bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Facilitating Situated Crowdsourcing of 3D Cultural Heritage via Asynchronous Virtual Collaboration
Authors: Cheng Danzhao , Ch’ng Eugene 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Crowdsourcing via mass photogrammetry is a viable approach for acquiring collections of 3D cultural heritage objects. The essence is to outsource onsite image acquisitions to the crowd whose contributions can be aggregated and processed into 3D models. Prior research has proven that synchronous offline collaboration can leverage positive collective behaviours. However, forming an ad-hoc team requires external operations and can hinder potential participation. Therefore, this study investigates how technology-supported collaboration can be integrated into situated crowdsourcing to reduce organisational costs, lower participation barriers, and achieve high-quality crowdsourcing performance. The goal is to develop a systematic approach to facilitate virtual collaboration where volunteers can self-select, engage, and contribute asynchronously. We proposed and implemented an operational model comprising multiple information and communication technologies. The platform was deployed and tested through field experiments, and its performance was compared with two other crowdsourcing means with different levels of organisational control. The cross-evaluations confirmed the effectiveness and efficiency of our mechanism. It stimulates increased participation and better-quality contributions than conventional open calls. Its self-selecting nature provides the necessary freedom and flexibility to promote gathering volunteers with shared interests at far less coordination than synchronous offline collaboration. Surveys of user experiences also reveal that individuals find the process more enjoyable with less effort on the users’ side. This empirical study derives concrete design implications for situated collaborative crowdsourcing, offering practical insights into volunteer-based technology use and user-generated content contribution in the digital heritage field.
Association between parental autoimmune disease and childhood atopic dermatitis varied by sex: a nationwide case–control study
Authors: Hung Yu-Hsuan , Liu Hsin-Yu , Chang Renin , Huang Jing-Yang , Wu Cheng-Dong , Yen Man-Syuan , Hung Yao-Min , Wei James Cheng-Chung , Wang Paul Yung-Pou 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Atopic dermatitis(AD) is a common inflammatory skin disorder induced by dysfunction of immune suppression, which resembles the mechanism of autoimmune diseases. To explore the association between autoimmune diseases and AD in their children, we linked the birth data from National Birth Registry with National Health Insurance Research Database. Demographic characteristics from 1174,941 parent-child linkages were obtained. There were 312,329 children diagnosed with AD before 5 years old, and they would be compared with the other 862,612 children without AD in the control group. Conditional logistic regression was utilized to calculate adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). After adjusting infant’s characteristics, perinatal factors, and other parental diseases, the odds ratio of parental rheumatoid arthritis(RA) was 2.269 (95% CI 1.333–3.861) and parental psoriasis was1.610 (95% CI, 1.094–2.369). Parental allergic diseases such as AD (aOR 2.071, 95% CI 1.952–2.198) and asthma (aOR 1.494, 95% CI 1.400-1.594) were also significant predictors for childhood AD. The subgroup analysis showed significant difference between children’s sex. Parental RA (aOR 3.070, 95% CI, 1.532–6.154) was crucial for boys, while parental psoriasis (aOR 1.945, 95% CI, 1.129–3.350)was a risk factor for girls. In conclusion, parental autoimmune diseases were found to be related to AD in their children before 5 years old. Additionally, there were different risk factors for AD between children’s sex.
Combining phylogenomic and morphological data reveals new patterns of diversity in the national tree of Brasil, Paubrasilia echinata
Authors: Rees Mathew , Neaves Linda E. , Lewis Gwilym Peter , de Lima Haroldo Calvacante , Gagnon Edeline 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Paubrasilia echinata (Lam.) Gagnon, H. C. Lima & G. P. Lewis (“Pau Brasil”) is the national tree of Brazil and an endangered species endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. The extensive range of distribution, spanning over 2000 km distance, is matched by extensive plasticity in leaf morphology. Three morphotypes are commonly identified based on the size of the leaflets but it is unclear if they represent distinct taxa or a single polymorphic species. This study aims to clarify the taxonomic position of the three morphotypes to inform conservation decisions. A comprehensive morphometric study based on herbarium specimens from the entire distribution range of the species was coupled with genetic analyses of population structure using genotype-by-sequencing data. We found that the three morphotypes do not match separately evolving lineages. Rather, P. echinata is composed of five genetic lineages that are geographically structured, although we did find evidence of genetic admixture in two individuals. Leaflet size varied by over 35-fold and although morphological clustering generally matched the genetic patterns, there were some overlaps, highlighting the cryptic diversity within this group. Finally, our genetic and morphological results provide some evidence that cultivated trees from different states in Brazil seem to be most closely related to a genetic lineage from northern Brazil, which suggests that more care is needed to protect and preserve the overall genomic diversity of this highly endangered and iconic species.
WITHDRAWN: Receiver mount design, tag depth, and wind speed affect detection probability of acoustic telemetry tags in a Missouri River tributary
Authors: Carlson Tanner L. , LaBrie Lindsey A. P. , Wesner Jeff S. , Chipps Steven R. , Coulter Alison A. , Schall Benjamin J. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

BackgroundOne of the most important considerations for acoustic telemetry study designs is detection probability between the transmitter and the receiver. Variation in river conditions and flow regimes among river systems can lead to differences in detection probability between systems. In this study we evaluate the detection probabilities of two acoustic tag models at various distances from stationary receivers, for two different mount designs, at two different tag depths, and across varying wind speed. InnovaSea V16-6H (hereafter V16) and V13-1L (hereafter V13) tags were deployed in the James River, SD at a deep depth of 0.36 m above the benthic surface or at shallow depths of 2.29 m (V16 tag) or 1.98 m (V13 tag) above the benthic surface downstream of stationary receivers at distances of 100, 200, or 300 m. Two receiver mount designs that included a fixed position on bridge pilings in a PVC pipe or in a midriver frame, were used to detect acoustic signals. Tags were deployed for 72 hrs at each location, and hourly detections were summarized and compared to the expected number. We assessed downstream distance, receiver mount design, tag depth, and wind effects on tag detection using Bayesian logistic regression.ResultsTag detection was high (>70%) at 100 m, >50% at 200 m, and lowest but variable at 300 m for the V16 tags. Tag detection was nearly 100% at 100 m, >50% at 200 m, and <10% at 100 m for the V13 tags. Detection probability was improved for the pipe mount when V16 tags were deployed at deep locations. There was no effect of tag depth or receiver design for the V13 tags. Wind had a strong, negative effect on the shallow V16 tag but no effect on the V13 tag.ConclusionsOverall, mounting the receiver in a PVC pipe was more secure, and detection probability was greater for the V16 tag than the V13 tags. This study demonstrates the detectability of acoustic telemetry tags to downstream distances of at least 200 m in a Missouri River tributary.
Adult Patient Satisfaction With Nursing Care Services and Associated Factors Among Admitted Patients at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022: a Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Bogale Bantalem Amanu , Ahmed Sindew Mahmud , Gebrekidan Aynie Birhane , Bogale Getachew Amanu 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Background: Around the world, providing holistic nursing care and ensuring patient satisfaction have become crucial health-care performance indicators. Despite a lot of efforts to improve patient satisfaction with nursing care, the approach in the developing world, including Ethiopia, is still insufficient.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess adult patients’ satisfaction with nursing care services and identify the factors affecting satisfaction at Saint Paul’s hospital millennium medical college, 2022.
Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted at Saint Paul’s hospital millennium medical college. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 422 study participants. The actual sample was distributed using proportional allocation for each selected adult inpatient departments. Participants were interviewed using a modified structured Amharic version of ‘Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale’ tool from June 20/2022 to July 30/2022. Data analysis was made by SPSS version 26. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with adult patient satisfaction. Statistical association was declared using 95% CI and a p-value of < 0.05.
Results: The overall level of patient satisfaction with nursing care was 54.3%. Respondents who had no formal education (AOR=8.482; 95% CI=1.678-42.87), being male (AOR=2.487; 95% CI=1.038-5.959) (P-value=0.041), free service consumers (AOR=6.650; 95% CI: 2.677-16.517), health insurance user (AOR=7.309; 95% CI=3.122-17.110) (P-value=0.000), was significantly associated with satisfaction with nursing care. In addition patients’ who had admission history (AOR=0.261; 95% CI=0.122-0.560), governmental workers (AOR=0.090; 95% CI=0.026-0.310) (P-value=0.000) and patients admitted in medical ward (AOR=0.160; 95% CI=0.039-0.649) (P-value=0.010) were associated with patient dissatisfaction with the nursing care services.
Conclusion and recommendations: The finding showed that patient satisfaction with nursing care was rated low. Admission history, higher education level, paid cash for service, private and governmental workers were significant predisposing factors to dissatisfaction with nursing care. On the other hand, patients who had no formal education, free service consumers, and being male were significant predictors of satisfaction with the nursing care services. Therefore, it is recommended to include all communities with health insurance schemes and the hospital administration to better give emphasis to patient needs and expectations.
Transpiring as an institution of hope through an assessment of students’ cognizance, understanding, and acceptance of the VMGO of the College, Institute, and Degree Program
Authors: Lobo Joseph 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

The existence of every college and university is based upon its VMGO. The goals and ambitions of schools are solely guided by their mission and vision statements. Given that, this descriptive, comparative, and predictive-causal research is focused on assessing the cognizance, understanding, and acceptance of the students of the VMGO of the college. Moreover, it intended to determine the gender and year level difference concerning VMGO. Finally, it is aimed to determine if cognizance can predict understanding and acceptance; cognizance can predict perceived clarity and consistency; perceived clarity and consistency predict understanding and acceptance. After surveying 364 BPEd students, a significant difference was observed in gender and year level based on cognizance of the VMGO and its clarity and consistency. Also, it was found that cognizance positively predicts understanding and acceptance; cognizance leverages perceived clarity and consistency; perceived clarity and consistency influence understanding and acceptance. Based on the findings, several recommendations were presented. Also, this study invites all other Local Colleges and Universities and HEIs to assess their operations, policies, and performance by conducting a similar study to provide new information in the discipline. In the culmination of this study, the findings discovered are a true testament to the college's genuine commitment to its primary stakeholders in the spirit of excellence, resiliency, stewardship, and patrimony.
A Comparison between External and Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy using the Lac-Q Questionnaire
Authors: Engelsberg Karl 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Purpose
To assess lacrimal problems pre- and postoperatively with a symptom-based questionnaire (Lac-Q questionnaire), and to investigate patients’ satisfaction depending on their choice of surgical technique.
Methods
A total of 112 patients with lacrimal problems treated by external or endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) were enrolled in the study. After surgery they were sent a symptom-based questionnaire (Lac-Q questionnaire) to evaluate their lacrimal symptoms pre- and postoperatively. Two complementary questions were added regarding the scar generated by the operation and their satisfaction with the operation.
Results
Pre-operative lacrimal problems, had high scores in the Lac-Q questionnaire. Patients expressed both symptomatic and social problems due to epiphora. The majority of the patients were satisfied after DCR surgery and no difference was found between the external DCR and endonasal DCR group concerning the degree of the patients’ satisfaction after the operation. A few patients were concerned about the scar after external DCR.
Conclusion
Lacrimal problems were regarded by the patients as a significant symptomatic and social burden. The relief of the symptoms and satisfaction after DCR operation were good regardless of the approach.
A 10-year critical review on hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant: could it be an alternative for household water treatment?
Authors: Silva Kamila Jessie Sammarro , Sabogal-Paz Lyda Patricia 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Considering that a large fraction of the global population relies on self-supplied drinking water systems, household water treatment (HWT) technologies may assist achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6.1, which aims at safe drinking water for all by 2030. Hydrogen peroxide disinfection has been widely known as an effective approach for microorganism inactivation, however, it has not been much explored as a standalone solution in sanitation. In this sense, this review presents systematically organized information extracted from papers on H2O2 disinfection from 2011 to 2021. Filtered data was analyzed by content and network visualization, raising a discussion on whether H2O2 could be a potential HWT intervention, and which limitations and prospects are there for its research and implementation. In short, we found a lack of consistency in operational conditions, as most of the retrieved studies address individual use of H2O2 as control to combined treatments. Additionally, oxidant demand and kinetics considering local water quality are lacking, as well as information on residual neutralization, toxicity, and up-scaling. This critical review reveals gaps that encourage further research tackling different disinfection challenges, so that this alternative can be evaluated for implementation as an HWT technology, particularly at context-specific situations.
Detection of beta-lactam antibiotic resistance in aquatic Enterobacteriaceae isolates
Authors: Zorbozan Hazal , Kimiran Ayten 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Production of the beta-lactamase enzymes is the primary resistance mechanism caused by unconcious consumption of the beta-lactam group of antibiotics in Enterobacteriaceae. Combined disc tests were performed for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) confirmation (n = 15) and class C beta-lactamase (AmpC) confirmation (n = 6) after the disc diffusion test was applied in a total of 27 Enterobacteriaceae strains from Western Black Sea, Lake Manyas and Lake Iznik. Plasmid-mediated blaTEM, blaSHV, blaCTX-M , blaIMP genes, CIT, MOX, FOX gene groups and chromosomal blaAmpc gene of E. cloacae were investigated using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Three E. coli strains were shown to produce ESBL, while one E.coli and three E. cloacae strains were confirmed for AmpC production by disc tests. blaTEM (n = 2), blaSHV (n = 4), blaCTX-M (n = 2), blaTEM + blaSHV (n = 1), blaCTX-M + CIT (n = 1), blaSHV + CIT (n = 1) genes and/or gene groups were detected in 11 E. coli isolates; while blaSHV (n = 3) was observed in three Klebsiella strains (two K. oxytoca and one K. pneumoniae). With this study, the aquatic environments of Turkey were proved to be the reservoirs of antibiotic-resistance determinants of plasmid-mediated beta-lactamases in environmental wild-type bacteria transmitted by horizontal gene transfer.
Association of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D with IL-17 Inflammatory Cytokines, and Osteoporosis in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Kurdish nation / Iraq
Authors: Albarzinji Dr. Niaz , Albustany Dashty 
Published: November 2022

Introduction:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. Lower Vitamin D (Vit. D) levels correlate with more severe clinical manifestations in RA and other rheumatic diseases. IL-17A promotes inflammation by inducing various proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. In this study, we evaluated the association between Vitamin. D and IL-17 in osteoporosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis in Kurdish nation / Iraq.Objective:Blood samples from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients were used to measure the levels of the inflammatory cytokine IL-17 and the Vit. D precursor 25(OH)D and bone loss in patients with RA in this study.Methods:In this study, 40 healthy controls were included in the research, which comprised 100 new cases of RA. ELISA was used to measure the level of serum 25(OH)D and IL-17. Moreover, DXA was used to assess average bone mineral density (BMD).Results:We discovered no difference between the two groups in terms of age or gender. This means that compared to the control group, the 25(OH)D serum levels in the RA group were lower (P 0.01; 16.85+8.7 nmol/l vs. 39.95 (-+9.8)). IL-17 serum levels were highly and negatively associated with 25(OH)D levels in arthritic patients. A comparison of 25(OH)D levels in patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia and those with BMD was also performed.Conclusion:Bone loss and IL-17 have been associated with reduced Vit. D levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; a lack of Vit. D may have a role in developing the disease, according to the data presented in this study.
Biological Rhythms in People from North Macedonia with Bipolar Disorder: Application of the Macedonian Biological Rhythms Interview of Assessment in Neuropsychiatry (BRIAN)
Authors: Kalcev Goce , Barbov Ivan , Kotevska Pavlina Ilieska , Preti Antonio , Carta Mauro G. 
Published: November 2022

Objective:
The Biological Rhythms Interview of Assessment in Neuropsychiatry (BRIAN) is a tool aimed at clinically evaluating disturbances in biological rhythm. In this study, we examined the reliability and validity of the Macedonian version of the BRIAN.

Methods:
A total of 100 participants, including 50 subjects with bipolar disorder (BD) and 50 control healthy subjects, were recruited. Construct validity was tested by comparing the mean BRIAN scores of the BD patients and control subjects.

Results:
No difference by gender or age was noticed, but patients differed from controls in education and occupation. Reliability, as measured with Cronbach’s alpha, was good in BD individuals, except for the Rhythms subscale. Reliability in controls was less good, especially for the Sleep and Rhythms subscales. The tool was able to discriminate patients with controls, with large differences on all subscales. However, since the reliability was suboptimal for some of these subscales, these differences cannot be entirely trusted.

Conclusion:
The study suggests that the Macedonian version of this instrument has good psychometric characteristics and also encourages the chance of developing mixed screening tools by incorporating elements of biological rhythm dysregulation into the routine evaluation of mood.
Improving the thermal properties of the device in the process of forming a contact with the collector region of a silicon transistor
Authors: Kazalieva E. , Shakhmaeva A. R. 
Published: November 2022

Objective. The objective of the study is to increase the reliability of the contact of the semiconductor transistor crystal to the body and the reproducibility of the technological process.Method. A method for obtaining multilayer metallization of the reverse side of the crystal has been developed and the most optimal technological modes of its formation have been selected. The parameters of the reliability of the connection of the crystal to the body of the transistor were checked.Results. Layer-by-layer metallization has been obtained, which provides a strong contact to the collector region of the transistor and a reliable fit of the crystal to the base of the case.The control of technological operations showed 100% distribution of solder over the surface of the crystal, the absence of pores in the solder, the improvement in the output characteristics of the device and the increase in the percentage of output usable transistors.Conclusion. An analysis of the experimental results showed that in order to create a reliable contact and remove heat from the collector junction of power semiconductor transistors on the reverse side of the plates, it is necessary to form a metallization in one technological cycle, consisting of four layers of metals (Cr-Ni-Sn-Ag). The technical result of the research is to improve the quality of fit by obtaining a uniform distribution of the layer of Cr-Ni-Sn-Ag metals in a single technological cycle.