bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cadeia de Criação e Comercialização do Cavalo Crioulo no Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Da Silva Bruna Pacheco , Silva Farias Claudio Vinicius 
Published: September 2017

Este trabalho possui como objetivo analisar a cadeia de criação e comercialização do Cavalo
Crioulo no Rio Grande do Sul, tendo em vista sua importância econômica e sua tradição na
atividade produtiva do estado, participando, inclusive, do imaginário da região do pampa.
A pesquisa está fundamentada no estudo sobre os Sistemas Agroindustriais, a Coordena-
ção e Estruturação de Cadeias, à luz da Nova Economia Institucional. A coleta de dados foi
realizada através de análise documental, de análise de dados secundários e de entrevistas
em profundidade com agentes da cadeia, se caracterizando em um estudo exploratório de
abordagem qualitativa. Foi realizada uma análise histórica do mercado de Cavalos Crioulos e apresentada uma proposta de estrutura da cadeia analisada, seus elos (agentes da
cadeia) e como estes se relacionam.
Palavras-chave: Cavalo Crioulo. Coordenação e Estruturação de Cadeias. Nova Economia
Institucional. Sistemas Agroindustriais.
A gestão do conhecimento no setor público: seus conceitos, modelos e ferramentas
Authors: De Camargo Evandro José Bilycz , Pereira André Da Silva 
Published: September 2017

A gestão do conhecimento, vista como forma processual, está junto das necessidades institucionais e organizacionais, formalizadas como modos de gestão. O objetivo deste trabalho é conceituar e apontar as melhores práticas de gestão do conhecimento junto ao setor
público. Para isso, traz a abordagem de Nonaka e Takeuchi (1997), Davenport e Prusak
(1998), Dixon (2000), dentre outros. É uma pesquisa bibliográfica, que procura identificar
os meios para a administração pública alcançar uma capacidade mais orientada de abordagem gerencial e produtiva, inclusiva e concomitante.
Palavras-chave: Conhecimento. Gestão. Setor público.
Asset-building payments for ecosystem services: assessing landowner perceptions of reforestation incentives in Lebanon
Authors: Sarkissian Arbi J. , Brook Robert M. , Talhouk Salma N. , Hockley Neal J. 
Published: September 2017

Aim of study: Incentivising landowners to supply ecosystem services remains challenging, especially when this requires long-term investments such as reforestation. We investigated how landowners perceive, and would respond to, distinct types of incentives for planting diverse native trees on private lands in Lebanon. Our aim was to understand landowners’ attitudes towards hypothetical Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) contracts options; their likely participation; and the potential additionality they would provide. Area of study: Highland villages situated within eight of Lebanon’s 20 Important Plant Areas Materials and methods: Mixed-methods surveys were conducted with 34 landowners to determine past, present and future land-use strategies. Study participants were presented with three differently structured reforestation contract options (or schemes). The three schemes (results-based loan, action-based grant, and results-based payments) differed in their expected risks and benefits to landowners. Qualitative debriefing questions followed each of the schemes presented. Main results: Although the results-based loan did deter uptake relative to the lower risk action-based grant, results-based payments did not significantly increase uptake or planting area, suggesting asymmetric attitudes to risk. Qualitative probing revealed economic, social (e.g. trust) and institutional factors (e.g. legal implications of planting forest trees on private land) that limited willingness to participate in the results-based contract option. Research highlights: This study demonstrates the importance of combining qualitative and quantitative methods to better understand landowner perceptions of incentives and risks, particularly in challenging socio-political contexts.
Veiligheid en welzijn van Eritreeërs in het geding?
Authors: Horbach Desiree , Rijken Conny 
Published: September 2017

Concerns about the well-being and safety of Eritreans in the Netherlands
The rationale behind refugee law is that people who fear persecution in their home country can seek and find a safe haven in another country. The situation in Eritrea with its national service and wide-spread human rights violations is reason why many Eritreans flee their country. A vast number of them want to apply for asylum in European countries. After a risky journey over the African continent where they face risks of kidnappings, trafficking for ransom, and situations of inhuman and degrading treatment, they reach Europe. Some of them continue their journey to the Netherlands. The central question in this article is whether or not their safety and well-being are at stake once they arrive in the Netherlands. Situations of involvement of and intimidation by the Eritrean regime in the Netherlands, diaspora tax that is forcibly collected, involvement of the Orthodox Church and indications of human trafficking have been reported in media and reports, by individuals and organisations. In this article the outcomes of a research on the concerns about the well-being of Eritrean asylum seekers in reception centres among employers of organisations responsible for their safety and well-being are presented and discussed. Data were collected and discussed during four focus group meetings with a total of 33 professionals. The concerns are divided in three groups: 1) Concerns about the capacities and possibilities to integrate in Dutch society, 2) Concerns about religion and rituals, and 3) Concerns about indications of human trafficking. These concerns are further elaborated based on which the conclusion is drawn that more tailored support and assistance is required for successful integration of Eritreans in Dutch society, their empowerment and resilience against threats and challenges in Dutch society.
Op de grens van het vreemdelingentoezicht: discretionaire beslissingen binnen het Mobiel Toezicht Veiligheid
Authors: Brouwer Jelmer , van der Woude Maartje , van der Leun Joanne 
Published: September 2017

Monitoring migration or catching criminals? Discretionary decision making in the context of the Mobile Security Monitor
The Mobile Security Monitor (MSM) is a form of migration policing in the border areas of the Netherlands, carried out by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar). The MSM has a complex legal and policy framework, merging migration control aims with certain elements of crime control. This raises the question how the officers carrying out the MSM interpret the exact aim of the instrument and their own accompanying powers and what this means for the way they carry out their task. Our results show that many officers see ‘catching criminals’ an important part of their job and that in order to achieve this, they sometimes make ‘creative use’ of their wide-ranging powers. Although similar results have been found in research with the police, KMar officers differ because of their ability to combine migration law and criminal law powers. This fits in with the process of crimmigration and the broader tendency of ad-hoc instrumentalism, which refers to a way of thinking about law and legal procedures in which the formal distinction between legal domains is considered less important and criminal justice actors can freely choose the most effective instrument to deal with the situation at hand. This means that the formal ground for a decision is not always transparent, especially not for people that are subjected to the MSM. Moreover, criminal law enforcement contains many more legal and procedural safeguards than administrative controls.
Characterization of LL25X, a Newly Isolated Anti-SIV Monoclonal Antibody, to Determine Binding Specificity
Authors: Park Zackary Tajin 
Published: September 2017

A phage display library was previously constructed from an SIV-infected rhesus macaque. Several single chain Fv (scFv), including SU24, SU343 and LL25X, were selected using phage display technology. Sequences corresponding to SU24, SU343 and LL25X were optimized for expression in a mammalian system and commercially synthesized. SU24 and SU343 had previously been cloned into a mammalian expression vector. In this study, we aimed to characterize the specificity of SU24, SU343, and LL25X.. The codon-optimized version of the scFv LL25X gene sequence was cloned into a mammalian expression vector (pCEP4). LL25X DNA was amplified by PCR, and the PCR product and mammalian expression vector were both digested with KpnI/SapI restriction enzymes. Digested fragments were purified, and the fragments were ligated using T4DNA ligase. E. coli cells were transformed with the ligation reaction. Single colonies were selected on LB agar plates containing the selective antibiotic (ampicillin). Positive colonies were identified after DNA mini-preparation and test-digestion with KpnI and SapI. Sanger sequencing confirmed cloning results and DNA sequence accuracy. Following transfection of mammalian cells (293T), LL25X-Fc cells, and purifying our protein, the binding of LL25X-Fc to the SIV gp140 envelope protein was confirmed via ELISA and Western Blotting.
Essential Medications for Patients With Suspected or Confirmed Ebola Virus
Disease in Resource-Limited Environments
Authors: Pierce William F. , Ready Selena D. , Chapman John Tyson , Kulick Corrinne , Shields Anastasia , Wang Jialynn , Andrews Kimberly , Childs Richard W. , Bell Carlos , Kosyak Alexandr , Pham Jade 
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT
Background: In 2014, the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps deployed to Monrovia, Liberia, to operate a 25-bed Ebola treatment unit (ETU) constructed by the U.S. Military. The ETU was named the Monrovia Medical Unit (MMU) and was constructed from an U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) unit with modifications on the basis of consultation from Médecins Sans Frontières, the World Health Organization, and expert panels from the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services. From November 12, 2014, to April 30, 2015, 42 patients (18 confirmed Ebola virus disease [EVD] and 24 suspected EVD) from nine countries were treated by USPHS providers at the MMU. The medications used in the MMU were primarily procured from the EMEDS 25-bed pharmacy cache. However, specific formulary additions were made for treatment of EVD. Methods: Using the MMU pharmacy dispensing data, we compared and contrasted the medications used in the MMU with recommendations in published EVD treatment guidelines for austere settings. Findings: After comparing and contrasting the MMU pharmacy dispensing data with publications with EVD medication recommendations applicable to resource-limited settings, 101 medications were included in the USPHS Essential Medications for the Management of EVD List (EML) for an austere, isolated clinical environment. Discussion/impact/recommendations: Because Ebola outbreaks often occur in remote areas, proactive planning, improved preparedness, and optimal patient care for EVD are needed, especially in the context of austere environments with a scarcity of resources. We developed the EML to assist in the planning for future Ebola outbreaks in a remote clinical environment and to provide a list of medications that have been used in an ETU. The EML is a comprehensive medication list that builds on the existing publications with EVD treatment recommendations applicable to supply-constrained clinical environments. As well, it is a resource for the provision of medications when evaluating donations, procurement, and may help inform estimates for product inventory requirements for an ETU. We hope the EML will improve readiness and enhance the capabilities of local and regional international responders.
Prospective Intervention Strategies Between Skeletal Muscle Health and Mitochondrial Changes During Aging
Authors: Zhang Xin , Liao Suchan , Huang Lingling , Wang Jinhua 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSarcopenia is a geriatric condition characterized by a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and function, significantly impacting both quality of life and overall health. Mitochondria are the main sites of energy production within the cell, and also produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which maintain mitochondrial homeostasis‐mitophagy (clearing damaged mitochondria); mitochondrial dynamics, which involve fusion and fission to regulate mitochondrial morphology; mitochondrial biogenesis, which ensures the functionality and homeostasis of mitochondria. Sarcopenia is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, suggesting that muscle mitochondrial function therapy should be investigated. Extrinsic therapies are extensively examined to identify new treatments for muscular illnesses including sarcopenia. Changes in muscle physiology and lifestyle interventions, such as pharmacological treatments and exercise, can modulate mitochondrial activity in older adults. This PubMed review encompasses the most significant mitophagy and sarcopenia research from the past five years. Animal models, cellular models, and human samples are well covered. The review will inform the development of novel mitochondria‐targeted therapies aimed at combating age‐related muscle atrophy.
Charge Carrier Density in Organic Semiconductors Modulates the Effective Capacitance: A Unified View of Electrolyte Gated Organic Transistors
Authors: Zanotti Rian , Sensi Matteo , Berto Marcello , Paradisi Alessandro , Bianchi Michele , Greco Pierpaolo , Bortolotti Carlo Augusto , Di Lauro Michele , Biscarini Fabio 
Published: October 2024

AbstractA framework for electrolyte‐gated organic transistors (EGOTs) that unifies the view of interfacial capacitive coupling of electrolyte‐gated organic field‐effect transistors (EGOFETs) with the volumetric capacitive coupling in organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) is proposed. The EGOT effective capacitance arises from in‐series capacitances of the electrolyte/gate electrode and electrolyte/channel interfaces, and the chemical capacitance of the organic semiconductor channel whose weight with respect to the interfacial capacitance is modulated by the charge carrier density, hence by the gate voltage. The expression for chemical capacitance is derived from the DOS of the organic semiconductor, which it is assumed to exhibit exponential energy disorder in the HOMO‐LUMO gap. The analytical expression of the EGOT current is assessed on experimental data and shown to accurately predict the shape of the whole transfer curve of an EGOT thus allowing to extract accurate values for the switch‐on voltage and the interfacial transconductance, without assumptions on specific response regime and, in OECT, without invoking the volumetric capacitance. Interestingly, the EGOT model recovers EGOFET and OECT as limit cases and, in the latter case, explicitly represents the volumetric capacitance in terms of the energy disorder and the bandgap of the organic semiconductor.
Engineering of the High‐Power Laser‐Induced Synthesis of Ni‐Based Metal‐Organic Framework: Investigation of its Optical Properties, Computational Methodology, Electrocatalytic Performances, and Glucose‐Sensing Ability
Authors: Mutlu Saliha , Ortaç Bülend , Karatutlu Ali , Gorkan Taylan , Durgun Engin , Söyler Dilek , Söylemez Saniye , Arsu Nergis , Savaskan Yılmaz Sevil 
Published: October 2024

AbstractMetal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials with numerous chemical and structural possibilities. Due to their ease of modification, well‐organized structure, and diverse guest molecule chemistry, MOFs are ideal platforms for uncovering improved functional material design characteristics. Quantitative analysis of glucose is crucial, especially in some food products, for quality control as well as evaluation of the glucose levels helps diagnose and treat diabetes. Recent glucose sensing devices have relied heavily on MOFs and other nanomaterials to enable user‐friendly and safe non‐invasive sensing methods. Nevertheless, the conventional synthesis methods involve multi‐day reactions, cooling, and depressurization processes. This study demonstrates the unprecedented high‐power laser‐induced rapid synthesis (LIRS) of Ni‐based MOF nanospheres with interconnected nano‐rods and noncentrosymmetric primitive triclinic crystalline structure, highlighting their multifunctional usage in sensing and gas sorption applications. Ab initio simulations show excellent agreement with the experimental physical and gas sorption properties. Furthermore, the Ni‐MOF‐based biosensor accurately measures glucose real‐life beverage samples, yielding promising glucose detection biosensor results with a low limit of the detection (LOD) of 13.96 µM and high sensitivity of 120.606 µA mM−1 cm−2.
On the Origin of Signal and Bandwidth of Converse Magnetoelectric Magnetic Field Sensors
Authors: Spetzler Elizaveta , Spetzler Benjamin , Seidler Dennis , Arbustini Johan , Thormählen Lars , Elzenheimer Eric , Höft Michael , Bahr Andreas , Meyners Dirk , McCord Jeffrey 
Published: October 2024

AbstractConverse magnetoelectric sensors enable the detection of low‐frequency and low‐amplitude magnetic fields over a bandwidth of several kilohertz by combining the electrical excitation of a magnetoelectric resonator via a piezoelectric layer with an inductive readout. Here, a comprehensive sensor model is presented to further foster the development of this promising sensor concept. The model relates the output signal to the device characteristics, taking into account the magnetoelastic and electromechanical properties, the resonator geometry, and operating conditions. The sensor system is thoroughly experimentally analyzed to validate the model. Based on the analysis, the sensor concept is explained in detail, including the origin of its loss and bandwidth and their connection with the magneto‐mechanical loss in the magnetostrictive layer. Significant advances have been made in the comprehensive understanding of converse magnetoelectric sensors, providing a solid basis for future improvements in magnetoelectric sensor systems.
Computational Design of Hydrogenated Monolayer Pyrite for Enhanced Energy Storage
Authors: Guerra Demingos Pedro , Rao Adwitiya , Singh Chandra Veer 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn the search for clean energy technologies, it is crucial to develop low‐cost batteries with enhanced performance, and 2D materials are promising for electrode applications owing to their high surface area where fast ionic diffusion can occur. In this work, density functional theory calculations that demonstrate the great potential of recently synthesized 2D pyrite as a battery electrode are reported. An extensive analysis of its performance toward Li‐ion batteries and post‐lithium technologies (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Zn, Al), as well as how point defects can be leveraged to engineer its electronic properties are reported. First, the results explain that the main drawback of the unmodified material, namely its voltammetric peaks at high voltages, is due to the overly strong adsorption of lithium ions. Second, it is demonstrated that hydrogenation of the material leads to milder open‐circuit voltages without compromising the capacity of the anode, and lowers the diffusion barrier to only 0.06eV for both Li and K ions. With a capacity as high as 1317 mAh g−1 for Al‐ion, hydrogenated monolayer pyrite is demonstrated to be a promising material for energy storage applications.
Two‐Dimensional MoS2‐Based Anisotropic Synaptic Transistor for Neuromorphic Computing by Localized Electron Beam Irradiation
Authors: Liu Lei , Gao Peng , Zhang Mengru , Dou Jiadu , Liu Chunsen , Shi Tuo , Huang Hao , Wang Chunlan , He Han , Chen Zijun , Chai Yang , Wang Jianlu , Zou Xuming , Liao Lei , Wang Jingli , Zhou Peng 
Published: October 2024

AbstractNeuromorphic computing, a promising solution to the von Neumann bottleneck, is paving the way for the development of next‐generation computing and sensing systems. Axon‐multisynapse systems enable the execution of sophisticated tasks, making them not only desirable but essential for future applications in this field. Anisotropic materials, which have different properties in different directions, are being used to create artificial synapses that can mimic the functions of biological axon‐multisynapse systems. However, the restricted variety and unadjustable conductive ratio limit their applications. Here, it is shown that anisotropic artificial synapses can be achieved on isotropic materials with externally localized doping via electron beam irradiation (EBI) and purposefully induced trap sites. By employing the synapses along different directions, artificial neural networks (ANNs) are constructed to accomplish variable neuromorphic tasks with optimized performance. The localized doping method expands the axon‐multisynapse device family, illustrating that this approach has tremendous potentials in next‐generation computing and sensing systems.
Quantum Phase Transition as a Promising Route to Enhance the Critical Current in Kagome Superconductor CsV3Sb5
Authors: Wang Wenyan , Wang Lingfei , Liu Xinyou , Tsang Chun Wai , Wang Zheyu , Poon Tsz Fung , Wang Shanmin , Lai Kwing To , Zhang Wei , Tallon Jeffery L. , Goh Swee K. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractDeveloping strategies to systematically increase the critical current, the threshold current below which the superconductivity exists, is an important goal of materials science. Here, the concept of quantum phase transition is employed to enhance the critical current of a kagome superconductor CsV3Sb5, which exhibits a charge density wave (CDW) and superconductivity that are both affected by hydrostatic pressure. As the CDW phase is rapidly suppressed under pressure, a large enhancement in the self‐field critical current (Ic, sf) is recorded. The observation of a peak‐like enhancement of Ic, sf at the zero‐temperature limit (Ic, sf(0)) centered at p* ≈ 20 kbar, the same pressure where the CDW phase transition vanishes, further provides strong evidence of a zero‐temperature quantum anomaly in this class of pressure‐tuned superconductor. Such a peak in Ic, sf(0) resembles the findings in other well‐established quantum‐critical superconductors, hinting at the presence of enhanced quantum fluctuations associated with the CDW phase in CsV3Sb5.
Highly Stable Alkaline All‐Iron Redox Flow Batteries Enabled by Disulfonated Ligands Chelation
Authors: Jiang Hua , Yang Wendong , Liu Pei , Wang Linfeng , Meng Jintao , Gui Shuangyan , Long Xue , Cai Xuan , Zeng Yilin , Zhang Yifan , Guo Jinhua , Wang Jun , Zhou Jun , Duan Jiangjiang 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAlkaline all‐iron flow batteries possess intrinsic safety and low cost, demonstrating great potential for large‐scale and long‐duration energy storage. However, their commercial application is hindered by the issue of capacity decay resulting from the decomposition of iron complexes and ligand crossovers. In this paper, an robust anolyte Fe(TEA‐2S) is reported, which is formed by chelating iron ions with the sulfonate‐enriched ligand (TEA‐2S) in alkaline environment. By skillfully designing the ligands, the binding energy of the iron complexes increases and ligand crossovers are suppressed, making the iron complexes highly stable in the charge–discharge cycles. Alkaline all‐iron flow batteries coupling with Fe(TEA‐2S) and the typical iron‐cyanide catholyte perform a minimal capacity decay rate (0.17% per day and 0.0014% per cycle), maintaining an average coulombic efficiency of close to 99.93% over 2000 cycles along with a high energy efficiency of 83.5% at a current density of 80 mA cm−2. In addition, Fe(TEA‐2S) exhibits high solubility of up to 1.85 м (with a theoretical capacity of up to 49.58 Ah L−1), even at low temperatures as extreme as −30 °C. This work demonstrates a promising pathway toward achieving long‐duration and large‐scale energy storage.