bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sub-background radiation exposure at the LNGS underground laboratory: dosimetric characterization of the external and underground facilities
Authors: Ampollini Marco , Anello Pasqualino , Balata Marco , Bortolin Emanuela , Chiarelli Federico , Chiti Daniele , Chiti Maurizio , De Angelis Cinzia , D’Imperio Giulia , Donghia Raffaella , Esposito Giuseppe , Ferella Francesco , Galante Angelo , Laubenstein Matthias , Morciano Patrizia , Nisi Stefano , Nuccetelli Cristina , Quattrini Maria Cristina , Tabocchini Maria Antonella , Tomei Claudia 
Published: November 2023

Radiobiological studies conducted in Deep Underground Laboratories allow to improve the knowledge of the biological effects induced by ionizing radiation at low doses/dose rates. At the Gran Sasso National Laboratory of the Italian Institute of Nuclear Physics we can study the possible differences in behavior between parallel biological systems, one maintained in a Reference-Radiation Environment (RRE, external) and the other maintained in an extremely Low-Radiation Environment (LRE, underground), in the absence of pressure changes, the RRE and LRE laboratories being at the same altitude. For these investigations, it is mandatory to evaluate the dose rate values at RRE and LRE. The aim of our work is to provide a comprehensive dosimetric analysis for external and underground laboratories. Measurements of the different low Linear Energy Transfer (LET) components at RRE and LRE were performed using different detectors. Gamma dose rates were 31 nSv/h at RRE and 27 nSv/h at LRE respectively. The muon dose rate was 47 nSv/h at RRE and negligible at LRE (less than pGy/h). Dosimetric measurements were also carried out to characterize the devices used to modulate the gamma dose rate, namely, a gamma source irradiator (to increase the dose rate by about 90 nSv/h) and shields (of iron at LRE and lead at RRE). Using the iron shield at LRE a dose reduction factor of about 20, compared to the RRE, was obtained for the low LET components; inside the lead shield at RRE the gamma component was negligible compared to the muonic component. Radon activity concentrations were approximately of 20 Bq/m3 at both LRE and RRE. The intrinsic contribution of radioactivity in the experimental set up was of 0.25 nGy/h, as evaluated with a GEANT4-simulation, using as input the measured activity concentrations. GEANT4 simulations were also performed to calculate the neutron dose rate at RRE, yielding a value of 1.4 nGy/h, much larger than that at LRE (which is less than pGy/h). In conclusion, RRE and LRE are currently characterized and equipped to perform radiobiological studies aimed at understanding the involvement of the different low LET components in determining the response of biological systems.
miR-277 regulates the phase of circadian activity-rest rhythm in Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Anna Geo , John Maria , Kannan Nisha N. 
Published: November 2023

Circadian clocks temporally organize behaviour and physiology of organisms with a rhythmicity of about 24 h. In Drosophila, the circadian clock is composed of mainly four clock genes: period (per), timeless (tim), Clock (Clk) and cycle (cyc) which constitutes the transcription-translation feedback loop. The circadian clock is further regulated via post-transcriptional and post-translational mechanisms among which microRNAs (miRNAs) are well known post-transcriptional regulatory molecules. Here, we identified and characterized the role of miRNA-277 (miR-277) expressed in the clock neurons in regulating the circadian rhythm. Downregulation of miR-277 in the pacemaker neurons expressing circadian neuropeptide, pigment dispersing factor (PDF) advanced the phase of the morning activity peak under 12 h light: 12 h dark cycles (LD) at lower light intensities and these flies exhibited less robust rhythms compared to the controls under constant darkness. In addition, downregulation of miR-277 in the PDF expressing neurons abolished the Clk gene transcript oscillation under LD. Our study points to the potential role of miR-277 in fine tuning the Clk expression and in maintaining the phase of the circadian rhythm in Drosophila.
Teachers as the agent of change for student mental health: the role of teacher care and teacher support in Chinese students’ well-being
Authors: Wang Tingting 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionStudents in any academic setting typically encounter a wide range of academic problems and challenges, which may endanger their mental health. Since the mental health or well-being of students directly affects their classroom performance, factors helping students overcome their academic challenges need to be widely researched. Considering this, extensive research has been carried out to uncover the personal and situational factors that help students solve their academic problems and improve their well-being. Moreover, due to the invaluable role of teachers in students’ mental conditions, several investigations to date have assessed the impact of teacher communicative behaviors on student well-being.MethodsTo pursue this line of inquiry, the current research assessed the role of teacher support and teacher care in fostering Chinese students’ well-being. To do this, three self-report questionnaires were distributed to 338 undergraduate students. Then, Pearson product–moment and linear regression were performed through IBM SPSS Amos (Version 26) to analyze students’ answers to the self-report questionnaires.ResultsThe analysis outcomes divulged a series of strong and positive connections between teacher support, teacher care, and student well-being. The results also showed that teacher support and teacher care can significantly contribute to Chinese students’ well-being.ImplicationsTeachers and teacher educators may find these outcomes useful and informative.
Language of mothers and fathers in interaction with their autistic children
Authors: Perzolli Silvia , Bentenuto Arianna , de Falco Simona , Venuti Paola 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionVerbal language is one of the most immediate and significant means parents have to express affect and information to their children. Parental speech directed to children has been thoroughly examined in typical development. However, the characteristics of parental speech directed to children with neurodevelopmental disorders are far less well documented, and no recent studies have been carried out that involve autistic1 children and their fathers. Therefore, the present study aims to analyze and compare maternal and paternal speech directed to young autistic children, focusing on fathers’ elements of speech in comparison with maternal language.MethodsN = 88 dyads participated in this study. 44 autistic children (41 males and 3 females) (chronological age: M = 40.01 months; SD = 11.96) in interaction with their fathers (paternal age M = 41.84 years; SD = 7.02) and the same 44 children in interaction with their mothers (maternal age M = 37.37 years; SD = 5.45). The language was verbatim transcribed using ELAN software (ELAN Version 6.4, 2022) and coded with an observational tool (Penman) for analyzing functions and referents of speech after reaching a satisfactory level of agreement between two independent transcribers.ResultsNo differences emerged considering the affective aspects of speech. However, mothers seem to direct more informative salient statements (W = 1,259; p = 0.02) and call the child’s attention more often than fathers (W = 1,253.5; p = 0.02). Regarding referents of informative speech, fathers focused more on the child’s internal states rather than mothers (W = 727; p = 0.04).DiscussionThese results reveal that fathers seem to display a relationship-based approach focused on a non-intrusive style with few demands while talking with their children, providing a complementary role to mothers that allows complete and harmonious stimulation of all areas of child development.
The ecological and etiological investigation of ticks and rodents in China: results from an ongoing surveillance study in Zhejiang Province
Authors: Wang Jinna , Luo Mingyu , Li Tianqi , Liu Ying , Jiang Guoqin , Wu Yuyan , Liu Qinmei , Gong Zhenyu , Sun Jimin 
Published: November 2023

ObjectivesThis study aimed to analyze the population density of vector ticks and reservoir hosts rodents, and to investigate the relevant pathogen infection in Zhejiang Province, China.MethodsIn this surveillance study, the data of ticks density were collected with the tick picking method on animal body surface and the drag-flag method, while the rodent density with the night trapping method. The samples of ticks were examined for the severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV), and blood serum and organs from rodents were subjected for SFTSV, hantavirus, Leptospira, Orientia tsutsugamushi (O. tsutsugamushi) and Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis) screening in the laboratory.ResultsFrom 2017 to 2022 in Zhejiang Province, 16,230 parasitic ticks were found in 1848 positive animals, with the density of parasitic ticks of 1.29 ticks per host animal, and a total of 5,201 questing ticks were captured from 1,140,910 meters of vegetation distance with the questing tick density of 0.46 ticks/flag·100 m. Haemaphysalis longicornis (H. longicornis) was the major species. A total of 2,187,739 mousetraps were distributed and 12,705 rodents were trapped, with the density of 0.58 per 100 trap-nights. Rattus norvegicus was the major species. For SFTSV screening, two groups nymphal ticks of H. longicornis were tested to be positive. For the rodents samples, the Leptospira had a positive rate of 12.28% (197/1604), the hantavirus was 1.00% (16/1604), and the O. tsutsugamushi was 0.15% (2/1332). No positive results were found with SFTSV and Y. pestis in the rodents samples.ConclusionFindings from this study indicated that the ticks and rodents were widely distributed in Zhejiang Province. Particularly, the positive detection of SFTSV, Leptospira, hantavirus and O. tsutsugamushi in ticks or rodents from this area suggested that more attention should be paid to the possibilities of relevant vector-borne diseases occurrence.
Enhancing Propagation of Orostachys spp. Offsets through Exogenous GA3 Application
Authors: Lee Jae Hwan , Shin Eun Ji , Nam Sang Yong 
Published: November 2023

Orostachys spp., considered economically important succulent plants for both the medicinal and ornamental plant industries, are known to exhibit slow growth in their offsets during the long, cold winter months. Due to the slow growth, this study investigated the application of gibberellic acid (GA3) and determined the optimal GA3 concentration (control, 200 mg·L−1, 400 mg·L−1, and 600 mg·L−1) for promoting the propagation of three Orostachys species (i.e., O. fimbriata, O. japonica, and O. minuta), as well as its impact on their growth and development. According to our study findings, O. fimbrata and O. minuta influenced by GA3 exhibited higher survival rates (7–38%) and offset growth rates (3–87%) compared to the control. Similarly, its application resulted in significant shoot and root development, along with increased moisture content for the majority of the species. The results of this research demonstrate the potential and practical applications of using GA3 to increase the propagation and growth of Orostachys spp. during cold conditions for year-round propagation of these succulent plants, which could have ecological and horticultural significance for related species as well as other vegetatively propagated crops.
Gastric Acid Suppression Therapy and Its Association with Peritoneal Dialysis–Associated Peritonitis in the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS)
Authors: Goldman Shira , Zhao Junhui , Bieber Brian , Pisoni Ronald L. , Horowitz Laura , Nessim Sharon J. , Piraino Beth , Lambie Mark , Kanjanabuch Talerngsak , Ito Yasuhiko , Boudville Neil , Teitelbaum Isaac , Schreiber Martin , Perl Jeffrey ,   on behalf of the PDOPPS Steering Committee
Published: November 2023

Key Points

In a large multinational cohort of PD patients, any GAS use was not associated with an increased risk of all-organism peritonitis.For peritonitis, risks were particularly high among certain classes of organisms particularly for Gram-negative, enteric, and streptococcal peritonitis episodes.The association with enteric peritonitis appeared to be stronger among H2RA users.

Background
Peritonitis is a major peritoneal dialysis–related complication. We determined whether gastric acid suppression (GAS) (proton pump inhibitor [PPI] or histamine-2 receptor antagonists [H2RAs]) use was associated with all-cause and organism-specific peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Methods
In the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (595 facilities, eight countries, years 2014–2022), associations between GAS use and time to first episode of all-cause peritonitis were examined using Cox proportional hazards models. The primary exposure of interest was GAS and secondarily PPI or H2RA use. Secondary outcomes were organism-specific peritonitis, peritonitis cure rates, and death.

Results
Among patients (N=23,797) at study baseline, 6020 (25.3%) used PPIs, and 1382 (5.8%) used H2RAs. Overall risks of GAS use and peritonitis risk (adjusted hazard ratio [AHR]=1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.98 to 1.13]) and use of PPI (AHR 1.06 [95% CI, 0.99 to 1.14]) or H2RA (AHR 1.02 [95% CI, 0.88 to 1.18]) did not reach statistical significance. In organism-specific analyses, GAS users displayed higher peritonitis risks for Gram-negative (AHR 1.29, 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.57), Gram-positive (AHR 1.15, 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.31), culture-negative (AHR 1.20, 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.42), enteric (AHR 1.23, 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.48), and particularly Streptococcal (AHR 1.47, 95% CI, 1.15 to 1.89) peritonitis episodes. GAS was also associated with higher overall mortality (AHR 1.13 [95% CI, 1.05 to 1.22]).

Conclusion
The association between GAS use and peritonitis risk was weaker (hazard ratio [HR] 1.05 [0.98 to 1.13]) than for streptococcal (HR 1.57 [1.15 to 1.89]) and Gram-negative (HR 1.29 [1.05 to 1.57]) peritonitis. A better understanding of mechanisms surrounding the differential effects of GAS subtype on peritonitis risks is needed. Clinicians should be cautious when prescribing GAS. The impact of GAS deprescribing on peritonitis risk requires further evaluation.
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS MARKETING ONLINE BAGI PEREMPUAN PELAKU UMKM
Authors: Nur R Tri Hastuti , Faidati Nur 
Published: November 2023

Dalam kondisi pandemi saat ini pelaku UMKM perempuan mengalami berbagai tantangan yaitu menurunnya omzet dan perkembangan dunia digital yang menjadikan pasar lebih kompetitif. Perempuan pelaku UMKM secara kuantitas cukup besar dan merupakan penopang ekonomi keluarga sekaligus penopang ekonomi nasional. Di tengah tantangan perkembangan dunia digital ini, perempuan pelaku UMKM belum memahami secara komprehensif bagaimana pemasaran online. Untuk merespon kebutuhan peningkatan kebutuhan pemasaran online ini, menjadi signifikan melakukan pendampingan dan pelatihan pemasaran online untuk perempuan pelaku UMKM. Pelatihan pemasaran online ini merupakan program pengabdian masyarakat (PKM) kolaborasi UMY dan Unisa Yogyakarta dalam meningkatkan daya saing produk-produk pelaku UMKM perempuan. Peserta dari program pengabdian adalah perempuan pelaku UMKM pengrajin Batik Shibori di Kecamatan Gamping. Di masyarakat, minat terhadap wastra (kain) Nusantara sedang tinggi, salah satunya adalah Batik Shibori. Shibori adalah teknik membuat motif kain serupa batik yang dilakukan di Jepang. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini diwujudkan dengan peningkatan keterampilan pemasaran online dengan materi antara lain pengenalan fotografi untuk pemasaran online, workshop foto produk, dan strategi pemasaran online menggunakan media sosial. Dalam pelatihan ini, perempuan pelaku UMKM Shibori belajar bagaimana pemilihan kamera untuk fotografi, mulai dari yang sederhana sampai paling canggih, konsep, dan teknik fotografi. Selanjutnya untuk materi pemasaran online, para peserta belajar bersama bagaimana langkah-langkah membangun bisnis secara online. Peserta PKM harus menetapkan posisi mana yang diinginkan yaitu peran dropship atau makelar, reseller, businnes owner atau produsen, dan investor. Harapannya perempuan pelaku UMKM mampu bertahan di tengah pandemic dan tantangan dunia digital ini.
Radar-Based Swimming Activity Recognition with Temporal Dynamic Convolution and Spectral Data Augmentation
Authors: Zhou Yi , Yu Xuliang , Lopez-Benitez Miguel , Yu Limin , Yue Yutao 
Published: November 2023

<p>Radar-based human activity recognition (HAR) is a popular research field. In this paper, we explore methods to improve the generalization of micro-Doppler-based swimming activity recognition. We identify three primary challenges for this task: a small dataset, inaccurate period estimation, and an inefficient network design that does not account for the unique characteristics of spectrograms. To address the limited dataset size, we propose spectral data augmentation tailored for micro-Doppler spectrograms. We also investigate two strategies, namely repeated augmentation and contrastive pretraining, to effectively utilize these augmentations. To tackle inaccurate period estimation, we introduce a segmentation approach based on energy distribution to handle temporal period variation, and we include a temporal modeling module in the network structure. To exploit the spread pattern of limb motion in the Doppler dimension and the continuous properties of torso motion in the temporal dimension, we design a module that consists of both 2D convolution and 1D temporal dynamic convolution to serve as the feature extractor. Our evaluation on a self-collected swimming activity recognition dataset demonstrates that our model achieves high classification accuracy with significantly reduced computational costs. The augmentation methods, particularly when combined with contrastive pretraining, result in improved performance across accuracy and robustness metrics.</p>
ADESÃO AO PRESERVATIVO MASCULINO: REALIDADE COMPORTAMENTAL E CONHECIMENTO DE UNIVERSITÁRIOS
Authors: Quirino Emmanoel Edson Ambrosio , Rocha Elias Marcelino da , Vilela Andre Cantarelli , Rodrigues Aline Aparecida , Fernandes Soyane Couto , Lemes Alisséia Guimarães 
Published: November 2023

Estudos científicos demonstram que, apesar de homens e mulheres saberem a função do preservativo na prevenção de IST e gravidez, várias situações dificultam o seu uso, entre elas, a ideia de que o preservativo é apenas um método contraceptivo; de que ele interfere no prazer; a faixa etária; relacionamento de longa data, e o tipo de relação afetivo-sexual a qual as parcerias estão vinculadas. É comum a rejeição do uso do preservativo e, a subutilização pode estar associada, com a conquista de uma relação estável que, tendenciosamente muitos traduz em fidelidade sexual, agregando-lhe riscos iminente. OBJETIVO: Descrever o conhecimento e comportamentos que motivam universitários sobre a adesão ao preservativo masculino. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de um estudo exploratório descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, sendo pesquisados 136 estudantes de uma Universidade Pública, no interior de Mato Grosso, no segundo semestre de 2022, através de um questionário desenvolvido pelos pesquisadores, sendo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa 2.062.048. RESULTADOS: A média de idade dos estudantes foi de 20 anos, maior parte dos entrevistados relatam ser heterossexuais (76,5%); a maioria teve a primeira relação sexual aos 17 anos, sendo que 33,5% não usaram camisinha. Identificou-se que 85% relatam que utilizam a camisinha para evitar gravidez, 92,5% para prevenção de IST, 48,5% deixaram de ter relação sexual com penetração por não ter preservativo; 84% dos entrevistados não utilizaram por não terem conseguido colocar e 54% disseram que tinham camisinha e não utilizou no ato sexual. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Evidenciou que os universitários precisam refletir sobre o aprendizado, comportamento, adesão e percepções sobre o uso da camisinha masculina. Faz-se necessário repensar a educação sexual para melhor instrumentalizar adolescentes e jovens quanto as atitudes de vulnerabilidade, bem como as possíveis consequências.
ALOE VERA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE CUIDADO DE ENFERMAGEM PARA TRATAMENTO DE PESSOAS COM RADIODERMATITES
Authors: De Oliveira Lícia , Louise de Souza Fernandes Bezerra Érica , Carneiro de Azevedo Fernandes Suzana , Da Silva Barbosa Elane , Lima Silva Allana Beatriz , Liv Ullman Freitas Rego Nicole , Mayra Medeiros Lopes Mariana 
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: descrever como acontece a utilização de Aloe vera como estratégia de cuidado de enfermagem para o tratamento de pessoas com radiodermatites. Metodologia: caráter retrospectivo e descritivo com a técnica da entrevista semiestruturada com as enfermeiras prescritoras de Aloe. Resultados: estruturação de conhecimentos sobre o Aloe vera como conduta de enfermagem nas radiodermatites que no Hospital Solidariedade resulta na efetiva prevenção de radiodermatites, principalmente de suas formas mais graves. Salienta-se que a babosa consegue prevenir a radiodermatite através do aumento da oxigenação da lesão e da diminuição da quantidade local de tecidos mortos. O estudo, também, proporciona uma maior compreensão sobre a função do enfermeiro na radioterapia e na reabilitação da pele. Conclusão: o Aloe vera tem um papel determinante na prevenção das radiodermatites, sendo um agente terapêutico inovador na área da enfermagem dermatológica e oncológica.
DESCRITORES: Aloe vera; Cuidados de enfermagem; Radiodermatite.
LETRAMENTO EM SAÚDE E A PRÁTICA DO PROFISSIONAL DA ENFERMAGEM NOS CUIDADOS AOS IDOSOS
Authors: Jansen Fagundes Aline , Souza de Freitas Gabriela Fernanda , Francinete de Lima Silva Daiana , Araújo da Silva Estaelle , Batista Oliveira Ludmila , Interaminense de Araújo Andrey Hudson 
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: descrever a importância do Letramento em Saúde para a prática do profissional da enfermagem nos cuidados aos idosos, com base na literatura recente. Método: revisão da literatura realizada nas bases de dados SCIELO, LILACS e MEDLINE entre fevereiro e maio de 2022 no período de 2015 até 2022. Os artigos selecionados para análise e interpretação tinham como critérios: serem originais, publicados no idioma português, inglês e espanhol, disponibilizados gratuitamente, com abordagem sobre o letramento em saúde em relação ao idoso. Resultados: foi destacado três vertentes: o envelhecimento no Brasil e o impacto na saúde dos idosos, o letramento em saúde e a relação com profissional de saúde e paciente e a população idosa e o acesso à saúde. Conclusão: o Letramento em Saúde é condição fundamental para o sucesso dos tratamentos dos idosos.
Rock-soil skeleton increases water infiltration
Authors: Fachi Suélen Matiasso , Gubiani Paulo Ivonir , Pedron Fabrício de Araújo , Rauber Lucas Raimundo 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT
A widespread assumption among researchers and technicians is that stony soils are more susceptible to degradation. However, the role of rock fragments in the hydrology of stony soils, especially in regard to infiltration, is still a research gap. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that an increase in rock fragments in the soil profile increases the water infiltration rate. Infiltration tests using a double-ring infiltrometer were conducted on February 11, 2021, and December 11, 2022, at three sites of Entisols with different fractions of rock fragments. The results supported the hypothesis of this study. The infiltration rate was up to sixteen times greater in profiles whose horizons had at least 60 % rock fragments in relation to profiles with a lower fraction of rock fragments. These findings provide evidence that some stony soils may not be as susceptible to degradation by water erosion as it was suposed.