bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hand health for all: do undergraduate occupational therapy hand curricula respond to the call?
Authors: Van Stormbroek Kirsty , Buchanan Helen 
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The call for higher education curricula to be responsive to the South African context is growing louder. Injuries to the hand are common in South Africa and intervention is often provided by novice occupational therapists who may work in complex practice contexts with limited supervision. Comprehensive hand health practice addresses both the biomedical and occupational dimensions of the human hand. Undergraduate education programmes should be responsive to this reality in preparing graduates adequately for hand practice. This article describes the content of hand curricula within occupational therapy undergraduate programmes in South Africa with the purpose of considering how they prepare graduates for the practice realities they may face during community service.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used with an online questionnaire aimed at determining the nature and extent of hand curricula presented in South African undergraduate occupational therapy programmes (n=8). Data were analysed using Stata 12.
Results: Time allocated to hand impairments varied considerably across universities. While assessment of biomedical performance components were taught by all universities, the occupational perspective was limited. The range and number of hand conditions and treatment modalities that were taught also varied.
Findings are discussed against the contextual realities of practice in South Africa, primary health care policy, and national and international minimum standards for the education of occupational therapists. Core aspects of a hand curriculum are proposed as a means to enhance comprehensive hand health practice.
Music as ergogenic aid: comparative analysis of music tempos on selected physical fitness components of untrained collegiate students
Authors: Masagca Ramon Carlo 
Published: February 2025

The study aimed to investigate the effect of three different music tempos such as 44-77BPM, 78-120BPM, and 121-200BPM, on selected physical fitness components, which include flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, reaction time, and agility. Specifically, it also compared the music tempos to each other based on their effectiveness as ergogenic aids on the said fitness components. The study includes 70 participants (male=47;female=23) who are untrained collegiate students through purposive sampling. Four groups were formed, assigned by different music tempos (No Music Group=17; 40-77BPM=18; 78-120BPM=18;121-200BPM=17). The pretest was conducted by administering the fitness test, which measures the physical fitness components of the participants. Before the post-test, participants listened to a playlist with a music tempo assigned to their group. After this, the post-test commenced. The data was analyzed using a paired T-test for within-group comparison and ANOVA for the group comparison. The No Music Group and the 44-77 BPM group did not demonstrate any notable enhancement in the physical fitness components. The 78-120BPM group showed a significant improvement in flexibility of the lower limbs (p=.03, t=2.44) and agility in changing direction (p=.00, t=4.76). Lastly, the 121-200BPM group demonstrated a significant increase in reaction time (p=.01,t=3.14) and agility in changing direction (p=.00,t=3.39) . As for group comparison, cardiovascular endurance was different among groups, suggesting the 121-200BPM group to be superior compared to another group (p=.01, t=4.02). Music with a tempo of 44-77 BPM should be used as post-workout recovery, while 78-120 BPM was observed to enhance flexibility and agility. Music in the 121-200 BPM range shows potential for improving reaction time and agility. Cardiovascular endurance was superior in the 121-200 BPM music tempo. Future studies should focus on the role of slower tempos in recovery, further investigate flexibility and agility across various BPM ranges, and ensure reliable performance evaluations through replication.
Employee organisational citizenship behaviour for the environment in hospitality firms: The role of environmental responsibility, leadership and empathy
Authors: Fatoki Olawale 
Published: February 2025

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of corporate environmental responsibility, green transformational leadership and environmental empathy on employee organisational citizenship behaviour for the environment (OCBE). This study examines the mediating effects of employee environmental commitment. The impact of OCBE on firm environmental performance is explored. The study adopts a quantitative research design and a cross-sectional survey method is used to collect data. The study uses the convenience sampling method and the survey participants are middle-level managers of hotels. The Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) is used for data analysis. The study’s findings indicate the positive effects of environmental responsibility, leadership and empathy on OCBE. In addition, environmental commitment is a mechanism through which the three factors can affect OCBE. The relationship between OCBE and firm environmental performance is positive. The study’s findings have important implications for policy and practice in the hospitality industry. According to the study's results, corporate environmental responsibility, environmental empathy, and green transformational leadership should be developed. There is a need for hotels to adopt green practices and incorporate ecological concerns in their strategy and operation. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the links between organisational, leadership and personal factors in explaining employee OCBE in the workplace.
Recent Perspectives on the Application of Minimum Standards for the Protection of Social Rights in the European Union
Authors: Pascariu Liana , Popa Alexandru 
Published: February 2025

This paper focuses on the analysis of workers' social rights from the perspective of compliance with the minimum standards of protection ensured at EU level. The key values respected by the European Union are: human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and not least human rights. With this central concern at its heart, the Union has sought to adopt, including at the normative level, a flagship document which, at the same time, represents a minimum set of human rights protection standards. Among these, the paper highlights social rights, which are expressly enshrined in the Charter, and traces the current evolution of this category of rights, analyzing the 2024 Commission Report on the Charter, in the framework of the Stategy for strengthening the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, as well as the opinion of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, which has become a trusted body providing comparative data and analysis on fundamental rights to support the work of the EU institutions and Member States. The paper also points out that the fundamental document has led to the adoption of new EU legislation that expressly protects certain fundamental rights such as data protection, gender equality and, more recently, rights deriving from the use of artificial intelligence, but this protection is not self-evident, as new challenges have emerged in recent years, for example in the areas of migration, health or security.
Potrzeby, preferencje i oczekiwania edukacyjne młodych dorosłych przygotowujących się do egzaminu maturalnego z języka angielskiego
Authors: Palankiewicz-Mitrut Emilia 
Published: February 2025

Edukacja językowa wśród osób dorosłych nabiera obecnie coraz większego znaczenia. Skutkiem tego zjawiska jest fakt, iż spora liczba kursów językowych skierowana jest właśnie do tej grupy wiekowej. Dorośli podejmują naukę języka obcego, ponieważ chcą podnieść swoje kwalifikacje zawodowe i w przyszłości znaleźć lepiej płatną pracę bądź- co dotyczy młodszych dorosłych, zdać dobrze maturę i dostać się na upragnione studia. W pierwszej części niniejszego opracowywania zostały zaprezentowane różnice pomiędzy nauczaniem języka obcego dorosłych i dzieci. Następnie, na podstawie teorii motywatorów odnoszącej się do podejmowania aktywności edukacyjnej przez dorosłych, ukazano rolę motywacji w procesie kształcenia. W kolejnym fragmencie pracy przedstawiono wyniki badania ankietowego, które zostało przeprowadzone wśród maturzystów z Polski i Rumunii i dotyczyło preferencji oraz potrzeb młodych dorosłych w kontekście kształcenia językowego. Pod koniec zaprezentowano wnioski dotyczące wcześniej opisanego badania, w odniesieniu do edukacyjnych oczekiwań uczniów zarówno wobec samego przedmiotu, nauczyciela, a także stosowanych przez niego metod dydaktycznych. Młodzi dorośli są wymagającą grupą uczniów, ponieważ z jednej strony realizują cele kształcenia, które stawiane są im przez szkołę bądź uczelnię, z drugiej natomiast, mają już własne oczekiwania odnośnie uczestnictwa w procesie edukacyjnym. Odczuwają oni wewnętrzną potrzebę rozwijania własnych zainteresowań i nabywania nowych umiejętności, co może pomóc im w przyszłości w znalezieniu wymarzonej pracy. Dlatego istotne jest, by nauczyciel indywidualnie traktując swoich podopiecznych, odpowiednio ich pokierował pokazując, że nauka może być zarówno koniecznością połączoną z wysiłkiem intelektualnym, jak i wartościowym doświadczeniem.
Powojenny styl obywateli PRL i NRD
Authors: Zawadzka Justyna 
Published: February 2025

Tekst „Powojenny styl obywateli PRL i NRD” autorstwa Justyny Zawadzkiej to analiza porównawcza rozwoju mody i kultury po II wojnie światowej w Polskiej Republice Ludowej i Niemieckiej Republice Demokratycznej. Analizę oparto na publikacji Anny Pelki, pt. „Z politycznym fasonem” z 2013 roku. Tekst podzielono na dziesięciolecia, w których kreował i zmieniał się styl obywateli obu krajów, aż do końca lat 80. Podjęto analizę zarówno stylu kobiet i mężczyzn, jak i młodzieży.
Ethrel and GA3 Induced Physio-biochemical Alterations in Sugarcane for Manoeuvring the Biometric Traits for Enhancing Cane and Sugar Yield
Authors: . Anam , Yadav Kusum , Srivastava T.K. , Singh Pushpa , Singh R.K. 
Published: February 2025

Background: Physiological growth of sugarcane crop is restricted by high temperature and limited growth period. This causes considerable reduction in crop and sucrose yield. Improving physiological growth within the limited period is therefore highly desirable. Methods: Field experiment was undertaken in 2021-2023 for determining the effect of exogenous applications of Ethrel (100 ppm) and Gibberellic acid (35 ppm) on germination, shoot population, physiological characteristics, dry matter and sucrose contents. Sugarcane setts were soaked overnight in Ethrel before planting and foliar application of GA3 was conducted at 90, 120 and 150 days after planting (DAP). Result: Ethrel soaking led to 100% sprouting and high settling population at 20 DAP. Early sprouting increased the growth period to 285 days as compared to 240 days in control. The applications increased leaf area (55%). The changes led to increased shoot numbers (28.3%), internodal numbers stalk-1 (41.02%), internodal length (42%), internodal girth (45.15%) and stalk length (45%) at harvest stage. The stimulated physiological growth augmented the dry matter content, oBrix and purity of cane juice by 24.2%, 3% and 0.3% respectively. The study demonstrates that higher shoot population together with increased LAI and stalk elongation during the growth period, both induced through Ethrel soaking and Gibberellic acid applications, are positively associated with increased dry matter and sucrose contents.
Uso problemático de Internet, comorbilidad psicopatológica y factores de personalidad en población clínica adolescente
Authors: Díaz-Hurtado Rosa , Mateus-Gómez Sandra , Alonso-Vilar Cristina , Romero-Triñanes Estrella , Castro-Mesa Ariadna , Magallón-Neri Ernesto 
Published: February 2025

Introducción. El Uso Problemático de Internet (UPI) es frecuente en adolescentes en tratamiento psicopatológico. Este estudio analiza la prevalencia de UPI y su asociación con características sociodemográficas, psicopatológicas y de personalidad en una muestra clínica de adolescentes. Adicionalmente, se evalúa la utilidad del Internet Addiction Test - versión jóvenes (IAT-J) y de su versión para padres (IAT-P) para detectar el diagnóstico clínico de “Adicción a Internet”. Método. Participaron 92 adolescentes (12-17 años) de centros de salud mental infantil y juvenil de dos ciudades españolas, junto con uno de sus padres. Los adolescentes informaron sobre su uso de Internet, rasgos y trastornos de personalidad, problemas de conducta (internalizantes y externalizantes) y otras características sociodemográficas y clínicas. Los padres informaron sobre el uso de Internet de sus hijos y los problemas de conducta. Resultados. El 17.4% de los pacientes recibieron el diagnóstico clínico de “Adicción a Internet” según adaptación de los criterios DSM-5 para “Trastorno por uso de videojuegos en Internet”. El 8.7% de jóvenes (según el IAT-J) y el 41.3% de padres (según el IAT-P) reconocieron UPI grave (puntuación ≥ 70). La puntuación del IAT-J se asoció positivamente con problemas de conducta internalizantes y externalizantes, y con peor funcionamiento familiar. También correlacionó negativamente con rasgos de Amabilidad y Responsabilidad, y positivamente con rasgos de Neuroticismo, así como con síntomas de Trastornos de Personalidad Esquizotípica, Histriónica, Límite y Evitativa. Por último, el IAT-P resultó más preciso que el IAT-J para detectar el diagnóstico de “Adicción a Internet”. Conclusiones. Estos hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de evaluar a los pacientes con UPI en variables de personalidad, psicopatología y familiares, con el fin de adaptar los tratamientos en función del resto de problemas asociados. Además, se aporta evidencia sobre la utilidad del IAT, en especial en su versión para padres (IAT-P) para detectar precozmente “Trastorno de Adicción a Internet” en adolescentes con trastornos mentales.
Data-Driven Analysis and Template Construction for Casing Deformation in Deep Shale Gas Basin
Authors: Ye T. , Chen Z. , Dai C. 
Published: February 2025

Summary
In this study, we develop a novel and systematic data-driven approach for analyzing the key drivers of casing deformation and construct a risk assessment template for fracturing design optimization. Casing deformation occurs frequently in deep shale gas fields in the Sichuan Basin of China. It impairs well integrity and causes economic loss due to production deprivation. Traditional methods for predicting casing deformation that build upon theoretical derivation and numerical simulation involve idealized assumptions and simplified or uncertain subsurface modeling. A data-driven approach uses actual field data to build a machine learning model that maps the relationship between geological parameters, fracturing designs, and casing deformation risk in an end-to-end fashion. This way, the true mechanisms can be captured more comprehensively and rigorously, while the governing equations do not need to be explicitly derived and solved. We use extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) to build a collection of decision tree models that capture complex nonlinear relationships with a relatively small data set and interpret the model using SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis to quantitatively determine the contribution of every geological and engineering parameter to casing deformation. SHAP analysis provides the weights of important parameters and the technical thresholds that cause notable changes in casing deformation probability. We use these weights and thresholds to build a 2D template that quickly predicts the probability of casing deformation from normalized and unified geological and engineering factors and establish a categorization criterion for casing deformation risk assessment. Field experts without data science background can conveniently apply the template to evaluate the integrity of new wells and adjust the development plan accordingly to reduce casing deformation risk.
Enhancing the Understanding of Ferroptosis Mechanisms in Glioblastoma: An Integrated Approach Utilizing Single-Cell Sequencing and Mendelian Randomization Methods
Authors: Liu Menghao , Wang Wencai , Liu Hui , Wang Zun , Xiong Zijie , Li Xianfeng , Yang Haicheng 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background: Ferroptosis, a novel form of regulated cell death, has emerged as a significant research focus due to its involvement in various cancers. This study combines single-cell RNA sequencing with Mendelian randomization (MR) methods to identify genetic factors that are associated with ferroptosis and explore their potential impact on the pathogenesis of glioblastoma (GBM).
Methods: MR and multiple validation methods were used to identify ferroptosis-related genes in glioblastoma. Single-cell analysis was performed to evaluate the expression levels of ferroptosis markers across different glioblastoma cell types. Additionally, gene enrichment analysis was conducted to explore gene functions, while survival analysis examined the relationship between gene expression and patient prognosis. Immune cell infiltration analysis was also carried out for genes associated with prognosis.
Results: MR and sensitivity analyses identified 9 ferroptosis-related genes that are associated with GBM: SIRT1, KDM3B, VCP, GPT2, PRDX6, CISD2, TP53, FLT3, and FANCD2. Co-localization analysis showed a significant association between the VCP gene and GBM. Single-cell analysis revealed that PRDX6 is highly expressed in tumor tissues. Gene enrichment analysis highlighted the biological processes such as cell metabolism, DNA repair, ubiquitination, and autophagy in the occurrence and progression of GBM. Immune infiltration and survival analyses suggest that CISD2 was related to CD8+ and CD4+ T cell infiltration, and may affect patient prognosis.
Conclusions: This study combines MR analysis and single-cell analysis to reveal the crucial role of ferroptosis genes in GBM. These genes influence the occurrence and development of GBM by regulating processes such as metabolism, DNA repair, oxidative stress, and autophagy. Among them, PRDX6 plays an important role in microscopic research, while ubiquitination and autophagy are key drivers of GBM progression. The CISD2 gene may influence patient prognosis by regulating T cell infiltration, thereby promoting immune tolerance mechanisms in tumor cells.
Oxidation Dynamics: Critical Differences in Early-Stage Oxidation of NiCr and NiCrMo Alloys
Authors: Orson Keithen G. , Jessup Devin , Harris Zachary D. , Sadowski Jerzy T. , Reinke Petra 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

The oxidation of NiCrMo is studied in-operando with synchrotron-based X-ray photoelectron electron microscopy (XPEEM) and in-situ with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). XPEEM produces X-ray absorption spectroscopic (XAS) hyperspectral images and time-resolved information about the oxide growth and distribution. Oxide distribution in the XAS hyperspectral images is quantified with cosine similarity, and the time evolution of the oxide roughness is quantified in XPEEM timeseries. Low energy electron diffraction (LEED) indicates that the Cr2O3 structure forms. In contrast to what has been observed for binary NiCr, the oxide of the ternary NiCrMo grows in a layer-by-layer growth mode for all five grain orientations observed, and the oxide structure observed with LEED is not dependent on the grain orientation. XPS indicates that only Cr and Mo oxides form, with Mo present predominantly as Mo(IV). Possible mechanisms for the role of Mo in changing the oxide growth mode are discussed.
Marble Production and Environmental Pressure
Authors: Khan Nazish Huma , Nafees Mohammad , Khan Sarzamin , Alzahrani Eman , Khan Muhammad Aamir , Inam Areeba , Zuljajal Fazli 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

The marble manufacturing industry is one of the major waste-generating industries that requires special mitigation and environmental assessment to minimize its harmful environmental impacts. The study's main objective is to investigate the pollutant load of marble industries, with particular emphasis on wastewater treatment techniques. To achieve the objective of the study, Hayatabad Industrial Estate, Peshawar was visited for marble processing plants to learn about the mitigation process for marble-waste management. During the fieldwork, 25% of the operational marble processing plants were investigated and kept under observation for production to waste management process. To determine the quality of wastewater, samples were also taken at industrial discharge points. To know about the energy and economic costs, the marble processing industries were investigated for consumption of environmental resources as products and byproducts. To reduce the pollution load, wastewater from the marble industry was treated in the laboratory by adopting physical and chemical treatment methods. The results obtained were compared with the required permissible limits recommended by the Pak-National Environmental Quality Standards and the World Health Organization. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the chemical parameters of wastewater were observed above the required limits suggested by the Pak-NEQS/WHO. In terms of water, air, and land resources, contamination has been observed through unsafe waste disposal strategies adopted by the marble industries. Results of the chemical treatment (coagulation) with hydrated ferric chloride showed maximum removal of suspended load with 92% efficiency. It is concluded that marble processing units pose serious threats to the environmental quality by degrading water resources. Keeping in view the national standards, these industries need special attention for waste generation and its safe disposal. For this, eco-innovation techniques are recommended to achieve the sustainability of resources.