bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association between cardiopulmonary function, health-related quality of life and cognitive impairment among the older nursing home residents in Shanghai, China
Authors: Zhou Zhitong , Ren Longbing , Zhang Ziyan , Sun Xiaoting , Zheng Yongtao , Gu Yijun , Wu Hengjing , Li Jue , Zhang Lijuan 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background:
This study aimed to examine the association between cardiopulmonary function, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and cognitive function among nursing home residents aged 80 years and over.

Methods:
A nursing home-based, cross-sectional study was implemented among 677 aged over 80 years in Shanghai, China. A total of 197 participants underwent effective cardiopulmonary function examinations. Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and Short Form-36 scales (SF-36) were used to assess cognitive function and HRQOL, respectively.

Results:
Decline in left ventricular ejection fractions (LVEF) [adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 1.98; 95% confidential interval (CI), 1.03–3.81)] and vital capacity (VC) (AOR, 2.08; 95%CI, 1.07–4.04) was associated with cognitive impairment. After adjusting confounding factors, relationships between cognitive function and physical functioning (PF) (AOR, 0.98; 95%CI, 0.97–0.99) still existed.

Conclusions:
Healthcare professionals should pay more attention to cardiopulmonary health and HRQOL in the nursing home residents. Actions of public health strategies focus on the improvement of cardiopulmonary function, and PF among older nursing home residents with cognitive impairment is required.
Connecting unattached patients to comprehensive primary care: a rapid review
Authors: Nabieva Karina , McCutcheon Tess , Liddy Clare 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
Lack of access to primary care providers (PCPs) is a significant hurdle to receiving high-quality comprehensive health care and creates greater reliance on emergency departments and walk-in clinics.

Methods:
We conducted a rapid review and analysis of the literature that discusses approaches to increasing access to continuous care for patients with no PCP (‘unattached patients’).

Results:
Five distinct themes across 38 resources were identified: financial incentives for patients and providers, health care organization, policy intervention, virtual care and health information technology (HIT), and medical education. Approaches that increased attachment were primary care models that combined two or more of these and reflected the Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) model.

Conclusions:
Although there are individual initiatives that could allow for temporary relief, long-term and community-wide success lies in designing models of primary care that use multiple tools, meet the needs of the community, and are supported by regional, provincial, and national policies.
Characterizing Cropland Patterns Across North‐East Africa Using Time Series Vegetation Indices
Authors: Measho Simon , Li Fadong , Chen Gang , Hirwa Hubert 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe global community faces challenges of agroecosystem sustainability in the face of changing climate and intensified agriculture, particularly in Africa. In this study, annual and seasonal cropland Normalized Vegetation Difference Index (NDVI) trends and phonological variations, and associated key drivers in North‐East Africa were generated using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectral‐radiometer NDVI of 8‐day satellite images and climate data between 2001 and 2020, which were further analyzed by a modified dynamic threshold method. The results showed that the annual cropland NDVI increased at an average rate of 0.0106 per year. The seasonal cropland NDVI was positive for the most significant changes observed in the boreal autumn season across the region. The start of the season and end of the season cropland NDVI in the boreal autumn season increased at an average rate of 0.015 (13.4% significant, p < 0.05), and 0.0151 × (12.8% significant, p < 0.05), respectively. The findings indicated that the boreal autumn season was getting longer, whereas the boreal summer season was becoming shorter during the last two decades. The most rapid cropland NDVI changes and maximum farmland NDVI variability were observed in the sub‐tropic warm arid and tropic warm semiarid agro‐ecological zones. The land surface temperature was found to be the main driving factor for the cropland NDVI and associated agroecosystem changes. This study provides essential information on the cropland productivity and shifting of greening patterns, which will support climate change mitigation measures at national and regional scales, contributing to sustainable agriculture.
Unraveling the Role of Electron Plateau Distributions in the Power Gap Formation of Chorus Waves: Van Allen Probes Observations
Authors: Chen Huayue , Chen Rui , Gao Xinliang , Lu Quanming , Ke Yangguang , Kong Zhenyu 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe power gap of chorus waves at ∼0.5fce has been discovered for decades, but its generation mechanism is still under debate. Previous studies have revealed that electron plateau distributions are vitally important for the gap formation. By analyzing over one‐year Van Allen Probes data, we have studied chorus waves with (banded events) and without a power gap (no‐gap events), and their correlations with the electron plateau distribution. Although there is no significant difference in the morphology of velocity distributions in banded and no‐gap events, banded chorus events are typically accompanied by a plateau component with about one order higher number density than no‐gap events. The plateau components can cause severe damping at ∼0.5fce through cyclotron resonance rather than Landau resonance, and the gap frequency is roughly determined by the bulk velocity of plateau components. Our study provides new observational constraints on the generation mechanisms of power gap.
Artificial intelligence evaluation of COVID-19 restrictions and speech therapy effects on the autistic children’s behavior
Authors: Sabzevari Fereshteh , Amelirad Omid , Moradi Zohre , Habibi Mostafa 
Published: March 2023

AbstractIn the present study, we aimed to quantify the effects of COVID-19 restrictions and speech treatment approaches during lockdowns on autistic children using CBCL and neuro-fuzzy artificial intelligence method. In this regard, a survey including CBCL questionnaire is prepared using online forms. In total, 87 children with diagnosed Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) participated in the survey. The influences of three treatment approaches of in-person, telehealth and public services along with no-treatment condition during lockdown were the main factors of the investigation. The main output factors were internalized and externalized problems in general and their eight subcategory syndromes. We examined the reports by parents/caregivers to find correlation between treatments and CBCL listed problems. Moreover, comparison of the eight syndromes rating scores from pre-lockdown to post-lockdown periods were performed. In addition, artificial intelligence method were engaged to find the influence of speech treatment during restrictions on the level of internalizing and externalizing problems. In this regard, a fully connected adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system is employed with type and duration of treatments as input and T-scores of the syndromes are the output of the network. The results indicate that restrictions alleviate externalizing problems while intensifying internalizing problems. In addition, it is concluded that in-person speech therapy is the most effective and satisfactory approach to deal with ASD children during stay-at-home periods.
Analysis of TOPSIS techniques based on bipolar complex fuzzy N‐soft setting and their applications in decision‐making problems
Authors: Mahmood Tahir , Rehman Ubaid ur , Ali Zeeshan , Haleemzai Izatmand 
Published: March 2023

AbstractA novel model termed a bipolar complex fuzzy N‐soft set (BCFN‐SS) is initiated for tackling information that involves positive and negative aspects, the second dimension, and parameterised grading simultaneously. The theory of BCFN‐SS is the generalisation of two various theories, that is, bipolar complex fuzzy (BCF) and N‐SS. The invented model of BCFN‐SS helps decision‐makers to cope with the genuine‐life dilemmas containing BCF information along with parameterised grading at the same time. Further, various algebraic operations, including the usual type of union, intersection, complements, and a few others types, are invented. Certain primary operational laws for BCFN‐SS are also invented. Moreover, a technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) approach is devised in the setting of BCFN‐SS for managing strategic decision‐making (DM) dilemmas containing BCFN‐SS information. Keeping in mind the usefulness and benefits of the TOPSIS approach, two various types of TOPSIS approaches in the environment of BCFN‐SS are devised and then a numerical example for exposing the usefulness of the devised TOPSIS approach is interpreted. To disclose the prominence and benefits of the devised work, the devised approaches with numerous prevailing work are compared.
Investigation of the use of infographics to aid second language vocabulary learning
Authors: Alwadei Amjaad Mansour , Mohsen Mohammed Ali 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPeople learn and remember more effectively and efficiently through the use of texts and visuals than through texts alone. This paper explores the potential of infographics in aiding vocabulary learning and retention among Arab English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. The paper adopts a quasi-experimental two-group pretest–post-test–delayed test design. A total of 41 Arab EFL learners participated in this study. The experimental group was taught vocabulary using infographics for 10 weeks, whereas the control group was taught using the traditional way of instruction. Infographic materials were designed to teach the students’ course “Vocabulary I,” where the syllabus modules were fully converted into infographics during the whole semester. Vocabulary knowledge was assessed using two recognition vocabulary tests, word definition, and word grammatical measures, that were administered before the intervention, immediately after the learning session’s completion, and at a delayed time (4 weeks after the whole treatment). An oral interview was used to gauge the learners’ production knowledge of vocabulary. In addition, a questionnaire was utilized to examine the learners’ perceptions toward using infographics for learning EFL vocabulary. Results showed a significant difference between the scores of the groups in favor of the experimental group in vocabulary recognition knowledge and vocabulary production knowledge over the immediate run and the long run. Moreover, the participants in the experimental group showed high perceived usefulness of learning with infographics. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for future research were also proposed.
On an injectivity theorem for log-canonical pairs with analytic adjoint ideal sheaves
Authors: Chan Tsz , Choi Young-Jun 
Published: March 2023

As an application of the residue functions corresponding to the lc-measures developed by the authors, the proof of the injectivity theorem on compact Kähler manifolds for plt pairs by Matsumura is improved in this article to allow multiplier ideal sheaves of plurisubharmonic functions with neat analytic singularities in the coefficients of the relevant cohomology groups. With the use of a refined version of analytic adjoint ideal sheaves, a plan towards a solution to the generalised version of Fujino’s conjecture (i.e. an injectivity theorem on compact Kähler manifolds for lc pairs with multiplier ideal sheaves) is laid down and, in addition to the result for plt pairs, a proof for lc pairs in dimension

2
2

, which is also an improvement of Matsumura’s result, is given.
Paraphyly of the widespread generalist red fox (Vulpes vulpes): introgression rather than recent divergence of the arid-adapted Rüppell’s fox (Vulpes rueppellii)?
Authors: Basuony Ali E , Saleh Mostafa , Sarhan Moustafa , Younes Mahmoud , Abdel-Hamid Fouad , Rodriguez Fernandes Carlos , Vercammen Paul , Aboshaala Faraj , Bounaceur Farid , Chadwick Elizabeth A , Hailer Frank 
Published: March 2023

AbstractUnderstanding of the evolutionary history of two closely related canid sister taxa, the geographically restricted, arid-adapted Rüppell’s fox (Vulpes rueppellii) and the widespread generalist red fox (Vulpes vulpes), has been hampered by limited sampling in the biogeographically complex region of North Africa and the Middle East. We sequenced mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) cytochrome b and D-loop fragments from 116 samples for both species and combined these data with previously published sequences, resulting in 459 haplotypes. Obtained phylogenies showed high support for most branches, including for a newly described ‘Palearctic clade’ that includes North African and Asian individuals from both species. All V. rueppellii individuals fell within the Palearctic clade, forming two previously undescribed subclades that were intermingled with, but not shared with V. vulpes. Our robust placement of V. rueppellii within V. vulpes renders the latter paraphyletic. We propose three scenarios that could explain these observations: (1) rapid, recent speciation of V. rueppellii from V. vulpes, (2) incomplete lineage sorting, or (3) ancient divergence followed by introgression and secondary mtDNA similarity. The third scenario is in best agreement with evidence from the fossil record, and morphometric and ecological distinctiveness between the two taxa, and therefore seems most likely.
A molecular phenology scale of grape berry development
Authors: Tornielli Giovanni Battista , Sandri Marco , Fasoli Marianna , Amato Alessandra , Pezzotti Mario , Zuccolotto Paola , Zenoni Sara 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Fruit growth and development consist of a continuous succession of physical, biochemical, and physiological changes driven by a genetic program that dynamically responds to environmental cues. Establishing recognizable stages over the whole fruit lifetime represents a fundamental requirement for research and fruit crop cultivation. This is especially relevant in perennial crops like grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) to scale the development of its fruit across genotypes and growing conditions. In this work, molecular-based information from several grape berry transcriptomic datasets was exploited to build a molecular phenology scale (MPhS) and to map the ontogenic development of the fruit. The proposed statistical pipeline consisted of an unsupervised learning procedure yielding an innovative combination of semiparametric, smoothing, and dimensionality reduction tools. The transcriptomic distance between fruit samples was precisely quantified by means of the MPhS that also enabled to highlight the complex dynamics of the transcriptional program over berry development through the calculation of the rate of variation of MPhS stages by time. The MPhS allowed the alignment of time-series fruit samples proving to be a complementary method for mapping the progression of grape berry development with higher detail compared to classic time- or phenotype-based approaches.
Multifaceted regulatory functions of CsBPC2 in cucumber under salt stress conditions
Authors: Li Shuzhen , Sun Mintao , Miao Li , Di Qinghua , Lv Lijun , Yu Xianchang , Yan Yan , He Chaoxing , Wang Jun , Shi Aokun , Li Yansu 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
BASIC PENTACYSTEINE (BPC) transcription factors are essential regulators of plant growth and development. However, BPC functions and the related molecular mechanisms during cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) responses to abiotic stresses, especially salt stress, remain unknown. We previously determined that salt stress induces CsBPC expression in cucumber. In this study, Csbpc2 transgene-free cucumber plants were created using a CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing system to explore CsBPC functions associated with the salt stress response. The Csbpc2 mutants had a hypersensitive phenotype, with increased leaf chlorosis, decreased biomass, and increased malondialdehyde and electrolytic leakage levels under salt stress conditions. Additionally, a mutated CsBPC2 resulted in decreased proline and soluble sugar contents and antioxidant enzyme activities, which led to the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radicals. Furthermore, the mutation to CsBPC2 inhibited salinity-induced PM-H+-ATPase and V-H+-ATPase activities, resulting in decreased Na+ efflux and increased K+ efflux. These findings suggest that CsBPC2 may mediate plant salt stress resistance through its effects on osmoregulation, reactive oxygen species scavenging, and ion homeostasis-related regulatory pathways. However, CsBPC2 also affected ABA signaling. The mutation to CsBPC2 adversely affected salt-induced ABA biosynthesis and the expression of ABA signaling-related genes. Our results indicate that CsBPC2 may enhance the cucumber response to salt stress. It may also function as an important regulator of ABA biosynthesis and signal transduction. These findings will enrich our understanding of the biological functions of BPCs, especially their roles in abiotic stress responses, thereby providing the theoretical basis for improving crop salt tolerance.
A rare association of arteriovenous malformation of the omentum and pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome: case report and scoping review of literature
Authors: Baazeem Mazin S , AlJumah Modhi M , AlSalim Norah F , AlMalki Salman 
Published: March 2023

AbstractMeigs’ syndrome is defined as a secondary triad of ascites, pleural effusion and benign ovarian tumor, usually fibroma. While pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome is a rare condition that is associated with benign ovarian tumor—other than fibroma—or even malignant. The case presented is a 40-year-old Saudi, nulliparous woman who was referred for precise diagnostic work-up as a case of huge pelvic-abdominal mass, tense ascites and pleural effusion. After further investigations cancer antigen-125 was found to be elevated. An abdominal CT scan revealed significant interval increase in the size of ascites, which cause huge abdominal distention, as well as a significant pleural effusion. Pathology of surgical specimens revealed a giant uterine leiomyoma, whereas the omentum excision surprisingly confirmed multiple disorganized arteries and veins, which resulted in omental arteriovenous malformation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case in the worldwide literature of two different rare conditions.
Reducing Burden in a Web Survey through Dependent Interviewing
Authors: Engstrom Curtiss , Sinibaldi Jennifer 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Longitudinal surveys provide valuable data for tracking change in a cohort of individuals over time. Respondents are often asked to provide similar, if not the same, data at multiple time points. One could argue that this unnecessarily increases respondent burden, especially for information that does not change frequently. One way to reduce burden while still capturing up-to-date information may be to implement dependent interviewing (DI), where the respondent is provided information from the last data collection to aid in answering the current survey. If the information is still correct, then no change is needed, but if incorrect, the respondent has the option to change the response. To test this, we implemented two different versions of DI in a self-administered web survey and compared these against a traditional version of the web survey. We examined respondent burden by analyzing timing data and respondent enjoyment by analyzing debriefing questions. To assess the success of the implementation, we looked at timing data and undesirable behavior (missing data and backtracking). Finally, to evaluate measurement error, we looked at the number of meaningful changes. We found that DI is faster, more enjoyable, easily executed by the respondent (more so in one of our experimental formats), and significant measurement error was not introduced. In addition, DI provided consistency in the data, minimizing the noise introduced by nonmeaningful changes. The findings have significant implications for implementing DI in self-administered modes without an interviewer present.
Genome sequence and probiotic potential of newly isolatedEnterococcus duransstrain MN187066
Authors: Enuh Blaise Manga , Gedikli Serap , Aytar Çelik Pınar , Çabuk Ahmet 
Published: March 2023

AbstractEnterococci are commensals of the human intestinal tract. Their use as probiotics is supported by their ability to confer several health benefits and eliminate foodborne pathogens but is controversial due to the presence of virulence and antibiotic resistance traits. To use them as probiotics requires thorough research to establish their safety. Here, we sequenced the whole genome of a newly isolated Enterococcus durans MN187066 and used a suite of bioinformatics tools to analyze its beneficial probiotic traits as well as antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes. The whole genome had a length of 2 978 152 bp, and an average G + C content of 37.88%. The bopABCD genes involved in biofilm formation were annotated in the genome. However, further analysis showed that these genes are mostly helpful in strengthening their colonization and establishment in the gastrointestinal tract. Also, we identified secondary metabolite gene clusters and the bacteriocins Enterolysin A and Enterocin P. We also identified repUS15 and rep1 replicons and genes that were associated with antimicrobial resistance and virulence. Nevertheless, vancomycin resistance genes were not detected. Our results show that the Ent. durans strain MN187066 can be considered a nontoxigenic strain and produces beneficial metabolites that are critical for their success as probiotics.
Anatomy and relationships of the bizarre Early Cretaceous pliosaurid Luskhan itilensis
Authors: Fischer Valentin , Benson Roger B J , Zverkov Nikolay G , Arkhangelsky Maxim S , Stenshin Ilya M , Uspensky Gleb N , Prilepskaya Natalya E 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Pliosaurid plesiosaurians are iconic marine reptiles that regulated marine trophic chains from the Middle Jurassic to the early Late Cretaceous. However, their evolution during the Cretaceous remains poorly documented. Recent discoveries from the Hauterivian–Aptian interval suggest that the radiation of brachaucheniine pliosaurids produced a wide disparity of forms following the Pliosaurus-dominated assemblages of the Late Jurassic. Among the most bizarre of these early brachaucheniines is Luskhan itilensis, from the Hauterivian of Russia. We describe the osteology of this tusked, longirostrine pliosaurid and discuss its possible behaviour by drawing comparisons with other marine amniotes possessing forward-pointing teeth. We take this opportunity to make extensive anatomical comparisons among Cretaceous pliosaurids, including previously overlooked cranial features. Bayesian inference of phylogenetic relationships of plesiosaurians reveals that the internal branches in Late Jurassic–Late Cretaceous pliosaurids have generally low rates of morphological evolution, indicating that the recently described Early Cretaceous pliosaurids have effectively bisected the long branch leading to the ‘classical’ brachaucheniines of the middle Cretaceous (Brachauchenius, Kronosaurus and Megacephalosaurus). Pliosaurids exhibit low evolutionary rates and a dwindling disparity before their extinction, mirroring the events seen, roughly at the same time, for ichthyosaurians.