bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sustainable dressings for wound healing
Authors: Gupta Munishwar Nath , Rangaraju Avinash , Ambre Premlata 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe field of chronic wound care has been rapidly evolving. With a market size for care of chronic wounds in billions of USD, this is not an insignificant area to encourage more sustainable practices and processes. The sourcing of starting materials for wound dressings from renewable resources is the first crucial step in ensuring that the environmental impact is minimized. Next important choice is to select methodologies in accordance with the principles of green chemistry. This involves utilizing green solvents as reaction media in the chemical processes for preparing dressing materials.In many cases, like production of hydrogels, chemical crosslinking reagents are often employed. These can be, in general, easily replaced by enzymes like peroxidases, tyrosinases and sortases. Process intensification strategies have emerged as a powerful approach to ensure economy and sustainability in production of materials at large scale. Use of microwave radiations and ultrasonication instead of heat to accelerate reaction rates in production of dressing materials helps in many cases to inject sustainability in care of chronic wounds.This review attempts to highlight the ongoing efforts and future possibilities in the area of the development of cost-effective wound dressings by sustainable methods.
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Spinal cord elongation enables proportional regulation of the zebrafish posterior body
Authors: Saunders Dillan , Camacho-Macorra Carlos , Steventon Benjamin 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
Early embryos display a remarkable ability to regulate tissue patterning in response to changes in tissue size. However, it is not clear whether this ability continues into post-gastrulation stages. Here, we performed targeted removal of dorsal progenitors in the zebrafish tailbud using multiphoton ablation. This led to a proportional reduction in the length of the spinal cord and paraxial mesoderm in the tail, revealing a capacity for the regulation of tissue morphogenesis during tail formation. Following analysis of cell proliferation, gene expression, signalling and cell movements, we found no evidence of cell fate switching from mesoderm to neural fate to compensate for neural progenitor loss. Furthermore, tail paraxial mesoderm length is not reduced upon direct removal of an equivalent number of mesoderm progenitors, ruling out the hypothesis that neuromesodermal competent cells enable proportional regulation. Instead, reduction in cell number across the spinal cord reduces both spinal cord and paraxial mesoderm length. We conclude that spinal cord elongation is a driver of paraxial mesoderm elongation in the zebrafish tail and that this can explain proportional regulation upon neural progenitor reduction.
Characteristics and Causes of Sports-Related Sudden Death in the General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Azeli Youcef , Rio Sonia , Toledo Yobanka , Grazioli Gonzalo , Brotons Daniel , Solà-Muñoz Silvia , Jiménez-Fábrega Xavier , Escalada Xavier , Brugada Ramon , Brugada Josep , Ortega Marisa , Barbería Eneko 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Purpose
COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study is to determine the burden, characteristics, and causes of sudden death in sport (SrSD) before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in the general population.

Methods
Retrospective observational study. Autopsied SrSD studied in Catalonia were consecutively included. Two periods were considered: Before lockdown (January 2019–March 2020) and after lockdown (March 2020–December 2021). Initial care variables and causes of death were collected. Periods were compared, and logistic regression analyses were performed.

Results
A total of 156 SrSD were collected, with no differences in the incidence between the study periods. Of the cases, 98.7% were male, with a mean age of 55.8 years (SD 12.1). Cycling was practised by 40.0%. Coronary artery disease was the leading cause of death, with no difference before and after lockdown. No cases of myocarditis were described. Of the total number of SrSD, 98 (62.8%) received a CPR attempt. After lockdown, the SrSD that occurred in country areas decreased (40.6% vs 24.4 %, p = 0.032), the rate of CPR attempts (54.3% vs 69.8%, p = 0.034) and hands only CPR increased (76.6% vs 57.9%, p = 0.048).

Conclusions
There were no changes in the burden and causes of SrSD before and after the COVID-19 lockdown. Differences were found in the SrSD initial care received due to the change of basic life support recommendations and the sport activity habits.
H εφαρμογή και o έλεγχος της κοινωνικής εγκυρότητας ενός προγράμματος στην τέχνη για τη βελτίωση της συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης των εκπαιδευτικών
Authors: Ιωάννογλου Κωνσταντία 
Published: January 2025

Τα συναισθήματα των εκπαιδευτικών σχετίζονται με μια ποικιλία σημαντικών διδασκαλικών αποτελεσμάτων. Οι καλλιτεχνικές δημιουργικές δραστηριότητες προσφέρουν μια δυναμική που ωθεί τους συμμετέχοντες να εργαστούν ολιστικά αφυπνίζοντας το σώμα, τις αισθήσεις, το συναίσθημα και το νου, προκειμένου να κατανοήσουν τα συναισθήματά τους και τη διαχείρισή τους. Σκοπός της παρούσας έρευνας ήταν η ποιοτική αξιολόγηση ενός προγράμματος εκπαίδευσης σε διάφορες μορφές Τέχνης, το οποίο σχεδιάστηκε και εφαρμόστηκε προκειμένου να ενισχύσει την ικανότητα συναισθηματικής ρύθμισης των εκπαιδευτικών. Στην έρευνα πήραν μέρος 11 εκπαιδευτικοί πρωτοβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης. Η ποιοτική αξιολόγηση του εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος στην Τέχνη από τους συμμετέχοντες έγινε στο τέλος της εφαρμογής του και είχε ως στόχο τον έλεγχο της κοινωνικής εγκυρότητας του προγράμματος. Το ερευνητικό εργαλείο που χρησιμοποιήθηκε ήταν ένα Αυτοσχέδιο Ερωτηματολόγιο Ικανοποίησης από το Πρόγραμμα. Τα αποτελέσματα έδειξαν ότι οι στόχοι και η διαδικασία του προγράμματος έλαβαν υψηλή κοινωνική αποδοχή από τους συμμετέχοντες, ενώ ελάχιστα χαμηλότερη ήταν αυτή της σημαντικότητας των αποτελεσμάτων.
Η παιδική ηλικία και η εντατική μητρότητα στον κινηματογράφο της επισφάλειας: Η ταινία 'The Florida Project'
Authors: Μπίμπου Ιωάννα , Παπαδόπουλος Δημήτρης , Κουγιουμουτζάκη Φωτεινή 
Published: January 2025

Με το παρόν κείμενο, επιχειρούμε να συζητήσουμε κριτικά τον τρόπο με τον οποίο η παιδική ηλικία και η γονεϊκότητα με τη μορφή της εντατικής μητρότητας αναπαρίστανται στην ταινία του Baker (2017) The Florida Project. Η ταινία χαρακτηρίστηκε ως αντιπροσωπευτικό δείγμα του κινηματογράφου της επισφάλειας (Berlant, 2011· Sticchi, 2021) , καθώς ακολουθεί τα χνάρια της φθοράς όλων των σχεσιακών πρακτικών που συνδέουν τους κεντρικούς χαρακτήρες, μέσα από εθνικούς, οικονομικούς, πολιτικούς δεσμούς. Η ανάλυση της ταινίας αξιοποιεί το έργο της Berlant «Cruel Optimism» (2011) και τον κινηματογράφο της επισφάλειας για να διερευνήσει κριτικά τις κατασκευές της παιδικής ηλικίας και της οικογένειας στον νεοφιλελευθερισμό. Χρησιμοποιώντας ως μεθοδολογία την κειμενική φιλμική ανάλυση και την πολιτισμική κριτική, η ταινία του Baker προσφέρει μια οπτική των τρόπων με τους οποίους τα παιδιά διαπραγματεύονται με συναισθηματικές χρονικότητες και με τη φαντασία τα βιωμένα αδιέξοδα μιας οικογενειακής ζωής σε καθεστώς επιτήρησης και ελέγχου. Η ταινία αντιστέκεται σε αφηγήσεις θυματοποίησης και παθολογικοποίησης και δυνητικά συντελεί στην επίγνωση των νεοφιλελεύθερων μετασχηματισμών των υποκειμένων και της κοινωνίας. Δυνητικά, αντίστοιχα είδη ταινιών παρέχουν ένα κριτικό λεξιλόγιο στην παιδαγωγική που προβληματικοποιεί απλοϊκές παραδοχές για την αναπτυξιακή μετάβαση από την αθωότητα στην εμπειρία, από την παιδική ηλικία στην ενηλικότητα. Τελικά, το The Florida Project σηματοδοτεί ένα σύνθετο σημείο καμπής για τις οικογένειες στην ύστερη νεωτερικότητα, συνηγορώντας για την ενεργητική δράση της παιδικής ηλικίας και αναδεικνύοντας τα αδιέξοδα θεσμικών κρατικών παρεμβάσεων για «περιθωριοποιημένες» οικογένειες.
Βιβλιοπαρουσίαση: Karl Aubrey & Alison Riley (2024). "Κατανοώντας και αξιοποιώντας παιδαγωγικές θεωρίες". Τζιόλα.
Authors: Βαμβακίδου Ιφιγένεια 
Published: January 2025

Οι συγγραφείς Karl Aubrey & Alison Riley του βιβλίου "Κατανοώντας και αξιοποιώντας παιδαγωγικές θεωρίες" με σαφήνεια, επιχειρήματα και παραδείγματα μας εισάγουν στη χρονολογική παρουσίαση επώνυμων στοχαστών του τελευταίου αιώνα, με θεματικές για την πρώιμη/προσχολική, Α/θμια, Β/θμια, Γ/θμια και την εκπαίδευση ενηλίκων. Το βιβλίο απευθύνεται στο αναγνωστικό κοινό που ενδιαφέρεται για την τυπική ή την άτυπη εκπαίδευση και τη μάθηση, για την έρευνα, την κριτική και συνθετική σκέψη. Οι παιδαγωγικές θεωρίες και οι σχολές σκέψης για τον συμπεριφορισμό, τον κονστρουκτιβισμό, την ανθρωπιστική σχολή παρουσιάζονται δομημένα και μεθοδικά μέσω των διανοητών και οραματιστών τους, όπως ενδεικτικά σημειώνουμε των Ivan Pavlov, John Watson, B.F.Skinner, John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, A.S.Neil, Paulo Freire, Carol Dweck.
Atomic quadrupolar fluorescence in the presence of a spherical nanoantenna: cesium 6S1/2 − 6D5/2
Authors: Zurita-Sánchez Jorge R. 
Published: January 2025

We examine the fluorescence of a quadrupolar transition occurring in a three-level atom near a spherical nanoantenna with plane-wave excitation; the atom can be only excited by means of a quadrupolar transition, and it can decay either by a direct quadrupolar transition or a ladder decay composed of two dipolar transitions. Since dipolar transitions are unavoidable, fluorescence from them is also studied. Specifically, we analyze the fluorescence rates of the radiative transitions of the cesium atom (6S1/2−6D5/2), as well as the involving competing processes, namely, the excitation rate and quantum yield. In relation to the case without a nanoantenna: (1) the quadrupolar quantum yield can be enhanced by about 2.55 orders of magnitude; (2) the excitation rate of the quadrupolar transition reaches an enhancement between 2 and 3.7 orders of magnitude; (3) because of the simultaneous enhancement of the excitation rate and quantum yield, the quadrupolar fluorescence rate can be enhanced by 4.7 orders of magnitude, enabling the practical detection of the fluorescence from the quadrupolar transition, whereas the dipolar fluorescence rates are augmented about 2.18 orders of magnitude. These findings occur when the atom is placed in an interval less than 10 nm from the surface of the nanoantenna. In addition, even in the presence of the nanoantenna, the quadrupolar fluorescence rate is smaller than the dipolar one; the ratio of these quantities with respect to its free-space value can be improved at most 2.3 orders of magnitude. Our setup is simple for practical implementation; hence, our work might impact applications related to atomic spectroscopy and sensing as well as control and manipulation of light emission and quantum states.
Single plasmonic exceptional point nanoantenna coupled to a photonic integrated circuit sensor
Authors: Behrouzi Kamyar , Wu Zhanni , Lin Liwei , Kante Boubacar 
Published: January 2025

Point-of-care sensors are pivotal for early disease diagnosis, significantly advancing global health. Surface plasmons, the collective oscillations of free electrons under electromagnetic excitation, have been widely studied for biosensing due to their electromagnetic field enhancements at sub-wavelength scales. We introduce a plasmonic biosensor on a compact photonic integrated circuit (PIC) enhanced by exceptional points (EPs). EPs, singularities in non-Hermitian optical systems, provide extreme sensitivity to external perturbations. They emerge when two or more complex resonating modes merge into a single degenerate mode. We demonstrate an EP in a single coupled nanoantenna particle positioned in a uniquely designed silicon nitride slot-waveguide, which we call a junction-waveguide. By laterally shifting two optically coupled gold nanobars of different lengths, we achieve a single particle EP. The junction-waveguide enables efficient coupling of the plasmonic nanoantenna to the waveguide mode. The system integrates a four-port Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI), allowing for simultaneous measurements of the amplitude and phase of EP, facilitating highly accurate real-time eigenvalue extraction. For biosensing, we encapsulated the detection zone with a microchannel, enabling low-volume and simple sample handling. Our single particle integrated EP sensor demonstrates superior sensitivity compared to the corresponding linear diabolic point (DP) system under both local and bulk sensing schemes, even at large perturbations. Our studies revealed that the integrated EP sensor can detect a single molecule captured by the nanobars with the average size ranging from 10 to 100 nm. The proposed EP biosensor, with its extreme sensitivity, compact form, and real-time phase sensing capabilities, provides an approach for detecting and quantifying various biomarkers such as proteins and nucleic acids, offering a unique platform for early disease diagnosis.
A generalised catalytic model to assess changes in risk for multiple reinfections with SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Lombard Belinda , Cohen Cheryl , von Gottberg Anne , Dushoff Jonathan , Pulliam Juliet R. C. , van Schalkwyk Cari 
Published: January 2025

Background
Monitoring trends in multiple infections with SARS-CoV-2, following several pandemic waves, provides insight into the biological characteristics of new variants, but also necessitates methods to understand the risk of multiple reinfections.

Objectives
We generalised a catalytic model designed to detect increases in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, to assess the population-level risk of multiple reinfections.

Methods
The catalytic model assumes the risk of reinfection is proportional to observed infections and uses a Bayesian approach to fit model parameters to the number of nth infections among individuals that occur at least 90 days after a previous infection. Using a posterior draw from the fitted model parameters, a 95% projection interval of daily nth infections is calculated under the assumption of a constant nth infection hazard coefficient. An additional model parameter was incorporated for the increased reinfection risk detected during the Omicron wave. The generalised model’s performance was then assessed using simulation-based validation.

Key findings
No additional increase in the risk of third infection was detected after the increase detected during the Omicron wave. Using simulation-based validation, we show that the model can successfully detect increases in the risk of third infections under different scenarios.

Limitations
Even though the generalised model is intended to detect the risk of nth infections, it is validated specifically for third infections, with its applicability for four or more infections being unconfirmed. Furthermore, the method’s sensitivity to low counts of nth infections, limits application in settings with small epidemics, limited testing coverage or early in an outbreak.

Conclusions
The catalytic model was successfully adapted to detect increases in the risk of nth infections, enhancing our capacity to identify future changes in the risk of nth infections by SARS-CoV-2 or other similar pathogens.
Comparison of Interleukin-1b-511 C/T Polymorphism in Schizophrenia of Batak and Minangkabau Ethnicities in Pematang Siantar
Authors: Wijaya Raysha Awlia , Fachrial Edy , Lister I Nyoman Ehrich , Ariatama Bayu 
Published: January 2025

This research is an overview of a comparative study on the Interleukin-1Î²-511 C/T polymorphism in individuals with schizophrenia of Batak and Minangkabau ethnicities in Pematang Siantar, Indonesia. The study aims to investigate genetic differences among these ethnic groups to better understand susceptibility to schizophrenia, which is influenced by multiple factors including genetics. The research uses a comparative categorical analytic approach with a cross-sectional method and involves DNA isolation and polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) examinations. Based on the results,Â significant demographic differences between the Batak and Minangkabau ethnic groups, particularly in gender distribution, age, onset of illness, duration of illness, and PANSS scores. Notably, it finds a significant difference in the occurrence of the C allele and the T allele between the two ethnic groups, with the C allele being more prevalent in the Minangkabau group and the T allele more so in the Batak group. This suggests that the IL-1Î² -511 C/T polymorphism may play a differential role in the susceptibility to schizophrenia among these ethnicities, indicating a potential for ethnic-specific risk factors or protective elements.
Teaching close reading: an instructor’s reflective case study of a Contemporary English Literature course for EFL medical students
Authors: Huang Rong 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objectives
Close reading is widely acknowledged as the fundamental method of narrative medicine to steer physician’s attention from disease to the illness experience of the patient so that a more humane medicine could be achieved. Early integration of close reading training into medical curriculum will familiarize medical students with core concepts of narrative medicine and prepare them for complicated doctor-patient encounters.

Methods
This paper investigates the course “Contemporary Novels in English” at Peking University Health Science Centre so to provide a case study on how to teach close reading to undergraduate medical students. An examination on the previous undergraduate curriculum calls for the necessary addition of narrative-based training into the highly clinical-centered courses. The general design of “Contemporary Novels in English,” including text selection, class arrangement, in-class activities, assignments, and final assessment, will be scrutinized to highlight a student-oriented, competence-based approach to impart close reading. Effects of this course will be evaluated based on the students’ feedback collected from anonymous questionnaires as well as the instructor’s observation and reflection.

Results
Students have generally reported a sense of accomplishment in terms of English reading skills, the potential of narrative in interpersonal communications, and the need of humanity in medicine.

Conclusions
“Contemporary Novels in English” therefore showcases a beneficial combination of narrative medicine with other fundamental courses for medical students, suggesting a comprehensive and flexible pedagogy to teach close reading in particular and narrative medicine in general.
Molecular dynamics simulation of the interaction between polybutylene terephthalate and A3 during thermal-oxidative aging
Authors: Kong Lingze , Sun Weiqi , Zhao Hongqiang , Zhou Wei , Guo Feng , Zhou Bin , Shi Yumin , Li Li , Li Kun , Zhong Ruiqi 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) elastomers generated via the copolymerization of 3,3-bis(azidomethyl) oxetane and tetrahydrofuran have been widely used as a matrix for solid engines in rockets, missiles, and spacecraft because of their positive standard enthalpies of formation. This study investigates how the decomposition of PBT elastomers impacts their interactions with plasticizers during long-term storage and aging. We apply molecular dynamics to calculate the parameters (e.g., glass transition temperature, mechanical properties, diffusion, and compatibility) of PBT elastomers that influence the aging performance of PBT. The computational results indicate that as the degree of thermal-oxidative aging decomposition increases, the radius of gyration, peak value of radial distribution function, and free volume fraction of the aging model all decrease. The concomitant increase in defects and the weakening of the interactions between molecular chains in the aging model lead to a continuous reduction in the mechanical properties and glass transition temperature of the aging model. In general, the plasticizer exhibits enhanced diffusion and reduced compatibility. Overall, this article establishes models representing different degrees of thermal-oxidative aging of PBT elastomers, thereby revealing the interactions between plasticizers and PBT elastomers under thermal-oxidative aging conditions. The results provide a theoretical basis for evaluating the changes in the macroscopic aging performance of PBT elastomers from a microstructural perspective.
Optimal allocation of hybrid renewable energy sources using progressive L-index method for voltage stability margin enhancement and impact of storage devices
Authors: Singh Bharat , Saxena Nitin Kumar , Kumar Ashwani , Gao Wenzhong , Ma Fuqi 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Distribution system networks (DSN) are presently gaining more concern in terms of security and stability due to the penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the integration of microgrids. The active DSNs may have their operating point near the maximum power transfer capability due to the optimal asset utilization, which jeopardizes the stability of the network. The article presents a novel approach for optimizing the placement of solar PV, D-STATCOMs and energy storage in distribution networks. The method minimizes the L-Index for voltage stability, reduces voltage deviations, and lowers annual operating costs, ensuring enhanced performance and cost-efficiency for modern power systems. The article presents a novel approach of progressive L-Index to determine the suitable sites for optimal location of the DERs using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). It also utilizes the mixed-integer nonlinear programming using GAMS to compute the appropriate size of DERs, D-STATCOM and the energy storage. The studies have been performed on the standard IEEE-69 bus test DSN. The results exhibit that the proposed scheme enhances the overall voltage profile of the DSN, and the VSM is upgraded by 41.60 % with DER installation, as compared without DG.
Interpreting the relationship between properties of wood and pulping & paper via machine learning algorithms combined with SHAP analysis
Authors: Liu Xing , Hong Jie , Zhang Mingming , Zhou Liang 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The pulping ability and quality of paper high relay on the wood properties. However, the relationship between them are profound. Based on the extracting digital information from the anatomical, chemical, and physical properties of poplar wood, predictive models were developed for paper properties (tensile index, burst index and tear index) and pulping properties (Kappa number and pulp yield) using six algorithms, namely PLSR, ENR, RF, XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost. The prediction results revealed that among the six algorithms, PLSR, ENR, and RF exhibited results of most prediction greater than 0.79. Notably, XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost algorithms demonstrated superior predictive performance, with results greater than 0.9, except for the tear index. Furthermore, SHAP analysis suggested that the cellulose content is the primary factors to modulate pulping ability and the morphological features of cell wall shows apparent effects on mechanical properties of paper. It hopes the result will benefit to provide information to evaluate the value of poplar wood from different resources and then deliver instructions to genetic breeding program and forest management of poplar plantation.