bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of team affiliation on color‐valence associations
Authors: Forrester Declan , Winskel Heather , Longstaff Mitchell 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis study aims to empirically test whether identifying as a supporter of either New South Wales (NSW) or Queensland (QLD) rugby league teams influences the extent that their respective team colors blue and maroon are associated with positively and negatively valenced words. We used a valence categorization experiment and affective rating task (valence and preference) to investigate if team affiliation and shared ingroup experience influenced affective associations with team colors. NSW supporters were faster and more accurate when categorizing positive words presented in blue than maroon font and negative words in maroon than blue font. While QLD supporters did not significantly differ when categorizing words in either blue or maroon, they rated blue and maroon equally positively in contrast to the NSW supporters. Results from this study give us greater insights into how color‐valence associations can be formed through subcultural ingroup affiliations.
A machine learning access network selection in a heterogeneous wireless environment
Authors: Bendaoud Fayssal , Abdennebi Marwen 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn the context of Heterogeneous Wireless Networks (HWN), achieving the best connectivity is crucial for users. With the availability of multiple Radio Access Technologies (RATs), users are constantly looking to be “Always Best Connected” (ABC) by connecting to the best possible RAT. This challenge is also important in Next‐Generation Networks (NGN), where researchers are proposing models and algorithms to make the ABC paradigm a reality. One such challenge is the network selection problem, which involves the automatic and transparent selection of the best RAT at a given time. Many papers in this field have used Multi‐Attribute Decision‐Making (MADM) methods, which have been implemented with various objectives such as increasing quality of service (QoS), reducing energy consumption and costs etc. This paper proposes a modified machine learning algorithm, specifically an adapted K‐means algorithm, to address this challenge. The results show that this proposal outperforms legacy MADM methods in terms of latency, jitter, packet loss, and data rate. So, the paper presents a new approach to network selection in HWN and NGN, and the results suggest that it could be a promising solution to this important challenge.
Unit vector template control strategy‐based harmonic mitigation and charging with three phase–three level–three switch Vienna rectifier for Level 3 electric vehicle charging applications
Authors: Kalichikadu Paramasivam Suresh , Ramu Senthil Kumar , Cholamuthu Pazhanimuthu 
Published: December 2023

SummaryFast battery charging units act as non‐linear loads, which induce a more harmonic effect in the utility grid. Hence, maintaining the stable voltage, current ripple, and total harmonic distortions within the permissible IEEE std level during the charging time of grid to electric vehicle (G2V) has become an important task for researchers in the future. In order to mitigate power fluctuations during every charging cycle, it will enhance the battery life cycle in electric vehicles (EVs). Three phase–three level–three switch Vienna rectifier with fuzzy logic controller tuned PID controller is used here for AC/DC conversion with minimum switching loss. A fuzzy intelligent control strategy has been employed with the DC link voltage regulator in order to sustain the DC link voltage as constant and progress the voltage/current profile by injecting active power at the point of common coupling. Unit vector template (UVT)‐based control strategy is employed here to identify the fundamental components from the load side and also estimate the reference phase current. This scheme enhances the performance and reduces the mathematical system complexity to diminish the harmonics in the distribution grid. The adaptability and feasibility of this proposed control method have been verified by the MATLAB simulation tool. To validate the response of the Vienna Rectifier with UVT controller are simulated with different unbalanced load conditions and also verified with 30 kW laboratory prototype experimental results using dsPIC30F4011 controller and the switch is IRFP260 with power diode RHRG30120.
Experiences of caregivers of people with dementia in Indonesia: A focus group study
Authors: Theresia Imelda , Sani Tara P. , Evans‐Lacko Sara , Farina Nicolas , Augustina Lydia , Turana Yuda 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundMany people with dementia are reliant on family caregivers to provide daily care to maintain quality of life and dignity. As a result, caregivers can experience increased burden, poorer health outcomes and increased stigma. To date, the experiences of caregivers of people with dementia has not been explored within an Indonesian context.AimsThis study aims to understand the experience of caregivers of people with dementia in Indonesia and better understanding of the stigma associated with dementia.Materials and MethodsThis qualitative study is embedded within the Strengthening Responses to Dementia in Developing Countries project. Focus Group Discussions were held with dementia caregivers residing in Jakarta, Indonesia. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the transcripts.ResultsNineteen caregivers of people with dementia participated in the Focus Group Discussions. Themes identified included: (1) Understanding of dementia, (2) Reaction to care, and (3) Seeking a diagnosis.DiscussionA perceived lack of understanding about dementia amongst the caregivers, ultimately shaped caregivers experience of care. This included negative reactions to care leading to internalised stigma (e.g., fear and shame). Misconceptions that dementia was due to spiritual and mystical reasons were particularly stigmatising.ConclusionIn Indonesia, families are providing care to people with dementia in an environment in which there is a lack of understanding that can lead to misdiagnosis, feelings of fear and shame. Efforts to raise address stigma and misunderstanding among the general public and healthcare professionals could be of particular value to support people with dementia and reduce the fear and shame that they can experience.
Disclosures of self‐injurious thoughts and behaviors to parents in the context of adolescent therapy: A qualitative investigation
Authors: Bettis Alexandra H. , Burke Taylor A. , Scott Samantha R. , Bedock Cara , Ambriano Caroline , Parrish Jordan , Marsh Destinee , Fox Kathryn R. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractSelf‐injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs), including suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and nonsuicidal self‐injury, are highly prevalent among adolescents. Identifying adolescents at risk for SITBs relies on their disclosure, and these disclosures commonly occur in therapy context. Moreover, therapists often breach confidentiality to inform adolescents' parent or guardian when they disclose SITBs. Research has explored rates of and barriers to disclosure among adolescents, yet no studies have examined adolescents' experiences of disclosure in the therapy context. Further, no studies have examined adolescents' experiences when their parents are then informed. In this study, we examined qualitative responses from 1495 adolescents who had experienced a SITB disclosure in the therapy context. Qualitative questions included asking adolescents to describe how the SITB disclosure occurred, how their parents were informed, and their parents' reactions. Using open and axial coding, several themes emerged. Adolescents described therapist breaches of confidentiality as collaborative, noncollaborative, or unclear. Adolescents described their parents' affective responses, communication about SITBs, validating and invalidating responses, treatment‐oriented responses, and ways that parents restricted their access to people, places, and activities. Findings have implications for the development of clinical guidelines when adolescents disclose SITBs in therapy and highlight areas for future research in adolescent SITB disclosure.
Promoting skill use in skill enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy: A case example
Authors: Murphy Samuel T. , Bailey Brooklynn , Strunk Daniel R. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) appears to achieve its effects at least in part by fostering the development of CBT skills. In an effort to leverage CBT skill development, our group developed and tested a skill‐enhanced version of CBT (CBT‐SE) in a recent trial. In this paper, we describe our work with a client who participated in a 12‐week course of CBT‐SE as part of that trial. Although homework is a critical aspect of CBT, the greater emphasis on skill development in CBT‐SE means that homework is even more central. This client's course of treatment illustrates the potential benefits of a strong focus on skill development and the use of specific homework assignments to foster mastery and ongoing use of CBT skills. The client developed CBT skills at a rapid pace early in treatment and exhibited enduring symptom reductions. The experience of this client reinforces the value of a focus on CBT skills and highlights strategies for fostering skill development. Given the evidence in support of the therapeutic value of CBT skills and the well‐established benefits of homework assignment, we encourage use of skill enhancing procedures, including in‐session procedures and assignments that help clients develop and maintain ongoing skill use.
Maternal separation stress through triggering of the neuro‐immune response in the hippocampus induces autistic‐like behaviors in male mice
Authors: Reisi‐Vanani Vahid , Lorigooini Zahra , Bijad Elham , Amini‐Khoei Hossein 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest‐growing neurodevelopmental disease throughout the world. Neuro‐immune responses from prenatal to adulthood stages of life induce developmental defects in synaptic signaling, neurotransmitter imbalance, and even structural changes in the brain. In this study, we aimed to focus on the possible role of neuroinflammatory response in the hippocampus in development of the autistic‐like behaviors following maternal separation (MS) stress in mice. To do this, mice neonates daily separated from their mothers from postnatal day (PND) 2 to PND 14 for 3 h. During PND45–60, behavioral tests related to autistic‐like behaviors including three‐chamber sociability, Morris water maze (MWM), shuttle box, resident‐intruder, and marble burying tests were performed. Then, hippocampi were dissected out, and the gene expression of inflammatory mediators including TNF‐α, IL‐1β, TLR4, HMGB1, and NLRP3 was assessed in the hippocampus using RT‐PCR. Results showed that MS mice exerted impaired sociability preference, repetitive behaviors, impaired passive avoidance, and spatial memories. The gene expression of inflammatory mediators significantly increased in the hippocampi of MS mice. We concluded that MS stress probably via activating of the HMGB1/TLR4 signaling cascade in the hippocampus induced autistic‐like behaviors in mice.
Clinical and electrocardiographic correlates of myocardial dysfunction after COVID‐19 in nonhospitalised patients in long‐term follow‐up. Data from the polish long‐covid cardiovascular study
Authors: Kapusta Joanna , Babicki Mateusz , Pieniawska‐Śmiech Karolina , Kałuzińska‐Kołat Żaneta , Kołat Damian , Jankowski Piotr , Kasprzak Jarosław D. , Wejner‐Mik Paulina , Bianek‐Bodzak Agnieszka , Chudzik Michał 
Published: December 2023

AbstractClinical evidence indicates that COVID‐19 is a multiorgan disease that significantly impacts the cardiovascular system. However, little is known about the predictors of myocardial dysfunction after SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate the clinical and electrocardiographic correlates of myocardial dysfunction after SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in nonhospitalised patients without previously diagnosed cardiovascular disease. This observational study included 448 patients selected from the database of 4142 patients in the Polish Long‐Covid Cardiovascular study. All patients underwent a 12‐lead electrocardiogram (ECG); 24‐h Holter ECG monitoring, 24/7 ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. According to the results of diagnostic tests, patients were divided into two groups depending on the occurrence of myocardial dysfunction after COVID‐19. Group 1–without myocardial dysfunction after COVID‐19–consisted of 419 patients, with a mean age of 48.82 (SD ± 11.91), and Group 2 (29 patients)–with myocardial dysfunction after COVID‐19, with a mean age of 51.45 (SD ± 12.92). When comparing the analysed groups, there were significantly more men in Group 2 (p = 0.006). QRS (corresponds to the time of ventricular contraction in an electrocardiographic examination) fragmentation (p = 0.031), arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, supraventricular extrasystole, ventricular extrasystole) (p = 0.008), and male gender (p = 0.007) were independently associated with myocardial dysfunction after COVID‐19. The study showed that myocardial damage after COVID‐19 affects men more often and is independent of typical clinical factors and the severity of the disease course. The QRS fragmentation and arrhythmias observed in the ECG indicate the possibility of myocardial dysfunction in patients after COVID‐19, which may be a valuable marker for physicians.
In silico analysis of rib force distribution in postscapulothoracic arthrodesis model
Authors: Aslan Lercan , Subasi Omer , Gedik Cemil Cihad , Birsel Olgar , Lazoglu Ismail , Demirhan Mehmet , Eren Ilker 
Published: December 2023

AbstractScapulothoracic arthrodesis (STA) is carried out by fixing the scapula to thoracic ribs which in turn allows the patient suffering from Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy to carry out shoulder‐joint dependent activities of daily living. A biomechanical analysis of this procedure has not been conducted in the literature and, for the first time, this study investigates the finite element calculated glenohumeral‐applied load distributions on ribs by creating a post‐STA model. Three loading directions on the glenohumeral joint are designated: anterior‐posterior, superior‐inferior, and lateral‐medial. Reaction forces on the ribs are calculated based on the glenoid force percent. Simulations are repeated by removing a singular rib contact to observe the change in force distributions in the case of missing levels or failed bonding as well as the impact of clavicle osteotomy. Total load distribution is observed highest at T2 followed by T3 and T6. In the T2 missing scenario, total loads on T3 and T4 increase. In the T4 missing case, the most affected level is T3. In the T6 missing scenario, total loads on T5 and T7 increase. In the clavicular osteotomy scenario, all levels' loads increase; the highest is recorded in T7 by 460%, followed by T5, T4, T2, T6, and T3. While all levels contribute to fixation strength, T2 is subjected to the highest loads, and, in the missing level scenarios, the loads are tolerated sufficiently by the remaining levels. Missing T4 scenario has the least effect on the system, which is interpreted as potentially the only skippable level of fixation. Clavicular osteotomy has the highest effect on the arthrodesis site.
Influence of residual pockets on periodontal tooth loss: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Saleh Muhammad H. A. , Dias Debora R. , Mandil Obada , Oliveira Ricardo P. de , Alrmali Abdusalam , Araújo Maurício G. , Wang Hom‐Lay , Barath Zoltan , Urban Istvan A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundIndividuals enrolled in supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) can still present with tooth loss due to periodontitis (TLP). There is limited evidence on the influence of residual pockets (RPc) and a defined “threshold” at which a patient's profile is set to be at high risk for TLP in the literature. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the influence of RPc on TLP and determine the prognostic performance of RPc compared to the staging and grading of periodontitis on TLP risk.MethodsClinical data from 168 patients (3869 teeth) treated for periodontitis and receiving SPT for at least 10 years were evaluated in this retrospective study. TLP and the percentage of sites with RPc ≥ 5 mm or ≥6 mm per patient were collected. The prognostic performance of RPc was compared to the staging and grading of the disease on TLP using a multilevel Cox proportional hazard regression model.ResultsOver a median follow‐up of 25 years, 13.7% of teeth were lost, 4.6% of which were due to periodontitis. Most patients with TLP had ≥1 site with RPc ≥5 mm (90.8%) or ≥6 mm (77.6%). Multivariate multilevel Cox regression revealed that patients with >15% of sites with RPc ≥5 mm had a hazard ratio of 2.34, and grade C had a hazard ratio of 4.6 for TLP compared to RPc ≤4 mm/grade A. Grading exhibited the best discrimination and model fit.ConclusionPatients with RPc ≥5 mm at >15% of the sites are at risk for tooth loss. Grading and RPc ≥5 mm displayed very good predictive capability of TLP.
Multidisciplinary care of older adults in the emergency department to influence deprescribing in older adults: a cohort study
Authors: Reilly Christopher , Buikstra Elizabeth , Strivens Edward , Marsden Elizabeth , Brose Jarred , Craswell Alison 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundInappropriate polypharmacy in older adults is a major health problem associated with poor clinical and health service outcomes.AimWe aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a geriatric pharmacist service in the emergency department (ED) identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP).MethodBetween 1 June 2018–31 May 2019, adults ≥70 years of age presenting to ED were reviewed by the Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) pharmacist. The intervention consisted of pharmacist‐led medication review using Screening Tool of Older Person’s Prescriptions (STOPP) and Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment (START) criteria, patient education on recommendations, an updated medication list, and a letter sent to their general practitioner (GP) electronically. For eligible consenting older adults, telephone calls were made at least 28 days post‐discharge to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. A survey with GPs after 6 months determined how recommendations were perceived. Ethics approval was granted by the Metro North Health B Human Research Ethics Committee (reference no: HREC/18QCH/69–1245) and research governance approval was granted by the study site (Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, reference no: SSA/Q12345/40673). Informed consent was obtained from all participants via a project information sheet and either the completion of a written consent form (patient participants), verbal consent before interview (GP participants), or implied consent via email responses (GP participants). Routinely collected health data obtained for this study were de‐identified and data included in the follow‐up study was de‐identified.ResultsThe GEDI pharmacist reviewed 1214 older adults with an average age of 81 years. The median number of prescribed medications was 10 and 36.8% of older adults had STOPP recommendations. When contacted (n = 35), of those enrolled in the follow‐up study, 71% had stated their medications changed, 40% reported all STOPP medications had ceased, and 69% had START medications commenced, suggesting the recommendations provided were clinically appropriate and readily accepted by their GPs.ConclusionIntegration of a geriatric pharmacist demonstrated ample opportunities to address PIP in targeted older adults presenting to ED. This study shows that the pharmacist was able to promote appropriate prescribing through patient education and recommendations communicated to the GP on discharge.
Using bioacoustics to enhance the efficiency of spotted owl surveys and facilitate forest restoration
Authors: Kramer H. Anu , Kelly Kevin G. , Whitmore Sheila A. , Berigan William J. , Reid Dana S. , Wood Connor M. , Klinck Holger , Kahl Stefan , Manley Patricia N. , Sawyer Sarah C. , Peery M. Zachariah 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) is an older‐forest associated species that resides at the center of forest management planning in the Sierra Nevada and Southern California, USA, which are experiencing increasingly large and severe wildfires and drought‐related tree mortality. We leveraged advances in passive acoustic survey technologies to develop an acoustically assisted survey design that could increase the efficiency and effectiveness of project‐level surveys for spotted owls, allowing surveys to be completed in a single year instead of in multiple years. We deployed an array of autonomous recording units (ARUs) across a landscape and identified spotted owl vocalizations in the resulting audio using BirdNET. We then evaluated spatio‐temporal patterns in spotted owl vocalizations near occupied territories and the ability of a crew naïve to the location of occupied territories to locate spotted owls based on patterns of acoustic detections. After only 3 weeks of acoustic surveys, ≥1 ARU within 750 m of all 17 occupied territories obtained spotted owl detections across ≥2 nights. When active surveys using broadcast calling were conducted near ARUs with spotted owl detections by surveyors naïve to territory occupancy status and locations, surveyors located owls in 93% to 100% of occupied territories with ≤3 surveys. To further improve the efficiency of spotted owl surveys, we developed a statistical model to identify and prioritize areas across the Sierra Nevada for different survey methods (active only, acoustically assisted, no surveys) based on the expected probability of occupancy predicted from remotely sensed measurements of tree height and historical occupancy. Depending on managers' tolerance for false negatives, this model could help identify large areas that might not benefit from surveys based on low expected occupancy probabilities and areas where acoustically assisted surveys might enhance survey effectiveness and efficiency. Collectively, these findings can help managers streamline the survey process and thus increase the pace of forest restoration while minimizing potential near‐term adverse effects on California spotted owls.
Dall's sheep horn growth and harvest management in the Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada
Authors: Karabatsos Sofia , Larter Nicholas C. , Allaire Danny G. , Eykelboom Kayla , Estevo Cesar , Iravani Majid , Barrio Isabel C. , Hik David S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAcross most of their native North American range, the horns of mountain sheep (Ovis spp.) males are getting smaller, a pattern attributed to selective hunting pressure. We measured the horns of 755 Dall's sheep males (Ovis dalli dalli) in the southern Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, between 2002 and 2017. For each male, we measured the circumference and length of each annulus for the right horn and calculated horn volume for each year. We examined changes in horn size in 4 different outfitter areas, using age at harvest as a covariate. Hunting pressure across years in the study area was consistently low, and this population did not experience the decline in horn size observed in several other mountain sheep populations in Canada. Over the 16‐year period, the average horn volume of harvested males was stable and even increased in 1 outfitter area. Local management of Dall's sheep delivered independently by the guide outfitters in the Mackenzie Mountains appears to contribute to maintaining a population of males that has not been adversely affected by strong selective hunting pressure. The resilience of this management strategy may be challenged by environmental changes associated with rapid warming in northern mountain environments.