bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Biomechanics of the Trampoline Test in the Intact, Sectioned, and Repaired TFCC
Authors: Mensch Kenneth S. , Mookerjee Gaurav G. , Werner Frederick W. , Harley Brian J. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background Multiple techniques have been developed to detect a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) foveal detachment. One commonly used technique to evaluate TFCC integrity, the trampoline test, has had variable reliability.
Questions/Purposes The purpose of this biomechanical experiment was to evaluate the suitability of the trampoline test in detecting TFCC foveal detachments.
Methods In each of 10 cadaver arms, TFCC displacement near the ulnar fovea was measured using a plunger with increasing incremental loads in the intact wrist, after ulnar sectioning of the TFCC, and following TFCC repair.
Results After the application of the eight incremental small weights, there was no significant difference in the relative displacement of the plunger between the intact case, after detachment of the ulnar aspect of the TFCC disc, and after repair (0.6 mm intact, 0.7 mm detached, and 0.7 repair). However, there were significant differences in the absolute ending point displacement referenced to the starting intact position (0.6 mm intact, 1.3 mm detached, and −0.9 mm after repair).
Conclusion/Clinical Relevance This study suggests that the trampoline test may not be adequate to quantify displacement (bouncing) of the TFCC disc after injury.
How does Fixation Alignment Affect Surgical Outcomes in Arthrodesis for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis?
Authors: Komura Shingo , Hirakawa Akihiro , Hirose Hitoshi , Kawaguchi Atsushi , Ito Yoshiki , Akiyama Haruhiko 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose Arthrodesis is a traditional surgical procedure for treating thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis. Previous studies have investigated surgical outcomes, focusing on the fixation technique, bone union rate, and surgical complications but not on the postoperative alignment of the thumb CMC joints. Therefore, we aimed to investigate how thumb fixation alignment affects the surgical outcomes of thumb CMC arthrodesis.
Patients and Methods Twenty-six patients (28 thumbs) who achieved bone union after arthrodesis with more than 1-year follow-up were retrospectively analyzed. We measured the radial abduction and palmar abduction angles and change in thumb length (Δthumb length) on postoperative radiographs and the first metacarpal rotation angle on postoperative computed tomography. Moreover, we investigated the 1-year clinical outcomes, including the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, Hand20 questionnaire score, visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, Δgrip strength, Δpulp pinch, and Δkey pinch strength. The correlation between the postoperative alignment and clinical outcomes was also statistically analyzed.
Results The mean radial abduction, palmar abduction, first metacarpal rotation angles, and Δthumb length were 20.8 degrees, 34.4 degrees, 109.4 degrees, and −1.8 mm, respectively. Radial abduction and palmar abduction angles were positively and negatively correlated with Δgrip strength (r = 0.37 and −0.37), respectively. The first metacarpal rotation angle was positively correlated with the DASH score (r = 0.51), Hand20 score (r = 0.48), and VAS score for pain (r = 0.42). ΔThumb length had no correlation with clinical outcomes at 1-year follow-up.
Conclusion Thumb fixation alignment has an impact on the surgical outcomes of thumb CMC arthrodesis. To obtain a successful outcome, it is important to add slight pronation and avoid excessively small radial abduction and excessively large palmar abduction.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Ischemic Stroke Etiology: Is There a Link?
Authors: Torquato Ana Claudia Crispiniano Siqueira , Santos Silvana Sobreira , Drager Luciano Ferreira , Pedrosa Rodrigo Pinto 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate the presence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its potential association with subtypes of stroke according to the classification of the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST).
Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study recruited 100 consecutive patients with a recent diagnosis of stroke or acute transient ischemic attack and evaluated the presence of OSA and its potential association with subtypes of TOAST.
Results The prevalence of OSA was 51%. The mean age was 68 ± 15 years. Patients with OSA (n = 51, 51%) presented higher frequency of diabetes and previous stroke/acute transient ischemic attack (39.2 versus 18.4%, p = 0.018) than patients without OSA. There was no association between the presence of OSA and the etiology of stroke/ acute transient ischemic attack according to the TOAST classification (p = 0.698).
Conclusions Despite the biological plausibility of a positive association between the presence of OSA and TOAST classification, this hypothesis was not confirmed. This underscores that the subtype of stroke should not influence decisions about OSA screening.
Reappropriating the communal past: lineage tradition revival as a way of constructing collective identity in Huizhou, China
Authors: TAO Ruyu , AOKI Nobuo , CHEN Pinyu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis article discusses the reappropriation and redefinition of heritage and tradition as a process of purposeful and selective value extraction by various groups at the local level in Huizhou, China, based on case studies. It is a process of continuous accumulation and self-persuasion by empowering specific cultural heritages, thus reinforcing the identity and cognition of the group to which they belong. The recovery of lineage worship to negotiate different cultural meanings and gain discursive power in the village of Huangdun reveals the counterbalance of the distribution of benefits among lineage groups, locals and government officials. These heritage empowerment actions fit with the official cultural policy and the vision for cultural orthodoxy, healing the division and creating some benefits for the local community. They also generate potential conflicts between the official and folk levels but are performed with mutual achievement and utilisation rather than unilateral dominance.
Visual processing during computer-assisted consecutive interpreting
Authors: Chen Sijia , Kruger Jan-Louis 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the visual processing patterns during computer-assisted consecutive interpreting (CACI).
In phase I of the proposed CACI workflow, the interpreter listens to the source speech and respeaks it into speech recognition
(SR) software. In phase II, the interpreter produces target speech supported by the SR text and its machine translation (MT)
output. A group of students performed CACI with their eye movements tracked. In phase I, the participants devoted the majority of
their attention to listening and respeaking, with very limited attention distributed to the SR text. However, a positive
correlation was found between the percentage of dwell time on the SR text and the quality of respeaking, which suggests that
active monitoring could be important. In phase II, the participants devoted more visual attention to the MT text than to the SR
text and engaged in deeper and more effortful processing when reading the MT text. We identified a positive correlation between
the percentage of dwell time on the MT text and interpreting quality in the L2–L1 direction but not in the L1–L2 direction. These
results contribute to our understanding of computer-assisted interpreting and can provide insights for future research and
training in this area.
A new multi-layer adaptation cross-domain model for bearing fault diagnosis under different operating conditions
Authors: Bao Huaiqian , Kong Lingtan , Lu Limei , Wang Jinrui , Zhang Zongzhen , Han Baokun 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Bearing faults under different operating conditions often cannot be diagnosed by models trained under a single operational condition. Additionally, the extraction of domain-invariant features in domain adaptation (DA) algorithms is also a challenge. To address the aforementioned issues, a multi-layer adaptation model based on an improved sparse autoencoders (SAEs) and dual-domain distance mechanism (ISAE-DDM) is proposed. First, the feature extraction capability of traditional SAEs is enhanced by a strategy that combines mean squared error with mean absolute error. Subsequently, the features of data under multiple hidden layers are extracted by the ISAE. Then, the distribution discrepancy between the source domain and target domain are measured by a dual-domain distance approach that combines Wasserstein distance with multi-kernel maximum mean discrepancy. Then, the domain distance loss under each hidden layer is assigned different weighting parameters. Finally, a joint metric DA mechanism across multiple hidden layers is constructed to achieve a better domain alignment. The performance of the proposed method is demonstrated by two different bearing experiments. Moreover, this model exhibits higher stability, and generalization capabilities compared to other methods.
Excellent electrochemical performance of N and Mn doped NiCo2O4 functional nanostructures: an effective approach for symmetric supercapacitor application
Authors: Sasmal Ananta , Nayak Arpan Kumar , Khan Mohammad Ehtisham , Ali Wahid , Ali Syed Kashif , Bashiri Abdullateef H 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In supercapacitors (SCs), cobaltite spinel is considered as an excellent electrode material because it is abundant on earth, cost-effective, and theoretically capable of achieving high capacitance values. However, there are number of factors that prevent spinel cobaltite from achieving its maximum theoretical specific capacitance, including low electrical conductivity, insufficient active sites, and slow charge transport. For these reasons, it is necessary to simplify the structural and compositional design to overcome these limitations. An efficient solvothermal method followed by pyrolysis was successfully used to shape NiCo2O4 nanoflowers doped with N (Nitrogen) and Mn (Manganese). In addition to increasing the ion diffusion resistance and charge transfer resistance, N and Mn-doped NiCo2O4 provides an electrical conductivity system. The optimized N, Co, and Mn4 (NCoMn4) nanoflowers (4 wt% Mn-doped NiCo2O4) exhibits maximum specific capacitance of 269Fg−1 at 1Ag−1 current density with an exceptional retention of capacitance 92% after 5,000 uninterrupted cycles in the Na2SO4 media. The electrokinetic analysis of NCoMn4 further indicates that overall charge is stored predominantly through capacitance, as compared with other electrodes. It is also worth noting that the as-fabricated symmetric supercapacitor delivers the maximum energy density of 36.11 Whkg−1 at a power density of 1.04 kWkg−1 at 1 Ag−1 current density. This work opens a new path to develop hybrid electrodes for enhanced supercapacitor applications and will specify an efficient method for improving the charge transfer capability.
The impact of a ZnO space layer on enhancing the efficiency of P3HT: PCBM blend-based organic solar cells
Authors: Brioua Fathi , Daoudi Chouaib , Mekimah Boualem , Lekouaghet Badis 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The performance of Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) based on a composite photoactive of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and 6,6-phenylC61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) as the donor and acceptor electrons, respectively, is examined in this paper through a simulation study. Optical Zinc oxide (ZnO) spacers between the active layer and the Aluminum (Al) cathode contact layer, serving as a hole transport layer (HTL), are compared to the usual configuration without a ZnO spacer in the second device construction. With and without the ZnO optical spacer, we calculate the electric field intensities and generation rates (G) for a range of incident wavelengths. Under AM 1.5 G at 100 mW cm−2 illumination and in the dark, the short-circuit current density (Jsc) is improved by up to 9.47% after adding the ZnO layer as an optical spacer. In addition, there is a gain of up to 11.42% in external quantum efficiency (EQE). Furthermore, the ZnO spacer layer device has a markedly higher incident photon-to-electron conversion efficiency (IPCE), going from 77% in the control device (without ZnO) to 90% with ZnO spacer layer. The numerical simulation results based on the finite element method (FEM) are consistent with the published experimental data.
GeP3 monolayer as a promising 2D sensing materials in detecting SO2, H2S, SOF2 and SO2F2
Authors: Wu Yunjian , Yuan Jiawei , Li Xing , Zhang Xiaoxing 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The detection of SF6 decomposition components using gas-sensitive sensors is significantly important for characterizing internal insulation failures and assessing the operational status of SF6 gas-insulated equipment. In this paper, the adsorption properties of GeP3 monolayers for SO2, H2S, SOF2 and SO2F2 gases were investigated based on density functional theory. Four gas adsorption systems were constructed, and the adsorption mechanisms and sensing characteristics of GeP3 monolayers on target gases were investigated by calculating parameters such as adsorption energy, charge transfer, density of states, and recovery time, along with their potential application as resistive gas sensors and field-effect transistor sensors. It is demonstrated that GeP3 monolayers were suitable for the detection of SO2, H2S, SOF2 and SO2F2 gases, all of which exhibited good chemisorption with adsorption energies of −1.36 eV, −0.78 eV, −1.82 eV and −2.91 eV, respectively. The adsorption of SO2 and H2S is found to cause a significant change in the conductivity of the GeP3 monolayers, and desorption is achieved at the optimal operating temperature in only 54.428 s and 10.686 s, respectively. Also the adsorption of SOF2 and SO2F2 can make the work function of the GeP3 monolayers significantly larger. Consequently, the GeP3 monolayers have the potential to be used as a resistive gas sensor for SO2 and H2S gases, or as a field effect transistor sensor for SOF2 and SO2F2 gases. This study provides theoretical guidance for the development of GeP3-based sensors for monitoring the insulation status and operational conditions of SF6 gas-insulated equipment.
Cubic B-spline based numerical schemes for delayed time-fractional advection-diffusion equations involving mild singularities
Authors: Ghosh Bappa , Mohapatra Jugal 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This article presents two efficient layer-adaptive numerical schemes for a class of time-fractional advection-diffusion equations with a large time delay. The fractional derivative of order α with α ∈ (0, 1) is taken in the Caputo sense. The solution to this type of problem generally has a layer due to the mild singularity near the time t = 0. Consequently, the polynomial interpolation discretizing scheme degrades the convergence rate in the case of uniform meshes. In the presence of a singularity, the temporal fractional operator is discretized by employing the L1 technique on a layer-resolving mesh. In contrast, the cubic B-spline collocation method is used in the spatial direction. The convergence analysis and estimation of error are presented for the proposed scheme under reasonable regularity assumptions on the coefficients. The scheme achieves its optimal convergence rate (2 − α) for suitable choice of grading parameter (γ ≥ (2 − α)/α). Furthermore, we modified the proposed scheme by discretizing the fractional operator with the help of the L1-2 technique. The modified scheme gets a quadratic order convergence for γ ≥ 2/α. In addition, we extend the proposed schemes to solve the corresponding semilinear problem. Numerical examples demonstrate the efficiency and applicability of the proposed techniques.
Impact of tribofilm on the anti-wear and friction-reduction properties of interfaces
Authors: Ge Chang , Lyu Xiuyi , Zhang Baofeng , Ma Xuan , Lu Xiqun , Liu Zhigang 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Zinc Dialkyl Dithiophosphate (ZDDP) is widely used in internal combustion engine lubricating oil, which forms tribofilm and effectively blocks the direct contact of the material interface. Tribofilm plays an important role in wear resistance and lubrication performance. This study analyses ZDDP additive lubricant performance and the tribofilm distribution under different concentrations and loads. Tribofilm formation and wear mechanism is characterized by Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Energy dispersive x-ray spectrometer (EDS), and the lubrication performance is further explained by the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). This study explored the anti-wear and friction-reducing properties of ZDDP tribofilm respectively, revealing that ZDDP tribofilm distribution plays a pivotal role in reducing wear, the wear amount can be reduced by 50%, but has a slight effect on friction-reducing, only 5.7%. In addition, the concentrations and loads significantly affect the growth of the tribofilm, and change the wear and lubrication characteristics. The tribofilm acts as a significant barrier, effectively protecting the surface from wear. However, excessive pressure may lead to the failure of the tribofilm, resulting in the loss of protection and subsequent severe wear of the surface. Furthermore, the mechanisms of lubrication are explained, wherein the tribofilm serves as micro-texture, reducing direct contact between asperities and thereby lowering the friction coefficient.
Optimization of highly transparent DMD-films for application in perovskite solar cell
Authors: Ding YiHan , Du ChaoLing , Lei MingXin , Zhang XiaoYang , Xie WeiWei , Shen HongLie , Zhang XueJin , Xia SiHao , Shi DaNing 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Different kinds of Dielectric/Metal/Dielectric (DMD) films have been broadly adopted as transparent electrodes of solar cells. It is crucial to simultaneously predict the D, M material and thickness which is hard accessed either by experiments or manually simulations. In this study, we employed a co-simulation approach involving transfer matrix method (TMM) and a genetic algorithm (GA) to solve this problem. It is revealed that DMD films of WO3/Ag/WO3 and AZO/Ag/AZO provide an averaged transmittance as high as ∼90% in 300–800 nm, which are expected to providing excellent front transparent electrodes for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). On this basis, 46.6% (11.8%) and 45.4% (11.3%) increment upon photocurrent and power conversion efficiency were observed compared with that of Ag (ITO) based PSC counterparts. The presented work is highly insightful for the design and application of DMD transparent electrodes, which facilitates the material and thickness of DMD films selection for future transparent electrodes of PSC.
Resource theory of Kirkwood-Dirac imaginarity
Authors: Fan Yajing , Guo Zhihua , Liu Yan , Cao Huaixin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
As an extension of classical probability distribution, the Kirkwood-Dirac distribution (KDD) was discussed by Kirkwood in 1933 and Dirac 1945, independently. Recently, it has been proved that nonclassical values (negative and non-real values) of the KDD have the ability of outperforming their classical counterparts in quantum computation, quantum measurement and so on. In this work, by dividing quantum states into KD-real (KD-free) and KD-imaginary (KD-resource) ones based on the KDD of a state, we establish a resource theory for KD-imaginarity with respect to a pair of bases (A, B), called the resource theory of Kirkwood-Dirac imaginarity. This theory is different from the resource theory of imaginarity of quantum states with respect to one basis A, where the free states are those that have real density matrices under the basis A.
Analytic soliton solutions to the shallow water dispersive long gravity wave equations: the first integral approach in nonlinear physics
Authors: Hussain Jobayer , Akbar M Ali , İlhan Onur Alp 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In this article, we investigate the (2+1)-dimensional dispersive long water wave equation and the (1+1)-dimensional Phi-four equation, which describe the behavior of long gravity waves with small amplitudes, long wave propagation in oceans and seas, coastal structures and harbor design, effects of wave motion on sediment transport, quantum field theory, phase transitions of matter, ferromagnetic systems, liquid-gas transitions, and the structure of optical solitons. We use the first integral technique and obtain new and generic solutions for the models under consideration. By setting definite values for the associated parameters, various types of richly structured solitons are generated. The solitons include kink, flat kink, bell-shaped, anti-bell-shaped, and singular kink formations. These solutions allow for a profound understanding of the behavior and properties of the phenomena, offering new insights and potential applications in the associated field. The first integral technique is simpler, directly integrates the models, and the solutions offer clear insights into the underlying phenomena without requiring intermediate steps, making it widely applicable to various other models, including nonlinear equations and those that are challenging to solve using other standard techniques.
Nonreciprocal single-photon scattering mediated by a driven Λ-type three-level giant atom
Authors: Zhang Xiaopei , Li Haozhen , Zeng Ran , Hu Miao , Xu Mengmeng , Zhou Xuefang , Lan Yang , Xia Xiuwen , Xu Jingping , Yang Yaping 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
A waveguide-QED with giant atoms, which is capable of accessing various limits of a small one, provides a new paradigm to study photon scatterings. Thus, how to achieve nonreciprocal photon transmissions via such a giant atom setup is highly desirable. In this study, the nonreciprocal single-photon scattering characteristics of a double-driven Λ-type three-level giant atom, where one of the transition couples to a 1D waveguide at two separate points, and the other is driven by two coherent driving fields, are investigated. It is found that a frequency-tunable single-photon diode with an ideal contrast ratio can be achieved by properly manipulating the local coupling phases between the giant atom and the waveguide, the accumulation phase between the two waveguide coupling points, the Rabi frequencies and phase difference of the two driven fields. Compared to the previous single driving schemes, on the one hand, the presence of the second driving field can provide more tunable parameters to manipulate the nonreciprocal single-photon scattering behavior. On the other hand, here perfect nonreciprocal transmission for photons with arbitrary frequencies is achievable by tuning the driving phases while the two driving fields keep on turning, which provides an alternative way to control the nonreciprocal single-photon scattering. Furthermore, the results reveal that both the location and width of each optimal nonreciprocal transmission window is also sensitive to the driving detuning, and a single-photon diode with wide or narrow bandwidth can be realized based on demand. These results may be beneficial for designing nonreciprocal single-photon devices based on a double-driven giant atom setup.