bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifying activity level related movement features of children with ASD based on ADOS videos
Authors: Jin Xuemei , Zhu Huilin , Cao Wei , Zou Xiaobing , Chen Jiajia
Published: March 2023

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 2% of children. Due to the shortage of clinicians, there is an urgent demand for a convenient and effective tool based on regular videos to assess the symptom. Computer-aided technologies have become widely used in clinical diagnosis, simplifying the diagnosis process while saving time and standardizing the procedure. In this study, we proposed a computer vision-based motion trajectory detection approach assisted with machine learning techniques, facilitating an objective and effective way to extract participants’ movement features (MFs) to identify and evaluate children’s activity levels that correspond to clinicians’ professional ratings. The designed technique includes two key parts: (1) Extracting MFs of participants’ different body key points in various activities segmented from autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS) videos, and (2) Identifying the most relevant MFs through established correlations with existing data sets of participants’ activity level scores evaluated by clinicians. The research investigated two types of MFs, i.e., pixel distance (PD) and instantaneous pixel velocity (IPV), three participants’ body key points, i.e., neck, right wrist, and middle hip, and five activities, including Table-play, Birthday-party, Joint-attention, Balloon-play, and Bubble-play segmented from ADOS videos. Among different combinations, the high correlations with the activity level scores evaluated by the clinicians (greater than 0.6 with p < 0.001) were found in Table-play activity for both the PD-based MFs of all three studied key points and the IPV-based MFs of the right wrist key point. These MFs were identified as the most relevant ones that could be utilized as an auxiliary means for automating the evaluation of activity levels in the ASD assessment.
Maxillofacial fracture detection and classification in computed tomography images using convolutional neural network-based models
Authors: Warin Kritsasith , Limprasert Wasit , Suebnukarn Siriwan , Paipongna Teerawat , Jantana Patcharapon , Vicharueang Sothana
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of convolutional neural network-based models for the detection and classification of maxillofacial fractures in computed tomography (CT) maxillofacial bone window images. A total of 3407 CT images, 2407 of which contained maxillofacial fractures, were retrospectively obtained from the regional trauma center from 2016 to 2020. Multiclass image classification models were created by using DenseNet-169 and ResNet-152. Multiclass object detection models were created by using faster R-CNN and YOLOv5. DenseNet-169 and ResNet-152 were trained to classify maxillofacial fractures into frontal, midface, mandibular and no fracture classes. Faster R-CNN and YOLOv5 were trained to automate the placement of bounding boxes to specifically detect fracture lines in each fracture class. The performance of each model was evaluated on an independent test dataset. The overall accuracy of the best multiclass classification model, DenseNet-169, was 0.70. The mean average precision of the best multiclass detection model, faster R-CNN, was 0.78. In conclusion, DenseNet-169 and faster R-CNN have potential for the detection and classification of maxillofacial fractures in CT images.
The effect of positive thinking on resilience and life satisfaction of older adults: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Taherkhani Zahra , Kaveh Mohammad Hossein , Mani Arash , Ghahremani Leila , Khademi Khadijeh
Published: March 2023

The cumulative effects of adversity and unhappiness affect life satisfaction and quality of life in the growing older adult population. Most of the interventions aimed at improving the health and quality of life of older adults have adopted a problem-oriented or weakness-focused approach. However, a positive or strengths-focused approach can also have a virtuous but more effective capacity to contribute to the well-being and life satisfaction of older adults. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of positive thinking training on improving resilience and life satisfaction among older adults. A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 100 older adults with simple random sampling. The intervention group received 90-min weekly sessions for eight weeks on positive thinking training through written homework for reflection, group discussion, and media. The data were collected using Ingram and Wisnicki Positive Thinking Questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Tobin Life Satisfaction Questionnaire at baseline and one week and two months after the training. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software 26. P values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Positive thinking training led to better thinking (p < 0.001), higher resilience (p < 0.001), and greater life satisfaction (p < 0.001). The study's findings showed the effectiveness of the positive thinking training approach in improving resilience and life satisfaction in older adults. It is recommended to evaluate the long-term outcome in populations with different social, economic, and cultural statuses in future studies.
Phenotypic and transcriptional characterization of oligodendrocyte precursor cells in a 3D culture
Authors: Nakano Shizuka , Uyeda Akiko , Matsunaga Yukiko T. , Muramatsu Rieko
Published: March 2023

Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) showed phenotypic and transcriptomic differences between 2D culture and collagen-gel based 3D culture. OPCs cultured in a lower concentration of collagen gel enhanced their proliferation activity.
Exo-trig selenocyclization of secondary allylic carboxamides using Woollins’ reagent: en route to 2,5-disubstituted selenazolines
Authors: Makhal Priyanka N. , Dannarm Srinivas Reddy , Shaikh Arbaz Sujat , Ahmed Rezwan , Chilvery Shrilekha , Dayare Lahu N. , Sonti Rajesh , Godugu Chandraiah , Kaki Venkata Rao
Published: March 2023

Woollins’ reagent was used for the synthesis of novel 2,5-disubstituted selenazolines with excellent regio- and chemoselectivity that show potential antiproliferative activity, paving the way for developing selenazoline-based anticancer agents.
Advanced crystallisation methods for small organic molecules
Authors: Metherall J. P. , Carroll R. C. , Coles S. J. , Hall M. J. , Probert M. R.
Published: March 2023

Four advanced methods for the crystallisation of organic molecules are presented: crystalline sponge, tetraaryladamantane chaperones, microbatch under-oil and encapsulated nanodroplet crystallisation, alongside an overview of classical techniques.
Synthesis and the photophysical and biological properties of tricarbonyl Re(i) diimine complexes bound to thiotetrazolato ligands
Authors: Stephens Liam J. , Dallerba Elena , Kelderman Jenisi T. A. , Levina Aviva , Werrett Melissa V. , Lay Peter A. , Massi Massimiliano , Andrews Philip C.
Published: March 2023

The structure, stability, composition, photochemistry, and biological properties of twelve rhenium tris-carbonyl diamine complexes containing tautomeric thiotetrazolato ligands have been examined for their use as potential bio-imaging agents.
An insight into the role of carbon dots in the agriculture system: a review
Authors: Maholiya Anju , Ranjan Pushpesh , Khan Raju , Murali S. , Nainwal Rakesh C. , Chauhan Puneet S. , Sathish N. , Chaurasia J. P. , Srivastava Avanish K.
Published: March 2023

CDs in sustainable agricultural production can significantly aid in meeting global food demand while maintaining environmental resilience.
Nanoplastics promote the dissemination of antibiotic resistance through conjugative gene transfer: implications from oxidative stress and gene expression
Authors: Liu Xiaowei , Xu Rongrong , Wu Heyang , Xu Kaiwen , Zhang Wenjing , Wang Zongyu , Gong Wenwen
Published: March 2023

S-PSNPs facilitated conjugative transfer frequency of ARGs between E. coli strains than L-PSNPs, and the mechanisms include SOS response, membrane permeability and altered related gene expression.
Visible and NIR light photoactivatableo-hydroxycinnamate system for efficient drug release with fluorescence monitoring
Authors: Gupta Ajay , Singh Neelu , Gautam Aryan , Dhakar Neetesh , Kumar Sunil , Sasmal Pijus K.
Published: March 2023

We report a photoactivatableo-hydroxycinnamate–gemcitabine prodrug that shows an efficient drug release with real-time monitoring, and dose- and temporally-controlled photocytotoxicity upon visible (one-photon) or NIR (two-photon) light irradiation.
Chromene-dihydropyrimidinone and xanthene-dihydropyrimidinone hybrids: design, synthesis, and antibacterial and antibiofilm activities
Authors: Santos Samuel J. , Rossatto Fernanda C. P. , Jardim Natália S. , Ávila Daiana S. , Ligabue-Braun Rodrigo , Fontoura Luiz A. M. , Zimmer Karine R. , Russowsky Dennis
Published: March 2023

A series of chromene-dihydropyrimidinone and xanthene-dihydropyrimidinone hybrid compounds were easily synthesized through a multicomponent reaction followed by the copper-catalyzed alkyne–azide cycloaddition reaction.
Organic-modified ZnS nanoparticles as a high-performance lubricant additive
Authors: Kumara Chanaka , Armstrong Beth , Lyo Inwoong , Lee Hong Wook , Qu Jun
Published: March 2023

Oil-miscible and oil-transparent organic modified ZnS nanoparticles were developed as an antiwear additive to improve lubricant performance.
Optical band gaps and spectroscopy properties of Bim+/Eun+/Yb3+ co-doped (m = 0, 2, 3; and n = 2, 3) zinc calcium silicate glasses
Authors: Dan Ho Kim , Trung Nguyen Dinh , Tam Nguyen Minh , Ha L. T. , Ha C. V. , Zhou Dacheng , Qiu Jianbei
Published: March 2023

VIS emission spectra of SZC-xBi0.6Eu2Yb (x = 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 mol%) zinc calcium silicate glass samples under 320 nm excitation.
Monitoring state of charge and volume expansion in lithium-ion batteries: an approach using surface mounted thin-film graphene sensors
Authors: Bree Gerard , Hao Hongqing , Stoeva Zlatka , John Low Chee Tong
Published: March 2023

A new graphene percolation-based resistance strain gauge can measure state-of-charge and state-of-health of lithium-ion batteries with high sensitivity.
Copper-catalyzed enantioselective diyne cyclizationviaC(sp2)–O bond cleavage
Authors: Zhou Ji-Jia , Meng Ya-Nan , Liu Li-Gao , Liu Yi-Xi , Xu Zhou , Lu Xin , Zhou Bo , Ye Long-Wu
Published: March 2023

A copper-catalyzed asymmetric cascade cyclizationviaC(sp2)–O bond cleavage is disclosed, affording a range of chromeno[3,4-c]pyrroles bearing a triaryl oxa-quaternary carbon stereocenter in high yields and enantioselectivities.
Reagent prediction with a molecular transformer improves reaction data quality
Authors: Andronov Mikhail , Voinarovska Varvara , Andronova Natalia , Wand Michael , Clevert Djork-Arné , Schmidhuber Jürgen
Published: March 2023

A molecular transformer predicts reagents for organic reactions. It is also able to replace questionable reagents in reaction data, e.g. USPTO, to enable better product prediction models to be trained on these new data.
Rb4Li2TiOGe4O12: a novel high-performance titanyl germanate anode for Li-ion batteries
Authors: Tang Chuan , Chang Siliang , Wu Qian , Kang Lei , Feng Kai , Meng Xianghe , Chu Shengqi , Huang Hongwei , Xia Mingjun
Published: March 2023

A polar polyanionic germanate Rb4Li2TiOGe4O12 was proposed as a new high-performance anode for Li-ion batteries. It has balanced electrochemical properties with higher specific capacity and lower operating voltage, among the titanyl-based anodes.
A CF4 plasma functionalized polypropylene separator for dendrite-free lithium metal anodes
Authors: Cao Shengling , He Xin , Chen Manlin , Han Yu , Wang Kangli , Jiang Kai , Zhou Min
Published: March 2023

A simple and effective plasma functionalization technique for grafting fluorine-containing functional groups on commercial PP separators to induce the formation of LiF-rich SEI films has been proposed.
Ultrasound nanomedicine and materdicine
Authors: Wang Zeyu , Wang Xue , Chang Meiqi , Guo Jia , Chen Yu
Published: March 2023

The conventional microbubble-based ultrasound biomedicine clinically plays a vital role in providing the dynamic detection of macro and microvasculature and disease theranostics.
High-fidelity imaging of intracellular microRNA via a bioorthogonal nanoprobe
Authors: Chen Hengyi , Chen Xiaohui , Chen Yi , Zhang Chong , Sun Zixin , Mo Jiaxi , Wang Yongzhong , Yang Jichun , Zou Dongsheng , Luo Yang
Published: March 2023

The general principle of the FTO-switched bioorthogonal nanoprobe for high-fidelity microRNA imaging.
Highly diastereo- and enantioselective C2 addition of 5H-oxazol-4-ones to γ-keto-α,β-unsaturated esters
Authors: Lin Li , Wang Mei , Zhou Jiawei , Li Fei , Liu Huiyun
Published: March 2023

The novel direct C2-addition of azlactones to γ-keto-α,β-unsaturated esters was achieved with excellent stereoselectivities, and revealed an unusual π–π interaction effect between the substrate and catalyst.
Excited state processes of dinuclear Pt(ii) complexes bridged by 8-hydroxyquinoline
Authors: Kromer Sarah , Roy Subhangi , Yarnell James E. , Taliaferro Chelsea M. , Castellano Felix N.
Published: March 2023

Two novel dinuclear Pt(ii) complexes featuring 8-hydroxyquinoline bridges were synthesized and found to have photophysical properties dominated by ligand-centered transitions mirroring that of a mononuclear model system, [Pt(8HQ)2].
Electrical noise in electrolytes: a theoretical perspective
Authors: Hoang Ngoc Minh Thê , Kim Jeongmin , Pireddu Giovanni , Chubak Iurii , Nair Swetha , Rotenberg Benjamin
Published: March 2023

We highlight the central role of the charge–charge dynamic structure factor in the fluctuations of electrical observables in electrolytes and offer a unifying perspective over a variety of complementary experiments.
Unlocking the photo-dehydrogenation ability of naphthalene monoimide towards the synthesis of quinazolinones
Authors: Halder Supriya , Mandal Sourav , Biswas Ayanangshu , Adhikari Debashis
Published: March 2023

A photocatalytic method involving naphthalene monoimide has been shown to synthesize quinazolinones under very mild reaction conditions.
Inhibition of mitochondrial metabolism by (−)-jerantinine A: synthesis and biological studies in triple-negative breast cancer cells
Authors: Gialelis Timothy L. , Wang Zifei , Homer Joshua A. , Yang Wen-Hsuan , Chung Taemoon , Hu Qingting , Smedley Christopher J. , Pawar Nitin J. , Upadhyay Nitinkumar S. , Tuveson David A. , Lyons Scott K. , Lukey Michael J. , Moses John E.
Published: March 2023

We report an improved 4-step semisynthesis of (−)-jerantinine A and (−)-melodinine P from (−)-tabersonine, qualify their potency against TNBC cells and confirm they induce oxidative stress. JA also acts as a potent inhibitor of nucleotide metabolism.
Stereoselective synthesis of backbone extended π-conjugated amino esters
Authors: Nalawade Sachin A. , Singh Manjeet , Puneeth Kumar DRGKoppalu R. , Dey Sanjit , Gopi Hosahudya N.
Published: March 2023

Synthesis of novel amino acids containing multiple backbone double bonds with excellent E-selectivity is reported.
Transition metal-catalyzed C–H/C–C activation and coupling with 1,3-diyne
Authors: Pati Bedadyuti Vedvyas , Puthalath Nitha Nahan , Banjare Shyam Kumar , Nanda Tanmayee , Ravikumar Ponneri C.
Published: March 2023

The 1,3-diynes hold a prominent position among the many coupling partners employed in metal-catalysed C–H activation because of their ability to form complex bis-heterocycles in one shot.
Synthesis and characterization of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene modified low temperature adaptive self-matting waterborne polyurethane
Authors: Liu Jiaran , Yang Desheng , Li Shengnan , Bai Chaofei , Tu Chengzhao , Zhu Fengdan , Xin Wei , Li Guoping , Luo Yunjun
Published: March 2023

The phase separation degree of WPU can be increased by introducing HTPB. This is conducive to the formation of micro-rough surface, thus playing a role in extinction.
Terpyridine-zinc(ii) coordination nanosheets as modulators of perovskite crystallization to enhance solar cell efficiency
Authors: Wang Ying-Chiao , Chiang Chun-Hao , Su Chun-Jen , Chang Je-Wei , Lin Chi-Ying , Wei Chia-Chun , Huang Shao-Ku , Maeda Hiroaki , Jian Wen-Bin , Jeng U-Ser , Tsukagoshi Kazuhito , Chen Chun-Wei , Nishihara Hiroshi
Published: March 2023

ZnTPY-chelated PbI2 nuclei effectively reduce the activation energy of perovskite crystallization resulting in higher conversion of PbI2 into uniform perovskite crystalline films, which ultimately improves the performance of perovskite solar cells.
Detection of chemo-kinematical structures in Leo I
Authors: Alarcón Jara A. G. , Fellhauer M. , Simon J. , del Pino A. , Fu S. W. , Sohn S. T.
Published: March 2023

Context. A variety of formation models for dwarf spheroidal (dSph) galaxies have been proposed in the literature, but generally they have not been quantitatively compared with observations.

Aims. We search for chemodynamical patterns in our observational data set and compare the results with mock galaxies consisting of pure random motions, and simulated dwarfs formed via the dissolving star cluster and tidal stirring models.

Methods. We made use of a new spectroscopic data set for the Milky Way dSph Leo I, combining 288 stars observed with Magellan/IMACS and existing Keck/DEIMOS data, to provide velocity and metallicity measurements for 953 Leo I member stars. We used a specially developed algorithm called BEACON to detect chemo-kinematical patterns in the observed and simulated data.

Results. After analysing the Leo I data, we report the detection of 14 candidate streams of stars that may have originated in disrupted star clusters. The angular momentum vectors of these streams are randomly oriented, consistent with the lack of rotation in Leo I. These results are consistent with the predictions of the dissolving cluster model. In contrast, we find fewer candidate stream signals in mock data sets that lack coherent motions ∼99% of the time. The chemodynamical analysis of the tidal stirring simulation produces streams that share a common orientation of their angular momenta, which is inconsistent with the Leo I data.

Conclusions. Even though it is very difficult to distinguish which of the detected streams are real and which are only noise, we can be certain that there are more streams detected in the observational data of Leo I than expected in pure random data.
Cosmic voids and the kinetic analysis
Authors: Gurzadyan V. G. , Fimin N. N. , Chechetkin V. M.
Published: March 2023

We consider a principal problem, that of the possible dominating role of self-consistent gravitational interaction in the formation of cosmic structures: voids and their walls in the local Universe. It is in the context of the Hubble tension as a possible indication of the difference in the descriptions of the late (local) and early (global) Universe. The kinetic Vlasov treatment enables us to consider the evolution of gravitating structures where the fundamental role has the modified gravitational potential with a cosmological constant, leading to the prediction of a local flow with a Hubble parameter that is nonidentical to that of the global Hubble flow. The Poisson equation for a potential with an additional repulsive term, including an integral equation formulation, is analyzed, and we predict the appearance of multiply connected two-dimensional gravitating structures and voids in the local Universe. The obvious consequence of the developed mechanism is that the cosmological constant poses a natural scaling for the voids, along with the physical parameters of their local environment, which can be traced in observational surveys.
Conservation Laws and Hydrodynamics
Authors: Jeon Sangyong
Published: March 2023

Recent years have seen much development in analyzing the structure of relativistic hydrodynamics. In this proceeding, some of the developments are highlighted including issues related to pseudo-gauge transformations and spin hydrodynamics.
Polarization in heavy ion collisions: A theoretical review
Authors: Buzzegoli Matteo
Published: March 2023

In these proceedings I discuss the recent progress in the theory of spin polarization in relativistic fluids. To date, a number of studies have begun to examine the impact of the shear tensor on the local spin polarization and whether this contribution can restore agreement between the measurements and the predictions obtained from a polarization induced by the gradients of the plasma. I present the derivation of the spin polarization vector of a fermion at local thermal equilibrium and I discuss the role of pseudo-gauge transformations and of dissipative effects. I list what we can learn from the polarization measured at lower energies. Finally, I discuss possible applications of spin polarization measurements in relativistic heavy ion collisions.
Femtoscopy measurements of two-kaon combinations in Au+Au collisions at the STAR experiment
Authors: Pawłowska Diana
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Relativistic heavy-ion collisions can study the properties of nuclear matter in high-energy experiments like the STAR experiment. One of the methods to learn about the properties of the bulk matter is the femtoscopy technique, which relies on information carried by the particles produced during the collisions. The emission source parameters, like space-time characteristics, can be extracted using the technique. High statistics data from RHIC make it possible to study the correlations between strange particles, like charged and neutral kaons. The pair-wise interactions between the identical kaons that form the basis for femtoscopy are quantum statistics and the Coulomb interaction for K±K±, and quantum statistics and the final-state interaction (FSI) through the f0(980)/a0(980) threshold resonances for KS0KS0. The interactions between non-identical kaons pairs of KS0K± are essential, as the strong FSI is described only by the a0(98O) resonance, which could be a four-quark state. These proceedings will present the femtoscopic measurements of strange particles with charged and neutral kaons correlations in Au+Au collisions at the RHIC energy.
Interplay between core and corona from small to large systems
Authors: Kanakubo Yuuka , Tachibana Yasuki , Hirano Tetsufumi
Published: March 2023

We present new results in p+p and Pb+Pb collisions at the LHC energies from the updated dynamical core–corona initialization framework (DCCI2). The fractions of final hadron yields originating from equilibrated and non-equilibrated components are extracted as functions of multiplicity. We find that the contributions from non-equilibrated components are non-negligible even in Pb+Pb collisions and affect pT-integrated multi-particle correlations. These suggest the importance of non-equilibrated components for the sophisticated extraction of properties of the quark gluon plasma from comparisons between dynamical frameworks and experimental data.
Measurement of quarkonium elliptic flow in pPb collisions at 8.16 TeV with the CMS detector
Authors: Lee Kisoo
Published: March 2023

The second-order Fourier coefficients (v2) of Υ(1S) and J/ψ mesons in high-multiplicity pPb collisions are studied using data collected by the CMS experiment at a nucleon-nucleon center-of-mass energy of 8.16 TeV. The dimuons used to reconstruct the quarkonium states are correlated with charged hadrons using the long-range two-particle correlation technique. The measurement of the Υ(1S) v2 is reported for the first time in small collision systems. The results are discussed in terms of collectivity and modification of heavy quarks.
A multi-differential investigation of strangeness production in pp collisions with ALICE
Authors: Schotter Romain
Published: March 2023

In these proceedings, two multi-differential analyses performed in pp collisions collected by the ALICE collaboration during the LHC Run 2 are presented. One investigates the dependence of strange particle production with multiplicity and effective energy, whereas the other clarifies how strangeness enhancement is correlated to the leading jet in the event. The results suggest that strangeness production at the LHC depends strongly on effective energy, and originates dominantly from the transverse region with respect to the leading jet direction.
Rescattering effects on resonances production in small systems with ALICE at the LHC
Authors: Rosano Antonina
Published: March 2023

Recent multiplicity-dependent analyses of pp and p–Pb collision data have revealed that particle production shares similar features with that in heavyion collisions. Studies using resonances could help to understand the possible onset of collective-like phenomena and the presence of a hadronic phase in small collision systems. Measurements of the differential yields of resonances with different lifetime, mass, quark content, and quantum numbers could enable understanding the mechanisms that influence the shape of particle momentum spectra, lifetime of the hadronic phase, strangeness production, parton energy loss, and collective effects. New ALICE results on various hadronic resonances in small collision systems at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) energies, including the multiplicity dependence measurements of Λ(1520) and K*(892)± and the production of ϕ-meson pairs are presented here. Results will be also compared with model calculations.
Light hypernuclei in heavy-ion collisions
Authors: Reichert Tom , Steinheimer Jan , Vovchenko Volodymyr , Dönigus Benjamin , Bleicher Marcus
Published: March 2023

Prediction for hyper nuclei multiplicities from GSI to LHC energies from the Ultra-relativistic Quantum Molecular Dynamics (UrQMD) model combined with a final state coalescence approach is presented and compared to the thermal model. The influence of the coalescence radius on the collision energy and centrality dependence of the Λ3H/Λ ratio is discussed.
Simulation study of Dual-Readout Calorimeter for a forward calorimeter at the Electron-Ion Collider
Authors: Kim Yongjun
Published: March 2023

The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) is a future particle accelerator to be built at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the primary purpose of experiments at the EIC is to resolve the question of partonic structure of nucleons and nuclei. To achieve the physics goals of the EIC, a hadron calorimeter of high energy resolution is required at forward rapidity. A Dual-readout Calorimeter (DRC) which has been developed for future collider experiments is considered as an upgrade option of the forward hadron calorimeter for the ECCE experiment at the EIC. The DRC consisting of two types of optical fiber, Cherenkov and Scintillation fibers, can achieve high energy resolution by measuring a fraction of electromagnetic shower in a hadronic shower. A performance study of DRC for the EIC such as geometry, material, and energy resolution is ongoing based on the existing simulation framework for high energy experiments, and the DRC simulation details will be transported to the EIC simulation framework. In this presentation, we will introduce the simulation study of the DRC for the EIC.
Electroweak-boson production from small to large systems with ALICE at the LHC
Authors: Taillepied Guillaume
Published: March 2023

Results on the recent measurements of the electroweak-boson production performed by the ALICE Collaboration are reported. The W±-boson production was measured at midrapidity in pp collisions at √S = 13 TeV, via the electronic decay of the boson. It was also measured in association with a hadron emitted back-to-back with respect to the electron. In heavy-ion collisions, the W±- and Z0-boson production was measured at forward rapidity in p–Pb collisions at √SNN = 8.16 TeV and Pb–Pb collisions at √SNN = 5.02 TeV, in their muonic decay channel. Measurements in pp collisions shed light on multiple parton interactions and colour reconnection mechanisms. In heavy-ion collisions the measurements of electroweak bosons allow to probe the initial state of the collision.
Measurement of exclusive vector meson photoproduction in pPb collisions with the CMS experiment
Authors: Behera Subash Chandra
Published: March 2023

The exclusive photoproduction of vector mesons provides a unique opportunity to constrain the gluon distribution function within protons and nuclei. Measuring vector mesons of various masses over a wide range of rapidity and as a function of transverse momentum provides important information on the evolution of the gluon distribution within nuclei. A variety of measurements, including the exclusive J/ψ, ρ, and Υ meson production in pPb (at nucleonnucleon center of mass energies of 5.02 and 8.16 TeV) and PbPb (5.02 TeV) collisions, are presented as a function of squared transverse momentum and the photon-proton center of mass energy. Finally, compilations of these data and previous measurements are compared to various theoretical predictions.
An integrated approach for the merger of small and medium-sized industrial units
Authors: Moazeni Haniyeh , Arbab Shirani Behrouz , Hejazi Seyed Reza
Published: March 2023

Considering the importance of small and medium-sized industrial units for economic growth, social cohesion, regional and local development, this study presents a model for the merger so that they can make use of each other’s capacities and facilities to achieve higher efficiency levels. The involved criteria have been chosen using the SCOR model with the consideration of sustainability, resilience and agility criteria in each part of the supply chain network. PCA has been used to reduce the dimensionality and the efficiency of units has been determined by network DEA. Next, a mathematical model has been used to determine the best combination for merger. The model chosen for the finalization of the merger process is inverse network DEA, which tries to determine the final inputs of the merged units for a specific target. In addition to theoretical benefits, the results have practical applications. The results can give supply chain partners a common language for better communication and help them settle on standardized definitions. The model has been implemented using real-world data gathered from other articles, which pertain to 26 stone industries of Iran. The DEA model and the mathematical model have been solved through GAMS and the PCA approach through MATLAB.
Transgeschlechtliche Patient*innen in der Geburtshilfe
– das sollten Hebammen wissen
Authors: Dorn Christoph , Urban Michelle
Published: March 2023

Es gibt immer mehr Menschen, die sich offen zur Transgeschlechtlichkeit bekennen.
Viele von ihnen hegen einen Kinderwunsch und verwirklichen diesen auch. Bei
Hebammen, die transgeschlechtliche Personen begleiten, entstehen leicht
Unklarheiten und Unsicherheiten. Dieser Beitrag liefert kompetentes Wissen
über Transgeschlechtlichkeit, das einen Umgang mit
trans*Patient*innen ohne Hemmungen und Ängste
ermöglicht.
Establishing 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Cutoff Values for Congenital
Adrenal Hyperplasia in Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and Sick
Newborns
Authors: Yoon Young Ahn , Woo Suhyeon , Kim Min-Sun , Kim Bohyun , Choi Young-Jin
Published: March 2023

Background Newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) has
benefits with a high adoption rate worldwide. It also has problems of high false
positives, which can cause stress to the patient’s family with economic
losses and unnecessary visits of newborns to hospitals. Therefore, we
investigated the influence of birth weight (BW), gestational age (GA), and GA
with sampling time on 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) concentration and
attempted to establish the 17-OHP cutoff values in preterm, low birth weight
(LBW), and sick newborns.

Methods Newborns (n=1,071) born between October 2020 and January
2022 were screened for CAH. Samples from neonates were collected on filter paper
with the heel prick method. 17-OHP concentration was measured by time-resolved
immunofluorescence with an AutoDELFIA Neonatal 17-hydroxyprogesteron kit and
grouped in relation to BW, GA, and GA with sampling time.

Results The median age of newborns at neonatal sample collection was 6
days. 17-OHP concentration showed a statistically significant negative
correlation with BW (r=−0.488, p<0.001)
and GA (r=−0.560, p<0.001). Full-term and
preterm subgroups had a similar decreasing tendency of 17-OHP concentration with
increasing sampling time. Application of newly establishing cutoff criteria
significantly reduced recall rates to 1.16%, 0.9%, and
1.75% according to each criterion of BW, GA, and GA with sampling time,
respectively.

Conclusions This study presents new 17-OHP cutoff values for preterm, LBW,
and sick newborns. These data in our laboratory can be used as a reference by
other laboratories for establishing new cutoff criteria to help lower the high
recall rate and reduce unnecessary follow-up tests.
Synthetic Utility of the Vilsmeier–Haack Reagent in Organic Synthesis
Authors: Singh Fateh V. , Dohi Toshifumi , Kumar Ravi , Neena Neena , Chaudhri Vishwas , China Hideyasu
Published: March 2023

The Vilsmeier–Haack reaction has historically been a topic of significant interest to organic chemists, and it continues to attract considerable attention. The reaction itself provides a facile route towards a large number of aromatic and heteroaromatic systems. The Vilsmeier–Haack reagent, generated from amides and halides, is found to be very important in organic synthesis. This account highlights recent developments in the synthetic utility of the Vilsmeier–Haack reagent.

1 Introduction

2 Formylation

3 Formylation and Chlorination

4 Formylation and Acetylation

5 Chlorination

6 ortho-Formylation

7 Miscellaneous

8 Conclusions
Mathematics in the Spanish press: a case study of the 18th century journal Semanario de Salamanca
Authors: Madrid María José , León-Mantero Carmen , Casas-Rosal Jose Carlos , Maz-Machado Alexander
Published: March 2023

Old mathematics books and textbooks have always been sources of relevant information for researchers working on the history of mathematics and mathematics education. However, helpful information about this field can also be found in journals, ministerial decrees, or notes. Consequently, this article analyzes the contents related to mathematics or mathematics education in an 18th-century weekly journal published in the Spanish city of Salamanca, Semanario de Salamanca. To this end, we conducted a qualitative and descriptive investigation using a content analysis technique, which is widely used in research in this related area. Our results show that despite the fact that the weekly publication under investigation was specialized neither in mathematics nor in science, it included mathematical problems and solutions, mathematical texts, job advertisements for mathematics teachers, mathematics book reviews, and opinions about mathematics. Therefore, the present work expands knowledge of the presence and dissemination of mathematics and mathematics education in 18th-century Spanish society.
A replacement model to simulate the nonlinear dynamics of electro-responsive liquid crystal coatings
Authors: Amiri A. , Caasenbrood B. , van de Wouw N. , Lopez Arteaga I.
Published: March 2023

An electric circuit replacement model is proposed to simulate the key nonlinear dynamics of electro-responsive liquid crystal polymer networks (LCNs). LCNs are known for having great potential to be integrated into smart functional surfaces due to their ability to generate various surface patterns. However, due to their complex molecular dynamics, low-order dynamic models that can accurately describe and predict their dynamic behavior are still lacking. In light of this research gap, we develop a lumped-parameter replacement model based on the observed dynamics in the experimental data and the physics of LCN dielectric properties. The unique assembly of lumped parameters in its simplest form describes the transformation of a high-frequency input voltage to a relatively slow increase in the local height of the LCN coating in between the electrodes, serving as an excitation mechanism to induce height change. The nonlinear dynamics of this height increase, as a function of both excitation frequency and voltage, is described by the proposed model. Furthermore, the comparison of the simulation results with the experimental data from LCN shows that key LCN response characteristics are captured well by the model. This model makes it possible to accurately predict and control the response of the electro-responsive LCN surfaces to obtain a predefined desired deformation pattern, which is a vital requirement for integrating them in haptic and smart surface devices.
Mid-wave infrared sensitized InGaAs using intraband transition in doped colloidal II–VI nanocrystals
Authors: Khalili Adrien , Cavallo Mariarosa , Dang Tung Huu , Dabard Corentin , Zhang Huichen , Bossavit Erwan , Abadie Claire , Prado Yoann , Xu Xiang Zhen , Ithurria Sandrine , Vincent Grégory , Coinon Christophe , Desplanque Ludovic , Lhuillier Emmanuel
Published: March 2023

Narrow bandgap nanocrystals (NCs) are now used as infrared light absorbers, making them competitors to epitaxially grown semiconductors. However, these two types of materials could benefit from one another. While bulk materials are more effective in transporting carriers and give a high degree of doping tunability, NCs offer a larger spectral tunability without lattice-matching constraints. Here, we investigate the potential of sensitizing InGaAs in the mid-wave infrared throughout the intraband transition of self-doped HgSe NCs. Our device geometry enables the design of a photodiode remaining mostly unreported for intraband-absorbing NCs. Finally, this strategy allows for more effective cooling and preserves the detectivity above 108 Jones up to 200 K, making it closer to cryo-free operation for mid-infrared NC-based sensors.
Identifying opportunities to optimise the electronic medical record for allied health professionals: a concept mapping study
Authors: Schwarz Maria , Ward Elizabeth C. , Coccetti Anne , Simmons Joshua , Burrett Sara , Juffs Philip , Perkins Kristy , Foley Jasmine
Published: March 2023

Objective To utilise a concept mapping process to identify key opportunities for electronic medical record (EMR) optimisation for allied health professionals (AHPs). Methods A total of 26 participants (allied health managers, clinicians and healthcare consumers) completed the concept mapping process, which included generating statements, and then subsequently sorting all statements into groups, and also ranking each statement for importance and changeability (0 = not important/changeable, 4 extremely important/changeable). Multivariate analysis and multidimensional scaling were then used to identify core priorities for digital optimisation. Results Participants generated 98 discrete statements that were grouped into 13 conceptual clusters. Of these, 36 statements were subsequently determined to fall within the ‘green zone’ on the Go-Zone plot of importance and changeability (changeability ≥2.44, importance ≥2.79), and formed the set of key optimisation priorities. Clusters with the most items in the Go-Zone plot were ‘training and business rules’ and ‘service statistics.’ Conclusion Concept mapping facilitated identification of 36 key optimisation priorities considered both changeable and important to assist EMR optimisation for AHPs. Addressing these priorities requires action related to end-user skills and training, EMR system capacity, and streamlining of governance and collaboration for the optimisation process.
Conifer encroachment increases foliar moisture content in a northwestern California oak woodland
Authors: Kane Jeffrey M. , Kerhoulas Lucy P. , Goff Gabriel S.
Published: March 2023

Background Foliar moisture content influences crown fire ignition and behaviour. Some spatial variation in foliar moisture is attributable to differences in stand conditions but evidence describing this role is lacking or contradicting. Aims To examine the role of stand conditions on tree physiology and foliar moisture content in Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) and Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). Methods We monitored foliar moisture content in both species, and tree physiology (stomatal conductance and leaf water potential) in oak, across three stand conditions, including intact stands (unencroached), stands invaded by Douglas-fir (encroached), and thinned stands with Douglas-fir removed. Key results Encroached stands had higher foliar moisture content than intact or thinned stands. Higher stand density was associated with higher foliar moisture content in both species and foliage ages. Encroached stands also had higher midday leaf water potential compared with intact or thinned stands. Conclusions These findings provide strong evidence that stand conditions and thinning treatments can influence foliar moisture content in Oregon white oak ecosystems, with likely implications for other ecosystems. Implications Better understanding of the role of stand conditions on foliar moisture content may contribute to improved spatial and temporal prediction of foliar moisture content and modelling of potential crown fire behaviour.
Africa’s new urban spaces: deindustrialisation, infrastructure-led development and real estate frontiers
Authors: Gillespie Tom , Schindler Seth
Published: March 2023

Many African governments have embraced centralised spatial planning and the construction of large-scale connective infrastructure as a means to synergise industrialisation and functional urban development. This article examines the tensions between these economic and urban development objectives in Ghana and Kenya. Infrastructure-led development in both cases has fuelled extended and unplanned urbanisation and the production of new frontiers for real estate investment. However, the evidence indicates that it has failed to contribute to processes of structural transformation. This argument advances debates about the tensions between supply chain and rentier capitalism and problematises the assumed relationship between infrastructure-led development and industrialisation.
Estimating the Effects of Secure Services on Reconviction. Part 2 – Fewer Convictions Than Expected? Six Year Follow Up of an England and Wales Medium Secure Cohort
Authors: Hill Charlotte , Bagshaw Ruth , Hewlett Paul , Perham Nick , Davies Jason , Maden Anthony , Watt Andrew
Published: March 2023

The effect of medium secure care on reoffending is unknown; adequate control groups cannot be identified and exposure to reconviction may be confounded by onward placement and by legal restrictions. Retrospective analysis of convictions for an England and Wales National Cohort of adults discharged from 35 medium secure services during 1997/8. Data were retrieved from the Offenders Index and from each service. Reconviction risk for 711 cases was estimated using Offending Groups Reconviction Scale-2 (OGRS-2). Reconviction (any standard list offense) served as the sole outcome during a uniform six-year follow up. Reconviction outcomes were highest following transfer to prison, reduced by further secure care whilst restriction orders were effective in reducing convictions only in those at high risk. Substantial reductions in reconvictions were observed across the full range of criminogenic risk after control of the above confounding. OGRS-2 proved a useful assay for estimating the effects of secure services on reconvictions. Analysis of more contemporary samples using the current methods and more recent versions of OGRS is warranted.
Novel lead-connection technology for thin-film temperature sensors with arbitrary electrode lengths
Authors: E Mingfeng , Cui Yunxian , Guo Shuning , Liu Hui , Ding Wanyu , Yin Junwei
Published: March 2023

Traditional thin-film thermocouples (TFTCs) have limitations in measuring real surface temperature changes in aircraft because the connection between the nanofilm and the leads can easily fail. Despite this, how to improve this weak connection has rarely been addressed in previous studies. In this study, a lead-embedded alumina ceramic substrate is proposed to improve the durability of TFTCs. Multi-layer two-dimensional nanofilms with different thin-film electrode lengths were prepared on a substrate using DC-pulsed magnetron sputtering. Furthermore, the effect of the thin-film electrode length on the sensitivity, response time and measurement error of the sensor was investigated. The electrode length did not affect the sensitivity and response time; however, as it was increased, the temperature measurement error decreased. In addition, the static and dynamic performance, repeatability, measurement accuracy and service lifetime of the developed sensor were verified. The results show that the sensor has high sensitivity and linearity and good repeatability, with the response time being in microseconds. The sensor can continue to operate at 500 °C for more than 2 h with no signal interruption. The sensor’s reported accuracy is 0.43% at 300 °C.
Ultra-thin ZrO2 overcoating on CuO-ZnO-Al2O3 catalyst by atomic layer deposition for improved catalytic performance of CO2 hydrogenation to dimethyl ether
Authors: Fan Xiao , Jin Baitang , He Xiaoqing , Li Shiguang , Liang Xinhua
Published: March 2023

An ultra-thin overcoating of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) film on CuO-ZnO-Al2O3 (CZA) catalysts by atomic layer deposition (ALD) was proved to enhance the catalytic performance of CZA/HZSM-5 (H form of Zeolite Socony Mobil-5) bifunctional catalysts for hydrogenation of CO2 to dimethyl ether (DME). Under optimal reaction conditions (i.e. 240 °C and 2.8 MPa), the yield of product DME increased from 17.22% for the bare CZA/HZSM-5 catalysts, to 18.40% for the CZA catalyst after 5 cycles of ZrO2 ALD with HZSM-5 catalyst. All the catalysts modified by ZrO2 ALD displayed significantly improved catalytic stability of hydrogenation of CO2 to DME reaction, compared to that of CZA/HZSM-5 bifunctional catalysts. The loss of DME yield in 100 h of reaction was greatly mitigated from 6.20% (loss of absolute value) to 3.01% for the CZA catalyst with 20 cycles of ZrO2 ALD overcoating. Characterizations including hydrogen temperature programmed reduction, x-ray powder diffraction, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that there was strong interaction between Cu active centers and ZrO2.
Preparation and Properties of Copper-Based Composites Containing Nb1-x(Ti/Ta)xSe2
Authors: Ji Qing , Shi Qin , Wu Ping
Published: March 2023

In this study, copper-based-Nb1-x(Ti/Ta)xSe2 composites were prepared by powder metallurgy, and Nb1-x(Ti/Ta)xSe2 copper-based composites with different Ti/Ta doping atomic fractions were studied. physical, electrical and tribological properties. Among them, the doping amount of Ti and Ta has an important influence on the properties of the composite material. The doping amount of Ti can improve the mechanical, electrical and tribological properties of copper matrix composites within a certain range, especially when the doping amount of Ti is At 10at.%, the copper matrix composites exhibited excellent tribological properties. The addition of Ta greatly improved the tribological properties of the composites, and with the increase of Ta doping content, the friction coefficient of the copper-based composites gradually decreased. The research shows that the copper-based Nb1-x(Ti/Ta)xSe2 composite is a very promising new composite material.