cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Mind Over Matter: Evaluation of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for College Students
Creators: name: Kasper, Jim
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Background: While there is increasing evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness practice to reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, and elevate self-compassion and awareness, the impact of brief mindfulness programs on these domains among urban, college-aged populations has not been explored fully. The current study aims to explore the impact of a brief mindfulness program upon student experiences of both positive and negative thoughts and emotions.
Methods: A mixed-methods study was designed to evaluate the impact of a 6-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course on psychosocial outcomes among a cohort of Georgia State University students . A total of 44 students participated in the program, with 22 following through until program completion. Quantitative data were collected from these 22 participants via pre- and post- questionnaires. The measures used were: The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21-item (DASS21), the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). Qualitative data were sourced from 6 one-on-one in-depth interviews. Statistical analyses (paired sample t-tests) were conducted using SPSS. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.
Results: A cohort (n = 22) utilizing a 6-week MBSR course showed statistically significant decreases in depression [t(19) = 2.21, p = 0.04, d = 0.53] and stress [t(21) = 2.45, p = 0.02, d = 0.47], and marginal decreases in anxiety [t(21) = 1.89, p = 0.07, d = 0.35] on the DASS 21. Paired t-tests revealed significant improvements in trait/dispositional mindfulness according to the MAAS [t(20) = 2.66, p = 0.015, d = 0.45], and significant improvements in self-compassion, according to the SCS [t(20) = 3.83, p = 0.001, d = 0.54]. Positive and negative affect showed no significant changes. Qualitative results showed that perceived impact of the course was strong, and acceptability and efficacy were high.
Discussion: Results from this study suggest that college students who engage in even brief, introductory mindfulness programs may notice improvements in a number of areas, including decreases in stress, anxiety, and depression, and increases in self-compassion, and mindful awareness. Colleges and universities might benefit from instituting brief MBSR programs into their curricula or incorporating these within their counseling services. Future research is needed to better understand the most effective form such programs should take.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION IN UZBEKISTAN
Creators: name: Artiqgul Kudyarova
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: Abstract. Parental engagement is crucial for children's academic success. This article examines effective strategies for involving parents in their children's education in Uzbekistan. The article analyzes these findings and discusses recommendations for enhancing parental engagement, including strengthening school-family communication, providing parent education and support, and fostering a welcoming school environment. Implementing these research-based strategies can help unleash the full potential of parental involvement to boost student achievement in Uzbekistan.

Keywords: parental engagement, Uzbekistan, academic achievement, school-family partnerships, parent involvement

 

Annotatsiya. Ota-onalarning ishtiroki bolalarning akademik muvaffaqiyati uchun juda muhimdir. Ushbu maqolada ota-onalarni o'z farzandlarini O'zbekistonda o'qitish jarayoniga jalb qilishning samarali strategiyalari muhokama qilinadi. Maqolada ushbu masalalar tahlil qilinadi va ota-onalarning faolligini oshirish bo'yicha tavsiyalar muhokama qilinadi, jumladan, maktab va oila o'rtasidagi aloqalarni mustahkamlash, ota-onalarning ta'limi va qo'llab-quvvatlashini ta'minlash va qulay maktab muhitini yaratish muhimdir. Ilmiy izlanishlarga asoslangan ushbu strategiyalarni amalga oshirish ota-onalarning O'zbekistonda o'quvchilarning yutuqlarini oshirishda ishtirok etish imkoniyatlarini ochib berishga yordam beradi.

Kalit so'zlar: ota-onalarning ishtiroki, O'zbekiston, akademik yutuqlar, maktab va oila hamkorligi, ota-onalarning ishtiroki

 

Аннотация. Участие родителей имеет решающее значение для успеха детей в учебе. В этой статье рассматриваются эффективные стратегии вовлечения родителей в процесс обучения их детей в Узбекистане. В статье анализируются эти выводы и обсуждаются рекомендации по повышению вовлеченности родителей, включая укрепление связей между школой и семьей, обеспечение образования и поддержки родителей, а также создание благоприятной школьной среды. Реализация этих стратегий, основанных на научных исследованиях, может помочь раскрыть весь потенциал участия родителей в повышении успеваемости учащихся в Узбекистане.

Ключевые слова: участие родителей, Узбекистан, академические достижения, партнерство школы и семьи, вовлечение родителей
Associations of Sociodemographic Characteristics and PMTCT Knowledge among a Sample of Women of Childbearing Age in Zimbabwe by Childbirth Status: A Descriptive Epidemiologic Analysis
Creators: name: Nguyen, Laura
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Introduction: Associations of knowledge and sociodemographic characteristics of individuals for risk of HIV have been documented; however, it remains to be clarified whether these relationships apply to examining women’s knowledge regarding vertical transmission risk of HIV on the basis of having delivered a child. The present study explores associations of sociodemographic risk and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) knowledge among a sample of women of childbearing age in Zimbabwe stratified by childbirth status.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine differences of sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge of HIV transmission among women of child-bearing age included in the 2015 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) based on HIV-blood test result.
Methods:Eligibility criteria for inclusion in the study were: female sex, aged 15-49, with HIV-blood test results. Secondary analyses (Chi-square and logistic regression) were conducted using data from the 2015 Zimbabwe DHS wave of data. Statistical tests between selected sociodemographic variables (age, educational attainment, wealth index, and childbirth status) and knowledge of HIV transmission related to childbirth, breastfeeding, drugs to avoid, and known HIV-blood test result were conducted to compare women with HIV to those without.
Results: 8,433 female sex, aged 15-49, and known HIV-blood test result met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study sample. 18.02% of the sample were HIV+. Results of the analyses found that educational attainment and wealth index were significantly associated with knowledge of HIV transmission during pregnancy; age, wealth index, childbirth status, and HIV-blood test result were significantly associated with knowledge of drugs taken to avoid HIV transmission to baby during pregnancy; and age, educational attainment, childbirth status, and HIV-blood test result were significantly associated with knowledge of HIV transmitted to baby by breastfeeding.
Conclusion: This study revealed that age, educational attainment, wealth index, childbirth status, and HIV-blood test result were associated with knowledge of HIV transmission outcomes of interest among women of childbearing age in Zimbabwe. There is also a need for further research on innovative strategies aimed at increasing HIV knowledge among certain sub-groups of women who lack the knowledge in regards to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Dyslipidemia among Refugees Attending a Community Based Clinic in Georgia
Creators: name: Erdenebat, Dolgion
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Background: Emerging epidemiologic evidence indicates tuberculosis (TB) disease may increase the risk of non-communicable disease, including cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, limited data exists on the association between latent TB infection (LTBI) and dyslipidemia, a key precursor to CVD.
Objective: To determine the association between LTBI and dyslipidemia among newly arrived refugees to the US.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among new refugees who received care at the DeKalb County Board of Health Refugee Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia between 1st October 2013 and 31st August 2014. Eligible participants included adult refugees (age ?21 years) who had valid QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT) and blood lipid test results.
Results: Among eligible participants (n=684), the prevalence of LTBI was 31.9%. Overall 30.6% (209/684) had elevated total cholesterol, 44% (301/684) had low HDL-C, and 40.7% (276/684) had elevated TGL. Participants with LTBI had a similar prevalence of elevated total cholesterol (35.3% vs 28.3%, p-value=0.06) and elevated triglycerides (44.5% vs 38.4%, p-value=0.13) compared to participants without LTBI. Low HDL-C was also similar in participants with and without LTBI (45.7 vs 40.4%, p-value=0.64). After adjusting for age, sex, body mass index and diabetes mellitus, LTBI was non-significantly associated with elevated total cholesterol (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.27; 95%CI 0.89-1.82) and elevated triglycerides (aOR 1.18; 95% CI 0.84-1.67). 
Conclusion: Among recently arrived refugees in the US, we did not observe a statistically significant association between LTBI and dyslipidemia. Additional research is needed to determine mechanisms that may increase the risk of non-communicable disease in patients with TB disease and infection.
An Analysis of Child Health Indicators across 57 Cities Using 2003-2013 Demographic and Health Survey Data
Creators: name: Sanon, Victoria
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Introduction: As the proportion of the world’s population increasingly shifts to urban areas, the concern for urban health will progressively pose more of an imminent issue. Many cities lack the proper infrastructure to accommodate the rapid influx of people and are unequipped or unprepared to address the many public health concerns that have arisen. As the rate of urbanization continues to accelerate globally, it is imperative that its effects on child health are both analyzed and addressed.
Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze urban child health conditions using seven priority health indicators for 57 cities around the world.
Methods: A comparative study of child health indicators across 57 cities was conducted using Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data between the years 2003-2013. Using standard DHS indicator definitions, various combinations of the 7-priority health indicators were used to develop four Urban Health Index (UHI) scores. The differences in urban child health conditions for each city are compared to one another and a UHI score is generated. UHI scores were used for linear regression analyses for gross national income (GNI) and Gini.
Results: There are clear geographic disparities; the highest UHI scores indicating poorest child health conditions were generally in Africa and Southeast Asia. Within each WHO region, large gaps in UHI scores were observed. Values for UHI scores and GNI predictably had an inverse relationship. However, there are cities that have remarkably proven to be an exception with low UHI scores (indicating good health) and low GNI values. Similarly, within each city there are inequalities in the distribution of wealth. However, there is no indication of an association between country-level Gini and UHI score. Discussion: The variances within regions can be explained by a multitude of factors such as maternal education, political instability, inadequate levels of sanitation, or a lack of medical resources. Additional analyses are needed to examine how much of an impact these factors have on urban child health. Lastly, future studies should explore what factors are positively affecting child health in countries with low GNI and low UHI scores.
Camarones carídeos asociados a esponjas en los arrecifes del sureste del Golfo de México
Creators: name: Ugalde, Diana
name: Mascaró, Maite
name: Hermoso-Salazar, Margarita
name: Gómez, Patricia
name: Simoes, Nuno
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2013
Subjects: subject: Crustacea
subject: Crustacea/classification
subject: Porifera
subject: Porifera/classification
subject: Poriferan
subject: Porifera/anatomy & histology
subject: Marine biology
subject: Marine ecosystem
subject: Marine fauna
subject: Marine biota
subject: Marine Biology
subject: Marine biodiversity
subject: Marine biology
subject: Marine organism
subject: GBIF: 105
subject: Periclimenes
subject: GBIF: 2225054
subject: Cuapetes americanus
subject: GBIF: 6456774
subject: Anchistioides antiguensis
subject: GBIF: 2225507
subject: Synalpheus
subject: GBIF: 2226233
subject: carideos
subject: esponjas marinas

description: Este poster fue presentado en el 7º Congreso Mexicano & 1er Congreso Panamericano de Arrecifes Coralinos, en Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico en el 2013

This poster was presented at the 7th Mexican Congress & 1st Pan-American Coral Reef Congress, in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico in 2013.

Designed and illustrated by: naturae.art@gmail.com
CAREX Toolbox Handout 2 - Aquatic weeds
Creators: name: Collins, Katie
name: Hogsden, Kristy
name: Febria, Catherine M.
name: Devlin, Hayley S.
name: Goeller, Brandon C.
name: Harding, Jon S.
name: McIntosh, Angus R.
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 310304
subject: Freshwater ecology

description: Through the CAREX project, we have tested a series of
practical tools, and developed solutions and approaches to address aquatic
weed, sediment, and nutrient management issues in agricultural waterways in
lowland Canterbury.

We have developed a set of steps and toolboxes, underpinned
by science, which can be applied by farmers, landowners and stakeholders to
facilitate rehabilitation and improve agricultural waterway health.This handout in the second in a series, which focuses on tools to manage and control aquatic weeds.

Suggested citation: Collins, K.E., Hogsden, K.L., Febria,
C.M., Devlin, H.S., Goeller, B.C, Harding, J.S., and A.M. McIntosh. 2018. Aquatic
Weeds – Use riparian planting to control weeds, CAREX Toolbox Handout 2,
University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
Cumulative Risk of Psychological Distress in College Students Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Creators: name: Hudson, Philip
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: This study examines the relationship between prior trauma and post disaster psychological distress in a sample of college students (n = 324) exposed to Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas in 2017. College students receive treatment for psychological problems at very low rates, so screening for the most vulnerable students after a disaster is important. While the relationship between prior trauma and post-disaster psychological distress is well established, the evidence for prior disaster exposure as risk factor outside of other trauma is mixed. Prior trauma was divided into two cumulative risk style indicators: prior traumatic experiences (excluding disasters) and prior disaster exposure. In multiple linear regression models, prior traumatic experiences were significant predictors of post-disaster symptoms of both PTSD and depression following the hurricane. Prior disaster exposures were not significant in either case. Implications for future screening and analysis of risk factors are discussed.
STUDY OF PERFORMANCE OF SLOPED-BOTTOM TUNED SLOSHING WATER DAMPERS ON SEISMIC BEHAVIOR OF MEDIUM RISE RC BUILDINGS.
Creators: name: ALKHATIB, Ahmad
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2025
Subjects: classificationCode: 400509
subject: Structural dynamics
classificationCode: 400510
subject: Structural engineering
classificationCode: 401299
subject: Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering not elsewhere classified

description: This research studies the seismic behavior of medium rise RC buildings supplied with Sloped-bottom Tuned liquid dampers (SB-TLD) as a motion control device to mitigate the response of these building under the influence of earthquakes.
CAREX Toolbox Handout 2 - Aquatic weeds
Creators: name: Collins, Katie
name: Hogsden, Kristy
name: Febria, Catherine M.
name: Devlin, Hayley S.
name: Goeller, Brandon C.
name: Harding, Jon S.
name: McIntosh, Angus
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2018
Subjects: classificationCode: 310304
subject: Freshwater ecology

description: Through the CAREX project, we have tested a series of
practical tools, and developed solutions and approaches to address aquatic
weed, sediment, and nutrient management issues in agricultural waterways in
lowland Canterbury.

We have developed a set of steps and toolboxes, underpinned
by science, which can be applied by farmers, landowners and stakeholders to
facilitate rehabilitation and improve agricultural waterway health.This handout in the second in a series, which focuses on tools to manage and control aquatic weeds.

Suggested citation: Collins, K.E., Hogsden, K.L., Febria,
C.M., Devlin, H.S., Goeller, B.C, Harding, J.S., and A.M. McIntosh. 2018. Aquatic
Weeds – Use riparian planting to control weeds, CAREX Toolbox Handout 2,
University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
Strategies towards digital and semi-automated curation in RegulonDB
Creators: name: Rinaldi, Fabio
name: Gama-Castro, Socorro
name: Solano-Liria, Hilda
name: Lopez-Fuentes, Alejandra
name: Lithgow, Oscar
name: Collado-Vides, Julio
Publisher: name: F1000Research
Year: 2016

description: In this poster we give a preliminary presentation of the integration of text mining technologies in the curation pipeline of the RegulonDB database, and show how this approach of "assisted curation" can enhance the productivity of the curators.
Qualitative Study of a Mindfulness-based Smoking Cessation Treatment among Racially/Ethnically Diverse Adults
Creators: name: Scarlett, Charlayne
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Introduction: Research suggests that mindfulness-based treatment may improve smoking cessation outcomes; however more research is needed to understand and improve these interventions for diverse populations.  Historically, racial/ethnic minorities and low-income individuals have been underrepresented in mindfulness studies.  It is critical to understand experiences with mindfulness training among diverse and underserved populations.  Aim: The current study examined qualitative data from a diverse group of participants who received Mindfulness-Based Addiction Treatment (MBAT) for smoking cessation.   The study provides insight about how mindfulness-based training is experienced by individuals of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, races and ethnicities and provides suggestions of ways in which to improve the program.  Methods: Participants were 28 adult smokers (50% Black or African American, 32.1% Caucasian, 14.3% more than one race; 57.1% annual income < $30,000) who received eight weekly 2-hour MBAT group sessions and nicotine patches to help them quit smoking.  Participants then engaged in individual in-depth interviews describing their experiences and suggestions to improve the program. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and managed using NVivo 11.  A team of coders reviewed the transcripts to identify salient themes.  Results: Relevant themes included benefitting from practicing mindfulness and finding it helpful for quitting smoking; using mindfulness to cope with cravings and stress; expressing preferences for specific forms of mindfulness practices (e.g., body scan, walking meditation, yoga, etc.); discussing barriers and least preferred forms of mindfulness practice; describing mindfulness in their own words; appreciating social support offered through the group; and providing suggestions to improve the program including the use of technology (e.g., mobile apps and YouTube tutorials).  Overall, participants indicated a high level of interest in continuing to practice mindfulness on their own and shared strategies for incorporating it into their daily lives.  Most assessments of MBAT were favorable and the atmosphere was typically reported as supportive and non-judgmental, but some reported disruptive intragroup dynamics.  When probed for ways to improve the program, participants consistently suggested offering more days and times for group sessions in order to accommodate different schedules, and using technology to enhance the program.  Many wanted the program to continue beyond eight weeks.  Discussion: Overall, mindfulness-based training was endorsed by individuals of diverse backgrounds (i.e., racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic) as being helpful and beneficial for smoking cessation.  Greater accessibility and incorporating technology in the program were the predominant suggestions for program improvement.
Mobile Phone Voice, Short Message System, Internet and Social Media Uses among Hard-to-Reach Children in Kampala, Uganda
Creators: name: Louis, Egide
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Introduction: Research shows that many youth groups in Uganda own mobile phones. However, the extent to which youth who live in the slums of Kampala own and uses mobile phones has not been sufficiently explored. With the expansion of mobile technology, mobile health has emerged as a potential cost-effective tool that can allow this youth access health-related data and information.   
AIM: This study sought to determine the prevalence of mobile phone ownership and uses, document changes from the previous sampling event, and assess the association between mobile phone uses and psychosocial factors in this high-risk population.
Methods: A convenience sample (n=1134) was obtained in 2014 from urban youth living on the streets, 12-18 years of age, and who were participating in a Uganda Youth Development Link drop-in center for disadvantaged street youth. Mobile phone use variables consisted of talking/texting, internet use for browsing, and social media. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the likelihood of owning a mobile phone and uses, and its association with youth risk factors. 
Results:  Mobile phone ownership, internet use and social media utilization were 49.1%, 25.5%, and 23.4%, respectively. Compared to the previous study, little change occurred in mobile phone ownership but internet uses for searching and social media increased by double digit percentages. Daily talking and texting was significantly more prevalent in children who reported having STDs (p<0.0001) and trading sex for money (p=0.001), among others, and significantly associated with having STDs (aOR 1.75, 95% CI 1.32-2.32), being drunk (aOR 3.16, 95% CI 2.26-4.42), trading sex for money (aOR 1.97, 95% CI 1.39-2.80), and feeling sad (aOR 1.70, 95% CI 1.25-2.30). Similar results were obtained with internet for searching and social media uses but with less significant associations.
Discussion:  Based on that about a half of the children own a mobile phone and that a substantial number of them use it daily for talking or texting, the next step would be to design m-Health programs that would take advantage of mobile phone voice and texting capabilities specifically to inform on potential interventions for behavioral change and mental health.
Absence of canonical histone marks of active chromatin in developmentally regulated genes
Creators: name: Sílvia Pérez-Lluch
name: Enique Blanco
name: Tilgner, Hagen
name: Joao Curado
name: Ruiz-Romero, Marina
name: Corominas, Montserrat
name: Guigó, Roderic
Publisher: name: F1000Research
Year: 2016

description: Transcriptional regulation depends on many factors such as chromatin structure, DNA methylation, transcription factors and histone modifications. The interplay of activating and repressing histone modifications is assumed to play a key role in the regulation of gene expression. H3K4me3, for instance, has been associated to gene activation whereas H3K27me3 has been related to gene silencing. Challenging this generally accepted model, here we show that activation of genes that are temporally and spatially regulated during metazoan development occurs in the absence of canonically activating histone modifications, such as H3K4me3 and H3K9ac. We have seen that genes void of histone modifications are actively transcribed in isolated cells and that the perturbation of the methylation of H3K4 does not affect their expression. We have finally shown that genes lacking chromatin marking are usually located in low binding regions according to ChromHMM segmentations and show a different pattern of transcription factors binding from genes expressed throughout development. Our results support a dual model of chromatin associated transcription regulation, in which chromatin marking is associated to stable, tightly controlled production of RNA, while a more flexible, unmarked chromatin state would permit rapid gene activation and deactivation during development. In these genes, transcription factors binding to chromatin would play the predominant regulatory role.
Optical design for the single crystal neutron diffractometer Pioneer
Creators: name: Liu, Yaohua
name: Torres, Peter
name: Dixon, Scott
name: Hart, Cameron
name: Kent, Darian
name: Khaplanov, Anton
name: McHargue, Bill
name: Mohindroo, Kumar
name: Thermer, Rudolf
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Instrumentation and Detectors (physics.ins-det)
subject: Accelerator Physics (physics.acc-ph)
subject: FOS: Physical sciences

description: Pioneer is a single-crystal neutron diffractometer optimized for small-volume samples and weak signals at the Second Target Station (STS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This paper presents the preliminary optical design progress, focusing on the rationale behind key design choices. It covers the T$_0$ and bandwidth disk choppers, guide and beam control system, incident-beam polarizer, scattering beam collimators, and additional strategies. The chopper locations are selected to maximize neutron transport while taking advantage of standardized shielding structures. To accommodate the maintenance shield, operational shutter, and polarizing V-cavity, the guide design includes significant gaps. When these optical components are moved out of the beam path, oversized collimators, rather than guides, will be translated in. Pioneer will utilize slit packages to control beam size and divergence, and a translatable polarizing V-cavity. Absorbing panels are strategically placed near the end station to minimize background. An oscillating radial collimator, operating in a shift mode, will be used with the vertical cylindrical detector, while a fixed multi-cone collimator will be used with the bottom flat detector. These collimators will enable the detection of weak signals when complex sample environments are used.
description: 29 pages, 14 figures. Review of Scientific Instruments (2025)
Examining Rural and Urban Differences in Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Obese and Overweight Adults in Georgia (BRFSS 2015)
Creators: name: Hamki, Kadija
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of obesity and overweight is continuously on the rise in the United States. According to Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development projections, obesity levels are expected to rise to 47% in 2030. Being obese or overweight increases the risk of chronic diseases, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Fruit and vegetable intake are known to be beneficial in reducing risks for cardiovascular disease and cancer. There is extensive research showing a health disparity between urban and rural areas, where BMI levels are much higher in rural areas compared to urban. However, little is known regarding fruit and vegetable intake in rural and urban resident obese individuals. Hence, this study is designed to examine the fruit and vegetable intake differences among the obese and overweight populations in rural and urban Georgia. METHODS: Data were taken from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2015 dataset, for Georgia. A total of 1,233 eligible rural (29.7%) and urban (70.3%) obese/overweight participants responses were recorded and analyzed. Univariate and multivariate techniques were used to analyze specific variables that could potentially contribute to low fruit and vegetable intake. RESULTS: Fruit intake: The multivariate analysis showed that lower education level and medical cost issues were statistically significant variables that are associated with low fruit intake in rural areas. Sex, physical activity in past month, and smoking status were the statistically significant variables that are associated with low fruit intake in urban areas. Vegetable intake: The multivariate regression analysis of vegetable intake showed that, low vegetable consumption was significantly associated with an income of less than $15,000, and medical cost in rural areas. For urban areas, education, smoking status, and heavy drinker status were significantly associated with low vegetable intake.
A Report on the Estimates for E-Cigarette Use and Past Year Dental Visit - from  2015-2016 NHANES and 2015 NHIS in the United States
Creators: name: Karri, Pavani Priyanka
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Introduction: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices that entered the U.S. markets in 2007 and are marketed as safe alternatives to traditional cigarettes. The nicotine present in the e-cigarettes and the amount of vapor produced is a major concern for oral health. The purpose of this study is to report on the estimates for e-cigarette use from two different national surveys in the United States and to assess the association between e-cigarette use and outcomes related to dental care.
Methods: Data from the 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (n=5884), and from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) (n=33,672) were used in the analysis. SAS 9.4 was used to calculate the prevalence of e-cigarette use (ever and current use of e-cigarettes) and dental care (past year dental office visit) by sociodemographic variables for 2015-2016 NHANES and 2015 NHIS. Logistic regression models were used to examine the association between e-cigarette use and utilization of dental care separately for NHANES and NHIS, adjusting for age, sex, education, race, income, affordability of care and other tobacco use.
Results: The prevalence of ever use and current use from the 2015-2016 NHANES was 20.30% (95% C.I. 18.31-22.29) and, 5.40% (95% C.I. 4.73-6.06) respectively. In the 2015 NHIS the prevalence was 13.06% (95% C.I. 12.53-13.58) for ever e-cigarette use and 4.50% (95% C.I. 4.22-4.79) for current use. The prevalence of past year dental office visit from 2015-2016 NHANES was 58.78% (95% C.I. 54.88-62.68) and from NHIS was 62.71% (95% C.I. 62.02-63.4). Multivariate logistic regression models using NHANES data indicated that there is no difference between current e-cigarette users and non-users with respect to making a past year dental visit [AOR= 1.04 (95% C.I. 0.64-1.70)] and NHIS data indicated that current e-cigarette users were less likely to make a past year dental visit [AOR= 0.69 (95% C.I. 0.60-0.80)].
Conclusions: The non-overlapping of 95% confidence intervals for the prevalence of ever use indicate a significant difference between 2015-2016 NHANES and 2015 NHIS with respect to ever e-cigarette usage. Considering different factors such as sample size, response rate, position of the questions and mode of administration is encouraged before choosing the estimates from different surveys.
Examining the Association of Distance to Hospitals with Labor and Delivery Services and Maternal Mortality Rates in Georgia Counties (2010-2016)
Creators: name: Karim, Alina
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: INTRODUCTION: There is no formal research conducted that accounts for maternal mortality rates in the state of Georgia in association to the distance to hospitals that provide labor and delivery services.

AIM: To raise awareness about the number of maternal deaths that occur in Georgia, provide better geographical and financial access to maternal care to bring about reform.

METHODS: A quantitative secondary analysis integrating the spatial aspect of distance to hospitals from a centroid for each county was used to explore how maternal mortality rates differ across the 159 counties in Georgia, aggregating data from years 2010 to 2016. Other sociodemographic factors such as race and ethnicity, health insurance status along with the socioeconomic status namely education, poverty was considered together with population density. Linear regression along with spatial analysis was used to analyze the effect distance has on maternal mortality rates.

RESULTS: The total maternal mortality rates in the state of Georgia were not dependent on the increasing distance to labor and delivery units (L&D) from 2010-2016. Maternal mortality rates among different races (Non-Hispanic Black, Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic/Latino) did not illustrate a direct relationship with distance to L&D units.

DISCUSSION: More reliable and consistent data should be gathered on maternal mortality rates in addition to viewing cases individually, and factoring in how far each mother has to travel to access quality health care services for a healthy and safe delivery along with the sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors.
CAREX Toolbox Handout 3 - Sediments
Creators: name: Harding, Jon S.
name: Hogsden, Kristy
name: Febria, Catherine M.
name: Devlin, Hayley S.
name: Collins, Katie
name: Goeller, Brandon C.
name: McIntosh, Angus R.
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 310304
subject: Freshwater ecology

description: Through the CAREX project, we have tested a series of
practical tools, and developed solutions and approaches to address aquatic
weed, sediment, and nutrient management issues in agricultural waterways in
lowland Canterbury.

We have developed a set of steps and toolboxes, underpinned
by science, which can be applied by farmers, landowners and stakeholders to
facilitate rehabilitation and improve agricultural waterway health.This handout is the third in a series, which focuses on tools to manage sediment in waterways.

Suggested citation: Harding, J.S., Hogsden,
K.L., Febria, C.M., Devlin, H.S., Collins, K.E., Goeller, B.C, and A.M. McIntosh.
2018. Sediments – Stop sediment at the source & address sediment legacies,
CAREX Toolbox Handout 3, University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
Incident beam optics optimization for the single crystal neutron diffractometer Pioneer with a polarized beam option
Creators: name: Liu, Yaohua
name: Torres, Peter
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Instrumentation and Detectors (physics.ins-det)
subject: Materials Science (cond-mat.mtrl-sci)
subject: FOS: Physical sciences

description: Pioneer, a next-generation single-crystal neutron diffractometer, is under development for Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Second Target Station (STS). Designed to address a wide range of scientific questions, Pioneer will deliver homogeneous neutron beams with customizable size and divergence, and provide a polarized beam option. This article introduces its incident beam optics, highlighting the optimization methodology and the simulated performance. Pioneer will utilize a modified elliptical-straight guide for neutron transport and deploy slit packages and insertable apertures to control beam size and divergence. The optimized guide geometry matches the optimal-and-full-sample-illumination condition, and the beam control system effectively filters out unwanted neutrons while preserving the desired ones. Additionally, we have found that polygon-approximated guides provide satisfactory transport efficiency and beam homogeneity, eliminating the need of truly curved guides. To enhance neutronics performance and reduce cost, the coatings of supermirror elements are individually optimized to the lowest half-integer $m$-values that are sufficient to deliver the desired neutrons. After evaluating polarizing V-cavities and $^3$He spin filters over the default polarized wavelength band of 1.2-5.5~Å, we selected a translatable multichannel polarizing V-cavity as the incident beam polarizer. Strategically placed at a location where the beam divergence is low and a large in-guide gap has negligible impact on transport efficiency, the optimized V-cavity achieves an average $P^2T$ of approximately 35\%.
description: 31 pages, 13 figures, Review of Scientific Instruments (2025)
Supplementary document for Comparing flickering and pulsed chromatic pupil light responses - 5955190.pdf
Creators: name: Tripolone, María
name: Issolio, Luis
name: Agüero, Carlos
name: Lavaque, Alejandro
name: Cao, Dingcai
name: Barrionuevo, Pablo
Publisher: name: Optica Publishing Group
Year: 2025
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Parameters in temporal and frequency domains. Diagrams of the systems. Steady and transient parameter values of Experiment 2. Relation of harmonics in Experiment 1.
Income Level and Educational Attainment as Predictors of Self-Reported Type 2 Diabetes in African American Women Residing in the United States
Creators: name: Crowell, Vondra
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2018

description: Background: Type 2 diabetes (hereafter “diabetes) is the fourth leading cause of death amongst African American women and an increasing public health problem. Existing statistics show that African American adults are 50%-100% more likely to have diabetes than White Americans. The National Diabetes Statistics Report (2017) also noted that diabetes prevalence significantly varied by educational attainment with 12.6% of adults with less than a high school education compared to 9.5% of those with a high school education, and 7.2% of those with more than a high school education. There was a similar pattern observed when using socioeconomic status (SES) as a predictor for diabetes, with those at the lower end of the scale having a higher prevalence of diabetes compared to those at the higher end of the scale.

Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of 2015-2016 NHANES data analysis was conducted on both African American and Caucasian women between the ages of 20-79 to examine an association between predictors and diabetes. Chi-square statistical analysis was used for categorical variables, univariate analysis using logistic regression was performed to determine an association between age, race, BMI, educational attainment, education level, health insurance status, and physical activity. A multivariate analysis was conducted after controlling for covariates.
Results: Educational attainment as a predictor of diabetes was not statistically significant (p=0.8409) nor was income level (p=0.1881) and its association with the diabetes prevalence. Black women who made less than $20,000 yearly, comprised 16.81% (n=59) of the study population versus 6.58% (n=29) of white women in the same income category, p<0.0001.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest the need for additional statistical analysis to analyze more modifiable risk factors not included in the present data analysis. Tailored programs for African American women combating diabetes should be prioritized as a critical need for these women in these communities.
CAREX Toolbox Handout 3 - Sediments
Creators: name: Harding, Jon S.
name: Hogsden, Kristy
name: Febria, Catherine M.
name: Devlin, Hayley S.
name: Collins, Katie
name: Goeller, Brandon C.
name: McIntosh, Angus
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2018
Subjects: classificationCode: 310304
subject: Freshwater ecology

description: Through the CAREX project, we have tested a series of
practical tools, and developed solutions and approaches to address aquatic
weed, sediment, and nutrient management issues in agricultural waterways in
lowland Canterbury.

We have developed a set of steps and toolboxes, underpinned
by science, which can be applied by farmers, landowners and stakeholders to
facilitate rehabilitation and improve agricultural waterway health.This handout is the third in a series, which focuses on tools to manage sediment in waterways.

Suggested citation: Harding, J.S., Hogsden,
K.L., Febria, C.M., Devlin, H.S., Collins, K.E., Goeller, B.C, and A.M. McIntosh.
2018. Sediments – Stop sediment at the source & address sediment legacies,
CAREX Toolbox Handout 3, University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
Energy rates due to Fe isotopes during presupernova evolution of massive stars
Creators: name: Nabi, Jameel-Un
name: Ullah, Asim
name: Iqbal, Majid
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Nuclear Theory (nucl-th)
subject: FOS: Physical sciences

description: This work presents the microscopic calculation of energy rates (γ ray heating and (anti)neutrino cooling rates) due to weak decay of selected Fe isotopes. The isotopes have astrophysical significance during the presupernova evolution of massive stars. The energy rates are calculated using the pn QRPA model and compared with the independent particle model (IPM), large scale shell model (LSSM) and recent shell model calculation (GXPF1J). The reported (anti)neutrino cooling rates are smaller by up to two orders of magnitude at low core temperature values than the IPM rates. The two calculations compare well at T = 30 GK. The comparison of cooling rates with the LSSM is interesting. The pn QRPA cooling rates due to even even Fe isotopes are smaller (up to 2 orders of magnitude). For the odd A isotopes, the reported rates are bigger up to an order of magnitude. The pn QRPA computed cooling rates are, up to 2 orders of magnitude, bigger when compared with the GXPF1J calculation. The γ ray heating rates due to electron capture rates rise with the temperature and density values of the stellar core. On the other hand, the γ ray heating due to \b{eta} decay increases with the core temperature values but decreases by orders of magnitude when the stellar core stiffens. The pn QRPA computed γ heating rates are bigger (up to 3 orders of magnitude) at high temperatures and densities (for the case of 55 56Fe) when compared with the recent shell model results. Owing to the importance of energy rates, this study may contribute to a realistic simulation of presupernova evolution of massive stars.
description: 25 Pages, 4 Tables, 7 Figures
Probabilities of collisions of bodies ejected from forming Earth with the terrestrial planets
Creators: name: Ipatov, S. I.
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Earth and Planetary Astrophysics (astro-ph.EP)
subject: FOS: Physical sciences

description: The motion of bodies ejected from the Earth was studied, and the probabilities of collisions of such bodies with the present terrestrial planets were calculated. The dependences of these probabilities on velocities, angles and points of ejection of bodies were studied. These dependences can be used in the models with different distributions of ejected material. On average, about a half and less than 10\% of initial ejected bodies remained moving in elliptical orbits in the Solar System after 10 and 100 Myr, respectively. A few ejected bodies collided with planets after 250 Myr. As dynamical lifetimes of bodies ejected from the Earth can reach hundreds of million years, a few percent of bodies ejected at the Chicxulub and Popigai events about 36-65 Myr ago can still move in the zone of the terrestrial planets and have small chances to collide with planets, including the Earth. The fraction of ejected bodies that collided with the Earth was greater for smaller ejection velocity. The fractions of bodies delivered to the Earth and Venus probably did not differ much for these planets and were about 0.2-0.3 each. Such obtained results testify in favour of that the upper layers of the Earth and Venus can contain similar material. The fractions of bodies ejected from the Earth that collided with Mercury and Mars did not exceed 0.08 and 0.025, respectively. The fractions of bodies collided with Jupiter were of the order of 0.001. In most calculations the fraction of bodies collided with the Sun was between 0.2 and 0.5. Depending on parameters of ejection, the fraction of bodies ejected into hyperbolic orbits could vary from 0 to 1. Small fractions of material ejected from the Earth can be found on other terrestrial planets and Jupiter, as the ejected bodies could collide with these planets. Bodies ejected from the Earth could deliver organic material to other celestial objects, e.g. to Mars.
description: 24 pages, 4 figures
Equivariant Graph Network Approximations of High-Degree Polynomials for Force Field Prediction
Creators: name: Xu, Zhao
name: Yu, Haiyang
name: Bohde, Montgomery
name: Ji, Shuiwang
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
subject: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
subject: FOS: Computer and information sciences

description: Recent advancements in equivariant deep models have shown promise in accurately predicting atomic potentials and force fields in molecular dynamics simulations. Using spherical harmonics (SH) and tensor products (TP), these equivariant networks gain enhanced physical understanding, like symmetries and many-body interactions. Beyond encoding physical insights, SH and TP are also crucial to represent equivariant polynomial functions. In this work, we analyze the equivariant polynomial functions for the equivariant architecture, and introduce a novel equivariant network, named PACE. The proposed PACE utilizes edge booster and the Atomic Cluster Expansion (ACE) technique to approximate a greater number of $SE(3) \times S_n$ equivariant polynomial functions with enhanced degrees. As experimented in commonly used benchmarks, PACE demonstrates state-of-the-art performance in predicting atomic energy and force fields, with robust generalization capability across various geometric distributions under molecular dynamics (MD) across different temperature conditions. Our code is publicly available as part of the AIRS library https://github.com/divelab/AIRS/.
Exploration of metastable A-site-ordered perovskites (Ca,Ba)FeO3-δ by computationally-guided multi-step synthesis
Creators: name: Onose, Masaho
name: Takahashi, Hidefumi
name: Sagayama, Hajime
name: Yamasaki, Yuichi
name: Ishiwata, Shintaro
Publisher: name: arXiv
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Materials Science (cond-mat.mtrl-sci)
subject: Strongly Correlated Electrons (cond-mat.str-el)
subject: FOS: Physical sciences

description: Perovskite-type iron oxides with Fe4+ ions have attracted much attention for their versatile helimagnetic phases. While the introduction of a layered A-site ordered structure to AFeO3 with Fe4+ ions potentially lead to novel helimagnetic phases, the synthetic pathway spanning high pressure range is apparently difficult to elucidate. Here, we explored new A-site ordered perovskite-type iron oxides (Ca,Ba)FeO3-δ with Fe4+ ions with the support of first-principles calculations evaluating thermodynamic stability at selected pressures and chemical compositions. Among the six types of putative A-site ordered perovskites with and without oxygen vacancy, only two types of oxygen-deficient perovskites CaBaFe2O6-δ and Ca(Ba0.9Ca0.1)2Fe3O9-δ (δ~1) were successfully obtained by high-pressure synthesis, being consistent with the DFT-based convex-hull calculations. Considering the evaluated stability of the putative perovskites at selected pressures, we adopted low-temperature topotactic oxidation using ozone at ambient pressure and obtained the oxidized perovskites CaBaFe2O6-δ (δ~0.4) and Ca(Ba0.9Ca0.1)2Fe3O9-δ (δ~0.6), potentially showing novel helimagnetic phases. This study demonstrates that computational visualization of multi-step synthetic pathways involving high pressure can accelerate the search for new metastable perovskites with rich magnetic phases.
description: 7 pages, 6 figures