bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Core excitation in 92Mo up to high spin
Authors: Malik Vishal , Palit R , Srivastava P C , Dey P , Patel Deepak , Das Biswajit , Negi D , Garg U , Raut R , Goel Nidhi , Kundu A , Sindhu A , Nag Somnath 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
An in-beam gamma-ray spectroscopy study of the even–even nucleus 92Mo has been carried out using the 30Si + 65Cu, 18O + 80Se reactions at beam energies of 120 and 99 MeV, respectively. Angular distribution from the oriented state ratio (R
ADO) and linear polarization (Δasym) measurements have fixed most of the tentatively assigned spin-parity of the high-energy levels. A large-scale shell-model calculation using the GWBXG interaction has been carried out to understand the configuration and structure of both positive and negative parity states up to the highest observed spin. The high-spin states primarily originate from the coupling of excited proton- and neutron-core structures in an almost stretched manner. The systematics of the energy required to form a neutron particle-hole pair excitation, ν
g
9/2 → ν
d
5/2, is discussed. The lifetimes of a few high-spin states have been measured using the Doppler shift attenuation method. Additionally, a qualitative argument is proposed to explain the comparatively strong E1 transition feeding the 7310.9 keV level.
Investigation of optical and thermoelectric characteristics of novel zintl-phase alloys CaZn2X2 (X = P, As, Sb) for green energy applications
Authors: Alkhaldi Hanof Dawas 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This study examines the photovoltaic and thermoelectric response of calcium-based novel Zintl-phase alloys CaZn2X2 (X = P, As, Sb). The structural, optoelectronics, and transport features of Zintl CaZn2X2 (X = P, As, Sb) compounds have been analyzed using the full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FPLAPW) technique. Investigations on formation energy and phonon dispersion have confirmed the formation and dynamical stabilities. These compounds exhibit a semiconductor behavior, as their predicted bandgap values: 1.76 eV for CaZn2P2, 1.14 eV for CaZn2As2, and 0.32 eV for CaZn2Sb2. By investigating the optical properties, we have discovered their potential applicability in optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices, as evidenced by the optical response of these phases. The traditional Boltzmann transport theory has assessed transport characteristics against temperature and chemical potential. Significantly higher values of the Seebeck coefficient are achieved at room and elevated temperatures. Moreover, the power factor demonstrates a linear relationship with rising temperature. The remarkable optoelectronic properties and exceptional power factor values suggest that these materials are suitable for deployment in photovoltaic and transport devices.
Coupled coherent states method for tunneling dynamics: an interpretative study
Authors: Grossmann Frank 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Numerical solutions of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation based on the variational principle may offer physical insight that cannot be gained by a solution using fixed grids in position and momentum space. Here we focus on the tunneling dynamics in a quartic double-well and the use of classical, trajectory-guided coherent states to gain insight into the workings of the coupled coherent states method developed by Shalashilin and Child [J. Chem. Phys. 113, 10028 (2000)]. It is shown that over-the-barrier classical trajectories, alone, can accurately describe the tunneling effect.
A frame approach to generalized Wigner quasi-probability functions for finite systems
Authors: Sojo Antonio , Guerrero Julio , Mayorgas Alberto , Calixto Manuel 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
In this paper we address the definition and explicit computation of quasi-probability functions, such as the Wigner function, for the discrete systems with SU(D) symmetry. To do so, we introduce the concept of coherent superstates and super-frames, that gives a natural interpretation to the Stratonovich-Weyl approach to phase-space quantum mechanics. The expressions that we obtain are compatible with previous results while they are more general and give an insight into how this problem might be solved for more complex cases. In addition, time evolution for quasi-probability functions is addressed using the aforementioned formalism and some examples are given.
Boundary equivalent model and optimization of glass fiber reinforced composite storage tanks based on theory of plates and shells
Authors: Song Jiangle , Chen Dong , Su Yifan , Wang Dan , Shi Jianwei , Cui Kai , Wang Wenjie , Noda Nao-Aki 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Glass fiber reinforced composites are widely used in storage tanks for corrosive liquids such as hydrochloric acid. In order to solve the leakage problem of a certain factory’s storage tanks. The type and failure region were located through investigation, sampling, and mechanical testing. By considering the specific conditions, a boundary equivalent model was proposed and derived from the theory of plates and shells. It can locate and measure the cause of failure accurately, without complex numerical modelling process. By focusing on the three key parameters that can avoid failure, the tank design was optimized and the bending stress in the failure region was reduced by 43% without changing the production cost and anti-dumping ability.
Enhancing PLA/PBAT blends properties with high epoxy-functional polymer as a compatibilizer
Authors: Duan Hao , Shi Pengwei , Fan Zhongyong , Liu Dongyang , Xia Qi 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
In this work, a novel functional polymer with an abundance of epoxy groups (SMG) was tested as a compatibilizer to improve the compatibility of polylactic acid/1,4-butanediol terpolymer (PLA/PBAT) blends. The effect of additive dosage on the morphology, crystallization, and mechanical properties of PLA/PBAT blends was thoroughly investigated. The results showed that as little as 0.3 wt% of SMG could significantly improve the processability, compatibility, and mechanical properties of PLA/PBAT blends. In addition, SMG can be effectively applied to different ratios of PLA/PBAT blends to improve compatibility through in-situ reactions, thereby improving the strength and toughness of the blends. This modification processing technology is expected to facilitate the development and industrialization of biodegradable plastic materials based on PLA/PBAT blends.
Local reinforcement of unidirectional BFRP bolted joints using co-curing of metal foils layer-by-layer
Authors: Cao Shenghu , Zhang Jian , Xie Min , Li Yu , Chen Jingkuo , Cao Dangqi 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The reinforced design of composite bolt connections has been a research hotspot in the field of composite structural mechanics because they are the force transfer hub of composite component connections and the weak link in the entire structure, which determines the bearing capacity of the entire structure. In order to provide local reinforcement, metal foil is layered into the area close to the bolt hole in this paper’s experimental testing of the unidirectional basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) composite bolted connection. The findings demonstrate that this reinforced design raises the bolt hole bearing and increases the bearing capacity by 232% while also altering the unreinforced joint’s mode of failure. By layering the metal foil into the bolt hole area, it is evident that the reinforced design of the composite bolt connection is effective.
Particle spacing and stability of initially staggered deformable particle trains migrating in a channel
Authors: Xu Chenhao , Huang Lizhong , Li Yang , Wang Ruijin , Shao Chun , Zhu Zefei 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We investigated the inertial migration of deformable particles in a two-dimensional channel flow. This study analyzes the effects of the channel Reynolds number (Re), channel blockage ratio (k), particle number (Np
) and reduced bending modulus (Eb
) on the formation of staggered particle trains. The results show that the stable normalized distance

d

p

e
q

/

H

between two staggered particles is influenced by Re, k and Eb
, where H is the channel width. As k increases or Eb
decreases,

d

p

e
q

/

H

decreases. The value of

d

p

e
q

/

H

initially increases and then decreases with the increase of Re; when Eb
is large and k is small,

d

p

e
q

/

H

continuously increases with increasing Re. With the increase of Np
, the closely arranged staggered particle trains evolve into five distinct migration Regimes. We explain the conditions for the formation of each Regime and explore the mechanisms of their interconversion. The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of the self-organization process of deformable particles in channel flow.
Disability Studies in the Wake of Disability Justice
Authors: Sterne Jonathan 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Three new books—Mel Y Chen, Alison Kafer, Eunjung Kim, and Julie Avril Minich’s edited Crip Genealogies, Stephanie Kerschbaum’s Signs of Disability, and Margaret Price’s Crip Spacetime—are part of a wave of academic responses to the disability justice movement. This review brings out their shared theme of a more intersectional disability studies, as well as their critique of the university, especially the failure of institutions’ approach to access for disabled and chronically ill scholars. In the wake of that failure, there are several options: intersectional gatherings, access priming, labor organizing, and building our own structures of access outside official institutional frameworks.
Neural representations of phonological information in bilingual language production
Authors: Liu Xiaoyu , Wu Xiaoyan , Feng Yuan , Yang Jingyu , Gu Nannan , Mei Leilei 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Previous research has explored the neural mechanisms of bilinguals’ language production, but most studies focused on neural mechanisms of cognitive control during language production. Therefore, it is unclear which brain regions represent lexical information (especially phonological information) during production and how they are affected by language context. To address those questions, we used representational similarity analysis to explore neural representations of phonological information in native (L1) and second languages (L2) in the single- and mixed-language contexts, respectively. Results showed that Chinese–English bilinguals behaviorally performed worse and exhibited more activations in brain regions associated with language processing and cognitive control in the mixed-language context relative to the single-language context. Further representational similarity analysis revealed that phonological representations of L1 were detected in the left pars opercularis, middle frontal gyrus, and anterior supramarginal gyrus, while phonological representations of L2 were detected in the bilateral occipitotemporal cortex regardless of the target language. More interestingly, robust phonological representations of L1 were observed in brain areas related to phonological processing during L2 production regardless of language context. These results provide direct neuroimaging evidence for the nonselective processing hypothesis and highlight the superiority of phonological representations in the dominant language during bilingual language production.
Mobility Responses to Special Tax Regimes for the Super-Rich: Evidence from Switzerland
Authors: Baselgia Enea , Martínez Isabel Z 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We use a novel rich-list dataset to estimate the sensitivity of the location choices of super-rich foreigners to a special tax regime, under which wealthy foreigners are taxed based on their living expenses, rather than their true income and wealth. We are the first to show that, when some Swiss cantons repealed this controversial policy, their stock of super-rich foreigners dropped by 43% as a consequence. We find no response for the Swiss super-rich, who were unaffected by the policy change. The implied wealth and income tax mobility elasticities range between 28.4–32.2 and 1.4–1.5, respectively.
Novel Toxin Biosynthetic Gene Cluster in Harmful Algal Bloom-Causing Heteroscytonema crispum: Insights into the Origins of Paralytic Shellfish Toxins
Authors: Stern David B , Raborn R Taylor , Lovett Sean P , Boise Noelani R , Carrasquilla Lakeshia , Enke Sana , Radune Diana , Woodruff Dana L , Wahl Karen L , Rosovitz M J 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Caused by both eukaryotic dinoflagellates and prokaryotic cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms are events of severe ecological, economic, and public health consequence, and their incidence has become more common of late. Despite coordinated research efforts to identify and characterize the genomes of harmful algal bloom-causing organisms, the genomic basis and evolutionary origins of paralytic shellfish toxins produced by harmful algal blooms remain at best incomplete. The paralytic shellfish toxin saxitoxin has an especially complex genomic architecture and enigmatic phylogenetic distribution, spanning dinoflagellates and multiple cyanobacterial genera. Using filtration and extraction techniques to target the desired cyanobacteria from nonaxenic culture, coupled with a combination of short- and long-read sequencing, we generated a reference-quality hybrid genome assembly for Heteroscytonema crispum UTEX LB 1556, a freshwater, paralytic shellfish toxin-producing cyanobacterium thought to have the largest known genome in its phylum. We report a complete, novel biosynthetic gene cluster for the paralytic shellfish toxin saxitoxin. Leveraging this biosynthetic gene cluster, we find support for the hypothesis that paralytic shellfish toxin production has appeared in divergent Cyanobacteria lineages through widespread and repeated horizontal gene transfer. This work demonstrates the utility of long-read sequencing and metagenomic assembly toward advancing our understanding of paralytic shellfish toxin biosynthetic gene cluster diversity and suggests a mechanism for the origin of paralytic shellfish toxin biosynthetic genes.
Longitudinal transitions of the double burden of overweight and stunting from childhood to early adulthood in India, Peru, and Vietnam
Authors: Escher Nora A , Carrillo-Larco Rodrigo M , Parnham Jennie C , Curi-Quinto Katherine , Ghosh-Jerath Suparna , Millett Christopher , Seferidi Paraskevi 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Background
Examining trajectories of undernutrition and overnutrition separately limits understanding of the double burden of malnutrition. We investigated transitions between normal, stunting, overweight and concurrent stunting and overweight (CSO) and associations with sociodemographic factors in children and adolescents.

Methods
We used data from the Young Lives cohort in India, Peru and Vietnam, which follow children 1–15 (N = 5413) and 8–22 years (N = 2225) over five rounds between 2002 and 2016. We estimated transitions between nutritional states using a Markov chain model and estimated sociodemographic associations employing a logit parametrization.

Results
Transitions into stunting peaked in ages 1–5 years (India: 22.9%, Peru: 17.6%, Vietnam: 14.8%), while stunting reversal was highest during adolescence across all countries. Transitions into overweight peaked in ages 19–22, while overweight reversal increased in ages 1–5 and 12–15 years. Transitions away from stunting to overweight were rare; more commonly, stunted individuals developed overweight while remaining stunted, leading to a CSO state. In Peru, 20.2% of 19-year-olds who were stunted reached CSO by age 22, with 4% shifting from stunted to overweight. Reversion to a normal state is least likely for those in a CSO state. Household wealth gradually reduced the likelihood of transitioning into stunting [odds ratios (ORs) for wealthiest quartile in Peru: 0.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.20–0.41; India: 0.43, 95% CI 0.32–0.57; Vietnam: 0.36, 95% CI 0.26–0.50), with stunting reversal only being more likely in the two wealthiest quartiles across all countries (ORs for wealthiest quartile in Peru: 2.39, 95% CI 1.57–3.65; India: 1.28, 95% CI 1.05–1.54; Vietnam: 1.89, 95% CI 1.23–2.91). In Vietnam, only the richest quartile was at higher risk of transitioning into overweight (OR 1.87, 95% CI 1.28–2.72), while in Peru and India, the risk gradually rose across all wealth quartiles (ORs for wealthiest quartile in Peru: 2.84, 95% CI 2.14–3.77; India: 2.99, 95% CI 1.61–5.54).

Conclusions
Childhood and adolescence represent critical periods for prevention and reversal of stunting and overweight, thereby averting the development of CSO later in life. Context-specific interventions are crucial for preventing disparate transitions towards the double burden of malnutrition across socioeconomic groups.
Annual Clinical and Economic Burden of Medically Attended Lower Respiratory Tract Illnesses Due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus Among US Infants Aged &lt;12 Months
Authors: Houde Linnea , Law Amy W , Averin Ahuva , Weycker Derek , Cane Alejandro , Pugh Sarah , Shea Kimberly M 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We developed a model to project the expected annual clinical and economic burden of medically attended lower respiratory tract illnesses due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV-LRTI) among United States (US) infants aged &lt;12 months by combining information on population size, disease rates, mortality rates, and unit costs. Among the 3.7 million US infants aged &lt;12 months each year, a total of 592 700 cases of RSV-LRTI (hospitalizations: 48 499; emergency department visits: 144 599; outpatient clinic visits: 399 602) were projected to occur, yielding total annual costs of $1.6 billion. The annual burden of RSV-LRTI among US infants is considerable, especially among those aged &lt;3 months, who account for 43% of total costs.
Artificial intelligence-enhanced biosurveillance for antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Ayesiga Innocent , Yeboah Michael Oppong , Okoro Lenz Nwachinemere , Edet Eneh Nchiek , Gmanyami Jonathan Mawutor , Ovye Ahgu , Atimango Lorna , Gadzama Bulus Naya , Kembabazi Emilly , Atwau Pius 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a critical global health threat, with significant impacts on individuals and healthcare systems, particularly in low-income countries. By 2019, AMR was responsible for &gt;4.9 million fatalities globally, and projections suggest this could rise to 10 million annually by 2050 without effective interventions. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces considerable challenges in managing AMR due to insufficient surveillance systems, resulting in fragmented data. Technological advancements, notably artificial intelligence (AI), offer promising avenues to enhance AMR biosurveillance. AI can improve the detection, tracking and prediction of resistant strains through advanced machine learning and deep learning algorithms, which analyze large datasets to identify resistance patterns and develop predictive models. AI's role in genomic analysis can pinpoint genetic markers and AMR determinants, aiding in precise treatment strategies. Despite the potential, SSA's implementation of AI in AMR surveillance is hindered by data scarcity, infrastructural limitations and ethical concerns. This review explores what is known about the integration and applicability of AI-enhanced biosurveillance methodologies in SSA, emphasizing the need for comprehensive data collection, interdisciplinary collaboration and the establishment of ethical frameworks. By leveraging AI, SSA can significantly enhance its AMR surveillance capabilities, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
Sensitivity of transcriptomics: Different samples and methodology alter conclusions in Gulf pipefish (Syngnathus scovelli)
Authors: Johnson Bernadette D , Rose Emily , Jones Adam G 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Transcriptome analysis has become a central tool in evolutionary and functional genomics. However, variation among biological samples and analysis techniques can greatly influence results, potentially compromising insights into the phenomenon under study. Here, we evaluate differences in the brain transcriptome between female and male Gulf pipefish (Syngnathus scovelli). We perform comparisons between results from entire pipelines for brain transcriptome assembly, quantification, and analysis. We also offer a unique biological comparison between two sampling instances (Redfish Bay: n = 15, Port Lavaca: n = 7). Our results demonstrate crucial shortcomings with current experimental approaches. We found high variation within our results that was driven by both technical differences between pipelines and biological differences between pipefish samples. In our analysis of highly expressed genes, we found that the choice of methods influenced the degree of contamination or noise included in the identified genes. Notably, genes identified within the same pipeline were more similar than any other comparison. Our differential expression analysis revealed that both methodology and sampling location influenced the quantity and consistency of statistically significant transcripts. In the context of these results, we offer modifications to current practices that may increase the robustness of transcriptome-based conclusions. In particular, the use of a reference-guided assembly and an increase in sample sizes are likely to improve resistance to noise or error.
The Business Case for Simulation-based Hospital Design Testing; $90M Saved in Costs Avoided
Authors: Colman Nora , Chelette Christopher , Woodward Jayne , Chambers Misty , Stanley Kimberly , Walter Sarah , Lampe Heimbuch Vanessa , Webster Caitlin , Hebbar Kiran 
Published: November 2024

Introduction:
Simulation-based hospital design testing (SbHDT) applied during the design of a healthcare facility ensures that the architectural design supports safe, high-quality, and efficient care delivery beyond applicable building code compliance. This prospective investigation assesses the financial impact of SbHDT in the form of cost avoidance.

Methods:
In designing a new free-standing 400+ bed children’s hospital, SbHDT identified latent conditions early in the planning process to mitigate safety concerns related to the proposed design of 15 clinical areas. Architectural modifications were made to address concerns and resolve latent conditions before construction. The estimated cost of materials and labor to make an architectural change was documented for each architectural modification. Unit cost multiplied by unit count for each design element changed was summed together as total cost avoidance.

Results:
The cost to conduct the simulation was $1.6M (0.01% of overall project cost). Seven hundred twenty-two latent conditions were identified, and 57% of those latent conditions were mitigated by design changes. Ninety million dollars in costs were avoided by making design modifications before construction. Twenty-eight percent of latent conditions (n = 117) would have been cost-prohibitive to modify after construction.

Conclusions:
SbHDT harnessed evidence-based design to improve clinical care, optimize safety, and maximize investment. SbHDT was financially practical and had a significant impact on cost avoidance. Implementing SbHDT is associated with upfront costs, but long-term savings will accumulate over time through expenses avoided through mitigation of safety threats and operational savings.