bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bidirectional Voltage Regulation for Integrated Photovoltachromic Device Based on P3HT‐Electrochromic Unit and Perovskite/Organic Tandem Solar Cells
Authors: Bai Yiming , Tian Shilei , Guan Yuzhe , Wang Xi , Wang Fuzhi , Li Meicheng , Tan Zhan'ao , Liu Guicheng 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIntegrated electrochromic devices powered by photovoltaic cells have evoked a lot of interest due to their promising commercial prospects. However, their application has been restricted by the voltage adaption between the self‐powered voltage and the color‐changing threshold voltage (Vt). Herein, a strategy of bidirectional voltage regulating is proposed to develop a novel stand‐alone integrated photovoltachromic device (I‐PVCD), which integrates perovskite/organic tandem solar cells (P/O‐TSCs) to drive color‐changing process of conjugated poly(3‐hexylthiophene) (P3HT) films. To lower the driving‐voltage of electrochromic layer, C60 is introduced to decrease the onset oxidation potential of P3HT film, and thus leading to a reduced Vt of 0.70 V benefiting from the enhanced highest occupied molecular orbital level and decreased charge transfer resistance from 67.46 to 49.89 Ω. Simultaneously, PBDB‐T is utilized as the hole transport layer in the interconnecting layer of CsPbI2Br/PTB7‐Th:IEICO‐4F P/O‐TSC to improve its open‐circuit voltage (Voc) to 1.85 V. Under their synergetic merits, a I‐PVCD with a wider self‐adaptive voltage range is achieved. This device can undergo fast and reversible chromic transition from beautiful magenta to transparent only under the solar radiation, and demonstrates a coloration efficiency of 351.90 cm2 C−1 and a switching time of 2 s besides its excellent operating reliability.
Effects of guanidino acetic acid and betaine supplementation on growth, dietary nutrient digestion and intestinal creatine metabolism in sheep
Authors: Ma Chen , Yimamu Mireguli , Zhang Shiqi , Shah Ali Mujtaba , Yang Hao , Cai Wenjie , Li Chaonan , Lu Xuejie , Li Fengming , Yang Kailun 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe intestine of young ruminants is in the developmental stage and has weaker resistance to the changes of external environment. Improving intestinal health is vital to promoting growth of young ruminants. This study investigated effects of guanidino acetic acid (GAA) and rumen‐protected betaine (RPB) supplementation on growth, dietary nutrient digestion and GAA metabolism in the small intestine of sheep.MethodsEighteen healthy Kazakh rams (27.46 ± 0.10 kg of body weight and 3‐month old) were categorized into control, test group I and test group II, which were fed a basal diet, 1500 mg/kg GAA and 1500 mg/kg GAA + 600 mg/kg RPB, respectively.ResultsCompared with control group, test group II had increased (p < 0.05) average daily gain, plasma creatine level, ether extract (EE) and phosphorus digestibility on day 30. On day 60, the EE apparent digestibility, jugular venous plasma GAA, GAA content in the duodenal mucosa and GAA content in the jejunal and ileal mucosa of test group II were higher (p < 0.05) than other groups. Transcriptome analysis revealed that the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) involved in the duodenal pathways of oxidative phosphorylation and non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease were significantly altered in test group II versus test group I (p < 0.05). Moreover, in the jejunum, the MAPK signalling pathway, complement and coagulation cascade and B‐cell receptor signalling pathway were significantly enriched, with ATPase, solute carrier transporter protein, DHFR, SI, GCK, ACACA and FASN being the significantly DEGs (p < 0.05).ConclusionDietary supplementation of RPB on top of GAA in sheep diets may promote sheep growth and development by improving the body's energy, amino acid, glucose and lipid metabolism capacity.
Effect of silica‐sprayed collection tubes on synovial fluid bacterial culture
Authors: Jimenez Rihuete Pablo , Martin Carolynn , Villarino Nicolas F. , Rubio‐Martínez Luis M. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIntroductionSilica‐sprayed tubes (SSTs) are often used to transport synovial fluid samples in equine practice. They promote the coagulation of the sample. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of SST on bacterial culture.Materials and methodsThe study was divided into two parts: sterile saline (Part A) and synovial fluid (Part B). Four common bacteria associated with equine synovial sepsis were used: Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin‐resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Three collection tubes were used: STT, plain (no‐additives) and brain and heart infusion (BHI) broth. Bacteria were cultured in horse blood agar plates for 48 h. Outcome variables were negative culture, positive culture and total number of colony‐forming units (CFUs). Statistical analysis was performed using Mann–Whitney U test, and significance was set at p < 0.05.ResultsThe total number of agar plates read was 1557 (779 saline; 778 synovial fluid). Total negative cultures were 25/779 on saline and 3/778 on synovial fluid. In broth, maximum growth CFU was achieved after 8 h for both saline and synovial fluid for all bacteria. S. pyogenesand E. coli produced a significantly lower number of CFU when in SST compared to plain or broth after 4 h, whereas S. aureus (American Type Culture Collection [ATCC] and MRSA) only after 24 h.DiscussionSilica‐containing tubes reduced bacterial proliferation, whereas the use of a BHI broth provided the highest bacterial load in the sample. The use of SST may have a negative effect on bacterial proliferation in samples obtained from clinical cases.
Tracking melioidosis in Iran: Utilizing abattoir‐based surveillance as a One Health approach
Authors: Mosavari Nader , Bashashati Mohsen , Dehghanpour Mahdi , Abdolvand Mohsen , Heshmatinia Faezeh , Sabouri Fereshteh , Dashtipour Shojaat , Hosseini Saeid Mohammad , Najafpour Reza , Baradaran‐Seyed Zahra 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundBurkholderia pseudomallei, an environmental saprophyte bacterium, causes melioidosis in humans and animals. It was first discovered in Iran between 1967 and 1976 in small ruminants, equines, environments and humans. No subsequent studies have been conducted to determine the existence and prevalence of this pathogen in the country.ObjectivesThe present study aims to monitor the presence of B. pseudomallei in the ruminant population of the Golestan province of Iran, which largely depends on pastures. The ruminants can serve as sentinels to indicate the presence of the bacteria in the environment and its potential impact on human health in the One Health triad.MethodsLiver and lung abscesses from domestic sheep, cattle and goats in three industrial and three conventional slaughterhouses were sampled and analysed using 23S ribosomal DNA polymerase chain reaction (rDNA PCR) with primers CVMP 23‐1 and CVP‐23‐2 for B. pseudomallei, Burkholderia cepacia and Burkholderia vietnamiensis, as well as B. pseudomallei–specific TTS1 real‐time PCR, along with microbiological and biochemical assays.ResultsOut of the 97 animals sampled, only 14 (15%) tested positive for 23S rDNA PCR. However, the follow‐up evaluation using TTS1 real‐time PCR and microbiological and biochemical assays did not confirm the presence of B. pseudomallei in the samples.ConclusionsAlthough B. pseudomallei was not detected in the current survey, conducting abattoir‐based surveillance of ruminants is a cost‐effective One Health approach to monitor pathogenic Burkholderia. Developing standards of clinical and laboratory good practices for Burkholderia infections is crucial for One Health surveillance.
Critical upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to pine stall shaving ingestion and mechanical gastritis in a young dog
Authors: Bowen Caitlin M. , Reems Miryam 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAn 8‐month‐old, male, entire Staffordshire terrier was presented for acute lethargy. The patient was severely anaemic. Diagnostic and clinical findings indicated severe upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage of unknown aetiology. Large‐volume transfusion (a total of 64.2 mL/kg of blood product) and medical management resulted in fleeting stabilisation. Serial imaging documented persistent non‐obstructive foreign material within the stomach. Due to continued gastrointestinal haemorrhage, failure to respond to medical management, and the persistent abnormal material within the stomach, surgical exploration was recommended. Exploratory laparotomy and gastrotomy resulted in the removal of a large volume of pine stall shavings. There was gross evidence of diffuse mucosal haemorrhage and mechanical gastritis. No additional blood product was required following gastrotomy. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case report of a dog with critical bleeding necessitating large‐volume transfusion due to mechanical gastritis from ingestion of pine stall shavings, a material which is typically considered innocuous.
Endoscopic diagnosis of an obstructive fungal ball in the urethra of a dog
Authors: Langton Sarah , Burchell Richard 
Published: June 2024

AbstractA 1‐year‐old, male, neutered German shepherd dog was presented for a chronic atraumatic non‐healing fracture of the right accessory carpal bone, stranguria and polyuria/polydipsia. Biochemistry and urinalysis showed azotaemia. Ultrasound and computed tomography of the abdomen both demonstrated bilateral renal infarcts with pyelectasia, bilateral ureteral dilation and bladder distension. Cystoscopy of the bladder identified a fungal ball obstructing the pelvic urethral sphincter, which was adhered to the bladder mucosa in the region of the ureterovesicular junction. The obstruction was traversed endoscopically, but could not be removed transurethrally. The combination of elevated serum galactomannan titres (6.4) and Aspergillus terreus cultured from urine, confirmed a diagnosis of disseminated aspergillosis. The dog was euthanased due to poor quality of life, guarded prognosis and lengthy timeframe before an expected medical response. This is the first case report describing Aspergillus fungal balls in a dog causing partial urethral and bilateral ureteral obstruction, identified using cystoscopy.
Interculturalism
Authors: McIvor Charlotte , Walsh Ian R. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn the past twenty-five years Ireland has experienced unprecedented diversification of its population. This led the Republic of Ireland to embrace a series of intercultural policies in the arts sector. The Northern Irish Arts Council also adopted intercultural arts policies, although the context in the North is defined by relations between Catholic/Republicans and Protestant/Loyalist communities in addition to the inclusion and integration of minority ethnic and/or migrant groups. This chapter presents the following three frameworks paired with relevant case studies for studying interculturalism in contemporary Irish theatre:

Interculturalism’s Irish Historical Legacies (Conall Morrison’s The Bacchae of Baghdad (After Euripides)).

Cross-Cultural Collaborative Relationships (Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre’s The Bull).

Contemporary Minority-led interculturalisms (Terra Nova Productions, Arrivals Project: Arrivals 1, Arrivals 2, Arrivals 3D: Mi Mundo).
Language
Authors: McIvor Charlotte , Walsh Ian R. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractEnglish spoken in Ireland is made unique by the influence of and translation from the Irish language and in this process becomes inherently theatrical in its strangeness, intensity and immediacy. Irish playwrights have exploited this and the tradition of storytelling in Ireland with its power to create communion amongst characters and audiences. The unique phrases and rhythms of Hiberno-English have been employed to adapt works written in other languages to register the similarities and differences of other cultures. The three frameworks and accompanying case studies that model the application of these critical lenses to key theatre productions are: (i) Hiberno-English: An Untamed Language for the Stage (Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs); (ii) Storytelling: A Language Searching for Community (Conor McPherson’s The Weir); and (iii) Adaptation and Heteroglossia (Lucy Caldwell’s version of Chekhov’s Three Sisters).
Body
Authors: McIvor Charlotte , Walsh Ian R 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis chapter explores how bodies work and signify as individuals but also as stand-ins for a greater whole (both materially and representationally) within the contemporary Irish theatre and by extension, Irish society. The participation and presence of bodies in theatrical and extra-theatrical events connected to the contemporary Irish theatre as a network of individuals, practices and institutions indexes not only the aesthetic but the political and social status of the body within Irish society at any given time. Understanding the limits of theatrical representation and participation by individuals and/or communities as artists in the Irish theatre gives us deeper insight into the rights accorded to individual bodies and/or those grouped according to a shared identity such as gender, sexuality, religion, class, race/ethnicity and/or disability, as well as drawing attention to how theatre and performance as live and embodied art forms can sometimes push productively at the limits of what is legally or socially possible at the scale of the body. This chapter proposes the following frameworks for studying the body as a key vehicle towards utopian performatives in contemporary Irish theatre:

Acting Bodies (Olwen Fouréré),

Bodies as Tools (Panti Bliss/Rory O’Neill and the “Noble Call”),

Intersectional Bodies (Christian O’Reilly’s Sanctuary with Blue Teapot Theatre and No Magic Pill).
Introduction: The Epistemology of History and the Realities of Teaching
Authors: Åström Elmersjö Henrik 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis introduction establishes the framework of the book. It introduces some basic concepts of epistemology in history and history teaching, a brief overview of the field, and the problems that are faced at the present, including the difficulties in establishing consistent views, the ‘wobbling’ of teachers on epistemic issues, and what this means for the field in general and for the idea of teachers’ epistemological views creating opportunities or obstacles in the teaching of history to students. The chapter is also an outline of the entire book, describing the parts of the book, as well as each individual chapter.
Why an Integrated Approach Matters: Searching for a Way to Understand the Formation of Prospective History Teachers’ Epistemological Beliefs
Authors: Nitsche Martin 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis chapter argues for an integrated perspective of developmental, dimensional, and contextual approaches to epistemological beliefs to understand how they might be shaped in prospective history teachers during history teacher education. To this end, the various approaches are discussed, drawing on literature from educational psychology, historical theory, and history education to construct an integrative framework of epistemological beliefs. The empirical studies are presented to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the approach. The discussion concludes with related challenges and future directions.
Exploring Taiwanese History Teachers’ Epistemic Beliefs about History
Authors: Chang Chih-Ching 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn this chapter, Chang explores the personal trajectory of Taiwanese high school teachers’ epistemic beliefs towards history as a discipline. With the result from the Epistemic Network Analysis, this chapter provides an integrated discussion on the changes in teachers’ historical epistemic beliefs throughout one academic year. The pattern-based model reported from this study contributes an alternative methodological approach to analyse historical epistemic beliefs moving away from developmental stage-like models. Four major patterns of historical epistemic beliefs are also proposed in the chapter. As a starting point of the research in teachers’ personal epistemology, this chapter concludes with a suggestion for future research implications.
EphA2 promotes the transcription of KLF4 to facilitate stemness in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Bai Junqiang , Chen Yang , Sun Yunqing , Wang Xinmiao , Wang Yifan , Guo Shutian , Shang Zhengjun , Shao Zhe 
Published: June 2024

AbstractEphrin receptor A2 (EphA2), a member of the Ephrin receptor family, is closely related to the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play essential roles in OSCC development and occurrence. The underlying mechanisms between EphA2 and CSCs, however, are not yet fully understood. Here, we found that EphA2 was overexpressed in OSCC tissues and was associated with poor prognosis. Knockdown of EphA2 dampened the CSC phenotype and the tumour-initiating frequency of OSCC cells. Crucially, the effects of EphA2 on the CSC phenotype relied on KLF4, a key transcription factor for CSCs. Mechanistically, EphA2 activated the ERK signalling pathway, promoting the nuclear translocation of YAP. Subsequently, YAP was bound to TEAD3, leading to the transcription of KLF4. Overall, our findings revealed that EphA2 can enhance the stemness of OSCC cells, and this study identified the EphA2/KLF4 axis as a potential target for treating OSCC.
A tale of two shuffle algebras
Authors: Neguț Andrei 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAs a quantum affinization, the quantum toroidal algebra $${U_{q,{{\overline{q}}}}(\ddot{{\mathfrak {gl}}}_n)}$$

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Reassembly of ground-dwelling ant communities in reforestation plots in SW Costa Rica
Authors: Karolak M. , Fiedler K. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractDue to agriculture and logging, Costa Rica has lost many primary forests, making reforestation an important task. To judge the progress of reforestation, it is important to follow the reassembly of organismal communities within restored habitats. The COBIGA project near La Gamba, in the Golfo Dulce region of Costa Rica, aims at reforestation of lowland sites with native tree species. Ants, as ubiquitous and highly abundant terrestrial organisms, have a substantial influence on tropical ecosystems. The multiple roles include scavenging, predation, herbivory, and mutualistic interactions. We examined ant community responses to reveal the status of community regeneration and functional integrity. We compared the composition and diversity of the ant assemblages at three different age reforestation sites (2, 8, and 10 years old) with those at an old-growth forest as a reference site. By offering canned tuna fish at ground level along replicated transects, we observed 43 ant species representing six functional groups during the 2 months of sampling. Most of the observed ant species were omnivorous, but old-growth forests harbored a substantial number of other functional groups, such as generalized predators, arboreal predators, and arboreal omnivores. In contrast, the youngest reforestation site harbored a severely impoverished ant assemblage comprising mostly generalized polygynous and polydomous ant species from lower trophic levels. The within-site heterogeneity of the ant assemblages increased from the youngest to the oldest forest. In addition, our results show the importance of monitoring the progress of forest recovery to avoid the spread of invasive species into primary habitats.
Auswirkungen der Pflegevisite auf die Prozessverantwortliche Pflege
Authors: Johnen Dirk , Krüger Lars , Mannebach Thomas , Squiccimarro Francesco , Langer Gero , Hotze Elke 
Published: June 2024

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
An einem Universitätsklinikum wurde die Pflegevisite (PV) auf einer Intensivstation (ITS) nach einer Pilotphase im Jahr 2017 implementiert. Bisher fehlt es an publizierten Erkenntnissen zur Auswirkung der PV auf das Pflegeorganisationssystem Primary Nursing (Prozessverantwortliche Pflege [PP]).

Ziel
Primäres Ziel war, Auswirkungen der PV auf die PP aus Sicht der Pflegenden zu untersuchen. Als sekundäre Ziele sollten mit einem Vergleich zu den Ergebnissen der Pilotierungsphase (t0) u. a. weitere Auswirkungen, Rahmenbedingungen der PV und die Gesamtbewertung ermittelt werden.

Methode
Die quantitative Evaluationsstudie erfolgte mittels eines standardisierten Fragebogens.

Ergebnisse
Die Befragung fand von 09. bis 10.2023 (t1) mit einem Rücklauf von 74,6 % (n = 47) statt. Auf einer Skala von 1–6 (stimme voll zu; stimme überhaupt nicht zu) trug die PV bei 100,0 % der prozessverantwortlich Pflegenden (PP; n = 8) und 77,0 % der Pflegenden ohne Prozessverantwortung (P; n = 30) mit den Stufen 1–3 (p = 0,328) dazu bei, die Pflegeplanung bei prozessverantwortlich betreuten Patientinnen und Patienten zu evaluieren. Die PV stellte eine Unterstützung für die Umsetzung der PP dar (PP: 100,0 %, n = 8; P: 79,5 %, n = 31; p = 0,318) und hatte einen statistisch signifikanten Effekt (r = 0,97; p = 0,035) auf die Verbesserung der Pflegequalität und Pflegeplanung für prozessverantwortlich betreute Patientinnen und Patienten. Die Teilnehmenden gaben mit den Stufen 1–3 an, dass die Patientinnen und Patienten durch die PV bewusster in den Fokus der Pflege gerückt werden (t1: 74,4 %, n = 35; t0: 86,4 %, n = 38; p = 0,953). Die PV sollte wöchentlich stattfinden und wurde im Median mit einer 2 (IQR t1: 1–3; t0:1–2) bewertet.

Schlussfolgerung
PV unterstützen die Umsetzung von PP sowie die Patientinnen- und Patientenzentrierung auf der ITS.
Could radiological parameters help to predict the failure of ureteral access sheath placement
Authors: Erdogan Erhan , Kuzan Taha Yusuf , Burak Sahinler Emre , Kanberoglu Ahmet Fatih , Uslu Mehmet , Arikan Ozgur , Sobay Resul , Asik Alper , Sarica Kemal 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTo identify the radiological parameters which may help to predict the success of ureteral access sheath (UAS) placement during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).The study included 49 patients in whom failure ureteral access sheath placement in RIRS and 49 control group patients who were successfully placement between January 2023 and December 2023. The age, gender, body mass index (BMI), non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT), and kidney ureter bladder (KUB) radiographs were compared between the two groups. Measurements of the anteroposterior (ap) diameter of the pelvic inlet, anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic outlet, interspinous distance diameter were taken from non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT), while pelvic anteroposterior diameter and pelvic lateral diameter were measured from kidney ureter bladder (KUB) radiography. There were no significant differences between the groups in age, gender, body mass index, ap pelvic inlet diameter, ap pelvic outlet, and interspinous distance diameter. However, a statistically significant difference was found between the pelvic ap diameter and pelvic lateral diameter values measured on the KUB radiography. The values for pelvic ap diameter and pelvic lateral diameter measured in the KUB radiographs can be used to predict the likelihood of UAS passage during RIRC procedures. However, further studies with larger patient groups are needed to establish a cut-off value.