bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
App-supported sleep coaching: implications for sleep duration and sleep quality
Authors: Gorovoy Suzanne B. , Campbell Rebecca L. , Fox Rina S. , Grandner Michael A. 
Published: June 2023

ObjectivesThe present study evaluated whether completers of a 12-week app-based, personalized text supported sleep coaching program demonstrated improvements in sleep continuity, sleep duration, and reduced use of sleep aids.MethodsData were obtained from Sleep Reset, a 12-week consumer product that offers app-based sleep education and monitoring, along with personalized text-based sleep coaching provided by live coaches. Five hundred sixty-four completers were included in the study. Pre-post changes for sleep latency (SL), wake after sleep onset (WASO), number of awakenings (NWAK), total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SE%) and use of “sleep aids” were evaluated. To evaluate whether the program produced meaningful results, the proportion of participants who demonstrated reductions in SL, WASO, and NWAK, and increases in TST and SE% were examined.ResultsMean SL was reduced by 11 min, mean WASO was reduced by 28 min, mean SE% increased by 6.6%, and mean TST increased by about 44 min. Of those who reported using “sleep aids” during Week 1, 41% no longer used them by week 12. Those with low SE% at baseline demonstrated greater improvements in SL (16.2 vs. 5.7 min), WASO (47.3 vs. 7.2 min), SE% (11.2 vs. 1.6%), and TST (65.3 vs. 31.2 min). Those with ≤ 6 h of sleep at baseline demonstrated greater improvements in WASO (36.8 vs. 22.3 min), SE% (10.1 vs. 4.3%), and TST (85.1 vs. 25.5 min).ConclusionParticipants that completed the app-based, personalized text supported coaching intervention reported subjective improvements in sleep duration and quality that suggest more beneficial effects particularly in those with lower sleep efficiency or sleep duration at baseline. An effective sleep coaching program that utilizes trained sleep coaches with access to board-certified providers, may provide a valuable resource for subclinical populations.
Instrumented cervical fusion using patient specific end-plate conforming interbody devices with a micro-porous structure in nine dogs with disk-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy
Authors: Driver Colin J. , Lopez Victor , Walton Ben , Jones Dan , Fentem Rory , Tomlinson Andrew , Rose Jeremy 
Published: June 2023

ObjectiveTo report the medium and long-term outcome of nine dogs with disk-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (DA-CSM), treated by instrumented interbody fusion using patient specific end-plate conforming device that features a micro-porous structure to facilitate bone in-growth.Study designA retrospective clinical study.AnimalsNine medium and large breed dogs.MethodsMedical records at two institutions were reviewed between January 2020 and 2023. Following magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnosis of DA-CSM, pre-operative computed tomography (CT) scans were exported to computer software forin-silicosurgical planning. Interbody devices were 3D-manufactured by selecting laser melting in titanium alloy. These were surgically implanted at 13 segments alongside mono-or bi-cortical vertebral stabilization systems. Follow-up included neurologic scoring and CT scans post-operative, at medium-term follow up and at long-term follow-up where possible. Interbody fusion and implant subsidence were evaluated from follow-up CT scans.ResultsNine dogs were diagnosed with DA-CSM between C5-C7 at a total of 13 operated segments. Medium-term follow up was obtained between 2 and 8 months post-operative (3.00 ± 1.82 months). Neurologic scoring improved (p = 0.009) in eight of nine dogs. Distraction was significant (p &lt; 0.001) at all segments. Fusion was evident at 12/13 segments. Subsidence was evident at 3/13 operated segments but was only considered clinically relevant in one dog that did not improve; as clinical signs were mild, revision surgery was not recommended. Long-term follow up was obtained between 9 and 33 months (14.23 ± 8.24 months); improvement was sustained in 8 dogs. The dog that suffered worsened thoracic limb paresis at medium-term follow up was also diagnosed with immune-mediated polyarthropathy (IMPA) and was euthanased 9 months post-operative due to unacceptable side-effects of corticosteroid therapy.ConclusionEnd-plate conforming interbody devices with a micro-porous structure were designed, manufactured, and successfully implanted in dog with DA-CSM. This resulted in CT-determined fusion with minimal subsidence in the majority of operated segments.Clinical significanceThe technique described can be used to distract and fuse cervical vertebrae in dogs with DA-CSM, with favorable medium-and long-term outcomes.
Analytical Approach to Improve the Performance of a Fully Integrated Class-F Power Amplifier with 0.13 µm BiCMOS Technology Using Drain–Bulk Capacitor Modulation
Authors: Traiche Smail , Trabelsi Mohamed , Bououden Ali , Yagoub Mustapha C. E. 
Published: June 2023

This article reports a novel technique based on drain–bulk capacitor modulation to improve the performance design of a class-F power amplifier (PA) used in low-power transceivers based on the I-Q amplitude modulation technique considering linearity–efficiency–miniaturization trade-offs. This idea is carried out by implementing a tuned capacitor in parallel with a cascode transistor on the output of the power stage to enhance the shape of the voltage–current amplitudes of the class-F PA by creating a new harmonic current component. Simulated results were obtained for the power back-off region of the proposed configuration, with an output power, power gain and power-added efficiency of 8 dBm (+ 5 dBm)B, 19 dB (+ 5 dB)B and 45% (+ 5% to 10%)B, respectively. In addition, post-layout simulations revealed a similar level of output power, a power gain of a 20 dB and a 28% power-added efficiency for an added capacitance equal to 1.3 pF. Class-F PA is implemented on a 732×605 μm2 chip’s surface. (B: indicates the improved values in the power back-off region).
Identification of a Locus Controlling Seed Pigment Leaching in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp]
Authors: Bowman Christian S. , Huynh Bao Lam , Roberts Philip , Santos Jansen R. P. , Paul Kaylee , Close Timothy J. 
Published: June 2023

Consumer preferences for cooking-related traits are a deciding factor in the success of new cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] cultivars. Pigment leaching is an undesirable trait for both consumers and producers alike that occurs during the cooking or canning process and has been a goal for improvement efforts through breeding. This study leverages the power of bulked segregant analysis to identify a locus segregating for the pigment-leaching trait in an F2 population of blackeye seed-type cowpea. A single major locus was identified on Vu06 spanning 1.27 Mb, and SNP haplotypes were identified for low and high pigment-leaching bulks. However, further evaluation of accessions that are unrelated to the F2 population or its progenitors suggests that the trait is polygenic, such that low or high leakage is not determined solely by this locus. Parallels were drawn between cowpea and a close relative, black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), to suggest that additional seed coat or cooking-related traits may also be involved in the pigment-leaching trait.
Aerotolerant Thiosulfate-Reducing Bacterium Fusibacter sp. Strain WBS Isolated from Littoral Bottom Sediments of the White Sea—Biochemical and Genome Analysis
Authors: Brioukhanov Andrei L. , Kadnikov Vitaly V. , Beletsky Alexey V. , Savvichev Alexander S. 
Published: June 2023

The strain WBS, an anaerobic, psychro- and halotolerant bacterium belonging to the genus Fusibacter, was isolated from the littoral bottom sediments of the White Sea, Arctic, Russia. Fusibacter bizertensis WBS grew at temperatures between 8 and 32 °C (optimum growth at 18–20 °C), pH between 5.2 and 8.3 (optimum growth at pH 7.2), and at NaCl concentrations between 0 and 70 g L−1 (optimum growth at 32 g L−1). It reduced sulfate, thiosulfate, and elemental sulfur into sulfide, and, probably, the strain is able to disproportionate thiosulfate. The strain also utilized a wide range of substrates as it is a chemoorganotrophic bacterium. Analysis of the sequenced genome revealed genes for all enzymes involved in the Embden–Meyerhof glycolytic pathway as well as genes for the non-oxidative stage of the pentose phosphate pathway. The presence of genes encoding aldehyde dehydrogenases and alcohol dehydrogenases also suggests that, in addition to acetate, alcohols can also be the fermentation products. The strain possessed superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities and the ability to consume O2, which is in full accordance with the presence of corresponding genes of antioxidant defense in the genome. The phylogenetic analysis suggested that the strain WBS is the closest relative of Fusibacter bizertensis LTF Kr01T (16S rRNA gene sequence similarity 98.78%). Based on biochemical and genomic characteristics, the strain WBS is proposed to represent a novel aero-, halo- and psychrotolerant strain from the genus Fusibacter, isolated for the first time among its members from cold oxygenated marine bottom sediments.
Rhizobium Soaking Promoted Maize Growth by Altering Rhizosphere Microbiomes and Associated Functional Genes
Authors: Li Zhao , Chi Yu , Su Xianyan , Ye Zhenghe , Ren Xuexiang 
Published: June 2023

Rhizobium is a Gram-negative bacterium, which dissolves minerals, produces growth hormones, promotes root growth, and protects plants from different soil-borne pathogens. In the present study, roots, stalks, and fresh weight of maize (Zea mays L.) were significantly increased after soaking in Bradyrhizobium japonicum compared with the control. Subsequently, transcriptome sequencing results of the whole maize plant soaked in B. japonicum showed that multiple growth and development-related genes were up-regulated more than 100-fold compared to the control. Furthermore, the abundance of plant growth promoting bacteria, such as Acidobacteria Subgroup_6 and Chloroflexi KD4-96, were increased significantly. On the contrary, the abundance of multiple pathogens, such as Curvularia, Fusarium and Mycocentrospora, were significantly decreased. Moreover, inoculation with B. japonicum could inhibit the infection of the pathogen Fusarium graminearum in maize. These results suggest that soaking seeds in B. japonicum may affect the expression of maize growth and development-related genes as the bacteria changes the soil microorganism community structure. These findings may help to expand the application of B. japonicum in crop production and provide new opportunities for food security.
Survey of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients' Challenges and Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study in the United States
Authors: AbiFaraj Farah , Lee Dale , Lacovara Meghan , Kapoor Tarun , Seshasai Rebecca , Bansal Shweta , Greevy Robert , Guide Andrew , Sharma Shuchita , Uribarri Jaime , El Shamy Osama 
Published: June 2023

Key Points

The adjustments made by the dialysis units during the peak of the pandemic were effective in maneuvering the challenges faced by our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.Patients who remained on PD were satisfied with the quality of care, felt supported by the unit staff, and did not report feeling anxious or depressed.

Background
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, adjustments were made to peritoneal dialysis (PD) practices in the outpatient units. These were decisions made by dialysis providers, clinical staff, and governments with input from patient organizations in some instances. The patient perspective regarding these changes during the pandemic has not been explored. We sought to evaluate patient experiences and perceptions of the challenges they faced, institutional adjustments, and their mental health during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional survey of PD patients across four home dialysis units affiliated with four large academic centers, who were on PD between March 2020 and March 2021.

Results
Ninety-eight participants completed the survey across the four outpatient PD clinics. Over 95% of patients did not have to change their home accommodations during the pandemic, and over 80% did not have issues getting their dialysis supplies and medications delivered. Ninety-three percent of patients felt comfortable coming to the dialysis unit if they needed to during the pandemic. Almost all patients (98%) felt supported by their dialysis staff during the peak of COVID-19 and had modified Patient Health Questionnaire 2 (91%) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item (96%) scores not consistent with depression or anxiety. Less than 10% of patients considered changing their dialysis modality.

Conclusions
The adjustments made by the dialysis units during the peak of the pandemic were effective in maneuvering the challenges faced by our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, patients who remained on PD were satisfied with the quality of care, felt supported by the unit staff, and did not report feeling anxious or depressed.

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In vitro Assessment of Antibacterial Activity and Potential Genotoxic Effect of Fruit Extracts of Capparis spinosa L. Plant
Authors: Adwan Ghaleb 
Published: June 2023

This research was carried out to assess the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the genotoxic potential of ethanolic and aqueous (cold and hot) fruit extracts of Capparis spinosa L. (C. spinosa) plant against different types of bacterial strains. The antimicrobial effect of these extracts against the tested bacteria was investigated using broth microdilution method. The potential genotoxic effect was evaluated by ERIC-PCR technique. Results of the current study revealed that the MIC values of ethanolic fruit extract against the tested bacterial had a range of 12.5 mg/ml to 25 mg/ml. However, aqueous fruit extracts had an MIC with a range of 50 mg/ml to 100 mg/mL. The potential genotoxic activity of cold aqueous extract was determined according to the changes in ERIC-PCR profile of E. coli strain treated with extract in comparison to that untreated (negative control). Results of this study suggest the genotoxic effect of aqueous fruit extract on E. coli. Further research is required to assess and identify the biological molecules and their mechanisms in the context of the genotoxicity. In vivo genotoxicity assessment or with the presence of liver extract is recommended to evaluate the safety of using fruits for therapeutic purposes and a valuable nutrient source.
Database of the French Regiments
Authors: Кудряшов И.Ю. 
Published: June 2023

В статье описывается научная база данных полков и отдельных частей вооруженных сил Франции с 1660 по 1914 гг., созданная в рамках проекта «Руниверс» по военной истории. База состоит из нескольких таблиц и включает в себя список всех полков, их состав, штатную численность, а также ежегодные данные о дислокации и участии в кампаниях. В связи с изменениями названий воинских частей, каждому полку присвоено техническое название, под которым он значится в таблицах. Для точного обозначения данного полка на выбранную дату имеется отдельная таблица, которая позволяет увидеть, как и когда воинская часть меняла свое название. Таблицы также содержат сведения о штатной численности и составе воинских частей (количество батальонов или эскадронов в его составе), участию полков в военных кампаниях и дислокация полков по годам.
The article describes the scientific database of regiments and individual units of the French armed forces from 1660 to 1914, created as part of the Runivers project on military history. The database consists of several tables and includes a list of all regiments, their composition, staffing, as well as annual data on deployment and participation in campaigns. Due to changes in the names of military units, each regiment has been assigned a technical name, under which it appears in the tables. For the exact designation of this regiment on the selected date, there is a separate table that allows you to see how and when the military unit changed its name. The tables also contain information about the staffing and composition of military units (the number of battalions or squadrons in its composition), the participation of regiments in military campaigns and the deployment of regiments by year.
EXPLORING STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN SUBMITTING DIGITAL STORY TELLING TASKS ON YOUTUBE
Authors: Nehe Berita Mambarasi , Rohimajaya Nur Azmi , Hamer Welliam , Fitriani Dini , Lely Ledy Nur 
Published: June 2023

The research aims at providing students with some tasks for motivating students to engage in a range of digital story telling activities on YouTube. The tasks are designed to explore and practice the skills in completing the tasks given at Speaking 3 subject. The tasks are about digital story telling which means that the story telling was created through media that was YouTube as tool for submitting the tasks. The stories were built in or taken from internet with some titles were Cinderella, Malin Kundang, and Rapunzel, the choice of the titles based on students’ proposal when discussing together. The subjects were 23 students of English Department of STKIP Setia Budhi Rangkasbitung who took Speaking subject. The Result were all students succeed in creating the content on YouTube about story telling. Each of story has its own value or message that could be adopted to students’ life. The Finding of the research were students have good motivation in completing the digital story telling in term of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation such as challenging, curious, responsible, good grade, satisfy, parents, friends, environment and it was founded on interview session. As a lecturer, if we want to give good motivation to students in learning, we must find out the appropriate tasks for students in order they complete the task with their best.
ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ПІДХОДІВ У МАРКЕТИНГУ, ОБУМОВЛЕНИХ ПАНДЕМІЄЮ COVID 19
Authors: Боднар Ольга , Курило Людмила 
Published: June 2023

У дослідженні здійснено науково-методичне обґрунтування адаптованих підходів в управлінні та маркетинговій діяльності підприємств, що функціонують на внутрішньому споживчому ринку України в умовах економічної кризи, зокрема викликаної пандемією COVID-19. Розкрито особливості її впливу на ланцюги постачання споживчих товарів на етапах руху продукції від виробника до кінцевих споживачів. Висвітлено зміни у структурі споживацького попиту в цілому та акцентовано увагу на особливостях формування попиту на продовольство у кризовий період. Розкрито особливості цінової динаміки споживчого ринку на різних етапах кризи, пов’язаної із пандемією COVID-19. Запропоновано підходи у маркетинговій діяльності підприємств, що займаються виробництвом та реалізацією продуктів харчування, які дозволять досягнути швидкого відновлення ланцюгів поставок у кризові періоди.
РЕАЛІЗАЦІЯ ПРИНЦИПУ ЛОКАЛЬНОСТІ В НАЙМЕНУВАННЯХ РОСЛИН (НА ОСНОВІ НІМЕЦЬКОЇ ТА УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ МОВ)
Authors: Мелех Галина 
Published: June 2023

Стаття присвячена характеристиці такої мотиваційної ознаки як місце зростання рослини. Ареал поширення рослин присутній також і в офіційній ботанічній номенклатурі, але у народних назвах він зреалізований у властивій для тривіальних назв манері завдяки використанню певних типів афіксів чи структурних конструкцій. У процесі свого історичного розвитку людина перебувала у постійному контакті з рослинним світом, постійно вивчала корисні та шкідливі властивості рослин, відзначала їх корисні чи шкідливі властивості. Фітономени належать до одного з найдавніших пластів лексики, у назвах ботанічних одиниць відображені різноманітні мотиваційні основи: від естетичних, релігійно-світоглядних до практичних. Мотиватор-локатив поділяються у свою чергу на низку підтипів в залежності від того, чи рослина дикоросла або декоративна, термостійка чи вологолюбива, росте на відкритих місцевостях чи в затінку. Ці та інші фактори визначають місце її зростання, яке було підмічене номінаторами та вдало інтегроване у систему народних ботанічних назв.
СПОРТИВНО-ПАТРІОТИЧНЕ ВИХОВАННЯ ЯК СКЛАДОВА ЯКІСНОЇ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ
Authors: Отравенко Олена , Пелипась Дмитро 
Published: June 2023

У статті наведено системний аналіз та зміст поняття «патріотизм» та «патріотичне виховання» за різними авторам, на основі аналізу наукових джерел подано схему реалізації принципів підготовки майбутніх учителів фізичної культури до спортивно-патріотичної діяльності, розкрито особливості організації спортивно-патріотичного виховання молоді в закладах освіти як складової професійної підготовки майбутнього фахівця.
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LEAD ,CADMIUM AND THEIR MIXTURE ON SOME ORGANS OF Alburnus Mossulensis FISH
Authors: R .S. Al-Niemi  , Amal A. Al-Kshab  
Published: June 2023

Alburnus mossulensis has been exposed to lead and cadmium for (96)h in order to determination lethal concentration 50 (LC50) value. A total of 140 fish used in this experiment divided into two groups each group contain 70 fishes .The first group exposure to pbcl2 while the second group exposure to cdcl2. Method of Finney Probit Analysis used to analysis data. LC50 value for PbCl2 and CdCl2 was (57.8 and 29.6) mg/l respectively. Then used about 200 fishes divided into 4 groups, the first group exposure to 1/2LC50 of PbCl2 ,the second group exposure to 1/2LC50 CdCl2 while the third groups contained (1/2LC50 PbCl2+1/2LC50 of CdCl2) as so as control group for peroids (1,4,7 and 14) days to determination level of antioxidants Glutathione (GSH) and the level of lipid peroxidation (Malondialdehyde MDA) . The testes were carried out as three replications, lead ,cadmium and their mixture induced oxidative stress . The results of this study explained significant decrease of the level Glutathione and significant increase (Tukey test, P˂0.05) of the level of Malondialdehye compared with control in all treatments . It is possible to conclude that lead and Cadmium have cytotoxic effects, Fish mortality rates increase with increasing concentrations used and increasing exposure periods.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CHANGES BETWEEN NANO-BORON AND BORON IN SMALL INTESTINE OF LAYER CHICKENS
Authors: Abtisam J. A.  , A. Q. Al-Awadi  , B. H. Ali  
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of boron and nanoboron" on histomorphology of the small intestine in layer chickens. 210 day-old chicks were used and were randomly assigned to seven equal groups. The experiment, groups were exposed to both normal boron and nano-boron as follows:G1 received 15 mg/L of boron in their drinking water, G2 got 25 mg/L, G3 got 45 mg/L, while groups nano boron as following G4 got 15 mg/L, G5 got 25 mg/L, G6 got 45 mg/L of nano-boron, and G7 was not given any treatment. By using a light microscope, the histomorphology result of intestine was examine to determine the villi's height, thickness, crypt depth, and muscle thickness. The measurements of villi height, crypt depth, and muscle thickness showed a significant difference (P≤0.05) between all treated groups (nanoboron at G5,G6 than normal boron) in comparison with control group, with the highest mean in G6(NB) in all measures of intestine. The findings of this study concluded that the adding of "boron and nanoboron" to consumption water improved the structure of intestine, and this was particularly evident at high nanoboron concentrations.