bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of hydrophobic species on the oxygen reduction reaction on the high index planes of Pt3Fe
Authors: Suzuki Akane , Nakamura Masashi , Shimada Haruki , Hoshi Nagahiro 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Pt3Fe(111), Pt3Fe(775) = 7(111)–(111), and Pt3Fe(544) = 9(111)–(100) electrodes show the highest activity in the low index planes, n(111)–(111), and n(111)–(100) series of Pt3Fe, respectively. The surfaces of these electrodes were modified with hydrophobic species such as THA+, melamine and ionic liquid ([MTBD][beti]), and the effects on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) were studied. All the hydrophobic species improved the ORR activity on all the electrodes examined. The ORR activity of Pt3Fe(111) in 0.1 M HClO4 containing 0.1 µM melamine was 2.1 times higher than that of Pt3Fe(111) without melamine, giving 39 times higher activity than that of bare Pt(111). The durability was improved on all the electrodes examined in melamine containing solution.
Health crisis and development deficit: for a common response in Morocco
Authors: Tamsamani Yasser Yeddir 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the merits of a joint response in tackling both the health crisis emergency and the development challenges. This joint response involves the establishment of the welfare state in Morocco (part 1). The argument adopted to justify it is based on the theoretical framework established by Michal Kalecki and goes against the precepts of the Washington Consensus and the dominant macroeconomics (the New Synthesis).The credibility of economic policies proposals with regard to the requirements of the welfare state depends on the internal coherence guaranteed by the theoretical framework adopted. It also depends on the capacity to finance these policies: after having demonstrated that the monetization of public debt is not risk free for the Morocco economy, the remain of the second part of the paper will be devoted to the presentation and analysis of three new alternative means of financing the welfare state. These means will allow for the re-establishment of the central role that fiscal policy must play in the country’s development, and the way monetary policy could support it.JEL codes: H1, H6, O1, P16
Utilisation of telemedicine in paediatric cardiac emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic: How to set it up, develop and sustain inCollaboration with citizens as stakeholders
Authors: Uzun Orhan , Poon Chuen , Jenkins Sian , Pitchaikani Prem Kumar , Mansour Maha , Wong Amos , Nathan Max , Morris Sheryl , Williams Carys , Morton Peter , Rawlinson David 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Introduction
The Welsh Paediatric Cardiac Telemedicine Service has been delivering teaching, training, and education for healthcare providers for the past 15 years. In addition, telemedicine has been a fundamental tool for providing emergency diagnostic and therapeutic services to children presenting with suspected cardiac diseases to district general hospitals in South Wales. In this paper, we share our unique experience in emergency telemedicine consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic in fetuses, neonates and children who presented with severe cyanosis, respiratory distress, arrhythmias, or cardiovascular compromise.
Methods
Specialists across Wales worked in partnership with national informatics services, transport services, industry, patients and the third sector to deliver a two-phase project utilising “plan, do, study, act” methodology.
Results
Building on previous success, the second phase delivered 32 successful telemedicine consultations over seven months utilising the new technology and process. A number of other secondary benefits were also realised including educational, recruitment and multidisciplinary meetings.
Conclusion
The Welsh Paediatric Cardiology Telemedicine Service has demonstrated its true utility, such that acute cardiac emergencies relating to even ductus-dependent major congenital heart anomalies can be attended and managed in the most effective way by online interactions between a paediatric cardiologist and local paediatricians. This study paves the way for the use of live tele-echocardiography in the diagnosis of major cardiac anomalies without the need for the specialist being physically present. Therefore, this novel modality of telemedicine use can be adopted to help remove health inequalities in communities which are distant from tertiary specialist centres.
Reconciling Reversal of Fortune in early United States Development within Unified Growth Framework
Authors: HO CP 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This paper attempts to explain demographic-economic development in the Thirteen Colonies/United States during AD1700-AD1860, when slavery was an important feature in the period. This paper models how the use of slaves in production affected long-run productivity. The key hypothesis of the model is that productivity growth is positively related to the fraction of the workforce comprised of free workers, who had property rights over their production. The geographic and political environments in US-South relatively favored the buildup of Black slaves, through the above model mechanism it suffered from slower productivity growth and a reversal of fortune.JEL Codes: N10, O50
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pesticides Use and the Related Health Symptoms among Sudanese Farmers in Albagar Province, Sudan
Authors: Aldekhery Alrufaai , Ali Yousra , Abdelrahman Hanan , Mohammed Hidaya , Zakout Yosef , Batran Samah 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Agricultural workers are frequently exposed to highly risk materials due to the continuous exposure and dealing with different types of pesticides. The inappropriate use of pesticides causes an adverse health issues to farm workers. Objectives: The aims of the current study were to assess farmers` knowledge, practice, attitudes and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) toward the use of pesticides. Also, to assess the health issues due to exposure and/or improper use of pesticides. Materials and methods: Farmers were interviewed face to face using instructed questionnaire. Results: We found that 100% of the study subjects were not aware about the biohazards of pesticide exposure, the proper way of pesticide application, the correct attitudes following the application of pesticides and the ideal methods of discharging the empty pesticide containers. Therefore, they experienced different health issues following the application of pesticide. Conclusion: Farmers require continuous education and training programs addressing the biohazards associated to pesticides, the correct way of application and the different methods of discharging the empty containers.
The influence of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroiditis and thyroid cancer on the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome: a Mendelian Randomization study
Authors: Tu Hengjia 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackground Observational studies have found a correlation between thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, their causal relationship remains uncertain. Our purpose was to investigate the causal relationship between four common thyroid diseases (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroiditis, thyroid cancer) and PCOS risk. Methods In this study, using the Mendelian randomization (MR) approach, we obtained single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the genome-wide association study (GWAS) database as instrumental variables (IVs) and used inverse variance weighting (IVW) to explore the causal relationship between four common thyroid diseases and PCOS. Results We found a significant causal association between hypothyroidism and increased risk of PCOS [OR = 34.90, 95% CI: (1.68, 724.53), P = 0.02]. However, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroiditis, thyroid cancer has no significant causal association with PCOS. Conclusion Hypothyroidism may increase the risk of PCOS. Hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroiditis, thyroid cancer has no significant causal association with PCOS.
Prioritising sub-watersheds using morphometric analysis, principal component analysis, and land use/land cover analysis in the Kinnerasani River basin, India
Authors: Shekar Padala Raja , Mathew Aneesh 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Due to the depletion of natural resources including land and water as a result of rapid population increase, industrialisation, and urbanisation, effective resource management is essential for long-term development. The Kinnerasani Watershed in Telangana State was chosen for the research based on morphological analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), and land use/land cover (LULC) analysis in this study. A catchment's morphometric characteristics, PCA, and LULC analysis can be estimated using geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) approaches. The watershed generated 24 sub-watersheds (SWs) in all (SW1–SW24). SWs were ranked using morphometric features, PCA, and LULC features. To determine the final priority of SWs, several morphometric characteristics, including linear, shape, and relief aspects, have been estimated for each SW and given ranks based on compound parameter values. To prioritise SWs, the PCA was used to extract five parameters from morphometric characteristics. The LULC analysis used four characteristics to prioritise the SWs. SW3, SW9, and SW12 have been prioritised for morphometric analysis; SW2 and SW3 have been prioritised for PCA; and SW17, SW19, SW23, and SW24 have been prioritised for LULC analysis. The common SWs within each priority according to three different methodologies are SW4, SW6, SW10, SW13, SW15, and SW21. The results show that the high-priority locations have greater runoff and soil erosion issues, so it is essential to design and implement watershed management techniques such as check dams, construction of farm ponds, and construction of earthen embankments in these areas. The decision-making authorities might use the findings to plan and implement watershed management initiatives to minimise soil erosion in high-priority locations.
Spatio-temporal variations of vegetation cover and its influence on surface air temperature change over the Yellow River Basin, China
Authors: Han Zhenyue , Wu Qiang , Lai Ruixun , Soomro Shan-e-hyder , Hou Dongru , Hu Caihong 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Northwest China has experienced dramatic changes in vegetation cover over the past few decades with the Yellow River Basin (YRB) being the most representative area. As the major climate-sensitive area in China, vegetation cover change is one reason for its impact on surface air temperature (SAT). This study uses the observation minus reanalysis (OMR) method to reveal the spatio-temporal variations of vegetation cover and its impact on SAT change over non-urban areas of the YRB from 1982 to 2015. The Global Inventory Modeling and Mapping Studies dataset, SAT derived from meteorological stations, and European Reanalysis (ERA)-interim reanalysis temperature data were used to analyze the relationship between normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and temperature variation caused by vegetation change. The NDVI trend (SlopeNDVI) of the entire YRB reached 1.11×10−2 decade−1, which indicated the recovery of vegetation in general. The impact of variation in vegetation conditions on SAT change during 1982–2015 was estimated to be 0.037 °C decade−1, which contributed 7.62% to the temperature change. The mean annual NDVI (MNDVI) and SlopeNDVI in the YRB were significantly negatively correlated (P&lt;0.001) with OMR temperature variation. A negative correlation was exhibited in semi-arid and semi-humid regions, whereas a positive correlation was found in the arid region. The observed changes in vegetation and SAT in the YRB support the theory of the impact of vegetation variation on SAT in China.
Assessing the potential impacts of climate change on streamflow in the data-scarce Upper Ruvu River watershed, Tanzania
Authors: Tibangayuka Nickson , Mulungu Deogratias M. M. , Izdori Fides 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This study assessed the impacts of climate change on streamflow in the data-scarce Upper Ruvu River watershed (URRW). The Long Ashton Research Station Weather Generator (LARS-WG) was employed for generating the future ensemble-mean climate scenario based on six global circulation models (GCMs), under two representative concentration pathways (RCPs: RCP4.5 and RCP8.5). The future projections were made in two periods (2041–2060 and 2081–2100), and the baseline period (1951–1978) was used as a reference. The watershed hydrology was represented by the Hydrologic Engineering Center's Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) model, which was calibrated and validated by using 5 and 4 years of streamflow data, respectively. Results indicate that the rainfall and minimum and maximum temperatures will increase in both periods, under both scenarios. This will potentially affect the streamflow that is projected to increase from March to August and decrease from September to February. The mean annual streamflow could potentially change from 48 m3/s in the baseline period to 45.6 and 56.5 m3/s during 2041–2060, and 52.4 and 67.4 m3/s during 2081–2100, under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, respectively. The minimum and maximum streamflows are also predicted to change in both periods, under both scenarios. Considering these results, the climate change will have significant impacts on the streamflows of the URRW.
Synthesis of New Thiazolidinones and Thiazoles in Indole Series
Authors: Benmohammed Abdelmadjid , Vanelle Patrice , Khanoussi Sofiane , Khoumeri Omar , Kadiri Mokhtaria , Djafri Ayada , Terme Thierry 
Published: August 2022

Abstract:
Recent findings confirm that thiosemicarbazones and thiazoles offer a wide range of biological properties. We report here the synthesis of two series of highly functionalized thiazole-derived compounds from the reactions of various indole-derived thiosemicarbazones with diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate and 4-bromophenacyl bromide. As a result, a series of new derivatives of thiosemicarbazone, thiazolidinone, and thiazole bearing an indole moiety was synthesized and developed in good yields.
Biology and Natural History of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: de Medeiros Fernandes Thales Allyrio Araújo , de Azevedo Jenner Chrystian Veríssimo , Cavalcante Gilson Aquino , de Medeiros Iluska Almeida Carneiro Martins , Lanza Daniel Carlos Ferreira , de Araújo Joselio Maria Galvão , Bezerra Fabiana Lima , Fernandes José Veríssimo 
Published: August 2022

Abstract:
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a clinical condition characterized by insufficient insulin pro-duction due to progressive loss of pancreatic islet β-cells mediated by an autoimmune response. This deregulation of the immune system is caused by the action of genetic, epigenetic, and envi-ronmental factors in varying combinations for each individual. Although the inflammation of the islets with immune cell infiltration, known as insulitis, is an important element in pathogenesis, oth-er factors are necessary for disease initiation. Associations with variants of HLA and other genes related to immune system function, mainly haplotypes HLA-DR3-DQ2 and HLA-DR4-DQ8, are more evident. The influence of polymorphisms and epigenetic modifications, as well as the micro-biome, is convincing proof of the existence of a complex interaction between genetic, immune, and environmental factors in the etiology and pathogenesis of this metabolic disorder. Loss of self-tolerance to autoimmunity is a critical point in the development of the disease, and regulatory T cells play a key role in this process. Thus, any failure of these cells, either due to an insufficient number or altered expression of cytokines and transcription factors, may be the trigger for the onset of the disease. The protective action of regulatory T cells is controlled by gene expression that is modulated by epigenetic modifications, including the dysregulation of noncoding RNAs. This re-view takes an updated approach to the natural history of type 1 diabetes, focusing on the factors in-volved in the etiology and pathogenesis.
The Prevalence of Rhinosinusitis Disease among Asthma Patients in Saudi
Arabia
Authors: Bugis Alaa , Alruwaili Arwa , Masuadi Emad , Al-Zahrani Basil , Alzahrani Abdulrahman , Almegel Abdullah , Alkasser Ali , Alsulaiman Yzen , Alhumaid Talal , Bugis Bussma Ahmed 
Published: August 2022

Background:
Asthma and rhinosinusitis share the same pathophysiological mechanism
and often occur together. The root cause of chronic rhinosinusitis is still a challenge to cure, but its
clinical symptoms can be improved by symptomatic treatment, also considered asthma symptom relievers.

Objective:
The primary objective of this study was to measure the prevalence of asthma with rhinosinusitis among adult patients in Saudi Arabia, as there have been limited studies that assessed
this objective.

Methods:
This study is a retrospective cross-sectional study. The data was collected from a selected
hospital from 2016 to 2019. The inclusion criteria were patients with a confirmed diagnosis of
asthma and rhinosinusitis aged 18 years and older.

Results:
The prevalence of rhinosinusitis among asthma patients was 0.30% in a total of 1,688
asthmatic patients, and 1683 patients had asthma without rhinosinusitis (99.7%). Females accounted
for 67.7% of the patients, while males accounted for 32.3%. Most of the asthma patients (56%)
were 60 or older, and 44% were between 18 and 59 years old. Asthma patients with a past medical
history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accounted for 2.3% of the patients.
Moreover, 1.9% of the asthma patients had bronchiectasis. The majority of the asthma patients
(79%) had an unknown allergic status, while 21% had allergies. The smoking status variable revealed that 3.1% of the asthma patients were smokers.

Conclusion:
The prevalence of rhinosinusitis among asthma patients was considered low.
Quality of Life and Depression Assessment in Patients with Acute Coronary
Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Varghese Treesa P. , Kumar P. R Anand Vijaya 
Published: August 2022

Purpose:
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is currently the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Morbidity after ACS includes physical and mental disorders affecting the
patient’s whole life situation and Quality of Life (QoL). The main aim of the study was to assess
QoL and depression among post-ACS patients.

Methods:
This was a cross-sectional observational study. A total of 112 patients who fulfilled the
inclusion criteria were included in this study. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to
the patients to collect data from the patients. In this study, men and women aged 18 - 80 with ACS;
patients diagnosed with Non-ST Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) or STEMI or
Angina Pectoris were included. Patients with severe mental, and physical illness and dementia were
excluded from the study. QoL and depression assessment was done by RAND 36-Item Health Survey and Hamilton Depression Rating scale, respectively.

Results:
Among 112 post-ACS patients, 78 patients were males, and 38 patients were females. The
mean age of the study population was 64.25 ± 9.029 and with most individuals in the category of 61
- 70 years. The majority of study populations were married (71.5%) and lived with their families
(92.9%). In this study group, 42.9 % of the population reported at least high school education
(SSLC) and 54.5% were full-time employees. Most of the patients (91.1%) were taking the medication regularly, while 55.4% of patients reported regular compliance with the follow-up. This study
identified that, among various factors, older age, female gender, lower income, unemployment, low
education status, poor compliance with medication, and depressive symptoms led to poor QoL.

Conclusion:
This study confirms a negative correlation between depressive symptoms and QoL.
This study’s results reveal the magnitude of depression that is prevalent in the primary health care
clinic that goes undiagnosed and unmanaged. Hence, it is recommended to properly screen depressive symptoms in ACS patients. Therefore, concurrently, better QoL can be achieved by managing
both depression and ACS.
Otago Exercise Program Plus Cognitive Dual-task can Reduce Fall Risk,
Improve Cognition and Functioning in Older Adults
Authors: Santos Paula Clara , Machado Dalmo Roberto Lopes , Abdalla Pedro Pugliesi , Santos Claúdia Vanessa , Lopes Sofia , Martins Anabela Correia , Mota Jorge , Mesquita Cristina 
Published: August 2022

Background:
The risk of falling increases with neuromusculoskeletal and cognitive
changes resulting from aging. Physical exercise shows beneficial effects on the risk of falling, but
the results are unknown when associated with cognitive activity dual-task (DT).

Objective:
The objective of the study was to evaluate the impacts of the Otago Exercise Program
(OEP) plus DT cognitive activity on the risk of falling in older adults.

Method:
36 older adults (83.5 ± 5.7 years) participated in a quasi-experimental study, distributed
in two experimental groups and a control group: 1) OEP (OEPG; n=12), 2) OEP plus DT
(OEPDTG; n = 12), and a control group (CG; n=12). Older adults were evaluated at pre- and post-
12 weeks of intervention. The thresholds for the risk of falling were considered as multiparameter
scores of the 10 Meter Walking Test (10MWT), evocative 10MWT, Timed Up and Go (TUG), Sit
to Stand Test (STS), and The Four-Stage Balance Test (Four-Stage), and the Montreal Cognitive
Assessment (MoCA), to test the cognitive impairment.

Results:
At baseline, all groups were homogeneous. Post-intervention, the experimental groups
presented significant functional differences, in comparison to the CG, for 10MWT (OEPDTG: p=
0.002; OEPG: p= 0.002); evocative 10MWT (OEPDTG: p=0.001; OEPG: p=0.001); TUG
(OEPDTG: p=0.034); STS (OEPDTG: p<0.001; OEPG: p<0.001) and cognitive for MoCA
(OEPDTG: p<0.019). Significant intra-group differences (pre-post) were observed in all intervention
groups, but none in CG. The risk of falling (Four-Stage) in experimental groups (OEPDTG:
33.3%; OEPG: 41.7%) was considerably lower than CG (83.3%).

Conclusion:
Otago Exercise Program alone can reduce the risk of falling due to improved functionality,
but adding the dual task also improves cognitive capacity in older adults. The clinical significance
of these interventions goes beyond statistics.
role of trust mediates the effect of perceived ease of use of use and perceived risk on intention to re-use QRIS payment methods
Authors: Primandari I Dewa Ayu Agung Yunita , Suprapti Ni Wayan Sri 
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to examine and explain the role of trust in mediating the effect of perceived ease of use and perceived risk on the intention to reuse the QRIS BPD Bali payment method. This research is associative quantitative research conducted in Denpasar City. Data consists of 150 samples, collected by distributing questionnaires containing open and closed questions and statements that have been tested for validity and reliability. The analysis technique used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using SmartPLS 3.2.9 software as an analytical tool. The results of this study indicate that the perceived ease of use has a positive and significant effect on the intention to reuse and the perceived risk has a negative and significant effect on the intention to reuse. Trust has a positive influence on the intention to reuse and can mediate the relationship between perceived ease of use and perceived risk on the intention to reuse the QRIS BPD Bali payment method in Denpasar City.