bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Vonoprazan Therapy is as Effective for Functional Dyspepsia without Heartburn as Acotiamide Therapy
Authors: Shinozaki Satoshi , Osawa Hiroyuki , Hayashi Yoshikazu , Miura Yoshimasa , Sakamoto Hirotsugu , Yano Tomonori , Lefor Alan Kawarai , Yamamoto Hironori 
Published: March 2023

Background and Aims: Acid suppression improves dyspepsia symptoms but the efficacy of vonoprazan for functional dyspepsia remains unclear. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of vonoprazan therapy for functional dyspepsia without heartburn.
Methods: Patients receiving vonoprazan 10 mg once daily or acotiamide 100 mg three times daily for more than one month were included and retrospectively reviewed. Functional dyspepsia was diagnosed based on the ROME IV criteria. Patients with heartburn were excluded. Eighty-five patients were divided into vonoprazan (n=48) and acotiamide (n=37) groups.
Results: There were no significant differences at baseline between the vonoprazan and acotiamide groups. The functional dyspepsia score significantly improved in both groups (p<0.001). The degree of score reduction (55% vs 59%, p=0.559) and the resolution rates (21% vs 30%, p=0.345) were similar. Epigastric pain and postprandial distress scores were significantly improved in both groups, and the degree of improvement of each score was similar. Constipation and diarrhea scores were significantly improved in both groups, and the degree of improvement similar.
Conclusion: These preliminary results suggest that vonoprazan is effective for the treatment of functional dyspepsia without heartburn in the short-term, with results similar to acotiamide therapy.
Gambling and COVID-19: Swedish national gambling data from a state-owned gambling sports and casino operator
Authors: Balem Marianne , Karlsson Anna , Widinghoff Carolina , Perrot Bastien , Challet-Bouju Gaëlle , Håkansson Anders 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackground and aimsThe lockdown of sports and gambling venues during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused a fear of increased gambling on other online gambling types, with a risk for transfer to more addictive gambling than otherwise. This study aimed to estimate changes in gambling activity during COVID-19-affected periods among all gamblers at a Swedish state-owned gambling operator and to analyse observable sex differences.MethodsThis study included gambling tracking data from the Swedish state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel Sports & Casino (sports betting, online bingo, casino and poker). All individuals (n = 616,245) who gambled at least once from February 10 to July 19, 2020, were included. The study period was divided into four periods according to their expected level of COVID-19 impact on gambling opportunities: one pre-COVID period and three COVID-affected periods (sports cancellation, emerging return of sports, substantial return of sports).ResultsSports betting experienced an apparent decrease, followed by a gradual normalization and an end level substantially below prepandemic levels. For online bingo, gambling levels increased upon sports interruption and then decreased with the return to normality in sports events but remained higher than baseline levels. We observed a similar trend for online poker during the interruption of sports, but with a lower level than baseline levels when sports events normalized. We noticed a trend favouring online casinos during the sports interruption period regarding gambling intensity but not wagering levels.Discussion and conclusionsDramatic changes in the content of the gambling market may divert some gamblers to other gambling types, but maintained effects could not be demonstrated.
Competências para a formação do médico generalista: perspectiva do aluno e do preceptor da Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Barsante Moreno Pedro Christiano , Picoli Renata Palopoli , Gonçalves do Nascimento Debora Dupas 
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: Analisar a aquisição de competências para a formação generalista previstas no Programa de Estágio Supervisionado em Atenção Primária à Saúde (PESAP) do curso de medicina de uma Universidade privada, na perspectiva dos alunos e dos preceptores. Método: Estudo seccional, descritivo-analítico, com 104 alunos e 16 preceptores, por meio de questionário autoaplicável contendo 60 questões, em escala tipo Likert, distribuídas nas áreas: atenção primária à saúde (n=9), saúde do adulto e do idoso (n=13), saúde da criança e do adolescente (n=28) e saúde da mulher (n=10). Calculou-se a média aritmética, desvio padrão e classificação (incipiente, parcialmente satisfatória ou satisfatória). Resultado: Das competências relacionadas à atenção primária à saúde, 66,7% receberam classificação satisfatória para ambos os participantes. Para a saúde do adulto e do idoso, 53,8% das competências foram satisfatórias por alunos, e 61,5% por preceptores. No tocante à saúde da criança e do adolescente, 13 competências (46,4%) foram adquiridas satisfatoriamente, na ótica dos alunos e 9 (32,1%), dos preceptores, e na saúde da mulher, 4 (40%) e 5 (50%) competências receberam classificação satisfatória para ambos, respectivamente. Obteve uma média satisfatória de 51,8% e 52,6% para os alunos e preceptores, respectivamente. Conclusão: Embora a maioria das competências previstas no PESAP foram adquiridas de forma satisfatória, a classificação final foi parcialmente satisfatória. O PESAP mostrou-se propício para as áreas Atenção Primária à Saúde e Saúde do Adulto e do Idoso. Porém, ainda existem lacunas a serem aprimoradas, principalmente em relação à saúde da criança e do adolescente e saúde da mulher.
The structure of the institutional model of formation of youth ecological culture: regional aspects
Authors: Tereshina M. V. , Miroshnichenko I. V. , Yakovenko N. V. , Yakovleva E. A. 
Published: March 2023

Aim. To develop a justification of the structure of the institutional model for the formation of environmental culture of young people as a holistic structure that integrates the various actors in this process, as well as the available resources and implemented technologies to achieve the aims of sustainable regional development.Material and Methods. The empirical justification of the proposed model was based on 14 focus group interviews conducted in the Krasnodar region in 2022 with representatives of young people, expert sessions with representatives of institutional structures involved in the implementation of practices to form the ecological culture of young people (12 expert sessions), online questioning of young people (sample size 1600 respondents). The case-study method was used to analyse eco-oriented practices in the field of youth and educational policy.Results. The authors identified and characterised the main subjects involved in the formation of the ecological culture of young people, the set of technologies used (information and communication, game and project) and the resources and principles that determine the effectiveness of environmental education and educational practices. The authors propose a structure of the institutional model of the process and the results of formation and development of youth ecological culture, revealing its cognitive, value, emotional and activity components in the context of sustainable regional development.Conclusion. The universal nature of the structure of the proposed model allows us to extrapolate the main results in the system of pedagogical support of the development of youth ecological culture in the activities of educational providers, as well as creating a basis for their institutionalisation in the activities of the executive authorities and bodies working with young people, not only in the Krasnodar Territory but also in other regions of the Russian Federation.
The climatic signal in tree rings of the common oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) on the south-eastern border of its range in the Ural River basin, Russia
Authors: Kucherov S. E. , Kucherova S. V. , Martynenko V. B. , Velmovskiy P. V. 
Published: March 2023

Aim. The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the climatic signal contained in the tree-rings of common oak on the southeastern border of its range in Russia (Ural River basin).Material and Methods. The materials for the study were tree-rings in samples of common oak wood from three sites in the southern part of the Dziau-tyube ridge. Measurements of ring-width were performed on the MBS binocular microscope and on the Lintab measuring complex with the TSAP-WinTM software package. The construction of tree-ring chronologies was carried out in the ARSTAN program. Dendroclimatic analysis was carried out in the R package treeclim.Results. The limiting climatic factors for the radial growth of the common oak on the southeastern border of its range are precipitation during the winter-spring season and the initial period of vegetation and to the greatest extent with the precipitation in March-May. It was shown that the strength of this climatic signal in oak tree rings was not constant over time. The dynamics of this signal are characterized by the presence of local periods of decline, the beginning of which is timed to the years of mass gypsy moth outbreaks.Conclusions. Since the beginning of the 1980s, there has been a significant decrease in the relationship of radial growth with the amount of precipitation for March-May. The reason for this change, in our opinion, could be a strong change in the condition of trees and stands caused by the consistent impact of strong oak defoliation caused by Gypsy moths and late spring frosts.
Russian-Kazakh transboundary water bodies: typology, dynamics, economic significance
Authors: Padalko Yu. A. , Chibilev A. A. 
Published: March 2023

The issues related to transboundary reservoirs in the state border zone of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan are analysed and their typology is articulated. Issues concerning the legal definition of the concept of "transboundary water body" in the legislation of the two countries are outlined. As a result of comparative decoding of differenttime images of remote satellite sensing of the earth, border sections where the course of rivers change were identified.Aim. To analyse and classify transboundary water bodies on sections of the state border of Russia and the Republic of Kazakhstan and identify problematic situations.Material and Methods. The study of these transboundary water bodies was carried out on the basis of both the analysis of interstate agreements on the delineation of the border of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan, the use of cartographic methods and the analysis of retrospective satellite images.Results. Inconsistencies in the level of legal definition of the concept of "transboundary water body" in the legislation of the two countries are shown. Transboundary water bodies on the state border of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan have been identified and classified. Based on a retrospective analysis of satellite images, problematic situations arising from changes in the location of water bodies as a result of channel deformations of transboundary rivers and fluctuation of lakes have been identified.Conclusions. According to the results of this work, all waterbodies located in the state border zone along its entire length have been identified. A typology of these has been carried out and the length of boundary watercourse sections has been established. Using the example of the transborder Ural River, the situation of the section of the river along which the state border lies is shown with an analysis of the changes in the channel and their dynamics.
Entrepreneurial Acumen and Financial Literary of Self-employed Rural Mothers
Authors: Pabelona Rechie B. 
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the financial literacy and entrepreneurial prowess of rural mothers who work for themselves. One hundred fifty eight (158) self-employed rural mothers made up the study's sample. Self-employed rural mothers were found to have low interpersonal skills and low levels of critical and practical thinking skills, with mean scores of 2.37 and 2.61, respectively, and moderate levels of entrepreneurial skills in terms of personal characteristics and practical skills, with mean scores of 2.89 and 3.41 and 3.41 and 2.89 respectively. In terms of actual financial knowledge and self-perceived financial knowledge, the respondents' levels of financial literacy are both ambiguous, with means of 3.2036 and 3.5048, respectively. It is highly advisable to take short-term courses like the training that DTE provides to all SMEs regarding managing a business. Financial literacy and entrepreneurial skill have a strong association. It shows that there is a strong correlation (r =.251*) between self-perceived financial knowledge and actual financial knowledge. The level of association between self-perceived financial knowledge and business acumen was then quite strong (r =.554**). Finally, there is a strong correlation (r =.539**) between actual financial knowledge and entrepreneurial skill. This result demonstrates that there is a great need to raise the financial literacy of rural mothers who work for themselves. Governments, academia, and those in the financial industry should collaborate to create a better financial future for rural women who work for themselves as well as for the nation as a whole. The link discovered should be further supported by future study.
Fundamentos metodológicos para investigación clínica en estomatología
Authors: Marroquín-Soto Consuelo , Padilla-Avalos César-Augusto , Hernández Sampieri Roberto 
Published: March 2023

La investigación científica en Odontología es la herramienta clave para generar conocimiento y resolver problemas que conduzcan al desarrollo exponencial y progreso tecnológico de la profesión. A su vez, e indispensable el estudio epidemiológico y etiopatogénico de las enfermedades estomatológicas, factores de riesgo y manifestaciones orales relacionadas a la salud sistémica, para implementar estrategias sanitarias y establecer un adecuado manejo multidisciplinario. La odontología basada en evidencia (OBE) exige al profesional realizar una práctica informada, responsable, actualizada y soportada en una sólida base científica para la toma de decisiones y garantizar resultados altamente predecibles. La mayoría de los estudios clínicos en Odontología se realizan bajo el enfoque cuantitativo utilizando los diseños epidemiológicos; por lo que es necesario identificar la ruta ideal para resolver cada problema científico, la presente revisión comprende las bases metodológicas de investigación en Odontología, la clasificación de tipos de estudio y una perspectiva futura de investigación.
Relationship Between Interest Rates and Private Investment in South Africa A Nonlinear ARDL Approach
Authors: Temitope Lydia Leshoro , WABIGA PAUL 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Conventional economic theory states that higher interest rates reduce investment levels because interest rates represent the cost of borrowing, thereby implying a linear inverse relationship. However, the effects of positive and negative shocks in interest rates on investment may differ and this is what the study investigates. In this paper, we examine the asymmetrical nature of the relationship between interest rates and private investment in South Africa. We utilize annual time series data from 1971 to 2019, while employing the recent nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) technique. Our study finds that interest rates and private investment exhibit short-run and long-run asymmetric relationships, with private investment responding differently to negative and positive shocks in interest rates. A key conclusion from the study findings is that empirical evidence based on linear analyses of the relationship between interest rate and private investment may be insufficiently rich to warrant dependable macroeconomic forecasts. This may lead to misguided policy interventions and management, especially by monetary policy custodians, which ultimately hamstrings efforts towards sustained economic growth and development.
JEL Classification: C13, E43, E52. Key words: private investment, interest rates, asymmetrical relationship, NARDL
Hydrothermally produced Mo-doped WO3 nanoparticles and their enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical properties
Authors: KHAN MOHD ABDUL MAJEED , Pawar Manjeet , Ansari Anees Ahmad , Ahamed maqusood , Kumar Sushil 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
In this study, pure WO3 as well as doped with molybdenum (0, 2.5, and 5 at. wt. %) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via sol-gel processing followed by a hydrothermal approach. The physicochemical characteristics of WO3 and Mo-doped WO3 nanoparticles were thoroughly characterized using techniques, including XPS, FESEM, HRTEM, UV-visible, photoluminescence, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Results predicted that the insertion of Mo into the WO3 lattice had a prominent effect on morphology as well as microstructure. The addition of Mo ions in WO3 NPs narrowed the bandgap of WO3 and enhanced its ability of light absorption. The photocatalytic behavior of prepared nanoparticles was investigated through the photodegradation of an organic dye (methyl orange, MO) in an aqueous solution in presence of UV-Visible light. Photocatalytic activity of WO3 nanoparticles could considerably be increased with Mo doping, which might be due to the redshift of absorption edge as well as the lowering of recombination rate of electron-hole pairs caused by the trapping of charge carriers through crystal defects. The electrochemical properties of undoped WO3 nanoparticles, and Ag NPs loaded WO3 nanocomposite, were investigated through cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance measurements and analysis. The present findings recommend that 5% Mo-doped WO3 nanocomposite provides a promising direction for the development of high quality, effective and reliable photocatalytic and electrode material for organic dyes degradation and hybrid supercapacitors respectively.
A Study on Dupont Model and Financial Performance of State Bank of India before and after Merger
Authors: S Selvi 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
All businesses usually prioritize growth, and to do this, they often engage in merger and acquisition activity (M&A) in order to increase profits and market share. Businesses need mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to achieve economies of scale, expansion, diversification, synergy, and financial planning. The globalization of the economy and monopolistic business practices further spur interest in M&As among corporations looking to gain more market share. The current paper's goal is to examine the numerous reasons why mergers in the Indian banking industry continue to happen after reforms got underway. This covers a variety of bank merger-related elements. With the use of financial indicators including gross profit margin, net profit margin, operating profit margin, return on capital employed, return on equity, and debt-equity ratio, the article examines the pre- and post-merger financial performance of State bank of India which got its associate banks merged with its parent entity.
Diabetes mellitus and Associated Risk Factors among HIV infected patients on HAART
Authors: Kanyara Lucy kanyara , Lel Rency , kageha Sheila , Kinyua Joyceline , matu sophie , Ongaya Asiko , Matilu Mary , Mwangi Paul , Okoth Vincent , Mwangi Joseph , olungae Dama 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background: Understanding the impact of disease associations is becoming a priority in Kenya and other countries bearing the load of infectious diseases. With the increased incidences of non-communicable diseases and the endemicity of infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, their co-existence poses significant challenges to patients, health workers and an overwhelmed health sector. Classical risk factors for diabetes such as physical inactivity and unhealthy diet may not solely explain the current trends, suggesting the role of novel risk factors including infections/inflammation. HIV and its treatment have been identified as potential contributors especially to patients with family history of confirmed diabetes cases. Co-infections frequently observed during HIV infection also significantly influence both the epidemiological and pathophysiological of the link between HIV and diabetes. Understanding the correlates of HIV and diabetes is crucial to inform management and prevention strategies of the twin infections. We therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and risk factors in a population of HIV infected patients on HAART. This study determined the association of diabetes/impaired glucose regulation in the context of HIV-1. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a comprehensive care clinic in Nairobi (Kenya). Participants were screened for diabetes and impaired glucose regulation using random blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) This paper describes the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive individuals and the associated risk factors.
We have demonstrated that family history is a risk factor for diabetes. While age and BMI are known risk factors, they were not associated with diabetes in this study.
Application of speech emotion recognition in English teaching mode based on multi-core learning feature fusion
Authors: Geng Yanmei 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Educational informatization has also had a significant impact on college English education, which has brought about a major change in the traditional English education model, and the adjusted English education has been used as an international language. Therefore, the organic combination of English education and the new education model will better promote the interaction between education and learning. In the new era of education, college English teachers should seize the opportunity to change teaching concepts, innovate teaching methods, deepen educational reforms, and make active scientific explorations of the "dual classroom" teaching model in college English teaching. This paper designs a voice emotion recognition method based on multi-core learning and multi-function feature fusion. At the same time, in order to obtain high-discrimination feature information, the motion map of speech depth is used as the feature information source, and the features of spatial multi-scale binary histogram speech and gradient histogram speech are made into three-dimensional. According to the information of the shape structure, we can extract the characteristics of speech and speech emotion in time and space, and use the Fourier transform in the time series to map the characteristics of the time series to the frequency domain. On the one hand, the feature vectors are rearranged. On the other hand, it allows us to change the form of function. In this article, we use public databases MSRGesture3D and SKIG to retrieve attribute data through a series of spatiotemporal structure attribute extraction algorithms. The results show that this method has strong anti-speech emotion ability and is very effective for speech classification of deep data. Compared with traditional feature extraction algorithms, the classification effect is better.