bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Morbidity and Mortality in Neonates With Down Syndrome vs Those Without Down Syndrome by Gestational Age
Authors: Messick Emily A. , Hart Stephen A. , Strominger Julie , Conroy Sara , Backes Carl H. , Cua Clifford L. 
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND
Neonates with Down syndrome (DS) are often admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after birth. Specifics regarding differences in outcomes compared with neonates without DS by gestational age are unknown. The objective of this study was to describe outcomes of neonates with DS compared with those without DS in the NICU by gestational age.

METHODS
This was a retrospective study from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2022, including neonates with a gestational age of 22 to 42 weeks and a NICU stay at one of 47 participating centers in the Pediatric Health Information System database. The primary exposure was the presence of DS. Neonates were stratified into the following 4 groups based on completed weeks of gestation at birth: extremely preterm, very preterm, moderate/late preterm, and term/post term. Outcomes were compared between neonates with and without DS within gestational age groups using linear probability models.

RESULTS
A total of 7037 neonates with DS were compared with 460 635 neonates without DS within gestational age groups. Necrotizing enterocolitis, pulmonary hypertension, and unplanned readmission within 30 days were higher for neonates with DS versus those without DS in all groups. Retinopathy of prematurity was lower for extremely preterm neonates with DS compared with those without DS. Median length of stay was longer and in-hospital mortality was higher in neonates with DS compared with those without DS in all gestational age groups.

CONCLUSION
Neonates with DS admitted to the NICU have increased morbidity and mortality compared with neonates without DS. Further research is needed to examine specific barriers to discharge and cause of death to identify areas for improvement in therapies and interventions.
ANALISIS MODEL MATEMATIKA TERHADAP PENULARAN PENYAKIT DEMAM BERDARAH
Authors: Tarapang Angelina Novryance , Rizqina Sila , Balya Muhammad Afief , Affandi Pardi 
Published: January 2025

Penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue adalah penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh virus Dengue dan ditularkan melalui gigitan nyamuk Aedes Aegypti. Faktor penyebabnya adalah kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat mengenai gejala-gejala penyakit DBD serta cara menanggulanginya[1]. Pada penelitian ini, model epidemik yang digunakan adalah model SIR dengan asumsi bahwa penyemprotan (fogging), pendistribusian bubuk temephos dan sosialisasi 3M Plus, serta meningkatkan kegiatan fogging pada pemberantasan sarang nyamuk sebelum masa penularan (SMP) dapat digunakan sebagai upaya pencegahan kontak antara populasi manusia rentan dengan nyamuk yang terinfeksi, pengobatan dilakukan dengan individu yang terinfeksi, dan isolasi dilakukan bagi individu terinfeksi agar tidak terjadi kontak dengan nyamuk yang rentan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model matematika dalam menggambarkan penyebaran penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD), menyusun kembali model dengan menghitung titik kesetimbangan dan bilangan reproduksi dasar, menentukan startegi kendali optimal untuk pengendalian penyakit DBD, serta melakukan simaluasi numerik[2]. Hasil penelitian menghasilkan model SIR-SI yang memodelkan dinamika penyebaran DBD. Dari model tersebeut, ditemukan dua titik kesetimbangan, yaitu titik kesetimbangan bebas penyakit dan titik kesetimbangan endemik . Selain itu, bilangan reproduksi dasar dihitung menggunakan metode Next Generation matrix, dengan hasil .
Estudo de Caso das Manifestações Patológicas da Fachada da Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Authors: Moura Millena Varela de , Cunha Ivan Carlos Moura da , Rocha Caio Alexandre Medeiros , Sampaio Allefy Teles , Monteiro Eliana Cristina Barreto 
Published: January 2025

La construcción civil tiene orígenes milenarios, con técnicas constructivas desarrolladas y transmitidas a lo largo del tiempo. Tanto los edificios antiguos como los nuevos deben cumplir con los requisitos de rendimiento y preservar su valor histórico. La ciudad de Recife, capital de Pernambuco, alberga edificios históricos con manifestaciones patológicas que acortan su vida útil y degradan su patrimonio. La Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, un hito arquitectónico y cultural en la región, enfrenta desafíos en la conservación de su estructura. Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar y analizar las manifestaciones patológicas existentes en la fachada de la Basílica, a través de la inspección visual, registros fotográficos e investigaciones complementarias. Se identificaron varias anomalías, como grietas, desprendimiento de revestimientos, deterioro del material pétreo y presencia de moho y hongos. Estas manifestaciones tienen orígenes multifactoriales, relacionados con el envejecimiento natural, la exposición ambiental, las fallas de mantenimiento y las intervenciones inadecuadas a lo largo de los años. La preservación de este patrimonio histórico requiere un enfoque interdisciplinario e intervenciones juiciosas, respetando las restricciones patrimoniales y la sostenibilidad del proceso. El diagnóstico preciso y la planificación de las acciones preventivas y correctivas son esenciales para garantizar la longevidad y la integridad de la Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, salvaguardando este importante legado cultural.
Estudi del canal de glicerol AQP7 i de l'adipoquina ZAG en l'Ã mbit de l'obesitat, la diabetis tipus 2 i la sÃ­ndrome metabÃ²lica. Dues proteÃ¯nes implicades en la lipÃ²lisi del teixit adipÃ³s
Authors: Ceperuelo MallafrÃ© M. VictÃ²ria 
Published: January 2025

L'obesitat incrementa les possibilitats de patir altres malalties com la diabetis mellitus tipus 2 (DM2), la dislipÃ¨mia i la hipertensiÃ³, entre d'altres. Per poder avanÃ§ar en noves dianes terapÃ¨utiques que millorin aquestes malalties, Ã©s necessari conÃ¨ixer millor la biologia del teixit adipÃ³s i els seus components. El teixit adipÃ³s blanc, a mÃ©s a mÃ©s d'emmagatzemar la major part de les reserves energÃ¨tiques, Ã©s capaÃ§ de tenir activitat metabÃ²lica i endocrina. Cal tenir en compte que un metabolisme lipÃ­dic adequat en l'adipÃ²cit tambÃ© Ã©s clau per aconseguir un equilibri en l'homeÃ¨stasi del metabolisme glucÃ­dic en l'Ã©sser humÃ . En aquest treball hem analitzat el paper de dues proteÃ¯nes implicades en la lipÃ²lisi del teixit adipÃ³s: d'una banda, el canal de glicerol aquaporina 7 (AQP7), i per altra, l'adipoquina glicoproteÃ¯na Zinc-? 2 (ZAG), en el context de l'obesitat, la sÃ­ndrome metabÃ²a i la DM2.
Digital Preservation Practices and Challenges at University Archives in the United States
Authors: Alghnimi Maali F. , Force Donald C. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
University archives conduct digital preservation to provide access to their valuable digital materials. This comparative study explores digital preservation practices and challenges encountered at doctoral universities with a very high research activity (R1), doctoral universities with a high research activity (R2), and doctoral/professional universities (D/PU) in the United States that were listed on the 2021 edition of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. A total of 141 archivists at these institutions completed an online survey about the important aspects of digital preservation including staffing, digital preservation systems and tools, National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA) assessment, funding, infrastructure, and collaboration. Statistical analyses reveal some differences across the archives examined in many of the digital preservation aspects such as staffing, systems and tools, and financial needs. Staffing and funding are the most problematic digital preservation challenges facing university archives. Based on the findings of this study, the authors address key questions for future research.
Estimation d’un taux d’inflation optimal pour la croissance économique dans la CEDEAO : Une proposition de révision de la cible d’inflation
Authors: Traore Abdoulaye , Diop Mamadou , Diaw Adama 
Published: January 2025

Objectif : L’objectif de ce papier est de déterminer un taux d’inflation optimal et étudier son impact sur la relation inflation-croissance dans la CEDEAO.
Conception/méthodologie/approche : Nous utilisons la technique de modélisation économétrique „Panel Threshold Regression (PTR)” développée par Hansen (1999), ap¬pliquée sur des données de pays de la CEDEAO couvrant la période 1980–2018.
Résultats : Les résultats confirment l’existence d’une relation non linéaire entre l’inflation et la croissance économique. Deux seuils d’inflation apparaissent : le premier situé à 6,6% est robuste aux analyses de sensibilité et le second est à 34,1%. Ainsi, l’effet de l’inflation sur la croissance serait positif pour des taux d’inflation inférieurs à 6,6%, négatif à des niveaux supérieurs à 34,1% et non significatif dans cette fourchette. L’effet de l’inflation sur la croissance s’est avéré très faible dans tous les régimes.
Originalité/valeur : Ce papier s’inscrit dans la lignée des travaux empiriques récents tentant de déterminer une cible d’inflation optimale pour la définition et la mise en oeuvre des politiques monétaire dans la CEDEAO. Ces résultats montrent que la norme actuelle de 5% d’inflation, adoptée dans le cadre du Programme de Coopération monétaire de la CEDEAO, pourrait être révisée à la hausse, vers un niveau proche de 6,6%.
Prepared to Ensure Quality Education for All? A Study of PreService Teachers’ Self-Efficacy for Inclusion in Spain and the United States
Authors: Miralles-Cardona Cristina , Cardona-Moltó María-Cristina , Tichá Renáta , Abery Brian H. 
Published: January 2025

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development set a calendar to make quality education for all effective through SDG4. Teachers being key to achieve this goal, this study examined whether or not future teachers have developed competence to teach inclusively by the time they graduate. Using a survey approach, we gathered data from students of two countries enrolled in two different teacher education pathways. Participants were 330 pre-service elementary school teachers from the US and Spain who completed the TEIP and OLTI scales. Respondents reported a moderate level of self-efficacy for inclusive practice, however, pre-service teachers from the Spanish sample pursuing a general preparation program reported significantly less self-efficacy than those from the US sample enrolled in a dual certification program. Regardless of type of program, there were strong statistically significant differences in perceptions of self-efficacy between those participants who were given sufficient opportunity to learn to teach inclusively and those who did not. Of the two samples, pre-service teachers from Spain consistently reported lower ability in managing classroom behavior, using inclusive instruction, and collaborating with colleagues and families compared to their counterparts from the US. Findings depict that to make progress in quality education for all, competence development for inclusion should be integrated as a core component in any type of teacher education program and teacher self-efficacy regarded as a quality standard indicator for sustainable inclusive practice.
Legal issues in the property, use, preservation, and management of agricultural lands in Bulgaria
Authors: Georgiev Minko 
Published: January 2025

This article reviews the subject of ‘agricultural lands’ in Bulgaria from a legal aspect, for the period 1878-2023. It analyses the normative acts, legal consequences and the most important legal changes that the land reforms in the country derive from. There is a review of the processes of restitution, land-settlement, and limitations of property; the initiation of cadastral maps and other events and initiatives related to them; legal actions of the administrative and judicial organs; and decisions related to the judicial and constitutional control, related to the owners and users of agricultural lands. There is some detailing of how the latter perform their legal rights to the land in certain cases. The study is provisionally divided into three sub-periods: the first presents legislation in Bulgaria related to agricultural lands in the period after the establishment of the Third Bulgarian State. It gives explanation to some important moments, deriving from the historical participation of the country in the political events related to the Balkan Peninsula and the First World War, as well as to the policies of land-settlement, organisation and cooperation of the agricultural subjects; establishment of the first administrative bodies; and the administration of the processes related to the property and in particular to the agricultural land. The second period reflects on the legislation defined by the collectivisation and expropriation of the private property, the limitation of the economic relations in regard to the agricultural lands, and the following redefining of the legal institutes related to the property of agricultural land. In a sense the first two parts of the article give answers to the reasons and the need for the last land reform performed after 1989. A milestone in the article is the process of restitution as well as the problems of the legal doctrine of the last period from 1989 until 2023. Apart from identifying the most important problems of the management of the legal aspect of the restitution processes, the article provides a short review of the new course and the ‘curve’ of the legislation regarding agricultural land. The newest changes in the trajectory of the public relations and the legal challenges deriving from the legal order in the European Union are presented, including: legal contradictions of the Bulgarian legislation with the law of the EU; reflection of the structural funds over the legal processes related to the agricultural lands; and the ‘green’ payments and consolidation of the property in agricultural lands. At the end there are some suggestions for the improvement of the legal framework regarding the agricultural lands in the country. The article uses several legal methods, including legal-historical, positive legal analysis, and a normative approach in explaining the offers suitable for the change of the legal framework regarding agricultural lands.
Restitution of agricultural and forest land in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Midorović Sloboda 
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the solutions provided by the Serbian legislator for the restitution process, with a specific focus on agricultural and forest land. It traces the origins of this process to state interventionist measures such as agrarian reform and confiscation, which led to the creation of an agrarian fund used for land redistribution in line with socialist ideology. Although initial signs of the restitution process appeared in the early 1990s, no significant progress was achieved until the early 2000s. Rather than adopting a single, uniform law on restitution, the Serbian legislator chose to regulate the process through three separate laws: one addressing confessional restitution, another one dealing with general restitution, and a third one governing the return of property confiscated from Holocaust victims to Jewish communities. This paper outlines the key substantive and procedural provisions of these restitution laws and addresses certain contentious issues that have arisen during their practical implementation. The analysis is supported by the case law of the Restitution Agency and domestic courts. The conclusion emphasises that, despite its duration, the restitution process has yielded considerable results, particularly with respect to the restitution of agricultural land, where restitution in kind has been achieved in the vast number of cases.
The Denationalisation of Agricultural Land and Forests in Slovenia: Unfolding a DecadesLong Journey
Authors: Vlahek Ana , Damjan Matija 
Published: January 2025

The article analyses the denationalisation of agricultural land and forests in post-communist Slovenia, in the aftermath of its departure from socialist Yugoslavia in 1991. It begins with a historical overview of the relevant nationalisation measures adopted during and after the Second World War on the territory of Slovenia. It then analyses the prerequisites for, and the procedural rules on, the restitution of agricultural land and forests as set out in the Act on Denationalisation of 1991, and its further amendments, primarily shaped by decisions of the Constitutional Court. Special legislation on the return of property to agrarian communities and their members, as well as cooperatives, is also analysed. The article also focuses on the legal and procedural nuances that have shaped the denationalisation process in Slovenia, which after more than 30 years is finally in its closing stage.
Pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain - impact on pregnancy and neonatal health in the Polish population
Authors: Marchewka-Długońska Justyna , Nieczuja-Dwojacka Joanna , Krygowska Krystyna , Bogdanovich Veronika , Sys Dorota , Baranowska Barbara , Kobus Magdalena 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns, affecting pregnant women and potentially leading to numerous complications for both maternal and neonatal health. The aim of this study is to estimate how pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity, as well as gestational weight gain, influence pregnancy outcomes and neonatal health in Poland. The study material consisted of data from 2,878 women aged 16–46 years from hospitals in Warsaw and Krosno. The analysis included data on the course of singleton pregnancies and the biological condition of the newborns, correlated with pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG), which were compared to the standards set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Gestational diabetes, hypertension, cesarean section, perineal injuries, and retained placenta occurred significantly more often in women with overweight and obesity compared to women with normal body weight. Pre-pregnancy BMI had the greatest impact on the occurrence of gestational diabetes, hypertension, and perineal injuries. At the same time, diabetes was more frequently observed in women who gained weight by IOM standards. Newborns delivered by women who were overweight and obesity were significantly larger than those born to women with normal body weight. Gestational weight gain played substantial role in shaping mentioned parameters. The likelihood of macrosomia, perinatal injuries, and breastfeeding difficulties increased among women with overweight and obesity.
Local Back-Propagation: Layer-wise Unsupervised Learning in Forward-Forward Algorithms
Authors: Hwang Taewook , Seo Hyein , Jung Sangkeun 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Recent deep learning models, such as GPT-4, use the back-propagation algorithm (BP) and have achieved impressive performance. However, there is a noticeable difference between how BP operates and how the human brain learns. In response to this, the Forward-Forward algorithm (FF) was introduced. FF trains deep learning models using only forward passes. Although FF cannot fully replace BP due to its need for specialized inputs and loss functions, it remains promising in situations where BP is difficult to use, such as federated learning. To address these limitations and demonstrate the practical value of FF, we propose a Local Back-Propagation method that incorporates unsupervised FF. By using an unsupervised learning model, our approach allows training with standard inputs and common loss functions, thereby avoiding the special requirements of FF. This not only leads to more stable learning but also enables a wider range of possible applications than FF alone. Furthermore, because our method allows each layer to be physically separated, we have tested its effectiveness in scenarios like federated learning, where individual models are trained separately and then combined. Our results confirm that this approach expands the usability and scope of FF-based training methods.
How Do Belief Systems Influence the Categorization of Ambiguous Stimuli?
Authors: narmashiri abdolvahed , Tanha Alireza , Sohrabi Ahmad , Hatami Javad 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Previous research has shown a connection between paranormal beliefs and a tendency to attribute meaning to ambiguous stimuli in signal detection paradigms. However, whether this bias is general or specific to certain stimulus categories remains unclear. To address this issue, we used a face/house categorization task to investigate how paranormal believers and skeptics perceive human agents versus non-natural objects amidst varying levels of visual noise. Our behavioral data, along with drift-diffusion modeling (DDM), revealed that paranormal believers outperformed skeptics in categorizing ambiguous stimuli, including both faces and houses. This study highlights the impact of belief systems on perceptual and visual processing.
GPP Estimation Based on CatBoost and Analysis of Change Driving Factors in Shanxi Province, China
Authors: Li Yujie , Liu Xuanguang , Zhang Zhenchao , Lang Jun 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

The gross primary productivity (GPP) of Shanxi Province, China, plays an important role in the carbon cycle of the Loess Plateau ecosystem. However, Shanxi Province lacks carbon flux stations, leading to imprecise GPP estimation results. Additionally, few studies have explored the drivers of long-term GPP change in Shanxi Province. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to estimate the GPP in Shanxi Province from 2001 to 2022 and determine the driving factors of long-term GPP trends. To this end, we proposed an improved GPP estimation method based on the CatBoost model. Our CatBoost GPP model reduces model overfitting in few-shot scenarios and effectively captures the time dependence in time-series data. In addition, it integrates the change characteristics of vegetation ecological indicators and topography constraints, improving GPP estimation accuracy. Subsequently, we explore the spatial and temporal variations driving force through Theil-Sen Median trend analysis, Geodetectors, et al. Results show that (1) Compared with existing methods, the proposed CatBoost GPP method achieved superior site-level accuracy with an R2 value of 0.888, Root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.162 gCm −2 ·day −1 , and mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.772 gCm −2 ·day −1. Furthermore, we compare our results with previous GPP products to further assess the regional-level accuracy; (2) The GPP in Shanxi Province displayed a fluctuating increase, with a growth rate of 20.58 gCm −2 ·yr −1 from 2001 to 2022. The overall spatial variation was characterized by low GPP in the northwest and high GPP in the southeast. The GPP change was mainly characterized by weak anti-persistence; thus, approximately 58.8% of the area may experience degradation in the future; and (3) Land use type significantly influenced GPP changes in Shanxi, with the restoration and improvement of grassland being the main contributor to the increase in GPP. The interaction between precipitation and temperature had the most complex and significant impact on GPP, affecting approximately 62.05% of the study area. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for ecological protection and sustainable development in Shanxi Province.