bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Experimental Scattering Matrices of Martian Dust Aerosols with Narrow Particle-size Distributions
Authors: Martikainen Julia , Muñoz Olga , Gómez Martín Juan Carlos , Jardiel Teresa , Peiteado Marco , Caballero Amador C. , Pérez-Hoyos Santiago , Sánchez Lavega Agustin , Becker Tim , Wurm Gerhard , Willame Yannick , Vandaele Ann Carine 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
We present experimental scattering matrices of the JSC Mars-1, MMS-2, and MGS-1 simulants at 488 and 640 nm. The analogs were processed so that narrow size distributions representative of Martian dust aerosols during different dust cycles were obtained. We find that the forward peak of the phase function depends on particle size as it becomes narrower with increasing size, whereas the side- and backscattering directions depend on both composition and size so that increasing size and decreasing absorption produce a flatter curve. The position and maximum of the degree of linear polarization varies based on particle size and composition, and the negative polarization branch is more prominent for wavelength-scale particles diminishing with increasing size. The linear depolarization is strongly affected by size and composition. Finally, we compare sky-brightness curves measured by the Navcam and Hazcam engineering cameras on board the Mars Science Laboratory rover to the measured phase functions. The observations show a narrower peak at the forward direction and a flatter curve toward the side- and backscattering directions with an increasing dust load in the atmosphere, similar to what can be seen for the measured phase functions of the analogs with increasing particle size. In the case of the analogs, the flattening of the curve can be caused by an increase in multiple scattering within a particle by wavelength-scale surface roughness and/or internal inclusions. For the observed sky brightnesses, particle aggregation and multiple scattering among particles in denser dust conditions play a major role.
Pollination and Pesticides in runner beans in Poland – a commentary on Kot et al. (2023) in Agriculture 13: 2138
Authors: Lattorff H. Michael G. 
Published: July 2024

Pollination of crop plants is highly valued as it contributes to productivity in terms of quality and quantity. Globally, pollination is valued at more than USD 500 billion. The primary pollinators are insects and amongst them, bees. The Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) is a very generalist pollinator that is managed. Honeybees contribute up to 50% of the pollination of various crop plants. Pollinators are at risk due to land-use/land-cover changes and agricultural pesticide input.
In a recently published study, research on honeybees in runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) in Poland is presented. In one part of the study, the actual foraging of honeybees in beans is recorded, along with the time of day, abundance and time spent on flowers. The second part of the study investigated several apiaries concerning the potential poisoning of bees by means of pesticide exposure. The authors recorded the fitness of colonies, flight activity, behaviour, productivity and pesticide residues in bees.
The manuscript, unfortunately, has several scientific flaws that are outlined in this commentary. These flaws, particularly those related to experimental planning and data collection and analysis, have the potential to compromise the conservation of pollinators. The misguidance in the implementation of measures to protect pollinators and pollination services is a cause for concern and should motivate us to address these issues.
Fintechs – grandes institutions financières : comment faciliter le succès de la collaboration pour nourrir l’innovation
Authors: Ben Selma Majdi , Labouze-Nasica Alexie , Chebbi Hela 
Published: July 2024

La dynamique de collaboration entre petites start-up du domaine de la finance technologique, communément appelées « fintechs », et grandes institutions financières (GIF) traditionnelles, telles que les banques et les sociétés d’assurances, intrigue. Initialement considérées comme entreprises concurrentes, les fintechs et les institutions financières se retrouvent face à la nécessité de collaborer, en vue d’accélérer l’innovation de technologies financières. En s’appuyant sur trois études de cas de collaborations actuelles entre fintechs et institutions financières au Canada, cet article analyse les facteurs qui leur permettent de mieux collaborer et entretenir leur relation. Dans ce cadre, deux constats sont mis en avant : 1 – la dynamique de la relation se base surtout sur une logique de coopération et non pas de compétition ; 2 – il existe plusieurs mécanismes importants (individuel, structurel, et de processus), sans lesquels la coopération ne peut se développer. Pour finir, cet article offre aux praticiens des recommandations pour réussir leur collaboration.
Évaluation des cours en ligne et perception des étudiants face à la gestion des données personnelles via une typologie : le cas de l’hybridation et des SPOC
Authors: Bourliataux-Lajoinie Stéphane , Shahidi Niousha 
Published: July 2024

Depuis la pandémie peu de recherches se sont intéressées à l’évaluation et au traçage des données personnelles dans le cadre des cours hybrides et des SPOC. La perception de la gestion des données personnelles est-elle similaire quelle que soit l’évaluation de la qualité perçue du cours ? Des recommandations sont formulées à partir de notre typologie.
Démocratiser, démarchandiser, dépolluer : la contribution des « Territoires Zéro Chômeur de Longue Durée »
Authors: Charles Julien , Ferreras Isabelle 
Published: July 2024

Cet article cherche à identifier les contributions et limites de l’expérimentation française « Territoires zéro chômeur de longue durée ». Il situe son ambition dans la contribution aux trois axes historiques de l’émancipation : la démocratisation, la démarchandisation et la définition du modèle de prospérité. Cet examen prend appui sur les rapports d’évaluation disponibles, à partir desquels sont identifiés quatre « seuils » de la participation qui conditionnent la possibilité de réaliser les promesses d’émancipation contenues dans les finalités de l’expérimentation, clarifiées par nos soins à partir de l’énoncé des objectifs des promoteurs du dispositif.
Prendre part, contribuer et bénéficier de l’expérience TZCLD : comment l’expérimentation reconfigure les possibles
Authors: Autant-Dorier Claire 
Published: July 2024

À partir du cas de l’expérimentation Territoire Zéro Chômeur de Longue Durée du Teil en Ardèche, l’article examine le caractère radical et innovant de l’expérience TZCLD en montrant comment il fait place et droits aux personnes concernées. Il s’appuie sur la perspective développée par J. Zask, pour montrer comment les personnes participent à l’expérimentation : en prenant part à la dynamique du projet et à la vie du territoire, en contribuant à proposer des activités et à les développer, et enfin en bénéficiant d’un réel droit à l’emploi. Les formes d’implication et les dynamiques de coopération engagées semblent ainsi ouvrir à une participation « réciprocitaire » démarquée d’autres formes de participation qui enferment les personnes dans des statuts et rôles assignés. Au-delà d’une perspective d’évaluation de l’expérimentation, c’est à considérer la valeur de cette expérience qu’invite l’article.
Un salaire de la blanchité ?
Authors: Ichou Mathieu , Palheta Ugo 
Published: July 2024

Les recherches sur la situation professionnelle des enfants d’immigré·es ont montré l’ampleur des inégalités ethnoraciales dans l’accès à l’emploi en France. Cependant, rares sont les travaux français qui portent spécifiquement sur les inégalités ethnoraciales de salaires et, lorsqu’ils le font, ils concluent généralement à la faiblesse ou à l’absence de telles inégalités. Fondée sur un échantillon plus important que celui des analyses antérieures (concaténation de quatorze années d’« Enquête emploi en continu » [« EEC »] de 2005 à 2018) et sur des choix méthodologiques différents (distinction des enfants d’un et deux parents immigrés et inclusion des caractéristiques résidentielles des individus), la présente étude remet en question le consensus dominant dans ce champ de recherche. Nous montrons que les inégalités ethnoraciales de salaires (mensuel et horaire) sont fortes, notamment au détriment des personnes originaires d’Afrique subsaharienne, des Outre-mer et du Maghreb. Elles sont plus marquées chez les hommes que chez les femmes, et parmi les enfants de deux parents immigrés que parmi ceux nés de couples mixtes.
Diagnosing the Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis Using Regression Scores From Artificial Intelligence Convolution Neural Networks
Authors: Fei Michael , Lu Sarah , Chung Jun Ho , Hassan Sherif , Elsissy Joseph , Schneiderman Brian A. 
Published: July 2024

Background:
This study focused on using deep learning neural networks to classify the severity of osteoarthritis in the knee. A continuous regression score of osteoarthritis severity has yet to be explored using artificial intelligence machine learning, which could offer a more nuanced assessment of osteoarthritis.

Materials and Methods:
This study used 8260 radiographic images from The Osteoarthritis Initiative to develop and assess four neural network models (VGG16, EfficientNetV2 small, ResNet34, and DenseNet196). Each model generated a regressor score of the osteoarthritis severity based on Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale criteria. Primary performance outcomes assessed were area under the curve (AUC), accuracy, and mean absolute error (MAE) for each model. Secondary outcomes evaluated were precision, recall, and F-1 score.

Results:
The EfficientNet model architecture yielded the strongest AUC (0.83), accuracy (71%), and MAE (0.42) compared with VGG16 (AUC: 0.74; accuracy: 57%; MAE: 0.54), ResNet34 (AUC: 0.76; accuracy: 60%; MAE: 0.53), and DenseNet196 (AUC: 0.78; accuracy: 62%; MAE: 0.49).

Conclusion:

Convolutional neural networks offer an automated and accurate way to quickly assess and diagnose knee radiographs for osteoarthritis. The regression score models evaluated in this study demonstrated superior AUC, accuracy, and MAE compared with standard convolutional neural network models. The EfficientNet model exhibited the best overall performance, including the highest AUC (0.83) noted in the literature. The artificial intelligence-generated regressor exhibits a finer progression of knee osteoarthritis by quantifying severity of various hallmark features. Potential applications for this technology include its use as a screening tool in determining patient suitability for orthopedic referral. [
Orthopedics
. 2024;47(5):e247–e254.]
Health Numeracy Is Associated With a Patient's Ability to Interpret Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Data
Authors: Schultz Emily Ann , Eppler Sara L. , Gardner Michael , Hu Serena S. , Chou Loretta , Safran Marc , Amanatullah Derek F. , Abrams Geoffrey D. , Shapiro Lauren M. , Kamal Robin N. 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were originally developed as research tools; however, there is increasing interest in using PROMs to inform clinical care. Prior work has shown the benefits of implementing PROMs at the point of care, but a patient's health numeracy (their ability to understand and work with numbers) may affect their ability to interpret PROM results.

Materials and Methods:
We recruited patients presenting to an outpatient orthopedic clinic. Forty-nine patients completed a survey that included demographic information, the short-form General Health Numeracy Test, and accuracy questions about four PROM displays (bar graph, table, line graph, pictograph) that indicated the same PROM results.

Results:

Patients with higher health numeracy answered all display accuracy questions correctly (
P
=.016). Patients who preferred using the table were more likely to answer display accuracy questions incorrectly (odds ratio, 0.013,
P
=.024). The two most frequently preferred PROM formats were bar graphs and tables, and most patients preferred to learn about their PROM function scores via a combination of displays and verbal discussions.

Conclusion:

Patient health numeracy is associated with the ability to correctly interpret visual displays of PROMs. Implementation of PROMs at point of care currently does not account for health numeracy. Efforts to account for health numeracy when using PROMs at point of care may improve the efficacy of using PROMs to improve outcomes in orthopedic surgery. [
Orthopedics
. 2024;47(5):e255–e260.]
Surprise Billing Is Common in Total Joint Arthroplasty and Negatively Impacts Patient Satisfaction
Authors: McCahon Joseph A. S. , Cheesman Quincy T. , Radack Tyler M. , Ong Alvin C. , Post Zachary D. , Deirmengian Gregory K. 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) may receive unexpected medical bills. Such “surprise” bills may cause financial hardship for patients, which prompted policymakers to pass the No Surprises Act. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of surprise bills for patients undergoing TJA and the effect of surprise billing on patient satisfaction.

Materials and Methods:
This was a retrospective study of patients who underwent a primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at a large multi-state institution. Patients completed a questionnaire regarding the incidence of surprise bills after their surgery, details of those bills, and how the bills affected their surgical satisfaction. Independent predictors for receiving a surprise bill were assessed through a multivariate regression analysis.

Results:

Twelve percent of participants received at least one surprise bill after their TJA. The most common surprise bill came from the surgical facility (48%), followed by anesthesia (36%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified older age and Black race to be independent predictors of surprise billing. Furthermore, surgery occurring after the No Surprises Act bill enforcement on January 1, 2022, was found to increase a patient's likelihood of receiving a surprise bill (
P
=.039, effect size=0.18). Patients who received a surprise bill reported being significantly less satisfied with their surgery (
P
=.002, effect size=0.45). Forty-nine percent of patients with a surprise bill felt their billing negatively affected their surgical satisfaction.

Conclusion:

Surprise billing continues to occur after TJA and can negatively affect patient satisfaction. Although surgeons may be unable to limit the amount of bills patients receive postoperatively, increased communication and education regarding the perioperative billing process may prove to be beneficial for both patient satisfaction and the physician-patient relationship. [
Orthopedics.
2024;47(5):283–288.]
L’interdiction du glyphosate et du maïs transgénique au Mexique : López Obrador et le populisme écologique
Authors: Gachet Nina-Lou , Foyer Jean 
Published: July 2024

Les précédents gouvernements populistes de gauche en Amérique latine (Evo Morales en Bolivie, Rafael Correa en Équateur entre autres) ont eu le plus grand mal à concilier l’écologie politique avec leurs objectifs centraux de développement et de redistribution sociale. Les mêmes ambiguïtés entre ces différents courants, semblent se rejouer avec le gouvernement d’AMLO. Du fameux Tren Maya au grand programme rural Sembrando Vida, en passant par les coupes budgétaires drastiques au ministère de l’Environnement, la grande transformation annoncée par López Obrador ne semble concerner qu’à la marge l’écologie. Nous nous appuyons dans cet article sur une décision à forte valeur symbolique, celle de l’interdiction par décret de l’herbicide glyphosate et de la culture du maïs transgénique, pour montrer que, même les arbitrages a priori les plus favorables en faveur de l’écologie, demeurent ambigus. Selon notre analyse, non seulement la genèse du décret renvoie à des profondes contradictions au sein du gouvernement AMLO, mais une des seules avancées environnementales à mettre à son crédit relève de stratégies politiques externes et internes qui n’ont que très peu à voir avec des préoccupations environnementales.
Impulsão ao impossível:
Authors: Marques de Carvalho Márcio 
Published: July 2024

Este artigo examina possíveis aproximações entre a filosofia de Henri Bergson e a 'Patafisica de Alfred Jarry. O objetivo principal é analisar a criatividade da imaginação artística enquanto aspiração ao aberto no pensamento humano. A 'Patafísica, uma ciência de soluções imaginárias dedicada ao estudo das leis que regem as exceções, é abordada através de elementos da filosofia bergsoniana, como a intuição, a imagem mediadora, a função fabuladora, a crítica à representação, a influência do virtual, a indeterminação, o empirismo metafísico e o aspecto criativo do impulso vital. Ao propor com a ́Patafísica, em tom de sátira, uma crítica da epistemologia e da ontologia, a criatividade artística de Jarry logrou alcançar relevância filosófica.
Investigating the Association of Aortic Stiffness and Phase Angle with the Clinical Course of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Movassaghi Shafieh , Dormohammadi Toosi Taraneh , Aghayani Shila , Barkhori Mehni Mahdi , Najafi Mohammad Taghi , Sadidi Mohammad 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Aortic stiffness is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events which is increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It can be measured by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV). Phase angle (PhA) is lower in patients with cardiovascular disease and may be informative in assessing the clinical course of RA.

Materials and Methods:
In this observational and cross-sectional study, all RA patients referred to the Imam Khomeini Hospital rheumatology clinic between September 2022 and March 2023 were included in the study. RA activity was assessed using the DAS28 criteria. In the patients, PhA and cfPWV were measured using Inbody-s10 and PulsePen tonometer instruments. The relationships between PhA, cfPWV, clinical course of RA, and CRP were evaluated using regression analysis.

Results:
53 patients were included in the study (83% female, mean age 46.5 years). Significant inverse relationships existed between PhA, CRP, and age (P value = 0.003, 0.0001, R: 0.69, respectively). People with aortic stiffness had a lower mean PhA (P value = 0.05). In patients with RA duration of less than 10 years, the cfPWV percentile and the prevalence of rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) positive cases were higher than in patients with RA duration >10 years (P values = 0.02, 0.01, respectively).

Conclusions:
With increasing duration of RA, aortic stiffness and positive serology cases decreased. PhA and cfPWV may be useful in assessing the clinical course of RA to prevent cardiovascular events.
Self-Rated Health and its Impact on Survival of Older Adults
Authors: Bijani Ali , Shah-Hosseini Zahra , Hosseini Seyed Reza , Ghadimi Reza , Mouodi Simin 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Self -rated health (SRH) is a subjective assessment of health status that results from asking a question as “How do you assess your health?”. The aim of this study was to determine the value of SRH for survival of older adults.

Materials and Methods:
This cohort study was conducted among a population aged 60 years and over living in the north region of Iran. The participants’ characteristics including demographic information, life-style behaviors, medical history, body mass index, depressive symptoms, cognitive function, and social support were examined. SRH was categorized into two groups (1. poor or fair and 2. good or excellent). All of the study population were followed up again after 5 years to determine the survival condition.

Results:
Totally, 1475 elderly people were included. Good or excellent SRH showed a significant association with male gender, to be married, higher physical activity, less co-morbid chronic disorders, no depressive symptoms, normal cognitive function, higher social support, smoking (P < 0.001), and normal body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.021); however, no significant association with age (P < 0.083) was observed. Out of 944 elderly people expressing good or excellent SRH, 85 (9%) persons died after 5-year follow-up (P < 0.001). Cox regression analysis revealed that SRH had a significant impact on mortality of older adults (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.447; 95% confidence interval: 1.008–2.076; P = 0.045).

Conclusion:
Considering health-related characteristics including age, gender, number of drugs the participant was taking, physical activity, BMI, and social support, SRH showed a significant effect on 5-year survival of older adults.
Evaluation of the Relationship between the Severity of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Female Sexual Function
Authors: Darvish Soodabeh , Fakari Farzaneh Rashidi , Ashka Nina Khodadadi , Mazaheri Azadeh 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Genital prolapse is one of the main health problems in women that affects various aspects of women’s lives. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between pelvic prolapse and female sexual function.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study was performed on a random sample of married women (96 patients) referred to two university hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. To determine the score of sexual activity, a female sexual function questionnaire was used, which included 19 questions and five linked options. The severity of pelvic organ prolapses (POPs) and the type of prolapse were determined by clinical examination by a female resident based on the POP Quantification (POP-Q) classification system. The results were analyzed with descriptive statistical tests, Pearson’s correlation, and one-way analysis of variance with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 software.

Results:
About 54.2% (N = 52) of the studied women were over 40 years old, 59.3% (N = 57) had two births, and the type of delivery was normal for more than 83.4% (N = 80) of them. Cystocele and rectocele with a frequency of 66.6% (N = 64) were the most common types of prolapse observed in the studied women. 44.8% (N = 43) of the studied women had stage 2 prolapse. The results of the one-way analysis of variance showed a statistically significant relationship between the average score of sexual activity and the stage of prolapse (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:
Increased severity of prolapse leads to decreased sexual activity in women.