bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Did aid to the Ebola crisis divert aid for reproductive, maternal, and newborn health? An analysis of donor-reported data in Sierra Leone
Authors: Mayhew Susannah H , Doyle Kirkley , Babawo Lawrence S. , Mokuwa Esther Yei , Rohan Hana , Martinez-Alverez Melisa , Borghi Josephine , Pitt Catherine 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
Epidemic outbreaks like Ebola and Covid-19 are increasing in frequency. They may harm reproductive, maternal and newborn health (RMNH) directly and indirectly. Sierra Leone experienced a sharp deterioration of RMNH during the 2014-16 Ebola epidemic. One possible explanation is that donor funding may have been diverted away from RMNH to the Ebola response.
Methods
We analysed donor-reported data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Creditor Reported System data for Sierra Leone before, during and after the 2014-16 Ebola epidemic to understand whether aid flows for Ebola displaced aid for RMNH. We used Muskoka-2 estimates.
Results
We find substantial increases in aid to Sierra Leone (from $484 million in 2013 to $1 billion at the height of the response in 2015), most of which was earmarked for the Ebola response. Overall, Ebola aid was additional to RMNH funding. Overall, RMNH aid was sustained during the epidemic (at $42m per year) and peaked immediately after (at $77m in 2016). There is some evidence of a small displacement of RMNH aid from the UK during the period when its Ebola funding increased.
Conclusions
Modest changes to RMNH donor aid patterns are insufficient to explain the severe decline in RMNH indicators recorded during the outbreak. Our findings therefore suggest the need for substantial increases in aid for routine RMNH services and infrastructure before and during epidemics like Ebola and Covid-19, if reproductive, maternal and newborn healthcare is to be maintained at pre-epidemic levels.
Application of using a boron tracer to evaluate groundwater contamination in the Quaternary limestone aquifer in the southern region of Okinawa Island, Japan
Authors: Song Ke-Han , Shinjo Ryuichi , Ito Yuto , Moromizato Yumi , Yasumoto Jun 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This research presents the first quantitative analysis using the boron isotope in groundwater to study environmental contamination in the Quaternary limestone aquifers of the southern region of Okinawa Island. Due to the direct discharge of wastewater from human activities into the groundwater, monitoring water quality is of primary concern in this region. In this study, we reported on boron concentrations and δ11B values in groundwater, spring, soil, and possible contaminant samples collected between August 2020 and August 2021. Our results indicated that boron contents co-migrate with nitrate-nitrogen, as confirmed by a positive correlation between their concentrations, indicating that boron is a valuable tracer in the Ryukyu limestone region. We also observed that the four endmembers had different boron characteristics that could help diagnose the trend of contamination processes via mixing lines. The solute samples from our regional monthly monitoring showed that boron concentrations ranged from 12 to 168 ppb and δ11B values ranged from 19 to 38‰. We estimated that the rainwater contained 0.62% seawater, obtaining the best fit of solute samples to two trends on the mixing lines of fertilization (manure and fertilizer). The mixing calculation revealed that contribution rates were less than 1% and approximately 3% in groundwater and soil leachates, respectively. Overall, the quantitative application of the boron tracer allowed us to represent the distribution of contamination caused by fertilization in the Ryukyu limestone watershed.
Utilization of Pineapple Peel Waste/ZnO Nanoparticles Reinforcement for Cellulose-Based Nanocomposite Membrane and Its Characteristics
Authors: Yanuhar Uun , Suryanto Heru , Aminnudin Aminnudin , Wijaya Husni Wahyu , Maulana Jibril , Caesar Nico Rahman , Irawan Yudy Surya , Binoj Joseph Selvi 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural substance produced by microorganisms and offers numerous benefits. It can be produced by utilizing biomass waste which is abundantly available through the fermentation process. This study investigates the utilization of pineapple peel waste for bacterial cellulose synthesis and observes their properties as nanocomposites membrane after the addition of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs). The experimental methods were conducted by synthesizing BC using pineapple peel extract using fermentation process. Subsequently, BNC was synthesized using a high-pressure homogenizer, and ZnO-NPs nanoparticles were added as reinforcement at concentrations of 2.5 wt.%, 5.0 wt.%, and 7.5wt.%. The mixture was sonicated and subsequently dried in an oven at 60°C for 20 h. BNC/ZnO-NPs membranes were characterized using XRD, FTIR, tensile test, BET, antibacterial test, and SEM analysis. The results indicate that the membrane structure of BNC/ZnO-NPs nanocomposite has peaks at diffraction angles of 14.4°, 15.2°, 16.9°, 22.8°, 31.6°, 34.1°, and 36.8°. The addition of ZnO-NPs affects the crystallite size and pore diameter of the membrane. It enhances the crystalline index of BNC by 81.37% at 2.5wt.% ZnO-NPs but reduces the membrane strength. The surface morphology of nanocomposite shows agglomeration with increasing ZnO-NPs content. Membrane BNC/ZnO-NPs show antibacterial activity against S.aureus.
Deltamethrin Resistance Profiling in Anopheles gambiae: A Study in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Tebamifor Mercy Eyitomi , Mamudu Collins O. , Zakari Suleiman , Adedeji Eunice , Joel Wisdom O. , Ogunlana Olubanke O. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Pyrethroids account 89.9% of all vector control insecticide use in African in terms of normal spray coverage This study aims to identify mosquito breeding sites and assess the knockdown resistance (kdr) gene responsible for pyrethroids resistance of Anopheles populations in Ota. Anopheles larvae collected from the Atan and Nestle (6⁰ 40' N, 3⁰ 09' E & 6⁰ 41’N, 3⁰ 9’E) were grown to adulthood in an insectary. Female mosquitoes (2-5days old) not blood-fed were evaluated for sensitivity to 0.05% deltamethrin using the standard method of the World Health Organization. To distinguish the An. gambiae complex related species, rDNA intergenic spacers were amplified using PCR. The kdr- genes were genotyped in Anopheles gambiae females. 438 female mosquitos were gathered in total; Aedes (11.17%), Anopheles (28.8%) and Culex (50.9%) being the most abundant species specimens collected. WHO bioassay for exposure to deltamethrin mortality rate for Anopheles species was 39% (Atan) and 37% (Nestle) respectively. Anopheles mosquitoes were resistant to deltamethrin. Anopheles gambiae was found as the main vector within Ota. The Probit model was utilised to obtain the median knockdown time; KDT50 and KDT95 for both sites (Nestle; KDT50 = 45.829 Min, KDT 95 = 88.854 Min & Atan; KDT 50= 44.957 Min, KDT95 = 93.473 Min). The total frequency of the kdr allele (i.e., kdr-W) resistant individuals was 0.86 in Atan and 0.796 in Nestle site. This data, despite being preliminary, highlights the importance of monitoring An. gambiae numbers in these areas to develop an effective approach for managing pyrethroid and DDT resistance in mosquito control. Susceptibility to pyrethroids can be partially restored when used alongside synergist (e.g Piperonyl butoxide- PBO) suggesting likely involvement of metabolic resistance.
Can reduction of local carbon emissions motivate participation in demand-side flexibility programs? Evidence from the United Kingdom
Authors: Wen Cheng , Steadman Shandelle , Rafaq Muhammad Saad , Vatougiou Paraskevi , Deakin Matthew 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Increasing demand-side flexibility is important for decarbonising electricity systems with increasing intermittent and variable renewable energy. Although previous research has identified reduction of carbon emissions from electricity consumption as a driver for households to provide demand-side flexibility, it is not clear yet whether they are willing to provide additional flexibility if the emission reduction takes place locally. This study conducted an online factorial survey across the UK to investigate the determinants of domestic consumers' willingness to participate in time-of-use and direct load control of electric vehicle charging and heat pump heating programs. The results show that consumers generally prefer the static time-of-use tariffs (programs) to more flexible, controlled charging/heating programs (e.g. vehicle-to-grid charging), but savings on electricity bills, the percentage of reduced carbon emissions, and localisation of emission reduction (i.e. contributing to local emission targets) can significantly motivate participation in demand-side flexibility programs. Keeping other variables constant, localisation of emission reduction can increase the likelihood of program acceptance by over 11\%. Socio-demographic variables (e.g age), energy-related behaviours (e.g. intention to buy an electric vehicle or a heat pump, the current expenditure in electricity), consumers' trust in electricity service suppliers, their concerns over data privacy, and attitudes towards climate change and local carbon targets also influence household willingness to provide demand-side flexibility.
Strong Earthquakes and Semi-Annual Behaviour
Authors: Mizrahi Ezra 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
To date, very little has been written about earthquake distribution and cyclicality although, when looking at the available data, certain apparent cyclic trends can be seen as generating new conditions that activate complex, tectonic dynamo behavior. This paper discusses our research on global, primary earthquake distribution, where we attempted to identify and understand how and when earthquakes occur. After tracing earthquakes (M ≥ 6.8) over a period of 37 years and filtering out subsequent aftershocks, evidence appears to support cyclical activity, rather than the activity of a system that is traditionally thought of as random, unpredictable and chaotic. Our results show how primary earthquakes relate to, variations that change with seasonal fluctuations between the equinoxes and solstices and might follow the classic semi-annual variation of the geomagnetic field. We argue that magnetism may effect primary, earthquakes a distribution and could play a key role in complex, tectonic dynamo behavior.
Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of High-Dose Liposomal Amphotericin B: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Microbial Pathogens
Authors: Zheng Jiankang , Zhu Xiao , Wang Hongrui 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy, mortality, survival rate, and adverse reactions of high-dose liposomal amphotericin B (L-AMB) in disease treatment.
Methods: Reports of randomized controlled trials (RCTs; whether randomized, single-blind, or double-blind) of high-dose L-AMB treatment of diseases were retrieved from the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. The primary outcome was the overall therapeutic effect, and the secondary outcomes were mortality, the ≥10-week survival rate, and adverse reactions. Meta-analysis of data was performed with RevMan5.3. The PROSPERO registration number for this review is CRD42022368973.
Results: Ten RCTs in 1,661 patients were included. High-dose L-AMB had no obvious therapeutic advantage in the anti-infection treatment. Furthermore, treatment of invasive Aspergillus infection with high-dose L-AMB led to high mortality and a low survival rate (≥10 weeks). Subgroup analysis revealed that the incidence of adverse reactions during invasive fungal infections and the incidence of renal dysfunction were higher for high-dose L-AMB than for regular-dose L-AMB.
Conclusion: High-dose L-AMB had no obvious advantage for the treatment of diseases and was accompanied by a risk of increased mortality, reduced long-term survival rate, and increased adverse reactions, including renal insufficiency. Therefore, high-dose L-AMB to control infections is recommended with caution only when the preferred treatments are contraindicated.
The Suppression of Ocean Waves by Spatially Heterogeneous Biogenic Slicks
Authors: Laxague Nathan , Zappa Christopher , Soumya Shantanu , Wurl Oliver 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

The exchanges of momentum, heat, and gas between atmosphere and ocean are critical drivers of the earth's climate. These colossal exchanges are mediated by the growth, development, and breaking of short wind-driven surface waves. Surface wave motions are significantly damped by biogenic surfactants, substances found at the ocean's surface from the high latitudes to the tropics. Therefore, the effect of surfactant compounds in the uppermost millimeters of the ocean in damping short surface waves bears greatly on earth's climatic processes. The mechanisms through which surfactants suppress waves have been studied in great detail through careful laboratory experimentation. Such efforts have primarily focused on phenomena at the scale of individual surface waves in quasi one-dimensional wave tanks. However, the spatial scales over which this damping occurs in structurally complex surfactant slicks on the real ocean have not been resolved. Here we present the results of the first-ever field observations of the spatial response of decimeter to millimeter-scale waves---the specific conduit for mediating air-sea fluxes---to biogenic surfactant slicks. We found that wave damping in organic material-rich coastal waters resulted in a net (spatio-temporally averaged) reduction of ~50% in momentum input to the wave field relative to the open ocean across all wind speeds. This significant effect had thus far evaded quantification due in large part to the enormous range of scales required for its description-- spanning the sea surface microlayer to the ocean submesoscale. These results are of critical importance to our efforts in describing the energy exchange between ocean and atmosphere and in forecasting the coupled earth system.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES ON GLENOHUMERAL INTERNAL ROTATION DEFICIT IN OVERHEAD ATHLETES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: ŞAHİNER PIÇAK Gonca , YESILYAPRAK Sevgi Sevi 
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Posterior shoulder tightness (PST) and Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) are frequent biomechanical changes in overhead athletes. Evidence has shown that PST and the presence of GIRD increase subacromial pain syndrome. Posterior shoulder stretching exercises are used to improve posterior shoulder tightness. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) are a long-established and effective approach, and the number of studies investigating the effects of MET on GIRD has been increasing in recent years. Despite the use of static stretching techniques in training, GIRD continues to be common in athletes performing overhead activities. Therefore, revealing the effects of MET on GIRD might be effective in determining the type of stretching most appropriate for preventing GIRD in athletes.
Methods: We performed a systematic literature review, assessing the relevance of studies for inclusion and selecting the studies from appropriate electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Review, Pubmed (MEDLINE), Web of Science as well as Google Scholar©).
Results: The present systematic literature search generated 178 relevant citations and 8 articles were included in the final review. As an outcome measure, GIRD was assessed in all eight, whereas PST was assessed in four.
Conclusion: According to this systematic literature review, MET is effective in the improvement of GIRD and PST in overhead athletes. Future research should focus on symptomatic shoulders and investigate the long-term benefits of MET.
Analisis Determinan Kinerja Pengguna Modul Bendahara dengan Model Delone and McLane
Authors: Hadi Miftahul , Ambarwati Ria Dewi , Sugiyanto Hari , Khuluq Anjahul 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTThis research aims to evaluate or analyze the implementation of bendahara module of SAKTI application by analyzing the factors that influence user satisfaction as an intervening variable and user performance of bendahara module of SAKTI application. Sampling was carried out using a non-probability sampling technique (voluntary sampling) which was distributed in 11 ministries/agencies that have used the web-based bendahara module of SAKTI application. The number of samples that were successfully collected was 52 samples. Data were analyzed and processed using SmartPLS. There were four hypotheses proposed and the result was that two of the four hypotheses were accepted and two hypotheses were rejected. The effect of information quality on user satisfaction and the effect of user satisfaction on user performance are two hypotheses that are accepted while the effect of system quality on user satisfaction and service quality on user satisfaction are two hypotheses that are rejected. Based on the results of the hypothesis, it can be concluded that in general the use of the SAKTI application treasurer module has not run according to user expectations.Keywords: Government AIS, Government Accounting, Bendahara Module, Delone and Mclane ModelABSTRAKPenelitian ini mengevaluasi atau menganalisis implementasi modul bendahara aplikasi SAKTI dengan menganalisis faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pengguna sebagai variabel intervening dan kinerja pengguna modul bendahara aplikasi SAKTI. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik non-probability sampling (voluntary sampling) yang disebar di 11 kementerian/lembaga yang telah menggunakan modul bendahara aplikasi SAKTI berbasis web. Jumlah sampel yang berhasil dihimpun sebanyak 52 sampel. Data dianalisis dan diolah dengan menggunakan SmartPLS. Terdapat empat hipotesis yang diajukan dan memperoleh hasil dua hipotesis dari empat hipotesis diterima dan dua hipotesis ditolak. Pengaruh kualitas informasi terhadap kepuasan pengguna dan pengaruh kepuasan pengguna terhadap kinerja pengguna merupakan dua hipotesis yang diterima sedangkan pengaruh kualitas sistem dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pengguna merupakan dua hipotesis yang ditolak. Berdasarkan hasil hipotesis dapat diambil kesimpulan secara umum penggunaan modul bendahara aplikasi SAKTI belum berjalan sesuai dengan harapan pengguna.Kata Kunci: SIA Pemerintah, Akuntansi Pemerintah, Modul Bendahara, Model Delone and McLane
Evaluation of Study Engagement With an mHealth Intervention (THR1VE) to Treat Diabetes Distress in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: LeStourgeon Lauren , Bergner Erin , Datye Karishma , Streisand Randi , Jaser Sarah 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
Positive psychology interventions demonstrate improvements in diabetes self-management and quality of life among adults with chronic health conditions, but few interventions for adolescents use this approach.

Objective
This study describes engagement with a positive psychology intervention delivered via automated SMS text messages aimed at treating diabetes distress and improving diabetes outcomes. In addition, demographic and clinical predictors of intervention engagement were examined.

Methods
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (ages 13-17 years) who reported at least moderate diabetes distress were randomized to receive either the education or positive affect + education intervention, comprising 8 weeks of automated SMS text messages. Engagement was assessed as the response to the SMS text messages. Adolescents completed satisfaction surveys 3 months post intervention, and a subset of participants from both intervention groups completed exit interviews.

Results
Adolescents in both groups reported high levels of satisfaction with the study, with 95% (163/172) reporting that they would participate again. Engagement with the SMS text messages was high; on average, adolescents in the positive affect + education group responded to 92.5% of intervention messages, and their caregivers responded to 88.5% of messages. There were no significant differences in rates of engagement related to adolescents’ sex, age, device use, or race/ethnicity.

Conclusions
A positive psychology intervention for adolescents delivered via automated SMS text messages was feasible and acceptable across genders, ages, and racial/ethnic groups, suggesting potential for wider dissemination.
The role of 3D modeling in pancreas surgery: a review
Authors: Kudashkina A. S. , Kamyshanskaya I. G. , Cheremisin V. M. , Pavelets K. V. , Rusanov D. S. , Kalyuzhnyy S. A. 
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: Surgical interventions on the pancreas are technically complex and are accompanied by a fairly large number of complications, which is largely due to the variant anatomy of the pancreas.OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the possibilities of 3D modeling in the surgical treatment of pancreatic diseases according to the literature.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Literature searched in Russian and English for the period from 2017 to 2022 in Medline/PubMed, RSCI/Elibrary, CyberLeninka, Google Scholar databases. The search was conducted on the keywords: pancreas, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic resection, computed tomography, 3-D modeling, 3-D reconstruction, surgical planning, surgical intervention, pancreas, chronic pancreatitis, pancreas cancer, pancreatectomy, computed tomography, 3-D modeling, 3D reconstruction, surgical planning.RESULTS: 49 publications on various aspects of the use of 3D modeling in pancreatic surgery were included in the final analysis. The diagnostic value of building three-dimensional models in assessing the resectability of pancreatic tumors, identifying individual topographic and anatomical features of the pancreatobiliary zone, which should be taken into account during surgery to avoid intra- and postoperative complications, is shown. Examples of a description based on 3D modeling of rare vascular anomalies and cysts that are not visualized according to standard computed tomography in patients who are scheduled for pancreatic surgery are presented. The importance of postoperative 3D modeling of the pancreas for assessing the adequacy of the surgical intervention and early detection of possible complications of the operation is indicated.CONCLUSION: 3D modeling is an innovative and promising diagnostic method that allows increasing the information content of standard computed tomography in pancreatic surgery. 3D models make it possible to select patients for pancreatic resection and substantiate the most optimal surgical strategy. In the future, we should expect an improvement in the results of surgical treatment of pancreatic tumors and complicated pancreatitis.