bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Psychological distress in adults after pediatric kidney replacement therapy
Authors: Laube Nora F. , Mader Luzius , Heinzelmann Marc-Andrea , Hunziker Sandra , Michel Gisela , Kuehni Claudia E. , Laube Guido F. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background
There is limited information about psychological distress in adults who underwent kidney replacement therapy (KRT) during childhood. This study aimed to describe psychological distress in adults after KRT during childhood in comparison to the Swiss general population and to evaluate associations with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.

Methods
We sent a questionnaire to 143 people from the Swiss Pediatric Renal Registry (SPRR), who were alive, over 18 years old, started KRT before the age of 18 years, and were German speakers. We measured psychological distress using the Brief Symptom Inventory 18 (BSI-18) and evaluated the Global Severity Index 18 (GSI-18), reflecting the overall level of distress, and the three subscales: depression, somatization, and anxiety. We compared levels of psychological distress to normal data from the Swiss general population and used regression models to identify associations with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.

Results
Eighty persons with a mean age of 39 years (SD 10.1) responded to the questionnaire (response rate 56%). Overall, the GSI-18 and all subscales of the BSI-18 were similar. Unemployed participants (25%) reported higher levels of somatization and were more likely to experience psychological distress. Participants using psychotropic drugs (14%) reported higher levels of overall psychological distress (10%), depression (13%) and somatization (9%).

Conclusions
Adults after KRT during childhood showed good long-term psychological well-being. These results are encouraging and underline the favorable outcome of these patients. So besides the excellent somatic outcome, these patients can achieve a psychological healthy life after diagnosis of chronic kidney disease.

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Re-examining the chatBot Usability Scale (BUS-11) to assess user experience with customer relationship management chatbots
Authors: Borsci Simone , Schmettow Martin 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIntelligent systems, such as chatbots, are likely to strike new qualities of UX that are not covered by instruments validated for legacy human–computer interaction systems. A new validated tool to evaluate the interaction quality of chatbots is the chatBot Usability Scale (BUS) composed of 11 items in five subscales. The BUS-11 was developed mainly from a psychometric perspective, focusing on ranking people by their responses and also by comparing designs’ properties (designometric). In this article, 3186 observations (BUS-11) on 44 chatbots are used to re-evaluate the inventory looking at its factorial structure, and reliability from the psychometric and designometric perspectives. We were able to identify a simpler factor structure of the scale, as previously thought. With the new structure, the psychometric and the designometric perspectives coincide, with good to excellent reliability. Moreover, we provided standardized scores to interpret the outcomes of the scale. We conclude that BUS-11 is a reliable and universal scale, meaning that it can be used to rank people and designs, whatever the purpose of the research.
A nearly optimal randomized algorithm for explorable heap selection
Authors: Borst Sander , Dadush Daniel , Huiberts Sophie , Kashaev Danish 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
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Impact of field drying at different initial leaf ages on growth and yield formation of direct seeding rice in Chengdu plain
Authors: Ouyang Yuyuan , Zhu Conghua , Li Wei , Yu Junqi , Luo Xi , Li Xuyi 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
To determine the optimal drying period for direct seeding rice, we conducted experiments using two rice cultivars: hybrid indica (Shuyou 217) and conventional indica (Huang Huazhan). The experiments explored the influence of varying initial leaf development stages on tillering dynamics, leaf area, dry matter production, yield, and yield components in direct seeding rice. The results indicated a significant correlation between the initial leaf development stage and the yield of direct seeding rice. As the initial leaf development stage progressed, the number of effective panicles increased, while key traits affecting panicle yield, such as grain/spikelet? Number per panicle, seed setting rate, and 1000-grain weight, decreased. Additionally, varietal differences in tillering reduction were observed across different leaf development stages. Shuyou 217 exhibited a decrease in heading rate with increasing leaf development stage, whereas Huang Huazhan showed no significant difference. With delayed seeding planting age, both cultivars demonstrated an increasing trend in the leaf area index, initially leading to a rise in effective leaf area proportion, followed by a decline. At the full heading and maturity stages, the dry weight of the stem sheath and panicles per plant decreased as the leaf development stage was delayed. However, the output and transport rates of stem sheath assimilated first increased and then decreased. From a practical perspective, field drying management should be aligned with varietal characteristics to reduce ineffective tillering, ensure sufficient dry matter accumulation during the full heading stage, and optimize post-heading dry matter export and transport. This strategy promotes the coordination between the “source” and “sink” dynamics in rice, ultimately maximizing yield in direct-seeded rice systems.
The 3rd Hutchinson lecture: numerical modelling of forests with uprooting as a nature-based solution to mitigate flow-type landslides
Authors: Choi C. E. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTo protect human lives and infrastructure in mountainous regions from flow-type landslides, engineered countermeasures, such as rigid and flexible barriers, are installed along predicted flow paths. Over recent years, research efforts in physical and numerical modelling have helped advance the understanding of impact mechanisms involved and enabled the optimization of the design of engineered solutions. With the advent of sustainable engineering, attention has shifted towards the use and development of nature-based solutions to impede flow-type landslides. A simple nature-based solution is to consider the effects of forests on the mobility of flow-type landslides. However, to leverage forests, the complex flow-stem interactions and effects of uprooting need to be captured. In this paper, details and results of a new GPU-empowered MPM-LSDEM numerical solver that simulates the effects of flows through tree stems that can uproot are presented along with systematic evaluation of the solver. Simulations of flow-forest interaction with and without uprooting show that forests have profound effects on flow forest interaction. For dense forests, uprooted stems can push flow material to enhance its runout distance. Additionally, uprooted stems tend to concentrate near the front of the flows even if they were evenly distributed throughout the model forest at the beginning. The impact force exerted by a stem can be considered concentrated loading and can damage barriers along the flow path. Taken together, hazard assessment tools that can model the effects of uprooting are crucial to close predictions of hazard extent (i.e., runout distance) and the design of physical countermeasures such as barriers.
First-year real-world experience of intravitreal brolucizumab injection for refractory neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Authors: Lee Jeong Hyun , Shin Joo Young , Ahn Jeeyun 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Purpose
To investigate the first-year real-world anatomical and functional outcomes of intravitreal brolucizumab injection in eyes with refractory neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).

Study design
Retrospective observational study.

Methods
nAMD patients who showed poor response to previous anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents were switched to brolucizumab. Functional and anatomical outcomes were evaluated at initial treatment of nAMD, after treatment with other anti-VEGF agents and after switching and treating with brolucizumab for 1 year. Safety profile was also evaluated after brolucizumab injection. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central foveal thickness (CFT), subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT), and the presence of fluid in different compartments (intraretinal fluid [IRF], subretinal fluid [SRF], pigment epithelial detachment [PED]) were assessed at each time point.

Results
A total of 40 eyes of 40 patients were included in the study. BCVA remained unchanged throughout treatment (p > 0.05). CFT did not change after treatment with other anti-VEGF agents (p = 0.588) but decreased after switching to brolucizumab (p < 0.001). SFCT decreased after treatment with other anti-VEGF agents (p = 0.025) but not after switching to brolucizumab (p = 0.236). Presence of SRF (p = 0.001) and PED (p = 0.001) decreased significantly after switching to brolucizumab, despite their persistence with prior treatments using other anti-VEGF agents. However, IRF persisted even after switching to brolucizumab (p = 0.745). Intraocular inflammation (IOI)-related adverse events were reported in 3 eyes (7.14%).

Conclusion
Analysis of first-year real-world outcomes after switching to brolucizumab in nAMD patients refractory to other anti-VEGF agents showed improved anatomic outcomes, limited functional improvement and low incidence of IOI-related adverse events.
Utility of under-sampled scans with iterative reconstruction and high-frequency preserving transform for high spatial resolution magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
Authors: Kondo Shota , Nakamura Yuko , Higaki Toru , Nishihara Takashi , Takizawa Masahiro , Shirai Toru , Fujimori Motoshi , Bito Yoshitaka , Narita Keigo , Fonseca Dara , Maeda Shogo , Kawashita Ikuo , Honda Yukiko , Awai Kazuo 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Under-sampled scans with iterative reconstruction and high-frequency preserving transform (Us-IRHF) can increase the acquisition speed without degrading the image quality by recovering image information from under-sampled data. We investigate the clinical applicability of high spatial resolution magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) images without extending the scanning time using Us-IRHF.

Methods
A slit phantom was scanned with conventional- (without Us-IRHF), Us-IR- (without HF), and Us-IRHF scanning. The matrix size was 320 × 320 for Us-IR- and Us-IRHF- and 288 × 208 for conventional scanning. Modulation transfer function (MTF) focused on the 1.0 lp/cm gauge for each scanning was calculated. For clinical study we acquired respiratory-triggered 3D MRCP scans with and without Us-IRHF (U+-, U−MRCP) in 41 patients. The matrix size was 320 × 320 for U+- and 288 × 208 for U−MRCP. The acquisition time and the relative duct-to-periductal contrast ratios (RCs) for the right- and left intrahepatic bile-, the common bile-, and the main pancreatic duct were recorded. Visualization of each duct and overall image quality was scored on 5-point confidence scales. For visualization of each duct the score ranged from 1 (not visible) to 5 (visible with excellent details), for the image quality, it ranged from 1 (undiagnostic) to 5 (excellent). Superiority for the qualitative visualization score and non-inferiority for the RC values with prespecified margins were assessed.

Results
Phantom study showed that compared to the conventional- and Us-IR (without HF) images, the MTF for the Us-IRHF image revealed the highest response. For clinical study, the mean acquisition time was 161 s for U+- and 165 s for U−MRCP. For all ducts, the RC value of U+MRCP was non-inferior to U−MRCP and the qualitative visualization score assigned to U+MRCP was superior to U−MRCP.

Conclusion
Us-IRHF improved the image quality of high spatial resolution MRCP without extending the scanning time.
Recycle right: How to decrease recycling contamination with informational point-of-disposal signage
Authors: Cakanlar Aylin , Hunter Megan , Nenkov Gergana Y. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPlastic pollution represents a grand challenge facing society, yet the amount of plastic being recycled is only about 5%. This recycling crisis has intensified with the growing problem of recycling contamination (i.e., incorrect placement of unrecyclable materials in recycling receptacles). This research investigates the potential for informational point-of-disposal recycling signage to decrease recycling contamination. In a longitudinal field study and three experiments, the authors demonstrate that providing schema-congruent prescriptive information (“Recycle these items”) does not reduce recycling contamination and may inadvertently lead to over-recycling. In contrast, the presence of proscriptive information that is moderately incongruent with established schemas (“Do not recycle these items”) prompts more effortful, piecemeal processing. This encourages individuals to integrate the information into their recycling decisions, diminishing their dependence on pre-existing beliefs and expectations regarding recycling and, consequently, lowering contamination rates. Recycling expertise is found to moderate the effects of point-of-disposal recycling signage. By examining such nuanced recycling communication strategies, this research aims to shift the conversation from “recycle more” to “recycle right.”
The Predictive Validity of the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness Score Compared to the Glasgow Coma Scale in the Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review
Authors: Schey Jaime E. , Schoch Monica , Kerr Debra 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe Full Outline of UnResponsiveness (FOUR) score was developed to overcome the limitations of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) when assessing individuals with impaired consciousness. We sought to review the evidence regarding the predictive validity of the GCS and FOUR score in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. This review was prospectively registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023420528). Systematic searches of CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Embase were undertaken. Prospective observational studies were included if both GCS and FOUR score were assessed in adults during ICU admission and if mortality and/or validated functional outcome measure scores were collected. Studies were excluded if they exclusively investigated patients with traumatic brain injury. Screening, data extraction, and quality assessment using the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool were conducted by two reviewers. Twenty studies of poor to moderate quality were included. Many studies only included patients with neurological illness and excluded sedated patients, despite high proportions of intubated patients. The FOUR score achieved higher area under the receiver operating characteristic curve values for mortality prediction compared with the GCS, and the FOUR score achieved significantly higher area under the receiver operating characteristic curve values for predictions of ICU mortality. Both coma scales showed similar accuracy in predicting “unfavorable” functional outcome. The FOUR score appeared to be more responsive than the GCS in the ICU, as most patients with a GCS score of 3 obtained FOUR scores between 1 and 8 due to preserved brainstem function. The FOUR score may be superior to the GCS for predicting mortality in ICU settings. Further adequately powered studies with clear, reliable methods for assessment of index and outcome scores are required to clarify the predictive performance of both coma scales in ICUs. Inclusion of sedated patients may improve generalizability of findings in general ICU populations.
Expansion of stereotactic work envelope using transformation matrices and geometric algebra for neurosurgery
Authors: Sharaf Basel , Lewis Seth , Choung David , Goyal Abhinav , Scheitler Kristen M. , Hong Lydia S. , Blaha Charles D. , Hanna Barbara , Chang Kyungwon , Yuen Jason , Oh Yoonbae , Shin Hojin , Grewal Sanjeet , Chang Jin Woo , Miller Kai , Lee Kendall H. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractStereotactic systems have traditionally used Cartesian coordinate combined with linear algebraic mathematical models to navigate the brain. Previously, the development of a novel stereotactic system allowed for improved patient comfort, reduced size, and carried through a simplified interface for surgeons. The system was designed with a work envelope and trajectory range optimized for deep brain stimulation applications only. However, it could be applied in multiple realms of neurosurgery by spanning the entire brain. To this end, a system of translational and rotational adapters was developed to allow total brain navigation capabilities. Adapters were designed to fit onto a Skull Anchor Key of a stereotactic frame system to allow for rotation and translation of the work envelope. Mathematical formulas for the rotations and translations associated with each adapter were developed. Mechanical and image-guided accuracies were examined using a ground truth imaging phantom. The system’s clinical workflow and its ability to reliably and accurately be used in a surgical scenario were investigated using a cadaver head and computed tomography guidance. Eight adapters designed and 3D-printed allowed the work envelope to be expanded to the entire head. The mechanical error was 1.75 ± 0.09 mm (n = 20 targets), and the cadaver surgical targeting error was 1.18 ± 0.28 mm (n = 10 implantations). The novel application of conventional and geometric algebra in conjunction with hardware modifications significantly expands the work envelope of the stereotactic system to the entire cranial cavity. This approach greatly extends the clinical applications by the system.
Laser-Induced Highly Stable Conductive Hydrogels for Robust Bioelectronics
Authors: Li Yibo , Zhou Hao , Yang Huayong , Xu Kaichen 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Despite the promising progress in conductive hydrogels made with pure conducting polymer, great challenges remain in the interface adhesion and robustness in long-term monitoring. To address these challenges, Prof. Seung Hwan Ko and Taek-Soo Kim’s team introduced a laser-induced phase separation and adhesion method for fabricating conductive hydrogels consisting of pure poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate on polymer substrates. The laser-induced phase separation and adhesion treated conducting polymers can be selectively transformed into conductive hydrogels that exhibit wet conductivities of 101.4 S cm−1 with a spatial resolution down to 5 μm. Moreover, they maintain impedance and charge-storage capacity even after 1 h of sonication. The micropatterned electrode arrays demonstrate their potential in long-term in vivo signal recordings, highlighting their promising role in the field of bioelectronics.

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Wafer-Scale Vertical 1D GaN Nanorods/2D MoS2/PEDOT:PSS for Piezophototronic Effect-Enhanced Self-Powered Flexible Photodetectors
Authors: Tang Xin , Jiang Hongsheng , Lin Zhengliang , Wang Xuan , Wang Wenliang , Li Guoqiang 
Published: November 2024

Abstractvan der Waals (vdW) heterostructures constructed by low-dimensional (0D, 1D, and 2D) materials are emerging as one of the most appealing systems in next-generation flexible photodetection. Currently, hand-stacked vdW-type photodetectors are not compatible with large-area-array fabrication and show unimpressive performance in self-powered mode. Herein, vertical 1D GaN nanorods arrays (NRAs)/2D MoS2/PEDOT:PSS in wafer scale have been proposed for self-powered flexible photodetectors arrays firstly. The as-integrated device without external bias under weak UV illumination exhibits a competitive responsivity of 1.47 A W−1 and a high detectivity of 1.2 × 1011 Jones, as well as a fast response speed of 54/71 µs, thanks to the strong light absorption of GaN NRAs and the efficient photogenerated carrier separation in type-II heterojunction. Notably, the strain-tunable photodetection performances of device have been demonstrated. Impressively, the device at − 0.78% strain and zero bias reveals a significantly enhanced photoresponse with a responsivity of 2.47 A W−1, a detectivity of 2.6 × 1011 Jones, and response times of 40/45 µs, which are superior to the state-of-the-art self-powered flexible photodetectors. This work presents a valuable avenue to prepare tunable vdWs heterostructures for self-powered flexible photodetection, which performs well in flexible sensors.
Effect of abamectin on haemolymph and ovarian proteins during the reproductive cycle of female Argas (Persicargas) arboreus (Acari: Argasidae)
Authors: Abotaleb Khairiyah Sayed , Shanbaky Nawal M. , Helmy Nadia , Yousery Ayat , AbdelHamid Amira E. , Ahmed Shimaa Salah 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe avian tick Argas (Persicargas) arboreus is a vector of pathogens infecting the nestlings of the agriculturally beneficial bird, the buff-backed heron in Egypt. The topical treatment of the fed-mated (engorged) female A. (P.) arboreus with a sublethal dose of abamectin (10 µl 10 ppm/female) on the 3rd day after feeding (daf), reduced the concentration of total protein in the haemolymph (HL) by 13–66%, in the ovary by 30–54%, and in freshly deposited eggs by 11–16%, compared to untreated females during vitellogenesis and oviposition. However, the treatment did not prevent vitellogenesis and oviposition but reduced the number of mature oocytes (stages III–V) and deposited eggs. Additionally, it delayed the onset and slowed the progress of each process in the treated females. The application of abamectin at the onset of vitellogenesis (on the 3rd daf) in normal female and the prominent decrease inHL total protein concentration in treated female on the 4th daf pointed to a probable interference of abamectin with the release of the vitellogenesis-inducing factor (VIF) and/or other subsequent hormone(s) known to regulate vitellogenesis in this argasid tick species.
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