bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Low husband involvement in maternal and child health services and intimate partner violence increases the odds of postpartum depression in northwest Ethiopia: A community-based study
Authors: Kebede Azmeraw Ambachew , Gessesse Dereje Nibret , Aklil Mastewal Belayneh , Temesgan Wubedle Zelalem , Abegaz Marta Yimam , Anteneh Tazeb Alemu , Tibebu Nebiyu Solomon , Alemu Haymanot Nigatu , Haile Tsion Tadesse , Seyoum Asmra Tesfahun , Tiguh Agumas Eskezia , Yismaw Ayenew Engida , Mihret Muhabaw Shumye , Nenko Goshu , Wondie Kindu Yinges , Taye Birhan Tsegaw , Tsega Nuhamin Tesfa 
Published: October 2022

Background
Depression is the most common mental health problem that affects women during pregnancy and after child-birth. Postpartum depression, in particular, has both short and long-term effects on the lives of mothers and children. Women’s health is a current global concern, but postpartum depression is a neglected issue in the maternal continuum of care and is rarely addressed. Therefore, this study aimed to assess postpartum depression and associated factors in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia.

Methods
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1st to 30th, 2021 in Gondar city. A cluster sampling technique was employed to select 794 postpartum women. Data were entered by EPI DATA version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. The multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify factors associated with postpartum depression. The adjusted odds ratio with its 95% confidence interval at a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was used to declare the level of significance.

Results
A total of 794 women were included in the analysis, giving a response rate of 98.5%. The prevalence of postpartum depression was 17.25% (95% CI: 14.5, 20.2). Younger maternal age (AOR = 2.72, 95% CI: 1.23, 5.85), low average monthly income (AOR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.24, 5.91), low decision-making power (AOR = 2.04, 95%CI: 1.31, 3.18), low husband/partner involvement in MNCH care service (AOR = 2.34, 95%CI: 1.44, 3.81), unplanned pregnancy (AOR = 3.16 95% CI: 1.77, 5.62), and experience of intimate partner violence (AOR = 3.13; 95% CI: 1.96, 4.99) were significantly associated with increased odds of postpartum depression.

Conclusion
In this study, nearly 1/5th of the study participants had postpartum depression. Thus, it is important to integrate maternal mental health services with the existing maternal health care services. It is also crucial to advocate the need for husband’s involvement in MNCH care services and ensure women’s decision-making power in the household. Moreover, community-based sexual and reproductive health education would be better to reduce risk factors of postpartum depression.
Identifying the most influential parameters in experimental grass fire spread modeling using global sensitivity analysis
Authors: Roubelat Flore C. , Costes Aurélien , Antolin William P. , Rochoux Mélanie C. 
Published: October 2022

Coupled atmosphere/fire models are recognized as an efficient and representative way to simulate wildland fire behavior at geographical-to-meteorological scales by representing the two-way interactions between the fire front propagation and the surrounding atmosphere. They rely on a rate-of-spread (ROS) parameterization to represent the fire front propagation speed with respect to environmental factors characterizing biomass fuel properties and moisture content, near-surface wind conditions and terrain slope. In actual wildfire events, these input parameters are only partially known and induce significant uncertainties in the coupled model predictions. To estimate the envelope of plausible wildland fire behavior for a given event, we aim at designing a perturbed-physics ensemble prediction capability based on a coupled atmosphere/fire model. To make the approach feasible, it is essential to identify the relevant subset of parameters to perturb to generate an ensemble of fire front positions and shapes. In the present study, we perform a global sensitivity analysis based on Sobolâ€™ indices to rank the environmental factors by order of influence on the Balbiâ€™s ROS parameterization, and thereby identify the parameters that contribute most to the variability of ROS. Results show the predominance of the near-surface wind speed on the ROS variability, followed by the leaf area index LAI, the ignition temperature T_i, the dead fuel moisture content M_d, the dead fuel particle mass density ho_d, and the fuel layer height e. Results also indicate that the sensitivity of each fuel parameter to the ROS is not constant with respect to the near-surface wind speed, and that the most influential input parameters differ between the head and the back of a fire. This indicates the importance of exploring the spatial and temporal dependencies of coupled model sensitivities in future work.
One dimensional normal consolidation line equation
Authors: Al-Badran Yasir M. , Baille Wiebke , Schanz Tom 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Many empirical equations have been proposed in the past to predict the parameters of the one-dimensional normal consolidation line (1D-NCL) for soils. However, applications of these equations are limited to specific range of pressure and plasticity soils. General empirical equations for 1D-NCL for large range of pressure and plasticity soils are presented in this study. It is assumed that the 1D-NCL has up to three slopes and these slopes start at different stresses depending on liquid limit (LL) of soils. The 1D-NCL of 59 different soils for a large range of LL (19–520%) was used to establish the initial part of 1D-NCL. The soils were categorized based on their LL into two groups: (i) LL < 110% and (ii) LL > 110%. The equations for initial part of 1D-NCL were compared with the previous empirical 1D-NCL equations. The comparisons showed that the new 1D-NCL equations have a better agreement with tests results, especially for highly plastic soils. Moreover, two soils with different plasticity were used to verify the new 1D-NCL equations. The verifications showed a good agreement between the experimental and the predicted results.
Perceptions and use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with precocious puberty
Authors: Odabasi Gunes Sevinc 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Objectives
Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread. This study aimed to investigate the use of CAM in children with central precocious puberty (PP) who used gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnRHa) treatment.

Methods
Parents of 108 patients who were diagnosed as having PP were involved in the study. A questionnaire was administered to the parents during follow-ups. The patients were divided into two groups according to the use of CAM.

Results
Forty (37%) patients had used CAM. Parents who graduated from primary school tended not to use CAM (χ
2
=10.463; p=0.015). There was no other statistically significant difference between the sociodemographic features (p>0.05). The most common information source was physicians (40%). Seventy-five percentage of CAM users and 44.1% of non-CAM users knew/heard about herbal medicine (χ
2
=8.517; p=0.004) and herbal medicine was the most common type of CAM used. 80% of parents in the CAM group and 54.4% of parents in the non-CAM group knew at least one biologically based therapy that had estrogenic activity (χ
2
=6.082; p=0.014). Seventy-one percentage of parents in the CAM group and 29% of parents in the non-CAM group stated that they would consider using CAM in the future (χ
2

=16.979; p<0.001).

Conclusions
The use of CAM among patients with PP is high. Although most CAM therapies are harmless, there may be adverse effects or drug interactions with current conventional treatment in children. Health professionals should be aware and inquire about the use and type of CAM, considering the medical history at every patient encounter.
Transformation in Gender Narrative in the Context of Globalization – Study on the Screen Image of Mulan
Authors: Xu Fangyi 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
In the context of globalization, the Chinese story of Mulan has moved from China to the world, providing an important case for feminist film criticism. From the perspective of film narratives of female characters, intertextual narratives about Mulan reveal the neutral change in the female narratives from the male “gaze”, gender role anxiety and female self-awakening, transcending traditional gender role norms. From the perspective of the gender narrative of the role relationship in the movie, the gender role relationship shifts from implicit patriarchy to a new relationship involving equal dialogue between gender roles. The inner strength of the development of feminist films in the context of globalization is the result of the strong willingness of female directors who want to create narratives of independent women and audiences who desire new images of independent women.
Constitution Formulation and Amendment in Indonesian and American Legal System: A Comparative Study
Authors: Siburian H M Sahat Radot 
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to find out the comparison of constitutional law in Indonesia and the United States in terms of the development of the constitution and the mechanism for changing the constitution (UUD). The method used in this research is in the form of legal research. The type of research used for this approach is normative legal research. As in the United States constitution, Article V regulates how to amend the constitution. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the mechanism for this change is regulated in Article 37 of the 1945 Constitution (UUD). The United States and Indonesia are countries that have adopted a presidential system of government with a republican form of government. In addition, the state institution authorized to make changes to the constitution of each country is the legislature. If in the United States the one who can amend the Constitution is the Congress consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, then in Indonesia the authority to make changes to the Constitution is the MPR, which includes the DPR and DPD. Then, the form of the constitution used by the two countries is the same as the Written Constitution. The existence of the United States Constitution is actually an effort to realize the principles stated in a Declaration of Independence (1776). The Declaration is based on French philosophical and English Enlightenment schools. The main purpose of the United States constitution is to guarantee the rights of the states.
Organoprotective Properties of Argon (Review)
Authors: Boeva E. A. , Grebenchikov O. A. 
Published: October 2022

The history of studying the organoprotective properties of argon (Ar) began in 1998 when a group of Russian researchers investigated the effect of hypoxic gas mixtures on mammalian organisms. Over several decades, evidence of the cardio-, neuro-, and nephroprotective effects of argon in various diseases and conditions in experimental models in vivo and in vitro have been accumulated. However, the lack of clinical studies to date has prompted us to carry out a systematic review analyzing the results of preclinical studies revealing organoprotective properties of argon, which could provide a rationale for its future clinical studies.The aimof this review is to describe the mechanisms of organoprotective properties of argon determined in preclinical studies.Material and methods. The search yielded 266 articles. The search algorithm was developed in accordance with the requirements and reporting guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The methodology included using search queries, keywords (including MeSH), and logical operators. The keywords used for the search in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases were «argon», «ar», «protection», and «mechanism». The review included in vivo and in vitro studies.Results.The following mechanisms of argon action were identified: activation of N-terminal c-Jun kinase(JNK), p38(ERK1/2), and ERK1/2 in models of airway epithelial cells, neuronal and astroglial cell cultures, as well as in models of retinal ischemia and reperfusion injury in rats and a rabbit model of ischemia-reperfusion myocardium. Significant neuroprotective effects of argon and its influence on apoptosis were shown using small rodent models.Conclusion.The results of preclinical studies of argon have proved both its safety and organoprotective properties in in vitro and in vivo models. Analysis of the data provides a rationale for the initiation of clinical studies of argon, which could significantly improve outcomes in patients after cerebrovascular accidents, particularly post ischemic stroke.
Regional Cerebral Oxygenation in Patients with Severe COVID-19
Authors: Bychinin M. V. , Andreichenko S. A. , Klypa T. V. , Mandel I. A. 
Published: October 2022

The aim of the study was to assess regional cerebral oxygenation (rScO₂) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with COVID-19.Material and methods. The cross-sectional study was conducted. Twenty-eight patients with severe COVID-19 who were admitted in the intensive care unit were enrolled. Regional cerebral oxygenation was assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy, laboratory markers of cerebral damage, clinical and laboratory characteristics.Results. Median age of patients was 65 years, of whom 50% were men. Three (11%) patients had severeARDS, 8 (29%) patients had moderate ARDS, and 17 (60%) patients had mild ARDS. Mechanical ventilation was performed in 20 (71%) patients, vasopressors were used in 14 (50%) patients. The median levels of cerebral saturation were normal and did not differ between the left (rScO₂l) and right (rScO₂r) hemispheres (68 (58–75) and 69 (59–76), respectively). The level of S-100 protein was increased (0.133 (0.061–0.318) µg/l) in contrast to the normal level of neuron-specific enolase (12.5 (8.0–16.5) µg/l). A correlation was found only between rScO₂ and hemoglobin level (rho=0.437, P=0.02) and between rScO₂ and lymphocyte count (rho=–0.449, P=0.016). An increase in S-100 negatively correlated with a decrease in Glasgow Coma Scale score (rho=–0.478, P=0.028).Conclusion. Near-infrared spectroscopy did not reveal a decrease in rScO₂ among patients with ARDS associated with COVID-19. The S-100 protein is a useful marker for the assessment of impaired consciousness. Further study of the causes of cerebral dysfunction in patients with severe COVID-19 and methods for its early identification is warranted.
International co-authored publications: The effect of joining the European Union or being part of the European Research Area
Authors: Marini Giulio 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe paper investigates the increasing number of international co-authored publications, comparing countries that accessed the European Union (EU) in 2004 (EU04) against other Central-Eastern European Countries (othEast-ERA), adopting a scientometric approach. This comparison looks at whether to be part of the EU is different from being part of the European Research Area (ERA) – given that both entities aim at fostering more international collaborations. The hypothesis is that EU might convey more opportunities for the sake of international publications, although ERA assures access to European funding schemes anyway. Analysing the census of internationally co-authored publications from 1995 to 2015, difference-in-differences regressions show that Countries that joined EU in 2004 performed better than other Central-Eastern ones. Implications for the public policies in science are discussed.
Influence of cast iron vacuuming on the level of mechanical characteristics of the material of the working layer of double-layer chromium-nickel rolls
Authors: Avtukhov Anatolii , Martynenko Oleksandr , Bantkovskiy Vyacheslav , Kovalevskyi Yevhen 
Published: October 2022

The object of research is chromium-nickel cast iron of the working layer of two-layer sheet-rolling rolls of the LPKhNd design. At present, chromium-nickel cast iron is widely used for the manufacture of rolls for sheet and section rolling mills. One of the ways to improve the operational properties of products made of chromium-nickel cast iron is the refining of molten metal by vacuum. The existing problem is that information on the effect of vacuuming on the performance of chromium-nickel iron is very limited.
Rolls with the most characteristic concentration of alloying elements for LPKhNd performance were selected for the study. When evaluating the properties of vacuumed cast iron and cast iron by traditional technology, the level of strength, hardness, as well as special properties were determined, the study of which is caused by the peculiarities of the operation of rolling rolls (thermal wear resistance and crack resistance).
It has been established that there is no significant difference in the structures of rolls made of vacuumed and non-vacuumed cast iron. The structure of the rolls consists of martensite, bainite and carbides. With an increase in the content of graphite-forming elements (C, Si, Ni), graphite inclusions appear in the structure, and with their decrease, individual troostite colonies appear. The physical and mechanical properties of vacuumed and non-vacuumed cast iron are on the same level. The crack resistance of the chilled zone of vacuum cast iron is 12.35 % higher than that of cast iron of the traditional production method, and the transition zone is 11.96 %. The thermal endurance of the chilled zone of the roll material increased by 14.95 % as a result of vacuuming of the molten metal, and the transition zone – by 14.56 %. An increase in crack resistance and heat resistance can help reduce the chipping of the working layer of chromium-nickel rolls of sheet mills during operation and increase their resource indicators.
The obtained results of research indicate a positive effect of vacuuming on individual indicators (crack resistance and heat resistance) of the working layer of the forming tools of sheet rolling mills.
Formation of the quality of wheat grain by extremely low frequency electromagnetic field treatment
Authors: Stankevych Georgii , Kovra Yurii , Borta Alla 
Published: October 2022

The object of the study is the treatment of wheat grain with an electromagnetic field (EMF) of extremely low frequencies (ELF), the subjects of the study are the quality indicators of wheat seed grain of the Shestopalivka variety 2019 and 2020 crops grown in the Odesa region. (Ukraine). Problematic issues in the treatment of wheat grain with ELF EMF are the rationale for the duration of treatment of grain and the frequencies of EMF that improves the quality of seeds.
The studies used methods of laboratory determination of seed quality indicators, calculation of statistical characteristics of the length of sprouts, and graphical methods for interpreting the results of studies.
The studies substantiated the modes of treatment wheat grain with ELF EMF, which improves the quality of seeds and reduces the energy intensity of treatment. The effect of the duration of grain treatment and the frequency of EMF on the germination and characteristics of the length of seed shoots was studied.
It has been established that, compared with untreated grain, the treatment of grain with an EMF with a frequency of 30 Hz, a magnetic induction of 10 mT for 6 minutes increases grain germination by 2–3 %, gives longer and 1.44–1.53 times more uniformly sprouted sprouts. Treatment within 60 min. reduces up to 9 % the germination of grain, the size of the shoots, increases their unevenness in length. The effect of seed germination activation by EMF treatment increases after 19 days of storage.
Treatment of wheat grain in 2019 with ELF EMF at a frequency of 15–17 Hz with a magnetic induction of 10 mT for 6 min. changes germination within ±3 % control. The germination of the treated grain of wheat in 2020 of the crop decreases relative to the control to 13 % (with the exception of the frequency of 16.5 Hz, at which it did not change).
Thus, the treatment of wheat grain with EMF makes it possible to influence the quality of seed grain. The results obtained encourage further research with a wider range of regime parameters and areas of wheat cultivation.
Analysis of emissions during the combustion of pellets in boiler units
Authors: Ivasenko Vitaliy , Primisky Igor 
Published: October 2022

The object of research is the technological process of burning pellets in boilers. Using solid fuel boilers on pellets for heat production, they are trying to reduce dependence on hydrocarbon energy resources. Often such boilers are installed for autonomous heating of schools and other communal facilities. One of the most problematic areas is the analysis of the environmental impact when using pellets as a fuel for municipal boiler houses in urban areas. Boilers operating on solid fuels are characterized by a larger range of pollutants, as well as large values of concentrations emitted through the chimney. In the course of the research, instrumental measurement tools were used, which made it possible to obtain the value of the concentrations of pollutants in the emissions from the chimneys of boilers. In particular, the average maximum concentrations of the main pollutants were: nitrogen dioxide – 271.78 mg/m3, carbon emissions – 1935.44 mg/m3, sulfur dioxin – 13.37 mg/m3, suspended solids, undifferentiated in composition (dust, ash) – 93.2 mg/m3. Using the data of instrumental measurements according to the method of calculating the concentrations of harmful substances in the atmospheric air, a map of the dispersion of emissions was created. Surface concentration fields were plotted on the scatter map, which makes it possible to compare the obtained values with hygienic normative atmospheric air. This makes it possible to determine the distance where the highest value of pollutants from the emission source is recorded. By combining instrumental measurement methods and calculation methods, the volumes and nomenclature of emissions were determined. This made it possible to determine the amount of pollutants per unit mass of burned pellets in the boiler. Using the conducted studies and theoretical calculations for various types of fuel in the production of heat, this will allow assessing their impact on air pollution and reducing the risk of harm to human health.