bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Patients’ Satisfaction Regarding Dietary Service at Tertiary Hospitals
Authors: Uddin Md. Rifat , Showrav Abdullah Mahmud , Jahan Rifat , Tuhin Md. Ruhul Amin , Ullah Md. Imtiaz Khalil , Mirajbillah Md. , Amin M. Bayzid 
Published: July 2023

Aim: Hospital diet is an integral part of the management of in-ward patients. Patient satisfaction is a key criterion by which the quality of dietary services can be evaluated. This study was conducted to assess the patients’ satisfaction regarding dietary service at tertiary hospitals.
Methodology: The present cross-sectional study had been carried out among 247 dietary service receivers to assess the patients’ satisfaction regarding dietary service at tertiary hospitals. The study was conducted in Shaheed Suhrawardi Medical Collage Hospital and Dhaka Dental College Hospital, Bangladesh from January to December, 2022. Convenience sampling technique was adopted and a pre-tested structured questionnaire based on Acute Care Hospital Foodservice Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (ACHFPSQ) was used for measuring patients’ satisfaction with dietary services.
Results: The mean age of the service receivers was 39.24±13.09 years where more than half of the respondents (59%) were male and 65% of the respondents are from rural area. All of the respondents took hospital diet 3 times daily. Among the respondents 97.6% stated that they never had any option to choose their meal and 47.4% of them sometimes felt hungry between two meals. 87% of the respondents considered that the dietary staff always had good behavior. Among the respondent 41.30% had good satisfaction, 30.40% had moderate satisfaction and 22.70% had very good satisfaction regarding hospital dietary service.
Conclusion: The study concluded that almost half of respondents had good satisfaction with the overall dietary service whereas about one third of the respondents rated dietary services as average. Hospitals should strengthen the ongoing dietary service by providing a menu with variety of food daily and improve the taste of supplied food.
Evaluating the Influence of Palm Kernel Shell Ash on Ire Clay Geopolymer Concrete Cured at Ambient Temperature
Authors: Olulope O. R. , Oluborode K. D. , Popoola O. O. 
Published: July 2023

There is an abundance of clay deposit in Ire Ekiti which can serve as geopolymer source material and Palm kernel shell exists as a massive agro waste in South Western Nigeria. This study evaluates the effect of palm kernel shell ash (PKSA) as an additive on the compressive strength of Ire clay geopolymer concrete. The objective of the study is to determine the selected properties of the obtained concrete at room temperature. Palm kernel shell was burned at 650oC for 2 hours in a furnace. Natural clay collected from Ire Ekiti was manually pulverized, air dried and calcined in a furnace at 750o for 2 hours. The geopolymer concrete was prepared at a mixing ratio of 1:2:3. The material constituents were calcined clay (source material), 12M of NaOH and Na2SiO3 (ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 was 2:5), river sand and 12.5mm granite were the fine and coarse aggregates respectively while PKSA of 0%,7.5% and 15% of the calcined Ire Clay content were used as additive in preparing the geopolymer concrete. geopolymer concrete specimens were cured at ambient temperature till testing at different maturity ages of 7, 14 and 28 days. It was generally observed that increasing the percentage of PKSA as additive strongly improved the compressive strength gain with maturity of the Ire clay geopolymer concrete. At 28 days maturity, 7.5% PKSA addition improved the compressive strength by 166% while 15% PKSA addition improved the strength by 181% increase. The highest compressive strength was 7.67N/mm2 at 15% PKSA addition on 28 day. Conclusively, Ire clay and PKSA are viable source material and additive respectively for geopolymer concrete production. The Ire clay geopolymer concrete can be practically applied like conventional concrete in structural work especially in a rural community like Ire Ekiti where cement needs to be transported over kilometers. Also, the concrete performing well at ambient temperature makes it cost effective compare to most geopolymers that require heating at high temperature. It is recommended that further study on the durability should be done.
Optimizing Household Waste and Cow Dung Proportions for Quality Vermicompost Production
Authors: Kusum Alpana , Kumari Nitu , Choudhari Biplab , Sahu Deepika , Naya Nainsi 
Published: July 2023

Aim: To standardize the ratio of household waste and cow dung for quality vermicompost based on physical properties.
Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (Factorial).
Place and Duration of Study: Vermicompost Production Unit, RPCAU, Pusa during April 2018 to June 2018.
Methodology: Household waste was combined with cow dung in three different proportions (35:65, 50:50 and 65:35 ratio of household waste and cow dung, respectively) along with rock phosphate and suitable species of earthworms @ 2 kg per ton of material at suitable temperature and moisture (370C and 65% w/w respectively) under shade. Various physical parameters were analyzed at 30, 60 and 90 days after setting the windrows.
Results: Vermicompost prepared from household waste and cow dung in (50:50) ratio recorded lowest moisture content 16.0% and highest water holding capacity (20.7%) at the end of vermicomposting process (90 days) and 94% of material passed through 4.0 mm IS sieve.
Conclusion: Vermicompost prepared from household waste and cow dung in equal proportion (50:50) emerged out as better quality vermicompost based on the observed physical characteristics.
Effect of Various Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nutrients on Growth, Yield, and Economics of Kharif Greengram [Vigna radiata. (L.) Wilczek] in the Bundelkhand Region, India
Authors: Sahu Sandeep , Singh Narendra , Gaur Amar Singh , Chaubey A. K. , Kumar Ashutosh , Mishra Suraj , Yadav Abhinav 
Published: July 2023

The application of organics alone does not result in a dramatic rise in crop yields due to their low nutritional status and large quantity demand, which is also a restriction. As a result of the aforementioned implications, Greengram may now be grown using a combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers, as well as bio-fertilizers. There for a felid experiment was conducted in Effect of various organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on growth, yield, and economics of Kharif Greengram [Vigna radiata. (L.) Wilczek] in the Bundelkhand Region.The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 3 replication having 10 treatments. The application of Rhizobiumculture @ 25g/kg of seed along withVermicompost @ 2.5 t ha-1; FYM @5 t ha-1and 100% RDF was found significantly superior in plant height (69.90cm), number of leaves per plant (60.50), leaf area index (1.88) and Number of Rhizobium nodules plant-1 (123.37) at 45 DAS, number of branches (8.43), Plant dry matter (362.11 g m-2), pods plant-1 (28.60), grain pod-1 (11.20), Length of pods (9.87cm), Seed index (4.50g), grain yield (11.41q ha-1), and straw yield (27.45q ha-1), Gross monetary returns(82330 Rs ha-1) were found higher in same treatment T10, as compared to other combination and control. However, highest benefit: cost ratio (3.44) was recorded with use of Rhizobium culture and application of 100% RDF (T2) as compared to other combination and control.
Efficacy of Plant Growth Retardants on Growth, Flowering, Yield and Shelf Life of Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis L.) cv. Shubhra
Authors: Kumar Aashish , Prasad V. M. , E. Topno Samir , Bahadur Vijay , Kumar Narender , Chaudhary Arpit 
Published: July 2023

The present investigation Efficacy of plant growth retardants on growth, flowering, yield and shelf life of dahlia (Dahlia variabilis L.) cv. Shubhra was conducted in Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, during winter season (2022-23). The experiment was laid out in Randomized block design (RBD). There are 9th treatment combination Cycocel (1000,1500, 2000 ppm), Malic Hydrazide (1000,2000,3000 ppm), Paclobutrazol (50,100,150 ppm). T6 malic hydrazide (3000 ppm) better performance compared to others growth retardants treatments parameters like, plant height (70.71 cm), number of leaves plant-1(119.43), number of branches plant-1(7.58), stem diameter (2.36 cm), average of length branches (71.29 cm), days taken for first flower bud initiation (64.96), complete opening of flower days (7.32), number of flower plant-1(17.42), flower diameter(16.07 cm), flower weight (62.35 g), plant peduncle length(16.19 cm), number of flower yield plot-1 (156.81), number of flower yield ha-1 (65.18 ton.) and shelf life of flower (14.37 days).
A Study on Post-harvest Losses of Royal Delicious Apple in Different Marketing Channels at Seraj Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Saini Vaibhav , Kumar Sanjay 
Published: July 2023

The present study was conducted in the year 2022-23, to analyse the post-harvest losses occurred in different marketing channels of “Royal delicious” variety of apple. The data were collected by using survey method, with the help of questionnaire by interviewing the respondents personally. A sample of 80 apple growers (54 marginal, 17 small and 9 semi medium farmers) was taken, and the existing marketing channels (Channel I,II,III) were identified. Channel I (Producer – Primary market retailer – Consumer), Channel II (Producer – Wholesaler – Secondary market retailer – Consumer) and Channel III (Producer – Pre-harvest contractor – Wholesaler – Secondary market retailer – Consumer). Out of total 145 market functionaries a sample of 20% i.e. 30 market functionaries were selected randomly. It was revealed that, on an average a total of 12.4% of produce was lost per quintal of produce i.e. 12.4 kg/quintal, with Channel III having highest average post-harvest losses 17.4% of produce lost per quintal of produce. In Channel II the average post-harvest losses were found 14.05% loss per quintal of produce. And the Channel I had the minimum post-harvest losses of just 5.75% loss per quintal of produce. In economic terms, average loss of Rs. 744/quintal was observed at the price of Rs. 60/kg. It was concluded that marketing channel III was having highest losses because of more middlemen in the channel and by looking into the channel, at wholesaler level there were having the highest loss. These losses can be minimized by having more cold storage facilities, and quick dispose of produce from producer to consumer.
Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems or Cigarette Smoking After US Food and Drug Administration–Prioritized Enforcement Against Fruit-Flavored Cartridges
Authors: Kasza Karin A. , Rivard Cheryl , Seo Young Sik , Reid Jessica L. , Gravely Shannon , Fong Geoffrey T. , Hammond David , Hyland Andrew 
Published: June 2023

ImportanceThe Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) of the US Food and Drug Administration prioritized its enforcement efforts against non–tobacco-, non–menthol- (fruit-) flavored cartridge electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in February 2020.ObjectiveTo evaluate adults’ use of ENDS and cigarette smoking following the CTP’s prioritized enforcement efforts against fruit-flavored cartridge ENDS.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn this population-based, nationally representative US cohort study, data were collected from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study from December 2018 to November 2019 (hereafter referred to as 2019) and/or from September 2020 to December 2020 (Adult Telephone Survey, hereafter referred to as 2020). Adults (aged ≥21 years) who used ENDS in the past 30 days and smoked cigarettes in the past 30 days or quit smoking cigarettes in the past year (n = 3173) were evaluated. Data were analyzed from January 1, 2022, to May 2, 2023.ExposureENDS flavor-device combinations used.Main Outcomes and MeasuresOutcome measures were cross-sectional prevalence of ENDS flavor-device combinations used in 2019 (n = 2654) and 2020 (n = 519) and longitudinal transitions in cigarette smoking (cessation [no smoking in the past 30 days in 2020 among those who smoked in 2019; n = 876] and relapse [smoking in the past 30 days in 2020 among those who recently quit in 2019; n = 137]) as a function of ENDS flavor-device combination used in 2019.ResultsThe sample in 2019 included 2654 individuals (55% male [95% CI, 53%-58%]). Among those who used ENDS and smoked cigarettes, fruit-flavored cartridge ENDS use decreased from 13.9% (95% CI, 12.1%-15.9%) in 2019 to 7.9% (95% CI, 5.1%-12.1%) in 2020 (P = .01), whereas fruit-flavored disposable ENDS use increased from 4.0% (95% CI, 3.1%-5.1%) in 2019 to 14.5% (95% CI, 11.6%-18.0%) in 2020 (P &amp;lt; .001). Patterns were similar among those who recently quit smoking. Neither cigarette cessation nor relapse rates differed between those who used ENDS that were vs were not prioritized for enforcement efforts (cessation: 23.4% [95% CI, 18.1%-29.7%] vs 26.4% [95% CI, 22.4%-30.8%]; adjusted odds ratio, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.57-2.21; relapse: 32.7% [95% CI, 17.1%-53.4%] vs 29.8% [95% CI, 20.3%-41.3%]; adjusted odds ratio, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.24-3.84).Conclusions and RelevanceIn this nationally representative US cohort study of adults who smoked cigarettes and used ENDS, fruit-flavored cartridge ENDS use was nearly halved between 2019 and 2020. Cigarette cessation and relapse rates did not differ between those who used ENDS targeted by CTP and those who used other ENDS.
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Analysis
Authors: Mattarozzi Monica , Careri Maria 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry (LC‐MS) has expanded the analytical framework for the analysis of polar organic contaminants in complex matrices primarily through advances in high‐resolution mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry, evolving repository databases, and data mining software.
Over the last 10 years, the analytical trends toward a comprehensive characterization of emerging environmental contaminants along with their degradation and transformation products have driven the move from target analysis of few tens of compounds to wide‐scope target screening, as well as the development of strategies aimed at suspect screening of ‘known unknowns’ and the more challenging nontarget analysis for the identification of ‘unknown unknowns’. In this context, there is also an urgent need to give objective and unambiguous evidence of the confidence level of identification from a large list of tentatively identified substances, as well as to automate the evaluation process toward a more reproducible and harmonized approach.

This article represents a third edition of a previous manuscript by Mattarozzi and Careri,
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which was updated to take into account the huge progress in MS instrumentation and related methodologies and also advances in environmental analytical chemistry. In this article, among the environmental applications of LC‐MS, current and innovative approaches for the analysis of selected classes of emerging pollutants, such as micro‐ and nanoplastics, per‐ and poly‐fluoroalkyl substances, and transformation products in environmental samples are discussed, attempting to have a global coverage on the most recent research studies regarding the development of methodologies for the contaminants of high concern for the environment.
Modeling state‐ and trait‐level associations between aggression, somatic symptoms, substance use, and distress tolerance
Authors: Yang Yang 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe current study examined the state‐ and trait‐level associations of psychological and physical aggression to somatic symptoms, and alcohol and drug use and tested the influence of distress tolerance on these associations, while controlling for stress, sex, and minority status. A naturalistic observation was used to collect data with a sample of 245 college students at three time points with 2 weeks apart. Random‐intercept cross‐lagged panel models were used to disaggregate within‐person effects (autoregressive and cross‐lagged effects) from the between‐person (latent trait‐level) associations. The findings revealed that there were autoregressive effects of psychological aggression between Time 1 (T1) and Time 2 (T2) and of physical aggression between T1 and T2. There was a bidirectional association between psychological aggression and somatic symptoms at T2 and Time 3 (T3), in which T2 psychological aggression predicted T3 somatic symptoms and verse vera. T1 drug use predicted T2 physical aggression, which in turn predicted T3 somatic symptoms, indicating physical aggression being a mediator between earlier drug use and later somatic symptoms. Distress tolerance was negatively associated with psychological aggression and somatic symptoms, respectively, and such an influence did not differ across time occasions. The findings indicated the importance of incorporating physical health in the prevention and intervention of psychological aggression. Clinicians may also consider including psychological aggression in the screening of somatic symptoms or physical health. Empirical‐supported therapy components for enhancing distress tolerance may help mitigate psychological aggression and somatic symptoms.
Infusible Extracellular Matrix Biomaterial Promotes Vascular Integrity and Modulates the Inflammatory Response in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Diaz Miranda D. , Kandell Rebecca M. , Wu Jason R. , Chen Alexander , Christman Karen L. , Kwon Ester J. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractTraumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions of people each year and, in many cases, results in long‐term disabilities. Once a TBI has occurred, there is a significant breakdown of the blood−brain barrier resulting in increased vascular permeability and progression of the injury. In this study, the use of an infusible extracellular matrix‐derived biomaterial (iECM) for its ability to reduce vascular permeability and modulate gene expression in the injured brain is investigated. First, the pharmacokinetics of iECM administration in a mouse model of TBI is characterized, and the robust accumulation of iECM at the site of injury is demonstrated. Next, it is shown that iECM administration after injury can reduce the extravasation of molecules into the brain, and in vitro, iECM increases trans‐endothelial electrical resistance across a monolayer of TNFα‐stimulated endothelial cells. In gene expression analysis of brain tissue, iECM induces changes that are indicative of downregulation of the proinflammatory response 1‐day post‐injury/treatment and neuroprotection at 5 days post‐injury/treatment. Therefore, iECM shows potential as a treatment for TBI.
MnO2 Nanoflower Integrated Optoelectronic Biointerfaces for Photostimulation of Neurons
Authors: Kaya Lokman , Karatum Onuralp , Balamur Rıdvan , Kaleli Hümeyra Nur , Önal Asım , Vanalakar Sharadrao Anandrao , Hasanreisoğlu Murat , Nizamoglu Sedat 
Published: June 2023

AbstractOptoelectronic biointerfaces have gained significant interest for wireless and electrical control of neurons. Three–dimentional (3D) pseudocapacitive nanomaterials with large surface areas and interconnected porous structures have great potential for optoelectronic biointerfaces that can fulfill the requirement of high electrode‐electrolyte capacitance to effectively transduce light into stimulating ionic currents. In this study, the integration of 3D manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoflowers into flexible optoelectronic biointerfaces for safe and efficient photostimulation of neurons is demonstrated. MnO2 nanoflowers are grown via chemical bath deposition on the return electrode, which has a MnO2 seed layer deposited via cyclic voltammetry. They facilitate a high interfacial capacitance (larger than 10 mF cm−2) and photogenerated charge density (over 20 µC cm−2) under low light intensity (1 mW mm−2). MnO2 nanoflowers induce safe capacitive currents with reversible Faradaic reactions and do not cause any toxicity on hippocampal neurons in vitro, making them a promising material for biointerfacing with electrogenic cells. Patch‐clamp electrophysiology is recorded in the whole‐cell configuration of hippocampal neurons, and the optoelectronic biointerfaces trigger repetitive and rapid firing of action potentials in response to light pulse trains. This study points out the potential of electrochemically‐deposited 3D pseudocapacitive nanomaterials as a robust building block for optoelectronic control of neurons.
Incidence of hypocortisolism with long‐term budesonide irrigation for chronic rhinosinusitis
Authors: Silva Bruna R. C. , Tyler Matthew A. , Ma Yifei , Wang Jane , Nayak Jayakar V. , Patel Zara M. , Hwang Peter H. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundBudesonide irrigations (BIs) are commonly used to control inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). In 2016 we reported an analysis of long‐term BI with regard to hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal axis function. We present a follow‐up analysis in a larger cohort of patients with longer follow‐up.MethodsPatients were candidates for stimulated cortisol testing after regularly performing BI for CRS at least daily for ≥6 months. We retrospectively evaluated all patients who received stimulated cortisol testing at our center between 2012 and 2022. We correlated cortisol levels with the use of BI and other forms of corticosteroids.ResultsWe analyzed 401 cortisol test results in 285 patients. The mean duration of use was 34 months. Overall, 21.8% of patients were hypocortisolemic (<18 ug/dL) at first test. In patients who used only BI, the rate of hypocortisolemia was 7.5%, whereas in patients who also used concurrent oral and inhaled corticosteroids, the rate was 40% to 50%. Lower cortisol levels were associated with male sex (p < 0.0001) and concomitant use of oral and inhaled steroids (p < 0.0001). Duration of BI use was not significantly associated with lower cortisol levels (p = 0.701), nor was greater dosing frequency (p = 0.289).ConclusionProlonged use of BI alone is not likely to cause hypocortisolemia in the majority of patients. However, concomitant use of inhaled and oral steroids and male sex may be associated with hypocortisolemia. Surveillance of cortisol levels may be considered in vulnerable populations who use BI regularly, particularly in patients using other forms of corticosteroids with known systemic absorption.
Fused Indacene Dimers
Authors: Xu Tingting , Hou Xudong , Han Yi , Wei Haipeng , Li Zhengtao , Chi Chunyan 
Published: June 2023

AbstractPolycyclic hydrocarbons consisting of two or more directly fused antiaromatic subunits are rare due to their high reactivity. However, it is important to understand how the interactions between the antiaromatic subunits influence the electronic properties of the fused structure. Herein, we present the synthesis of two fused indacene dimer isomers: s‐indaceno[2,1‐a]‐s‐indacene (s‐ID) and as‐indaceno[3,2‐b]‐as‐indacene (as‐ID), containing two fused antiaromatic s‐indacene or as‐indacene units, respectively. Their structures were confirmed by X‐ray crystallographic analysis. 1H NMR/ESR measurements and DFT calculations revealed that both s‐ID and as‐ID have an open‐shell singlet ground state. However, while localized antiaromaticity was observed in s‐ID, as‐ID showed weak global aromaticity. Moreover, as‐ID exhibited a larger diradical character and a smaller singlet‐triplet gap than s‐ID. All the differences can be attributed to their distinct quinoidal substructures.