bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among adults with and without HIV in Western Kenya
Authors: Mogaka Jerusha Nyabiage , Sharma Monisha , Temu Tecla , Masyuko Sarah , Kinuthia John , Osoti Alfred , Zifodya Jerry , Nakanjako Damalie , Njoroge Anne , Otedo Amos , Page Stephanie , Farquhar Carey 
Published: January 2022

Introduction
The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa with untreated hypertension being a major contributing factor. Understanding the magnitude of the problem and risk factors associated with HIV and long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critically important for designing effective programs for diagnosing and treating hypertension in Kenya.

Methods
In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 300 persons with HIV (PWH) on long term ART (≥6 months) and 298 HIV-negative adults seeking care at the Kisumu County Hospital between September 2017 and May 2018. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure of ≥140/90mmHg or a previous hypertension diagnosis. Multivariate regression was used to assess the association between hypertension and HIV adjusting for age, sex, and known CVD risk factors.

Results
Overall prevalence of hypertension was 22%. PWH had a lower prevalence of hypertension than HIV-negative persons (16% vs 27% respectively; p<0.002). In multivariate analyses, persons with HIV were 37% less likely to have hypertension compared to HIV-negative individuals (adjusted prevalence ratio 0.63; 95% confidence interval: 0.46–0.86). Other factors that were associated with hypertension in all participants included older age >40 years, body mass index (BMI) >25 kg/m2 and low-density lipoproteins ≥130mg/dL. Among PWH, being older than 40 years and higher BMI >30 kg/m2 were associated with hypertension.

Conclusion
Prevalence of hypertension was high, affecting nearly one in every 4 adults, and associated with older age, higher BMI and high low-density lipoproteins. PWH on long-term ART had significantly lower prevalence of hypertension compared to HIV-negative individuals, potentially due to increased access to healthcare services and interaction with prevention messaging. Interventions to increase screening for and prevention of hypertension in the community for all adults are warranted.
Proteome changes of plasma-derived extracellular vesicles in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome
Authors: Pecankova Klara , Pecherkova Pavla , Gasova Zdenka , Sovova Zofie , Riedel Tomas , Jäger Eliézer , Cermak Jaroslav , Majek Pavel 
Published: January 2022

BackgroundExtracellular vesicles are released into body fluids from the majority of, if not all, cell types. Because their secretion and specific cargo (e.g., proteins) varies according to pathology, extracellular vesicles may prove a rich source of biomarkers. However, their biological and pathophysiological functions are poorly understood in hematological malignancies.ObjectiveHere, we investigated proteome changes in the exosome-rich fraction of the plasma of myelodysplastic syndrome patients and healthy donors.MethodsExosome-rich fraction of the plasma was isolated using ExoQuick™: proteomes were compared and statistically processed; proteins were identified by nanoLC-MS/MS and verified using the ExoCarta and QuickGO databases. Mann-Whitney and Spearman analyses were used to statistically analyze the data. 2D western blot was used to monitor clusterin proteoforms.ResultsStatistical analyses of the data highlighted clusterin alterations as the most significant. 2D western blot showed that the clusterin changes were caused by posttranslational modifications. Moreover, there was a notable increase in the clusterin proteoform in the exosome-rich fraction of plasma of patients with more severe myelodysplastic syndrome; this corresponded with a simultaneous decrease in their plasma.ConclusionsThis specific clusterin proteoform seems to be a promising biomarker for myelodysplastic syndrome progression.
P001 Corticosteroid Induced Mood Changes in IBD
Authors: Gora Rachel 
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND:
Depression and anxiety have been identified as symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). An association between disease severity and depressive symptoms has been observed. Corticosteroids are used to treat IBD flares but frequently causes neuropsychiatric adverse effects that are expressed as hypomania, anxiety, and psychosis. There is a gap in literature pertaining to the effect of steroids on mood changes in patients with IBD. This scholarly research project aims to investigate this relationship.

METHODS:
A systematic review was performed by a graduate nursing student under faculty supervision. Terms such as “inflammatory bowel disease,” “Crohn’s Disease,” “ulcerative colitis,” “mood,” “mental health,” “psychiatric,” “depression,” “anxiety,” “corticosteroids” and “steroids” were searched for in online databases of PubMed, CINHAL, PsychInfo, Medline, and Google Scholar. Eligibility was established by predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

RESULTS:
Ten research articles were critiqued, and the data was synthesized into themes of comorbid anxiety and depression with IBD, effects of antidepressant therapy on IBD, corticosteroid induced mood changes, and populations at risk.

CONCLUSION:
Patients with IBD and concurrent anxiety/depression experience improved IBD symptoms with antidepressant therapy. However, patients on antidepressants are more likely to experience neuropsychiatric adverse effects from corticosteroids such as hypomania, insomnia, and anxiety. Providers should be aware of the potential benefits and risks of prescribing antidepressants and corticosteroids in patients with IBD. Future research can clarify benefits and risks by investigating if corticosteroids are required less in IBD patients who take antidepressants.
Fused deposition modeling of polypropylene-aluminium silicate dihydrate microcomposites
Authors: Chaka Kilole Tesfaye 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Polypropylene (PP) undergoes fast crystallization and resulting in rigorous shrinkage when it is subjected to high temperature likewise of the fused deposition modeling (FDM) process. This research study focuses on the investigation of the processing parameters and factors that decrease the warpage of PP during the FDM process. Aluminium silicate dihydrate (K) microparticles of different ratios were melt blended with PP by a twin-screw extruder, and filaments of about 1.7 mm diameter were extruded in a single screw extruder. Then, the extruded filaments were used to fabricate the dumbbells structure through the FDM process. The effects of optimizing the fused deposition temperature, coating the chamber with thick papers/fabrics, and coating a printer bed with PP material were also investigated in this study. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, melt flow, and mechanical properties testing instruments are used to analyze the microparticles dispersion, crystallization, flow, and mechanical properties of resulting samples. Uniformly dispersed filler and increased printing chamber temperature result in an increase of crystallization temperature and improve the dimensional accuracy of fused deposited specimens. The fused deposited PP-K10 wt% composite showed an improvement of up to 32% in tensile modulus compared to the neat PP.
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on Microcystis aeruginosa growth and microcystin production
Authors: Zhou Benjun , Wang Zhen 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
In the present study, the effects of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) on the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa and the production of microcystins (MCs) were investigated. The results showed that the growth of M. aeruginosa was not merely determined by N or P, but both nutrients were limiting for the species. Moreover, an excess of N and constant P in the culture medium could stimulate the growth of M. aeruginosa, whereas the growth of the species was inhibited in the culture medium containing excess of P and constant N. The optimal growth of M. aeruginosa was at an N:P ratio of 0.1 with the maximal optical density of 1.197 at 680 nm (OD680), whereas the maximal microcystin-LR (MC-LR) content of 228.2 μg·L−1 observed in the culture medium with an N:P ratio of 5. Interestingly, MC-LR production occurred under conditions of N starvation, thereby suggesting that the growth rate of M. aeruginosa was not related to MC-LR production under conditions of nutrient stress.
Protective role of foliar application of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles against wheat stripe rust disease caused by Puccinia striiformis
Authors: Sabir Sidra , Arshad Muhammad , Ilyas Noshin , Naz Farah , Amjad Muhammad Shoaib , Malik Nafeesa Zahid , Chaudhari Sunbal Khalil 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Green-synthesized nanoparticles have a tremendous antimicrobial potential to be used as an alternative to hazardous fungicides. In this study, the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was performed by using Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized AgNPs were subjected to different characterization techniques. UV-visible spectroscopy confirmed the surface plasmon resonance band in the range of 400–450 nm, and zeta analysis revealed that the synthesized AgNPs ranged 4–30 nm in size. Scanning electron microscopy depicted tiny fused rectangular segments and the crystalline nature of the synthesized AgNPs was confirmed using X-ray diffraction. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) detector confirmed the presence of metallic silver ions. Fourier-transform infrared analysis revealed the presence of phenols as main reducing agents in the plant extract. Foliar application of different concentrations (25, 50, 75, and 100  ppm) of AgNPs was applied on wheat plants inoculated with Puccinia striiformis to assess the disease incidence against stripe rust disease. AgNPs at a conc. of 75 ppm were found to be more effective against wheat stripe rust disease. Furthermore, the application of AgNPs enhanced morpho-physiological attributes and reduced nonenzymatic compounds and antioxidant enzymes in wheat. The present study highlights the potential role of the green-synthesized AgNPs as a biological control of yellow rust disease.
Neuroprotective potential of Celastrus paniculatus seeds against common neurological ailments: a narrative review
Authors: Sankaramourthy Divya , Sankaranarayanan Lakshmi , Subramanian Kavimani , Sadras Sudha Rani 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The most common human neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Huntington’s disease (HD) etc. have been recognized to result from a complex interplay between genetic predisposition and defective cellular dynamics such as inappropriate accumulation of unfolded proteins, oxygen free radicals and mitochondrial dysfunction. The treatment strategies available today for these neurodegenerative ailments are only palliative and are incapable of restraining the progression of the disease. Hence, there is an immense requirement for identification of drug candidates with the ability to alleviate neuronal damage along with controlling progression of the disease. From time immemorial mankind has been relying on plants for treating varied types of dreadful diseases. Among the various medicinal plants used for treating various neurological ailments, Celastrus paniculatus (CP) popularly known as Jyotishmati or Malkangni is well known in the Ayurveda system of Indian Traditional Medicine whose seeds and seed oil have been used for centuries in treating epilepsy, dementia, facial paralysis, amnesia, anxiety, sciatica, cognitive dysfunctions etc. This review apart from specifying the phytochemical characteristics and traditional uses of C. paniculatus seeds and seed oil also exemplify the comprehensive data derived from various research reports on their therapeutic potential against some common neurological disorders.
The Constitutionality of Compulsory Land Acquisition in Vietnam: Issues and Recommendations
Authors: Phan Hien Trung , Spitzer Hugh D. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
This article identifies and analyzes the theoretical, constitutional, and practical bases for governmental land acquisition in Vietnam from a comparative perspective. The authors contrast political ideologies of private ownership and public interests to elucidate the grounds for compulsory acquisition of property for public uses. By reviewing constitutional provisions on compulsory land acquisition in several countries (Singapore, Korea, Australia, India, and the United States), and exploring Vietnam’s constitutional provisions on land acquisition for national defense, security and socio-economic development, this article analyzes some key themes of purposes, procedure, and compensation. The paper then suggests specific changes to Vietnam’s Land Law to increase transparency and to provide more legal safeguards for private users of property when government entities recover privately-used land for public purposes.
Recent advances in metamaterials for simultaneous wireless information and power transmission
Authors: Tian Shuncheng , Zhang Xuanming , Wang Xin , Han Jiaqi , Li Long 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
In the last two decades, metamaterials and metasurfaces have introduced many new electromagnetic (EM) theory concepts and inspired contemporary design methodologies for EM devices and systems. This review focuses on the recent advances in metamaterials (MMs) for simultaneous wireless information and power transmission (SWIPT) technology. In the increasingly complex EM world, digital coding and programmable metamaterials and metasurfaces have enabled commercial opportunities with a broad impact on wireless communications and wireless power transfer. In this review, we first introduce the potential technologies for SWIPT. Then, it is followed by a comprehensive survey of various research efforts on metamaterial-based wireless information transmission (WIT), wireless power transmission (WPT), wireless energy harvesting (WEH) and SWIPT technologies. Finally, it is concluded with perspectives on the rapidly growing SWIPT requirement for 6G. This review is expected to provide researchers with insights into the trend and applications of metamaterial-based SWIPT technologies to stimulate future research in this emerging domain.
Is Passive Priming Really Impervious to Verb Semantics? A High-Powered Replication of Messenger Et al. (2012)
Authors: Darmasetiyawan I Made Sena , Messenger Kate , Ambridge Ben 
Published: January 2022

The aim of the present study was to conduct a particularly stringent pre-registered in-vestigation of the claim that there exists a level of linguistic representation that “includes syntactic category information but not semantic information” (Branigan & Pickering, 2017: 8). As a test case, we focussed on the English passive; a construction for which previous findings have been somewhat contradictory. On the one hand, several studies using different methodologies have found an advantage for theme-experiencer passives (e.g., The girl was shocked by the tiger; and also agent-patient passives; e.g., The girl was hit by the tiger) over experiencer-theme passives (e.g., The girl was ignored by the tiger). On the other hand, Messenger et al. (2012) found no evidence that theme-experiencer and experiencer-theme passives vary in their propensity to prime production of agent-patient passives. We therefore conducted an online replication of Messen-ger et al (2012) with a pre-registered appropriately powered sample (N=240). Although a large and significant priming effect (i.e., an effect of prime sentence type) was ob-served, a Bayesian analysis yielded only weak/anecdotal evidence (BF=2.11) for the crucial interaction of verb type by prime type; a finding that was robust to different coding and exclusion decisions, operationalizations of verb semantics (dichoto-mous/continuous), analysis frameworks (Bayesian/frequentist) and – as per a mixed-effects-multiverse analyses – random effects structures. Nevertheless, these findings do no not provide evidence for the absence of semantic effects (as has been argued for the findings of Messenger et al, 2012). We conclude that these and related findings are best explained by a model that includes both lexical, exemplar-level representations and rep-resentations at multiple higher levels of abstraction.
Triiodothyronine (T3), inflammation and mortality risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Razvi Salman , Jabbar Avais , Bano Arjola , Ingoe Lorna , Carey Peter , Junejo Shahid , Thomas Honey , Addison Caroline , Austin David , Greenwood John P , Zaman Azfar G 
Published: January 2022

Objectives
To study the relationship between serum-free T3 (FT3), C-reactive protein (CRP) and all-cause mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Design
Prospective multicentre longitudinal cohort study.

Methods
Between December 2014 and December 2016, thyroid function and CRP were analysed in AMI (both ST-elevation (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation) patients from the Thyroxine in Acute Myocardial Infarction study. The relationship of FT3 and CRP at baseline with all-cause mortality up to June 2020 was assessed. Mediation analysis was performed to evaluate if CRP mediated the relationship between FT3 and mortality.

Results
In 1919 AMI patients (29.2% women, mean (s.d.) age: 64.2 (12.1) years and 48.7% STEMI) followed over a median (interquartile range) period of 51 (46–58) months, there were 277 (14.4%) deaths. Overall, lower serum FT3 and higher CRP levels were associated with higher risk of mortality. When divided the patients into tertiles based on the levels of FT3 and CRP; the group with the lowest FT3 and highest CRP levels had a 2.5-fold increase in mortality risk (adjusted hazard ratio (95% CI) of 2.48 (1.82–3.16)) compared to the group with the highest FT3 and lowest CRP values. CRP mediated 9.8% (95% CI: 6.1–15.0%) of the relationship between FT3 and mortality.

Conclusions
In AMI patients, lower serum FT3 levels on admission are associated with a higher mortality risk, which is partly mediated by inflammation. Adequately designed trials to explore the potential benefits of T3 in AMI patients are required.
Understanding circularity in tourism
Authors: Kaszás Nikoletta , Keller Krisztina , Birkner Zoltán 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The spread of the idea of the circular economy has already appeared among service providers; therefore, a growing interest in tourism can be observed. Due to its seasonal nature and because tourism is primarily operated by for-profit actors, whose aspirations focus on economic benefits, tourism in in recent years has developed in the direction of mass tourism. By overriding the approach of sustainability, all this strengthens the damaging effects of tourism on nature and society. The aim of the study is to understand and interpret the circular economy model in the tourism industry; explore the relevant literature through a review analysis and based on the synthesis of principles found in the literature, show directions of how the circular economy can be interpreted in tourism. The main contribution of the study is that besides the contextual understanding of circular tourism, it aims to provide practical issues and examples about circular solutions. The study also highlights that in addition to physical parameters, some solutions could be achieved only by reorganizing processes and practices. Furthermore, based on industrial symbiosis, tourism can support sustainable development at the individual and the regional level.
PROPAGANDA, MÍDIA E EDUCAÇÃO: O DISCURSO OFICIAL E PUBLICITÁRIO SOBRE A REFORMA DO ENSINO MÉDIO DE 2017
Authors: Ortega André , Hollerbach Joana D'Arc Germano 
Published: January 2022

Este artigo traz os resultados de uma pesquisa que analisou as propagandas sobre a reforma do Ensino Médio de 2017, realizando contrapontos com a realidade do sistema educacional brasileiro e levando em conta questões socioeconômicas, interpretações do próprio texto da lei e perspectivas históricas das políticas para o Ensino Médio no Brasil. Foram utilizadas técnicas de análise documental e de conteúdo com uso do software Iramuteq de exame de textos à luz de matriz bibliográfica amparada nos principais eixos do materialismo histórico dialético. Identificou-se a existência de dois eixos contidos nas propagandas: a defesa de que a Lei nº 13.415/17 traz vigor e ares de renovação e novidade ao Ensino Médio, por um lado, ao passo em que, por outro, a exaltação de uma suposta liberdade de escolha por parte dos educandos pela trajetória curricular de acordo com suas ambições, desejos e metas pessoais para o futuro, o que aumentaria a satisfação destes com a experiência escolar. Entretanto, defendemos que o discurso oficial e publicitário sobre a Lei nº 13.415/17 apresenta um conteúdo falacioso, que distorce e manipula o conteúdo do texto legal, sendo que o objetivo principal dos anúncios é garantir as condições de implementação de uma reforma educacional que convém àqueles interessados na manutenção do status quo social, no qual uma elite domina e dirige a sociedade, controlando a produção e o grande capital, relegando ao conjunto restante da sociedade uma realidade socioeconômica totalmente adversa na qual nem mesmo a educação é garantida para todos de forma igualitária.
A rapid survey of herpetofaunal diversity in Nijhum Dwip National Park, Bangladesh
Authors: Rabbe Md. Fazle , Mohammad Nur , Roy Dipongkor , Jaman M. Firoj , Naser M Niamul 
Published: January 2022

The ecological effects of habitat use by herpetofaunal species vary widely and recognizing relative habitat value will help to improve conservation theory and practice in a particular landscape. To understand how different habitat uses influence diversity in riparian landscapes, we studied reptile and amphibian assemblages across major habitats (agricultural land, forest, human habitation, and waterbodies) in Nijhum Dwip National Park, Bangladesh. A total of 35 herpetofaunal species were found; among them, 17 were directly observed and 18 were reported from a questionnaire survey. Among the observed species, the Asian Common Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus was the most commonly seen (relative abundance 0.32). We found that forest habitat contained a greater diversity of herpetofauna than other habitats followed by agricultural land, human habitation, and waterbodies. We also found 8 habitat specialist species and 9 generalist species in this study. Our results show that different habitats support different species assemblages in Nijhum Dwip National Park, signifying the importance of diversified habitats for the herpetofaunal population. Understanding this importance is crucial for identifying matrix environments that can complement the forest habitats of sensitive as well as specialist herpetofaunal species.