bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ageing in place or stuck in place: Preferred care setting for community-dwelling older persons in a low-resource country in Sub Saharan Africa
Authors: Cadmus Eniola Olubukola , Adebusoye Lawrence Adekunle , Owoaje Eme Theodora 
Published: October 2023

Background
Ageing in Place is the emerging social policy drive for long-term care coordination of older persons globally. This decision may be the only viable option in many low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Nevertheless, the risk of older persons being ‘stuck in place’ is high if their preferences are not considered or other alternatives are neither acceptable nor available. This study determined factors associated with the preferred care setting among community-dwelling older persons and explored their views about their choices.

Methods
The study utilised a mixed-methods approach. Participants were older persons (≥ 60 years) in a selected rural and urban community in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria. Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using Stata version 14 at p<0.05. Qualitative data collection involved 22 Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The discussions were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using ATLAS.ti version 8. Selected quotations were used to illustrate themes.

Results
1,180 participants (588 rural vs 592 urban) were interviewed with a mean age of 73.2 ±9.3 years. More rural participants preferred to AIP (61.6%) compared to urban participants (39.2%), p = 0.001. Factors associated with the decision for rural participants were older age [OR:2.07 (95%CI:1.37–3.14)], being male [OR:2.41(95%CI:1.53–3.81)] and having assistance at home [OR:1.79 (95%CI:1.15–2.79)]. In comparison, significant factors for urban participants were older age (≥70years) [OR:1.54(95%CI:1.03–2.31)] and home-ownership [OR:5.83 (95%CI:3.82–8.91)]. The FGD revealed that the traditional expectation of reciprocity of care mostly influenced the desire to AIP. Advantages include improved social connectedness, quality of care, community participation and reduced isolation. Interestingly, participants were not opposed to the option of institutional care.

Conclusion
Ageing in place is preferred and influenced by advanced age and home ownership in our setting. Information provided could guide age-friendly housing policies and community-based programmes for the care of older persons.
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among older adults: A comparative analysis of the 6th and 8th national health surveys of Bangladesh
Authors: Ghosh Probir Kumar , Harun Md. Golam Dostogir , Shanta Ireen Sultana , Islam Ausraful , Jannat Kaniz Khatun E. , Mannan Haider 
Published: October 2023

Background
Hypertension is a major public health concern in low-and middle-income countries. A nationwide Health, Population, and Nutrition Sector Development Program in Bangladesh has been shown to be effective in resource-poor settings. This article aims to investigate whether the prevalence and determinants of adult hypertension changed from 2011 to 2018.

Methods
The determinants of adult hypertension were assessed in 2011 and 2018 data of Bangladesh Demographic and Health surveys. These two surveys included both men and women over the age of 34 years and measured their blood pressure, weight, height, and other covariates. For both surveys, we estimated the age-standard prevalence of hypertension and relative, attributable and mediated risk of determinants of hypertension using hierarchical mixed-effects sequential Poisson regression models.

Results
The prevalence of adult hypertension increased by 10.9% from 29.5% in 2011 to 40.4% in 2018. The nationwide awareness program on the Health, Population and Nutrition Sector changed the risks associated with hypertension determinants over the years. During 2011, Socio-economic status (SES) was a major distal determinant of adult hypertension, explaining 21% of population-attributable risk (ART). However, other factors accounted for 90% of risk, mainly by excessive body weight (51%) and awareness of hypertension (39%). In contrast, SES only explained 16% of ART risk, with 97% of the risk mediated by excessive body weight (55%) and awareness of hypertension (41%).

Conclusion
The study results highlight that hypertension among older adult was significantly increased over the six-year period. Specially, the socio-economic status, awareness of hypertension and excessive body weight were the significant determinants. Being awareness of hypertension and excessive body weight changed the causal pathways of socio-economic status. The results also highlight the value of studying the effect of non-communicable disease awareness programs to enhance our comprehension of factors influencing health.
The effect of health behavior interventions to manage Type 2 diabetes on the quality of life in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Karki Ashmita , Vandelanotte Corneel , Khalesi Saman , Dahal Padam , Rawal Lal B. 
Published: October 2023

Background
Behavioral interventions targeted at managing Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may have a positive effect on quality of life (QOL). Limited reviews have synthesized this effect in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review and meta-analysis synthesised available evidence on the effect of behavioral interventions to manage T2DM on the QOL of people with T2DM in LMICs.

Methods
Electronic databases PUBMED/MEDLINE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science and PsycINFO were searched from May to June 2022. Studies published between January 2000 and May 2022, conducted in LMICs using randomized controlled trial design, using a health behavior intervention for T2DM management, and reporting QOL outcomes were included. Difference in QOL change scores between the intervention and control group was calculated as the standardized mean difference (SMD) of QOL scores observed between the intervention and control groups. Random-effects model was used for meta-analysis.

Results
Of 6122 studies identified initially, 45 studies met the inclusion criteria (n = 8336). Of them, 31 involved diabetes self-management education and 14 included dietary and/or physical activity intervention. There was moderate quality evidence from the meta-analysis of mean QOL (n = 25) that health behavior intervention improved the QOL of people with T2DM (SMD = 1.62, 95%CI = 0.65–2.60 I2 = 0.96, p = 0.001). However, no significant improvements were found for studies (n = 7) separately assessing the physical component summary (SMD = 0.76, 95%CI = -0.03–1.56 I2 = 0.94, p = 0.060) and mental component summary (SMD = 0.43, 95%CI = -0.30–1.16 I2 = 0.94, p = 0.249) scores. High heterogeneity and imprecise results across studies resulted in low to moderate quality of evidence.

Conclusion
The findings suggest that health behavior interventions to manage T2DM may substantially improve the QOL of individuals with T2DM over short term. However, due to low to moderate quality of evidence, further research is required to corroborate our findings. Results of this review may guide future research and have policy implications for T2DM management in LMICs.
Stringers and the Journalistic Field: Marginalities and Precarious News Labour in Small-town India, Nimmagadda Bhargav (2023)
Authors: Backhaus Bridget 
Published: October 2023

Review of: Stringers and the Journalistic Field: Marginalities And Precarious News Labour in Small-Town India, Nimmagadda Bhargav (2023)
Abingdon and New York: Routledge, 210 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-03232-642-9, h/bk, AUS 201.60
ISBN 9781003369264, ebook, AUS 56.79
Ibadah Haji: Ziarah ke Tanah Suci Makkah dalam Perspektif Insider dan Outsider
Authors: Abdullah M. Amin 
Published: October 2023

Dalam agama Islam ada lima pilar rukun atau pilar utama, salah satunya adalah ibadah haji di Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Ibadah ritual haji (pilgrimage) telah dilakukan sebelum kerasulan Muhammad, kemudian diteruskan oleh nabi Muhammad saw yang selama hidupnya hanya sekali menjalankan ibadah haji, yaitu pada tahun ke-10 Hijriyyah/632 M. Dari saat itu hingga sekarang, ibadah haji terus dilakukan umat Islam tanpa putus. Pada tahun 2021, di era pandemi Covid-19, pemerintah Saudi Arabia hanya membolehkan 30.000 jamaah haji, sebelumnya tahun 2020 hanya 6.000, umumnya dari dalam negeri atau orang asing yang telah tinggal di Saudi Arabia. Setiap tahun tidak kurang dari 2 juta jamaah haji dari dari seluruh penjuru dunia hadir secara fisik di Makkah untuk menjalankan ibadah haji. Karena pembatasan kuota haji yang dikeluarkan oleh pemerintah Saudi Arabia, Indonesia hanya dapat memberangkatkan setiap tahun kurang lebih 200.000 jamaah haji. Muslim Indonesia yang ingin beribadah haji harus rela antri menunggu giliran berangkat ke Saudi Arabia sampai 30 tahun ke depan. Tidak berlebihan jika dikatakan bahwa ibadah haji adalah ritual keagamaan yang paling fenomenal di dunia modern saat sekarang ini. Penganut agama-agama lain juga memiliki sistem ibadah ‘pilgrimage’ seperti itu namun jumlah umat yang berkumpul di satu tempat dan di satu waktu tidak sebanyak ibadah haji. Tulisan ini akan mendeskripsikan bagaimana ibadah haji dilakukan, makna dan tujuan ibadah haji, diawali dari pengalaman pribadi (insider) dan diakhiri dengan tinjauan outsider, antropologi budaya dan agama yang secara imaginatif mengantarkan pemahaman keagamaan yang toleran dan inklusif dalam hubungan sosial antar umat beragama.
Effects of Direct and Indirect Factors on Attitude toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant Women
Authors: Samaria Dora , Desmawati Desmawati , Florensia Lima 
Published: October 2023

Background: The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine is facing resistance from pregnant women, leading to a lower attitude toward vaccination uptake. Previous studies have explored several factors that contributed to the issue. However, no studies have investigated further the direct and indirect effects of factors that simultaneously influence attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the direct and indirect effects of factors that influence attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine (ACV) in pregnant women, particularly hesitancy, motivation, and history of COVID-19 infection (HCI), and to describe a pathway model that represents the effects.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 440 pregnant women living in Bekasi and Pandeglang, Indonesia, in May–June 2022 using consecutive sampling methods. This study employed the Motivations of Vaccination Questionnaire, the Reasons for Hesitation Questionnaire, and the Attitudes toward COVID-19 Vaccine Questionnaire. A path analysis was performed to calculate the data.Results: Hesitancy had a more indirect effect (β=-0.270; p=0.00) than the direct effect (β=-0.193; p=0.00) on ACV, whereas motivation had a more direct effect (β=0.092; p=0.04) than the indirect effect (β=0.074; p=0.00). HCI acted as the mediation variable because it could intercede with the effect of hesitancy on ACV (β=-0.449; p=0.00). It indicated that HCI in pregnant women would lead to a different approach to increasing ACV.Conclusions: All studied factors had significant impacts on ACV, both directly and indirectly. It is recommended that interventions be adjusted according to the program’s purpose, with the aim of increasing motivation or reducing hesitancy.
Factors Influencing the Quality of Life in Thai Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Jaiboon Supawan , Vittayatigonnasak Arveewan 
Published: October 2023

Background: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has physical and mental impacts on cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and this can lead to a decline in their quality of life (QoL). Little is currently known about the factors that affect QoL among cancer patients in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic.Purpose: This study aimed to examine the factors influencing the QoL of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 102 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy recruited using a simple random sampling technique. Four instruments were used; 1) Demographic and clinical characteristics questionnaires; 2) the Thai Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (Thai HADS); 3) the Revised Thai version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (r-Thai MSPSS); and 4) the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 (EORTC QLQC-30, Thai version). Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis.Results: According to the findings, the study demonstrated that depression had a statistically significant negative influence on QoL, physical functioning, and emotional functioning (B=-2.196, p=0.001; B=-2.630, p<0.001; B=-1.605, p=0.009, respectively). Similarly, anxiety exhibited a negative influence on emotional functioning, cognitive functioning, and social functioning (B= -2.593, p<0.001; B=-1.508, p=0.037). However, social support did not significantly influence QoL.Conclusion: The study underscores the negative impact of depression and anxiety on QoL, emphasizing the importance of addressing psychological well-being. While social support’s influence on QoL was not significant in this context, the research highlights the factors affecting cancer patients’ well-being during challenging times. These insights could inform interventions to enhance QoL and patient care.
Development of high-performance point-of-care aqueous VEGF detection system and proof-of-concept validation in RVO patients
Authors: Wang Yuelin , Zhang Siqi , Zhong Weixing , Chen Huan , Zhao Yiming , Song Hang , Wong Tien Yin , Chen Youxin , Zhang Yanchun , Zhao Chan 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Objectives
To develop a sensitive point-of-care testing (POCT) aqueous vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) detection system, and assess its role for predicting the response to anti-VEGF treatment in macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO-ME) patients.

Methods
An automatic point-of-care aqueous humor Magnetic Particle Chemiluminescence Enzyme Immuno-Assay (MPCLEIA) VEGF detection system was developed. The predictive values of aqueous cytokine levels, in combination with imaging parameters, on anatomical treatment response (ATR, the relative central macular thickness change [ΔCMT/bl-CMT]) were analyzed.

Results
The automatic MPCLEIA system was able to provide results in 45 min with only 20 μL sample. Among the 57 eyes with available pre- and post-treatment evaluation, ATR significantly correlated with levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and VEGF measured by Luminex xMAP platform, and VEGF measured by MPCLEIA. Optimal cut-off values for these biomarkers were 13.26 ng/L, 23.57 ng/L, 1,110.12 ng/L, 105.52 ng/L, and 85.39 ng/L, respectively. Univariate analysis showed significant associations between ATR category (good response if ATR≤−25 % or poor response otherwise) and IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, VEGF-xMAP, and VEGF-MPCLEIA (p<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that ATR category was significantly associated with aqueous VEGF-MPCLEIA (p=0.006) and baseline(bl)-CMT (p=0.008). Receiver operating characteristics analysis yielded an AUC of 0.959 for the regression model combining VEGF-MPCLEIA and bl-CMT, for predicting ATR category.

Conclusions
Our novel MPCLEIA-based automatic VEGF detection system enables accurate POCT of aqueous VEGF, which shows promise in predicting the treatment response of RVO-ME to anti-VEGF agents when combined with bl-CMT.
Prometheus und wir – die Gesellschaft des Digitalen
Authors: Embacher Serge 
Published: October 2023

Zusammenfassung
Der Beitrag beschreibt die Ambivalenz des digitalen Wandels und fordert eine zentrale Rolle der Zivilgesellschaft in der weiteren Entwicklung ein. Ohne Einbeziehung von Werten wie Freiheit, Gerechtigkeit und Selbstbestimmung ist von der Digitalisierung als solcher kein gesellschaftlicher Fortschritt zu erwarten.
Modified non-local means: A novel denoising approach to process gravity field data
Authors: Ai Hanbing , Alvandi Ahmad , Ghanati Reza , Pham Luan Thanh , Alarifi Saad S. , Nasui Daniel , Eldosouky Ahmed M. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Gravity measurement is a basic geophysical method for non-destructive exploration of mineral resources and hydrocarbons and also for geological studies. The quality of gravity data measured is constantly degraded by a low signal-to-noise ratio. Noise attenuation thus plays a vital role in processing and interpreting gravity field data. The non-local means (NLM) filtering was first and successfully introduced to attenuate randomly distributed noise situated in seismic records in geophysical community. However, less attention has been drawn to apply NLM to denoise potential field data, since the success of NLM is guaranteed by carefully tuned parameters and large computational costs. Here we propose the modified NLM (MNLM), based on unweighted Euclidean distance and integral image method, to denoise gravity datasets. The unweighted Euclidean distance is used to reduce the uncertainty and complexity of tuning the control parameters involved, and the integral image strategy is applied to avoid the enormous computational cost of the NLM. Since these filtering properties are desirable to mitigate noise in gravity datasets, we test and evaluate the MNLM filter on noisy synthetic gravity models with uniform and normal distributions and on real data from the Mariana trench and Slovakia, and compare it to other standard and representative denoising filters. The results on synthetic and field datasets confirm the high speed of this modified algorithm and show that, it removes noise most effectively while clearly preserving and not blurring structural details with less tuned parameters. The MNLM filter can therefore be considered as a promising and novel algorithm for denoising gravity data.
Recent updates in nanotechnological advances for wound healing: A narrative review
Authors: Chopra Hitesh , Mohanta Yugal Kishore , Mahanta Saurov , Mohanta Tapan Kumar , Singh Inderbir , Avula Satya Kumar , Mallick Sarada Prasanna , Rabaan Ali A. , AlSaihati Hajir , Alsayyah Ahmed , Alissa Mohammed , Alturaifi Hussain R. , AlAlwan Bader , Attia Mohamed S. , Chakraborty Sandip , Dhama Kuldeep 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The repair and remodeling of injured tissues, known as wound healing, is a multifaceted process. The use of nanotechnology to speed up the healing process of wounds by promoting the right kind of mobility through different mechanisms has shown a lot of promise. Several nanotechnologies with novel properties have emerged in recent years, each of which targets a different issue associated with wound-healing processes. Through their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenic actions, nanomaterials may alter the wound microenvironment from a non-healing to a healing state. Wound dressings including hydrogels, gelatin sponges, films, and bandages may all benefit from the use of nanoparticles (NPs) to keep harmful microbes out. The addition of bioactive substances like antibiotics, NPs, and growth factors to certain dressings may further boost their efficacy. In conclusion, this review sheds light on wound healing that may be aided by the special features of materials based on nanotechnology. Although nanomaterials for wound healing show great promise, further study is needed before this promising area can convert its findings into consumer-friendly solutions.
Book 1. Biopolymer conjugates industrial applications Chapter 1. Biopolymeric conjugation with thermoplastics and applications
Authors: Restu Witta Kartika , Ghozali Muhammad , Triwulandari Evi , Sampora Yulianti , Septiyanti Melati , Meliana Yenny , Ndruru Sun Theo C. L. , Sofyan Muhammad Ihsan , Masruchin Nanang , Marlina Anita 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Biopolymers are natural polymers manufactured chemically or generated from biological materials. Biopolymers are a renewable and biodegradable resource. They can be found in various applications in food, manufacturing, packaging, and biomedical engineering industries. Biopolymers are attractive materials due to biocompatibility, biodegradability, natural abundance, and specific properties such as non-toxicity. Biopolymers can be classed on a variety of scales, including origin, the number of monomeric units, the basis of degradability, and heat response. Biopolymers have a wide range of uses due to their unique characteristics and topologies. Biopolymers are reinforced with diverse elements to improve their intended characteristics and practical applications. There is a conjugation of biopolymer with thermoplastic materials. Thermoplastic or thermoset plastic is a form of plastic polymer material that can be molded at a high temperature and solidifies upon cooling. Polylactic acid, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyester are among the many thermoplastics. These thermoplastics were combined with biopolymers to increase their physical, mechanical, and thermal qualities. The works that investigated the conjugation of thermoplastic materials to biopolymers were discussed in this chapter.
Co-designing an equity, diversity, and inclusion (un)conference by and for staff and students
Authors: Dianati Seb , Hickman Amy 
Published: October 2023

We describe the critical-digital approach and co-design of a bespoke unconference on inclusion, diversity, and equity for staff and students. We offer a critical digital pedagogy framework that engages and promotes student-led equity, diversity, and inclusion in what we refer to as the fourth wave of students as partners (SaP) conferences. The SaP unconference was unique in several ways. The unconference was aimed at both staff and students and was designed and delivered in a cross-disciplinary students-as-partners project. This forum was transformative as it was supported by a critical digital partnership and pedagogical framework. Further, the unconference positioned the audience as participants on equal footing with panellists in critical dialogue and conversation. As such, the unconference offered a counter-narrative to traditional conference culture. Reinventing the academic conference space for SaP is critical to ensure conferences are authentic, contextualised instantiations of partnership.
Different Aspects of Physical Load in Small-Sided Field Hockey Games
Authors: Wilmes Erik , de Ruiter Cornelis J. , van Leeuwen Rens R. , Banning Lars F. , van der Laan Doris , Savelsbergh Geert J. P. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Wilmes, E, de Ruiter, CJ, van Leeuwen, RR, Banning, LF, van der Laan, D, and Savelsbergh, GJP. Different aspects of physical load in small-sided field hockey games. J Strength Cond Res 38(2): e56–e61, 2024—Running volumes and acceleration/deceleration load are known to vary with different formats of small-sided games (SSGs) in field hockey. However, little is known about other aspects of the physical load. Therefore, the aim of this study was to gain a more thorough understanding of the total physical load in field hockey SSGs. To that end, 2 different SSGs (small: 5 vs. 5, ∼100 m2 per player; large: 9 vs. 9, ∼200 m2 per player) were performed by 16 female elite field hockey athletes. A range of external physical load metrics was obtained using a global navigational satellite system and 3 wearable inertial measurement units on the thighs and pelvis. These metrics included distances covered in different velocity ranges (walk, jog, run, and sprint), mean absolute acceleration/deceleration, Hip Load, and time spent in several physically demanding body postures. The effects of SSG format on these external physical load metrics were assessed using linear mixed models (p < 0.05). Running volumes in various speed ranges were higher for the large SSG. By contrast, mean absolute acceleration/deceleration and time spent in several demanding body postures were higher for the small SSG. This study shows that changing the SSG format affects different aspects of physical load differently.