bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Light penetration and topography shape juvenile tree species assemblies in the understory of the tropical Andean cloud forest
Authors: Quevedo-Rojas Ana , Jerez-Rico Mauricio , Fariñas Mario R. , Schwarzkopf Teresa , García-Núñez Carlos 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The floristic composition of the understory plays a fundamental role in the long-term conservation of the diversity, structure, and function of mountain cloud forests in the Andes. We evaluated the relationship between the understory tree floristic composition of four types of predefined cloud forests and the canopy structure, the light transmitted to the understory, and the effect of topography. Through multivariate analysis, we found an environmental gradient correlated with light penetration into the understory and a gradient associated with the slope and, to a lesser extent, with the elevation. Then, we identified floristically well-differentiated ecological groups in response to environmental conditions; however, the groups only partially coincided with the understory composition of the predefined forests. We found environmental response species groups such as Roupala obovata and Beilschmiedia sulcata that are indicator species of sites with lower light penetration into the understory but with steeper slopes and higher elevation. In comparison, Clusia multiflora and Zanthoxylum quinduense to be the main indicator species from sites with greater light penetration into the understory and lower slope and elevation. These findings support appropriate species selection when implementing restoration strategies in forest landscape restoration plans.
A Christian Yoga
Authors: Régamey P.-R. 
Published: September 2024

In men's inheritance, the most famous of the techniques which set free spiritual energy and lead us beyond the limits where we commonly vegetate is clearly yoga. The word indicates a whole world of practices and doctrines in which it is necessary from every point of view to distinguish very diverse tendencies.’ It may even happen that these tendencies are contradictory. The complete ensemble is in fact the heritage of the past five thousand years in an abundant civilization, where some go as far as treaties opposites as the same.We have now good guides to clear our way in this astonishing complexity. They lead us to recognize as an axis in it, classical yoga, as codified by Patanjali in the fourth or fifth century A.D., unshaken in spite of the diverse interpretations of it and in spite of, the fact that its very nature as a spiritual technique allows it to be adapted to differing persons and differing groups. Yoga is 'mad with innovation'.
A Martyr for Peace
Authors: Stratmann Francis M. 
Published: September 2024

Before the first world war, there was in Germany no talk of refusing to serve in war. True, we heard that in England and America there were a few sects that refused war services or military service even during peace time. But they were considered strange people; mentally and morally not quite sound!During the four years of the first world war, we became more thoughtful. Afterwards there was an upsurge of the anti-war movement, but it was suppressed by the Nazis. The second world war, stretching over five years, was so horrible that probably the majority of all Germans came to appreciate the point ot Conscientious Objection. Indeed, an interior objection, a protest of the moral sense, gripped them. But exteriorly they did not dare to come forward. In fact, their political and military though, the legacy of centuries, held that there were moral objections against open resistance to directives issued by legitimate authority.As a result, the Germans as a whole not only did not refuse their services in the war unleashed by Hitler, but most of them, even most of the Christians, expressed serious religious doubts, whenever this or that individual consistently and bravely answered ‘no’ to his draft call.
The Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
Authors: Reilly A. J. 
Published: September 2024

One of the marks of the living Church is its ability to inspire leaders in every age especially fitted to meet the needs of the age. Never has there been a time when the spiritual soil was so infertile that it was unable to produce valiant men and women to answer the challenge of the world. In the past there was a St Dominic, a St Francis, a St Teresa. In later centuries there were names like Pernet and Hecker and Rice. And these are but a few of the thousands from the time of St Paul to our own day raised by God as leaders in their own particular day and hour.Against this background of inspired leadership we are inclined to think that our own age, especially the years since the end of the first world war, are barren indeed. We see only spiritual aridity, the noxious weed of materialism run riot.
Love of Neighbour
Authors: Velarde Ralph 
Published: September 2024

The unspoken comment of many of us as we read or hear a parable from the Gospels is ‘This is ideal and good; but very unpractical'. It certainly does not seem to fit in with the world as we know it; our twentieth-century, fast-moving’ commercial world would seem an unsympathetic place for the practice of the Christian virtues. I think the truth really is however that it is all too practical, and in our more sincere moments we know that it is only the Christian virtue which is found in the most unlikely places, which keeps the world in existence at all.The story of the Good Samaritan is of course a story made up to point a moral: it has its deliberate artistic exaggeration. To begin with our Lord chooses a Samaritan as the hero of his story, because the Samaritans were in the eyes of the Jews highly unpopular neighbours.
Sermon Peeached at the First Mass of Father Jerome Rigby, At St Dominic's, London, On 7th March, 1909
Authors: Jarrett Bede 
Published: September 2024

What is a priest? He is a mediator between God and man (Summa III, 22, 1), that is, he stands halfway between God the Creator and man the created, giving the sacred things of God to the people and offering the prayers of the people to God. Says St Paul, ‘Every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in the things that appertain to God, that he may offer up gifts and sacrifices’ (Heb: v. 1). A priest then has duties to God and man, and these duties are duties of love.First let us look at his duties of love to God. And here I would speak not of the whole of a priest's duty to God. I would put aside for the moment his daily divine office, his prayers and meditations and benedictions, his officiating in the sacraments of baptism, penance and the rest. I wish to limit myself to one single act with which the priesthood is infinitely bound up. I mean of course the Mass. What is the Mass? It is Calvary.
The Contemplative Life & Friendship
Authors: Philippe Paul 
Published: September 2024

While the active life is the life of the soul acting as the form of the body (that is, the life of the individual as a member of the human race), the contemplative life is the life of the soul in its purely spiritual reality,, the life of the person, the complete being, the ‘whole'. For by definition the ‘whole’ suffices to itself. It has all.It lacks nothing. The contemplative life is the perfect life: in itself it has neediof no assistance. It can be entirely solitary.But, it being granted that the human person is a person created, a part of the divine ‘whole'; it being granted also that it has been multiplied by the Creator, are we not going to discover that the nature of the person implies an ‘order’ or organisation, a ‘spiritual society'? It is certainly true that there exists an ‘order’ of persons, and even an order of creatures purely spiritual—the angelic hierarchies. But it is only a question there of a ‘communicatio in forma', an analogical similitude, in the fact that all these creatures possess an intelligence which has for its final perfection the contemplation of God.
The Epiphany of Our Lord
Authors: Tauler John 
Published: September 2024

Of how one should seek and find the spiritual nativity in the light of grace, by self-effacement and the suppression of all natural light.Of the price of sufferings and afflictions, and in particular of the three offerings of the Magi.Ubi est qui natus est rex Judaeorum ?'Where is he that is born King of the Jews?'(Matt: 2, 2.)We are come indeed to adore him and to offer him our mystical gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. The reasonable soul, by its natural light alone, comes to the knowledge of the existence of God. But what is he? Who is he? Where is he? So many questions to which she gives no answer and of which she ignores the solution. Hence, for the holy and religious soul, arises a loving desire to seek God with ardent solicitude. She wants to know what he is, who is this hidden and unknown Being.Then, in this laborious searching, suddenly there appears a star, and this is nothing but a ray of heavenly grace, a divine light which seems to say interiorly to the soul: he is born! At the same time this light leads the soul to the place of his birth which no natural light could have pointed out to her. And so we see that all who seek for this nativity by the light of reason alone do not arrive there: they stray and lose their way, they make no progress in virtue.
Family shapes child development: The role of codevelopmental trajectories of interparental conflict and emotional warmth for children’s longitudinal development of internalizing and externalizing problems
Authors: Zemp Martina , Fang Shichen , Johnson Matthew D. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This study aimed (1) to identify distinct family trajectory profiles of destructive interparental conflict and parent-child emotional warmth reported by one parent, and (2) to examine whether these codevelopmental profiles were associated with the longitudinal development of children and adolescents’ self-reported internalizing and externalizing problems. Six longitudinal data waves from the German Family Panel (pairfam) study (Waves 2–7) from 722 parent-child dyads were used (age of children and adolescents in years: M = 10.03, SD = 1.90, range = 8–15; 48.3% girls; 73.3% of parents were native Germans). Data were analyzed using growth mixture and latent growth curve modeling. Two classes, harmonious and conflictual-warm families, were found based on codevelopmental trajectories of interparental conflict and emotional warmth. These family profiles were linked with the development of externalizing problems in children and adolescents but not their internalizing problems. Family dynamics are entangled in complex ways and constantly changing, which appears relevant to children’s behavior problems.
Efficacy and speed of effect after the first dose of aspirin in children with congenital heart disease
Authors: Regan Irene E. , Kelleher Sean T. , Cox Dermot , McMahon Colin J. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackground:Many paediatric studies report that patients must be established on aspirin therapy for a minimum of 5 days to achieve adequate response. This is not always practical especially in critical settings. Prospective identification of patients that are unresponsive to aspirin sooner could potentially prevent thrombotic events.Aims:The aim of this study was to investigate prospectively if the first dose of aspirin is effective in decreasing platelet aggregation, and thromboxane formation and if this can be measured after 2 hours in paediatric cardiology patients. A secondary aim was to identify a cut-off for a novel marker of aspirin responsiveness the maximum amplitude with arachidonic acid, which could potentially dramatically reduce the blood volume required. Third, we aimed to prospectively identify potentially non-responsive patients by spiking a sample of their blood ex vivo with aspirin.Results:The majority (92.3%) of patients were responsive, when measured 2 hours post first dose of aspirin. Non-response or inadequate response (7.7%) can also be identified at 2 hours after taking the first dose of aspirin. Additionally, we have shown a novel way to reduce blood sample volume requirements by measurement of the maximum amplitude with arachidonic acid as a marker of response, particularly for monitoring.Conclusions:These findings of rapid efficacy in the majority of patients offer assurance in a sound, practical way to attending clinicians, patients, and families.
Asymmetries in the oil market: accounting for the growing role of China through quantile regressions
Authors: Mignon Valérie , Saadaoui Jamel 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This paper assesses the role of political tensions between the USA and China and global market forces in explaining oil price fluctuations. To this end, we take part of the previous literature, which highlights (i) the importance of political events in explaining oil price dynamics, (ii) time-varying patterns in the oil market, and (iii) asymmetries in the impact of political tensions and uncertainty on oil prices. While this literature generally focuses on one of these features, we account for all of them simultaneously, allowing for a complete and meaningful investigation of political tensions on oil prices. To this end, we rely on quantile autoregressive distributed lag error-correction models, which are specifically designed to address both the long-run and short-run dynamics across a range of quantiles in a fully parametric setting. Our results show evidence of a quantile-dependent long-term relationship between oil prices and their determinants over the 1958–2022 period, which is also time varying across quantiles: the adjustment speed toward the long-term equilibrium is faster for the highest quantiles, fluctuating between 4% and 6% in the recent period. Overall, our findings highlight the increased role played by China in the oil market since the mid-2000s.
Adjudicating Sustainability Standards under FTAs: Labouring the Point Home
Authors: Sabitha Neeraj Rajan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractOn 20 January 2021, a Panel of Experts constituted under the EU–Korea FTA circulated its report in a proceeding initiated by the EU raising concerns about Korea's inadequate protection of certain labour rights in Korea, and less than satisfactory efforts to ratify the fundamental ILO Conventions. Addressing a jurisdictional claim, raised by Korea in its defense, that the EU has not demonstrated that the challenged measures affected ‘trade-related aspects of labour’, the panel found that the FTA parties’ commitments to adhere to labour standards and to ratify ILO conventions are not limited to trade-related aspects of labour, and therefore there is no requirement to demonstrate that such measures should be trade related.The panel's interpretive reasoning in arriving at this finding does not appear to sit well with the text of the FTA. Further, such an expansive interpretation could have serious systemic implications going forward. In addition to raising questions regarding the purpose and motivations behind including labour standards in FTAs, it effectively transforms the FTA into a vehicle to enforce ILO commitments and induce countries into ratifying fundamental ILO conventions. It lends credibility to a general skepticism, particularly amongst developing countries, regarding the role of labor standards in FTAs and also raises questions regarding whether FTAs constitute an appropriate forum to address and resolve concerns regarding labour reforms.
Erasure of DNA methylation in rat fetal germ cells is sex-specific and sensitive to maternal high-fat diet
Authors: El Omri-Charai R. , Rwigemera A. , Gilbert I. , Langford A. , Robert C. , Sloboda D.M. , McGraw S. , Delbes G. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In mammals, DNA methylation (DNAme) erasure and reinstatement during embryo development and germline establishment are sensitive to the intrauterine environment. Maternal intake of a high-fat diet (HFD), associated with excessive gestational weight gain, has transgenerational effects on offspring health, which may be mediated by changes in DNAme in the germline. Here, we tested the impact of a maternal HFD on embryonic germline DNAme erasure using a rat strain that expresses green fluorescent protein specifically in germ cells. DNAme was analysed by methyl-seq capture in germ cells collected from male and female F1 gonads at gestational day 16. Our data show that although HFD induced global hypomethylation in both sexes, DNAme erasure in female germ cells was more advanced compared to male germ cells. The delay in DNAme erasure in males and the greater impact of HFD suggest that male germ cells are more vulnerable to alterations by exogenous factors.
Variational All‐Sky Assimilation Framework for MWHS‐II With Hydrometeors Control Variables and Its Impacts on Analysis and Forecast of Typhoon Cases
Authors: Qin Luyao , Chen Yaodeng , Meng Deming , Cheng Xiaoping , Zhang Peng 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAll‐sky radiance assimilation has been extensively developed to provide additional information for numerical weather prediction under cloudy conditions. Microwave radiances are particularly sensitive to hydrometeors, which can be used to initialize hydrometeor directly if the hydrometeor control variables (HCVs) are available. However, the effects of HCVs statistical structure and their multivariate correlation on all‐sky radiance assimilation remain unclear. In this study, five HCVs are introduced into the variational assimilation system. The characteristics of hydrometeor background errors are analyzed, and the combined effect with the observation operator is discussed. Then a 3D Variational all‐sky assimilation framework with HCVs is modified to assimilate Fengyun‐3C/D Microwave Humidity Sounder‐II radiance. It is shown that hydrometeors are initialized by radiance directly, and the thermodynamic fields are adjusted accordingly. The characteristics of multi‐variables increments are associated with both the characteristics of HCVs in background error and the Jacobians in observation operator. Furthermore, cycle assimilation and forecast experiments for three typhoon cases are conducted. It is found that the difference between observed and analyzed brightness temperatures decreases when HCVs are activated, and the hydrometeors analysis fields are more consistent with observations. Additionally, the typhoon intensity forecasts are improved with enhanced double warm‐core and the secondary circulation. This paper analyzes the characteristics of variational all‐sky assimilation framework with HCVs, and demonstrates the potential value of HCVs for variational all‐sky radiance assimilation.
Modeling Across Scales of Heavy Precipitation With a Global Variable‐Resolution Model: A Case Study of a Catastrophic Event in China
Authors: Xu Mingyue , Zhao Chun , Li Gudongze , Gu Jun , Feng Jiawang , Zhang Ziyu , Guo Jianping 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAn unprecedented heavy rainfall event in China (“21.7” extreme rainfall event) was simulated using the global variable‐resolution model (MPAS‐Atmosphere) across the scales (4, 8, 16 and 50 km). Although almost all experiments at different resolutions reproduce the spatiotemporal characteristics of precipitation, the simulated precipitation intensity from high to low is 16, 8, 50, and 4 km, with the 16 km simulation being closest to the observations. Precipitation magnitude is prominently influenced by the difference in simulated large‐scale circulation across a range of grid spacings. Further analysis revealed that the differences in latent heating across scales affect the geopotential height and wind field by altering temperature. The latent heating in 4 km simulation is the minimum while the 16 km simulation is maximum. More latent heating release leads to the low‐level pressure depression, amplifies the water vapor flux convergence, produces stronger upward motion and more clouds, and ultimately results in stronger precipitation. The sensitivity experiments for turning off latent heating tendencies during the event showed that the latent heat release has positive feedback on the “21.7” heavy rainfall event. This study highlights the importance of scale‐awareness of latent heat at different resolutions and suggests that the difference in simulated latent heat release during the event is the main reason for simulated different atmospheric circulation and precipitation across scales.
Different Modulations of Arctic Oscillation on Wintertime Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies in the Northeast Pacific
Authors: Chen Jiajie , Li Ronglin , Mao Jiongren , Yu Weihao , Xie Shen , Wei Jiaqi , Huang Hao , Liu Qinyu , Shi Jian 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPersistent positive sea surface temperature anomalies (SSTAs) in the mid‐latitude Northeast Pacific (NEP), also known as “warm blob” or “marine heatwave,” have substantial ecological and climate effects. This study delves into the spatiotemporal connection between Arctic Oscillation (AO) and SSTAs in the NEP. First, we conduct the lead‐lag correlation and maximum covariance analyses to disentangle the closest temporal relationship between October AO and wintertime SSTAs in the NEP. Then, we categorize the years in positive AO (pAO) phase into two groups: positive AO with warm anomaly (pAO&Blob) group and positive AO without warm anomaly (pAO&noBlob) group based on the October AO index and wintertime blob index. Results show that the positive phase of AO in October strongly influences the wintertime warm SSTAs in the NEP through local and remote pathways. The local pathway is contingent upon the longitudinal positioning of AO‐related high‐pressure anomaly (i.e., anomalous ridge) in the North Pacific. When easterly anomalies prevail at the southern flank of the anomalous ridge over the NEP, they foster warm SSTAs in the NEP. However, different locations of the high‐pressure anomalies may impede the NEP warming. Remote pathways indicate the teleconnections triggered by AO‐related precipitation increase in Greenland and decrease in East Asia, sustaining the high‐pressure anomaly and promoting the anomalous NEP warming. Hence, this study presents new evidence on polar and mid‐latitude climate connections, which may provide potential predictability for the warm SSTAs in the NEP.
How Do Schumann Resonance Frequency Changes in the Vertical Electric Field Component Reflect Global Lightning Dynamics at Different Time Scales?
Authors: Sátori G. , Bozóki T. , Williams E. , Prácser E. , Herein M. , Albrecht R. I. , Beltran R. P. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe electromagnetic waves in the Schumann resonance (SR) frequency range (<100 Hz) radiated by natural “lightning antennas” excite the Earth‐ionosphere cavity confined between the Earth's surface and the lower ionosphere. The peak frequencies of SR are known to vary with source‐observer distance (SOD), while the daily frequency range (DFR: fmax − fmin) is also indicative of the average size of thunderstorm regions. This paper provides observational evidence for these relationships based on SR frequency observations of the vertical electric (EZ) field component at Nagycenk (NCK), Hungary in Central Europe from the period 1994–2015. Variations of the peak frequencies are considered on the annual, seasonal and diurnal time scales as well as during a specific event when squall‐line formation of lightning activity in South America moves toward NCK. DFR is studied in relation to the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Increasing area of lightning activity in mid‐high Northern hemisphere latitudes has been identified by DFR variations during the transition from warm to cold episodes of the ENSO in 1998 and 2010. The extension of the lightning area is considered as a consequence of energy released in the tropics and exported to higher latitudes with some months of delay from the end of the El Niño episodes. The frequency variations are interpreted via model calculations and supported with satellite‐based optical lightning observations (Optical Transient Detector, Geostationary Lightning Mapper). The described variations of SR peak frequencies and DFR yield information on the global/regional lightning dynamics and on this basis they have important application to climate issues as well.