bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Alternative Press of Siberia in the context of the socio-political life of Russia at the beginning of the XXI century.
Authors: Savenko Elena Nal'evna 
Published: December 2024

The object of the research is an alternative periodical on socio-political subjects, published in the Siberian region at the beginning of the 21st century. By alternative printing, the author means non-governmental, independent, non-commercial publications that oppose the official mass media. The subject of the research is the development trends and ideological and thematic content of the alternative political press in Siberia in the new millennium. The purpose of the work is to characterize the ideological orientation of independent periodicals published in the Siberian region in the first decades of the 21st century, to study its interaction with the socio–political situation in post-Soviet Russia and the public sentiments of Russians. The objectives of the research include the analysis of the factors that influenced the dynamics of the development of alternative publishing, the identification and analysis of the features of the political and ideological orientation of the regional alternative press, the study of the transformation of the independent periodical press. The methodological basis of the research is the historical method, which makes it possible to study the process of publishing alternative periodicals in development and interrelation with specific historical conditions. The study used a typological method that helps systematize the characteristics of alternative periodicals, and a comparative method used to identify changes in typological characteristics. Analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction were also used. The study showed that the development of an independent political press in Siberia in the post-Soviet period was closely related to the socio-political situation. It has been established that in the new millennium, compared with the 1990s, the scale of the production of alternative political periodicals in Siberia has decreased. However, during the first decade of the 21st century. She continued to occupy a leading position in the total volume of the Siberian independent press. The diverse ideological spectrum of the alternative periodical press during this period testifies to the ongoing crisis of the all-Russian identity and the continued search for new ideological orientations. In the second decade of the 21st century, the number of opposition press decreased, due to the ousting of a number of opposition groups from the public political scene and a decrease in the political activity of Russians. Alternative political periodicals have disappeared into the general flow of independent print media and new media.
Records Management Compliance of Cagayan State University, Sanchez Mira Campus, Philippines: Basis on Intervention Program
Authors: Taguiam Arnold S. 
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the level of records management compliance at the Cagayan State University-Sanchez Mira Campus and proposes an intervention program to address identified deficiencies. The research will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Quantitative data will be gathered through surveys administered to a representative sample of faculty, and administrative staff involved in records management activities to assess their understanding and adherence to existing records management policies and procedures. Qualitative data will be collected through interviews with key personnel involved in records management, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities within the current system. The findings will be analyzed to identify areas of strength and weakness in the current records management practices, pinpointing specific areas requiring improvement. Based on the analysis, a comprehensive intervention program will be developed, outlining specific strategies, resources, and timelines for enhancing records management compliance. The program will address issues such as inadequate training, insufficient resources, and outdated policies. The expected outcome will be significant in the improvement of records management practices in the campus, leading to enhanced efficiency, improved access to information, and better compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The study's contribution lies in providing a practical, data-driven intervention program tailored to the specific needs of the Cagayan State University-Sanchez Mira Campus, serving as a model for other institutions facing similar challenges. The proposed intervention program will be evaluated for its effectiveness in improving records management compliance and will offer recommendations for its long-term sustainability.
Milk Production in Gujarat, India: A District-Wise Scenario of Contributions of Cow, Buffalo, and Goat Milk during 2022-23
Authors: Gurjar Mahendra D. , Modi Zeel 
Published: December 2024

This research provides a comprehensive district-wise analysis of milk production in Gujarat during the 2022-23 period, focusing on cow, buffalo, and goat milk. Gujarat, a leading dairy state in India, produced a total of 17.281 million metric tonnes of milk, significantly contributing to the nation’s milk supply. The research was based on secondary data obtained from various published reports of Government of Gujarat’s Animal Husbandry Department, NDDB, Amul, GCMMF etc. and articles of reputed organisations and authors. The findings of the study indicate that Gujarat’s dairy industry in 2022-23 was dominated by a few key districts, with Banaskantha leading in overall milk production. Crossbred cows were the primary contributors to cow milk, while buffaloes played a major role in several districts, especially in Banaskantha and Kheda. Goat milk production, although less significant, was concentrated in districts like Dahod and Kachchh. The success of these regions can be attributed to favorable climatic conditions, robust cooperative networks, and efficient animal husbandry practices. The study highlights the regional concentration of milk production, driven by favorable climatic conditions, robust dairy infrastructure, and cooperative systems. Crossbred cows, indigenous cows, and buffaloes all played vital roles in the state’s dairy sector.
Tissue Engineering with Mechanically Induced Solid‐Fluid Transitions
Authors: Mailand Erik , Özelçi Ece , Kim Jaemin , Rüegg Matthias , Chaliotis Odysseas , Märki Jon , Bouklas Nikolaos , Sakar Mahmut Selman 
Published: October 2021

AbstractEpithelia are contiguous sheets of cells that stabilize the shape of internal organs and support their structure by covering their surfaces. They acquire diverse morphological forms appropriate for their specific functions during embryonic development, such as the kidney tubules and the complex branching structures found in the lung. The maintenance of epithelial morphogenesis and homeostasis is controlled by their remarkable mechanics—epithelia can become elastic, plastic, and viscous by actively remodeling cell–cell junctions and modulating the distribution of local stresses. Microfabrication, finite element modelling, light‐sheet microscopy, and robotic micromanipulation are used to show that collagen gels covered with an epithelial skin serve as shape‐programmable soft matter. The process involves solid to fluid transitions induced by mechanical perturbations, generates spatially distributed surface stresses at tissue interfaces, and is amenable to both additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques. The robustness and versatility of this strategy for engineering designer tissues is demonstrated by directing the morphogenesis of a variety of molded, carved, and assembled forms from the base material. The results provide insight into the active mechanical properties of the epithelia and establish methods for engineering tissues with sustainable architectures.
Air‐Stable 2D Cr5Te8 Nanosheets with Thickness‐Tunable Ferromagnetism
Authors: Chen Chao , Chen Xiaodie , Wu Changwei , Wang Xiao , Ping Yue , Wei Xin , Zhou Xing , Lu Jiangbo , Zhu Lujun , Zhou Jiadong , Zhai Tianyou , Han Junbo , Xu Hua 
Published: October 2021

Abstract2D magnetic materials have aroused widespread research interest owing to their promising application in spintronic devices. However, exploring new kinds of 2D magnetic materials with better stability and realizing their batch synthesis remain challenging. Herein, the synthesis of air‐stable 2D Cr5Te8 ultrathin crystals with tunable thickness via tube‐in‐tube chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth technology is reported. The importance of tube‐in‐tube CVD growth, which can significantly suppress the equilibrium shift to the decomposition direction and facilitate that to the synthesis reaction direction, for the synthesis of high‐quality Cr5Te8 with accurate composition, is highlighted. By precisely adjusting the growth temperature, the thickness of Cr5Te8 nanosheets is tuned from ≈1.2 nm to tens of nanometers, with the morphology changing from triangles to hexagons. Furthermore, magneto‐optical Kerr effect measurements reveal that the Cr5Te8 nanosheet is ferromagnetic with strong out‐of‐plane spin polarization. The Curie temperature exhibits a monotonic increase from 100 to 160 K as the Cr5Te8 thickness increases from 10 to 30 nm and no apparent variation in surface roughness or magnetic properties after months of exposure to air. This study provides a robust method for the controllable synthesis of high‐quality 2D ferromagnetic materials, which will facilitate research progress in spintronics.
Studying effectiveness of Web search for fact checking
Authors: Hasanain Maram , Elsayed Tamer 
Published: October 2021

AbstractWeb search is commonly used by fact checking systems as a source of evidence for claim verification. In this work, we demonstrate that the task of retrieving pagesusefulfor fact checking, calledevidential pages, is indeeddifferentfrom the task of retrieving topically relevant pages that are typically optimized by search engines; thus, it should be handled differently. We conduct a comprehensive study on the performance of retrieving evidential pages over a test collection we developed for the task of re‐ranking Web pages by usefulness for fact‐checking. Results show that pages (retrieved by a commercial search engine) that are topically relevant to a claim are not always useful for verifying it, and that the engine's performance in retrieving evidential pages is weakly correlated with retrieval of topically relevant pages. Additionally, we identify types of evidence in evidential pages and some linguistic cues that can help predict page usefulness. Moreover, preliminary experiments show that a retrieval model leveraging those cues has a higher performance compared to the search engine. Finally, we show that existing systems have a long way to go to support effective fact checking. To that end, our work provides insights to guide design of better future systems for the task.
Interannual variability of monsoon onset and withdrawal in Bangladesh
Authors: Montes Carlo , Acharya Nachiketa , Stiller‐Reeve Mathew A. , Kelley Colin , Hassan S. M. Quamrul 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThis research investigates the interannual variability of monsoon onset and withdrawal in Bangladesh, both of which are major climate features shaping multiple societal activities. There is considerable research on the monsoon timing in South Asia, but with much less focus on Bangladesh. We applied a local monsoon onset and withdrawal definition to observations and the latest‐generation high‐resolution gridded precipitation data from the Climate Hazards Center for the period 1981 through 2018. We analyzed the interannual variability in monsoon timing in Bangladesh and its teleconnection with the sea surface temperature anomalies (SSTA) over the Pacific Ocean (El Niño Southern Oscillation, ENSO) and the Indian Ocean (IO). The monsoon starts with early significant rains in northeast Bangladesh and propagates westward, and a similar pattern is observed for withdrawal, which tends to be more homogeneous in time and space. A high spatial and temporal variability in monsoon onset and withdrawal is observed in Bangladesh, with a within‐country average range of around 1 month despite it being a country of relatively small size. The association between monsoon onset and withdrawal and ENSO and IO is addressed at the country and regional level by analyzing composites for different ENSO and IO phases and associated atmospheric circulation and moisture transport. A similar association between monsoon onset and ENSO and IO phases was found, with generally earlier (later) onset dates during the negative (positive) phase of ENSO and IO. Monsoon withdrawal shows a clearer association with ENSO, with earlier (later) dates during the positive (negative) phase. Monsoon withdrawal is earlier during the negative IO phase. SSTA‐induced anomalies in circulation and moisture transport contribute to anomalies in monsoon timing. Results suggest both ENSO and IOD can be potentially used as sources of predictability of monsoon onset and withdrawal over specific regions of Bangladesh.
Verbundverhalten umwickelter CFK‐Stäbe in Beton – Kurzzeituntersuchung der Verbundeigenschaften mittels Pull‐out‐Tests
Authors: Hammerl Mathias , Stoiber Nadine , Hämmerle Joachim , Shams Ali , Bischoff Thomas , Kromoser Benjamin 
Published: October 2021

AbstractDer Einsatz und die Verfügbarkeit von Bewehrung aus Carbonfaserverbundkunststoff (CFK) steigen stetig, weshalb ein umfangreiches Verständnis der Verbundeigenschaften essenziell ist. Die vorliegende Publikation gibt einen Überblick über unterschiedliche Ausführungsformen von CFK‐Stäben sowie über den Einfluss von ausgewählten Parametern auf das Verbundverhalten. Der Fokus wurde auf Stäbe mit straffer Umwickelung aus CFK‐Fasersträngen gelegt und die Konkurrenzfähigkeit im Vergleich zu anderen, beispielsweise subtraktiv bearbeiteten, eingefrästen Stäben wird aufgezeigt. In 84 Ausziehversuchen wurde das Verbundverhalten von umwickelten CFK‐Stäben in vier Betonarten getestet. Bei den untersuchten Stäben wurden dabei die Wendelbreite und ‐dicke, die Wendelsteigung, der Wendelabstand und der Stabdurchmesser variiert. Die Versuchsergebnisse werden in Verbundspannungs‐Schlupfdiagrammen präsentiert, verglichen und abschließend diskutiert.
Perceived learning environment and academic motivation: An explanatory mixed methods study in a Molecular Biology and Genetics program
Authors: Yurtseven Nihal , Atay Derin , Bulut Gülay 
Published: October 2021

AbstractLack of motivation of students is a major concern for the instructors and administration in universities, and it is in their interest to address these issues in the most effective and efficient way. The purpose of this explanatory sequential mixed‐method study is to examine the predictive power of the learning environment on student academic motivation and to learn students' opinions on this issue. One hundred twenty students enrolled at the Molecular Biology and Genetics program completed the Academic Motivation and Learning Environment Perception scales, Quantitative findings indicated that only the activities dimension of the learning environment has a predictive power on academic motivation. Focus group interviews conducted with 16 students validated the quantitative findings. Students particularly drew attention to activities that foster active participation in the learning process, emphasizing the vitality of being engaged and of having real‐life experiences in their learning environment.
Cardiac computed tomography angiography‐derived analysis of left atrial appendage morphology and left atrial dimensions for the prediction of atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation
Authors: Straube Florian , Pongratz Janis , Hartl Stefan , Brueck Benedikt , Tesche Christian , Ebersberger Ullrich , Helmberger Thomas , Crispin Alexander , Wankerl Michael , Dorwarth Uwe , Hoffmann Ellen 
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundLeft atrial appendage (LAA) is a potential source of atrial fibrillation (AF) triggers.HypothesisLAA morphology and dimensions are associated with AF recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI).MethodsFrom cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), left atrial (LA), pulmonary vein (PV), and LAA anatomy were assessed in cryoballoon ablation (CBA) patients.ResultsAmong 1103 patients undergoing second‐generation CBA, 725 (65.7%) received CCTA with 473 (42.9%) qualifying for detailed LAA analysis (66.3 ± 9.5 years). Symptomatic AF reoccurred in 166 (35.1%) patients during a median follow‐up of 19 months. Independent predictors of recurrence were LA volume, female sex, and mitral regurgitation ≥°II. LAA volume and AF‐type were dependent predictors of recurrence due to their strong correlations with LA volume. LA volumes ≥122.7 ml (sensitivity 0.53, specificity 0.69, area under the curve [AUC] 0.63) and LAA volumes ≥11.25 ml (sensitivity 0.39, specificity 0.79, AUC 0.59) were associated with recurrence. LA volume was significantly smaller in females. LAA volumes showed no sex‐specific difference. LAA morphology, classified as windsock (51.4%), chicken‐wing (20.7%), cactus (12.5%), and cauliflower‐type (15.2%), did not predict successful PVI (log‐rank; p = 0.596).ConclusionsLAA volume was strongly correlated to LA volume and was a dependent predictor of recurrence after CBA. Main independent predictors were LA volume, female sex, and mitral regurgitation ≥°II. Gender differences in LA volumes were observed. Individual LAA morphology was not associated with AF recurrence after cryo‐PVI. Our results indicate that preprocedural CCTA might be a useful imaging modality to evaluate ablation strategies for patients with recurrences despite successful PVI.
Polymer‐Assisted Single‐Step Slot‐Die Coating of Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells at Mild Temperature from Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Authors: Bisconti Francesco , Giuri Antonella , Marra Gianluigi , Savoini Alberto , Fumo Paolo , Marrazzo Rosamaria , Zanardi Stefano , Corso Gianni , Po Riccardo , Biagini Paolo , Quadrivi Eleonora , Suhonen Riikka , Kraft Thomas M. , Ylikunnari Mari , Listorti Andrea , Corcione Carola Esposito , Colella Silvia , Rizzo Aurora 
Published: October 2021

AbstractThe industrialization of perovskite solar cells relies on solving intrinsic‐to‐material issues. To reach record efficiencies perovskite deposition needs to be finely adjusted by multi‐step processes, in a humidity free glove‐box environment and by means of hardly scalable techniques often associated with toxic solvents and anti‐solvent dripping/bath. Herein, the use of polymeric material is proposed to deposit perovskite layers with easy processability. To the scope, a starch‐polymer/perovskite composite is developed to suit slot‐die coating technique requirement, allowing the deposition of hybrid halide perovskite material in a single straightforward step without the use of toxic solvents, and in uncontrolled humid environment (RH up to 70 %). The starch‐polymer increases the viscosity of the perovskite precursor solutions and delays the perovskite crystallization that results in the formation of perovskite films at mild temperature (60 °C) with good morphology. These innovative inks enables the fabrication of flexible solar cells with p‐i‐n configuration featured by a power conversion efficiency higher than 3 %. . Overall, this approach can be exploited in the future to massively reduce perovskite manufacturing costs related to keeping the entire fabrication line at high‐temperature and under nitrogen or dry conditions.
CK1δ stimulates ubiquitination‐dependent proteasomal degradation of ATF4 to promote chemoresistance in gastric Cancer
Authors: Feng Lifeng , Li Muchun , Hu Xinyang , Li Yiling , Zhu Liyuan , Chen Miaoqin , Wei Qi , Xu Wenxia , Zhou Qiyin , Wang Weikai , Chen Dingwei , Wang Xian , Jin Hongchuan 
Published: October 2021

AbstractChemoresistance remains a major obstacle to successful cancer therapy, especially for advanced cancers. It used to be recognised as a stable outcome resulting from genetic changes. However, recent studies showed that chemoresistance can also be unstable and reversible with the involvement of non‐genetic alterations. In the present study, we found that activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) is downregulated in chemoresistant gastric cancer cells. The over‐expression of ATF4 reversed chemoresistance by activating CHOP transcription to enhance drug‐induced apoptosis, and vice versa. Moreover, casein kinase 1 delta (CK1δ) was identified as the kinase responsible for ATF4‐S219 phosphorylation, which triggered βTrCP‐mediated ATF4 polyubiquitination to promote its proteasomal degradation subsequently. Interestingly, drug withdrawal gradually restored chemosensitivity as well as ATF4 expression in chemoresistant cells, highlighting the dependence of dynamic drug resistance on ATF4 protein expression. In line with these findings, the inhibition of ATF4 protein degradation by CK1δ or proteasome inhibitors overcame chemoresistance both in vitro and in vivo. Taken together, these results indicate that CK1δ stimulates βTrCP‐dependent ATF4 polyubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation to promote chemoresistance in gastric cancer. Stabilisation of the ATF4 protein with bortezomib (BTZ), an anticancer drug that inhibits proteasomal degradation, might be a rational strategy to improve chemotherapeutic efficacy in gastric cancer.
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Brazilians with mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Authors: Wilson Robert S. , Capuano Ana W , Sampaio Carolina , Leurgans Sue E. , Barnes Lisa L. , Farfel Jose M. , Bennett David A. 
Published: October 2021

AbstractIntroductionKnowledge is limited about behavioral and psychological symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in racial and ethnic minorities.MethodsAs part of the Pathology, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Study (PARDoS), we interviewed knowledgeable informants of 2319 older Brazilian decedents (67% white, 11% black, 22% mixed) using the informant portion of the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale to classify MCI and dementia and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory to assess behavioral and psychological symptoms.ResultsWe identified four clusters of neuropsychiatric symptoms: agitation, affect/apathy, psychosis, and behavioral problems. On the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, 1407 had no cognitive impairment, 180 had MCI, and 732 had dementia. Both MCI and dementia were associated with symptoms in each behavioral/psychological cluster (all P’s < .001). There was little evidence of racial differences in the association of MCI and dementia with these neuropsychiatric symptoms.ConclusionMCI and dementia are associated with elevated behavioral and psychological symptoms in older black and white Brazilians.
MRI biomarkers of small vessel disease and cognition: A cross‐sectional study of a cognitively normal Mexican American cohort
Authors: Vintimilla Raul , Hall James , King Kevin , Braskie Meredith N. , Johnson Leigh , Yaffe Kristine , Toga Arthur W. , O'Bryant Sid ,   The Health and Aging Brain Study (HABS‐HD) Study Team
Published: October 2021

AbstractBackgroundThe current project sought to evaluate the impact that white matter hyperintensities (WMH) have on executive function in cognitively normal Mexican Americans, an underserved population with onset and more rapid progression of dementia.MethodsData from 515 participants (360 female) enrolled in the Health and Aging Brain Study: Health Disparities project were analyzed. Participants underwent clinical evaluation, cognitive testing, and a brain MRI. Linear regression was used to predict the effect of total WMH volume on cognitive test scores. Age, sex, and education were entered as covariates.ResultsRegression analysis showed that WMH volume significantly predicted executive function. WMH also predicted global cognition and attention scores, although not significantly after adjusting for age.ConclusionIn this sample of cognitively normal Mexican Americans, we found that WMH volume was associated with lower scores in a measure of executive function, after accounting for age, sex, and education.