bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
One‐Pot Hydrothermal‐Derived NiS2–CoMo2S4 with Vertically Aligned Nanorods as a Binder‐Free Electrode for Coin‐Cell‐Type Hybrid Supercapacitor
Authors: Sekhar S. Chandra , Ramulu Bhimanaboina , Arbaz Shaik Junied , Hussain Sk. Khaza , Yu Jae Su 
Published: July 2021

AbstractTransition bimetallic sulfides are exploited as high‐capacity electrode materials in energy storage devices owing to their abundant electroactive sites and relatively high electrical conductivity compared with metal oxides. Here, an in situ conversion of metal ions into NiS2–CoMo2S4 vertically aligned nanorod arrays on nickel foam (NS–CMS NRAs@NF) using a one‐step hydrothermal technique to address the “dead‐mass” limitation and multi‐step preparation methods is reported. An in situ‐converted NS–CMS NRAs obtained for 12 h of reaction time (NS–CMS NRAs‐12 h@NF) delivers a superior areal capacity of 780 μAh cm−2 to the other NS–CMS electrodes synthesized for 6 h (543.1 μAh cm−2) and 18 h (636.7 μAh cm−2) at 7 mA cm−2. A coin‐cell‐type hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) is also fabricated to unveil the practical adaptability of NS–CMS NRAs‐12 h@NF electrode. Utilizing its structural and active material intriguing features, assembled coin‐cell‐type HSC achieves a high areal capacitance of 246.2 mF cm−2 (5 mA cm−2) along with maximum areal energy density (147 μWh cm−2) and power density (21.3 mW cm−2), respectively. Furthermore, the capability of coin‐cell‐type HSC in real‐time applications is also inspected. This work promotes in situ deposition strategy to fabricate metal sulfide‐based nanostructures for high‐performance electrochemical capacitors.
Morphological disparity in the evolution of the ophthalmosaurid forefin: new clues from the Upper Jurassic of Argentina
Authors: Campos Lisandro , Fernández Marta S. , Herrera Yanina , Garrido Alberto 
Published: July 2021

AbstractJurassic and Cretaceous marine deposits worldwide show that ophthalmosaurid ichthyosaurs are major components of marine tetrapod communities for almost 76 myr. One of the major features characterizing this clade is the complexity and diversity of their stylopodium–zeugopodium morphology. Upper Jurassic deposits of the Vaca Muerta Formation in north‐west Patagonia (Argentina) have yielded the richest Tithonian ophthalmosaurid records from Gondwana. Here, we present a new ophthalmosaurid from this lithostratigraphic unit, Sumapalla argentina gen. et sp. nov., recognized based on several unique features of the skull roof, forefin, scapular, and pelvic girdles. On phylogenetic analysis it was recovered as a basal member of Platypterygiinae. The peculiar morphology of the forefin of the new taxon indicates a previously unnoticed morphological diversity in the ophthalmosaurid appendicular skeleton and provides an excellent opportunity to test its range of variation. For this purpose, we implemented a holistic approach, using 2D geometric morphometric analysis focused on the humerus, and disparity analysis of the zeugopodium. Our results reveal a long duration of one humeral morphotype characterizing Arthropterygius spp. and closely related taxa. Furthermore, we found a peak of zeugopodial disparity during the Kimmeridgian, followed by a decrease by the end of the Jurassic, and then a recovery by the Early Cretaceous.
Bond behavior of plain round bar embedded in high ductile concrete under monotonic and cyclic loading
Authors: Pan Jiaojiao , Deng Mingke , Sun Hongzhe 
Published: July 2021

AbstractBond behavior is the basis of combined action of steel bar and high ductile concrete (HDC), which has an important effect on the mechanical performance of reinforced HDC structures. In this paper, nine groups of pullout specimens were tested to investigate the bond behavior and degradation mechanism of plain round bar embedded in HDC under monotonic and cyclic loading. The design parameters included HDC compressive strength, HDC flexural toughness and anchorage length. Experimental results indicated that only a small free end slip occurred for specimens with plain round bar when the maximum bond stress was reached. Bond strength of polyethylene fiber specimens was 1.67 times that of polyvinyl alcohol fiber specimens. Compared with the monotonic specimens, the cyclic specimens exhibited an obvious degradation in bond strength and residual bond strength, and the degradation degree of former was more serious than that of latter. Besides, it also should be noted that the HDC compressive strength had a great influence on the energy dissipation capacity of cyclic specimens. Based on the test results, a calculating formula of bond strength was built. Then this paper proposed a bond stress‐slip relationship model for the plain round bar embedded in HDC under monotonic loading.
Dual‐phase‐lag heat conduction with microtemperatures
Authors: Liu Zhuangyi , Quintanilla Ramon , Wang Yang 
Published: July 2021

AbstractIn this paper, we propose a system of equations governing the dual‐phase‐lag heat conduction with microtemperatures. Several conditions on the coefficients are imposed so that the energy of the system is positive definite and dissipative. On this base we prove the well‐posedness and exponential stability of the system by means of the semigroup theory and frequency domain method.
Stand der empirischen Forschung
Authors: Czupalla Kai 
Published: July 2021

ZusammenfassungZur Existenz und Prävention von abschlusspolitischen Ergebnisspaltungen sind dem Verfasser der vorliegenden Arbeit die neun in der Tab. 1 angegebenen empirischen Studien bekannt. In den USA wurde die Existenz und Prävention von abschlusspolitischen Ergebnisspaltungen bereits mehrfach untersucht.
Theoretischer Bezugsrahmen
Authors: Czupalla Kai 
Published: July 2021

ZusammenfassungIm vorliegenden Kapitel werden die Transaktionskostentheorie, die PrinzipalAgentenTheorie, eine Definition der Prüfungsqualität und die Prospect Theory vorgestellt, aus denen im Kapitel 5 die Hypothesen für die Existenz von abschlusspolitischen Ergebnisspaltungen abgeleitet werden. Da die Hypothesen für die Prävention von abschlusspolitischen Ergebnisspaltungen im Kapitel 6 und im Kapitel 7 ausschließlich auf der Prinzipal-Agenten-Theorie basieren, wird diese im vorliegenden Kapitel ausführlich behandelt und hinsichtlich Corporate-Governance-Mechanismen und der Abschlussprüfung konkretisiert. Abschließend wird die Vereinbarkeit der Transaktionskostentheorie, der Prinzipal-Agenten-Theorie und der Prospect Theory diskutiert und die Rechnungslegung in diese Theorien eingeordnet.
Tests für die Existenz von abschlusspolitischen Ergebnisspaltungen mit aufgegebenen Geschäftsbereichen
Authors: Czupalla Kai 
Published: July 2021

ZusammenfassungIm Kapitel 5 wurden Hypothesen zur Existenz von abschlusspolitischen Ergebnisspaltungen aufgestellt. Im vorliegenden Kapitel werden diese Hypothesen empirisch getestet.
High-energy EFT probes with fully differential Drell-Yan measurements
Authors: Panico Giuliano , Ricci Lorenzo , Wulzer Andrea 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
We study the potential of fully-differential measurements of high-energy dilepton cross-sections at the LHC to probe heavy new physics encapsulated in dimension-6 interaction operators. The assessment is performed in the seven-dimensional parameter space of operators that induce energy-growing corrections to the Standard Model partonic cross-sections at the interference level, and in the two-dimensional subspace associated with the W and Y parameters. A considerable sensitivity improvement is found relative to single-differential measurements, owing to the possibility of probing at the interference level more directions in the seven-dimensional parameter space. The reduction of parton distribution function uncertainties in the fully-differential fit is also found to play a significant role. The results are interpreted in the minimal Z′ new-physics model, providing a concrete illustration of the advantages of the fully-differential analysis. We find that high-energy dilepton measurements can extend the Z′ exclusion and discovery potential well beyond the reach of direct searches in a large region of the parameter space.
Unitary matrix models and random partitions: Universality and multi-criticality
Authors: Kimura Taro , Zahabi Ali 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
The generating functions for the gauge theory observables are often represented in terms of the unitary matrix integrals. In this work, the perturbative and non-perturbative aspects of the generic multi-critical unitary matrix models are studied by adopting the integrable operator formalism, and the multi-critical generalization of the Tracy-Widom distribution in the context of random partitions. We obtain the universal results for the multi-critical model in the weak and strong coupling phases. The free energy of the instanton sector in the weak coupling regime, and the genus expansion of the free energy in the strong coupling regime are explicitly computed and the universal multi-critical phase structure of the model is explored. Finally, we apply our results in concrete examples of supersymmetric indices of gauge theories in the large N limit.
From gene banks to farmer’s fields: using genomic selection to identify donors for a breeding program in rice to close the yield gap on smallholder farms
Authors: Tanaka Ryokei , Lui-King James , Mandaharisoa Sarah Tojo , Rakotondramanana Mbolatantely , Ranaivo Harisoa Nicole , Pariasca-Tanaka Juan , Kanegae Hiromi Kajiya , Iwata Hiroyoshi , Wissuwa Matthias 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Key message
Despite phenotyping the training set under unfavorable conditions on smallholder farms in Madagascar, we were able to successfully apply genomic prediction to select donors among gene bank accessions.

Abstract
Poor soil fertility and low fertilizer application rates are main reasons for the large yield gap observed for rice produced in sub-Saharan Africa. Traditional varieties that are preserved in gene banks were shown to possess traits and alleles that would improve the performance of modern variety under such low-input conditions. How to accelerate the utilization of gene bank resources in crop improvement is an unresolved question and here our objective was to test whether genomic prediction could aid in the selection of promising donors. A subset of the 3,024 sequenced accessions from the IRRI rice gene bank was phenotyped for yield and agronomic traits for two years in unfertilized farmers’ fields in Madagascar, and based on these data, a genomic prediction model was developed. This model was applied to predict the performance of the entire set of 3024 accessions, and the top predicted performers were sent to Madagascar for confirmatory trials. The prediction accuracies ranged from 0.10 to 0.30 for grain yield, from 0.25 to 0.63 for straw biomass, to 0.71 for heading date. Two accessions have subsequently been utilized as donors in rice breeding programs in Madagascar. Despite having conducted phenotypic evaluations under challenging conditions on smallholder farms, our results are encouraging as the prediction accuracy realized in on-farm experiments was in the range of accuracies achieved in on-station studies. Thus, we could provide clear empirical evidence on the value of genomic selection in identifying suitable genetic resources for crop improvement, if genotypic data are available.
Component residual stress control in forward rod extrusion by material flow and tribology—experiments and modeling
Authors: Jobst A. , Floros D. , Steinmann P. , Merklein M. 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe forward rod extrusion of ferritic stainless steel X6Cr17 (DIN 1.4016) is here investigated with the objectives to experimentally identify and numerically verify the effect of the lubrication system and die opening angle on residual stresses. Three lubricants – MoS2, soap and polymer – are considered whose tribological properties are characterized via double cup extrusion tests. The effect of material flow is also studied by forming in conical dies featuring three different opening angles. The extrusion experiments revealed a decrease in the near-surface tensile stresses with decreasing friction for all the considered opening angles. An opening angle of 2α = 90° led to the highest tensile residual stresses. Both an increase to 2α = 120° and a decrease to 60° resulted in reduced tensile stresses and even a shift to compressive stresses.Furthermore, a previously developed numerical model of forward rod extrusion is optimized and validated against the experimentally measured residual stresses. The effect of the spatial and temporal discretizations of the model on the predicted residual stresses is investigated. Based on the experimental and numerically verified results, the recommendation to reduce friction in forward rod extrusion is derived as a means to obtain a less detrimental to the lifecycle of extruded parts residual stress state.
“Do You Think You Have What it Takes?” – Exploring Predictors of Pre-Service Teachers’ Prospective ICT Use
Authors: Pozas Marcela , Letzel Verena 
Published: July 2021

AbstractDespite extensive efforts to support teachers with the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) into their classroom practice, current research reports that teachers face immense challenges when integrating ICT into their teaching. This issue has become even more relevant with the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, forcing schools around the world to close for an indefinite period of time and thus to offer remote digital learning solutions. Against this background, this study focused on examining the predictors of pre-service teachers’ prospective ICT use and investigated the heterogeneous results of previous research related to ICT use and gender. Following the ‘will, skill, tool’ framework, the study examined relevant factors of pre-service teachers’ (N = 103) prospective ICT use for teaching and learning processes by means of multiple regression analyses. The analyses included pre-service teachers’ background characteristics, ICT profiles (attitudes and self-efficacy), digital competencies and use of digital tools in order to explore their role in future in-class use of ICT. They also show that there are no gender differences in pre-service teachers’ prospective ICT integration. However, male pre-service teachers hold more positive attitudes towards ICT use than their female counterparts. Additionally, the findings reveal that the two strongest predictors of pre-service teachers’ future ICT use are their attitudes and perceived competency to teach and implement technology in their teaching practices. Finally, the results provide important information about teachers’ training needs. Implications of the results and further research are discussed.
Grounding, Quantifiers, and Paradoxes
Authors: Genco Francesco A. , Poggiolesi Francesca , Rossi Lorenzo 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe notion of grounding is usually conceived as an objective and explanatory relation. It connects two relata if one—the ground—determines or explains the other—the consequence. In the contemporary literature on grounding, much effort has been devoted to logically characterize the formal aspects of grounding, but a major hard problem remains: defining suitable grounding principles for universal and existential formulae. Indeed, several grounding principles for quantified formulae have been proposed, but all of them are exposed to paradoxes in some very natural contexts of application. We introduce in this paper a first-order formal system that captures the notion of grounding and avoids the paradoxes in a novel and non-trivial way. The system we present formally develops Bolzano’s ideas on grounding by employing Hilbert’sε-terms and an adapted version of Fine’s theory of arbitrary objects.
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Serve as Key Effector Molecules in the Protection Against Phialophora verrucosa
Authors: Liu Qin , Yi Wenjuan , Jiang Si , Song Jiquan , Liang Pin 
Published: July 2021

AbstractPhialophora verrucosa (P. verrucosa) is a pathogen that can cause chromoblastomycosis and phaeohyphomycosis. Recent evidence suggests that neutrophils can produce neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) that can protect against invasive pathogens. As such, we herein explored the in vitro functional importance of P. verrucosa-induced NET formation. By assessing the co-localization of neutrophil elastase and DNA, we were able to confirm the formation of classical NETs entrapping P. verrucosa specimens. Sytox Green was then used to stain these NETs following neutrophil infection with P. verrucosa in order to quantify the formation of these extracellular structures. NET formation was induced upon neutrophil exposure to both live, UV-inactivated, and dead P. verrucosa fungi. The ability of these NETs to kill fungal hyphae and conidia was demonstrated through MTT and pouring plate assays, respectively. Overall, our results confirmed that P. verrucosa was able to trigger the production of NETs, suggesting that these extracellular structures may represent an important innate immune effector mechanism controlling physiological responses to P. verrucosa infection, thereby aiding in pathogen control during the acute phases of infection.
Pulmonary Talaromycosis: A Window into the Immunopathogenesis of an Endemic Mycosis
Authors: Narayanasamy Shanti , Dougherty John , van Doorn H. Rogier , Le Thuy 
Published: July 2021

AbstractTalaromycosis is an invasive mycosis caused by the thermally dimorphic saprophytic fungus Talaromyces marneffei (Tm) endemic in Asia. Like other endemic mycoses, talaromycosis occurs predominantly in immunocompromised and, to a lesser extent, immunocompetent hosts. The lungs are the primary portal of entry, and pulmonary manifestations provide a window into the immunopathogenesis of talaromycosis. Failure of alveolar macrophages to destroy Tm results in reticuloendothelial system dissemination and multi-organ disease. Primary or secondary immune defects that reduce CD4+ T cells, INF-γ, IL-12, and IL-17 functions, such as HIV infection, anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies, STAT-1 and STAT-3 mutations, and CD40 ligand deficiency, highlight the central roles of Th1 and Th17 effector cells in the control of Tm infection. Both upper and lower respiratory infections can manifest as localised or disseminated disease. Upper respiratory disease appears unique to talaromycosis, presenting with oropharyngeal lesions and obstructive tracheobronchial masses. Lower respiratory disease is protean, including alveolar consolidation, solitary or multiple nodules, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, cavitary disease, and pleural effusion. Structural lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an emerging risk factor in immunocompetent hosts. Mortality, up to 55%, is driven by delayed or missed diagnosis. Rapid, non-culture-based diagnostics including antigen and PCR assays are shown to be superior to blood culture for diagnosis, but still require rigorous clinical validation and commercialisation. Our current understanding of acute pulmonary infections is limited by the lack of an antibody test. Such a tool is expected to unveil a larger disease burden and wider clinical spectrum of talaromycosis.
‘…These Workshops are like Sunday´s Church Visit – but then, it’s Monday Again…’—using Understanding to Bridge Ambitious Talk and Action
Authors: Schumacher Thomas , Krautzberger Marc 
Published: July 2021

AbstractOrganisational renewal and change often include the experience of a dichotomy between talk and action, leading to increasing skepticism about organisational change initiatives. Our action research is based on a single case study and explores how the divide between talk and action can be overcome to manage change. The study reveals an often-neglected aspect of organisational communication; in addition to utterance and information, successful communication requires understanding to find the missing link between talk and action, as well as creating impact in change processes. The article shows how an intervention can be built on communicative understanding, putting the Luhmannian approach into practice: introducing regular organisation-wide feedback on a change initiative through reflection workshops helped foster understanding of change initiatives and supported bridging the gap between talk and action.
Cost-effectiveness of zoledronic acid compared with sequential denosumab/alendronate for older osteoporotic women in Japan
Authors: Mori Takahiro , Crandall Carolyn J. , Fujii Tomoko , Ganz David A. 
Published: July 2021

Abstract

Summary

Among hypothetical cohorts of older osteoporotic women without prior fragility fracture in Japan, we evaluated the cost-effectiveness of two treatment strategies using a simulation model. Annual intravenous zoledronic acid for 3 years was cost-saving compared with biannual subcutaneous denosumab for 3 years followed by weekly oral alendronate for 3 years.

Purpose
Osteoporosis constitutes a major medical and health economic burden to society worldwide. Injectable treatments for osteoporosis require less frequent administration than oral treatments and therefore have higher persistence and adherence with treatment, which could explain better efficacy for fracture prevention. Although annual intravenous zoledronic acid and biannual subcutaneous denosumab are available, it remains unclear which treatment strategy represents a better value from a health economic perspective. Accordingly, we examined the cost-effectiveness of zoledronic acid for 3 years compared with sequential denosumab/alendronate (i.e., denosumab for 3 years followed by oral weekly alendronate for 3 years, making the total treatment duration 6 years) among hypothetical cohorts of community-dwelling osteoporotic women without prior fragility fracture in Japan at ages 65, 70, 75, or 80 years.

Methods
Using a previously validated and updated Markov microsimulation model, we obtained incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (Japanese yen [¥] (or US dollars [$]) per quality-adjusted life-year [QALY]) from the public healthcare and long-term care payer’s perspective over a lifetime horizon with a willingness-to-pay of ¥5 million (or $47,500) per QALY.

Results
In the base case, zoledronic acid was cost-saving (i.e., more effective and less expensive) compared with sequential denosumab/alendronate. In deterministic sensitivity analyses, results were sensitive to changes in the efficacy of zoledronic acid or the cumulative persistence rate with zoledronic acid or denosumab. In probabilistic sensitivity analyses, the probabilities of zoledronic acid being cost-effective were 98–100%.

Conclusions
Among older osteoporotic women without prior fragility fracture in Japan, zoledronic acid was cost-saving compared with sequential denosumab/alendronate.
Assessment and distribution of water quality of Pandoh river basin (PRB), Himachal Pradesh, North India
Authors: Prakasam C. , Saravanan R. , Sharma M. K. , Kanwar Varinder S. 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAs the surface water in northern India is the main water resource for regional economic and also supply for drinking and irrigation purposes. However, deficiency of water quality leads to serious water pollution in the Pandoh river basin (PRB). Therefore, the main objective of the present study is to evaluate the quality of surface water. With this objective, surface water samples were collected from the PRB of northern India, and analyzed for pH, EC, turbidity, alkalinity, total dissolved solids, and total hardness. Moreover, geographical information system (GIS) tools were used to prepare the geology, drainage pattern, and location maps of the study region. Surface water quality observed from the PRB has an alkaline nature with a moderately hard type. Further studies are encouraged to better understand the water quality in northern India.