bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The footprint of endolithic algae in shaping the skeletal structure of massive coral skeletons: insights into micro and macro-porosity
Authors: Uribe Edwin S. , Murgueitio Amalia , Gómez Carlos E. , Acosta Alberto , Sánchez Juan A.
Published: October 2024

Coral skeletons provide habitat for a euendolithic community, forming a green band within the skeleton, where Ostreobium spp. is the dominant group. Euendoliths, actively penetrate live coral skeletons, but how they use and modify skeletal structure is not properly understood. This study explores the microstructural characteristics of skeletal microenvironments through a micro-CT technique that analyzes the "footprint" of the euendolithic community on the porosity of coral skeleton. We compared three Porites species based on the percentage of the relative volume of microporosity, macroporosity, total porosity, and solid volume fraction of CaCO3 among three distinct zones within the coral colony: coral tissue, the green band (characterized by eundolithic community) and the bare skeletal region. We found a significant increase in microporosity within the green band, while the opposite occurs for macroporosity that decreased within this zone, for all analyzed species. We describe a model to explain the porosity gradient along the vertical axis for Porites coral colonies, and suggests that within the “green band” microenvironment, the metabolic activity of the community is the responsible for this pattern. Our findings provide insights on the ecological relationship with the coral holobiont: macroerosion mitigation and microporosity filling.
Unified physio-thermodynamic descriptors via learned CO2 adsorption properties in metal-organic frameworks
Authors: Lin Emily , Zhong Yang , Chen Gang , Deng Sili
Published: October 2024

The continual growth of anthropogenic CO2 has motivated the introduction of carbon capture techniques, such as metal-organic framework (MOF)-based physisorption. The large design space of adsorbents resulting from the inherently high tunability of MOFs has prompted the utilization of deep learning to drive material design via property prediction. Nonetheless, the inferencing of certain critical adsorption properties, such as heat of adsorption (ΔHads), is an unexplored area of study. To address this knowledge gap, a predictive learning model employing crystal graph convolution neural network (CGCNN) and graph attention (GAT) was developed for high-throughput uptake and (ΔHads) estimation at pressures ranging from 0 to 50 bars. We further bridged these predicted adsorption properties to uptake behaviors (i.e., isotherm shapes/types) and structural information by performing a detailed ablation study to investigate the relative importance of local (atomic) and global (textural) features in relation to predictive performance. This comparative analysis facilitated the discovery of data-informed universal descriptors capable of illustrating the interdependencies between easily-computed, accessible textural information and extrinsic adsorption properties (uptake and (ΔHads). We demonstrate the generalizability of these descriptor functions via robust validation using unseen datasets.
Bio-primed machine learning to enhance discovery of relevant biomarkers
Authors: Henke David , Renwick Alexander , Zoeller Joseph , Meena Jitendra , Neill Nicholas , Bowling Elizabeth , Karlin Kristen , Westbrook Thomas , Simon Lukas
Published: October 2024

Precision medicine relies on identifying reliable biomarkers for gene dependencies to tailor individualized therapeutic strategies. The advent of high-throughput technologies presents unprecedented opportunities to explore molecular disease mechanisms but also challenges due to high dimensionality and collinearity among features. Traditional statistical methods often fall short in this context, necessitating novel computational approaches that harness the full potential of big data in bioinformatics. Here, we introduce a novel machine learning approach extending the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression framework to incorporate biological knowledge, such as protein-protein interaction databases, into the regularization process. This bio-primed approach prioritizes variables that are both statistically significant and biologically relevant. Applying our method to multiple dependency datasets, we identified biomarkers which traditional methods overlooked. Our biologically informed LASSO method effectively identifies relevant biomarkers from high-dimensional collinear data, bridging the gap between statistical rigor and biological insight. This method holds promise for advancing personalized medicine by uncovering novel therapeutic targets and understanding the complex interplay of genetic and molecular factors in disease.
A metal-wall compatible high-confinement tokamak plasma regime for fusion energy
Authors: Xu Guosheng , Ding Genfan , Jian Xiang , Wang Yifeng , Guo Houyang , Zhang Tao , Wu Kai , Li Kedong , Yang Qingquan , Chen Ran , Yu Lin , Meng Lingyi , Wang Liang , Wang Huiqian , Ding Siye , Li Nami , Xu Xueqiao , Yan Ning , Xu Liqing , lin lin , Zhang Bin , Qian Jinqing , Zhou Tianfu , Li Pan , Zhou Chu , Zang Qing , Liu Haiqing , Ding Fang , Zhang Ling , Jin Yifei , Duan Yanmin , Yu Yaowei , Ding Rui , Li Guoqiang , Gong Xianzu , Lu Kun , Hu Jiansheng , Song Yuntao , Wan Baonian
Published: October 2024

The international thermonuclear experimental reactor (ITER) is now considering to use tungsten as the material for plasma-facing components (PFCs) [1] and operate in the so-called high-confinement mode (H-mode) [2]. Heat pulse eruptions caused by the plasma instability named the edge localized mode (ELM) pose a critical threat to the PFCs, which can lead to severe material damage and generate metallic impurities that contaminate the core plasma, rendering stable H-mode operation difficult [3]. Therefore, ITER and future fusion reactors are desired to operate in a plasma regime without ELM but with good energy confinement, simultaneously coupled with the plasma detachment to relieve heat load on the material surface [4]. However, such an operational regime has not yet been demonstrated for long pulse without expense of energy confinement, and the mechanism for maintaining ELM suppression in a detached H-mode plasma remains unclear. Here, we report the first demonstration of the achievement of a long-pulse detached H-mode plasma regime without ELM but with energy confinement even better than the standard H-mode in a metal-wall environment, and elucidate, for the first time, the underlying physics. We find that a high-frequency turbulence is excited at the plasma edge that provides a radial transport channel, thus preventing ELM generation. Simulations suggest that in ITER the plasma edge will be more prone to turbulences, as turbulence suppression by the ExB flow shear is expected to be significantly weaker than that in present tokamaks [5]. These findings may lead to a promising operational scenario for future tokamak fusion reactors compatible with metal-wall conditions, which is essential for harvesting fusion energy.
Influence of Cell Size and Porosity on Permeability in Bone Scaffold TPMS Structures
Authors: Shen Hangming , Song Chaojie , Yang Lihong , Gan Yi
Published: October 2024

In bone tissue engineering, bone scaffold structures based on triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) are of significant interest, with permeability being a key indicator of scaffold performance. This paper constructs three types of bone scaffold TPMS structures—Diamond (D), Gyroid (G), and IWP—in both sheet (S) and network (N) forms, and it specifically investigates the impact of two structural parameters—cell size and porosity—on the permeability of these porous structures through numerical simulation. The results demonstrate that permeability increases with both cell size and porosity. Among the structures, the IWP type exhibits significantly higher permeability compared to the other two types. Under identical conditions, N-form structures show superior permeability over S-form structures within the same type. Additionally, empirical formulae for calculating the permeability of the three N-form structures, based on the two parameters of cell size and porosity, are derived. These formulae have been experimentally validated, demonstrating that the errors within a reasonable and acceptable range. These findings provide theoretical guidance for the optimized design and practical application of bone scaffold TPMS structures.
Highly Magneto-electric-mechanical Coupling Effect in Self-biased Magnetoelectric Composite Induced by Laser Thermal Annealing
Authors: Liu Ming , XIAN DAN , Zhao Yanan , Du Yongjun , Xu Yiwei , Qiao Jiacheng , Wu Jingen , Lin Qijing , Jiang Zhuangde
Published: October 2024

The development of advanced magnetoelectric (ME) composites necessitates high-performance materials is capable of achieving high levels of ME coupling, minimal magnetic loss, absence or limited reliance on external excitation sources. In this paper, a (2-2) connectivity magnetoelectric (ME) laminate integrates multiple layers of FeSiB alloy (Metglas) and Pb (Mg, Nb) O3-PbTiO3 (PMN-PT) single crystal, achieving a remarkable ME coupling coefficient of 2033.4 V/Oe·cm (sevenfold rise) by laser thermal annealing treatment. Here, the laser-induced nanostructures on Metglas, with oxidized insulation layer and soft and hard magnetic dipole layer improve the Magneto-electric-mechanical coupling with a mechanical quality factor exceeding 350. More importantly, the interaction between amorphous and nanocrystalline dipoles triggers an EB effect, leading to self-biasing performance of 67.45 V/Oe·cm. Furthermore, the composite exhibits excellent passive DC magnetic detection limit of 22 nT, and an improved weak AC magnetic detection limit down to 383 fT. These explorations offer the potential to enhance passive current measurement, underwater communication, extend weak magnetic positioning, and extend brain magnetic detection.
Economics and health status in China: A repeated cross-sectional study of China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) 2016 and 2020
Authors: Liu Jiayin , Yu Peizhi , Ye Xiaoyu , Yang Yirui , Feng Zhixin
Published: October 2024

This study examines the association between economic status and health outcomes across China, utilizing data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) for 2016 and 2020. The "Healthy China 2030" initiative underscores the importance of addressing key determinants of health, prompting a closer examination of the interplay between economic factors and health indicators. This study employs multivariate multilevel logistic regression models to explore how individual, household, and provincial economic variables influence Body Mass Index (BMI) and self-rated health (SRH) status. Results reveal nuanced associations between economic status and health outcomes. At the province level, increased mean income negatively correlates with optimal BMI levels, while higher provincial expenditure is positively associated with optimal BMI. At the individual or household level, higher expenditure on tourism associates with better self-rated health, suggesting a positive link between leisure spending and perceived health. Per capita living space and the total value of durable consumer goods also associate with one’s BMI and SRH, reflecting the broader socio-economic context of individuals' health. Geographical disparities in health outcomes persist, with southern provinces generally exhibiting healthier BMI profiles compared to their northern counterparts. However, Shanxi (a province in the North) stands out with the highest odds of good SRH, indicating regional variations in subjective health assessments. Spatial analysis reveals a negative correlation trend between BMI and SRH across provinces, highlighting the complex interplay between objective health measurements and subjective health perceptions. This study emphasizes the importance of targeted interventions to address health disparities and promote healthy lifestyles across different regions in China. Enhancing healthcare accessibility in economically disadvantaged areas, investing in tourism and recreational infrastructure, and tailoring public health initiatives to local socio-economic contexts are essential steps towards fostering a more equitable and healthy society.
Pre-adolescent Brain Asymmetry: Developmental Trajectory, Cognitive and Psychiatric Effects, Neurobiological and Environmental Influences in ABCD Study
Authors: Zhang Jie , Wu Xinran , Zhang Kai , Kuang Nanyu , Kong Xiang-Zhen , Cao Miao , Zhang Yufeng , Lian Zhengxu , Liu Yu , Fan Huaxin , Yu Gechang , Liu Zhaowen , Cheng Wei , Jia Tianye , Sahakian Barbara , Robbins Trevor , Feng Jianfeng , Schumann Gunter , Palaniyappan Lena
Published: October 2024

Cerebral asymmetry is fundamental to various cognitive functions but is often disrupted in neuropsychiatric disorders. While adolescent brain growth has been extensively studied, the maturation of brain asymmetry in children and its influencing factors remain poorly understood. Using longitudinal data from 11,000 children aged 10–14 in the ABCD Study, we mapped the developmental trajectory of structural brain asymmetry and revealed significant age-related, modality-specific development patterns, particularly linked to crystallized intelligence and general psychiatric risks. Genetically, structural asymmetry were related to synaptic processes and neurogenesis, likely through asymmetric synaptic pruning. At the macrostructural level, corpus callosum integrity emerged as a key factor in modulating longitudinal asymmetry. Environmentally, favorable perinatal conditions were associated with prolonged corpus callosum development, affecting future asymmetry patterns and cognitive outcomes. These findings underscore the dynamic yet predictable interactions between brain structural asymmetry, its determinants, and cognitive and psychiatric outcomes during this pivotal developmental stage. Our results provide empirical support for the adaptive plasticity theory in cerebral asymmetry and offer new insights into both cognitive maturation and potential risk for early-onset psychiatric disorder risks.
TFDN: A Reliable Hybrid Time and Frequency Domain-based Model for Photovoltaic Power Generation Time Series Forecasting
Authors: Hua Qiang , Chu HaoRan , Zhang Feng , Zhang Yong , Dong ChunRu
Published: October 2024

The rapid expansion of photovoltaic (PV) power generation has highlighted the critical need for accurate PV power forecasting. This paper proposes a novel deep learning-based model for PV power forecasting, which effectively integrates information from both the time and frequency domains to achieve more accurate predictions. Within the time-domain module, the input data undergoes an initial decomposition into cycle segments using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). These segments are then processed through a mask-based multilayer perceptron and a parameter-efficient inception block, designed to more easily capture both global and local dependencies within the data. In parallel, a distinct module leverages multiscale convolutional kernels of varying sizes to model cross-dimensional dependencies among different variables in the PV data. In the frequency-domain module, a low-pass filter removes high-frequency noise from the frequency components extracted by the FFT. The filtered components are then fed into a complex linear layer to perform linear interpolation, generating the forecasted frequency components. The inverse FFT subsequently converts the frequency components back into the time domain. This process leverages frequency-domain processing to mitigate information loss in the time domain, while also enabling the integration of both time-domain and frequency-domain information for a more comprehensive analysis of the data. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model not only delivers accurate time series forecasts for PV power generation across three different sites but also surpasses state-of-the-art models in the field of PV power forecasting.
STFFormer-GCN: Spatial–Temporal Fusion Transformer Based Graph Convolutional Network for Traffic Flow Prediction
Authors: Teng Guoqing , Wu Han , Wang Yixing , He Ao , Long Yangsheng , Zhao Meng
Published: October 2024

Traffic flow prediction plays a crucial role in improving traffic management efficiency and optimizing traffic resource allocation. However, existing traffic flow prediction models are often difficult to accurately capture complex spatial–temporal dependencies. To this end, this paper proposes a spatial–temporal fusion Transformer based graph convolutional network (STFFormer-GCN) for traffic flow prediction, aiming to address the issues of long- and short-term dynamic spatial–temporal relationships, traffic propagation delays, and spatial–temporal feature fusion. First, we propose a multi-scale time convolution module employing recursion and sliding windows to model long- and short-term temporal dependencies. Second, a new dynamic relational convolution matrix is proposed for learning dynamic spatial dependencies that change over time and road structure. Then, we propose a time-delay cycle module that combines the current traffic flow and spatially propagated time delay information to model the propagation process of traffic flow in space. Finally, we employ Transformer's encoder to fuse dynamic spatial–temporal features with time delayed spatial–temporal features. We conducted extensive experiments on four real datasets and the results show that STFFormer-GCN achieves state-of-the-art performance,especially the MAPE value of the PeMS08 dataset experiment is improved by 4.05%. In addition, we conducted an ablation study and a single-step prediction performance study to evaluate the contribution of each component to the prediction accuracy of the model.
Camouflaged Object Detection Based on Deformable Convolution and Edge Guidance
Authors: Wang Xu , Chen Chong , Ruan Kang
Published: October 2024

Camouflaged Object Detection (COD), which aims to accurately segment objects that perfectly blend into the surrounding environment, is a complex task. Although many deep learning-based COD methods have emerged, they are still unable to effectively segment camouflaged objects from the background in a complete and fine-grained manner. Based on this, we will propose a novel network DCEGNet (Deformable Convolutional and Edge-Guided Networks) for camouflaged object detection using deformable convolution as well as edge-attached semantic features. Specifically, in order to address the situation that complex objects are difficult to be segmented effectively, we design a deformable convolution based on a self-attention mechanism to change the shape of the convolution kernel, on top of which we also propose an Edge Detection Module (EDM) to explore the additional edge semantic information to guide the feature learning of the COD, which enables the model to utilize the boundary information to accurately locate and segment the object. Extensive experiments on three COD benchmark datasets show that our DCEGNet significantly outperforms 20 existing methods on four widely used evaluation metrics.
Energy Recuperation of Driven Colloids in Non-Equilibrium Baths
Authors: Ginot Felix , Bechinger Clemens
Published: October 2024

When objects move within a classical fluid, this leads to viscous friction, which is irreversibly converted into heat. In particular, at microscopic length scales, such energy loss is detrimental to applications making use of externally and self-propelled colloidal particles such as microscopic heat engines and microrobots. Here, using a colloidal particle in a viscoelastic fluid, we experimentally demonstrate energy recuperation (ER), where up to 30\% of the energy coupled to the surrounding can be recovered in useful work. This effect is due to the time-delayed structural response of viscoelastic fluids to external forces, which prevents an immediate relaxation back to equilibrium. As a consequence this allows the temporary storage and bidirectional energy exchange between the such a non-equilibrium bath and the particle. Our results are in excellent agreement with a micro-mechanical generic model which only makes use of the time-delayed response of the surrounding to a driven particle. Therefore, we expect our results to equally apply for critical fluids or active baths.
The Adapted Characteristic in the Range of Motion of the Shoulder for Young Male Volleyball Players
Authors: Chou Kun-Yu , Wu Wan-Ling , Chiu Chun-Wen , Cheng Shih-Chung , Chang Hsiao-Yun
Published: October 2024

Background
Volleyball players often repeatedly perform spiking and serving, which may lead to muscle microtrauma of the shoulder and consequently reduce shoulder joint range of motion (ROM) and increase the risk of shoulder injuries.
Aims
This study aimed to understand and evaluate the bilateral shoulder ROM in high school male volleyball athletes to discover the adapted characteristics.
Methods
Forty high school male volleyball athletes participated in this study. The shoulder ROM measurements were taken for both the dominant and non-dominant sides. The paired samples t-tests were used to analyze shoulder ROM differences between the dominant and non-dominant sides.
Results
The dominant side showed a significantly lower in internal rotation (p = .000) and total shoulder rotation ROM (p = .021) compared to the non-dominant side (p < .05). Conversely, the dominant side of the shoulder exhibited significantly greater external rotation (p = .001) and shoulder horizontal adduction (p = .000) than the non-dominant side (p < .05). No significant differences were found in other measured parameters. The incidence of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) among all subjects was 37.5%.
Conclusions
High school male volleyball athletes in this study exhibited tightness in the posterior shoulder of their dominant side, indicating specific adaptations in shoulder ROM and a considerable prevalence of GIRD, observed in approximately one-quarter of the athletes. It is recommended to incorporate stretching and eccentric muscle training focusing on the posterior shoulder to mitigate these adaptations and reduce the risk of shoulder injuries.
Alarming nutritional profile of a collegiate men’s field hockey team of University of Delhi: Reasons why a sports team may fail in competition
Authors: Bajaj Vrishabh , Tyagi Prof. (Dr.) Sarita , Wasuja Prof. (Dr.) Monika , Vanaik Prof. (Dr.) Anil
Published: October 2024

Purpose
Performance in Field hockey (FH) can be optimized with Sports Nutrition. Unfortunately, available studies have reported nutritional deficiencies in the players which may significantly affect their competitive performance and ultimately sports career. The study recruited a collegiate men's FH team (n=16) of University of Delhi (DU) to assess their total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and nutritional profile of macronutrients and water intake during the University’s FH championship 2017-18.
Methods
Data was collected through 3 days activity and dietary recall forms, and assessments were done using factorial estimation method and DietCal software. For analyses, Shapiro-Wilk test was applied to all variables for normality testing and finally, the measures of mean, median, standard deviation, and percentage for descriptive analyses; and student’s t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, along with Cohen’s dand Pearson’s r effect size tests for inferential analyses were applied to compare the players’ profile with their competitive requirements.
Results
Student’s t-test indicated a significant state of negative energy balance (p-value = 0.00005; α = <0.05; d = 0.8). Furthermore, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests revealed significant deficiencies of carbohydrate (p-value = 0.00001; α = <0.05; r = -1.04); protein (p-value = 0.00001; α = <0.05; r = -1.04); water upon awakening on match days (p-value = 0.00009; α = <0.05; r = -0.93); water 20-30 minutes before matches (p-value = 0.001; α = <0.05; r = -0.83); and water during matches (p-value = 0.0006; α = <0.05; r = -0.79). Only the fat intake was found to be marginally sufficient (p-value = 0.05; α = <0.05; r = -0.40).
Conclusion
The reported nutritional deficiencies might have contributed to the team’s poor performance and failure in the championship. Regular and personalized dietary assistance to the players is warranted to ensure their peak performance, top results in the future championships, and a successful sports career.
Selbstverpflichtung durch Verträge : Contract as Promise von Charles Fried
Authors: Humpert Charlotte
Published: October 2024

„Contract as Promise“ ist ein klassisches Werk zum Vertragsrecht im Common Law. Anlässlich des Versterbens von Charles Fried Anfang des Jahres 2024 wird seine für den angloamerikanischen Rechtsraum prägende Theorie zunächst in ihren Kernaussagen nachgezeichnet, sodann in die zeitgenössische Debatte eingeordnet und schließlich aus aktuellem Blickwinkel neu beurteilt werden. Aus deutscher Perspektive auf das Common Law blickend will der Artikel einen Eindruck davon vermitteln, wie sich Frieds Ansatz bereits zu Lebzeiten des Autors zu einem Klassiker entwickeln konnte.
Erziehung durch Freiheitsentzug? : Über den Unsinn der Jugendstrafe
Authors: Reeh Dana
Published: October 2024

Dieser Aufsatz untersucht die Wirksamkeit und wirkliche Sinnhaftigkeit von langen und kurzen Jugendstrafen im deutschen Rechtssystem. Dies wird insbesondere hinsichtlich der tatsächlichen Verwirklichung des im JGG und HessJStVollzG festgesetzten Erziehungsgedanken betrachtet. Soziale Isolation, gesellschaftliche Stigmatisierung, eine langjährige Anpassung an ein vollkommen lebensfremdes Umfeld und zwischenmenschliche Stressfaktoren wie die Bildung problematischer Subkulturen innerhalb der Anstalt sind dabei nur einige der Störfaktoren, die sich auf die Entwicklung der jugendlichen und heranwachsenden Straftäterinnen und Straftäter auswirken. Eine Chance auf Resozialisierung wird damit nicht etwa bewirkt, sondern eher erschwert oder sogar verhindert. Da bei der Bestrafung aber auch bspw. die öffentliche Sicherheit bedacht werden muss, wird im Fazit die kritische Überprüfung und Anpassung der momentanen Praxis gefordert.
Cryopreservation of Fegra Fig (Ficus palmata Forssk.) and Genetic Fidelity of the Recovered Micropropagated Plants
Authors: Al-Aizari Ahmed Ali , Dewir Yaser Hassan , Al-Obeed Rashid Sultan , Ghazy Abelhalim , Almutairi Khalid F. , Al-Doss Abdullah
Published: October 2024

Cryopreservation allows for the long-term storage of biological materials, ensuring their viability for future use and preserving biodiversity. This study aimed to develop an efficient protocol for the long-term in vitro conservation of fegra fig. In vitro precultured shoot tips of fegra fig with 0.3 M sucrose showed the highest regrowth percentage (100%) before plunging into liquid nitrogen. After plunging into liquid nitrogen, the regrowth percentage was 43.33%. Following cryopreservation, the recovered shoots were rooted and acclimatized to ex vitro conditions. The genetic fidelity of the acclimatized 8-week-old fegra fig plantlets after cryopreservation with their mother plant was tested using randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD), inter simple sequence repeats (ISSR), and start codon targeted (SCoT) molecular markers. Genetic similarity between the stored plantlets with their mother plant was 100% ensuring uniformity and true-to-type regenerated plants following cryopreservation. This study presents, for the first time, an efficient protocol for the genetic conservation of fegra fig.
Perceptions and Mental Health Effects of Therapeutic Farming across Age Groups: A Survey-based Study
Authors: Kim Jung Min , Park Seo Yeon , Jeon Moon-Gee , Lee Choong Hwan , Park Sin-Ae
Published: October 2024

We aimed to derive data that can serve as the basis for designing customized therapeutic farming programs (TFPs) for different life stages by collecting information regarding the mental health status and perceptions of therapeutic farming (TF). We created a survey encompassing individual mental health conditions, general perceptions and participation, demand, and policy requirements regarding TF. By targeting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in the metropolitan area of South Korea, we collected 505 surveys online and face-to-face. Children and adolescents had worse mental health management than adults and older adults. More than half of the respondents reported experiencing stress and depressive symptoms. Regarding perceptions of TF, compared with other age groups, older adults were more likely to believe in the mental health benefits of plants. Additionally, those with relatively lower stress, depression, and anxiety levels agreed on these benefits. The primary purposes and expected activities regarding TFP participation differed by age group. However, pets and small farm animals were the most preferred animals for TF across all age groups. When promoting TF, children and adolescents prioritized improved introduction and promotion, whereas adults and older adults prioritized improved accessibility. These data can help develop customized TFPs for different life stages as well as the general public.
The Impact of Organizational Diversity on Innovative Behavior in Hybrid Work Environments: The Mediating Effect of Employee Engagement and the Moderating Effect of Task Interdependence
Authors:   Human Engagement Institute, Kim Jong-Wan , Song Hae-Deok
Published: October 2024

Hybrid work has become the standard form of work after the pandemic. Rapid changes driven by digital and untact trends, companies are required to innovate, and the management of organizational diversity is essential. This study investigates how organizational diversity characteristics and task interdependence in hybrid work environments affect work attitudes and performance, and proposes effective diversity management strategies. Based on responses from 274 employees in organizations practicing hybrid work, a bootstrapping regression analysis was conducted to verify relationships between variables. Results showed that employee engagement fully mediated the relationship between social category diversity and innovative behavior, and partially mediated the relationship between information/value diversity and innovative behavior. Task interdependence moderated the mediating relationship between information diversity and innovative behavior. Academic and practical implications were suggested for future research directions.
Normgiving Technology?
Authors: Gransche Bruno
Published: October 2024

Ljudska autonomija nije »tehnička« autonomija. Da se na oba fenomena podjednako referiramo otkriva prenošenje obilježavanja s čovječne na tehničke kontekste tj. metaforizaciju. Autonomni ljudi odabiru podčiniti se samodanim zakonima (1). Strojevi, neovisno o metafori, ne mogu odbaciti svoju heteronomiju (2). Što je doslovno mišljeno s »tehnička autonomija« u suprotnosti ili izmjenično s »automacija« treba se detaljnije istražiti (3). Višeslojni su pristupi tehničkoj autonomiji predloženi da bi se izvelo razlikovanje, (4) no i dalje se otkriva neizbježna metaforizacija unutar opisa i analize autonomnih sustava. Ovu metaforizaciju potrebno je analizirati u pogledu relacijske sličnosti u konceptualnom prijenosu, koje nas uči da entitet (npr. autonomna osoba) istovremeno jest, nije i jest nalik drugome (npr. autonomni robot).
Fähigkeitenvergessenheit und Fähigkeitenverdrängung
Authors: Joisten Karen
Published: October 2024

Teza ovog članka glasi da su primarni rizici »autonomnih« tehnika dovođenja do zaboravljanja vještina i potiskivanja osnovnih ljudskih vještina. Da bismo ovu tezu učinili vjerodostojnom, čovjek se prvenstveno tumači u pogledu sposobnosti, što je poznato kao Capability Approach. U ovom kontekstu, razrađena su tri središnja određenja ljudskoga bića, a to su fizikalnost i tjelesnost ljudskoga bića, kao i kulturno tkivo relacija i odnosa, unutar kojih je ljudsko biće utkano po rođenju. Oslanjajući se na tumačenje Friedricha Nietzschea o tzv. »posljednjem čovjeku«, postaje mogućim ocrtati zaboravljanje vještina. S obzirom na to da se vještine ne samo zaboravljaju nego i potiskuju u kontekstu digitalnih tehnika, posežući za Paulom Ricœurom, može se učiniti vidljivom »Fenomenologija sposobnoga čovjeka«.
Technische Autonomie und das Problem der Widerständigkeit
Authors: Wiegerling Klaus
Published: October 2024

Članak se fokusira na problem otpornosti u naprednim IT tehnikama koje pretendiraju na to da su »autonomne«. Pritom, koncept otpornosti pokazat će se kao transcendentalnofilozofski, koji označava uvjete mogućnosti i granice. Pretenzija na autonomiju ispituje se eksponiranjem njenih uvjeta. Dalje, pokazat će se da informacijsko-tehnički pristupi stvarnosti dosežu samo do tipološkoga, ali ne i do događajnoga, singularnoga, kao ni do konkretne kvalitete doživljaja, koji podliježu načelu individuacije. U osnovi, intencionalnost, unutrašnji i povijesni doživljaj vremena, vrjednovanje, događajnost, singularnost i neposrednost mogu se identificirati kao dimenzije otpora koje se suprotstavljaju autonomiji i u jakom i u slabom smislu.
The Significance of Moral Shock – the Armed Conflict in Palestine as a Case Study
Authors: Sharaf Ali
Published: October 2024

Ovaj rad istražuje fenomen moralnoga šoka u kontekstu palestinskoga sukoba, s ciljem razumijevanja njegovih implikacija na globalne etičke reakcije. Sugerira da moralni šok može imati moralno značenje i potencijal za pozitivan učinak na globalnoj razini. Rad je strukturiran u tri dijela. Prvi istražuje koncept moralnog šoka. Drugi ispituje oružani sukob u Palestini kroz perspektivu moralnog šoka, ističući specifične aspekte i incidente unutar sukoba koji bi potencijalno mogli dovesti do moralne uznemirenosti. Treći dio raspravlja o širim implikacijama moralnoga šoka u ovom kontekstu, argumentirajući da moralni šok može dovesti do pozitivnih ishoda putem naglašavanja globalne reakcije na tekuće događaje, pokazujući kako ljudi diljem svijeta reagiraju na te događaje.
Eschatology of St. Paul in the Emancipatory Political-Philosophical Thought as an Attempt to Re-Invent Hope in the End Times
Authors: Zdravković Lana
Published: October 2024

Članak se bavi posebnim modalitetom kraja koji se očituje u sveprisutnom osjećaju stalne, neposredne i stvarne prijetnje od potpunog uništenja planeta, globalnih sukoba i istrebljenja ljudske vrste (virusi i pandemije, prirodne katastrofe, nuklearna prijetnja i prijetnja umjetne inteligencije). Tema kraja uvodi se iznošenjem najvažnijih i aktualnih eshatoloških teorija radikalne političko-filozofske misli, posebice onih lijeve, postmarksističke provincije. Tu spadaju radovi W. Benjamina, J. Taubesa, G. Agambena, S. Žižeka i A. Badioua, koji svoju političku teologiju vuku od sv. Pavla. Cilj je ovoga članka pokazati kako se najradikalniji politički mislioci, u kontekstu u kojem je iscrpljen emancipatorski potencijal koncepata koji bi mogli pružiti okvir za politički kontinuitet u kriznim vremenima, okreću efemernom, onostranom području gdje se politička nada gradi na teološkim konceptima. U zaključnom dijelu članak iznosi argument da je izbjegavanje kraja uvjetovano postuliranjem političkoga emancipatorskoga potencijala u teološkim terminima. To podrazumijeva prožimanje spomenutog potencijala teološkim konceptima kao što su odricanje, samokontrola i samopožrtvovnost.
Democratic actions with scalar fields: Symmetric sigma models, supergravity actions and the effective theory of the type IIB superstring
Authors: Fernandez-Melgarejo Jose Juan , Giorgi Giacomo , Gomez-Fayren Carmen , Ortín Tomás , Zatti Matteo
Published: October 2024

The dualization of the scalar fields of a theory into (d-2)(d−2)-form potentials preserving all the global symmetries is one of the main problems in the construction of democratic pseudoactions containing simultaneously all the original fields and their duals. We study this problem starting with the simplest cases and we show how it can be solved for scalars parametrizing Riemannian symmetric \sigmaσ-models as in maximal and half-maximal supergravities. Then, we use this result to write democratic pseudoactions for theories in which the scalars are non-minimally coupled to (p+1)(p+1)-form potentials in any dimension. These results include a proposal of democratic pseudoaction for the generic bosonic sector of 4-dimensional maximal and half-maximal ungauged supergravities. Furthermore, we propose a democratic pseudoaction for the bosonic sector of \mathcal{N}=2B,d=10𝒩=2B,d=10 supergravity (the effective action of the type IIB superstring theory) containing two 0-, two 2-, one 4-, two 6- and three 8-forms which is manifestly invariant under global SL(2,\mathbb{R})(2,ℝ) transformations.
COVID-19S INFLUENCES ON EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT: INSIGHTS FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CHINA
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia., Xiaotong Sun , Aziz NorazahAbdul ,   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia., Yue Niu ,   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia., Liyao Xia ,   Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia., Changli Yuan ,   Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia.
Published: October 2024

As a global public emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on the global higher education landscape, posing a major challenge to the traditional education management system. This study aims to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on international students, and systematically analyze the coping mechanisms and adjustment strategies adopted by Chinese higher educational institutions in terms of enrollment, teaching, and daily support management. The research employs quantitative methods among international students and conducts data analysis through SPSS 26. Drawing from the feedback from the questionnaire survey, this paper highlights the challenges they faced during the pandemic, the adaptive measures and strategies employed by educational institutions, and the broader implications for educational managements resilience and development in post-pandemic China. The findings provide insights into how higher educational systems can evolve to better support international students and promote the sustainable development of international education in the era of coexisting with global crises.
La escucha: una herramienta para combatir la injusticia hermenéutica
Authors: Eraña Ángeles
Published: October 2024

La injusticia epistémica suele pensarse como una forma de exclusión. Así como hay distintas formas y grados de exclusión, las hay de injusticia epistémica. Aquí argumento que una herramienta fundamental para el combate de sus casos más robustos es la escucha, entendida como una disposición a dejarse afectar por las otras personas. La idea central es que escuchar tiene una dimensión colectiva y depende de una reestructuración de las relaciones sociales. Para defender esto, presento algunas de las maneras clásicas de concebir la injusticia hermenéutica. Posteriormente hago ver su relación con distintos modos de exclusión. Este paso me lleva a proponer la noción de “injusticia hermenéutica arquitectónica”. Muestro que combatirla requiere más que mecanismos de inclusión y sugiero que vale la pena explorar otras vías para hacerlo, entre ellas la promoción de una cultura de la escucha que involucra una transformación de nuestras estructuras sociales.
CONSIDERAÇÕES SOBRE DIREITO, LIBERDADE E ESTADO EM KANT, TOCQUEVILLE E STUART MILL
Authors: Campos Germano Moreira
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo se dedica a desenvolver uma síntese do pensamento político-filosófico de Immanuel Kant, e, ainda, fazer uma certa aproximação com os ideais de Aléxis de Tocqueville e John Stuart-Mill, de acordo com assuntos específicos. Kant, filósofo alemão do século XVIII, desenvolveu seu pensamento baseado, fundamentalmente, na razão e na concepção de liberdade que ela lega ao homem. A natureza tem importante função na elevação do indivíduo; e o Estado, na visão kantiana, exerce e sofre ação dos homens entendidos enquanto sociedade. As noções de liberdade, Estado, direito e mesmo a idéia de cidadão (indivíduo) têm semelhanças e distanciamentos que se tornam evidentes quando comparados aos pensamentos desses três legítimos “analistas” das situações e das instituições de seu tempo. Houve uma certa dificuldade para chegar a tais considerações, pois a contradição é marca presente – internamente – nesses pensadores, embora Tocqueville chegue a ser, dentre todos, o mais claro nas suas definições, embora seja bastante pessimista quanto à sua análise.
Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy as Day care Surgery. A Single Center Experience
Authors: Assad ur Rehman  , Nadeem Bin Nusrat  , Waqas Rahim  , , Nauman Zafar  , Shujah Muhammad  , Saira Imtiaz
Published: October 2024

Background: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a well-defined treatment modality for kidney stones. The present study evaluates the feasibility of PCNL as a day care surgery advocating patient selection and perioperative care to ensure safe and efficacy.
Objectives: To assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a standard PCNL as a day care procedure, including perioperative complications, stone clearance and factors that have potential impact for day care PCNL success.
Methods: Retrospective cohort study done at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre over a period from November 2018 to July 2023 including patients of day care standard PCNL. Based on these predictors, the feasibility of day care surgery was compared between two groups (feasible cases and non-feasible cases) by conducting logistic regression analysis and statistical tests on the other variables.
Results: Important predictors of day care PCNL feasibility included stone size (p = 0.021), blood transfusion (p = 0.024), duration of postoperative stay (p<0.001), and operative time (p = 0.001). Residual stone size was associated with a number of variables, including time in surgery, blood transfusion and initial stone size. A strong positive correlation was established between preoperative and postoperative haemoglobin levels. The operative time positively correlated with estimated blood loss and duration of postoperative stay. There was a negative correlation observed between estimated blood loss and preoperative haemoglobin levels.
Conclusions: The findings of this study provide knowledge on the possibility and results of standard PCNL as a day care surgical intervention. The results support prior studies, highlighting stone size, blood management, and surgical effectiveness as the key determinants of day care PCNL viability. Better patient selection and management of the patient during the day care PCNL can make it a viable option for renal stone management
Impact of Obesity, Menopause, and Depression in Women’s Health: An Attempt to Decipher the Complex Relationship
Authors: Barbhuiya Pervej Alom , Pathak Manash Pratim
Published: October 2024

Background:

Menopause symptoms may be distressing, especially when
they appear at a time when women are expected to play significant responsibilities in society.
Numerous biological systems are influenced by the hormonal changes that start
during the menopausal transition. This review attempts to decipher the complex relationship
between obesity, menopause, and depression, citing some recent longitudinal and
cross-sectional studies. Additionally, this study provides a summary of the different phytoestrogens,
their sources, and probable mechanisms of action in addition to available
therapeutic alternatives.

Methodology:

For this review purpose, the authors have gone through a vast number of
articles from various scientific databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.

Results:

It is becoming clear that the physiological basis for these menopausal symptoms
is complicated and connected to estrogen deficiency, but not alone. Other hormones
like FSH, LH, progesterone, and inhibin B are the major ones that are both directly
and indirectly responsible for most of the menopausal symptoms. Numerous longitudinal
and cross-sectional studies have found a direct relationship between the incidence of
menopause and depression as well as obesity. Phytoestrogens like stilbene, lignans,
isoflavone, and coumestan have been reported to be the alternatives to synthetic estrogen
with lesser side effects, as reported in various studies.

Conclusion:

The complex relationship between depression, menopause, and obesity presents
a complex obstacle to women's health and overall well-being. There might be a lot
of promising prospects for revolutionary advancements in women's health during the
menopausal stage in the future. Promising drug development that targets not just one but
also the three conditions -obesity, menopause, and depression - as well as more thorough
research are needed to improve the healthcare system for women who suffer from
these conditions.
Parthenolide Inhibits Tumor Cell Growth and Metastasis in Melanoma A2058 Cells
Authors: Dorostgou Zahra , Hoseyni Malihe , Bahrami Afsaneh , Zhiani Rahele , Mohtashami Mahnaz
Published: October 2024

Background:

Skin melanoma is a potentially lethal cancer and ranks as the
17th most common cancer worldwide. Overcoming resistance to advanced-stage melanoma
is a significant challenge in its treatment. Parthenolide (PAR) is recognized as a potent
anticancer small molecule, yet its potential in treating melanoma is poorly investigated.

Objective:

Our objective was to investigate the apoptotic and anti-metastatic properties
of PAR against the A2058 melanoma cells in vitro.

Methods:

This study employed various assays, such as cytotoxicity, apoptosis, cell cycle
analysis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, mRNA expressions, western
blotting, gelatin zymography, and scratch assay. The synergy between PAR and dacarbazine,
a chemotherapy drug for treating skin cancer, was also assessed.

Results:

Our study revealed that PAR significantly reduced the viability of A2058 cancer
cells, demonstrating greater potency against cancer cells compared to normal L929
cells (IC50: 20 μM vs. 27 μM after 24h). PAR increased ROS production, elevated mRNA
expression of pro-apoptotic Bax and NME1 genes, and decreased expression of the
MITF gene. PAR induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in A2058 cells, as evidenced
by the increased proportion of cells in the late apoptotic phase and sub-G1 cell cycle arrest.
MMP-2 and MMP-9 mRNA and protein expressions, gelatinase activity, and the migration
of A2058 cells were also decreased by PAR, suggesting its potential to suppress
cancer cell invasion.

Conclusion:

These results, along with the synergic effect with dacarbazine, indicated
that PAR may have the potential to be a therapeutic drug for melanoma by triggering
apoptosis and suppressing invasion and migration.