bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A randomized control study: The effectiveness of multimedia education on self‐care and quality of life in patients with enterostomy
Authors: Ko Hsing‐Fang , Wu Mei‐Feng , Lu Jian‐Zhang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractColorectal cancer is typically treated through surgery, and self‐care skills play a crucial role in disease adaptation and quality of life improvement. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a multimedia patient education intervention on enhancing the self‐care and quality of life among patients with a postoperative stoma as well as on establishing an easy‐to‐use ostomy self‐care skills assessment. The sample comprised 108 patients with new ostomies who were randomly assigned to two groups. Data were collected from June 2018 to March 2019. The conventional education service program group received individual education in the hospital environment, consisting of four 3‐h sessions delivered over 4 consecutive days. The multimedia group viewed a multimedia educational program using a laptop. Data were collected at baseline and 3 months after the intervention using a demographic questionnaire, an ostomy self‐care ability scale and the Stoma Quality of Life Scale. Before the intervention, there were no significant differences in self‐care ability and quality of life scores between the two groups (p = 0.764 and p = 0.466, respectively). However, 3 months after the intervention, the group that received the multimedia software intervention showed significantly higher self‐care ability and quality of life scores compared to the group that received conventional education services (p < 0.001). When a set threshold is reached, self‐care ability and a good quality of life can be met. The threshold value of the ostomy self‐care skill scale was determined to be 20 points, resulting in a sensitivity of 77.8% and a specificity of 75.5%. The results indicate that the multimedia education program enhanced home self‐care ability and quality of life among patients with enterostomy.
Sleep–wake monitoring of people with intellectual disability: Examining the agreement of EMFIT QS and actigraphy
Authors: Buimer Hendrik P. , Siebelink Nienke M. , Gaasterland Annemarije , van Dam Kirstin , Smits Annelies , Frederiks Kyra , van der Poel Agnes 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundGaining insight into sleep–wake patterns of persons with intellectual disabilities is commonly done using wrist actigraphy. For some people, contactless alternatives are needed. This study compares a contactless bed sensor with wrist actigraphy to monitor sleep–wake patterns of people with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities.MethodData were collected with EMFIT QS (activity and presence) and MotionWatch 8/Actiwatch 2 (activity, ambient light, and event marker/sleep diary) for 14 nights in 13 adults with moderate‐profound intellectual disabilities residing in intramural care.ResultsIn a care‐as‐usual setting, EMFIT QS and actigraphy assessment show little agreement on sleep–wake variables.ConclusionCurrently, EMFIT QS should not be considered an alternative to wrist actigraphy for sleep–wake monitoring. Further research is needed into assessing sleep–wake variables using (contactless) technological devices and how the data should be interpreted within the care context to achieve reliable and valid information on sleep–wake patterns of people with intellectual disabilities.
Seasonal variation in patterns of anuran diversity along a subtropical elevational gradient
Authors: Carvalho‐Rocha Vítor , Peres Carlos A. , Neckel‐Oliveira Selvino 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAimAlthough many studies have described spatial patterns along elevational gradients, only a handful have investigated their temporal dynamics, which remain poorly understood. Here we investigate patterns of frog spatiotemporal diversity (Anuran: Amphibia) along a subtropical elevational gradient, and assess the importance of temperature in explaining observed patterns.LocationAn extensive Brazilian Atlantic Forest elevational gradient ranging from 200 m to 1800 m above sea level.TaxonAnuran amphibians.MethodsWe sampled anurans once each month between September 2017 and August 2018 at 38 ponds along the gradient. We then applied generalized additive models to evaluate the spatiotemporal patterns of anuran diversity (measured as Hill's numbers of order q = 0, 1 and 2) and abundance, and understand the extent to which this variation is explained by ambient temperature.ResultsWe found seasonal changes in the shape and magnitude of anuran diversity along the elevational gradient. While anuran diversity showed mid‐elevation peaks between spring and summer, a low‐to‐mid elevation plateau was observed during autumn and winter. Abundance peaked at mid‐elevations between spring and summer, remained high in the lowlands, and decreased in the highlands between autumn and winter. Overall, anuran diversity and abundance increased from spring to summer but then sharply declined towards winter, showing a nonlinear positive relationship with mean temperature. Temperature accounted for most of the observed spatial and spatiotemporal variation, rather than temporal trends in anuran diversity and abundance.Main ConclusionsOur results suggest that in addition to temperature, other factors such as intrinsic species characteristics may regulate anuran activity patterns throughout the year along the elevational gradient. This study highlights how local anuran diversity is dynamic across the elevational gradient, emphasizing the relevance of considering seasonality to better understand diversity patterns in montane environments, which can be critical to inform conservation strategies.
Prevalence and determinants of hepatitis delta virus infection among HIV/hepatitis B‐coinfected adults in care in the United States
Authors: Ferrante Nicole D. , Kallan Michael J. , Sukkestad Sophia , Kodani Maja , Kitahata Mari M. , Cachay Edward R. , Bhattacharya Debika , Heath Sonya , Napravnik Sonia , Moore Richard D. , Yendewa George , Mayer Kenneth H. , Reddy K. Rajender , Hayden Tonya , Kamili Saleem , Martin Jeffrey N. , Kim H. Nina , Lo Re Vincent 
Published: July 2023

AbstractHepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection increases the risk of liver complications compared to hepatitis B virus (HBV) alone, particularly among persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, no studies have evaluated the prevalence or determinants of HDV infection among people with HIV/HBV in the US. We performed a cross‐sectional study among adults with HIV/HBV coinfection receiving care at eight sites within the Center for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS) between 1996 and 2019. Among patients with available serum/plasma specimens, we selected the first specimen on or after their initial HBV qualifying test. All samples were tested for HDV IgG antibody and HDV RNA. Multivariable log‐binomial generalized linear models were used to estimate prevalence ratios (PRs) with 95% CIs of HDV IgG antibody‐positivity associated with determinants of interest (age, injection drug use [IDU], high‐risk sexual behaviour). Among 597 adults with HIV/HBV coinfection in CNICS and available serum/plasma samples (median age, 43 years; 89.9% male; 52.8% Black; 42.4% White), 24/597 (4.0%; 95% CI, 2.4%–5.6%) were HDV IgG antibody‐positive, and 10/596 (1.7%; 95% CI, 0.6%–2.7%) had detectable HDV RNA. In multivariable analysis, IDU was associated with exposure to HDV infection (adjusted PR = 2.50; 95% CI, 1.09–5.74). In conclusion, among a sample of adults with HIV/HBV coinfection in care in the US, 4.0% were HDV IgG antibody‐positive, among whom 41.7% had detectable HDV RNA. History of IDU was associated with exposure to HDV infection. These findings emphasize the importance of HDV testing among persons with HIV/HBV coinfection, especially those with a history of IDU.
An improved Nicotiana benthamiana bioproduction chassis provides novel insights into nicotine biosynthesis
Authors: Vollheyde Katharina , Dudley Quentin M. , Yang Ting , Oz Mehmet T. , Mancinotti Davide , Fedi Mariano Olivera , Heavens Darren , Linsmith Gareth , Chhetry Monika , Smedley Mark A. , Harwood Wendy A. , Swarbreck David , Geu‐Flores Fernando , Patron Nicola J. 
Published: July 2023

Summary
The model plant Nicotiana benthamiana is an increasingly attractive organism for the production of high‐value, biologically active molecules. However, N. benthamiana accumulates high levels of pyridine alkaloids, in particular nicotine, which complicates the downstream purification processes.
Here, we report a new assembly of the N. benthamiana genome as well as the generation of low‐nicotine lines by CRISPR/Cas9‐based inactivation of berberine bridge enzyme‐like proteins (BBLs). Triple as well as quintuple mutants accumulated three to four times less nicotine than the respective control lines.
The availability of lines without functional BBLs allowed us to probe their catalytic role in nicotine biosynthesis, which has remained obscure. Notably, chiral analysis revealed that the enantiomeric purity of nicotine was fully lost in the quintuple mutants. In addition, precursor feeding experiments showed that these mutants cannot facilitate the specific loss of C6 hydrogen that characterizes natural nicotine biosynthesis.
Our work delivers an improved N. benthamiana chassis for bioproduction and uncovers the crucial role of BBLs in the stereoselectivity of nicotine biosynthesis.
Perioperative maintenance of hybrid closed loop insulin pump systems in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A case series
Authors: Kim Yoohee Claire , Wolf Risa M. , Busin Kelly M. , Vanderhoek Samuel M. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractCurrent guidelines support the use of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin pumps in minor surgical procedures for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, there are few reported cases of using hybrid closed loop technology in the perioperative period. This retrospective case series presents seven pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes who underwent eight surgical procedures with maintenance of hybrid closed loop systems. This paper also provides considerations for future use of hybrid closed loop systems perioperatively.
Comparative metabolomic analysis between tomato and halophyte plants under intercropping conditions
Authors: Jurado‐Mañogil Carmen , Barba‐Espín Gregorio , Hernández José A. , Diaz‐Vivancos Pedro 
Published: July 2023

AbstractHalophyte‐based intercropping appears nowadays as a valuable approach in soil remediation and agriculture. In this work, intercropping between the halophyte Arthrocaulon macrostachyum and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. Sargento) was studied in both plant species using comparative mass spectrometry‐based metabolomics coupled to metabolic pathway predictions. A significant number of changes in metabolites was observed in the halophyte. In terms of alteration of specific metabolic pathways, intercropping conditions stimulated sugar and starch metabolisms in tomato, whereas in the halophyte, intercropping mainly altered amino acid‐related pathways. In addition, arginine and proline metabolism were commonly affected in both tomato and halophyte plants. Moreover, metabolomic changes were associated with physiological alterations in tomato. In this sense, mild oxidative stress was induced in intercropped tomato plants, which, in turn, could trigger signaling events leading to plant adjustment to intercropping conditions. This study represents the first approach toward understanding intercropping interactions at the metabolome level and its effect on plant physiology, opening up prospects for further characterization of this crop cultivation strategy.
Asymptotic behavior of the porous elastic system with dual phase lag model: Classical versus second spectrum perspectives
Authors: Zougheib Hamza , Arwadi Toufic El , Soufyane Abdelaziz 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis paper aims to analyze the energy decay of the thermoelastic porous system. The dual‐phase lag theory is used to model heat transfer. We consider two perspectives: the classical approach and the second spectrum approach. For the classical approach, the well‐posedness is obtained via the semigroup theory and the system is exponentially stable under equal wave speed conditions. On the opposite, we show a polynomial decay. On the other hand, the well‐posedness of the truncated system is obtained via the Faedo Galerkin method, and the system is exponentially stable without any assumptions on the physical parameters.
Interim performance information and risk taking in a tournament—Field evidence from professional basketball
Authors: Jane Wen‐Jhan 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis paper examines whether the shooting decisions under the leading (/lagging) condition moderate (/stimulate) risk taking. Using the task of field goal attempts in basketball competitions involving National Basketball Association regular season and playoff games, I find strong evidence of a significantly causal effect of interim performance information (IPI) on the probability of a risky shooting. Our results support the leading, lagging, and nothing‐to‐lose effects on individual risk taking under different conditions of time and score proximation in high‐stakes dynamic competitions when performing skill‐based tasks. Furthermore, the IPI effects are found to differ between Covid and non‐Covid periods.
Unilateral keratitis secondary to Leishmania spp. infection in a horse: Clinical signs and successful topical therapy
Authors: Matas Riera Màrian , Cardenas Nadal Marta , Martínez‐Sogues Laura , Ferrer Lluís 
Published: July 2023

AbstractDermatological clinical signs have been seldom reported in the literature secondary to equine leishmaniasis. This case depicts the clinical signs, treatment, and outcome of a young horse with a pink, elevated lesion on the ventromedial quadrant of the cornea. A corneal cytology was performed and revealed the presence of leishmania amastigotes reaching the diagnosis of keratitis secondary to leishmania. Surgical resection was recommended but the owner declined the procedure, and the lesion was treated with a topical antimonial for 6 weeks. The lesion reduced remarkably during the first weeks of treatment. The patient had not shown recurrence of the lesion for 2 years since the treatment was started. Leishmania spp. can be responsible for ocular surface abnormalities such as keratitis. Corneal cytology is an inexpensive diagnostic method that should be considered when ocular surface abnormalities are identified in horses in endemic areas.
Ageing reduces persistent inward current contribution to motor neurone firing: Potential mechanisms and the role of exercise
Authors: Orssatto Lucas B. R. , Blazevich Anthony J. , Trajano Gabriel S. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractNervous system deterioration is a primary driver of age‐related motor impairment. The motor neurones, which act as the interface between the central nervous system and the muscles, play a crucial role in amplifying excitatory synaptic input to produce the desired motor neuronal firing output. For this, they utilise their ability to generate persistent (long‐lasting) depolarising currents that increase cell excitability, and both amplify and prolong the output activity of motor neurones for a given synaptic input. Modulation of these persistent inward currents (PICs) contributes to the motor neurones’ capacities to attain the required firing frequencies and rapidly modulate them to competently complete most tasks. Thus, PICs are crucial for adequate movement generation. Impairments in intrinsic motor neurone properties can impact motor unit firing capacity, with convincing evidence indicating that the PIC contribution to motor neurone firing is reduced in older adults. Indeed, this could be an important mechanism underpinning the age‐related reductions in strength and physical function. Furthermore, resistance training has emerged as a promising intervention to counteract age‐associated PIC impairments, with changes in PICs being correlated with improvements in muscular strength and physical function after training. In this review, we present the current knowledge of the PIC magnitude decline during ageing and discuss whether reduced serotonergic and noradrenergic input onto the motor neurones, voltage‐gated calcium channel dysfunction or inhibitory input impairments are candidates that: (i) explain age‐related reductions in the PIC contribution to motor neurone firing and (ii) underpin the enhanced PIC contribution to motor neurone firing following resistance training in older adults.
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Technical and Economic Performance of Four Solar Cooling and Power Co-Generated Systems Integrated With Facades in Chinese Climate Zones
Authors: Lai Fei , Wu Dan , Zhou Jinzhi , Yuan Yanping 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
There has been an increasing interest in solar-driven combined energy supply systems for low-temperate applications, particularly those based on the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), Kalina Cycle (KC), or Trilateral Cycle (TLC). However, systems based on these thermodynamic cycles usually employ large area collectors that stand alone or are placed on the roof, without considering integration with the building facade. This research presents a solution to large-scale photothermal utilization integrated with facades for co-generated systems. The current study is the first to conduct performance and economic assessment for four novel solar cooling and power (SCP) co-generated systems driven by evacuated tube solar collectors (ETCs) or semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV) integrated into the building facades. The suggested systems were simulated using TRNSYS to forecast their performance metrics when used in four Chinese cities with various climate zones. As indicators, a solar fraction (SF) and unit energy cost (UEC) were used to evaluate the technical and financial aspects of each system. The STPV-vapor compression cycle (VCC) system had the highest SF (100%, except Haikou), as well as the lowest UEC (0.211$/kWh on average) among the four cities, according to the results. Among the three solar–thermal co-generation systems, ETC–ORC–VCC had the best performance (SF,37.9%; UEC,0.597$/kWh on average).
Development of a Low-Cost Soft Robot Fish With Biomimetic Swimming Performance
Authors: Zou Ting , Jian Xinyu , Al-Tamimi Mahmoud , Wu Xing , Wu Jing 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This paper investigates the methodology and techniques for a soft biomimetic robot fish that has a straightforward design, relatively simple fabrication, and low cost. In addition to the investigations of fabrication techniques, we also explore the numerical analysis of the biological fish swimming performance, with its inspiration for robot fish design, which is less studied in the literature. In this research, therefore, various swimming locomotion patterns within the body and/or caudal fin family are analyzed for kinematics and hydrodynamics using analytical methods and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to inspire the robot fish design for improved swimming performance. By straightforward design and fabrication, the swimming performance of the numerical robot fish is verified by means of simulation using 3D CFD, and the prototype performance is validated using in-water experimental tests. This study showcases a new easy-to-design and easy-to-fabricate robust biomimetic robot fish with comparable swimming performance, which has good potential for purposes like education, research, and entertainment.
A Cyclic Differentiable Manifold Representation of Redundant Manipulator Kinematics
Authors: Haug Edward J. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
An inverse kinematic mapping for redundant serial manipulators is presented at the configuration level, for which periodic manipulator operational trajectories map into periodic input trajectories, i.e., for which serial manipulators are cyclic. The inverse kinematic mapping defines a differentiable manifold on which output and self-motion coordinates comprise operational coordinates that represent manipulator redundant degrees-of-freedom. The inverse kinematic mapping and differentiable manifold are defined in analytical form and a computational method for their evaluation is presented. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the validity of the formulation on subsets of manipulator regular configuration space, or on the entire space.
Numerical Fatigue Life Evaluation With Experimental Results for Type III Accumulators
Authors: Kim Sang-Won , Yoshikawa Nobuhiro 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Type III accumulator is widely used in hydrogen stations. A high-cost pressure cycle test is mandatory to ensure the safety of the accumulator in present regulations. To reduce the high cost, the aim is to develop a methodology of numerical fatigue life prediction, where an axisymmetric finite element model for the Type III accumulator is created precisely and actual loading process including autofrettage pressure is simulated. The alternating stress intensity is evaluated based on the instructions in KD-3 of 2015 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 3. By comparing stress amplitude distributions with the leak positions after the pressure cycle test, and plotting the results in the design fatigue curve, it could be shown that fatigue life prediction of Type III accumulator can be done by precise finite element analysis of the liner including dome part, where the principal axes of stress change in pressure cycle.
Experimental Study of Thermal Hydraulic Performance Improvement in Solar Air Heater Channel With V-Shaped Porous Baffles
Authors: Baissi M.T. , Hassani S. , Karoua Housseyn , Aoues K. , Moummi N. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Experiments have been conducted to determine how several geometrical parameters of V-shaped porous baffles influence flow characteristics and heat transfer in a rectangular channel. Experiments were conducted on geometric parameters, namely, a relative baffle height (e/H) of 0.4–1, a relative baffle pitch (P/e) of 3–6, open area ratio values of 21–34%, and a single attack angle (α) of 60 deg. Using Reynolds numbers ranging from 2500 to 12,000, V-shaped porous baffles have been examined. Based on a relative baffle pitch of 5, a relative baffle height of 1, and an open area ratio of 21%, the maximum increases in the Nusselt number (Nu) and friction factor (f) were 2.84 and 7 times, respectively. A maximum value of 1.69 is found at e/H = 0.40, P/e = 6, and b = 34% for the thermo-hydraulic performance parameter. Correlations for (Nu) and (f) are developed as functions of P/e, e/H, and Re.