bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Acquired hypothyroidism, iodine status and hearing impairment in adults: A pilot study
Authors: Grimmichova Tereza , Verespejova Ludmila , Urbaniova Zuzana , Chovanec Martin , Hill Martin , Bilek Radovan 
Published: January 2025

Objectives
Hearing impairment can have major impacts on behavior, educational attainment, social status, and quality of life. In congenital hypothyroidism, the incidence of hearing impairment reaches 35–50%, while in acquired hypothyroidism there is a reported incidence of 25%. Despite this, knowledge of the pathogenesis, incidence and severity of hearing impairment remains greatly lacking. The aim of our study was to evaluate hearing in patients with acquired hypothyroidism.

Methods
30 patients with untreated and newly diagnosed peripheral hypothyroidism (H) and a control group of 30 healthy probands (C) were enrolled in the study. Biochemical markers were measured, including median iodine urine concentrations (IUC) µg/L. The hearing examination included a subjective complaint assessment, otomicroscopy, tympanometry, transitory otoacoustic emission (TOAE), tone audiometry, and brainstem auditory evoked potential (BERA) examinations. The Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher’s Exact test and multivariate regression were used for statistical analysis.

Results
The H and C groups had significantly different thyroid hormone levels (medians with 95% CI) TSH mU/L 13.3 (8.1, 19.3) vs. 1.97 (1.21, 2.25) p =  0 and fT4 pmol/L 10.4 (9.51, 11.1) vs. 15 (13.8, 16.7) p =  0. The groups did not significantly differ in age 39 (34, 43) vs. 41 (36,44) p =  0.767 and IUC 142 (113, 159) vs. 123 (101, 157) p =  0.814. None of the hearing examinations showed differences between the H and C groups: otomicroscopy (p =  1), tympanometry (p =  1), TOAE (p =  1), audiometry (p =  0.179), and BERA (p =  0.505).

Conclusions
We did not observe any hearing impairment in adults with acquired hypothyroidism, and there were no associations found between hearing impairment and the severity of hypothyroidism or iodine status. However, some forms of hearing impairment, mostly mild, were very common in both studied groups.
The changes in health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative systematic review of the perspective of patients living with heart disease
Authors: Rashidi Amineh , Whitehead Lisa , Halton Helena , Munro Lisa , Jones Ian , Newson Lisa 
Published: January 2025

Background
Although the benefits of engaging in cardiac rehabilitation are well established, patient perceptions of the changes in their health-related quality of life are poorly documented. This systematic review synthesized qualitative studies on patients’ perspectives of change in their health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation.

Objective
To identify and synthesize the best available evidence on the perspective of patients living with heart disease about the changes in their health-related quality of life after attending cardiac rehabilitation.

Methods
Eight databases were used to identify relevant papers published in English and peer-reviewed, and no date restrictions were considered for the search. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist was used to appraise the quality of each paper, and two independent reviewers conducted it. A meta-aggregation approach was used to synthesize the findings of the included studies.

Results
The search identified 10813 titles. Thirty-five full-text papers were reviewed after duplicates were removed, and the titles and abstracts were reviewed. Thirteen papers were retained for data synthesis. The synthesized findings were divided into three categories: building healthier habits, peer interaction, and improving mental health.

Conclusion
This review demonstrates the positive changes in health-related quality of life for those patients engaged in cardiac rehabilitation. Peer interaction with other patients improved both mental and physical health. This review indicated that adopting healthier habits, including healthy eating and regular physical activity, had substantial benefits in formulating healthy behavior. The role of peers in supporting the development of a healthy lifestyle appears to be an understudied avenue and has potential for development.
The involvement of non-governmental organisations in achieving health system goals based on the WHO six building blocks: A scoping review on global evidence
Authors: Doshmangir Leila , Sanadghol Arman , Kakemam Edris , Majdzadeh Reza 
Published: January 2025

Background
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have the potential to make a significant contribution to improving health system goals through the provision of resources, health services and community participation. Therefore, this paper examines the role of NGOs in achieving health system goals, based on the six building blocks of a health system framework, and identifies strategies to enhance NGO involvement in achieving health system goals.

Methods
A scoping systematic review methodology was used to map and synthesise the existing literature on the topic, following the latest JBI six-stage framework. Four databases and one search engine including PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), EMBASE, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched from January 2000 to January 2024. The results were synthesised using a directed content analysis approach, and the findings were categorised according to the dimensions of the six building blocks.

Results
NGO involvement in health system goals can effectively address gaps in service delivery, strengthen the health workforce, improve health information systems, increase access to essential medicines, mobilise resources and promote good governance. In addition, six key strategies were identified, including joint planning, policy development, capacity building, resource allocation, developing collaboration, and improving the quality of health care, to enhance NGO participation in achieving health system goals.

Conclusion
NGOs can play a critical role in achieving health system goals, alongside government and other key health stakeholders. Governments need to use evidence-based policies and interventions to support NGOs to realise their potential in achieving health system goals.
Diabetes knowledge and glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients at public hospitals in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
Authors: Lema Girma Deshimo , Gebeyaw Enguday Demeke 
Published: January 2025

Background
Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. To the best of our knowledge, the impact of diabetes knowledge on glycemic control in Ethiopia has not been documented. This study assessed diabetes knowledge and its relationship with glycemic control among Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 380 patients diagnosed with T2DM who were receiving care at two hospitals in Debre Berhan from January 1 to March 30, 2024. Patients’ knowledge was assessed using the modified Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-18), categorizing outcomes as either good or poor. Glycemic control was evaluated using hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify predictors of poor diabetes knowledge. Correlation analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between knowledge and glycemic control.

Results
Among the 380 participants, 75.2% were older than 45 years, and 51.3% were male. Overall, 62.4% of participants had poor knowledge of diabetes. Additionally, 72.6% had poor glycemic control, with HbA1C levels ≥7%. The mean average diabetes knowledge score was 7.9 (SD = 3.49) out of 18, and the median HbA1C was 8%. Diabetes knowledge was significantly associated (p < 0.05) with patients’ educational level, occupation, family history of diabetes, and glycemic control. The Spearman correlation coefficient between HbA1C and diabetes knowledge scores was -0.166 (p = 0.001), suggesting a weak but statistically significant inverse relationship between knowledge scores and HbA1C levels.

Conclusions
The study found that the majority of patients had a low level of diabetes knowledge. Enhancing diabetes education and identifying additional factors that influence glycemic control are crucial for achieving optimal diabetes management in Ethiopia. Public health initiatives should prioritize enhancing diabetes knowledge through targeted educational programs and resources to support effective diabetes management and achieve optimal glycemic control.
Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths infection and associated risk factors among residents of Jigjiga town, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Sedo Abdlmenur Alewi , Zeynudin Ahmed , Belay Tariku , Belay Mekdes Mekonen , Ibrahim Ahmed Mohammed , Osman Mohamed Omar , Yusuf Ramadan Budul , Abdulahi Abdifatah 
Published: January 2025

Background
One of the tropical illnesses that is often overlooked is soil-transmitted helminths, or STHs. In tropical and subtropical nations, where poor sanitation and contaminated water sources are common, they mostly impact the most vulnerable populations.

Objective
The aim of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of STHs and related risk factors among the people living in Jigjiga town, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia.

Methods
A community-based cross-sectional study was revealed from June 1 to July 21, 2023. Study participants were selected through a multistage sampling method, where households were randomly chosen from the kebeles. A semi-structured questionnaire and observational checklist were used to collect some of the data. A stool sample was collected from each participant, and a single Kato-Katz was performed to detect STHs. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed, and statistical significance was declared at a level of p-value < 0.05 between the outcome and independent variables.

Results
There were 507 participants in this study, and 90.9% of them responded. STH prevalence was 11.4% overall (95% CI =  9.0, 14.0). With a prevalent parasite species, A. lumbricoides was 9.3%, T. trichiura was 2.8%, and hookworms were 0.2%. Of the overall positive cases, 93.1% are due to single parasite infections. Independent predictors of STHs included low wealth status (AOR =  3.10; 95% CI =  1.25, 7.75; p =  0.015), infrequent hand washing before meals (AOR =  3.19; 95% CI =  1.55, 6.57; p =  0.002), earthen floors (AOR =  2.32; 95% CI =  1.12, 4.79; p =  0.023), and no drinking water treatment habit (AOR =  5.07; 95% CI =  1.89, 13.57; p =  0.001).

Conclusion
Jigjiga town had a low prevalence of STHs infections. Infrequent hand washing habits before meals, earthen floors, low wealth status, and no habit of treating drinking water were significant associated factors. Health education on handwashing, regular deworming, improved access to clean water and sanitation facilities to reduce the burden of STH effectively.
Congenital pulmonic and aortic stenosis in Newfoundland dogs: Results of a 14-year French cardiovascular screening program (921 dogs)
Authors: Chetboul Valérie , Fauveau Constance , Passavin Peggy 
Published: January 2025

Introduction
Aortic stenosis (AS) and pulmonic stenosis (PS) are two of the most common canine congenital heart diseases (CHD), with a high relative risk for Newfoundland dogs to develop inherited subvalvular AS. For this reason, a cardiovascular screening program has been set up by the French Newfoundland kennel club in order to manage mattings and reduce AS prevalence.

Materials and methods
The records of untreated and non-anesthetized adult Newfoundland dogs screened between 2010 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. All dogs underwent physical examination and standard transthoracic echocardiography with concomitant ECG tracing. All examinations were reviewed by one single board-certified specialist in cardiology.

Results
A total of 921 dogs were screened during the study period (female:male sex ratio = 1.94, median age [IQR] = 1.9 years [1.6–2.7], body weight = 55.0 kg [50–60]). For most dogs (90.6% for AS and 91% PS), a single examination was required to obtain a definitive cardiac status, although most operators (122/133 = 91.7%) were non-specialist general practitioners. Out of the 921 screened dogs, 913/921 (99.1%) and 919/921 (99.8%) were respectively free of AS and PS, with no AS and PS detection during the last 3 years of the program. The inbreeding coefficient, which was assessed from the pedigree analysis of all screened dogs except one, was not significantly different between dogs with either AS (0.59%; P = 0.86) or PS (0.39%; P = 0.72) and those without any arterial stenosis (0.39%).

Conclusion
This 14-year cardiovascular screening program has experienced a strong involvement of veterinarians, breeders, and owners throughout France. Unlike reports from other European and North American countries, this program suggests the low and decreasing prevalence of both AS and PS in the Newfoundland breed in France.
Von der Schadensregulierung zum Entwicklungsraum für Studierende – die neue Fachbibliothek Philologien der Universität Bonn
Authors: Rabeler Alice 
Published: January 2025

Zusammenfassung
Die 2023 neu eröffnete Fachbibliothek Philologien der Universität Bonn ist aus der Fusion von sechs Institutsbibliotheken hervorgegangen. Dafür wurden ein ehemaliges Versicherungsgebäude umgebaut und zeitgemäße Bibliotheksräume gestaltet. Obwohl dies als befristete Interimsunterbringung während der Sanierung des Hauptgebäudes der Universität geplant war, konnte eine attraktive Bibliothek realisiert werden, die bei den Studierenden sehr populär ist. Dieser Beitrag beschreibt die neue Bibliothek sowie den Ressourcenaufwand und die Erkenntnisse aus dem Reorganisationsprozess.
Comparative analysis of AI attitudes among JMC students in Brazil and the US: a mixed-methods approach
Authors: Seo Hyunjin , da Silva Marcos Paulo , Jona Blessing , Iqbal Azhar , Burkett Kerstina Macy , Khan Haseena U. , Urbina Carreno Alfredo E. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Study purpose
This research examines perspectives, attitudes, and behavioral intentions regarding AI among college students in Brazil and the United States. We chose Brazil and the United States, as they are leading countries in terms of AI adoption in Latin America and North America, respectively.

Methodology
This study used a mixed-methods approach of combining online surveys and in-person interviews with college students majoring in journalism and mass communications in Brazil and the United States.

Main findings
Our findings identified similarities and differences between the two groups in terms of familiarity with AI, perceived AI efficiency, concerns about AI, AI self-efficacy, intention to learn about AI, and career optimism. For example, our research showed that students with higher levels of familiarity with AI and perceived efficiency demonstrated higher levels of AI self-efficacy. These college students are optimistic about potential benefits of AI, while at the same time exhibiting concern about its negative consequences.

Social implications
Given the rapidly growing deployment of AI in media and other related fields around the world, it is important that journalism and mass communications programs update their curriculum to help students better prepare for their future careers. In doing so, we should include voices of instructors and students in journalism and mass communications programs across the globe so that our approaches to the topic reflect realities and aspirations of countries with different levels of AI adoption and use.

Practical implications
Our research highlight needs for instructors to be better educated on AI so they can lead thoughtful, nuanced, and substantive discussions on AI in their classrooms. Academic associations including the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication could serve as information and networking hubs for developing curriculum around this topic and sharing lessons learned among instructors.

Originality/value
Given the implications of AI for media and communication environment, it is important to understand how future communication specialists understand and perceive AI, which is the topic of the current study. Our comparative analysis offers implications that can be beneficial to those who study or practice international communication or communication technology, especially in the context of higher education.
РОССИЙСКИЕ ГУМАНИТАРНЫЕ ЖУРНАЛЫ В МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ: ПРОБЛЕМЫ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ
Authors: ПОЛЕЖАЕВА Т.В. 
Published: January 2025

Статья является расширенной версией доклада, представленного в мае 2024 г. на Всероссийской научно-практической конференции «Гуманитарные науки в Сибири: динамика научно-исследовательской коммуникации» (Новосибирск). Цель публикации - анализ современного положения российских гуманитарных журналов в глобальном научном пространстве и перспектив их развития. Представлен обзор нормативных актов современной научной политики, касающихся развития научной периодики. Выявлен противоречивый характер реформирования системы оценки результатов научной деятельности, особенно в области гуманитарных наук. Указано, что в условиях цифрового развития специфики научной коммуникации особую актуальность приобретает работа с метаданными публикаций, и гуманитарным научным журналам следует постоянно уделять внимание этой деятельности.
The article presents an extended report delivered at the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “Humanities in Siberia: Dynamics of Research Communication” (Novosibirsk) in May, 2024. The article analyzes the evolution of scientific policy in the Russian Federation with a focus on the evaluation of scientific activity since 2012. The author highlights the turbulent nature of contemporary reality and the lack of clear guidelines for the development of scientific periodicals. Since 2022, the country has implemented a “moratorium” on publications in journals indexed by Scopus and Web of Science. Concurrently, there is a potential shift towards the “White List” of journals - a national list intended for monitoring and evaluating publication activity. The example demonstrates the growing significance of digital platform solutions in science policy. In this context, scientific journals should prioritize the quality of their metadata. Visibility and demand in the international scientific landscape are directly dependent on this factor.
Видатна постать української науки та освіти
Authors: Анісімов Ігор Олексійович , Наумовець Антон Григорович , Нетреба Андрій В’ячеславович , Романюк Борис Миколайович 
Published: January 2025

Статтю присвячено пам’яті видатного українського фізика, лауреата Державних премій України в галузі науки і техніки (1970, 1997), заслуженого діяча науки і техніки (1995), лауреата премії імені Н.Д. Моргуліса НАН України (2008), повного кавалера ордена «За заслуги» (2004, 2009, 2015), доктора фізико-математичних наук (1966), професора (1966), академіка НАН України (1990) Миколи Григоровича Находкіна.
Frecuencia genotípica del polimorfismo del gen APOE y su relación con el perfil lipídico y marcadores inflamatorios en estudiantes universitarios de Pereira, Colombia
Authors: Bravo-Pérez Jorge Alberto , Castaño-Vargas Laura , Covaleda-Martínez Nicolás David , Montes-Ángel Josué , Gaviria-Mendoza Andrés , Garzón-Castaño Sandra Catalina 
Published: January 2025

Introducción. La apolipoproteína E (ApoE) permite el aclaramiento sérico de lípidos; su polimorfismo se ha asociado con dislipidemia que, si persiste, conduce a un estado proinflamatorio y al subsecuente desarrollo de aterosclerosis.
Objetivos. Determinar la frecuencia genotípica del polimorfismo del gen APOE y evaluar su relación con el perfil lipídico y marcadores inflamatorios en estudiantes universitarios en Pereira (Risaralda, Colombia).
Materiales y métodos. Estudio trasversal descriptivo realizado en 77 estudiantes universitarios. Se analizaron las variables sociodemográficas, antropométricas, polimorfismo de ApoE, perfil lipídico y marcadores inflamatorios mediante cuestionarios, mediciones físicas y muestras de sangre. Se realizó un análisis bivariado para evaluar la asociación entre la presencia de dislipidemia y niveles de marcadores inflamatorios, sexo, nivel de actividad física semanal y patrón dietético.
Resultados. La edad media fue 19 años y 62.34% eran mujeres. El polimorfismo más frecuente fue ApoE rs429358 C/T (100%), seguido de ApoE rs7412 C/C (97.40%) y ApoE rs7412 C/T (2.60%). Todos los parámetros evaluados en el perfil lipídico, así como la IL-1β y la IL-6, fueron más altos en los portadores del genotipo ApoE rs7412 C/C que en los portadores de ApoE rs7412 C/T. Además, 70.13% tenían dislipidemia. Los niveles de IL-1β, IL-6 y TNFα fueron más altos en los participantes con dislipidemia que en aquellos sin esta condición, pero las diferencias no fueron estadísticamente significativas.
Conclusión. El polimorfismo ApoE rs429358 C/T fue expresado en todos los participantes, sugiriendo una predisposición genética a demencia y enfermedades cardiovasculares y cerebrovasculares según la literatura. Los portadores de ApoE rs7412 C/C mostraron niveles más altos en todos los parámetros del perfil lipídico, IL-1β e IL-6, demostrando que el perfil lipídico y los marcadores de la inflamación están ligados a la expresión específica de los genotipos del gen APOE.
The appearance of the goddess Ceres in Roman liminal rites
Authors: Magdus Tamás 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBy studying the literary and artistic representations of the gods, created by the people who paid religious worship to them, we can learn what each deity meant to con-temporary society. This meaning is extremely complex, and yet this complexity can manifest itself in the form of a single divinity. The concept of liminality is closely re-lated to the goddess Ceres. An event like crossing over from life to death or from war to peace is a good example of liminality. This type of change disturbs the balance of society and creates a crisis that affects both the individual and society. In numerous cases, the introduction of religious rites serves the purpose of mimetically represent-ing the crisis and allaying the fear of transition to a new condition. Transitional rites are performed to create a new group of social interactions. For the individual, the goddess can be tightly linked to death, birth, marriage, and divorce, through various rites. In my study, with the help of the relevant sources and literature, I will demon-strate the role of transitional rites associated with the cult of Ceres in ancient Roman society. I am pointing out how these rituals appeared in practice and how they were applied, with the help of works from ancient authors such as Cicero, Virgil, Festus, Plutarch, and Varro.