bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Federal Aid to Women and Children: The Children’s Bureau, the Social Security Act, and Political Development Victories and Failures
Authors: Sullivan Kathleen S. , Nackenoff Carol
Published: September 2024

The Social Security Act of 1935 and its 1939 amendments included federal programs for maternal and infant welfare, child welfare services, and Aid to Dependent Children (ADC). Inclusion of these programs is largely owing to women reformers’ long advocacy for public assistance to families in need. The Social Security Act nationalized aspects of the program championed by the Children’s Bureau, itself a product of women’s civic organization and institution building. These advances laid the ground for crucial components of the contemporary American welfare state, which included surveillance and intrusion into the lives of ADC families and the perpetuation of a system of subnational administration that reproduced racial inequality. Yet critics of these female reformers have not fully considered the institutional constraints they faced and the policy transformations they did not control. This article considers the policy achievement of maternalists in terms of its policy failures by considering the bureaucratic struggles of female reformers once they reached access to federal policymaking, culminating in the Committee on Economic Security that led to the Social Security Act. We consider the strategies from a place of both access and marginalization as they jockeyed for bureaucratic territory with others with different claims to expertise.
Witnessing flows in arithmetic
Authors: Akbar Tabatabai Amirhossein
Published: September 2024

One of the elegant achievements in the history of proof theory is the characterization of the provably total recursive functions of an arithmetical theory by its proof-theoretic ordinal as a way to measure the time complexity of the functions. Unfortunately, the machinery is not sufficiently fine-grained to be applicable on the weak theories, on the one hand and to capture the bounded functions with bounded definitions of strong theories, on the other. In this paper, we develop such a machinery to address the bounded theorems of both strong and weak theories of arithmetic. In the first part, we provide a refined version of ordinal analysis to capture the feasibly definable and bounded functions that are provably total in
$\textrm{PA}+\bigcup _{\beta \prec \alpha } \textrm{TI}({\prec_{\beta}})$
, the extension of Peano arithmetic by transfinite induction up to the ordinals below
$\alpha$
. Roughly speaking, we identify the functions as the ones that are computable by a sequence of
$\textrm{PV}$
-provable polynomial time modifications on an initial polynomial time value, where the computational steps are indexed by the ordinals below
$\alpha$
, decreasing by the modifications. In the second part, and choosing
$l \leq k$
, we use similar technique to capture the functions with bounded definitions in the theory
$T^k_2$
(resp.
$S^k_2$
) as the functions computable by exponentially (resp. polynomially) long sequence of
$\textrm{PV}_{k-l +1}$
-provable reductions between
$l$
-turn games starting with an explicit
$\textrm{PV}_{k-l +1}$
-provable winning strategy for the first game.
Neural tuning for Chinese characters in adult Chinese L2 learners: evidence from an ERP study
Authors: Song Bingbing , Jiang Xin , Maurer Urs , Li Su
Published: September 2024

Neural tuning for visual words is essential for fluent reading across various scripts. This study investigated the emergence and development of N170 tuning for Chinese characters and its cognitive–linguistic correlates. Electroencephalogram data from 48 adult L2 learners and 23 native Chinese readers were collected using a color detection task. The N170 for real characters, pseudo-characters, false characters, stroke combinations and line drawings were recorded. We found beginner adult L2 learners showed larger N170 Chinese characters compared to stroke combinations (coarse neural tuning). The intermediate-level L2 Chinese learners demonstrated fine-tuning for Chinese orthographic regularities. Importantly, a clear shift from bilateral to left-lateralized coarse and fine-tuning for print was observed from beginner to intermediate L2 learners as their Chinese reading experience increased. Moreover, individual differences in neural print tuning moderately correlated with word-reading fluency, Chinese vocabulary knowledge and morphological awareness.
PARITY OF CONJUGATE SELF-DUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF INNER FORMS OF
$\operatorname { {GL}}_n$
OVER p-ADIC FIELDS
Authors: Takanashi Yugo
Published: September 2024

We prove a general formula that relates the parity of the Langlands parameter of a conjugate self-dual discrete series representation of
$\operatorname { {GL}}_n$
to the parity of its Jacquet-Langlands image. It gives a generalization of a partial result by Mieda concerning the case of invariant
$1/n$
and supercuspidal representations. It also gives a variation of the result on the self-dual case by Prasad and Ramakrishnan.
Recalibrating the ‘Strict Obligations’ Requirement of the Bosphorus Doctrine of Equivalent Protection: The Strasbourg Court vis-à-vis the EU Principle of Mutual Trust
Authors: Pergantis Vassilis
Published: September 2024

Bosphorus doctrine of equivalent protection activated when states implement strict international organisations’ obligations – EU principle of mutual trust requires executing member states to presume issuing member states’ human rights compliance – Presumption influences the Bosphorus doctrine’s application – The European Court of Human Rights drew four relevant scenarios (full discretion; strict obligations; qualified discretion; EU law breach) – Case law consistent with Bosphorus logic but unfair to applicants – Court’s subsequent recalibration of ‘strict obligations’ requirement renders it moot, empties Bosphorus doctrine of its substance and equally undermines mutual trust regimes – Absence of equivalence of mutual trust regimes or EU accession to the ECHR as sole remedies
Optical neural networks: progress and challenges
Authors: Fu Tingzhao , Zhang Jianfa , Sun Run , Huang Yuyao , Xu Wei , Yang Sigang , Zhu Zhihong , Chen Hongwei
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence has prevailed in all trades and professions due to the assistance of big data resources, advanced algorithms, and high-performance electronic hardware. However, conventional computing hardware is inefficient at implementing complex tasks, in large part because the memory and processor in its computing architecture are separated, performing insufficiently in computing speed and energy consumption. In recent years, optical neural networks (ONNs) have made a range of research progress in optical computing due to advantages such as sub-nanosecond latency, low heat dissipation, and high parallelism. ONNs are in prospect to provide support regarding computing speed and energy consumption for the further development of artificial intelligence with a novel computing paradigm. Herein, we first introduce the design method and principle of ONNs based on various optical elements. Then, we successively review the non-integrated ONNs consisting of volume optical components and the integrated ONNs composed of on-chip components. Finally, we summarize and discuss the computational density, nonlinearity, scalability, and practical applications of ONNs, and comment on the challenges and perspectives of the ONNs in the future development trends.
Observation of nonlinear fractal higher order topological insulator
Authors: Zhong Hua , Kompanets Victor O. , Zhang Yiqi , Kartashov Yaroslav V. , Cao Meng , Li Yongdong , Zhuravitskii Sergei A. , Skryabin Nikolay N. , Dyakonov Ivan V. , Kalinkin Alexander A. , Kulik Sergei P. , Chekalin Sergey V. , Zadkov Victor N.
Published: September 2024

Higher-order topological insulators (HOTIs) are unique materials hosting topologically protected states, whose dimensionality is at least by 2 lower than that of the bulk. Topological states in such insulators may be strongly confined in their corners which leads to considerable enhancement of nonlinear processes involving such states. However, all nonlinear HOTIs demonstrated so far were built on periodic bulk lattice materials. Here, we demonstrate the first nonlinear photonic HOTI with the fractal origin. Despite their fractional effective dimensionality, the HOTIs constructed here on two different types of the Sierpiński gasket waveguide arrays, may support topological corner states for unexpectedly wide range of coupling strengths, even in parameter regions where conventional HOTIs become trivial. We demonstrate thresholdless spatial solitons bifurcating from corner states in nonlinear fractal HOTIs and show that their localization can be efficiently controlled by the input beam power. We observe sharp differences in nonlinear light localization on outer and multiple inner corners and edges representative for these fractal materials. Our findings not only represent a new paradigm for nonlinear topological insulators, but also open new avenues for potential applications of fractal materials to control the light flow.
A wearable adaptive penile rigidity monitoring system for assessment of erectile dysfunction
Authors: Wang Xiangyang , Wang Ruojiang , Zhang Yuyang , Wu You , Wu Xu , Luo Zihao , Chang Yu , Zhang Xiansheng , Pan Tingrui
Published: September 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent type of sexual dysfunction, and continuous monitoring of penile tumescence and rigidity during spontaneous nocturnal erections is crucial for its diagnosis and classification. However, the current clinical standard device, limited by its active mechanical load, is bulky and nonwearable and strongly interferes with erections, which compromises both monitoring reliability and patient compliance. Here, we report a wearable adaptive rigidity monitoring (WARM) system that employs a measurement principle without active loads, allowing for the assessment of penile tumescence and rigidity through a specifically designed elastic dual-ring sensor. The dual-ring sensor, comprising two strain-sensing rings with distinct elastic moduli, provides high resolution (0.1%), robust mechanical and electrical stability (sustaining over 1000 cycles), and strong interference resistance. An integrated flexible printed circuit (FPC) collects and processes sensing signals, which are then transmitted to the host computer via Bluetooth for ED assessment. Additionally, we validated the WARM system against the clinical standard device using both a penile model and healthy volunteers, achieving high consistency. Furthermore, the system facilitates the continuous evaluation of penile erections during nocturnal tumescence tests with concurrent sleep monitoring, demonstrating its ability to minimize interference with nocturnal erections. In conclusion, the WARM system offers a fully integrated, wearable solution for continuous, precise, and patient-friendly measurement of penile tumescence and rigidity, potentially providing more reliable and accessible outcomes than existing technologies.
Comparison of methods for cancer stem cell detection in prognosis of early stages NSCLC
Authors: Chandouri Boutaîna , Naves Thomas , Yassine May , Ikhlef Léa , Tricard Jérémy , Chaunavel Alain , Homayed Zeinab , Pannequin Julie , Girard Nicolas , Durand Stéphanie , Carré Vincent , Lalloué Fabrice
Published: September 2024

Background

Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment in lung cancer, therapies still fail to improve patient management due to resistance mechanisms and relapses. As Cancer stem cells (CSCs) directly contribute to tumor growth and therapeutic resistance, their clinical detection represents a major challenge. However specific and additional CSC markers lack. Thus, our aim was to achieve selective detection of CSCs with specific glycan patterns and assess the CSCs burden to predict the risk of relapse in NSCLC tumors.

Methods

The lung CSCs detection and sorting with a lectin MIX were assessed and compared to CD133 in vitro. Then, its putative role as CSC biomarker was evaluated in vivo and its clinical significance on 221 NSCLC patients.

Results

We showed a significant CSCs enrichment in the MIX+ sorted fraction compared to CD133+ cells and confirmed its high tumorigenic capacity. The MIX prognostic value on the overall survival from early stages patients was validated suggesting its potential for detecting CSCs directly linked to tumor aggressiveness.

Conclusion

The MIX could be more relevant for detecting and sorting CSCs than CD133. Moreover, its prognosis value could enable clinicians to better classify early-stage patients at high risk of relapse in order to tailor therapeutic decisions.
Unveiling the charge density wave mechanism in vanadium-based Bi-layered kagome metals
Authors: Yang Yi-Chen , Cho Soohyun , Li Tong-Rui , Liu Xiang-Qi , Liu Zheng-Tai , Jiang Zhi-Cheng , Ding Jian-Yang , Xia Wei , Tao Zi-Cheng , Liu Jia-Yu , Jing Wen-Chuan , Huang Yu , Shi Yu-Ming , Huh Soonsang , Kondo Takeshi , Sun Zhe , Liu Ji-Shan , Ye Mao , Wang Yi-Lin , Guo Yan-Feng , Shen Da-Wei
Published: September 2024

The charge density wave (CDW), as a hallmark of vanadium-based kagome superconductor AV3Sb5 (A = K, Rb, Cs), has attracted intensive attention. However, the fundamental controversy regarding the underlying mechanism of CDW therein persists. Recently, the vanadium-based bi-layered kagome metal ScV6Sn6, reported to exhibit a long-range charge order below 94 K, has emerged as a promising candidate to further clarify this core issue. Here, employing micro-focusing angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (μ-ARPES) and first-principles calculations, we systematically studied the unique CDW order in vanadium-based bi-layered kagome metals by comparing ScV6Sn6 with its isostructural counterpart YV6Sn6, which lacks a CDW ground state. Combining ARPES data and the corresponding joint density of states (DOS), we suggest that the VHS nesting mechanism might be invalid in these materials. Besides, in ScV6Sn6, we identified multiple hybridization energy gaps resulting from CDW-induced band folding, along with an anomalous band dispersion, implying a potential electron-phonon coupling-driven mechanism underlying the formation of the CDW order. Our finding not only comprehensively maps the electronic structure of V-based bi-layer kagome metals but also provides constructive experimental evidence for the unique origin of CDW in this system.
Permanent magnet synchronous motor demagnetization fault diagnosis based on PCA-ISSA-PNN
Authors: Yu Yinquan , Li Yang , Zeng Dequan , Hu Yiming , Yang Jinwen
Published: September 2024

Aiming at the demagnetization fault problem of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), a demagnetization fault diagnosis method based on the combination of the principal component analysis (PCA) algorithm, the improved sparrow search algorithm (ISSA), and the probabilistic neural network (PNN) algorithm is proposed. First, the principal components of phase currents are extracted using PCA. Second, ISSA is used to optimize the smoothing coefficients of the PNN algorithm, and the optimized PNN algorithm is combined with PCA to obtain the PCA-ISSA-PNN fault diagnosis model. Finally, the established fault diagnosis model was tested using the current data collected from the experiments and compared with the fault diagnosis indexes and optimization performance of the conventional PNN, PCA-PNN, PCA-GA (genetic algorithm)-PNN, PCA-DA (dragonfly algorithm)-PNN, PCA-GTO (artificial gorilla troop optimizer)-PNN, PCA-AHA-PNN, and PCA-SSA-PNN. The test results show that the fault diagnosis accuracy of PCA-ISSA-PNN reaches 95.83%, and the fault diagnosis indexes are significantly higher than those of PNN, PCA-PNN, PCA-GA-PNN, and PCA-DA-PNN; its optimization performance is also significantly better than that of PCA-GTO-PNN, PCA-AHA-PNN, and PCA-SSA-PNN, which verifies the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method.
Development of a molecular glue-based Lin28 degrader to regulate cellular proliferation and stemness
Authors: Lee Minha , Byun Wan Gi , Son Sumin , Park Seung Bum
Published: September 2024

A molecular glue-based Lin28 degrader SB1349 showed dose-dependent Lin28A/B degradation, let-7 miRNA upregulation, and oncogene downregulation. SB1349 also promoted differentiation in SH-SY5Y cells, highlighting its therapeutic potential.
Asymmetric phthalocyanine-based hole-transporting materials: evaluating the role of heterocyclic units and PMMA additive
Authors: Dogan Sifa , Unal Muhittin , Demircioglu Perihan Kubra , Molina Desiré , Ince Mine , Akin Seckin
Published: September 2024

ZnPcs with pyridine or imidazole units were synthesized as HTMs in PSCs. PMMA addition improved performance and stability, reaching 16.2% PCE for ZnPc-1.
Controlled synthesis of silver/silicon hybrid nanostructures enables enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction
Authors: Chen Huai , Deng Xuebiao , Lin Meiqi , Yuan Huiqing , Lan Ban , Xiong Yangyang
Published: September 2024

Surface-functionalized silicon nanocrystals enable the in situ synthesis of uncoated silver nanoparticles and demonstrate promising photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Transfer learning based on atomic feature extraction for the prediction of experimental 13C chemical shifts
Authors: Ivković Žarko , Jover Jesús , Harvey Jeremy
Published: September 2024

Atomic feature extraction as a solution for low-data regimes in chemistry.
Metabolomics reveals the mechanism of persistent toxicity of AgNPs at environmentally relevant concentrations to Daphnia magna
Authors: Xiang Qian-Qian , Li Qin-Qin , Wang Peng , Yang Hao-Chen , Fu Zi-Hao , Liang Xiang , Chen Li-Qiang
Published: September 2024

The toxicity of Daphnia magna induced by exposure to silver nanoparticles exhibits persistence at both physiological and metabolomic levels.
Ultrafiltration behavior of CuO particles synthesized without and with different surfactants using PAN and PES membranes
Authors: Badru Olabimpe Genevieve , Akanyeti Ime
Published: September 2024

Four different CuO particles were synthesized, with no surfactant (CuO/NS) and with three surfactants: Triton X-100 (CuO/TX100), cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CuO/CTAB) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (CuO/SDS).
Correction: Physiological evaluation and transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to reveal the anti-aging and reproduction-promoting mechanisms of glycitein in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Lei Jianping , Cao Longbipei , Li Yifeng , Kan Qixin , Yang Lixin , Dai Weijie , Liu Guo , Fu Jiangyan , Chen Yunjiao , Huang Qingrong , Ho Chi-Tang , Cao Yong , Wen Linfeng
Published: September 2024

Correction for ‘Physiological evaluation and transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to reveal the anti-aging and reproduction-promoting mechanisms of glycitein in Caenorhabditis elegans’ by Jianping Lei et al., Food Funct., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4FO02271H.
Label-free high-throughput impedance-activated cell sorting
Authors: Zhang Kui , Xia Ziyang , Wang Yiming , Zheng Lisheng , Li Baoqing , Chu Jiaru
Published: September 2024

A label-free high-throughput impedance-activated cell sorting platform can sort cells at a throughput of 1000 events per s.
Topographical characteristics of 3D printed polymeric microneedle surface and its impact on coating formulation attributes
Authors: Ali Masood , Yang Yanling , Abdoh Ayyah , Mohammed Yousuf
Published: September 2024

Surface microtopography of μNDs (roughness, area, porosity) affects coating characteristics, impacting drug delivery efficacy. Coating methods influence drug deposition efficiency on μNDs. Surface wetting, energy, and adhesion depend on the coating.
Effects of the cross-linked structures of polymer gels containing iron porphyrins on photoreduction of carbon dioxide
Authors: Furusawa Shota , Nagao Masanori , Matsumoto Hikaru , Miura Yoshiko
Published: September 2024

The amount of generated carbon monoxide was influenced by the diffusion of the substrates into polystyrene-based polymer gels.
Impact of static and dynamic disorder effects on the charge transport properties of merocyanine single crystals
Authors: Gildemeister Nora , Geller Sven , Herzhoff Robert , Negri Fabrizia , Meerholz Klaus , Fazzi Daniele
Published: September 2024

Static and dynamic disorder effects impact the charge transport properties of merocyanine single crystals. While thermal disorder enhances the hole transfer rates, polarization phenomena lower the hole mobility and modify the transport topology.
Double emulsion microencapsulation of ionic liquids for carbon capture
Authors: Starvaggi Nicholas C. , Al-Mahbobi Luma , Zeeshan Muhammad , Barrios Eliandreina Cruz , Gurkan Burcu , Pentzer Emily B.
Published: September 2024

We report an approach for microencapsulation of ionic liquids (ILs) via [IL-in-oil1]-in-oil2 double emulsion soft-template.
Pyrene-based covalent organic frameworks (PyCOFs): a review
Authors: Yang Yao , Peng Shiqiong , Chen Songhua , Kang Fangyuan , Fan Jun , Zhang Huan , Yu Xianglin , Li Junbo , Zhang Qichun
Published: September 2024

Recently, PyCOFs have aroused great interest that pyrene unit could enhance the interlayer π–π interaction and promote the separation and migration of carriers, significantly improving the crystallinity and photoelectrical properties.
Impact of aging on metal oxide-doped fluorophosphate nanopowder
Authors: Ganesan Sundara Moorthi , Kandaswamy Ravichandran , Thangavel Vijayakumar Chinnaswamy , Sankaralingam Pugalanthipandian
Published: September 2024

The nanopowder aging process shows a transition from an amorphous to a more crystalline and aggregated form over time. Photographic and SEM images at intervals of 1, 6, and 12 months capture these significant morphological and structural changes.
Purple light-induced Ritter-type reaction of diazophosphonates: access to α-amido-β-keto phosphonates
Authors: Anandhan Ramasamy , Prasanth Kesavan , Nithishkumar Pakkirisamy
Published: September 2024

A photoredox free Ritter type reaction of diazophosphonates to synthesize α-amido-β-keto phosphonates was achieved under purple light irradiation.
Correction: Near-infrared light triggered photothermal and photodynamic therapy with an oxygen-shuttle endoperoxide of anthracene against tumor hypoxia
Authors: Yuan Zheng , Yu Shan , Cao Fangyi , Mao Zhengwei , Gao Changyou , Ling Jun
Published: September 2024

Correction for ‘Near-infrared light triggered photothermal and photodynamic therapy with an oxygen-shuttle endoperoxide of anthracene against tumor hypoxia’ by Zheng Yuan et al., Polym. Chem., 2018, 9, 2124–2133, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PY00289D.
Engineered iron-doped MOF nanosheets: acid-induced lattice strain for enhanced rate performance in asymmetric supercapacitors
Authors: Yuan Yuan , Chen Gong , Zhao Qihui , Fu Yuanzun , Zhao Yunhe
Published: September 2024

We designed an ASCs based on curled MOF nanosheets. Due to the Jahn–Teller effect and lattice strain "double enhance" the conductivity and regulate the nanostructure of MOF, which results in a high energy density of the assembled ASCs.
Photoredox-catalyzed bisarylation of bromonitroalkanes enabled by the dual role of nitro functionality: synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes as promising α-glucosidase inhibitors
Authors: Ding Xuan , Zhang Wei , Huang Yi-Wei , Li Yi-hang , Su Jing , Lv Yana , Liu Shifang , Yuan Yi , Li Guang
Published: September 2024

Photoredox catalysis for the direct bisarylation of bromonitroalkanes with 2-arylindoles to provide a simplified synthetic route to bis(indolyl)methanes derivatives, where the nitro functionality plays a dual role as an activating and leaving group.
New synthetic chitosan Schiff bases bearing pyranoquinolinone or benzonaphthyridine and their silver nanoparticles derivatives with potential activity as antioxidant and molecular docking study for EGFR inhibitors
Authors: Hassan Shrouk M. , Morsy Jehan M. , Hassanin Hany M. , Othman Elham S. , Mostafa Mai A.
Published: September 2024

Two chitosan-based Schiff bases, CS1 and CS2 were synthesized, and they were grafted onto silver nanoparticles, creating CS1/Ag and CS2/Ag structures. They were assessed as antioxidant and EGFR inhibitors.
An insight in to microwave induced defects and its impact on nonlinear process in NiO nanostructures under femtosecond and continuous wave laser excitation
Authors: Thundiyil Ramseena , Poornesh P. , Ozga K. , Jedryka J.
Published: September 2024

This work demonstrates the impact of microwave (MW) irradiation on third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) processes in chemically deposited NiO nanostructure films.
Highly efficient Ru-decorated CeO2 for photocatalytic hydrogenation and cyclization of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone
Authors: More Ganesh Sunil , Bal Rajram , Srivastava Rajendra
Published: September 2024

In 1Ru/CeO2, conduction band electrons transfer to Ru, aiding Ru–H bond dissociation and reducing the ketonic group of LA while holes cleave the C–O bond of –COOH, forming a carbonyl radical that cyclizes to GVL.
Towards green visible range active photocatalytic Au/TiO2 nanocomposites through rutin-based synthesis and their application in the degradation of ciprofloxacin
Authors: Gomes Espada Inês Catarina , González-Ballesteros Noelia , Tavares Carlos J. , Lanceros-Méndez Senentxu , Martins Pedro M.
Published: September 2024

Photocatalysis is a low-cost solution to efficiently remove resilient emergent pollutants from water matrixes with complex chemical structures, such as pharmaceuticals.
Molecular recognition-induced structural flexibility in ZIF-71
Authors: Farrando-Perez J. , Missyul A. , Martín-Calvo A. , Abreu-Jauregui C. , Ramírez-Cerezo V. , Daemen L. , Cheng Y. Q. , Ramirez-Cuesta A. J. , Calero S. , Carrillo-Carrión C. , Silvestre-Albero J.
Published: September 2024

The adsorption performance of ZIF-71 towards two common volatile organic compounds, chlorobenzene and phenol, has been evaluated using a number of experimental techniques and Grand Canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations.
The microwave plasma torch chemical vapor deposition of graphene layers on copper foil for facilitating uniform lithium deposition in lithium metal batteries
Authors: Ku Hao-Yu , Ku Yun , Lai Chi-Yu , Lu Yi-Ting , Wei Hsiang-Sheng , Shih Hung-Hsin , Huang Kun-Ping , Hu Chi-Chang
Published: September 2024

Highly defective and vertically aligned graphene layers on copper foil facilitate the formation of inorganic particles, hinder the solvent reduction in the inner part, then induce even lithium-ion flux and uniform lithium deposition.
Reversible structural transformation of metastable lead-free organic–inorganic hybrid bismuth halide single crystals
Authors: Zhang Yurou , Ghasemi Mehri , Wen Xiaoming , Lee Minwoo , Liu Xiaoxia , Jiao Yalong , Bernhardt Paul V. , Han EQ , Lin Tongen , Zhang Bo Wei , Xu Kaijie , Lee Su-Min , Yun Jae Sung , Yun Jung-Ho , Wang Lianzhou
Published: September 2024

Lead-free organic–inorganic hybrid bismuth halides have been recognized as promising alternatives to lead-based perovskites for low-toxic and environmentally-friendly optoelectronic applications.
Single-crystalline high-entropy oxide particles synthesized via coordination polymerization
Authors: Pu Yuguang , He Zhen , Liu Jiaming , Yang Tingxuan , Zhang Hongliang , Huang Saifang , Zhang Hong , Zhang Wen , Yang Tianzu , Jia Puqi , Gao Wei , Cao Peng
Published: September 2024

The synthesis of single-crystalline high-entropy oxide (HEO) particles is achieved by coordination polymerization between metal cations and carboxylate ligands.
From a simple push–pull dye to a broad-band absorbing and photoconducting material by assembly with CuBr
Authors: Boivin Léo , d’Astous Élodie V. , Schlachter Adrien , Fortin Daniel , Karsenti Paul-Ludovic , Lescop Christophe , Dauphin-Ducharme Philippe , Harvey Pierre D.
Published: September 2024

A novel broad-band-absorbing, NIR anti-Kasha, photoconducting coordination polymer (UDS-6) is rationally designed from CuBr and a simple push–pull dye. Its structural, photophysical, and electrochemical properties are investigated thoroughly.
Wet wipes in untreated wastewater are a source of litter pollution to the arctic marine environment – a case study on the loads of litter and microplastics in wastewater effluents in Greenland
Authors: Bach Lis , Strand Jakob , Salame Hadi , Simon Márta , Fritt-Rasmussen Janne , Jensen Pernille Erland
Published: September 2024

Wastewater outlet in Sisimiut (photo by Jakob Strand). Flushed wet wipes in addition to other macrolitter items can be observed on the nearby rocks and on the seafloor.
Advances in the cell biology of the trafficking and processing of amyloid precursor protein: impact of familial Alzheimer's disease mutations
Authors: Wang Jingqi , Fourriere Lou , Gleeson Paul A.
Published: September 2024

The production of neurotoxic amyloid-β peptides (Aβ) is central to the initiation and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and involves sequential cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) by β- and γ-secretases. APP and the secretases are transmembrane proteins and their co-localisation in the same membrane-bound sub-compartment is necessary for APP cleavage. The intracellular trafficking of APP and the β-secretase, BACE1, is critical in regulating APP processing and Aβ production and has been studied in several cellular systems. Here, we summarise the intracellular distribution and transport of APP and its secretases, and the intracellular location for APP cleavage in non-polarised cells and neuronal models. In addition, we review recent advances on the potential impact of familial AD mutations on APP trafficking and processing. This is critical information in understanding the molecular mechanisms of AD progression and in supporting the development of novel strategies for clinical treatment.
The Effects of Functional Reading Activities to Motivate and Empower for Autistic Young Adults: A Single-Case Design Study
Authors: Prahl Alison
Published: September 2024

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Functional Reading Activities to Motivate and Empower (FRAME) on use of reading comprehension strategies in intellectually and/or developmentally disabled young adults.

Method:

A single-case, multiple-probe design across functional literacy stimuli (e.g., text messages, e-mails) was replicated across three intellectually or developmentally disabled 23- to 26-year-old young adults, all of whom had a primary diagnosis of autism. Within FRAME, reading comprehension strategies were taught and practiced within the context of functional texts or activities of daily living that involve written language (e.g., text messages, e-mails). Each session followed the teach-model-coach-review approach and was conducted via telepractice. Participants' use of reading comprehension strategies was measured in baseline, intervention, maintenance, and with generalization probes.

Results:

Visual analysis of the data indicated a functional relation between FRAME and the use of reading comprehension strategies for two of the three autistic young adults. All participants maintained increased use of reading comprehension strategies post-intervention.

Conclusions:

This study provides preliminary evidence that FRAME is associated with improved use of reading comprehension strategies that maintains over time. Thus, FRAME has the potential to support continued improvement of functional reading skills throughout the lifespan, which is critical as autistic individuals make the transition from adolescence to adult life. Further research is needed to evaluate the effects of the intervention on more distal outcomes of written language and to examine how to best tailor the intervention to individual differences to optimize outcomes.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.26882422
Hearing What You Can't See: Influence of Face Masks on Speech Perception and Eye Movement by Adults With Hearing Loss
Authors: Fajardo Inmaculada , Gómez-Merino Nadina , Ferrer Antonio , Rodríguez-Ortiz Isabel R.
Published: September 2024

Purpose:

The aim of the study was to analyze how face masks influence speech perception and time spent looking at the speaker's mouth and eyes by adults with and without hearing loss.

Method:

Twenty participants with hearing loss and 20 without were asked to repeat Spanish words presented in various conditions, including different types of face masks (no mask, transparent window mask, and opaque mask FFP2) and presentation modes (audiovisual, video only, and audio only). Recognition accuracy and the percentage of time looking at the speaker's eyes and mouth (dwell time) were measured.

Results:

In the audiovisual condition, participants with hearing loss had significantly better word recognition scores when the speaker wore no mask compared to when they wore an opaque face mask. However, there were no differences between the transparent mask and no mask conditions. For those with typical hearing, the type of face mask did not affect speech recognition. Audiovisual presentation consistently improved speech recognition for participants with hearing loss across all face mask conditions, but for those with typical hearing, it only improved compared to video-only mode. These participants demonstrated a ceiling effect in audiovisual and audio-only modes. Regarding eye movement patterns, participants spent less time looking at the speaker's mouth and more time at the eyes when the speaker wore an opaque mask compared to no mask or a transparent mask.

Conclusion:

The use of transparent face masks (ClearMask-type model) is recommended in contexts where face masks are still used (hospitals) to prevent the hindering effect of opaque masks (FFP2-type model) in speech perception among people with hearing loss, provided that any fogging of the window of the transparent mask is controlled by wiping it off as needed and the light is in front of the speaker to minimize shadows.
Toward Process-Oriented, Dimensional Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Speech Sound Disorders in Children: Position Statement and Future Perspectives
Authors: Maassen Ben , Terband Hayo
Published: September 2024

Background:

Children with speech sound disorders (SSD) form a heterogeneous group, with respect to severity, etiology, proximal causes, speech error characteristics, and response to treatment. Infants develop speech and language in interaction with neurological maturation and general perceptual, motoric, and cognitive skills in a social–emotional context.

Purpose:

After a brief introduction into psycholinguistic models of speech production and levels of causation, in this review article, we present an in-depth overview of mechanisms and processes, and the dynamics thereof, which are crucial in typical speech development. These basic mechanisms and processes are: (a) neurophysiological motor refinement, that is, the maturational articulatory mechanisms that drive babbling and the more differentiated production of larger speech patterns; (b) sensorimotor integration, which forms the steering function from phonetics to phonology; and (c) motor hierarchy and articulatory phonology describing the gestural organization of syllables, which underlie fluent speech production. These dynamics have consequences for the diagnosis and further analysis of SSD in children. We argue that current diagnostic classification systems do not do justice to the multilevel, multifactorial, and interactive character of the underlying mechanisms and processes. This is illustrated by a recent Dutch study yielding distinct performance profiles among children with SSD, which allows for a dimensional interpretation of underlying processing deficits.

Conclusions:

Analyses of mainstream treatments with respect to the treatment goals and the speech mechanisms addressed show that treatment programs are quite transparent in their aims and approach and how they contribute to remediating specific deficits or mechanisms. Recent studies into clinical reasoning reveal that the clinical challenge for speech-language pathologists is how to select the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time for each individual child with SSD. We argue that a process-oriented approach has merits as compared to categorical diagnostics as a toolbox to aid in the interpretation of the speech profile in terms of underlying deficits and to connect these to a specific intervention approach and treatment target.
Secure multiple adaptive kernel diffusion LMS algorithm for distributed estimation over sensor networks
Authors: Khoshkalam Zahra , Zayyani Hadi , Korki Mehdi
Published: September 2024

This paper introduces a kernel‐based approach to enhance the security of distributed estimation in the presence of adversary links. Adversary links often degrade distributed recovery algorithm performance in distributed estimation. The authors propose secure distributed estimation algorithms employing an adaptive kernel and adaptive combination coefficients derived from it. The authors’ method includes a multiple kernel approach with varied widths and a heuristic formula for combination coefficients, improving performance in the presence of adversary links. Additionally, the approach is extended to single exponential kernels with fixed and adaptive widths, treating them as special cases. The multiple kernel method is used because it provides more degrees of freedom compared to a single kernel, leading to better results. Simulation results show that the proposed multiple kernel approach achieves performance close to the diffusion least mean square algorithm in the absence of attacks. The adaptive nature of the kernel and coefficients enhances algorithm robustness, making it promising for secure distributed estimation in the presence of adversary links.
Are all starbursts equal? Star-formation-rate profiles in merger versus secular starbursts
Authors: Thorp Mallory D. , Ellison Sara L. , Galicia Ana
Published: September 2024

Aims. Galaxy interactions can trigger drastic changes in the resolved star-forming properties of their constituents, but it remains unclear as to whether those changes are discernible from secular starburst triggers. In this Letter we investigate whether or not post-merger galaxies create unique star-forming trends on a kiloparsec scale.

Methods. We present radial trends in star-formation-rate (SFR) surface density (ΣSFR) for 150 post-merger galaxies with moderate to extremely heightened global SFRs using observations from the Mapping Nearby Galaxies at Apache Point Observatory (MaNGA) survey. We juxtapose these profiles with those of noninteracting galaxies (excluding both galaxy pairs and post-merger galaxies) with similarly enhanced global SFRs.

Results. Post-merger galaxies have a much stronger central starburst than isolated galaxies with similar global star-formation enhancements. Indeed, isolated starburst galaxies (SBs) lack a marked central enhancement and instead show a fairly uniform enhancement in ΣSFR with radius. Moreover, the difference in central star formation between post-merger galaxies and noninteracting galaxies is more radially extended and pronounced when the global enhancement in star formation is larger. We conclude that post-merger galaxies create a unique signature in their resolved star-forming properties that is distinct from secular processes that can trigger similar global SFR enhancements.
Targeted beamforming active noise control based on disturbance metrics
Authors: Zachos Panagiotis , Moiragias George , Mourjopoulos John
Published: September 2024

This work proposes a headphone Active Noise Control (ANC) scheme based on the targeted attenuation of sources that are deemed disturbing for listeners. Initially, a listening test determines the disturbance of distinct noises that coexist within background noise based on their class and their direction of arrival. The listening test is based on such predetermined spatial scenes, binaurally auralized and presented via headphones. The derived disturbance metric, guides the operation of the proposed headphone ANC: any complex auditory scene is subsequently analyzed and via a Sound Event Localization and Detection Neural Network, a beamformer is steered to the source deemed to be the most disturbing. A Time-Domain Beamformer, driven by a phased array formed by the two already existing reference microphones commonly found in the outer shell of ANC-enabled headphones and guides the multi-reference ANC controller in order to provide an improved attenuation of the primary disturbing source, while also significantly attenuating the background noise field to acceptable levels.
The Impact of Utilizing Natural Resources on Enhancing Socioeconomic Well-Being Through Ecoprint Batik Training in Panembangan Village
Authors: Diwanti Dyah Pikanthi , Susilawati Desi
Published: September 2024

Natural resources in Indonesia have a high potential to be used to increase the financial welfare of society. Using plant parts as a medium for creativity in ecoprint batik production exemplifies utilizing natural resources. The ecoprint method of batik production is appealing among people in both rural and urban settings. Moreover, the beneficial use of plants in ecoprinting influences society's welfare, as seen by the considerable number of ecoprint batik sales both domestically and worldwide. Panembangan Village in Indonesia is a new location for ecoprint batik production and is now in the development stage. The current study investigates the impact of using natural resources to increase the socioeconomic of society using ecoprint batik training in Panembangan Village. The panelists were adult women who actively contributed to the Islamic organization, Aisyiyah, in the Panembangan area. The data was obtained through data collection, data analysis, data visualization, and deducing conclusion. The results of this study illustrated the positive correlation between natural resources with the ecoprint batik training and the community's financial status.
Developing Employee Creativity and Antecedents: Driving Sustainability for Business Effectiveness
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri Handari , Widiantoro Verry Aries
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of Ethical Leadership (EL) and Organizational Politics (OP) on Employee Creativity (EC) through Job Satisfaction (JS) as Mediation. The sample used amounted to 180 respondents of SOEs in Indonesia located in East Java. Test the hypothesis in this study using variance-based SEM (structural equation modelling) analysis or partial least squares using the SmartPLS V.4.0.9.8 software application. The results showed that Ethical Leadership has a positive effect on Job Satisfaction and Employee Creativity. Organizational politics have no effect on job satisfaction and employee creativity. Job Satisfaction positively affects employee creativity. Job Satisfaction can mediate the positive relationship of Ethical Leadership with employee creativity. Job satisfaction cannot mediate organizational politics with employee creativity. This research implications the importance of building ethical leadership that encourages job satisfaction and employee creativity so as to encourage business competitiveness.
Examining the role of Indonesian consumer dispositions toward global cosmetic brands
Authors: Friedman Caroline , Anggraeni Adilla
Published: September 2024

In the emerging market of Indonesia, consumers are becoming better educated and demanding for more specific innovations for cosmetic products that meet their needs. The number of local cosmetic brands that are entering the market make the industry more competitive, especially between cosmetic brands that originate from developed markets and brands that originate from the emerging market of Indonesia. The aim of this study is to explore the factors and the role of Indonesian consumer dispositions towards global cosmetic brands from developed and emerging markets. Cosmopolitanism, Need for Uniqueness, and Materialism were used to measure their effects to consumer’s brand attitude and purchase intention of global cosmetic brands. Responses from 241 respondents of an online questionnaire were used to represent the population of Indonesian millennials that are female and cosmetic users. The data was analyzed using the SmartPLS program and used structural equation modeling. Research findings concluded that the relationship between cosmopolitanism and materialism to brand attitude and purchase intention were significant for global cosmetic brands from developed and emerging markets. While need for uniqueness did not have significance towards brand attitude and purchase intention of global cosmetic brands from developed and emerging markets.
Exploring Green Marketing Research through Bibliometrics
Authors: Totok Suyoto Yohanes , Purwanto Edi , Pitaloka Endang , Dwianika Agustine , Ellianna Ristanti Vicka
Published: September 2024

As global, regional, and national concerns about the future of human life and nature continue to grow, researchers in the field of marketing have contributed to this discourse by conducting various scientific studies on sustainability from a marketing perspective. This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of green marketing research using bibliometric analysis and network visualization techniques. The bibliometric analysis is applied to provide complete understanding of the core issues, directions, trends, and opportunities in green marketing research. The steps of bibliometric analysis include data collection, article scoping, metadata compilation, and data visualization using Vosviewer. Based on data from scopus.com, a search for green marketing publications yielded 610 articles. Using bibliometric parameters such as authors, citations, keywords, and country of publication, the research presents a systematic research method for the analysis process. The analysis results reveal that the classification of green marketing research consists of 6 clusters focusing on consumption behavior, behavioral impact, firm innovation and performance, business development, sustainability, and economics.
Developing Customer-Centric Marketing Strategies for Maritime Logistics
Authors: Barasa Larsen , Malau April Gunawan , Sibarani Mauritz Halomoan Manontang , Simanjuntak Marihot , Tampubolon Brenhard Mangatur , Hidayat Kamarul , Sijabat Panderaja Soritua
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the development of customer-centric marketing strategies for promoting tailored maritime logistics solutions in Indonesia. Through qualitative analysis of interviews and document analysis, key indicators such as customer understanding, tailored marketing messages, and customised service packages are examined. The findings reveal a mixed level of customer understanding among logistics providers, highlighting the need for improved segmentation and targeting strategies. While some providers excel in developing tailored marketing messages, others rely on generic approaches. Compliance with international standards and regulations emerges as a challenge, necessitating greater support and guidance from industry stakeholders. Professionalism and industry expertise are identified as critical factors in gaining the trust of customers, particularly in a competitive market like Indonesia. Aligning marketing strategies and service offerings with the needs of international customers is crucial for success in the global market. Overall, the research underscores the importance of adopting a customer-centric approach to marketing, compliance with international standards, and fostering professionalism within the maritime logistics industry.