bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Renewed Feedback-Informed Group Treatment for Patients with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Authors: Koementas-de Vos Marjolein M. W. , Tiemens Bea , Engelsbel Fabiana , de Jong Kim , Witteman Cilia L. M. , Nugter M. Annet 
Published: January 2024

AbstractFeedback-Informed Group Treatment (FIGT) shows promise for improving outcomes, but results are mixed. The aim was investigating the feasibility, acceptability and effects of renewed FIGT on clinical outcomes and therapy processes. In a quasi-experimental pilot study, 65 patients with anxiety or depressive disorders and 15 therapists of interpersonal psychotherapy or cognitive behavioural therapy groups using renewed FIGT were included. Renewed FIGT contained three additions compared to the previous tool: (1) personalized goals along with the Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45), (2) therapists’ training, coaching and intervision, and (3) instructions to actively use feedback in the group. Data on feasibility, acceptability, outcomes and process factors were analysed and compared with those of historical cohorts using only OQ-45 feedback or no feedback, using descriptive, multilevel and covariance statistical analyses. Feasibility was mostly improved, with patients experiencing more feedback discussions and better usability compared to only OQ-45 feedback. At least two thirds of the patients and therapists give preference to using feedback in the future. At the end of the study, therapists were less convinced that the OQ-45 and goals were able to detect change. Renewed FIGT did not improve effectiveness on clinical outcomes. Compared to no feedback, patients experienced more cohesion, engagement and less avoidance, but improved less on depressive symptoms. Even when renewed FIGT is more feasible and usable than only OQ-45 feedback and associated with more cohesiveness and engagement, it may not automatically lead to improved effectiveness on clinical outcomes in short-term group therapy. Implications and future directions are described.
Novel contouring method for optimizing MRI flow quantification in patients with aortic valve disease
Authors: Yaman Malek M. , Chetrit Michael , Bullen Jennifer , Bolen Michael A. , Flamm Scott D. , Kwon Deborah 
Published: January 2024

AbstractOptimizing MRI aortic flow quantification is crucial for accurate assessment of valvular disease severity. In this study, we sought to evaluate the accuracy of a novel method of contouring systolic aortic forward flow in comparison to standard contouring methods at various aortic levels. The study included a cohort of patients with native aortic valve (AoV) disease and a small control group referred to cardiac MRI over a 1-year period. Inclusion criteria included aortic flow quantification at aortic valve and one additional level, and no or trace mitral regurgitation (MR) documented both by the MRI AND an echocardiogram done within a year. In addition to flow quantification with standard contouring (SC), a novel Selective Systolic Contouring (SSC) method was performed at aortic valve level, contouring the area demarcated by the AoV leaflets in systole. The bias in each technique’s estimate of aortic forward flow was calculated as the mean difference between aortic forward flow and left ventricular stroke volume (LV SV). 98 patients (mean age 56, 71% male) were included: 33 with tricuspid and 65 with congenitally abnormal (bicuspid or unicuspid) AoV. All methods tended to underestimate aortic forward flow, but the bias was smallest with the SSC method (p < 0.001). Therefore, SSC yielded the lowest estimates of mitral regurgitant volume (4.8 ml) and regurgitant fraction (3.9%) (p < 0.05). SSC at AoV level better approximates LV SV in our cohort, and may provide more accurate quantitative assessment of both aortic and mitral valve function.
Exploring Children’s Play Culture and Game Construction: Role of Sociodramatic Play in Supporting Agency
Authors: Yesil Ragibe , Erdiller Yatmaz Zeynep , Metindogan Ayşegul 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The purpose of the study was to explore the sociodramatic play taking place in an early childhood classroom, with a specific focus on the characteristics of play, the game construction process that takes place during play, children’s agency in their play culture, and finally, the role of teachers as adults and as participants serving as guides and facilitators in the play. The study utilized an ethnographic case study approach to uncover play culture within the Little Daisies classroom. The data for the study came from lengthy observations throughout one school year in the classroom of 5-year-old children and semi-structured interviews with children regarding their sociodramatic play. Findings suggest that children constructing “games with rules” is a significant component of the classroom play culture, and non-distracted sociodramatic play provides children with many opportunities to practice their agency and function as social actors in their close environment. The concept of agency, teachers’ beliefs, and executive function skills were used to contextualize sociodramatic play for further discussion.
Distribution, speciation, and assessment of heavy metals in sediments from Wadi Asal, Red Sea, Egypt
Authors: Mosalem Amal , Redwan Mostafa , Abdel Moneim Ahmed A. , Rizk Shaymaa 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGlobally, the environmental contamination of stream sediments due to geogenic and anthropogenic sources is of growing concern. In this study, the heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in 22 superficial sediments in Wadi Asal, Red Sea, Egypt, were explored to assess sediment sources, the mobility of chemical species, and the degree of contamination in sediments. Therefore, the total heavy metal values in the fine fraction (< 63 μm), a five-step sequential extraction on selective samples, risk assessment, and principal component analysis (PCA) were applied. The mobility of heavy metals in Wadi Asal sediments, according to non-residual fraction percent, declines in the following order: Cd (90.9%) > Pb (85.2%) > Co (84.4%) > Cu (80.8%) > Zn (75.9%) > Ni (48.4%) > Cr (39.6%); indicating the high mobility of Cd, Zn, Pb, Cu, and Co. The mean metal contamination factor (CF) order is Cd (10.96) > Ni (3.91) > Cr (2.77) > Zn (2.18) > Pb (2.10) > Co (1.12) > Cu (0.70). The Geo-accumulation Index (Igeo) is decreased in the following order: Cd (2.19) > Ni (0.78) > Cr (0.55) > Zn (0.44) > Pb (0.42) > Co (0.22) > Cu (0.14). The risk assessment code (RAC) revealed very high to high risk for Cd, Co, and Pb. The results pointed out that the metals Cr, Co, Cu, and Ni are from geogenic sources, while Zn, Cd, and Pb are from anthropogenic sources due to Pb–Zn mining activities. Based on the threshold effect level (TEL), Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb have adverse effects on living organisms. According to these findings, the area along Wadi Asal and the downstream regions on the beach are highly polluted and heavy metal monitoring in sediments and aquatic organisms is recommended.
Developmental framework for a desktop hydrogeomorphic wetland functional assessment derived from field-based data
Authors: Backhaus Peter J. , Wardrop Denice H. , McCarty Gregory W. , Brooks Robert P. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractWith loss of wetlands and their associated ecosystem services within landscapes, it is imperative to be able to understand the change in ecological functions underlying these services. Field-based functional assessments can produce a range of specific scores among a robust set of functions but are time and cost prohibitive as the number of wetlands assessed increases. Remote-based functional assessments are an alternative for broad scale assessments, but trade-off cost for limitations in scoring and functional assemblage. To address these concerns, we created a framework for the development of the Hydrogeomorphic Remote Assessment of Wetland Function (HGM-RAWF). Rooted in the hydrogeomorphic approach of an existing field-based functional assessment and its underlying models, this remote functional assessment substitutes field-based assessment methods with remotely assessed proxies. As potential remote proxies were determined through literature review and statistically screened for use in the remote assessment, a field-based reference wetland database of 222 freshwater wetlands in the Mid-Atlantic Region provided a baseline by which remote data could be compared and calibrated. The resulting HGM-RAWF protocol remotely assesses seven hydrology and biogeochemistry functions in the Mid-Atlantic with assessment scores similar to its field-based counterparts. With noted limitations, the HGM-RAWF framework provides the means to create desktop functional assessments across broad geographic scales with the diversity and specificity of field-based assessments at the reduced costs associated with remote assessments. Its basis in the HGM approach and use of public spatial datasets allows the framework to be adopted regionally and can be used as a model for national wetland functional assessment.
Fairness, expectations and life satisfaction: evidence from Europe
Authors: Nicolitsas Daphne 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study aims to investigate whether individual beliefs about the fairness of society can account for differences in life satisfaction. Fairness here encompasses both procedural and distributive justice. The paper uses fifth-round individual-level data from the European Social Survey (ESS). The round in question contains information that can be used as a proxy for procedural justice, in the form of individual assessment of how the courts operate in their country. It also contains variables that will serve as a proxy for distributive justice. To that end we use survey information on individual assessment of whether pay is appropriate as well as a variable measuring the gap between received and expected pay. The latter is constructed using pay information and individuals’ personal demographic and productive features, as well as information on the characteristics of their workplace. The hypothesis that life satisfaction is impacted by perceived unfairness cannot be rejected. Furthermore, we find that dissatisfaction with pay increases when individuals have a negative view of procedural justice.
The effect of type and combination of fertilizers on eukaryotic microbiome of date palm rhizosphere
Authors: Al-Hadidi Sara H. , Abumaali Dana A. , Ahmed Talaat , Al-khis Amer Fayad , Al-Malki Sowaid Ali , Yaish Mahmoud , Rahim Hafeez Ur , Khalid Muhammad Fasih , Hassan Hassan , Alatalo Juha M. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is an important cultivated crop in arid areas. Here, we studied the effect of plant genotype and type of fertilizers on the eukaryotic community structures of the date palm rhizosphere. Samples were collected from one wild population, five cultivars from two farms, and a factorial fertilizer experiment (organic, chemical, and biofertilizer) in Qatar. The eukaryotic communities were sequenced using a next-generation sequencing method. A total of 2422 Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs) were identified as belonging to 15 phyla, Chlorophyta, Streptophyta, Imbricatea, Chytridiomycota, Ascomycota, Olpidiomycota, being dominant. The wild-type date palms showed a low number of OTUs compared to cultivated date palms, potentially due to the strong influence of soil salinity and low moisture level. However, the wild-type date palm hosted the highest number of unique OTUs. PCA revealed that the eukaryotic microbiome of the wild date palms was separated from the cultivated date palms and that the eukaryotic microbial diversity varied between date palm cultivars in similar environments. Using the highest amounts of biofertilizer and chemical fertilizer decreased the species diversity within the samples. However, a high concentration of biofertilizer combined with a low concentration of chemical fertilizers enhanced the eukaryotic diversity within the samples. We conclude that cultivar type (biotic factor), type of fertilizer, and dosage (abiotic factor) play significant roles in determining the microbiome diversity of the rhizosphere. The wild date palm population could potentially host salt and drought-tolerating eukaryotes that should be further investigated for future development of biofertilizers suitable for drylands.
Ebstein’s anomaly: an electrophysiological perspective
Authors: Gupta Anunay , Prabhu Mukund A. , Anderson Robert D. , Prasad Srinivas BV. , Campbell Timothy , Turnbull Samual , Lee Geoffrey , Skinner Jonathan R. , Kalman Jonathan , Kumar Saurabh 
Published: January 2024

AbstractEbstein’s anomaly of the tricuspid valve (EA) is an uncommon congenital cardiac malformation. It can present with atrioventricular tachycardia (AVRT), atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT), atrial arrhythmias, and rarely with ventricular tachycardia. The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is critically important and often diagnostic even prior to an electrophysiology study (EPS). Due to its complex anatomy, it poses particular challenges for mapping and ablation, even for an experienced electrophysiologist. In this review, we aim to provide insight into the electrophysiological perspective of EA and an in-depth analysis of the various arrhythmias encountered in diverse clinical scenarios.
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Chemical durability and shielding study of borosilicate glass systems from solid municipal waste ash for radiation shielding applications
Authors: Hussein E. M. Abou , Shaban S. E. , Madbouly A. M. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBased on municipal solid waste (MSW) ash as a main raw material, three novel borosilicate glasses with the composition of 70 waste + 20 borax + 10 Na2O + x ZrO2, where x = 0, 0.1 or 0.3 (wt. %),were prepared by the traditional melting-annealing technique. The prepared glasses were analyzed by EDX analysis, revealing the rich compositions of the prepared glasses correlated to the MSW ash used by 70 wt.% in preparing glasses. Some optical, chemical and radiation shielding properties of the prepared glasses were investigated. Either Zr addition or 80 kGy of gamma radiation revealed improvement of the glasses optical transmittance and chemical durability in neutral dis H2O, alkaline 0.1 N NaOH and acidic 0.1 N HCl leaching media for 70 days. Electron spin resonance (ESR) revealed the same spectra before and after irradiation, referring to the prevention of free radical formation by irradiation.The shielding parameters were measured by the experimental gamma spectroscopy (NaI detector) and the theoretical Phy-X/PSD software e.g., linear attenuation coefficients (LAC) and the findings revealed high unanimity among them at photon energies 0.662, 1.173 and 1.333 MeV. Another shielding parameters were also studied e.g., mass attenuation coefficients (MAC), effective atomic number (Zeff), effective electron density (Neff) and effective conductivity (Ceff). Presence of various metal oxides and the host trigonal BO3 and tetrahedral BO4 and SiO4 units, and ZrO2 provide the glasses compactness and effectual stability against ionizing irradiation. The prepared borosilicate glasses have highly strong and compacted structures that can inhibit the passage of radiation photons, because of the variety of many glass network formers, intermediates and modifiers present in the used waste ash. The results indicate the highly economic benefit of the prepared glasses, where the useless MSW ash are used mainly by 70 wt.% to produce effective borosilicate glass systems for promising radiation shielding purposes, especially 0.3 Zr borosilicate glass that has the best radiation shielding properties.
New fractional solutions for the Clannish Random Walker’s Parabolic equation and the Ablowitz-Kaup-Newell-Segur equation
Authors: Zafar Asim , Saboor Abdul , Inc Mustafa , Ashraf Muhammad , Ahmad Sohail 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this article, we find fractional solutions for the Clannish Random Walkers Parabolic (CRWP) equation and Ablowitz-Kaup-Newell-Segeur (AKNS) equation. Different areas of applied sciences, the study of these equations plays a significant role. We select two methods for this purpose, firstly new recent well-established technique is improved Auxiliary equation scheme and second technique is $$(\frac{G^{'}}{G^{2}})$$

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-technique with the help of beta derivative. We used fractional term which involves in beta derivative, in our selected mathematical models. To show how the obtained solutions physically look, they plotted different profiles including both 2D and 3D graphics.
Investigation of photosensitive properties of novel TiO2:Cu2O mixed complex interlayered heterojunction: showcasing experimental and DFT calculations
Authors: Aksan Sinem , Hussaini Ali Akbar , Erdal Mehmet Okan , Taştan Oğuzhan , Güzel Rabia , Saçmaci Şerife , Yıldırım Murat 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this study, we investigated the effect of different reducing agents (ascorbic acid and sodium boron hydride) on optoelectronic properties of TiO2:Cu2O nanocomposites. The TiO2:Cu2O nanocomposites were characterized using X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The electronic properties of the structure were calculated with the density functional theory (DFT). Both devices showed good responsivity and detectivity against light intensities. The photosensitivity of the devices had linear increasing profile with increasing light power. It is noteworthy that both devices demonstrated well-rectifying behaviors as a result of having low reverse bias and greater forward bias currents at the I–V characteristics in low light. The reduction of the band gap shifted the absorption band gap from the visible light region to the red edge. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations which has been done by using CASTEP are in good agreement with our experimental results. Ti(1 − x)CuxO2 (7.5:1) band gap is 1.18 eV which is compared to the Shockley ve Quiser (SQ) limit. Ti(1 − x)CuxO2 (15:1) band gap is 1.83 eV while the band gap is 2.28 eV for stoichiometric TiO2 with our DFT calculations. Thus, the band gap narrowed with increasing Cu amount. This provides an improvement in light absorption. In conclusion, the results demonstrate that Al/TiO2:Cu2O/p-Si can be used in optoelectronic applications.
Coupling Drug Dissolution with BCS
Authors: Simitopoulos Antony , Tsekouras Athanasios , Macheras Panos 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to develop a Temporal Biopharmaceutic Classification System (T-BCS), linking Finite Dissolution Time (F.D.T.) and Mean Dissolution Time (M.D.T.) for Class I/III drugs and Mean Dissolution Time for saturation (M.D.T.s.) for Class II/IV drugs.

Methods
These parameters are estimated graphically or by fitting dissolution models to experimental data and coupled with the dose-to-solubility ratio (q) for each drug normalized in terms of the actual volume of dissolution medium (900 mL).

Results
Class I/III drugs consistently exhibited q values less than 1, aligning with expectations based on their solubility, while some Class II/IV drugs presented a deviation from anticipated q values, with observations of q < 1. This irregularity was rendered to the dissolution volume of 250 mL used for biopharmaceutical classification purposes instead of 900 mL applied as well as the dual classification of some sparingly soluble drugs. Biowaivers were also analyzed in terms of M.D.T., F.D.T. estimates and the regulatory dissolution time limits for rapidly and very-rapidly dissolved drugs.

Conclusions
The T-BCS is useful for establishing correlations and assessing the magnitude of M.D.T., F.D.T., or M.D.T.s. for inter- and intra-class comparisons of different drugs and provide relationships between these parameters across all the models that were utilized.

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Bread wheat satellitome: a complex scenario in a huge genome
Authors: Gálvez-Galván Ana , Garrido-Ramos Manuel A. , Prieto Pilar 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), chromosome associations during meiosis are extremely regulated and initiate at the telomeres and subtelomeres, which are enriched in satellite DNA (satDNA). We present the study and characterization of the bread wheat satellitome to shed light on the molecular organization of wheat subtelomeres. Our results revealed that the 2.53% of bread wheat genome is composed by satDNA and subtelomeres are particularly enriched in such DNA sequences. Thirty-four satellite DNA (21 for the first time in this work) have been identified, analyzed and cytogenetically validated. Many of the satDNAs were specifically found at particular subtelomeric chromosome regions revealing the asymmetry in subtelomere organisation among the wheat subgenomes, which might play a role in proper homologous recognition and pairing during meiosis. An integrated physical map of the wheat satellitome was also constructed. To the best of our knowledge, our results show that the combination of both cytogenetics and genome research allowed the first comprehensive analysis of the wheat satellitome, shedding light on the complex wheat genome organization, especially on the polymorphic nature of subtelomeres and their putative implication in chromosome recognition and pairing during meiosis.
Strong Solutions and Mild Solutions for Sturm-Liouville Differential Inclusions
Authors: Cardinali Tiziana , Duricchi Giulia 
Published: January 2024

AbstractExistence results for a Cauchy problem driven by a semilinear differential Sturm-Liouville inclusion are achived by proving, in a preliminary way, an existence theorem for a suitable integral inclusion. In order to obtain this proposition we use a recent fixed point theorem that allows us to work with the weak topology and the De Blasi measure of weak noncompactness. So we avoid requests of compactness on the multivalued terms. Then, by requiring different properties on the map p involved in the Sturm-Liouville inclusion, we are able to establish the existence of both mild solutions and strong ones for the problem examinated. Moreover we focus our attention on the study of controllability for a Cauchy problem governed by a suitable Sturm-Liouville equation. Finally we precise that our results are able to study problems involving a more general version of a semilinear differential Sturm-Liouville inclusion.