bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Identifying Potential Anglers and Customer Segments of Texas Catfish Anglers to Guide Management Actions
Authors: Warren Schlechte J. , Taylor John B. , Buckmeier David L. , Hutt Clifford P. , Hunt Kevin M. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
In this paper, we demonstrate how one can combine angler survey data with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Tapestry data to assist in developing a statewide plan for catfish recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) and management. In 2010, Mississippi State University surveyed 1,078 Texas freshwater catfish anglers to examine their catch-related attitudes and trip preferences by using a stated choice experiment. The study showed that the responding freshwater catfish anglers could be grouped into five clusters based on their catch-related attitudes. We used ESRI’s Business Analyst extension to define the primary customer segments (also called “Tapestries”) within these five catch-related clusters. We used principal components analysis followed by a similarity profile analysis to help us identify differences among the customer segments for the five catch-related clusters. We found that the Rooted Rural Tapestry, located outside urban areas, was significantly more likely to be associated with catfish anglers whose answers suggested that they had higher trophy motivation compared to the other angler clusters. We also found that anglers in the urban areas were more likely to have a variety of motivations. The Southwestern Families Tapestry was identified as an underserved group exhibiting high growth potential and should be considered for targeted R3 efforts using insight gathered from that tapestry on its preferred media channels. We plotted areas with high populations and proportions of individual tapestries that were the greatest in discriminating among the catch-related angler clusters. Our ESRI predictive maps for 2024 showed areas throughout Texas where managers could focus different R3 advertising and catfish management strategies based on the underlying customer segments.
Pseudohalogen Chemistry in Ionic Liquids with Non‐innocent Cations and Anions
Authors: Arlt Sören , Bläsing Kevin , Harloff Jörg , Laatz Karoline Charlotte , Michalik Dirk , Nier Simon , Schulz Axel , Stoer Philip , Stoffers Alrik , Villinger Alexander 
Published: November 2020

AbstractWithin the second funding period of the SPP 1708 “Material Synthesis near Room Temperature”,which started in 2017, we were able to synthesize novel anionic species utilizing Ionic Liquids (ILs) both, as reaction media and reactant. ILs, bearing the decomposable and non‐innocent methyl carbonate anion [CO3Me]−, served as starting material and enabled facile access to pseudohalide salts by reaction with Me3Si−X (X=CN, N3, OCN, SCN). Starting with the synthesized Room temperature Ionic Liquid (RT‐IL) [nBu3MeN][B(OMe)3(CN)], we were able to crystallize the double salt [nBu3MeN]2[B(OMe)3(CN)](CN). Furthermore, we studied the reaction of [WCC]SCN and [WCC]CN (WCC=weakly coordinating cation) with their corresponding protic acids HX (X=SCN, CN), which resulted in formation of [H(NCS)2]− and the temperature labile solvate anions [CN(HCN)n]− (n=2, 3). In addition, the highly labile anionic HCN solvates were obtained from [PPN]X ([PPN]=μ‐nitridobis(triphenylphosphonium), X=N3, OCN, SCN and OCP) and HCN. Crystals of [PPN][X(HCN)3] (X=N3, OCN) and [PPN][SCN(HCN)2] were obtained when the crystallization was carried out at low temperatures. Interestingly, reaction of [PPN]OCP with HCN was noticed, which led to the formation of [P(CN)2]−, crystallizing as HCN disolvate [PPN][P(CN⋅HCN)2]. Furthermore, we were able to isolate the novel cyanido(halido) silicate dianions of the type [SiCl0.78(CN)5.22]2− and [SiF(CN)5]2− and the hexa‐substituted [Si(CN)6]2− by temperature controlled halide/cyanide exchange reactions. By facile neutralization reactions with the non‐innocent cation of [Et3HN]2[Si(CN)6] with MOH (M=Li, K), Li2[Si(CN)6] ⋅ 2 H2O and K2[Si(CN)6] were obtained, which form three dimensional coordination polymers. From salt metathesis processes of M2[Si(CN)6] with different imidazolium bromides, we were able to isolate new imidazolium salts and the ionic liquid [BMIm]2[Si(CN)6]. When reacting [Mes(nBu)Im]2[Si(CN)6] with an excess of the strong Lewis acid B(C6F5)3, the voluminous adduct anion {Si[CN⋅B(C6F5)3]6}2− was obtained.
Chitosan based fibers embedding carbon dots with anti‐bacterial and fluorescent properties
Authors: Kurt Saliha B. , Sahiner Nurettin 
Published: November 2020

AbstractDue to the intriguing properties of Chitosan (CS), many efforts have been paid for CS‐based fiber preparation. As it is impossible to prepare CS fiber directly, facilitating polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) possessing necessary properties that enable CS‐based fiber fabrication is used. For this purpose, 3 wt% of CS in 90% acetic acid solution and 6 wt% PVA solution in DI water used in CS/PVA fiber preparation at different proportions for example, 2:1, 9:1 and 10:1 by weight to fabricate fibers by electrospinning method. Furthermore, to render fluorescent property to CS/PVA (9:1) fibers, N‐doped carbon dots (C‐dots) added into fiber precursor during fiber preparation. The emission peak of C‐dots based fibers that with fluorescent features was observed at around 436 nm. The morphological, structural and, thermal characterizations of CS‐based fibers were done with scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analyzer, respectively. Anti‐bacterial activity of bare CS/PVA was increased with the increase in amounts of C‐dots embedding. The inhibition of zone of CS/PVA (9:1) fibers was increased from 1.8 ± 0.2 cm to 2.1 ± 0.3 cm and 2.9 ± 0.4 cm against E. coli by increasing the amounts of C‐dots from 2.9 mg and 5 mg. Also, the same behavior was observed against S. aureus where the inhibition zone is increased from 2.5 ± 0.1 cm to 3.2 and 3.5 cm by doubling the C‐dots amounts in CS/PVA fiber. Moreover, bare and C‐dots containing CS/PVA fibers were found blood compatible (nonhemolytic) up to 1 mg/mL concentration according to hemolysis and blood clotting tests.
Self‐stigma and quality of life among Chinese American breast cancer survivors: A serial multiple mediation model
Authors: Chu Qiao , Wong Celia C. Y. , Chen Lingjun , Shin Lilian J. , Chen Leqi , Lu Qian 
Published: November 2020

AbstractObjectiveDespite the increasing scholarly attention toward self‐stigma among Asian breast cancer survivors, research is limited about the underlying psychological mechanisms by which self‐stigma may influence quality of life for this population. The present study investigated how self‐stigma is associated with quality of life among Chinese American breast cancer survivors by examining the serial mediating effects of concerns about breast cancer, self‐efficacy for coping with cancer, and depressive symptoms.MethodsChinese American breast cancer survivors (n = 112) completed a questionnaire packet assessing self‐stigma related to breast cancer, concerns about breast cancer, self‐efficacy for coping with cancer, depressive symptoms, and quality of life. Path analysis was conducted to test the hypothesized serial multiple mediation model.ResultsThe hypothesized model was supported: self‐stigma was negatively associated with quality of life through concerns about breast cancer, self‐efficacy, and depressive symptoms. After the mediators were controlled for, the direct effect of self‐stigma on quality of life was no longer significant.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that concerns about breast cancer, self‐efficacy for coping, and depressive symptoms are important pathways through which self‐stigma may influence quality of life among Chinese American breast cancer survivors. Healthcare practitioners should be aware of survivors' self‐stigma and make efforts to alleviate survivors' excessive cancer concerns, facilitate their self‐efficacy, and offer emotional support to improve quality of life for this population.
Childhood bronchiolitis obliterans in Hong Kong‐case series over a 20‐year period
Authors: Chan Kate C. , Yu Michelle W. , Cheung Tammy W. Y. , Lam David S. Y. , Leung Theresa N. H. , Tsui Tak K. , Ip Ka I. , Chau Christy S. K. , Lee So L. , Yip Ada Y. F. , Wong Tak W. , Mak Vivien C. W. , Li Albert M. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractBackground and ObjectiveBronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is a rare but serious condition. The natural history and outcomes remain poorly understood. In this clinical review, we aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of children diagnosed with BO in Hong Kong (HK).MethodsThis was a retrospective study of pediatric patients with BO under the care of six respiratory units in HK from January 1996 to December 2015. Information was retrieved from medical records.ResultsFifty‐six patients were included with a male predominance (67.9%). The median age at diagnosis was 1.98 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 0.84–4.99 years). Postinfectious BO (PIBO) was the commonest cause (64.3%) followed by posthematopoietic stem‐cell transplant (21.4%). Adenovirus (63.2%) was the commonest causative pathogen among PIBO. The median follow‐up duration was 9.7 years (IQR: 2.9–14.3 years). Twenty‐five patients (44.6%) could achieve symptom‐free recovery at the time of follow‐up. Five (8.9%) and three (5.4%) were oxygen or ventilator dependent, respectively. There were two deaths, both had posttransplant BO. Patients who developed BO after transplant had significantly worse lung function than those with PIBO. There were no risk factors significantly associated with worse clinical outcomes (oxygen/ventilator dependence or death) by logistic regression. Among patients with PIBO, coinfection at presentation was significantly associated with persistent symptoms at follow‐up (p = .028).ConclusionsThe most common cause of childhood BO in HK is postinfectious and coinfection at presentation was associated with persistent symptoms at follow‐up. Further studies are needed to better elucidate disease progression, treatment options and long term outcomes.
A new result on reachable set estimation for time‐varying delay singular systems
Authors: Zhao Jiemei 
Published: November 2020

SummaryThis paper is concerned with the reachable set estimation (RSE) problem for singular systems with both time‐varying delays and bounded peak disturbances. The objective is to search a bounded set that contains all the system states under zero initial conditions. By utilizing the theory of {1}‐inverse and Wirtinger‐based integral inequality, an improved criterion is established in terms of the linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) to guarantee that the reachable set of time‐varying delay singular system is regular, impulse‐free and bounded by the intersection of ellipsoids. Here, a relaxed Lyapunov‐Krasovskii functional is employed to solve the addressed RSE problem which does not require all the involved symmetric matrices to be positive definite. Finally, numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods.
Observable but Not Isolable: The RhAu24(PET)181+ Nanocluster
Authors: Anderson Ian D. , Riskowski Ryan A. , Ackerson Christopher J. 
Published: November 2020

AbstractThe synthesis and characterization of RhAu24(PET)18 (PET = 2‐phenylethanethiol) is described. The cluster is cosynthesized with Au25(PET)18 and rhodium thiolates in a coreduction of RhCl3, HAuCl4, and PET. Rapid decomposition of RhAu24(PET)18 occurs when purified from the other reaction products, precluding the study of isolated cluster. Mixtures containing RhAu24(PET)18, Au25(PET)18, and rhodium thiolates are therefore characterized. Mass spectrometry, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and chromatography methods suggest a combination of charge–charge and metallophilic interactions among Au25(PET)181−, rhodium thiolates and RhAu24(PET)18 resulting in stabilization of RhAu24(PET)18. The charge of RhAu24(PET)18 is assigned as 1+ on the basis of its stoichiometric 1:1 presence with anionic Au25(PET)18, and its stability is contextualized within the superatom electron counting rules. This analysis concludes that the Rh atom absorbs one superatomic electron to close its d‐shell, giving RhAu24(PET)181+ a superatomic electron configuration of 1S21P4. Overall, an updated framework for rationalizing open d‐shell heterometal dopant electronics in thiolated gold nanoclusters emerges.
Accurate Cancer Diagnosis and Stage Monitoring Enabled by Comprehensive Profiling of Different Types of Exosomal Biomarkers: Surface Proteins and miRNAs
Authors: Zhou Sisi , Hu Tao , Han Gaohua , Wu Yafeng , Hua Xin , Su Juan , Jin Weiwei , Mou Yiping , Mou Xiaozhou , Li Quan , Liu Songqin 
Published: November 2020

AbstractExosomes are recognized as promising biomarkers for early cancer diagnosis and prognosis owing to a large amount of biological information they carried. But the key is that single type of exosomal biomarker analysis is not sufficient enough for accurate cancer diagnosis and stage monitoring due to the insufficient information and high false positive signal. To address the challenge, here simultaneous in situ detection of different types of exosomal biomarkers (surface proteins: CD81, ephrin type‐A receptor 2, and carbohydrate antigen 19‐9; miRNAs: miR‐451a, miR‐21, and miR‐10b) is conducted with a 3D microfluidic chip, which works in conjunction with quantum dot (QD) labeling and vesicle fusion technology. After exosomes are efficiently captured by the microfluidic chip, the quantification of multiple exosomal proteins is achieved by using three kinds of QDs with the same excitation and different emission wavelengths, and virus‐mimicking fusogenic vesicles encapsulating three exquisitely engineered molecular beacons are introduced for ultrasensitive detection of multiple exosomal miRNAs without requiring RNA extraction. Through comprehensive profiling different types of exosomal biomarkers, the false positive rate is substantially avoided and the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and stage monitoring is improved to ≈100%, which are critical to cancer effective treatment and favorable prognosis.
A case of eosinophilic sinusitis controlled by Kampo medicine
Authors: Hirasawa Kazuhiro , Ono Shingo , Tsukahara Kiyoaki 
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTCaseEosinophilic sinusitis is a pathological condition, different from conventional chronic sinusitis. A treatment method has not been established other than oral steroids. Surgical treatment is performed, but it recurs easily and is intractable. We report a case of eosinophilic sinusitis controlled by Kampo medicine. The patient was a 70‐year‐old man and had an olfactory disorder since he was in his 50s. He was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and was treated at another hospital, but after moving, was transferred to our department.OutcomeWe diagnosed our patient with severe eosinophilic sinusitis, which temporarily improved with oral steroid administration, but relapsed after about one month. We diagnosed him with phlegm‐rheum and blood stasis, and administered heiisan and keishibukuryogan. His symptoms gradually improved, and remission was maintained without the use of steroids.ConclusionHeiisan and keishibukuryogan was a beneficial alternative treatment for the case.
A convergence diagnostic for Bayesian clustering
Authors: Lysy Martin , Asgharian Masoud , Partovi Nia Vahid 
Published: November 2020

AbstractIn many applications of Bayesian clustering, posterior sampling on the discrete state space of cluster allocations is achieved via Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) techniques. As it is typically challenging to design transition kernels to explore this state space efficiently, MCMC convergence diagnostics for clustering applications are especially important. Here we propose a diagnostic tool for discrete‐space MCMC, focusing on Bayesian clustering applications where the model parameters have been integrated out. We construct a Hotelling‐type statistic on the highest probability states, and use regenerative sampling theory to derive its equilibrium distribution. By leveraging information from the unnormalized posterior, our diagnostic offers added protection against seemingly convergent chains in which the relative frequency of visited states is incorrect. The methodology is illustrated with a Bayesian clustering analysis of genetic mutants of the flowering plantArabidopsis thaliana.This article is categorized under:Statistical Learning and Exploratory Methods of the Data Sciences > Clustering and ClassificationStatistical Learning and Exploratory Methods of the Data Sciences > Knowledge DiscoveryStatistical and Graphical Methods of Data Analysis > Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Daily Movements, Space Use, and Habitat Selection of GPS‐tagged Northern Bobwhite in Texas
Authors: Cohen Bradley S. , Marquardt Dean D. , Bakner Nicholas W. , Perez Robert M. , Collier Bret A. 
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACTDetailed information on movements, space use, and habitat selection patterns by northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus; hereafter, bobwhite) is important for understanding population dynamics, gene flow, disease spread, and development of habitat management activities. Advances in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has allowed researchers to collect spatial and temporal location data with increasing accuracy, which in turn has shifted the resolution at which habitat evaluations and management focus can occur. Only recently have GPS tags been deployable for small ground‐nesting birds. We conducted a preliminary examination of the spatial ecology of 74 bobwhites equipped with GPS tags during breeding and covey season on 3 private properties in north‐central Texas, USA, during 2015–2017. Specifically, we derived daily estimates of core area and range size using dynamic Brownian bridge movement models, daily distance traveled, and distance between consecutive roost sites. Bobwhites tended to move more during breeding than covey season. Consecutive roost sites were, on average, approximately 130 m apart. Daily core area and home range size of bobwhites across the calendar year were 1.99 ± 0.13 and 6.29 ± 0.85 ha, respectively. During the breeding season, bobwhites avoided hardwood communities and showed no selection or avoidance of shrub, grass, and herbaceous communities. During covey season, bobwhites selected for herbaceous, grass, and hardwood communities, and neither selected nor avoided shrub communities. Global Positioning System data on a variety of species has become the primary information used for habitat and conservation management decisions, therefore, future research on bobwhite will include the application of GPS, which our results show can increase the temporal resolution of information and be used for habitat conservation and restoration actions. © 2020 The Wildlife Society.
Edge modes of gravity. Part II. Corner metric and Lorentz charges
Authors: Freidel Laurent , Geiller Marc , Pranzetti Daniele 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
In this second paper of the series we continue to spell out a new program for quantum gravity, grounded in the notion of corner symmetry algebra and its representations. Here we focus on tetrad gravity and its corner symplectic potential. We start by performing a detailed decomposition of the various geometrical quantities appearing in BF theory and tetrad gravity. This provides a new decomposition of the symplectic potential of BF theory and the simplicity constraints. We then show that the dynamical variables of the tetrad gravity corner phase space are the internal normal to the spacetime foliation, which is conjugated to the boost generator, and the corner coframe field. This allows us to derive several key results. First, we construct the corner Lorentz charges. In addition to sphere diffeomorphisms, common to all formulations of gravity, these charges add a local $$ \mathfrak{sl} $$
sl
(2, ℂ) component to the corner symmetry algebra of tetrad gravity. Second, we also reveal that the corner metric satisfies a local $$ \mathfrak{sl} $$
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(2, ℝ) algebra, whose Casimir corresponds to the corner area element. Due to the space-like nature of the corner metric, this Casimir belongs to the unitary discrete series, and its spectrum is therefore quantized. This result, which reconciles discreteness of the area spectrum with Lorentz invariance, is proven in the continuum and without resorting to a bulk connection. Third, we show that the corner phase space explains why the simplicity constraints become non-commutative on the corner. This fact requires a reconciliation between the bulk and corner symplectic structures, already in the classical continuum theory. Understanding this leads inevitably to the introduction of edge modes.
Probing energetic light dark matter with multi-particle tracks signatures at DUNE
Authors: De Roeck Albert , Kim Doojin , Moghaddam Zahra Gh. , Park Jong-Chul , Shin Seodong , Whitehead Leigh H. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The search for relativistic scattering signals of cosmogenic light dark matter at terrestrial detectors has received increasing attention as an alternative approach to probe dark-sector physics. Large-volume neutrino experiments are well motivated for searches of dark matter that interacts very weakly with Standard Model particles and/or that exhibits a small incoming flux. We perform a dedicated signal sensitivity study for a detector similar to the one proposed by the DUNE Collaboration for cosmogenic dark-matter signals resulting from a non-minimal multi-particle dark-sector scenario. The liquid argon time projection chamber technology adopted for the DUNE detectors is particularly suited for searching for complicated signatures owing to good measurement resolution and particle identification, as well as dE/dx measurements to recognize merged tracks. Taking inelastic boosted dark matter as our benchmark scenario that allows for multiple visible particles in the final state, we demonstrate that the DUNE far detectors have a great potential for probing scattering signals induced by relativistic light dark matter. Detector effects and backgrounds have been estimated and taken into account. Model-dependent and model-independent expected sensitivity limits for a DUNE-like detector are presented.
Potential Release of Zinc and Cadmium From Mine-Affected Soils Under Flooding, a Mesocosm Study
Authors: Padoan Elio , Hernandez Kath Aline , Vahl Ledemar Carlos , Ajmone-Marsan Franco 
Published: November 2020

AbstractMetal-contaminated mining soils pose serious environmental and health risks if not properly managed, especially in mountainous areas, which are more susceptible to perturbation. Currently, climate change is leading to more frequent and intense rain events, which cause flooding episodes, thereby altering soil redox equilibria and contaminants stability. We evaluated the potential release of Zn and Cd (two of the most common inorganic contaminants) and the factors regulating their solubility and speciation in two heavily contaminated soils representative of a Zn-mining area. The soils were flooded under aerobic (for 24 h) and anaerobic (for 62 days) conditions using mesocosm experiments, sequential extractions, and geochemical modelling. Leaching trials under aerobic conditions showed a high release of Zn and Cd (10 times the legislative limits), with metals possibly migrating via water infiltration or runoff. Under anaerobic conditions Zn and Cd were initially released. Then, solution concentrations decreased gradually (Zn) or sharply (Cd) until the end of the experiment. Sequential extractions and multisurface modelling indicated that both metals precipitated mainly as carbonates. This was confirmed by a geochemical multisurface modelling, which also predicted the formation of sulphides after 60 days in one soil. The model calculated metals to be preferentially complexed by organic matter and well predicted the observed soil solution concentrations. The results showed that during flooding episodes contaminants could be promptly transferred to other environmental compartments. The use of multisurface modelling coupled with laboratory experiments provided useful indications on the potential release and speciation in case of anoxic conditions.