bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and determinants of adolescent childbearing: comparative analysis of 2017–18 and 2014 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey
Authors: Alam Nazmul , Mollah Mohammad Manir Hossain , Naomi Sharin Shahjahan 
Published: June 2023

ObjectivesBangladesh has one of the highest adolescent childbearing rates in South Asia, which prevent women from realizing their full potential in life. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and determinants of adolescent childbearing in Bangladesh using data from the 2014 and 2017–18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS).MethodsNationally representative surveys of respondents were selected using a two-stage sampling process. The study recruited 2,023 and 1,951 ever-married women aged 15–19 from 2014 and 2017–18 BDHS surveys, respectively, from rural and urban settings from all eight geographic divisions of Bangladesh. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were fit to determine the factors associated with adolescent childbearing.ResultThe adolescent childbearing prevalence rate was 30.8% in 2014 BDHS and 27.6% in 2017–18 BDHS. Marriage at age 13 years or less also reduced significantly in 2017–18 compared to 2014 (12.7% vs. 17.4%, respectively). Significantly higher odds of adolescent childbearing were found in 2014 among women in the Sylhet Division (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.0; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.6–6.1) and the Chittagong Division (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.8–2.7) compared to the Barisal Region; however, in 2017, there were no significant differences was found across the geographic Divisions. Compared to women in the lowest wealth quintile, women in all other quintiles had lower odds of adolescent childbearing, with the lowest odds found among women in the wealthiest quintile (AOR = 0.3; 95% CI: 0.2–0.6). Women who married at age 14–17 had 60% lower odds of adolescent childbearing compared to the women who married at age 10–13.ConclusionNearly one-third of married adolescents in Bangladesh were pregnant or had at least one child in 2014, and it was reduced only marginally in 2017–18. Marriage at an early age and income inequalities among families were significant predictors of adolescent childbearing in Bangladesh. This study highlighted change in the magnitude and determinants of adolescent childbearing in Bangladesh taken data from two nationally representative surveys conducted 4 years apart.
Premise plumbing bacterial communities in four European cities and their association with Legionella
Authors: Scaturro Maria , Del Chierico Federica , Motro Yair , Chaldoupi Angeliki , Flountzi Anastasia , Moran-Gilad Jacob , Girolamo Antonietta , Koutsiomani Thomai , Krogulska Bozena , Lindsay Diane , Matuszewska Renata , Papageorgiou Georgios , Pancer Katarzyna , Panoussis Nikolaos , Rota Maria Cristina , Uldum Søren Anker , Velonakis Emmanuel , Chaput Dominique L. , Ricci Maria Luisa 
Published: June 2023

IntroductionLegionella species are Gram negative, facultative, intracellular bacteria found in natural and engineered water systems. Understanding the bacterial interactions underlying the success of Legionella in aquatic environments could be beneficial for control.Materials and methodsWe aimed to profile, by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing (V3-V4), the bacterial communities in premise plumbing systems of buildings in four European cities (Copenhagen, Warsaw, Rome, Athens), and identify positive and negative associations of specific community members to culturable Legionella.ResultsThe coarse taxonomic composition was similar across the four cities, but Copenhagen and Warsaw had richer, more diverse communities than Athens and Rome, with a greater number of city-specific amplicon sequence variants (ASVs). The cities had statistically significant differences in bacterial communities at the ASV level, with relatively few shared ASVs. Out of 5,128 ASVs, 73 were classified as Legionella, and one or more of these were detected in most samples from each city (88.1% overall). Interestingly, the relative abundance of Legionella ASVs did not correlate with Legionella culture status. Overall, 44.2% of samples were Legionella culture positive: 71.4% in Warsaw, 62.2% in Athens, 22.2% in Rome, and 15.2% in Copenhagen. 54 specific ASVs and 42 genera had significant positive or negative associations with culturable Legionella. Negative associations included Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and Acinetobacter. Positive associations included several Nitrospira ASVs and one classified as Nitrosomodaceae oc32, ASVs in the amoeba-associated genera Craurococcus-Caldovatus and Reyranella, and the predatory genus Bdellovibrio.DiscussionSome of these associations are well supported by laboratory studies, but others are the opposite of what was expected. This highlights the difficulties in translating pure culture results to in complex real-life scenarios. However, these positive and negative associations held across the four cities, across multiple buildings and plumbing compartments. This is important because developing better control measures, including probiotic approaches, will require an understanding of ecological relationships that can be generalised across different engineered water systems.
Case report: Portal vein ligation: lessons from patients with PRETEXT III hepatoblastoma in restoring future liver remnant before major hepatectomy and literature review
Authors: Gang Suiin , Ha Suhyeon , Kwon Hyunhee , Park Jueun , Namgoong Jung-Man 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundWe describe three cases involving three patients with PRETEXT III hepatoblastoma invading the hepatic hilum. After portal vein embolization, the patients underwent uncomplicated trisectionectomy.MethodsMedical records between March 2016 and March 2021 were reviewed, and three patients were selected. A literature review of techniques for increasing future liver remnant in children diagnosed with hepatoblastoma was also conducted.ResultsAll tumors involved the right lobe and hepatic hilum (PRETEXT III). After neoadjuvant chemotherapy, the tumor size decreased, but hilar involvement was unimproved. Right portal vein ligation (RPVL) was performed to increase the left lobe volume. Post-ligation, the remnant liver increased. Liver function was restored to normal levels within 5 days after the hepatectomy. All patients underwent two cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy without tumor recurrence.ConclusionsRPVL can be safely performed before extended hepatic resection in children with a giant hepatoblastoma invading the hepatic hilum. The tumor was completely resected by securing a sufficient margin and increasing the residual liver volume with portal vein embolization. The patients recovered and underwent adjuvant chemotherapy without the deterioration of liver function.
The impact of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery research grant scheme—a mixed qualitative quantitative methodology study protocol
Authors: McClean Adam , Huo Bright , Kwan Jing Yi , Long Judith , Walshaw Josephine , Mesri Mina , Francis Nader , Arulampalam Tan H. , Chetter Ian , Yiasemidou Marina 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundThe European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) is a surgical society who promotes the development and expansion of minimally invasive surgery to surgeons and surgical trainees. It does so through its activities in education, training, and research. The EAES research committee aims to promote the highest quality clinical research in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. They have provided grant funding since 2009 in education, surgery, and basic science. Despite the success and longevity of the scheme, the academic and non-academic impact of the research funding scheme has not been evaluated.AimsThe primary aim of this project is to assess the short, long term academic and real world impact of the EAES funding scheme. The secondary aims are to identify barriers and facilitators for achieving good impact.MethodsThis will be a mixed qualitative and quantitative study. Semi-structured interviews will be performed with previous grant recipients. The questions for the interviews will be selected after a consensus is achieved amongst the members of the steering committee of this project. The responses will be transcribed and thematic analysis will be applied. The results of the thematic analysis will be used to populate a questionnaire which will be disseminated to grant recipients. This study is kindly funded by the EAES.DiscussionThe first question this project is expected to answer is whether the EAES research funding scheme had a significant positive impact on research output, career progression but also non-academic output such as change in clinical guidelines, healthcare quality and cost-effectiveness improvement. This project however is also expected to identify facilitators and barriers to successful completion of projects and to achieving high impact. This will inform EAES and the rest of the surgical and academic communities as to how clinicians would like to be supported when conducting research. There should also be a positive and decisive change towards removing factors that hinder the timely and successful completion of projects.
The effect of acute equine temporomandibular joint inflammation on response to rein-tension and kinematics
Authors: Reisbig Nathalie A. , Pifko Justin , Lanovaz Joel L. , Weishaupt Michael A. , Carmalt James L. 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundAlthough the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the major contact point between the reins in the riders’ hand, the bit in the mouth, and the rest of the horse under saddle, the role of inflammation of this joint on equine locomotion and rein tension is unknown.ObjectiveTo determine the effect of acute TMJ inflammation on rein-tension and horse movement when horses were long-reined on a treadmill.Study designA randomized, controlled, cross-over design.MethodsFive horses were trained by one clinician to walk and trot on a treadmill wearing long-reining equipment instrumented with a rein-tension device and reflective optical tracking markers. Subjective assessment of horse’s dominant side, and movement, were determined without rein-tension (free walk and trot); and with rein-tension (long-reined walk and trot). Continuous rein-force data from both sides were collected over ~60s from each trial. Movement was recorded using a 12-camera optical motion capture system. One randomly assigned TMJ was subsequently injected with lipopolysaccharide and the treadmill tests repeated by investigators blinded to treatment side. A second, identical assessment was performed 10 days later with the opposite TMJ being the target of intervention.ResultsAll horses showed reduced rein-tension on the injected (inflamed) side. Increased rein-tension was required on the non-injected side at trot, to maintain them in the correct position on the treadmill post-injection. The only kinematic variable to show any significant change due to rein tension or TMJ inflammation during the walk or trot was an increase in forward head tilt in the presence of rein tension in the trot after injection.Main limitationsLow number of horses and investigation of response to acute inflammation only.ConclusionTMJ inflammation changed, subjectively and objectively, the response to rein-input, but the horses did not become lame.
Morphological Crown Attributes Contributing to Differential Height and Diameter Growth among Families in a Coastal Douglas-Fir Progeny Test: Crown Structural Evidence for Crop Ideotypes
Authors: Joo Sukhyun , Maguire Douglas A. , St. Clair J. Bradley , Ye Terrance Z. , Jayawickrama Keith J. S. 
Published: June 2023

Theoretical tree crop ideotypes have long and narrow live crowns with a high total leaf area. This crown form allows more efficient exploitation of site resources, in part by physically occupying less growing space per unit leaf area and by packing a greater number of trees into a given area. Genetic selection for crop ideotypes has been proposed as a strategy for maximizing productivity per unit area in stands managed under intensive silviculture. The primary objective of this study was to test the relationship between the relative growth performance of different families in a Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) progeny test and morphological crown attributes that conform to a theoretical crop ideotype. The overarching goal was to identify attributes conferring superior height and diameter growth on families and to facilitate the incorporation of these attributes and associated growth mechanisms into hybrid growth models for intensively managed plantations. Crown structural attributes were measured on destructively sampled trees and averaged for the entire crown and each third of live crown length among families. Multivariate analysis revealed that crown attributes averaged over the entire crown performed best for identifying families with different height and diameter growth, followed successively by the bottom, middle, and top crown third. Trees with relatively short branch lengths and steep branch angles tended to have higher total leaf area per unit crown length (TLACL), and this structural attribute showed a strong positive correlation with cumulative diameter growth. The ratio of crown width to crown length (CWL) was moderately and negatively correlated with cumulative height growth. The families displaying the most rapid diameter growth in this progeny test conformed to a theoretical crop ideotype, while those with the most rapid height growth displayed crown attributes with a less obvious relationship to the crop ideotype concept. TLACL implied one possible mechanism driving genetic gain in Douglas-fir families, given its high heritability and strongly positive correlation with growth performance. Incorporating TLACL as an explanatory variable in diameter growth models could at least partly represent different genetic levels. TLACL is less strongly correlated with height growth rate, so incorporating CWL may better represent genetic effects on height growth models.
Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the TLP Gene Family in Phyllostachys edulis and Association with Witches’ Broom Disease Resistance in Bamboo
Authors: Gu Yu , Yu Haoyue , He Sainan , Zhang Pan , Ma Xiaoping 
Published: June 2023

Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) are pathogenesis-related proteins with pivotal roles in plant defense mechanisms. In this study, various bioinformatics and RNA-seq methods were used to analyze the biotic and abiotic stress responses of the TLP family in Phyllostachys edulis. Overall, 81 TLP genes were identified in P. edulis; 166 TLPs from four plant species were divided into three groups and ten subclasses, with genetic covariance observed between these species. Subcellular localization in silico studies indicated that TLPs were primarily distributed in the extracellular. Analysis of the upstream sequences of TLPs demonstrated the presence of cis-acting elements related to disease defense, environmental stress, and hormonal responses. Multiple sequence alignment demonstrated that most TLPs possessed five conserved REDDD amino acid sequences with only a few amino acid residue differences. RNA-seq analysis of P. edulis responses to Aciculosporium take, the pathogenic fungus that causes witches’ broom disease, showed that P. edulis TLPs (PeTLPs) were expressed in different organs, with the highest expression in buds. PeTLPs responded to both abscisic acid and salicylic acid stress. These PeTLP expression patterns were consistent with their gene and protein structures. Collectively, our findings provide a basis for further comprehensive analyses of the genes related to witches’ broom in P. edulis.
Leukocyte-Specific Morrbid Promotes Leukocyte Differentiation and Atherogenesis
Authors: Xiang Di , Jiang Lei , Yuan Qiong , Yu Yang , Liu Ruiming , Chen Meiting , Kuai Zheng , Zhang Wendy , Yang Fan , Wu Tingting , He Zhiyu , Ke Zuhui , Hong Wanzi , He Pengcheng , Tan Ning , Sun Yeying , Shi Zhen , Wei Xuebiao , Luo Jianfang , Tan Xiaoqiu , Huo Yuqing , Qin Gangjian , Zhang Chunxiang 
Published: June 2023

Monocyte-to-M0/M1 macrophage differentiation with unclear molecular mechanisms is a pivotal cellular event in many cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a group of protein expression regulators; however, the roles of monocyte-lncRNAs in macrophage differentiation and its related vascular diseases are still unclear. The study aims to investigate whether the novel leukocyte-specific lncRNA Morrbid could regulate macrophage differentiation and atherogenesis. We identified that Morrbid was increased in monocytes and arterial walls from atherosclerotic mouse and from patients with atherosclerosis. In cultured monocytes, Morrbid expression was markedly increased during monocyte to M0 macrophage differentiation with an additional increase during M0 macrophage-to-M1 macrophage differentiation. The differentiation stimuli-induced monocyte–macrophage differentiation and the macrophage activity were inhibited by Morrbid knockdown. Moreover, overexpression of Morrbid alone was sufficient to elicit the monocyte–macrophage differentiation. The role of Morrbid in monocyte–macrophage differentiation was also identified in vivo in atherosclerotic mice and was verified in Morrbid knockout mice. We identified that PI3-kinase/Akt was involved in the up-regulation of Morrbid expression, whereas s100a10 was involved in Morrbid-mediated effect on macrophage differentiation. To provide a proof of concept of Morrbid in pathogenesis of monocyte/macrophage-related vascular disease, we applied an acute atherosclerosis model in mice. The results revealed that overexpression of Morrbid enhanced but monocyte/macrophage-specific Morrbid knockout inhibited the monocytes/macrophages recruitment and atherosclerotic lesion formation in mice. The results suggest that Morrbid is a novel biomarker and a modulator of monocyte–macrophage phenotypes, which is involved in atherogenesis.
Data Identification in Current Population Accounting
Authors: Zhivitsa A. V. 
Published: June 2023

The article considers issues related to the use of data identiﬁers in current population accounting. The author’s classiﬁcation of methods for identifying personal data a with an indication of their advantages and disadvantages is presented. The dangers of using identiﬁcation numbers are deﬁned. Particular attention is paid to the problem of repeated formation of identiﬁcation numbers and ways to prevent it and stop the consequences. Proposals on the use of identiﬁcation numbers in the created information resources are formed.
Probability prediction of solar irradiance in the tropic using ensemble forecasting
Authors: Harada Daiki , Moriai Naoki , Chinnavornrungsee Perawut , Kittisontirak Songkiate , Chollacoop Nuwong , Songtrai Sasiwimon , Sriprapha Kobsak , Yoshino Jun , Kobayashi Tomonao 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
As photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems become more widespread, the instability of electric power grids with PV connection is becoming an issue. For appropriate management of the grids, probability prediction of solar irradiance is proposed. The lagged average forecasting method is used for ensemble forecasting. The 72 h ahead forecasting of solar irradiance is operated in Thailand once a day, and it contains intraday, next-day, and 2-day ahead forecasts. Ensemble forecasting has three ensemble members. The accuracy of intraday forecasting is higher than that of the other members, and it is employed as the most probable value of the forecast. The relation between spreads and forecasting errors is analyzed. From the result, the confidence intervals of the predictions are derived for an arbitrary confidence level. The probability prediction is performed with the most probable value and the confidence intervals. The interval changes its width due to spread changes and captures the observation in it.
Synergistic effects of optimal negative bias-enhanced growth of quenched-produced diamond films on titanium substrates
Authors: Osman Lama , Zkria Abdelrahman , Ali Ali M. , Nagano Satoki , Naragino Hiroshi , Yoshitake Tsuyoshi 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
We report on negative bias-enhanced growth of quenched-produced diamond films on titanium using hybrid coaxial arc plasma deposition at room temperature. Optimizing the bias voltage to −40 V resulted in a spontaneous formation of a titanium carbide interfacial layer, which caused a significant increase in the adhesion strength from 16 to 48 N. Selective etching of undesired sp
2–C bonded atoms and ultrafast quenching of the energetic carbon ions (C+) promoted the growth of dense sp
3–C bonded atoms, achieving a superhardness of 96 GPa, comparable to natural diamond. These pioneering findings have the potential to revolutionize multifunctional materials for biomedical applications.
Switching of magnon parametric oscillation by magnetic field direction
Authors: Horibe Sohei , Shimizu Hiroki , Hoshi Koujiro , Makiuchi Takahiko , Hioki Tomosato , Saitoh Eiji 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Parametric oscillation occurs when the resonance frequency of an oscillator is periodically modulated. Owing to time-reversal symmetry breaking in magnets, nonreciprocal magnons can be parametrically excited when spatial-inversion symmetry breaking is provided. This means that magnons with opposite propagation directions have different amplitudes. Here we demonstrate switching on and off the magnon parametric oscillation by reversing the external field direction applied to a Y3Fe5O12 micro-structured film. The result originates from the nonreciprocity of surface mode magnons, leading to field-direction dependence of the magnon accumulation under nonuniform microwave pumping. Our numerical calculation well reproduces the experimental result.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI LADANG DI KABUPATEN KONAWE KEPULAUAN (The Empowerment Strategies For Swidden Agriculture Farmers In Konawe Islands District)
Authors: ROSMALAH SITTI , HARIANTI HARIANTI , NURMAYA NURMAYA 
Published: June 2023

This research aims to formulate farmer empowerment strategies on field rice farming in Konawe Islands Regency. This research is classified as descriptive research that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches. The data analysis used to formulate the strategy is SWOT analysis. This analysis identifies internal factors owned by farmers in the form of strengths and weaknesses and external factors owned by field farmers in the form of opportunities and threats. Informants in this study came from the village head, counsellor, field farmers and community leaders. The research findings show that effective empowerment strategies applied to field farmers in Konawe Islands Regency are: a. Combining field farming patterns with plantation patterns to obtain additional income b. Increasing the capacity and support of the government and related agencies such as the agriculture service/extension agency to farmer groups through coaching and participation in development programs c. Building togetherness of farmer groups to continue to trust each other, share fate and mutual cooperation so that it becomes a strength in strengthening the group d. Making farmer economic institutions such as BUMDes effective to help farmers' economic problems e. Increase farmers' knowledge about the benefits of groups through counseling, training and mentoring.