bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Modeling solar power plants with daily data using genetic programming and equivalent circuit
Authors: Reisi Alireza , Zamani Abbas‐Ali , Barakati Seyyed Masoud 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAmong the various methods proposed for modeling solar panels, those based on equivalent circuits have received significant attention. In these approaches, determining unknown parameters varies depending on the modeling objective. To model voltage–current characteristics, circuit analysis methods are employed to extract these unknown parameters. However, this modeling method relies on data provided by the solar panel manufacturer, leading to increased modeling error over time as coefficients change. In this article, a method independent of the manufacturer's data for modeling solar panels is presented. This method enables accurate modeling of pre‐installed solar power plants. By utilizing genetic programming on a single day's worth of data from a solar panel, the proposed method can establish relationships with a high degree of fit for the open‐circuit voltage, maximum power point, and short‐circuit current based on weather conditions. Through these relationships, the voltage–current characteristics can be modeled with greater precision compared to traditional circuit analysis methods, and without the need for data from the solar panel manufacturer. Finally, for further evaluation, a 3 kW solar power plant is modeled, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed method.
The impact of disk-locking on convective turnover times of low-mass pre-main sequence and main sequence stars
Authors: Landin N. R. , Mendes L. T. S. , Vaz L. P. R. , Alencar S. H. P. 
Published: November 2024

Aims. The impact of disk-locking on the stellar properties related to magnetic activity from the theoretical point of view is investigated.
Methods. We use the ATON stellar evolution code to calculate theoretical values of convective turnover times (τc) and Rossby numbers (Ro, the ratio between rotation periods and τc) for pre-main sequence (pre-MS) and main sequence (MS) stars. We investigate how τc varies with the initial rotation period and with the disk lifetime, using angular momentum conserving models and models simulating the disk-locking mechanism. In the latter case, the angular velocity is kept constant during a given locking time to mimic the magnetic locking effects of a circumstellar disk.
Results. The local convective turnover times generated with disk-locking models are shorter than those obtained with angular momentum conserving models. The differences are smaller in the early pre-MS, increase with stellar age, and become more accentuated for stars with M ≥ 1 M⊙ and ages greater than 100 Myr. Our new values of τc are used to estimate Ro for a sample of stars selected from the literature in order to investigate the rotation-activity relationship. We fit the data with a two-part power-law function and find the best fitting parameters of this relation.
Conclusions. The differences found between both sets of models suggest that the star’s disk-locking phase properties affect its Rossby number and its position in the rotation-activity diagram. Our results indicate that the dynamo efficiency is lower for stars that had undergone longer disk-locking phases.
Online patient endoscopy education platform improves outpatient bowel preparation quality: Retrospective observational study
Authors: Ding Yuming , Vandeleur Ann , Chinchilla Gonzalo , Littlemore Kimberley , Hodgson Ruth , Rahman Tony 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background and study aims High-quality bowel preparation is integral to high-quality colonoscopy and adenoma detection. Studies evaluating the effect of pre-colonoscopy educational videos on bowel preparation quality have been variable. We investigated whether augmenting bowel preparation education using our professionally produced, patient-oriented, online educational video series would improve preparation quality, reduce need for repeat procedures, and improve adenoma detection rate (ADR).
Patients and methods We conducted a pilot, retrospective, single-center observational study using endoscopy data from a tertiary hospital. Colonoscopy outcomes were compared between two discrete 6-month study periods, before (control group) and after (video group) implementation of the online video intervention. All patients received standard-of-care written and verbal instructions. The video group received a link providing access to the video platform. Primary outcome was adequacy of bowel preparation (defined by the Aronchick Scale). Secondary outcomes included rate of repeat colonoscopy due to inadequate preparation, ADR, and sessile serrated lesion (SSL) detection rate.
Results The video intervention group had a lower rate of
inadequate bowel preparation compared with the control group (6.3% vs 9.8%, P = 0.018). There was no difference between groups in rate of repeat
colonoscopies due to inadequate preparation (P = 0.62), ADR (P = 0.11), or SSL detection rate (P = 0.94).
Multivariable analysis did not reveal any independent predictors of bowel preparation
quality.
Conclusions Our study supports the addition of a novel patient-oriented online educational video resource as an effective tool in enhancing bowel preparation adequacy while maintaining provision of high-quality colonoscopy.
Discharging the duty of candor following delayed post-endoscopy cancer diagnosis
Authors: Berry Philip , Kotha Sreelakshmi 
Published: November 2024

AbstractEndoscopic examination is not risk free. Not only are there well-known complications associated with the procedure, but malignant and pre-malignant lesions can be missed due to human factors or failures in organizational process. Duty of candor (DoC) is a legal requirement if significant harm occurs in delivery of healthcare. Post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) and post-endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer (PEUGIC) audits have identified missed diagnoses that are associated with harm and require consideration of DoC. This article explores the new and unique challenges associated with DoC in endoscopy audits. There are unresolved questions around the place of DoC in retrospective audits, agreement of harm thresholds, and constitution of review teams. Involved departments must be committed to transparency and trained in governance processes. Fear of institutional and personal reputational damage, as well as future litigation, may influence decisions. Patient expectations need to be clarified, as do supportive structures for individual endoscopists who will be involved in DoC processes when significant lesions have been missed. Further consensus around DoC is required so that clear guidance can be given to endoscopy units.
Ultrasound of the Foot and Ankle in Peripheral Spondyloarthritis
Authors: Thaker Siddharth , Pesquer Lionel , Rennie Winston J. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSeronegative spondyloarthritis (SpA) is an umbrella term that includes ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and arthritis related to inflammatory bowel disease. Apart from AS, these other conditions predominantly affect the appendicular skeleton. Both the foot and ankle are frequently involved peripheral joints. According to the latest Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society criteria, imaging is a key way to diagnose peripheral seronegative SpA. Common imaging features are enthesitis, synovitis, tenosynovitis, erosive and bone-proliferative changes in the affected joints, and effusion.Although magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard technique, ultrasound (US) is a cost-effective imaging method that can readily detect the features just described. Additionally, it can semi-quantify inflammatory changes, helping in treatment and dose modifications. Imaging-guided procedures, such as biopsies and steroid injections, are routinely performed using US. Furthermore, US can easily be deployed at outpatient rheumatology clinics, making it an ideal point-of-care investigation.
Multiparametric Ultrasound Assessment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Beyond Nerve Cross-sectional Area
Authors: Tomažin Tjaša , Pušnik Luka , Albano Domenico , Jengojan Suren Armeni , Snoj Žiga 
Published: November 2024

AbstractCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most common mononeuropathy, results from compression of the median nerve within the fibro-osseous carpal tunnel. Diagnosis is typically based on clinical evaluation and confirmed by nerve conduction studies. However, ultrasound (US) has emerged as a valuable noninvasive adjunct for CTS confirmation, offering potential advantages over electrodiagnostic testing in terms of patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy. This review begins with a concise summary of carpal tunnel anatomy and CTS pathophysiology as a foundation for exploring the diverse applications of US in CTS evaluation. B-mode US assessment is presented with a focus on cross-sectional imaging and dynamic evaluations, including the transverse translocation and longitudinal gliding of the median nerve. We also review current methods for assessing vascularization in CTS and explore the usefulness of elastography in CTS evaluation. The advantages and limitations of each US method are elucidated, highlighting their practical utility in clinical practice.
Ultrasound for Postoperative and Iatrogenic Peripheral Nerve Lesions: What Do Radiologists Need to Know?
Authors: Drakonaki Elena E. , Rupreht Mitja , Klauser Andrea , Pesquer Lionel 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIatrogenic nerve injuries are common and require an immediate accurate diagnosis to allow surgical treatment within a short window of opportunity. Targeted investigation using high-resolution ultrasound (US) allows an accurate diagnosis in the acute phase when electrophysiology has a limited role. By identifying the exact site of injury, mechanism, and type of nerve damage, US can help determine the prognosis of the lesion and the need for surgical management. This pictorial review discusses the role of high-resolution US in the work-up of iatrogenic nerve injuries, with an emphasis on US appearances and the clinical knowledge needed by the radiologist to provide solutions to clinical challenges.
Finger Sprains, Ultrasound Anatomy, and Pathology of Finger Ligaments
Authors: Lapegue Franck , André Aymeric , Lafourcade François , Filliole Antoine , Lambeaux Constance , Van Viet-Tam , Adamski Elorie , Bachour Rafy , Goumarre Céline , Chiavassa Hélène , Faruch Bilfeld Marie , Sans Nicolas 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe joints of the fingers play an important role in prehension. They must accomplish both great mobility in the sagittal plane to allow the fingers to roll up and great stability to ensure the grip is both precise and firm. The collateral ligaments and palmar plates are the main passive stabilizing structures between the interphalangeal (IP) and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. Sprains with or without dislocation of the proximal IP joints of the fingers are common injuries in sports pathology and may involve not only the ligaments but also their bony insertion on the phalanges or extensor tendons. Certain entities are specific to the MCP joints: ligament ruptures with Stener-like effect under the sagittal bands and MCP flexion locking (locked finger). Radiographs and ultrasound usually enable a precise diagnosis, so appropriate treatment can be provided.
On the concept of the pluriverse in Walter Mignolo and the European New Right
Authors: Davidson Miri 
Published: November 2024

AbstractToday, the ‘pluriverse’ is considered to be a radical new concept capable of decolonising political thought. However, it is not only decolonial scholarship that has taken up the concept of the pluriverse; far-right intellectuals, too, have been cultivating a decolonial imaginary based on the idea of the pluriverse. This article compares the way the concept of the pluriverse appears in certain strands of Latin American decolonial theory exemplified by Walter Mignolo, on the one hand, and the ethnopluralism of the European New Right represented by Alain de Benoist and Alexander Dugin, on the other. Despite Mignolo’s pluriverse being an ‘open pluriverse’ of entanglement between peoples, while the European New Right’s is a ‘closed pluriverse’ of ethnic separation, I argue that these uses of the pluriverse are nevertheless underpinned by a shared analytical and normative framework. This framework is defined by a simple refrain: that what oppresses the world is ontological and epistemological sameness, and what will liberate it is ontological and epistemological difference. I argue that this schema, which misapprehends imperialism as a form of epistemic domination geared purely towards homogenisation, rather than as a set of material relationships that also produce (e.g. racial, sexual, and class) difference, does not provide a solid foundation for contesting colonial relations.
Large perpendicular magnetic anisotropy at Fe/rock-salt-type Cr-oxide interface synthesized via oxygen-driven chemical layer exchange process
Authors: Iida Yuki , Xiang Qingyi , Scheike Thomas , Wen Zhenchao , Okabayashi Jun , Uzuhashi Jun , Ohkubo Tadakatsu , Hono Kazuhiro , Sukegawa Hiroaki , Mitani Seiji 
Published: November 2024

Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) induced at the interface of the metallic magnetic layer/oxide layer plays a major role in scaling of state-of-the-art spin-transfer-torque magnetoresistive random access memory. The realization of PMA requires the development of mature interface manipulation techniques as well as materials constituting the interface. Herein, we report large PMA using stacks developed with an ultrathin (∼0.7 nm) Fe/rock-salt CrO(001) interface via an oxygen-driven diffusion process. The stacks were prepared by sputter-deposition and post-annealing of the Cr buffer/ultrathin Fe/MgO structure. Significant oxidation of the Fe layer and Cr diffusion into the MgO layer occurred during the deposition. After post-annealing, the oxidized Fe layer was reduced to form an Fe/rock-salt-type Cr-monoxide structure due to chemical layer exchange. The lattice-matched Fe/CrO interface with a large interfacial PMA energy of 1.55 mJ/m2 was confirmed after annealing at 500 °C. X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurements revealed that the post-annealing promoted the redox reaction from the Fe oxide to the metallic Fe and the formation of the CrO. The observed PMA indicates that the oxygen-driven diffusion process by annealing resulted in the well-controlled Fe/CrO interface. The demonstrated diffusion process provides a new chemical route to fabricate artificial, well-controlled PMA interfaces, even containing metastable materials, beyond the conventional sequential layer stacking for the development of spintronic devices.
Production of high intensity high charge state uranium ion beams in afterglow mode with advanced electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) ion sources
Authors: Li L. X. , Li J. B. , Ma J. D. , Feng Y. C. , Zhang Z. H. , Zhang W. H. , Hitz D. , Ma H. Y. , Wang X. Y. , Lu W. , Sun L. T. , Zhao H. W. 
Published: November 2024

To satisfy the requirement of heavy ion synchrotron for intense highly charged ion beams, a comprehensive study of the afterglow mode was performed with two advanced electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) ion sources, i.e., a second-generation ECR ion source (LECR4) and a third-generation ECR ion source (SECRAL-II). Intense pulsed uranium ion beams of highly charged states were produced with both ion sources (e.g., 58 eμA of 238U39+ in LECR4 and 124 eμA of 238U46+ in SECRAL-II). Compared to the beam intensity records obtained in continuous wave mode, the gain factor is up to ∼6. It was found that the optimum microwave pulse width and the decay time in SECRAL-II operating at 24 GHz are obviously longer than those in LECR4 operating at 14.5 GHz, aligning with a previous observation made with SECRAL-II ion source.
Nanobiochar application and its impact on sustainable agriculture: A concise review
Authors: Salaria Mani , Shobhna Shobhna , Sharma Tarun , Banik Diptanu , Mehta Chandra Mohan , Assouguem Amine , Lahlali Rachid 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Nanobiochar represents a novel intersection of nanotechnology and sustainable agriculture, holding promise for addressing contemporary challenges in soil health, carbon sequestration, and resource efficiency. Synthesis methods, unique physicochemical properties, and potential applications in various sectors are systematically analysed, contributing to a deeper understanding of this innovative bio-based nanomaterial. The social impact of nanobiochar is investigated, highlighting its role in creating sustainable livelihoods, fostering community engagement, and promoting inclusive agricultural practices. The review also includes the soil-related effects of nanobiochar. Nanobiochar’s role in mitigating soil degradation, enhancing fertility, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices is also studied. The paper evaluates the potential for nanobiochar to sequester carbon effectively and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Furthermore, attention is directed towards the environmental considerations and ethical implications associated with the use of nanobiochar. This review paper offers a comprehensive viewpoint on the effects of nanobiochar on environment and agriculture.
Performance study of a new LiCAF:Ce detector developed for high-efficient neutron detection in intense γ-ray fields
Authors: Kaburagi M. , Kamada K. , Ishii J. , Matsumoto T. , Manabe S. , Masuda A. , Harano H. , Kato M. , Shimazoe K. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
When detecting fast and thermal neutrons in intense
γ-ray fields, it is challenging to discriminate between pulse
signals due to neutron and γ-rays, even when using
pulse-shape-discrimination techniques, because the trailing pulse
signals overlap at high pulse rates. Some nuclear facilities have
faced challenging problems for dispersed nuclear fuel (or nuclear
fuel debris), radioactive wastes, and other radioactive materials
during decommissioning. Particularly, high-efficiency neutron
detection in intense γ-ray fields is required for exploring
dispersed nuclear fuel and for criticality monitoring. LiCaAlF6
(LiCAF):Ce has suitable properties of high 6Li density and fast
decay times for high-efficiency neutron detection in intense
γ-ray fields. A new LiCAF:Ce detector with an ultra-thick (99
μm) crystal and optimized readout was developed. The neutron
detection performance in an intense γ-ray field was
investigated and compared to that using a Li glass (KG2)
detector. The LiCAF:Ce and KG2 detectors were used to detect a
sealed 252Cf neutron source (neutron emission rate of
∼ 4.11 × 105 s-1) using a 5 cm thick high-density
polyethylene (HDPE) block moderator located at the front of the
detector. At the air kerma rates at the front surface of the HDPE
block (Ds
) of up to 1.07 Gy/h, the effective neutron count
rate (n
eff) for the LiCAF:Ce detector was the same
within margins of errors, but it decreased by 5.7 ± 0.8% at
2.97 Gy/h. In contrast, for the KG2 detector, with Ds

increased up to 1.07 Gy/h, n
eff for KG2 increased up
to 20 ± 1.0 % at 1.07 Gy/h. Then, n
eff decreased
by 20 ± 1.0% at 2.97 Gy/h. Therefore, the LiCAF:Ce detector
exhibited a smaller influence on neutron count rates by
γ-rays compared to the KG2 detector because of the faster
decay time and optimization of digital pulse processing.
Comparative effects of topiramate and naltrexone on neural activity during anticipatory anxiety in individuals with alcohol use disorder
Authors: Dali Gezelle , Logge Warren , Kranzler Henry R , Hurzeler Tristan , Gallagher Hugh , Haber Paul S , Morley Kirsten C 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Topiramate has been found to be effective in reducing alcohol use and may also attenuate anxiety severity in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD). This study compared the neural response of treatment-seeking patients with AUD on either topiramate or naltrexone during an anticipatory anxiety task. Participants were 42 patients with AUD who were randomized to receive either topiramate (n = 23; titrated dose up to 200 mg/day) or naltrexone (n = 19; 50 mg/day) for 12-weeks as part of a larger randomized controlled trial. Following 6 weeks of treatment, participants completed an anticipatory anxiety task during a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) session. The task presented a series of high-threat and low-threat stimuli followed by an unpleasant or pleasant image, respectively. Primary whole-brain analyses revealed no significant differences in neural activation between the topiramate and naltrexone groups. Deactivation for safe cues relative to threat cues was observed within the precuneus, inferior parietal lobule and the cingulate gyrus. In the precentral and middle frontal gyri, threat cues elicited greater activation. Exploratory analyses revealed an effect of change in anxiety from baseline to week 6, with a greater reduction associated with a reduced response to threat cues relative to safe cues in the cuneus and lingual gyrus. The current study is the first to examine and compare neural activation during anticipatory anxiety in treatment-seeking individuals on topiramate and naltrexone. This preliminary research contributes to our understanding of the therapeutic mechanisms of these alcohol pharmacotherapies.
Interplay of physical and social drivers of movement in male African savanna elephants
Authors: Wiśniewska Maggie , O’Connell-Rodwell Caitlin E , Kilian J Werner , Garnier Simon , Russell Gareth J 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Despite extensive research into the behavioral ecology of free-ranging animal groups, questions remain about how group members integrate information about their physical and social surroundings. This is because (1) tracking of multiple group members is limited to a few easily manageable species and (2) the tools to simultaneously quantify physical and social influences on an individual’s movement remain challenging, especially across large geographic scales. A relevant example of a widely ranging species with complex social structure and of conservation concern is the African savanna elephant. We evaluate highly synchronized GPS tracks from 5 male elephants in Etosha National Park in Namibia by incorporating their dynamic social landscape into an established resource selection model. The fitted model predicts movement patterns based simultaneously on the physical landscape (e.g. repeated visitation of waterholes) and the social landscape (e.g. avoidance of a dominant male). Combining the fitted models for multiple focal individuals produces landscape-dependent social networks that vary over space (e.g. with distance from a waterhole) and time (e.g. as the seasons change). The networks, especially around waterholes, are consistent with dominance patterns determined from previous behavioral studies. Models that combine physical landscape and social effects, based on remote tracking, can augment traditional methods for determining social structure from intensive behavioral observations. More broadly, these models will be essential to effective, in-situ conservation and management of wide-ranging social species in the face of anthropogenic disruptions to their physical surroundings and social connections.