bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Modelling and Comparison of Tracking Loops for GPS Signal
Authors: Vu B. N. , Andrle M. 
Published: August 2017

Nowadays, Global Positioning System (GPS) applications are widely spread and affect all aspects of our modern lives. They can be found in many different fields, such as aviation, environment, marine, space, surveying, mapping, and military operations. In military, the GPS is employed in missile guidance, vessels and aircraft navigation, location, communication network timing, etc. The GPS receiver is required to be more and more robust to withstand harsh condition, for example losing signal or jamming. This paper demonstrates the implementation and simulation of an advanced tracking technique that is used in modern GPS receivers - a vector tracking loop. Brief related principles of a GPS receiver are introduced. The principle of traditional tracking loop is shown and compared to the vector tracking loop. An extended Kalman filter is employed as a vector tracking algorithm. The extended Kalman filter uses pseudo range rate, which is computed from both the code and the carrier to constrain the receiver velocity. The acquired results are compared and advantages of the vector tracking algorithm against the traditional tracking loop are presented in this paper, including characteristics of the vector tracking loop.
Rendre compte d’un assassinat politique : la mort du maréchal d’Ancre ou l’inversion dans l’ordre des raisons*
Authors: Dubost Jean-François 
Published: August 2017

La vulgate suivant laquelle l’assassinat de Concini aurait été un geste libérateur pour la France trouve son origine dans un discours justificatif du meurtre ensuite intégré dans la mémoire historique française. Les versions officielles (du roi, puis du parlement) ou simplement autorisées (des princes) qui ont justifié l’événement, ont, dans leur enchaînement chronologique, produit un ordre explicatif (lèse-majesté, haute-trahison, extranéité) qui aboutit à une interprétation xénophobe, centrale dans les justifications du parlement de Paris, puis des princes exposés dans le placard l’Histoire véritable, attribuable à Jan Ziarnko, instrument remarquablement efficace pour transposer la xénophobie du plan local sur le plan du royaume.
Le 24 avril, acte de naissance de Louis XIII  ?
Authors: Hoarau Fabrice 
Published: August 2017

Le meurtre de Concini apparaît comme l’événement inaugural du règne de Louis XIII . Si l’aventurier italien avait fini par incarner pour beaucoup un ennemi public, son élimination permettait aussi au jeune monarque d’affirmer une autorité royale encore ébranlée par des guerres de religion à peine éteintes ; et fragilisée par des Grands assez puissants pour espérer un partage du pouvoir, ou à tout le moins la reconnaissance d’un droit à intervenir dans les affaires du royaume. Le supplice infligé par des parisiens au cadavre de Concini revêt à cet égard tous les caractères d’une approbation populaire de la décision d’un roi qui renforça ensuite de manière spectaculaire les structures de la monarchie absolue.
Les libelles et la fabrique de l’odieux (1615-1617) : l’imaginaire de la haine publique et le coup d’État de Louis XIII
Authors: Rodier Yann 
Published: August 2017

À partir d’un échantillonnage du corpus de la littérature anti-conciniste, publiée entre 1615 et 1617, cet article montre comment les polémistes ont fait du libelle une fabrique de l’odieux en créant une haine publique. Concini devient le bouc-émissaire d’un ressentiment national tourné contre les étrangers. Le coup d’État royal puis le carnaval sanglant du peuple parisien contre le corps du favori honni marquent le passage d’une haine de papier à une haine brutale, d’une xénophobie politique de circonstance à une xénophobie légalisée et juridique. Louis XIII la justifie par son geste puis par les dispositions parlementaires prises contre les étrangers à la fin de la régence.
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Authors: Canova-Green Marie-Claude 
Published: August 2017

Cet article cherche à mettre en lumière les différentes significations que revêtit le personnage de démon du feu dansé par le roi dans le Ballet de la délivrance de Renaud, le 29 janvier 1617, à la veille du coup d’État du 24 avril. Symbole à la fois d’amour et de purification, de colère et de justice punitive, les flammes du costume de Louis XIII annonçaient moins l’exécution prochaine du maréchal d’Ancre qu’elles ne suggéraient un programme de gouvernement absolutiste et volontariste reposant sur une éthique personnelle de modération.
La gestion des cadres expatriés : le cas de la Régie Renault (1958-1993)
Authors: Gleyze Gilles 
Published: August 2017

La Régie Renault se lance, à partir de 1958, dans un important programme d’implantations industrielles hors d’Europe, notamment en Amérique Latine. L’une des principales difficultés qu’elle rencontre alors est de constituer un vivier de cadres et ingénieurs de haut niveau capables de créer et d’animer les nouvelles unités à l’étranger. Renault y parvient en quelques années, en recrutant parmi son personnel de France des cadres ambitieux, désireux de relancer leur carrière et d’accéder plus vite qu’il ne leur est possible en France à des postes de responsabilités. Cette solution permet à Renault de diriger et développer les nombreuses filiales de production et de vente qu’elle crée en Amérique Latine entre 1958 et le début des années 1970. Néanmoins, elle montre rapidement ses limites. En effet, l’absence de planification des carrières à l’étranger réduit le nombre des candidats au départ et favorise la constitution progressive d’un corps d’expatriés professionnels, qui perdent le contact avec la maison- mère, et qu’il est très difficile de réintégrer à la fin du séjour d’expatriation. C’est pourquoi, depuis le début des années 1980, la Régie Renault s’efforce de proposer aux cadres et ingénieurs un nouveau type d’expatriation, visant non plus comme autrefois à risquer une aventure pour tenter une promotion extraordinaire, mais à effectuer de courts séjours outre-mer pour leur permettre de se former à la gestion en environnement difficile, enrichir leur C.V. professionnel et augmenter leurs chances de carrière réussie en France. En s’efforçant aujourd’hui d’imposer l’expatriation comme une étape normale dans une carrière, Renault fait un apprentissage qui doit l’amener à maîtriser l’une des sources de la compétitivité : une gestion rigoureuse des Ressources Humaines au niveau international.
De la distribution au marketing (1880-1939), une réponse à l’évolution du marché
Authors: Meuleau Marc 
Published: August 2017

En accédant à la production de masse, les entreprises françaises ne peuvent plus écouler les volumes produits sans une politique commerciale. La création de réseaux de distribution intégrés à l’entreprise qui commence à la fin du XIX e siècle pour les grandes entreprises se retrouve également dans les entreprises moyennes avec l’essor des années 1900-1930. Toutefois, la création de réseaux de vente, jointe au développement des campagnes de publicité, n’est souvent considérée que comme un mal nécessaire, le prix à payer pour poursuivre l’objectif essentiel qui demeure produire plus ou moins cher. La grande dépression marque une rupture. Le resserrement des ventes aiguise la concurrence et oblige à rechercher des marchés nouveaux. La solution inventée par un ensemble d’entreprises novatrices est une nouvelle conception de la fonction commerciale qui pose les bases de ce qui deviendra le marketing dans les années 1950 : partir du marché, produire en fonction des ventes escomptées et, pour ce faire, consacrer des moyens conséquents pour connaître les attentes des consommateurs. L’analyse des pratiques de plus d’une centaine d’entreprises françaises dans les années 1930 souligne l’effort considérable d’innovation dont l’industrie est alors le théâtre principal, effort qui prépare l’essor et la modernisation de l’économie française après 1945 dans un contexte de concurrence internationale sans précédent.
Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults in Herat, Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Saeed Khwaja Mir Islam 
Published: August 2017

Introduction: Diabetes is reaching epidemic levels in Afghanistan. This study identifies the risk factors associated with diabetes in Herat City, Afghanistan, and explores the prevalence of previously undiagnosed diabetes.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using multistage cluster sampling by adopting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) STEPwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS). We enrolled 1129 participants aged 25-70 years between May and June of 2015 (47.4% males, 52.6% females). A structured questionnaire was used for data collection of demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors. Investigators collected anthropometric measurements and blood samples from study participants. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with diabetes prevalence.Results: We found that the prevalence of diabetes in Herat City was 9.9% (9.8% in males and 10.1% in females). Of the 1129 respondents, only 3.3% were previously diagnosed with diabetes or were under treatment, whereas 6.6% of respondents were previously undiagnosed. The multivariable analyses showed that age, frequency of rice consumption, type of cooking oil, and systolic blood pressure were associated with diabetes. Conclusions: This is one of the first studies to discuss the high prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes in Herat, Afghanistan. This study found several modifiable factors that were associated with diabetes in Herat, Afghanistan. Future reduction of disease burden should focus on these factors in the development of the most optimal diabetes prevention programs.
Gene expression profiling and functional analysis reveals that p53 pathway-related gene expression is highly activated in cancer cells treated by cold atmospheric plasma-activated medium
Authors: Shi Lei , Yu Lihua , Zou Fagui , Hu Huimin , Liu Kun , Lin Zhenghong 
Published: August 2017

Background
Cold atmospheric-pressure plasma (CAP) has been considered a promising strategy for anti-cancer treatment. Traditionally, CAP was employed to kill cancer cells or tumor tissues by direct irradiation. However, CAP has some disadvantages such as infiltration capacity and storage convenience. Recently, plasma-activated medium (PAM) was used as an alternative strategy to treat cancer cells or tumors. The novel PAM approach has potential as an anti-cancer therapy.

Objective
To reveal the global activation of signaling pathways in oral cancer cells induced by PAM.

Methods
Oral squamous cell line SCC15 were treated by PAM and gene expression profiles were evaluated by using RNA-seq. Functional analyses were employed to reveal the global responses of SCC15 cells with PAM stimulation. QRT-PCR and Western blot were carried out to validate the expression levels of selected genes.

Results
More than 6G clean data per sample were obtained in PAM-treated SCC15 cells. A total of 934 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified and GO analysis implicated the deep involvement of biological process. KEGG mapping further clustered 40 pathways, revealing that “p53 pathway” was significantly enriched. SCC15 cells were commonly used as a p53-null cell line. Therefore, the enriched p53 pathway-related genes in our analysis might be activated by other stimulators, in a p53-independent manner. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was also performed to evaluate changes at the gene-sets level. The results demonstrated not only the high engagement of “p53 pathway” but also the involvement of novel pathways such as hypoxia pathway.

Conclusions
The present study elucidates the transcriptomic changes of PAM treated SCC15 cells, containing highly enriched DEGs involved in “p53 pathway”. Our analysis in this work not only provides genomic resources for future studies but also gives novel insights to uncover the molecular mechanism of PAM stimulation.
Perspectives on program duration and research: A survey of graduates of a 3‐year medical physics residency program
Authors: Hurwitz Martina , Gierga David P. , Winey Brian , Zygmanski Piotr , Kiger W. S. , Lyatskaya Yulia 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPurposeThe goal of this manuscript is to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of a 3‐year medical physics residency program with the first year dedicated to research and the remaining 2 years dedicated to clinical training.MethodsAn anonymous survey was distributed to graduates of a 3‐year medical physics residency program with a dedicated year of research. Questions focused on several categories: (1) in retrospect, factors graduates considered at the time of application, (2) aspects of respondents’ career and life after graduating from residency, (3) respondents’ opinions on the residency duration, and (4) research productivity during residency.ResultsOf 22 graduates who were contacted, 17 filled out the survey. In retrospect, the most impactful consideration at the time of application was quality of clinical training. Extra time for research was reported as the factor with the most positive career impact and financial considerations as the most negative impact of completing a 3‐year residency. Preference for a 3‐year residency at the time of application and in retrospect was expressed by 47% and 88% of respondents, respectively. 71% of respondents would recommend applying to a 3‐year program to current residency candidates, and 29% respondents said their recommendation on entering a 3‐year program would depend on the candidate's interests. 76% of respondents preferred dedicated time for research during residency.ConclusionsThe optimal duration of medical physics residency depends on the goals and career objectives of the incoming residents. Two years may be an optimal duration for clinical training. For candidates interested in a career with a substantial research component, a 3‐year program may be a good option, and graduates express favorable opinions after completing such a program. A 4‐year residency duration is not viewed favorably by the graduates.
Tailoring Perovskite/C60 Interface by Reactive Passivators for Stable Tandem Solar Cells
Authors: Pei Fengtao , Wang Qianqian , Wei Zejun , Zhuang Xinmeng , Cheng Xianghan , Li Kailin , Cui Yuanyuan , Wang Lan , Huang Zijian , Zhang Zhongyang , Xu Tailai , Zhang Ying , Cheng Teng , Tang Jiahong , Liu Guilin , Zhu Cheng , Huo Yuxuan , Li Siqi , Wu Cuigu , Wang Xueyun , Zhou Huanping , Chen Yihua , Chen Qi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntegrating perovskite solar cells with crystalline silicon bottom cells in a monolithic two‐terminal tandem configuration enables power conversion efficiency (PCE) surpassing the theoretical limits of single‐junction cells. However, wide bandgap (WBG) perovskite films face challenges related to phase stability and open circuit voltage (VOC) deficit, particularly due to severe non‐radiative recombination at the perovskite/C60 interface. Here, the interfacial defects are passivated by incorporating a reactive passivator that reacts with lead halides to form low‐dimensional phases. The target product obtained by optimizing the reaction temperature not only suppresses recombination across the interface, but also facilitates the transfer of charge carriers. More importantly, this product can suppress phase segregation of WBG perovskite films under exposure to light illumination and moisture. This strategy enables a high VOC of 1.25 V for WBG perovskite device based on polymer hole transport layer and a certified stabilized PCE of 30.52% for a monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell. The unencapsulated tandem device retains 94% of its initial PCE over 200 h under continuous 1‐sun full spectrum illumination in air, demonstrating the improved phase stability.
Dextran Sulfate Sodium as Multifunctional Aqueous Binder Stabilizes Spinel LiMn2O4 for Lithium Ion Batteries
Authors: Zhong Shiqiang , Huang Yongcong , Zhang Fangchang , Wang Hongzhi , Liu Peiwen , Liu Jingwei , Li Zhiqiang , Li Yingzhi , Lu Zhouguang 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSpinel LiMn2O4 (LMO) has several beneficial properties for utilization as a cathode material for lithium‐ion batteries, including a high operating voltage, thermal stability, low cost, and eco‐friendliness. However, its application is limited by capacity fading due to structural transformation and manganese dissolution upon cycling. A method is proposed to resolve these two issues, using dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) as an aqueous binder to coat the LMO surface. DSS stabilizes the surface/interface structure of LMO by incorporating Na into the interstitial 16c sites, creating a uniform surface coating layer and promoting the formation of a homogeneous and stable cathode‐electrolyte interphase derived from the sulfate groups in DSS and enriched with LiF/LiSOxF. The aqueous DSS binder effectively suppresses the surface degradation and Mn dissolution of spinel LMO. The LMO electrode based on DSS exhibits superior cycling stability and rate performance compared with those of electrodes using the conventional poly(vinylidene difluoride) binder. These findings demonstrate the potential value of DSS as a multifunctional aqueous binder in stabilizing spinel LMO for lithium‐ion batteries.
Fully Printed and Sweat‐Activated Micro‐Batteries with Lattice‐Match Zn/MoS2 Anode for Long‐Duration Wearables
Authors: Zhang Xinyi , Hu Linyu , Zhou Kemeng , Zhang Linqing , Zeng Xiaolong , Shi Yuqing , Cai Weizheng , Wu Jiazhen , Lin Yuanjing 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAqueous zinc‐ion batteries with superior operational safety have great promise to serve as wearable energy storage devices. However, the poor cycling stability and low output voltage limited their practical applications. Here, fully printable Zn/MoS2‐MnO2 micro‐batteries are developed and demonstrated significantly enhanced cycling stability with sweat activation. 2D MoS2 is utilized to enable lattice‐matching with Zn powders to realize printed Zn anodes with desirable stability and promote electron/ion transfer. Interestingly, the mild acid epidermal sweat also contributed to eliminating the MnO2 cathode by‐products and compensating for the hydrogel electrolytes' water loss. The Zn/MoS2‐MnO2 micro‐batteries achieve a high specific capacity of 318.9 µAh cm−2 at the current density of 0.16 mA cm−2, and an energy density of 424.6 µWh cm−2, with remarkable cycle stability of ≈90% after 250 cycles. In‐battery electrochromic display of capacity level and feasible electronics charging are demonstrated. The as‐printed micro‐batteries with innovative sweat activation would inspire the advances of sustainable power supply for wearables.
Efficient Triplet Harvesting via Hot Exciton Utilization in Solution Processed OLEDs Employing Tetraphenyl Buta‐1,3‐Diene Based AIE Emitters
Authors: Datta Ayan , Mukherjee Susmita , Pal Prasanta , Pal Arun K , Perumal Ajay , Datta Ayan , Malik Sudip 
Published: October 2024

AbstractHigh photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) especially in solid‐state together with harvesting radiative triplet excitons are essential to achieve efficient organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs). Herein, the aggregation induced emission (AIE) active tetraphenyl buta‐1,3‐diene (TPB) moiety has been employed and tactfully modified to obtain orthogonally oriented donor‐acceptor (D‐A‐π‐A‐D) type derivatives (namely, TPB‐CHO‐TPA and TPB‐CN‐TPA) which possess additionally the hybridized local and charge transfer (HLCT) type excited‐state. Moreover, computational studies have revealed the possibility of triplet harvesting through hot exciton mechanism in these designed emitters. These key features along with excellent solubility in most of the organic solvents have encouraged to utilize these as light emitting materials for solution processed non‐doped and doped OLED devices. The optimal OLED device using TPB‐CHO‐TPA exhibits yellow light emission (ELmax = 572 nm and CIEx,y = 0.48, 0.51) having maximum external quantum efficiency (EQEmax) of 7.6% with power and current efficiency of 6.1 lm W−1 and 8.9 cd A−1 where the calculated exciton utilization efficiency (EUE) approaches to 97%, indicating efficient triplet harvesting in electroluminescence process. This work signifies a novel design strategy for AIE‐based HLCT type emitters having efficient hot exciton utilization which can pave the way for future development of TPB based highly efficient OLED devices.
Synthesis of Trifluoromethylselenolated Spiro[5.5]trienones/Spiro[4.5]trienones via Electrophilic Trifluoromethylselenolation Cyclization and Dearomatization
Authors: Wang Jia , Niu Jia‐Qi , Geng Ming‐Jiang , Li Jia‐Cheng , Yan Yun‐Hui , Liu Lixia , Shang Xuefang , Chao Shu‐Jun 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAn expedient strategy for the construction of trifluoromethylselenolated spiro[5.5]trienones/spiro[4.5]trienones through a cascade electrophilic trifluoromethylselenolation cyclization and dearomatization has been developed. This sequential process was induced by N‐trifluoromethylselenophthalimide (Phth‐SeCF3), which was an efficient electrophilic trifluoromethylselenolation reagent. This approach has the feature of mild conditions, broad substrate scope, and high functional group tolerance.
Characterizing coagulation responses in humans and nonhuman primates following kidney xenotransplantation—A narrative review
Authors: Zidan Ali , El‐Sherbini Adham H. , Noureldin Abdelrahman , Cooper David K. C. , Othman Maha 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe recent report of the first pig kidney transplant in a living human brings hope to thousands of people with end‐stage kidney failure. The scientific community views this early success with caution as kidney xenotransplantation exhibits many challenges and barriers. One of these is coagulation dysregulation. This includes (i) pig von Willebrand Factor (vWF) interaction with human platelets, which can induce abnormal clotting responses, heightening the risk of graft failure, (ii) the inefficiency of pig thrombomodulin in activating human protein C, which emphasizes the species‐specific variations that aggravate coagulation challenges, and (iii) the development of thrombotic microangiopathy in the pig grafts and the occurrence of systemic consumptive coagulopathy in the recipients. Indeed, coagulation dysregulation largely results from differences in endothelial cell response and incompatibilities between pig and human coagulation–anticoagulation pathways. These barriers can be resolved by modifications to pig vWF and the expression of human thrombomodulin and endothelial protein C receptors in pig cells, serving as strategic interventions to align the coagulation systems of the two species more closely. These coagulation challenges have clinical implications in how they affect graft survival and patient outcome. Genetic engineering of the organ‐source pig and the administration of various drugs have assisted in correcting this coagulation dysregulation. Hence, comprehending and controlling coagulation dysregulation is crucial for progress in xenotransplantation as a viable option for treating patients with terminal kidney disease.