bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Protecting trees in the urban forest: a systematic review of literature on acts, bylaws, ordinances, and regulations
Authors: Martin Alexander James Fricke , Fleming Ashlynn , Conway Tenley
Published: January 2025

Trees contribute to the livability of cities. To preserve the urban forest, many governments have turned to regulatory mechanisms, ranging from local bylaws and ordinances to state and federal legislation. To understand the history, scope, perspectives, successes, and challenges of disincentive-based tree protection legislation, a systematic review was conducted using PubMD, EBSCOHost, Web of Science, and Scopus. The review, which was not geographically constrained but contained only English-language articles, included 114 publications. The literature highlights that the history of urban forest legislation is long. However, tree protection regulations were popularized more recently, built on years of more general environmental policies. While the adoption processes for tree protection legislation vary across both cities and countries, it is often driven by appreciation of urban forests and led by municipalities with the support of the public and non-governmental organizations. Tree protection legislation defines what trees are to be protected, typically based on size, species, or land use, although cultural or heritage trees are often protected as well. Some tree protection legislation includes replanting clauses and enforcement procedures to increase their effectiveness. The protection of large, culturally important trees and replanting requirements are largely supported by both the public and urban foresters, although support is greater in urban areas. However, whether the legislation actually works is unclear. Conflicting evidence and study limitations preclude direct causal relationships, although areas where tree protection legislation was removed experienced subsequent tree loss. On-going challenges at the local level include underenforcement, conflicting legislation, and underfunded programs. Tree protection legislation is also vulnerable to socio-political changes that prioritize private property rights and development over private tree protection. Amidst widespread urban tree loss, further research that provides a better understanding of the successes of tree protection legislation will help justify their continued use in urban forestry programs globally.
Primordial black holes from effective field theory of stochastic single field inflation at NNNLO
Authors: Choudhury Sayantan , Karde Ahaskar , Padiyar Pankaj , Sami M.
Published: January 2025

We present a study of the Effective Field Theory (EFT) generalization of stochastic inflation in a model-independent single-field framework and its impact on primordial black hole (PBH) formation. We show how the Langevin equations for the “soft” modes in quasi de Sitter background is described by the Infra-Red (IR) contributions of scalar perturbations, and the subsequent Fokker–Planck equation driving the probability distribution for the stochastic duration

$$\mathcal {N}$$

N

, significantly modify in the present EFT picture. An explicit perturbative analysis of the distribution function by implementing the stochastic-

$$\delta N$$

δ
N

formalism is performed up to the next-to-next-to-next-to-leading order (NNNLO) for both the classical-drift and quantum-diffusion dominated regimes. In the drift-dominated limit, we perturbatively analyse the local non-Gaussianity parameters

$$(f_\textrm{NL}, g_\textrm{NL}, \tau _\textrm{NL})$$

(

f
NL

,

g
NL

,

τ
NL

)

with the EFT-induced modifications. In the diffusion-dominated limit, we numerically compute the probability distribution featuring exponential tails at each order of perturbative treatment.
Observing pulsars with f(R) gravity and using van der Waals equation of state in model
Authors: Mardan S. A. , Khalid A. , Manzoor Rubab , Riaz Muhammad Bilal
Published: January 2025

This research focuses on the evolution of the universe and observes pulsars using modified gravitational theory. We computed the Einstein field equations for an anisotropic spherical structure with f(R) gravity. Furthermore, our density–pressure relationship is defined using the well-known van der Waals equation of state (VdW EoS). Graphs are used to investigate the behavior of physical parameters, and energy conditions are used to demonstrate the physical continuity of dense stars. Plotting the adiabatic index shows the model’s stability. The resulting figures of physical parameters confirm the model’s practical and conceptual feasibility. Under the effect of f(R) gravity, our work demonstrates regularity, viability and stability, supporting the presence of heavy pulsars such as PSR

$$J0348+0432$$

J
0348
+
0432

, PSR

$$J0740+6620$$

J
0740
+
6620

and PSR

$$J0030+0451$$

J
0030
+
0451

.
On the center of q-Schur superalgebras S(1 | 1,r)
Authors: Liu Chengyu , Sun Chengquan , Yang Zhehai
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we obtain bases for the center and cocenter of the q-Schur superalgebra [Formula: see text], in terms of its relative norm basis and normalized basis.
LOCAL FRACTIONAL OSTROWSKI-TYPE INEQUALITIES FOR GENERALIZED s-φ-CONVEX FUNCTION ON FRACTAL SETS
Authors: AN YANRONG , ALI MUHAMMAD AAMIR , XU CHENCHEN , LIU WEI , SHI FANGFANG
Published: January 2025

The main aim of this paper is to present a class of Ostrowski-type inequalities for generalized [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text]-convex functions on fractal sets, which have important applications in mathematical modeling and analysis in fields where fractal structures are prevalent, such as in signal processing, image analysis, and complex systems. For this purpose, we first define the [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text]-convex function on fractal sets and discuss some of its interesting properties. Then, we derive a generalized integral identity for [Formula: see text]th-order locally differentiable functions, and using it, we derive some new Ostrowski-type inequalities for generalized [Formula: see text]-[Formula: see text]-convex functions in a local fractal operator environment. In addition, we further illustrate the accuracy of our results with some numerical examples.
AVERAGE PATH LENGTH AND AVERAGE FERMAT DISTANCE OF A CLASS OF POLYGON NETWORKS
Authors: WANG DAOHUA , ZENG CHENG , XUE YUMEI
Published: January 2025

The average path length of a network serves to elucidate the network’s fluency and coherence by providing insights into how efficiently and effectively information or interactions can traverse the network and it is extensively studied in the context of network science. The Fermat distance among three nodes [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], and [Formula: see text], denoted as [Formula: see text], was defined as the shortest total path length between a node [Formula: see text] and nodes [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], and [Formula: see text]. The corresponding average Fermat distance also plays an important role in describing the connectedness of a network.

In this paper, we study a class of polygon networks with pseudo-fractal structure and analyze the average path length. Moreover, we derive the average Fermat distance in two ways. Interestingly, we find the ratio of asymptotic average Fermat distance to asymptotic average path length is exactly 3/2 and these metrics grow linearly with the order of the polygon networks.
Invariant submanifolds for solutions to rough differential equations
Authors: Tappe Stefan
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we provide necessary and sufficient conditions for invariance of finite dimensional submanifolds for rough differential equations (RDEs) with values in a Banach space. Furthermore, we apply our findings to the particular situation of random RDEs driven by [Formula: see text]-Wiener processes and random RDEs driven by [Formula: see text]-fractional Brownian motion.
Quantum for biology: Spectroscopy and sensing
Authors: Ghamsari Morteza Sasani , Baniasadi Farzaneh
Published: January 2025

Quantum biology (QB) is frequently recognized as an emerging field, applying quantum theory to study life sciences in combination with physics, mechanics, mathematics, statistics, and modern biology, promising novel insights into biological phenomena. Besides QB, there has been a rise in focus on quantum technology tools, particularly their biological applications. Using quantum light sources, quantum devices, and quantum protocols can help improve the accuracy and resolution of measurement, spectroscopy, and sensing. This approach could lead to a better quality of sensing and measuring changes at quantum scales in biological systems. Certain quantum phenomena, including quantum correlation, quantum entanglement, quantum interference, quantum coherence, and quantum squeezing, can be used in quantum metrology to create new sensing and spectroscopic techniques. For the first time, in this article, the role of quantum spectroscopy and sensing in medical and biological applications is reviewed. Additionally, the opportunities and problems of state-of-the-art quantum biological sensing approaches are outlined.
Navigating Tabular Data Synthesis Research
Understanding User Needs and Tool Capabilities
Authors: Davila R. Maria F. , Groen Sven , Panse Fabian , Wingerath Wolfram
Published: January 2025

In an era of rapidly advancing data-driven applications, there is a growing demand for data in both research and practice. Synthetic data have emerged as an alternative when there are not enough real data available or when these data may not be shared (e.g., due to privacy regulations). Synthesizing tabular data presents unique and complex challenges, especially handling (i) missing values, (ii) dataset imbalance, (iii) diverse column types, and (iv) complex data distributions, as well as preserving (v) column correlations, (vi) temporal dependencies, and (vii) integrity constraints (e.g., functional dependencies) present in the original dataset. Although significant progress has been made recently in the development of generational models, there is no one-size-fitsall solution for tabular data today and choosing the right tool for a particular use case remains a difficult task.

In this paper, we survey the state of the art in Tabular Data Synthesis (TDS) and examine user needs by defining a set of functional and non-functional requirements. We also evaluate the reported performance of 37 TDS research tools on these requirements, develop a tool selection guide to help users find a suitable TDS tool for their use case, and identify open challenges in TDS research, especially with respect to data management.
Towards Immersive Digiphysical Experiences
Authors: Fiedler Markus , Skorin-Kapov Lea
Published: January 2025

Immersive experiences have the potential of redefining traditional forms of media engagement by intricately combining reality with imagination. Motivated by necessities, current developments and emerging technologies, this column sets out to bridge immersive experiences in both digital and physical realities. Fitting under the umbrella term of eXtended Reality (XR), the first section describes various realizations of blending digital and physical elements to design what we refer to as immersive digiphysical experiences. We further highlight industry and research initiatives related to driving the design and development of such experiences, considered to be key building-blocks of the futuristic 'metaverse'. The second section outlines challenges related to assessing, modeling, and managing the Quality of Experience (QoE) of immersive digiphysical experiences and reflects upon ongoing work in the area. While potential use cases span a wide range of application domains, the third section elaborates on the specific case of conference organization, which has over the past few years spanned from fully physical, to fully virtual, and finally to attempts at hybrid organization. We believe this use case provides valuable insights into needs and promising approaches, to be demonstrated and experienced at the upcoming 16th edition of the International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience (QoMEX 2024) in Karlshamn, Sweden in June 2024.
First edition of the Social Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Multimedia (SoRAIM) School
Authors: Alameda-Pineda Xavier
Published: January 2025

In February 20204 was held the first edition of the Social Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Multimedia (SoRAIM) Winter School, which, with the support of SIGMM attracted more than 50 students and young researchers to learn, discuss and first-hand experiment in topics related to social robotics. The event's success calls for further editions in upcoming years.
Energy-Efficient Video Streaming: Open-Source Tools, Datasets, and Solutions
Authors: Afzal Samira , Bauer Christian , Linder Sandro , Lachini Armin , Hoi Manuel , Lorenzi Daniele , Tashtarian Farzad , Amirpour Hadi , Prodan Radu , Timmerer Christian
Published: January 2025

Energy efficiency has become a crucial aspect of today's IT infrastructures, and video (streaming) accounts for over half of today's Internet traffic. This column highlights open-source tools, datasets, and solutions addressing energy efficiency in video streaming presented at ACM Multimedia Systems 2024 and its co-located workshop ACM Green Multimedia Systems.
A Machine Learning Model Using Cardiac CT and MRI Data Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Pezel Théo , Toupin Solenn , Bousson Valérie , Hamzi Kenza , Hovasse Thomas , Lefevre Thierry , Chevalier Bernard , Unterseeh Thierry , Sanguineti Francesca , Champagne Stéphane , Benamer Hakim , Neylon Antoinette , Akodad Mariama , Ah-Sing Tania , Hamzi Lounis , Gonçalves Trecy , Lequipar Antoine , Gall Emmanuel , Unger Alexandre , Dillinger Jean Guillaume , Henry Patrick , Vignaux Olivier , Sirol Marc , Garot Philippe , Garot Jérôme
Published: January 2025

Machine learning using combined coronary CT angiography and stress cardiac MRI data outperformed existing scores in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease.
Deep Learning to Simulate Contrast-Enhanced MRI for Evaluating Suspected Prostate Cancer
Authors: Huang Hongyan , Mo Junyang , Ding Zhiguang , Peng Xuehua , Liu Ruihao , Zhuang Danping , Zhang Yuzhong , Hu Genwen , Huang Bingsheng , Qiu Yingwei
Published: January 2025

Generating simulated contrast-enhanced prostate MRI scans by using deep learning was feasible, with high similarity between simulated and acquired contrast-enhanced MRI scans and excellent reader agreement in assessing suspected prostate cancer using the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System, version 2.1.
Clarifying the Effect of Pressure on Performance in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Li Wei , Yang Fan , Wang Kun , Wu Xian , Ling Min , Shen Xiaojie , Yang Xinfeng , Lin Zhen , Wu Kai , Liang Chengdu
Published: January 2025

Lithium-ion batteries experience both reversible and irreversible swelling forces during cycling, which play a crucial role in their mechanical behavior and overall performance. This study investigates the impact of swelling forces on battery performance, focusing on how increased expansion forces reduce electrode porosity, consequently affecting electrolyte wetting within the battery. Additionally, the study explores the influence of swelling forces on battery kinetics by integrating experimental studies with theoretical modeling. The results indicate that increased pressure leads to heightened polarization, which elevates the liquid phase potential, decreases the anode potential, and causes the battery cutoff voltage to be reached more rapidly. These changes negatively impact battery performance and raise the risk of lithium dendrite formation. The findings of this research contribute to the design and application of safer, high-performance batteries.
Electrochemical Determination of Hydrazine Based on Modified Screen-Printed Carbon Electrode
Authors: Mohammadi Sayed Zia , Tajik Somayeh , Hamidian Hooshang , Mousazadeh Farideh , Emambakhsh Fatemeh , Sajadi Pari-Sima , Allahabadi Hossein
Published: January 2025

A new strategy for the electrochemical sensing of hydrazine based on Ni-Fe layered double hydroxide nanosheets modified screen-printed carbon electrode (Ni-Fe LDH NSs/SPCE) was studied. The techniques such as differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and chronoamperometry were utilized to evaluate the application of Ni-Fe LDH NSs modified SPCE for hydrazine determination. The results from CV exhibit that Ni-Fe LDH NSs/SPCE can significantly increase the oxidation peak current of hydrazine and also reduce the required over-potential. The quantitative determination of hydrazine was performed by DPV technique. This sensor showed a linear response to hydrazine in the concentration range of 0.05 to 670.0 μM. The limit of detection for hydrazine based on the modified SPCE was 0.02 μM. Furthermore, the Ni-Fe LDH NSs/SPCE platform presented satisfactory recoveries and reliabilities in river and well water samples, indicating the application potential of this developed electrochemical sensor for hydrazine determination in water samples.
Proactive Resilient Adaptive Sensor Node Management with Neuro-Symbolic Systems for Optimized Coverage Efficiency in the Mission-Critical Applications
Authors: Dineshkumar P. , Geetha K. , Rajan C.
Published: January 2025

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) play a critical role in applications such as wildlife monitoring, disaster recovery, and precision agriculture, where continuous coverage and longevity are paramount amidst dynamic environmental challenges. To address these demands, the cellular adaptive energy forecasting and coverage optimization (CAEFCO) framework integrates localized neuro-symbolic energy forecasting (LNS-EF), a novel concept that combines symbolic reasoning with neural network learning directly on sensor nodes. LNS-EF enables nodes to not only predict energy depletion based on past consumption patterns and environmental factors but also incorporate rule-based contextual reasoning for enhanced decision-making. Alongside this, CAEFCO employs an anomaly detection module that identifies disruptions, such as sensor damage or environmental interference, allowing real-time task redistribution. This dual approach ensures seamless task reallocation while extending network lifetime. CAEFCO’s proactive methodology demonstrates a 97% reduction in data loss and an 85% improvement in network longevity, offering a breakthrough in the resilience and sustainability of WSNs in mission-critical and harsh environments.
Solution Temperature Compensation Factor for the Measured pH Value of Cement‐Based Materials
Authors: Shafigh Payam , Loh Poh-Yee
Published: January 2025

Most of the conventional pH measurements were carried out in acidic to slightly alkaline solutions. In this pH range, the effect of temperature during the measurement is negligible and can be ignored. However, the pH value for highly alkaline solutions is considerably sensitive to their temperature change. A slight difference in temperature can affect the accuracy of the pH test result. Cement‐based materials (CBMs) are highly alkaline. The influence of temperature shall be minimised to compare the pH values of different CBMs precisely. In the literature related to pH measurement for CBMs, the solution temperature during the pH measurement was not recorded, whilst the room temperature recorded was in the range of 20°C–30°C. Therefore, solution temperature compensation (STC) shall be introduced into the pH measurement for CBMs to convert the measured pH into the pH value at a reference temperature of 25°C. To this end, firstly, the pH–temperature profile of the solutions was generated to identify the STC factor (fSTC, also known as solution temperature coefficient). Then, the solution temperature‐compensated pH (pHSTC) was calculated using fSTC to present the pH value in the reference temperature of 25°C. However, no standardised method exists for the generation of this pH–temperature profile. In this study, a simple method for generating pH–temperature profile and calculating pHSTC for CBMs was introduced.
Mechanisms of Adaptive Resistance to Targeted Therapy in RET-Aberrant Cancers
Authors: Ortiz-Cuaran Sandra , Leonce Camille
Published: January 2025

The success of targeted therapies in oncogene-driven cancer is limited by adaptive or acquired treatment resistance, leading to disease progression. A recent study reports that YAP-dependent human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3) activation constitutes a therapeutic vulnerability of adaptive resistance to RET-targeted therapies in RET-altered cancers, highlighting a promising strategy to improve RET inhibitor tumor responses.

See related article by Katayama et al., p. XX
PKCδ germline variants and genetic deletion in mice augment antitumor immunity through regulation of myeloid cells
Authors: Cron Kyle R. , Sivan Ayelet , Aquino-Michaels Keston , Ziblat Andrea , Higgs Emily F. , Sweis Randy F. , Tonea Ruxandra , Lee Seoho , Gajewski Thomas F.
Published: January 2025

Based on the notion that hypomorphic germline genetic variants are linked to autoimmune diseases, we reasoned that novel targets for cancer immunotherapy might be identified through germline variants associated with greater T-cell infiltration into tumors. Here, we report that while investigating germline polymorphisms associated with a tumor immune gene signature, we identified PKCδ as a candidate. Genetic deletion of PKCδ in mice resulted in improved endogenous antitumor immunity and increased efficacy of anti-PD-L1. Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed myeloid cell expression of Prkcd, and PKCδ deletion caused a shift in macrophage gene expression from an M2-like to an M1-like phenotype. Conditional deletion of PKCδ in myeloid cells recapitulated improved tumor control that was augmented further with anti-PD-L1. Analysis of clinical samples confirmed an association between PRKCD variants and M1/M2 phenotype, as well as between a PKCδ KO-like gene signature and clinical benefit from anti-PD-1. Our results identify PKCδ as a candidate therapeutic target that modulates myeloid cell states.
Jackhammer Esophagus as a Complication of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: A Case Report
Authors: McDonnell W. Michael , Tewnion Alison
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Tonsillectomy is a safe and common procedure. It has not been associated with the development of hypercontractile conditions of the esophagus. Jackhammer esophagus is a type of hypercontractile esophagus with vigorous contraction of the esophagus associated with dysphagia and chest pain. Case Presentation: A 42-year-old woman with no previous history of gastroesophageal dysfunction or symptoms developed Jackhammer esophagus with severe dysphagia and chest pain after undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Conclusion: Although Jackhammer esophagus has been reported as a complication of several invasive procedures, this is the first report of Jackhammer esophagus as a complication of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Associations between childhood trauma and epistemic trust, attachment, mentalizing, and symptoms of borderline personality disorder.
Authors: Knapen Saskia R.Y. , Mensink Wendy , Hoogendoorn Adriaan W. , Swildens Wilma E. , Duits Puck , Hutsebaut Joost , Beekman Aartjan T.F.
Published: January 2025

Introduction
The construct of epistemic trust (ET) has gained wide acceptance and support in the field, although there is little empirical evidence to substantiate the theoretical assumed model. Studies of the assessment of ET were conducted in community samples only and the mediating role of attachment and mentalizing in addition to ET was not investigated. This study examines the theoretical assumed relationships between ET and attachment and mentalizing as well as the mediating role of attachment, mentalizing and ET in the association between childhood adversity and borderline personality disorder (BPD) in a heterogeneous sample containing also patients.
Methods
The associations between ET and attachment, mentalizing, childhood maltreatment and BPD were explored in a sample of 245 participants, including subjects from the community as well as patients diagnosed with anxiety and personality disorders from two clinical samples. Multiple mediation analysis was performed to explore the mediating role of attachment (ECR-R), mentalizing (RFQ) and ET within the relationship between childhood trauma (CTQ-SF) and BPD (MSI-BPD).
Results
Strong relationships between ET and attachment and mentalizing were found indicating that lower degrees of ET are associated with insecure attachment and lower reflective functioning. Attachment, mentalizing, and ET together accounted for 75% of the mediation between childhood adversity and BPD. Hypomentalizing and anxious attachment accounted for the largest share of the mediation.
Conclusion
Our findings provide preliminary evidence for the theoretical supposed model of ET and suggest relevance of ET in the mediation between childhood adversity and PDs, although the role of ET seems smaller than assumed by recent theories.
A Case of Ear Canal Cancer with a High Venous Arch That Benefited from an Intraoperative Navigation System
Authors: Tomioka Ryota , Aihara Yusuke , Tsukahara Kiyoaki
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Cancers of the external auditory canal are rare. Surgery may be the treatment of choice for localized cases. Lateral temporal bone resection is one surgical treatment option. It is rarely performed by skilled surgeons and requires caudal and anterior cutting of the tympanic chamber bone, which is not usually performed in ear surgery. It is imperative to ensure that the internal jugular vein and important nerves are present. Case Presentation: In this report, we describe a case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the external auditory canal in which lateral temporal bone resection was safely performed using intraoperative navigation. A 33-year-old woman was diagnosed with an adenoid cystic carcinoma of the right external auditory canal by another physician and presented to our department. After close examination, she was diagnosed with T3N0M0 cancer of the external auditory canal and was referred to our department for lateral temporal bone resection. Although the patient had a high venous arch, intraoperative navigation enabled unblocked resection without exposing the tumor or damaging the vital tissues. Conclusion: Intraoperative navigation is considered a safer lateral temporal bone resection approach.
Epigenetics of childhood obesity
Authors: Keller Maria , Vogel Mandy , Garten Antje , Svensson Stina Ingrid Alice , Rossi Elena , Kovacs Peter , Böttcher Yvonne , Kiess Wieland
Published: January 2025

Background: Childhood obesity has become a global pandemic and is one of the strongest risk factors for cardiovascular disease later in life. The correlation of epigenetic marks with obesity and related traits is being elucidated. This review summarizes the latest research and its challenges in the study of epigenetics of (childhood) obesity.
Summary: Epigenome-wide association studies helped to identify novel targets and methylation sites that are important in the pathophysiology of obesity. In the future, such sites will become essential for developing methylation risk scores (MRS) for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Although MRS are very promising for predicting the individual risk for obesity, the implementation of MRS is challenging and has not been introduced into clinical practice so far.
Key Messages: Future research will undoubtedly discover numerous methylation sites that may be involved in the development of obesity and its comorbidities, especially at a young age. This will contribute to a better understanding of the complex etiology of human obesity. From a clinical perspective, the overarching aim is to generate MRS that are robust for reliable and accurate prediction of obesity and its comorbidities.
Continuidade e ruptura entre Emil Lask, Heidegger e Cassirer
Authors: Silva Paulo Roberto Pinheiro da
Published: January 2025

Esse artigo nasce da leitura de um texto de Theodor Kisiel sobre a dívida conceitual de Heidegger com Lask. A partir daí, na tentativa de explicitar essa dívida, nos demos conta que ela se estende também a Ernst Cassirer. Nesse sentido, pretendemos ressaltar o jogo de ruptura e continuidade que se dá entre esses três autores. Com isso fica explícita, acreditamos, uma proximidade entre Heidegger e Cassirer a partir dessa dívida comum. Argumentamos, dessa forma, que o corte agregador do juízo em Lask, o problema do ser de Heidegger e a filosofia das formas simbólicas de Cassirer estabelecem entre si uma relação de “parentesco”, mas também de diferença. Isso como humilde contribuição ao estudo da filosofia alemã no Brasil.
Entre Hegel e Marx
Authors: Eichenberger Hernandez Vivan
Published: January 2025

Présentation de la traduction de "La Question sociale" dans un échange culturel franco-allemand : Gans, Marx et la réception de Saint-Simon, par Myriam Bienenstock, par Hernandez Vivan Eichenberger
Eckart Förster e a busca por uma filosofia goetheana
Authors: Leandro Renato Costa
Published: January 2025

Apresentação à tradução de Goethe como filósofo, de Eckart Förster, por Renato Costa Leandro
Quando longe vai a vida habitante dos homens...
Authors: Fernandes João Evangelista
Published: January 2025

Resenha de Agamben, G. (2022). A loucura de Hölderlin - crônica de uma vida habitante 1806-1843. Tradução de Wander Melo Miranda. Belo Horizonte: Editora Âyiné.
Early Versus Delayed Antihypertensive Treatment After Acute Ischemic Stroke by Hypertension History
Authors: Xie Xuewei , Zhong Chongke , Liu Xin , Pan Yuesong , Wang Aili , Wei Yufei , Liu Dacheng , Xu Tan , Jiang Yong , Wang Mengxing , Jing Jing , Meng Xia , Obst Katherine , Chen Chung-Shiuan , Wang David , Wang Yilong , Zhang Yonghong , He Jiang , Wang Yongjun , Liu Liping
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND:

We performed a prespecified subgroup analysis of the CATIS-2 trial (China Antihypertensive Trial in Acute Ischemic Stroke II) to compare the effect of early versus delayed antihypertensive treatment on death and disability in patients with and without medical history of hypertension.

METHODS:

CATIS-2 is a multicenter randomized clinical trial conducted in 106 hospitals in China. The trial randomized 4810 patients with acute ischemic stroke within 24 to 48 hours of symptom onset and elevated systolic blood pressure between 140 and <220 mm Hg to receive antihypertensive treatment immediately after randomization or to discontinue antihypertensive medications for 7 days and then receive treatment on day 8. The primary outcome was a combination of death or functional dependency (modified Rankin Scale score ≥3) at 90 days.

RESULTS:

At the 90-day follow-up, the primary outcome of death or functional dependency was not different between early- and delayed-treatment groups according to the history of hypertension; the odds ratios (95% CIs) associated with the early-treatment group were 1.11 (0.91–1.36) and 1.38 (0.92–2.08) for participants with and without a history of hypertension. However, the ordinal logistic regression showed that early antihypertensive treatment was associated with the odds of a higher modified Rankin Scale score in patients without hypertension (odds ratio, 1.35 [95% CI, 1.01–1.82]), but not in those with hypertension (odds ratio, 0.95 [95% CI, 0.82–1.10];
P
=0.04 for interaction).

CONCLUSIONS:

Early antihypertensive treatment did not reduce the odds of dependency or death at 90 days by hypertension history among patients with ischemic stroke but worsened functional outcomes for patients without hypertension in the ordinal analysis.

REGISTRATION:

URL:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
; Unique identifier: NCT03479554.
Improving Community College to University Transfer
Authors: Soliz Adela , Mesa Hidahis
Published: January 2025

Community college to university transfer (i.e., vertical transfer) is an important potential path to a bachelor's degree. However, community colleges may be particularly challenging for students to navigate. In this brief we argue that multiple transfer policies, combined with the complexity of community colleges, create a set of choices that are difficult for students to work through. Second, transfer-related policies may be weak or ineffective if they ignore policy mediators, such as the ways students access information to guide their decisions. We review the growing body of research on vertical transfer in order to make recommendations aimed at improving vertical transfer rates.
The Effects of At-Scale Career Pathway Investments on the Transition from High School to College
Authors: Bonilla Sade , Thim Alexander
Published: January 2025

In this study, we examine the impact of a large-scale effort in California aimed at establishing career pathways and estimate its causal effects on community college enrollment. By leveraging a discontinuous assignment rule for awarding grant funds, we obtain credibly causal estimates of a $500 million initiative to expand career and technical education (CTE) pathways between K-12 districts and community colleges. The competitive grant application process used a standardized rubric, and those receiving a score above a predetermined threshold were awarded funding (i.e., treatment group) while those just below received no funding (i.e., control group), allowing for a regression discontinuity design. We found no overall enrollment increases at partner community colleges for successful grantees. However, there were suggestive enrollment increases of 13.5 percent to 14.8 percent in CTE health sector, which was the primary career sector targeted for expansion. Other targeted programs, such as manufacturing and information communication technology, saw no increases in postsecondary enrollment. The health sector enrollment increases were concentrated among female students, aligning with earlier findings by Bonilla (2020) on reduced high school dropout rates for females. These findings suggest that K-12 postsecondary partnerships may be a viable avenue for aligning enrollment with high-growth sectors.
Delayed Bachelor's Degree Graduates Have Lower Graduate School Enrollment Rates
Authors: Bloem Michael D.
Published: January 2025

Using nationally representative data from the Baccalaureate and Beyond surveys, I establish a new descriptive finding: students who take longer than four years to complete their bachelor's degree have significantly lower graduate school enrollment rates compared to studentswhocomplete their bachelor's degree in four years, which is the standard for “on-time” graduation. Importantly, I show that students with a different time to degree report having similar expectations for earning a graduate degree in the future when asked during their final year of their bachelor's degree, suggesting differential graduate school goals do not explain the enrollment gaps. Additional analyses find that these enrollment patterns are driven entirely by differences in full-time enrollment in graduate programs within the first year after completing the bachelor's degree. Delayed graduates are not more or less likely to enroll in part-time graduate degree programs or to initially enroll between one and ten years after completing their bachelor's degree.
Family Background and College Major Choice: Evidence on Major Earnings Growth
Authors: Leighton Margaret , Speer Jamin D.
Published: January 2025

Expected earnings matter for college major choices, and majors differ in both their average earnings and the age profile of their earnings. We show that students' family background is strongly related to the earnings paths of the major they choose. Students with more educated parents, especially those who have graduate degrees, choose majors with lower early-career earnings but much stronger earnings growth. They are also less likely to choose safe majors with little early-career earnings or unemployment downside. These effects seem driven by students with more educated parents' propensity to eventually attend graduate school and increase later earnings, but not by the propensity to attend graduate school immediately after college, meaning these students are earning less in the years after college. Parental income has a weaker relationship with major choice and may operate partially through the type of institution the student attends.
Paraplaconeis dorofeyukae sp. nov. (Cymbellales, Bacillariophyceae)—a new species from Mongolia, described based on molecular and morphological investigations
Authors: MIRONOV ANDREI , GLUSHCHENKO ANTON , MALTSEV YEVHEN , NERGUI SONINKHISHIG , CHEBOTARYOVA SVETLANA , KULIKOVSKIY MAXIM
Published: January 2025

An unknown species of the diatom genus Paraplaconeis was discovered during a field study of freshwater environments in Central Mongolia. In the course of further study, two monoclonal strains were acquired for the unknown species. The strains were utilized for molecular-genetic analysis on SSU rRNA and rbcL genes. As a result of the molecular investigation and careful morphological examination of valve structure with light and scanning electron microscopy, we propose the description of a new species—Paraplaconeis dorofeyukae sp. nov.—in this article. The new species is morphologically compared to similar taxa from the Paraplaconeis placentula group. Paraplaconeis dorofeyukae sp. nov. can be distinguished from related species by a combination of valve dimensions, morphology of apices and central area, and external valve ultrastructure.
Taxonomy of the Paramekongiella (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) with description of a new species
Authors: YU HONG-LEI , HUANG ZHI-PANG , WANG XUN , LI FANG-TING , MAO BEN-YONG
Published: January 2025

A supplemented description of Paramekongiella morphology and a redescription Paramekongiella zhongdianensis are provided based on topotypes with photographs. A new species of Paramekongiella muliensis Mao et Huang sp. nov. is described and illustrated. An updated species key for Paramekongiella is provided. The tegmina and tympanal organs among five allied genera are compared.
A report of the Scydmaeninae species (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) taken from Wumenshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China
Authors: YIN ZI-WEI , ZHOU DE-YAO
Published: January 2025

This paper reports the occurrence of the subfamily Scydmaeninae (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) in the Wumenshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China. Four species in three genera were recognized: Euconnus (s. str.) wumengshanus Yin & Zhou, sp. nov., Himaloconnus obesus Yin & Zhou, sp. nov., Scydmaenus (s. str.) chinensis Franz, 1988, and Scydmaenus (s. str.) vestitus (Sharp, 1874). The new species are described, and diagnoses and illustrations of the habitus and key diagnostic characters are provided for all four species to aid identification. In addition, Scydmaenus kunmingensis Franz, 1988, syn. nov. is proposed as a junior synonym of S. vestitus.
Morphological variation in the postabdomen of Camptocercus dadayi Stingelin, 1913 (Cladocera: Anomopoda: Chydoridae)
Authors: ANDRADE DANIEL DA SILVA , SOUSA FRANCISCO DIOGO ROCHA , ELMOOR-LOUREIRO LOURDES MARIA ABDU , REINÉS JUAN MANUEL FUENTES , MUGNAI RICCARDO
Published: January 2025

We investigated the morphological variations of Camptocercus dadayi Stingelin, 1913 in different populations across South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia) under optical microscope. Significant variations were observed in the morphology of the postabdomen, especially in the patterns of the marginal denticles, lateral fascicles and terminal claw. The variations follow a geographic pattern throughout South America. These variations suggest morphologic diversity in the species, highlighting the importance of variation studies for the accurate identification and delimitation of species within Camptocercus.
Weather Associated with Rapid-Growth California Wildfires
Authors: Murphy Patrick , Mass Clifford
Published: January 2025

California is vulnerable to large, rapidly growing wildfires that can threaten human lives and damage physical infrastructure. This study analyzes the daily growth of all satellite-observed California fires from 2003 through 2020 and relates that growth to local meteorological and environmental conditions. Fire growth is defined using both absolute and relative metrics (absolute growth—the daily burned area; relative growth—the daily percent increase in burned area). Near-surface environmental conditions are evaluated before, during, and after periods of fire growth for individual fires of varying sizes and spread rates across events with both high and low relative growth. Regional spatial patterns and distributions of near-surface dryness and winds during large absolute-growth events are examined and compared to climatological conditions. Overall, large absolute-growth events generally occur when dead fuels are driest, trailing short periods of increased atmospheric dryness. For large absolute-growth events, high relative growth is usually associated with strong winds, while low relative growth is generally associated with quiescent climatological winds. Winds during high-relative-growth events are greatest in autumn, surpassing the 95th percentile on average. For these autumnal events, atmospheric dryness is less than during other seasons, but atmospheric and fuel dryness is still sufficient for fire. Irrespective of the season, winds during particularly rapid-growth events (high absolute and relative growth) are frequently downslope and influenced by local terrain regardless of the climatological conditions.

Significance Statement

Wildfires that undergo rapid growth are particularly dangerous to human life and infrastructure. This research finds that, given sufficient dryness, wind is the most important environmental factor in differentiating fire growth of varying sizes and spread rates and for enabling explosive wildfire growth.
How I Treat Anemia in Myelofibrosis
Authors: Jain Akriti G. , Gerds Aaron T.
Published: January 2025

Anemia is a common consequence of myelofibrosis. The treatment of myelofibrosis-associated anemia is complicated by a multifactorial pathobiology, as well as a lack of therapies that result in normalization of the bone marrow and complete restoration of its function. Established agents that are used to treat anemia in other bone marrow failure states such as myelodysplastic syndromes and aplastic anemia, are used for the treatment of myelofibrosis-associated anemia. However, there has been rapid development of new anemia-directed therapies; some of which have garnered regulatory approval. In addition to adopting therapies from other disease states, better understating of the root causes of myelofibrosis-associated anemia has positioned the field to be on the cutting edge of new anemia treatments, spearheading the advancement of agents that work on the hepcidin pathway to improve red cell production.
Development of the Lee Symptom Scale-Skin Sclerosis for chronic GVHD-associated sclerosis
Authors: Baumrin Emily , Pidala Joseph A , Mitchell Sandra , Onstad Lynn , Lee Stephanie J.
Published: January 2025

Sclerosis is a highly morbid manifestation of chronic GVHD (cGVHD), associated with distressing symptoms and significant long-term disability. A patient-reported outcome measure (PRO) for cGVHD-associated sclerosis is essential to advance therapeutic trials. We aimed to develop a PRO for adults with cGVHD-associated sclerosis and evaluate and refine its content validity. Adults age ≥18 years with cGVHD-associated sclerosis participated in semi-structured interviews to identify salient symptoms and functions. Sclerosis-relevant symptoms and functions from existing PROs were also used to prompt discussion of topics not spontaneously mentioned. Symptoms and functions (subcodes) of importance were clustered and mapped to overarching domains (codes) using inductive analysis, and candidate items were developed. Cognitive interviews were employed to evaluate content validity of the items, response options, recall period, and respondent instructions.Thirty-five open-ended interviews, conducted to saturation, revealed the breadth of the patient experience with cGVHD-associated sclerosis including 5 overarching domains: (1) skin changes, (2) symptoms, (3) emotional and social functioning, (4) mobility restrictions, and (4) activity limitations. A pool of 54 items was tested and iteratively refined through cognitive debriefing interviews (n=25). Phrasing changes were made to improve relevance and comprehension. One item was removed and two items were added to address respondent feedback, resulting in 55 items. Results support the relevance, comprehensibility, and comprehensiveness of the provisional Lee Symptom Scale-Skin Sclerosis. Concept elicitation and cognitive interviewing have informed the development of the Lee Symptom Scale-Skin Sclerosis. Psychometric testing and determination of minimal clinically important difference are underway in an external cohort to validate the PRO.
Effects of MyBFF@school, a multifaceted obesity intervention program, on anthropometry and body composition of overweight and obese primary schoolchildren
Authors: Zin Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd , Mokhtar Abdul Halim , Yahya Abqariyah , Zain Fuziah Md. , Selamat Rusidah , Ishak Zahari , Jalaludin Muhammad Yazid
Published: January 2025

Background

Recently, there has been an increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity in Malaysia, raising concerns about increased cardiometabolic morbidity. MyBFF@school is a multifaceted program comprising physical activity, nutritional education, and psychological empowerment introduced to combat childhood obesity in Malaysia. The efficacy of a six-month intervention on the body composition of overweight and obese primary schoolchildren was evaluated.

Methods

This is a school-based, cluster randomized controlled trial involving selected primary schools in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan. A total of 1,397 primary-school students aged 9–11 with a body mass index (BMI)

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) groups. BMI z-score, waist circumference (WC), percentage body fat (PBF), and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) were assessed at baseline and after three and six months of the study. Analyses of all outcomes except for the baseline characteristics were conducted according to the intention-to-treat principle.

Results

After three months, there was no significant difference in the BMI z-score or PBF between the control and intervention groups, but SMM and WC were significantly higher in the intervention group versus the control group with mean difference of 0.15 kg; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.07–0.22, p < 0.001 and mean difference of 1.53 cm; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.21- 1.85, p < 0.001 for SMM and WC respectively. After six months, the intervention group demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in PBF compared to the controls (% mean difference: 0.43%, 95% CI: − 0.73 to − 0.12, p < 0.001) as well as a greater increase in SMM (mean difference: 0.28 kg, 95% CI: 0.18–0.37, p < 0.001). There was no difference in the BMI z-score or WC between the intervention and control groups at six months.

Conclusions

The multicomponent MyBFF@school intervention significantly improved body composition among obese primary schoolchildren in terms of percentage body fat and skeletal muscle mass compared to the control after six months. However, BMI z-score and waist circumference measures did not reflect the benefits of this program.

Trial registration

Clinical trial number: NCT04155255, November 7, 2019 (Retrospective registered). National Medical Research Register: NMRR-13–439-16,563. Registered July 23, 2013. The intervention program was approved by the Medical Research and Ethics Committee (MREC), Ministry of Health Malaysia and the Educational Planning and Research Division (EPRD), Ministry of Education Malaysia. It was funded by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.