bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors associated with Diabetes Empowerment among patients with type 2 diabetes, at OPD setting, Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Khowaja Mohiba Ali , Rozi Shafquat , Sawani Sobiya , Ahmed Asma
Published: May 2023

Diabetes Empowerment is important for diabetic control as it postpones the onset of complications. This study aimed to investigate the association of medication adherence, self-care behaviors, and diabetes knowledge with Diabetes Empowerment among patients with type II diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 451 type II diabetes patients attending Endocrinology clinics at OPD setting in Karachi. Data was collected electronically using a structured questionnaire comprising of tools to measure Diabetes Empowerment, medication adherence, self-care behaviors, diabetes knowledge, and socioeconomic scale. It also included health-related information from patients’ medical record. As outcome variable was continuous, so multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the independent effect of Diabetes Empowerment on medication adherence, self-care behaviors and diabetes knowledge with other co-variates. The mean Diabetes Empowerment score was 3.62 (SD = 0.31). The mean age of the participants was 56.68 (SD = 11.76). 53.88% were females, 80.71% were married, 77.56% were obese, and 66.30% were upper-middle class with average diabetes duration of 11.7 years (SD = 7.89). HbA1c values were ≥ 7 in 63.41% of study participants. Diabetes Empowerment was significantly associated with medication adherence (P = 0.001), general diet (P < 0.001), special diet (P = 0.011), smoking status (P = 0.001), and socioeconomic status (upper lower, P = 0.085). A comprehensive strategy for the treatment of type II diabetes is essential to enhance clinical results, improve patient quality of life, and prevent diabetes-related comorbidities. People with type II diabetes should be encouraged to embrace an empowerment-based approach by healthcare providers. It is critical to do research that promotes empowerment.
External beam radiotherapy inhibits stent related granulation hyperplasia in rabbit trachea
Authors: Zhou Zihe , Han Bin , Ren Kewei , Li Yahua , Wu Kunpeng , Wang Janan , Li Yifan , Li Zongming , Han Xinwei
Published: May 2023

Endobronchial stent exacerbates the formation of granulation tissue. Radiotherapy maybe a durable treatment option for granulation hyperplasia. In this study, we explore the results of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for granulation hyperplasia after airway stent placement. A total of 30 New Zealand rabbits were assigned in three groups, Control group (n = 12), low dosage (LD, 12 Gy in 4 fractions and twice a week) group (n = 9) and high dosage (HD, 20 Gy in 4 fractions and twice a week) group (n = 9). Post-stenting 1 week, LD and HD group started to receive EBRT. Bronchoscopy, Haematoxylin–eosin (HE), Masson’s trichrome (MTS), Safranin O (SO) and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining protocols were performed to evaluate the histopathological changes of trachea. A total of 30 stents were successfully implanted in 30 rabbits. No procedure-related death and complications happened. Post-stenting 4 w, 8 w and 12 w, the ventilate area ratio (VAR) and qualitative histological scoring (QHS) in the LD group and HD group lower than the Control group. Post-stenting 12w, the immunohistochemical results revealed that the positive percentage of TGF-β and VEGF in the LD group and HD group were lower than the Control group. In conclusion, the present study investigated the efficacy of EBRT in reducing stent related granulation tissue formation in the rabbit trachea. Higher dosage EBRT with a better result in inhibiting granulation hyperplasia.
Ultra-low-velocity anomaly inside the Pacific Slab near the 410-km discontinuity
Authors: Li Jiaqi , Ferrand Thomas P. , Zhou Tong , Ritsema Jeroen , Stixrude Lars , Chen Min
Published: May 2023

The upper boundary of the mantle transition zone, known as the “410-km discontinuity”, is attributed to the phase transformation of the mineral olivine (α) to wadsleyite (β olivine). Here we present observations of triplicated P-waves from dense seismic arrays that constrain the structure of the subducting Pacific slab near the 410-km discontinuity beneath the northern Sea of Japan. Our analysis of P-wave travel times and waveforms at periods as short as 2 s indicates the presence of an ultra-low-velocity layer within the cold slab, with a P-wave velocity that is at least ≈20% lower than in the ambient mantle and an apparent thickness of ≈20 km along the wave path. This ultra-low-velocity layer could contain unstable material (e.g., poirierite) with reduced grain size where diffusionless transformations are favored.
A combined fibre/free-space-optical communication system for long-haul wireline/wireless transmission at millimetre-wave/sub-THz frequencies
Authors: Lu Hai-Han , Li Chung-Yi , Huang Xu-Hong , Lin Cheng-Jun , Lin Ru-De , Lin Yu-Shen , Tang Yu-Sheng , Fan Wei-Cheng
Published: May 2023

The demands of the technologies of the future such as autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things and mixed reality require communications platforms equipped to handle huge quantities of data. Higher frequency communication bands are attractive but have limitations in terms of data loss particularly during wireless transmission. Free-space optical (FSO) communication, which transmits optical signals through free-space by modulating laser light, is one option for better wireless signal delivery. Here we report a platform combining multiple transmission media of 40-km single-mode fibre, with 1.2-km FSO communication, and short range (0.5-2 m) radio-frequency wireless. We demonstrate sufficiently low bit error rates and error vector magnitudes at sub-terahertz frequencies, satisfying the requirement of 5 G new radio communications applications.
The influence of prior awareness on views about psychiatric electroceutical interventions among non-clinician stakeholders
Authors: Tyron J. M. , Bluhm R. , Achtyes E. D. , McCright A. M. , Cabrera L. Y.
Published: May 2023

Psychiatric electroceutical interventions (PEIs) are emerging interventions in the treatment of depression and other mood disorders. The uptake of PEIs is strongly influenced by public, caregiver, and patient views. This study examines the influence of prior awareness and of trust in the medico-scientific establishment with respect to non-clinicians’ views on PEI among a cohort of U.S. respondents. About 3098 U.S. caregivers, patients, and members of the general public completed an online survey with an embedded experiment to evaluate PEI views by stakeholder, modality, and disease severity. ANOVA statistical tests and logistic regression models were used to identify significant differences between groups and moderating factors. Overall, respondents had greater awareness of antidepressant medication (73–84%) and psychotherapy (68–76%) than of any PEI, and ECT garnered the most prior awareness (29–40%) within each group. Non-clinical respondents most often used websites or social media as information sources, and the least trusted sources included those with notable financial interests. Considering the low awareness level among non-clinicians, the implementation of programs to target and advance awareness levels about the use of PEIs in depression among this population may contribute to reducing negative views around these interventions. Fostering trust in the medico-scientific establishment may also increase public support for PEIs as well as uptake of these treatment modalities.
Fabrication of a single-crystalline SnS-based piezo-assisted efficient single-electrode triboelectric nanogenerator for energy harvesting and sensing applications
Authors: Shin Wonjae , Paria Sarbaranjan , Mondal Subhadip , Lee Gi-Bbeum , Kim Haeran , Park Changsin , Nah Changwoon
Published: May 2023

Poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) is extensively used as the negative contact material of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), which can harvest universal mechanical energy.
Hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by in situ produced hydrogen from water on an iron catalyst
Authors: Li Xin , Rui Peng , Ye Tongqi , Yao Xin , Zhou Rulong , Li Dongdong , Wang Sheng , Carter James H. , Hutchings Graham J.
Published: May 2023

The hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in a flow reactor was investigated over iron catalysts in the presence of water.
Correction: Marginal zinc deficiency alters the heart proteome of rats
Authors: Sun Yongzhi , Chen Jianfeng , Wang Hongmei , Song Xinyu , Sun Zhaohui , Zhang Rui , Zhong Jiayi , Gu Xinxin , Wang Mengxu , Wang Maoqing , Peng Chenghai
Published: May 2023

Correction for ‘Marginal zinc deficiency alters the heart proteome of rats’ by Yongzhi Sun et al., Food Funct., 2023, https://doi.org/10.1039/d2fo03815c.
Correction: Amenamevir by Ugi-4CR
Authors: Li Xin , Zarganes-Tzitzikas Tryfon , Kurpiewska Katarzyna , Dömling Alexander
Published: May 2023

Correction for ‘Amenamevir by Ugi-4CR’ by Xin Li et al., Green Chem., 2023, 25, 1322–1325, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC04869H.
Anti-myeloma pro-apoptotic Pt(ii) diiodido complexes
Authors: Masaryk Lukáš , Weiser Drozdková Denisa , Słoczyńska Karolina , Moncol’ Ján , Milde David , Křikavová Radka , Popiół Justyna , Pękala Elżbieta , Ondrušková Katarína , Nemec Ivan , Smešný Trtková Kateřina , Štarha Pavel
Published: May 2023

Highly anti-myeloma effective, DNA non-binding diiodidoplatinum(ii) complexes markedly exceeded the potency of cisplatin and carry potential for single-agent therapy of a hard-to-treat type of cancer (multiple myeloma).
Ce3F4(SO4)4: cationic framework assembly for designing polar nonlinear optical material through fluorination degree modulation
Authors: Wu Tianhui , Jiang Xingxing , Wu Chao , Lin Zheshuai , Huang Zhipeng , Humphrey Mark G. , Zhang Chi
Published: May 2023

Polar Ce3F4(SO4)4, which possesses a strong SHG effect and sufficient birefringence, was rationally designed through fluorination degree modulation.
Functional conductive hydrogels: from performance to flexible sensor applications
Authors: Li Quancai , Tian Bin , Liang Jing , Wu Wei
Published: May 2023

Conductive hydrogels combine the softness of hydrogels and the conductivity of conductive media, and functionalized conductive hydrogels with practical application functions will become ideal materials for fabricating flexible sensors.
Correction: Copper-catalysed synthesis of trifluoromethyl allenes via fluoro-carboalkynylation of alkenes
Authors: Wang Mengning , Wang Qiuzhu , Ma Mengtao , Zhao Binlin
Published: May 2023

Correction for ‘Copper-catalysed synthesis of trifluoromethyl allenes via fluoro-carboalkynylation of alkenes’ by Mengning Wang et al., Org. Chem. Front., 2022, 9, 1844–1849, https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QO01823J.
Microstructure-driven electrical conductivity optimization in additively manufactured microscale copper interconnects
Authors: Menétrey Maxence , van Nisselroy Cathelijn , Xu Mengjia , Hengsteler Julian , Spolenak Ralph , Zambelli Tomaso
Published: May 2023

Fluid Force Microscopy (FluidFM) and Electrohydrodynamic Redox Printing (EHD-RP) allow for the direct fabrication of conductive copper microwires on heterogeneous substrates specifically designed for electrical characterization.
Bandgap modification in 0D tellurium iodide perovskite derivatives via incorporation of polyiodide species
Authors: Walusiak Benjamin W. , Raghavan Adharsh , Cahill Christopher L.
Published: May 2023

A family of zero dimensional tellurium(iv) iodide perovskite derivatives, which demonstrate the presence of polyiodides (I2 or I3−) strongly affects the bandgap of these materials.
Catenane formation of a cyclic poly(alkyl sorbate) via chain-growth polymerization induced by an N-heterocyclic carbene and ring-closing without extreme dilution
Authors: Yato Hirotake , Oto Kota , Takasu Akinori , Higuchi Masahiro
Published: May 2023

Catenane formation occurs by two-step polymerization of ethyl sorbate (ES), in which, after complete monomer consumption in toluene followed by purification by reprecipitation, a second addition of ES monomer in another pot results in formation of polycatenane.
Flowing scalable production of sulfenamides by active site-tuned lacunary polyoxometalate foams
Authors: Liu Gang , Qi Yuquan , Li Jiashuai , Chen Yifa , Chen Yilan , Li Zhen , Shen Guodong , Ma Delong , Li Yunfeng , Huang Xianqiang
Published: May 2023

Four transition-metal lacunary polyoxometalates (TM-LPOMs, TM = Cu, Co, Ni, and Mn) are prepared and fabricated into ultralow density LPOM-based foams (LPOMs@CMC) for the efficient flowing catalytic production of sulfenamide additives.
From atomic modification to structure engineering: layered NiCo–MnO2 with ultrafast kinetics and optimized stress distribution for aqueous zinc ion storage
Authors: Yin Junyi , Zhu Runxi , Xia Linghan , Liu Haoliang , Gao Yuan , Gan Zihan , Feng Xiang , Wang Minghui , Meng Guodong , Su Yaqiong , Cheng Yonghong , Xu Xin
Published: May 2023

This work proposes layered NiCo–MnO2 as the cathode for ZIBs. The ordered nanostructure and atomic engineering endow NiCo–MnO2 with uniform stress distributions and excellent electrochemical performance.
Functionalization of graphenic surfaces by oxygen plasma toward enhanced wettability and cell adhesion: experiments corroborated by molecular modelling
Authors: Golda-Cepa M. , Kumar D. , Bialoruski M. , Lasota S. , Madeja Z. , Piskorz W. , Kotarba A.
Published: May 2023

The water-graphenic interface were investigated experimentally (AFM, LDI-MS, and WCA) and theoretically (DFT modelling) providing insights for oxygen plasma functionalization towards enhanced wettability and cell adhesion.
Flexible/wearable resistive gas sensors based on 2D materials
Authors: Ansari Hamid Reza , Mirzaei Ali , Shokrollahi Hooman , Kumar Rahul , Kim Jin-Young , Kim Hyoun Woo , Kumar Mahesh , Kim Sang Sub
Published: May 2023

Flexible/wearable gas sensor technology is gaining huge interest in the current era of the Internet of Things for its applications in personal environmental monitoring, healthcare, and safety.
Circularly polarized luminescence in the one-dimensional assembly of binaphtyl-based Yb(iii) single-molecule magnets
Authors: Mattei Carlo Andrea , Montigaud Vincent , Lefeuvre Bertrand , Dorcet Vincent , Argouarch Gilles , Cador Olivier , Le Guennic Boris , Maury Olivier , Lalli Claudia , Guyot Yannick , Guy Stéphan , Gindre Cyprien , Bensalah-Ledoux Amina , Riobé François , Baguenard Bruno , Pointillart Fabrice
Published: May 2023

Field-induced single-molecule magnet behavior and circularly polarized luminescence were observed in a series of ytterbium one-dimensional coordination polymers involving chiral BINOL-derived bisphosphate ligands.
Semantic and Syntactic Properties of Words and the Receptive–Expressive Gap in Autistic and Non-Autistic Children
Authors: Artis Jonet , Arunachalam Sudha
Published: May 2023

Purpose:

The goal of this work was to examine the semantic and syntactic properties of the vocabularies of autistic and non-autistic infants and toddlers to see if children in these two groups know different kinds of words. We focused on both receptive and expressive vocabularies. For expressive vocabulary, we looked only at the “active” lexicon: Of those words that are already in children's receptive vocabulary, we asked which ones they also produce.

Method:

We used an existing data set of 346 parent report vocabulary checklists (MacArthur–Bates Communicative Development Inventory: Words and Gestures) from 41 autistic and 27 non-autistic children at multiple timepoints between the ages of 6 and 43 months. We coded the words on the checklists for various semantic and syntactic properties and evaluated which properties predicted whether children understood and produced those words.

Results:

Overall, we replicated a common finding that autistic children have smaller receptive vocabularies than non-autistic children, but we found that of the words they understand, autistic children produce a similar proportion of those words as non-autistic children. While we found that some syntactic properties are more or less likely to be represented in children's early vocabularies (e.g., nouns are more likely to be understood and produced than words that are not nouns), these patterns did not differ across autistic and non-autistic children.

Conclusions:

The semantic and syntactic compositions of autistic and non-autistic children's vocabularies are similar. Thus, while receptive vocabularies are relatively smaller for autistic children, they do not appear to have specific difficulty with words that have particular syntactic or semantic properties, or with adding words to the expressive vocabulary that they already understand.
Toward steel strip insertion during wire arc additive manufacturing of aluminum alloy smart part
Authors: Robert Pascal , Beraud Nicolas , Museau Matthieu , Limousin Maxime , Paris Henri
Published: May 2023

Smart parts providing information to the user thanks to an embedded device are an important step toward the industry 4.0. Magneto-strictive properties of steel are well known and thin strips could be embedded in paramagnetic host part to ensure their structural control. Through this study, the feasibility of smarts parts realized by insertion of thin steel strip during aluminum host part manufacturing is more asserted. This study presents a configuration to embed thin steel strip inside massive part realized by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). This configuration is used to find a correct steel strip − welding torch offset enabling a correct bonding between the deposited bead and the strip without causing any deterioration to the strip. Thickness maps of these strips realized through X-ray tomography allow to evaluate the deterioration of the strips. Scanning electron microscopy is used to evaluate the strength of the bonding through the thickness of the bimetallic interface realized between the steel strip and the aluminum bead. A good bonding between a thin steel strip and a thick part in aluminum alloy thanks to arc welding is obtained. The thickness difference between the two entities welded together represent a ratio of 10, which is 3 times bigger than the previous work reported in literature. Steel to aluminum welding is a challenging research topic and thin to thick element welding as well. This paper address both of these topics together and is a step toward smart metallic part manufacturing.
Analysis of the role and value of Three-dimensional panoramic virtual reality technology — Take surgery as an example
Authors: Wang Yujie , Song Jiajia
Published: May 2023

With the development of surgical medicine and people’s more requirements for disease treatment, as well as the realistic demand of reducing errors and reducing surgical risks based on accurate surgical operations. Three-dimensional (3D) panoramic virtual reality technology is applied to surgical operations to meet the needs of different patients. This article discusses the interactive immersion experience of surgery, 3D simulation of surgical process, operational accuracy and other aspects. The purpose of this study is to explore the role and value of the simulation exercise of panoramic photography in the virtual surgical environment for the application of real surgery, start to discuss the details of the operation process, improve the probability of success of surgery, and reduce doctor-patient disputes. Based on the above research, the application prospect of 3D panoramic virtual reality technology in the field of surgery and medicine is prospected.
Factors Influencing Chinese Consumers’ Intentions to Purchase Museum’s Cultural and Creative Products
Authors: Cheng Haoyuan , Mi Qianyu , Sun Yanyu , Zhao Xuechun
Published: May 2023

The sales of cultural and creative products can bring substantial profit for the museums. Facing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher sales of cultural and creative products are pivotal for the sustainable development of museums. This study, based on the decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), constructed a model of factors influencing the intentions to purchase Museum’s Cultural and Creative Products and analyzed the 1,115 questionnaires returned. The empirical results showed good fit and explanatory power of the model and validated the decomposed TPB.
The Key Strategies for Increasing Users’ Intention of Self-disclosure in Human-robot Interaction through Robotic Appearance Design
Authors: Zhu Xiaoling , Liang Wenrui , Xv Wenjun , Wang Yimin
Published: May 2023

Bridging the communication gap between humans and social robots constitutes a critical area of research in the field of human-robot interaction (HRI). However, inducing self-disclosure in HRI is a challenging task, primarily due to the unique characteristics of social robots. This study aims to address the following research question: Can the design expression dimensions that influence user disclosure depth in the HRI process be deconstructed? Do design strategies take precedence over appearance design? Firstly, we segmented the focus of appearance design into three dimensions: Artistic Expression, Featured Expression, and Identified Expression, hypothesizing their level of significance. Subsequently, we created a prototype with balanced degrees for experimentation and invited 52 users to participate in HRI, guiding them to self-disclose and record data. Bayesian statistics were utilized to model the data and obtain comprehensive user feedback regarding appearance design. Based on the experimental results, we reviewed the content and potential order of the three dimensions and proposed our design and research model. Currently, at the theoretical level, there is no significant emphasis on users’ willingness to self-disclose in HRI. Our proposed model serves as a valuable tool for researchers in the fields of human-computer interaction, communication, and user experience design to gain quick insights into this topic. At the practical level, our model has reference significance for industrial and visual designers, enabling them to better comprehend the design goals, situations, and output design methods.
The Impact of Competitive Experience on Enterprise Performance in a Green Innovation Environment
Authors: Zhang Fenghai , Jiang Yixin
Published: May 2023

This is a constantly changing era. With the development of economic globalization, domestic and foreign enterprises are constantly facing fierce competition. The so-called “pulling the trigger and moving the whole body” refers to the chain interaction effect between the competitive behavior of enterprises and competitors, and its means are hierarchical and mutually influencing. In recent years, not only has national policies strongly supported green environmental protection, but green innovation, as an important component of an enterprise’s core competitiveness, is not only affected by the intensity of competition between both sides of the competition, but also has a catalytic effect on improving enterprise environmental performance. In the context of green transformation, enterprises have spontaneous learning behaviors, constantly learning, selecting, and accumulating competitive experience. This article discusses the key factors that affect the viability of organizations in the process of green transformation, as well as how enterprises can obtain competitive advantages in a constantly changing environment, providing useful insights for improving organizational viability.
The Construction of Cultural and Creative Industry Policy Ecosystem Based on Big Data Platform
Authors: Ma Dayong
Published: May 2023

With the arrival of 5G era, a variety of new technologies emerge in an endless stream. With the Internet and computer as technologies, multiple types of technical means are extended, such as cloud computing, big data technology, etc. The development of big data technology has brought new opportunities and turning points to more fields. Cultural and creative industry is a newly emerging industrial culture in recent years. It is a new industry centered on creativity born under the background of economic globalization. It covers a wide range of areas, including film and television, audio, performance, environmental art and so on. Due to the wide scope of the industry, the previous development mode has been unable to adapt to its changes, and it is urgent to find a new platform to carry the development power of the cultural and creative industry. Under the background of big data, this paper introduces how to seek and build a policy ecosystem of cultural and creative industry based on big data platform, and makes a specific analysis from the aspects of problems existing in the construction of the policy ecosystem of cultural and creative industry based on big data platform, construction strategies and so on.
Study on the impact of ESG performance on firm performance
Authors: Tao Jiaxin
Published: May 2023

In order to accelerate the achievement of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and to comply with the trend that China’s economic development is increasingly focused on quality, it is significant for enterprises to achieve sustainable development. Using a panel model, this paper empirically analyzes the relationship between firm performance and its ESG performance using listed companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share markets from 2012-2021 as a research sample, and discusses the differences according to the industries which the companies are in. The analysis results show that enterprise ESG performance has a significant positive impact on its firm performance, and the better the ESG performance of a company, the higher the firm performance. The heterogeneity analysis reveals that this significant positive relationship only exists in manufacturing firms, but not in non-manufacturing firms.
A brief analysis of the development process and future trend of automobile headlights
Authors: Guo YuXuan , Wang TingTing , Zheng Xian
Published: May 2023

As an important component of automobile lighting, headlights have gone through the development process from acetylene headlights in the early days of birth to a wide variety of new headlights today. The article focuses on the development status, prospects, and trends of LED lamps in the lamp market, and analyses and prospects for the future of new lighting technologies such as OLED lamps, LCD lamps, and laser headlights.
Research on the Effect of Green Finance in Supporting Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Under the “Carbon Neutral” Target-Evidence from China
Authors: Tan Zhongming , Kang Qin , Zhao Zizhe
Published: May 2023

Developing green finance and promoting it to support energy conservation and emission reduction is an important means to achieve the “carbon peak” and then achieve the “carbon neutral” goal in China. The panel data from 2009-2020 from various provinces in China were selected to discuss the effect and path mechanism of green finance on energy conservation and emission reduction. The results show that green finance can significantly reduce energy consumption and restrain carbon emissions, which helps to achieve energy conservation and emission reduction. Secondly, industrial structure upgrading and technological innovation transmit the influence of green finance to energy consumption through intermediary effect, producing energy saving effect. Finally, industrial structure upgrading also has an intermediary effect in the impact of green finance on carbon emissions. Based on the goal of “carbon neutral”, it is suggested to improve the green financial system to improve the development level of green finance, vigorously promote the upgrading, transformation of industrial structure, and encourage the technological innovation of enterprises.
The mediating effect of digital economy on international trade -- Evidence from China
Authors: Xu Qian
Published: May 2023

According to the World Economic Forum, for every 10% increase in a country’s digitalization, the country’s GDP per capita grows by 0.5%~0.62%, and the potential of the digital economy cannot be ignored. Based on the inter-provincial panel data of China from 2010 to 2020, this paper constructs a mediating effects model to analyze the path of the digital economy affecting foreign trade through human capital and industrial upgrading, and then explores the impact of human capital and industrial economy on foreign trade in different geographical conditions from a geographical perspective. It is found that there is a significant mediating effect of human capital and industrial upgrading in the process of digital economy’s influence on foreign trade development, and this effect is regionally heterogeneous, playing a better role in the eastern coastal region than the central and western regions. In order to narrow the regional gap, a balanced layout of educational resources is realized to improve the human capital level in the central and western regions, and a mechanism of industrial synergy development in the central and western regions is established.
Glaubensvorgänge und Glaubensinhalte
Authors: Seitz Rüdiger J.
Published: May 2023

Glaubensvorgänge sind Ausdruck von Hirnfunktion, die der Entstehung von Glaubensinhalten zugrunde liegen. Glaubensvorgänge beruhen auf der Integration von Wahrnehmungs- und Bewertungsvorgängen und ermöglichen eine implizite Verhaltenssteuerung. Die Integration der Wahrnehmung von Objekten und Ereignissen in der Umgebung mit internen emotionalen Zuständen des Individuums führt zu primären Glaubensinhalten. Glaubensinhalte sind komplexe Repräsentationen von subjektiver Relevanz und spiegeln Wahrscheinlichkeiten wider. Sie werden im Gedächtnis gespeichert und beinhalten den Erfahrungshorizont von Individuen. Konzeptuelle Glaubensinhalte sind sprachabhängig und beruhen auf Narrativen, die durch Riten verstärkt werden können. Glaubensinhalte können zwischen Menschen kommuniziert werden und ermöglichen die Weitergabe von subjektiven Erfahrungen. In diesem Beitrag wird das Entstehen, die Modifikation und die pathologische Ausprägung von Glaubensinhalten beschrieben. Im Ausblick wird eine Perspektive auf die sozio-kulturelle Bedeutung von Glaubensvorgängen aufgezeigt.
Möglichkeiten und Grenzen des hermeneutisch-narrativen Ansatzes am Lebensende
Authors: Valdés-Stauber Juan
Published: May 2023

Der narrative Ansatz in der Medizin entlehnt aus der Literaturwissenschaft die Idee, dass eine Erzählung von Patienten, über Patienten oder mit Patienten eine kohärente Struktur aufweist, wie sie jeder wohlgeformten Erzählung innewohnt. Medizinische Erzählungen haben eine ordnende und womöglich sinnverleihende Funktion für das eigene Erleben im Daseinsmodus des Erkranktseins. Aus philosophischer Sicht kann dieser Ansatz bedeuten, dass Geschehnisse durch deren erzählerisches Verweben einen Sinn gewinnen könnten, wenn man annimmt, dass die menschliche Identität narrativer Natur und dadurch erzählerisch erfassbar ist oder dass im Einzelfall erst in der Dialektik zwischen der abstrakten philosophischen Argumentation und der erzählerischen Wahrheitsexploration eine Erhellung menschennaher Sachverhalte erreichbar ist.

In der vorliegenden Untersuchung wird der Frage nachgegangen, ob ein psychotherapeutisch-narrativer Ansatz in der Behandlung und in der Begegnung mit Sterbenden grundsätzlich anzuwenden ist oder nicht vielmehr eine anthropologisch fundierte Haltung der beistehenden Schicksalssolidarität geboten ist, spätestens wenn eine verbale Kommunikation nicht mehr zustande kommen kann. Die Argumentation beginnt mit einer Standortbestimmung der Narrativität und deren Stellenwert in der Annäherung an die Phänomenologie des Sterbens, jedoch nicht als Selbstzweck, sondern als Grundlage für die Entwicklung von angemessenen Interventionen am Lebensende. Konsequenterweise müssten diese Interventionen auf einer Haltung basieren, die einerseits anthropologische Annahmen berücksichtigt andererseits von Schicksalssolidarität in der Linderung und in der Begleitung zeugt, nicht zuletzt von einer tröstenden Intention. Der Aufsatz schließt mit der Formulierung von 10 Thesen, die sich aus den davor ausgearbeiteten Kapiteln über Narrativität und deren Transfer in die Praxis ableiten lassen.
Arbeit zukunftsorientiert gestalten – New Work in der Ergotherapie
Authors: Liers Jessica , Kampe Swantje
Published: May 2023

Gesellschaftliche und politische Entwicklungen machen auch vor der Ergotherapie nicht halt. Und das hat Folgen: Ergotherapeut*innen sind überlastet, Arbeitsbedingungen oft nicht optimal. Ausblick auf eine düstere Zukunft? Eher eine Aufforderung zu handeln. New Work kann helfen, unsere Arbeit zufriedenstellender zu erleben und die Herausforderungen der Zukunft zu meistern.
Erfassung direkter (COVID-19-bezogener) und kollateraler,
psychosozialer Folgen für vulnerable Gruppen am Beispiel schwerer
psychischer Erkrankungen
Authors: Ascone Leonie , Rohenkohl Anja Christine , Hurlemann René , Meisenzahl Eva , Riedel-Heller Steffi G. , Becker Thomas , Bajbouj Malek , von Lilienfeld-Toal Marie , Gallinat Jürgen , Lambert Martin
Published: May 2023

Die indirekten Pandemiefolgen könnten die direkten Auswirkungen von
SARS-CoV-2 in Bezug auf Kosten, Morbidität und Mortalität weit
übersteigen. Dieses Essay beinhaltet einen Methodenvorschlag (Matrix),
um virusbezogene und psychosoziale Risiken für verschiedene
Bevölkerungsgruppen auf systematische und übersichtliche Weise
nebeneinander sichtbar zu machen. COVID-19-bezogene und psychosoziale
Vulnerabilität, Stressoren, direkte sowie indirekte Folgen werden
Theorie- und evidenzbasiert hergeleitet und bestimmt. Eine exemplarische
Quantifizierung der Matrix für die vulnerable Gruppe von Menschen mit
schweren psychischen Erkrankungen ergab ein sehr hohes Risiko für
schwere COVID-19-Folgen, sowie ein ausgeprägtes Risiko für
psychosoziale Kollateraleffekte. Das vorgeschlagene Vorgehen könnte
für ein risikogestuftes Pandemiemanagement, die Krisenaufarbeitung, und
zukünftige Preparedness weiter diskutiert werden, um psychosoziale
Kollateraleffekte angemessen zu berücksichtigen und
diesbezüglich gefährdete Gruppen besser zu identifizieren und zu
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Noninvasive liver iron quantification by MRI using refocused gradient-echo (bSSFP): preliminary results
Authors: Wunderlich Arthur P. , Cario Holger , Götz Michael , Beer Meinrad , Schmidt Stefan Andreas
Published: May 2023

Purpose To evaluate the feasibility of using a balanced steady-state free precession sequence (bSSFP) to determine liver iron content (LIC).

Method Thirty-five consecutive patients with liver iron overload were examined with bSSFP. Signal intensity ratios of liver parenchyma to paraspinal muscles were retrospectively correlated with LIC values obtained by FerriScan, which was used as the reference method. Combinations of bSSFP protocols were also evaluated. The best combination was utilized to calculate LIC from bSSFP data. The sensitivity and specificity for the therapeutically relevant LIC threshold of 80 µmol/g (4.5 mg/g) were determined.

Results LIC values ranged from 24 to 756 µmol/g. The best SIR-to-LIC correlation of a single protocol was obtained with a 3.5-ms repetition time (TR) and 17° excitation flip angle (FA). A combination of protocols with TRs of 3.5, 5, and 6.5 ms, each at 17° FA, yielded a superior correlation. LIC values calculated using this combination resulted in a sensitivity/specificity of 0.91/0.85.

Conclusion bSSFP is basically suitable to determine LIC. Its advantages are high SNR efficiency and the ability to acquire the entire liver in a breath hold without acceleration techniques.

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The Evolution of the Reconstructive Strategy for Elbow Flexion for Acute C5, C6 Brachial Plexus Injuries over Two Decades
Authors: Lee Ying-Hsuan , Lu Johnny Chuieng-Yi , Wong Alvin , Chang Tommy Nai-Jen , Chuang David Chwei-Chin
Published: May 2023

Background Over the course of the past two decades, improved outcomes following brachial plexus reconstruction have been attributed to newer nerve transfer techniques. However, key factors aside from surgical techniques have brought improved consistency to elbow flexion techniques in the latter decade.

Methods One-hundred seventeen patients who underwent brachial plexus reconstruction from 1996 to 2006 were compared with 120 patients from 2007 to 2017. All patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively to assess the recovery time and of elbow flexion strength.

Results In the first decade, nerve reconstruction methods included proximal nerve grafting, intercostal nerve transfer, and Oberlin-I transfer. In the second decade, newer methods such as double fascicular transfer and ipsilateral C7 division transfer to the anterior division of upper trunk were introduced. About 78.6% of the first decade group versus 87.5% of the second decade group were able to reach M3 flexion strength (p = 0.04), with shorter time recovery to reach M3 in the 2nd decade. About 59.8% of the first decade group versus 65.0% of the second decade group were able to reach M4 (p = 0.28), but no significant difference in time of recovery. In both groups, the double fascicular nerve transfer had the highest impact when introduced in the second decade. More precise magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques helped to diagnose the level of injury, the roots involved and evaluate the health of the donor nerves in preparation for intraplexus transfer.

Conclusion In addition to modified techniques in nerve transfers, (1) MRI-assisted evaluation and surgical exploration of the roots with (2) more judicious choice of donor nerves for primary nerve transfer were factors that ensured reliable and outcomes in the second decade.
Treatment of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst with Endoscopic Resection and Bone Allograft with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Case Report
Authors: Ferré-Aniorte Alfred , Alentorn-Geli Eduard , Cuscó Xavier , Barastegui David , Seijas Roberto , Álvarez-Díaz Pedro , Navarro Jordi , Laiz Patricia , Cugat Ramón
Published: May 2023

An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a rare bone tumor usually observed in long bones. The surgical treatment of this pathology is often related to high recurrence rates, so novel biological techniques can help to enhance tissue regeneration and bone consolidation. We present a case of a patient with ABC of the calcaneus treated with an endoscopic resection followed by grafting with an autologous-based matrix composed of allograft bone chips and autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in semisolid and liquid states. Patient demonstrated excellent defect filling in both magnetic resonance imaging and radiologic exams and returned to pre-injury activity with no recurrence at 2 years follow-up. Endoscopic curettage together with allograft bone and autologous PRP is effective in treating ABC patients and could be a good adjuvant treatment to prevent reinjury and enhance consolidation.
Reversing the trend of increasing surface analysis errors
Authors: Thompson Avery
Published: May 2023

Complex and unfamiliar techniques paired with funding and publishing incentives create an environment of bad data analysis that will take large-scale cooperation to fix.
Complex dynamics in adaptive phase oscillator networks
Authors: Jüttner Benjamin , Martens Erik A.
Published: May 2023

Networks of coupled dynamical units give rise to collective dynamics such as the synchronization of oscillators or neurons in the brain. The ability of the network to adapt coupling strengths between units in accordance with their activity arises naturally in a variety of contexts, including neural plasticity in the brain, and adds an additional layer of complexity: the dynamics on the nodes influence the dynamics of the network and vice versa. We study a minimal model of Kuramoto phase oscillators including a general adaptive learning rule with three parameters (strength of adaptivity, adaptivity offset, adaptivity shift), mimicking learning paradigms based on spike-time-dependent plasticity. Importantly, the strength of adaptivity allows to tune the system away from the limit of the classical Kuramoto model, corresponding to stationary coupling strengths and no adaptation and, thus, to systematically study the impact of adaptivity on the collective dynamics. We carry out a detailed bifurcation analysis for the minimal model consisting of N=2 oscillators. The non-adaptive Kuramoto model exhibits very simple dynamic behavior, drift, or frequency-locking; but once the strength of adaptivity exceeds a critical threshold non-trivial bifurcation structures unravel: A symmetric adaptation rule results in multi-stability and bifurcation scenarios, and an asymmetric adaptation rule generates even more intriguing and rich dynamics, including a period-doubling cascade to chaos as well as oscillations displaying features of both librations and rotations simultaneously. Generally, adaptation improves the synchronizability of the oscillators. Finally, we also numerically investigate a larger system consisting of N=50 oscillators and compare the resulting dynamics with the case of N=2 oscillators.
Reactive single-step hot-pressing and magnetocaloric performance of polycrystalline Fe2Al1.15−xB2GexGax (x = 0, 0.05) MAB phases
Authors: Beckmann Benedikt , El-Melegy Tarek A. , Koch David , Wiedwald Ulf , Farle Michael , Maccari Fernando , Snyder Joshua , Skokov Konstantin P. , Barsoum Michel W. , Gutfleisch Oliver
Published: May 2023

Reactive single-step hot-pressing at 1473 K and 35 MPa for 4 h produces dense, bulk, near single-phase, low-cost, and low-criticality Fe2Al1.15B2 and Fe2Al1.1B2Ge0.05Ga0.05 MAB samples, showing second-order magnetic phase transition with favorable magnetocaloric properties around room temperature. The magnetic as well as the magnetocaloric properties can be tailored upon Ge and Ga doping, leading to an increase in the Curie temperature TC and the spontaneous magnetization mS. The maximum isothermal entropy change ΔsT,max of hot-pressed Fe2Al1.15B2 in magnetic field changes of 2 and 5 T amounts to 2.5 and 5 J(kgK)−1 at 287.5 K and increases by Ge and Ga addition to 3.1 and 6.2 J(kgK)−1 at 306.5 K, respectively. The directly measured maximum adiabatic temperature change ΔTad,max is improved by composition modification from 0.9 to 1.1 K in magnetic field changes of 1.93 T. Overall, we demonstrate that hot-pressing provides a much faster, more scalable, and processing costs reducing alternative compared to conventional synthesis routes to produce heat exchangers for magnetic cooling devices. Therefore, our criticality assessment shows that hot-pressed Fe-based MAB phases provide a promising compromise of material and processing costs, criticality, and magnetocaloric performance, demonstrating the potential for low-cost and low-criticality magnetocaloric applications around room temperature.
Passivating violet phosphorus against ambient degradation for highly sensitive and long-term stable optoelectronic devices
Authors: Xue Jinshuo , Wang Shun , Zhou Ju , Li Qiankun , Zhou Ziwen , Hui Qiang , Hu Yiqi , Zhou Zhou , Feng Zhijian , Yan Qingyu , Yu Yiqing , Weng Yuyan , Tang Rujun , Su Xiaodong , Xin Yu , Zheng Fengang , Ju Sheng , You Lu , Fang Liang
Published: May 2023

Recent success in exfoliating violet or Hittorf's phosphorus down to monolayer reignites the research passion in this ancient yet mysterious material, questing for superior electronic and optoelectronic functionalities. Unfortunately, the poor air stability that plagues black phosphorus also exists in the violet counterpart. Aiming to provide more insight into the degradation chemistry and accordingly find a facile solution for it, herein, we employ concerted elemental, chemical and vibrational spectroscopies to reveal the critical role of oxygen and water in the degradation mechanism and pathway of violet phosphorus in ambient condition. Thereafter, a simple passivation approach by oxide encapsulation is demonstrated to realize air-stable violet phosphorus photodetector device. As the proof-of-concept, the photodetector fabricated accordingly shows superior figures of merit with ultralow dark current (< 10−13 A), high low-light responsivity (6 A W−1) and fast response time (< 10 ms) in the ultraviolet to visible spectrum, as well as great chemical robustness against harsh environments.
Interaction between UV-B and plant anthocyanins
Authors: Li Xiaolan , Ren Qunli , Zhao Wenxin , Liao Chengcheng , Wang Qian , Ding Tianhao , Hu Huan , Wang Miao
Published: May 2023

UV-B is an important light condition for inducing anthocyanin synthesis in plants. Plants have corresponding photoreceptors such as UV RESISTANCE LOCUS8 (UVR8) and transduce light signals to the nucleus, which regulate the expression of structural and regulatory genes for anthocyanin synthesis through members such as ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL 5 (HY5), thereby increasing or decreasing anthocyanin accumulation. At the same time, excessive UV-B irradiation (artificial light experiments or extreme environmental conditions) is a light stress for plants, which can damage plants and cause DNA damage or even cell death and other adverse effects. In addition, the effect of UV-B on anthocyanin accumulation in plants is usually combined with other abiotic factors, including other wavelengths of light, water deficit conditions, high or low temperatures, and heavy metal ions, all of which cause plants to change their anthocyanin accumulation in time to adapt to variable survival conditions. The review aims to bring together our understanding of the interactions between UV-B and anthocyanins, which can help further the development of the anthocyanin industry.
Description of a new thermal species of the genus Hyalella from Peru with molecular phylogeny of the family Hyalellidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda)
Authors: Tomikawa Ko , Kawasaki Yoshimi , Leiva Alfonso Miranda , Arroyo Nilton Deza
Published: May 2023

In recent years, the impact of rising water temperatures associated with global warming on cold-water freshwater organisms has become a major issue, and understanding the physiological and ecological elements that support temperature limits is essential for the conservation biology of freshwater organisms. We describe a new species of thermophilic hyalellid amphipod, Hyalella yashmara sp. nov. from the Peruvian hot spring Baños del Inca Cajamarca and this could potentially contribute to understanding the high temperature preference of these. We found that this new species can live in water temperatures ranging from 19.8 to 52.1°C, that, to our knowledge, is the highest recorded habitat temperature of amphipods. Hyalella yashmara sp. nov. is most similar to H. meinerti Stebbing, 1899 from Peru. However, this new species differs from the latter in features of gnathopods 1 and 2, sternal gills, uropod 3 and telson. A detailed morphological comparison between Hyalella yashmara sp. nov. and Peruvian species is also provided. Our molecular phylogenetic analyses based on the nuclear 28S rRNA and mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene sequences strongly support the monophyly of Hyalellidae (=Hyalella). Since Hyalellidae was found to form a sister group with Chiltoniidae, these two families were expected to have originated from a common ancestor that invaded freshwater habitats from marine environments when the continents of South America, Africa and Australia were united as Gondwana. Our findings suggest that the South American species of Hyalella are not monophyletic and that the North American species are likely to share a most recent common ancestor with H. yashmara sp. nov. ZooBank: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:190CFB16-7BE4-4786-A97F-0AFD8CD72DEA
Multilevel thermal memory cell based on cyclic temperature experiment under glassy phase of frustrated magnet
Authors: Bisht Gajendra Singh , Pal D
Published: May 2023

We depict here that the value of the relaxed magnetization follows a unique path for each temperature below the phase transition temperature (

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