bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Psychological and Physical Consequences of Brest Cancer Affect Quality of Life of Women
Authors: Jauhar Asif Ali , Naz Aqsa , Ahmad Asifa 
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to identify the factors that influence Breast Cancer (BC) women’s quality of life (QoL) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. A correlational study was conducted among 89 women with BC. The dependent variable, QoL, was measured using the Quality of Life Index (QLI-c). The independent variables were measured using the following Arabic validated questionnaires: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). There was a significant positive correlation between monthly income (r = 0.519**) and QoL, and significant negative correlation between the stage of disease (r = −0.283**) and duration of first diagnosis (r = −0.371**) with QoL. Poor sleep quality, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, depression, and anxiety had significant negative correlations with QoL. The ICF provided an excellent framework to explore the factors influencing QoL among women with BC. This study has given evidence for the relationship of demographic, clinical, and body functional factors with QoL among women with BC. Interestingly, sexual dysfunction, poor sleep quality, depression, and anxiety factors are predictors of QoL. Awareness of these factors that predict QoL will guide healthcare professionals to improve the health and QoL of BC women.
PENGGUNAAN KARANG JAHE PADA SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE (SCC) MENGGUNAKAN METODE EFNARC
Authors: Rully Angraeni Safitr  , Intan Sarafina  
Published: January 2025

Indonesia negara kepulauan dengan garis pantai terpanjang kedua di dunia, memiliki kekayaan biota laut termasuk karang. Karang mati dapat dimanfaatkan untuk berbagai keperluan, termasuk sebagai bahan penyusun beton. Beton, terutama Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) yang sering disebut Beton Memadat Sendiri, adalah material konstruksi yang populer karena kemudahan pengerjaan dan kekuatannya. SCC memiliki kemampuan mengalir dan memadat sendiri, dengan rasio air-semen rendah dan penggunaan superplasticizer. Penggunaan karang jahe diharapkan dapat menjadi alternatif pengganti sebagian material penyusun beton, mengurangi penggunaan agregat konvensional, dan menghasilkan beton ramah lingkungan dengan kuat tekan tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan karang jahe sebagai agregat halus terhadap kuat tekan dan persentase capaiannya. Karang jahe yang dihancurkan menyerupai agregat halus atau pasir yaitu gradasi 2. Karang jahe digunakan sebagai subsitusi agregat halus dengan variasi persentase 0%, 10%, dan 15%. Dengan harapan kuat tekan yang dihasilkan pada penelitian ini adalah 30 MPa. Metode eksperimental dalam penelitian ini mengacu kepada EFNARC untuk membuat perancangan kebutuhan campuran SCC. Pada campuran SCC penelitian ini menambahkan penggunaan superplasticizer Sika Viscocrete-3115N untuk mengurangi kebutuhan air. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh kuat tekan 30.87 MPa, 31.28 MPa, dan 29.94 MPa untuk variasi campuran karang jahe 0%, 10%, dan 15%. Dengan capaian peresentase dari masing- masing variasi yaitu 102.90%, 104.28%, dan 99.79%. Hal ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa subsitusi penambahan karang jahe sebanyak 10% dapat meningkatkan kuat tekan SCC dari yang direncanakan.
PENGARUH SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI DESA TOMPASO II
Authors: Kenjiro_umboh  , Rumagit Selvie , Aotama Felicia 
Published: January 2025

kenjiro_umboh — PENGARUH SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI DESA TOMPASO II
Pathogenic Susceptibility of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) to Twelve Isolates of Colletotrichum sp Present on Six Weeds in Cashew Orchards in Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Aboulaye Traoré , Sibirina Soro , R. E. Ayémou Alloua , Arsène Soro N. , Karidia Traoré-Ouattara , Daouda Koné 
Published: January 2025

Cashew nuts are one of the agricultural products that contribute significantly to Côte d'Ivoire's economic development. However, cashew nut production in Côte d'Ivoire is threatened by anthracnose. Reducing anthracnose proliferation factors could reduce its impact on cashew trees. The aim of the study was to assess the virulence of Colletotrichum sp. isolated from weeds in cashew trees. It assessed the pathogenicity of 12 isolates of Colletotrichum sp. extracted from six weeds on cashew plants. The inocula were prepared by scraping the mycelium of each fungus in 10 ml of sterile distilled water. The spore suspension was collected and calibrated at 4.6.106 conidia/ml using a Malassez cell. This suspension was applied by spraying to the leaves of 30-day-old cashew plants. The parameters assessed were symptom incidence and severity index. All isolates tested induced symptoms characteristic of anthracnose on cashew plants. There was a significant difference between isolates in terms of their virulence. The highest incidence of 90% was obtained on plants inoculated with the ColE2 isolate and the lowest incidence of 30% was obtained on plants inoculated with the ColN3 isolate. The highest severity index of 7.66 was obtained on plants inoculated with the ColE3 isolate and the lowest severity index of 2.00 was obtained on plants inoculated with the ColN3 isolate. These results show that Daniellia oliveri (Rolfe), Vitellaria paradoxa (G), Micuna pruriens (L.), Blighia sapida (K. Koenig), Albizia zygia (DC) and Pterocarpus erinaceus (Poir) are hosts of anthracnose in cashew orchards in Côte d'Ivoire. Their integration into cashew pathogen control strategies is necessary.
Climate Smart Agriculture: Learning Experiences from Indigenous Communities in Arid Region of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Sharma Shirish , Meena V. S. , P.C Ranjith 
Published: January 2025

Climate change directly affects arid region farming community’s economy, due to heavy dependence of the agricultural sector on climate in India. A decrease of rainfall1s2 and rise in temperature has been increasing the exposure of the whole community to frequent droughts. This study examined arid region farmers’ perception about climate change. Therefore, how farmers view climate change has a significant impact on how they comprehend and manage risks and uncertainties brought on by the phenomenon, as well as how they implement certain strategies to lessen the negative effects of climate change on conventional agriculture. The study was carried out in the climate change-vulnerable Bikaner western district of Rajasthan, India. For the objective of the study, both primary and secondary data were employed. The multistage sampling methods were employed to select farmers in western district of Rajasthan. The study sample comprised of 200 farmers selected randomly. Our findings showed that farmers have high level of perception about the distribution of rainfall, rise in temperature, increase in frequency of heat waves and droughts in the region. Further climate adaptation measures, farmers resorted to heat tolerant varieties and water conservation techniques. Furthermore, some of the main obstacles to climate adaptation in the area were a lack of information, a lack of institutional credit, ill-defined property rights, and inadequate infrastructure. Numerous superstitious practices and cultural, societal, and religious beliefs related to weather prediction have persisted for decades. Farmers have used these beliefs and practices to forecast the weather for ages. Therefore, to improve farmers' perceptions of climate change and to promote climate wise agriculture, a suitable policy framework and targeted programs for sustainable agriculture growth are required.
Hearing Impairment and Allostatic Load in Older Adults
Authors: Du Eric Y. , Jiang Kening , Carlson Michelle C. , Reed Nicholas S. , Deal Jennifer A. 
Published: May 2023

ImportanceAllostatic load, the cumulative strain that results from the chronic stress response, is associated with poor health outcomes. Increased cognitive load and impaired communication associated with hearing loss could potentially be associated with higher allostatic load, but few studies to date have quantified this association.ObjectiveTo investigate if audiometric hearing loss is associated with allostatic load and evaluate if the association varies by demographic factors.Design, Setting, ParticipantsThis cross-sectional survey used nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Audiometric testing was conducted from 2003 to 2004 (ages 20-69 years) and 2009 to 2010 (70 years or older). The study was restricted to participants aged 50 years or older, and the analysis was stratified based on cycle. The data were analyzed between October 2021 and October 2022.ExposureA 4-frequency (0.5-4.0 kHz) pure tone average was calculated in the better-hearing ear and modeled continuously and categorically (&amp;lt;25 dB hearing level [dB HL], no hearing loss; 26-40 dB HL, mild hearing loss; ≥41 dB HL, moderate or greater hearing loss).Main Outcome and MeasuresAllostatic load score (ALS) was defined using laboratory measurements of 8 biomarkers (systolic/diastolic blood pressure, body mass index [calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared], and total serum and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, glycohemoglobin, albumin, and C-reactive protein levels). Each biomarker was assigned a point if it was in the highest risk quartile based on statistical distribution and then summed to yield the ALS (range, 0-8). Linear regression models adjusted for demographic and clinical covariates. Sensitivity analysis included using clinical cut points for ALS and subgroup stratification.ResultsIn 1412 participants (mean [SD] age, 59.7 [5.9] years; 293 women [51.9%]; 130 [23.0%] Hispanic, 89 [15.8%] non-Hispanic Black, and 318 [55.3%] non-Hispanic White individuals), a modest association was suggested between hearing loss and ALS (ages 50-69 years: β = 0.19 [95% CI, 0.02-0.36] per 10 dB HL; 70 years or older: β = 0.10 [95% CI, 0.02-0.18] per 10 dB HL) among non–hearing aid users. Results were not clearly reflected in the sensitivity analysis with clinical cut points for ALS or modeling hearing loss categorically. Sex-based stratifications identified a stronger association among male individuals (men 70 years or older: β = 0.22 [95% CI, 0.12-0.32] per 10 dB HL; women: β = 0.08 [95% CI, −0.04 to 0.20] per 10 dB HL).Conclusion and RelevanceThe study findings did not clearly support an association between hearing loss and ALS. While hearing loss has been shown to be associated with increased risk for numerous health comorbidities, its association with the chronic stress response and allostasis may be less than that of other health conditions.
Toughening CO2‐Derived Copolymer Elastomers Through Ionomer Networking
Authors: Poon Kam C. , Gregory Georgina L. , Sulley Gregory S. , Vidal Fernando , Williams Charlotte K. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractUtilizing carbon dioxide (CO2) to make polycarbonates through the ring‐opening copolymerization (ROCOP) of CO2 and epoxides valorizes and recycles CO2 and reduces pollution in polymer manufacturing. Recent developments in catalysis provide access to polycarbonates with well‐defined structures and allow for copolymerization with biomass‐derived monomers; however, the resulting material properties are underinvestigated. Here, new types of CO2‐derived thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are described together with a generally applicable method to augment tensile mechanical strength and Young's modulus without requiring material re‐design. These TPEs combine high glass transition temperature (Tg) amorphous blocks comprising CO2‐derived poly(carbonates) (A‐block), with low Tg poly(ε‐decalactone), from castor oil, (B‐block) in ABA structures. The poly(carbonate) blocks are selectively functionalized with metal‐carboxylates where the metals are Na(I), Mg(II), Ca(II), Zn(II) and Al(III). The colorless polymers, featuring <1 wt% metal, show tunable thermal (Tg), and mechanical (elongation at break, elasticity, creep‐resistance) properties. The best elastomers show >50‐fold higher Young's modulus and 21‐times greater tensile strength, without compromise to elastic recovery, compared with the starting block polymers. They have wide operating temperatures (−20 to 200 °C), high creep‐resistance and yet remain recyclable. In the future, these materials may substitute high‐volume petrochemical elastomers and be utilized in high‐growth fields like medicine, robotics, and electronics.
Hetero‐Anionic Structure Activated CoS Bonds Promote Oxygen Electrocatalytic Activity for High‐Efficiency Zinc–Air Batteries
Authors: Cai Jingjing , Zhang Huijian , Zhang Lizhu , Xiong Yuqing , Ouyang Ting , Liu Zhao‐Qing 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe electronic structure of transition metal complexes can be modulated by replacing partial ion of complexes to obtain tuned intrinsic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) or oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalytic activity. However, the anion‐modulated transition metal complexes ORR activity of is still unsatisfactory, and the construction of hetero‐anionic structure remains challenging. Herein, an atomic doping strategy is presented to prepare the CuCo2O4‐xSx/NC‐2 (CCSO/NC‐2) as electrocatalysts, the structrual characterization results favorably demonstrate the partial substitution of S atoms for O in CCSO/NC‐2, which shows excellent catalytic performance and durability for OER and ORR in 0.1 m KOH. In addition, the catalyst assembled Zinc–air battery with an open circuit potential of 1.43 V maintains performance after 300 h of cyclic stability. Theoretical calculations and differential charges illustrate that S doping optimizes the reaction kinetics and promotes electron redistribution. The superior performance of CCSO/NC‐2 catalysis is mainly due to its unique S modulation of the electronic structure of the main body. The introduction of S promotes CoO covalency and constructs a fast electron transport channel, thus optimizing the adsorption degree of active site Co to the reaction intermediates.
Photoactivation‐Induced Emission Enhancement in Benzosilole‐Based Fluorescent Conjugated Microporous Polymer Microspheres with Converse‐Photobleaching Behavior
Authors: Gou Gaozhang , Fang Lei , Wang Man , Fan Tao , Xu Hui , Liu Mingxian , Gu Cheng , Li Liangchun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPhoto‐responsive porous materials have demonstrated their versatility in various areas. However, photoactivation in the fluorescent conjugated microporous polymer (CMP) microspheres is barely reported. Herein, a facile synthesis of benzosilole‐based CMPs with uniform microspheric morphology and their unprecedented photoactivated fluorescence enhancement as converse‐photobleaching behavior are reported. By simple ultraviolet irradiation, the fluorescence of the CMP microspheres as the dispersion in various solvents is enhanced up to 60‐fold. More importantly, the photoactivation‐induced emission enhancement is carefully revealed to originate from the renovation of the ubiquitous defects by solvent molecule adsorption, photo‐dissociating, photo‐interparticle coupling, and photochemical reactions, supported by control experiments, theoretical calculations, and molecular dynamics simulations. The systematic elucidation of the CMP defects can open a new door to developing photo‐responsive polymers for various applications.
A Separator with Double Coatings of Li4Ti5O12and Conductive Carbon for Li‐S Battery of Good Electrochemical Performance
Authors: Xia Shuang , Song Jie , Zhou Qi , Liu Lili , Ye Jilei , Wang Tao , Chen Yuhui , Liu Yankai , Wu Yuping , van Ree Teunis 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe market demand for energy pushes researchers to pay a lot of attention to Li‐S batteries. However, the ‘shuttle effect’, the corrosion of lithium anodes, and the formation of lithium dendrites make the poor cycling performances (especially under high current densities and high sulfur loading) of Li‐S batteries, which limit their commercial applications. Here, a separator is prepared and modified with Super P and LTO (abbreviation SPLTOPD) through a simple coating method. The LTO can improve the transport ability of Li+cations, and the Super P can reduce the charge transfer resistance. The prepared SPLTOPD can effectively barrier the pass‐through of polysulfides, catalyze the reactions of polysulfides into S2−, and increase the ionic conductivity of the Li‐S batteries. The SPLTOPD can also prevent the aggregation of insulating sulfur species on the surface of the cathode. The assembled Li‐S batteries with the SPLTOPD can cycle 870 cycles at 5 C with the capacity attenuation of 0.066% per cycle. When the sulfur loading is up to 7.6 mg cm−2, the specific discharge capacity at 0.2 C can reach 839 mAh g−1, and the surface of lithium anode after 100 cycles does not show the existence lithium dendrites or a corrosion layer. This work provides an effective way for the preparation of commercial separators for Li‐S batteries.
Unified Interplay of Chemical Bond and Solid‐State Kinetics in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Hong Tae Hwa , Min Woosik , Choi Gwanghyeon , Kim Jea Duk , Lee Jung Tae , Kim Duho 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIt is proposed that the unified interplay between the chemical hardness of the Li–X (X = S, Se, and Te) bond and solid‐state conversion kinetics enables intrinsic reshaping of materials for fabricating high‐energy density lithium–sulfur batteries. This concept is evaluated using three cathode models: (i) Li2S, (ii) Se‐doped Li2S (Se‐Li2S), and (iii) Te‐doped Li2S (Te‐Li2S). Theoretical calculations reveal that the Li−X bond in the Se‐Li2S cathode shows low chemical hardness, and the chemical hardness decreases at a higher rate for the Te‐Li2S cathode. The local structural effect induces a decrease in the phase transition barrier during the solid‐state conversion reaction in the Se‐ and Te‐doped crystal phases, as revealed by electrochemical measurements and ex‐situ X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. Investigation of the three sulfide‐based cathodes sheds light on the mechanism behind the kinetics of phase transition in the solid‐state conversion region, illuminating the intriguing concept of a local structure for harnessing the full potential of sulfur cathodes to achieve high‐energy‐density lithium–sulfur batteries.
Direct air capture of CO2 by metal cation‐exchanged LTA zeolites: Effect of the charge‐to‐size ratio of cations
Authors: Tao Zeyu , Tian Yuanmeng , Ou Sze Yiu , Gu Qinfen , Shang Jin 
Published: May 2023

AbstractDirect air capture of CO2 (DAC) has been increasingly recognized as a promising carbon‐negative technology. The challenge in deploying energy‐efficient DAC lies in effective sorbent materials. In this research, we comprehensively investigated the DAC behavior of LTA zeolites exchanged with different metal cations (Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Y3+, La3+, Ce3+, Eu3+, Tb3+, and Yb3+) by both static single‐component gas adsorption and dynamic mixture gas adsorptive separation tests. We found that a large charge‐to‐size ratio of cations is critical to imparting a high DAC capacity of LTA zeolites, which is ascribed to the enhanced electrostatic interaction and/or π‐back bonding toward CO2. Meanwhile, a detrimental effect is associated with an excessively large charge‐to‐size ratio, that is, a significant “shielding effect” of (pre‐) adsorbed contaminants (e.g., H2O and CO2) on cations (e.g., Mn2+ and Mg2+) reduce the accessible CO2 capacity. Ca‐LTA featuring Ca2+ with an appropriate charge‐to‐size ratio exhibits the highest DAC capacity (350 ppm CO2 in the air, 1.20 mmol/g) with fast kinetics and good reusability. These results provide valuable insights for the design of zeolites‐based physisorbents for DAC.
Rapid Construction of Hexahydro‐1H‐pyrrolo[3,2‐c]pyridines with Functionalized 1,3‐Enynes and Imines via Palladium Catalysis
Authors: Huang Jin‐Yu , Hu Yuan , Chen Zhi‐Chao , Zhan Gu , Du Wei , Chen Ying‐Chun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPresented herein is a palladium catalyzed tandem reaction between 3‐aminoethyl group tethered 1,3‐enynes and imines, proceeding through a cascade vinylogous addition/reductive elimination/protonation/allylic amination and 1,3‐hydrogen transfer sequence. A collection of complex hexahydro‐1H‐pyrrolo[3,2‐c]pyridine architectures were straightforwardly constructed in moderate yields and diastereoselectivity.
How to Develop Bioresponsive MRI Probes Based on Paramagnetic Gd(III) for in vivo Applications
Authors: Yue Ping , Angelovski Goran 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAmong the many biological imaging techniques, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been widely adopted for biomedical and clinical diagnostic applications, because of its ability to image deep tissues with high spatiotemporal resolution. Bioresponsive contrast agents are the key to expanding the diagnostic potential of MRI by providing anatomical information and discerning biochemical activity. Recent developments in the field of responsive and gadolinium‐based agents have resulted in novel complexes that can sense their chemical microenvironments and thus study various functional processes in the tissue. Herein, we discuss the design and use of Gd(III)‐based and bioresponsive MRI contrast agents for specific biological markers such as Ca(II) and Zn(II) cations and zwitterionic amino acid neurotransmitters. Combining their basic physicochemical characteristics with aspects that should be considered for their use in vivo would achieve the desired sensing features and enable their applications in functional molecular imaging to visualize essential biological processes.
Risk‐sensitive large‐population linear‐quadratic‐Gaussian Games with major and minor agents
Authors: Xu Ruimin , Wu Tingting 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis paper studies large‐population dynamic games involving a linear‐quadratic‐Gaussian (LQG) system with an exponential cost functional. The parameter in the cost functional can describe an investor's risk attitude. In the game, there are a major agent and a population of
minor agents where
is very large. The agents in the games are coupled via both their individual stochastic dynamics and their individual cost functions. The mean field methodology yields a set of decentralized controls, which are shown to be an
‐Nash equilibrium for a finite
population system where
. Numerical results are established to illustrate the impact of the population's collective behaviors and the consistency of the mean field estimation.