bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The relationship between Serous choroidal detachment and Ahmad Glaucoma Valve Failure; a Coarsened Exact Matched Study
Authors: Yadgari Maryam , Vafaei Fatemeh , Attarian Behnoosh , Hatami Mehdi , Hooshmandi Sadid 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Background
Several factors affect the surgical success ofَAhmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation. Choroidal detachment (CD) remains a common complication after filtering surgeries. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effect of choroidal detachment on the success of AGV.
Methods
In this case-control study, patients who underwent AGV implantation and developed CD were included as a case group. A control group matched for age, sex, systemic disease, lens status, baseline IOP, glaucoma type, and the number of previous glaucoma surgeries using coarsened exact matching were also included. The patients’ data, including intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, and complications, were retrospectively extracted from the patients’ records. The primary outcome was the AGV success rate 5 < IOP < 18 and a 20-percent reduction from the baseline. IOP and Glaucoma medications were considered secondary outcomes.
Results
Seventeen patients were enrolled as a case group, and 38 matched individuals were included as controls. The average age of participants was 53.2 ± 16.2 years. Preoperative visual acuity of patients was 1.3 ± 0.8 logMAR. The patients in the case group showed higher IOP in all time intervals. However, the average IOP only reached a statistically significant difference at month 3 (17.94 ± 6.78 vs. 13.39 ± 3.09, P = 0.003). The mean survival duration was significantly shorter in patients with CD (10.4 ± 0.7 months vs. 11.7 ± 0.2 for controls LogRANK = 4.1, P = 0.04). In total patients, the cumulative probability of success was 98.2% and 89.1% in months 3 and 6.
Conclusion
Choroidal detachment after AGV implantation could be a risk factor for failure after 12 months. The patients experiencing CD in the postoperative period had significantly lower survival duration. A larger prospective with a longer follow-up duration is required to confirm the present study results.
Structural and photoluminescence properties of cyan blue novel Sr0.90-xMg0.10Al12O19:Ndxnanophosphor
Authors: Kurmi Swati , Verma Akshkumar , Litoriya Praveen Kumar , Verma Ashish , Sahu Ishwar Prasad , Kumar Ravinder 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Magnesium aluminates-based nanophosphors have been synthesized using the combustion reaction, where Nd3+ were varied from 0 to 0.075 molar concentrations. SrMgAl12O19:Nd3+ was studied for its morphology, structure, and photoluminescence properties. The XRD patterns from all samples were well correlated with the standard XRD pattern of SrAl12O19 (JCPDS File No. 89-2505). A study using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) demonstrated the presence of all the expected elements in the configuration.A scanning electron microscopy study revealed that the surfacemorphologychanged as the concentration of Nd3+ increased. PL Spectroscopic measurements of Nd3+ ions at 475 (cyan) and 575 (yellow) nm have been made by directly exciting them at 350 nm, corresponding to 4D3/2 + 4D5/2,2P1/2, → 4F3/2 transitions, respectively. Results from color coordinates provided by the (CIE 1931) indicate that the cyan blue emission color originates from the synthesized phosphor.
Gender differential prevalent of overweight and obesity, hypertension and diabetes in South India: A population-based cross-sectional study
Authors: Mohanraj Sundaresan , Velmurugan Ganesan , Dhivakar Mani , Ramakrishnan Arulraj , Cherian Mathew , Alexander Thomas , Thalappil Pradeeep , Swaminathan Krishnan 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
India is facing triple epidemic of Non communicable diseases including high bodymass index, high blood pressure and high blood glucose, that contributing more than half of deaths of all mortality. We investigated the gender specific burden of overweight/obesity, hypertension, diabetes and multimorbidity and their associated risk factors in rural, sub-urban and urban in Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 2976 participants were involved in this study, whereby 865 were rural, 1030 were sub-urban and 1081 were urban population. Overweight and obesity were higher in urban residents (47.5%) compared with rural (31.4%) and sub-urban (34.1%). The prevalence of hypertension was higher in sub-urban (47.1%) than in rural (36.4%) and urban (39.7%), but the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure were higher in rural than in sub-urban and urban participants. In sub-group analysis, the prevalence of hypertension was higher in both men and women (53.5% and 41.7%) in sub-urban compared with rural (41.9% and 31.3%) and urban (45.9% and 35.5%). The prevalence of diabetes was higher in sub-urban (25.8%) than rural (16.1%) and urban (23%). Diabetes and hypertension was the most common combination of comorbidity in all the three demographical areas. Comparatively, higher prevalence of multimorbidity was found in sub-urban and urban residents than in rural residents. Our data highlight the urgent need for systematic studies to understand the cardiovascular risk factors phenotype and novel environmental risk factors that are associated with overweight/obesity, hypertension and diabetes in all different demographical areas in India.
In vitro and in vivo biochemical activities of novel copper complexes of chrysin derivatives of organosulfur compounds based potential therapeutic agent: design, synthesis, characterization and pharmacological studies
Authors: Ebenezer B. , Nagashri K. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Novel series of chrysin compound containing the organosulfur moiety from the Schiff bases derived from chrysin and 2-(phenylthio)aniline and their copper complexes were synthesized. They were characterized using analytical and spectral techniques. All the Cu(II) complexes exhibit the distortion square planar geometry. The in vitro antimicrobial activities of the investigated compounds were tested against the bacterial species, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae and fungal species, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium solani, Rhizoctonia bataicola and Candida albicans by disc diffusion process. Free radical scavenging, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and antioxidant activities of the copper complexes have also been studied. The DNA-cleavage activities of Cu(II) complexes, have been investigated by using agarose gel electrophoresis. Furthermore, interaction of copper complexes with bovine serum albumin was investigated by fluorescence spectrometry. The anticancer activities of the complexes have been carried out towards HeLa and HCT116 cancer cells. The pretreatment of chrysin compounds containing the organosulfur moiety of Cu(II) complexes ([CuHL4l(OAc)], [CuHL4m(OAc)] and [CuHL4n(OAc)]) elicited marked anti-inflammtory effects in carrageenan induced paw edema test in mice during various assessment times (1–5 hrs).
Starvation and Relubrication in Oscillating Bearings - Influence of Grease Parameters
Authors: Wandel Sebastian , Bader Norbert , Leckner Johan , Lehnhardt Bela , Glodowski Jakob , Poll Gerhard 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
A common application for grease-lubricated oscillating rolling element bearings are, e.g., rotor blade bearings in wind turbines. These bearings mainly operate under low-velocity conditions leading to starvation. If the grease is unable to provide enough inlet lubricant supply for the contact between rolling element and bearing raceway, wear in the form of False Brinelling and thus premature bearing failure is possible. Bearing experiments with different lithium complex model greases, which differ mainly in their base oil viscosity and oil separation rate, were carried out to show the influence of the grease parameters on wear initiation. The results show that the ability of the grease to release a high amount of base oil with high mobility into the track of the rolling element is a crucial mechanism to prevent wear, especially at small oscillation angles. For oscillation angles larger than a critical angle, a secondary replenishment mechanism may prevent early wear initiation. The experimental results are used to validate a starvation model proposed in earlier work [1].
Scope and Challenges of Incorporating Citizen Science into Indian Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study
Authors: PHARTYAL Shyam S. , Yadav Harsh 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Citizen Science (CS) is gaining popularity among a section of the Indian Research Community as a potential cost-effective tool to generate and gather large-scale temporospatial-distributed research data with the help of non-scientist citizens ready to volunteer their free time for science and societal issues. However, CS activities in India seem confined to a few selected research disciplines at selected geolocations. This poses challenges and scope to incorporating CS into all Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as an experimental learning tool. We conducted a pan-India, online survey and assessed the scope and challenges of CS in Indian HEIs. The survey recorded the perception of all stockholders irrespective of their academic and professional background for four months, from January to May 2021. Survey results revealed explicit geographical and research discipline-wise biases in participants' acquaintance and preference for CS. Agriculture/Biodiversity/Ecology/Environment Science disciplines recorded around 67% of responses. More than two-thirds of respondents conveyed their interest in CS. However, they highlighted the lack of hand-on-experience and opportunity for formal training on CS at schools/university levels. The study emphasized the inclusion of the CS curriculum in the mainstream education system to train the next generation of researchers on several aspects of CS and tap its potential for large-scale research studies in all higher education disciplines.
Model of the relationship of religiosity and happiness of Multiple Sclerosis patients from Poland. Role of mediating and moderating variables
Authors: Wnuk Marcin , Wilski Maciej , Brola Waldemar , Żak Marek , Sobolewski Piotr , Kapica-Topczewska Katarzyna , Tarasiuk Joanna , Czarnowska Agata , Kułakowska Alina , Zakrzewska-Pniewska Beata , Kubicka-Bączyk Katarzyna , Morawiec Natalia , Adamczyk-Sowa Monika , Stępień Adam , Zaborski Jacek , Ratajczak Anna , Ratajczak Marcin , Szałachowski Roman , Szcześniak Małgorzata , Kroplewski Zdzisław , Bartosik-Psujek Halina , Lech Beata , Perenc Adam , Popiel Małgorzata , Potemkowski Andrzej 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Religiosity can be both beneficial and harmful for happiness. It depends on its operationalization and the measures of religiosity and sociodemographics used, together with cultural and psychosocial factors – still not comprehensively explored. This topic is especially important for religious-affiliated chronic patients such as those diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Religion can deliver a sense of meaning, direction, and purpose in life and be an additional source of support and coping with the stress and limitations connected with the disease. The aim of the present study was to verify whether religiosity, directly and indirectly, through finding meaning in life, is related to one’s level of happiness and whether gender, drinking of alcohol, financial status and age are moderators in this relationship. In sum, 600 patients from Poland who suffered from Multiple Sclerosis were included in the study. Firstly, some gender differences were noticed. In women, religiosity was both directly and indirectly, through finding significance, positively related to happiness. Secondly, it was found that in women, the direct effect of age on happiness was generally negative but affected positively by religiosity but among men age was not correlated with happiness. In the group of women, religiosity and a lower propensity to drink alcohol in an interactive way explained happiness. Thirdly, both in men and women, financial status positively correlated with happiness, but in the group of wealthy men only, religiosity was negatively related to happiness. In conclusion, religion was found to be a valuable and beneficial factor leading to the happiness of Roman Catholic Multiple Sclerosis patients from Poland. They should be encouraged to involve themselves in religion as an effective way to achieve happiness, with the one exception regarding wealthy men.
Optimizing lactic acid production for agricultural wastes revalorization via sugars hydrothermal conversion with zirconia-based catalysts: response surface methodology
Authors: Piovano Federico A , Aspromonte Soledad , Gross Martin S , Bergamini Carina , Boix Alicia V 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

The hydrothermal conversion of a complex sugars solution comprising glucose, arabinose and xylose with zirconia-based catalysts to produce lactic acid (LA) was studied. Catalysts were synthesized by a simple template-assisted sol-gel method. Alternative template removal procedures, such as refluxing ethanol extraction, were compared to the conventional direct calcination. Acidic properties of catalysts were determined by two different techniques, pyridine temperature-programmed desorption and potentiometric titration with n-butylamine. The extracted catalyst reported the highest specific surface area (323 m2 g-1), total pore volume (0.21 cm3 g-1), and density of acid sites (1.111 µmol m-2) with a significant contribution of strong acid sites. On the other hand, the thermal treatment transformed the hydrous zirconia into crystalline tetragonal phase, reducing the specific surface area and removing most of the acid sites. A four factors experimental design was performed and analyzed by means of response surface methodology (RSM) to maximize the LA production with the extracted catalyst. A molar yield of 61.2 % towards LA and complete sugars conversion were reached at optimal operating conditions: 189 °C, 208 min, 0.5 g catalyst g-1 reactants and 10 bar N2. Additionally, fitting models for main by-products molar yields (furans, glyceraldehyde, glycolic, formic, acetic and levulinic acids) were obtained with good accuracy prediction. All responses were jointly studied to understand the reaction mechanisms involved in generation of intermediaries and undesired degradation products.
Effectiveness of parenting training in mothers with a borderline personality disorder: A multiple baseline single-case experimental design study
Authors: Vigeveno¹ Daan. E. , Maric Marija , Onghena Patrick , Hupkes Monique 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Background: Parents with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience deficiencies in parenting skills leading to increased family burden and stress, mental health problems in children and even family violence. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of a Dutch version of the parenting training based on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for mothers with BPD developed by Renneberg and Rosenbach (2016). Methods: Given the high heterogeneity found in patients with BPD, a multiple baseline single-case experimental design study was conducted with standardised and idiosyncratic assessments of parenting behaviour and parental stress before, biweekly during, and after the training. Participants (N=10; mean age = 35.9, SD = 4.65) were mothers with a full diagnosis of BPD with at least one child under the age of 6 at the start of the training.Results: Four participants discontinued the training. Among the six training completers, clinically reliable improvements in parenting skills between pre- and post-/follow-up training were most pronounced for inconsistent discipline, involvement, positive parenting and corporal punishment. Frequent, idiosyncratic assessments showed that for all six mothers the DBT training had positive effect on parenting skills, while for five mothers this effect was large. Positive changes in parenting stress were found in three (post) to four (follow-up) participants. Positive changes in parenting behaviour were also found for the four training non-completers. Participants were satisfied with the training.Conclusions and implications: DBT parenting training has a great clinical value for mothers with BPD struggling with raising their children. In our effectiveness study, we found empirical evidence to confirm this clinical impression. Through tentative investigation of individual effects among the six training completers, we learned that, in comparison to other mothers, mothers with comorbid PTSD (N = 3) show almost no changes in the levels of parenting stress after the training. The mothers with most positive results received anti-depressants and had clear arrangements about the role of partners in the family. The complexity and heterogeneity of the condition requires a more idiosyncratic approach. Mothers with BPD could profit from more stress management regarding parenting and increasing commitment to participation in DBT parenting training.This study was registered (retrospectively) in ISRCTN (ID ISRCTN74447767).https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN74447767, March 2022
Public perceptions on routine use of screening tools for domestic abuse in health and social care settings: an exploratory cross-sectional study
Authors: Sivarajasingam Vasumathy , Webber Iman , Karki Manisha , Bagkeris Emmanouil , Alaa Aos , Asmar Marie Line El , Sasco Eva Riboli , El-Osta Austen 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Background
Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a rising societal concern with increased prevalence since the national lockdowns and remains largely under-detected by the medical community. Although screening increases early detection of abuse, current NICE guidelines which were produced before the advent of COVID-19 do not recommend routine DVA screening in primary care. Little is known about patient views regarding DVA screening in UK primary care. This exploratory survey assesses the public’s experiences and their views on routine DVA screening.
Methods
An open, easily accessible anonymous 27-item eSurvey made available on the Imperial College London Qualtrics platform between 8 March and 27 September 2021 was used to collect data from community dwelling adults. Potentially eligible participants were contacted via email through community groups in Northwest London catchment area, and using adverts on social media. The survey targeted a wider population in the community, including those who were 18 years and over, living in the UK and spoke English. The eSurvey also included information on accessible support services. Data were summarised using frequencies and percentages. Regression analysis explored the association between WAST-short questions and previous exposure to abuse.
Results
Data from 298 community-dwelling adults was analysed. A third of respondents confirmed having experienced DVA, and another 6.4% declined disclosure. The univariable analysis suggested that those with a history of abuse compared to those with no history were 11 times more likely to have tension in the relationship and nine times more likely to have difficulty working out arguments. After adjusting for a-priori confounders (age, gender and ethnicity), those who answered ‘would rather not say’ appeared to be 34 times more likely to have tension in the relationship, and 17 times more likely to have difficulty working out arguments. Nearly two-thirds of the study population recommended routine screening in general practice using a short-validated tool.
Conclusion
The routine use of the already established screening tool such as WAST-short in primary care could help identify and potentially tackle DVA in our society. Training health and social care professionals in administering the brief, non-threatening DVA screening questionnaire would help raise awareness, identify and support victims.
Association Between Competencies of Biopsychosocial Approach and Job Satisfaction of Rehabilitation Professionals in Ukraine
Authors: Klavina Aija , Ng Kwok , Lazareva Olena , Mruga Marina , Tymruk-Skoropad Kateryna , Rokutov Serhii , Bazylchuk Oleh , Zakalyak Nataliia , Billiet Lorenzo , Cizh Lubov , Popovych Dariya , Myndziv Kateryna , Yezhova Olha 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The Biopsychosocial (BPS) model is recognized and widely accepted in the field of health care, particularly in rehabilitation. However, in clinical practice the applicability of the BPS model is a challenge for many professionals. Method. This study aimed to explore the factors that impact the perception of rehabilitation professionals about the BPS model in Ukraine. In addition, the job satisfaction assessment was done to measure whether rehabilitation specialists in Ukraine fulfil their professional roles according to their expectations and values. Participants were 346 rehabilitation specialists from Ukraine who completed the Bio-Psycho-Social Scale (BPS) for Use in Healthcare and the Global Job Satisfaction Scale (GJSS). The ANOVA was used to investigate the outcome differences between the two scales. Results. The highest proportion of responders in this study represented state health services. The BPS subscale outcomes on “assessment and reporting” and “professional knowledge and skills” were significantly higher for specialists from a private sector. The global job satisfaction scale outcomes did not differ between responders from the private and state health sector. The perception of professionals networks was associated with greater job satisfaction. Conclusions. The findings suggest that conception of the BPS approach in rehabilitation system of Ukraine varies across the private and state settings. The professional network plays important role in job satisfaction of rehabilitation professionals in Ukraine. Future research focusing on education strategies to effectively train professionals to apply biopsychosocial approach to practice is of critical importance to prepare rehabilitation specialists in Ukraine.
The influence of reproductive factors on migraine in premenopausal women: A nationwide population-based study in South Korea
Authors: Kim Seonghoon , Han Kyungdo , Lee Si Baek , Hong Yun Jeong , Oh Yoon-Sang , Park Jeong Wook 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Background
Sex hormones significantly impact the risk and pattern of migraine in women. Women experience various hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and contraception. This study investigated the influence of reproductive factors on migraine in women.
Methods
We used the linked Korean National Health Insurance Service (KNHIS) and Korean Health Examination (KHE) databases. Reproductive factors were defined as parity, breastfeeding, and oral contraceptive use and were obtained from the KHE database. A migraine diagnosis was identified using the KNHIS database. We investigated migraine occurrence in premenopausal women between the ages of 40 and 60 years. The study population was divided into two groups depending on whether the patient was newly diagnosed with migraines during the follow-up period (2009–2018). We investigated the association between reproductive factors and migraine risk in premenopausal women.
Results
This study enrolled 1,059,579 premenopausal women. The risk of migraine tended to increase in the primiparous (HR: 1.175; 95% CI: 1.136–1.215) and multiparous groups (HR: 1.197; 95% CI: 1.161–1.235) compared to the nulliparous group. Breastfeeding (6–12 months, HR: 1.047; 95% CI: 1.029–1.066, and ≥ 12 months, HR: 1.104; 95% CI: 1.085–1.123) significantly increased migraine risk compared with not breastfeeding. All women in the oral contraceptive groups (< 1 year, HR: 1.048; 95% CI: 1.028–1.069 and ≥ 1 year, HR: 1.102; 95% CI: 1.069–1.136) showed a higher risk compared with the non-oral contraceptive group.
Conclusion
Our study suggests that the experience of childbirth, longer breastfeeding, and oral contraceptive use may be associated with higher migraine risk in premenopausal women.