bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Plague history, Mongol history, and the processes of focalisation leading up to the Black Death: a response to Brack et al.
Authors: Green Monica H. , Fancy Nahyan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This essay responds to Brack et al., ‘Plague and the Mongol Conquest of Baghdad (1258)? A reevaluation of the sources’, which is a critique of our 2021 essay in this journal, ‘Plague and the Fall of Baghdad (1258)’. We argue that Brack and colleagues have misunderstood our investigation as an attempt to pinpoint the exact timing of the outbreak of plague connected with the Mongol siege of Baghdad, and so believe that an altered timeframe invalidates our suggestion that plague was involved. Taking this opportunity to revisit the state of plague historiography in western Asia, we address four issues: (1) why Mongol historiography has, until recently, avoided the question of plague’s late mediaeval resurgence within the Mongol Empire and why the ‘new genetics’ of plague now makes the question unavoidable; (2) why reconstruction of the biological processes of ‘focalisation’ is now the most urgent question in plague historiography since it constitutes what we call the prodromal stage of the Black Death pandemic; (3) how a newly informed biological perspective on disease history can allow a more sensitive reading of past observers’ reports of epidemics; and finally, (4) what a plausible scenario might look like for plague’s presence in western Asia and the eastern Mediterranean region in the late-thirteenth and early-fourteenth centuries as an emerging zoonotic disease with occasional epizootic and human outbreaks, before the more catastrophic outbreaks of the 1340s commonly referred to as ‘the Black Death’.
ON MALLE’S CONJECTURE FOR THE PRODUCT OF SYMMETRIC AND NILPOTENT GROUPS
Authors: MISHRA HRISHABH , RAY ANWESH 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Let G be a finite nilpotent group and

$n\in \{3,4, 5\}$

. Consider

$S_n\times G$

as a subgroup of

$S_n\times S_{|G|}\subset S_{n|G|}$

, where G embeds into the second factor of

$S_n\times S_{|G|}$

via the regular representation. Over any number field k, we prove the strong form of Malle’s conjecture (cf. Malle (2002, Journal of Number Theory 92, 315–329)) for

$S_n\times G$

viewed as a subgroup of

$S_{n|G|}$

. Our result requires that G satisfies some mild conditions.
OPTIMAL INSDEL CODES FROM ALMOST MDS CODES
Authors: WANG JIAHUI , DING YANG 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Determining the insdel distance of linear codes is a very challenging problem. Recently, Ji et al. [‘Strict half-Singleton bound, strict direct upper bound for linear insertion-deletion codes and optimal codes’, IEEE Trans. Inform. Theory69(5) (2023), 2900–2910] proposed their strict half-Singleton bound for linear codes that do not include the all-one vector. A natural question asks for linear codes with both large Hamming distance and insdel distance. Almost maximum distance separable (MDS) codes are a special kind of linear code with good Hamming error-correcting capability. We present a sufficient condition for the insdel distance of almost MDS codes to be bounded by the strict half-Singleton bound. In addition, we construct a class of two-dimensional near MDS codes that achieve the strict half-Singleton bound using twisted Reed–Solomon codes. Finally, we present a construction of optimal almost MDS insdel codes from Reed–Solomon codes for large dimensions.
DAMAGES FOR LATE PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY INSURANCE CLAIMS: A DEAD DUCK?
Authors: Eggleton Senara 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Section 13A of the Insurance Act 2015 implies a term into every insurance contract that if the assured makes a claim under the contract, the insurer must pay any sums due in respect of the claim within a “reasonable time”. It provides contractual remedies, such as damages, in the event of breach. To date, a breach of section 13A has been pleaded in two cases which have resulted in judgments – Quadra Commodities S.A. v XL Insurance Co. S.E. and others [2022] EWHC 431 (Comm) and Delos Shipholding S.A. and others v Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty S.E. and others (“Win Win”) [2024] EWHC 719 (Comm) – and in each case the section 13A claim failed. Informed by the understanding of section 13A adopted in these two cases, this paper suggests that section 13A largely is symbolic. To this end, it considers three points and argues that two of these hinder the efficacy of section 13A.
Neural risk factors that predict the future onset of binge eating or compensatory weight control behaviors: A prospective 4-year fMRI study
Authors: Stice Eric , Yokum Sonja , Gau Jeff , Shaw Heather 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
We conducted a prospective study to advance knowledge of biological factors that predict the future onset of binge eating and compensatory weight control behaviors because few biological risk factors for eating pathology have been identified.

Methods
Adolescent girls free of binge eating or compensatory behaviors (N = 88; Mage = 14.5; [SD = 0.9]) completed functional magnetic resonance imaging tasks assessing individual differences in neural responsivity hypothesized to increase risk for onset of binge eating and compensatory behaviors, along with additional self-report measures, and were assessed over a 4-year follow-up.

Results
Elevated responsivity of regions implicated in attention and valuation (dorsal anterior cingulate cortex; ventromedial prefrontal cortex) to thin models and lower responsivity of a reward valuation region (caudate) to anticipated milkshake tastes (which correlated with feeling fat) predicted the future onset of binge eating or compensatory behaviors over 4-year follow-up. Parental history of binge eating and compensatory behaviors, emotionality, weight/shape overvaluation, feeling fat, and elevated BMI also predicted the future onset of binge eating or compensatory behaviors.

Conclusions
The evidence that elevated attentional bias for, and valuation of the thin ideal, in combination with lower valuation of high-calorie foods, predicted the future onset of eating-disordered behaviors are novel findings. The evidence that weight/shape overvaluation, feeling fat, elevated body mass, emotionality, and parental history of eating pathology predicted the future onset of eating-disordered behaviors extend past findings.
Altered corticostriatal connectivity in long-COVID patients is associated with cognitive impairment
Authors: Troll Marie , Li Meng , Chand Tara , Machnik Marlene , Rocktäschel Tonia , Toepffer Antonia , Ballez Johanna , Finke Kathrin , Güllmar Daniel , Reichenbach Jürgen R. , Walter Martin , Besteher Bianca 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the health of millions of people worldwide, and many manifest new or persistent symptoms long after the initial onset of the infection. One of the leading symptoms of long-COVID is cognitive impairment, which includes memory loss, lack of concentration, and brain fog. Understanding the nature and underlying mechanisms of cognitive impairment in long-COVID is important for developing preventive and therapeutic interventions.

Methods
Our present study investigated functional connectivity (FC) changes in patients with long-COVID and their associations with cognitive impairment. Resting-state functional MRI data from 60 long-COVID patients and 52 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were analyzed using seed-based functional connectivity analysis.

Results
We found increased FC between the right caudate nucleus and both the left and right precentral gyri in long-COVID patients compared with healthy controls. In addition, elevated FC was observed between the right anterior globus pallidus and posterior cingulate cortex as well as the right temporal pole in long-COVID patients. Importantly, the magnitude of FC between the caudate and the left precentral gyrus showed a significant negative correlation with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores and a negative correlation with Trail Making Test B performance in the patient group.

Conclusion
Patients with long-COVID present enhanced FC between the caudate and the left precentral gyrus. Furthermore, those FC alterations are related to the severity of cognitive impairment, particularly in the domain of executive functions.
Protein Consumption and Personalized Nutrition in CKD: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Alobaidi Sami 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) poses a global health challenge, with dietary protein intake being a key factor in disease management. This review synthesizes evidence on the impact of different protein intake strategies, including low-protein diet (LPD), very low-protein diet (VLPD), high-protein diet (HPD), and plant-based diet (PBD), on CKD progression and patient outcomes. The review explores personalised nutrition strategies and identifies gaps in the literature. A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus was conducted, covering studies published from 1982 to 2024, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies, and meta-analyses involving adult CKD patients. The findings suggest that LPDs and VLPDs may slow CKD progression, particularly when supplemented with ketoanalogues, but adherence and long-term benefits remain uncertain. PBDs are associated with reduced renal burden and improved metabolic health, although achieving adequate protein intake from plant sources requires careful planning. HPDs, particularly those rich in animal protein, may exacerbate CKD progression, although recent research indicates that higher protein intake may benefit specific populations, such as older adults with mild to moderate CKD. In conclusion, managing protein intake in CKD is complex and necessitates a personalised approach. While LPD and PBD offer potential benefits, their long-term success is contingent upon patient adherence, individualized dietary management, and further research into their sustained effects. Future research should focus on long-term RCTs and the development of personalised nutrition strategies incorporating emerging technologies and multidisciplinary care to optimise CKD management.
Machine Learning‐Driven Skillful Decadal Predictions of German Bight Storm Surges
Authors: Krieger Daniel , Weisse Ralf , Baehr Johanna , Borchert Leonard F. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe German Bight coastline is regularly affected by storm surges driven by extratropical cyclones. Decadal‐scale predictions of local surges would foster coastal protection and decision making in affected areas. We examine the prediction skill of the Max‐Planck‐Institute Earth System Model (MPI‐ESM) decadal prediction system for three different storm surge metrics at Cuxhaven (Germany), Esbjerg (Denmark), and Delfzijl (The Netherlands). To avoid dynamical downscaling from the coarse model output to local surge heights, we use machine learning and train a neural network on observed surge heights and reanalyzed fields of mean sea‐level pressure (MSLP). We apply this network to MSLP output of our prediction system to generate decadal predictions of surge heights. The prediction system falls short of generating skillful predictions for high water event durations and individual lead years in general, but windows for more skillful predictions arise for deterministic predictions at longer multi‐year lead times.
Contrasting CO2 Dynamics in Seagrass Meadows Between Organic Carbon (OC)‐Rich Reef and OC‐Poor Terrestrial Sediments: Implications for Enhanced Alkalinity Production
Authors: Chou Wen‐Chen , Fan Lan‐Feng , Natividad Mariche B. , Chen Jian‐Jhih , Tang Zih‐Wei , Chen Huei‐Fen , Chen Ping‐Chun , Kong En‐Cheng , Shih Yung‐Yen , Huang Wei‐Jen , Hung Chin‐Chang 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSeagrass meadows are increasingly recognized across the globe as a natural climate solution due to their significant potential in alkalinity‐driven carbon dioxide (CO2) removal, which possibly represents an overlooked component of ocean carbon removal. This study comprehensively investigated the carbonate chemistry, sediment carbon content, mineral composition, and benthic alkalinity fluxes in two distinct sites with tropical seagrass meadows: one situated in organic carbon (OC)‐rich reef sediments and the other in OC‐poor terrestrial sediments. Results showed nearly two orders of magnitude higher benthic alkalinity fluxes in the OC‐rich reefs than in OC‐poor sediments (72.8 ± 64.4 vs. 0.53 ± 0.99 mmol m−2 d−1). This can further substantially increase alkalinity levels and reduce the partial pressure of CO2 in the overlying seawater, thereby enhancing the capacity for CO2 uptake. We propose that seagrass meadows on high‐OC reef sediments, the hotspots for alkalinity generation, could amplify the climate change mitigation potential of seagrass restoration initiatives.
Dynamic Evaluation‐Based Real‐Time Coordinated Control Method for Multi‐Stack Fuel Cell System Considering Lifetime Consistency
Authors: Han Ying , Meng Weifeng , Li Luoyi , Deng Huiwen , Zhan Xiangwen , Chen Weirong 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTWith the global energy shortage and excessive carbon emissions, hydrogen energy has received significant attention as a key component of a carbon‐neutral future, with fuel cells serving as a key component for hydrogen‐to‐power conversion. In high‐powered applications like rail transportation and buildings, the multi‐stack fuel cell system (MFCS) offers superior performance compared to a single‐stack fuel cells system, providing advantages such as higher efficiency, stronger robustness, and longer lifetime. However, the efficiency, lifetime, and economy of MFCS are limited by the power distribution and performance of single‐stack fuel cell, and the strong coupling between the performance of single‐stack fuel cells and their actual power and voltage in real‐time operation makes the energy management method of MFCS extremely complicated. The traditional strategies struggle to balance the various indexes in the MFCS and are limited in optimising individual indexes. To tackle this issue, this paper proposes a dynamic evaluation‐based real‐time coordinated control method for MFCS considering lifetime consistency. First, to comprehensively consider various indexes of the MFCS, a dynamic evaluation matrix (DEM) of the MFCS is established. The DEM consists of two essential components: the first is the dynamic performance evaluation matrix (DPEM), which thoroughly considers the impact of the performance variations in each single‐stack fuel cell on the MFCS; and the other is the evaluation matrix pertaining to the efficiency, lifetime, and economy of the MFCS, which builds upon the DPEM and fully balances the mutual influences among the indexes. Then the objective function is established according to the DEM, and the GSSA algorithm is used for real‐time optimisation. To demonstrate its effectiveness and advantages, the proposed method is applied in a hardware‐in‐the‐loop (HIL) simulation system based on RT‐LAB. The findings demonstrate that the proposed method facilitates comprehensiveoptimisation of the MFCS across efficiency, lifespan, and economic considerations. Furthermore, it realises the uniform lifetimes of each PEMFC and enhances the overall utilisation of the MFCS.
Generating peak‐aware pseudo‐measurements for low‐voltage feeders using metadata of distribution system operators
Authors: Treutlein Manuel , Schmidt Marc , Hahn Roman , Hertel Matthias , Heidrich Benedikt , Mikut Ralf , Hagenmeyer Veit 
Published: February 2025

AbstractDistribution system operators (DSOs) face challenges such as restructuring distribution grids for climate neutrality and managing grid consumption and generation. Measurements within the grid are crucial for DSOs, yet many low‐voltage (LV) grids lack measurement devices. To address this, an approach is proposed to estimate pseudo‐measurements for non‐measured LV feeders using regression models. The models are based on feeder metadata, which includes the number of grid connection points, installed power of equipment, and billing data in the downstream LV grid. The authors also incorporate weather, calendar, and timestamp data as model features and use the existing measurements as the model target. For evaluation, a dataset of 2323 LV feeders is used and peak metrics for magnitude, timing, and shape of consumption and feed‐in are introduced, inspired by the BigDEAL challenge. The authors employ XGBoost, a multilayer perceptron (MLP), and a linear regression (LR) model, finding that XGBoost and MLP outperform LR. The results demonstrate that this approach effectively adapts to varying conditions and generates realistic load curves from feeder metadata. Additionally, the authors elaborate on feeders where pseudo‐measurements exhibit deficiencies. This method could be extended to other grid levels such as substations and contribute to research in load modelling, state estimation, and LV load forecasting.
Scaleable Multichannel Square‐Wave Sequence Generator Based on the RP2040 Microcontroller
Authors: Weber Martin , Hyvönen Jere , Nikolaev Dmitry , Hæggström Edward , Salmi Ari 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTMultichannel signal generators are used in many fields of science. For example, they are used to drive ultrasonic phased arrays and usually employ FPGAs or DSPs. We present a design based on the synchronization of multiple low‐cost RP2040 microcontrollers to generate digital square wave signals (PWM) with a granularity of . Due to its modular design, the device is directly scalable to an arbitrary number of output signals. The CPU clocks are synchronized, and PIO modules are used to generate synchronized interrupts across the system. This ensures a stable phase relation across all output signals with a remaining jitter of . We demonstrate the generation of chirp signals by utilizing the DMA for hardware‐level data transfer. This signal generator can be utilized, for example, to control ultrasonic phased arrays and to generate arbitrary test patterns for digital circuits.
A novel metaheuristic algorithm with applications in parameter estimation and engineering problems
Authors: Liu Huiran , Wang Zheng , Fang Zhiming 
Published: February 2025

This paper develops a metaheuristic, the Natural Selection Optimization Algorithm (NSOA), taking inspiration from the natural selection and the survival, growth, and reproduction of the fittest. The algorithm uses two instruments: Normal distribution and Sigmoid function. The Normal distribution generates random numbers such that the individuals in the initial population obey a Normal distribution, which can place search agents appropriately. The Sigmoid function controls the search process of the NSOA, aiding the convergence of the algorithm. To appreciate the global search ability of the NSOA, we test the NSOA against 52 benchmark functions, a hydrogeologic parameter estimation problem, and three engineering problems. Moreover, this paper compares the NSOA with six other algorithms under the same experimental configuration. Our results show that, for most functions, the NSOA converges and extracts the optimal value faster than the other established algorithms, pointing to the novelty and practical efficacy of the NSOA.
Aromatherapie-Praxis
Authors: Häringer Erwin 
Published: February 2025

SummaryEs gibt verschiedene pharmakodynamische Duftwirkungen, die durch chemische Eigenschaften der Wirkstoffe, persönliche Erfahrungen und emotionale Assoziationen beeinflusst werden, wobei eine klare Dosis-Wirkungs-Beziehung besteht. Die Aromatherapie erfordert jedoch eine individuelle Anpassung und Berücksichtigung von Faktoren wie Vertrauen und Therapieadhärenz, da die Wirksamkeit von Düften stark variieren kann und nicht nur auf den chemischen Eigenschaften basiert, sondern auch auf semantischen und lustbezogenen Mechanismen.
La calidad del texto turístico promocional de ofertas alojativas en línea
Authors: Trujillo Karina Socorro 
Published: February 2025

Resumen
Si la industria turística es uno de los elementos clave de la economía española, parece lógico que se gestione adecuadamente no solo en términos de creación de infraestructuras, protección de espacios naturales y conservación del patrimonio cultural, sino también en lo que respecta a la creación de material promocional y su correspondiente traducción a diferentes idiomas (Déniz Suárez, 2015). Por ello, ante la necesidad de mejorar la calidad de los textos turísticos (Kelly, 2000; Bugnot 2006; Durán Muñoz, 2012), este trabajo se enfoca al análisis de errores identificados en textos turísticos promocionales de ofertas alojativas en línea de Canarias y redactados en español conforme a la tipología de errores establecida por Cruces Collado (2001).
Las visitas virtuales a bodegas y su discurso
Authors: Janodet Francisco Luque , Jurado Manuela Álvarez 
Published: February 2025

Resumen
El enoturismo digital es una práctica desarrollada en los últimos años que permite, entre otros, presentar los atractivos de
una bodega mediante una serie de visitas virtuales. En la presente contribución analizaremos las características de estas visitas a partir
de una serie de páginas webs de bodegas que ofertan esta actividad. Posteriormente, nos detendremos en las características lingüísticas
presentes en este discurso, para poder extraer conclusiones de cara a su traducción en el par de lenguas francés-español. Del análisis
realizado se extrae la convivencia de recursos persuasivos y de terminología vitivinícola en ambos idiomas que, unidos a esta modalidad
online, pueden suponer una serie de desafíos al traductor.
Análisis contrastivo alemán-español aplicado a la traducción de textos del enoturismo
Authors: Almansa Isidoro Ramírez 
Published: February 2025

Resumen
El presente trabajo se centra en la traducción DE-ES de textos enoturísticos con el objetivo de categorizar, en primer lugar,
las características de la lengua y el texto del enoturismo en alemán y, en segundo lugar, determinar cuáles son las semejanzas y
divergencias con las características en español y establecer cómo estas afectar a su traducción. Para ello, nos serviremos de la
lingüística de corpus al compilar un corpus textual compuesto por textos enoturísticos escritos originalmente en lengua alemana. Dicho
corpus está formado por diferentes géneros textuales pertenecientes al campo enoturístico y cumplen en todo momento los requisitos
exigidos para ser considerado un corpus de calidad (Torruella y Llisterri, 1999; Parodi, 2010). Una vez compilado, se someterá dicho corpus a un exhaustivo análisis en el que se
examinarán sus rasgos lingüísticos y textuales. De esta forma, podremos establecer una categorización de las características lingüísticas
y textuales de los textos enoturísticos en alemán. Posteriormente, mediante un análisis contrastivo compararemos esta categorización en
alemán con la contraparte en español — propuesta elaborada por Pascual-Cabrerizo (2006, 2016) — y determinaremos cuáles son sus semejanzas y divergencias y cómo estas afectan al proceso de
traducción.
Research approaches and methods in second language French
Authors: Howard Martin 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Following on the individual chapter contributions across different areas of SLA inquiry, this
concluding chapter to the volume offers some synthesis reflections more generally on approaches and methods that
characterise the study of L2 French. The presentation considers the specific research questions overriding the volume
as a whole, looking at the main methodological trends of the past as opportunities to inform possible future
methodological directions in the language going forward.