bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Abnormal blood pressure among individuals evaluated for tuberculosis infection in a U.S. public health tuberculosis clinic
Authors: Stantliff Trevor M. , Salindri Argita D. , Egoavil-Espejo Rocio , Hall Ashton D. , Medina-Rodriguez Laura , Patel Kavya , Magee Matthew J. , Urbina Elaine M. , Huaman Moises A. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Tuberculosis infection (TBI) has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks. We aimed to characterize abnormal blood pressure (BP) readings in individuals with TBI. We conducted a retrospective study of adults with TBI presenting for their initial medical visit at a large midwestern U.S. public health clinic between 2019 and 2020. Abnormal BP was defined as having a systolic BP ≥ 130 mmHg and/or a diastolic BP ≥ 80 mmHg. Of 310 individuals with TBI, median age was 36 years (interquartile range 27–48), 34% were male, 64% non-US-born; 58 (18.7%) were previously diagnosed with hypertension. The prevalence of any hypertension (i.e., had a history of hypertension and/or an abnormal BP reading) was 64.2% (95% confidence interval 58.7–69.4). Any hypertension was independently associated with older age, male sex, higher body mass index, and individuals of Black race. In conclusion, any hypertension was present in over half of the adults evaluated for TBI in our clinic. Established hypertension risk factors were also common among this group, suggesting that individuals with TBI could benefit from clinical and public health interventions aiming to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events.
Generation Z: pessimistic and populist? A conjoint experiment on the determinants of populist voting in Spain
Authors: Zagórski Piotr , Roch Juan , Tudó-Cisquella Julià , López-Yagüe Alberto , Cordero Guillermo 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Generation Z is the most educated and yet pessimistic about the future. At the same time, populist parties have much support among young voters. Do they find an answer to their discouraging socio-economic situation in populist appeals? In this article, we analyse how pessimistic economic expectations shape the preference for populist parties among the young in Spain. By using conjoint experiments, we explore which specific features of populist parties (‘thin’ or ‘thick’ characteristics) are decisive in attracting young and pessimistic voters. Unlike older generations, for whom immigration is the most relevant factor, Generation Z, especially the pessimistic, focuses more on the thin ideological elements of populism. This finding contradicts previous experimental studies, which argue that thin populist characteristics are irrelevant in explaining the general population’s voting behaviour. Ideology plays a significant mediating role, as young pessimists on the left tend to be attracted by anti-elitism, while those on the centre-right by people-centrism.
Detection of florpyrauxifen-benzyl residues in tree nut crop leaves after simulated drift treatment
Authors: Inci Deniz , Hanson Bradley D. , Al-Khatib Kassim 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Rice herbicide drift poses a significant challenge in California, where rice fields are near almond, pistachio, and walnut orchards. This research was conducted as part of a stewardship program for a newly registered rice herbicide and specifically aimed to compare the onset of foliar symptoms resulting from simulated florpyrauxifen-benzyl drift with residues in almond, pistachio, and walnut leaves at several time points after exposure. Treatments were applied to one side of the canopy of 1- and 2-yr-old trees at 1/100X and 1/33X of the florpyrauxifen-benzyl rice field use rate of 29.4 g ai ha–1 in 2020 and 2021. Symptoms were observed 3 d after treatment (DAT) for pistachio and 7 DAT for almond and walnut, with peak severity at approximately 14 DAT. While almond and walnut symptoms gradually dissipated throughout the growing season, pistachio still had symptoms at leaf out in the following spring. Leaf samples were randomly collected from each tree for residue analysis at 7, 14, and 28 DAT. At 7 DAT with the 1/33X rate, almond, pistachio, and walnut leaves had florpyrauxifen-benzyl at 6.06, 5.95, and 13.12 ng g–1 fresh weight (FW) leaf, respectively. By 28 DAT, all samples from all crops treated with the 1/33X drift rate had florpyrauxifen-benzyl at less than 0.25 ng g–1 FW leaf. At the 1/100X rate, pistachio, almond, and walnut residues were 1.78, 2.31, and 3.58 ng g–1 FW leaf at 7 DAT, respectively. At 28 DAT with the 1/100X rate, pistachio and almond samples had florpyrauxifen-benzyl at 0.1 and 0.04 ng g–1 FW leaf, respectively, but walnut leaves did not have detectable residues. Together, these data suggest that residue analysis from leaf samples collected after severe symptoms may substantially underestimate actual exposure due to the relatively rapid dissipation of florpyrauxifen-benzyl in nut tree foliage.
Modeling Pitch Angle Dependent Electron Precipitation Using Electron Lifetimes
Authors: Haas Bernhard , Shprits Yuri Y. , Himmelsbach Julia , Wang Dedong , Drozdov Alexander Y. , Szabó‐Roberts Mátyás , Hanzelka Miroslav 
Published: October 2024

AbstractElectron precipitation, a crucial link between Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere, profoundly influences the coupled magnetosphere‐ionosphere‐atmosphere system. Existing models of the ring current often rely on electron lifetimes for characterizing the effects of pitch‐angle scattering, thus limiting accurate predictions of loss cone dynamics. This study introduces a method called steady‐state approximation (steady state approximation) utilizing the steady‐state solution of the pitch‐angle diffusion operator to calculate pitch angle resolved flux within the loss cone. The method enables precise comparisons with low‐earth orbit satellite measurements to validate parameterized electron lifetimes. Applying this approach to reevaluate a prior study, we uncover underestimated electron precipitation during geomagnetic storms, particularly in the pre‐midnight sector. This discrepancy reveals a previously overlooked loss process. Our method enhances the fidelity of global magnetospheric simulations, contributing to improved predictions of ionospheric conductance and atmospheric chemistry dynamics.
Analysis of Slitted Parallel‐Plate Waveguides Using the Method of Kobayashi Potential
Authors: Honarbakhsh B. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractA new solution for the analysis of slitted parallel‐plate waveguide is proposed using the method of Kobayashi Potential (KP). The interior and exterior problems are studied for the TE and TM polarizations. Simplified forms of Weber‐Schafheitlin (WS) integrals are utilized for problem formulation. The Fourier function space is exploited to construct the governing linear system of equations. A simple strategy is suggested for the evaluation of the required integrals. Numerical results are validated through convergence analysis and available reports based on the Moment Method (MM). It is shown that the KP is superior to the conventional MM in the sense of tracking edge singularities, especially when the radiation problem is of interest.
Challenges in classifying human chromosomal heteromorphisms using banding cytogenetics: From controversial guidelines to the need for a universal scoring system
Authors: Pires Sílvia , Jorge Paula , Liehr Thomas , Oliva-Teles Natália 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Chromosomal heteromorphisms (CHs) are morphological variations predominantly found in constitutive heterochromatic regions of the genome, primarily composed of tandemly repetitive sequences of satellite DNA. Although not completely devoid of genes, these regions are typically not transcribed into proteins and lack obvious phenotypic impact. Nonetheless, their clinical importance is increasingly under scrutiny, with several studies aiming to assess their influence on human diseases and susceptibilities, especially as they are seemingly part of the long noncoding RNAs in certain tissues. This article summarizes the classification methods of human heterochromatic CHs documented in the literature over the last two decades. Multiple scoring systems have been identified, and previous approaches for CH assessment and reporting in genetic diagnosis have shown inconsistencies. Owing to the current heterogeneity in the classification of CHs, data analysis may be biased, impacting the quality of clinical reports and human genetic research. This review highlights the need for a universal scoring system, which is essential for scientific reproducibility and the accurate identification and clinical evaluation of human CHs.
Central-European sunshine hours, relationship with the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, and forecast
Authors: Lüdecke Horst-Joachim , Müller-Plath Gisela , Lüning Sebastian 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSunshine hours (SSH) is an important meteorological parameter, loosely linked to temperature and precipitation, and highly relevant for various sectors such as agriculture or solar energy. Previous studies have already identified a correlation of European SSH with the thermal state of the North Atlantic. This paper investigates this relationship further by studying annual and monthly SSH of seven long-term Central European SSH series and comparing them to the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) using Fourier Transformation, Monte Carlo simulation and non-linear optimization. The Fourier spectra of our annual SSH series have their strongest and highly significant peaks in the known AMO period of ~ 50 to ~ 80 years, supporting the hypothesis that European SSH and the AMO are linked. The optimized sinusoids of the seven SSH and the AMO series with these periods show substantial correlations with the corresponding data (r = 0.42–0.55 for SSH and 0.71 for the AMO). Extrapolating the sinusoids, we project a gradual decline in SSH across Central Europe by 9–16% from its current maximum over the next three decades, particularly pronounced in northern regions.
Analytical solutions for the Noyes Field model of the time fractional Belousov Zhabotinsky reaction using a hybrid integral transform technique
Authors: Aruna K. , Okposo N. I. , Raghavendar K. , Inc Mustafa 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this work, we employed an attractive hybrid integral transform technique known as the natural transform decomposition method (NTDM) to investigate analytical solutions for the Noyes-Field (NF) model of the time-fractional Belousov–Zhabotinsky (TF-BZ) reaction system. The aforementioned time-fractional model is considered within the framework of the Caputo, Caputo–Fabrizio, and Atangana–Baleanu fractional derivatives. The NTDM couples the Adomian decomposition method and the natural transform method to generate rapidly convergent series-type solutions via an elegant iterative approach. The existence and uniqueness of solutions for the considered time-fractional model are first investigated via a fixed-point approach. The reliability and efficiency of the considered solution method is then demonstrated for two test cases of the TF-BZ reaction system. To demonstrate the validity and accuracy of the considered technique, numerical results with respect to each of the mentioned fractional derivatives are presented and compared with the exact solutions as well as with those from existing related literature. Graphical representations depicting the dynamic behaviors of the chemical wave profiles of the concentrations of the intermediates are presented with respect to varying fractional parameter values as well as temporal and spatial variables. The obtained results indicate that the execution of the method is straightforward and can be employed to explore nonlinear time-fractional systems modeling complex chemical reactions.
Thirty two port super wideband diversity antenna for indoor communications
Authors: Joy J Annal , Palaniswamy Sandeep Kumar , Kumar Sachin , Kanagasabai Malathi , Choi Hyun Chul , Kim Kang Wook 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper introduces a novel design featuring a thirty-two port diversity antenna with an elliptical shape, fed by an asymmetric coplanar waveguide (CPW). The antenna incorporates uneven meander lines, tailored for super-wideband (SWB) applications. The structure of the unit cell is of an elliptical patch with an elliptical slot, and it is connected to a rectangular stub and asymmetric meander line. The size of the single element is 22 mm × 20 mm, and it operates from 3 to 40 GHz. The bandwidth dimension ratio of the unit cell is 3911, bandwidth ratio is 13.33:1, and fractional bandwidth is 172.09%. The single element is developed into a 3-D thirty-two port diverse antenna, composed of a horizontal plane and four planes perpendicular to it. The diverse antenna has a peak gain of 12.5 dBi and an efficiency of 94%. The computed envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), as determined using S-parameters and far-field measurements, is less than 0.1. The attained diversity gains (DGs) of the developed MIMO antenna are above 9.9 dB in terms of both S-parameter and far-field computations. The obtained thirty-two port diverse antenna channel capacity loss (CCL) is below 0.25 bits/s/Hz. The mean effective gain (MEG) of the constructed thirty-two port antenna is below 2. To validate the appropriateness of the developed thirty-two port antenna for wireless indoor environment, an enclosure made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is crafted and fabricated, and the characteristics of the proposed diverse antenna are investigated.
Influence of drying temperature on the properties of Colombian banana fibers for its potential use as reinforcement in composite materials
Authors: Montoya Berrio Julián , Negrete Martínez Juan , Altamiranda Suárez Juan , Ávila Díaz César , Rivero-Romero Oswaldo , Unfried-Silgado Jimy 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study investigated the impact of drying temperature on the physicochemical and mechanical properties of banana pseudostem fibers sourced from the Cordoba region in Colombia. Banana fibers (BFs) were extracted through mechanical decortication from the banana pseudostem (BP) of the plant and subsequently oven-dried at temperatures of 40 °C and 90 °C. Six mathematical models were employed to analyze the drying behavior of the fibers. The density of the BFs was determined using the apparent density method, and their chemical composition was evaluated via bromatological analysis. Fiber diameter was measured using optical microscopy (OM). The BF samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), contact angle measurements, and tensile testing. The results indicated that noncellulosic materials were removed from the fibers when dried at 90 °C, as evidenced by alterations in thermal degradation and fiber surface morphology observed through TG and SEM, suggesting a reduction in lignin content. While drying temperature did not affect fiber stiffness or ductility, a correlation with fiber diameter was noted. Thinner fibers, ranging from 148 to 250 μm, exhibited increased tensile strength and Young’s modulus, attributed to a more compact microfibril arrangement.
Die Entschädigung nationalsozialistischen Unrechts als Katalysator
eines Paradigmenwechsels
Authors: Theiss-Abendroth Peter 
Published: October 2024

Zusammenfassung
Ziel Die Überlebenden des Holocaust trafen in der Nachkriegszeit bei ihren
Anträgen auf Entschädigung für psychische Schädigungen oft auf ablehnend
begutachtende deutsche Psychiater, was auf Kritik stieß. Dieser Beitrag
untersucht den nachfolgenden Wandel der herrschenden Lehrmeinung zu
Traumafolgestörungen.
Methodik Deutschsprachige fachwissenschaftliche Beiträge von 1946 bis 1969
werden auf die darin vertretenen paradigmatischen Auffassungen von der Ätiologie
psychischer Störungen nach Krieg und nationalsozialistischer Verfolgung
analysiert.
Ergebnisse Erst eine neue Generation von Psychiatern konnte unter
Rückgriff auf anthropologische und teilweise auch psychoanalytische
Theorieelemente adäquatere psychotraumatologische Konzepte entwickeln. Diese
stellten zugleich auch den medizinischen Krankheitsbegriff der Psychiatrie in
Frage.
Schussfolgerung Weniger das Fortbestehen antisemitischer Ressentiments,
sondern vor allem innerwissenschaftliche Gründe wie ein erfahrungsferner
Dogmatismus standen der wissenschaftlichen Fortentwicklung im Weg.
Arthroskopische Entfernung des fragmentierten Processus coronoideus
medialis bei Hunden
Authors: Hörtdörfer Nicola , Steigmeier-Raith Stephanie , Zablotski Yury , Meyer-Lindenberg Andrea 
Published: October 2024

Zusammenfassung
Gegenstand und Ziel Ziel dieser Studie war es, den Behandlungserfolg von
Hunden mit medialer Coronoiderkrankung (hier: fragmentierte Processus
coronoideus [FPC]), nach arthroskopisch durchgeführter subtotaler
Coronoidektomie mittels subjektiver und objektiver Ganganalyse sowie der
Arthroseprogression zu beurteilen und mit den Befunden der postoperativen
Computertomografie in Verbindung zu setzen. Insbesondere sollte hierbei die
klinische Relevanz von postoperativ zurückbleibenden Restpartikeln evaluiert
werden.
Material und Methoden 30 Ellbogen von 24 Hunden verschiedener Rassen
wurden frühestens 6 Monate nach ein- oder beidseitiger subtotaler
Coronoidektomie klinisch orthopädisch und mit Hilfe der Ganganalyse sowie
röntgenologisch nachuntersucht und die Ergebnisse mit den präoperativen Befunden
der entsprechenden Untersuchungen sowie der postoperativen Computertomografie
verglichen.
Ergebnisse 79,2% (19/24) der Patienten verbesserten sich in der
orthopädischen Untersuchung um mindestens einen Lahmheitsgrad, 66,7% (16/24)
waren lahmheitsfrei. 60% (18/30 Gelenke) zeigten eine Zunahme des
Arthrosegrades. In der postoperativen Computertomografie wurden bei 56,7%
(17/30) der Gelenke kleine verbliebene Knochenpartikel (<1 mm) im Gelenkspalt
oder dem Weichgewebe festgestellt. Es war kein signifikanter Zusammenhang
zwischen einer persistierenden Lahmheit und postoperativ zurückgebliebenen
Restpartikeln nachzuweisen. Auch ein Zusammenhang zwischen anhaltender Lahmheit
und Arthroseprogression konnte nicht hergestellt werden.
Schlussfolgerung Rückstände von kleinen Knochenpartikeln nach
arthroskopisch durchgeführter subtotaler Coronoidektomie konnten in keinen
Zusammenhang mit postoperativ verbleibenden Lahmheiten gebracht werden. Eine
Arthroseprogression war trotz operativen Eingriffs nicht aufzuhalten.
Klinische Relevanz Bleiben nach der subtotalen Coronoidektomie kleine
Restpartikel (<1 mm) zurück, scheinen diese keinen Einfluss auf das klinische
Ergebnis zu haben.
Natural-Looking Ears after Otoplasty with a Modified Anterior Scoring Technique
Authors: Novoa Eva , Schlegel Christoph 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe correction of prominent ears is a rewarding operation. When choosing a surgical technique, we prefer a cartilage-sparing technique to a cartilage-splitting technique to achieve natural-looking long-term results. In this article, we present our preferred technique of an anterior scoring technique combined with concha-mastoid sutures step by step.
Full Anterior Scoring Otoplasty
Authors: Morera Serna Eduardo , Mellídez Acosta Raúl Enrique , Meléndez García José Manuel , Fanjul García Fátima 
Published: October 2024

AbstractLop ear deformity is the most common head and neck congenital malformation with an estimated incidence of 5% among newborns. Otoplasty is the surgical procedure designed for its correction. More than 200 surgical techniques have been described so far to treat this condition, most of them including a cartilage weakening maneuver to avoid the relapse of the original auricle shape a few months after surgery. Classic techniques, such as like Mustarde's, describe this maneuver through scoring the posterior side of the cartilage and stabilizing the new shape with sutures. Cartilage biomechanical properties work against posterior scoring since cartilage folding occurs in the contralateral side of the scoring. This critical point may explain the high rates of relapse in the posterior scoring otoplasty techniques. In this paper, we present our surgical otoplasty technique with anterior scoring and we discuss specific tips and its nuances. We believe that the anterior scoring otoplasty technique achieves natural ears with both low complication rates and significant reduced long-term relapses.
Short-term clinical and technical outcomes of a modified Zenker’s peroral endoscopic myotomy with mucosal flap incision
Authors: Almario Jose Antonio , Mehta Amit , Shrigiriwar Apurva , Fayyaz Farimah , El-Sherbiny Mohamed , Essam Karim , Haggag Hany , Yousef Kerolis , Abdallatef Abeer A. , Elkholy Shaimaa , Canakis Andrew , Kim Raymond E. , Yang Dennis , Puga-Tejada Miguel , Alcívar-Vásquez Juan , Egas-Izquierdo Maria , Del Valle Raquel S. , Cunto Domenica , Baquerizo-Burgos Jorge , Arevalo-Mora Martha , Robles-Medranda Carlos , Borkowicz Aleksandra , Kamiński Michał F. , Lajin Michael , Kedia Prashant , Khashab Mouen A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractZenker’s diverticulum peroral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM) is an effective treatment for symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum. A modification to Z-POEM involves mucosal flap incision (MFI). We describe the technical and clinical success of patients who underwent Z-POEM with MFI.We included patients who underwent Z-POEM with MFI for Zenker’s diverticulum at eight international centers. The primary outcome was the rate of clinical success, assessed by post-procedure Kothari–Haber symptom score (KHSS) without re-treatment. Secondary outcomes included technical success, serious adverse events, and clinical recurrence with need for re-treatment.36 patients (age 69 [SD 9] years; 69% male) underwent Z-POEM with MFI for symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum. Mean diverticulum size was 3.2 (SD 1.4) cm. Clinical success was achieved in 35 patients (97%). Median baseline KHSS was 6 and median post-procedure KHSS was 0 (P < 0.001). Technical success was achieved in all cases. Mean procedure time was 57 (SD 34) minutes and median follow-up time was 196 days (interquartile range 39–499). There was one adverse event (3%), which was treated endoscopically.Z-POEM with MFI had high rates of technical and clinical success. Prospective evaluation is needed to further validate this technique in patients with a large Zenker’s diverticulum.
A pulsed power facility for studying the warm dense matter regime
Authors: Jodar B. , Revello L. , Auperin J. , De Lachèze-Murel G. , Marizy A. , Géral T. , Lescoute E. , Chevalier J-M. , Blancard C. , Videau L. 
Published: October 2024

A pulsed power facility has been designed for studying the warm dense matter regime. It is based on the pulsed Joule heating technique, originally proposed by Korobenko and Rakhel [Int. J. Thermophy. 20, 1257 (1999)], where a 3.96 µF capacitor bench is used for inducing a solid to plasma phase transition to metallic foils confined into a sapphire cell. The first experiments have been conducted on pure aluminum. Experimental data have been collected using electrical and optical diagnostics. Direct measurements of tension, current, pressure, and particle velocity allow us to evaluate the equation of state (EOS) and the DC conductivity of expanded aluminum. The results are compared to hydrodynamic simulations performed with various EOS models. As a result, collected data on aluminum highlight the relevance of our experimental procedure for improving EOS modeling in the warm dense matter regime.