bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Understanding Alveolar echinococcosis patients’ psychosocial burden and coping strategies—A qualitative interview study
Authors: Nikendei Christoph , Greinacher Anja , Cranz Anna , Friederich Hans-Christoph , Stojkovic Marija , Berkunova Anastasiya 
Published: August 2023

Background
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a serious parasitic zoonotic disease that resembles malignancy with clinically silent infiltrative growth predominantly involving the liver. AE patients show high levels of comorbid psychological burden and fear of disease progression. This study aimed to examine AE patients’ perspective on their disease-related psychosocial burden using qualitative methods.

Methods
We conducted N = 12 semi-structured interviews with AE patients focusing on their disease-related psychosocial burden, coping strategies, information seeking behavior, and subjective illness concepts. To this end, AE patients from a previous quantitative cross-sectional study were invited to participate. After verbatim transcription, interviews were analyzed thematically.

Results
After analysis, data was grouped into five main themes: A) Perceived disease-related burden, B) Coping with disease-related burden, C) Disease-related impact on their social environment, D) Facing the future with the disease, and E) Disease-related information seeking behavior and subjective illness concepts. All participants perceived AE as a severe disease with inextricably linked biological, psychological, and social effects. Key positive influences reported included the provision of information and access to informal and formal support, including the ability to lead active personal and professional lives for as long as possible. Self-directed, web-based information seeking often led to increased feelings of hopelessness and anxiety.

Conclusion
Our findings underscore the need to consider psychosocial morbidity in AE patient management. To reduce psychological burden, address disease-related apprehensions, and to prevent stigmatization, health professionals need to provide AE patients with comprehensive disease-related information to improve patient and social awareness.
Prevalence of overweight/obesity and related factors in Keerqin District, Tongliao City: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Zhuang Huiying , Wang Limei , Wang Fengying , Wang Yu , Tang Geisi , Zhao Honglin 
Published: August 2023

ObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze the prevalence of overweight/obesity and the factors influencing these conditions among 9- to 18-year-old adolescents in Keerqin District of Tongliao City. We explored whether overweight/obesity is accompanied by differences in eating habits, lifestyle, and mental health.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was administered to 1,736 adolescents in November 2020. A physical examination was performed for each participant, and an online questionnaire was adopted to collect information. The association of several risk factors with overweight/obesity was explored using a logistic regression model.ResultsThe prevalence of overweight/obesity in the study population was 43.32%. The risk of overweight/obesity was higher among nonresident students (odds ratio [OR] = 1.564, 95% CI = 1.182–2.069) who had an average of 3–4 (OR = 2.164, 95% CI = 1.087–4.308) or 5 or more (OR = 2.114, 95% CI = 1.376–3.248) PE classes per week. The risk of overweight/obesity was lower among girls (OR = 0.485, 95% CI = 0.396–0.593), students aged 15–16 years (OR = 0.288, 95% CI = 0.135–0.617) and those aged 17–18 years (OR = 0.282, 95% CI = 0.124–0.639), students who ate sweets more than once a week (OR = 0.570, 95% CI = 0.366–0.887), students who spent less than 1 hour per day on the computer each week (OR = 0.776, 95% CI = 0.620–0.971), students with depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale [CES-D] score ≥ 16) (Model 2: OR = 0.618, 95% CI = 0.385–0.990; Model 3: OR = 0.623, 95% CI = 0.388–1.000), and students with depressed affect (Model 2: OR = 0.921, 95% CI = 0.877–0.967; Model 3: OR = 0.929, 95% CI = 0.885–0.976).ConclusionOverweight/obesity was influenced by eating habits and lifestyle factors. In addition, overweight/obesity adolescents had a lower risk of depressed than those with normal weight.
The prevalence of pediatric asthma hospitalizations at different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis study protocol
Authors: Abdelrahim Reem , Gao Zhiwei , Smith Mary Jane , Newhook Leigh Anne 
Published: August 2023

BackgroundAsthma is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory lung disease and is a frequent cause of hospitalization in children. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced several challenges that have impacted the delivery of care for vulnerable patients, including asthmatic children. Asthmatic children without immediate access to healthcare services can face severe and fatal consequences. Furthermore, various governmental restrictions and viral mutants have been introduced throughout the pandemic, affecting COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates.ObjectivesTo investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of asthma hospitalizations during various stages of the pandemic. We also aim to compare asthma hospital admissions during the pandemic to pre-pandemic periods.Methods and analysisThe databases PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane library will be used to identify relevant articles between the start of the pandemic and the date of the search strategy. Studies will be included if they examine hospital admissions for pediatric (0 to 18 years) asthma patients, regardless of asthma severity, sex, ethnicity or race. Observational retrospective cohort, prospective cohort, and cross-sectional studies will be included. A meta-analysis will be conducted if there are ≥2 articles. Else, a narrative review will be used to report our results.Trial registrationPROSPERO registration number:CRD42022337606.
Which aspects of job determine satisfaction among pharmacists working in Saudi pharmacy settings?
Authors: Islam Md. Ashraful , Naqvi Atta Abbas 
Published: August 2023

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of several employment-related aspects on overall job satisfaction among pharmacists working in Saudi pharmacy settings.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted for a period of 1-month (December 2020) among pharmacists working in community pharmacies located in 3 cities of Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was employed, and the data was collected using the English version of Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) questionnaire. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics such as mean (x¯) and 95% confidence interval range were used to report continuous data; frequency (%) and sample counts (N) were used to report categorical data. Bivariate analyses were conducted using chi square (χ2) test. A multiple linear regression model was formulated to report the employment aspects that determined overall job satisfaction of pharmacists. The study was approved by an ethics committee.ResultsA total of 241 samples were analyzed. Less than a quarter of pharmacists (N = 54, 22.4%) were satisfied with their job. The overall job satisfaction score was 130.74 out of 199. The sub-scales for co-workers and communication had scores > 15.8 out of 24; subscale for operating conditions had score > 12.5 out of 20. The subscales for promotion and rewards had scores < 14 out of 24. The aspects of communication, fringe benefits and nature of work had the highest contribution towards overall job satisfaction. For a unit increase in score for communication, fringe benefits, and nature of work, the overall job satisfaction score increased by 0.204, 0.2, and 0.199, respectively.ConclusionA very small number of pharmacists seemed satisfied with their job. Satisfaction with communication, nature of work and fringe benefits contributed the most toward overall job satisfaction. Results of this study could provide the means for human resource managers and organizational policy makers to delve into the determinants of satisfaction among pharmacists working in community settings.
Der große Baukasten
Authors: Boetticher Alexandra Druzynski von 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In Eberswalde (Brandenburg), a model house estate built in 1931 by Hirsch Kupfer- und Messingwerke has been preserved. The special feature of the eight house types built in lightweight construction is their outer skin of copper sheets. The structure consists of wall segments prefabricated in the factory, which were plugged together on the building site using patented connecting elements. One of the houses was built under the supervision of Walter Gropius, who for a short period of time was in charge of the factory’s house construction department. Here he tried to realize his idea of the building kit on a large scale, in which houses were to be produced on stock in factories. A considerable amount of plans as well as correspondence prove how profoundly Gropius was concerned with the development of the copper houses.
M.A.N.-Stahlhäuser
Authors: Irmler Bernhard , Nagel Elke 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The construction experience of M.A.N. company was reflected in the M.A.N. steel house in the sophisticated panel construction and the simplicity of the joints. The designers met the requirement of creating a modern functional home with the exceptionally high-quality façade modules, efficient insulation, double-glazing of the windows and integration of the most modern building services for maximum living comfort. With the standardisation of construction elements, M.A.N. chimed with the spirit of the times, and the extremely short construction time of just a few weeks was also advantageous. While the contemporary clients appreciated performance and equipment, the traditional shape imitating cubature and façade design failed. Responding to the clients’ wishes by developing variations distinguished the M.A.N. steel house as the most flexible prefabricated house. At the same time, it was precisely the individualisation that brought the manufacturing company disproportionately high production costs and prevented profitable series production.
Das Quelle-Fertighaus
Authors: Fissabre Anke , Rottke Evelin 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The steel prefabricated family house ›Quelle-Fertighaus‹ designed and constructed by the German company Quelle, is an innovative modular system commercialised in 1962. All aspects of the Quelle-Fertighaus are planned on the principle of minimal effort for maximal flexibility. The clever design of the ground plan based on a 4 m × 7 m module offers the flexibility for either one to three additional modules.
The steel construction is innovative and unique, consisting of load-bearing portal frames acting as braces. The house design is furthermore characterised by a simple metrical grid layout and the practical placement of the foundation and basement, which allowed the very cost-effective production and the lowest price for a prefabricated family house in Germany during the postwar era. Nowadays its portal-frame-construction offers an interesting approach for its renovation and transformation according to present building demands.
Alltag im Hoesch-Bungalow
Authors: Parussel Isolde 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In the 1950s the Dortmund-based steel manufacturer Hoesch developed a process of coating strip steel with synthetic material naming the product Platal. One idea of selling Platal was using it for serially prefabricated bungalows. In the spring of 1964, the first prefabricated steel bungalows could be delivered. But instead of selling 1.000 houses per year as planned, the estimation is that until the end of production in 1966 only 150 to 200 unities had been produced in various sizes. Seven of those steel bungalows were erected by Hoesch in Hombruch, a southern suburb of Dortmund, and were rented out to senior executives of Hoesch.
NaCl regulates goldfish growth and survival at three food supply levels under hypoxia
Authors: Yang Xueyi , Zhao Jing , Zhang Yumeng , Zhang Jiarui , Pan Zhiyong , Xu Xiaowen , Weng Yingye , Su Xinyu , Shi Mingyan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
NaCl has beneficial effects in preventing fish disease. However, the effects of NaCl in regulating fish growth and survival at different food supply levels under hypoxic conditions are unknown. Herein, the effects of NaCl on body weight, survival rate (SR), H2O2 content, lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation, antioxidant (superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], and glutathione peroxidase [GPX]) enzyme activities, and the glutathione (GSH) content were investigated in goldfish (Carassius auratus) livers at three food supply levels (50, 200, and 400 mg day−1 fish−1) under hypoxic conditions. The highest and lowest SRs were detected in the 200 and 400 mg food groups, respectively. Interestingly, 50 mM NaCl markedly elevated survival, but not the body weight of goldfish. Enhanced H2O2 content; SOD, CAT, and GPX activities; GSH content; and reduced lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation were detected in goldfish livers after NaCl treatment compared with those in the control. However, these effects of NaCl were dramatically attenuated by 50 µM hydroxychloroquine, an inhibitor of autophagy. This showed that nutrition stress reduced goldfish survival, which could be improved by NaCl via regulation of the antioxidant system and autophagy under hypoxic conditions.
Tight focusing field of cylindrical vector beams based on cascaded low-refractive index metamaterials
Authors: Ke Lan , Li Chenxia , Zhang Simeng , Fang Bo , Tang Ying , Hong Zhi , Jing Xufeng 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Using low-refractive-index metamaterials, we design a transmission-type radial-angular cylindrical vector beam generator. A high numerical aperture lens is constructed using an asymmetric meta-grating structure. The metamaterial vector beam generator and the meta-grating lens are physically cascaded to obtain the tight focusing characteristics of the vector light field. The vector beam generator module and the meta-lens module are prepared by 3D printing technology, and the near-field test has been carried out on the samples in the terahertz band. Using the physical cascading method, two modules are cascaded to construct a vector beam tight focusing device, and the focusing electric field distribution test has been carried out. The use of 3D printing technology for sample preparation further reduces the manufacturing difficulty and production cost, and ensures the realization of its design function on the basis of miniaturization and light weight, which provides the possibility for the research of tight focusing field regulation in the terahertz band.
Evaluation of the effect of industrial enterprises on the environment and efficiency evaluation of environmental protection on the example of «Chernihivagroshlyahbud» LLC
Authors: Makarenko Dmytro 
Published: August 2023

Today, in the conditions of growing attention to the problem of ecologically balanced development, the assessment of the impact of enterprises on the environment is an important and integral component of research in the field of ecology and sustainable development. In particular, «Chernihivagroshlyakhbud» LLC (Ukraine) as one of the leading enterprises in the field of agriculture and construction has a significant potential for impact on the natural environment. The object of research is the impact of an industrial enterprise on the environment.
The research is aimed at assessing the environmental impact of «Chernihivagroshlyakhbud» LLC and developing proposals for the implementation of appropriate environmental protection measures.
Like most industrial enterprises, «Chernihivagroshlyakhbud» LLC is a source of solid waste, polluted runoff, and gaseous emissions into the atmosphere. Due to the fact that the enterprise is located within the city limits, the relevant environmental protection requirements for it are increased. The economic activity of the enterprise is accompanied by the fulfillment of requirements for the rational use of natural resources, environmental safety, planning measures for environmental protection and public health protection.
In the paper, an assessment of the impact of «Chernihivagroshlyakhbud» LLC on the environment was carried out and the characteristics of the area where the enterprise is located were given. In this study, calculations were made for cyclone-type air and water purifiers. As a result of the calculations, it was established that the efficiency of the cyclone for holding particles of 10 microns in size under the given conditions is 91.93 %, which is sufficient to meet the regulatory requirements for emissions into the natural environment. The obtained indicative results can be used for the initial evaluation of the cyclone's efficiency and the planning of further research and development in this area.
Measurement of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in fuel-combustion equipment and analysis of their impact on city air condition
Authors: Ivasenko Vitaliy 
Published: August 2023

The object of the research is to ensure environmental safety and maximum efficiency of fuel burning equipment. Energy facilities (thermal power plant, boiler houses) are among the biggest air polluters in the city. Nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2, NOx) occupy a significant place among the toxic gases contained in the flue gases of fuel-burning equipment. These substances have a negative impact on the ecological state of the city and are regulated by the Order of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Ukraine dated 27.06.2006 No. 309 on the approval of standards for maximum permissible emissions of pollutants from stationary sources. The principles of measurement unity are considered, including the presentation of measurement results in standard units (ppm, mg/m3). Conversion from volume concentration (ppm) to mass (mg/m3) is given. Measurements of the concentration of nitrogen oxides were carried out. In the course of research, instrumental measuring tools were used, which made it possible to obtain the values of nitrogen dioxide concentrations in gas boiler flue emissions. In particular, the average maximum concentrations of the main pollutants exceed 62.58 mg/m3. Analyzing the concentration of flue gases allows to determine the concentration of pollutants and to adjust the optimal operation of the equipment as much as possible, achieving a reduction in emissions and compliance with the approved emission standards. Obtained data on background concentrations of nitrogen dioxide in the city of Kyiv, amounting to 1.33 MPC. Using the data of instrumental measurements with the method of calculating concentrations of harmful substances in the atmospheric air and background concentrations, a map of emission dispersion was created. Fields of surface concentrations were plotted on the scattering map, which makes it possible to compare the obtained values with the hygienic standards of atmospheric air. By combining instrumental measurement methods and calculation methods, the volume of emissions was determined and the impact on atmospheric air pollution of the city was assessed.
Assessment of function-technological and rheological parameters of consistency stabilisers for dairy protein-fat systems for the production of semi-smoked sausages
Authors: Rudiuk Vitaliy , Pasichnyi Vasyl 
Published: August 2023

During the past few years, the world community has faced a number of problems related to the delivery and storage of milk and milk products. In particular, the situation provoked by quarantine restrictions in various countries of the world forces to look for solutions regarding the use of non-traditional raw materials for the production of classic or similar food products. As a result, it is quite promising to use dairy products with extended shelf life, in particular, dry milk concentrates as the main protein carriers for the production of stable protein-fat systems. The use of dry milk proteins makes it possible to manufacture restored structural products that can be used as an alternative to classic ones. Therefore, the object of research is food components of various origins, in particular food modified starches, food fibers and their modifications, hydrocolloids.
Characteristic indicators of viscosity with increasing shear stress were determined for 5 % solutions of modified starches of various types after brewing at a temperature of 80 °C. It was found that when the shear stress increases to a value of 200 Pa, there is a significant decrease in viscosity, which generally characterizes them as structural systems. The functional and technological indicators of wheat (VF-200), bamboo (BAF-200) food fibers (fiber length 200 microns) and carboxyl methyl cellulose (CMC) were studied. Increased functional and technological capabilities of CMC compared to dietary fibers were revealed. The kinetics of swelling of dietary fibers and CMC were studied, while the period of maximum intensification of the process, which is between 5 and 15 minutes, was determined. The maximum value of the swelling coefficient is characteristic for CMC 4.4±0.04, for wheat fiber 4.01±0.06, for bamboo fiber 3.81±0.05. Using the method of mathematical and statistical processing of experimental data, optimization of concentration and technological modes was carried out to achieve maximum hydration and strength of iota-carrageenan gel. It was determined that at a concentration of 1 % during brewing at 80 °C and a time of 5 min. high enough gel strength can be achieved for optimum consistency in the overall system.
The result of the work is a comprehensive study of the functional technological characteristics of food additives that will form the consistency of a structural protein-fat product of the cheese type, which can be used in sausage products as a filler, with the aim of improving the organoleptic, structural-mechanical and nutritional values of the finished products.
Projekt okoljske spremembe podpira ekološko tranzicijo v geografiji
Authors: Vovk Ana , Davidovič Danijel 
Published: August 2023

V prispevku so zdruzena izhodisca Evropskega zelenega dogovora in digitalizacije Evrope, ki poudarjajo pomen trajnostnega nacina zivljenja na Zemlji in poudarjajo vlogo posameznika pri uresnicevanju individualne trajnostnosti. Kot poti za doseganje teh ciljev EU financno podpira stevilne projekte, katerih cilj je razviti ucna orodja (moduli, aplikacije) za izobrazevanje vseh ciljnih skupin preko formalnega in neformalnega pristopa. Kot primer predstavljamo projekt Okoljske spremembe, ki poteka na Filozofski fakulteti v Mariboru in kot rezultat ponuja sest okoljsko naravnanih modulov, ki so prvenstveno namenjeni izvajalcem izobrazevanj ter malim in srednje velikim podjetjem, da bi nadgradile trajnostne prakse. Izpostavljena je interdisciplinarna usmerjenost geografije, ki bi z vkljucevanjem dodatnih trajnostnih pristopov nadgradila pomen geografske znanosti v druzbi.
Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy: A Brief Review
Authors: Yusuf Zarau Uba , Isaac Dibal Nathan , Chiroma Musa Samaila 
Published: August 2023

This paper highlights iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy; its prevalence, causes, screening, and management. Iron deficiency is a spectrum that ranges from iron depletion to iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency is the most common and leading cause of anaemia in pregnancy both in developed and underdeveloped countries. The incidence of iron deficiency anaemia varies worldwide depending on differences in race, socioeconomic factors, nutritional status, health condition, and the frequency of parasitic illnesses. Untreated Iron deficiency has significant adverse foetal and maternal consequences. The management of iron deficiency anaemia includes education regarding dietary modification, specifically ways to enhance iron absorption and iron supplementation. Although oral supplementation is typically the mainstay of treatment, more severe cases of iron deficiency anaemia may require intravenous supplementation.