bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Laboratory-scale thermo-activated piles under long continuous operation and different mobilised shaft resistance
Authors: Villegas Luis , Rafiei Amin , Narsilio Guillermo A. , Arya Chanakya , Fuentes Raul 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper examines the shaft resistance mobilisation ratio as a predictor of cumulative displacement of small-scale floating and end-bearing energy pile foundations subjected to vertical compressive loads embedded in dry sandy soils. A reduced friction model pile was subjected to different mechanical loads and two long-duration, cyclic heating/recovery temperature changes. The pile, soil and container temperatures, pile strains, and vertical displacements are monitored, analysed, and discussed. The results further validate numerical analyses that propose the shaft resistance mobilisation ratio as a variable to identify thresholds above which permanent cyclic thermo-induced deformations may occur. Overall, the experimentally observed responses indicate incremental deformations as the shaft resistance mobilisation ratio increased. The results also suggest that a mobilisation ratio of 66% could be a potential conservative lower-bound limit that could control the increment of thermal-induced vertical displacements in the long term under free pile head conditions. This suggests that a performance-based design would be a reasonable approach for energy piles, and monitoring programs should be set in the field before loading and thermo-activation.
Nutzung von (digitalen) Gesundheitsinformationen zu Präventionsleistungen
Authors: Hasenpusch C. , Kannengießer L. , Thierbach A. , Hrudey I. , Walter S. , Stallmann C. , Swart E. , March S. 
Published: September 2024

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund und Fragestellung
Um informierte gesundheitliche Entscheidungen in Bezug auf die Teilnahme an präventiven Leistungen der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (GKV) zu treffen, können gezielte Informationen das Inanspruchnahmeverhalten der Bevölkerung beeinflussen. Ältere Menschen sehen sich jedoch im Umgang mit (digitalen) Gesundheitsinformationen vor größere Herausforderungen gestellt. Ziel des Beitrags ist es, das Nutzungsverhalten und den Informationsstand zu präventionsbezogenen Informationen von älteren Menschen in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, zu untersuchen.

Studiendesign und Untersuchungsmethoden
Zur Untersuchung der Fragestellung wurde eine Setting-bezogene Querschnittbefragung mittels eines selbstadministrativen Fragebogens (n = 98 Items) in fünf Alten- und Servicezentren der Landeshauptstadt Sachsen-Anhalts, Magdeburg, durchgeführt. Die erfassten Daten wurden deskriptiv und anhand von bivariaten Analysen (χ2-Test) ausgewertet.

Ergebnisse
Die Studienpopulation umfasst 254 Personen (84 % weiblich, mittleres Alter: 75 Jahre). 39 % der Befragten verfügen über eine hohe und 61 % über eine niedrige digitale Gesundheitskompetenz. Die Mehrheit (94 %) fühlt sich ausreichend über präventive Leistungen der GKV informiert. Die Befragten nutzen vorwiegend interpersonale Informationsquellen (Gesundheitsprofessionen, Angehörige im sozialen Umfeld). Gleichzeitig vertrauen sie diesen am häufigsten im Vergleich zu internetbasierten Quellen.

Schlussfolgerung
Die Ergebnisse tragen dazu bei, Einblicke in das Nutzungsverhalten von analogen und digitalen präventionsbezogenen Gesundheitsinformationen der älteren Bevölkerung Sachsen-Anhalts zu gewinnen. Insbesondere Ärzt:innen als Informationsquelle nehmen aus der Sicht der Befragten eine zentrale Rolle ein. Es lässt sich ableiten, dass eine geringe Vertrauenseinstellung der Befragten gegenüber internetbasierten Quellen ihr Nutzungsverhalten beeinflusst. Zukünftige Vorhaben zur Förderung der (digitalen) Gesundheitskompetenz sollten stärker zielgruppenspezifische Interventionen sowie partizipatorische Entwicklungen präventionsbezogener Informationsangebote fokussieren, um perspektivisch sowohl die (digitale) Gesundheitskompetenz als auch die informierte Entscheidungsfindung zu fördern.
A correspondence between racks and g-digroups
Authors: Restrepo-Sánchez Gabriel Gustavo , Rodríguez-Nieto José Gregorio , Salazar-Díaz Olga Patricia , Velásquez Raúl 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to establish a correspondence between the categories given by the structures of racks and g-digroups, by defining three functors, denoted similarly to those in the case of rack-groups, $$Conj: \mathbf {g-dig}\rightarrow {\textbf {Rack}}$$

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The Resilience of Latin American Regionalism: A Neofunctionalist Perspective
Authors: Nolte Detlef , Weiffen Brigitte 
Published: September 2024

AbstractLatin America has seen both recurrent crises and a surprising resilience of its regional organizations. This article explores how different approaches have attempted to explain this seemingly paradoxical record. Combining insights from European Union (EU) studies and comparative regionalism, we ask whether neofunctionalism as a theoretical approach developed for the study of the EU can travel across the Atlantic and enrich the analysis of Latin American regionalism. Neofunctionalist theorists posited that functional spillover could lead to politicization and subsequent deepening of regional integration. But while spillover has been the engine of European integration, it has never been a real option in Latin America. Past applications of neofunctionalist approaches to Latin American regionalism have therefore above all revealed its limitations. Comparative regionalism approaches fared better in that they identified characteristics that account for the repeated crises of Latin American regional organizations. However, this article suggests that the “second-best” strategies mentioned in neofunctionalist analyses, such as encapsulation, spill-around, or even spillback, can help explain the resilience of regionalism in Latin America. While those strategies posed an obstacle to deeper integration, as shown by classical neofunctionalist studies, we draw on a set of case studies to illustrate that Latin American regionalism survived through expansion (spill-around) rather than deepening (spillover), as well as through encapsulation and, in some cases, even spillback. A new reading of neofunctionalism therefore helps to explain the resilience of Latin American regionalism under adverse conditions.
Navigating sustainability: key factors in prioritising Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Asadikia Atie , Rajabifard Abbas , Kalantari Mohsen 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPrioritising sustainable development goals (SDGs) is one of the fundamental approaches to achieving global sustainability objectives, as it helps efficient resource allocation, addresses urgent needs, enhances policy coherence, and measures impact. Despite existing efforts, there remains an unclear understanding of the key factors needed for effective SDG prioritisation, presenting challenges for strategic planning and decision-making. This study provides an evidence-based analysis of these critical factors by examining relevant literature, conducting surveys, and employing Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). The study identifies four primary factors for SDG prioritisation: SDG interrelations, performance, scope, and alignment. The findings confirm that national prioritisation have more priority compared to global, regional, and sub-national systems, and that prioritisation is more valuable at the indicator level rather than at the goal or target levels. Additionally, prioritisation should initially focus on off-track SDGs. Notably, academia ranks SDG prioritisation based on relationships and performance highly, while government officials emphasise alignment and relevance. Moreover, the results indicate that academia prefers target-level prioritisation, while government officials lean towards indicator level. However, both groups favour national scale over global and regional scales.
Failure Analysis of a Welded 316L Stainless-Steel Stack with Premature Damage Due to Stress-Corrosion Cracking
Authors: León-Henao H. , Morales-Galeano J. E. , Santa-Marín J. F. , Giraldo-Barrada J. E. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study analyzed the premature failure of a stainless-steel stack obtained from a mining company. The stack was manufactured using ASTM A240 Type 316L stainless steel. After one year of its service, massive leakages and cracks were observed near the welds. Following a visual examination of the stack, a representative sample was extracted and analyzed using visual and radiographic inspection, metallographic examination, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectrometry, optical emission spectrometry, ferrite number analysis, and leak testing. Furthermore, corrosion mechanisms and the sequence of events leading to failure were determined. Two different mechanisms were identified: acid dew point corrosion caused by the condensation of H2SO4 and HCl at the inner walls of the chimney, followed by stress-corrosion cracking near the welded joints.
IMRA/SRS Delphi consensus on international standards for common core components of robotic surgical training design
Authors: Wynn Jessica , Costello Anthony , Larkins Kirsten , Costello Daniel , Ghazi Ahmed , Ryan Kieran , Barry Kevin , Gray Matthew , Gallagher Anthony , Hung Andrew , Heriot Alexander , Warrier Satish , Reeves Farleigh , Collins Justin , Dundee Phil , Peters Justin , Homewood David , Driscoll Dean , Niall Owen , Fay Tayla , Sachdeva Ajit , Woo Henry , Satava Richard , Mohan Helen 
Published: September 2024

AbstractRobotic surgery has expanded internationally at pace. There are multiple local robotic training pathways but there is inconsistency in standardisation of core common components for curricula internationally. A framework is required to define key objectives that can be implemented across robotic training ecosystems. This Delphi consensus aimed to provide recommendations for core considerations in robotic training design across diverse training environments internationally. A literature search was performed and an international steering committee (AG, KL, JW, HM, TC) proposed key components for contemporary robotic training design and a modified Delphi approach was used to gather stakeholder opinion. The outcomes were then discussed at a face-to-face international expert consensus at the IMRA educational session at the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) meeting and final voting was conducted on outstanding items. Stakeholders included robotic surgeons, proctors, trainees and robotic surgical training providers. There was consensus achieved in 139 statements organised into 15 themes. There was 100% agreement that standardised themes in robotic curricula may improve patient safety. Key take-home messages include—training curricula should be multiplatform, non-technical skills are an important component of a robotic curriculum as well as console and bedside skills, clinically relevant performance metrics should be used for assessment where available, the reliance on cadaveric and live animal models should be reduced as high-fidelity synthetic models emerge, and stepwise component training is useful for advanced procedural training. These consensus recommendations are intended to guide design of fit for purpose contemporary robotic surgical curricula. Integration of these components into robotic training pathways internationally is recommended.
Temptation in Mengzi 1A7
Authors: Lee Joonho 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe harmony thesis about a virtuous person, widely held by neo-Aristotelians, supposes that someone highly vulnerable to temptation is not virtuous at all. However, is that the only plausible picture of a virtuous person’s psychology? This essay aims to offer an alternative picture by discussing the account of virtue in the thought of Mengzi 孟子 and his conception of moral exemplars. First, I analyze the Mengzian moral exemplar as depicted in Mengzi 1A7—specifically, the susceptibility of the nobleman (junzi 君子) to compassion and the relevant temptation. Then, I explain how this differs from neo-Aristotelian virtue ethical theories. This passage shows that there is a certain price to being virtuous in Mengzi’s virtue theory. By examining various ways of addressing this challenge, I explore Mengzi’s solution to it, which will shed light on Mengzi’s own way of specifying virtue and its significant advantage as a potential alternative to certain other approaches.
The professional practice of designing tasks: how do pre-service early childhood teachers promote mathematical processes in early algebra?
Authors: Alsina Ángel , Pincheira Nataly , Delgado-Rebolledo Rosa 
Published: September 2024

AbstractSpanish educational curriculum adopts a mathematical process-based approach, which encompasses problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections and representation. A fundamental role in the integration of these processes in mathematics teaching is played by teachers’ professional practice of designing tasks. According to this, our aim is to analyze the ways in which pre-service early childhood teachers understand the mathematical processes in the professional practice of designing early algebra tasks and to identify how they intend to promote these processes through the tasks. Content analysis techniques were used to examine the designed tasks. To illustrate the data analysis and results, six tasks are presented. As a result, pre-service early childhood teachers associate problem solving with challenges and questions. They understand problems as unfamiliar situations but ignore the relationships between students and tasks. Moreover, they do not encourage exploration of phases of problem solving and tend to use strategies more suitable for routine tasks. Communication is identified in all the tasks designed, encouraging interaction and discussion. However, only one task explicitly promotes mathematical language. For reasoning and proof, pre-service teachers begin to use questions to elicit explanations and justifications, but do not encourage verification strategies and various modes of reasoning. The process of connections is only present in one task, reflecting the fragmented nature of mathematics teaching. We conclude that the professional practice of designing mathematical tasks is a powerful in teacher education. However, training programs should place greater emphasis on the meaningful use of mathematical processes.
Volatile organic compounds in regular and organic vaping liquids: a public health concern
Authors: Goodman Nigel , Nematollahi Neda , Weinberg Justine Lew , Flattery Jennifer , Kolev Spas D. , Tong Michael , Vardoulakis Sotiris , Steinemann Anne 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a growing public health concern. Vaping liquids used in e-cigarettes emit a range of chemicals, including potentially hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Exposure to VOCs is associated with adverse effects including asthma attacks, neurological disorders, and increased risk of cancer. This study investigated the VOCs emitted into the headspace of a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer from e-cigarette vaping liquids, identified potentially hazardous compounds, and compared emissions between regular and organic versions. Vaping liquids (n = 25) were randomly selected from the market and analysed for their volatile emissions using headspace gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The products were available for sale in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, and included regular (flavoured and flavourless) and organic (flavoured) versions. Results revealed that the vaping liquids collectively emitted 162 VOCs with 47 classified as potentially hazardous. Notably, all of the flavoured vaping liquids (regular and organic) emitted one or more VOCs classified as potentially hazardous. Further, among the 47 VOC occurrences classified as potentially hazardous, none were listed on any vaping liquid label or related product website. We found no significant difference in VOCs emitted between the regular (flavoured) and organic (flavoured) vaping liquids, and 40% of the hazardous VOCs detected were the same among these regular and organic versions. This study adds to the growing body of evidence that vaping liquids are a source of exposure to numerous volatile compounds, including potentially hazardous VOCs such as benzene, toluene and xylene. Moreover, the long-term health effects of vaping liquids are not well understood, highlighting the need for improved information on ingredients and health risks.
Preliminary Study of Stone Sawing Sludges-based Alkali Activated Materials (AAMs) for the Conservation of Archaeological Ceramics
Authors: Portale Silvia , Felter Margrethe , Zisi Angeliki , Steindal Calin Constantin , de Ferri Lavinia , Mazzoleni Paolo , Barone Germana 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper presents research into the feasibility of using stone sawing sludge-based Alkali Activated Materials (AAMs) for conservation of Cultural Heritage. Sawing sludges are a stone processing waste product resulting from the mixing of rock powder with the water used to cool down the cutting blades. The chemical composition of the sawing sludges, when aluminosilicatic, is suitable for acting as a precursor to produce AAMs. AAMs are known for their low environmental impact and versatility since their existence is drawn from recycling waste materials. One of their possible applications is in the conservation of Cultural Heritage objects. This work presents a preliminary investigation into three sawing sludge-based AAMs with different mineralogical compositions and contributes to formulating guidelines for applying them as fillers on modern and archaeological ceramic pottery based on the evaluation of their workability, appearance and physical properties over time from the moment of application and up to 30 days. Dynamic Vapor Sorption and X-Ray Diffraction results provided an overview of the structural and mineralogical changes under high RH conditions, where the tested AAMs showed a type II isotherm curve, as expected for concrete-like materials, as well as disappearance of thermonatrite after one isothermal cycle. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity test demonstrated the general homogeneity of the AAMs despite the lower velocity exhibited by one of the formulations, probably due to its internal pore distribution and possible presence of microstratification. The Oddy tests, application tests and colourimetric measurements evidenced the advantages and weaknesses of the AAMs, with overall encouraging results ensuing investment in further in-depth studies of these innovative conservation materials in view of their future use in the field of conservation of Cultural Heritage as a result of a circular economy model.
Exploring the dynamics of allostery through multi-dimensional crystallography
Authors: Hatton C. E. , Mehrabi P. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBy delving into the applications, methodologies, and case studies of multi-dimensional crystallography, whereby time and temperature are varied in the context of allostery, this review aims to elucidate the intricate interplay between structure, dynamics, and function in allosteric proteins. As the field of structural biology continues to advance, integrating multi-dimensional approaches promises to unlock new frontiers in our quest to decipher the molecular mechanisms governing life.
Pollution trends in a protected fluvial landscape located in a highly industrialized Ostrava urban agglomeration; Rezavka Nature Reserve, Czech Republic
Authors: Sedláček Jan , Kopecká Klára , Koukal Ondřej 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAbandoned meanders and former river channels represent important depositional units of fluvial river systems, making them suitable sedimentary archives for assessing pollution trends. The objective of this study is to provide insight into temporal trends and spatial variability in pollution levels in the selected fluvial elements (an abandoned meander, a former river channel, and a semi-open meander) within the Rezavka Nature Reserve (part of the Poodří protected landscape area) along the Odra River and Mlýnka stream, located in the heavily polluted Ostrava urban agglomeration (Czech Republic). Initial stages of the abandoned meander evolution were characterised by high sediment accumulation rates and decelerated over time, while more regular sediment supply continued in sites close to the semi-open meander of the Mlýnka stream. Pollutants were effectively captured by abandoned meanders with fine-grained infill, while the coarser-grained infill of the former channel was less effective pollutant scavenger. A time frame for deposition was assigned using vertical trends in 137Cs mass activity and selected organic pollutants. The sedimentary record, covering the last ~ 70 years, reveals a distinct vertical pollution trend that reflects industrial development. Pollution levels have increased since the 1950s and will remain high at the end of the 20th century. The depth pattern of heavy metals, as well as their enrichment factors, shows an upward increase. Levels of persistent organic pollutants are typically low or under the limit of detection in the deepest strata, gradually or sharply rising upward.
A Flexible and Sustainable Analysis of Waste Efficiency at the European Level
Authors: D’Adamo Idiano , Daraio Cinzia , Di Leo Simone , Simar Léopold 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper analyses the waste management efficiency of European Union countries using a flexible nonparametric methodology known as directional data envelopment analysis (DEA). The study evaluates performance at the macro (country) level, considering waste generated as input, landfilled and incinerated waste as bad output and recycled waste as output. The analysis incorporates the heterogeneity and specificities of each country, with respect to social and economic sustainability, establishing specific and realistic targets for each country to achieve efficiency. The research introduces a flexible and innovative method for assessing waste management efficiency and provides new empirical evidence on European waste management, considering economic and social sustainability. The results reveal a significant disparity among European countries in both waste generation and waste recycling. Countries are categorised into five groups according to their level of efficiency, and Central European nations are observed to exhibit generally better performance. A pragmatic approach, based on clear collaboration among countries, could optimise the unique waste management characteristics of individual nations to enhance the overall efficiency of the European waste management system, contributing to a circular economy and sustainable development.
Clinical and Cognitive Metacognition in Gaming and Gambling Disorder: A Narrative Review
Authors: van Holst Ruth J. , Cornelissen Katja , Bockting Claudi L. , Spada Marcantonio M. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose of this review
To review and reconcile the methodologies and understandings of metacognition from both cognitive science and psychopathology in Gaming Disorder and Gambling Disorder to enhance interdisciplinary communication and methodological exchange.

Recent findings
While clinical metacognition research in gaming and gambling disorders is established, exploration into specific metacognitive mechanisms within these domains is still nascent.

Summary
This review delineates various forms of metacognition and clinical measurements of metacognition in Gaming Disorder and Gambling Disorder. The discussion presents a new integrated model of metacognition in behavioural addictions that generates a research agenda to understand and target these addictions with more effective interventions.