bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors Influencing Preparedness Behavior for Different Lead Time Disasters
Authors: Lin Hongtao , Liu Guomai , Cui Yuepeng , Gong Kuangmin 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This study addresses the existing research gap regarding the factors influencing individuals' disaster preparedness for different types of disasters. Specifically, it focuses on the impact of self-efficacy, disaster experience, and information access on disaster preparedness for both long and short lead time disasters. Several models developed based on 3031 responses from the 2017 National Household Survey in the U.S were employed to test the hypotheses. The results showed that individuals are more inclined to prepare for short lead time disasters compared to long lead time disasters. Higher levels of self-efficacy were found to be crucial for disaster preparedness under both disaster scenarios. Additionally, individuals with prior disaster experience exhibited a reduced preparedness gap between the two types of disasters. It was also observed that varying levels of self-efficacy among individuals lead to inconsistent responses to disaster preparedness information, and statistically significant differences were only found for short lead time disasters. These findings have significant implications for the development of targeted preparedness policies for different disaster types, as well as the refinement of population segmentation strategies to enhance pre-disaster education, planning, personal preparedness, and community resilience.
What is the Best Wetland Assessment Tool? A Discrimination of Overlapping Assessment Approaches.
Authors: Kleindl William , Church Sarah P. , Rains Mark C. , Ulrich Rachel 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
There are over 700 aquatic ecological assessment approaches across the globe that meet specific institutional goals. However, in many cases, multiple assessment tools are designed to meet the same management need resulting in a confusing array of overlapping options. Here we look at six riverine wetland assessments currently in use in Montana, USA, and ask which tool: 1) best captures the nuance of condition across a disturbance gradient and 2) has the most utility to meet the largest regulatory need. We used descriptive statistics to compare wetland assessments (n = 16) across a disturbance gradient determined by a landscape development index. We also used factor analysis to determine if each tool’s metrics correspond to its overall results and performed as designed. We interviewed regional wetland managers (n = 56) to determine the extent of their use of each of the six tools and how well they trusted the information the assessment tool provided. We found that the Montana Wetland Assessment Methodology best measured the range of disturbance and had the highest utility to meet Clean Water Act (CWA§ 404) needs. Montana Department of Environmental Quality was best for the CWA§ 303(d) & 305(b) needs. The US Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Riparian Assessment Tool was the third most used by managers but was the tool that had the least ability to distinguish across a disturbance, followed by the US Bureau of Land Management’s Proper Functioning Condition. Many tools had internal mechanics that hindered the tool’s ability to act as it was designed.
Value of inferior vena cava collapsibility index as marker of heart failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
Authors: Kouraichi Cyrine , Sekma Adel , Ali Khaoula Bel Haj , Chamtouri Ikram , Sassi Sarra , Toumia Marwa , Yaakoubi Hajer , Youssef Rym , Msolli Mohamed Amine , Beltaief Kaouthar , Mezgar Zied , Khrouf Mariem , Bouida Wahid , Dridi Zohra , Boukef Riadh , Boubaker Hamdi , Grissa Mohamed Habib , Nouira Semir 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter variability with respiration measured by ultrasound was found to be useful for the diagnosis of heart failure (HF) in ED patients with acute dyspnea. Its value in identifying HF in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation (AECOPD) was not specifically demonstrated. Objective: To determine the value of ΔIVC in the diagnosis of HF patients with AECOPD. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted in the ED of three Tunisian university hospitals including patients with AECOPD. During this period, 401 patients met the inclusion criteria. The final diagnosis of HF is based on the opinion of two emergency experts after consulting the data from clinical examination, cardiac echocardiography, and BNP level. The ΔIVC was calculated by two experienced emergency physicians who were blinded from the patient’s clinical and laboratory data. A cut off of 15% was used to define the presence (< 15%) or absence of HF (≥ 15%). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was also measured. The area under the ROC curve, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were calculated to determine the diagnostic and predictive accuracy of the ΔIVC in predicting HF. Results: The study population included 401 patients with AECOPD, mean age 67.2 years with male (68.9%) predominance. HF was diagnosed in 165 (41.1%) patients (HF group) and in 236 patients (58.9%) HF was excluded (non HF group). The assessment of the performance of the ΔIVC in the diagnosis of HF showed a sensitivity of 37.4% and a specificity of 89.7% using the threshold of 15%. The positive predictive value was 70.9% and the negative predictive value was 66.7%. The area under the ROC curve was 0.71(95%, CI 0.65–0.76). ΔIVC values were not different between HF patients with reduced LVEF and those with preserved LVEF. Conclusion: Our results showed that ΔIVC has a good value for ruling out HF in ED patients consulting for AECOPD.
The therapeutic efficacy of MIS-TLIF for patients with sciatic scoliosis caused by lumbar disc herniation: A retrospective study
Authors: Liang Yan , Zhao Yongfei , Xu Shuai , Xu Yaning , Liu Haiying , Tang Xiangyu , Mao Keya 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background and Objective:
Sciatic scoliosis is a clinical syndrome resulting from a minor painful lesion in the muscles, fasciae or ligaments of the lower back, the intervertebral or sacroiliac joints, or a sciatica. This study aimed to explore the efficacy and feasibility of application of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) technique in the treatment of patients with sciatic scoliosis caused by lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods
From January 2010 to May 2017, a retrospective study was conducted with enrollment of 43 patients with sciatic scoliosis caused by LDH who were treated with MIS-TLIF and completed at least 2-year follow-up. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index were evaluated. Radiographic measurements included distance between C7 plumb line and center sacral vertical line, Cobb angle of lumbar curve, lumbar lordosis, sacrum slope, and pelvic tilt.
Results
The mean VAS score for back pain decreased from 5.13 ± 1.6 preoperatively to 1.42 ± 0.8 at 2-year follow-up (P < 0.05), and the mean VAS score for leg pain reduced from 4.7 ± 1.1 preoperatively to 0.46 ± 0.78 at 2-year follow-up (P < 0.05). The Oswestry Disability Index score improved from 53.3 ± 11.5% preoperatively to 14.3 ± 5% at 2-year follow-up (P < 0.05). The mean Cobb angle decreased from 15.6 ± 4.3° preoperatively to 3.8 ± 2° at 2-year follow-up with a mean correction of 11° (P < 0.05). The mean C7 plumb line and center sacral vertical line was 3.35 ± 1.7 cm preoperatively, and 0.69 ± 0.47cm at 2-year follow-up (P < 0.05). The lumbar lordosis varied from − 23.1 ± 9.4° preoperatively to -36.8 ± 7.5° at 2-year follow-up (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
MIS-TLIF technique can be used to treat patients with sciatic scoliosis caused by LDH, resulting in favorable clinical outcomes, proper fusion, and satisfactory imbalance correction with less blood loss and complications.
Construct validity of the self-report instrument of perceived stress in the general Costa Rican population of retirement age
Authors: Méndez-Chacón Ericka 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
It is known that the effects of stress on the body harm health and mortality outcomes. This phenomenon has been widely studied since its conceptualization. Applying self-report instruments to the general population can help identify degrees of stress and provide evidence on how stress affects social relationships, health, and even mortality. This research aims to explore the internal validity of questions of perceived stress in the general Costa Rican population close to pension or retirement age.
Methods
A nationally representative sample of 2743 individuals born between 1945–1955 in Costa Rica completed a series of questions related to perceived stress. Factor analysis, elements of classical test theory, and a Rasch model were used to generate evidence of scale validity.
Results
Adequate internal consistency was obtained by factor analysis, with one factor explaining 70% of the variability. The Omega Index value was 0.58. The fit values (INFIT) detected by the Rasch model range between 0.8 and 1.2.
Conclusions
the items form a scale that refers to the construct of perceived stress and has sufficient internal consistency.
therapy with early endoscopy for symptomatic pancreatic necrotic collection
Authors: Saad Hassan A , Elhfnawy Ahmed mohamed shafik , Baz Azza , Elsayed Rasha S , Farid Mohamed I , Eraky Mohamed E , El-Taher Ahmed k , Elsayed Ashraf abdelmonem , Riad Mohamed 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
EUS-guided transmural endoscopic drainage
It can treat the late stages of Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis (ANP), Walled-off pancreatic necrosis ( WOPN). Still, in the initial stages of ANP, the endoscopic function s not completely clear.
Our aim
We are comparing endoscopic draining of WOPN with early endoscopic treatment of Acute Necrotizing Pancreatic Collection (ANCs).
Methods
There were 142 ANP patients with necrotizing pancreatic collection who received transmural endoscopic drainage. In 50 (35.21%) cases with ANC (Group 1) and 92 (64.79%) individuals with WOPN (Group 2), endoscopic drainage was carried out after the first 4 -5 weeks following ANP.
Results
The patient's average age was 49.9 years (range: 22–79), and 59%of them were male. In Groups 1 and 2, the mean active drainage timing was 26.8 and 16.9 days (P = 0.0001) in Group 1 and 270.8 and 164.2 days (P = 0.0001) in Group 2, there was a medium of 9.5 and 4.5 endoscopic drainages with (P = 0.0001). No significant differences in long-standing success rates between the two groups (P > 0.05 for each).
Conclusion
Within the first 4-5 weeks later, ANP, transmural endoscopic intervention is an sufficient treating of early ANCs. However, more procedures and a longer duration of treatment following endoscopy in WOPN of drainage are needed.
Prevalence and risk factors for refractive error in older adults in eight ethnicities in China: The China National Health Survey (CNHS)
Authors: Wang Xuqian , luo Rui , Shan Guangliang , He Huijing , Chen Ting , Wang Xuejiao , Gan Linyang , Wang Yuhan , Chou Yuyu , Cui Jiantao , Pan Li , Zhong Yong , Ma Jin 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
China is a multiethnic country; however, the study of the prevalence of RE in western areas and in ethnic minorities in China is limited. This study was to investigate the prevalence and influences of REs (refractive errors) in older adults in the Han and minority ethnicities in 7 provinces in China.
Methods
The current cross-sectional study is part of the ophthalmic data of the China National Health Survey (CNHS). Face-to-face interviews and ophthalmic examinations were conducted in 7 provinces in Northwest and Southwest China. The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of RE in Han and 7 other ethnicities, aged 50–80 years, were compared. A mixed effects model was used to identify the risk factors for RE.
Results
A total of 12902 participants, 8808 Han and 4102 ethnic minorities, were included. The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of myopia, high myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism were ranged 15.3% (Manchu) -22.9% (Han), 0.2% (Yugur) -2.8% (Han), 21.6% (Tibetan) -48.9% (Uyghur) and 38.7% (Yi) -57.5% (Manchu) in different ethnicities, respectively. Compared to Han population, ethnicities of Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur, Yi and Yugur was less likely to have myopia, while there is no significant difference in the prevalence of myopia between the Manchu, Korean and Han ethnic groups. Other protective factors for myopia including: rural residence; higher BMI index, living in higher latitude area and smoking history. High myopia was negatively associated with Mongolian and Yugur populations and living in rural areas. Older age; ethnicities of Mongolian, Uyghur, Yi and Yugur; rural residence, living in higher latitude area and past smoking history were positively associated with hyperopia.
Conclusions
The prevalence of myopia in older adults was relatively low in Northwest China. Significant differences in RE prevalence were observed between minority ethnicities and Han people, except for the Manchu and Korean populations.
Assessing the external household exposome from consumer purchases: The My Purchases cohort
Authors: Møller Frederik Trier , Junker Thor , Sørensen Kathrine Kold , Eves Caroline , Wohlfahrt Jan , Dillner Joakim , Torp-Pedersen Christian , Wilkowski Bartlomiej , Chong Steven , Pers Tune , Yakimov Victor , Müller Heimo , Ethelberg Steen , Melbye Mads 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background: Consumer Purchase Data (CPD) has emerged as a promising instrument to assess the impact of purchases on health. Here we describe a comprehensive prospective collection of CPD, the My Purchases cohort. The cohort included 428 participants as of April 18, 2023. Over eight years of CPD collected, 2,058,689 products were purchased, comprising 210,203 unique products. We matched 87.7% of all products by volume with nutrients, ingredients, or additives from at least one database. We found a median rate difference of 0.26 when we compared kilojoule information from generic and specific product matches. Further, increasing the number of retailers that provide CPD improved the stability of individual CPD profiles. Combined with extensive product databases and access to key health outcomes, CPD could approach a “consumerome” that could provide the basis for extensive investigations of how what we buy affects our health.
Influence of Forest Vegetation Restoration on Carbon Increment after Mining
Authors: Zou Hang , Wang Keqin , Song Yali 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Due to a large number of unreasonable mining activities, the forest ecological environment in the mining area has been severely damaged. This paper selects the mining area (vegetation has been completely destroyed after mining) as the research object. By studying the carbon stock of each component of natural vegetation and the carbon stock (carbon increment) in the restored vegetation area of the mine, the arbor layer of the forest ecosystem in the mining area is analyzed, shrub layer, herb layer, litter layer and soil layers carbon content.The results show that 1) In the natural vegetation of the mining area, the biomass of the tree layer accounts for 94.6% of the total biomass of the natural vegetation, followed by the shrub layer (3.4%), while the litter layer and herb layer account for only 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.2)In the vegetation layer of the forest ecosystem in the mining area, the carbon increment of the tree layer is the main part of the vegetation layer (90.1%), followed by the shrub layer (6.3%), the litter layer (1.9%) and the herb layer (1.7%) accounts for a relatively small amount.3) The forest ecosystem in the study area has a strong carbon storage capacity, which shows that the forest ecosystem after years of mining areas has a higher carbon increase than the forest ecosystem. It is possible to take targeted artificial measures to increase the content of factors that have a greater impact on the soil. In order to promote the growth of vegetation, increase the carbon storage of vegetation and soil, and improve the forest ecosystem in mining areas.
Role of Vitamin E against oral mucositis in gamma irradiated rats
Authors: Ahmed Salwa Farid , Bakr Mostafa A. , Rasmy Amr H. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background:Radiation therapy is the primary treatment for neck and head cancer patients; however, it causes the development of oral mucositis accompanied by tissue structure destruction and functional alteration. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different doses of vitamin E as a treatment for radiation‑induced oral mucositis in rat model.Methods:35 adult male albino rats were randomly divided into five groups: control, untreated radiation mucositis (20 Gy), radiation mucositis treated with radiation then vitamin E at doses of 300, 360 and 500 mg/Kg, respectively. Body weight and the amount of oral intake for each rat were evaluated. The mucositis score was assessed every day and tongue specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, anti P53 and anti Ki67 antibodies.Results:Results indicated more food intake and less weight reduction in groups treated with different vitamin E doses. Also, vitamin E delayed the onset and decreased the severity and duration of mucositis. It also restored the histological structure of lingual tongue papillae. Vitamin E treated groups showed a significant higher Ki67 and lower P53 expression as compared to untreated radiation group. The overall improvement increased as vitamin E dose increased. Finally, the amelioration could be attributed to the decreased apoptosis and increased proliferation of cells.Conclusions:Vitamin E especially at dose of 500 mg/Kg could be an effective treatment for radiation-induced oral mucositis.
The mediating role of postnatal sense of security in the relations between parenting confidence and symptoms of anxiety and depression in Chinese parents: A dyadic analysis
Authors: WU Meiliyang , Qian Pan , TU Aiqing , LIU Li , ZHANG Ke , YUAN Mengmei , ZENG Tieying 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background
Anxiety and depression are among the most significant disorders to affect parents of newborn babies. Research shows that anxiety and depression have comorbidity with parenting confidence and the postnatal sense of security. Little is known, however, about the dynamic interactions between mothers’ and fathers’ parenting confidence, postnatal sense of security, and anxiety and depression. This study aimed to identify the actor and partner effects of parenting confidence and postpartum anxiety and depression via postnatal sense of security within one week after birth of mother-father dyad in China.
Methods
A cross-sectional design was used. A total of 204 mother-father dyads in Wuhan, China completed measures of parenting confidence, postnatal sense of security, anxiety and depression. The actor-partner interdependence mediation model was used to examine the dyadic relationships among the variables.
Results
Both fathers’ and mothers’ parenting confidence was negatively associated with their anxiety and depression through their own postnatal sense of security. Moreover, individuals’ parenting stress was indirectly related to their spouse’s anxiety and depression through their spouse’s postnatal sense of security.
Conclusions
The findings highlight the important roles of individuals’ parenting confidence in affecting their own and their spouse’s postnatal sense of security, contributing to the symptoms of anxiety and/or depression within Chinese parents of newborn babies. Thus, support plans and training programs are encouraged to be developed in couple-involved ways to facilitate fathers’ engagement and further promote positive experience for both fathers and mothers.
Osteogenic and anti-osteoclastogenic properties of tannic acid-modified sodium alginate/chitosan microspheres for bone defect repair
Authors: Kuang Zhihui , Cai Xiangchun , Li Bo , Cao Zhiyou , Li Yanhua , Yang Xiaowei , Hu Jiawei , Hong Xin , Liu Xuqiang , Dai Min 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background: The traditional treatment methods for bone defects have many deficiencies. Recently, bone tissue engineering has played an increasingly important role in designing new grafts with tissue-inducing activity. In the body, bone resorption and bone formation are in a dynamic balance, effectively regulating osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation, and contributing to the repair of bone tissue. Tannic acid (TA) is a substance with various biological properties, and it has been reported to effectively improve the performance of hydrogels as an active substance. However, it is still unclear how TA and sodium alginate (SA)/chitosan (CS) combine to form microspheres in bone tissue engineering. This study aims to investigate the effect of SA/CS/TA composite hydrogel microspheres on osteogenic and osteoclastic differentiation in vitro and in a bone defect model in vivo.
Methods: In this study, we investigated the impact of SA/CS/TA microspheres on osteoclast and osteogenic differentiation in vitro. We used a spectrophotometer to measure the release of TA from SA/CS/TA microspheres, while live-dead cell staining was employed to verify the effect of these microspheres on osteoclast and osteoblast activity. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and Western blotting analysis were utilized to assess the expression of osteoclast and osteogenic differentiation-specific genes and proteins. TRAP, F-actin, ALP, and ARS staining were used to validate the effects of SA/CS/TA microspheres on TRAP, F-actin, ALP activity, and mineral deposition. Finally, we evaluated the impact of SA/CS/TA microspheres in vivo using a tibial bone defect model.
Results: SA/CS/TA microspheres have been found to be non-cytotoxic to both BMMs and BMSCs, while effectively releasing TA. They are capable of inhibiting osteoclast formation and promoting osteogenic differentiation. Furthermore, the microspheres have also been shown to promote bone healing in rats with tibial bone defects.
Conclusions: The application of SA/CS/TA microspheres has been found to effectively promote the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, inhibit the osteoclastic differentiation of BMMs, and accelerate the healing of bone defects, thus indicating a promising new direction for bone tissue engineering.
Bioelectricity production and bioremediation potential of Withania somnifera in plant microbial fuel cells with food wastes as enrichment
Authors: Bhattacharya Riya , Bose Debajyoti , Ganti Pranathi , Rizvi Alwiya , Halder Gopinath , Sarkar Arjun 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
In plant microbial fuel cells or p-MFCs living plants photosynthesize between two electrodes. The plant exudes organic waste material from the roots. In the rhizosphere, bacteria consume these wastes by oxidizing them in contrast to the atmosphere that reduces it. This redox reaction along with photosynthesis can be harnessed as an energy source in the form of bioelectricity. In this work, the plant Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal was used for generating bioelectricity from the root exudates and organic matter available in the soil. An open circuit voltage of 930 ± 21 mV was achieved between multiple cycles of operation. The cell voltage further increased to 1260 ± 140 mV with enrichment in the form of discards from vegetable matter. The peak recorded voltage was 1400 mV. Graphite fibre felt electrodes ensured uniform microbial growth with power densities that were achieved at 57 mW/m2 and 84 mW/m2 with and without enrichment respectively. ATR-FTIR demonstrated complete degradation of specific compounds attached to the carbon matrix in the soil along with the polysaccharide content from the enrichments. Additionally, this work also monitored the changes in soil pH and its homogeneity, the impact of photosynthetically active radiation, humidity, and the presence of CO2 in the air, and how it affects plant growth and ultimately the microbes at the rhizosphere which accounted for the bioremediation and the resultant bioelectricity production. SEM imaging further confirmed the importance of anaerobic environment and electrode properties that allow the growth of conductive biofilms from the electrochemically active microbes present in the soil.