bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Mental, physical, and social well-being and quality of life in healthy young adult twin pairs discordant and concordant for body mass index
Authors: Kupila Sakris K. E. , Berntzen Bram J. , Muniandy Maheswary , Ahola Aila J. , Kaprio Jaakko , Rissanen Aila , Pietiläinen Kirsi H. 
Published: December 2023

ObjectiveThe relationship between obesity and mental health is complex and is moderated by the level of obesity, age, sex, and social and genetic factors. In the current study, we used a unique co-twin control design, with twin pairs discordant for body mass index (BMI), to control for shared genetic and environmental effects between obesity and several dimensions of mental health.MethodsWe studied 74 monozygotic (MZ) twin pairs, of whom 36 were BMI-discordant (intra-pair difference in BMI ≥ 3 kg/m2), and 77 dizygotic (DZ) twin pairs (46 BMI-discordant). We assessed subjective health, especially mental health and mental well-being (depression, anxiety, self-esteem, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, and social well-being) through questionnaires.ResultsHeavier MZ co-twins from BMI-discordant pairs had poorer general health (58.8±3.0 vs. 72.4±3.8,P= 0.001, FDR = 0.017 on a scale from 0 to 100 where higher scores indicate more positive results), physical functioning (90.3±1.1 vs. 95.5±2.2,P= 0.024, FDR = 0.122), energy levels (55.6±3.4 vs. 66.6±3.3,P= 0.013, FDR = 0.109), and emotional well-being (65.9±3.2 vs. 75.4±2.9,P= 0.031, FDR = 0.122), as well as a tendency for depressive symptoms (8.4±1.3 vs. 5.6±0.9,P= 0.071, FDR = 0.166) compared to their leaner co-twins. Heavier DZ co-twins had poorer total physical well-being (91.6±1.9 vs. 95.6±1.0,P= 0.035, FDR = 0.356) and more depressive symptoms (4.3±0.9 vs. 2.4±0.5,P= 0.016, FDR = 0.345 on a scale from 0 to 63 where lower scores indicate fewer depressive symptoms) than their leaner co-twins. Association analyses, using all twin pairs, confirmed that higher BMI within pairs linked to general health, physical functioning and depressive symptoms. No association was found between BMI and anxiety, self-esteem, life satisfaction, or social well-being.ConclusionsIn conclusion, this study underscores the notable association between elevated BMI and physical well-being and to a lesser extent between elevated BMI and depressive symptoms, while revealing no discernible connections with anxiety, self-esteem, life satisfaction, or social well-being.
Assessment of psychological terror and its impact on mental health and quality of life in medical residents at a reference medical center in Mexico: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Enriquez Estrada Víctor Manuel , Antonio-Villa Neftali Eduardo , Bello-Chavolla Omar Yaxhemen , Cuevas-García Carlos Fredy , Vargas Gutiérrez Pedro Luis , Noriega Irma Sau-Yen Corlay , García-Cortés Luis Rey 
Published: December 2023

Background
Mobbing, particularly in medical residencies, can lead to psychological terror with lasting mental and physical health consequences. Its impact on Mexican residents, however, remains underexplored.

Aim
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of psychological terror among medical residents at a medical center in Mexico City.

Methods
In a cross-sectional study, medical residents from various specialties were assessed for mobbing domains, quality of life, and anxiety/depression using the Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terror (LIPT), 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, Beck Depression Inventory-II, and Beck Anxiety Inventory, respectively. Psychological terror was defined as a LIPT score ≥ p80. Linear and binomial logistic regression models were used to explore independent predictors of mobbing and psychological terror.

Results
Of the 349 participants included (median age: 28; IQR: 27–30 years), 19.5% (95% CI: 15.5%-24.0%) were identified with psychological terror. Furthermore, 39% reported higher-degree trainees as mobbing perpetrators. Women in surgical residencies in their second or fifth year were found to experience higher levels of mobbing. Manifested bullying, workplace stigma, and inappropriate tasks were the most impacted mobbing domains. Anxiety, diminished mental health quality of life, and higher degree of medical specialization were independent predictors of mobbing. Meanwhile, increased anxiety, affiliation to surgical specialties, and being in the second or fifth year of training were identified as predictors of psychological terror.

Conclusions
Mobbing and psychological terror are prevalent conditions among medical residents in Mexico. Identification of occupational conditions and adverse psychological stressors can help to improve quality of life and training of medical residents.
Study protocol for evaluating the current status and needs assessment of health-related characteristics among students at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg
Authors: König Daniel , Jendricke Patrick , Poggel Katharina , Staab Lena , Gollhofer Albert 
Published: December 2023

Today, university students face study conditions that increase the risk of sedentary behavior, unhealthy eating, and the likelihood of stress, anxiety, and depression. Although the situation has likely worsened in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even in the pre-Corona era, several investigations have demonstrated that the students’ health behaviors could increase the incidence of metabolic risk factors and non-communicable diseases, however, further and detailed information is needed to develop tailored counter-strategies. Therefore, in the present survey, the current health status of students at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (ALU) will be recorded by various questionnaires. In addition, barriers that could potentially influence their health behavior will be identified, and information on the use and awareness of existing health services will be obtained in order to derive concrete needs for further health promotion activities. The study is designed as a monocentric and prospective study at the ALU; the survey of students’ situation and needs assessments will be conducted in the areas of nutrition, exercise, relaxation and stress reduction, self-management, psychosocial health and socio-demographic correlations via an anonymous and self-administered online questionnaire. Subsequently in two-year intervals, the survey will be repeated. Data will be collected over a period of 4 years. One goal of this survey is to gain more insight into the health situation of university students; another goal is to use the knowledge gained to integrate holistic health measures into the university landscape in a structured and sustainable manner. These health measures will be implemented by using the newly developed student health care management at the ALU (www.sgm.uni-freiburg.de). Every two years, after evaluation of the surveys, the effect of the health measures can be checked and adjusted.
Trial registration: ETK: 20–1082; DRKS-ID: DRKS00024088.
Traumatic brain injury and risk of heart failure and coronary heart disease: A nationwide population-based cohort study
Authors: Huang Ching-Hui , Yang Chao-Tung , Chang Chia-Chu 
Published: December 2023

Background
This study examined the long-term risks of heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease (CHD) following traumatic brain injury (TBI), focusing on gender differences.

Methods
Data from Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database included 29,570 TBI patients and 118,280 matched controls based on propensity scores.

Results
The TBI cohort had higher incidences of CHD and HF (9.76 vs. 9.07 per 1000 person-years; 4.40 vs. 3.88 per 1000 person-years). Adjusted analyses showed a significantly higher risk of HF in the TBI group (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.08, 95% CI = 1.01–1.17, P = 0.031). The increased CHD risk in the TBI cohort became insignificant after adjustment. Subgroup analysis by gender revealed higher HF risk in men (aHR = 1.14, 95% CI = 1.03–1.25, P = 0.010) and higher CHD risk in women under 50 (aHR = 1.32, 95% CI = 1.15–1.52, P < 0.001). TBI patients without beta-blocker therapy may be at increased risk of HF.

Conclusion
Our results suggest that TBI increases the risk of HF and CHD in this nationwide cohort of Taiwanese citizens. Gender influences the risks differently, with men at higher HF risk and younger women at higher CHD risk. Beta-blockers have a neutral effect on HF and CHD risk.
Promising useful plants of the genus Iris L. in the collection of the Botanical Garden of Peter the Great, cultivation features
Authors: Alexeeva N. B. , Varfolomeeva E. A 
Published: December 2023

Information on biological properties of 11 species of the genus Iris (Iridaceae), on the prospects for their practical use, and the features of their care in the collection is presented. The article is the result of a long-term study of irises in nature and in the Iridarium collection, in addition, extensive literature is used that characterizes the chemical composition and medicinal properties of plants. It has been shown that the resistance of plants themselves to diseases, for example, to bacteriosis, depends on the content of various derivatives of phenolcarboxylic acids plants. If it is higher, theplants are more resistant to bacteriosis, as in I. ensata, I. lactea s. l., I. pseudacorus, I. sibirica. This conclusion is confirmed by the fact that groups of irises that do not have such a quantity of phenolcarboxylic acids derivatives are unstable to bacteriosis, such species are I. aphylla, I. furcata, I. pumila. Plants of I. lactea s. l., I. ruthenica, which have anthelmintic properties, are not affected by nematodes, both rhizomatous and leafy. It was noted that irises with a high content of ascorbic acid in the leaves have winter hardiness (I. setosa - 1218 мг%). Conclusions are drawn, which were confirmed by experience, about the important role of organic acids in plant sap and their resistance to diseases.
AS CRIANÇAS E O VENTO
Authors: Araújo Maria José , Monteiro Hugo 
Published: December 2023

Só se entende a natureza quando a percorremos e dela fazemos parte integrante, dizia Henry Thoreau em Walden ou a Vida nos Bosques, a propósito da sensação de liberdade que um passeio ao ar livre, pelos bosques, pode trazer ao caminhante. É delicioso quando o corpo é um só sentido e aspira deleite através de cada poro, (Thoreau, 1999: 149). Essa estranha liberdade cria afinidade com as folhas esvoaçantes, que cortam a respiração, sobretudo quando o vento sopra e ruge, levanta as folhas e faz alertas: uma espécie de sentinela da terra, previne o coelho para que fuja da raposa e alerta as crianças para a velocidade e a leveza, incentivando-as a correr atrás das folhas e a brincar com elas, no espaço. O espaço porque fundamental para o ser humano em geral, e em particular para as crianças, é um indicador do que se pode fazer. Quando não se tem bosque, não se viaja? Imagina-se?
Neste texto, e a partir de uma reflexão sobre os modos de brincar ao ar livre, sugerimos ao leitor que experimente pensar o que sente uma criança que não corre no vento, não o sente no rosto, não apanha folhas, não brinca com os animais, mas tem de construir histórias. Uma criança que não brinca em meio aberto, mas antes respira o ar saturado da sala de aula fechada, plena de gente em que o vento não se sente nem circula a não ser no inverno das tempestades. A nossa reflexão estende-se à institucionalização da infância e aos espaços e tempos a que habituamos as crianças. Ao longo da narrativa, que decorre do nosso trabalho com crianças, mas também com os adultos que com elas trabalham, lembramos a necessidade de deslocalizar o tema da natureza da escola, para o pensar a partir do brincar e da brincadeira que permite a conscientização ambiental e dos diversos ecossistemas.
New Evidence for Sumerian Agricultural Land Terminology in Sargonic Umma
Authors: Alessawe Hanan Abd Alhamza 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This article presents an unpublished cuneiform tablet measuring 13.5 × 14.0 × 1.5 cm. that has been confiscated and now bears the accession number I.M. 204249. According to its palaeography, form, content, prosopography and the mu – iti dating formula, it originates from the Umma region and dates to the Old Akkadian period. It contains a list of different field types of varying sizes leased to a large number of people and hence lends itself to a study of agricultural land terminology.
The Archaeological Distribution of the Cuneiform Corpus
Authors: Rattenborg Rune , Smidt Gustav Ryberg , Johansson Carolin , Melin-Kronsell Nils , Nett Seraina 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The present study offers a first comprehensive, quantifiable overview of the geographical extent and scale of the cuneiform corpus. Though one of the oldest and longest-lived scripts in history, the sheer size of this corpus, being among the largest discrete bodies of written source material from the pre-modern world, is seldom properly appreciated. We review and evaluate past quantitative assessments of the corpus and current levels of catalogue digitisation and integration, pointing to gaps in general catalogues and principal issues relating to the quantification and interrogation of textual sources at the corpus-level. Combining a newly developed open access spatial index of c. 600 locations from across Europe, Asia, and Africa where cuneiform texts have been found with a quantitative survey of reported finds from scholarly literature, we then proceed to discuss the formation of the cuneiform corpus as an archaeological artefact. Aided by an extremely broad diachronic and diatopic outlook on a uniquely large body of written source material, this study offers an innovative and novel perspective on written corpora as archaeological artefacts.
SHEDDING WITHOUT DYNAMIC WARP LOADING. THE POSSIBILITY OF FORMING A NEW WOVEN STRUCTURE.
Authors: Szosland Janusz 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The shedding without dynamic warp loading is presented by a loom structure with the use of assembles of multi-angle shedding disks, e.g. quadrangular shedding disks and disks for increasing weft density. Several sets of these assembles form the rotating weaving drum, which is electronically controlled. The new machine loom, the multi-layer rotational weaving machine, allows the manufacture of completely new woven fabric structures, which until now was impossible to achieve with the use of conventional weaving machines. Woven fabrics can be manufactured with the use of warp and weft threads of extremely low tenacity, loose structure and strong developed surface, as can grid structures and woven structures with pile loop. The possibility to utilise unspinnable yarn, roving and selvedges was demonstrated on a model weaving machine specially constructed for the tests.
BEHAVIOUR OF YARN INTERACTED WITH HIGH-SPEED OBJECT UNDER SIDEWAYS-CONSTRAINT
Authors: Hung Dang Vu , Degrieck Joris , Langenhove Lievan Van , Kiekens Paul 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This paper presents an investigation of the dynamic behaviour of a yarn in an interaction with a high-speed object, for the lower warp sheet during the weaving process. The yarn movement on the object can be described in four stages from non-contact, contact, drop-off and withdrawal. A model is developed to predict this interaction, taking into account several factors such as yarn length, yarn tension, object speed, object orientation and object profile. A comparison of theoretical predictions and experimental measurements for different yarns indicates a good agreement. The theoretical model can be used to optimise the object profile in order to reduce the interactive yarn tension and to avoid any yarn damage.
THE USE OF PLASMA AND NEURAL MODELLING TO OPTIMISE THE APPLICATION OF A REPELLENT COATING TO DISPOSABLE SURGICAL GARMENTS
Authors: Allan G. , Fotheringham A. , Weedall P. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The modification of the surface properties of and the application of coatings to textile materials by means of exposure to plasma has attracted much attention in recent years. The advantages of using excited gases include low process cost and duration, and the avoidance of effluents such as solvents or chlorine. Low-pressure plasma treatment with hexafluoroethane has been shown to create a hydrophobic surface on cotton, which would normally be hydrophilic. Cotton is a popular material for surgical garments and drapes because of its comfort and low cost. The acquisition of hydrophobic behaviour will provide haemo-repellancy and the prevention of bacterial attachment. This paper describes a series of designed experiments to vary three parameters for the plasma process, gas concentration, power and duration, and to measure the resulting degrees of hydrophobic behaviour at the cotton surface by means of observing water droplets. Neural networks can provide rapid development of simulation models of processes by adaptation to observed conditions as inputs and the results as outputs. The data from the plasma trials has been used to develop a neural model to predict surface hydrophobic behaviour. The model is itself optimised for interpolative ability, and allows a search to be made through the data space to find the best possible combination of the process parameters to encourage optimal surface treatment, and thus make the cotton most hydrophobic. The work indicates how the environmentally-friendly approach of plasma treatment can be used to provide garments and drapes for surgery which are comfortable but also protective.
EFFECT OF LAUNDERING ON THE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND DISTORTION OF KNITTED FABRICS
Authors: Anand S. C. , Brown K. S. M. , Higgins L. G. , Holmes D. A. , Hall M. E. , Conrad D. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Three popular 100% cotton knitted fabrics, (plain single-jersey, 1x1 rib and interlock) were subjected to five cycles of four different washing and drying regimes. This was in order to investigate the effect of laundering with detergent as opposed to water, and tumble drying against line drying. The main aim of this work was to systematically investigate the effect of the principal washing and drying variables on the dimensional stability and distortion of knitted fabrics. The work demonstrated that changes occurring after laundering were largely due to alterations in the loop shape, rather than yarn or loop length shrinkage. The fabrics had taken up their fully relaxed dimensions after five wash and dry cycles and appropriate conditions for laundering had been applied, as no significant yarn stitch length or linear density changes occurred. Further research work was conducted to investigate and thus isolate the area of the laundering cycle causing the most dimensional changes and distortion in knitted fabrics. Three 100% cotton knitted fabrics, plain single-jersey, lacoste and interlock, were investigated during this stage of research. These fabrics were subjected to five cycles of different washing and drying regimes which isolated the wash, rinse, spin, agitation during drying and the effect of heat during drying. The work demonstrated that changes occurring after laundering were largely caused due to the agitation during tumble drying. The agitation was found to have caused 34% of the changes during laundering, followed by the spin cycle during washing, which caused 24% of the dimensional changes and distortion.
COMPUTER MODELLING OF THE LYOCELL FIBRE SPINNING PROCESS
Authors: Shao Huili , Liu Ruigang , Hu Xuechao 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The cellulose Lyocell fibre spinning process can be divided into two processes, a dry spinning process in the air gap, and a wet spinning process in the coagulation bath. In order to simulate the process in the air gap, the heat capacity Cp, the density ρ, and the elongational viscosity η were measured by experiments carried out as a function of temperature and concentration of cellulose. The calculated diameters and temperature profiles along the spinning path were compared with the experimental results. The concentration of N-methyl-morpholine-N-oxide (NMMO) in the fibre (in the coagulation bath) was also measured during the experiments, and the diffusion coefficient was then calculated. Using the data obtained, the time during which the NMMO content in the fibre reaches the equilibrium state in the coagulation bath can be predicted.
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF (METH)ACRYLOYLOXYSTARCH
Authors: Stawski D. , Jantas R. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
By Schotten-Bauman's esterification of starch with (meth)acryloyl chlorides, an ester derivative of starch - (meth)acryloyloxystarch - was prepared, which contains double bonds. The original starch and (meth)acryloyloxystarch were characterised by FTIR, 1HNMR, 13C-NMR, GPC and TGA. (Meth)acryloyloxystarch was polymerised in solution by the free-radical process and by photopolymerisation in a solid state to obtain a crosslinked product.
THE EFFECT OF NAFTA ON THE US SPINNING INDUSTRY
Authors: Dodd Parrish Erin , Oxenham William 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The purpose of the research presented in this paper has been to examine the effects of NAFTA on the US short staple spinning industry. Yarn, particularly cotton, plays a critical role in the apparel supply chain, and therefore the factors that affect yarn, in turn, also affect apparel. Since the inception of NAFTA in 1994, many changes have taken place in the US short staple spinning industry, as well as the entire textile and apparel industry. However, this paper will examine current trends, which have resulted primarily from NAFTA, but also the Asian financial crisis. Specific focus will be given to yarn production levels, price, imports, exports and labor.
STUDIES ON STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF NEPHILA-SPIDER SILK DRAGLINE
Authors: Seenivasan Rengasamy Raju , Jassal Manjeet , Rameshkumar Chidambaram 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Spider dragline silk is an extremely strong biopolymer and has unique combination of desirable mechanical properties. In the present paper dragline of Golden Nephila spider was studied for dimensional, structural, physical and tensile properties. The test results established significant variability in diameter and denier of dragline filaments. The filaments possessed nearly circular cross-section and were found to be sensitive to moisture. The draglines exhibited super contraction in water. It has high strength and large elongation to break (45.9 cN/tex and 38.7 %, respectively). X-ray crystallinity of 17.5 % was obtained. The fibres were also subjected to thermo- mechanical and dynamic mechanical analysis.
GAS FLOW AROUND AND THROUGH TEXTILE STRUCTURES DURING PLASMA TREATMENT
Authors: Verschuren J. , Kiekens P. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
An experimental plasma reactor has been developed that enables the study of aspects related to the flow of a gas around and into textile structures while they are treated in a plasma at reduced pressure. A selection of experiments draws attention to the fact that even at reduced pressure a textile forms a barrier for a gas containing plasma-created species, resulting in an ‘edge effect’. It is also shown how basic variations in the structure of a textile influence the penetration of the treatment effect. The ratio of textile thickness to its porosity is proposed as a simple rule of thumb for assessing the effect of penetration and etching efficiency.
EFFECT OF SIZING ON WEAVABILITY OF DREF YARNS
Authors: Behera B. K. , Joshi V. K. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The optimum-size add-on for corespun Dref yarns and 100% cotton Dref yarns was studied, and was found to be approximately 15%. A rich size recipe consisting of acrylic at high add-on further improves the weavability, although it fails to bring the weaving potential to a par with that of ring- and rotor-yarns sized with normal modified starch at low add-on.