bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Histological, chemical and gene expression differences between western redcedar seedlings resistant and susceptible to cedar leaf blight
Authors: Aldana Juan A. , Moa Belaid , Mattsson Jim , Russell John H. , Hawkins Barbara J. 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionWestern redcedar (Thuja plicata) is an important species in the Cupressaceae both at economic and cultural levels in the Pacific Northwest of North America. In adult trees, the species produces one of the most weathering-resistant heartwoods among conifers, making it one of the preferred species for outdoor applications. However, young T. plicata plants are susceptible to infection with cedar leaf blight (Didymascella thujina), an important foliar pathogen that can be devastating in nurseries and small-spaced plantations. Despite that, variability in the resistance against D. thujina in T. plicata has been documented, and such variability can be used to breed T. plicata for resistance against the pathogen.ObjectiveThis investigation aimed to discern the phenotypic and gene expression differences between resistant and susceptible T. plicata seedlings to shed light on the potential constitutive resistance mechanisms against cedar leaf blight in western redcedar.
MethodsThe study consisted of two parts. First, the histological differences between four resistant and four susceptible families that were never infected with the pathogen were investigated. And second, the differences between one resistant and one susceptible family that were infected and not infected with the pathogen were analyzed at the chemical (C, N, mineral nutrients, lignin, fiber, starch, and terpenes) and gene expression (RNA-Seq) levels.ResultsThe histological part showed that T. plicata seedlings resistant to D. thujina had constitutively thicker cuticles and lower stomatal densities than susceptible plants. The chemical analyses revealed that, regardless of their infection status, resistant plants had higher foliar concentrations of sabinene and α-thujene, and higher levels of expression of transcripts that code for leucine-rich repeat receptor-like protein kinases and for bark storage proteins.ConclusionThe data collected in this study shows that constitutive differences at the phenotypic (histological and chemical) and gene expression level exist between T. plicata seedlings susceptible and resistant to D. thujina. Such differences have potential use for marker-assisted selection and breeding for resistance against cedar leaf blight in western redcedar in the future.
Identifying long non-coding RNAs involved in heat stress response during wheat pollen development
Authors: Babaei Saeid , Bhalla Prem L. , Singh Mohan B. 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionWheat is a staple food crop for over one-third of the global population. However, the stability of wheat productivity is threatened by heat waves associated with climate change. Heat stress at the reproductive stage can result in pollen sterility and failure of grain development.MethodsThis study used transcriptome data analysis to explore the specific expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in response to heat stress during pollen development in four wheat cultivars. Results and discussionWe identified 11,054 lncRNA-producing loci, of which 5,482 lncRNAs showed differential expression in response to heat stress. Heat-responsive lncRNAs could target protein-coding genes in cis and trans and in lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks. Gene ontology analysis predicted that target protein-coding genes of lncRNAs regulate various biological processes such as hormonal responses, protein modification and folding, response to stress, and biosynthetic and metabolic processes. We also noted some paired lncRNA/protein-coding gene modules and some lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory modules shared in two or more wheat cultivars. These modules were related to regulating plant responses to heat stress, such as heat-shock proteins and transcription factors, and protein domains, such as MADS-box, Myc-type, and Alpha crystallin/Hsp20 domain. ConclusionOur results provide the basic knowledge and molecular resources for future functional studies investigating wheat reproductive development under heat stress.
Factors influencing self-efficacy for self-management among adult people with human immune deficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy in public hospitals of south-west Ethiopia
Authors: Abdisa MisganaTesgera , Gindaba Bekan Gudeta , Zerihun Ebisa 
Published: February 2024

IntroductionSelf-management is crucial for effective HIV management, and self-efficacy is a mechanism for achieving it, but there is limited evidence on variables that affect self-efficacy. This study aimed to identify factors influencing self-efficacy for self-management among adults on antiretroviral therapy in resource constraint settings.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 adult people on antiretroviral therapy in southwest Ethiopia from March to April 2022. Face-to-face interviews were used to gather data using a structured questionnaire on the self-efficacy measure. The data were then imported into Epi Data version 4.2 and exported to SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics, independent tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation, and multivariate linear regression were used to analyze the data. The predictors with p-value of less than 0.05 were declared statistically significant.ResultsA total of 413 adults on antiretroviral therapy were interviewed with response rate of 97.9%. The total mean score of self-efficacy for self-management was 15.12 (±2.22) out of 24. Higher age, gender of the female, divorced, duration of diagnosis, and drug side effects were negatively predictors of low self-efficacy. Higher schooling, urban residence, better income, and the use of reminders positively influenced self-efficacy for self-management.ConclusionThe study found low self-efficacy among adults on antiretroviral therapy and higher age, female gender, HIV duration, and presence of drug side effects were associated with lower self-efficacy, while higher schooling, better income, and use of reminder use were associated with higher self-efficacy for self-management. Further research is needed to determine the causal relationship between these variables and self-efficacy.
Diminished hedonic capacity in social activities as a mediator of the link between dysfunctional behavioral activation system and depressive symptoms
Authors: Kuan Chi-son , Liu Qian-yu , Xu Gang-min , Zhou Han-yu , Nie Jia-hui , Yan Chao 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundAdolescence is a crucial period for the development of depression, and previous studies have suggested that the Behavioral Activation System (BAS) plays a significant role. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms. This study aimed to explore the mediating role of anhedonia in the relationship between BAS and depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents.MethodA total of 1,023 high-school students aged 15–18 years participated in the study, with 916 continuing their participation three months later. All participants completed the Behavioral Inhibition System/Activation System (BIS/BAS) scale, Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale (DARS), Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S/T). Pathway model analysis was performed to examine the concurrent and prospective mediating effects of anhedonia and the potential moderating effect of sex.ResultAnhedonia in the domains of social activities, hobbies and sensory experiences significantly mediated the cross-sectional relationship between BAS and depressive level three months later. Furthermore, the beta-value of the mediating effect of social activities was significantly higher than that of the other domains of hedonic capacity cross-sectionally and longitudinally. However, sex showed no significant moderating effect.ConclusionOur findings underscore the importance of hedonic capacity, especially within the social domain, in the development of depressive symptoms. These findings contribute to the early diagnosis and prevention of depressive disorders.
Suicide prevention during disasters and public health emergencies: a systematic review
Authors: Reifels Lennart , Krysinska Karolina , Andriessen Karl 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundDisasters and public health emergencies increasingly affect populations around the world, posing significant wide-ranging challenges for societies as well as for effective public health and suicide prevention. Intervention research is essential to inform evidence-based responses. Yet, despite evident public concern and growing research interest in heightened suicide risks and impacts, little is known about effective suicide prevention interventions in these contexts. We conducted a systematic review to examine the outcomes of suicide prevention strategies implemented in disasters and public health emergencies.MethodsWe searched five databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PTSDpubs) from inception to December 2022 for peer-reviewed quantitative studies that reported relevant intervention outcomes (changes in the frequency of suicide, suicide attempts, self-harm) for populations affected by disasters and public health emergencies. We assessed the quality of eligible studies using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies, and distilled review findings through narrative synthesis. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021276195).ResultsTen eligible and mostly observational studies were included in this review, which examined a range of universal, selective, and indicated interventions. Three of five studies of interventions in public health emergencies indicated the potential effectiveness and buffering effects of generic disaster related mental health support, access to urban parks, as well as the beneficial role of video-enabled tablets in facilitating treatment access and outcomes. Similarly, three of five studies of interventions in disaster contexts provided evidence of the beneficial role of universal economic security measures, national gun laws and buy back schemes, and volunteer-delivered mental health support. Overall, four of six studies with favorable outcomes examined interventions specifically deployed in disaster or public health emergency contexts, whereas two studies examined ongoing existing interventions. Three studies, respectively, of suicide prevention focused interventions or generic interventions reported favorable outcomes. The quality of included studies was variable, with two studies being rated as ‘strong’, four studies rated as ‘moderate’, and four studies rated as ‘weak’.ConclusionNotwithstanding the limited scope and variable quality of published evidence, our review findings highlight the breadth of interventions that have been applied in such contexts with some success. There is a need for further research on effective interventions and intervention adaptations to inform evidence-based suicide prevention responses to disasters and public health emergencies.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021276195, PROSPERO ID CRD42021276195.
Resistance exercise snacks improve muscle mass in female university employees: a prospective, controlled, intervention pilot-study
Authors: Brandt Tom , Schwandner Christian Thomas Lothar , Schmidt Annette 
Published: February 2024

BackgroundAlthough resistance training (RT) is essential to preserve musculoskeletal fitness and maintain a healthy, independent life into old age, few women perform RT. We investigated whether resistance exercise snacking (RES) could be an efficient training approach for the workplace health promotion (WHP) to minimize barriers for participation and facilitate RT in women in order to improve musculoskeletal fitness.MethodsThis pilot-study followed a prospective, controlled intervention design. Female employees with sedentary occupations doing RT on less than 2 days/week before study participation were included. Participants self-selected for either intervention (IG) or control group (CG). While the IG [N = 15, mean age 42.1 (SD = 11.1) years] did 10 min of RES on working days for 12 weeks, the CG [N = 15, mean age 49.9 (SD = 9.7) years] was instructed to maintain their habitual physical activity. Primary endpoint was change in muscle mass. Secondary endpoint was change in maximum isometric strength. Balance, cardiovascular fitness, perceived health, and general life satisfaction was assessed for exploratory purpose. Measurements were taken before and after the intervention.Results12 participants of IG and 14 of CG completed the study. Muscle mass improved significantly more in the IG [+0.42 (SD = 0.54) kg] compared to the CG [−0.16 (SD = 0.51) kg] (p = 0.01,ƞ2p = 0.24). Strength did not change significantly between groups. Nevertheless, there was a trend for greater improvements in the IG compared to the CG for trunk extension, trunk flexion, and upper body push but not upper body pull. Regarding exploratory endpoints, no significant between-group changes were found. Despite their poor fitness, both groups perceived their health as good and had high life satisfaction before and after the intervention.ConclusionRES could be an effective approach for the WHP to promote RT in inactive women with sedentary occupations and improve their muscle mass.
Bandwidth Dengan Filtering Akses Menggunakan Metode Schedular
Authors: Prasetya Nur Rahmat , Subektiningsih  , Ferdiansyah Pramudhita 
Published: February 2024

SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Playen yang berada di daerah Playen merupakan salah satu SMK Swasta terbesar di daerah Gunung Kidul, karena dari tahun ke tahun Perkembangan teknologi semakin meningkat membuat sekolah harus menyediakan fasilitas berupa internet yang dapat di akses oleh civitas sekolah, digunakan untuk mencari referensi materi ataupun tugas untuk siswa, diperlukannya kualitas internet yang baik agar mempermudah jalan nya pembelajaran. Di satu sisi SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Playen belum menerapkan manajemen bandwidth dan Filtering yang mengakibatkan siswa mendapat internet yang tidak merata serta bebas dalam mengakses kontenkonten pada sosial media yang mengganggu konsentrasi pada saat pembelajaran. Dari permasalah tersebut dilakukan penelitian karya ilmiah untuk membantu mengoptimalkan kinerja kualitas internet serta membatasi penggunaan sosial media pada saat jam pembelajaran. Menggunakan metode Queue Tree dan PCQ untuk manajemen bandwidth serta Filtering menggunakan metode Schedular dan Layer7 Protocol menggunakan Mikrotik RB1100AHx.
Pressure-dependent multiplet-excitation energies of α-Al2O3:Cr3+ by the first-principles method
Authors: Saito Harutaka , Suzuki Katsuhiro , Sato Kazunori , Kotani Takao 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We apply a method [Phys. Rev. B
108, 035141 (2023)], which can treat the multiplet excitations in the first-principles method, to a typical pressure indicator α-Al2O3:Cr3+. After optimizing the crystal structure under hydrostatic pressure from 0.0 to 35.0 GPa in the usual first-prinicple calculations, we obtain the multiplet energies in the method. That is, we conduct the exact diagonalization of the crystal-field model Hamiltonian which is directly determined based on the result of the quasiparticle self-consistent GW method. Our method has no parameters by hand. The calculated pressure dependences of the excitation energies agree well with those of experiments.
Random telegraph noise characteristic of nonvolatile resistive random access memories based on optical interference principle
Authors: Qin Sichen , Zhang Guiquan , Zhang Jia-Wei , Zhao Yu , Song Chen , Emonds Yannick , Fröning Holger 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The influence of random telegraph noise (RTN) could reduce the reading margin, which would cause computational errors in data recognition. This paper proposes a current sensor based on the principle of optical fiber interference, which can avoid the interference generated during the RTN testing process and improve the accuracy due to its passive characteristics. In this study, a hafnium oxide based memristor was fabricated, the switching voltages of Cu and TiN as the top electrodes are 0.2 V and 0.15 V, respectively. In addition, the RTN spectral density of the two device structures in LRS increases from 10−5 to 10−1 A2 Hz−1 and from 10−5 to 101 A2 Hz−1 with increasing applied voltage. While the RTN in high resistance state is independent of the applied voltage. Furthermore, based on the analysis of the experimental data, the generation mechanism of the RTN is attributed to local defects and the capture or emission of carriers by traps.
Efektifitas Minuman Ritemjeri (Sari Tempe Jelly Seledri) Terhadap Tekanan Darah Pasien Hipertensi di Puskesmas Punti Kayu Kota Palembang
Authors: Misnawati Misnawati , Muzakar Muzakar , Susanto Eddy , Sadiq Ahmad , Podojoyo Podojoyo 
Published: February 2024

Background : Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition which is characterized by an increase in systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg at two measurements with an interval of five minutes in a state of sufficient rest or calm. One of the non-pharmacological therapies that can help lower blood pressure is by utilizing foods that contain high potassium and Apigenin namely tempe and celery. Purpose : To determine the effect of tempe juice and celery jelly on reducing blood pressure of hypertension sufferers at the Palembang Punti Kayu Health Center.Method : This study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test with control group design. The subjects of this study were 60 people with hypertension at the Punti Kayu Health Center who were willing and fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis uses t-dependent and t-independent tests. Results : The study showed that there was an average decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the treatment group of 9,517 mmHg and 10,282 mmHg (p-value = 0,000 and p-value = 0,000). Whereas in the comparison group the mean decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure was 6,94 mmHg and 14,060 mmHg (p-value = 0.000 and p-value = 0,000). T-independent statistical test results for systolic blood pressure in the treatment and comparison groups obtained p-value 0.037 (p <0.05) and diastolic blood pressure obtained p-value 0.046 (p <0.05). Conclusion : There is an effect of giving tempe juice and celery jelly on the blood pressure of hypertension sufferers in Palembang Punti Kayu Health Center.
Pemberian Cookies Ubi Ungu Tempe Terhadap Peningkatan Berat Badan Kejadian Wasting pada Anak Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sako Palembang
Authors: Nasibar Aisyah , Sartono Sartono , Eliza Eliza , Sari Devy Kartika 
Published: February 2024

Latar Belakang: Wasting adalah suatu keadaan tubuh yang kurus dan sangat kurus hingga melampaui -2 SD di bawah median berat badan menurut tinggi badan atau panjang badan. Disebabkan karena asupan gizi yang kurang dan penyakit infeksi yang diderita pada anak. Tujuan: yaitu untuk melihat adanya pengaruh pemberian cookies ubi ungu tempe terhadap kenaikkan berat badan pada anak balita wasting di wilayah kerja puskesmas Sako Palembang. Metode: Jenis penelitian bersifat kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain penelitian Quasi Eksperiment dan rancangan penelitian adalah rancangan pre-test and pos-test with control group. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh anak balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sako Palembang dengan 60 sampel penelitian pada anak balita wasting dan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berat badan anak balita di kelompok perlakuan meningkat sebesar 0,56 kg dan pada kelompok pembanding meningkat sebesar 0,12 kg. Hasil penelitian dilakukan dengan uji statistik paired sample t-test dan independent t-test. Berdasarkan uji statistik paired sample t-test baik pada kelompok perlakuan (p-value=0,000) maupun kelompok pembanding (p-value=0,000) sama-sama menunjukkan ada pengaruh pemberian cookies ubi ungu tempe terhadap berat badan pada anak balita wasting. Simpulan: Hasil independent t-test didapatkan bahwa ada pengaruh pemberian cookies ubi ungu tempe terhadap berat badan anak balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sako Palembang (p-value=0,000).
Pengetahuan Ibu dan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Keberagaman Makanan Pendamping Air Susu Ibu (MP-ASI) pada Balita Usia 6-24 Bulan
Authors: Fitriyaningsih Eva , Mulyani Nunung Sri , Rachmawati Rachmawati , Nurasiah Nurasiah 
Published: February 2024

Latar Belakang: Usia 0-24 bulan merupakan masa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan yang pesat yang sering diistilahkan sebagai periode emas. Tingginya gizi kurang sangat terkait dengan praktek pemberian makanan. Pengetahuan akan menentukan perilaku seseorang. Seorang ibu yang memiliki pengetahuan tinggi akan berpikir dalam bertindak. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat hubungan pengetahuan ibu dan dukungan keluarga dengan keberagam MP-ASI balita di desa Lamjruen dan Alue Rindang. Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat Deskriptif Analitik, dengan menggunakan pendekatan Cross Sectional dengan sampel 32 balita. Pengambilan sampel secara total Sampling yang dilakukan pada 6-12 juli 2018. Pengolahan data menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil: balita beragam MP-ASI sebesar 54,9%, ibu-ibu berpengetahuan baik sebesar 81,3%, dukungan keluarga yang baik 53,1% keluarga mendukung pemberian ASI eksklusif dan 25,8% ibu-ibu bersikap positif terhadap ASI eksklusif. Hasil uji statistik pengetahuan ibu menunjukkan p=0,666 (p>0,05), dukungan keluarga p = 0,721 (p>0,05). Kesimpulan: tidak ada hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu dan dukungan keluarga dengan keberagaman MP-ASI balita usia 6-23 bulan. Saran: Disarankan bagi tenaga kesehatan untuk memberikan penyuluhan tentang keberagaman MP-ASI balita.
Pemberian Cookies Tepung Ikan Lele dan Tepung Mocaf terhadap Perubahan Berat Badan Balita Gizi Kurang
Authors: Ramadhani Ni Shafa Khalishah Salsabila , Sartono Sartono , Hartati Yuli 
Published: February 2024

Background: Malnutrition is a state of health problems that occurs when the body lacks of nutrients needed for development, thinking, and other life activities. The growth process that inhibits the lack of energy that causes the body to become weak and the immune system weakens, which will facilitate the spread of disease, as well as decreased mental development resulting in weak thinking skills and permanent disruption of brain function are the result of nutritional problems in toddlers.
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving catfish flour cookies and mocaf flour to changes in the body weight of nourished children under five.
Methods: The type of this research is a true experiment (pure experiment) with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group.
Results: The results of the independent t-statistical test the difference in the average weight difference of children under five in the treatment group increased by 337.50 g and in the control group increased by 187.50 grams with p-value = 0.000.
Conclusion: Cookies of catfish flour and mocaf flour affect changes in the body weight of undernourished toddlers and can be used as alternative food additives.