leadership can have a significant impact on various aspects of organizational performance and behavior.

Originality/value: The originality of this research encapsulates the essence of the unique contribution, emphasizing the systematic exploration of the evolution of the literature regarding transformational leadership and organizational performance, as well as the insights gained from the analysis of the literature conducted.
Analysis and Assessment of Contamination Degree and Emission Sources of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs and Me-PAHs) in Surface Sediments from Central Coast of Vietnam
Authors: Giang Dang Minh Huong , Hieu Nguyen Duc , Hue Chu Thi , Mai Pham Thi Ngoc , Huong Nguyen Thi Anh , Anh Hoang Quoc 
Published: April 2024

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives are a diverse group of organic pollutants, which are relatively persistent and toxic. Simultaneous determination of unsubstituted PAHs and methylated PAHs (Me-PAHs) is necessary to provide comprehensive insights into contamination levels and sources of these pollutants. In this study, we collected surface sediment samples in Vietnamese central coast to analyze 7 PAHs and 12 Me-PAHs. The sediment samples were extracted by using a focused ultrasonic processor with acetone/hexane (1:1) mixture and toluene. The extract was purified by column chromatography technique with activated silica gel and dichloromethane/hexane (1:3) as elution solvent. PAHs and Me-PAHs were determined by a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) system operated in electron impact ionization (EI) and selected ion monitoring mode (SIM). Concentrations of total 7 PAHs and 12 Me-PAHs ranged from 30 to 246 (average 92) nanograms per gram sediment (ng/g). These levels were comparable to or lower than those measured in Vietnamese river sediments and marine sediments from some other countries in the world. The accumulation profiles of PAHs and Me-PAHs indicated that their emissions are likely associated with mixed pyrogenic and petrogenic sources. Our results have provided preliminary information about the pollution degree and accumulation characteristics of these substances in Vietnamese marine environments. Additional comprehensive studies should be performed to characterize contamination characterisrics, emission sources, and ecological risks of PAHs and their derivatives in this country.
Chińskie tłumaczenia Biblii
Authors:   Uniwersytet Opolski, Wydział Teologiczny, Klejnowski-Różycki Dariusz 
Published: April 2024

Translating the Bible into Chinese has been a challenge for all Christian denominations for centuries. Protestants were the pioneers. Although there is evidence that there were translations of biblical texts as early as the 7th century, related to the mission of Alopen and the Church of the East, no translation texts have survived to our times. In 1822, the first complete Bible was published in Chinese. It was a translation by Hovhannes Ghazarian and Joshua Marshman. In parallel, independently, Robert Morrison and William Milne worked on translations of the Bible, and their Bible was published in 1823. In 1863, the Delegates’ Version was published, followed by the Chinese Union Version in 1919, and the Revised Chinese Union Version in 2010. Catholics paid less attention to Bible translations than Protestants. They created works directly serving the pastoral ministry. However, the translation of the Bible (Protestant and Catholic) was significantly influenced by the work of Jean Basset in the 17th century. Gabriele Allegra was of crucial importance, who led to the finalization of the complete Catholic Bible translation in 1968. Another contemporary translation is the Pastoral Bible from 1998 as an initiative Catholic Pastoral Edition. Father Alberto Santiago Rossa headed the Chinese translation work. This is the translation also used by Catholics. Orthodox Christians also undertook translation work, but they concerned only the New Testament. Among the most distinguished translators were: Archimandrite Gury Karpov, Flavian Grodecky, Innokenty Figurovsky. Each generation must re-read the Bible and translate it into the language of its time. It is a continuous work showing that the Bible is alive in the hearts, minds and language of all nations.
COVID-19 no estado de Alagoas-Brasil: dados epidemiológicos após um ano de iniciada a campanha de vacinação anti-COVID-19
Authors: Lima Fernando , Roriz Silva Cruz Thadeu , Barbosa de Oliveira Neto Olavo , Azevedo Lemos George , Timbó Barbosa Fabiano 
Published: April 2024

Introdução
A pandemia da COVID-19 exigiu celeridade nos desenvolvimentos de vacinas para redução do número de doentes, internados e de óbitos pela infecção decorrente do vírus SARS-CoV-2.
Objetivo
Determinar a evolução dos dados epidemiológicos da COVID-19 em Alagoas em relação aos casos diagnosticados, internação e óbitos no comparativo com um ano antes
Método
Utilizando dados secundários da COVID-19 em Alagoas-Brasil, um estudo ecológico de série temporal interrompida foi realizado comparando o início da campanha de vacinação contra a COVID-19 no estado, após 26 semanas e após um ano.
Resultados
Ocorreu expressiva redução no número de pessoas diagnosticadas e de óbitos, apesar do aumento de internações ocorridas no comparativo de 26 semanas do início da vacinação, reduções na taxa de letalidade de maiores de 70 anos, nos óbitos por faixa etária e por comorbidade, exceto, respectivamente, entre 0-9 anos e no grupo dos obesos.
Conclusão
Após um ano de vacinação, apesar da cobertura vacinal ainda poder ser aumentada, e a existência de algumas variáveis com indicativos negativos, percebe-se uma melhora na maioria dos indicadores epidemiológicos avaliados para este período em Alagoas.
Comparative analysis of the structure and properties of alumina ceramics obtained by conventional pressureless sintering and SPS
Authors:   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Boldin M. S. , Tikhonova D. A. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Borkova A. D. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Udachin S. I. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Lantsev Е. А. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Voronin А. V. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Murashov А. А. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Belkin О. А. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Nokhrin А. V. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Chuvil’deev V. N. ,   National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod
Published: April 2024

The effect of the initial size of alumina particles on the density, microstructure, hardness, and fracture toughness of ceramics obtained by conventional and spark plasma sintering (SPS) has been studied. We studied ceramics obtained from commercial Al2O3 powders with an initial particle size of 40 – 50 nm, 0.2 mm, and 1 mm, and domestic fine powders with an initial particle size of 0.2 – 3 mm, and Al2O3 + 0.25 vol. % MgO and Al2O3 + 10 vol. % ZrO2. It is shown that the density of alumina ceramics nonmonotonically depends on the initial size of Al2O3 powder particles. It has been established that an increase in the grain size leads to a nonmonotonic change in the hardness of alumina ceramics. It has been established that the addition of 0.25 vol. % MgO accelerates the sintering of alumina. The addition of 10 vol. % ZrO2 makes it possible to provide an optimal combination of hardness and fracture toughness. It is shown that fine-grained ceramics obtained by the SPS method have a higher hardness. It has been suggested that SPS of submicron alumina powders with an amorphous layer on the surface, additionally stabilized by zirconia particles, is promising for further increasing the hardness of alumina ceramics.
Probiotics, An Approach towards Modern Medication
Authors: Nazir Saima , Rasheed Majeeda , Fatima Oshaz , Raazi Eisha Tu , Fayyaz Madiha 
Published: April 2024

Coronaviruses (CoVs) are enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses. SARS-CoV-2 is a beta coronavirus, a genus that includes several coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, bat SARS-like CoV, and others) isolated from humans, bats, camels, civets, and other animals. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the pathogenic agent that causes the disease COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is thought to have emerged from an animal source, most likely a bat, and subsequently spread to humans. While genetically closely related viruses have been isolated from Rhinolophus bats, the exact source of SARS-CoV-2 and its route of introduction into the human population have not been established. Monitoring animal infections is imperative to better understanding their epidemiological significance for animal health, biodiversity, and human health. According to evidence from risk assessments, epidemiological investigations, and experimental studies, animals play no significant role in the spread of SARS-CoV-2, which is sustained by human-to-human transmission. The possibility of Coronavirus testing by veterinary labs was considered after the Iowa State veterinary lab discovered the COVID-19 virus has a similar DNA testing process to porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PED). PED is another form of coronavirus that killed many piglets in 2013 and was unresponsive to treatment. Several vet labs optimized their equipment and processes to test for PED, helping them determine that older pigs could recover and develop immunity against the virus. Those same labs are still set up for coronavirus testing. We in Dubai Safari Park, particularly within the laboratory Veterinary Hospital, are conducting RT-PCR analysis to test diverse animal species including non-human primates, Carnivores, small mammals, and Ungulates. Even though none of our animals show any respiratory signs, we have conducted this study to ensure that our animal collection is healthy and free of SARS-COV-2.
Contamination and health risk assessment of heavy metals in soil surrounding an automobile industry factory in Jiaxing, China
Authors: Liu Tingting , Ni Sheng Yue , Wang Zhen 
Published: April 2024

The auto parts industry occupies an important strategic position in our national economy, which brings about the pollution problem in the processing of auto parts, particularly in soil polluted by heavy metals. Soil samples were collected from an automobile parts company in Jiaxing, China, and the data were evaluated using the land accumulation index method. The study found that the heavy metal pollution in the downwind direction of the Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. is mainly As, CD, and Zn mixed heavy metal pollution, and the distribution is uneven. The coefficient of variation of As was the largest, and the regional variation amplitude was large. The coefficient of variation of CD, Cr, and Ni is 50%, that of Zn is 39.38%, and that of PB is the lowest. The accumulative index of AS and CD was 6, which was a very serious pollution level. The content of As was 1994.7 mg/kg, exceeding the standard by more than 44 times, and the distribution of As in soil was uneven. The pollution level of Zn is 3, which belongs to the moderate level. The pollution degree of heavy metals in the soil decreases as the distance from the downwind outlet of the plant increases. According to the health risk assessment, the main route of heavy metals entering the body is through the mouth by breathing. Among exposure routes, oral exposure to heavy metals is the most harmful, so we need to pay special attention to farmland soil heavy metal pollution.
Detection of chromosomal instability using ultrasensitive chromosomal aneuploidy detection in the diagnosis of precancerous lesions of gastric cancer
Authors: Qian Suting , Xie Feifei , Zhao Haoyu , Jiang Ting , Sang Yi , Ye Wei , Liu Qingsheng , Cai Danli 
Published: April 2024

Background:The diagnosis of Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer (PLGC) is challenging in clinical practice. We conducted a clinical study by analyzing the information of relevant chromosome copy number variations (CNV) in the TCGA database followed by the UCAD technique to evaluate the value of Chromosomal Instability (CIN) assay in the diagnosis of PLGC.Methods:Based on the screening of gastric cancer related data in TCGA database, CNV analysis was performed to explore the information of chromosome CNV related to gastric cancer. Based on the gastroscopic pathology results, 12 specimens of patients with severe atrophy were screened to analyze the paraffin specimens of gastric mucosa by UCAD technology, and to explore the influence of related factors on them.Results:The results of CNV in TCGA database suggested that chromosome 7, 8, and 17 amplification was obvious in patients with gastric cancer. UCAD results confirmed that in 12 patients with pathologic diagnosis of severe atrophy, five of them had positive results of CIN, with a positive detection rate of 41.7%, which was mainly manifested in chromosome seven and chromosome eight segments amplification. We also found that intestinalization and HP infection were less associated with CIN. And the sensitivity of CIN measurement results was significantly better than that of tumor indicators.Conclusion:The findings suggest that the diagnosis of PLGC can be aided by UCAD detection of CIN, of which Chr7 and 8 may be closely related to PLGC.
Effects of donor smoking history on early post-transplant lung function measured by oscillometry
Authors: Belousova Natalia , Cheng Albert , Matelski John , Vasileva Anastasiia , Wu Joyce K. Y. , Ghany Rasheed , Martinu Tereza , Ryan Clodagh M. , Chow Chung-Wai 
Published: April 2024

IntroductionPrior studies assessing outcomes of lung transplants from cigarette-smoking donors found mixed results. Oscillometry, a non-invasive test of respiratory impedance, detects changes in lung function of smokers prior to diagnosis of COPD, and identifies spirometrically silent episodes of rejection post-transplant. We hypothesise that oscillometry could identify abnormalities in recipients of smoking donor lungs and discriminate from non-smoking donors.MethodsThis prospective single-center cohort study analysed 233 double-lung recipients. Oscillometry was performed alongside routine conventional pulmonary function tests (PFT) post-transplant. Multivariable regression models were constructed to compare oscillometry and conventional PFT parameters between recipients of lungs from smoking vs non-smoking donors.ResultsThe analysis included 109 patients who received lungs from non-smokers and 124 from smokers. Multivariable analysis identified significant differences between recipients of smoking and non-smoking lungs in the oscillometric measurements R5-19, X5, AX, R5z and X5z, but no differences in %predicted FEV1, FEV1/FVC, %predicted TLC or %predicted DLCO. An analysis of the smoking group also demonstrated associations between increasing smoke exposure, quantified in pack years, and all the oscillometry parameters, but not the conventional PFT parameters.ConclusionAn interaction was identified between donor-recipient sex match and the effect of smoking. The association between donor smoking and oscillometry outcomes was significant predominantly in the female donor/female recipient group.
Abdominal physical examinations in early stages benefit critically ill patients without primary gastrointestinal diseases: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Cui Xiao , Shi Yu , He Xinlei , Zhang Mingyuan , Zhang Hua , Yang Jianhong , Leng Yuxin 
Published: April 2024

BackgroundGastrointestinal (GI) function is critical for patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Whether and how much critically ill patients without GI primary diseases benefit from abdominal physical examinations remains unknown. No evidence from big data supports its possible additive value in outcome prediction.MethodsWe performed a big data analysis to confirm the value of abdominal physical examinations in ICU patients without GI primary diseases. Patients were selected from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV database and classified into two groups depending on whether they received abdominal palpation and auscultation. The primary outcome was the 28-day mortality. Statistical approaches included Cox regression, propensity score matching, and inverse probability of treatment weighting. Then, the abdominal physical examination group was randomly divided into the training and testing cohorts in an 8:2 ratio. And patients with GI primary diseases were selected as the validation group. Several machine learning algorithms, including Random Forest, Gradient Boosting Decision Tree, Adaboost, Extra Trees, Bagging, and Multi-Layer Perceptron, were used to develop in-hospital mortality predictive models.ResultsAbdominal physical examinations were performed in 868 (2.63%) of 33,007 patients without primary GI diseases. A significant benefit in terms of 28-day mortality was observed among the abdominal physical examination group (HR 0.75, 95% CI 0.56–0.99; p = 0.043), and a higher examination frequency was associated with improved outcomes (HR 0.62, 95%CI 0.40–0.98; p = 0.042). Machine learning studies further revealed that abdominal physical examinations were valuable in predicting in-hospital mortality. Considering both model performance and storage space, the Multi-Layer Perceptron model performed the best in predicting mortality (AUC = 0.9548 in the testing set and AUC = 0.9833 in the validation set).ConclusionConducting abdominal physical examinations improves outcomes in critically ill patients without GI primary diseases. The results can be used to predict in-hospital mortality using machine learning algorithms.
A protocol for annotation of total body photography for machine learning to analyze skin phenotype and lesion classification
Authors: Primiero Clare A. , Betz-Stablein Brigid , Ascott Nathan , D’Alessandro Brian , Gaborit Seraphin , Fricker Paul , Goldsteen Abigail , González-Villà Sandra , Lee Katie , Nazari Sana , Nguyen Hang , Ntouskos Valsamis , Pahde Frederik , Pataki Balázs E. , Quintana Josep , Puig Susana , Rezze Gisele G. , Garcia Rafael , Soyer H. Peter , Malvehy Josep 
Published: April 2024

IntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) has proven effective in classifying skin cancers using dermoscopy images. In experimental settings, algorithms have outperformed expert dermatologists in classifying melanoma and keratinocyte cancers. However, clinical application is limited when algorithms are presented with ‘untrained’ or out-of-distribution lesion categories, often misclassifying benign lesions as malignant, or misclassifying malignant lesions as benign. Another limitation often raised is the lack of clinical context (e.g., medical history) used as input for the AI decision process. The increasing use of Total Body Photography (TBP) in clinical examinations presents new opportunities for AI to perform holistic analysis of the whole patient, rather than a single lesion. Currently there is a lack of existing literature or standards for image annotation of TBP, or on preserving patient privacy during the machine learning process.MethodsThis protocol describes the methods for the acquisition of patient data, including TBP, medical history, and genetic risk factors, to create a comprehensive dataset for machine learning. 500 patients of various risk profiles will be recruited from two clinical sites (Australia and Spain), to undergo temporal total body imaging, complete surveys on sun behaviors and medical history, and provide a DNA sample. This patient-level metadata is applied to image datasets using DICOM labels. Anonymization and masking methods are applied to preserve patient privacy. A two-step annotation process is followed to label skin images for lesion detection and classification using deep learning models. Skin phenotype characteristics are extracted from images, including innate and facultative skin color, nevi distribution, and UV damage. Several algorithms will be developed relating to skin lesion detection, segmentation and classification, 3D mapping, change detection, and risk profiling. Simultaneously, explainable AI (XAI) methods will be incorporated to foster clinician and patient trust. Additionally, a publicly released dataset of anonymized annotated TBP images will be released for an international challenge to advance the development of new algorithms using this type of data.ConclusionThe anticipated results from this protocol are validated AI-based tools to provide holistic risk assessment for individual lesions, and risk stratification of patients to assist clinicians in monitoring for skin cancer.