bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Nurses’ perceptions regarding their own professionalism attributes to quality neonatal, infant and under-5 childcare
Authors: Lesao Dibolelo Adeline , Rabie Tinda , Lubbe Welma , Scholtz Suegnet 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Background
Professional nurses are trained to provide quality care. Despite their skill, neonates, infants, and under-5 children mortality rates are high, and healthcare is challenged to reach sustainable development goal number 3 of healthy lives and to reduce the mortality rates.
Methods
This study employed a qualitative exploratory, descriptive design to explore and describe professional nurses’ professionalism attributes to provide quality care to neonates, infants, and under-5 children in the North West Province. Eight naïve sketches of an all-inclusive sample of invited professional nurses (N = 25; n = 8) were received. The naïve sketch questions were based on the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario’s professionalism attributes. Tesch’s eight data analysis steps were used with an independent coder’s assistance.
Results
The categories included (1) knowledge, (2) spirit of inquiry, (3) accountability, (4) autonomy, (5) advocacy, (6) collegiality and collaboration, (7) ethics and values) and (8) professional reputation with their respective themes and sub-themes.
Conclusion
Professional nurses are aware of their nursing professionalism attributes in quality of care in neonates, infants and under-5 children, ‘innovation and visionary’ attribute did not emerge, which should receive more attention to strengthen the quality of care. However, the attribute ‘professional reputation’ newly emerged in the South African context.
Estimating the Trial-by-Trial Learning Curve in Perceptual Learning with Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling
Authors: Zhao Yukai , Liu Jiajuan , Dosher Barbara Anne , Lu Zhong-Lin 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

The learning curve serves as a crucial metric for assessing human performance in perceptual learning. It may encompass various component processes, including general learning, between-session forgetting or consolidation, and within-session rapid relearning and adaptation or deterioration. Typically, empirical learning curves are constructed by aggregating tens or hundreds of trials of data in blocks or sessions. Here, we devised three inference procedures for estimating the trial-by-trial learning curve based on the multi-component functional form identified in Zhao et al. (submitted): general learning, between-session forgetting, and within-session rapid relearning and adaptation. These procedures include a Bayesian inference procedure (BIP) estimating the posterior distribution of parameters for each learner independently, and two hierarchical Bayesian models (HBMv and HBMc) computing the joint posterior distribution of parameters and hyperparameters at the population, subject, and test levels. The HBMv and HBMc incorporate variance and covariance hyperparameters, respectively, between and within subjects. We applied these procedures to data from two studies investigating the interaction between feedback and training accuracy in Gabor orientation identification across about 2000 trials spanning six sessions (Liu et al., 2010, 2012) and estimated the trial-by-trial learning curves at both the subject and population levels. The HBMc generated best fits to the data and the smallest half width of 68.2% credible interval of the learning curves compared to the BIP and HBMv. The parametric HBMc with the multi-component functional form provides a general framework for trial-by-trial analysis of the component processes in perceptual learning and for predicting the learning curve in unmeasured time points.
Challenge to universites ranking – how to improve subjective reputation scores
Authors: Henneberg Maciej , Rühli Frank 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Rankings of universities made available to the wide public became ubiquitous despite of voluminous critical discussions of their construction and impacts. Recent rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE) were explored. In this analysis we aim at identifying effectiveness of improving those specific indicators of university performance that can be influenced by internal management of universities. Ranks awarded to the top 100 universities by the two systems correlate poorly (R2=0.40), but share common characteristics of being principally influenced by variables including subjective opinions on reputations of academic activities (R2 range 0.59-0.84) while objective quantitative variables, like numbers of citations, or student/staff ratios influence ranking sores to the lesser degree (R2 respectively 0.22-0.32 and 0.13-0.22). Although budgets of the top 100 universities do not correlate strongly with their ranks in the QS and in the THE systems (R2 respectively 0.13 and 0.16), average budgets of 25 top universities in both systems (around 4 billion US$) are roughly double of average budgets of the remaining 75 universities (slightly less than 2 billion US$). Since reputations cannot be directly influenced by decisions of university managements, the practical steps these managements can take to improve ranking of their universities are to improve staff/student ratios, increase quality of publications and to increase budgets. Cultivating alumni may help a little to achieve better reputations. Since it is practically impossible to double universities budgets from one year to the next, the practical solution is to merge universities.
Keterampilan sosial pustakawan dalam memberikan layanan prima kepada pemustaka di era Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
Authors: Wahyuni Sri 
Published: November 2023

Purpose. The aim of this research is to provide knowledge to librarians that the importance of social skills is seen from attitudes and behavior in providing excellent service. Library services are an important indicator in determining user satisfaction. So librarians need to focus on user-oriented services.Methodology. The type of research used in this paper is library research. Data collection was obtained through reference books, scientific journals, relevant research related to research and other sources of information that support this research. The literature data taken comes from 2017-2022. The data analysis technique begins with the researcher obtaining library sources which the researcher collects first from various sources, then arranges them and classifies them, then analyzes them, classifies them and interprets them to obtain conclusions.Results and discussion. The results showed that the social skills that librarians should have in providing primary services to users using the principles of people-based service and service excellence are aimed at satisfying their libraries, increasing loyalty, and increasing the number of libraries visiting the library. Moreover, in terms of service, at least a librarian must have competence in the current era of information and information technology. The four categories that he must have are knowledge, skill, affective, and pragmatic model approaches. These four things are the basis for the librarian's activity, especially the section of service.Conclusions. The role of librarians in the era of information, communication, and technology (ICT) must be an agent of change for society. It aims to provide excellent service to users, thereby improving the quality of libraries in the eyes of the public with the hope that the library becoming the center of community activity in study life.
Scrutinate proclivity of regional aquifer hydraulic parameters: apriorisms for borehole failures within parts of the middle Benue Trough, Nigeria
Authors: Joshua Ayua Kuma , Anthony John Ilozobhie , Ikechukwu Eju Daniel , Ebuka Agbasi Okechukwu 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Water borehole failures in Nigeria's middle Benue Trough are caused by imprecise aquifer features. This study employed empirical data to understand hydraulic parameters, anticipate regional groundwater potential, and explain borehole failures in difficult geological locations. 89 VES stations and quantitative data interpretation were required to determine the geoelectric properties beneath each station. Aquifer layers were delineated and their resistivity and thickness combined using geo-environment specific relations to yield transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity for both basement complex and sedimentary environments variously. Results show that aquifer resistivity ranges from 4.5 – 984.4 ohm-m; aquifer layer thickness varies from 4.4 m – 96.7 m with average thicknesses in sedimentary environment considerably greater; hydraulic conductivities range from 0.056 – 30.15 m/day, Transmissivity values range from 0.31 – 1281.36 m2/day. Log transformed transmissivity values range from 3.51 – 7.1 m2/day. Approximately 60.34% of the entire study area falls within transmissivity magnitude III and IV and can only support withdrawals for local water supply adequate for small communities and private consumption only and this may be the inferred cause for the low yield and high borehole failure rates. Understanding hydraulic characteristics is critical for 6controlling groundwater; research advances knowledge of transmissivity and conductivity in complex terrain.
Economic benefits of water resources based on input–output model
Authors: Dong Zhonghui , Li Shanshen , Zhao Peiyu 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

To relieve environmental stress on water resources and promote stable socio-economic development, this article combined input–output models to analyze water resource utilization and development and to classify economic benefits. Based on this, an in-depth study was conducted on the economic benefits of water resources. Taking Hubei Province as an example, from the perspective of industrial structure, an empirical analysis was conducted on the water use benefits of various industries through input–output of water resources. The results showed that the mechanical industry and the transportation industry had the highest relative output coefficients, reaching 12.17 and 15.21, respectively. According to the results, the economic benefits of water resources in the secondary and tertiary industries of Hubei Province were relatively ideal. In practical development, industry-leading advantages could be utilized to optimize water resources management, innovate water use models and technologies, promote the improvement of agricultural water utilization rate and thus promote sustainable development of water resources.
Growth of microalgae adapted to high-light temperature conditions in different types of wastewater
Authors: Abdel-Shafy Hussein , Moghazy Reda , Mansour Mona , Kerner Martin 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

To obtain microalgae strains adapted to wastewater in the Mediterranean region, microalgae present in the Nile River were cultivated at both high-light temperature (HLT) and low-light temperature (LLT) conditions. It was found that the species which became dominant under HLT was chlorophyta of the genus Scenedesmus. In contrast, under LLT, bacillariophyta became dominant. The microalgae strain (Scenedesmus arcuatus) was subsequently isolated and cultivated in different types of primary treated wastewater under HLT and LLT conditions. The different types of primary treated wastewater were black water (BW), grey water (GW), and sewage water (SW). Growth rates reached during the exponential phase at HLT using GW, BW, and SW were between 0.38 and 0.4 (day−1). At LLT, 1.5–2.7 folds of lower growth rates were determined due to limitation by CO2. Removal of COD and inorganic N and P from sewage wastewater reached up to 88, 96, and 100%, respectively. Results thus indicate that microalgae adapted to the climate conditions can be efficiently used for COD removal and nutrient recovery from wastewater in the Mediterranean.
ALGUNOS ASPECTOS BIOLÓGICOS DE LA CHOLGA DE MAGALLANES Aulacomya ater Mol.
Authors: Solis Ivan , Lozada L. Eliana 
Published: November 2023

Ha sido constante preocupación para la División de Pesca y Caza del Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, adquirir la mayor información posible sobre los recursos acuáticos chilenos y conocer su comportamiento biológico, para ubicar adecuadamente los vedas.Con este propósito, en mayo de 1965 se inició el estudio de la cholga en Putemún, Chiloé, a fin de conocer su período de reproducción, experiencias que concluyeron en 1967 (Lozada, 1968).
En el caso específico de la cholga (Aulacomya ater) se dió mayor énfasis e importancia a las investigaciones, por tratarse de un molusco de alto interés económico y por la indiscriminada extracción a que ha sido sometido observándose ya un agotamiento de los bancos naturales, especialmente en el área central y sur-austral del país.
Innovative Design and Development of Personalized Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Survivors of Stroke With Equinovarus Foot: Protocol for a Feasibility and Comparative Trial
Authors: Silva Rui , Morouço Pedro , Lains Jorge , Amorim Paula , Alves Nuno , Veloso António Prieto 
Published: November 2023

Background
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are vital in gait rehabilitation for patients with stroke. However, many conventional AFO designs may not offer the required precision for optimized patient outcomes. With the advent of 3D scanning and printing technology, there is potential for more individualized AFO solutions, aiming to enhance the rehabilitative process.

Objective
This nonrandomized trial seeks to introduce and validate a novel system for AFO design tailored to patients with stroke. By leveraging the capabilities of 3D scanning and bespoke software solutions, the aim is to produce orthoses that might surpass conventional designs in terms of biomechanical effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

Methods
A distinctive 3D scanner, complemented by specialized software, will be developed to accurately capture the biomechanical data of leg movements during gait in patients with stroke. The acquired data will subsequently guide the creation of patient-specific AFO designs. These personalized orthoses will be provided to participants, and their efficacy will be compared with traditional AFO models. The qualitative dimensions of this experience will be evaluated using the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction With Assistive Technology (QUEST) assessment tool. Feedback from health care professionals and the participants will be considered throughout the trial to ensure a rounded understanding of the system’s implications.

Results
Spatial-temporal parameters will be statistically compared using paired t tests to determine significant differences between walking with the personalized orthosis, the existing orthosis, and barefoot conditions. Significant differences will be identified based on P values, with P<.05 indicating statistical significance. The Statistical Parametric Mapping method will be applied to graphically compare kinematic and kinetic data across the entire gait cycle. QUEST responses will undergo statistical analysis to evaluate patient satisfaction, with scores ranging from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). Satisfaction scores will be presented as mean and SD values. Significant variations in satisfaction levels between the personalized and existing orthosis will be assessed using a Wilcoxon signed rank test. The anticipation is that the AFOs crafted through this innovative system will either match or outperform existing orthoses in use, with higher patient satisfaction rates.

Conclusions
Embracing the synergy of technology and biomechanics may hold the key to revolutionizing orthotic design, with the potential to set new standards in patient-centered orthotic solutions. However, as with all innovations, a balanced approach, considering both the technological possibilities and individual patient needs, will be paramount to achieving optimal outcomes.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)
PRR1-10.2196/52365
Diagnostic Accuracy of Single-Lead Electrocardiograms Using the Kardia Mobile App and the Apple Watch 4: Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Klier Kristina , Koch Lucas , Graf Lisa , Schinköthe Timo , Schmidt Annette 
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

To date, the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is the gold standard for cardiological diagnosis in clinical settings. With the advancements in technology, a growing number of smartphone apps and gadgets for recording, visualizing, and evaluating physical performance as well as health data is available. Although this new smart technology is innovative and time- and cost-efficient, less is known about its diagnostic accuracy and reliability.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine the agreement between the mobile single-lead ECG measurements of the Kardia Mobile App and the Apple Watch 4 compared to the 12-lead gold standard ECG in healthy adults under laboratory conditions. Furthermore, it assessed whether the measurement error of the devices increases with an increasing heart rate.

METHODS

This study was designed as a prospective quasi-experimental 1-sample measurement, in which no randomization of the sampling was carried out. In total, ECGs at rest from 81 participants (average age 24.89, SD 8.58 years; n=58, 72% male) were recorded and statistically analyzed. Bland-Altman plots were created to graphically illustrate measurement differences. To analyze the agreement between the single-lead ECGs and the 12-lead ECG, Pearson correlation coefficient (<i>r</i>) and Lin concordance correlation coefficient (<i>CCC<sub>Lin</sub></i>) were calculated.

RESULTS

The results showed a higher agreement for the Apple Watch (mean deviation QT: 6.85%; QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia formula [QTcF]: 7.43%) than Kardia Mobile (mean deviation QT: 9.53%; QTcF: 9.78%) even if both tend to underestimate QT and QTcF intervals. For Kardia Mobile, the QT and QTcF intervals correlated significantly with the gold standard (<i>r<sub>QT</sub></i>=0.857 and <i>r<sub>QTcF</sub></i>=0.727; P&lt;.001). <i>CCC<sub>Lin</sub></i> corresponded to an almost complete heuristic agreement for the QT interval (0.835), whereas the QTcF interval was in the range of strong agreement (0.682). Further, for the Apple Watch, Pearson correlations were highly significant and in the range of a large effect (<i>r<sub>QT</sub></i>=0.793 and <i>r<sub>QTcF</sub></i>=0.649; P&lt;.001). <i>CCC<sub>Lin</sub></i> corresponded to a strong heuristic agreement for both the QT (0.779) and QTcF (0.615) intervals. A small negative correlation between the measurement error and increasing heart rate could be found of each the devices and the reference.

CONCLUSIONS

Smart technology seems to be a promising and reliable approach for nonclinical health monitoring. Further research is needed to broaden the evidence regarding its validity and usability in different target groups.
PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF HYPOTHYROIDISM AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Authors: DONKA BHARGAVI , MAHAJAN HEMENDER , SHARMA NALNEESH 
Published: November 2023

Objective: Thyroid disorders, particularly hypothyroidism, pose significant risks to both pregnant women and their fetuses. This prospective observational study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinical implications of hypothyroidism among pregnant women in the first trimester in a hilly region of North India.
Methods: The study included 300 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital, Mandi (HP), between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Participants were categorized into two groups based on their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels: Group A (TSH 2.5-10.0 mIU/l) and Group B (TSH>10 mIU/l). Thyroid function was assessed through TSH, free T4, and free T3 measurements. Maternal and fetal outcomes were monitored throughout pregnancy.
Results: The study found an overall hypothyroidism prevalence of 11.31%, comprising 10.98% subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and 0.33% overt hypothyroidism (OH). These findings were consistent with similar studies in North India. Participants had a mean age of 28.7±5.2148 y, resembling demographic data from hilly regions. A majority of participants belonged to the lower-middle-income group and resided in rural areas, reflecting the socio-demographic distribution in the region. The gestational age ranged from 6 to 12 w, with an average of 9.31±1.5 w. The average TSH level was notably higher than in other Indian studies, potentially due to the geographical altitude.
Conclusion: The study highlights the need for early detection and management of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy, especially in hilly regions, to prevent maternal and fetal complications. This research addresses a knowledge gap and emphasizes the importance of thyroid screening during the first prenatal visit in similar settings.
Работа рамных стальных каркасов с учетом погрешностей монтажа и изготовления
Authors: Хамати Юсеф Р. , Туснин А. Р. 
Published: November 2023

Введение. На напряженно-деформированное состояние каркаса многоэтажного здания оказывают влияние дефекты и отклонения от проектного решения. качество строительного объекта зависит не только от качества проектирования и изготовления, но и от качества строительно-монтажных работ. При монтаже строительных конструкций основной целью является обеспечение требуемого по проекту пространственного положения элементов строительных конструкций. для рамного каркаса с жесткими сопряжениями элементов отклонения от проектного положения ведут к росту изгибающих моментов, что может вызвать более раннее исчерпание несущей способности. актуальность исследования заключается в разработке методики проектирования рамных стальных каркасов многоэтажных зданий с учетом погрешностей изготовления и монтажа.Материалы и методы. Оценка влияния начальных несовершенств была выполнена на примере рамного каркаса 10-этажного жилого здания. для расчета использован вычислительный комплекс лира-СаПр 2021. начальные несовершенства каркаса приняты в соответствии с действующими российскими нормами. кроме прямого учета искаженной геометрии проводились расчеты с дополнительными распределенными горизонтальными нагрузками, прикладываемыми на каждом этаже по методике еврокода 1993-1-1. Полученные разными способами перемещения и усилия характерных точек и сечений каркаса сравнивались друг с другом. расчет выполнен на сочетание постоянной, снеговой, полезной и ветровой нагрузок.Результаты. Учет погрешностей сборки и изготовления в геометрии каркаса позволяет более точно учесть влияние погрешностей по сравнению с методикой еврокода. Перемещения и усилия, полученные линейным расчетом рамного каркаса, мало отличаются от результатов нелинейного расчета.Выводы. Установлено, что прямой учет погрешностей изготовления и сборки каркаса в геометрии расчетной схемы дает возможность более точно оценить работу каркаса. использование методики еврокода с дополнительными горизонтальными нагрузками на уровне каждого этажа ведет к получению завышенных перемещений и усилий по сравнению с фактическими.
Livro-objeto: A literatura como experiência sensorial
Authors: Letria André 
Published: November 2023

Nessa entrevista, o ilustrador português André Letria reflete sobre todas as etapas do processo de criação e publicação do livro-objeto, do papel do design no processo de criação até as dificuldades de produção de uma obra. O ilustrador discorre sobre o livro-objeto enquanto experiência sensorial da literatura e apresenta suas contribuições para a arte narrativa e para a leitura.
Nascido em Lisboa, André Letria trabalha como ilustrador desde 1992, tendo publicado livros em diversos países e recebido importantes premiações internacionais. Participou ainda de exposições, realizou filmes de animação e fez cenários para teatro.

Edição: Ana Paula Rodrigues da Silva, Thiago Fonseca (TV-PUC)Música: PIPA estúdio