bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Translation of the mental health literacy questionnaire for young adults into Chichewa for use in Malawi: preliminary validation and reliability results
Authors: Jumbe Sandra , Nyali Joel , Newby Chris 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background: Mental Health Literacy (MHL) is the ability to recognise mental disorders, have knowledge of professional help available, effective self-help strategies, skills to give support to others, and knowledge of how to prevent mental disorders. Sufficient MHL is linked to better help seeking behaviour and management of mental illness. Assessing MHL importantly helps identify knowledge gaps and inaccurate beliefs about mental health issues, whilst informing development and better evaluation of MHL interventions.
This study aimed to translate the English version of a self-reporting Mental Health Literacy questionnaire (MHLq) for young adult populations (16-30 years-old) into Chichewa for use in Malawi and evaluate the psychometric properties of this Chichewa version.
Methods: An established translation methodology was employed, involving back-translation, comparison, forward-translation, comparison, and piloting. The translated Chichewa questionnaire was initially piloted with 14 young adults in a Malawi university, then subsequently administered to 132 young adults in rural community settings across Malawi.
Results: Overall internal consistency of the Chichewa translated MHLq was good (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.67) although subscales’ scores ranged from acceptable (factor 1 and 3) to unacceptable (factor 2 and 4). Confirmatory factor analysis found Factor 1 (Knowledge of mental health problems), Factor 3 (First aid skills and help seeking behaviour) and Factor 4 (Self-help strategies) of the Chichewa version fit very well with related factors of the original English MHLq. For Factor 2 (Erroneous beliefs/stereotypes), 5 out of its 8 items correlated well with the original version. This suggests a four-factor solution is reasonably good fit to the data.
Conclusions: Use of the Malawian MHLq among Chichewa speaking young adult populations is well supported for factors 1 and 3 but not for factors 2 and 4. More psychometric testing with a larger sample is vital to further validate the questionnaire. Further research is needed to carry out test/re-test reliability statistics.
Effect of large-scale mass drug administration for malaria on mortality and morbidity in Angumu health zone, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Grout Lise , Givo Yves Katuala , Newport Trish , Mahamat Tom Adoum , Gitahi Priscillah , Mandagot Jean Jacques , Quere Michel , Wodon Sophie , Ciglenecki Iza , Bastard Mathieu , Baelongandi Francis , Tshulo Louis , Uluba Herman Jakisa , Sterk Esther , Gignoux Etienne 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Angumu health zone in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo) is a highly malaria-endemic area with an overburdened health system and hosting internally displaced persons (IDP). The World Health Organization recommends mass drug administration (MDA) for malaria in complex emergencies. Therefore, three MDA rounds with high coverage were implemented in four health areas by Ministry of Public Health and Médecins sans Frontières from September 2020 to January 2021. We compared reported mortality and morbidity in locations where MDA has been performed and locations where it has not. A population-based retrospective mortality survey was conducted in March 2021. Two-stage cluster sampling was used in villages; all IDP sites were surveyed with systematic random sampling. Data was collected for 2554 households and 15470 individuals, of whom 721 died in the 18-month recall period. The under-five mortality rate (U5MR) decreased in the locations where MDA had been implemented from 2.32[1.48–3.16] “before” the MDA to 1.10[0.5–1.71] deaths/10,000 children under 5 years/day “after”, whereas it remained stable from 2.74 [2.08–3.40] to 2.67 [1.84–3.50] deaths/10,000 children/day in the same time periods in locations where MDA had not been implemented. The U5MR and malaria-specific mortality was significantly higher in non-MDA locations after MDA was implemented (aRR = 2.17[1.36–3.49] and 2.60[1.56–4.33] respectively for all-cause and malaria-specific mortality among children < 5 years). Morbidity (all age and < 5 years, all cause or malaria-specific) appeared lower in MDA locations 2.5 months after last round: reported malaria-specific morbidity was 14.7%[11–18] and 25.0%[19–31] in villages and IDP sites where MDA had been implemented, while it was 30.4%[27–33] and 49.3%[45–54] in villages and IDP sites with no MDA. The documented sharp decrease of under-5 mortality and morbidity confirms that MDA has the potential to become an important malaria-control tool in emergency settings. Based on these results, new MDA rounds, along with Indoor residual spraying campaigns, have been planned in the health zone in 2022. A set of surveys will be conducted before, during and after these rounds to confirm the effect observed in 2021 and assess its duration.
Potential effects of future high tides on sea turtle nesting
Authors: Carpio Antonio J. , Álvarez Yamel , Rivas Marga L , Gutiérrez Gema , Veléz Jipsson , Tortosa Francisco S. , Oteros José 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Sandy beaches are the preferred nesting habitat for sea turtles. Multiple climate change events may, however, impact on this habitat, since the projected increase in the intensity and frequency of high tides as a consequence of rises in sea level and storm events may cause a higher rate of flooding of nests. Knowledge regarding future scenarios of tidal inundation and nest-site selection is required to design action plans with which to protect suitable habitats. The objectives of this study were: i) to quantify the impact of high tides on the nesting of two endangered species of sea turtles, Eretmochelys imbricata and Chelonia mydas in Ecuador, ii) to identify relevant trends regarding tides that might impact on the hatching success of the nests and, iii) to project the hatching success of these sea turtles’ nests in next decade using changes in high tides events as a basis. We measured microhabitat characteristics along seven beaches on which sea turtles nest on the mainland coast of Ecuador. The tidal data and the hatching success of 210 nests were monitored from 2013 to 2020. We observed a positive trend as regards future high tide occurrences, which are a key factor in explaining nest hatching success. This increase in high tide might cause a reduction in the hatching success of these endangered species of sea turtles; with the E. imbricata being the species most affected by this threat. Considering that Eretmochelys imbricata is categorized as critically endangered and Chelonia mydas is listed as endangered, estimations of the potential risk of climate events on their reproductive success might contribute to management strategies, and in turn, to the conservation of their populations.
Novel Method Using Transformer Moisture Equilibrium for Removal of Absorbed Moisture from Cellulose Paper Insulation in Power Transformers
Authors: SWAMYNATHAN KUDIYARASAN , N STHALASAYANAM , M Sridevi , AK Sudheesh 
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Moisture's effect on the ageing of Kraft insulation paper is well established theory. The removal of moisture from transformer paper insulation is a time-consuming task. Although methods for initial vacuum drying are available, the same process is impractical in an aged transformer in service. This paper proposes a new methodology, the heating and cyclic filtering process (HCF), that uses the moisture equilibrium concept to estimate and reduce moisture in transformer winding cellulose paper. The dynamics of cellulosic moisture content in response to cyclic temperature variation, as well as their impact on insulation ageing, are also being investigated. The experimental results were compared to current conventional methodologies. This paper also establishes an empirical correlation between Tan Delta, Polarizing Index, and Breakdown Voltage and moisture level to predict insulation moisture level. The results of the experiment confirm that the HCF process, which avoids vaccumising the tank, is highly compatible with aged transformers.
Cognitive Mechanisms of the Face Context Effect: Based on the Study of the Effects of Emotional Contexts on Neutral Face Perception
Authors: Gao Yuan , Lin Wuji , Liu Jiaxi , Chen Yujie , Feng Jinqiu , Deng Jun , Zhang Mingzhe , Mo Lei 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Face context effect refers to the effects of emotional information from the surrounding context on the face perception. Numerous studies investigated the face context effects by exploring the effect of suprathreshold or subthreshold emotional context on the perception of neutral face, but no consistent conclusions have been drawn. Hence, we explored cognitive mechanisms underlying face context effects by comparing the effects of suprathreshold and subthreshold emotional contexts on neutral face perception. In Experiment 1, we investigated the mechanisms underlying the valence-based face context effect by comparing the effect between suprathreshold (1a) and subthreshold (1b) emotional contexts with different valences on neutral faces. In Experiment 2, we investigated the mechanisms underlying the type-base face context effect by comparing the effect between suprathreshold (2a) and subthreshold (2b) emotional contexts with different emotional types on neutral faces. The results of experiment 1 revealed significant differences in valence ratings of neutral faces under suprathreshold and subthreshold emotional contexts with different valences. The results of experiment 2 showed that the emotional-dimension ratings of neutral faces was significantly different under suprathreshold emotion-specific contexts but not subthreshold emotion-specific contexts. We concluded that the mechanism of the valence-based face context effect is different from that of the type-based face context effect. The former is more automatic, and the latter is more non-automatic.
An efficient method to prepare barcoded cDNA libraries from plant callus for long-read sequencing
Authors: Cordeiro Daniela Correia , Camelo Alexandra , Pedrosa Ana Carolina , Brandão Inês , Canhoto Jorge , Santo Christophe Espírito , Correia Sandra Isabel 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Background
Long-read sequencing methods allow a comprehensive analysis of transcriptomes in identifying full-length transcripts. This revolutionary method represents a considerable breakthrough for non-model species since it allows enhanced gene annotation and gene expression studies. However, some plant tissues are recalcitrant to the successful preparation of cDNA libraries thus impairing further analyses.
Results
A detailed protocol for preparing cDNA libraries suitable for high throughput RNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore Technologies® was developed. Through this method, 8 barcoded cDNA libraries from two tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.) types of callus (friable and compact) and with distinct embryogenic competencies (embryogenic non-embryogenic) have been successfully prepared and sequenced.
Conclusions
An efficient method for preparing barcoded cDNA libraries from plant callus is presented.
Long-read sequencing using these libraries allows a comprehensive analysis of plant transcriptomes.
Relationship of life-satisfaction and self-efficacy with prognostic markers in patients receiving hemodialysis
Authors: Kondo Kaoru , Nagai Kojiro , Shima Hisato , Yokota Narushi , Minagawa Naoto , Koezuka Yasuhiko , Ichien Go , Doi Toshio , Minakuchi Jun 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Objective: A questionnaire suggestive of patients’ health status is needed to assess their quality of life and improve their self-management skills.
It is a descriptive, cross-sectional and multicenter study. The aim of this study was to assess the life-satisfaction and self-efficacy questionnaires verified in Japan which was more related to the biochemical and nutritional markers in patients receiving hemodialysis. A total of 196 outpatients receiving hemodialysis in four dialysis centers were included. The responses to the life-satisfaction and self-efficacy questionnaires were collected. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients were obtained including life circumstances, in addition to nutritional indices such as normalized protein catabolism rate, creatinine generation rate and geriatric nutritional risk index.
Results: Life-satisfaction scores were related to prognostic nutritional markers such as normalized protein catabolism rate and creatinine generation rate. Female sex and non-diabetic patients were more satisfied with the life undergoing hemodialysis. Elderly patients had higher self-efficacy scores, which was related to their life-satisfaction scores. However, self-efficacy scores were not associated with the biochemical and nutritional markers. This life-satisfaction questionnaire was simple and useful to assess the patient’s condition.
Microwave Synthesis of Trimesic acid capped silver nanofluids: Characterization and Catalytic Applications
Authors: Sadhu Mohini , Pamidimukkala Padmaja 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
A simple, fast, efficient and cost-effective synthetic strategy based on microwave irradiation is described for the preparation of silver encapsulated in trimesic acid nanofluid (Ag-TMA NF). The was confirmed by The surface plasmon resonance peak at 440 nm was indicative of formation of Ag NF and was further characterized by Transmission electron microscopy, Selected Area Electron Diffraction and Raman spectroscopic techniques. The resultant Ag-TMA NF consisted of pseudo spherical and ellipsoidal particles of size ~3.64 nm oriented in fcc plane (111). The trimesic acid capped silver nanoparticles were investigated for pseudo homogeneous catalytic reduction of nitro aromatic compounds.
Hemostatic effect of Related donor Platelet transfusion: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: zhang jingcheng , Ni Lihong , Tu Yan , Hu Huixian 
Published: September 2022

AbstractTransfusion of HLA-matched platelets can reduce the effect of alloimmune responses on platelet transfusion efficacy, however, finding HLA-matched platelets in the population is nearly impossible. Almost all HLA-matched platelets from relatives are half-matched, but the hemostatic efficacy of relative donor platelets is unclear. Our goal was to compare the hemostatic effect of relative donated platelets and unrelated donors platelets. In this retrospective cohort study, We analyzed 31 patients who received platelet transfusions from relatives (treatment group) and 35 patients who received platelet transfusions from unrelated donors (comparison group). Except for the relatively small proportion of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome in the treatment group, baseline clinical and laboratory characteristics were similar between the two groups. Hemostasis and prevention of bleeding in the treatment group showed significant superiority (P<0.001); The number of platelets increased 24 hours after platelet transfusion in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the comparator group (95% CI, 25.9 to 34.9 P<0.001). After 24 hours, the corrected count increments treatment group was also higher than the comparator group (95% CI, 4.0 to 8.2 P<0.001); there was no significant difference in adverse reactions of blood transfusion between the two groups. In the treatment group, the transfusion effect was better when the three sites of HLA-A, -B, and -C were identical, and the different blood types of platelet donors and recipients did not affect the transfusion effect. Relatively donated platelets have better hemostasis and prevention effects, and no increase in adverse blood transfusion reactions. It may be a better transfusion strategy for platelet refractoriness patients in emergency situations.
Non-invasive DNA analysis combats the illegal trafficking of hawksbill turtle shell products
Authors: Liang Zibin , Chen Jian , Tong Shan , Edmund Rex , Chen Yongjiu 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The hawksbill turtle Eretmochelys imbricata (Linnaeus 1766) is distributed in the global tropical areas. Despite being listed as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN, the illegal trafficking of E. imbricata shell products is reported worldwide as highly profitable. In the study, we used non-invasive sequencing of mitochondrial COI DNA to characterize tortoiseshell products provided by the law enforcement. Genetic analysis of a consensus of 167bp sequences indicated that the 86 samples belonged to three distinct haplotypes in E. imbricata. Two haplotypes joined the reference sequences (refs) originated from the Indo-Pacific stock (PS), i.e. P1 (n=25 plus 8 Refs) and P2 (n =13 plus 3 Refs) and the other one was combined with the refs derived from the Atlantic stock (AS), i.e. A1 (n= 48 plus 20 Refs). An additional haplotype, A2 (n=3) occurred in AS. The K-2-P distance between stocks (3.97%±1.53%) was significantly higher than the distances within stocks (PS, 0.27%±0.28%; AS, 0.05%±0.05%). This non-invasive sampling-based DNA analysis provided a time-efficient and cost-effective way for accurate identification of species and stock origin of tortoiseshells and assistance in combating the illegal trafficking of sea turtle and other wildlife products.
Applications of the Discrete Sub-heat Exchanger Method to J-type Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Authors: Kaya Ibrahim , Ust Yasin 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Effectiveness number of the transfer units method (ε – NTU) have an important place in dimensionless thermal analysis of heat exchangers. However, ε – NTU can be applied assuming that the fluid properties in the heat exchanger are constant. If changes in the fluid properties are moderate, ε – NTU with an iterative procedure can be proposed by averaging the input and output values of the fluid properties. Otherwise, discrete numerical methods would be required for two-phase, transcritical regional flows or large temperatures differences. This research presents the Discrete Sub-Heat Exchanger Method (DSHE) with applications of J-type shell and tube heat exchangers. DSHE discretizes any heat exchanger into sub-heat exchangers having basic flows and applies the ε – NTU to the sub - heat exchangers in an iterative manner. Thus, changes in the fluid properties are included in the thermal analyzes. In addition, the effectiveness values of heat exchangers having any complex flow patterns can be calculated numerically and the temperature profiles, possible pinch point or temperature cross can also be observed by using DSHE. In this research, the results of ε – NTU and DSHE have been compared with three different study cases. In the first case, the relative error of the effectiveness values is below 2% in relatively low temperature differences in single-phase flows. Thus, the DSHE can be considered validated according to the result. In the second case having relatively large temperature differences, the relative error of the effectiveness values is over 16% despite single-phase flows. The last case, including the transcritical regional flow has a relative error close to 14%. The relative errors in the last two cases are significant because the changes in fluid properties have not been reflected in thermal analysis with ε – NTU despite using the iterative procedure. Consequently, it is recommended to use DSHE instead of ε – NTU for thermal analysis when changes in the fluid properties aren’t moderate.
Estimating biomass carbon emission induced by land cover and land use change from 2001 to 2019 in Arkansas, US
Authors: Tay Weilun , He Yaqian 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Land cover and land use change (LCLUC) is a significant contributor to the changes in biomass carbon emissions. Arkansas has experienced rapid population growth in the last two decades and an increase in housing units by 64,205 from 2010–2019. This study combined geographic information system (GIS), remote sensing, and spatiotemporal analysis to quantify changes in vegetation carbon storage resulting from LCLUC during 2001–2019. The result shows that there were fluctuating changes among all land cover land use types, while the significant transition occurred mainly between forest and grassland. A total of ~ 1.3 million tC biomass carbon was lost during the past 18 years in Arkansas, which is largely because of forest loss. However, due to the regrowth of trees, Arkansas also witnessed carbon gain during some periods. Our study further demonstrated that expansion in urban areas because of population growth in Arkansas affected 0.21% of forest land and 0.58% of farmland, and 543,401 tC of carbon biomass was lost in the process. The spatiotemporal change of carbon storage and its drivers revealed by this study provide an important scientific basis for sustainable land use planning in Arkansas.
Performance investigation of triple unsymmetrical micro ring resonator as optical filter as well as biosensor
Authors: Kisku Susanna , Sarwagya Kumari , Ranjan Suman 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Representation of triple unsymmetrical micro ring resonators (TUMRR) with single input and single output waveguide has been executed in this paper. Statistical demonstration of the presented arrangement is realized in the z-domain by a delay line signal processing method. The transfer function of the triple unsymmetrical micro ring resonator is calculated by Mason’s Gain rule. The offered arrangement is performed on SOI (Silicon in Insulator) platform to achieve the filtering and biochemical sensing intentions. To acquire field response of the arrangement, Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) technique is used. Characteristics of optical filters are studied from the frequency response plot and the achieved free spectral range (FSR) is 243.5 GHz. The shift in wavelength for biosensing application is accomplished through the OptiFDTD software. The sensitivity of the proposed TUMRR based biosensor is around 200-280 nm/RIU for different blood cells where as the Q-factor attained is 1938.
Involvement of perineuronal nets in anti-depressant effects of electroacupuncture in chronic-stress-induced depression in rats
Authors: Zhang Yuxin , Guo Zhenyu , Yang Luping , Cheng Cuicui , Gai Cong , Gao Yushan , Zhang Yi , Sun Hongmei , Hu Die 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Acupuncture help alleviate depression-like behaviors, but the neural mechanisms behind such anti-depressive impacts are still unknown. Abnormalities in the perineuronal net (PNN) have been documented in multiple psychiatric disorders. The modulation and neural mechanism of PNNs in the antidepressant process of electroacupuncture (EA) at Baihui (GV20) and Yintang (GV29) points were investigated in this work. A rat depression model was induced by chronic unpredicted mild stress (CUMS). Acupuncture was performed on model rats in the EA group at GV20 and GV29 acupoints every other day for 30 min each time. The fluoxetine (FLX) group of model rats were gavaged with 10 mg/kg fluoxetine each day. Immunohistochemistry and western blot assays were used to evaluate the density and components of PNNs, the protein expression levels of the main synthase of GABA, GAD67, and of the synaptic proteins GLuA1, and PSD95 in the pre-limbic (PrL) and sub-limbic (IL) of mPFC. We found that four weeks of CUMS could decrease the levels of PNN component proteins aggrecan and brevican and GAD67. Electroacupuncture exhibited significant anti-depressive effects on depressive rats by altering the levels of PNNs. Specifically, aggrecan and brevican are involved in the anti-depression mechanism of electroacupuncture. After electroacupuncture treatment, the decreased expression of GAD67, GLuA1 and PSD95 in the mPFC induced by CUMS for four weeks was also reversed. This indicates that the mechanism of acupuncture's antidepressant effect may be based on reversing the stress-induced decline in PNN expression, the functional impairment of GABA neurons, and the regulation of excitatory synaptic expression.