bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Non-linear associations between meteorological factors, ambient air pollutants and major mosquito-borne diseases in Thailand
Authors: Tewari Pranav , Ma Pei , Gan Gregory , Janhavi A. , Choo Esther Li Wen , Koo Joel Ruihan , Dickens Borame Lee , Lim Jue Tao 
Published: December 2023

Background
Transmission intensity for mosquito-borne diseases are highly heterogenous and multi-factorial. Understanding risk factors associated to disease transmission allow the optimization of vector control. This study sets out to understand and compare the combined anthropogenic and environmental risk factors of four major mosquito-borne diseases, dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Japanese encephalitis in Thailand.

Methods
An integrated analysis of mosquito-borne diseases, meteorological and ambient air pollutants of 76 provinces of Thailand was conducted over 2003–2021. We explored the use of generalized linear models and generalized additive models to consider both linear and non-linear associations between meteorological factors, ambient air pollutants and mosquito-borne disease incidence. Different assumptions on spatio-temporal dependence and nonlinearity were considered through province-specific and panel models, as well as different spline functions. Disease-specific model evidence was assessed to select best-fit models for epidemiological inference downstream.

Results
Analyses indicated several findings which can be generally applied to all diseases explored: (1) higher AH above mean values was positively associated with disease case counts (2) higher total precipitation above mean values was positively associated with disease case counts (3) extremely high temperatures were negatively associated with disease case counts (4) higher SO2 and PM2.5 surface concentrations were negatively associated with disease case counts. However, the relationships between disease and RH, non-extreme temperatures and CO surface concentration were more mixed, with directions of associations changing across the different diseases considered.

Conclusions
This study found protective and enhancing effects of meteorological and ambient air pollutant factors on mosquito-borne diseases burdens in Thailand. Further studies should employ these factors to understand and predict risk factors associated with mosquito-borne disease transmission.
Association between physical activity and taste–The advantage of increased intensity for some but not all individuals
Authors: Gauthier Alexandre-Charles , Dupont François , Mathieu Marie-Eve 
Published: December 2023

Introduction
Taste is a key sensory modulator of energy intake, and while the effects of acute physical activity (PA) on taste have been recently confirmed, its chronic effects remain poorly documented.

Methods
Data were extracted from the NHANES database, including salty and bitter taste tests, moderate PA (MPA) and vigorous PA (VPA) levels, and anthropometric data. Binary logistic regressions were conducted, and odds ratios (ORs) represent the association between physical activity level and successful taste tests.

Results
3,114 participants (51.5% women, mean age 58.5±11.9 years, mean BMI 29.5±7.0 kg/m2) were analyzed. For the tongue tip test, the frequency of VPA was associated with a better score for the bitter and total taste test, while duration of VPA was associated with a better score for the bitter, salty, and total taste test (OR [1.01–1.06], p<0.05). For the whole mouth test, MPA frequency improved the bitter taste score (OR = 1.06, p = 0.01) while VPA frequency and duration were associated with better scores for bitter, salty, and total taste tests (OR [1.01–1.15], p<0.05). These findings were distinctively influenced by weight status and gender, with males and individuals without obesity mainly beneficiating from an active lifestyle.

Perspectives
This study underlines the link between PA, particularly its frequency and intensity, and improved taste preservation. These findings emphasize the potential benefits of regular VPA for optimizing taste perception, although questions remain regarding the advantages for individuals with obesity and the lack of association observed in women who might already have a preserved profile.
Predictors of non-adherence to antihypertensive medications: A cross-sectional study from a regional hospital in Afghanistan
Authors: Stanikzai Muhammad Haroon , Wafa Mohammad Hashim , Tawfiq Essa , Jafari Massoma , Le Cua Ngoc , Wasiq Abdul Wahed , Rahimi Bilal Ahmad , Baray Ahmad Haroon , Ageru Temesgen Anjulo , Suwanbamrung Charuai 
Published: December 2023

Background
Non-adherence to antihypertensive medications (AHMs) is a widespread problem. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality reduction is possible via better adherence rates among hypertensive patients.

Objectives
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-adherence to AHMs and its predictors among hypertensive patients who attended Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Methods
A cross-sectional study using random sampling method was conducted among hypertensive patients, aged ≥18 years in Mirwais Regional Hospital at a 6-month follow-up between October and December 2022. To assess non-adherence to AHMs, we employed the Hill-Bone Medication Adherence scale. A value below or equal to 80% of the total score was used to signify non-adherence. A multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to identify predictors of non-adherence to AHMs.

Results
We used data from 669 patients and found that 47.9% (95%CI: 44.1–51.8%) of them were non-adherent to AHMs. The majority (71.2%) of patients had poorly controlled blood pressure (BP). The likelihood of non-adherence to AHMs was significantly higher among patients from low monthly-income households [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.70 (95%CI: 1.13–2.55)], those with daily intake of multiple AHMs [AOR 2.02 (1.29–3.16)], presence of comorbid medical conditions [AOR 1.68 (1.05–2.67), lack of awareness of hypertension-related complications [AOR 2.40 (1.59–3.63)], and presence of depressive symptoms [AOR 1.65 (1.14–2.38)].

Conclusion
Non-adherence to AHMs was high. Non-adherence to AHMs is a potential risk factor for uncontrolled hypertension and subsequent cardiovascular complications. Policymakers and clinicians should implement evidence-based interventions to address factors undermining AHMs adherence in Afghanistan.
Impact of cognitive behavioral therapy on premature ejaculation patients: A prospective, randomized controlled trial protocol
Authors: Yang Qiyun , Cai Hongcai , Wan Zi , Chen Min , Yang Bicheng , Xie Yun , Zhang Yadong , Sun Xiangzhou , Tang Jia , Kuang Ming , Liu Hongying , Deng Chunhua 
Published: December 2023

Background
Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most common male sexual dysfunctions, with a prevalence of about 4%-39% in the Chinese population. Studies have shown that a variety of biological factors can lead to premature ejaculation, such as central nervous system disorders, hypersensitivity of the penis head, and psychological factors. Based on clinical experience, psychological counseling and education of patients and partners should be ranked as the first priority when treating PE. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders by altering beliefs and actions. It has also been demonstrated to be clinically useful in treating a number of diseases. The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a mobile-based CBT intervention on patients with PE compared to conventional routine treatment.

Methods
This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial that will be conducted from May 2023 to Dec 2024 at ten hospitals, primarily including the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University with an 8-week follow-up. The clinical trial central randomization system will be used to create and implement the specific randomization method. Baseline data of both groups will be measured and collected. The premature ejaculation diagnostic tool (PEDT) and the female sexual distress scale-revised for premature ejaculation (FSDS-R-PE) will be collected on the first day, 28±2 days, and 56±2 days during the intervention period, and the intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) will be measured in both groups. The Shapiro-Wilk test will be used for normality testing. Pearson correlation analysis will be used for correlation analysis. Differences between groups will be compared using analysis of variance or exact probability calculations.

Discussion
This study will investigate the effect of a mobile-based CBT intervention on patients with PE.

Trial registration
Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300070581).
Impact of an intervention program on drug adherence in patients with ulcerative colitis: Randomized clinical trial
Authors: Pacheco Mila , Sá Pedro , Santos Gláucia , Boa-Sorte Ney , Domingues Kilma , Assis Larissa , Silva Marina , Oliveira Ana , Santos Daniel , Ferreira Jamile , Fernandes Rosemeire , Fortes Flora , Rocha Raquel , Santana Genoile 
Published: December 2023

Aims
Evaluate the impact of an intervention program in non-adherent patients with ulcerative colitis.

Methods
Parallel controlled randomized clinical trial (1:1), approved by the ethics committee (No. 3.068.511/2018) and registered at The Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (No. RBR-79dn4k). Non-adherent ulcerative colitis patients according to the Morisky-Green-Levine-test were included. Recruitment began in August 2019 until August 2020, with 6-month follow-up. All participants received standard usual care, and additionally the intervention group received educational (video, educational leaflet, verbal guidance) and behavioral interventions (therapeutic scheme, motivational and reminder type short message services). Researchers were blinded for allocation prior to data collection at Visits 1 and 2 (0 and 6 months). Primary outcome: 180-day adherence rate, with relative risk 95%CI. Secondary outcome: 180-day quality of life according to SF-36 domains, using Student’s t test. Variables with p<0.20 were selected for regression. Analysis included data from August/2019 to May/2021.

Results
Forty-six and 49 participants were allocated in control and intervention groups, respectively. Two were excluded due to intervention refusal, and 4 and 6 were lost to follow-up in control and intervention groups. There was no post-intervention adherence rate difference, even after adjustment for type of non-adherence (unintentional/both/intentional) as confounder, or if considered as adherent the intervention group participants lost in follow-up. Interventions promoted better quality of life scores even after multivariate analysis for “Pain”, when adjusted for ulcerative colitis severity, sex, and marital status (β = 18.352, p = 0.004), “Vitality”, when adjusted for ulcerative colitis severity (β = 10.568, p = 0.015) and “Emotional Aspects”, when adjusted for disease severity, income, and education (β = 24.907, p = 0.041).

Conclusions
The intervention program was not able to produce a significant medication adherence rate difference between comparative groups, however, there was a significant improvement in quality of life. Study limitations may include: sample size calculated to identify differences of 30%, leading to a possible insufficient power; non blinded participants, exposing the results to the risk of performance bias; outcomes based on self-reported data.
Is the quality of public health facilities always worse compared to private health facilities: Association between birthplace on neonatal deaths in the Indian states
Authors: Dixit Priyanka , Sundararaman Thiagarajan , Halli Shiva 
Published: December 2023

Background
The role of place of delivery on the neonatal health outcomes are very crucial. Although the quality of care is being improved, there is no consensus about who is the better healthcare provider in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), public or private facilities. The aim of this study is to assess the differentials in neonatal mortality by the type of healthcare providers in India and its states.

Methods
We used the data from the fourth wave of the National Family Health Survey 2015–16 (NFHS-4). Information on 259,627 live births to women within the five years preceding the survey was examined. Neonatal mortality rates for state and national levels were calculated using DHS methodology. Multi-variate logistics regression was performed to find the effect of birthplace on neonatal deaths. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to evaluate the relationship between place of delivery and neonatal deaths to account for the bias attributable to observable covariates.

Results
The rise in parity of the women and purchasing power influences the choice of healthcare providers. Increased neonatal mortality was found in private hospital delivery compared to public hospitals in Punjab, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states using propensity score matching analysis. However, analysis on the standard of pre-natal and post-natal care indicates that private hospitals generally outperformed public hospitals.

Conclusions
The study observed a significant variation in neonatal mortality among public and private health care systems in India. Findings of the study urges that more attention be paid to the improve care at the place of delivery to improve neonatal health. There is a need of strengthened national health policy and public-private partnerships in order to improve maternal and child health care in both private and public health facilities.
Prevalence and correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake among women in sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data
Authors: Aboagye Richard Gyan , Amu Hubert , Dowou Robert Kokou , Bansah Promise , Oaikhena Ijeoma Omosede , Bain Luchuo Engelbert 
Published: December 2023

BackgroundTetanus toxoid vaccination is one of the most effective and protective measures against tetanus deaths among mothers and their newborns. We examined the prevalence and correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake among women in sub-Saharan African (SSA).Materials and methodsWe analysed pooled data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) of 32 countries in SSA conducted from 2010 to 2020. We included 223,594 women with a history of childbirth before the survey. Percentages were used to present the prevalence of tetanus toxoid vaccine uptake among the women. We examined the correlates of tetanus toxoid uptake using a multilevel binary logistic regression.ResultsThe overall prevalence of tetanus toxoid uptake was 51.5%, which ranged from 27.5% in Zambia to 79.2% in Liberia. Women age, education level, current working status, parity, antenatal care visits, mass media exposure, wealth index, and place of residence were the factors associated with the uptake of tetanus toxoid among the women.ConclusionUptake of tetanus toxoid vaccination among the women in SSA was low. Maternal age, education, current working status, parity, antenatal care visits, exposure to mass media, and wealth status influence tetanus toxoid uptake among women. Our findings suggest that health sector stakeholders in SSA must implement interventions that encourage pregnant women to have at least four antenatal care visits. Also, health policymakers in SSA could ensure that the tetanus toxoid vaccine is free or covered under national health insurance to make it easier for women from poorer households to have access to it when necessary.
Platão e a Paralaxe Cognitiva
Authors: De Oliveira Lucio Antônio 
Published: December 2023

Resumo: A falsidade de uma determinada tese pode ser demonstrada de muitas maneiras. Em alguns casos, uma mesma tese pode ser refutada por ângulos distintos. Noutras, apenas alguns modos específicos, ou mesmo um, pode ser adequado para demonstrar a falsidade do que se alega. Um desses modos de refutação é o da paralaxe cognitiva, sobre o qual se dissertou no livro intitulado Crença sem Corpo de L. A. Oliveira. O objetivo deste trabalho é vincular este conceito, conforme foi concebido por Oliveira, ao ἔλεγχος (elenkhos) da argumentação de Sócrates, sugerindo-a como forma de identificar algumas formas de refutação específicas usadas nos diálogos.
Palavras-Chave: Paralaxe Cognitiva, Platão, elenkhos, Sócrates
Abstract: A falsity of a particular thesis can be demonstrated in many ways. In some cases, the same thesis can be refuted from different angles. In others, only a few specific ways, or even one, may be adequate to demonstrate the falsehood of what is claimed. One of these modes of refutation is that of cognitive parallax, which was discussed in the book entitled Crença sem Corpo de L. A. Oliveira. The aim of this work is to link this concept, as it was conceived by Oliveira, to the ἔλεγχος (elenkhos) of Socrates' argumentation, suggesting it as a way of identifying some specific forms of rebuttal used in the dialogues.
Key-Words: Cognitive Parallax, Plato, elenkhos, Socrates
Data de registro: 05/09/2021
Data de aceite: 18/03/2022
O exemplum no ego epistolar: reflexões senequianas nas cartas lxxvii e lxxviii de epistulae morales ad lucilium
Authors: Santos Cláudia Valéria Fortes de Oliveira 
Published: December 2023

Resumo: O presente artigo aspira promover reflexões sobre o entendimento estoico de Lúcio Aneu Sêneca, escritor, filósofo e político romano do século I da era cristã, com o objetivo de mostrar que o ajuizamento moral de uma ação não é unívoco, permitindo formas alternativas de extrema relevância para a concepção do homem ideal. Serão utilizadas as Cartas LXXVII e LXXVIII das Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium. Para tanto, faremos uso de nossa tradução a partir do original latino, a fim de uma melhor análise dos trechos analisados das cartas supracitadas encontradas em Ad Lucilium Epistulae Morales (1955). A compreensão senequiana denota a preocupação com a capacidade do sábio em superar as moléstias físicas e psicológicas, alcançando uma posição de exemplum. A narrativa autobiográfica localizada no início desta carta orienta a atenção do leitor para o ego epistolar[1] como um exemplo vivo do que o pensamento estoico do supracitado escritor defende.
Palavras-chave: Estoicismo; Exemplum; Sêneca

The exemplum in the epistolary ego: Senequian reflections in letters lxxvii and lxxviii of epistulae morales ad lucilium
Abstract: This article aspires to promote reflections on Lucius Anneus Seneca’s stoic understanding, writer, philosopher and roman politician of the 1st century of the christian era, with the objective of showing that the moral judgment of an action is not univocal, allowing alternative forms of extreme relevance to the conception of the ideal man. For this purpose, Letters LXXVII and LXXVIII of the Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium will be used. We will use our translation from the Latin original, to better analyze the analyzed excerpts of the afore mentioned letters found in Ad Lucilium Epistulae Morales (1955) The Senecan understanding denotes the concern with the sage's ability to overcome physical and psychological ailments, reaching a position of exemplum. The autobiographical narrative located at the beginning of this letter directs the reader's attention to the epistolary ego as a living example of what the aforementioned writer's stoic thought defends.
Key words: Stoicism; Exemplum; Seneca

Data de registro: 22/08/2022
Data de aceite: 30/09/2023
Analyzing the structure of bamboo culms using computer vision and mechanical simulation
Authors: Dai Fukuan , Chen Yuxuan , Zhang Wenfu , Zhong Tuhua , Tian Genlin , Wang Hankun 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Bamboo culm is a natural material characterized by a graded structure of vascular bundles in the radial direction and a regular distribution of bamboo nodes in the axial direction. To investigate the adaptation of bamboo culm structure to its natural environment, the bamboo culm structure was analyzed using a vascular bundle identification model, complemented by mechanical simulations. The results showed a certain pattern in the macroscopic dimensional characteristics of bamboo from the base to the top: the outer diameter decreased linearly; the internode length initially increased before decreasing; the length-to-diameter ratio gradually increased; and the wall-to-cavity ratio initially decreased before increasing. In response to external forces, bamboo exhibited strong stability, which was attributed to the thin and hollow wall as well as parabolic distribution of bamboo nodes. Along the axial direction, vascular bundle numbers linearly decreased, while the ratio of fiber sheath tissue and the distribution frequency of vascular bundles increased from the base to the top. In the radial direction, the length and area of vascular bundles tended to increase before decreasing, while the width tended to increase, leading to a decreasing length-to-width ratio. Overall, the radial variation pattern of vascular bundles showed nonsignificant variations at different heights.
Effect of graphene additive on microstructure and properties of MAO coatings on 6063 aluminum alloy
Authors: Gao Hong , Wang Chao , Jiang Bo , Song Renguo 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The micro-arc oxidation process is used to improve the properties of 6063 aluminum alloy by forming coatings on the surface of the alloy, in order to further enhance the features of the basic micro-arc oxidation coatings, graphene was added into the silicate alkaline electrolyte. The addition of the graphene influences the surface morphologies, thickness, element distributions, phase compositions, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the formed coatings. They were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, friction and wear testing and an electrochemical workstation. The results show that the microstructure and properties of the coating were modified with the increase of graphene concentration. However, when too much graphene was added, the performance of the coating became worse.
Synthesis and crystal structure of bis{2-(tert-butyl)-6-((E)-((4-((E)-1-(methoxyimino) ethyl)phenyl)imino)methyl)phenolato-κ
2
N,O}cobalt(II), C40H46CoN4O4
Authors: Zhao Ji-Xing , Chen Da-Qun , Wu Lei-Fang 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
C40H46CoN4O4, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 12.0084(5) Å, b = 28.1263(10) Å, c = 12.0351(5) Å, β = 110.800(1)°, V = 3800.0(3) Å3, Z = 4, R

gt
(F) = 0.0575, wR

ref
(F
2) = 0.1150, T = 173(2) K.
Crystal structure of (Z)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-(5-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-N-phenylthiazol-2(3H)-imine, C25H21N5OS
Authors: Abdel-Wahab Bakr F. , Alanazi Saud A. , Yousif Emad , Kariuki Benson M. , El-Hiti Gamal A. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
C25H21N5OS, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 12.9303(5) Å, b = 9.1111(4) Å, c = 18.7111(8) Å, β = 97.879(4)°, V = 2183.53(16) Å3, Z = 4, R

gt
(F) = 0.0487, wR

ref
(F
2) = 0.1327, T = 293(2) K.