bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Family vulnerability scale: Evidence of content and internal structure validity
Authors: Souza Evelyn Lima de , Eshriqui Ilana , Rebustini Flávio , Masuda Eliana Tiemi , Paiva Neto Francisco Timbó de , Lima Ricardo Macedo , Bonfim Daiana 
Published: October 2023

Introduction
Territory view based on families’ vulnerability strata allows identifying different health needs that can guide healthcare at primary care scope. Despite the availability of tools designed to measure family vulnerability, there is still a need for substantial validity evidence, which limits the use of these tools in a country showing multiple socioeconomic and cultural realities, such as Brazil. The primary objective of this study is to develop and gather evidence on the validity of the Family Vulnerability Scale for Brazil, commonly referred to as EVFAM-BR (in Portuguese).

Methods
Items were generated through exploratory qualitative study carried out by 123 health care professionals. The data collected supported the creation of 92 initial items, which were then evaluated by a panel of multi-regional and multi-disciplinary experts (n = 73) to calculate the Content Validity Ratio (CVR). This evaluation process resulted in a refined version of the scale, consisting of 38 items. Next, the scale was applied to 1,255 individuals to test the internal-structure validity by using the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Dimensionality was evaluated using Robust Parallel Analysis, and the model underwent cross-validation to determine the final version of EVFAM-BR.

Results
This final version consists of 14 items that are categorized into four dimensions, accounting for an explained variance of 79.02%. All indicators were within adequate and satisfactory limits, without any cross-loading or Heywood Case issues. Reliability indices also reached adequate levels (α = 0.71; ω = 0.70; glb = 0.83 and ORION ranging from 0.80 to 0.93, between domains). The instrument scores underwent a normalization process, revealing three distinct vulnerability strata: low (0 to 4), moderate (5 to 6), and high (7 to 14).

Conclusion
The scale exhibited satisfactory validity evidence, demonstrating consistency, reliability, and robustness. It resulted in a concise instrument that effectively measures and distinguishes levels of family vulnerability within the primary care setting in Brazil.
Feels Right: Black Queer Women and the Politics of Partying in Chicago, Kemi Adeyemi (2022)
Authors: Kosma Marietta 
Published: October 2023

Review of: Feels Right: Black Queer Women and the Politics of Partying in Chicago, Kemi Adeyemi (2022)
Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 192 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-47801-869-8, p/bk, $24.95
Deep Mediations: Cultural Conversations on Depth Within the Humanities
Authors: Sharma Mridula 
Published: October 2023

Review of: Deep Mediations: Cultural Conversations on Depth Within the Humanities

Deep Mediations, Karen Redrobe and Jeff Scheible, eds. (2020)
Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 385pp., ISBN: 9781517908904 (pbk), $35.00, ISBN: 9781517908898 (cloth), $140.00
RCS Modeling and Validation of Full Scale Launch Vehicle for its Real Time Dynamic Trajectory
Authors: Veerabathini Surender , Penubolu Sudhakara Reddy , Penubolu Ramana Reddy 
Published: October 2023

Radar Cross Section (RCS) plays a significant role in detecting and tracking the space-based objects such as launch vehicles, missiles, aircrafts etc. In space applications, Radar systems are used to track and provide real-time trajectory information of the satellite launch vehicles after the lift off from the launch pad for range safety purpose. RCS is a critical key parameter that determines tracking performance of the Radar and it is highly dependent on both Radar operating parameters and the target characteristics. For space-based applications, a good quantity of RCS is required for quick detection by the Radar for continuous tracking. In order to choose the best Radar tracking configuration for real time tracking of the launch vehicle, it is required to model and simulate the launch vehicle’s RCS fluctuations prior to launch in order to predict the real time Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) for its complete dynamic trajectory. This modeling and simulation methodology will help to choose the optimum Radar configuration for obtaining a good quantity SNR in the real-time launch. This study also provides good guidance to Radar operators for the effective Radar operation during real time space object tracking. This paper demonstrates, the real-time RCS fluctuations of a typical ISRO launch vehicle through simulation for its dynamic trajectory using physical optics based EM software prior to launch. Furthermore, the simulation results are validated with real time monostatic Radar tracking data, which showed good agreement.
A modified Picone-type identity and the uniqueness of positive symmetric solutions for a prescribed mean curvature problem
Authors: Lee Yong-Hoon , Yang Rui 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
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Potential outcome and decision theoretic foundations for statistical causality
Authors: Richardson Thomas S. , Robins James M. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
In a recent work published in this journal, Philip Dawid has described a graphical causal model based on decision diagrams. This article describes how single-world intervention graphs (SWIGs) relate to these diagrams. In this way, a correspondence is established between Dawid's approach and those based on potential outcomes such as Robins’ finest fully randomized causally interpreted structured tree graphs. In more detail, a reformulation of Dawid s theory is given that is essentially equivalent to his proposal and isomorphic to SWIGs.
Strategies to improve the thermal performance of solar collectors
Authors: Alshuraiaan Bader 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The paper evaluates a passive method for heat transfer improvement in heat exchangers, which implies the use of nanofluids. All calculations were carried out with a constant volumetric flow rate. The study examines three fluids with 0–4 % volume concentrations of CuO, MgO, and Al2O3 particles. The results indicate an increase in the heat transfer coefficient with increasing temperature. An Al2O3 nanofluid (4 % concentration) contributed to the best thermal performance. The incorporation of a 4 % content of MgO yielded an augmentation in heat transfer ranging from 15 % to 22 %, whereas an analogous concentration of CuO led to a more substantial enhancement of 25 %. Notably, the introduction of nanoparticles of Al2O3 produces a remarkable augmentation in heat transfer performance, with potential improvements of up to 36 %. The Nusselt number increases with increasing particle volume fraction and Reynolds number, according to results obtained for several nanoparticles (Al2O3, CuO, SiO2, and ZnO) with volume percentages in the range of 1–4 % and nanoparticle diameters of 25–70 nm. For all nanofluids, the time-averaged Nusselt number rises with a solid phase volume fraction increase of less than 5 %.
Requirements of Digital Archiving in Saudi Libraries in the Light of International Standards: King Fahad National Library as a Model
Authors: Alhaif Alia 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This research aimed to measure the availability of digital requirements needed for digital archiving of King Fahad National Library in the light of international standards from the perspective of information specialists, determine the differences in their responses on the compatibility of these requirements with international standards due to (academic qualification, years of experience, and training courses) variables, identify the challenges, and make suggestions for providing those requirements. The researcher adopted the descriptive approach and applied a questionnaire to a sample of information specialists at King Fahad National Library. The results revealed that the participants had an intermediate agreement on the availability of digital requirements for digital archiving of the King Fahd National Library in the light of international standards. There were no statistically significant differences in the participants’ responses according to (academic qualification, years of experience, and training courses) variables. Moreover, the participants had a high agreement on the challenges and suggestions for providing those requirements. This research recommends holding training courses and workshops for information specialists in King Fahd National Library to determine and resolve the challenges they face in the digital age while carrying out the digital archiving of documents to comply with international standards for document management and digitization.
Kobiety w misji ewangelizacyjnej pierwotnej wspólnoty chrześcijańskiej
Authors: Klinkowski Jan 
Published: October 2023

Pozycja kobiet w rodzącym się pierwotnym Kościele została ukształtowana przez naukę Ewangelii i środowisko kulturowo-społeczne Bliskiego Wschodu. Jezus budując pierwotną wspólnotę wiary oparł się na symbolicznym gronie dwunastu apostołów, ale wraz z gronem uczniów wędrowały również kobiety, które stały się pierwszymi zwiastunami Jego zmartwychwstania. Pierwotne chrześcijaństwo przezwyciężało ówczesne podziały społeczne i kulturowe. Chrzest otwierał wszystkim w jednakowy sposób drogę zbawienia. Zarówno dla niewolnika i wolnego człowieka, Żyda i poganina, kobiety i mężczyzny wejście do wspólnoty Kościoła było identyczne. W pierwotnym Kościele kobiety uzupełniały misję ewangelizacyjną mężczyzn, poprzez instytucję wdów, posługę diakońską, czy zarządzanie Kościołem domowym. W jakimś stopniu dla misji Kościoła ułatwieniem były przemiany zachodzące w społeczeństwie grecko-rzymskim. Pojawiająca się niezależność materialna kobiet pozwalała im również bardziej zaangażować się w misję Kościoła. Pomostem do nowej roli kobiet w pierwotnym Kościele mogła być wspólnota esseńska być może wzorowana na ruchu pitagorejskim. Z dużym prawdopodobieństwem dom Marty, Marii i Łazarza kształtowany był wokół wielkiego umiłowania studiowania tekstów świętych, co umożliwiało kobietom szersze poznanie ówczesnej refleksji teologicznej. Kościół nadał nowe znaczenie idei dziewictwa, które otwierało się na relacje z Bogiem i posługę we wspólnocie. Niestety zarówno judaizm w wersji faryzejskiej jak i nasilający się wpływ ruchów gnostyckich doprowadził do ograniczenia pozycji kobiet w niektórych kręgach pierwotnego Kościoła. Niemniej jednak pierwotny Kościół wprowadził kobiety do wielu misji ewangelizacyjnych, w szczególności w dziedzinie nauczania, posługi charytatywnej i modlitewnej.
Measurement and analysis of Education for Sustainable Development in vulnerable environments within the framework of the 2030 Agenda
Authors: De La Rosa-Ruiz Daniel 
Published: October 2023

La agenda 2030 invita a todas las personas a contribuir a la mejora del mundo desde la realidad de cada uno/a, esta nueva agenda internacional buscar reforzar el trabajo de pequeñas entidades que pueden ayudar a que las metas propuestas se cumplan. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la contribución de las entidades sociales a la meta 4.7 de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y conocer si el aprendizaje de la educación para el desarrollo sostenible es mayor que en otras formas de enseñanza. Se mide el constructo en una muestra muy amplia de menores que participan en asociaciones de intervención socio educativa en el barrio de Entrevías. Los resultados muestran diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos (Z = -11.549; p <.001) siendo el grupo experimental (M= 128.63; DT = 13.11) quien obtuvo una media significativamente mayor al grupo control (M= 84.85; DT =18.50. Estos resultados parecen apuntar que las metodologías usadas por las entidades sociales favorecen un mayor aprendizaje de la educación para el desarrollo sostenible con respecto a los centros de educación formal.
Sarcopenic phenotype and functional status of skeletal muscles in rheumatoid arthritis patients with biological therapy
Authors: Dobrovolskaya O. V. , Demin N. V. , Feklistov A. Yu. , Kozyreva M. V. , Toroptsova N. V. 
Published: October 2023

Aim. To evaluate skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) women with biological therapy.Materials and methods. The study included 63 women (average age 60.3 ± 8.9 years) with confirmed RA treated with biological therapy and 117 age-matched RA patients who had never previously treated with biological therapy. Clinical and laboratory examination, evaluation of body composition using dual-energy X-ray densitometry and tests to assess muscle strength and physical performance were carried out.Results. The frequency of sarcopenic phenotype among RA patients was 23.3 %: in those who received biological medication – 27.0 %, in the control – 21.4 % (p > 0.05). There were no differences between the groups based on the results of muscle strength assessment tests, however, patients on biological therapy performed significantly better the short physical performance battery (SPPB) and had a higher walking speed (p = 0.016 and p = 0.002, respectively). Univariate linear regression analysis confirmed the relationship of the presence of biological therapy with the functional status of the muscles according to the results of SPPB (b* = 0.24; p = 0.018) and walking speed (b* = 0.28; p = 0.006).Conclusion. The frequency of sarcopenic phenotype among patients with RA was 23.3 % and was comparable in those who received biological therapy and without it. There were no differences in muscle strength depending on the presence of biological therapy, but the functional status of skeletal muscles was significantly better in women who received such treatment.
Gender specifics of affective disorders in patients with coronary heart diseas (according to screening and psychometric tests)
Authors: Mukhtarenko S. Yu. , Murataliev T. M. , Rajapova Z. T. 
Published: October 2023

Aim. To study gender characteristics of affective disorders (prevalence and severity of anxiety and depression) and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) according to screening and psychometric tests.Materials and methods. Five hundred seventy six patients with a verified diagnosis of CHD were tested using the Screening Questionnaire for Affective Spectrum Disorders (SQASD): 385 (67.8 %) men and 191 (33.2 %) women. From the total screening group using, 383 patients were examined with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), while examination with the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) included 351 patients with CHD. The quality of life index was determined in 242 patients with CHD using the Modified Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ).Results. In the general group of patients with CHD examined by SQASD, anxiety and depressive disorders (ADD) were diagnosed in 81 %, the absence of ADD – in 19 %, p < 0.0001. In the group of patients examined using SQASD and the BDI scale, the presence of ADD was noted in 78.9 %, the absence – in 21.1 %, p < 0.0001. Screening of patients examined with the BDI scale revealed higher incidence of ADD in women: 95 % vs. 71.5 %, p < 0.0001. The overall score on the HADS anxiety scale in the men’s group was 7.9 ± 4.7, in the women’s group – 10.28 ± 3.9, p < 0.0001, while according the HADS depression scale – 6.32 ± 3.92 and 7.7 ± 4.18, respectively, p < 0.004. The level of depression by BDI scale in the men’s group was 14.07 ± 9.82, in the women’s group – 17.75 ± 8.42, p < 0.0004. Absence of symptoms of depression according the BDI scale was observed more often in the group of men compared with the group of women: 36.9 % and 19.2 %, p < 0.0005. The frequency of severe anxiety (45.8 % and 28.7 %, p < 0.002) and depression (26.2 % and 11.5 %, p < 0.0004) according the HADS was higher in the group of women compared to the group of men. The value of the IUCN quality of life index was higher in the group of men (25.4 ± 7.1 and 22.4 ± 4.8, p < 0.001).Conclusion. In this study, screening of CHD patients using SQASD and psychometric tests (BDI and HADS) has revealed higher incidence of ADD and psychosocial risk factors (anxiety and depression) in the group of women compared with the group of men. The results of screening are generally consistent with the survey data of psychometric tests and QOL indicators.
Amaranthus viridis improves relative anxiety behaviour and cognitive deficit in rotenone induced Parkinsonism in albino rats
Authors: Ohanme Eugene O. , Ofonakara Uzochukwu , Ofor Casimir  C. , Nwakelu Benjamin N. , Ramalan Mansur  A. , Eze Clementina N. , Nwafor Amauchechukwu V. , Anele Donatus O. , Akuodor Godwin C. 
Published: October 2023

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is typically characterised by motor shortfalls. However, non-motor symptoms like mood disorders (anxiety, depression) and impaired cognition are also associated features. Previous studies have demonstrated a neuroprotective effect a plant against a disease. Consequently, this current study was focused on assessing its efficacy in extenuating non-motor shortfalls such as anxiety-like behaviour and impaired cognition induced by rotenone.
Methods: PD was induced in rats by administering rotenone (10 mg/kg BW orally) for 28 days. The vehicle and the test drug were given orally daily for one hour prior to rotenone administration. The protective effect of methanol extract of A. viridis (500 mg/kg BW) was assessed through an array of tests; elevated plus maze test, Morris water maze test, and novel object recognition test. The rats were sacrificed on day 28th and neurobiochemical analyses of the hippocampus were performed using HPLC.
Results: The findings of this study showed that co-administration of A. viridis reversed the rotenone-induced anxiety-like behaviour and cognitive shortfalls to a significant extent (p<0.001). It also restored the hippocampal neurotransmitters [(5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid (5-HIAA), and dopamine (Da)] significantly (p<0.001).
Conclusions: Amaranthus viridis offered neuroprotective effects that ameliorate non-motor symptoms in PD. This could be a novel insight into the therapy of PD. This study provides scientific evidence that A. viridis attenuates non-motor symptoms like anxiety-like behaviour and cognitive deficits in Parkinsonism. This extract can be a potential candidate in herbal formulations as a neuroprotectant against PD.
Aloe vera, wheat germ oil, tea tree extract and honey-based emollient cream in the management of atopic dermatitis: a post-hoc analysis
Authors: Ganjoo Anil , Shah Sunil , Godse Kiran V. , Porwal Shefali , Caplash Punam , Pereira Rickson , Nair Rathish , Korukonda Krishnaprasad 
Published: October 2023

Background: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterized by dry, itchy and inflamed skin. This study evaluated the complementary benefits efficacy and tolerability of emollient c containing Aloe vera, Wheat germ oil, tea tree extract, and honey in patients with dry skin conditions.
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis for clinical cases with dry skin receiving moisturizing cream formulation was undertaken at 156 centres. 286 case records of atopic dermatitis receiving standard of care as cleansers, Topical corticosteroids, moisturizers were further analysed for improvement in skin dryness and itchiness.
Results: Regular use of Emollient formulation containing aloe vera, wheat germ oil, tea tree extract, honey was further analysed along with safety assessment over 8 weeks of observation period. The mean age of the study participants was 36.58 years. There was significant change in VAS score for dryness (p-value< 0.01), itch (p-value <0.01) with Patient Global Assessed rating as good (64.23%) for effectiveness and ease of application. Mild stinging, mild burning and irritation was experienced by 5 (1.75%) patients.
Conclusions: The aloe vera, wheat germ oil, tea tree extract, honey enriched emollient formulation was efficacious and well tolerable in study participants in providing moisturizing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects making it a preferred complementary therapy for managing atopic dermatitis following the short course therapy with TCS as a pertinent clinical strategy to avoid the atopic flares in such cases.
Use of intraoperative navigation in endoscopic endonasal surgery for paranasal mucocele
Authors:   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia, Doronina V. A. , Shelesko E. V. ,   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia, Batalov A. I. ,   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia, Strunina Yu. V. ,   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia, Chernikova N. A. ,   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia, Zinkevich D. N. ,   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia, Pronin I. N. ,   Burdenko National Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, Moscow, 125047, Russia
Published: October 2023

Objective. Evaluation of the effectiveness, safety, and benefit of the use of electromagnetic computer navigation in endoscopic endonasal surgery of paranasal mucocele. Materials and methods. At the Burdenko National Medical Research Center, from 2019 to 2022, 30 endoscopic endonasal removal of paranasal mucocele were performed: 10 operations were performed under CT-guided navigation, 12 with CT-MRI navigation, and 8 without navigation. The clinical findings of the disease, the history of life of patients, the data of endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity, olfactometry, intraoperative parameters, recurrence rate of the mucocele were analyzed. Results. Localization of the mucocele in the frontal sinus was significantly more common in the groups using navigation (p = 0.044). According to olfactometry before surgery, anosmia on the side of the pathology was more often detected in patients in groups using navigation (p = 0.005). According to endoscopy before surgery, scarring in the nasal cavity was found only in groups using navigation. There were no intraoperative complications in the three groups. The average intraoperative blood loss in the three groups did not differ significantly. The duration of the operation was slightly longer in the groups using navigation. The median navigation setup time in the CT navigation group was 8.5 [7.3; 9.8] min, in the CT-MRI navigation group it was 7.5 [7.0; 8.3] min. The median error in each group was 0 mm. According to the operating surgeon, computer navigation was necessary and the most beneficial in 100% of cases. The median long-term follow-up was 746 [478.3; 1133.0] days in the non-navigation group, 673 [176.0; 791.0] days in the CT-navigation group, and 274 [195.5; 371.0] days in the CT-MRI navigation group. Conclusion. The use of intraoperative navigation is justified in endoscopic debridement of mucocele with destruction of the walls of the orbit and the base of the skull, with scarring in the nasal cavity. The use of CT-MRI navigation is useful in a case of scarring in the nasal cavity and deformation of the orbit walls in the case of a fronto-orbital mucocele as well as while removing a sinonasal neoplasm bordering on the mucocele.