bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring Canadian perceptions and experiences of stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Fahim Christine , Cooper Jeanette , Theivendrampillai Suvabna , Pham Ba' , Straus Sharon E. 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to stigmatization of individuals based on race/ethnicity, age, gender, and occupation, among other factors. We canvassed Canadian residents to explore perceptions of and experiences with stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe conducted an online survey between June 10 and December 31 2020. The survey was rooted in the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework and included multiple choice, Likert and open-ended questions related to perceived and experienced stigma. Residents of Ontario, Canada were eligible to participate and we aimed to recruit a sample that was diverse by race/ethnicity and age.ResultsA total of 1,823 individuals participated in the survey (54% women, 39% men; 54% 18–40 years old, 28% 41–60 years old, 12% 61+ years old; 33% White, 26% East/SouthEast Asian, 14% Black, 12% South Asian). Fifty-one percent of participants agreed/strongly agreed that racist views had increased toward certain racial/ethnic groups in Canada during the pandemic. Participants perceived that people in Canada were stigmatized during the pandemic because of race/ethnicity (37%), political beliefs (26%), older age (24%), being a healthcare worker (23%), younger age (22%), being an essential worker (21%), and gender (11%). Thirty-nine percent of respondents feared experiencing and 37% experienced stigmatization during the pandemic. Men, individuals aged 18–40, and racialized participants were more likely to fear or experience stigma. With respect to health behaviors, 74, 68, and 59% of respondents were comfortable masking in public, seeking medical care if they became ill, and getting tested for COVID-19, respectively. Men were less likely to indicate comfort with mask wearing or seeking medical care. Participants aged 18–40 and Black participants were less likely to indicate comfort with all three behaviors compared to those over age 41 and White participants, respectively. South Asian participants were less likely to be comfortable seeking medical care compared to White Participants.DiscussionParticipants feared or experienced stigmatization towards various demographic characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical that the factors driving stigma during health emergencies in Canada be better understood in order to develop effective public health messaging and interventions.
Measuring the efficiency of public hospitals: A multistage data envelopment analysis in Fujian Province, China
Authors: Sun Mengya , Ye Yaojun , Zhang Guangdi , Xue Yuan , Shang Xiuling 
Published: March 2023

ObjectiveThe present study aimed to evaluate the operational efficiency of public hospitals in Fujian Province and the factors responsible for the inefficiency of these hospitals and provide relevant suggestions for health policymakers in allocating service resources.MethodIn the first stage of the research, the variables affecting the efficiency of hospitals were extracted by qualitative and quantitative methods, including literature optimization, gray related analysis and gray clustering evaluation. In the second stage, the data envelopment analysis (DEA) method was used to evaluate the operational efficiency of 49 hospitals of different levels and types selected by sampling in 2020. Finally, a Tobit regression model with introduced institutional factors and background factors was established to study the main influencing factors of hospital inefficiency.ResultsIn the first stage, 10 input variables and 10 output variables necessary from the mangers' point of view were identified to test efficiency. In the second stage, the average comprehensive TE, PTE, and SE of 49 sample hospitals was 0.802, 0.888, and 0.902, respectively. 22.45% of these hospitals met the effective criteria, i.e., the overall effective rate was 22.45%. The low SE value of the hospital was the main reason hindering the improvement of the comprehensive efficiency value. The overall effective rate of secondary public hospitals (30.77%) was higher than that of tertiary public hospitals (19.44%), and the overall effective rate of public specialized hospitals (30%) was higher than that of general public hospitals (18.92%). Based on the third stage results, the bed occupancy rate (BOR) and the proportion of beds (POB) were major factors affecting the operation efficiency of grade III hospitals (p &lt; 0.01). However, the operating efficiency of grade II hospitals was significantly affected by POB and regional per capita GDP(GDPPC) (p &lt; 0.05). Moreover, the impact of BOR and GDPPC was positive, and POB was negatively correlated with hospital operation efficiency.ConclusionsThe study results indicated that the overall operation efficiency of public hospitals in Fujian Province is low. This study revealed that intervention should be strengthened from a policy and management perspective to improve the operation efficiency of public hospitals.
Co-occurrence of PTSD and affective symptoms in a large sample with childhood trauma subtypes: A network analysis
Authors: Jin Yu , Xu Shicun , Hu Zhishan , Li Jiaqi , Li Hui , Wang Xiaofeng , Sun Xi , Wang Yuanyuan 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundExposure to childhood trauma (CT) is associated with various deleterious mental health outcomes, increasing the risk of suicidal behaviors. The objective of this study is to investigate the different effects of three forms of CT, including emotional abuse (EA), physical abuse (PA), and sexual abuse (SA), on potential psychopathological symptoms among college students.MethodsA total of 117,769 students from 63 Chinese colleges participated in this study. There were 1,191 participants in the EA group (1.24%; 95% CI: 1.17–1.31%), 1,272 participants in the PA group (1.32%; 95% CI: 1.25–1.40%), and 3,479 participants in the SA group (3.62%; 95% CI: 3.50–3.73%). CT was measured by the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form. Psychopathological symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety, and PTSD) were measured by the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and Trauma Screening Questionnaire, respectively. Network analysis was applied to analyze psychopathological symptoms between three CT subgroups (EA, PA, and SA). The associations and centralities of the networks were calculated, and the network characteristics of the three subgroups were contrasted.ResultsThe main symptoms across all three groups are uncontrollable worry, sad mood, irritability, and fatigue, which indicates these core symptoms play essential roles in maintaining the whole psychological symptoms network. Furthermore, there are significant differences in symptom associations between the three groups. The comparison of network structures of the three groups shows that the SA group reports more PTSD symptoms, the EA group reports more suicide-related symptoms, and the PA group reports more anxiety symptoms.ConclusionSpecific symptoms were disclosed across each group by the distinctive core psychopathological symptoms found in the CT subgroup networks. The present study's findings show different associations between CT and psychopathology and may help classify potential diagnostic processes. Therefore, local governments and academic institutions are recommended for early intervention to promote the psychological well-being of CT survivors.
Comparison of the methods for isolation and detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in municipal wastewater
Authors: Lucansky Vincent , Samec Marek , Burjanivova Tatiana , Lukacova Eva , Kolkova Zuzana , Holubekova Veronika , Turyova Eva , Hornakova Andrea , Zaborsky Tibor , Podlesniy Petar , Reizigova Lenka , Dankova Zuzana , Novakova Elena , Pecova Renata , Calkovska Andrea , Halasova Erika 
Published: March 2023

IntroductionCoronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is a causative agent responsible for the current global pandemic situation known as COVID-19. Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 include a wide range of symptoms from mild (i.e., cough, fever, dyspnea) to severe pneumonia-like respiratory symptoms. SARS-CoV-2 has been demonstrated to be detectable in the stool of COVID-19 patients. Waste-based epidemiology (WBE) has been shown as a promising approach for early detection and monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 in the local population performed via collection, isolation, and detection of viral pathogens from environmental sources.MethodsIn order to select the optimal protocol for monitoring the COVID-19 epidemiological situation in region Turiec, Slovakia, we (1) compared methods for SARS-CoV-2 separation and isolation, including virus precipitation by polyethylene glycol (PEG), virus purification via ultrafiltration (Vivaspin®) and subsequent isolation by NucleoSpin RNA Virus kit (Macherey-Nagel), and direct isolation from wastewater (Zymo Environ Water RNA Kit); (2) evaluated the impact of water freezing on SARS- CoV-2 separation, isolation, and detection; (3) evaluated the role of wastewater filtration on virus stability; and (4) determined appropriate methods including reverse transcription-droplet digital PCR (RT-ddPCR) and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) (targeting the same genes, i.e., RdRp and gene E) for quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples.Results(1) Usage of Zymo Environ Water RNA Kit provided superior quality of isolated RNA in comparison with both ultracentrifugation and PEG precipitation. (2) Freezing of wastewater samples significantly reduces the RNA yield. (3) Filtering is counterproductive when Zymo Environ Water RNA Kit is used. (4) According to the specificity and sensitivity, the RT-ddPCR outperforms RT-qPCR.DiscussionThe results of our study suggest that WBE is a valuable early warning alert and represents a non-invasive approach to monitor viral pathogens, thus protects public health on a regional and national level. In addition, we have shown that the sensitivity of testing the samples with a nearer detection limit can be improved by selecting the appropriate combination of enrichment, isolation, and detection methods.
The geopolitics of the European super league: A historiographical approach and a media analysis of the failed project in 2021
Authors: Ginesta Xavier , Viñas Carles 
Published: March 2023

IntroductionThe main objective of this article is to analyse the reasons why the 2021 European Super League project failed. The authors ask whether, in addition to the popular clamour against a semi-closed competition, it was the combination of geopolitical interests of the different actors currently involved in European elite football that prevented the project from going ahead.MethodsThe main methodological framework is based on a case study, which follows an Stakian approach. To do so, on the one hand, a historiographical analysis of the case has been done; on the other hand, authors have complemented this case study with an analysis of 23 pieces of news published on the website of five mainstream newspapers (from April to June 2021) from those countries with the most significant European football leagues: The United Kingdom (The Guardian), Spain (El País), France (Le Monde), Italy (La Repubblica) and Germany (Der Spiegel). To supplement the analysis of this phenomenon, authors have also considered other relevant news published in other mainstream press or news agencies (such as The New York Times, Politico, The Yorkshire Post, The Times, Marca, Bloomberg and Reuters).Results and DiscussionThe authors conclude that, while financially the Super League debate has not been closed, in defending the current business and competition model of European football, UEFA has had the complicity of owners and shareholders of the founding clubs outside of their traditional historical roots, as well as governments that have made football an asset because of their geopolitical positioning, such as Qatar and the UK post-Brexit.
Application of the advance incision in robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectal anterior resection
Authors: Qiu Yuhao , Li Ying , Chen Zhenzhou , Chai Ninghui , Liang Xianping , Zhang Dahong , Wei Zhengqiang 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundThe incidence of rectal cancer is increasing each year. Robotic surgery is being used more frequently in the surgical treatment of rectal cancer; however, several problems associated with robotic surgery persist, such as docking the robot repeatedly to perform auxiliary incisions and difficulty exposing the operative field of obese patients. Herein we introduce a new technology that effectively improves the operability and convenience of robotic rectal surgery.ObjectivesTo simplify the surgical procedure, enhance operability, and improve healing of the surgical incision, we developed an advance incision (AI) technique for robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectal anterior resection, and compared its safety and feasibility with those of intraoperative incision.MethodsBetween January 2016 and October 2021, 102 patients with rectal cancer underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectal anterior resection with an AI or intraoperative incision (iOI) incisions. We compared the perioperative, incisional, and oncologic outcomes between groups.ResultsNo significant differences in the operating time, blood loss, time to first passage of flatus, time to first passage of stool, duration of hospitalization, and rate of overall postoperative complications were observed between groups. The mean time to perform auxiliary incisions was shorter in the AI group than in the iOI group (14.14 vs. 19.77 min; p &lt; 0.05). The average incision length was shorter in the AI group than in the iOI group (6.12 vs. 7.29 cm; p &lt; 0.05). Postoperative incision pain (visual analogue scale) was lower in the AI group than in the iOI group (2.5 vs. 2.9 p = 0.048). No significant differences in incision infection, incision hematoma, incision healing time, and long-term incision complications, including incision hernia and intestinal obstruction, were observed between groups. The recurrence (AI group vs. iOI group = 4.0% vs. 5.77%) and metastasis rates (AI group vs. iOI group = 6.0% vs. 5.77%) of cancer were similar between groups.ConclusionThe advance incision is a safe and effective technique for robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectal anterior resection, which simplifies the surgical procedure, enhances operability, and improves healing of the surgical incision.
Association Between Smoking and Pain, Functional Disability, Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors: Yang Qi-Hao , Zhang Yong-Hui , Du Shu-Hao , Wang Yu-Chen , Wang Xue-Qiang 
Published: March 2023

Objectives: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) accounts for a majority of the disability associated with LBP, which can produce long-term negative effects. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between smoking and pain, dysfunction and psychological status in patients with CLBP.Methods: The 54 patients with CLBP were recruited and divided into smoking and non-smoking groups. Their pain, dysfunction, anxiety, depression, fear and quality of life were evaluated. The amount of cigarettes smoked daily was recorded.Results: Significant differences in VAS, ODI, RMDQ and FABQ and the impact of LBP on life and work were found between smoking and non-smoking patients. In addition, a correlation was found between the daily cigarette smoking amount and VASmax, FABQtotal, SDS and FABQ-W. Moreover, a correlation was observed between the amount of cigarettes smoked daily and the degree of impact of low back pain on work.Conclusion: The study found that smoking affected the aggravation of symptoms in patients with CLBP, which indicated that patients with CLBP and people at risk of LBP should be aware of the harm caused by smoking.
The Heterogeneous Impact of Internet Use on Older People’s Mental Health: An Instrumental Variable Quantile Regression Analysis
Authors: Zhu Huoyun , Li Zhaoqi , Lin Wenyi 
Published: March 2023

Objectives: Whether Internet use improves older people’s health is an open question. This study empirically investigated the impact of Internet use on older people’s mental health with a focus on the heterogeneity among subgroups.Method: Data come from the 2018 China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (n = 8,505). An instrumental variable quantile regression method (IVQR) combines the instrumental variable and quantile regression to resolve the endogeneity and heterogeneity generally challenged in ordinary least squares (OLS).Results: Although Internet use generally improves older people’s mental health, there is enormous heterogeneity in the effects on older adults with different mental health conditions. Specifically, Internet use only has a mitigating impact on older adults with poor mental health. Those heterogeneities are also found between rural and urban residents but not between genders.Conclusion: Our findings shed light on active and healthy aging strategies. Two policy priorities include, on the one hand, the Internet user environment should be improved in parallel with Internet technology; on the other hand, multiple measurements are urgent to be developed to deal with the heterogeneity and unevenness of the impact of Internet technology on older people.
Biostimulant Application, under Reduced Nutrient Supply, Enhances Quality and Sustainability of Ornamental Containerized Transplants
Authors: Loconsole Danilo , Cristiano Giuseppe , De Lucia Barbara 
Published: March 2023

Ornamental containerized transplant production needs high doses of controlled release fertilizers (CFR), but it is known that there is an environmental risk caused by inadequate fertilization management. To the best of our knowledge, amino acid-(AaB) and seaweed extract-(SeB) based biostimulant application, in ornamental transplant production, is still poorly studied. Therefore, the aim of this work was to assess the hypothesis that, under reduced nutrient supply, SeB and AaB applications, via foliar spray, can promote quality and sustainability in the production of high-quality ornamental seedlings with a 90-day growing cycle. The CRF incorporated into the peat-growing medium was Osmocote Exact Mini in formulation N:P:K = 15 + 9 + 11 (3 months). Six treatments were compared in two economically important potted (0.3 L in volume) ornamentals: Abelia × grandiflora and Lantana camara: T1 = conventional full CRF dose: 4 gL−1 per pot; T2 = limited CRF dose: 50% of T1; T3 = T2 + MC-Extra® [SeB 0.5 gL−1]; T4 = T2 + MC-Extra® [SeB 1.0 gL−1]; T5 = T2 + Megafol® [AaB 1.5 mL L−1]; T6 = T2 + Megafol® [AaB 2.5 mL L−1]. The research results showed that the application of 50% CRF plus biostimulant application resulted in plant performance greater than or equal to those raised under the conventional CRF full dose. In particular, S1 (Abelia × grandiflora ‘Edward Goucher’) and S2 (Lantana camara ‘Little Lucky’) behaved differently concerning the Megafol® dose under 50% CRF; compared to T1, in A. × grandiflora young transplants, T5 increased root morphological characteristics, as well as number of leaves, leaf area, and dry biomass accumulation; in L. camara, T6 achieved higher performance. The application of biostimulants under 50% CRF also improved, in both A. × grandiflora and L. camara, the physiological and agronomical Nitrogen Use Efficiency, compared to a full CRF dose. This study can support decision-making in terms of agronomic technique choices in line with the sustainable development of high-quality ornamental transplant production.
Use of Bacteria Isolated from Berry Rhizospheres as Biocontrol Agents for Charcoal Rot and Root-Knot Nematode Strawberry Diseases
Authors: Camacho María , de los Santos Berta , Vela María Dolores , Talavera Miguel 
Published: March 2023

Strawberry is a high-value crop in Spain, where fruits for fresh consumption are produced off-season and exported to central and northern European countries. Soil-borne pathogens (SBP), such as Macrophomina phaseolina and Meloidogyne hapla, are widely spread in strawberry crops in Spain. The prevalence of these pathogens is a significant barrier to producing strawberries of premium quality and at profitable yields. The current ban on fumigant pesticides drives the search for alternative SBP control methods that can simultaneously control both SBP. Twenty-nine bacterial strains were isolated and identified from strawberry and blueberry rhizospheres and screened for plant growth promotion activities as well as for biocontrol potential on M. phaseolina and M. hapla. Two of these bacterial strains (Bacillus velezensis FC37 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa AC17), together with Brevibacterium frigoritolerans Hvs8 coming from IFAPA’s bacterial collection, were selected and evaluated in planta for their biocontrol potential on strawberry SBP diseases caused by M. phaseolina and M. hapla. The three tested bacterial strains reduced charcoal rot disease severity, crown incidence and severity, and petiole colonization by M. phaseolina. Root-knot nematode (RKN) symptoms were reduced by P. aeruginosa AC17 and B. velezensis FC37, but RKN reproduction was only reduced in plants inoculated with P. aeruginosa AC17. Pseudomonas aeruginosa AC17 showed the greatest potential as a biocontrol agent candidate to be included in integrated disease management programs to control the two most prevalent soil-borne pathogens of strawberry in Spain.
"Bunuh Diri" Yesus
Authors: Kayangan Kayangan , Allo Meisyel Liku 
Published: March 2023

Tulisan ini berfokus kepada karya penebusan Kristus melalui “bunuh diri” yang Ia lakukan. Kurangnya penghayatan terhadap karya Yesus menjadi permasalahan bagi umat Kristiani. Karya Yesus di kayu salib merupakan sentral dari semua kepercayaan kekristenan yang dirayakan sebagai Paskah. Paskah dihayati sebagai atau telah ditebusnya manusia dari penghukuman dosa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan study pustaka. Hasil yang dikumpulkan adalah bahwa Yesus pada dasarnya “bunuh diri” tetapi bukan untuk diriNya melainkan untuk manusia. Dengan penuh kesadaran akan konsekuensi dari kematian yang akan terjadi, Ia mengorbankan diriNya bagi manusia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menunjukkan kepada pembaca bahwa penghayatan terhadap peristiwa paskah kristiani merupakan karya Yesus dalam upaya melepaskan manusia dari penghukuman karena dosa.
Kata kunci: “Bunuh diri”; Paskah; Keselamatan; Manusia
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN SISTEM INFORMASI UNTUK INVESTIGASI ASET DI YAYASAN AL-MUQOWAMAH TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Nursopha Nisa , Yusup Moch. 
Published: March 2023

Yayasan Al-Muqowamah Tasikmalaya adalah salah satu badan hukum yang mengelola lembaga pendidikan dan bimbingan. Lembaga tersebut antara lain Pondok Pesantresn, Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs), Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Islam Terpadu (SMKIT), dan Kantor Bimbingan Ibadah Haji dan Umrah (KBIH). Salah satu kegiatan terkait pengelolaan aset di Yayasan Al-Muqowamah adalah inventarisasi aset. Kegiatan -inventarisasi aset di Yayasan Al-Muqowamah masih dilakukan secara manual yaitu dengan mencatat pada buku, sehingga terdapat masalah yang ditemukan dalam pelaksanaan inventarisasi aset di yayasan ini seperti data dan informasi aset tidak tersedia secara realtime, terdapat ketidaksesuaian informasi mengenai kondisi dan jumlah aset yang telah dilakukan pendataan, oleh karena itu diperlukan analisis mengenai kebutuhan sistem informasi menggunakan model Unified Theory Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendefinisikan masalah mengenai kebutuhan sistem informasi, menganalisis kebutuhan sistem informasi, dan mengetahui sistem informasi yang dapat direkomendasikan terhadap Yayasan Al-Muqowamah Tasikmalaya untuk pelaksanaan inventarisasi aset. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menghasilkan data mengenai kebutuhan sistem informasi untuk pelaksanaan inventarisasi aset di Yayasan Al-Muqowamah berdasarkan. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, direkomendasikan untuk melakukan perancangan sistem informasi untuk pelaksanaan inventarisasi aset berbasis web.