bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Endoscopic landmarks corresponding to anatomical landmarks for esophageal subsite classification
Authors: Ishihara Ryu , Tani Yasuhiro , Okubo Yuki , Asada Yuya , Ueda Tomoya , Kitagawa Daiki , Ninomiya Takehiro , Tamashiro Atsuko , Yoshii Shunsuke , Shichijo Satoki , Kanesaka Takashi , Yamamoto Sachiko , Takeuchi Yoji , Higashino Koji , Uedo Noriya , Michida Tomoki 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectivesIndividual treatment strategies for esophageal cancer have been investigated based on the anatomical subsite classification. Accurate subsite classification based on these anatomical landmarks is thus important. We investigated the suitability of the existing endoscopic classification and explored alternative landmarks for esophageal subsite classification.MethodsPatients who received endoscopic ultrasonography (and computed tomography scans for surveillance of esophageal cancer treatment or esophageal submucosal tumors were included. Distances between anatomical landmarks, including the inferior cricoid cartilage border, superior border of the sternum, and tracheal bifurcation, were measured using a combination of endoscopic ultrasonography, computed tomography, and other information.ResultsThe mean (standard deviation) distances from the superior incisor dentition to the pharynx–esophagus, cervical–upper thoracic esophagus, and upper–middle thoracic esophagus boundaries were 16.9 (1.7), 21.7 (1.9), and 29.0 (1.9) cm, respectively. However, variances in the differences between the mean and individual distances were large (2.8, 3.4, and 3.7, respectively), mainly because of differences in body height. However, variances in the differences between individual distances and novel endoscopic landmarks, including the lower end of the pyriform sinus and lower end of compression of the left main bronchus, were lower (1.7, 1.2, and 0.6, respectively).ConclusionsExisting indicators of esophageal subsite boundaries were not consistent with anatomical boundaries. Modification of the distance from the superior incisor dentition based on average distances from anatomical landmarks or the use of alternative endoscopic landmarks is recommended to provide more suitable anatomical boundaries.
Fabrication of hybrid tin oxide‐cellulose nanocomposite as the flexible and thin supercapacitor
Authors: Letchumanan Iswary , Leo Choe Peng , Pung Swee‐Yong , Koe Chee Meng , Shaari Norazuwana , Yusoff Yusra Nadzirah 
Published: July 2023

AbstractMicrofibrillated cellulose (MFC) with reinforcing effects is a useful building block in the fabrication of flexible and thin supercapacitors. Herein, a hybrid tin oxide‐cellulose nanocomposite was hydrothermally produced and coated on MFC thin films to form a supercapacitor. The hybrid tin oxide‐cellulose thin films were structurally analyzed using scanning electrode microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and x‐ray diffraction. The cellulose thin film with the highest loading of hybrid tin oxide‐cellulose nanocomposite exhibited a specific capacitance of 225.88 F g−1 at 100 mV s−1 and 486.38 F g−1 at 20 mV s−1 in the three‐electrode electrochemical system. In addition, it revealed good cyclic stability up to 40 cycles run continuously with 95% cyclic retention. The high specific capacitance and superior cyclic stability could be related to the enhanced charge mobility and ion diffusion between the solid and electrolyte interface. The cellulose thin film coated with flower‐like hybrid nanocomposite showed great potential in energy storage.
The role of maladaptive personality in behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia
Authors: Dero Kato , van Alphen Sebastiaan P. J. , Hoogenhout Esther , Rossi Gina 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundAlthough research demonstrated a significant link between premorbid normative personality traits and the severity of behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) and associated emotional distress of the caregiver, little is known about the relationship of BPSD symptoms and associated distress with maladaptive traits.MethodInformants (N = 182) of Dutch nursing home residents with dementia aged 65+, completed the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire to assess the severity of BPSD and associated emotional distress. Premorbid maladaptive personality traits were evaluated using informant versions of a brief version of the Personality Inventory for Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders‐5 (PID‐5‐BF), and two age‐specific personality measures, the Informant Personality Questionnaire (HAP), and Gerontological Personality disorder Scale. Relationships between premorbid personality and BPSD were investigated with correlational and ordinal regression analyses.ResultsBPSD severity and distress were associated with medium sized correlations to Negative Affectivity, Antagonism and indications of personality disorder presence. The emotional distress also correlated with a medium effect with Detachment. Higher scores on maladaptive personality traits increased the odds of higher BPSD severity and distress.ConclusionResults found with age‐specific personality measures were in line with results found with other measures of (mal)adaptive traits. Several maladaptive personality traits had a significant relationship with the BPSD severity and associated emotional distress. We therefore encourage to implement personality assessment within BPSD treatment strategies. This way care becomes more person‐focused and more tailored to the specific needs of patients and caregivers.
Role of fibrilins in human cancer: A narrative review
Authors: Mahdizadehi Mahsa , Saghaeian Jazi Marie , Mir Seyyed Mostafa , Jafari Seyyed Mehdi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundFibrillin is one of the extracellular matrix glycoproteins and participates in forming microfibrils found in many connective tissues. The microfibrils enable the elasticity and stretching properties of the ligaments and support connective tissues. There are three isoforms of fibrillin molecules identified in mammals: fibrillin 1 (FBN1), fibrillin 2 (FBN2), and fibrillin 3.ObjectiveMultiple studies have shown that mutations in these genes or changes in their expression levels can be related to various diseases, including cancers. In this study, we focus on reviewing the role of the fibrillin family in multiple cancers.Methods and ResultsWe performed a comprehensive literature review to search PubMed and Google Scholar for studies published so far on fibrillin gene expression and its role in cancers. In this review, we have focused on the expression of FBN1 and FBN2 genes in cancers such as the lung, intestine, ovary, pancreatic ductal, esophagus, and thyroid.ConclusionAltogether various studies showed higher expression of fibrillins in different tumor tissues correlated with the patient's survival. However, there are controversial findings, as some other cancers showed hypermethylated FBN promoters with lower gene expression levels.
Spatial variability of lacustrine groundwater discharge in the largest urban lake in Asia: Coupled influence from land use and hydrogeology
Authors: Sun Pengbo , Du Yao , Sun Xiaoliang , Deng Yamin , Gan Yiqun , Ma Teng 
Published: July 2023

AbstractLacustrine groundwater discharge (LGD) has a profound impact on the status of lake ecosystems. The distinct spatial variability of LGD has been acknowledged, but corresponding research has rarely been conducted, especially in urban lakes with changing land use. In this study, the spatial variability of LGD in Tangxun Lake, the largest urban lake in Asia, was quantitatively estimated using the 222Rn mass balance model. Catchments with different land use and hydrogeological conditions within the study area are divided into five regions. The results revealed three ranges of the LGD rate in five regions: the first range of 25 mm/day (region II: 27.25 ± 8.38 mm/day and region IV: 23.04 ± 7.51 mm/day), the second range of 15 mm/day (region III: 14.16 ± 5.64 mm/day), and the third range of 10 mm/day (region I: 10.61 ± 4.31 mm/day, region V: 9.05 ± 3.60 mm/day). Here, we found that the LGD rate of urban lakes was largely controlled by land use patterns, although it was also inherently affected by hydrogeological conditions, which is consistent with a significant positive correlation between the proportion of impermeable/total surfaces within 1 km of the lakeshore and the LGD rate of the corresponding region. The proposed reason is that the head difference between groundwater and lake water decreases with increasing proportion of impermeable surfaces around the urban lake because of reduced infiltration, leading to the decrease of LGD rate. This study provides new insights into the spatial variability of LGD for lakes in a changing environment.
Variability in parenting behaviours during play and during mealtimes with toddlers
Authors: Zvara Bharathi J. , Keim Sarah A. , Andridge Rebecca , Anderson Sarah E. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractFew empirical studies have explored variability in parenting behaviours observed in a mealtime setting as well as in a play setting with young children. We analysed data from 282 parent–toddler dyads who participated in the Play & Grow study in the United States in 2017–2019. Parent–child interactions were video recorded during play in the laboratory when the child was 18 months old and then during mealtime in the home 6 months later. Standardised coding procedures were used to rate parenting behaviours (sensitivity, cognitive stimulation, positive regard, detachment, intrusive control and negative regard). We describe correlations and differences and variability in parenting behaviour between the two assessments and relative to child sex, gestational age, parent education level, household composition and household income. Detachment was lower on average during play at 18 months compared to during mealtime at 24 months (Cohen's d = −0.40), and the other five parenting behaviours were greater on average during play than during mealtime (d = 0.18–0.43). Sociodemographic characteristics were unrelated to the magnitude of individual differences across contexts in any of the parenting behaviours. Implications for research on associations between parent–child interactions and risk for childhood obesity are discussed.
Using Design Structure Matrices (DSMs) to Derive System Architectures
Authors: Dano Eric B. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractDesign Structure Matrices (DSMs) have been used to find the optimal sequence for process tasks and for defining optimum team structures for many years. This paper proposes a novel approach of performing functional based DSMs. This approach aligns closely with several Architecture Development Methods (ADMs) and serves as a great way to both manually perform and to teach the architectural derivation of a system. An advantage of using the functional DSM method is that system modularity can easily be identified, which aligns with the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) modular design tenets. This paper will demonstrate how the functional DSM method can be used to define the architecture of a Software Defined Radio (SDR) based system, for both a large and small platform. Further, it will be demonstrated how the DSM findings can also be combined with the MOSA Key Open Subsystem (KOSS) tool to further enhance modularity and ensure low cost growth and capability insertion over the entire system lifecycle. The author's intent is to not imply that the detailed DSM approach replaces model based architecting. On the contrary, there are model based architectural derivation methodologies (e.g. Arcadia Capella) that have rich artifacts to support all steps of the architecture derivation process. However, this approach provides a means to synthesize a robust modular architecture without model based techniques and allows practitioners to gain a better understand the architectural development elements before a pure modeling approach is used.
Conceptual Design for Resilience
Authors: Flanigan David , Robinson Kevin 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe development of system concepts are always challenging to visualize as well as analyze, particularly where design concepts such as resilience are a critical system attribute. We are motivated to extend our Model Based Conceptual Design (MBCD) approaches towards analyzing the resilience designed into systems in the Concept Phase. Using the example of a bushfire emergency response system, and specifically to the command and control (C2) systems, of the design concept of resilience is investigated. This paper explores the use of MBCD and its underlying framework to structure the modeling and analysis of C2 structures as they apply to various levels of severity in bushfire situations, and consider how designing for resilience can incorporated in the MBCD approach.
Longitudinal association between self‐compassion and intuitive eating: Testing emotion regulation and body image flexibility as mediating variables
Authors: Messer Mariel , Lee Sohee , Linardon Jake 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectivesGrowing evidence suggests that intuitive eating is associated with numerous positive mental health and well‐being constructs. Understanding factors that predict intuitive eating is necessary for identifying practical targets to enhance this style of eating, yet research identifying such predictors is scarce. Self‐compassion is one variable that could enhance intuitive eating because it involves the practice of healthy emotion regulation skills that may disrupt the tendency to turn to food to cope during distressing situations. The present study tested for a longitudinal association between self‐compassion and intuitive eating. We also tested whether this association was mediated by indices of emotion regulation (i.e., global emotion regulation skill scores and body image flexibility).MethodAdult women (n = 3039) were invited to completed study measures at baseline (T1), 4‐month follow‐up (T2), and 8‐month follow‐up (T3). Path analyses were computed to test hypothesized indirect effects.ResultsA direct path from T1 self‐compassion to T3 intuitive eating emerged, such that higher self‐compassion levels predicted increased intuitive eating over time. However, this association was not mediated by T2 emotion regulation skills nor body image flexibility.ConclusionFindings suggest that self‐compassion may facilitate an intuitive eating style, which does not appear to be explained by certain emotion regulation skills.
Can open innovation improve technological outcomes for digital transformation?: Structural approach to strategic decisions of Korean ICT SMEs
Authors: Chung Hyuk , Kim Kyunam 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn digital transformation, the importance of information and communications technology small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (ICT SMEs) is growing, but their potential and strategic behaviors responding to digital transformation were not fully understood. We empirically analyzed Korean ICT SMEs' strategic decisions for developing and commercializing digital transformation technologies through a structural model of competencies, R&D strategies, and technological commercialization. We found that open innovation and internal R&D are significant mediators between their competencies and technological commercialization. Sectoral discrepancy is also identified: R&D employment and open innovation positively influence on technological commercialization in ICT service, while patenting and internal R&D are significant for ICT manufacturing.
Nurses' perceptions of engaging in internet‐based nursing services: A qualitative study based on three hospitals in China
Authors: Zhao Baosheng , Wang Wei , Yi Mo , LV Hong , Zhang Xiaoman , Liu Yujie , Song Xinhong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAimIn response to the ageing population and shortage of human resources for nursing care, China is piloting internet‐based nursing services (nurses who provide this care are called online nurses). Nurses are the providers of this model, so it is important to understand their perceptions. We aim to explore nurses' perceptions of engaging in internet‐based nursing services.DesignThis study is descriptive qualitative research, so the data were analysed using a descriptive qualitative research method based on the theory of planned behaviour, using thematic analysis.MethodsWith personal semi‐structured interviews conducted by two Master of Science in Nursing with 18 online nurses and nine clinical nurses, terminated after information saturation.ResultsNurses' emotional attitudes towards internet‐based nursing services were generally positive, but their behavioural intentions were negative. Social support, hospital organisational climate and family responsibilities had a statistically significant impact on nurses' behavioural decisions. Internet‐based nursing services place higher demands on nurses' knowledge and skills, and nurses are most concerned with ensuring patient and nurse safety.Patient or Public ContributionNo Patient or Public Contribution.
The experiment and simulation of enhanced mechanical performance for polyethylene terephthalate/high‐density polyethylene composites via domain size control
Authors: Wang Xiaotong , Yang Shuangqiao , Wang Qi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSolid‐state shear milling (S3M) equipment is proficient for achieving room‐temperature ultrafine grinding of multicomponent polymers, demonstrating significant potential in polymer blending and waste plastic recycling. However, a systematic investigation of S3M's ability to control the domain size of multicomponent polymer is currently lacking, which was of great potential for the high‐value recycling of waste plastics that are difficult to separate and thermodynamically incompatible. As the raw material of beverage bottle, polyethylene terephthalate/high‐density polyethylene (PET/HDPE) system with tremendous production was hard to be recycled together. Therefore, in this study, we chose PET/HDPE for the study of domain size control efficiency of S3M on mechanical properties of polymer blend. We also measured the processing parameters during the fabrication of PET/HDPE blended powder to determine the optimal manufacturing parameters for the polymer composite with outstanding mechanical property. After 30 milling cycles, the powder size of PET/HDPE gradually decreased from 849.8 μm (2 cycles) to 43.2 μm, which related to PET domain size of 71.9 and 5.2 μm, respectively. Meanwhile, at 24 milling cycles, the PET/HDPE composites reached the highest tensile strength of 27.6 MPa, meeting the most proper milling condition for PET/HDPE system. Finite element computer simulation was introduced to further investigate the domain size influence on mechanical property of PET/HDPE composites, which acquired similar results with the experimental value before excessive milling cycles. Based on both the experimental results and simulation support, a theoretical basis for the domain‐size‐control analysis of S3M in multicomponent waste polymer recycling was established.
Contextual factors contributing to variability within middle school teachers' observed classroom management and student engagement
Authors: Kaihoi Chelsea A. , Braun Summer S. , Bottiani Jessika H. , Bradshaw Catherine P. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractTeachers' classroom management practices are an essential aspect of supporting student engagement, yet they often vary in response to changing conditions in the classroom. This study explored the variability within middle school teachers' observed practice and their students' engagement as a function of contextual factors. Observers visited teachers (n = 278) on three occasions, typically over the course of two consecutive school days using two consecutively‐administered observational tools (n = 1582 total observations). Multilevel regression models and multiple comparison adjustments suggested teachers' emotional support and student cooperation declined over time during the morning hours. Small group work, individual seat work, and “other” instructional groupings were often associated with less desirable outcomes than whole group instruction. Finally, most teacher practice and student engagement outcomes were rated more favorably when observers perceived a larger proportion of the students in the classroom to be White. Implications are discussed for observational measures in research and practice and for improvements in teachers' classroom management practices, particularly when working with students of color.
Lipid exchange in crystal‐confined fatty acid binding proteins: X‐ray evidence and molecular dynamics explanation
Authors: Alvarez H. Ariel , Cousido‐Siah Alexandra , Espinosa Yanis R. , Podjarny Alberto , Carlevaro C. Manuel , Howard Eduardo 
Published: July 2023

AbstractFatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) are responsible for the long‐chain fatty acids (FAs) transport inside the cell. However, despite the years, since their structure is known and the many studies published, there is no definitive answer about the stages of the lipid entry‐exit mechanism. Their structure forms a ‐barrel of 10 anti‐parallel strands with a cap in a helix‐turn‐helix motif, and there is some consensus on the role of the so‐called portal region, involving the second ‐helix from the cap (2), C–D, and E–F turns in FAs exchange. To test the idea of a lid that opens, we performed a soaking experiment on an h‐FABP crystal in which the cap is part of the packing contacts, and its movement is strongly restricted. Even in these conditions, we observed the replacement of palmitic acid by 2‐Bromohexadecanoic acid (Br‐palmitic acid). Our MD simulations reveal a two‐step lipid entry process: (i) The travel of the lipid head through the cavity in the order of tens of nanoseconds, and (ii) The accommodation of its hydrophobic tail in hundreds to thousands of nanoseconds. We observed this even in the cases in which the FAs enter the cavity by their tail. During this process, the FAs do not follow a single trajectory, but multiple ones through which they get into the protein cavity. Thanks to the complementary views between experiment and simulation, we can give an approach to a mechanistic view of the exchange process.
The FIFA World Cup as a Tool for Global Health Diplomacy
Authors: Shomuyiwa Deborah Oluwaseun , Ajayi Oluwatomisin Temidayo , Jitanan Manatee , Musa Shuaibu Saidu , Gregorio Ernesto R. , Manirambona Emery , Tamang Monu , Sow Alhaji Umar , Ledra Dorji , Phungdee Theerapon , Gyeltshen Dawa 
Published: July 2023

AbstractInternational football competitions like the Continental Championships, Leagues, and World Cup serve as the focal point of large‐scale tournaments with an international scope. With specialized local representatives serving as diplomatic envoys, they can represent interests, beliefs, and history across boundaries. The advancement of world health can also be reflected in this representation. Football can play a crucial role in accomplishing various health goals by raising audience knowledge and encouraging behavioral and lifestyle changes. The World Cup may provide a platform for increased interest in the potential for global health diplomacy. A systems approach is needed to contextualize international soccer within the reality of global health. The World Cup for Health's diplomacy should negotiate with stakeholders and oversee their interactions to provide initiatives and activities that support the globally shared and aligned viewpoint on health outcomes. This article seeks to provide a long‐lasting framework for effectively using the Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup, an enormously popular sporting event, as a diplomatic instrument for promoting global health.