bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Exposure-Based Video Game (Dr. Zoo) to Reduce Needle Phobia in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Development and Mixed Methods Pilot Study
Authors: Healy Pat , Lu Celine , Silk Jennifer S , Lindhiem Oliver , Harper Reagan , Viswanathan Abhishek , Babichenko Dmitriy 
Published: October 2023

Background
Needle phobia, which affects 19% of children aged 4 to 6 years, prevents many children from receiving necessary or preventive medical treatments. Digital interventions have been made to target needle phobia but currently rely on distraction rather than evidence-based exposure.

Objective
We designed and evaluated a serious exposure-based mobile game called Dr. Zoo to reduce the fear of needles in children aged 3 to 6 years, where players administered shots to cartoon animals.

Methods
We conducted a mixed methods study with 30 parents (mean age 35.87, SD 4.39 years) and their 36 children (mean age 4.44, SD 1.11 years) who played the game for 5 days leading to a scheduled appointment that included an injection (eg, influenza vaccination). After the study, parents completed exit surveys and participated in semistructured interviews to evaluate ease of use, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of the game and to provide insights on their experience with the game to inform future developments. Interview transcripts were analyzed by 3 independent coders following an open coding process and subsequently coded and discussed to reach consensus.

Results
Parents rated their child’s difficulty in completing the game as very low on average (scale 1-5; mean 1.76, SD 0.82) and were highly likely to recommend Dr. Zoo to other parents (scale 1-5; mean 4.41, SD 0.87), suggesting Dr. Zoo’s strong ease of use and high acceptability. In the exit survey, parents rated their child’s fear as significantly lower after participating in the study (scale 1-5; mean 3.09, SD 1.17) compared with that before participating (scale 1-5; mean 4.37, SD 0.81; z score=−4.638; P<.001). Furthermore, 74% (26/35) of the parents reported that the game had a positive impact on their child’s fear or perception of needles (only 2 parents reported a negative impact). Qualitative analysis of the interview transcripts revealed potentially important features of the game in this positive impact, such as the game’s interactive design, as observed in 69% (24/35) of our participants.

Conclusions
The results suggest that an evidence-based serious mobile game can be an easy-to-use, acceptable, and potentially effective intervention for changing young children’s fear and perceptions of needles. Leveraging digital interventions may be a potential solution to needle anxiety as a public health concern.
Discrimination of Biodiesel-Diesel of B7 and B10 by Infrared Spectroscopy with Dendogram
Authors: Abdull Manap Mohd Rashidi , Jusoh Ahmad Fadly , Chuin Lim Xiang , Muhamad Zulkifli Nur Diana Farhana , Kholili Qhurratul Aina , Abu Hasan Fatin , Mohd Effendy Danish Aiman Akmal , Azis Ramizah 
Published: October 2023

Spectroscopists face an ongoing challenge in identifying fuel spectra due to a wide range of fuel formulations and the increasing abuse of biodiesel-diesel blends. In Malaysia, a new type of biodiesel-diesel blend known as B7 and B10 has been introduced, which requires rapid and reliable discrimination methods. However, current identification methods are costly and time-consuming. To overcome this issue, a spectroscopy study was conducted using a portable Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer to identify biodiesel-diesel blends. The study found that direct identification using spectral libraries was reliable in identifying complex samples but unable to differentiate B7 and B10 due to the libraries' focus on hydrocarbons rather than esters. Instead, FTIR spectroscopy provided unique spectral peaks for each blend. Spectral range influences the discrimination, and the truncated region 1697–1777 and 1164–1224 cm−1 was shown to be reliable for discriminating the B7 and B10. The study concluded that a combination of algorithms, libraries, and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) in FTIR spectroscopy could effectively differentiate the blends. The primary objective was to differentiate B7 and B10 by analyzing liquid samples collected in Malaysia using HCA and IR spectroscopies. FTIR spectroscopy provides molecular-specific vibrational signals and is proven as a rapid identification method.
Development of a Rapid and Sensitive Probe for Colorimetric Detection of Ni<sup>2+</sup> Ion in Water Sample by β-Cyclodextrin Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Nurkhaliza Farrah , Fathoni Ahmad , Prastya Muhammad Eka , Tachrim Zetryana Puteri , Aji Abdul , Andreani Agustina Sus 
Published: October 2023

A rapid and selective colorimetric detection of Ni2+ was developed using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with β-cyclodextrin (β-CDs) as reducing and stabilizing agents. Characterization was assessed by spectrophotometer UV-vis, Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and particle size analyzer (PSA). The AgNPs-β-CDs were relatively stable after being stored for 5 months. The addition of Ni2+ to the AgNPs-β-CDs shifted the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band at 409 nm. Synthesized AgNPs-β-CDs had a spherical shape and an average size of 25.07 ± 0.66 nm (analyzed by TEM) and 33.63 ± 0.25 nm, as confirmed by PSA. AgNPs-β-CDs as colorimetric sensors for Ni2+ ions had a good linear calibration curve at 409 nm with the R2 value of 0.9993. The limit of detection (LoD) was found to be 33.30 ppb, while the limit of quantification (LoQ) was 111.0 ppb. This sensor had been applied to a seawater sample from Ancol Beach, North Jakarta, Indonesia and it exhibited good precision and accuracy. In this work, β-CDs-synthesized AgNPs were able to detect Ni2+ ions and were beneficial as an alternative method for Ni2+ screening in environmental samples.
Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate from Screw Pine (<i>Pandanus tectorius</i>) Leaves for Enhancing Water Permeability and Fouling Resistance of PVDF Membrane
Authors: Trisnawati Elyna Wahyu , Suryanti Venty , Pramono Edi , Cahyani Indri Sri , Safriyani Diah 
Published: October 2023

Cellulose derivatives from natural resources continuously develop to find the best hydrophobic polymer-based membrane technology performance. This study was conducted to improve the hydrophilicity, performance, and anti-fouling of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane with cellulose acetate (CA) filler synthesized from screw pine (Pandanus tectorius) leaf cellulose. CA was synthesized by the Fischer esterification mechanism and the PVDF membrane was fabricated using the phase inversion method with 0.3% CA concentration. FTIR analysis of CA shows an absorption at 1700 cm−1 suggesting that the hydroxyl group of cellulose had been successfully substituted with an ester group (C=O), and CA has a high degree of substitution (DS) value of 3.50. Adding CA improved the hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties of up to 86.45% of PVDF membranes. Furthermore, CA increased the value of water permeability 2–3 times than pristine PVDF membrane. The presence of CA enhanced the porosity of the PVDF membrane, which promoted the membrane's effectiveness for MB filtering. As a result, CA from screw pine leaf cellulose has promising features as a filler for PVDF membranes and potential dye filtration.
Drying of Merbau (<i>Intsia bijuga</i>) Sawdust Extract: Effect of Temperature on the Quality of Natural Dye Product
Authors: Mindaryani Aswati , Sujoto Vincent Sutresno Hadi , Silalahi Sandrina Christine Michelin , Petrus Himawan Tri Bayu Murti , Rahayuningsih Edia 
Published: October 2023

The textile sector leaves 80% of effluent untreated. Carcinogenic, mutagenic, and poisonous synthetic colors in textile waste streams harm the ecosystem. Biodegradable natural dyes are safer than synthetic dyes. Merbau sawdust is abundant in Papua but underutilized. Merbau wood (Intsia bijuga) has considerable tannin and dye potential. Tannin diffuses to the surface, coloring it brown in humid air or water. Merbau extract can be dried to make powdered natural dye. This study examines Merbau sawdust extract drying and natural dye quality at different temperatures. The drying process was carried out in a convective oven at 60, 75, and 90 °C. The data showed that the solid product of natural dye was already dried at 60–90 °C within 100 min. The content of tannin in the dried natural dye powder was analyzed by titration method. The tannin content in the solid product was 0.5–0.9 g tannin/g solid. The drying rate during the constant drying rate period is around 0.00137 to 0.00256 g/cm2 min. The effect of drying temperature (60 to 90 °C) on the tannin degradation is insignificant, based on the titration method and FTIR analysis.
Predialysis Vascular Access Placement and Catheter Use at Hemodialysis Initiation
Authors: Allon Michael , Al-Balas Alian , Young Carlton J. , Cutter Gary R. , Lee Timmy 
Published: October 2023

Background
Current guidelines encourage placement of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in patients with advanced CKD to avoid initiation of hemodialysis with a central venous catheter. However, the relative merits of predialysis placement of an AV fistula or graft have been poorly studied.

Methods
This study included 380 patients (mean age 59±14 years, 73% Black patients, 51% male) from a large academic medical center who underwent predialysis placement of an AV fistula (286) or AV graft (94). The study quantified three end points: time from access placement to initiation of dialysis, likelihood of starting hemodialysis without a catheter, and number of vascular access procedures before dialysis initiation.

Results
The eGFR at access surgery was <10, 10–14, and ≥15 ml/min per 1.73 m2 in 87 (23%), 179 (47%), and 114 (30%) patients, respectively. The median time from access surgery to hemodialysis initiation was 69, 156, and 429 days in patients with an eGFR of <10, 10–14, and ≥15 ml/min per 1.73 m2, respectively (P < 0.001). Hemodialysis was initiated within 2 years of access surgery in 298 (78%) of the patients. Catheter-free hemodialysis initiation was higher in patients with an AV graft versus an AV fistula when the eGFR was <10 ml/min per 1.73 m2 (88% versus 43%; odds ratio [OR], 9.10 [95% confidence interval, 2.74 to 26.4]) and when the eGFR was 10–14 ml/min per 1.73 m2 (88% versus 54%; OR, 6.05 [2.35 to 15.0]) but similar when the eGFR was ≥15 ml/min per 1.73 m2 (90% versus 75%; OR, 3.00 [0.48 to 34.9]). Patients undergoing an AV fistula were more likely to undergo an angioplasty (11% versus 0%, P < 0.001), surgical access revision (26% versus 8%, P < 0.001), a second access placement (16% versus 6%, P = 0.02), and a catheter insertion (32% versus 11%, P < 0.001).

Conclusions
Among patients with CKD undergoing vascular access surgery when their eGFR was <15 ml/min per 1.73 m2, catheter use at dialysis initiation was much less likely when an AV graft, rather than an AV fistula, was placed.
Social Welfare for Ukrainian Citizens in Poland. Selected Aspects
Authors: Cendrowicz Dominika 
Published: October 2023

The objective of the article is to analyse the provisions of the Act on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of that country of 12 March 2022 (hereinafter: Act on Assistance or AoAUC) regarding the ability of this group of foreigners to apply for social welfare in Poland. The article reconstructs the personal criteria regarding the right to social welfare for Ukrainian citizens who have come to Poland as a result of the unprecedented aggression of the Russian Federation on the territory of independent Ukraine. It also discusses the principles and procedure of its award to Ukrainian citizens by the authorities of the Polish public administration. De lege lata and de lege ferenda conclusions are formulated on the extent and forms of social welfare for which Ukrainian citizens may apply.
Regulation on Terminating Joint Ownership and Reform Thereof in Latvia
Authors: Kalniņš Erlens 
Published: October 2023

On 1 May 2022, amendments to Section 1074 and 1075 of the Civil Law entered into force, reforming the basic regulation on terminating joint ownership in Latvia. The current article provides a focussed overview of the previous regulation on terminating joint ownership and the case law, as well as considers the causes, aims and achieved outcomes of the reform implemented by the legislator, providing, to the extent possible, comparison with the Austrian, Swiss and German basic regulation on terminating joint ownership. Due to the limited scope of the article, the new regulation of Section 10741 of the Civil Law on excluding one joint owner from joint ownership is not examined; moreover, in practice this outcome can be achieved also by applying the new solutions for terminating joint ownership, set out in Section 1075 of the Civil Law.
PEMETAAN TINGKAT RAWAN GEMPA BERDASARKAN NILAI PGA (PEAK GROUND ACCELERATION) MENGGUNAKAN METODE MC. GUIRRE R. K DAN DONOVAN
Authors: Ainun Nur , LUBIS LAILATUL HUSNA , SIRAIT RATNI 
Published: October 2023

Provinsi Aceh terletak diantara lempeng besar dunia yaitu lempeng Eurasia dan lempeng India-Australia serta sembilan lempeng kecil yang bertemu membentuk jalur-jalur pertemuan yang sangat kompleks. Akibatnya Provinsi Aceh merupakan zona tektonik yang sangat aktif. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui nilai PGA (Peak Ground Acceleration) menggunakan metode mc. Guirre R.k dan Donovan serta mengetahui zonasi tingkat resiko kegempaan di wilayah Aceh. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan titik koordinat 1˚-5˚ LS dan 95˚-98˚ BT. Data yang digunakan berasal dari USGS dengan magnitudo >5 dan kedalaman (0-70) km. Hasil penelitian yang di peroleh dari PGA (Peak Ground Acceleration) dari metode mc. Guirre R.K sebesar 153,288919 gal dan hasil penelitian dari metode Donovan sebesar 130,5759397 gal. Sedangkan zonasi percepatan tanah maksimum berada di wilayah Kabupaten Pidie Jaya. Pada wilayah tersebut terdapat endapan aluvium dan batuan berusia tersier yang bersifat lunak atau tidak kuat. Sehingga mengakibatkan wilayah tersebut rawan kegempaan.
Predicted and achieved overjet and overbite measurements with the Invisalign appliance: a retrospective study
Authors: Meade Maurice J. , Weir Tony 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives
To determine whether achieved outcome regarding overjet and overbite matched the predicted outcome following treatment with Invisalign (Align Technology, San Jose, Calif) aligner appliances.

Materials and Methods
Data including pretreatment, predicted and achieved overjet, and overbite measurements provided by Align’s digital treatment facility, ClinCheck Pro, were evaluated. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U-test, and Wilcoxon rank-sum intraclass correlation (ICC) test results were calculated.

Results
From an initial sample of 600, 355 adult patients satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. ICC scores for data input were excellent. Median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 30.14 (23.33, 39.92) years and most (n = 259; 72.95%) were women. Almost one-third (n = 101; 28.45%) had undergone extraction as part of their treatment. More aligners were prescribed in the initial digital treatment plan for patients (median, 44; IQR: 35, 51.5; minimum, 17; maximum, 92) undergoing extractions as part of their orthodontic treatment than those who were not (median, 24; IQR: 18.25, 32; minimum, 13; maximum, 85) (P &lt; .0001). Planned changes in overjet differed significantly from achieved outcomes (P &lt; .001). Planned increases in overbite resulted in up to more than twice (222.72%) as much increase than predicted. Planned reduction of overbite achieved 8.69% of its predicted reduction in extraction cases.

Conclusions
Achieved overjet and overbite measurements differed significantly from the predicted outcomes at the end of an initial sequence of aligners. Planned increases in overbite resulted in greater overbite correction than predicted, particularly in extraction cases. Planned overbite reduction was challenging, especially in patients with extractions.
Comparison of the effectiveness of piezocision-aided canine retraction augmented with micro-osteoperforation: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Husain Seerab , Sundari Shantha 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of micro-osteoperforation (MOP) on the rate of piezocision-aided canine retraction (CR).

Materials and Methods
The split-mouth study included 25 participants at the stage of commencing CR. The participants received flapless piezocision bilaterally at T0 (0 months) and MOP only on one side at T3 (3 months). The quadrant that received MOP at T3 served as the intervention, whereas the other quadrant served as the control. The primary outcome was the rate of CR, assessed using digital models. The angular change (AC) of the canine and the change in the buccal cortical bone thickness (BCBT) from before to after CR were also assessed using cone beam computed tomography.

Results
The rate of CR was 0.82 ± 0.39 mm/month in the control quadrant vs 0.75 ± 0.44 mm/month in the intervention quadrant (P &gt; .05). The AC of the canine was 2.00° ± 0.88° in the control quadrant vs 1.98° ± 0.86° in the intervention quadrant (P &gt; .05). The crestal bone gain was 0.50 mm in the control quadrant vs 0.28 mm of bone loss in the intervention quadrant. The bone thickness at a 3-mm height was increased by 0.11 mm in the control quadrant vs a 0.29-mm decrease in the intervention quadrant. The bone thickness at a 6-mm height was decreased by 0.12 mm in the control quadrant vs a 0.15-mm decrease in the intervention quadrant. However, none of the changes or group differences in bone height or thickness were statistically significant (P &gt; .05).

Conclusions
The periodic activation of a piezocision-aided CR site using MOP had no significant positive effect on the rate of CR, angulation of the canine, or changes in BCBT.
Electronic Health Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in Hispanic or Latino Adults: A Systematic Review of English and Spanish Studies
Authors: Lorenzo Elizabeth , O’Neal Alicia Lynn , Garcia Lisbeth Cantu , Mendoza Kenny , Lee Rebecca E. 
Published: October 2023

Objective
The objective of this study was to synthesize English and Spanish literature to determine whether electronic health interventions (EHIs) such as telehealth, telemedicine, digital health, and mobile health (mHealth) improve A1C, blood glucose, BMI, and/or weight among Hispanic/Latino adults with type 2 diabetes or overweight/obesity in the Americas.

Design and methods
Searches were conducted in June 2021 using the Scientific Electronic Library Online, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, and PsycInfo literature databases. Studies were identified that investigated the effect of an EHI on A1C, blood glucose, BMI, or weight in populations that were ≥12% Hispanic/Latino adults with type 2 diabetes or overweight/obesity, were conducted in the Americas, and were published in English or Spanish. Study quality was determined using the Quality Index Score. Data were extracted and synthesized, and themes were identified.

Results
Twenty-five studies met inclusion criteria, including 23 in English (from the United States) and two in Spanish (from Chile). A total of 22 investigated type 2 diabetes, and three investigated overweight/obesity. The studies encompassed 6,230 participants, including 3,413 Hispanic/Latino adults. Sixty-three percent of studies demonstrated significant improvements in A1C or blood glucose and 67% in weight. Thirteen studies offered an EHI in both English and Spanish, and six offered the intervention in either English or Spanish alone. All EHIs involving mHealth exclusively and most (90%) involving more than one electronic modality demonstrated a higher number of significant findings compared with those having only one EHI modality, especially telehealth (44.4%). EHIs lasting ≤12 months had more significant findings (72.7%) than those lasting &gt;12 months (50%). Six studies had industry-related funding, with 83.3% of those demonstrating significant improvements in outcomes.

Conclusion
EHIs improved A1C and weight in adults (n = 4,355), including 45.5% Hispanic/Latino adults. mHealth and EHIs using more than one electronic modality and those lasting ≤12 months were especially effective. However, overall study quality was modest. Future research should be conducted in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and should compare the effectiveness of different EHI modalities.
Growth, late blight and yield response of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation in West region of Cameroon
Authors: Djeugap Joseph Fovo , Meyia Arielle Lina Ella , Mandou Marie Solange , Asafor Henry Chotangui , Nouteka Nicky Joliesse Koagne , Meka Solange , Adamou Souleymanou 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The crop protection system in Cameroon is mainly based on the use of chemical pesticides which can lead to human and environmental health problems. Biological control is a low-cost and eco-friendly alternative control method that could be used to boost the production of quality potatoes. This study aims to test a biological control approach for potato growth, late blight, and yield using arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) inoculants. To achieve this, a split-plot experimental design consisting of two factors: potato varieties (Pamela and Cipira) and AMF dose (0 g, 20 g, and 40 g per plant) was used. Results showed that the interaction between variety and AMF doses was significant for growth variables for the treatment Cipira × 20 g AMF/plant showing the highest plant height (48.0 cm) at the 4th week after sowing (WAS). In addition, the combination of variety and AMF doses significantly reduced late blight incidence and severity, with the best result exhibited by Pamela variety × 40 g AMF/plant (53% and 10%, respectively). The treatments also showed a significant effect on root colonization, with Pamela × 40 g AMF/plant exhibiting the highest arbuscular content in the root system (93%). In terms of yield, the interaction between variety and AMF doses had a significant effect on tuber yields, with a yield of 50 and 55 t/ha recorded for Pamela at 20 g of AMF/plant and 40 g of AMF/plant, respectively. These results show that farm management practices based on AMF inoculations could efficiently increase potato productivity in the Western Highlands of Cameroon.