bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effective Urban Management for Green Energy Transition: An Approach Based on the Scientific Research Analysis
Authors: Cicea Claudiu , Marinescu Corina 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to analyse knowledge related to urban management developed to sustain the energy transition, to reveal their relationship under three structures: conceptual, intellectual, and social. In this regard, the authors synthesized key aspects that define both concepts, through an extensive literature review, establishing in this way the first items for conducting a search within the Web of Science database. The configuration of the search is described within the research methodology, which is a fundamentally sound section of the paper, well-structured, and detailed. The most relevant findings that may be emphasized are related to the following: revealed low degree of international collaboration for authors, distribution of scientific productivity that follows Lotka’s law, and “management” as an emerging theme, while “energy”, “transitions”, and “cities” as motor themes. The knowledge structure analysis also generates keywords and thematic maps, a dendrogram, a co-citation network, and a country collaboration map, all revealing insights of the research in question. The contribution brought by this paper consists in providing useful information for future review studies using bibliographic data, in shaping a view of the urban management—energy transition nexus in the scientific world and in creating a path for further studying their dynamic.
Atom-Level Quantum Pretraining Enhances the Spectral Perception of Molecular Graphs in Graphormer
Authors: Fallani Alessio , Arjona-Medina José , Chernichenko Konstantin , Nugmanov Ramil , Wegner Jörg Kurt , Tkatchenko Alexandre 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study explores the impact of pretraining Graph Transformers using atom-level quantum-mechanical features for molecular property modeling. We utilize the ADMET Therapeutic Data Commons datasets to evaluate the benefits of this approach. Our results show that pretraining on quantum atomic properties improves the performance of the Graphormer model. We conduct comparisons with two other pretraining strategies: one based on molecular quantum properties (specifically the HOMO-LUMO gap) and another using a self-supervised atom masking technique. Additionally, we employ a spectral analysis of Attention Rollout matrices to understand the underlying reasons for these performance enhancements. Our findings suggest that models pretrained on atom-level quantum mechanics are better at capturing low-frequency Laplacian eigenmodes from the molecular graphs, which correlates with improved outcomes on most evaluated downstream tasks, as measured by our custom metric.
Event-Based OpenMP Tasks for Time-Sensitive GPU-Accelerated Systems
Authors: Cetre Cyril , Yu Chenle , Royuela Sara , Barrere Rémi , Quiñones Eduardo , Gratadour Damien 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe throughput-centric design of GPUs poses challenges when integrating them into time-sensitive applications. Nevertheless, modern GPU architectures and software have recently evolved, making it possible to minimize overheads and interference along the critical path through advanced mechanisms, such as GPU graphs, while sustaining high throughput. However, GPU vendors provide programming ecosystems specific to their products, raising concerns about code portability. Hence, there is a need for a hardware-agnostic API capable of managing time-sensitive GPU-accelerated pipelines. In this context, we propose integrating event-based synchronizations into the high-level OpenMP programming model to, in combination with GPU graphs, notably reduce interference and overheads over the critical path. This work showcases how this combination offers significant performance improvements and time consistency. We also enable portability across several vendor ecosystems and demonstrate our work on a set of representative applications for cyber-physical systems. According to our experiments, we measured a maximum jitter below 20 $$\upmu $$
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s, representing less than 5% of time variation.
Stochastic Seismic Response and Performance Safety Evaluation for 3-D High CFRD
Authors: Xu Bin , Pang Rui 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIt is widely recognized that high CFRDs, especially those with thinner slabs, exhibit significant three-dimensional effects. Three-dimensional finite element analysis offers a more realistic depiction of the stress distribution of the dam. However, there is a lack of studies that utilize stochastic dynamics and probabilistic analyses to investigate the seismic safety of three-dimensional CFRDs and establish corresponding safety evaluation criteria.
Stochastic Seismic Analysis and Performance Safety Evaluation for Slope Stability of High CFRDs
Authors: Xu Bin , Pang Rui 
Published: September 2024

AbstractNumerous engineering cases (Guan, Sci China Ser e: Technol Sci 52:820–834, 2009; Liu et al., J Perform Constr Facil 29:04,014,129, 2015), dynamic numerical analysis (Zou et al., Comput Geotech 49:111–122, 2013; Uddin, Comput Struct 72:409–421, 1999) and dynamic physical model tests (Zhu et al., Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology 18:132–138, 2011; Liu et al., Soil Dyn Earthq Eng 82:11–23, 2016) demonstrated that the instability of dam slopes is a major engineering concern for high CFRDs under earthquake excitation. It is explicitly mandated that seismic stability calculations for earth-rock dams should be included in seismic analysis in China's Hydraulic Seismic Design Code (NB 35047–2015). The comprehensive evaluation of slope stability is further specified to consider the factors such as the position, depth, and extent of the slip surface, as well as the duration and magnitude of stability index exceeding limits.
Optimizing high-energy lithium-ion batteries: a review of single crystalline and polycrystalline nickel-rich layered cathode materials: performance, synthesis and modification
Authors: Chen Yu-Sheng , Dominko Robert , Marczewski Maciej , Wieczorek Władysław 
Published: September 2024

AbstractLayered Ni-rich Li [NixCoyMnz]O2 (NMC) and Li [NixCoyAlz]O2 (NCA) cathode materials have been used in the realm of extended-range electric vehicles, primarily because of their superior energy density, cost-effectiveness, and commendable rate capability. However, they face challenges such as structural instability, cation mixing, and surface degradation, which limit their practical application. This review comprehensively discusses the synthesis, modification, and performance optimization of nickel-rich cathodes, with a focus on single-crystal (SC) NMC cathodes. The unique properties and challenges of single-crystal nickel-rich cathodes are explored in comparison to polycrystalline (PC) cathodes, with a focus on performance-enhancing strategies such as doping and surface modification.
Incidence and predictors of continued ascending aortic dilatation after TAVI in patients with bicuspid aortic stenosis
Authors: Jia Yuheng , Khokhar Arif A. , Pilgrim Thomas , Costa Giuliano , Mylotte Darren , Sammartino Sofia , Tomii Daijiro , Fosbøl Emil , Tamburino Corrado , Kofoed Klaus Fuglsang , Barbanti Marco , Windecker Stephan , Chen Mao , De Backer Ole 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Background
Patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for bicuspid aortic stenosis (AS) frequently present with ascending aortic (AAo) dilatation which is left untreated. The objective of this study was to study the natural progression and underlying mechanisms of AAo dilatation after TAVI for bicuspid AS.

Methods
Patients with a native bicuspid AS and a baseline AAo maximum diameter > 40 mm treated by TAVI and in whom post-TAVI computed tomography (CT) scans beyond 1 year were available were included. AAo dilatation was deemed to be either continuous (≥ 2 mm increase) or stable (< 2 mm increase or decrease). Uni- and multivariate logistic regression analysis was utilized in order to identify factors associated with continuous AAo dilatation post-TAVI.

Results
A total of 61 patients with a mean AAo maximum diameter of 45.6 ± 3.9 mm at baseline were evaluated. At a median follow-up of 2.9 years, AAo dimensions remained stable in 85% of patients. Continuous AAo dilatation was observed in 15% of patients at a rate of 1.4 mm/year. Factors associated with continuous AAo dilatation were raphe length/annulus mean diameter ratio (OR 4.09, 95% CI [1.40–16.7], p = 0.022), TAV eccentricity at the leaflet outflow level (OR 2.11, 95%CI [1.12–4.53], p = 0.031) and maximum transprosthetic gradient (OR 1.30, 95%CI [0.99–1.73], p = 0.058).

Conclusions
Ascending aortic dilatation in patients undergoing TAVI for bicuspid AS remains stable in the majority of patients. Factors influencing TAV stent frame geometry and function were identified to be associated with continuous AAo dilatation after TAVI; this should be confirmed in future larger cohort studies.

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Obstacle feature point detection method for real-time processing by monocular camera and line laser
Authors: Mitsuhashi Hayato , Itami Taku 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn this study, we propose a method for detecting feature points of obstacles by real-time processing using a monocular camera and a laser. Specifically, we propose an algorithm that detects laser beams emitted on obstacles by binarization, transforms pixel coordinates into distance using triangulation by a laser beam that is obliquely incident on the ground, and estimates the placement angle of the obstacle in real-time processing. No method has been devised to detect the placement angle of obstacles using a monocular camera and a laser. Furthermore, the proposed method does not calculate the linear distance from the camera, but from the position where the camera is moved horizontally parallel to the obstacle in front of the camera, thus detecting the placement angle independently of the placement position of the obstacle. As a result, it was confirmed that the placement angles of obstacles could be detected with a maximum error of $$6^{\circ }$$

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in six placement positions. Therefore, we succeeded in automatically detecting the placement angle of obstacles in real-time, independent of the illumination of the measurement environment, the reflectance of the obstacle.
How to improve “construct, merge, solve and adapt"? Use reinforcement learning!
Authors: Reixach Jaume , Blum Christian 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn this work, we propose a new variant of construct, merge, solve, and adapt (CMSA), which is a recently introduced hybrid metaheuristic for combinatorial optimization. Our newly proposed variant, named reinforcement learning CMSA (RL-CMSA), makes use of a reinforcement learning (RL) mechanism trained online with data gathered during the search process. In addition to generally outperforming standard CMSA, this new variant proves to be more flexible as it does not require a greedy function for the evaluation of solution components at each solution construction step. We present RL-CMSA as a general framework for enhancing CMSA by leveraging a simple RL learning process. Moreover, we study a range of specific designs for the employed learning mechanism. The advantages of the introduced CMSA variant are demonstrated in the context of the far from most string and minimum dominating set problems, showing the improvement in performance and simplicity with respect to standard CMSA. In particular, the best performing RL-CMSA variant proposed is statistically significantly better than the standard algorithm for both problems, obtaining 1.28% and 0.69% better results on average respectively.
Validation in Spanish and English of the Transgender Inclusive Behavior Scale
Authors: Alonso-Martínez Laura , Heras-Sevilla Davinia , Fernández-Hawrylak María , Hönekopp Johannes , Forrest Simon , Kattari Shanna Katz 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe Transgender Inclusive Behavior Scale (TIBS) seeks to measure transgender-inclusive behavior, specifically actions and language use that support transgender people. The TIBS was developed in the United States. This study aimed to develop a Spanish version of the TIBS and confirm the structure of the English version to explore the psychometric properties and evaluate the construct validity in new contexts. We examined predictors of transgender-inclusive behavior by conducting a comparative analysis between participants from Spain and the United Kingdom. The study involved 1,110 university students, with 545 participants hailing from Spain (375 women, 162 men, and 8 non-binary individuals) and 565 participants from the United Kingdom (368 women, 178 men, and 19 non-binary individuals). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to investigate and validate the factorial structure of the TIBS. The factor analysis results for the 15 items on the scale confirmed a three-dimensional structure in both languages. The scale score reliability was excellent with a Cronbach’s alpha (α) = .95 in the British sample and with an α = .89 in the Spanish sample. Being a woman, being lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and/or asexual, and being non-religious were the strongest predictors of inclusive behaviors towards transgender people in both countries. The correlations found indicated that people with lower sexual risk behaviors, and lower sexist, homophobic, and transphobic attitudes also presented higher inclusive behaviors towards trans people. These findings support the development of community strategies to increase the social inclusion of transgender people. The TIBS is a useful measure to track their success.
Hepsin as a potential therapeutic target for alleviating acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity via gap-junction regulation and oxidative stress modulation
Authors: Tsai Yu-Fei , Chen Chien-Hung , Wu Yao-Ming , Hung Chia-Lu , Fang Mo-Chu , Yu I.-Shing , Sheu Jin-Chuan , Hsu Yu-Chen , Lin Shu-Wha 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAcetaminophen (APAP) overdose is a leading cause of drug-induced liver damage, highlighting the limitations of current emergency treatments that primarily involve administering the glutathione precursor N-acetylcysteine and supportive therapy. This study highlights the essential protective role of the type II transmembrane serine protease (TTSP), hepsin, in mitigating acetaminophen-induced liver injury, particularly through its regulation of gap junction (GJ) abundance in response to reactive oxygen stress in the liver. We previously reported that reduced levels of activated hepatocyte growth factor and the c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase—both of which are vital for maintaining cellular redox balance—combined with increased expression of GJ proteins in hepsin-deficient mice. Here, we show that hepsin deficiency in mice exacerbates acetaminophen toxicity compared to wild-type mice, leading to more severe liver pathology, elevated oxidative stress, and greater mortality within 6 h after exposure. Administering hepsin had a protective effect in both mouse models, reducing hepatotoxicity by modulating GJ abundance. Additionally, transcriptome analysis and a functional GJ inhibitor have highlighted hepsin's mechanism for managing oxidative stress. Combining hepsin with relatively low doses of N-acetylcysteine had a synergistic effect that was more efficacious than high-dose N-acetylcysteine alone. Our results illustrate the crucial role of hepsin in modulating the abundance of hepatic GJs and reducing oxidative stress, thereby offering early protection against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity and a new, combination approach. Emerging as a promising therapeutic target, hepsin holds potential for combination therapy with N-acetylcysteine, paving the way for novel approaches in managing drug-induced liver injury.
Graphical Abstract
1. Hepsin−/− mice exhibit exacerbated APAP toxicity, resulting in more severe liver damage, elevated oxidative stress, and higher mortality.
2. Hepsin is crucial in protecting against APAP-induced liver injury by regulating gap junctions and reducing oxidative stress.
3. Combining hepsin with low doses of N-acetylcysteine provides greater protection against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity than high-dose NAC alone.
Reef fish biodiversity and occurrence of endangered sharks within a small marine protected area off Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean
Authors: Perisic Nathan , Hickerson Leslie , Helwitt Delhon , Norwood Daniel , Shipley Oliver N. , Bervoets Tadzio , Gallagher Austin J. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractMarine protected areas (MPAs) are common conservation tools supporting the protection of threatened marine fishes, such as sharks. However, the creation of shark MPAs has been less common in the Greater Caribbean region despite a growing need and opportunity. In this study, we evaluated the occurrence of shark and reef fish biodiversity off Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean, with a particular emphasis on endangered shark presence within the Man of War Shoal Marine Protected Area (MPA). We utilized baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVs) to gather non-invasive data on the abundance and diversity of reef fish and shark species inside and outside the local MPA. Generalized linear models (GLMs) revealed no significant effect of protection status on the presence of the endangered Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi). However, we found a significant influence of depth on shark occurrence, as well as an effect of habitat type on shark and reef fish biodiversity, with reef habitats showing the greatest significance. These results suggest that the effect of small coastal MPAs on bolstering local endangered species conservation in the Dutch Caribbean is likely to vary according to habitat features and how those species utilize those habitats across various life stages. These findings have implications for adaptive MPA management, which should be informed by the ecology and habitat preferences of target species to achieve maximum benefits for biodiversity conservation.
Career indecision profile-short version: validity evidence
Authors: Domingues Andreia Sofia Barreiro , da Silva José Manuel Tomás , de Albuquerque Paixão Maria Paula Barbas , da Silva David Rute Marlene Fernandes 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe Career Indecision Profile-65 items (CIP-65) is an instrument with four empirically validated dimensions of career indecision: Neuroticism/Negative Affect (NNA), Choice/Commitment Anxiety (CCA), Lack of Readiness (LR), and Interpersonal Conflicts (IC). The aim of this study is to adapt and validate the CIP-65 for the Portuguese population. On the basis of a sample of students (n = 442), the results demonstrate the presence of the four theoretically proposed factors. Thus, this study evidence suggests that the CIP-65 is a measure of career indecision with cross-cultural validity, and it can be utilized in the assessment of difficulties in the decision-making of young Portuguese people.
The production and characteristics of glycogen synthesized by various strains of the thermoacidophilic red microalgae Galdieria grown heterotrophically
Authors: Kristijarti Anastasia P. , Jurak Edita , van der Maarel Marc J. E. C. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractRed microalgae from the Cyanidiophyceae, particularly Galdieria sulphuraria and Cyanidioschyzon merolae, are primitive photosynthetic thermoacidophiles that thrive in acidic hot springs and geysers. Unlike most Cyanidiophyceae, Galdieria strains are metabolically flexible as they can switch from photoautotrophic growth in the light to heterotrophic growth in complete darkness. Galdieria sulphuraria is especially noteworthy for its accumulation of various commercially valuable, functional compounds such as glycogen and phycocyanin. Glycogen, a branched fractal-like polysaccharide composed of several thousands of anhydroglucopyranose units, can be added to cosmetic products and sports drinks as a moisturizer or slow-digestible carbohydrate. While the production and structural characteristics of the glycogen of G. sulphuraria 108.79, isolated from Yellowstone National Park, have been previously described, our investigation aimed to explore glycogen production and properties across various Galdieria strains from different locations. Our findings reveal that all examined strains produce substantial amounts of highly branched glycogen when grown heterotrophically on glycerol in the dark. Notably, the structural characteristics of Galdieria glycogen distinguish it from both eukaryotic and prokaryotic glycogen, exhibiting a significantly higher degree of branching, substantially shorter side chains, and a considerable extent of indigestibility. These findings support the hypothesis that this highly branched, small glycogen is a long-term energy store, enabling survival during extended periods of complete darkness.
Religious, Practical and Future-Oriented Coping Strategies to End Intimate Partner Violence: An In-Depth Examination of Ultraorthodox Israeli Women’s Narratives
Authors: Vass Anat , Krane Julia 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Much attention has been devoted to the ways in which women have made sense of, worked through, coped with, and recovered from Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), but the insights of survivors affiliated with religious minorities are scarce. The purpose of this study is to advance understandings and practices concerning the coping experiences of Ultraorthodox women (UJW) survivors of IPV. Using descriptive phenomenological methodology, in-depth semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 15 Ultraorthodox Israeli women who identified themselves as survivors of IPV.

Methods
The research design and data analysis were inspired by a phenomenological approach to document, analyze, and understand these women’s subjective experiences on this heretofore under-studied topic. Shenton’s four criteria were assessed to promote the current study’s rigor and trustworthiness.

Results
Thematic analysis revealed three core themes and seven related sub-themes: (1) Devoting time to spiritual activities (sub-themes: daily prayers and attending Jewish classes); (2) Finding inspiration in a role model (sub-themes: a woman who survived IPV, a well-appreciated rabbi); and, (3) Planning the future (sub-themes: commitment to a new project, helping other women to cope with IPV, and commitment to the future and well-being of their children).

Conclusions
An integrative synthesis of the findings reveals two distinctive forms of coping: spiritual-based and practical-based coping strategies, that demonstrate the survivors’ multifaceted perceptions and coping narrative with IPV. The strengths and limitations of this study are addressed along with implications for practice and theory.