bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The silent diversion of knowledge: Examining inequality of financial knowledge
Authors: Lee Sunwoo T. , Nam Youngwon 
Published: November 2023

AbstractScholars and policymakers have long been concerned about the lack of financial knowledge and the socioeconomic disparities in financial knowledge in the United States. The objectives of this study are (1) to assess the extent of income‐related inequality in financial knowledge and how it changed between 2012 and 2018 and (2) to determine what factors explain the income‐related inequality in financial knowledge and the change over time. Using National Financial Capability Study datasets, our study revealed that from 2012 to 2018 there was income‐related inequality in financial knowledge. Financial experience, education, and numeracy were major contributing factors to inequality in financial knowledge, according to decomposition analysis. Income‐related inequality in financial knowledge in the United States decreased between 2012 and 2018, mainly due to an overall change in financial experience. This study provides meaningful insights to policymakers and educators interested in improving financial knowledge in the United States.
Optimization of solid oral dosage form administration to patients with swallowing difficulties: An integrative review
Authors: Ferreira‐Neto Carolina Justus Buhrer , de Lara Janaina Aparecida Amaral , Cominato Alanis , Tonin Fernanda Stumpf , Wiens Astrid 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAimTo appraise and synthesize research investigating optimizing the administration of solid oral dosage forms (SODFs) to adults with swallowing difficulties.DesignAn integrative review.MethodsAn electronic search was conducted on Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Public Medline interface), Elsevier SciVerse Scopus and Scientific Electronic Library Online (updated February 2023). Restriction regarding the publication date was not considered for the inclusion of records. Studies addressing risks, general aspects, recommendations about patient postural adjustments, swallowing techniques, swallowing aids and aspects of concealment of SODFs were included.ResultsFifty‐three records published between 2002 and 2021 were included. The main administration risks were aspiration, asphyxia and solid oral dosage form‐induced oral/oesophageal mucosal lesions. The most frequent general aspect reported was administering one oral dosage form at a time. The sitting position was the most patient postural adjustment mentioned. The most frequently reported solid oral dosage form swallowing technique was the lean‐forward method for capsules. Solid oral dosage form swallowing aids cited: tongue and throat lubricant and solid oral dosage form coating device, swallowing cup and swallowing straw.ConclusionThe literature data on administering SODFs for adults with swallowing difficulties were appraised and synthesized. Some aspects, for example, not administering SODFs simultaneously, can make swallowing safer. Postural adjustments and solid oral dosage form swallowing aids are important to avoid administration risks. Swallowing SODFs can be easier if learned by techniques. Liquid and food are helpful as vehicles, and several of these have been listed.Implications for the Profession and/or Patient CareBy optimizing the contributing factors of administering oral pharmacotherapy, the nurse can use appropriate practices to improve patient safety. Additionally, knowing and establishing the administration aspects are reasonable steps for standardizing care for patients with swallowing oral dosage form difficulties.Impact

This study addressed administering SODFs to adult patients with swallowing difficulties.

The administration of SODFs to adult patients with swallowing difficulties can be optimized if only one oral dosage form at a time is administrated and if patient postural adjustments, swallowing techniques and swallowing aids are used.

This investigation will impact the care of patients with swallowing difficulties.

Reporting MethodThe authors declare they adhered to the relevant EQUATOR guidelines and report following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 Statement.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.
Relationship between chronic disease resource utilization and quality of life in coronary heart disease patients: A latent profile analysis
Authors: Liu An‐kang , Wang Yan‐feng , Liu Yu‐yao , Gao Jing , Dong Li‐juan , Yang Qiao‐hong 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAimsThis study aimed to identify different profiles of chronic disease resource utilization among patients with coronary heart disease in Tibet and explore the relationship between these profiles and quality of life.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsPatients with coronary heart disease who were treated in a tertiary hospital in Tibet and its cooperative points from January 2021 to July 2021 were selected as the study participants. All participants completed a general information questionnaire, the Chronic Disease Resource Utilization Questionnaire (CIRS) and the Health Status Survey Short Form (SF‐36). Chronic disease resource utilization was profiled, and its relationship to quality of life was explored using hierarchical linear regression.ResultsA total of 382 patients were enrolled in this study. Regarding chronic disease resource utilization, the participants were divided into three latent profiles: ‘Poor utilization group’ (n = 151), ‘Effective utilization group’ (n = 155) and ‘Full utilization group’ (n = 76). Different profiles of chronic disease resource utilization of patients were significantly associated with quality of life (R2 = .126, p < .001).ConclusionHealthcare providers should identify patients with different profiles, define their utilization features of chronic disease resources and adopt targeted interventions to guide them in acquiring enough disease support resources to improve their quality of life.ImplicationUnderstanding different resources using preferences of coronary heart disease patients can help healthcare providers and related sectors to provide other supports based on different profiles of patients, thus enhancing their quality of life.Reporting MethodThe study followed the STROBE guideline.No Patient or Public ContributionThere was no patient or public involvement in the design of the study.
GeogRaphic and socioecoNomic Distribution of real‐world Indian data of home blood pressure monitoring (GRAND Study): Study protocol for an observational study in 18 medical centers across India
Authors: Verma Narsingh , Matsushita Noriko , Salman Ebtehal , Ohkubo Takayoshi , Imai Yutaka 
Published: November 2023

AbstractOne‐fourth of death in India is attributed to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and more than 80% is related to ischemic heart disease and stroke. The main risk factor for CVD is hypertension. Every third person in India suffers from hypertension and the prevalence increased drastically in the past 20 years, especially among the youngest age group of 20 and 44 years. Regardless of being under anti‐hypertension medication, the blood pressure (BP) control rate in the country is still low ranging between 6% and 28% only. Assessing the “true BP control rate” should be performed using both clinic BP measurement and out‐of‐office BP measurement as the latter shows better prognosis for patients’ hypertension and CVD outcomes. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) shows superiority over ambulatory BP measurement as multiple measurements can be collected at the patient's convenience. Only limited evidence on HBPM in India is available and it's either lacking in hypertension participants or of a small sample size. This study will investigate the real BP control status among 2000 hypertensive patients from 18 centers in 12 states across Pan‐India. The outcome of this study will emphasize the value of establishing BP control management practice guidelines suitable for physicians and help policymakers in building proper strategies for hypertension management to reduce the CVD burden on the health situation in India.
Effect of hydration state on locomotor performance and water searching behavior of the terrestrial lungless salamander Bolitoglossa ramosi
Authors: Galindo C. , Gutiérrez K. , Calvache L. , Bernal M. H. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBolitoglossa ramosi is a terrestrial plethodontid salamander particularly active during cloudy nights with high relative humidity in the environment. In this work, we tested the hypotheses that: (1) the hydration state of B. ramosi directly affects its locomotor performance; (2) dehydrated salamanders spend less time to find a water source than hydrated salamanders and (3) dehydrated salamanders find a water source in fewer attempts than hydrated individuals. To evaluate these hypotheses, salamanders at different levels of body hydration were used for an experiment of maximum locomotor performance, and a behavioral assessment test for searching a water source that was randomly located in one of the eight arms of a labyrinth. We found that salamanders hydrated at 95% had a greater locomotor performance (speed) than those hydrated at 85% and 75%. On the other hand, salamanders hydrated at 75% found the water source faster than those hydrated at 95%, although there was not a significant difference between these two groups of salamanders tested in the number of arms visited to find the water source. According to our results, we propose that dehydration in salamanders could be a causal factor for the inactivity of these animals during low levels of environmental humidity, and can also motivate a faster response to find a water source. In addition, we postulate that B. ramosi seems to use a random searching behavior to locate a water source as both hydrated and dehydrated salamanders find it after several attempts.
Whole‐genome SNP genotyping unveils ancestral and recent introgression in wild and domestic goats
Authors: Pogorevc Neža , Dotsev Arsen , Upadhyay Maulik , Sandoval‐Castellanos Edson , Hannemann Elisabeth , Simčič Mojca , Antoniou Aglaia , Papachristou Dimitris , Koutsouli Panagiota , Rahmatalla Siham , Brockmann Gudrun , Sölkner Johann , Burger Pamela , Lymberakis Petros , Poulakakis Nikos , Bizelis Iosif , Zinovieva Natalia , Horvat Simon , Medugorac Ivica 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAfter the domestication of goats around 10,000 years before the present (BP), humans transported goats far beyond the range of their wild ancestor, the bezoar goat. This brought domestic goats into contact with many wild goat species such as ibex and markhor, enabling introgression between domestic and wild goats. To investigate this, while shedding light on the taxonomic status of wild and domestic goats, we analysed genome‐wide SNP data of 613 specimens from 14 taxonomic units, including Capra hircus, C. pyrenaica, C. ibex (from Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Slovenia), C. aegagrus aegagrus, C. a. cretica, C. h. dorcas, C. caucasica caucasica, C. c. severtzovi, C. c. cylindricornis, C. falconeri, C. sibirica sibirica, C. s. alaiana and C. nubiana, as well as Oreamnos americanus (mountain goat) as an outgroup. To trace gene flow between domestic and wild goats, we integrated genotype data of local goat breeds from the Alps as well as from countries such as Spain, Greece, Türkiye, Egypt, Sudan, Iran, Russia (Caucasus and Altai) and Pakistan. Our phylogenetic analyses displayed a clear separation between bezoar‐type and ibex‐type clades with wild goats from the Greek islands of Crete and Youra clustered within domestic goats, confirming their feral origin. Our analyses also revealed gene flow between the lineages of Caucasian tur and domestic goats that most likely occurred before or during early domestication. Within the clade of domestic goats, analyses inferred gene flow between African and Iberian goats. The detected events of introgression were consistent with previous reports and offered interesting insights into the historical relationships among domestic and wild goats.
Overview of systematic reviews on periodontal‐orthodontic interactions: A comprehensive literature analysis
Authors: Barbosa‐Liz Diana María , Giannakopoulos Nikolaos Nikitas , Carvajal‐Flórez Álvaro , Zapata‐Noreña Óscar , Faggion Clovis Mariano 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe aims of this research were to investigate the methodological quality of systematic reviews on periodontal–orthodontic interactions (i.e. reviews of primary research broadly defined as any including both periodontic and orthodontic components) and to provide a mapping of the researched topics. We searched four major databases (PubMed, Lilacs, Web of Science, and Embase) for systematic reviews of periodontal–orthodontic interactions. We used the AMSTAR‐2 tool (the acronym is derived from ‘a measurement tool to assess systematic reviews’) to assess the methodological quality of the included systematic reviews. Individual AMSTAR‐2 ratings were tabulated, and the percentage per item was calculated. To assess the association between the AMSTAR‐2 percentage score and the overall confidence in the systematic review results, an ordinal regression model was used. We initially retrieved 973 documents, and 43 systematic reviews were included. Systematic reviews of interventions were the most prevalent (n = 26, 60.5%). Most of the systematic reviews did not report a meta‐analysis (n = 25, 58.1%). In addition, most of the studies included in the systematic reviews had an unclear or high risk of bias. Most of the systematic reviews were rated as having critically low or low overall confidence (n = 34, 79.1%). A significant correlation was found between the AMSTAR‐2 percentage score and overall confidence in the results. The methodological quality of systematic reviews on periodontal–orthodontic interactions can be improved. The limitations of our study include potential language bias and an arbitrary classification of the topics researched.
Exploring the association between a standardized extract of pequi peels (Caryocar brasiliense Cambess) and blue light as a photodynamic therapy for treating superficial wounds
Authors: Diniz Luiza Alves , Ferreira Luiza de Almeida Queiroz , Ribeiro Rafaela de Brito , de Jesus Sarah Luiza Galvão , Anestino Thales Augusto , Caldeira Alisson Samuel Portes , Souto Giovanna Ribeiro , de Avelar Gleide Fernandes , Amaral Flávio Almeida , Ferreira Marcus Vinícius Lucas , Madeira Mila Fernandes Moreira , Braga Fernão Castro , Diniz Ivana Márcia Alves 
Published: November 2023

AbstractNatural products derived from plants can be used as photosensitizers for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) combining key therapeutic strategies for tissue repair while controlling microorganisms' growth. We investigated a standardized extract of pequi peels (Caryocar brasiliense Cambess) as a brownish natural photosensitizer for aPDT using blue light. Three concentrations of the pequi extract (PE; 10, 30, or 90 μg/mL) were tested solely or associated with blue laser (445 nm, 100 mW, 138 J/cm2, 6 J, 60 s). In vitro, we quantified reactive oxygen species (ROS), assessed skin keratinocytes (HaCat) viability and migration, and aPDT antimicrobial activity on Streptococcus or Staphylococcus strains. In vivo, we assessed wound closure for the most active concentration disclosed by the in vitro assay (30 μg/mL). Upon aPDT treatments, ROS were significantly increased in cell monolayers regardless of PE concentration. PE at low doses stimulates epithelial cells. Although PE stimulated cellular migration, aPDT was moderately cytotoxic to skin keratinocytes, particularly at the highest concentration. The antimicrobial activity was observed for PE at the lowest concentration (10 μg/mL) and mostly at PE 10 μg/mL and 30 μg/mL when used as aPDT photosensitizers. aPDT with PE 30 μg/mL presents antimicrobial activity without compromising the initial phases of skin repair.
The Geach‐Kaplan sentence reconsidered
Authors: Fujimoto Kentaro 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe Geach‐Kaplan sentence is alleged to be an example of a non‐first‐orderizable sentence, and the proof of the alleged non‐first‐orderizability is credited to David Kaplan. However, there is also a widely shared intuition that the Geach‐Kaplan sentence is still first‐orderizable by invoking sets or other extra non‐logical resources. The plausibility of this intuition is particularly crucial for first‐orderism, namely, the thesis that all our scientific discourse and reasoning can be adequately formalized by first‐order logic. I first argue that the Geach‐Kaplan sentence is, in fact, not first‐orderizable even by invoking extra non‐logical resources, in any sense that is acceptable for first‐orderism and adequately corresponds to the sense in which the Geach‐Kaplan sentence is deemed to be non‐first‐orderizable simpliciter via Kaplan's proof. To address this problem on behalf of first‐orderism, I then propose an alternative conception of first‐orderizability in the sense of which the Geach‐Kaplan sentence and any other second‐order sentences become first‐orderizable by invoking extra non‐logical resources; furthermore, in certain circumstances, they are first‐orderizable without incurring any extra ontological commitment. My analysis also turns out to yield (as a biproduct) a significant enhancement of the so‐called paradox of plurality.
3D printing technology to produce intraoral stents for head and neck radiotherapy: A scoping review
Authors: Mota Maria Emília , Schroter Gabriella Torres , Moreira Maria Stella , Alves Fábio Abreu , Jaguar Graziella Chagas , Lopes Rodrigo Nascimento 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIntroductionRadiotherapy remains one of the main treatments for head and neck cancer; however, it is accompanied by acute and chronic adverse effects. Use of three‐dimensional (3D) oral stents to modulate radiation intensity to specific target areas have been developed to minimize these adverse effects. This study aimed to present a scoping review of studies published on 3D printing of oral stents and their clinical applicability.MethodsMEDLINE/Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and CENTRAL Cochrane data bases were searched, studies selected, and data collected by three independent reviewers up to December 2022. The review was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐analysis—Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA‐ScR).ResultsThe search resulted in 404 studies and 5 articles fulfilled the eligibility criteria and were considered for this review. Three‐dimensional printed intraoral stents were produced for 56 patients with indication for radiotherapy. 3D‐printed stents were well‐tolerated by all tested patients and demonstrated great reproducibility of maxillomandibular relation, required less time for production and lower cost to manufacture. Two studies showed great protection of healthy tissues with 3D‐printed stents during radiotherapy.ConclusionsThree‐dimensional printing is promising for production of intraoral stents, however, more studies are needed to improve the technique and further investigate the safety and prevention of oral toxicities from radiotherapy.
Direito Do Trabalho e Configurações Institucionais: Um Balanço Sobre Normas, Práticas e Concepções em Disputa
Authors: Grillo Sayonara , Artur Karen , Casteli Nunzia 
Published: November 2023

O artigo visa contribuir com as reflexões contemporâneas que articulam Direito do Trabalho e Mudança, em especial mapear os debates sobre (a) reformas e contrarreformas trabalhistas, (b) as demandas por novos horizontes nas regulações laborais em diferentes espaços normativos, (c) atuação das instituições do sistema trabalhista e sua contribuição para a efetividade e eficácia dos direitos trabalhistas, (d) bem como sobre as disputas sobre as políticas públicas para combater o trabalho precário, reduzir a informalidade e regular novas formas de trabalho e modos de trabalhar que são impulsionados pela natureza cambiante da organização produtiva no capitalismo e regulados por diferentes opções políticas. Para alcançar esse objetivo, apresenta o “Dossiê Direito do Trabalho e Configurações Institucionais: normas, práticas e concepções em disputa”. O dossiê pretendeu problematizar os processos de mudança produtiva, reformas institucionais, alterações legislativas, mutações constitucionais, giros hermenêuticos e jurisprudenciais tanto os que contribuem para a erosão e desgaste dos eixos estruturantes do Direito do Trabalho, reduzindo a eficácia e a efetividade de suas normas, bem como aqueles que, em contrapartida, buscam reforçar os propósitos de um ramo jurídico voltado para as necessidades de proteção dos direitos dos trabalhadores, do controle do poder econômico e dos poderes empregatício e algorítmico e de afirmação dos direitos humanos de todas as pessoas que trabalham. Assim, o artigo dialoga com os estudos do dossiê, que são focados em debates nacionais e internacionais em torno das construções e sentidos de uma regulação laboral comprometida com a democracia e com o regime de direitos. Como resultado, tem-se a afirmação da regulação pública, engajada em valores de justiça social e solidariedade.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Direito do Trabalho; Regulação Pública do Trabalho; Instituições trabalhistas; Reformas Trabalhistas; Capitalismo de Plataforma.
Role of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor in endotoxaemia‐induced acute lung injury
Authors: Shi Jinye , Song Shuang , Wu Kaixuan , Liang Gui , Wang Aizhong , Xu Xiaotao 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAcute lung injury (ALI) or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is a pulmonary manifestation of a systemic reactive inflammatory syndrome, is a serious disease with high mortality, and sepsis is an important risk factor in the development of ALI. Brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a member of the nerve growth factor family. It plays an essential role in the regulation of the modification of synaptic efficacy and brain metabolic activity and enhances neuronal survival. However, the role and underlying mechanism of BDNF in sepsis‐induced ALI remain unclear. Here, we sought to observe the expression of BDNF in the lung tissues of mice. C57BL/6J mice were divided randomly into two groups: saline (n = 4) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (n = 4). We found that BDNF expression was elevated in the lung tissues of septic mice. Furthermore, we found that BDNF colocalized with aquaporin 5, a marker for type I alveolar epithelial cells, by immunofluorescence staining. In addition, we also found that tropomyosin‐related kinase B, the specific receptor of BDNF, colocalized with surfactant protein C, a marker for type II alveolar epithelial cells, by immunofluorescence staining. Finally, the present study indicated that BDNF may alleviate excessive LPS‐induced autophagy in alveolar epithelial cells. Overall, we hypothesize that BDNF expression increases in the lung tissues of septic mice as a compensatory mechanism to ameliorate sepsis‐induced ALI by inhibiting excessive alveolar epithelial cell autophagy.