bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prospective associations between a priori dietary patterns adherence and kidney function in an elderly Mediterranean population at high cardiovascular risk
Authors: Valle-Hita Cristina , Díaz-López Andrés , Becerra-Tomás Nerea , Martínez-González Miguel A. , García Verónica Ruiz , Corella Dolores , Goday Albert , Martínez J. Alfredo , Alonso-Gómez Ángel M. , Wärnberg Julia , Vioque Jesús , Romaguera Dora , López-Miranda José , Estruch Ramon , Tinahones Francisco J. , Lapetra José , Serra-Majem Luís , Cano-Ibáñez Naomi , Tur Josep A. , Rubín-García María , Pintó Xavier , Delgado-Rodríguez Miguel , Matía-Martín Pilar , Vidal Josep , Fontao Sebastian Mas , Daimiel Lidia , Ros Emilio , Toledo Estefania , Sorlí José V. , Roca C. , Abete Iztiar , Moreno-Rodriguez Anai , Crespo-Oliva Edelys , Candela-García Inmaculada , Morey Marga , Garcia-Rios Antonio , Casas Rosa , Fernandez-Garcia Jose Carlos , Santos-Lozano José Manuel , Diez-Espino Javier , Ortega-Azorín Carolina , Comas M. , Zulet M. Angeles , Sorto-Sanchez Carolina , Ruiz-Canela Miguel , Fitó Montse , Salas-Salvadó Jordi , Babio Nancy 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Purpose
To assess the association between three different a priori dietary patterns adherence (17-item energy reduced-Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet), Trichopoulou-MedDiet and Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH)), as well as the Protein Diet Score and kidney function decline after one year of follow-up in elderly individuals with overweight/obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Methods
We prospectively analyzed 5675 participants (55–75 years) from the PREDIMED-Plus study. At baseline and at one year, we evaluated the creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and food-frequency questionnaires-derived dietary scores. Associations between four categories (decrease/maintenance and tertiles of increase) of each dietary pattern and changes in eGFR (ml/min/1.73m2) or ≥ 10% eGFR decline were assessed by fitting multivariable linear or logistic regression models, as appropriate.

Results
Participants in the highest tertile of increase in 17-item erMedDiet Score showed higher upward changes in eGFR (β: 1.87 ml/min/1.73m2; 95% CI: 1.00–2.73) and had lower odds of ≥ 10% eGFR decline (OR: 0.62; 95% CI: 0.47–0.82) compared to individuals in the decrease/maintenance category, while Trichopoulou-MedDiet and DASH Scores were not associated with any renal outcomes. Those in the highest tertile of increase in Protein Diet Score had greater downward changes in eGFR (β: − 0.87 ml/min/1.73m2; 95% CI: − 1.73 to − 0.01) and 32% higher odds of eGFR decline (OR: 1.32; 95% CI: 1.00–1.75).

Conclusions
Among elderly individuals with overweight/obesity and MetS, only higher upward change in the 17-item erMedDiet score adherence was associated with better kidney function after one year. However, increasing Protein Diet Score appeared to have an adverse impact on kidney health. Trial Registration Number: ISRCTN89898870 (Data of registration: 2014).
Long-term effects on the quality of life following cochlear implant treatment in older patients
Authors: Issing Christian , Holtz Svea , Loth Andreas G. , Baumann Uwe , Pantel Johannes , Stöver Timo 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Purpose
Even in older patients, hearing rehabilitation with a cochlear implant has become an established method for deafened or severely hearing-impaired patients. In addition to the hearing improvement, numerous other effects of CI treatment can be observed in clinical routine. In the literature, there is multiple evidence for a rapid and significant improvement in quality of life with CI treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of hearing rehabilitation using CI on the quality of life in older patients (≥ 65 years).

Methods
This prospective cross-sectional study examined 84 patients between the age of 65 and 101 years who received unilateral CI treatment for the first time between one and 10 years ago. The World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale-Old (WHOQL-OLD) was used to determine the quality of life. The study cohort was divided into three groups to compare the quality of life over time: group I (1–3 years after CI treatment), group II (4–6 years after CI treatment), and group III (7–10 years after CI treatment). In addition, the data from this study were compared with the results of our previous study (Issing et al. 2020) in which we focused on the first 6 months after CI treatment.

Results
In all three groups, there was a significant improvement in monosyllabic discrimination within 1 year after CI fitting (p > 0.001). No significant differences were found between the three groups. There were no significant differences between the three groups in the WHOQOL-OLD total score (p = 0.487) or any of the other six facets. Moreover, no significant differences were found compared to the study group of our previous study 6 months after CI treatment.

Conclusion
This study demonstrates the long-term stability of the improved quality of life following unilateral CI treatment in patients aged 65 years or older.
Executive functioning and divergent thinking predict creative problem-solving in young adults and elderlies
Authors: Cancer Alice , Iannello Paola , Salvi Carola , Antonietti Alessandro 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe role of executive functioning in creative thinking is under debate. Some authors suggested that increased inhibitory control, a component of executive functioning, is detrimental to creative solutions, whereas others argued that executive functions are central to creative problem-solving, thus questioning Guilford’s classical distinction between divergent and convergent thinking. Executive functions decline with age. In this study, we investigated the contributions of executive functioning and its age-related decline and divergent thinking to creative problem-solving. To this aim, we divided our sample of sixty healthy adults into two age groups of young adults (20–26 years) and elderly (60–70 years) and we assessed their creative problem-solving abilities (using the compound remote associate problems) as well as other potential cognitive predictors of creative problem-solving (i.e., impulsivity, divergent thinking, verbal working memory, and decision-making style). A linear regression model revealed that the ability to solve problems creatively is negatively predicted by older age and impulsivity, while positively predicted by divergent thinking and verbal working memory. These findings reveal a combined contribution of executive functions and divergent thinking to creative problem-solving, suggesting that both convergent and divergent processes should be considered in interventions to contrast age-related decline.
Teachers’ enactment of policy in classrooms: making students accountable through inscriptions from the curriculum in classroom interactions
Authors: Silseth Kenneth , Hontvedt Magnus , Mäkitalo Åsa 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to examine the complex relationships between educational policy and classroom practice. By employing a sociocultural perspective, we examine formulations inscribed in socio-material artifacts about what students should learn and how they should engage with knowledge. We explore how these formulations are mobilized in instructional work and the implications this activity has for student participation. To address this issue, we analyzed video data of how teachers invoke competence aims from the national curriculum in their instructional work in six classrooms. The analytical procedures were derived from interaction analysis. The analysis focuses on how such formulations explicitly mediate social interaction as it unfolds on a micro level. The findings show that competence aims gain different functions as they are mobilized in classroom practice; in other words, they serve different purposes in teachers’ instructional work and anticipate different modes of student participation. In this study, the competence aims were (a) invoked as a source of authority, (b) translated into instructions, and (c) mobilized to obtain social order in the classroom. More rarely, the competence aims were used in meta-level discussions, where they functioned to reach agreements on how to pursue work toward joint goals. We discuss the implications of these ways of invoking competence aims for student participation.
A methodological approach of QRA for slow-moving landslides at a regional scale
Authors: Caleca Francesco , Tofani Veronica , Segoni Samuele , Raspini Federico , Rosi Ascanio , Natali Marco , Catani Filippo , Casagli Nicola 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Landslides represent a serious worldwide hazard, especially in Italy, where exposure to hydrogeological risk is very high; for this reason, a landslide quantitative risk assessment (QRA) is crucial for risk management and for planning mitigation measures. In this study, we present and describe a novel methodological approach of QRA for slow-moving landslides, aiming at national replicability. This procedure has been applied at the basin scale in the Arno River basin (9100 km2, Central Italy), where most landslides are slow-moving. QRA is based on the application of the equation risk = hazard (H) × vulnerability (V) × exposure (E) and on the use of open data with uniform characteristics at the national scale. The study area was divided into a grid with a 1 km2 cell size, and for each cell, the parameters necessary for the risk assessment were calculated. The obtained results show that the total risk of the study area amounts to approximately 7 billion €. The proposed methodology presents several novelties in the risk assessment for the regional/national scale of the analysis, mainly concerning the identification of the datasets and the development of new methodologies that could be applicable over such large areas. The present work demonstrates the feasibility of the methodology and discusses the obtained results.
Buddy or burden? Patterns, perceptions, and experiences of pet ownership among older adults in Switzerland
Authors: Meier Clément , Maurer Jürgen 
Published: April 2022

AbstractWhile interactions with pets may yield significant emotional, social, and physical benefits, taking care of them can also be demanding and experienced as a burden, especially among persons with physical restrictions or economically disadvantaged individuals. This study investigates pet ownership and corresponding perceptions and experiences in a nationally representative sample of adults aged 55 years and older in Switzerland. We use data from a questionnaire on human-animal interactions from 1832 respondents administered during wave 7 (2017) in the Swiss country study of the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe. Multivariable associations between pet ownership and pet owners’ corresponding perceptions and experiences with respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics were estimated using probit and ordered probit models. Slightly more than one-third of adults aged 55 years and older reported owning a pet. Pet owners reported mostly positive experiences with pet ownership, with women showing higher pet bonding levels than men. Moreover, pet ownership was less common among adults aged 75 and older and individuals living in apartments. At the same time, older pet owners aged 75 and above, pet owners living in apartments, and pet owners without a partner reported more positive perceptions and experiences of owning a pet. These findings suggest that promoting pet ownership may help individual well-being and feelings of companionship, especially among women, older adults, and individuals without a partner but also points toward potential selection effects into pet ownership. Financial costs of pet ownership appear to be an important challenge for some older pet owners, notably those with relatively low levels of education and more limited financial resources.
Non-Linear Device Head Coupling and Temporal Delays in Large Animal Acceleration Models of Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Mayer Andrew R. , Ling Josef M. , Patton Declan A. , Stephenson David D. , Dodd Andrew B. , Dodd Rebecca J. , Rannou-Latella Julie G. , Smith Douglas H. , Johnson Victoria E. , Cullen D. Kacy , Meier Timothy B. , Kinsler Rachel E. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractAccurate characterization of head kinematics following an external blow represents a fundamental aspect of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. The majority of previous large animal studies have assumed an equivalent relationship between the device delivering the impulsive load and subsequent head kinematics rather than performing direct measurement (sensors or videography). The current study therefore examined factors affecting device/head coupling kinematics in an acceleration TBI model. Experiment 1 indicated ~ 50% reduction in peak angular velocity for swine head relative to the device, with an approximate doubling in temporal duration. The peak angular velocity for the head was not significantly altered by variations in restraint device (straps vs. cables), animal positioning or body mass. In Experiment 2, reducing the impulsive load by 32% resulted in only a 14% reduction in angular velocity of the head (approximately 69% head/device coupling ratio), with more pronounced differences qualitatively observed for angular momentum. A temporal delay was identified in initial device/head coupling, potentially a result of soft tissue deformation. Finally, similar head kinematics were obtained regardless of mounting the sensor directly to the skull or through the scalp (Experiment 3). Current findings highlight the importance of direct measurement of head kinematics for future studies.
FLASc: a formal algebra for labeled property graph schema
Authors: Sharma Chandan , Sinha Roopak 
Published: April 2022

AbstractContemporary labeled property graph databases are either schema-less or schema-optional to support frequent changes in the structure of data found in domains requiring high flexibility. However, the lack of structure impacts data transformation and loading operations from heterogeneous sources into graph databases. We present a formal algebra for specifying and generating graph schema for labeled property graph databases. We formally define and demonstrate the use of generated graph schemas to systematically transform and load data-sets related to domains of cyber-physical systems, big data analytics and tourism. Findings from three disparate case studies show that -generated schemas assist in enforcing integrity constraints that reduce the chance of data corruption, hence assuring data consistency and integrity.
The synthesis and properties of mitochondrial targeted iron chelators
Authors: Cilibrizzi Agostino , Pourzand Charareh , Abbate Vincenzo , Reelfs Olivier , Versari Laura , Floresta Giuseppe , Hider Robert 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIron levels in mitochondria are critically important for the normal functioning of the organelle. Abnormal levels of iron and the associated formation of toxic oxygen radicals have been linked to a wide range of diseases and consequently it is important to be able to both monitor and control levels of the mitochondrial labile iron pool. To this end a series of iron chelators which are targeted to mitochondria have been designed. This overview describes the synthesis of some of these molecules and their application in monitoring mitochondrial labile iron pools and in selectively removing excess iron from mitochondria.
Multivariate analysis of independent roles of socioeconomic status, occupational physical activity, reproductive factors, and postmenopausal hormonal therapy in risk of breast cancer
Authors: Katuwal Sushmita , Tapanainen Juha , Pukkala Eero 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Purpose
This case–control study assesses the independent roles of reproductive history, postmenopausal hormonal therapy (HT), socioeconomic status (SES), and occupational physical activity on the risk of breast cancer (BC).

Methods
Odds ratios (OR) were estimated from conditional logistic multivariate regression model in a data set of 19,253 Finnish women diagnosed with BC between 1994 and 2013 and 96,265 age-matched population controls.

Results
Both pre- and postmenopausal white-collar workers had significantly increased risk of ductal and lobular BC as compared to manual workers. Moderate occupational physical activity reduced risk of lobular BC by 14%. There was a transient increase in the risk of BC observed after each birth followed by a protective effect starting some years after the delivery. As the number of children increased, the short-term excess risk was lower and protective effect was observed earlier. Continuous estrogen-progestin therapy (EPT) significantly increased the risk of both ductal and lobular BC and the magnitude of risk was directly proportional to duration of use (OR for 5+ years of use 2.26, 95% confidence interval 2.12–2.42). Monthly EPT for 5+ years increased the risk (OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.20–1.45). Users of estradiol plus levonorgestrel intrauterine system devices showed ORs of 1.56 (95% CI 1.45–1.69) and 2.18 (95% CI 1.81–2.64) for ductal and lobular BC, respectively.

Conclusion
This study concludes that pregnancy has a dual effect on BC risk, with a transient increase in risk followed by a long-term protective effect. The SES and HT have a large effect on BC risk while occupational physical activity has only a small independent effect.
Information, Consequentiality and Credibility in Stated Preference Surveys: A Choice Experiment on Climate Adaptation
Authors: Welling Malte , Zawojska Ewa , Sagebiel Julian 
Published: April 2022

AbstractInformation provided in valuation surveys has been shown to affect stated preferences, which in turn may matter for the validity and reliability of survey-based value estimates. Although information effects are widely documented in stated preference studies, the reasons underlying the effects are less established. We focus on information about the policy context of the valuation scenario and examine two pathways which may help explain how including such information in a survey affects stated preferences. We hypothesize and empirically analyze whether the information effects on stated preferences can emerge as a result of changed perceptions about (1) the survey consequentiality and (2) the credibility of the valuation scenario upon facing the additional information. Our results confirm that the frequently found information effects can be present in the context of urban green and climate adaptation. The role of the additional information appears to be negligible for consequentiality perceptions. In contrast, the additional information strengthens the perceived credibility, and this may partially explain the information effects on stated preferences. We conclude that stated preference research may benefit from an increased attention to perceived credibility of the valuation scenario.
A prospective randomized pilot study evaluating the scar outcome after gluteal dermis fat graft with and without kinesiotaping
Authors: Klingenstein Annemarie , Garip-Kuebler Aylin , Muth Daniel R. , Hintschich Christoph 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Purpose
To compare gluteal wound healing after dermis fat graft (DFG) implantation in patients with and without local application of kinesiotapes.

Methods
In this prospective, single-center analysis, 16 patients who underwent DFG implantation were randomized in two groups. Wound healing was compared 4–6 weeks after therapy and 3 months later (after application of 2 cycles of kinesiotaping for 2–3 weeks in the case and no specific therapy in the control group). Demographic data, patient content and wound healing were assessed. Scarring was graded (0–3) by evaluation of photodocumentation by 2 blinded, independent observers.

Results
Mean scar grading by both observers decreased from 2.31 ± 0.48 to 1.13 ± 0.72 in the case and from 2.38 ± 0.52 to 1.44 ± 0.50 in the control group with interobserver agreement on scar grading being substantial to almost perfect in both groups. Scar length decreased significantly in both groups (p = 0.008). Scar prominence decreased in 2/3 of cases in the case and 1/3 in the control group. Scar coloring significantly improved in the case group alone (p = 0.031).

Conclusion
No functionally impairing or painful scar developed. No adverse effects occurred after kinesiotaping. Gluteal scars shortened significantly over time and were significantly paler in the case group. Kinesiotaping may improve scar elevation over no specific scar therapy.
Dependable Navigation for Multiple Autonomous Robots with Petri Nets Based Congestion Control and Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance
Authors: Trinh Lan Anh , Ekström Mikael , Cürüklü Baran 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIn this paper, a novel path planning algorithm for multiple robots using congestion analysis and control is presented. The algorithm ensures a safe path planning solution by avoiding collisions among robots as well as among robots and humans. For each robot, alternative paths to the goal are realised. By analysing the travelling time of robots on different paths using Petri Nets, the optimal configuration of paths is selected. The prime objective is to avoid congestion when routing many robots into a narrow area. The movements of robots are controlled at every intersection by organising a one-by-one passing of the robots. Controls are available for the robots which are able to communicate and share information with each other. To avoid collision with humans and other moving objects (i.e. robots), a dipole field integrated with a dynamic window approach is developed. By considering the velocity and direction of the dynamic obstacles as sources of a virtual magnetic dipole moment, the dipole-dipole interaction between different moving objects will generate repulsive forces proportional to the velocity to prevent collisions. The whole system is presented on the widely used platform Robot Operating System (ROS) so that its implementation is extendable to real robots. Analysis and experiments are demonstrated with extensive simulations to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Long-Term Recovery from Intimate Partner Violence: Definitions by Australian Women
Authors: Carman Mary Jean , Kay-Lambkin Frances , Burgman Imelda 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThis study explored the lived experience of Australian women affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) and determined whether and how recovery was part of that experience. An online survey of 665 Australian women in long-term recovery from IPV gathered qualitative information about their experiences and their definitions of recovery. The guiding methodology for data analysis was qualitative content analysis, as it provided a close analysis of the manifest meanings of the women’s responses and an interpretation of the latent themes within the data. Outcomes included a thematic analysis and the numbers of women referring to each theme. The women’s definitions focused on their lived experiences of recovery rather than on the psychological and academic constructs favoured by researchers. The five themes identified in the women’s definitions were safety and survival, gaining freedom, moving on, enjoying a better life, and issues with children and parenting. These themes did not represent sequential stages but generally occurred concurrently. Relapses, digressions, and highs and lows were also common aspects of recovery. Thus, these themes were more like threads woven together in a multi-axial continuum or recovery journey, rather than sequential phases. Although many women considered they had recovered from IPV, most women found recovery to be ongoing. Some women struggled to make any progress in recovery at all. Overall, recovery from IPV is multidimensional and individualistic in nature. It is an arduous journey that evolves over a long period of time and requires a great deal of support.