bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Nine new species of scuttle flies, including one new genus (Diptera: Phoridae) from Iran
Authors: Namaki-Khameneh Roya , Khaghaninia Samad , Disney R. Henry L. , Maleki-Ravasan Naseh 
Published: May 2021

AbstractNamaki-Khameneh and Disney describe nine new species and one new genusIranphora sharafkhaneensisgen. n., sp. n.,Megaselia caveonectergatasp. n.,M. distinctasp. n.,M. fereagaricisp. n.,M. flavucrurussp. n.,M. paluventersp. n.,M. polysetosissp. n.,Phalacrotophora flavidussp. n., andPhora iranensissp. n. from Iran. As a result, this study increased the total number of reported phorids genera and species from Iran to 12 and 78, respectively.
Do ectoparasites of the slow loris Nycticebus pygmaeus, pose a danger to humans?
Authors: Behnke-Borowczyk Jolanta , Gwiazdowicz Dariusz J. 
Published: May 2021

AbstractStaff working with nocturnal mammals at Poznań Zoo, noticed erythematous bite marks on their hands and parts of their necks. No perpetrators were immediately obvious, but the bite marks were experienced mainly by persons caring for the slow loris Nycticebus pygmaeus. The purpose of this study was to collect ectoparasites from four N. pygmaeus, to identify the species involved and to ascertain whether they carry any pathogenic organisms that might pose a health risk to people who have been bitten. A total of 51 Ornithonyssus bacoti (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) mites were collected from the coats of four slow loris, 37 of which were used for molecular analysis to determine if the mites were carrying any disease-causing organisms. DNA was extracted and screened for candidate pathogens including Babesia spp. and Rickettsia spp., but none were identified. The authors suspect that because the zoo differs in its sanitary and veterinary conditions from those found in nature, the results obtained here may differ markedly from those existing in the natural environment. Although we cannot be certain at this stage that the mites did not carry other pathogens in addition to those that were detectable by the primers that were used, the erythematous reaction to bite marks likely reflects a response to secretions of the mites rather than to transmitted pathogens.
GIS-based urban energy modelling and energy efficiency scenarios using the energy performance certificate database
Authors: Mutani Guglielmina , Todeschi Valeria 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe EU building stock is 97% not energy efficient and the promotion of energy retrofitting strategies is a key way of reducing energy consumptions and greenhouse gas emission. In order to improve the energy performance of buildings, the European Union released the Energy Performance of Buildings and the Energy Efficiency Directives. The certification of the energy performance of a building is a central element of these Directives to monitor and promote energy performance improvements in buildings, with the aim of increasing their energy efficiency level, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This work evaluates the energy performance of existing residential buildings using the energy performance certificate database and identifies the more effective retrofitting interventions by applying an urban-scale energy model. The novelty of this study is that a new retrofitting database is created to improve the results of a building energy model at urban scale taking into account the real characteristics of the built environment. The here presented GIS-based monthly engineering model is flexible and easily applicable to different contexts, and was used to investigate energy efficiency scenarios by evaluating their effects of city scale. An urban energy atlas was designed for an Italian city, Turin, as a decision-making platform for policy makers and citizens. This energy platform can give information on energy consumption, production and productivity potential, but also on energy retrofitting scenarios. The results of this work show that it is possible to obtain energy savings for space heating of 79,064 MWh/year for the residential buildings connected to the district heating network in the city of Turin; these interventions refer mainly to thermal insulation of buildings envelope with windows replacement and allow a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 12,097 tonCO2eq/year.
Topset-to-forest rollover trajectories as reliable predictors of sediment-volume partitioning into deep-lake areas
Authors: Zhao Xian-Zheng , Gong Cheng-Lin , Zhou Li-Hong , Li Dong-Wei , Pu Xiu-Gang , Han Guo-Meng , Jin Feng-Ming , Yu Yi-Xin , Jiang Wen-Ya , Dong Xiong-Ying 
Published: May 2021

AbstractTopset-to-forest rollover trajectories and their relation to sediment- and sand-budget partitioning into deep-lake areas are far from being well understood, as compared with their marine counterparts of shelf edges. Two quantitatively distinctive topset-to-forest rollover trajectories and clinothem-stacking patterns were recognized in the Oligocene Qikou Sag of the Bohai Bay Basin and are quantified in terms of trajectory angles (Tse), topset thickness (Tt), forest thickness (Tf), bottomset thickness (Tb), and clinothem-set relief (Rc). Rising topset-to-forest trajectories have positive Tse of 0.15°–0.51° (averaging 0.35°). Ranges in Tt, Tf, Tb, and Rc of their associated progradational and aggradational clinothem sets are, respectively, 32.4–58.7 m (averaging 42.7 m), 76.9–176.2 m (averaging 148.3 m), 0 m, and 167.8–320.8 m (averaging 272.9 m). Falling topset-to-forest rollover trajectories, in contrast, have negative Tse of − 0.12° to − 0.02° (averaging − 0.06°). Ranges in Tt, Tf, Tb, and Rc of their associated progradational and downstepping clinothem sets are, respectively, 0 m, 266.0–395.7 m (averaging 333.4 m), 441.1–542.5 m (averaging 464.1), and 874.9–922.6 m (averaging 892.5 m). These two topset-to-forest rollover trajectories and clinothem-stacking patterns are closely linked to two distinctive patterns of sediment- and sand-volume partitioning into deep-lake areas, which are quantified in terms of Tt, Tb, and differential sediment aggradation of topset segments and forest-to-bottomset compartments (As/Ad). Rising topset-to-forest rollover trajectories and associated progradational and aggradational clinothem sets are characterized by aggradational topsets (reported as Tt of 32.4–58.7 m), a lack of time-equivalent bottomsets, and As/Ad of 0.22–0.87 (averaging 0.33), and are fronted by mud-dominated depositional deposits, with sporadic occurrence of thinner and regionally localized forest sands. They are, therefore, inefficient at delivering terrestrial sediments or sands into deep-lake settings. Falling topset-to-forest rollover trajectories and associated progradational and downstepping clinothem sets, in contrast, are characterized by toplap, erosional terminations but aggradational bottomsets (reported as Tb of 266.0–473.4 m), and As/Ad of 0, and are fronted by sand-rich depositional deposits, with widespread occurrence of thicker and regionally extensive time-equivalent deep-lake bottomset sands. They are, thus, efficient at delivering terrestrial sediments or sands into deep-lake settings. Topset-to-forest rollover trajectories and associated clinothem-stacking patterns are thus reliable predictors of sediment- and sand-volume partitioning into deep-lake areas, assisting greatly in developing a more dynamic stratigraphy.
Research Progress on Photocatalytic/Photoelectrocatalytic Oxidation of Nitrogen Oxides
Authors: Li Shuangjun , Chen Linglong , Ma Zhong , Li Guisheng , Zhang Dieqing 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx) increases year by year, causing serious problems to our livelihoods. The photocatalytic oxidation of NOx has attracted more attention recently because of its efficient removal of NOx, especially for low concentrations of NOx. In this review, the mechanism of the photocatalytic oxidation of NOx is described. Then, the recent progress on the development of photocatalysts is reviewed according to the categories of inorganic semiconductors, bismuth-based compounds, nitrogen carbide polymer, and metal organic frameworks (MOFs). In addition, the photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of NOx, a method involving the application of an external voltage on the photocatalytic system to further increase the removal efficiency of NOx, and its progress are summarized. Finally, we outline the remaining challenges and provide our perspectives on the future directions for the photocatalytic oxidation of NOx.
Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting on Infant Social-Emotional Development
Authors: Lönnberg Gunilla , Niemi Maria , Salomonsson Björn , Bränström Richard , Nissen Eva , Jonas Wibke 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Objective
Maternal stress and depression in pregnancy and early parenting are associated with decreased maternal sensitivity and infant social-emotional development impairments. This randomized controlled trial explored if a Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Program (MBCP) is more beneficial than a Lamaze program for infant’s social-emotional development. Infant social-emotional development was also explored in the light of maternal psychological states.

Methods
Pregnant women at risk of perinatal stress and depression were included and randomized to either MBCP or Lamaze. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE) regarding infant social-emotional development was filled out by the mothers (n = 88) 3 months postpartum. Data on mode of delivery, skin-to-skin care, and breastfeeding rates was collected from medical records and self-report questionnaires. The women also filled out self-report questionnaires: Perceived Stress Scale, Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, Positive States of Mind, and Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire, at baseline, postintervention, and 3 months postpartum.

Results
There was a significant difference in score on the infants’ social-emotional development, suggesting that infants in the MBCP-study arm showed better social-emotional development compared with infants in the Lamaze-study arm (p = .049 d = .407). At 3 months postpartum, 9% in the MBCP-arm compared with 29% in the Lamaze-arm (p = .02) scored above the EPDS cutoff 11/12. Furthermore, maternal positive states of mind at 3 months postpartum influenced the variance of ASQ:SE.

Conclusion
The study shows positive effects of MBCP influencing the mother-infant dyad, suggesting that the increase in maternal psychological well-being supports positive infant social-emotional development.

Trial Registration
NCT02441595
Is Perception Stimulus-Dependent?
Authors: Cermeño-Aínsa Sergio 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe most natural way to distinguish perception from cognition is by considering perception as stimulus-dependent. Perception is tethered to the senses in a way that cognition is not. Beck Australasian Journal of Philosophy 96(2): 319-334 (2018) has recently argued in this direction. He develops this idea by accommodating two potential counterexamples to his account: hallucinations and demonstrative thoughts. In this paper, I examine this view. First, I detect two general problems with movement to accommodate these awkward cases. Subsequently, I place two very common mental phenomena under the prism of the stimulus-dependence criterion: amodal completion and visual categorization. The result is that the stimulus-dependent criterion is too restrictive, it leaves the notion of perception extremely cramped. I conclude that even the criterion of stimulus-dependence fails to mark a clearly defined border between perception and cognition.
You, Me, and Them: Understanding Employees’ Use of Trans-Affirming Language within the Workplace
Authors: Perales Francisco , Ablaza Christine , Tomaszewski Wojtek , Emsen-Hough Dawn 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Introduction
As the benefits of workplace inclusion become progressively recognized, employers are making greater efforts to cultivate inclusive organizational environments where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Yet academic research has often neglected issues of sexual orientation and gender diversity. We contribute to redressing this knowledge gap by examining processes of workplace inclusion for employees with diverse genders and sexualities, focusing on an under-researched area—the role of language.

Methods
Using a regression framework, we empirically examine how different individual and workplace factors are associated with employees’ inclusive language use toward their trans- and gender-diverse colleagues. To accomplish this, we undertook the first-ever analyses of unique survey data from the 2020 Australian Workplace Equality Index Employee Survey (n ~ 27,000 employees and ~ 150 employers).

Results
Our results highlight the role of employees’ socio-demographic characteristics (e.g., their gender and sexual orientation, age, education, and religiosity) as well as the role of features of the workplace environment (e.g., employer’s size, location, and inclusion culture).

Conclusions
While use of appropriate language toward individuals with diverse genders and sexualities constitutes an important stepping stone to their workplace inclusion, this study has demonstrated that its adoption remains incomplete and highly segmented.

Social Policy Implications
These findings bear important implications for the design, targeting, and implementation of programs aimed at fostering trans-affirming language and the workplace inclusion of individuals from sexual and gender minorities.
Ipercortisolismo funzionale e sue possibili conseguenze cliniche
Authors: Martino Marianna , Arnaldi Giorgio 
Published: May 2021

SommarioL’ipercortisolismo funzionale rappresenta una condizione di attivazione cronica dell’asse ipotalamo-ipofisi-surrene che si verifica in condizioni cliniche eterogenee (depressione e altri disordini psichici, disturbi del comportamento alimentare, diabete mellito, obesità, alcolismo, sindrome dell’ovaio policistico, sindrome delle apnee ostruttive notturne, lavoro a turni). Solitamente è un ipercortisolismo di lieve entità e reversibile alla remissione della condizione sottostante. Deve essere distinto dalla Sindrome di Cushing con la quale, però, condivide manifestazioni cliniche, alterazioni biochimiche e problematiche di diagnostica differenziale. Si può ipotizzare che l’ipercortisolismo funzionale abbia comunque un’azione deleteria tessuto-specifica. In questa rassegna verranno illustrati sinteticamente meccanismi ed effetti nocivi dell’ipercortisolismo funzionale.
Economic cost–benefit analysis for the agricultural use of sewage sludge treated with lime and fly ash
Authors: Hadas Efrat , Mingelgrin Uri , Fine Pinchas 
Published: May 2021

AbstractA tool for calculating the economic and environmental impacts of the use of byproducts of industrial processes that can substitute for perishable resources was presented. This was exemplified by fly ash (the fine fraction of ash originating from coal burned to generate electricity and collected by filtering exhaust gases leaving the furnace), added to soil as a component of sewage sludge stabilized with fly ash and lime (NVS). Application to soil of NVS has potential agricultural and environmental advantages and disadvantages. The costs and benefits of such application were calculated using both a database and expert opinions. The calculations assumed a representative assemblage of soils and crops, with weights assigned to each crop type and soil characteristic. The annual weighted benefits (additional income for the farmer) and costs per hectare reached 324 $/ha and 131 $/ha respectively. Major potential benefits include: Chemical fertilizer replacement, 159 $/ha; Improvement to the soil's physical properties, 75 $/ha; Supply of vital trace elements, 33 $/ha. Major potential costs were: Regulatory limitations on marketing of crops pending proof of absence of risk of heavy metals or radionuclides accumulation in these crops, (17 $/ha and 36 $/ha respectively); Application and incorporation cost, 50 $/ha. The presented estimates of the costs and benefits refer to the array of soils and conditions typical to Israel. It is possible to maximize potential benefits by applying fly ash only to the most suitable agricultural soils while improper use of fly ash will increase the costs incurred from its use.
Scalable Multi-grained Cross-modal Similarity Query with Interpretability
Authors: Zhu Mingdong , Shen Derong , Xu Lixin , Wang Xianfang 
Published: May 2021

AbstractCross-modal similarity query has become a highlighted research topic for managing multimodal datasets such as images and texts. Existing researches generally focus on query accuracy by designing complex deep neural network models and hardly consider query efficiency and interpretability simultaneously, which are vital properties of cross-modal semantic query processing system on large-scale datasets. In this work, we investigate multi-grained common semantic embedding representations of images and texts and integrate interpretable query index into the deep neural network by developing a novel Multi-grained Cross-modal Query with Interpretability (MCQI) framework. The main contributions are as follows: (1) By integrating coarse-grained and fine-grained semantic learning models, a multi-grained cross-modal query processing architecture is proposed to ensure the adaptability and generality of query processing. (2) In order to capture the latent semantic relation between images and texts, the framework combines LSTM and attention mode, which enhances query accuracy for the cross-modal query and constructs the foundation for interpretable query processing. (3) Index structure and corresponding nearest neighbor query algorithm are proposed to boost the efficiency of interpretable queries. (4) A distributed query algorithm is proposed to improve the scalability of our framework. Comparing with state-of-the-art methods on widely used cross-modal datasets, the experimental results show the effectiveness of our MCQI approach.
Individual Differences in Language Learning and Teaching: a Complex/Dynamic/Socio-Ecological/Holistic View
Authors: Griffiths Carol , Soruç Adem 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThis article begins by outlining the development of the individual difference concept, considering what should be included as an individual difference, and suggesting a definition. The authors then suggest 11 individual differences which occur regularly in the literature and which they have found to be salient features in their own classrooms. A brief overview of these 11 factors is provided, along with theoretical perspectives relevant to the individual differences issue. The article concludes with a small-scale investigation of teachers’ perspectives of the importance of individual differences in language learning. According to the results, teachers consider motivation and strategy use the most important variables, but that all 11 factors are at least somewhat important. This conclusion emphasizes the need for a holistic view of these complex/dynamic, socio-ecologically influenced phenomena.
Green synthesis and anticorrosion effect of Allium cepa peels extract-silver nanoparticles composite in simulated oilfield pickling solution
Authors: Ituen Ekemini , Singh Ambrish , Yuanhua Lin , Akaranta Onyewuchi 
Published: May 2021

AbstractAn alternative green approach through which nanoscience/nanotechnology could be applied in the industry is being demonstrated in this study. Ethanol extracts of Allium cepa peels (Et-ACPE) is used to mediate the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Et-AgNPs) at room temperature. Stable crystalline, monodisperse and non-agglomerated spherical NPs with zeta potential of −46.2 ± 0.1 mV and plasmon absorption at 435 nm are obtained. Silver atoms are predominantly oriented towards the Ag (111) plane in a face centered cubic structure with a = b = c = 4.0968 Å having $$\alpha = \beta = \gamma = 90^\circ$$

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. The surfaces of the NPs becomes rich in electron cloud due to O atoms supplied by capped phyto-compounds of Et-ACPE. This enhances adsorption potential and more efficient inhibition (up to 90% at 30 °C) of X80 steel corrosion in 1 M HCl solution than using the crude extract. Investigation of corrosion products and morphologies of the steel surface by FTIR, SEM/EDS and AFM techniques reveals efficient surface protection through adsorption of Et-AgNPs facilitated mainly by O and –C = C– sites. Findings prove that the Et-AgNPs is a more efficient and thermally stable alternative ecofriendly anticorrosion additive for industrial cleaning and pickling operations than the crude extract.
Calculation of targeted eco-environmental water requirements in a dry inland river: a case study of the Yarkand River Basin, Xinjiang, China
Authors: Fu Aihong , Li Weihong , Wang Yi 
Published: May 2021

AbstractAnalysis of eco-environmental water requirements along a dry inland river under extreme drought conditions can provide a theoretical basis for the sustained utilization and management of water resources in arid regions. This paper uses the Yarkand River Basin in Xinjiang, China, as a case study to determine and assess a method to calculate targeted eco-environmental water requirements (TEEWR) for different ranges of ecological protection of inland riparian forests. The proposed method is intended to comprehensively analyze the water resources along arid inland rivers. Specifically, the ranges of ecological protection were gradually expanded at intervals of 1 km (or multiples of the smallest distance) away from the river course while the TEEWR was determined as a function of the ecological water demand of riparian forest vegetation (Yec) and its corresponding river loss (Xloss). The developed method was shown to be feasible for analyzing TEEWR in the Yarkand River Basin and thus provides a novel and effective approach for the rational utilization and management of water resources in inland river basins in arid regions.Article Highlights

Zones of ecological protection were gradually expanded at intervals of 1 km (or multiples of the smallest distance) away from the river course on both sides of the dry inland river

The targeted eco-environmental water requirement, defined as the ecological water demand of riparian forest vegetation (Yec) and its corresponding river loss (Xloss), was determined for a dry inland river basin

The developed methods for calculating targeted eco-environmental water requirements are useful, but have limitations.