bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Observations of Chinese fandom: organizational characteristics and the relationships inside and outside the “Fan circle”
Authors: Dan Mao , Jingya Wang , Jiajun Chen
Published: November 2023

Chinese “Fan circle” oscillate between receiving praise for their charitable endeavors and being shunned by society because of their “toxic fan culture”. This study reveals that “Fan circle “are quasi-organizational communities that heavily rely on cultural links, emotional discipline, and consent to commercial interference. While they may have some understanding of the structural benefits that social changes bring to the entertainment industry, they seem to lack the ability to comprehend the limitations imposed by national policies. Additionally, they struggle to adhere to established norms and public order when organizing internal or external interactions. “Fan circle” are advised to understand the limitations of policies, and the uniqueness and complexity of these quasi-organizational communities should also be considered in the formulation of regulatory policies.
Interrelation between cardiac and brain small-vessel disease: a pilot quantitative PET and MRI study
Authors: Mazini Bianca , Dietz Matthieu , Maréchal Bénédicte , Corredor-Jerez Ricardo , Prior John O. , Dunet Vincent
Published: November 2023

Background

Small-vessel disease (SVD) plays a crucial role in cardiac and brain ischemia, but little is known about potential interrelation between both. We retrospectively evaluated 370 patients, aiming at assessing the interrelation between cardiac and brain SVD by using quantitative 82Rb cardiac PET/CT and brain MRI.

Results

In our population of 370 patients, 176 had normal myocardial perfusion, 38 had pure cardiac SVD and 156 had obstructive coronary artery disease. All underwent both a cardiac 82Rb PET/CT and a brain 1.5T or 3T MRI. Left-ventricle myocardial blood flow (LV-MBF) and flow reserve (LV-MFR) were recorded from 82Rb PET/CT, while Fazekas score, white matter lesion (WMab) volume, deep gray matter lesion (GMab) volume, and brain morphometry (for z-score calculation) using the MorphoBox research application were derived from MRI. Groups were compared with Kruskal–Wallis test, and the potential interrelation between heart and brain SVD markers was assessed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Patients with cardiac SVD had lower stress LV-MBF and MFR (P < 0.001) than patients with normal myocardial perfusion; Fazekas scores and WMab volumes were similar in those two groups (P > 0.45). In patients with cardiac SVD only, higher rest LV-MBF was associated with a lower left-putamen (rho = − 0.62, P = 0.033), right-thalamus (rho = 0.64, P = 0.026), and right-pallidum (rho = 0.60, P = 0.039) z-scores and with a higher GMab volume. Lower stress LV-MBF was associated with lower left-caudate z-score (rho = 0.69, P = 0.014), while lower LV-MFR was associated with lower left (rho = 0.75, P = 0.005)- and right (rho = 0.59, P = 0.045)-putamen z-scores, as well as higher right-thalamus GMab volume (rho = − 0.72, P = 0.009).

Conclusion

Significant interrelations between cardiac and cerebral SVD markers were found, especially regarding deep gray matter alterations, which supports the hypothesis of SVD as a systemic disease.
Evaluation of a brief virtual implementation science training program: the Penn Implementation Science Institute
Authors: Van Pelt Amelia E. , Bonafide Christopher P. , Rendle Katharine A. , Wolk Courtney , Shea Judy A. , Bettencourt Amanda , Beidas Rinad S. , Lane-Fall Meghan B.
Published: November 2023

Background

To meet the growing demand for implementation science expertise, building capacity is a priority. Various training opportunities have emerged to meet this need. To ensure rigor and achievement of specific implementation science competencies, it is critical to systematically evaluate training programs.

Methods

The Penn Implementation Science Institute (PennISI) offers 4 days (20 h) of virtual synchronous training on foundational and advanced topics in implementation science. Through a pre-post design, this study evaluated the sixth PennISI, delivered in 2022. Surveys measures included 43 implementation science training evaluation competencies grouped into four thematic domains (e.g., items related to implementation science study design grouped into the “design, background, and rationale” competency category), course-specific evaluation criteria, and open-ended questions to evaluate change in knowledge and suggestions for improving future institutes. Mean composite scores were created for each of the competency themes. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were completed.

Results

One hundred four (95.41% response rate) and 55 (50.46% response rate) participants completed the pre-survey and post-survey, respectively. Participants included a diverse cohort of individuals primarily affiliated with US-based academic institutions and self-reported as having novice or beginner-level knowledge of implementation science at baseline (81.73%). In the pre-survey, all mean composite scores for implementation science competencies were below one (i.e., beginner-level). Participants reported high value from the PennISI across standard course evaluation criteria (e.g., mean score of 3.77/4.00 for overall quality of course). Scores for all competency domains increased to a score between beginner-level and intermediate-level following training. In both the pre-survey and post-survey, competencies related to “definition, background, and rationale” had the highest mean composite score, whereas competencies related to “design and analysis” received the lowest score. Qualitative themes offered impressions of the PennISI, didactic content, PennISI structure, and suggestions for improvement. Prior experience with or knowledge of implementation science influenced many themes.

Conclusions

This evaluation highlights the strengths of an established implementation science institute, which can serve as a model for brief, virtual training programs. Findings provide insight for improving future program efforts to meet the needs of the heterogenous implementation science community (e.g., different disciplines and levels of implementation science knowledge). This study contributes to ensuring rigorous implementation science capacity building through the evaluation of programs.
Καραμανλίδικα έντυπα στην υπηρεσία της προτεσταντικής ιεραποστολικής διείσδυσης στο ρωμέικο μιλλέτ της Οθωμανικής αυτοκρατορίας
Authors: Πεγκλίδου Ειρήνη
Published: November 2023

Η παρούσα διδακτορική διατριβή αφορά το πρώτο παιδικό προτεσταντικό περιοδικό ‘Αγγελιαφόρος’ που κυκλοφόρησε στην Οθωμανική Αυτοκρατορία, συγκεκριμένα στην Καππαδοκία, από το 1872 έως το 1896. Εκδότες του περιοδικού ήταν οι Αμερικανοί Προτεστάντες-Μισσιονάριοι, οι οποίοι είχαν ιδρύσει στις αρχές του 19ου αιώνα, στη Βοστόνη, την Προτεσταντική Εταιρεία American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mission (ABCFM). Ο στόχος της ABCFM ήταν η διάδοση του Χριστιανισμού σε όλο τον κόσμο και η Αναγέννησή του, όπως ορίζει η προτεσταντική ηθική. Ο Προτεσταντισμός προσπάθησε να γίνει η παγκόσμια εκδοχή του Χριστιανισμού που θα ένωνε όλους τους Χριστιανούς και θα κατόρθωνε να μεταστρέψει όσους δεν είχαν ασπαστεί το προτεσταντικό δόγμα. Για τους Προτεστάντες οι στόχοι αυτοί, δηλαδή ο προσηλυτισμός των λαών και η αναγέννησή τους, θα επιτυγχάνονταν εύκολα ξεκινώντας από την εκπαίδευση κυρίως των παιδιών, ιδιαιτέρως μάλιστα των κοριτσιών, με το σκεπτικό ότι ως μελλοντικές μητέρες θα μεταλαμπάδευαν στα παιδιά τους την προτεσταντική ηθική με αποτέλεσμα τη γρηγορότερη εξάπλωση του προτεσταντισμού.
Κοινά και χωρικός σχεδιασμός
Authors: Σεϊτανίδης Σωκράτης
Published: November 2023

Η παρούσα διατριβή αποτελεί μία προσπάθεια για την βιβλιογραφική και πρακτική ενσωμάτωση των βέλτιστων πρακτικών διαχείρισης των κοινών πόρων στον χωρικό σχεδιασμό. Η διαχείριση των κοινών πόρων αποτελεί ένα ζήτημα που απασχολεί διαχρονικά την κοινωνία και την επιστημονική κοινότητα. Ο χωρικός σχεδιασμός, ως γνωστικό πεδίο και ως πρακτική, θέτει κανόνες για την εκμετάλλευση των κοινών πόρων, καθορίζοντας τον τρόπο εφαρμογής των σχετικών πολιτικών στον χώρο. Διερευνάται η θεωρία γύρω από τις έννοιες του χωρικού σχεδιασμού και των “κοινών”, καθώς και η μεταξύ τους τομή. Συνάγεται ότι ένα “ρεύμα κοινών” στον χωρικό σχεδιασμό, αποτελούμενο από ετερόκλητες απόψεις (όσον αφορά τις θεωρητικές τους καταβολές και τις επιστημολογικές τους παραδοχές), μπορεί να έχει συνεκτικότητα μέσω της ομόφωνης απόρριψης της πρότασης του Hardin (1968) για ιδιωτικοποίηση των κοινών πόρων, αλλά και της συμφωνίας με αυτόν, ότι οι κοινοί πόροι βρίσκονται σε κίνδυνο. Τα κοινά εξετάζονται μέσα από την τριπλή υπόσταση που έχουν στη σύγχρονη βιβλιογραφία, που σημαίνει ότι αποτελούν ταυτόχρονα τον κοινό πόρο (π.χ. γη), την κοινότητα, που έχει άμεση σχέση με τη χρήση του και τους κανόνες και πρακτικές που αυτή θέτει για τη διαχείρισή του. Η βιβλιογραφική επισκόπηση καταλήγει με τα οφέλη που μπορεί να έχει ο χωρικός σχεδιασμός, αν λάβει υπόψη του την θεωρία των κοινών και με τη διατύπωση των αρχών που θα μπορούσε να έχει ένα “ρεύμα κοινών” στον χωρικό σχεδιασμό - δηλαδή με την περιγραφή του πώς θα πρέπει να είναι ο χωρικός σχεδιασμός, προκειμένου να ανταποκρίνεται σε έναν ρόλο ενίσχυσης και διάδοσης των κοινών. Η πρακτική εφαρμογή της σύνδεσης μεταξύ κοινών και χωρικού σχεδιασμού, γίνεται με έρευνα δράσης στο πρώην στρατόπεδο Καρατάσιου. Σε αυτή τη μελέτη περίπτωσης, ο κοινός πόρος είναι το πρώην στρατόπεδο και η κοινότητα είναι ένα σύνολο συλλόγων και συλλογικοτήτων που διεκδίκησαν τη δημόσια χρήση του και τον χρησιμοποιούν έχοντας αναπτύξει δικές τους πρακτικές. Το μεταδομιστικό πλαίσιο της έρευνας δράσης, που έχει βρει εφαρμογή στον προγραμματισμό για τη δημιουργία “οικονομιών κοινότητας”, μεταφέρεται στο πεδίο του χωρικού σχεδιασμού, σε μία προσπάθεια να αναβαθμιστεί η συμμετοχή της τοπικής κοινωνίας στον σχεδιασμό και τη διαχείριση του συγκεκριμένου χώρου. Η έρευνα δράσης καταλήγει με τη θεσμοθέτηση της Πολεοδομικής Επιτροπής Γειτονιάς Πάρκου Καρατάσιου, που αποτελεί έναν θεματοφύλακα για την κοινόχρηστη χρήση του χώρου και για την ενεργή συμμετοχή των πολιτών στα θέματά του. Είναι μία πρώτη προσπάθεια για τη μονιμοποίηση και τη θεσμοθέτηση του ρόλου των κοινών στον χωρικό σχεδιασμό, στο ιδιαίτερο κοινωνικό-πολιτικό και θεσμικό πλαίσιο του Ελλαδικού χώρου.
Development and Analysis of Outage Probability and Achievable Rate for UAV Relay Implementation in Disaster Areas
Authors: Galina Mia , Asvial Muhamad , Suryanegara Muhammad , Raharya Naufan
Published: November 2023

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) coupled with wireless networks have offered the potential for forthcoming mobile communications networks. The UAV-assisted wireless communication technology approach is an option for maintaining communication services, one of which is for disaster areas. This study aims to investigate the deployment of UAV-assisted communications in disaster areas. The simulation in this work is focused on investigating the relationship between the UAV’s height or radius and the outage probability and achievable rate. We identifies a UAV that behaves as a relay in a disaster area connected to two users, identified several critical parameters, such as UAV height, radius, and SNR value, and investigated the impact of changing each of them on outage probability and achievable rate values. Finally, we simulates the effect of these critical parameters on outage probability and achievable rate to maximize the use of UAV-assisted communication as a disaster management solution. According to the simulation results, as the signal to noise (SNR) increases, the probability of network communication interference decreases, and the achievable level increases. Moreover, increasing the range of UAVs can improve communication performance by reducing the probability of outages and increasing the achievable rate.
Design and Fabrication of a 2-Port Multiple Antenna System for mmWave Application
Authors: K. Desai Priyadarshini , S. Bindu
Published: November 2023

The next-generation wireless communication technology heading towards the mmWave band requires multiple antenna systems to achieve high diversity, high data rates, and reliability. The design of multiple antenna systems is always associated with the problem of mutual coupling between antenna elements. In order to achieve better system performance, the mutual coupling between the elements has to be minimized. This work basically aims to minimize the mutual interaction among the antenna elements. A 2-port multiple antenna system is presented, with the defected ground structure as a decoupling technique, in order to minimize the mutual coupling. The single microstrip patch antenna is initially designed to operate at 24 GHz; later, it is transformed into a 2-port multiple antenna system. The transformed 2-port multiple antenna is loaded with the defective ground structure. The designed antenna system is fabricated, and practical measurements are carried out. The isolation achieved with defective ground structure through simulation is −27dB, and the practical measured value is −40dB. The 2-port multiple antenna system performance is assessed through the following metrics: Envelope Correlation Coefficient(ECC), Diversity Gain(DG), and Channel Capacity Loss(CCL). For the proposed 2-port multiple antenna the obtained values of ECC, DG and CLL are 0.004, 9.99dB and 0.4 bit/s/Hz. The results of the simulated structure are in good agreement with the fabricated structure. The result shows that defective ground is the better technique to achieve isolation between the closely placed antennas. The defective ground structure is the simplest technique in comparison with other techniques, such as metamaterial, energy band gap etc. The major novelty of the work includes, the design of a 2-port multiple antenna system with single slot and achieving the isolation more than −47dB without affecting the antenna resonating frequency.
V2X-Equipped Smart Intersections − Survey of Surveys, Use Cases, and Deployments
Authors: Hejazi Hamdan , Bokor László
Published: November 2023

The interaction between Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) and smart intersection participants, such as vehicles and drivers in Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS), is one of the main tools in solutions for increasing road safety and minimizing the number of possible road accidents. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication of advanced C-ITS architectures includes Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) context for extensive information exchange between road users. V2P employs various direct, indirect, and hybrid communication technologies and uses different techniques to interact with multiple traffic participants, infrastructure, traffic light controllers, and especially VRUs, during unpredictable situations. To address emerging technologies and applications of collaborative smart intersections and explore novel C-ITS solutions designed for this domain, the paper analyses available surveys and introduces the relevant communication schemes, use cases, and recent deployment efforts.
Performance Evaluation CSMA/CA in MAC Layer and Markov Gaussian Memory Impulse Noise Channels in PHY Layer
Authors: Tseng Shu-Ming , Wang Yung-Chung , Yu Cheng-Yu , Liu Yu-Fu
Published: November 2023

There is memory impulse noise in urban outdoor/indoor mobile channels, underwater acoustic channels, powerline communications (PLC) channels, etc. The prior works about network performance evaluation in impulse noise channels considered both the impulse noise in the physical (PHY) layer and CSMA/CA in the media access control (MAC) layer but they used simpler memoryless impulse noise model. In this paper, we propose to use 3-D Markov chain and power iteration method to analyze the throughput of CSMA/CA protocols with finite queue and more general memory impulse noise. The numerical results show that when the impulse noise is strong (impulse noise to Gaussian noise ratio R=150), the normalized throughput would be significantly lower than the case without impulse noise (R=0). Therefore, throughput analysis considering the impulse noise effect is essential.
Lightning Network Economics: Channels
Authors: Guasoni Paolo , Huberman Gur , Shikhelman Clara
Published: November 2023

Compared with existing payment systems, Bitcoin’s throughput is low. Designed to address Bitcoin’s scalability challenge, the Lightning Network (LN) is a protocol allowing two parties to secure bitcoin payments and escrow holdings between them. In a lightning channel, each party commits collateral toward future payments to the counterparty and payments are cryptographically secured updates of collaterals. The network of channels increases transaction speed and reduces blockchain congestion. This paper (i) identifies conditions for two parties to optimally establish a channel, (ii) finds explicit formulas for channel costs, (iii) obtains the optimal collaterals and savings entailed, and (iv) derives the implied reduction in congestion of the blockchain. Unidirectional channels costs grow with the square-root of payment rates, while symmetric bidirectional channels with their cubic root. Asymmetric bidirectional channels are akin to unidirectional when payment rates are significantly different, otherwise to symmetric bidirectional.

This paper was accepted by Joshua Gans, business strategy.

Funding: Partially supported by SFI (16/IA/4443, 16/SPP/3347), Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency, Chaire Fintech at University Paris Dauphine—PSL, Algorand Foundation, and Simons Institute.
The experiences, needs and expectations of patients regarding participation at home: an explorative study in Belgium
Authors: Scheepmans Kristien , Anthierens Sibyl , De Coster Uschi , Willaert Benjamin , Paquay Louis , De Vliegher Kristel , Van Hecke Ann , Verhaeghe Sofie
Published: November 2023

Background:

Patients have an important role in the improvement of their health. Patient participation is a key component to achieving this. Some form of patient participation is already present in home care, but this needs to be optimised.

Aim:

Gaining insight into the expectations, experiences and needs of patients regarding patient participation in home care.

Design:

A qualitative design was used.

Setting:

The study was conducted in the Flemish part of Belgium, in a purposeful sample of patients who have already received nursing care at home for at least 6 weeks.

Methods:

Semi-structured face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted and analysed using the Qualitative Analyse Guide of Leuven.

Results:

Patient participation in home care is a dynamic process. A total of six components, which interact with each other, were identified that explain this process.

Conclusion:

Patient participation in home care is the interaction of different components of a whole mechanism. Within this mechanism, home nurses play a key role to facilitate participation for patients.
A strategic overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Bostock Beverley
Published: November 2023

Beverley Bostock, chair of the Association of Respiratory Nurses' respiratory diseases committee, summarises key considerations for services treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including optimisation of diagnostics, involvement of the multidisciplinary team and a focus on comorbidities.
#Crossref2023 Annual Meeting and Board Election presentation
Authors: Hendricks Ginny , Obanda Johanssen , Bartell Amanda , Feeney Patricia , Lammey Rachael , Davis Paul , Montilla Luis , Datta Esha , Eve Martin , Rittman Martyn , French Amanda , Amdekar Madhura , Korzec Kora , Pentz Ed
Published: November 2023

The Crossref annual meeting and board election took place on October 31, 2023, online. The slide deck includes strategic updates from our team, guest speakers, as well as the results of the board election.
Maternal circulating miRNAs contribute to negative pregnancy outcomes by altering placental transcriptome and fetal vascular dynamics
Authors: Pinson Marisa R. , Tseng Alexander M. , Lehman Tenley E. , Chung Karen , Gutierrez Jessica , Larin Kirill V. , Chambers Christina D. , Miranda Rajesh C. ,   CIFASD
Published: November 2023

Circulating miRNAs the in blood are promising biomarkers for predicting pregnancy complications and adverse birth outcomes. Previous work identified 11 gestationally elevated maternal circulating miRNAs (HEamiRNAs) that predicted infant growth deficits following prenatal alcohol exposure and regulated epithelial–mesenchymal transition in the placenta. Here we show that a single intravascular administration of pooled murine-conserved HEamiRNAs to pregnant mice on gestational day 10 (GD10) attenuates umbilical cord blood flow during gestation, explaining the observed intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), specifically decreased fetal weight, and morphometric indices of cranial growth. Moreover, RNAseq of the fetal portion of the placenta demonstrated that this single exposure has lasting transcriptomic changes, including upregulation of members of the Notch pathway (Dll4, Rfng, Hey1), which is a pathway important for trophoblast migration and differentiation. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis also identified chemokine signaling, which is responsible for regulating immune cell-mediated angiogenesis in the placenta, as an important predictor of fetal growth and head size. Our data suggest that HEamiRNAs perturb the expression of placental genes relevant for angiogenesis, resulting in impaired umbilical cord blood flow and subsequently, IUGR.
A scoping review on technology applications in agricultural extension
Authors: Xu Zhihong , Adeyemi Anjorin Ezekiel , Catalan Emily , Ma Shuai , Kogut Ashlynn , Guzman Cristina
Published: November 2023

Agricultural extension plays a crucial role in disseminating knowledge, empowering farmers, and advancing agricultural development. The effectiveness of these roles can be greatly improved by integrating technology. These technologies, often grouped into two categories–agricultural technology and educational technology–work together to yield the best outcomes. While several studies have been conducted using technologies in agricultural extension programs, no previous reviews have solely examined the impact of these technologies in agricultural extension, and this leaves a significant knowledge gap especially for professionals in this field. For this scoping review, we searched the five most relevant, reliable, and comprehensive databases (CAB Abstracts (Ovid), AGRICOLA (EBSCO), ERIC (EBSCO), Education Source (EBSCO), and Web of Science Core Collection) for articles focused on the use of technology for training farmers in agricultural extension settings. Fifty-four studies published between 2000 and 2022 on the use of technology in agricultural extension programs were included in this review. Our findings show that: (1) most studies were conducted in the last seven years (2016–2022) in the field of agronomy, with India being the most frequent country and Africa being the most notable region for the studies; (2) the quantitative research method was the most employed, while most of the included studies used more than one data collection approach; (3) multimedia was the most widely used educational technology, while most of the studies combined more than one agricultural technology such as pest and disease control, crop cultivation and harvesting practices; (4) the impacts of technology in agricultural extension were mostly mixed, while only the educational technology type had a statistically significant effect or impact of the intervention outcome. From an analysis of the results, we identified potential limitations in included studies’ methodology and reporting that should be considered in the future like the need to further analyze the specific interactions between the two technology types and their impacts of some aspects of agricultural extension. We also looked at the characteristics of interventions, the impact of technology on agricultural extension programs, and current and future trends. We emphasized the gaps in the literature that need to be addressed.
Exploring determinants of formation of cognitive anchors from altruistic messages: A fuzzy DEMATEL approach
Authors: Liao Chi-Horng , Hsu Chu-Chia
Published: November 2023

Altruistic communication by non-profit organizations plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ perceptions and beliefs about altruism. One of the indicators of effective communication is the anchoring of the messages. Therefore, understanding the underlying determinants of anchoring in altruistic communication is essential. Despite the importance of anchoring in the communication of altruism, extant research has not done much to examine the determinants of anchoring in altruistic communication. This paper investigates the determinants of anchoring in non-profit organizations’ altruistic communication through the lens of the dual process theory. It applies the Fuzzy Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (F-DEMATEL) method to analyze the causal and effect factors. Data were gathered from 12 social communication experts based in Taiwan. Out of the 12 proposed determinants, three factors, namely consistency, cultural consideration, and emotional anchoring, were established as significant causal factors. Consistency had causal effects on five other factors, namely, the use of metaphors, the use of antinomies, thematic anchoring, understanding the cognitive ability of the audience, and crafting engaging information. Cultural consideration had causal effects on feedback, naming, use of antinomies, thematic anchoring, emotional anchoring, and repetition. Emotional anchoring had causal effects on thematic anchoring, use of antinomies, use of metaphors, consistency, naming, feedback, understanding the cognitive ability of the audience, and repetition. On the other hand, feedback, naming, and use of antinomies were established as significant effect factors. The study’s findings offer crucial contributions to the social communication literature and provide important insights for social communication practitioners.
Estimating shadow prices in economies with multiple market failures
Authors: Hernández-Solano Alan , Avila-Foucat Véronique Sophie , Dyer George A.
Published: November 2023

Approaches to the estimation of shadow prices generally assume that all but one market function correctly. However, multiple market failures are common in developing countries. We present a theoretical model and an empirical strategy to estimate the shadow price of a subsistence good in an economy where labor markets fail. Our results show that: 1) among subsistence producers, the shadow price of this good must be greater than or equal to the market price, and equal to it for surplus growers; and 2) current methods create biases when the otherwise-perfect-markets assumption is violated. The propositions are tested using a representative survey for rural Mexico. We find that the shadow wage is below that of the market (MXN $93.2/day vs. MXN $132.3/day), and that the shadow price for subsistence corn is over ten times greater than its market price (MXN $32.37/kg vs. MXN $3.19/kg). Unbiased shadow price estimates for subsistence goods help to overcome the limitations of current income poverty measures: their overestimation of the purchasing power of subsistence households and their underestimation of the value of subsistence goods. In rural Mexico, current practice underestimates the population in food poverty by 2%; an additional 9% has income above the poverty line yet fail to meet the utilization dimension of food security.
TGF-β inhibitor treatment of H₂O₂-induced cystitis models provides biochemical mechanism for elucidating interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome patients
Authors: Taga Hideto , Kishida Tsunao , Inoue Yuta , Yamamoto Kenta , Kotani Shin-ichiro , Masashi Tsujimoto , Ukimura Osamu , Mazda Osam
Published: November 2023

Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) is a chronic disease for which no effective treatment is available. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of IC/PBS, and previous studies have suggested that administrations of a TGF-β inhibitor significantly ameliorated IC/PBS in a mouse model. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effect of a TGF-b inhibitor on IC/PBS has not been comprehensively analyzed. TGF-β has a variety of actions, such as regulation of immune cells and fibrosis. In our study, we induced IC/PBS-like disease in mice by an intravesical administration of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and examined the effects of three TGF-β inhibitors, Repsox, SB431542, and SB505124, on the urinary functions as well as histological and gene expression profiles in the bladder. TGF-β inhibitor treatment improved urinary function and histological changes in the IC/PBS mouse model, and SB431542 was most effective among the TGF-β inhibitors. In our present study, TGF-β inhibitor treatment improved abnormal enhancement of nociceptive mechanisms, immunity and inflammation, fibrosis, and dysfunction of bladder urothelium. These results show that multiple mechanisms are involved in the improvement of urinary function by TGF-β inhibitor.
Bias and Error Mitigation in Software-Generated Data: An Advanced Search and Optimization Framework Leveraging Generative Code Models
Authors: Giralt Ernesto
Published: November 2023

Data generation and analysis is a fundamental aspect of many industries and disciplines, from strategic decision making in business to research in the physical and social sciences. However, data generated using software and algorithms can be subject to biases and errors. These can be due to problems with the original software, default settings that do not align with the specific needs of the situation, or even deeper problems with the underlying theories and models.This paper proposes an advanced search and optimization framework aimed at generating and choosing optimal source code capable of correcting errors and biases from previous versions to address typical problems in software systems specializing in data analysis and generation, especially those in the corporate and data science world. Applying this framework multiple times on the same software system would incrementally improve the quality of the output results. It uses Solomonoff Induction as a sound theoretical basis, extending it with Kolmogorov Conditional Complexity, a novel adaptation, to evaluate a set of candidate programs. We propose the use of generative models for the creation of this set of programs, with special emphasis on the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate high quality code.
A Desnazificação: Como ocorreu a Punição aos Criminosos Nazistas do Terceiro Reich
Authors: Medeiros Gabriel Saldanha Lula de
Published: November 2023

O presente trabalho consiste numa revisão bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo que visa responder à questão-problema: “como se deu o julgamento dos nazistas pelos crimes cometidos durante o Terceiro Reich?”. Para isso, foram pesquisados textos indexados por pares no Google Acadêmico, e livros de autores especializados, brasileiros e estrangeiros. Durante os resultados, veremos que os nazistas estabeleceram leis e programas eugenistas na Alemanha, como a Lei da Esterilização e o Aktion T4, além de inúmeras violências contra a população judaica, de ordens física, econômica, psicológica, além dos inúmeros crimes de guerra contra países pacíficos e suas populações civis. Conclui-se que o Tribunal de Nuremberg, apesar de ser uma iniciativa positiva para a exposição dos horrores nazistas, foi pautado também em desejo de vingança, e que a posterior campanha de “desnazificação” levantada pelos Aliados em território alemão após a queda do Reich foi considerada um “fiasco”, por atrapalhar o desenvolvimento do país que se encontrava em um marasmo econômico e social.
Doença Ginecológica nos Desfechos Obstétricos: Saúde da Mulher Frente a Endometriose e Adenomiose
Authors: Nascimento Pimentel Mendes Rute , Santana Araújo Lisboa Miréia , Pacheco de Almeida Lima Thalita
Published: November 2023

A pesquisa bibliográfica trata da doença ginecológica nos desfechos obstétricos: saúde da mulher frente a endometriose e adenomiose um estudo acerca das suas consequências subsequentes, que teve como objetivo avaliar a conduta da mulher frente ao diagnóstico da endometriose e adenomiose e elucidar os possíveis métodos para tratamento. O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido a partir de uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa que teve como propósito analisar qual a percepção da mulher frente ao impacto das afecções uterinas não preveníveis? Foram pesquisados artigos científicos compreendidos entre os anos de 2017 à 2021, sendo alguns trabalhos extraídos de fontes complementares. A endometriose é uma doença ginecológica, consequente da frequência de tecido endometrial ectópico que atinge mundialmente cerca de 5 a 15% de mulheres em idade fértil. Já a adenomiose é uma situação ginecológica, classificada pela absorção do tecido endometrial estromal glandular no miométrio, ocasionando alargamento da capacidade uterina. Assim, é de grande importância que os profissionais de saúde estejam com um olhar mais criterioso aos sinais e sintomas para a suspeição da endometriose e adenomiose.
Identificação e Inclusão de Alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) nos Primeiros Anos Escolares: Uma Revisão da Literatura
Authors: Santos Yara da Silva , Teixeira Verônica Rejane Lima , Bringel Maricélia Felix Andrade
Published: November 2023

O presente estudo teve por objetivo discorrer sobre o que é transtorno do espectro autista, as principais características, bem como debater a respeito de dificuldades de aprendizagens apresentadas por alguns estudantes as quais devem ser observadas atentamente pela escola e professor quando aparentar ser um autismo  e a família ainda não tiver percebido, para que assim possa ser realizado uma investigação minuciosa junto a família e encaminhado a outros profissionais para que possa se chegar ao um diagnóstico correto e o professor e a escola adeque-se para atender este dentro dos seus direitos e possibilidades, proporcionando assim a inclusão.  O autismo que é um transtorno do desenvolvimento que apresenta tipos variados de alterações ocorridas no sistema neurológico que resulta em dificuldades de linguagem, comunicação e interação social e diversas outras dificuldades no processo de aprendizagem escolar. Enfatizou-se a necessidade da escola frente aos casos de autismo, de buscar trabalhar com as possibilidades de melhor desenvolvimento dessas crianças, através de ações interventivas, com apoio e instruções de outros profissionais qualificados para agir com propostas adequadas e acompanhamento dessas crianças, apontando meios que minimizem suas dificuldades e venham a ter sucesso na aprendizagem. O estudo realizou-se fundamentado em autores que debatem sobre o autismo e o processo de aprendizagem escolar, tendo sido, portanto em uma revisão bibliográfica. Os resultados levaram a crer que as crianças autistas possuem capacidades diversas para construírem a sua aprendizagem, necessitando de atenção, recursos adequados e de atividades que atendam às suas particularidades, suas formas e ritmo de desenvolvimento.
Atuação Fisioterapêutica Dermatofuncional nas Disfunções Estéticas adquiridas na Gestação
Authors: Souza Jamille Volbh Pereira , Moura Juliana Braga Facchinetti
Published: November 2023

As alterações fisiológicas são responsáveis pelo aparecimento das disfunções estéticas no corpo materno, entre elas destacam-se: o aparecimento de estrias, fibroedema gelóide, retenção de líquido, varizes, acne e melasma. A pele é a principal afetada devido às instabilidades hormonais, acarretando no desenvolvimento de alterações que são características do período gestacional. O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi revisar as principais atuações fisioterapêuticas dermatofuncionais utilizadas nas disfunções estéticas adquiridas durante a gestação. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. As bases eletrônicas de dados utilizados para a realização do trabalho: PubMed e Google Acadêmico entre os anos de 2018 a 2023. Nos resultados foram selecionados 28 artigos devido a relevância sobre quais disfunções estéticas ocorrem com maior prevalência durante a gravidez e quais os tratamentos que poderiam ser utilizados no atendimento fisioterapêutico. Pode-se concluir com o estudo realizado que a prevenção é o principal objetivo para as disfunções estéticas adquiridas na gestação.
Ethical Considerations in Conducting Clinical Research among Patients with Mental Health Problems in Arab Countries
Authors:   Al al-Bayt University
Published: November 2023

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Evaluation of Diurnal Changes of Mental Fatigue Using a New Portable Device for Visual Cognitive Evoked Potentials
Authors: Chua Huey Shin , Miller Katrin Ji-In , Sayyeda Niha Akhtar , AttaAlla Marten Reda Youssef Ibrahim , Babikir Eithar Osama Eltayeb , Kremláček Jan , Kuba Miroslav
Published: November 2023

In the age homogenous group of 13 healthy volunteers, we examined visual evoked potentials (VEP) visually evoked cognitive potentials (event-related potentials – ERP) and choice reaction time (CRT) five times during the day (from 10.00 a.m. up to midnight) to verify whether there are significant changes of the measured parameters of the cortical evoked potentials and CRT which might reflect the level of the mental fatigue. The electrophysiological testing was done with the use of a new portable VEP device named “VEPpeak” enabling to perform the examination outside standard labs in almost any conditions. It was found that the latency of ERP (P300 peak time) and CRT displayed significant prolongation toward midnight while VEP latency and all amplitudes did not change significantly. This pilot study supports our idea that the portable VEP device possibly might be used for the objective examination of mental fatigue that is needed in many situations. This should be confirmed in a larger study also including a comparison with non-electrophysiological fatigue testing.
Associations of Serum Total Homocysteine Levels with Various Demographic, Clinical and Genetic Characteristics in Healthy Greek Adults
Authors: Mazokopakis Elias E. , Papadomanolaki Maria G. , Papadakis John A.
Published: November 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of serum total Hcy (tHcy) levels with various demographic, clinical and genetic characteristics in healthy Greek adults. Methods: Anthropometric characteristics (height, weight), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, complete blood count and biochemical assessments, were recorded and measured among 383 Greek adults (199 men). Serum folate, Cobalamin (Cbl) and tHcy levels were determined using immunoassays methods. The MTHFR C677T and A1298C gene polymorphisms were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction and reverse hybridization. Results: MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism, serum folate and Cbl levels were correlated with serum tHcy levels independently. The individuals with 677TT genotype had significantly higher serum tHcy levels than individuals with 677 CC or CT genotypes. Regarding the MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism, the existence of the T allele was associated with statistically significantly lower serum folate and higher serum tHcy levels than C allele. Regarding the MTHFR A1298C gene polymorphism, the existence of the C allele was associated with statistically significant lower serum tHcy levels than A allele. Furthermore, there was no significant correlation between the serum tHcy levels and demographic (except age) or clinical characteristics (sex, BMI, smoking status, SBP, DBP, HGB, HCT, TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C, TC/HDL-C). Conclusions: Serum tHcy levels are influenced by the existence of MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism (mainly 677TT genotype), serum folate and Cbl levels. Individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia should be further investigated for the existence of MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism, with the aim to determine the suitable treatment.
Do kostela na bohoslužbu, na mši, nebo na liturgii? K významům nejčastěji užívaných výrazů označujících křesťanské náboženské obřady
Authors: Koutová Marta
Published: November 2023

Článek se zabývá významy a lexikografickým zpracováním výrazů označujících náboženské, zejména křesťanské obřady. Postupně jsou zde zkoumána substantiva obřad, bohoslužba, mše a liturgie, a to zejména z hlediska sémantického a lexikografického. Pozornost je věnována rozdílům v užívání těchto výrazů, protože i když všechny v některém ze svých významů mohou označovat bohoslužebný obřad, nejsou vždy volně zaměnitelné.
Study of nanolayer on red blood cells as drug carrier in an artery with stenosis
Authors: Prasad Bhawini
Published: November 2023

This article discusses a novel idea from cell therapy in which nanoparticles (NPs) are adsorbed on red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs serve as a drug carrier for NPs or nanodrugs adsorbed on the cell membrane of RBC. For the purpose of examination,

Fe

3

O

4

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NPs are adsorbed on RBCs, collectively called NP-RBC complex. RBCs being a natural vascular carrier, have high transfusion rates and biocompatibility. This mathematical study provides a basis to attempt nanodrug delivery via RBCs, as carriers for nanodrugs, to the stenosed sites in an artery. The mathematical model is developed for an artery with stenosis and a catheter that regards the temperature and velocity of the NP-RBC complex. Catheter coated with the NP-RBC complex is inserted into the lumen of the stenosed artery. The mathematical problem is solved numerically using Bernstein polynomials. The physical features were discussed through graphs plotted using MATLAB. The influence of parameters such as volume fraction, radius of the NP-RBC complex in blood, and the thickness of the nanolayer on RBCs was studied. A noticeable outcome states that the nanolayer of optimum thickness about 50–40 nm is suitable for this purpose. Thus, this is an attempt to study the delivery of NPs adsorbed on the surface of RBCs to develop newfangled strategies in nanomedicine bearing high precision and efficiency.
Dynamical property of hyperspace on uniform space
Authors: Ji Zhanjiang
Published: November 2023

First, we introduce the concepts of equicontinuity, expansivity , ergodic shadowing property, and chain transitivity in uniform space. Second, we study the dynamical properties of equicontinuity, expansivity , ergodic shadowing property, and chain transitivity in the hyperspace of uniform space. Let

(

X
,
μ

)

\left(X,\mu )

be a uniform space,

(

C

(

X

)

,

C

μ

)

\left(C\left(X),{C}^{\mu })

be a hyperspace of

(

X
,
μ

)

\left(X,\mu )

, and

f
:
X
→
X

f:X\to X

be uniformly continuous. By using the relationship between original space and hyperspace, we obtain the following results: (a) the map

f

f

is equicontinous if and only if the induced map

C

f

{C}^{f}

is equicontinous; (b) if the induced map

C

f

{C}^{f}

is expansive, then the map

f

f

is expansive; (c) if the induced map

C

f

{C}^{f}

has ergodic shadowing property, then the map

f

f

has ergodic shadowing property; (d) if the induced map

C

f

{C}^{f}

is chain transitive, then the map

f

f

is chain transitive. In addition, we also study the topological conjugate invariance of

(

G
,
h

)

\left(G,h)

-shadowing property in metric

G

G

- space and prove that the map

S

S

has

(

G
,
h

)

\left(G,h)

-shadowing property if and only if the map

T

T

has

(

G
,
h

)

\left(G,h)

-shadowing property. These results generalize the conclusions of equicontinuity, expansivity, ergodic shadowing property, and chain transitivity in hyperspace.
Unpacking the positioning of being “disengaged” and “disrespectful” in class through nexus analysis: an international student’s navigation of institutional and interactional university norms
Authors: De Costa Peter , Li Wendy , Lee Jongbong
Published: November 2023

Given the significance of creating an inclusive academic environment for international students, our study examines how three newly arrived international students (a Chinese female and two Korean males) navigated the institutional and interactional norms in an academic orientation class at a U.S. university. Drawing on nexus analysis, we examine student class disengagement at the intersection of discourses in place, interaction order, and historical body. In particular, we focus on how the Chinese international female student was perceived as being “disengaged” and “disrespectful” in class by her Korean graduate male classmates and her female instructor. Such discursive positioning, we argue, was attributed to the interplay of various factors, such as our student participants’ navigation of U.S. classroom participation expectations. Furthermore, we argue that class disengagement should be understood within a wider sociocultural space as such disengagement is interwoven with the broader U.S. classroom discourses and individual participants’ past experiences.
Crystal structure of tricyclohexyl[4-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-benzoato-κO]tin(IV), C27H39N3O2Sn
Authors: Qing Jingjing , Tian Jie , Deng Xin , Zhang Fuxing
Published: November 2023

C27H39N3O2Sn, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 10.3317(6) Å, b = 15.8067(9) Å, c = 16.5497(9) Å, β = 90.5380(10)°, V = 2702.6(3) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0370, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0954, T = 296(2) K.
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Extratherapeutic Factors Leading Criminal Offenders to Successful Rehabilitation
Authors: Wyble John W. , Solórzano Bernadette H.
Published: November 2023

As systems shift from punitive to rehabilitative measures, correctional departments aim to reduce recidivism; however, an overlooked consideration is the quality of systems and interactions to which the person returns to live. In this qualitative study, we examined if extratherapeutic factors were essential for recidivism reduction. We analyzed two interviews conducted with former offenders to examine their lived experiences surrounding incarceration, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Five themes (Loyalty, Situational Stressors, Community, Work/Livelihood, Support System) and one subtheme (Hope) emerged after analyzing the transcribed interviews. Although each participant's experience was vastly different, shared meanings emerged leading to common themes between participants ‘ lived experiences. Interestingly enough, hope emerged as essential for one participant. Results indicated factors influencing change can occur, promoting successful community reentry with assistance from personal support systems. Limitations are covered along with ideas for future research, as well as implications for clinical practice in psychology.