bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Psychometric properties of the self-efficacy scale for chronic disease management (SEMCD-S) in older Colombian adults
Authors: Cudris-Torres Lorena , Alpi Stefano Vinaccia , Barrios-Núñez Álvaro , Arrieta Natali Gaviria , Campuzano Martha Luz Gómez , Olivella-López Giselle , Hernández-Lalinde Juan , Bermúdez Valmore , Pérez Olaiza Lobato , Niño-Vega Jorge Armando , Navarro-Obeid Jorge , Fernández Román José Ortega , Javela José Julián 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Self-efficacy alludes to personal competence in an individual’s effectiveness when facing stressful situations. This construct has been related to different domains of the health field, finding that high levels of self-efficacy benefit human functioning and enhance well-being.

Methods
The present study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the self-efficacy scale for managing chronic diseases (SEMCD-S) by assessing factorial, convergent and divergent validity, reliability, and measurement invariance. Likewise, the comparison of self-efficacy according to socio-demographic characteristics was proposed by contrasting latent factors. An instrumental, transactional, descriptive, and non-experimental design study was carried out with the participation of 325 Colombian senior citizens.

Results
The findings suggest that the scale has appropriate psychometric properties. The one-factor structure exhibited a satisfactory fit, the mean-variance extracted reported acceptable figures and the correlation analysis with other constructs supported this instrument’s convergent and discriminant validity. Likewise, it was invariant to the different socio-demographic aspects examined, while the internal consistency figures were high. Differences in the means of the latent factors were only detected in the academic grade. In this case, older adults with a primary school level attained higher self-efficacy values than those who had completed high school or university studies.

Conclusions
It is concluded that the self-efficacy scale for chronic disease management is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in the Colombian context to measure and compare this construct.
Provider bias and family planning in Upper Egypt: a simulated client approach
Authors: Aziz Mirette M. , El-Gazzar Amira F. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Provider bias is a main barrier that extensively violates the right of free family planning method choice. Egypt is one of the countries that shows skewness in its method mix. Provider bias and insufficiency of alternative methods are identified as potential factors underlying this phenomenon which contributes to high unmet needs and discontinuation rates. Provider bias may be influenced by cultural beliefs and societal trends and is usually overlooked as a possible cause of this skewed method mix. This study aims to explore the presence of provider bias in rural Upper Egypt and its potential causes, a community with conservative cultural beliefs and least contraceptive prevalence rates.

Methods
This is a qualitative study using the “simulated client’s approach.” The study was conducted in 16 villages in Assiut and Sohag governorates in Egypt. The simulated clients visited 30 clinics, 15 in each governorate, including primary healthcare units and private clinics. Three scenarios were used to explore the physicians-imposed restrictions for contraceptive use with different clients’ eligibility criteria. Data was analyzed using the grounded theory methodology.

Results
Recommending a contraceptive method for the mystery clients was not based on informed choice. Most providers had method or client bias. Copper IUD was the most favorable contraceptive method recommended by providers, with negative attitude towards using hormonal contraception. Nulliparous and young clients were discouraged to use contraception before proving fertility or offered temporary methods as emergency contraception or condoms. Providers have shown misconceptions related to infertility-associated complications of contraceptive use, especially for the young and nulliparous women.

Conclusion
In this study, providers had a clear bias towards recommending IUD rather than all other contraceptive methods, which was hindered in some cases by the lack of insertion skills. Interventions to reduce provider bias should go beyond technical training. Moreover, training on reproductive rights should be a main component of routine training. Providers should regularly receive research results and be oriented toward recent medical eligibility criteria of contraceptive methods use. Moreover, the sociocultural beliefs of providers that may affect their practice should be explored and addressed.
Cross-case knowledge transfer in transformative research: enabling learning in and across sustainability-oriented labs through case reporting
Authors: Bernert Philip , Wahl Darin , von Wehrden Henrik , Lang Daniel J. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe field of transdisciplinary sustainability research has brought forward a number of approaches aimed at fostering sustainability transformations and generating knowledge through collaborative experimentation in real-world settings. These cases are strongly embedded in their local context and thus the transfer of knowledge remains a key challenge. In this paper, we propose a case reporting approach that supports the structured and coherent reporting of such cases. This scheme is aimed at sustainability-oriented labs, where sustainability solutions are collaboratively developed through experimentation. The scheme focuses the reporting on local contexts, lab processes, and experiments. It is accompanied by a logic model and a set of four principles guiding the reporting procedure. The approach is designed to be general, in that it is applicable to diverse contexts and project designs, while its modularity allows the scheme to be adapted to the needs and specifics of each cases. The scheme was jointly developed and tested by a group of seven Urban Living Labs, each in their own unique context. With our approach we aim to contribute to knowledge transfer from and across cases of sustainability-oriented labs as emerging approaches in action-oriented research bridging the divide of case-based research and (meta) comparison.
Enhancing indoor air quality and thermal comfort in indoor swimming pool facilities: investigating the impact of ventilation system configurations
Authors: Hanafi Ahmed M. , Ibrahim Mohamed A. , Abou-deif Taher M. , Morcos Samy M. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis study focuses on enhancing indoor air quality and thermal comfort in indoor swimming pool facilities through the investigation of ventilation system configurations. Creating a comfortable and healthy environment in these facilities is crucial for the well-being of occupants and overall operational efficiency. The performance of the ventilation system significantly influences user comfort, energy consumption, and air quality. This research aims to analyze the impact of different ventilation system configurations on indoor air quality and thermal comfort parameters using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
To achieve the research objectives, CFD simulations were conducted using ANSYS Fluent ®, a widely used commercial CFD package. The simulations involved solving the governing equations for continuity, momentum, energy, and species transport, along with employing the k-epsilon turbulence closure model. A high-resolution mesh with over 5.6 million elements accurately captured the flow regimes and related phenomena.The study investigated various aspects of ventilation system configurations, including the placement and design of inlets and outlets, airflow rates, and distribution patterns. Evaluations were made based on key performance indicators such as indoor air quality parameters, thermal comfort indices, and energy efficiency metrics. Comparisons were made between different configurations to identify the most effective strategies for enhancing indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
The findings of the study demonstrate the importance of ventilation system design in achieving optimal indoor air quality and thermal comfort in indoor swimming pool facilities. The results indicate that specific configuration choices, such as the use of circular inlets in the ceiling for improved spectator comfort and rectangular inlets in the side walls for better performance in the swimming pool area, can significantly impact thermal conditions and air distribution. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for appropriate inlet grille height to ensure adequate air mixing and thermal comfort.
The outcomes of this research provide valuable insights for architects, engineers, and facility managers involved in the design, construction, and operation of indoor swimming pool facilities. By understanding the impact of different ventilation system configurations, stakeholders can make informed decisions to optimize indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. Ultimately, this research contributes to the development of sustainable and comfortable indoor swimming pool environments that cater to the needs of occupants and enhance their overall experience.
Arthropod Taxonomy Orders Object Detection in ArTaxOr dataset using YOLOX
Authors: Mazen Fatma M. A. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe detection and classification of insect species represent challenging computer vision tasks that have significant applications in zoology and agriculture. Fortunately, biologists and taxonomists have developed a systematic approach to organizing organisms, which results in a hierarchical classification system. Insect classification employs a hierarchical structure that includes object detection at the order level, family classification, and species classification. However, the conventional insect identification method is time-consuming and requires the expertise of highly skilled taxonomists to identify insects accurately based on morphological characteristics. This paper presents a pioneering study on the automatic detection and classification of Arthropod Taxonomy Orders using an enhanced variant of the You Only Look Once (YOLOX) framework along with the Arthropod Taxonomy Orders Object Detection (ArTaxOr) Dataset. The proposed ArTaxOr dataset encompasses diverse arthropod species such as insects, spiders, crustaceans, centipedes, millipedes, and isopods. Moreover, some images within this dataset depict multiple species with varying sizes, shapes, and colors. Accordingly, all images are resized to 640 $$\times$$
×
640 to ensure compliance with the requisite input image size for YOLOX. Further, mosaic augmentation is employed to enhance the model’s accuracy in recognizing small objects. Inspite of natural complexity in a majority of dataset images, the proposed YOLOX-based model attained superior mean average precision. The outcomes of this study could act as a standard against which forthcoming research in this domain could be compared or judged.
Investigation of photometric distribution of LED and HSPV for road lighting
Authors: Jamaludin Mohd Hanif , Wan Ismail Wan Zakiah , Husini Elina Mohd , Bahror Nor Ain Mohd 
Published: September 2023

AbstractLower energy consumption while preserving the required light brightness is one of the main purposes of changing from an HPSV lighting system to a LED lighting system for road lighting. The current practice of changing whole luminaires requires a huge capital cost. Although LED lamps have a high illumination rate, the lamp structure which is different from existing HPSV lamps may improve the light intensity. This condition causes changes to the original lighting design and may not meet the requirements. Therefore, the aim of this research is to study the photometric distribution of LED and HSPV lamps based on simulation analysis. Both lamps are simulated using Dialux Evo simulation software by varying pole distances according to MS 825:2007 and BS EN 13201-2: 2004 standards. The study involves average luminance, overall uniformity, longitudinal uniformity, and threshold increment parameters. The results show that the average luminance value of the LED replacement lamps is lower than HPSV lamps, with a reduction of 52%. However, there is a minimal change in the light distribution pattern with an overall uniformity difference of 2% and a longitudinal uniformity difference of 18%. The results will be useful for local authorities and manufacturers to study on usage of different LED lighting systems. Energy consumption can be reduced while preserving the required lighting level.
Effect of the 40-PPI copper foam layer height on the solar cooker performance
Authors: Shbailat Suhaib J. , Rasheed Raghad Majeed , Muhi Rahim J. , Mohammed Akeel Abdullah 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Two box-type solar cooker (BTSC) prototypes were tested to examine thermal performance under identical conditions. The first box solar cooker used an absorber plate fabricated from copper, and the second box solar cooker used 40 pores per inch (PPI) of copper foam sheets. Many experiments on solar cookers were carried out in September 2022 in Baghdad, Iraq, where the solar cookers were directed to the south and situated at latitude 33.3°N and longitude 44.4°E. In the experimental testing, copper metal foam 40 PPI is used as a heat absorber plate at various absorber plate heights (1, 3, 5, and 7 cm). The results showed that the solar cooker with a 40 PPI copper foam absorber experienced a stagnation temperature of roughly 17° higher compared to a BTSC with a standard absorber. A copper foam 40 PPI absorber plate can reduce cooking time in a BTSC by as much as 23% compared to a standard flat absorber plate. The percentage of increase in the solar cooker’s internal temperature with an increase in absorber plate height from 1 to 7 cm for 40 PPI copper foam absorber plate is approximately 16.1%. The acceptable range for the equation of cooking power indicates that the cooker can be relied upon for consistently cooking food and boiling water.
Vom Wert der Wissenschaft. Die Psychologin Brigitte Schliebe-Lippert und die Neuorganisation
der hessischen Lehrerbildung, ca. 1946–1952
Authors: Schlicht Laurens 
Published: September 2023

Zusammenfassung
Der Aufsatz untersucht anhand des hessischen Kultusministeriums, wie in der unmittelbaren Nachkriegszeit (ca. 1946–1951) versucht wurde, durch Lehrerbildung neue demokratische Werte zu etablieren und zu vermitteln. Hierzu verfolgt er die Bemühungen der Psychologin Brigitte Schliebe-Lippert (1898–1993), die von 1946 bis zu ihrer Pensionierung im Jahr 1963 das Referat Lehrerbildung im hessischen Kultusministerium leitete. Schliebe-Lippert ist einerseits als Frau in einer ministerialen Leitungsposition eine Ausnahmeerscheinung. Andererseits ist sie als in Gießen im Jahr 1932 habilitierte Psychologin Teil einer frühen und kleinen Gruppe von habilitierten Frauen. Sie vertrat in der Nachkriegszeit die These, dass die Bemühungen um Reeducation seitens der amerikanischen Militärregierung vor allem auf der Basis einer wissenschaftlichen Psychologie zu unterstützen seien. Vorliegender Aufsatz fragt danach, in welchem Modus der Zusammenarbeit mit den amerikanischen Militärbehörden Schliebe-Lippert versuchte, ihre Version der Entwicklungspsychologie zu platzieren. Es wird überdies untersucht, inwiefern Wissenschaftlichkeit im Allgemeinen und sozial- und humanwissenschaftliche Wissenschaften wie die Psychologie im Besonderen in den Augen der Akteur:innen Grundlagen waren, auf denen neue demokratische Werte begründet werden konnten. Dabei werden die Positionen Schliebe-Lipperts im Kontext der deutschen Diskussionen über Lehrerbildung und vor dem Hintergrund ihrer Aktivitäten während des Nationalsozialismus kontextualisiert. Der Beitrag stützt sich auf den Nachlass Schliebe-Lipperts und Überlieferung zur Lehrerbildung im Hessischen Hauptstaatsarchiv, weitere Archivquellen in Frankfurt und Mainz sowie publizierte Texte.
Image Processing Algorithm Design of Agricultural Internet of Things Platform Based on Big Data Analysis
Authors: Sun Han 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
To solve the problems of low signal to noise ratio (SNR), poor processing effect, and long processing times for traditional image processing algorithms, an image processing algorithm for the agricultural Internet of Things platform based on big data analysis was designed. The big data analysis method was used for agricultural low-quality image recognition, and the Internet of Things platform uses sparse representation and a complete dictionary of low-quality image denoising processing with an improved histogram equalization method to enhance the image denoising result and get a high-quality image. Through this, the image processing algorithm design of the agricultural Internet of Things platform was completed. Experimental results show that the algorithm has high SNR and a good image processing effect, and the image processing time is always below 0.7 s, which meets research expectations.
Lithofacies Interpretation Of Sediment Rocks In The Cipamingkis River Outcrop, Jonggol Area, Bogor District, West Java
Authors: Suwondo Suwondo , Indah Mill Sartika , Assalam Afzalurrahman , Nafian Muhammad , Perbawa Andika 
Published: September 2023

This research aims to study sedimentary structures and determine the depositional environment of the outcrop in the Cipamingkis River, Jonggol area, Bogor Regency, West Java. The method in this study includes literature studies, field surveys, data interpretation, and facies analysis. The result shows the outcrop in the Cimangkis River can be divided into four (4) sedimentation sequences unit: Claystone Unit (Sequence 1), Limestone/Calsirudit Unit (Sequence 2), Limestone/calcarenite-Calcilutite Unit (Sequence 3), Mudstone/ Calsilutite Unit (Sequence 4). Based on the depositional environment analysis, this outcrop displays characteristics of a shallow marine environment. The Interpretation of facies from outcrops can be used as a reservoir analog and can support subsurface interpretation in the Northwest Java Basin
ICD-10-CM Updates for Anemias and Metabolic and Nervous System Disorders
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: September 2023

The latest update to International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for reporting diagnoses related to services provided on and after October 1, 2023, includes many new codes for more specifically describing a disease, syndrome, or combination of a disease and its manifestations. This article reviews the code updates for the following conditions and related coding guidelines:
Dactylitis in sickle-cell disease Shwachman-Diamond syndrome Metabolic disorders and leukodystrophies Nervous system disorders
Coding for Immunization Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: September 2023

In anticipation of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of nirsevimab (single-dose monoclonal antibody for seasonal immunization against respiratory syncytial virus [RSV]), codes 90380–90381 were approved by the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology® Editorial Panel in May 2023 and released on June 30, 2023. The codes will became effective immediately on FDA approval of the vaccine. There are several things to know about coding for provision and administration of nirsevimab, including the following:
Differentiating codes for nirsevimab and palivizumab The appropriate administration code for monoclonal antibody immunization Reporting nirsevimab administration and other services on the same date
Research Trends of Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model in Science Courses in Universities
Authors: Roza Media , Azhar Minda , Yohandri Yohandri , Arsih Fitri 
Published: September 2023

The PBL model has relevance and potential in developing 21st-century skills. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review method to identify PBL research trends in science courses at universities. A literature search using the app Publish or Perish with the Scopus database and data from journals indexed by SINTA (Science and Technology Index) in the last 10 years, from 2012 to 2021. In this study, there are 32 articles about PBL research in science lectures, including physics, chemistry, biology, and natural science. The trend seen is a rise in publications addressing various facets of critical thinking abilities. Among research publications, quantitative research is the most common type. Quasi-Experimental designs are most often chosen by researchers, while RD designs are still little used. Chemistry is a subject that is most often chosen as a research subject. Meanwhile, the test is the most commonly used instrument for collecting data on 21st-century student skills
Escaping Materials from Lower Order Thinking Skills in Geschool
Authors: Yustina Luli Sari , Besral Besral , Hasnawati Hasnawati 
Published: September 2023

The objective of this study was to determine the distribution of Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of EFL materials posted in Geschool. The analysis was made in accordance with the revised Bloom's taxonomy including cognitive and knowledge dimension. Data of this study were collected by using document analysis method which were taken from EFL online materials and tasks in Geschool for grade IX at Junior High School Adabiah Padang. The Geschool online materials were analyzed by using cognitive and knowledge dimension analysis guide. The findings showed that all topics in knowledge dimensions belonged to Lower Order Thinking Skill. Meanwhile, in cognitive domain. there were only 14.14% tasks belonged to higher-lorder thinking skill. In the knowledge dimension aspect, most HOTS materials belonged to factual knowledge. While in cognitive aspect, most HOTS questions belonged to remembering level. It can be concluded that the majority of EFL materials in Geschool belonged to lower-level thinking skills, particularly remembering (cognitive dimension) of factual knowledge. Therefore, big efforts should be addressed to escape from such low level of knowledge.
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of local cold application on pain response during intravenous cannula insertion among children 6-12 years admitted in selected hospitals at Indore
Authors: Dayak Ruhi Prerna , Pandey Prerna , Daya Morin Joy 
Published: September 2023

Background: Hospitalized children commonly experience pain and anxiety as the most prevalent adverse stimuli. One of the most alarming and distressing causes of pain and anxiety that is frequently reported is venipuncture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of cold and thermomechanical stimulation on pain and anxiety levels experienced by pediatric patients during intravenous (i.v.) cannulation.
Methods: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of cold and thermo mechanical stimulation in reducing anxiety and pain experienced by children during intravenous (i.v.) cannulation through a prospective case-control design. Children age 3-12 years and requiring i.v. cannulation were included. Children’s level of anxiety and pain was assessed using the children’s fear scale (CFS) and Wong-Baker faces pain scale (WBFS).
Results: Mean scores of the self- reported procedural level of pain were less in the intervention group as compared to the control group (2.80±1.86, 7.47±2.40). Median of procedural pain level showed a significant difference between the intervention and control group at p<0.001, inferring that the cold and thermomechanical strongly resulted in a reduction of perception of pain during the cannulation procedure.
Conclusions: The research provided evidence in favor of the cold and thermomechanical as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for pain reduction during the process of intravenous cannulation.