bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An equitable vaccine delivery system: Lessons from the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Canada
Authors: Kholina Ksenia , Harmon Shawn H. E. , Graham Janice E. 
Published: December 2022

Background
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing health disparities and disproportionately affected vulnerable individuals and communities (e.g., low-income, precariously housed or in institutional settings, racialized, migrant, refugee, 2SLBGTQ+). Despite their higher risk of infection and sub-optimal access to healthcare, Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy focused primarily on age, as well as medical and occupational risk factors.

Methods
We conducted a mixed-methods constant comparative qualitative analysis of epidemiological data from a national database of COVID-19 cases and vaccine coverage in four Canadian jurisdictions. Jurisdictional policies, policy updates, and associated press releases were collected from government websites, and qualitative data were collected through 34 semi-structured interviews of key informants from nine Canadian jurisdictions. Interviews were coded and analyzed for themes and patterns.

Results
COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out in Canada in three phases, each accompanied by specific challenges. Vaccine delivery systems typically featured large-venue mass immunization sites that presented a variety of barriers for those from vulnerable communities. The engagement and targeted outreach that featured in the later phases were driven predominantly by the efforts of community organizations and primary care providers, with limited support from provincial governments.

Conclusions
While COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Canada is largely considered a success, such an interpretation is shaped by the metrics chosen. Vaccine delivery systems across Canada need substantial improvements to ensure optimal uptake and equitable access for all. Our findings suggest a more equitable model for vaccine delivery featuring early establishment of local barrier-free clinics, culturally safe and representative environment, as well as multi-lingual assistance, among other vulnerability-sensitive elements.
Breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy among mothers with infant and young child in rural Ethiopia
Authors: Gizaw Abraham Tamirat , Sopory Pradeep , Morankar Sudhakar 
Published: December 2022

Background
Breastfeeding has several benefits for both mothers and their children. Despite strong evidence in support of the practice, its prevalence has remained low worldwide, particularly in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study is aimed to assess breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy among mothers with index infants and young children in the rural community of Southwest Ethiopia.

Methods
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between March and April 2022 as baseline data for a cluster of randomized control trials. Multistage sample techniques followed by systematic random sampling techniques were employed. The Chi-square and Fisher’s exact probability tests were used to assess the baseline differences in the socio-demographic characteristics of the two groups. An independent sample t-test was used to determine the mean differences. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the association. All tests were two-tailed, and a statistically significant association was declared at a p-value ≤ 0.05.

Results
A total of 516 mothers (258 from the intervention and 258 from the control group) were interviewed. A total of 516 mothers (258 from the intervention group and 258 from the control group) were interviewed. Except for the child’s sex and age, no significant difference was observed between the intervention and control groups in terms of socio-demographic variables (p > 0.05). Independent t-tests found no significant difference between the two groups (p > 0.05) in terms of the mean score of maternal breastfeeding knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy at baseline. After adjusting for other covariates, maternal age (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI: 0.69, 3.07), educational status (AOR = 1.87, 95% CI: 0.56,2.33), occupation (AOR = 1.79, 95% CI, 1.04, 3.69), ANC (antenatal care) (AOR = 1.88, 95% CI, 1.11, 4.09), received breastfeeding information (AOR = 1.69, 95% CI, 1.33, 5.04), postnatal care (PNC) (AOR = 3.85, 95% CI, 2.01, 5.77) and parity (AOR = 2.49, 95% CI, 1.08, 4.19) were significantly associated high level breastfeeding knowledge. The positive attitude was associated with maternal age (AOR = 2.41, 95% CI, 1.18, 5.67), education status (AOR = 1.79, 95% CI, 0.99,4.03), ANC (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI, 1.44,5.13), last child breastfeeding history (AOR = 1.77, 95% CI, 1.21,4.88) and high level of breastfeeding knowledge (AOR = 2.02, 95% CI, 1.56,4.04). Finally, high breastfeeding self-efficacy was associated with ANC (AOR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.04,3.83), parity (AOR = 4.05, 95% CI, 1.49, 5.03) and high knowledge level (AOR = 1.69, 95% CI, 0.89,2.85).

Conclusions
The study concluded that mothers in both the intervention and control groups have a low level of breastfeeding knowledge, a neutral attitude, and medium self-efficacy. Therefore, nutrition education interventions using tailored messages appropriate to the sociocultural context in the rural setting should be developed and evaluated continuously.
Association between COVID-19 pandemic declaration and depression/anxiety among U.S. adults
Authors: Adzrago David , Sulley Saanie , Tagoe Ishmael , Odame Emmanuel , Mamudu Lohuwa , Williams Faustine 
Published: December 2022

BackgroundAlthough studies have investigated the impact of the COVID-19 on mental health, few studies have attempted to compare the prevalence of depression/anxiety symptoms among U.S. adults before and after the COVID-19 pandemic declaration. We examined the prevalence and association between depression/anxiety symptoms and COVID-19 pandemic declaration among U.S. adult population and subgroups.MethodsA nationally representative cross-sectional study of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 5, Cycle 4) assessing health-related information and behaviors in U.S. adults aged ≥18 years from February through June 2020. The primary dependent variable wascurrent depression/anxiety derived from Patient Health Questionnaire-4. The main independent variable was responses before and after the COVID-19 pandemic declaration in addition to sexual identity heterosexual identity, /race/ethnicity and rural-urban commuting areas. Covariates were sociodemographic factors, and health risk behaviors. Weighted percentages, multivariable logistic regression, and Chi-square tests were used to establish the prevalence and association between current depression/anxiety and the independent variables and covariates.ResultsA total of 3,865 participants completed the survey and included 35.3% of the participants before the COVID-19 pandemic declaration. Most of the sample were aged 50–64 years [33.0%]; males [51.0%]; and non-Hispanic Whites [70.1%]). The post-pandemic declaration included participants, aged 35–49 years [27.0%]; females [52.6%]; and non-Hispanic Whites [59.6%]). The prevalence of depression/anxiety was higher after the COVID-19 pandemic declaration (32.2%) than before the declaration (29.9%). Higher risks of depression/anxiety symptoms after the declaration were associated with being a sexual minority ([adjusted odds ratio] AOR, 2.91 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.38–6.14]) and having fair/poor general health (AOR, 2.91 [95% CI, 1.76–4.83]). The probability of experiencing depression/anxiety symptoms after the declaration was highest among homosexuals/lesbians/gays (65.6%) compared to bisexuals (39.6%), and heterosexuals (30.1%).ConclusionsIn this study, young adults, non-Hispanic Whites, and those with fair/poor general health had a higher burden of depression/anxiety symptoms after the pandemic declaration. The development of psychological support strategies to promote wellbeing during the pandemic may reduce psychological distress in the population, especially among at-risk populations.
Staging Art and Chineseness: The Politics of Trans/Nationalism and Global Expositions, Jane Chin Davidson
Authors: Patel Alpesh Kantilal 
Published: December 2022

Review of: Staging Art and Chineseness: The Politics of Trans/Nationalism and Global Expositions, Jane Chin Davidson
Manchester: University of Manchester Press (2020), 224 pp, h/bk,
ISBN: 978-1-5261-3978-8, $120 US
Indian Migrants in Tokyo: A Study of Socio-Cultural, Religious, and Working Worlds, Megha Wadhwa (2020)
Authors: Kingston Jeff 
Published: December 2022

Review of: Indian Migrants in Tokyo: A Study of Socio-Cultural, Religious, and Working Worlds, Megha Wadhwa (2020)
Abingdon: Routledge, 214 pp.,
ISBN 978-0-36756-9-990, p/bk, £36.99
ISBN 978-0-36789-6-836, h/bk, £130.00
ISBN 978-1-00302-0-530, e-book, £33.9
Mobilities of the Highly Skilled Towards Switzerland: The Role of Intermediaries in Defining ‘Wanted Immigrants’, Laure Sandoz (2019)
Authors: Krannich Sascha , Gkolfinopoulos Andreas 
Published: December 2022

Review of: Mobilities of the Highly Skilled Towards Switzerland: The Role of Intermediaries in Defining ‘Wanted Immigrants’, Laure Sandoz (2019)
Berlin: Springer Nature, 244 pp.,
ISBN 978-3-03021-121-9, h/bk, EUR 53.49
The Effect of Professional Allowances and Teacher Professionalism on Teacher Performance
Authors: Farezhena Swastika , Wijayaningsih Lanny 
Published: December 2022

Purpose – The welfare of teachers as educators must be considered, for example, by providing professional allowances on time, because if they are late, it will hamper teachers' performance. In addition, teacher performance is deficient due to the lack of workshops and the assumption that the teaching profession is only limited to earning income. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of professional allowances and teacher professionalism on teachers at the level of early childhood education.Design/methods/approach – This study uses explanatory research with a quantitative approach. Sampling in this study uses a saturated sample technique, which means that all populations are used as respondents. The data collection method used a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The questionnaires were distributed to all early childhood education teachers in Bergas District, Semarang Regency, who received professional allowances to be filled out by respondents. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.Findings – The results of the t-test show that the regression coefficient of the professional allowance variable is 0.621, with a significance of 0.001. it means that partially the professional allowance has a positive effect on teacher performance. Then, the variable of teacher professionalism has a regression coefficient of 0.795 with a significance value of 0.000 which means that partially teacher professionalism has a positive effect on teacher performance. Meanwhile, the results of the F-test show that the F value is 20,130 and is significant at 0.000. It means that professional allowances and teacher professionalism can simultaneously affect teacher performance.Research implications/limitations – This research is limited to two independent variables, and the research location is only in one area. Future research is expected to explore more deeply the factors that can affect the performance of Early Childhood Education Programs teachers with a broader research location. Practical implications – This research is expected to provide input to early childhood education teachers, school institutions, and education offices related to teacher performance, especially in Bergas District, Semarang Regency. The implication that needs to be applied to keep teacher performance high and optimal is to pay attention to the professional allowances given to teachers and teacher professionalism.Originality/value – This study adds teacher professionalism as one of the factors that can affect teacher performance. This research also makes Early Childhood Education Programs teachers research respondents.
Paper type Research paper
The Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Glycated Haemoglobin A1c (Hba1c) Level in Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patient
Authors: Dewi Anna Mailasari Kusuma , Handayani Peny , Rachma Devi Elvina , Limijadi Edward Kurnia Setiawan 
Published: December 2022

Abstract Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic condition characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway collapse, apnea, and arousal during sleep. OSA and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are common comorbid conditions. Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is an approximation of an individual’s average blood glucose level for the prior two to three months, and therefore is considered to be a major index for monitoring glycaemic control in diabetic patientsObjective: This study aimed to examine the association between OSA and HbA1c levels in T2DM patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The study assesses the association between OSA and HbA1c levels in 75 T2DM patients. OSA in the patient was asses with Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) questionnaire. HbA1c values were obtained from the patient’s records. Data presented in mean ± SD, max, and min. Correlations analyses using Pearson correlation coefficient with p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: A total of 75 T2DM has a mean BMI were 25.26 ± 48.31 kg/m2 with mean HbA1c levels of about 7.1 ± 0.19%. The mean ESS score was 5 ± 0.429. The very weak correlation between OSA and BMI was statistically significant, r = 0.213; p = 0.047. Meanwhile, a very weak correlation between OSA and HbA1c levels was not statistically significant, r = 0.137; p = 0.242Conclusion: Among adults with T2DM, the correlation between OSA with HbA1c was not statistically significant
The Effect of Folic Acid Adjuvant on Cognitive Function on Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia
Authors: Sofa Yulia Ratna , Wardani Natalia Dewi , Sari Linda Kartika , Hadiati Titis , Muflihatunnaimah Muflihatunnaimah 
Published: December 2022

ABSTRACT Background: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that associated with daily life and social function deterioration and could be accompanied with cognitive deficits. Meanwhile, hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) is the increasing homocysteine (Hcy) level which might be the one of biological factor in schizophrenia. In recent study with healthy subjects, it was known that there was a correlation between total Hcy level and cognitive function. Folic acid is part of water-soluble vitamin B and expected to have important role in oxidative stress by preventing hyperhomocysteinemia.Objective: This study aimed to elaborate the effect of folic acid adjuvant to improve cognitive function in chronic schizophrenia patients.Methods: This was a double-blinded randomized controlled trial with pre and post-test clinical trial design. This study included 32 patients in control group and 32 patients in treatment group. MOCA-INA score was examined in all subjects on the first day. Then, all subjects were given standard antipsychotic treatment plus folic acid adjuvant / placebo during 3 week of hospitalized treatment and 1 week of outpatient treatment. When the 4-week treatment finished, the subjects were followed by MOCA-INA post-test.Results: In this study, we had the significant difference of pre and post-test MOCA-INA score in the control group (p<0.001), significant difference of pre and post-test MOCA-INA score in the treatment group (p<0.001), and significant difference of post-test MOCA-INA score between the control and treatment group (p<0.001).Conclusion: Folic acid adjuvants significantly improved cognitive function in chronic schizophrenic patients.
Diversity of hymenopteran families associated to quinoa crop in Algeria (case of Biskra province)
Authors: SEGHIR Hasna , TARAI Nacer , TAHAR-CHAOUCHE Souad 
Published: December 2022

The quinoa (Chenopodium quinoaWilld.) crop is originated from Andean region (South America). Its nutritional values as well as its drought climate and water salinity tolerant character have motivated many countries such as Algeria to adapt such a plant culture. This study aims to assess entomofauna from Hymenoptera order in terms of composition and functional diversity. We aim also to evaluate the consequences of the expansion and uncommon crop on the hymenopteran composition. For the first field trial, the survey was carried out in Biskra province during 2018-2019. The Shannon Wiener index and evenness indices were used to measure family’s diversity. The results revealed that 1737 specimens were identified into forty families and 166 species. Formicidae species were the most abundant with 68 % of total number of individuals, followed by Braconidae with 7 % and Crabronidae with 5 %. As well, diversity collected with yellow pan traps was more important in winter and spring seasons. As the functional groups, results indicated the presence of three major groups; parasitoids, pollinators and predators. The parasitoid group is the richest one.
Effects of high vitamin and micro-mineral supplementation on growth performance and pork quality of finishing pigs under heat stress
Authors: ORTEGA Arth David Sol Valmoria , BABINSZKY László , RÓZSÁNÉ-VÁRSZEGI Zsófia , OZSVÁTH Xénia Erika , ORIEDO Ogonji Humphrey , OLÁH János , SZABÓ Csaba 
Published: December 2022

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of heat stress (HS) on the production performance of fattening pigs and whether the supplementation of vitamins (C and E) and micro-minerals (Se and Zn) at increased concentrations can mitigate HS adverse effects. Thirty six Danbred hybrid barrows (65.1 ± 2.81 kg) were randomly distributed into four treatments 1) HS (28.9 ± 0.9 °C, RH- 60.4 ± 4.3 %) + control diet (HC), 2) HS + diet 1 (HT1), 3) HS + diet 2 (HT2), and 4) thermo-neutral conditions (19.5 ± 0.9 °C, RH- 85.9 ± 7.3 %) + control diet (TC). Bodyweight and feed intake were measured weekly for four weeks. After the experiment, six pigs from each treatment were slaughtered, and the longissimus lumborum muscle was sampled to evaluate meat quality. At week four, HS significantly affected pig body weight (p < 0.05). However, the other parameters were not significantly affected by HS,while slight improvements in these parameters were observed by supplementing vitamins and micro-minerals in the diet of the pigs despite exposure to HS. Therefore, the pigs used in the study showed resilience to adverse effects of HS on growth and meat quality parameters. The content of vitamins C and E and microminerals Se and Zn in the diet seems to play an important role in resilience to HS, therefore their requirement and supplementation should be carefully evaluated.
Czy europejska inicjatywa obywatelska może służyć zmniejszeniu deficytu demokratycznego w Unii Europejskiej? Uwagi na podstawie wniosku Minority SafePack
Authors: Kielin-Maziarz Joanna 
Published: December 2022

Przedmiotem artykułu jest próba odpowiedzi na pytanie o rolę, jaką w zmniejszeniu deficytu demokratycznego Unii odgrywa europejska inicjatywa obywatelska (EIO). Efektywność tej instytucji została poddana analizie na przykładzie wniosku dotyczącego przyjęcia zmian, które miałby służyć zapewnieniu szerszej ochrony praw mniejszości narodowych i językowych oraz wzmocnieniu różnorodności kulturowej i językowej w UE – Minority SafePack. W tekście dokonana została analiza przyczyn, które skłoniły Komisję do zajęcia negatywnego stanowiska. Z jednej strony należy do nich sama tematyka wniosku. Unia Europejska w uzasadnieniu odmowy jego przyjęcia podaje, że w stosunku do wielu z zawartych w nim propozycji nie ma kompetencji. Ponadto zauważalna jest także ogólna niechęć UE do zajmowania się problemami mniejszości, wynikająca przede wszystkim z faktu, że dotykają one kwestii o newralgicznym charakterze dla państw członkowskich, jak np. tożsamość narodowa, różnorodność językowa. Z drugiej zaś – odrzucenie wniosku stanowi wyraz ogólnej tendencji. Komisja jest bardzo sceptyczna wobec wniosków składanych w ramach EIO, odmawiając im w przewarzającej mierze rejestracji. Taki stan rzeczy z pewnością nie pozwala na mówienie o efektywności EIO jako narzędzia przyczyniającego się do zmniejszenia deficytu demokratycznego w UE.
Assessment of fetal heart aortic and pulmonary valve annulus area by three-dimensional ultrasonography: reference curves and applicability in congenital heart diseases
Authors: Chagas Caroline Cervante , Siqueira Pontes Ana Letícia , Bravo-Valenzuela Nathalie Jeanne , Peixoto Alberto Borges , Mappa Ilenia , Viscardi Clementina , Rizzo Giuseppe , Araujo Júnior Edward 
Published: December 2022

Abstract

Objectives
To determine reference curves for fetal aortic and pulmonary valve annulus area by three-dimensional ultrasonography using the spatio-temporal image correlation (STIC) in the rendering mode, and to ascertain its applicability in congenital heart disease (CHD).

Methods
We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study of 328 normal fetuses and 42 fetuses with CHD between 20 and 33 weeks 6 days of gestation. The outflow plane view of the great vessels was used to measure the areas of the valvar annuli, and the measurements were performed in systole. A linear regression model adjusted according to the determination coefficient (R2) was utilized to construct the reference intervals. The concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) was used to calculate the reproducibility of the mitral and tricuspid valve areas.

Results
The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the aortic and pulmonary valve annulus areas ranged from 6.6 ± 1.2 to 32.9 ± 1.1 mm2 and 10.7 ± 1.3 to 40.3 ± 1.2 mm2, respectively. We observed a linear relationship and strong positive correlation between the area of the aortic and pulmonary valve annuli with r=0.97 and 0.96, respectively. Good intra (CCC=0.99) and interobserver agreement (CCC=0.98) was observed for the measurement of the aortic valve annulus area. A good intra (CCC=0.99) and interobserver (CCC=0.97) agreement was also observed for the measurement of the pulmonary valve annulus area. The mean ± SD of the difference of the areas of the aortic and pulmonary valve annuli between the normal fetuses and those with CHD were −1.801 ± 1.429 mm2 (p=0.208) and −1.033 ± 1.467 mm2 (p<0.0001), respectively.

Conclusions
The reference curves for the areas of the aortic and pulmonary valve annuli of fetal hearts were determined, and showed good inter and intraobserver reproducibility. The constructed reference curves showed applicability in different types of CHD.
Research of the thermal effect on the Fe–Cr–Al alloy foil in the initial state and with the deposited secondary support
Authors: Khussain Bolatbek , Brodskiy Alexandr , Sass Alexandr , Teltayev Bagdat , Rakhmetova Kenjegul 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The purpose of this work is to study the influence of thermal effect on the surface morphology of the Fe–Cr–Al (Kh15Yu5) alloy foil and the elemental composition of the surface layers. Also, studies have been carried out on the physicochemical characteristics of the primary support with the deposited secondary support in the initial state and within the temperature range from 25 to 900 °C. The research was carried out on a JSM 6610 LV, JEOL scanning electron microscope with an installed INCA Energy 450 energy-dispersive microanalysis system. Before depositing secondary support (aluminum oxide), for a stronger adhesion to the foil metal, the foil surface was pretreated with a phosphating solution. It was found that during heating up the elemental composition of the surface layer of the Kh15Yu5-alloy foil does not remain constant and depends on the mode of thermal effect. This implies the possibility of changing the adhesion and adsorption properties of the foil surface, as well as the need to take this into account when depositing secondary support and an active phase to the foil. Studies have shown that the applied methods for phosphatizing and depositing secondary support to the foil surface make it possible to obtain a quite resistant coating. No peeling of the secondary support from the foil surface is observed during high-temperature treatment in the air.