bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
From Weight Bias Internalization to Health-Related Quality of Life: Self-esteem and Psychopathology in Pre-bariatric Surgery Patients
Authors: Liu Xu , Zhang Wenjing , Yue Wenwen , Sun Chaonan , Li Weihua 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Introduction
It has been reported that people seeking bariatric surgery have poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Weight bias internalization (WBI) is prevalent in this population and strongly associated with psychopathology and health status. However, the psychological mechanisms underlying the relationship between WBI and the physical and mental dimensions of HRQoL remain to be clarified.

Methods
A preoperative sample of patients with obesity (N = 246; women = 75.2%; Mage = 32.07) completed validated measures as part of a routine preoperative psychological assessment to assess their WBI, self-esteem, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and HRQoL.

Results
After controlling for the effects of gender, age, and BMI, WBI was linked to poorer physical and mental HRQoL through low self-esteem and increased psychological distress, including anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Conclusion
In pre-bariatric surgery patients with obesity, high WBI may predict impairments in mental and physical HRQoL by lowering self-esteem, and further increasing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Interventions targeting WBI may be an important aspect to consider in the clinical treatment of pre-bariatric surgery patients. Further longitudinal studies are warranted to determine causality.

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Effect of biosorption of Fe2+ by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa YMM19 on the physiology of Lupinus albus, Triticum aestivum, Vicia faba, and Zea mays seedlings
Authors: Mohammed Youssef M. M. , Ghoraba Wael F. S. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe goal of this study was to look into growth changes and a number of metabolic events in Fe2+ treated Lupinus albus, Triticum aestivum, Vicia faba, and Zea mays plants and assess the role of biosorption of Fe2+ by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa YMM19 to alleviate these changes. The effect of Fe2+ concentrations (untreated and treated with biosorbent) on seed germination was studied. T. aestivum plumule was stimulated with a low dose of Fe2+. However, the application of Fe2+ reduced the elongation of plumule, and radicle of all seeds during germination. High doses of Fe2+ treated with biosorbent significantly increased seedling weights (fresh and dry) of all plants. Also, after 20 days, the height, and weight of seedlings of L. albus, T. aestivum, and Z. mays were increased with biosorbed Fe2+ solution. In addition, biosorption of Fe2+ enhanced total carbohydrate and protein accumulation in both T. aestivum and Z. mays radicles. Moreover, Fe2+ caused slight suppression of α- and β-amylase in L. albus and Z. mays seeds after 2 days, but the opposite effect was observed in T. aestivum. Thus, the biosorption by R. mucilaginosa YMM19 is an efficient system for removing the negative effect of excess Fe2+ from water.
Factors affecting prognosis in patients treated with bevacizumab plus paclitaxel as first-line chemotherapy for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer: an international pooled analysis of individual patient data from four prospective observational studies
Authors: Yamamoto Yutaka , Yamashiro Hiroyasu , Schneeweiss Andreas , Müller Volkmar , Gluz Oleg , Klare Peter , Aktas Bahriye , Magdolna Dank , Büdi László , Pikó Béla , Mangel László , Toi Masakazu , Morita Satoshi , Ohno Shinji 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background
Bevacizumab (BV) plus paclitaxel (PTX) is a treatment option in patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mBC). We conducted an international pooled analysis with individual patient data to evaluate the effectiveness of BV + PTX as a first-line treatment for HER2-negative mBC patients under routine practice.

Methods
A total of 2,474 mBC patients treated with BV + PTX from four prospective observational studies were analyzed. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). The other endpoints including identifying independent prognostic factors and validation of the modified Prognostic Factor Index (PFI) developed in the ATHENA trial.

Results
Median follow-up time was 10.9 months (M). Median OS were 21.4 M (95% confidential interval 19.8–22.7 M). The seven independent prognostic factors (tumor subtype, age, ECOG performance status (PS), disease-free interval (DFI), liver metastases, number of metastatic organs, and prior anthracycline and/or taxane treatment) for OS found in this analysis included the five risk factors (RFs [DFI < 24 months, ECOG PS 2, liver metastases and/or > 3 metastasis organ sites, TNBC, prior anthracycline and/or taxane therapy]). High- (> 3 RFs [median OS 12.6 M]) and intermediate-risk groups (2 RFs [median OS 18.0 M]) had a significantly worse prognosis than the low-risk group (< 1 RF [median OS 27.4 M]), (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions
This international pooled analysis showed the effectiveness of first-line BV + PTX for HER2-negative mBC patients identifying seven independent prognostic factors as real-world evidence. The usefulness of the modified PFI developed in the ATHENA trial in predicting OS among patients receiving BV + PTX was also verified.
Learning regenerative cultures: Indigenous nations in higher education renewal in Australia
Authors: Wooltorton Sandra , Guenther John , Poelina Anne , Blaise Mindy , Collard Len , White Peta 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWhat is regenerative learning in Australian higher education? This paper addresses the intersecting crises of climate, species loss and injustice; often called a conceptual emergency. We tackle the problem of disciplinary compartmentalisation, preventing integration of important related concepts. The particular case is separation of the Australian Curriculum Cross-curriculum Priorities at school and university for teaching, learning and research purposes. We are concerned with two of the three: sustainability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. The project generates significant conceptual linkages, which strengthen sustainability with Indigenous histories and cultures. The linked concepts have the potential to re-centre Indigenous knowledge systems and knowledge holders in Australian higher education for sustainability. The interconnectedness facilitates learning of, for and through regenerative cultures, which are healing and wellbeing-oriented. Centring Indigenous histories, concepts and wisdom in sustainability education will reveal deeper meanings such as communicative ways of understanding worlds. These have multiple applications in teaching and learning, and improved outcomes in practice. Each case study presented in this paper utilises a decolonising, regenerative research method for answering research questions. The methods challenge Western, colonising power relationships that continue to act upon Indigenous lived experience; enable communicative relations with more than human worlds and are transformative. Together, they value experience, the collective, being creative, narrative, justice, ways of knowing and responding to sentient, animate places. In this paper, decolonising ways of working towards regenerative futures foreground Indigenous ways of knowing, being, valuing and doing, revealing Indigenous knowledge making for contemporary contexts.
Current treatment practice of functional abdominal pain disorders in children: A multicenter survey
Authors: Gorka Anouk M. , Nauta Femke , Bijlsma Merijn W. , Taselaar Pieter , Diederen Kay , Hol Jeroen , Oeij Nadia , Goede Joery , Rijpert Maarten , Tusscher Gavin W. ten , Plötz Frans B. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background
Approximately 90% of the children with chronic abdominal pain are diagnosed as having functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD). The Dutch guideline “functional abdominal pain” provides a stepwise approach to treat FAPD. The aim of this survey was twofold first, to determine adherence to the Dutch guideline, and second to determine current management of FAPDs in clinical practice.

Methods
A multicenter survey was designed. The survey was sent to pediatricians and pediatric residents in December 2020. The study ran from October 2020 until March 2021. Participants in ten hospitals in the western region of The Netherlands were invited to complete this survey. Respondents who indicated not to treat children with FAPDs or respondents who completed less than 3 steps of the survey were excluded.

Results
In total, 85/174 (48.9%) respondents completed the survey. We included 80 respondents, 68 pediatricians and 12 pediatric residents, for analysis. Overall, self-reported guideline adherence was 85%. Self-reported adherence was higher than actual adherence. Only 50% of all respondents followed the first three steps of the guideline. The reported non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments were diverse and varied between different age groups. The average follow-up duration was between 2 and 6 months, and the most regularly used outcome measures were attendance at school, quality of life, and adequate pain relief/reassurance.

Conclusion
We reportedly observed a large variation in the management of children with FAPDs, due to low guideline adherence among clinicians. Improved guideline adherence may be accomplished by updating the guideline with specific recommendations per subtype, follow-up and outcome measures as well measures to improve guideline implementation.
Antioxidant, Protoscolicidal, Hemocompatibility, and Antibacterial Activity of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by Ziziphus spina-christi
Authors: Shnawa Bushra H. , Jalil Parwin J. , Hamad Samir M. , Ahmed Mukhtar H. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Over the past several years, the greener fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles has attracted significant attention due to their simplicity, eco-friendliness, availability, and nontoxicity. This paper focused on the fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NPs) using the leaf extract of Ziziphus spina-christi L. and evaluating its potential biological activities. The characterization of synthesized NiO-NPs was confirmed using ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, field emission-scanning electron microscope, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Furthermore, protoscolicidal, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities and hemocompatibility of NiO-NPs were investigated. The findings revealed that the NiO-NPs were crystalline on nanoscale between 50- and 90-nm particle sizes. The NiO-NPs showed high scolicidal activity against Echinococcus granulosus. The viability of the treated protoscoleces exponentially decreased with an increase in the concentration of NiO-NPs. The NiO-NPs exhibited effective antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. NiO-NPs also possess a H2O2 scavenging activity in a dose-dependent manner. This study revealed that the Z. spina-christi L. leaf extract is an effective reducing and capping agent for the production of NiO-NPs; it showed critical biological properties. Moreover, NiO-NPs have a potent antioxidant activity and low toxicity on the erythrocytes and appear hemocompatible.
Electrode Surface Coverage with Deposit Generated Under Conditions of Electrochemical Nucleation and Growth. A Mathematical Analysis
Authors: Grdeń M. , Próchniak M. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe theory of the diffusion limited electrochemical nucleation and growth of a deposit consisting of isolated 3D hemispherical nuclei has been re-analysed. The analysis focuses on a widely discussed model which assumes formation of “diffusion zones” around the growing nuclei. It has been proposed in the literature that the deposit-free fraction of the surface area of the substrate can be directly calculated from the substrate coverage with the “diffusion zones”. The aim of this work is to analyse whether such an approach can be applied for the growth of isolated 3D hemispherical nuclei. This is accomplished by evaluation of equations which describe nuclei radii at various stages of the deposition process. The formulae allow determining the substrate surface coverage with the growing deposit. This, in turn, allows simulating and analysing faradaic currents due to other than the electrodeposition reactions which take place at the deposit-free fraction of the substrate surface. Both instantaneous and progressive modes of the nucleation are discussed and the influence of the nucleation type on the faradaic currents is outlined. A comparison with other approaches reported in the literature indicates that the deposit-free fraction of the substrate surface may not always be determined by means of recalculation of the substrate coverage with the “diffusion zones”.Graphical abstract
Determination of bioactive compounds, antioxidant and anticancer activities of Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) fruits
Authors: Pham Ngoc Minh Quynh , Vuong Quan V. , Sakoff Jennette A. , Bowyer Michael C. , Le Van Anh , Scarlett Christopher J. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis study aimed to determine the phytochemical, antioxidant, and anticancer activities of the crude extract and its fractions of Cupaniopsis anacardioides. The results showed that total phenolic content (TPC), their secondary metabolites (flavonoids—TFC; proanthocyanidins—TPro), and antioxidant activity were significantly different between the crude extract and its fractions. The butanol fraction (F3) had the highest levels of TPC, TFC, and TPro, followed by the crude extract, aqueous fraction (F4), dichloromethyl fraction (F2), and hexane fraction (F1). High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis revealed 14 major bioactive compounds were identified in the C. anacardioides extract. Further analysis showed F3 fraction contained the highest levels of the major bioactive compounds, while F1 fraction had the lowest. A similar pattern was observed for antioxidant activities. The crude extract, F3 and F4 fractions were further tested for cytotoxicity against 10 cancer cell lines, including HT29 (colon); U87, SJG2 (glioblastoma); MCF-7 (Breast); A2780 (ovarian); H460 (lung); A431 (skin); Du145 (prostate); BE2-C (neuroblastoma); MIA PaCa-2 (pancreas); and one non-tumour-derived normal breast cell line (MCF10A). Except for Du145 (prostate), the crude extract, F3 and F4 fractions inhibited the cancer cell lines at 100 µg/mL, with F3 possessing greater activity against these cancer cell lines. Future studies are recommended to isolate and identify the major bioactive compounds of the F3 fraction, and further tested their impact against cancer cell lines. This could identify the potential of anticancer agents from C. anacardioides.
Hubs of belief networks across sociodemographic and ideological groups
Authors: Camina E. , Guell F. , Sepulcre J. , Bernacer J. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBeliefs are essential components of the human mind, as they define personal identity, integration and adaptation to social groups. Most theoretical studies suggest that beliefs are organized as structured networks: the so-called belief system. According to these studies and their empirical implementation using graph-theoretical approaches, a belief is any proposition considered as true by the respondent. In a recent contribution, we introduced a novel operationalization: a proposition is a belief if (1) it is taken to be true; and (2) the subject declares to be willing to hold it even if irrefutable evidence were hypothetically argued against it. Here, we implement this operationalization using a graph theory approach to investigate the network organization of the belief system in a sample of 108 participants, as well as the differences between key ideological (left- vs. right-wingers) and sociodemographic features (younger vs. older, female vs. male). We identified a well-coordinated network of interlocked spiritual, prosocial and nature-related beliefs, which displays a dense core of 10 hub nodes. Moreover, we observed how specific social liberalist beliefs and transcendental or individualistic/prosocial viewpoints are articulated within left- and right-wingers networks or younger and older participants. Interestingly, we observed that females tend to engage in denser belief networks than male respondents. In conclusion, our research expands tangible scientific evidence of the belief system of humans through the network study of belief reports, which in turn opens innovative ways to study belief systems in social and clinical samples.
Trends and gaps in biodiversity and ecosystem services research: A text mining approach
Authors: Takacs Viktoria , O’Brien C. David 
Published: September 2022

AbstractUnderstanding the relationship between biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services concepts is essential for evidence-based policy development. We used text mining augmented by topic modelling to analyse abstracts of 15 310 peer-reviewed papers (from 2000 to 2020). We identified nine major topics; “Research & Policy”, “Urban and Spatial Planning”, “Economics & Conservation”, “Diversity & Plants”, “Species & Climate change”, “Agriculture”, “Conservation and Distribution”, “Carbon & Soil & Forestry”, “Hydro-& Microbiology”. The topic “Research & Policy” performed highly, considering number of publications and citation rate, while in the case of other topics, the “best” performances varied, depending on the indicator applied. Topics with human, policy or economic dimensions had higher performances than the ones with ‘pure’ biodiversity and science. Agriculture dominated over forestry and fishery sectors, while some elements of biodiversity and ecosystem services were under-represented. Text mining is a powerful tool to identify relations between research supply and policy demand.
Measured load spectra of the bearing in high-speed train gearbox under different gear meshing conditions
Authors: Hou Yu , Wang Xi , Sun Shouguang , Que Hongbo , Guo Rubing , Lin Xinhai , Jin Siqin , Wu Chengpan , Zhou Yue , Liu Xiaolong 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe load spectrum is a crucial factor for assessing the fatigue reliability of in-service rolling element bearings in transmission systems. For a bearing in a high-speed train gearbox, a measurement technique based on strain detection of bearing outer ring was used to instrument the bearing and determine the time histories of the distributed load in the bearing under different gear meshing conditions. Accordingly, the load spectrum of the total radial load carried by the bearing was compiled. The mean value and class interval of the obtained load spectrum were found to vary non-monotonously with the speed and torque of gear meshing, which was considered to be caused by the vibration of the shaft and the bearing cage. As the realistic service load input of bearing life assessment, the measured load spectrum under different gear meshing conditions can be used to predict gearbox bearing life realistically based on the damage-equivalent principle and actual operating conditions.
Child and Caregiver Reporting on Child Maltreatment and Mental Health in the Philippines Before and After an International Child Development Program (ICDP) Parenting Intervention
Authors: Ramsli Emil Graff , Skar Ane-Marthe Solheim , Skylstad Vilde , Sjöblom Disa , Gread Zenona , Chiong Wayomi , Engebretsen Ingunn Marie S. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractChild maltreatment is a serious problem affecting millions of children. Research on self-reporting of child maltreatment has shown a difference in reporting between caregivers and children. Increased understanding of this has implications for further evaluations of parenting programmes and assessment of violence and maltreatment. The purpose of this study was to explore caregiver-child reporting discrepancies on child maltreatment and emotional health before and after piloting of the International Child Development Program (ICDP) in the Philippines. Data was collected from caregivers and their children before and after caregiver participation in ICDP. Participants were selected from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Leyte by Save the Children. Caregivers and children completed a questionnaire with some adapted items from the Conflict Tactics Scale Parent–Child version (CTSPC), some relevant complementary items on psychological aggression and items from the emotional problems subscale from the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Matching items, subscales and total count scores were compared using paired t-tests in STATA 14. Forty-six caregivers and 43 children aged from 5–13 years participated at baseline, and 44 caregivers and 42 children at endline. At baseline, children reported significantly more maltreatment than their caregivers. The groups reported similarly at baseline and endline on the items from the subscale on emotional problems. Both children and caregivers had lower scores on our harsh discipline scale at endline, indicating improved parenting strategies after the intervention. These results indicate a difference in reporting of child maltreatment between caregivers and children, with higher rates reported by the children before the intervention, but not after. This is important because it illustrates child and caregiver perspectives on maltreatment, and how they can differ. As such, our findings point towards a positive effect of ICDP on parenting.
Nonlinear Pseudo State-Feedback Controller Design for Affine Fuzzy Large-Scale Systems with $${{\varvec{H}}}_{\boldsymbol{\infty }}$$ Performance
Authors: Zamani Iman , Shafieirad Mohsen , Manthouri Mohammad , Sarbaz Mohammad , Ibeas Asier 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis paper treats robust controller design for Affine Fuzzy Large-Scale Systems (AFLSS) composed of Takagi–Sugeno-Kang type fuzzy subsystems with offset terms, disturbances, uncertainties, and interconnections. Instead of fuzzy parallel distributed compensation, a decentralized nonlinear pseudo state-feedback is developed for each subsystem to stabilize the overall AFLSS. Using Lyapunov stability, sufficient conditions with low codemputational effort and free gains are derived in terms of matrix inequalities. The proposed controller guarantees asymptotic stability, robust stabilization, and $${H}_{\infty }$$

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control performance of the AFLSS. A numerical example is given to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach.
An Integrative Decision-Making Mechanism for Consumers’ Brand Selection using 2-Tuple Fuzzy Linguistic Perceptions and Decision Heuristics
Authors: Giráldez-Cru Jesús , Chica Manuel , Cordón Oscar 
Published: September 2022

AbstractConsumers perform decision-making (DM) processes to select their preferred brands during their entire consumer journeys. These DM processes are based on the multiple perceptions they have about the products available in the market they are aware of. These consumers usually perform different DM strategies and employ diverse heuristics depending on the nature of the purchase, ranging from more pure optimal choices to faster decisions. Therefore, the design of realistic DM approaches for modeling these consumer behaviors requires a good representation of consumer perceptions and a reliable process for integrating their corresponding heuristics. In this work, we use fuzzy linguistic information to represent consumer perceptions and propose four consumer DM heuristics to model the qualitative linguistic information for the consumer buying decision. In particular, we use 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic variables, which is a substantially more natural and realistic representation without falling in a loss of information. The set of selected heuristics differ in the degree of involvement the consumers give to their decisions. Additionally, we propose a heuristic selection mechanism to integrate the four heuristics in a single DM procedure by using a regulation parameter. Our experimental analysis shows that the combination of these heuristics in a portfolio manner improves the performance of our model with a realistic representation of consumer perceptions. The model’s outcome matches the expected behavior of the consumers in several real market scenarios.