bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Interrelation of career orientations, life strivings and values of students of secondary vocational education
Authors: Berzina O. A. 
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Value and motivational guidelines play an important role in shaping students» career self-determination. Currently, significant changes are taking place in the value orientations and motives of young people. That is why the study of the relationship between value-motivational characteristics and career orientations becomes especially relevant.Purpose setting. The task is to identify the relationship between career orientations, life aspirations (motives) and values of students of secondary vocational education.Methodology and methods of the study. To achieve this goal, the «Career Anchors» technique (developed by E. Schein), the «Aspiration Index» technique (developed by E. Deci and R. Ryan) and the value orientation technique (developed by S. Schwartz) were used. Students from Krasnoyarsk institutions of secondary vocational education took part in the study as respondents.Results. The results showed that the most significant career orientations for respondents were «Autonomy», «Lifestyle Integration» and «Service». Among less pronounced career orientations, young people consider «Stability of place of residence and work». Young people are dominated by internal aspirations (motives) related to relationships, health and personal growth. The values of hedonism, independence and achievement are of great importance to respondents. Students ranked the following values as less important: conformity, power and tradition.Conclusion. As a result of the study, the leading career orientations, main life aspirations (motives) and the most significant values for students of secondary vocational education were identified. Significant relationships between these characteristics were also identified.
Using the learning strategy in the development of a professional organization: theoretical and methodological aspect
Authors: Tebekin A. V. 
Published: January 2024

Introduction. The protracted global crisis in the world and national economy makes it necessary to find effective ways to overcome it.Purpose setting. In this regard, the paper formulated the goal of considering, from a theoretical and methodological standpoint, the postulates of a learning strategy in a professional organization formed as a result of overcoming the global crisis of the 1970s, in order to learn lessons for the formation and implementation of a strategy for effectively overcoming the current crisis of the 2020s.Methodology and methods of the study. The methodological basis of the research was made up of well-known scientific works devoted to the problem of implementing the processes of applying the learning strategy in the development of a professional organization.Results. The novelty of the results obtained lies in finding an explanation of the sources of opposition between the supporters of prescriptive and describing schools of management, including the school of education, in the formation of strategies, expressed in the fact that the postulates of prescriptive schools are more acceptable in a period of stable conditions for the activity of professional organizations, and those describing – in a period of crisis conditions. when it is necessary to act intensively, taking into account past experience, but in the interests of finding new solutions that are adequate to the changed external conditions.Conclusions. The results obtained demonstrate the feasibility of using the postulates of a learning strategy in the development of a professional organization based on the implementation of a sequence of strategic processes «purposeful actions – analysis of the consequences and their explanation – going further» to overcome the current systemic crisis in the national economy.
Psychological readiness of a specialist to activity as a pedagogical problem
Authors: Shitakova O. Yu. , Guskov A. Yu. , Eroshkin E. A. , Sidorina T. V. 
Published: January 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the article is due to the problem of increasing the requirements of modern society for the quality of professional training of graduates. The article talks about the need to form psychological readiness for the activities of young specialists as an integrated system of professional and personal qualities and properties, the result of which is expressed in the willingness of a specialist to solve current and promising work tasks.Purpose setting. The purpose of the study is to identify the key block of psychological readiness of a specialist to work in the logic of pedagogical science.Methodology and methods of the study. The analysis of scientific publications has shown that the problem of psychological readiness for professional activity is the subject of research by many scientists of general and military pedagogy. Based on the theoretical stage of the research, the authors came to the conclusion that the development of readiness for activity is facilitated by the special mental state of the individual and the presence of a model of actions and a focus on their implementation, which are determined by the availability of appropriate abilities and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of its activities, based on an understanding of the anticipatory reflection of reality, providing a preventive adaptation to the upcoming changes in external conditions or the formation of preparatory changes for future events. Therefore, psychological readiness for activity is a «preventive» adaptation to future labor events.Results. The results of the study include the description and analysis of the problem of psychological readiness for activity in the logic of psychology and pedagogy. The idea of the model of psychological readiness for activity, built on the principles of its implementation, is revealed; the content of each of its components is disclosed and the level criteria characteristic of each of them in the logic of high, medium and low is given. A step-by-step program for the formation of psychological readiness for activity is presented, including a diagnostic complex, the content of work at each stage, and options for the probabilistic result of preparedness.Conclusions. In the final part of the work, it is said that the research problem is practice-oriented and allows us to state that psychological readiness in activity contributes to ensuring high labor productivity, the development of professional qualities necessary for the work performed (initiative, active life position, organizational skills), high efficiency. Psychological readiness for activity is a «preventive» adaptation to future work events.
Carbon and nitrogen nutrient analysis of eucalyptus leaves
Authors: Younes Nicolas , Cain Sophia 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This protocol aims to record total carbon and nitrogen as a percentage of total leaf mass using combustion analysis. The protocol uses ground leaf material and has been tested on a variety of shrub and tree species. The protocol is straightforward and easy to complete once trained in the use of the applicable combustion analyser. Depending on the type of columns in the combustion analyser, carbon can consume some components readily increasing the frequency of column replacement which can increase the time taken and cost to complete this method. The key steps of this method including grinding the dried plant material down to consistent size, for example 1 mm, and then analysing the samples using a combustion analyser. Grinding can take up to three hours for 40 samples and weighing samples for, and running, the analyser can take 7-8 hours.
Cellulose extraction and quantification from eucalyptus leaves in the laboratory
Authors: Cain Sophia , Younes Nicolas 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This protocol aims to extract cellulose from plant material using a nitric acid digestion and quantification using spectrophotometry. This protocol has been modified from existing protocols so that extraction of cellulose can be performed in 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes using ground plant material as the starting product. Key stages of the procedure include the nitric acid digestion and removal of breakdown products where approximately 100 samples can be digested in a day. The procedure is concluded with a conversion of cellulose to glucose, and finally quantification using spectrophotometry where approximately 200 samples can be quantified in a day.
Integrated molecular portraits of breast cancer
Authors: Jiang Yi-Zhou , Ma Ding , Jin Xi , Xiao Yi , Yu Ying , Shi Jinxiu , Zhou Yi-Fan , Fu Tong , Lin Cai-Jin , Dai Lei-Jie , Liu Cheng-Lin , Zhao Shen , Su Guan-Hua , Hou Wanwan , Liu Yaqing , Chen Qingwang , Yang Jingcheng , Zhang Naixin , Zhang Wen-Juan , Liu Wei , Ge Weigang , Yang Wen-Tao , You Chao , Gu Yajia , Kaklamani Virginia , Bertucci François , Verschraegen Claire , Daemen Anneleen , Shah Nakul M. , Wang Ting , Guo Tiannan , Shi Leming , Perou Charles M. , Zheng Yuanting , Huang Wei , Shao Zhi-Ming 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The associated article reports multiomic analysis of breast cancers, where we provided a unique public resource that contributes novel insights into the breast cancer, holding promise for further precision treatment approaches. This protocol not only delineates detailed experimental procedures for sample preparation and data generation but also comprehensive analysis methods for genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics from breast cancer samples. Furthermore, regarding radiomics and pathomics, the protocol describes the extraction of both radiological and pathological features in detail.
Advanced microfluidic tool for rapid buffer exchange and in situ imaging of phase separation in immobilized giant unilamellar vesicles
Authors: Cochereau Rémy , Voisin Hugo , Davy Joëlle , Jamme Frédéric , Renard Denis , Boire Adeline 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Semi-permeable Giant Unilamellar Vesicles (GUVs) are powerful tools for studying macromolecular assembly, notably liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). Here, we present a microfluidic protocol for GUVs production, immobilization and rapid buffer exchange. It enables real-time imaging of phase separation within isolated GUVs with various microscopy technics (optical, confocal and UV-autofluorescence). The principle of this device is based on the production of water-in-oil-in-water double emulsion droplets and their turning into GUVs by elimination of their oil phase. The immobilization of GUVs is provided by physical and chemical traps, using the strong biotin-streptavidin affinity. These vesicles become semi-permeable to small molecules (< 2000 g/mol) viathe α-hemolysin pore protein. Within minutes, the internal GUV phase can be changed using different external buffers. This provides a way to induce the assembly of macromolecules and monitor overtime the dynamic of phase separation. In particular, we show, on a specific example, the occurrence of LLPS through both nucleation and growth and spinodal decomposition. The protocol can be divided into two distinct phases: (1) the chip fabrication spans approximately two days but yields approximately 10 chips, and (2) the GUV production, immobilization, and buffer exchange, can be completed in just half an hour. This microfluidic tool represents a significant advance by offering a faster and more controlled buffer exchange as compared to alternative methods. It opens new routes to investigate the dynamics of macromolecular assembly, particularly in the context of LLPS.
The Face-in-the-Crowd attentional bias modification task improves mood but not through modified attentional biases: a randomised experimental trial.
Authors: Skvarc David R. , Hyder Shannon , Hayley Alexa 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Attentional and cognitive biases related to psychological distress have been modified in clinical samples. This study investigates whether such biases can be detected and changed in a community sample and whether such training can reduce psychological distress. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental or control condition and assessed at baseline, seven days, and 30 days follow-up. We operationalised attentional biases as target search latency in milliseconds. Results showed limited evidence of attentional biases in participants with higher trait mood distress. However, significant correlations were found in the experimental condition at day thirty, indicating a relationship between task latency and stress, as well as changes in latency and depression. Curiously, we observed some evidence of improvement in mood after the intervention. Participants in the control condition reported the greatest improvements in mood and psychological distress, while effects in the experimental condition were largely changes in attentional biases. These findings suggest that while attentional biases associated with psychological distress are obscured in community samples, the use of a bias modification intervention can be effective in eliciting a positive bias which, in turn, improves mood. This study highlights the potential for attentional bias modification in treating psychological distress symptoms.
Immuno-modulatory Effects of a Herbo-mineral Ayurvedic Formulation in Experimental Models
Authors: Prakash Vaidya , Sati Sneha , Rao Yashwant , Prakash Shikha , Negi Neha 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, encapsulates comprehensive principles and formulations for disease prevention and treatment. A herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation, IMMBO, comprising Mandoor Bhasma and eighteen herbs has shown promising results in treating Allergic Rhinitis. The said efficacy was recently reinstated by a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted at a reputed hospital and IMMBO significantly reduced the IgE levels and Total nasal symptom scores in treated patients. This article discusses the findings of a series of experimental studies conducted to explore the immuno-modulatory potential of IMMBO. The studies reveal the immunomodulatory effects of IMMBO, evidenced by its effectiveness in reinstating neutrophil activation, stimulating cellular and humoral immunity, and counteracting immunosuppression at the molecular level. The modulation of key signalling molecules, including TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-1β, ERK, PI3K, and NF-κB, showcases the formulation’s multifaceted impact. Additionally, its ability to block histamine release suggests potential in controlling allergic states, positioning it as a promising therapeutic candidate for immune-related disorders. However, the precise mode of action remains elusive, warranting further in-depth pharmacological studies. This research substantiates the ancient Ayurvedic wisdom using modern scientific parameters, endorsing IMMBO's potential as an immune-modulatory agent.
Unprecedented Direct Methanol Coupling for Selective Conversion of CO2 to Ethane at Room Temperature and Ambient Pressure
Authors: Djire Abdoulaye , Ngozichukwu Bright , Lee Chi Ho , Johnson Denis , Kasten James , Kwon Joseph Sang-II 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Effective electrocatalysts with high activity and selectivity for carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction to multi-carbon (C2+) products are still lacking. CO dimerization to C2+ products such as ethylene and ethanol can be achieved on Cu-based catalysts, but direct coupling to ethane (C2H6) has not been realized. Here, we show high selectivity of CO2 to C2H6 at room temperature and ambient pressure. Specifically, we report both experimental and theoretical findings for the Ti2N electrocatalyst, that exhibits the highest reported Faradaic efficiency (FE) for C2H6 (~ 46.8%) at a current density of 25 mA cm− 2 and potential of -1.44 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) with ethane energy efficiency of ~ 20%. We achieve this outstanding performance via an alternative reaction pathway, where the *CH3OH adsorbed species are stabilized on the catalyst surface, which facilitates the production of C2H6 through the *CH3OH coupling mechanism as corroborated by density functional theory (DFT). We demonstrate that the high selectivity is accompanied by excellent catalytic, structural, and electronic stability as evidenced by XAS, TEM, FTIR and SEM measurements. These groundbreaking chemistry advancements and catalysts unveil uncharted avenues for converting CO2 into liquid fuels and chemicals.
Enhancing Flood Routing Accuracy: A Fuzzified Approach to Nonlinear Variable-Parameter Muskingum Model
Authors: Aletaha Amirfarhad , Kermani Masoud Reza Hessami , Akbari Reyhaneh 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Flood routing stands as a critical technique for water engineers in effectively managing and mitigating the consequences of floods. Among the prevalent hydrological methods, the Muskingum method emerges as a highly efficient approach, owing to its accuracy and simplicity in application. This research introduces a novel partitioning framework aimed at refining outcomes from a nonlinear variable-parameter Muskingum model. This improvement is achieved by introducing fuzzification to the boundaries of adjacent sub-periods. The results underscore the efficacy of the proposed method in enhancing the accuracy of routed outflow, aligning well with the inherent characteristics of a flooding event. Validation of the newly introduced fuzzified nonlinear variable-parameter Muskingum model was conducted using four distinct case studies from the literature. These encompassed Wilson's dataset, the flood events in Rivers Wye and Wyre, and Viessman and Lewis' data. The evaluation of the proposed framework's effectiveness utilized metrics such as the Sum of Squared Deviations (SSQ), the Sum of Absolute Deviations (SAD), Mean Absolute Relative Error (MARE), and the Variance Explained in Percentage (VarexQ). The results demonstrated a notable increase in the accuracy of the nonlinear Muskingum model for the respective cases studied. This implies that the proposed partitioning framework is adaptable to various flooding events, irrespective of their intensity and duration, thereby advancing the applicability of any variable-parameter Muskingum model.
Clinical value of measuring plasma D-dimer levels in patients with esophageal cancer
Authors: Chen Hao , Xu Bindong , Zhang Qiang , Chen Pengfei 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Background
Esophageal cancer represents a significant public health concern; however, reliable diagnostic and prognostic markers have not been established. This study aimed to investigate the clinical value of plasma D-dimer levels in patients with esophageal cancer.
Methods
Overall, 120 patients with esophageal cancer who underwent radical surgical resection at our department between January 2019 and 2020 were included (esophageal cancer group). Plasma D-dimer levels were measured preoperatively and on postoperative days 1 and 14. Additionally, 60 healthy participants (control group) with measured plasma D-dimer levels were included. The preoperative D-dimer levels and positive D-dimer test rates were compared between the groups. The 3-year survival rate in patients with esophageal cancer was calculated using the Kaplan–Meier method.
Results
Preoperative D-dimer concentrations were significantly higher in the esophageal cancer group than in the control group. The positivity rate in the esophageal cancer group (35.0%, 42/120) was significantly higher than that in the control group (15%, 9/60). D-dimer concentrations were significantly higher 1 day postoperatively than preoperatively. Conversely, D-dimer concentrations were significantly lower 14 days postoperatively than preoperatively. Patients in the esophageal cancer group with plasma D-dimer concentrations ≤ 0.5 µg/mL had significantly higher 3-year survival rates than those with higher concentrations. In the logistic multivariate analysis, tumor pathological stage and preoperative plasma D-dimer levels were independent prognostic factors of 3-year survival rates in patients with esophageal cancer.
Conclusion
Plasma D-dimer concentrations are clinically valuable in esophageal cancer diagnosis, postoperative recurrence monitoring, and prognosis prediction.
Clustering induces switching between phoretic and osmotic propulsion in active colloidal rafts
Authors: Tierno Pietro , Boniface Dolachai , Leyva Sergi , Pagonabarraga Ignacio 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Active particles driven by chemical reactions are the subject of intense research to date due to their rich physics, being intrinsically far from equilibrium, and their multiple technological applications. Recent attention in the field is now shifting towards exploring the fascinating dynamics of mixture of active and passive systems. Here we realize active colloidal rafts, composed of a single catalytic particle encircled by several shells of passive microspheres, and assembled via light activated chemophoresis. We show that the cluster propulsion mechanism switches from diffusiophoretic to
diffusioosmotic by increasing the number of colloidal shells.
Using the Lorenz reciprocal theorem, we demonstrate that in large clusters self-propulsion emerges by considering hydrodynamics via the diffusioosmotic response of the substrate.
The dynamics in our active colloidal rafts
are governed by the interplay between phoretic and osmotic effects. Thus, our work highlights their importance in understanding the rich physics of active catalytic systems.
An Experimental Study on Data Augmentation Techniques for Named Entity Recognition on Low-Resource Domains
Authors: Torres Arthur Elwing , de Moura Edleno Silva , Silva Altigran Soares da , Nascimento Mario A. , Mesquita Filipe 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Named Entity Recognition (NER) is a machine learning task that traditionally relies on supervised learning and annotated data. Acquiring such data is often a challenge, particularly in specialized fields like medical, legal, and financial sectors. Those are commonly referred to as low-resource domains, which comprise long-tail entities, due to the scarcity of available data. To address this, data augmentation techniques are increasingly being employed to generate additional training instances from the original dataset. In this study, we evaluate the effectiveness of two prominent text augmentation techniques, Mention Replacement and Contextual Word Replacement, on two widely-used NER models, Bi-LSTM+CRF and BERT. We conduct experiments on four datasets from low-resource domains, and we explore the impact of various combinations of training subset sizes and number of augmented examples. We not only confirm that data augmentation is particularly beneficial for smaller datasets, but we also demonstrate that there is no universally optimal number of augmented examples, i.e., NER practitioners must experiment with different quantities in order to fine-tune their projects.
A common viral illness with uncommon presentation: A Case Series
Authors: Rohila Amit kumar , Sharma Ankur , S Samarth Bhat K , Garg Mahender Kumar , Gupta Ankur 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Hepatitis A infection usually causes liver dysfunction, jaundice, anorexia, and fever. Shock is not a common presenting feature of Hepatitis A infection. Patients with shock are commonly encountered in emergencies, and establishing the cause and type of shock is essential. Shock is generally classified into hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, and obstructive shock. Thorough clinical examination and point-of-care ultrasound help to establish the cause of shock in such patients. We present two cases of short duration of fever and cardiogenic shock presented to the emergency. After further investigation of the cases, both were found positive for anti-hepatitis A (HAV) antibodies.