bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Use of Behavioral Skills Training to Teach Staff Discrete Trial Teaching
Authors: Zheng Tian , Albright Leif , Mahoney Amanda 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTSkilled therapists are critical to the achievement of a high level of treatment integrity in behavior‐analytic programs. Behavior Skills Training (BST) has been used to train staff to correctly implement discrete trial teaching (DTT) in a variety of previous studies. The current study used a nonconcurrent multiple baseline design to evaluate BST with a brief video model on acquisition of DTT skills of staff with no previous exposure to this approach and no prior experience in DTT implementation. Maintenance was assessed 7 days after the intervention was discontinued. Results of this study (a) supported Clayton and Headley's study (2019) findings of the effectiveness of using BST to teach DTT to newly hired staff, (b) obtained more precise acquisition data by breaking down error correction step into more steps, and (c) indicated high level of acceptability of the procedure on social validity measures. The influences of the number of task steps and participants' previous learning profiles on correctly implementing DTT, and participants' patterns of occurred errors are discussed.
Examination of Athletes' Preferences for Practice Drills in a Group Response Restriction Analysis
Authors: Crochet Julie C. , Britwum Kwadwo O. , Rooker Griffin W. , Parthum Elizabeth T. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTTwo assessments derived from the applied behavior analysis (ABA) literature were conducted to understand rugby players' preferences for drills and the context in which their engagement was inconsistent. First, 32 female varsity rugby players aged 18 to 25 participated in a survey‐based preference assessment. Next, 20 of the same players participated in an on‐field response restriction (RR) preference assessment. Results from the survey‐based preference assessment and the on‐field response restriction preference assessment were consistent. Specifically, offensive and no‐to‐light contact drills were preferred over defensive and heavy contact drills. Implications of these findings are discussed in the context of group‐based preference assessments and how using ABA procedures may benefit varsity sports coaching to improve athlete performance.
Nanofiber Applications From Hijiki Macroalgae: Antibacterial and Cytotoxicity Properties in Biocompatible Polymers
Authors: Gümüş Numan Emre 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTOne of the current biotechnological applications is nanofiber applications made from algae using the electrospinning technique. Nanofibers containing poly‐caprolactone (PCL) extracted from the brown seaweed Hijiki (Sargassum fusiforme) were prepared using electrospinning technique. Water extraction was performed to preserve the integrity of Hijiki components, ensuring their efficacy in subsequent electrospinning and characterization. The morphology and chemical composition of the nanofibers were characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR) analyses. Hijiki was found to combine well with electrospun biocompatible polymers and effectively provide the common properties of these materials. The cytotoxicity of algae‐doped PCL nanofibers was examined in vitro using liver cancer and liver healthy cell lines (HepG2 and The‐2). Among hepatic tumor cell lines, the HepG2 cell line has been preferred due to its wide range of scientific applications. Although the nanofibers caused a 28% decrease in liver cancer cell lines viability (HepG2), the decrease in healthy liver cell viability (The‐2) was 12%. Algae‐doped PCL nanofiber applied to bacteria showed antibacterial effect. Based on the findings, Hijiki macroalgae nanofibers show great promise for tissue regeneration and band‐aid applications in the medical industry.
Influence of Pore Size on Cycloaddition Reaction of CO2 and Epoxide Catalyzed by Supported Imidazolium Ionic Liquids
Authors: Yu Xiaohan , Zhang Ruiyu , Sun Xinyi , Liu Yi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractConversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to other chemicals has attracted much attention due to the wide applications of products and its importance. Robust catalysts are critical for efficient conversion due to the inertness of CO2. Immobilized ionic liquid (IL) is one of the most important catalysts with numerous advantages. Various immobilized ILs have been developed with different ILs and supporters. However, rare studies have been carried out to compare the influence of different supporters on the catalytic performance with the fixed IL, especially for the supporter with or without pores. Imidazolium‐based IL, imidazolium hydrogen bromide (IMHBr), is immobilized on three different supporters, polystyrene (PS), Santa Barbara Amorphous‐15 (SBA‐15), and Materials of Institute Lavoisier‐101 Chromium (MIL‐101(Cr)), to form three immobilized ILs with the central aim to uncover the influence of supporter on the catalytic performance. The MIL‐101‐IMHBr exhibits better catalytic activity than PS‐IMHBr although the immobilized amount of IMHBr on the former is less. The porous structure plays a critical role in enhancing the catalytic activity. In the future, we still need to commit ourselves to the development of catalysts with superior performance.
A Simple Chirping‐Based Spectrum Sensing Scheme for Cognitive Radio Applications
Authors: Taki Haidar , Tanguy Didier , Mansour Ali 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this study, we propose a simple spectrum sensing method based on exploiting the properties of a group‐delay phaser. Following the theory that an additive white noise should have a flat spectrum over the band of interest, which is not the case for most data‐modulated signals, the spectrum shape of input waveforms has been the test variable. The latter enables a clear distinguishing method between a noise background and a communication signal of a transmission body operating over the desired band. The phaser scatters the frequency components of received signals in time space, allowing a time‐domain inspection of the corresponding spectral response. The accurate closed‐form analytical expression for the probability of detection in an additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) channel has been derived, in addition to the false alarm probability. The probability of detection has been studied versus signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR) in AWGN and multipath channels. As well, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves have been plotted for different values of SNR. A good performance has been achieved by our scheme, which has recorded a detection probability of 0.86 for a false alarm probability of 0.1, and further shown a kind of robustness against noise uncertainties. Experimental works have eventually been conducted, and the empirical results also validate the effectiveness of the elaborated approach. An improvement of around 30% in the probability of detection has been realized over the energy‐based sensing technique, at low measures of false alarm probability.
Feasibility of non‐anesthesiologist‐administered sedation with dexmedetomidine and midazolam during endoscopic submucosal dissection of upper gastrointestinal tumors
Authors: Ishido Kenji , Tanabe Satoshi , Kitahara Gen , Furue Yasuaki , Wada Takuya , Watanabe Akinori , Matsuda Hiromi , Okamoto Hirotsugu , Kusano Chika 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectivesThe efficacy and safety of a sedation regimen combining dexmedetomidine and midazolam during endoscopic submucosal dissection for upper gastrointestinal tumors remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this sedation regimen, where non‐anesthesiologists performed sedation.MethodsSixty‐eight patients who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection for upper gastrointestinal tumors, sedated by non‐anesthesiologists, were retrospectively evaluated. The sedation was performed by non‐anesthesiologists as part of on‐the‐job training (OJT) under anesthesiologists' supervision. Each non‐anesthesiologist received OJT at least thrice. Proficiency levels were assessed during the third OJT session. The target sedation depth was a Richmond Agitation‐Sedation Scale of −2 to −4, with 2 L/min of oxygen delivered via a nasal cannula at sedation initiation. The treatment completion rates, which measured efficacy and safety, were assessed by the frequencies of respiratory depression, hypotension, and bradycardia.ResultsThe study included 14, 52, and two patients with superficial esophageal cancer, early gastric cancer, and gastric adenoma, respectively. The median treatment time was 68 and 84 min for superficial esophageal cancer, early gastric cancer, and adenoma, respectively. Endoscopic submucosal dissection was completed in all patients. No severe sedation‐related adverse events were reported; however, peripheral arterial oxygen saturation <90%, hypotension, and bradycardia occurred in 1 (1.5%), 30 (44.1%), and 30 patients (44.1%), respectively. All 22 non‐anesthesiologists who underwent the proficiency evaluation passed the test.ConclusionsA sedation regimen combining dexmedetomidine and midazolam can be feasibly administered by non‐anesthesiologists. Further studies are needed to verify the effectiveness of OJT.
Profound gastric mucosal changes and severe rebound acid hypersecretion after long‐term Vonoprazan use: A case report
Authors: Suda Hiroko , Eto Sachi , Sakurai Koichi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractVonoprazan is a novel acid blocker with greater potency than proton pump inhibitors. A Japanese study reported no significant safety concerns over 5 years of Vonoprazan use; however, elevated serum gastrin and increased parietal cell and foveolar hyperplasia were observed, and long‐term safety data beyond 5 years are limited. We report a case that used Vonoprazan for 6 years, complicated by significant gastric epithelial changes during treatment and acute duodenal mucosal lesions following its discontinuation. A 76‐year‐old, treated with proton pump inhibitors for over 10 years, was switched to Vonoprazan due to his worsening symptoms. After its use, hemorrhagic hyperplastic polyps became prominent. Given concerns about Vonoprazan's effect on the gastric epithelium, the medication was changed to high‐dose H2 blocker therapy. Two months later, the patient complained of vomiting and black tarry stools. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a significant reduction of gastric polyps but multiple erosions and ulcers in the duodenum. This case indicates the potent effects of Vonoprazan on the gastric mucosa and the risk of severe rebound acid hypersecretion after its long‐term use.
Complementary Non‐invasive Fish Monitoring Distinguishes Depth‐Dependent Fish Communities
Authors: Burns Ewan , Mallawaarachchi Vijini , Clarke Thomas M. , Martin Belinda , DiBattista Joseph D. , Hicks Jamie , Brock Danny , Dinsdale Elizabeth A. , Huveneers Charlie , Doane Michael P. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTHuman activities are increasingly affecting marine environments, with fish communities serving as critical indicators of ecosystem health. Effective management of marine fishes is imperative for maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems, necessitating comprehensive monitoring strategies. We used baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVS) and environmental DNA (eDNA) survey methods to assess fish communities across four offshore islands and seamount groups in Australia's eastern Great Australian Bight (GAB). Employing a paired sampling design, we conducted 32 BRUVS deployments and collected 32 eDNA samples in tandem. We compared the taxonomic and functional diversity of fish detected by these two methods and explored fish assemblage within the eastern GAB. Our findings demonstrated that BRUVS and eDNA data were complementary to each other, with each approach detecting distinct segments of the fish community. Only 17 of the 102 species recorded were detected by both methods and combining these two datasets resulted in a 40% increase in species‐level detections compared to either method alone. BRUVS predominantly identified benthic and demersal fish, whereas eDNA predominately identified pelagic species, including species of conservation (e.g., white sharks) and commercial significance (e.g., southern bluefin tuna). Yet, both methods distinguished depth‐dependent communities within a single sampling site. These findings emphasize the value of integrating multiple approaches for enhanced fish species detection, offering valuable insights into future biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.
Comprehensive Sensory Evaluation in Low‐Fat Emulsions: A Systematic Review of Diverse Food Applications
Authors: Talens Clara , Alvarez‐Sabatel Saioa , Sanmartín Esther , Garcia‐Fontanals Laura , Talens Pau 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe prevalence of diet‐related health issues has driven the demand for healthier food options, particularly those with reduced fat content. This systematic review evaluates the integration of sensory analysis in low‐fat emulsion research, highlighting a significant gap in current practices. From an initial pool of 400 articles, 227 unique studies were screened, but only 15 (6.6%) included sensory analysis, underscoring a major shortfall in evaluating consumer acceptance. The reviewed studies investigated various emulsion types, including simple emulsions, emulsion gels, and Pickering emulsions, utilizing a diverse range of fat replacers, such as plant‐based oils, proteins, and modified starches. These fat replacers included natural and modified ingredients such as banana peel flour, lard‐based diacylglycerols, cedar oil cake, microparticulated egg white proteins, Nigella sativa oil, avocado, whey protein, flaxseed oil, polyphenol extracts, okara, microcrystalline wax and cellulose, rapeseed cake, and polysaccharide nanoparticles. These innovative approaches aimed to improve the sensory attributes of meat products, dairy‐type applications, salad dressings, and bakery products. The review highlights a disparity in the rigor and comprehensiveness of sensory evaluations among studies. While some studies have thoroughly assessed multiple attributes, others have been limited to general acceptability. This variability underscores the need for standardized, detailed sensory analysis in low‐fat emulsion research to ensure a comprehensive understanding of consumer preferences and product quality.
Genomics and Health Data Governance in Africa: Democratize the Use of Big Data and Popularize Public Engagement
Authors: Munung Nchangwi Syntia , Royal Charmaine D. , de Kock Carmen , Awandare Gordon , Nembaware Victoria , Nguefack Seraphin , Treadwell Marsha , Wonkam Ambroise 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEffectively addressing ethical issues in precision medicine research in Africa requires a holistic social contract that integrates biomedical knowledge with local cultural values and Indigenous knowledge systems. Drawing on African epistemologies such as ubuntu and ujamaa and on our collective experiences in genomics and big data research for sickle cell disease, hearing impairment, and fragile X syndrome and the project Public Understanding of Big Data in Genomics Medicine in Africa, we envision a transformative shift in health research data governance in Africa that could help create a sense of shared responsibility between all stakeholders in genomics and data‐driven health research in Africa. This shift includes proposing a social contract for genomics and data science in health research that is grounded in African communitarianism such as solidarity, shared decision‐making, and reciprocity. We make several recommendations for a social contract for genomics and data science in health, including the coproduction of genomics knowledge with study communities, power sharing between stakeholders, public education on the ethical and social implications of genetics and data science, benefit sharing, giving voice to data subjects through dynamic consent, and democratizing data access to allow wide access by all research stakeholders. Achieving this would require adopting participatory approaches to genomics and data governance.
Genomics and Biodiversity: Applications and Ethical Considerations for Climate‐Just Conservation
Authors: Miner Skye A. , Thurman Timothy J. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractGenomics holds significant potential for conservationists, offering tools to monitor species risks, enhance conservation strategies, envision biodiverse futures, and advance climate justice. However, integrating genomics into conservation requires careful consideration of its impacts on biodiversity, the diversity of scientific researchers, and governance strategies for data usage. These factors must be balanced with the varied interests of affected communities and environmental concerns. We argue that conservationists should engage with diverse communities, particularly those historically marginalized and most vulnerable to climate change. This inclusive approach can ensure that genomic technologies are applied ethically and effectively, aligning conservation efforts with broader social and environmental justice goals. Engaging diverse stakeholders will help guide responsible genomic integration, fostering equitable and sustainable conservation outcomes.
Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) in Complex System of Systems (SoS) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Environments
Authors: Marvin Joseph , Whalen Thomas , Morantz Brad , Deiotte Ray , Garrett Robert K. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTPrevailing modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques have struggled to provide meaningful quantitative results in M&S of complex system of systems (SoSs) in the face of an environment filled with complex interacting uncertainties. This paper reports on systems thinking applied to “how” M&S techniques should shift to allow a next generation of quantitative tools and techniques. The imperative is to provide quantitative performance results across the constituent interfaces in a modeled architecture. A five‐step statistical and parametric algorithm tool that addresses uncertainty quantification (UQ) is presented. [Improving the utility of UQ data evaluation] A quantitative approach to managing complex uncertainties across modeled interfaces using graph theory is proposed. A future vision for SoS engineering (SoSE) that uses graph theory‐based modeling is suggested to improve the utility of tools such as UQ is suggested.
The ValXplore Method: Exploring Desirability, Feasibility and Viability of Business and System Design Under Uncertainty
Authors: Hamida Sonia Ben , Jankovic Marija , Huet Alain , Bocquet Jean‐Claude 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn early design stages, business developers and systems engineers deal with uncertainties on the business problem, in line with the company's strategy. Before designing the system, the business developers need to set the boundaries of the business problem: What are the values to deliver to which stakeholders? What are their preferences? What are the future trends or the evolution of the markets and the external context? These questions regarding the uncertainties on the definition of the problem may not have answers and need to be investigated to assess the value robustness of the possible design alternatives. The aim of this work is to support decision‐making in business and system design thanks to a broad and rapid analysis of a large amount of business design alternatives under uncertainty. We introduce a decision‐making support method, called ValXplore, based on visual analysis and data analytics to explore the uncertainties on and in the business problem. The method was tested and validated on an industrial case study to assess the benefits and limits of the semi‐reusability of a launch vehicle. Both business developers and systems engineers can rapidly explore a broad space of alternatives to increase the value to the stakeholders, by performing sensitivity and uncertainty analyses.
Assessing the Impacts of Uncertainty Propagation to System Requirements by Evaluating Requirement Connectivity
Authors: Salado Alejandro , Nilchiani Roshanak 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAlthough theoretically independent, requirements within a decomposition level of a system architecture are not isolated elements. For an existing design, a change of a requirement may endanger or facilitate fulfillment of other requirements within the same level of the decomposition. The present research suggests a requirement connectivity metric to evaluate the potential consequences that changing a requirement may have on a system with respect to fulfillment of other requirements. A particular aspect of the present research is the assumption that connectivity accounts only for requirements within the same decomposition level of an architecture, not for those flowing up or down the decomposition. The metric is used to evaluate different cases in which requirements are changed due to triggering of uncertain events during a project life cycle.
Silver nanoparticle‐infused hydrogels for biomedical applications: A comprehensive review
Authors: Albao Mark Justin F. , Calsis James Rick F. , Dancel Joriz O. , De Juan‐Corpuz Lyn Marie , Corpuz Ryan D. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractRecent advancements in biomedical applications have highlighted the need for nontoxic and organic materials with versatile capabilities. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as a promising antimicrobial agent due to their exceptional physicochemical properties, whereas hydrogels offer potential applications in biomedicine due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and hydrophilicity. AgNPs‐infused hydrogel can offer synergistic approach for various biomedical applications, specifically in wound healing, drug delivery, and antimicrobial coatings. The incorporation of AgNPs into the hydrogel enhances their antimicrobial properties, making them ideal for reducing infections and promoting tissue regeneration. Furthermore, AgNPs‐infused hydrogel can serve as controlled‐release systems for therapeutic agents, which ensures sustained and targeted drug delivery. Most importantly, this type of system offers a potential pathway for overcoming the challenges posed by traditional materials. While AgNPs‐infused hydrogel offer significant advantages for various biomedical applications, challenges such as potential cytotoxicity, environmental concerns, and long‐term effects require further investigation. Overall, this review comprehensively explores the synthesis methods, properties, applications, and challenges associated with AgNPs‐infused hydrogel.