bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Archaeology on the Limit: A Phenomenological Perspective on the Ontological Turn.
Authors: Horáček Stanislav , Timingeriu Filip , Maliukov Hryhorii , Stejskalová Johana 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Emerging ontological approaches in archaeology have been seeking to provide a new basis for the future orientation of the discipline. This inspired us to problematise one of the metaphysical assumptions of the field—the phenomenon of prejudice. Owing to the modern origins of archaeology, prejudice may still be perceived as a negative element that we should, ideally, eliminate. Our interpretative phenomenological research inquired into how prejudice is experienced by archaeologists, aiming to reveal its ontological significance. This means that archaeologists themselves, from diverse national and personal contexts, have become the source of our data. We uncovered the phenomenon in interviews, focus group discussions, and during field observations. In an effort to promote interdisciplinary dialogue in the humanities, this article also provides individual scholarly and professional perspectives of each author on the phenomenon under question. Finally descending deep into the metaphysical origins of the field suggested a possible applied direction for future archaeological–ontological research.
Playgrounds Location and Patterns of Use
Authors: Young Deborah , McKenzie Thomas L , Eng Sarah , Talarowski Meghan , Han Bing , Williamson Stephanie , Galfond Emily , Cohen Deborah A 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Playgrounds have features that benefit visitors, including opportunities to engage in outdoor physical activity. We surveyed 1350 adults visiting 60 playgrounds across the U.S. in Summer 2021 to determine if distance to the playground from their residence was associated with weekly visit frequency, length of stay, and transportation mode to the site. About 2/3 of respondents living within ½ mile from the playground reported visiting it at least once per week compared with 14.1% of respondents living more than a mile away. Of respondents living within ¼ mile of playgrounds, 75.6% reported walking or biking there. After controlling for socio-demographics, respondents living within ½ mile of the playground had 5.1 times the odds (95% CI: 3.68, 7.04) of visiting the playground at least once per week compared with those living further away. Respondents walking or biking to the playground had 6.1 times the odds (95% CI: 4.23, 8.82) of visiting the playground at least once per week compared with respondents arriving via motorized transport. For public health purposes, city planners and designers should consider locating playgrounds ½ mile from all residences. Distance is likely the most important factor associated with playground use.
High Precision Modeling of Power Demand for Electricity Distribution Companies with frequent load shedding
Authors: Oladeji Lawrence , Fasogbon S. K 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Globally, electricity forecast plays a critical role in ensuring the stability of the national grid. However, developing counties are challenged with a lack of data infrastructure for continuous data capture, storage, and process that ensure quality data are available for short-term power forecasting, a critical requirement for maintaining grid stability but at the same time utilizing loading scheduling for unbalanced power distribution and grid stability. This led to a huge gap and significant paucity in existing historical power demand. This research provides a mythological framework for modeling and missing value imputation of mean, median, and interpolation while combining meteorological data set from NASA and Power demand datasets from Distribution companies, an approach for improved short-term forecasting accuracy. This research considered Linear machine learning algorithms which include Linear regression, Lasso Linear Regression, Elastic Linear Regression, and nonlinear machine learning algorithms which are Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, Decision Tree, and K- Nearest Neighbor and deep learning algorithms like Artificial Neural Networks and Long Short Term Memory. Among these algorithms, the Deep learning method outperformed all of them with a performance accuracy of above 82.2% for ANN and with 91.2% performance which is prone to overfitting. Hyperparameter tuning with a batch size of 50 and an epoch of 5 gives the best performance for the deep learning methods.
Implementing standardized medication plans in ambulatory care – Are they correct and do patients follow their plan?
Authors: Eickhoff Christiane , Müller Uta , Thomas Sophie , Schmidt Christian , Hartling Lisa-Sophie , Michael Sebastian , Schulz Martin , Bertsche Thilo 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Purpose
The standardized medication plan (MP) is a document listing the patients’ entire medication, instructions for use, and indications in a nationally defined format. However, there is currently little data on its practical implementation, comprehensibility, and use at the patient level. We aimed to investigate under routine conditions (i) patients’ competencies in using the MP, (ii) completeness and correctness of the MP including handwritten modifications, and (iii) patients’ reasons for deviating from the MP.
Methods
We conducted face-to-face interviews with patients in community pharmacies. Data was analyzed with qualitative and quantitative methods.
Results
We enrolled 288 patients (median age: 76 years, range: 27–95) with n=2,779 medications actually taken and n=2,539 medications documented on the MPs. 38.5% of the patients used their MP regularly to prepare their medication and 73.3% used it to inform their physician. (i) Overall, patients’ orientation and understanding the MP was good. (ii) No MP was correct and complete. When taking only relevant aspects into account, i.e. active ingredient, strength, dosage, medication missing or listed but not taken, 79.2% (n=228) were incorrect or incomplete. With 25.8% of the total number of handwritten modifications (n=341) most often medications were added. (iii) Almost 60% of all patients deliberately deviated from their MP, “fear of adverse drug reactions” was the most frequently (n=50) mentioned reason.
Conclusion
The patients’ competence in understanding their MP was good. However, important information was often missing or incorrect; therefore, handwritten modifications were frequently added. Patients often deliberately deviated from their MP for various reasons.
Intraprocedural versus next day transthoracic echocardiography following minimalist transfemoral TAVI
Authors: Savvoulidis Panagiotis , Nadir M. Adnan , Moody William E. , Steeds Richard , Ludman Peter F. , Bradley Joseph R. , Singh Aldrin , Lawton Ewa , Doshi Sagar N. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background:
Routine pre-discharge echocardiography (ECHO) is recommended post transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as a baseline for future comparison. However, there is no clear guidance on the optimal timing of this study.
Aim:
The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the safety and work-force efficiency of intraprocedural same-day ECHO versus next-day ECHO, following transfemoral TAVI.
Methods and results:
In this retrospective study 100 consecutive patients who underwent intraprocedural ECHO only were compared with 100 consecutive patients undergoing both intraprocedural and routine next-day ECHO following elective transfemoral TAVI. All patients received the Sapien 3/Ultra transcatheter heart valve and were treated with a minimalist procedure with conscious sedation. The composite of in-hospital mortality, urgent ECHO and new tamponade after leaving the cath lab and before discharge was not different between the two groups (4% vs. 4%, P = 1). There was no paravalvular leak more than mild in any of the cases. Length of stay was similar (1 day).
Conclusions:
Intraprocedural post-TAVI ECHO appears as safe as next day pre-discharge ECHO and obviates the need for a routine next day study, thereby reducing burden on echocardiography services and allows better utilisation of resources.
DNA barcoding reveals cryptic diversification and taxonomic discordance among bats and birds within sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Mulvaney Jake , Moir Monika , Cherry Michael 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Cryptic species present a challenge for conservation, as undetected diversity may be lost. DNA barcoding of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) has become a useful heuristic tool for delimiting species boundaries and detecting cryptic speciation across different animal taxa. Despite concerted efforts to genetically barcode bats and birds, comprehensive assessments have yet to be undertaken across the Afrotropics. We retrieved available DNA barcodes of bat and bird species naturally breeding within the Afrotropics. Using Bayesian phylogenetic modelling, we assessed DNA barcode performance at species identification, and to detect instances of non-monophyly (indicating potential cryptic speciation). Available DNA barcodes represent only 42.3 % and 23.6 % of the relevant bat and bird species diversity, respectively, with only 18.7 % of bat species and 7.2 % of bird species having geographic coverage. DNA barcodes afforded greater taxonomic resolution of Afrotropical bird species than of bats (96.8 % vs 84.0 %), with the bats reporting a higher species non-monophyly (25.5 % vs 4.8 %). Twenty-one bat species and fifteen bird species exhibited well-supported phylogenetic complexity. Additionally, deep intraspecific divergences (>2.0 %) were observed in one bat species and fifteen bird species. These instances of non-monophyly and deep intraspecific divergences may represent cryptic speciation within these volant taxa, suggesting greater hidden diversity of more sedentary African fauna. They also highlight the importance of areas such as the Congo-Guinean lowland forests to endemic vertebrate diversity. The current taxonomic status of birds is better supported by this molecular evidence than that of bats.
Tick communities of cattle in smallholder rural livestock production systems in Subsaharan Africa
Authors: Heylen Dieter J.A. , Kumsa Bersissa , Kimbita Elikira , Frank Mwiine Nobert , Muhanguzi Dennis , Jongejan Frans , Adehan Safiou Bienvenu , Toure Alassane , Aboagye-Antwi Fred , Ogo Ndudim Isaac , Juleff Nick , Fourie Josephus , Evans Alec , Madder Maxime 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackground The majority of the African population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture for their livelihoods. To increase the productivity and sustainability of their farms, they need access to affordable yield-enhancing inputs of which parasite control is of paramount importance. We therefore determined the status of current tick species with the highest economic impact on cattle, by sampling representative numbers of animals in each of seven Sub-Saharan countries. Methods Data included tick species’ half-body counts from approximately 120 cattle at each of two district per country, collected four times in approximately one year (to include seasonality). Study sites were chosen in each country to include high cattle density and tick burden. Results East Africa (Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania) showed overall a higher diversity and prevalence in tick infestations compared to West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria). In East Africa,Amblyomma variegatum(vector ofEhrlichia ruminantium),Rhipicephalus microplus(Babesia bovis, Babesia bigemina, A. marginale),R. evertsi evertsi(A. marginale) andR. appendiculatus(Theileria parva) were most prevalent tick species of economic importance. While the latter species was absent in West Africa, here bothA. variegatumandR. microplusoccurred in high numbers.Rhipicephalus microplushad spread to Uganda, infesting half of the cattle sampled.Rhipicephalus appendiculatusis known for its invasive behaviour and displacement of other blue tick species, as observed in other East and West African. Individual cattle with higher body weights, as well as males, were more likely to become infested. For six tick species, we found reduced infestations when hosts’ were treated with anti-parasiticides. Conclusions Outcomes allow the determination of possible changes in presence and prevalence of ticks in each of the countries targeted, wich is of importance in the light of human-caused climate and habitat alterations or anthropogenic activities. As many of the ticks in this study are vectors of important pathogens, but also, as cattle may act as end-hosts for ticks of importance to human health, our study will help a wide range of stakeholders to provide recommendations for tick infestation surveillance and prevention.
Assessment of Retrospective Collection of EQ-5D-5L in a US COVID-19 Population
Authors: Sun Xiaowu , Fusco Manuela Di , Puzniak Laura , Coetzer Henriette , Zamparo Joann M. , Tabak Ying P. , Cappelleri Joseph C. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: The impact of COVID-19 goes beyond the acute phase of infection. It is imperative to evaluate health related quality of life (HRQoL) pre-COVID-19 , but there is currently no evidence of the retrospective application of the EQ-5D-5L for COVID-19 studies.
Methods: Symptom patients with SARS-CoV-2 at CVS Health US test sites were recruited between 01/31/2022-04/30/2022. Consented participants completed the EuroQol 5D-5L (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire twice: a modified version where all the questions were past tense to retrospectively assess pre-COVID-19 baseline QoL, and the standard version in present tense to assess current HRQoL. Duncan’s new multiple range test was adopted for post analysis of variance pairwise comparisons of EQ-VAS means between problem levels for each of 5 domains. A linear mixed model was applied to check whether the relationship between EQ visual analog scale (VAS) and utility index (UI)was consistent pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19. Matching-adjusted indirect comparison was used to compare pre-COVID-19 UI and VAS scores with those of the US population. Cohen’s d was used to quantify the magnitude of difference in means between two groups.
Results: Of 676 participants, 10.2% were age 65 or more years old, 73.2% female and 71.9% white. Diabetes was reported by 4.7% participants and hypertension by 11.2%. The estimated coefficient for the interaction of UI-by-retrospective collection indicator (0=standard prospective collection, 1=retrospective for pre-COVID-19), -4.2 (SE: 3.2), P=0.197, indicates that retrospective collection does not significantly alter the relationship between EQ-VAS and UI. After adjusting for age, gender, diabetes, hypertension, and percent of mobility problems, predicted means of pre-COVID-19 baseline VAS and UI were 84.6 and 0.866, respectively. Both means were close to published US population norms (80.4 and 0.851) than those observed (87.4 and 0.924). After adjusting for age, gender, diabetes, and hypertension, the calculated ES for UI and VAS were 0.15 and 0.39, respectively. Without retrospectively collected EQ-5D-5L, using US population norms tended to underestimate the impact of COVID-19 on HRQoL.
Conclusion: At a group level the retrospectively collected pre-COVID-19 EQ-5D-5L is adequate and makes it possible to directly evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on HRQoL.
(ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05160636)
Performance of Steel Coupling Beam with Trapezoidal Corrugated Web: Experimental tests and Numerical Analysis
Authors: Hamza Mariam , Muhaisin Muthana 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Steel coupling beam (SCB) is a substantial member of the hybrid coupled walls system. When coupled walls are linked by SCB rather than conventionally reinforced or diagonally reinforced coupling beams, the system's strength and energy dissipation capacities are greatly enhanced. A corrugated web may be used in SCB instead of a flat web o improve these characteristics even more. This paper presents an experimental and numerical investigation of the shear-carrying capacity and energy-dissipating capability of steel coupling beams with both types of webs (flat and corrugated). Full-scale specimens of hybrid coupled walls with SCB made with flat web and SCB with corrugated web were prepared and tested under monotonic loading. Finite elements software (ABAQUS) was used to implement the numerical analysis. Good agreement was noticed between the experimental and the numerical results. The results of this study are promising that to the possibility to enhance the load-carrying and ductility capacities of SCB using a corrugated plate instead of a flat plate as a web.
Solid medium for the direct isolation of bacterial colonies growing with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) as the sole carbon source
Authors: Dietz-Vargas Claudio , Valenzuela-Ibaceta Felipe , Pérez-Donoso José M. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Isolation of hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria is a key step for the study of microbiological diversity, metabolic pathways and bioremediation, however current methods lack simplicity and versatility. We developed an easy method that allows the screening and isolation of bacterial colonies capable of degrading hydrocarbons, such as diesel or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as well as the pollutant explosive, 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene (TNT). The method uses a two-layer solid medium, with a layer of M9 medium, with a second layer containing the carbon source deposited trough the evaporation of ethanol. Using this medium we grew hydrocarbon-degrading strains, using diesel, phenanthrene or anthracene as the sole carbon sources, as well as three TNT-degrading isolates. Using this medium we isolated PAHs-degrading bacterial colonies directly from diesel polluted soils. Analysis revealed that bacteria grown in medium using PAHs as carbon source maintain their morphological characteristics when compared to cells grown on traditional media with glucose.
Radiated Power From Mobile Base Stations (Mbs) And the Level of Awarenes of Residents Living Close to It
Authors: Bello Aisha A. , Onyoku Grace O. , Usman Rilwan , Otto Muhammed Sani , Abdullahi Abdullahi Hassan 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Low-frequency non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) emanates from antennas in Mobile Base Stations (MBS). There is a general concern that living close to a Mobile Base Station (MBS) could be associated with health effects such as headache, sleep disorder, and fatigue. Using a High-Frequency Spectrum Analyzer (HF-2025E) coupled with its hyper-log antenna (HL-7025) and a set of questionnaires, this work assessed radiated power on human body surface from eleven (11) MBSs located in Lafia, Nasarawa State, and knowledge of residents on EMR from MBSs. The result shows that mobile operators’ frequencies in the 900MHz band were found to be dominant. The minimum power density was 0.02 μWm-2 and the maximum power density was 927.97 μWm-2 in the 900 MHz bands. The maximum average absorbed radiated power was 297.77 μW on an adult male body surface area. These maximum values are below the ICNIRP standard of 4.5 Wm-2; concerns however, are on prolonged exposure whose value may exceed the ICNIRP limit. Results from the questionnaire show an average level (53% and 51%) of awareness of EMR from respondents living close to the MBSs and their safety issues. This paper recommends more public awareness of issues relating to EMR from MBSs.
Novel Protocol Using a Comprehensive Training ‘N’ Treatment (TNT) Approach Rapidly Reverses Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in Patients with Acute Loss of Taste and Smell Induced by SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Authors: Young Nicholas A. , Skaggs Caralee , Tran Frances , Murray Sara , Lara Montana Kay , Wolf Trevor H. , Popal Tamiem , Reisenauer Keighley , Osgood Nikki , Betzner Ikeca , Britt Gregg , Pena Jennifer , Gordon Eva , Simon Robert 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19 and has a well-established set of clinical symptoms. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunction are among the non-life threatening sequalae observed with both acute and chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection. This can lead to the loss of taste and smell and has been observed in large subsets of COVID-19 patients. Although non-life threatening, loss of taste and smell can contribute to decreased quality of life and prevent sufficient nutrient intake, which may negatively affect prognosis and recovery. Despite progress in the treatment of other symptoms caused by COVID-19, there are currently no standardized treatment protocols to mitigate loss of taste and smell caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection and most approaches thus far have evaluated sensory training and regimen-based treatment strategies independently. In this retrospective case series, we demonstrate the effectiveness of a comprehensive, combined treatment protocol for COVID-19-induced taste and smell dysfunction using olfactory and gustatory training in combination with vitamins and supplements, nasal irrigations, nerve stimulation exercises, and anti-inflammatory prophylaxis. Acutely infected patients with COVID-19-related loss of taste and smell were given a daily regimen of zinc, vitamin A, B-complex, vitamin D, and alpha lipoic acid in addition to saline nasal irrigation, fluticasone spray, nerve stimulation exercises, and repeated olfactory-gustatory training. Triamcinalone paste, theophylline, and prednisone were included daily with the observation of partial recovery. At two timepoints over approximately 20–37 days of treatment, taste and smell scores were quantified based on detection of agents included on each sensory training panel. Following this novel and comprehensive “Training ‘N’ Treatment” (TNT) protocol, every patient exhibited a complete recovery of taste and smell. Given the potential to provide relief to the many people with olfactory and gustatory dysfunction following SARS-CoV-2 infection, the effectiveness of this protocol warrants validation in a larger study.
Malaria infection among adults residing in a highly endemic region from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Kalenda Nadine Kayiba , Nitahara Yuko , Tshibangu-Kabamba Evariste , Kalambayi Denis Mbuyi , Kabongo-Tshibaka Augustin , Tshituka Nestor Kalala , Mukenga Barthélemy Tshiebue , Candray-Medina Katherine-Sofia , Kaku Natsuko , Nakagama Yu , Speybroeck Niko , Ngoyi Dieudonné Mumba , Tumba Ghislain Disashi , Kaneko Akira , Kido Yasutoshi 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
Despite their potential to undermine malaria control and elimination efforts, infected adults who live in endemic areas are an overlooked aspect of public health strategies. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of malaria, to identify underlying parasites species, and to assess predicting factors among adults residing in an endemic area from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Methods
A community-based cross-sectional survey included subjects aged 18 years and above who were interviewed using a standard questionnaire and tested for malaria using a rapid diagnostic test and a nested polymerase chain reaction assay. Logistic regression models were fitted to assess the effect of potential predictive factors on malaria infection.
Results
The prevalence of malaria was estimated 60.2% [95%CI: 55.5; 64.8] in this population category. Parasite species identified included P. falciparum (87.4%), P. malariae (39.9), and P. ovale (7.5%) which occurred primarily as single species infections of P. falciparum ( 55.3% of malaria cases) and mixed P. falciparum/ P. malariae infections (26.1%). Putative episodes of clinical malaria dated back more than a month in 50% of participants whereas no episode was evoked within a 48-hours period interval prior to the survey. The likelihood of malaria infections decreased significantly with age (adjusted odds ratio, aOR = 0.98 [95%CI: 0.87; 0.98]; p = 0.006) and indoor insecticide spraying (aOR = 0.1 [95%CI: <0.01; 0.58]; p = 0.032).
Conclusion
Adults infected with malaria constitute a potentially important latent reservoir for the transmission of the disease in the study setting. They should specifically be taken into account in public health measures and translational research.