bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Irregularly regulated collecting markets: antiquities, fossils, and wildlife
Authors: Mackenzie Simon , Yates Donna , Hübschle Annette , Bērziņa Diāna 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper examines the dynamics of ‘irregularly regulated markets’, specifically those dealing with what we term ‘criminogenic collectables’: antiquities, fossils, and wildlife. Through the lens of ‘irregular regulation’ we consider how inconsistencies and loopholes in legal frameworks contribute to criminal activities in these markets. We outline five ways that such markets can be considered irregular: socially, jurisdictionally, temporally, culturally and discursively. Through this discussion, we address the subjective nature of legality in these markets, contested by cultural, economic, and political influences, and the role of market actors in manipulating perceptions. This study offers a nuanced perspective on the sociology of crime which includes consideration of the objects of crime. Here we emphasize not only the significance of market regulation and legal frameworks in shaping criminal behaviour, but also the agentic qualities of the target objects themselves. We argue that the idea of irregularity is a useful hermeneutic device for considering the grey areas and hot zones of debate that constitute the current global market for contested objects.
Histopathology reveals environmental stress in dusky flounder Syacium papillosum of the Yucatan Peninsula continental shelf
Authors: Couoh-Puga Eunice Danilú , Chávez-Sánchez María Cristina , Vidal-Martínez Víctor Manuel , Gold-Bouchot Gerardo , Centeno-Chalé Oscar Arturo , Aguirre-Macedo M.Leopoldina 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe histological changes in the liver, kidney, spleen, and gills of Syacium papillosum from the continental shelf of the Yucatan Peninsula, Gulf of Mexico, and their statistical associations with environmental conditions and pollutants were assessed in 2010, 2011, and 2012. We evaluated the extension and severity of the lesions through a degree of tissue change (DTC), and, with the sum of the number of lesion types within each of their DTC stages, we determined the histological alteration index (HAI). The liver and kidney were the most affected organs, with HAI values > 100. Fish with the most severe damage were observed on the Campeche Bank and the Caribbean Sea, contrasting with those collected from the northern Yucatan continental shelf. The presence of foci cellular alteration and abundant melanomacrophage centers indicated that these flatfishes were chronically exposed to environmental stress factors. Redundancy analyses showed strong associations between HAI values and hydrocarbon and heavy metal concentrations in muscle. Our results provide evidence for the first time of a differential health condition of the Yucatan shelf through the histopathology shown in S. papillosum, establishing the baseline for future monitoring programs in the region.
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Fundamental regions for non-isometric group actions
Authors: Leistner Thomas , Teisseire Stuart 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWe generalise results about isometric group actions on metric spaces and their fundamental regions to the context of merely continuous group actions. In particular, we obtain results that yield the relative compactness of a fundamental region for a cocompact group action. As a consequence, we obtain a criterion for a cocompact cyclic group of semi-Riemannian homotheties to be inessential.
Mathematical Morphology on Directional Data
Authors: Hauch Konstantin , Redenbach Claudia 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWe define morphological operators and filters for directional images whose pixel values are unit vectors. This requires an ordering relation for unit vectors which is obtained by using depth functions. They provide a centre-outward ordering with respect to a specified centre vector. We apply our operators on synthetic directional images and compare them with classical morphological operators for grey-scale images. As application examples, we enhance the fault region in a compressed glass foam and segment misaligned fibre regions of glass fibre-reinforced polymers.
Exploring Trust in Research Among Black American Men at a Health Promotion Symposium in Rural North Carolina
Authors: Lloyd Shawnta L. , Williams Kelvin Lamonte , Byrd Goldie S. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Despite efforts to diversify research and health programs, Black American men remain a “hard-to-reach” population while collectively suffering from some of the worst health outcomes in the United States. Faith- and community-based approaches have shown potential to engage Black Americans in health promotion and health research activities. The purpose of this article is to examine health research participation and trust in research among a sample of Black American men in rural North Carolina who attended a community-based health symposium, culturally tailored for Black American men (n = 112). A cross-sectional survey was administered among men to learn about health status, health concerns, and perception of health research. Among 106 men who completed the survey, most reported no prior participation in health research (68.87%), but almost a third of men reported interest in participating in health research. No significant differences in trust in research was found based on interest in research participation (interested in research participation, not interested in research participation, no response), presenting an opportunity to increase the trustworthiness of medical institutions and build relationships with this population. These findings will inform future research and health programming for Black American men in rural locations.
Reviewing the use of the Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE) across diverse cultures and populations
Authors: Saunders Nicola , Stephenson Zoe 
Published: September 2024

AbstractTo discern the religious coping methods which individuals employ when confronting life stressors, Pargament devised the Religious Coping Scale (RCOPE) in 1997. Subsequently, in 1998, Pargament et al. formulated an abbreviated iteration, the Brief RCOPE, intended for both research and practical application. The Brief RCOPE has been found to be a reliable and valid measure, however much of the research looking into the psychometric properties of this measure has been conducted in the United States. The aim of the current review was to draw together findings from studies which have investigated the reliability and/or validity of the measure amongst populations outside of the United States. A narrative approach was adopted, involving searches of academic databases using keywords and the application of specific inclusion criteria. It was found that the reliability of the measure has been demonstrated across a number of countries, and across a range of different religions. The measure has also demonstrated good convergent, construct and concurrent validity in diverse cultures. The findings from this review suggest that the Brief RCOPE can be used in a range of diverse religions and cultures. However, more research is needed to ascertain the accuracy of the measure with other religions and cultures and with those in minority groups.
Evaluating large language models for user stance detection on X (Twitter)
Authors: Gambini Margherita , Senette Caterina , Fagni Tiziano , Tesconi Maurizio 
Published: September 2024

AbstractCurrent stance detection methods employ topic-aligned data, resulting in many unexplored topics due to insufficient training samples. Large Language Models (LLMs) pre-trained on a vast amount of web data offer a viable solution when training data is unavailable. This work introduces Tweets2Stance - T2S, an unsupervised stance detection framework based on zero-shot classification, i.e. leveraging an LLM pre-trained on Natural Language Inference tasks. T2S detects a five-valued user’s stance on social-political statements by analyzing their X (Twitter) timeline. The Ground Truth of a user’s stance is obtained from Voting Advice Applications (VAAs). Through comprehensive experiments, a T2S’s optimal setting was identified for each election. Linguistic limitations related to the language model are further addressed by integrating state-of-the-art LLMs like GPT-4 and Mixtral into the T2S framework. The T2S framework’s generalization potential is demonstrated by measuring its performance (F1 and MAE scores) across nine datasets. These datasets were built by collecting tweets from competing parties’ Twitter accounts in nine political elections held in different countries from 2019 to 2021. The results, in terms of F1 and MAE scores, outperformed all baselines and approached the best scores for each election. This showcases the ability of T2S, particularly when combined with state-of-the-art LLMs, to generalize across different cultural-political contexts.
Vibration transmission through the seated human body captured with a computationally efficient multibody model
Authors: Desai Raj , Papaioannou Georgios , Happee Riender 
Published: September 2024

AbstractExisting models of vibration transmission through the seated human body are primarily two-dimensional, focusing on the mid-sagittal plane and in-plane excitation. However, these models have limitations when the human body is subjected to vibrations in the mid-coronal plane. Three-dimensional (3D) human models have been primarily developed for impact analysis. Recently, we showed that such a 3D active human model can also predict vibration transmission. However, existing 3D body models suffer from excessive computational time requirements due to their complexity. To effectively analyze motion comfort, this research presents a 3D computationally efficient human model (EHM), running faster than real-time, with scope for real-time vehicle and seat motion control to enhance comfort. The EHM is developed by considering various combinations of body segments and joint degrees of freedom, interacting with multibody (MB) and finite element (FE) seat compliance models. Postural stabilization parameters are estimated using an optimization process based on experimental frequency-dependent gain responses for different postures (erect/slouched) and backrest support (low/high) conditions. The model combines two postural control mechanisms: 1) joint angle control capturing reflexive and intrinsic stabilization for each degree of freedom with PID controllers, including integration to eliminate drift, and 2) head-in-space control minimizing 3D head rotation. Interaction with a compliant seat was modeled using deformable finite elements and multibody contact models. Results showed the importance of modeling both compressive and shear deformation of the seat and the human body. Traditional stick-slip multibody contact failed to reproduce seat-to-human vibration transmission. Combining efficient body modeling principles, innovative postural adaptation techniques, and advanced seat contact strategies, this study lays a robust foundation for predicting and optimizing motion comfort.
Rapid in-field soil analysis of plant-available nutrients and pH for precision agriculture—a review
Authors: Najdenko Elena , Lorenz Frank , Dittert Klaus , Olfs Hans-Werner 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThere are currently many in-field methods for estimating soil properties (e.g., pH, texture, total C, total N) available in precision agriculture, but each have their own level of suitability and only a few can be used for direct determination of plant-available nutrients. As promising approaches for reliable in-field use, this review provides an overview of electromagnetic, conductivity-based, and electrochemical techniques for estimating plant-available soil nutrients and pH. Soil spectroscopy, conductivity, and ion-specific electrodes have received the most attention in proximal soil sensing as basic tools for precision agriculture during the last two decades. Spectral soil sensors provide indication of plant-available nutrients and pH, and electrochemical sensors provide highly accurate nitrate and pH measurements. This is currently the best way to accurately measure plant-available phosphorus and potassium, followed by spectral analysis. For economic and practicability reasons, the combination of multi-sensor in-field methods and soil data fusion has proven highly successful for assessing the status of plant-available nutrients in soil for precision agriculture. Simultaneous operation of sensors can cause problems for example because of mutual influences of different signals (electrical or mechanical). Data management systems provide relatively fast availability of information for evaluation of soil properties and their distribution in the field. For rapid and broad adoption of in-field soil analyses in farming practice, in addition to accuracy of fertilizer recommendations, certification as an official soil analysis method is indispensable. This would strongly increase acceptance of this innovative technology by farmers.
Interindividual variability in platelet reactivity among individuals with or without antiplatelet therapy: results from a large tertiary care hospital
Authors: Galli Mattia , Terracina Sergio , Schiera Eleonora , Mancone Massimo , Frati Luigi , Angiolillo Dominick J. , Pulcinelli Fabio M. 
Published: September 2024

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Antiplatelet therapy is crucial for reducing thrombotic events in patients with atherosclerotic disease, but the response vary widely among individuals. The identification of patients at high (HPR), optimal (OPR) or low platelet reactivity (LPR) is dependent on high interlaboratory variability. We report results of a large dataset of patients to assess the gold standard light transmission aggregometry (LTA). A total of 11,913 patients who sequentially underwent LTA assessment using several stimuli (ADP-2µM, collagen-2 µg/ml, arachidonic acid 0.5 mM, epinephrine 10µM) with a standardized methodology between 2004 and 2022 were screened. After application of inclusion-exclusion criteria, 5,901 patients were included and divided into five groups: healthy-volunteers (HV; N = 534); controls (CTR; N = 1073); aspirin-treated patients (ASA; 75–150 mg/die; N = 3280); clopidogrel-treated patients (CLOP; 75 mg/die; N = 495) and patients treated with dual antiplatelet therapy, ASA plus CLOP (DAPT; N = 519). The mean PA% in response to ADP 2 μm was 72.4 ± 33.3 in the CTR population, 40.6 ± 29.9 in the ASA group, 25.1 ± 35.1 in the CLOP group and 10.2 ± 18.5 in the DAPT group. The mean PA% in response to collagen 2 ug/ml was 90.7 ± 10.5 in the CTR population, 40.8 ± 26.3 in the ASA group, 79.4 ± 21.8 in the CLOP group and 17.9 ± 19.9 in the DAPT group. The percentage of patients at OPR following ADP stimuli was 66%, 25%, and 26%, in the ASA, CLOP, and DAPT group, respectively. The percentage of patients at OPR following collagen stimuli was 56%, 22%, and 41%, in the ASA, CLOP, and DAPT group, respectively. LTA was significantly increased in response to ADP (72.4 ± 33.3vs62.7 ± 37.1; p < 0.001) and AA (90.7 ± 15.6vs87.6 ± 20.5; p < 0.001) in CTR compared to HV. Our findings support the concept that a significant proportion of individuals present a hyper- or hypo-reactive platelet phenotype potentially affecting the safety and efficacy of antiplatelet therapy. The variability in response to antiplatelet therapy was particularly evident in patients undergoing single as opposed to dual antiplatelet therapy regimens. These data support ongoing strategies of guided selection of antiplatelet therapy in patients with cardiovascular disease.

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Influence of High Current Impulses on Element Distribution in Creep-Deformed Single-Crystal Ni-Based Superalloys
Authors: Reschka Silvia , Gerstein Gregory , Herbst Sebastian , Epishin Alexander , Maier Hans Jürgen 
Published: September 2024

AbstractNickel-based superalloys are typically employed for high-temperature applications. One well-known degradation mechanism is the rafting of the γ′-phase. In this study, it was investigated, whether a high current impulse treatment is suitable to induce changes in element distribution that are opposite to those observed during the rafting process. Thus, samples of CMSX-4 were treated with high current impulses up to 4 kA/mm2. Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy measurements showed changes in element distribution due to these treatments. The changes in element distribution were observed to become more pronounced with increasing current density and partly counteracted those induced by prior creep. The extent of the compositional changes also depends on the element. Variations in the Al and Ta content showed stronger tendencies than, e.g., Cr, Co and W.
Discovering a new fossil chironomid from Lower Cretaceous Lebanese Amber: Electroneura pinhoi sp. nov. Amaral, Silva & Baranov (Chironomidae: Tanypodinae)
Authors: da Silva Fabio Laurindo , Amaral André P. , Azar Dany , Baranov Viktor 
Published: September 2024

AbstractHere we present new insights into Chironomidae (Insecta, Diptera) preserved in Lower Cretaceous Lebanese amber. We describe a new genus and species, Electroneura pinhoi gen. et sp. nov., seemingly related to Tanypodinae and offer an amended description of Libanopelopia cretacica Veltz, Azar and Nel, 2007. Moreover, our investigation highlights the challenges of assigning fossils to modern taxonomic groups, based on previous studies of Tanypodinae, underscoring the necessity of considering the geological context and utilizing, when possible, both morphological and molecular data from extant taxa to validate taxonomic assignments in paleontological studies.
Long Amplicon Nanopore Sequencing for Dual-Typing RdRp and VP1 Genes of Norovirus Genogroups I and II in Wastewater
Authors: Scott G. , Ryder D. , Buckley M. , Hill R. , Treagus S. , Stapleton T. , Walker D. I. , Lowther J. , Batista F. M. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractNoroviruses (NoVs) are the leading cause of non-bacterial gastroenteritis with societal costs of US$60.3 billion per annum. Development of a long amplicon nanopore-based method for dual-typing the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) and major structural protein (VP1) regions from a single RNA fragment could improve existing norovirus typing methods. Application to wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) and environmental testing could enable the discovery of novel types and improve outbreak tracking and source apportionment. Here, we have developed such a method with a consensus-based bioinformatics pipeline and optimised reverse transcription (RT) and PCR procedures. Inhibitor removal and LunaScript® RT gave robust amplification of the ≈ 1000 bp RdRP + VP1 amplicon for both the GI and GII PCR assays. Platinum™ Taq polymerase showed good sensitivity and reduced levels non-specific amplification (NSA) when compared to other polymerases. Optimised PCR annealing temperatures significantly reduced NSA (51.3 and 42.4% for GI and GII), increased yield (86.5% for GII) and increased taxa richness (57.7%) for GII. Analysis of three NoV positive faecal samples showed 100% nucleotide similarity with Sanger sequencing. Eight GI genotypes, 11 polymerase types (p-types) and 13 combinations were detected in wastewater along with 4 GII genotypes, 4 p-types and 8 combinations; highlighting the diversity of norovirus taxa present in wastewater in England. The most common genotypes detected in clinical samples were all detected in wastewater while we also frequently detected several GI genotypes not reported in the clinical data. Application of this method into a WBE scheme, therefore, may allow for more accurate measurement of norovirus diversity within the population.
Valorization of coffee by-products in the industry, a vision towards circular economy
Authors: Gil-Gómez Julie Andrea , Florez-Pardo Luz Marina , Leguizamón-Vargas Yuly Camila 
Published: September 2024

AbstractCoffee production worldwide has grown by almost 200% since 1950 due to increased demand, being the world's most important traded commodity after oil and the second most popular beverage after water, with more than 500 billion cups of coffee consumed annually (Visser and Dlamini in Sustainability 13:6558, 2021). Colombia is the third largest producer and exporter of coffee worldwide (Garcia-Freites et al. in Biomass Bioenerg 140, 2020). Due to its nature, the coffee sector produces a large amount of waste throughout its production chain, with ~ 0.9 kg of accumulated waste per 1 kg of coffee cherries harvested, equivalent to about 4 thousand tons per year for Colombian production (Garcia-Freites et al. in Biomass Bioenerg 140, 2020). Among the variety of remnants or by-products generated are those from plant pruning and coffee processing (Mendoza Martinez in Biomass Bioenergy 120:68–76, 2019, Hejna in Waste Manage 121:296–330, 2021). This diversity of by-products represents a varied source of molecules suitable for utilisation in different industries in a promising way to solve the environmental and economic impacts represented by the disposal of these remnants. This review aims to present the value and utilisation of these by-products in different industries in which several articles published on the subject were compiled and discussed, with utilisation in the food, agriculture, biorefinery and bioplastics industries. Based on the review presented, it is discovered that the by-products of the coffee industry offer many valuable options developed by scientists to generate value in the coffee production chain that contribute to environmental protection with a promising approach in search of a circular economy.
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Adopting a Framework for Rapid Real-World Data Analyses in Safety Signal Assessment
Authors: Wang Lu , Golchin Negar , Klot Stephanie von , Salinas Claudia A. , Manlik Katrin , Patadia Vaishali , Miller Mary K. , Asubonteng Julius , McDermott Rachel , Barberio Julie , Gipson Geoffrey 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe expanding availability of real-world data (RWD) has led to an increase in both the interest and possibilities for using this information in postmarketing safety analyses and signal management. While there is enormous potential value from the safety insights generated through RWD, the analysis preparation, execution, and communication required to reliably deliver the evidence can be time consuming. Since the safety signal assessment process is a regulated and timebound process, any supporting RWD analyses require a rapid turnaround of well-designed and informative results. To address this challenge, a TransCelerate BioPharma working group was formed and developed a framework to help teams responsible for safety signal assessment overcome the challenges of working with RWD rapidly to deliver analyses within regulatory timelines. Here, a previously performed safety assessment was evaluated within the context of the developed framework to illustrate how the framework may be adopted in practice.