bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
High-Soluble-Fiber Diet Attenuates Hypoxia-Induced Vascular Remodeling and the Development of Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension
Authors: Pakhomov Nikolai V. , Kostyunina Daria S. , Macori Guerrino , Dillon Eugene , Brady Tara , Sundaramoorthy Geetha , Connolly Claire , Blanco Alfonso , Fanning Séamus , Brennan Lorraine , McLoughlin Paul , Baugh John A. 
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND:
Hypoxic pulmonary hypertension is a difficult disease to manage that is characterized by sustained elevation of pulmonary vascular resistance and pulmonary artery pressure due to vasoconstriction, perivascular inflammation, and vascular remodeling. Consumption of soluble-fiber is associated with lower systemic blood pressure, but little is known about its ability to affect the pulmonary circulation.

METHODS:

Mice were fed either a low- or high-soluble-fiber diet (0% or 16.9% inulin) and then exposed to hypoxia (FiO
2
, 0.10) for 21 days to induce pulmonary hypertension. The impact of diet on right ventricular systolic pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance was determined in vivo or in ex vivo isolated lungs, respectively, and correlated with alterations in the composition of the gut microbiome, plasma metabolome, pulmonary inflammatory cell phenotype, and lung proteome.

RESULTS:

High-soluble-fiber diet increased the abundance of short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, with parallel increases in plasma propionate levels, and reduced the abundance of disease-related bacterial genera such as
Staphylococcus
,
Clostridioides
, and
Streptococcus
in hypoxic mice with parallel decreases in plasma levels of p-cresol sulfate. High-soluble-fiber diet decreased hypoxia-induced elevations of right ventricular systolic pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance. These changes were associated with reduced proportions of interstitial macrophages, dendritic cells, and nonclassical monocytes. Whole-lung proteomics revealed proteins and molecular pathways that may explain the effect of soluble-fiber supplementation.

CONCLUSIONS:
This study demonstrates for the first time that a high-soluble-fiber diet attenuates hypoxia-induced pulmonary vascular remodeling and the development of pulmonary hypertension in a mouse model of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension and highlights diet-derived metabolites that may have an immuno-modulatory role in the lung.
Determinants and Temporal Trends of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Mild Noncardioembolic Stroke
Authors: Del Brutto Victor J. , Yin Ruijie , Gardener Hannah , Ying Hao , Gutierrez Carolina M. , Jameson Angus M. , Rose David Z. , Alkhachroum Ayham , Foster Dianne , Dong Chuanhui , Ancheta Selina , Sur Nicole B. , Gordon Perue Gillian , Rundek Tatjana , Asdaghi Negar , Sacco Ralph L. , Romano Jose G. 
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND:
Short-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) reduces early stroke recurrence after mild noncardioembolic ischemic stroke (NCIS). We aim to evaluate temporal trends and determinants of DAPT prescription after mild NCIS in the Florida Stroke Registry, a statewide registry across Get With The Guidelines-Stroke participating hospitals.

METHODS:
In this cross-sectional analysis of a cohort study, we included patients with mild NCIS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score ≤3) who were potentially eligible for DAPT across 168 Florida Stroke Registry participating hospitals between January 2010 and September 2022. Using antiplatelet prescription as the dependent variable (DAPT versus single antiplatelet therapy), we fit logistic regression models adjusted for patient-related factors, hospital-related factors, clinical presentation, vascular risk factors, and ischemic stroke subtype, to obtain adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% CIs.

RESULTS:

From 283 264 Florida Stroke Registry ischemic stroke patients during the study period, 109 655 NCIS were considered eligible. Among these, 37 058 patients with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score >3 were excluded, resulting in a sample of 72 597 mild NCIS (mean age 68±14 years; female 47.3%). Overall, 24 693 (34.0%) patients with mild NCIS were discharged on DAPT and 47 904 (66.0%) on single antiplatelet therapy. DAPT prescription increased from 25.7% in 2010 to 52.8% in 2022 (
β
/year 2.5% [95% CI, 1.5%–3.4%]). Factors associated with DAPT prescription were premorbid antiplatelet therapy (aOR, 4.66 [95% CI, 2.20–9.88]), large-artery atherosclerosis (aOR, 1.68 [95% CI, 1.43–1.97]), diabetes (aOR, 1.29 [95% CI, 1.13–1.47]), and hyperlipidemia (aOR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.10–1.39]), whereas female sex (aOR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.75–0.93]), being non-Hispanic Black patients (compared with non-Hispanic White patients; aOR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.68–0.90]), admission to a Thrombectomy-capable Stroke Center (compared with Comprehensive Stroke Center; aOR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.66–0.92]), time-to-presentation 1 to 7 days from last seen well (compared with <24 h; aOR, 0.86 [95% CI, 0.76–0.96]), and small-vessel disease stroke (aOR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.72–0.94]) were associated with not receiving DAPT at discharge.

CONCLUSIONS:
Despite a temporal trend increase in DAPT prescription after mild NCIS, we found substantial underutilization of evidence-based DAPT associated with significant disparities in stroke care.
Sustainability Hermeneutics
Authors: Nilsen Tina Dykesteen 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Ecological issues are not just planet-related issues; they are also people-related issues, and vice versa, as the UN’s 2030 Agenda implies. Hence, ecological aspects in biblical studies should also be studied in relation to social justice, whether this be liberation from oppression, indigenous rights, postcolonialism/neo-colonialism, gender, health, poverty or other. I propose sustainability hermeneutics as the name of an approach which combines perspectives on the environment (ecology), equity (society) and economy. In this article, I emphasise theoretical aspects in developing this new approach, as I discuss different definitions of sustainability and aspects of sustainability theory and show how these may be applied to hermeneutics. I clarify the aims and contributions of sustainability hermeneutics and suggest possible methods and potential material. As an illustration, I present a case study of sustainability hermeneutics applied to a biblical text.
The Glory Jest and Riddle: Jonathan Z. Smith and an Aesthetic of Impossibles
Authors: Gill Sam 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The late Jonathan Z. Smith was a central influence in the development of a study of religion on a par with the social and even natural sciences. This article reexamines Smith’s legacy for the inspiration to build a proper academic study of religion. It looks to Smith’s common use of jokes and riddles, grounded in his early studies of Frazer’s The Golden Bough, in order to tease out not simply stylistic or methodological concerns, but fundamental philosophical shapings of religion theory. I develop a presentation of this position in what is termed an aesthetic of impossibles, the distinctively human capacity of considering things as equal or identical knowing full well that they are not and doing so without any necessity for reconciliation. This aesthetic is examined and illustrated in a consideration of Smith’s views of comparison and mapping. In an extended discussion, it is also considered in terms of human self-moving as the marker of vitality, established in both philosophy and biology.
Crystal Shops and Shopping for Crystals in Estonia: Materiality and Experience as Sources of Value
Authors: Teidearu Tenno 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This article concentrates on crystal shops and shopping for crystals in Estonia. Consumption and commerce are inherent parts of New Spirituality. Crystals became the most salient commodities in esoteric shops during the 2010s, most of the shops having become “crystal shops” in Estonia. The aim of this article is to analyze the meaning-making potential of the materiality of crystals in shopping, and the material and sensuous aspects of crystal shops. From the perspective of material culture and consumption studies, this case study proposes that crystals are valuable in shopping primarily because of their materiality as a source of meaning and experience. In choosing crystals, people follow their material form and material qualities instead of a textual description of their supportive effects. Crystal shops are generally described as therapeutic places, however as an “experiencescape” they are strictly sensuous and material places.
Handling and Photographing Fossils
Authors: Ceccarelli David 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Paleontological iconography has come under considerable scrutiny in the recent years. In particular, historians have analyzed the impact of photography on paleontological illustration, with authors often coming to different conclusions. The present article aims at showing that visual alteration has long represented a fundamental tool of scientific inquiry in paleontological photography. During the 1900s–1960s period, paleontologists, photographers and other practitioners developed several techniques to handle fossils and fossil pictures in order to bring out phenotypic characteristics useful for taxonomic determination. The article will examine two major case-studies: photographic retouching and the so-called “coating” techniques, with specific regard to the ammonium chloride and magnesium oxide methods for whitening fossils.
Masculinity Challenged?
Authors: Lecaros Véronique , Asenjo Alvarado Samuel 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This article aims to present some of the results of our investigation on prisoners’ conversion into Evangelical churches, amongst (ex)convicts in Piura, a Peruvian Northern city and in Lima. Our objective is to research highly debated and understudied topics about this type of process of conversion: whether it is an individual process or a strategy to gain protection from the church in a dangerous surrounding (Algranti)? Which changes do (ex)convicts undergo through conversion, especially in ways of enacting virile masculinity, a very important feature of gang members and of Evangelical churches? Many (ex)convicts’ religious careers oscillate between extremes, from delinquency to strict church discipline, until some of them may stabilize. We argue that in spite of conversion and apparent changes in behaviors, the social religious imaginary (Morello), especially in terms of ideals of masculinity, remains almost unchanged, based on relations of power, fights and domination. (Ex)convicts pass from a “perverse” version of masculinity to a “virtuous” one (Fuller). For them, the ideal of femininity remains rooted in submissive women.
Let’s Talk about Gender
Authors: Vliek Maria 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Within Europe, gender and Islam have a complex and often polarised discursive history. Whilst some find only repression of women in patriarchal and religious structures, others hail Islam as the birthplace of emancipation. This article explores the experiences of women who have moved out of Islam in both the Netherlands and the UK and finds that many navigate in between these narratives of suppression and liberation. The aim of this article is twofold: based on 22 life-history interviews, it firstly explores gendered experiences whilst growing up (from personal experienced inequality to observing theological or legislative problems), which may have led to various degrees of doubt or distress. It further unpacks gendered embodied experiences, such as veiling, modesty or mosque attendance as having relative importance when moving out of Islam. Secondly, this article elaborates on how these women position themselves, within religious and secular expectations of what it means to be a former Muslim woman. It explores their positionality in a polarised debate: how did they relate to the discourses of suppression and liberation, from either secular(ised) or religious environs?
“Islam Is My Washing Line”
Authors: van Nieuwkerk Karin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Although conversion is an ongoing religious journey, it is rarely studied as such. This article provides a longitudinal study of conversion to Islam by Dutch women. People who recently convert might firmly hold on to their new convictions, not providing space for doubts and uncertainty, whereas studying the long-term process also gives insights into moments of weak belief, doubts, and ambivalence, or growing faith and spirituality. Not only these internal contestations are important to examine, also the context of the conversion narrative can change over time. Conversion is a contested issue, yet which aspects of the conversion are contested can shift due to societal debates on Islam. This article conceptualizes the conversion experience as a contextual narrative of the ongoing religious transformation of the ‘self’ in relation to different ‘others’ over time.
On the Physics of High CAPE
Authors: Emanuel Kerry 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Large values of convective available potential energy (CAPE) are an important ingredient for many severe convective storms, yet there has been comparatively little research on how, physically, such large values arise or why they take on the observed values and climatology. Here we build on recently published observational and theoretical work to construct a simple, one-dimensional coupled soil–atmosphere model of preconvective boundary layer growth, driven by a single diurnal cycle of prescribed net surface radiation. Based on this model and previously published research, we suggest that high CAPE (>∼1000 J kg−1) results when air masses that have been significantly modified by passage over dry, lightly vegetated soils are advected over moist and/or moderately vegetated soils and then exposed to surface solar heating. Several diurnal cycles may be needed to raise the moist static energy of the boundary layer to levels consistent with high CAPE. The production of CAPE and erosion of convective inhibition (CIN) are strongly affected by the potential temperature of the desert-modified air mass, the level of near-surface soil moisture (and root-zone soil moisture if significant vegetation is present), the type of soil, and the characteristics of the vegetation. Consequently, CAPE production and severe convective weather may be significantly affected by regional-scale land-use changes and by climate change.

Significance Statement
The energy available for severe convective storms depends strongly on the properties of the underlying soil and vegetation and the temperature of air masses formed over dry terrain upstream. This implies that the severity of convective storms can be strongly affected by changes in land use and by climate change.
Enhancing tire tread performance with combined nano and micro-silica particles in styrene butadiene rubber/butadiene rubber compound
Authors: Salkhi Khasraghi Samaneh , Shojaei Akbar , Momenilandi Mahnoosh 
Published: September 2023

The influence of fumed nano-SiO2 on the performance of a typical tire tread compound, fabricated by mechanical mixing process, was investigated in the present research. The tire tread compound contained styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)/ cis-butadiene rubber (BR) blend reinforced with a well-developed commercial highly dispersive silica filler at 70 phr loading. Nano-SiO2 with higher specific surface area, e.g., ∼240 m2/g, was substituted partially with silica particle at three different concentrations of 5, 10, 15 phr. Improvement in various aspects of the control sample including crosslink density calculated based on the swelling test and tube theory, bound rubber content, and physico-mechanical properties was observed for nano-SiO2 loading below 10 phr due to its effective role in refinement of filler dispersion state and enhancement of rubber-filler interactions. However, most of the properties were sacrificed at 15 phr nano-SiO2 loading even with respect to the control sample which emphasized the effectiveness of nano-SiO2 within an optimum loading. Moreover, nano-SiO2 at optimum loading exhibited great improvement in initial decomposition temperature about 50°C, considerable improvement in rolling resistance (more than 8%) and enhancement in wear resistance which could be crucial for tire tread manufacturers.
Knowledge and Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle in Medical Students
Authors: Nelson Brittany , Petushek Erich , Teising Sarah 
Published: September 2023

Across the US, chronic illnesses, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, largely result from poor lifestyle decisions such as diet, tobacco/alcohol use, and physical inactivity. Medical students' healthy lifestyle habits drastically decline during medical school, which can result in severe medical conditions, future poor patient outcomes, and burnout. However, little evidence exists on what perceived barriers medical students hold on lifestyle behaviors or how well they understand the relationship between specific lifestyle behaviors and their impact on health. This study included data from a self-selected sample of 127 medical students aged 22-41 years. Measures included the perceived health impact of 14 different lifestyle and dietary behaviors, self-reported barriers to lifestyle behaviors, and basic demographic questions. Results showed an average correlation of −.004 between participants' perceived impact and the actual impact of the behaviors on health (SD = .25; CI = −.047 - .039). Results also identified perceived barriers across behaviors that impact health. Data suggests that medical students have insufficient knowledge of the impact of lifestyle behaviors on health. Interventions targeting a medical student population should include information on how to overcome perceived barriers and the impact of lifestyle behaviors on health. Incorporating such information will bolster future interventions' effectiveness.
The advantages and challenges experienced with the implementation and delivery of community paramedicine programmes: A qualitative reflexive thematic analysis
Authors: Shannon Brendan , Batt Alan M. , Eaton Georgette , Leyenaar Matthew , O’Meara Peter , Barry Tomas , Lanos Chelsea , Wingrove Gary , Williams Brett , Nolan Michael , Carney Ray , Heffern J.D , Bowles Kelly-Ann 
Published: September 2023

Objective This study aims to investigate the experiences of individuals involved in implementing and delivering community paramedicine programmes across several different regions internationally, in order to identify key themes that can inform ongoing development and introduction of community paramedicine programmes. Methods In this study, participants were enlisted through convenience sampling and a snowballing method. They responded to a custom survey emphasising open-ended responses. We employed a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis, utilising an inductive coding technique at the semantic/explicit level. This approach allowed us to discern themes from the participants’ accounts of the programme's implementation and delivery, along with their perceptions of its strengths and challenges. Results Data was collected from 29 participants engaged in the development or delivery of community paramedicine programmes spanning seven countries. Five themes were created: (1) community drives the need, which emphasises the importance of community engagement and flexible response to health needs; (2) working with others, which underscores the necessity of collaboration with stakeholders for integration and relationship maintenance; (3) promotion and communication, focusing on clarifying roles and countering misconceptions; (4) recruitment and support of community paramedics, highlighting the significance of experienced paramedic recruitment and providing support for staff retention; and (5) research and evaluation, stressing the importance of data sharing for patient care and programme evaluation. These themes demonstrate the significance of community-centred approaches, interprofessional practice, and programme evaluation in community paramedicine. Conclusion This study highlights the significance of community-centred approaches, interprofessional practice, and programme evaluation in community paramedicine. These findings can inform policymakers and practitioners in the development and implementation of community paramedicine programmes, ultimately improving the health and well-being of communities across different regions internationally.
Enzymatic fermentation of rapeseed cake significantly improved the soil environment of tea rhizosphere
Authors: Song Yujie , Sun Litao , Wang Huan , Zhang Shuning , Fan Kai , Mao Yilin , Zhang Jie , Han Xiao , Chen Hao , Xu Yang , Sun Kangwei , Ding Zhaotang , Wang Yu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Rapeseed cake is an important agricultural waste. After enzymatic fermentation, rapeseed cake not only has specific microbial diversity but also contains a lot of fatty acids, organic acids, amino acids and their derivatives, which has potential value as a high-quality organic fertilizer. However, the effects of fermented rapeseed cake on tea rhizosphere microorganisms and soil metabolites have not been reported. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the effect of enzymatic rapeseed cake fertilizer on the soil of tea tree, and to reveal the correlation between rhizosphere soil microorganisms and nutrients/metabolites.

Results
The results showed that: (1) The application of enzymatic rapeseed cake increased the contents of soil organic matter (OM), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), available nitrogen (AN), and available phosphorus (AP); increased the activities of soil urease (S-UE), soil catalase (S-CAT), soil acid phosphatase (S-ACP) and soil sucrase (S-SC); (2) The application of enzymatic rapeseed cake increased the relative abundance of beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms such as Chaetomium, Inocybe, Pseudoxanthomonas, Pseudomonas, Sphingomonas, and Stenotrophomonas; (3) The application of enzymatic rapeseed cake increased the contents of sugar, organic acid, and fatty acid in soil, and the key metabolic pathways were concentrated in sugar and fatty acid metabolisms; (4) The application of enzymatic rapeseed cake promoted the metabolism of sugar, organic acid, and fatty acid in soil by key rhizosphere microorganisms; enzymes and microorganisms jointly regulated the metabolic pathways of sugar and fatty acids in soil.

Conclusions
Enzymatic rapeseed cake fertilizer improved the nutrient status and microbial structure of tea rhizosphere soil, which was beneficial for enhancing soil productivity in tea plantations. These findings provide new insights into the use of enzymatic rapeseed cake as an efficient organic fertilizer and expand its potential for application in tea plantations.