bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optimized Fault Detection and Control for Enhanced Reliability and Efficiency in DC Microgrids
Authors: Somanna Banothu , Gupta Sushma , Rajender Jatoth , Alshareef Muhannad , Babqi Abdulrahman , Namomsa Borchala , Ghoneim Sherif S. M. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive framework for fault detection, control, and operation within a DC microgrid (DCMG) incorporating diverse energy sources like wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), utility grid, fuel cells (FC), and load. The DCMG faces challenges due to intermittent faults in the DC link and the necessity to distinguish between low and high fault levels. A resistance-based fault detection scheme is proposed to address these issues, enabling efficient fault detection without necessitating a complete shutdown of the DCMG. Perturb and Observe (P&O) techniques are employed for PV and wind power tracking, while proportional-integral (PI) controllers are utilized for FC and BESS control. In mitigating voltage and current (V-I) fluctuations, fuzzy logic controllers (FLCs) exhibit superior performance compared to traditional PI methods. For the favorable variation of the DC-link V-I level, the traditional PI controller is tuned with a genetic algorithm (GA-PIC) based optimization technique and evolution-inspired PI controller. Additionally, PI controllers undergo optimization via a genetic algorithm (GA), ensuring adherence to V-I limits. The proposed method to investigate fault responses is validated on test systems developed in the OPAL-RT simulator under different scenarios. It Demonstrates improvements over un-optimized counterparts with optimized configuration. This research advances DCMGs by improving their efficiency, stability, and performance.
Differential resistance to nematode infection is associated with the genotype- and age- dependent pace of intestinal T cell homing
Authors: Adjah Joshua , Kapse Bhavya , Zhang Hongwei , Hartmann Susanne , Rausch Sebastian 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

The resistance of inbred mice to nematode infections varies depending on the extent of protective Th2 responses. Here, we compared two mouse lines differing in resistance to infection with the enteric nematode Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri despite the similar instruction of GATA-3 + T effector cells. Resistant BALB/c mice rapidly recruited high numbers of Th2 cells to the gut within the one-week time frame required for larval development in the intestinal submucosa. C57BL/6 mice failed in the optimal control of early nematode fitness, with mucosal Th2 response peaking after two weeks when the larvae had left the tissue and relocated to the gut lumen as adult worms. The faster homing of Th2 cells to the gut of BALB/c mice related to the extensive expression of the chemokine receptor CCR9 in GATA-3 + cells and higher frequencies of aldehyde dehydrogenase expressing dendritic cells present in mesenteric lymph nodes. Furthermore, nematode infected older BALB/c mice displayed impaired resistance due to delayed mucosal homing of effector cells, which synergized with more numerous Th2/1 hybrid cells acting as IFN-γ dependent confounders of type 2 responses. Hence, the distinct kinetics of effector cell recruitment to the infected gut and the quality of GATA-3 + T cell responses contribute to the genotype- and age-dependent resistance to intestinal nematode infections.
Exploring the Potential of Virtual Reality in Nursing Education:Learner`s Insights and Future Directions
Authors: Johansen Frode , Toft Helge , Stalheim Odd Rune , Løvsletten Maria 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Aim/Objective: This study aims to explore the perceptions of nursing students on Virtual Reality (VR) technology, focusing on its utility, relevance, user-friendliness, and potential for broader integration into nursing education and other educational domains.
Background: VR is increasingly utilized in education, providing immersive and interactive learning experiences. Despite its potential, there are concerns regarding its practical application and alignment with educational objectives across various disciplines.
Design: The study employed an exploratory descriptive design using focus group interviews to gather qualitative data from nursing students.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 nursing students across three focus groups. The discussions centered on their experiences with VR in medication management training, focusing on perceived utility, user-friendliness, and motivation for future use. Data were analyzed using Thematic Analysis to identify key themes and insights relevant to educational technology adoption.
Results: Students acknowledged VR's potential for providing a safe and enhanced learning environment. They appreciated the opportunity to practice without real-world consequences but expressed concerns about technical complexity, lack of user-friendliness, and the absence of realistic clinical scenarios. The need for better alignment of VR content with actual educational needs and more user-friendly interfaces was emphasized.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of aligning VR technology with the specific needs and learning objectives of students in various educational settings. Continuous dialogue with end-users is crucial for enhancing the educational effectiveness of VR. This study provides valuable insights for educators and developers to refine VR applications, contributing to the development of solutions that meet practical and educational requirements across different disciplines.
Analysis of the spatial-temporal evolution and driving effect of land use change on carbon storage in urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River
Authors: Li Shenglin , Shi Peng , Liu Xiaohuang , Liu Jiufen , Liu Run , Zhu Ping , Wang Chao , Zhao Honghui 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Land-use change affects the regional spatial patterns of carbon storage. Exploring the relationship of land use with carbon storage is crucial for optimizing land-use structure and sustainable development. We explored the spatial and temporal patterns of land use and carbon-storage changes in urban agglomerations in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River for 2035 using the PLUS-InVEST model. Natural, urban, and ecological development scenarios were considered. Land-use changes comprised increases in arable and construction lands and continuous losses in forest land from 2000 to 2020. Carbon storage decreased by 1 × 106 t, with forest conversion to cropland and construction land being the main decreasing drivers. The carbon storage of natural and urban developments decreased by 0.26 × 106t and 0.32 × 106t, while it increased by 0.16 × 106 under ecological development. NDVI (0.588) had the highest explanatory power for the spatial variation of carbon storage, followed by slope (0.454) and elevation (0.391). Natural environmental factors dominate the spatial variation of carbon storage. The combination of multiple factors affected the spatial and temporal variations of carbon storage. The interaction between soil erosion and elevation, NDVI, and annual rainfall was weakened, while the that of other factors was enhanced.
Enhancing Event Temporal Relation Extractionwith Counterfactual Reasoning and Adversarial Training
Authors: Wu Zhonghua , Yang Wenzhong , Wei Fuyuan , Zhang meng 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Event temporal relation extraction is a critical task in natural language processing. Despite significant efforts in this area, existing methods often focus on the accuracy that systems can provide, with little attention given to the effectiveness and reliability of the extraction process itself. In this paper, we propose a novel counterfactual adversarial training network aimed at improving the credibility of event temporal relation extraction models from two perspectives. On one hand, to achieve accurate extraction based on contextual descriptions, we perform counterfactual analysis to mitigate the impact of three major types of training biases: context keyword bias, event trigger bias, and frequent label bias. We also incorporate temporal information into event mentions to obtain more robust event representations. On the other hand, to enhance the model's robustness and generalization ability, we conduct adversarial training to reduce the impact of distributional discrepancies between test and training data. This significantly improves our model's ability to handle potentially noisy, disruptive, or previously unseen cases. Finally, after bias mitigation, we apply temperature scaling to recalibrate the model's confidence, aligning the uncertainty of model predictions with actual conditions. Experimental results on two widely used datasets, MATRES and TCR, demonstrate that our approach significantly outperforms previous state-of-the-art methods, particularly under distributional shifts.
Hatching Results of Different Storage Periods in Hungarian Pheasant (Phasiasnus Colchicus) Eggs
Authors: OZKAN CAGRİ OZGUR , KALINKUTUK HACI 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

In this study, the effects of storage of Hungarian pheasant (Phasiasnus colchicus) eggs reared under intensive conditions for 0–7, 8–14, and 15–21 days on egg quality characteristics and some hatching characteristics were investigated. The eggs were kept in the egg holding cabinet, adjusted to 14 oC and 70% humidity, and taken to the pre-development and hatching machines, respectively. Before storage, external quality characteristics were analyzed. The effect of egg weight, white weight, hatchability, hatching efficiency, and fertility rate were found to be very significant (P < 0.01) with the prolongation of the holding period. The differences between the groups in terms of specific gravity, Haugh unit, yellow ratio, shell ratio, white index, and yellow index were found to be statistically insignificant (P > 0.05). As a result, keeping the Phasiasnus colchicus eggs for a maximum period of 0–7 days will eliminate the negative effects and contribute to sending the animals to nature as soon as possible. As a result, egg weight, white weight, hatchability, hatching efficiency, and fertility rate decreased with the prolongation of the holding period of the eggs to be used in Hungarian pheasant production. It was concluded that the storage of eggs after 0–7 days for a high hatching power in the hatchery will cause a decrease. In addition, it was determined that the best performance in terms of embryo mortality and hatchability could be obtained from hatching eggs obtained from quails aged 8–10 weeks.
Visualizing the Biphasic Nature of Memory Transformation in the Wild: From Detailed to Abstract Recollections and Back
Authors: Tinner Flavia , Tinner Flavia , Brandes Leif , Tobler Philippe 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Trace Transformation Theory posits that episodic memories progressively transform into gist-based representations during consolidation. Prior research has primarily investigated memory transformation during consolidation through laboratory-based experiments at sparse intervals, emphasizing the relationship between these transformations and neural changes at the systems level, while largely neglecting the role of synaptic-level neural changes. We aim to bridge the existing gap by systematically characterizing the daily progression of memory trace transformation. We achieve this by quantifying the degree of linguistic detail and abstraction in a comprehensive field dataset of episodic memories and plotting these metrics against the time elapsed since encoding. We observe a biphasic pattern alternating between high-detail and low-detail representations, which challenges the idea of gradual memory specificity decay and aligns with temporal dynamics observed in synaptic plasticity, specifically late-phase LTP and LTD decay constants.
Single-cell multiomics reveals endothelial mechanosensitive PIEZO1 coupling IL-33 regulates the development of pulmonary fibrosis
Authors: Chen Shanze , Zhang Lanlan , zhang xin , Gui Xuezhen , Xia Shu , Fu Yingyun , Meng Qian-Fang , Luo Qun , Shi Xing , Guo Bingxin , Liang Ruifang , Yue Ludan , Chen Xue , Xu Haizhao , Wang Pengbo , Tong Xia , Liu Lujie , Wang Lingwei , Li Baicun , Chen Zi , Zhou Linfu , Rao Lang , Ding Bi-Sen , Chen Rongchang 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a lethal lung disease characterized by aberrant lung scarring. Vascular endothelial cells (VECs), which activate fibroblasts through secreting pro-fibrotic molecules, are vital for the PF development. However, the regulatory mechanisms are not fully understood. Here, by employing single-cell multiomics to analyze samples from PF patients and bleomycin (BLM) and SiO2-induced PF mouse models, we discovered that increased mechanical force and mechanosensitive PIEZO1 on VECs are closely associated with PF development, Subsequently, EC-specific deletion of PIEZO1 significantly reduced BLM-induced mouse PF, thereby further validated the critical role of endothelial PIEZO1 in PF. Mechanistically, PIEZO1 activation couples with a pro-fibrotic molecule interleukin-33 (IL-33) to drive the PF development via calpain-2 (CAPN2)-signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) axis. Additionally, PIEZO1 antagonist GsMTx4 effectively alleviated fibrotic outcome, while agonist YODA1 exacerbated the results in mouse model. Our findings reveals the therapeutic potential of mechanosensitive pathways for PF.
Sliding viscoelastic contacts: Reciprocating adhesive contact mechanics and hysteretic loss
Authors: Violano Guido , Demelio Giuseppe , Afferrante Luciano 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

In this study, we investigate the reciprocating motion of a rigid Hertzian indenter on a viscoelastic substrate with adhesion. We employ a numerical model based on finite element analysis to simulate the problem, utilizing an innovative methodology for solving the sliding problem in the presence of adhesion at the contact interface.

The results show that the behaviour of the system is influenced by both viscoelasticity and adhesion, leading to significant changes in contact pressure distribution and contact length during each cycle of motion. The effect of sliding speed on these parameters is also explored, revealing different regimes in relation to frequency-dependent material response. Energy loss in a reciprocating cycle is primarily attributed to viscous dissipation within the substrate material, which is activated at intermediate sliding speeds. In the rubbery (low speeds) and glassy (high speeds) regions, where the material behaviour is predominantly elastic, no hysteresis is observed in the frictional behaviour.

Adhesion has a noticeable impact on both contact pressure distribution and contact length variation during each cycle; however, has no direct effect on dissipation. This is a relevant result that helps to clarify some previous interpretations of experimental tests. Interestingly, our results also show that there is a lag period after motion reversal where friction aligns with motion direction before eventually changing direction as pressure redistribution occurs within the system.
This phenomenon highlights how changes in contact mechanics affect local tribological interactions and can lead to variations in overall system response.
Comparison of different liver fibrosis scores following sleeve gastrectomy
Authors: Heilberger Alexander , Falk Rauchfuss , Utz Settmacher , Felix Dondorf , Aladdin Ali Deeb , Hermann Kissler , Laura Schwenk , Bruns Johanna , Michael Ardelt 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Purpose
The prevalence of obesity, along with that of its associated health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and liver diseases, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is increasing annually. Bariatric surgery is indicated for the treatment of obesity if conservative treatment fails. While various liver fibrosis scores have been proposed for assessing liver function, they are typically used prior to bariatric surgery. This study aimed to determine whether fibrosis scores calculated from non-invasive parameters are effective in monitoring liver function after bariatric surgery.
Methods
This study analyzed data from 151 patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and were followed up at 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, and 36 months postoperatively. From the routinely collected parameters, liver fibrosis scores (APRI, Fib-4, BARD, Forns index [FORNS], Lok score [LOK], and NAFLD scores) were calculated retrospectively and compared to diabetes status % excess weight loss (%EWL) and % total weight loss (%TWL) over a 3-year follow-up period.
Results
After SG, APRI, FORNS, and NAFLD scores showed significant improvements, whereas Fib-4, BARD, and LOK scores did not improve. Similarly, body mass index, %EWL, %TWL, and diabetes status also improved significantly. Throughout the 3-year follow-up period, only the APRI and NAFLD scores showed significant improvement.
Conclusion
Only APRI and NAFLD scores changed significantly after SG. Thus, these two scores may be used to reflect and monitor liver function in patients who have undergone SG.
It is not unusual to prescribe glucocorticoids to school children who were mostly formula- fed
Authors: Verd Sergio , Tur Alicia-Esther , Ferragut Ana , Sol Elena , Pareja Ignacio , Mambie Marianna 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background: There is mounting evidence on the harmful effects of glucocorticoid bursts prescribed to manage pediatric allergies or respiratory diseases. Therefore, minimizing glucocorticoid use in children deserves all possible support. Given that breastfeeding prevents infectious diseases and inflammation in children several years after the cessation of breastfeeding, we aimed to explore whether breastfeeding also prevents the prescription of glucocorticoids that occurs in these diseases.
Method: This was a cross-sectional observational study in a primary care center of children who attended the well-child clinic at the beginning and end of primary school. Data on glucocorticoid prescription and information on breastfeeding duration were taken from these patients' medical files.
Results: We recruited 95 children with accurate data on glucocorticoid prescriptions and breastfeeding duration. At least one burst of glucocorticoids was prescribed to 47% of schoolchildren. The median time to the first dose of glucocorticoids from birth was three years (IQR, 2-4 y.). Breastfeeding duration below three months was coupled with approximately three times as many days (7.85 vs. 2.77; P=0.031) and three times as many bursts (2.12 versus 0.77; P=0.012) of glucocorticoids compared to breastfeeding beyond three months.
Conclusion: Previous studies have reported the reduction of acute illnesses that may or may not require glucocorticoids among previously breastfed children. Our study took a step further to report the reduction of glucocorticoid bursts among children who were breastfed beyond three months of age. If future studies confirm the results presented at this preliminary stage, the goal of limiting glucocorticoid bursts in ambulatory Paediatrics may be easier to achieve in previously breastfed children.
Implementing clinical guidelines for gestational weight gain care: a novel application of Best-Worst Scaling to prioritise barriers
Authors: Farragher Eva , Wall Laura A , Wynne Olivia , Wiggers John , Hollis Jenna , Wolfenden Luke , Paolucci Francesco , Daly Justine , Mallise Carly , Attia John , Pennell Craig , Foureur Maralyn , Campbell Karen J , Kingsland Melanie 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background: Antenatal clinical guidelines recommending the provision of care for gestational weight gain (GWG) are not routinely delivered by antenatal care providers (ACPs). Determining barriers to such care delivery can inform the development of targeted strategies to improve implementation. However, no previous studies have identified which barriers are most important.
Methods: A best-worst scaling (BWS) survey was developed to estimate the magnitude and rank the importance of barriers to the delivery of recommended GWG care.
The survey was conducted between December 2020 and November 2021 with ACPs (medical, midwifery, and Aboriginal health workers) who provided care in public maternity services within three sites in New South Wales, Australia. ACPs were asked to select which of four barriers were most and least likely to inhibit five recommended GWG care practices (assessment of GWG; advice on GWG, diet and physical activity; and referral to specialist GWG services). Rankings of barriers were determined through choice frequency analysis for ACPs at each site.
Results: A total of 143 ACPs completed the survey (64.4% response rate). For each of the five recommended GWG care practices, the most important barrier across all health sites and for both midwives and medical ACPs was ‘compared to other aspects of my job, the guideline care is not a high priority.’ There was some variation in the importance of barriers between sites. Across all sites, medical staff were more likely than midwives to report ‘I forget’ as a barrier to weighing and providing weight tracking and dietary advice and ‘I don’t feel confident (providing this GWG practice)’ as a barrier to providing referrals to a specialist GWG service.
Conclusions: Best-worst scaling was a valuable method to rank the influence of barriers and to prioritise site-specific and profession-based barriers to ACP provision of guideline-recommended care for GWG. Not all barriers were equally important, and this ‘hierarchy’ differed across ACPs and sites. Implementation strategies should be developed to address the highest priority barriers, tailored to site and professional needs.
Trial Registration: Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12621000054819 (22/01/2021). http://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=380680&isReview=true
Service Orchestration of Customized Production with Automated Workflow Systems
Authors: Luo Ziren , Li Di , Wang Ge , Wang Shiyong , Cheng Minghao , Li Ting , Lei Zi'ang 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

The cloud manufacturing production mode for personalization has become the future direction of manufacturing. Workflow systems are highly regarded for conforming to the product-driven production mode. However, today's workflow systems are characterized by a low degree of flexibility and insufficient responsiveness in the face of diverse and personalized productions. Therefore, in order to address highly flexible and intelligent customized production and service preparation, this paper presents an automated workflow system. We design an automated workflow system to improve the efficiency of customized production in a new model from the traditional workflow architecture. In this way, it solves the problem that traditional workflow systems are not able to adapt themselves to service preparation in today's cloud manufacturing service crowd. Second, in order to make the process definition support the change of business requirements and improve the efficiency and accuracy, this paper designs the implementation framework of an automatic process definition and validation tool. A flexible dimensionality enhancement method based on meta mapping is proposed, which is able to enhance a 2D process information model to a 3D business process model. The process definition is validated and optimized during production generation time, and the product analysis is instantiated for completeness at runtime. Finally, this paper describes a methodology for integrating an automated workflow system into a production line and presents a reference implementation of the automated workflow system with an example of a customized product. The paper evaluates the system from both business process generation and product production perspectives, thereby demonstrating the improvement of the approach proposed in this paper for customized production.