bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Advancing early warning mechanisms: an augmented intelligence-driven model for predicting multidimensional vulnerability levels in Afghanistan
Authors: Aras Damla , Westlake Timothy 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The complex socioeconomic landscape of conflict zones demands innovative approaches to assess and predict vulnerabilities for crafting and implementing effective policies by the United Nations (UN) institutions. This article presents a groundbreaking Augmented Intelligence-driven Prediction Model developed to forecast multidimensional vulnerability levels (MVLs) across Afghanistan. Leveraging a symbiotic fusion of human expertise and machine capabilities (e.g., artificial intelligence), the model demonstrates a predictive accuracy ranging between 70% and 80%. This research not only contributes to enhancing the UN Early Warning (EW) Mechanisms but also underscores the potential of augmented intelligence in addressing intricate challenges in conflict-ridden regions. This article outlines the use of augmented intelligence methodology applied to a use case to predict MVLs in Afghanistan. It discusses the key findings of the pilot project, and further proposes a holistic platform to enhance policy decisions through augmented intelligence, including an EW mechanism to significantly improve EW processes, thereby supporting decision-makers in formulating effective policies and fostering sustainable development within the UN.
Minimal H-factors and covers
Authors: Danielsson Joel Larsson , Federico Lorenzo 
Published: February 2025

AbstractGiven a fixed small graph H and a larger graph G, an H-factor is a collection of vertex-disjoint subgraphs $H'\subset G$, each isomorphic to H, that cover the vertices of G. If G is the complete graph $K_n$ equipped with independent U(0,1) edge weights, what is the lowest total weight of an H-factor? This problem has previously been considered for $H=K_2$, for example. We show that if H contains a cycle, then the minimum weight is sharply concentrated around some $L_n = \Theta(n^{1-1/d^*})$ (where $d^*$ is the maximum 1-density of any subgraph of H). Some of our results also hold for H-covers, where the copies of H are not required to be vertex-disjoint.
Absorption, accumulation and metabolism of cetoleic acid from dietary herring oil in tissues of diabetic male Zucker Diabetic Sprague Dawley rats
Authors: Rimmen Eira V. , Mjøs Svein Are , Søfteland Eirik , Gudbrandsen Oddrun A. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Accumulation of exogenous fatty acids such as the long-chain n-11 MUFA cetoleic acid (CA, C22:1n-11) may induce functional changes, through direct effects or by affecting the amounts of other fatty acids through changes in catabolic and anabolic processes including desaturation of fatty acids or by other processes. The primary aim of the present study was to investigate if dietary CA was absorbed and accumulated in a TAG-rich tissue for storage (white adipose tissue), a stable phospholipid-rich tissue (brain), metabolically active tissues (liver and skeletal muscle), or circulating in the blood (blood cells) and metabolised. Secondary aims included to investigate any effects on the levels of EPA and DHA. Eighteen male Zucker Diabetic Sprague Dawley rats were fed diets with herring oil (HERO) containing 0.70 % CA or anchovy oil (ANCO) devoid of CA, or a control diet with soyabean oil for 5 weeks. The HERO and ANCO diets contained 0.35 and 0.37 wt% EPA+DHA, respectively. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA. CA from dietary HERO was absorbed, and CA and its chain-shortened metabolites were found in blood cells, liver, white adipose tissue and (WAT) and muscle, but n-11 MUFAs were not found in the brain. The concentrations of EPA and DHA were similar in liver lipids (TAG, cholesteryl esters and NEFA) as well as in WAT, muscle and brain from rats fed the HERO or ANCO diets. To conclude, CA was taken up by tissues but did not affect levels of EPA and DHA in this diabetic rat model.
Do Extreme Weather Events Increase Public Concern, Knowledge, and Attention to Climate Change in China?
Authors: Cao Xun , Su Zheng 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Do climate change-related extreme weather events affect public concern, knowledge, and attention to climate change in China? Matching extreme weather events data from the Emergency Events Database with the 2010 Chinese General Social Survey, we first test whether people in prefectures with more extreme weather events consider climate change more damaging and have a better knowledge of it. We find no such associations. Moreover, we collect 2020 data on extreme whether events from local newspapers for five Eastern and Southeastern Chinese provinces and test whether these events increase public attention to climate change, measured by Baidu search volume index. No associations are found. Interestingly, in prefecture-days with more Covid cases, local population conducted more Baidu searches on climate change and the environment, supporting the ‘great reflection’ thesis, i.e., major shocks like the pandemic put a spotlight on fundamental challenges facing the humanity and have gotten us to reassess our priorities.
WHAT WAS THE ACTIO ONERIS AVERSI?
Authors: Candy Peter 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
D.19.2.31 contains a reply to a question of law attributed to the late-Republican jurist P. Alfenus Varus. Several people had delivered grain to a carrier which was shot into a common pile in the hold of his ship. Subsequently the carrier returned a share of the grain to one of them before the ship went down. The question is asked if the others can proceed against the carrier in respect of their share by raising an action for onus aversum. This article provides a new insight into the scope and application of this otherwise obscure Roman action, by reference to the role of the tort of conversion in analogous cases at common law.
THE ORGANIZATION OF EVIDENCE IN ATHENIAN COURTS: CONTAINERS, SEALS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMENTS
Authors: Filonik Jakub 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This article reconstructs the system of storage, organization and presentation of written evidence in Athenian courts of the Classical period, with wider implications for the discussion about oral and written culture in Classical Greece and legal professionalism in Athenian democracy. It explores court speakers’ references to an assumed order of documents, their storage in containers called echinoi, and verbal presentation by the court secretary. It is the first systematic analysis of all remarks on storing, organizing and reading documents in the corpus of Athenian oratory, supplemented by other literary and epigraphic sources. Based on the surviving evidence, this article argues for the existence of a developed legal culture that made attempts to facilitate the handling of documents in courtrooms through practical organizational measures, including the speakers’ interactions with court aids, notably the grammateis and hypogrammateis.
First molecular characterization of Proctoeces maculatus (Looss, 1901) (Digenea: Fellodistomidae) infecting blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the northeastern USA
Authors: Titus M. , Varetto I. , Grosser C. , Russo E. , Davinack A. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The digenetic trematode Proctoeces maculatus is a cosmopolitan parasite that infects various invertebrates and fish hosts, including the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis, along the northeastern U.S. coast. Despite its impact on mussel fitness and the region’s aquaculture, little is known about the genetic diversity and connectivity of P. maculatus in this region. This study provides the first genetic characterization of P. maculatus populations in New England using the D1–D3 region of the 28S ribosomal RNA gene. Bayesian phylogenetic analysis and a haplotype network were used to assess genetic variation and connectivity across six localities in Maine, New York, and southern New England, and to compare these populations to global samples. Our results revealed distinct geographic structuring of P. maculatus haplotypes. The ME1 haplotype, unique to Maine, reflects either recent range expansion or isolation driven by environmental and biogeographic factors, such as Cape Cod’s role as a phylogeographic barrier. The most common haplotype, US1, was shared by populations in southern New England, New York, and a single specimen from Tunisia, indicating possible historical or anthropogenic connectivity. Two divergent haplotypes from Mississippi and Chile likely represent misidentifications or cryptic species. These findings support the hypothesis that P. maculatus is likely a cryptic species complex. Molecular evidence suggests connectivity across distant regions, emphasizing the role of host movement in parasite dispersal. Continued genetic studies, particularly from under-sampled regions, are needed to unravel the diversity and biogeography of P. maculatus and its potential impact on declining mussel populations.
A comprehensive analysis of fasciolosis prevalence and risk factors in humans and animals: First report in Algeria
Authors: Fennouh C. , Nabi M. , Ouchetati I. , Salhi O. , Ouchene N. , Dahmani H. , Haif A. , Mokrani D. , Khelifi Touhami N.A. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 27 studies published between 2003 and 2024 to assess the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica infestation in various animal species in Algeria. Diagnostic methods included liver inspection (16 studies), ELISA (7 studies), coproscopy (4 studies), bile microscopy (1 study), and abattoir data analysis (1 study). For humans, coproscopy and immunoelectrophoresis (IEP) were used in one study in Algiers. Among the 1,006,751 animals examined, 15,868 tested positive, resulting in an overall prevalence of 1.57% (CI 1.55–1.59). Prevalence was higher in the northeastern regions of Algeria (El Tarf, Annaba, and Jijel) at 15.95%, compared to other regions (0.9%–2.95%) (p<0.0001). Cattle showed the highest prevalence (3.91%; CI 3.84–3.98) (p<0.001), followed by sheep (0.42%; CI 0.40–0.44) and goats (0.12%; CI 0.10–0.14). Camels had a prevalence rate of 4%. Trend analysis over 20 years indicated a progressive decrease in prevalence, from 13.29% (2004–2009) to 1.79% (2010–2019) and 1.12% (2020–2024) (p<0.0001). The ELISA method was found to be the most sensitive, revealing a prevalence of 16.40% (CI 15.23–17.57) (true adjusted prevalence is 12.38%) (p<0.0001), significantly higher than liver inspection (1.83%), coproscopy (1.04%), and abattoir data analysis (1.10%). Prevalence increased with animal age across all species. This study clearly shows that fasciolosis in Algeria is most prevalent in the northeast region and that cattle are the high-risk group of animals. As a result, control strategies are urgently needed, targeting cattle in particular in northeast Algeria, to prevent and control this disease and thus reduce Fasciola infection.
Estimates of Driving under the Influence of Cannabis in Germany in 2021 before the Partial Legalization
Authors: Olderbak Sally , Möckl Justin , Bergmann Heiko , Krowartz Eva-Maria , Preuss Ulrich W. , Hoch Eva 
Published: February 2025

Abstract: Background: Cannabis use acutely impairs cognition, psychomotor coordination, and driving ability. It is associated with an increased risk of car crashes, especially in young drivers. We provide current estimates of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) in the general population prior to cannabis legalization in Germany. Methods: Data are from the online portion of the 2021 wave of the Epidemiological Survey on Substance Abuse (ESA) with n = 532 adult past 12-month cannabis users. Initial checks conducted to evaluate potential selection bias of completing the ESA online instead of other methods revealed minimal bias. Results: Results indicate that in 2021 approximately 3 % of 12-month cannabis consumers and 0.3 % [95 % CI: 0.2, 0.5] of all respondents of the online portion of the ESA reported at least one instance of DUIC in the past 3 months. When extrapolated to the national population of adults 18 to 64 years old, we estimated 153,438 people [95 % CI: 102,279; 255,697] drove within 2 hours of consuming cannabis in the past 3 months. Conclusions: A small but important minority uses a vehicle shortly after cannabis use. It is important to inform these vulnerable groups about the risks. DUIC needs to be monitored regularly to examine the potential impact of the new cannabis law.
Impacts of Antarctic Ice Mass Loss on New Zealand Climate
Authors: Pauling Andrew G. , Smith Inga J. , Ridley Jeff K. , Martin Torge , Thomas Max , Stevens David P. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractWe investigate the impacts of meltwater from Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) mass loss on New Zealand climate in a state‐of‐the‐art global climate model. We conduct simulations with additional meltwater from AIS mass loss for both the historical period and a high‐emissions future scenario. The ocean surface to the southeast of New Zealand cools, with the largest change in winter and spring. The additional meltwater results in a northward shift of the oceanic sub‐tropical front near New Zealand, which partially offsets the projected southward shift of this front in a warming climate. Wintertime surface westerly winds to the south of New Zealand also increase with the addition of the meltwater. The magnitude of the impact of Antarctic meltwater is uncertain due to the wide spread in estimates of Antarctic mass imbalance, but has important implications for future projections for New Zealand climate.
A Unified Analytical Model for Pressure Solution With Fully Coupled Diffusion and Reaction
Authors: Wang Ziyan , Gilbert Benjamin 
Published: February 2025

AbstractGeophysical models for pressure solution are typically developed for diffusion‐controlled or reaction‐controlled scenarios. We present a unified analytical model that considers fully coupled diffusion and reaction during pressure solution. The model recovers the diffusion‐controlled and reaction‐controlled models in the literature as specific limiting cases. When diffusion and reaction exhibit comparable influences, we validate the proposed model against independent numerical simulations. The proposed model is then employed in interpreting experimental measurements, demonstrating a better agreement compared to previous interpretations.
Seamount Magnetism From Helbig's Integrals: Application to the Rano Rahi Seamount Field (East Pacific Rise 17°–19°S)
Authors: Caratori Tontini F. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractDetermining accurate magnetization directions is essential for interpreting magnetic anomalies and inferring the subseafloor crustal magnetization of submarine volcanoes. Furthermore, magnetization directions can be used to determine the polarity of the Earth's magnetic field at the time the seamount was formed, which in turn can be correlated with the geomagnetic polarity time scale to provide independent means of dating submarine volcanic edifices. Here I show a new method to determine seamount magnetization directions from observed magnetic anomalies, based on their fundamental properties expressed by Helbig's infinite integrals, and I propose practical strategies to reduce effects associated with limited‐size surveys. The method provides more reliable results than conventional methods based on semi‐norm minimization, as demonstrated by the example of Ita Mai Tai Seamount on the Magellan Seamount Trail. The systematic application of this method to the Rano Rahi Seamount Field, in proximity of the East Pacific Rise (EPR) 17°–19°S shows a pattern of alternating crustal magnetization polarities, consistent with few available radiometric ages and with the geomagnetic polarity time scale for the last 3.5 Ma. The corresponding correlation provides an independent tool for dating seamounts in this region, yielding an average constructional volume rate in the range ∼0.5 × 10−3–1.3 × 10−3 km3/yr for each volcano, which implies a significant contribution of the total magma supply rate is produced off‐axis.
Smectic liquid crystalline poly(ester imide)s with low dielectric dissipation factors for high-frequency applications
Authors: Maeda Hayato , Liang Yucheng , Hosoya Ryohei , Marui Rika , Yoshida Erina , Chen Yuqian , Hatakeyama-Sato Kan , Nabae Yuta , Nakagawa Shiori , Morikawa Junko , Tokita Masatoshi , Sawada Ririka , Ando Shinji , Hayashi Yoshihiro , Yoshida Ryo , Furuya Hidemine , Hayakawa Teruaki 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
High-frequency electronic applications increasingly require polymer-based insulators with low dielectric constants (D
k) and dissipation factors (D
f). Reducing molecular mobility effectively decreases the D
f of polyimides (PIs), which are widely used as interlayer dielectrics in semiconductor integrated circuits. In this study, we reduced molecular mobility by synthesizing smectic liquid crystalline polyimides (LC-PIs) via the use of diamines with phenyl benzoate structures and alkyl chains, and promoting mesogen stacking in LC structures. Self-supporting films were fabricated, and their dielectric properties were evaluated, revealing significantly lower D
f values than those of conventional PI. The functional groups responsible for increasing D
f are visualized via molecular dynamics simulations performed by applying a virtual alternating electric field to 3D models of the LC-PIs whose structure was confirmed via wide-angle X-ray diffraction. This study highlights the potential of smectic LC-PIs in the molecular design of polymeric materials with lower D
f.
Expression of foetal gene Pontin is essential in protecting heart against pathological remodelling and cardiomyopathy
Authors: Lestari Bayu , Nugroho Ardiansah Bayu , Bui Thuy Anh , Nguyen Binh , Stafford Nicholas , Prehar Sukhpal , Zi Min , Potter Ryan , Triastuti Efta , Baudoin Florence M. , D’Souza Alicia , Wang Xin , Cartwright Elizabeth J. , Oceandy Delvac 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Cardiac remodelling is a key process in the development of heart failure. Reactivation of foetal cardiac genes is often associated with cardiac remodelling. Here we study the role of Pontin (Ruvbl1), which is highly expressed in embryonic hearts, in mediating adverse remodelling in adult mouse hearts. We observe that Pontin deficiency in cardiomyocytes leads to induced apoptosis, increased hypertrophy and fibrosis, whereas Pontin overexpression improves survival, increases proliferation and reduces the hypertrophic response. Moreover, RNAseq analysis show that genes involved in cell cycle regulation, cell proliferation and cell survival/apoptosis are differentially expressed in Pontin knockout. Specifically, we detect changes in the expression of Hippo pathway components in the Pontin knockout mice. Using a cellular model we show that Pontin induces YAP activity, YAP nuclear translocation, and transcriptional activity. Our findings identify Pontin as a modulator of adverse cardiac remodelling, possibly via regulation of the Hippo pathway. This study may lead to the development of a new approach to control cardiac remodelling by targeting Pontin.
Advancing adoptability and sustainability of digital prediction tools for climate-sensitive infectious disease prevention and control
Authors: Phung Dung , Colón-González Felipe J. , Weinberger Daniel M. , Bui Vinh , Nghiem Son , Chu Cordia , Phung Hai , Sinh Vu Nam , Doan Quang-Van , Hashizume Masahiro , Lau Colleen L. , Reid Simon , Phan Lan Trong , Tran Duong Nhu , Pham Cong Tuan , Do Kien Quoc , Dubrow Robert 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Few forecasting models have been translated into digital prediction tools for prevention and control of climate-sensitive infectious diseases. We propose a 3-U (useful, usable, and used) research framework for advancing the adoptability and sustainability of these tools. We make recommendations for 1) developing a tool with a high level of accuracy and sufficient lead time to permit effective proactive interventions (useful); 2) conducting a needs assessment to ensure that a tool meets the needs of end-users (usable); and 3) demonstrating the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a tool to secure its adoption into routine surveillance and response systems (used).
Comparative study of gut microbiota reveals the adaptive strategies of gibbons living in suboptimal habitats
Authors: Lan Li-Ying , Liu Tai-Cong , Gao Shao-Ming , Li Qi , Yang Li , Fei Han-Lan , Zhong Xu-Kai , Wang Yu-Xin , Zhu Chang-Yue , Abel Christoph , Kappeler Peter M. , Huang Li-Nan , Fan Peng-Fei 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Wild animals face numerous challenges in less ideal habitats, including the lack of food as well as changes in diet. Understanding how the gut microbiomes of wild animals adapt to changes in food resources within suboptimal habitats is critical for their survival. Therefore, we conducted a longitudinal sampling of three gibbon species living in high-quality (Nomascus hainanus) and suboptimal (Nomascus concolor and Hoolock tianxing) habitats to address the dynamics of gut microbiome assembly over one year. The three gibbon species exhibited significantly different gut microbial diversity and composition. N. hainanus showed the lowest alpha diversity and highest nestedness, suggesting a more specialized and potentially stable microbial community in terms of composition, while H. tianxing displayed high species turnover and low nestedness, reflecting a more dynamic microbial ecosystem, which may indicate greater sensitivity to environmental changes or a flexible response to habitat variability. The gut microbial community of N. concolor was influenced by homogeneous selection in the deterministic process, primarily driven by Prevotellaceae. In contrast, the gut microbial communities of H. tianxing and N. hainanus were influenced by dispersal limitation in the stochastic process, driven by Acholeplasmataceae and Fibrobacterota, respectively. Further, the microbial response patterns to leaf feeding in N. hainanus differed from those of the other two gibbon species. In conclusion, this first cross-species comparative study provides initial insights into the different ecological adaptive strategies of gut microbiomes from a point of community assembly, which could contribute to the long-term conservation of wild primates.
Coulomb interactions and migrating Dirac cones imaged by local quantum oscillations in twisted graphene
Authors: Bocarsly Matan , Roy Indranil , Bhardwaj Vishal , Uzan Matan , Ledwith Patrick , Shavit Gal , Banu Nasrin , Zhou Yaozhang , Myasoedov Yuri , Watanabe Kenji , Taniguchi Takashi , Oreg Yuval , Parker Daniel E. , Ronen Yuval , Zeldov Eli 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Flat-band moiré graphene systems are a quintessential platform for investigating correlated phases of matter. Various interaction-driven ground states have been proposed, but despite extensive experimental effort, there has been little direct evidence that distinguishes between various phases, in particular near the charge neutrality point. Here we probe the fine details of the density of states and the effects of Coulomb interactions in alternating-twist trilayer graphene by imaging the local thermodynamic quantum oscillations with a nanoscale scanning superconducting quantum interference device. We find that the charging self-energy due to occupied electronic states is most important in explaining the high-carrier-density physics. At half-filling of the conduction flat band, we observe ferromagnetic-driven symmetry breaking, suggesting that it is the most robust mechanism in the hierarchy of phase transitions. Near charge neutrality, where exchange energy dominates over charging self-energy, we find a nematic semimetal ground state, which is theoretically favoured over gapped states in the presence of heterostrain. In this semimetallic phase, the flat-band Dirac cones migrate towards the mini-Brillouin zone centre, spontaneously breaking the threefold rotational symmetry. Our low-field local quantum oscillation technique can be used to explore the ground states of many strongly interacting van der Waals systems.