bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Systematic Review and Comprehensive Discussion of Social Validity Measurement in Behavioural Intervention for Paediatric Feeding Disorders
Authors: Taylor Tessa , Phipps Laura E. , Peterson Kathryn M. , Taylor Sarah Ann 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
Social validity in the field of applied behaviour analysis is the measurement of the social significance of goals, the social appropriateness of procedures, and the social importance of the effects of a treatment. There is a paucity of rigorous research on social validity measurement as it relates to feeding treatment.

Objective
To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review aiming to identify the gaps in and assess the current state of the science regarding comprehensive social validity measurement of paediatric feeding treatment.

Method
We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines using four ProQuest databases.

Results
The systematic review resulted in the identification of 26 eligible articles reporting findings related to social validity post-intensive treatment or describing new measurement systems that could be used to assess social validity more comprehensively. Collectively, caregivers rated behaviour-analytic treatments high in social validity and treatments were highly effective. Caregivers reported increased broader quality of life and lasting positive impacts, decreased stress, and lack of negative effects.

Conclusion
In the context of these results, we discuss behaviour-analytic feeding treatment within social validity’s comprehensive definition. We identify additional data-based research needs in this area and provide recommendations to spur new investigations. Social validity measurement requires refinement to further inform the standard of care. Paediatric feeding expertise and competency are crucial in navigating social validity considerations. Accurate dissemination is needed to increase earlier access to effective feeding treatment for families and specialised training for professionals to promote data-based and individualised decision-making in this vital area.
Advanced cost-aware Max–Min workflow tasks allocation and scheduling in cloud computing systems
Authors: Raeisi-Varzaneh Mostafa , Dakkak Omar , Fazea Yousef , Kaosar Mohammed Golam 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCloud computing has emerged as an efficient distribution platform in modern distributed computing offering scalability and flexibility. Task scheduling is considered as one of the main crucial aspects of cloud computing. The primary purpose of the task scheduling mechanism is to reduce the cost and makespan and determine which virtual machine (VM) needs to be selected to execute the task. It is widely acknowledged as a nondeterministic polynomial-time complete problem, necessitating the development of an efficient solution. This paper presents an innovative approach to task scheduling and allocation within cloud computing systems. Our focus lies on improving both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of task execution, with a specific emphasis on optimizing makespan and resource utilization. This is achieved through the introduction of an Advanced Max–Min Algorithm, which builds upon traditional methodologies to significantly enhance performance metrics such as makespan, waiting time, and resource utilization. The selection of the Max–Min algorithm is rooted in its ability to strike a balance between task execution time and resource utilization, making it a suitable candidate for addressing the challenges of cloud task scheduling. Furthermore, a key contribution of this work is the integration of a cost-aware algorithm into the scheduling framework. This algorithm enables the effective management of task execution costs, ensuring alignment with user requirements while operating within the constraints of cloud service providers. The proposed method adjusts task allocation based on cost considerations dynamically. Additionally, the presented approach enhances the overall economic efficiency of cloud computing deployments. The findings demonstrate that the proposed Advanced Max–Min Algorithm outperforms the traditional Max–Min, Min–Min, and SJF algorithms with respect to makespan, waiting time, and resource utilization.
Affine vector space partitions and spreads of quadrics
Authors: Gupta Somi , Pavese Francesco 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAn affine spread is a set of subspaces of $$\textrm{AG}(n, q)$$

AG
(
n
,
q
)

of the same dimension that partitions the points of $$\textrm{AG}(n, q)$$

AG
(
n
,
q
)

. Equivalently, an affine spread is a set of projective subspaces of $$\textrm{PG}(n, q)$$

PG
(
n
,
q
)

of the same dimension which partitions the points of $$\textrm{PG}(n, q) \setminus H_{\infty }$$

PG

(
n
,
q
)

\

H
∞

; here $$H_{\infty }$$

H
∞

denotes the hyperplane at infinity of the projective closure of $$\textrm{AG}(n, q)$$

AG
(
n
,
q
)

. Let $$\mathcal {Q}$$
Q
be a non-degenerate quadric of $$H_\infty $$

H
∞

and let $$\Pi $$
Π
be a generator of $$\mathcal {Q}$$
Q
, where $$\Pi $$
Π
is a t-dimensional projective subspace. An affine spread $$\mathcal {P}$$
P
consisting of $$(t+1)$$

(
t
+
1
)

-dimensional projective subspaces of $$\textrm{PG}(n, q)$$

PG
(
n
,
q
)

is called hyperbolic, parabolic or elliptic (according as $$\mathcal {Q}$$
Q
is hyperbolic, parabolic or elliptic) if the following hold:

Each member of $$\mathcal {P}$$
P
meets $$H_\infty $$

H
∞

in a distinct generator of $$\mathcal {Q}$$
Q
disjoint from $$\Pi $$
Π
;

Elements of $$\mathcal {P}$$
P
have at most one point in common;

If $$S, T \in \mathcal {P}$$

S
,
T
∈
P

, $$|S \cap T| = 1$$

|
S
∩
T
|
=
1

, then $$\langle S, T \rangle \cap \mathcal {Q}$$

⟨
S
,
T
⟩
∩
Q

is a hyperbolic quadric of $$\mathcal {Q}$$
Q
.

In this note it is shown that a hyperbolic, parabolic or elliptic affine spread of $$\textrm{PG}(n, q)$$

PG
(
n
,
q
)

is equivalent to a spread of $$\mathcal {Q}^+(n+1, q)$$

Q

+

(
n
+
1
,
q
)

, $$\mathcal {Q}(n+1, q)$$

Q
(
n
+
1
,
q
)

or $$\mathcal {Q}^-(n+1, q)$$

Q

-

(
n
+
1
,
q
)

, respectively.
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Constructions for t-designs and s-resolvable t-designs
Authors: Trung Tran van 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe purpose of the present paper is to introduce recursive methods for constructing simple t-designs, s-resolvable t-designs, and large sets of t-designs. The results turn out to be very effective for finding these objects. In particular, they reveal a fundamental property of the considered designs. Consequently, many new infinite series of simple t-designs, t-designs with s-resolutions and large sets of t-designs can be derived from the new constructions. For example, by starting with an important result of Teirlinck stating that for every natural number t and for all $$N > 1$$

N
>
1

there is a large set $$LS[N](t, t+1, t+N\cdot \ell (t))$$

L
S
[
N
]
(
t
,
t
+
1
,
t
+
N
·
ℓ
(
t
)
)

, where $$\ell (t)=\prod _{i=1}^t \lambda (i)\cdot \lambda ^*(i)$$

ℓ

(
t
)

=

∏

i
=
1

t

λ

(
i
)

·

λ
∗

(
i
)

, $$\lambda (t)=\mathop {\textrm{lcm}}(\left( {\begin{array}{c}t\\ m\end{array}}\right) \,\vert \, m=1,2,\ldots , t)$$

λ

(
t
)

=
lcm

(

t

m

|

m
=
1
,
2
,
…
,
t
)

and $$\lambda ^*(t)=\mathop {\textrm{lcm}}(1,2, \ldots , t+1)$$

λ
∗

(
t
)

=
lcm

(
1
,
2
,
…
,
t
+
1
)

, we obtain the following statement. If $$(t+2)$$

(
t
+
2
)

is composite, then there is a large set $$LS[N](t, t+2, t+1+N\cdot \ell (t))$$

L
S
[
N
]
(
t
,
t
+
2
,
t
+
1
+
N
·
ℓ
(
t
)
)

for all $$N > 1$$

N
>
1

. If $$(t+2)$$

(
t
+
2
)

is prime, then there is an $$LS[N](t, t+2, t+1+N\cdot \ell (t))$$

L
S
[
N
]
(
t
,
t
+
2
,
t
+
1
+
N
·
ℓ
(
t
)
)

for any N with $$\gcd (t+2,N)=1$$

gcd
(
t
+
2
,
N
)
=
1

.
Breaking Barriers: Utilizing a STEM Equity Framework for Analyzing Primary Picture Books
Authors: Cardullo Victoria , Burton Megan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis article explores integrating a STEM equity framework in analyzing primary picture books, focusing on providing equitable access to high-quality STEM learning experiences for all students. It delves into the multifaceted nature of STEM literacy, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, utility, applicability, empathy, STEM dispositions, identity development, and empowerment. The article explicitly addresses the historical exclusion of minoritized students from STEM learning and careers and proposes an Equity-Oriented STEM Literacy Framework. The study examines the criteria for selecting children’s picture books published between 2011 and 2021 that contribute to early STEM literacy and representation. The overarching goal is to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity in STEM education, fostering a dynamic and accessible learning environment for all students.
Applications of mathematical modelling for assessing microplastic transport and fate in water environments: a comparative review
Authors: Moodley Tyrone , Abunama Taher , Kumari Sheena , Amoah Dennis , Seyam Mohammed 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMicroplastics in the environment are considered complex pollutants as they are chemical and corrosive-resistant, non-biodegradable and ubiquitous. These microplastics may act as vectors for the dissemination of other pollutants and the transmission of microorganisms into the water environment. The currently available literature reviews focus on analysing the occurrence, environmental effects and methods of microplastic detection, however lacking a wide-scale systematic review and classification of the mathematical microplastic modelling applications. Thus, the current review provides a global overview of the modelling methodologies used for microplastic transport and fate in water environments. This review consolidates, classifies and analyses the methods, model inputs and results of 61 microplastic modelling studies in the last decade (2012–2022). It thoroughly discusses their strengths, weaknesses and common gaps in their modelling framework. Five main modelling types were classified as follows: hydrodynamic, process-based, statistical, mass-balance and machine learning models. Further, categorisations based on the water environments, location and published year of these applications were also adopted. It is concluded that addressed modelling types resulted in relatively reliable outcomes, yet each modelling framework has its strengths and weaknesses. However, common issues were found such as inputs being unrealistically assumed, especially biological processes, and the lack of sufficient field data for model calibration and validation. For future research, it is recommended to incorporate macroplastics’ degradation rates, particles of different shapes and sizes and vertical mixing due to biofouling and turbulent conditions and also more experimental data to obtain precise model inputs and standardised sampling methods for surface and column waters.
The relationship between equol production status and normal tension glaucoma
Authors: Himori Noriko , Uchida Keiko , Ninomiya Takahiro , Nagai Masashi , Sato Kota , Tsuda Satoru , Omodaka Kazuko , Nakazawa Toru 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Equol is metabolized by intestinal bacteria from soy isoflavones and is chemically similar to estrogen. Dietary habits, such as consumption of soy products, influence equol production. A relationship between glaucoma and estrogen has been identified; here, we investigated the relationship between equol production status and glaucoma in Japan.

Methods
We recruited 68 normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) patients (male to female ratio 26:42, average age 63.0 ± 7.6 years) and 31 controls (male to female ratio 13:18, average age 66.0 ± 6.3 years) from our hospital. All women included were postmenopausal. Urinary equol concentration was quantified with the ELISA method. MD was calculated based on the Humphrey visual field. The association between MD and equol was analyzed with Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The Mann–Whitney U test was used to compare the equol-producing (> 1 μM) and non-producing (< 1 μM) subjects. We also investigated the association between equol and glaucoma with a logistic regression analysis.

Results
There was a significant association between equol and MD (r = 0.36, P < 0.01) in the NTG patients. Glaucoma, represented by MD, was significantly milder in the equol-producing subjects than the non-equol producing subjects (P = 0.03). A multivariate analysis revealed the independent contributions of equol, cpRNFLT, and IOP to MD (P = 0.03, P = 0.04, and P < 0.01, respectively).

Conclusion
Our results suggest that equol, acting through estrogen receptor-mediated neuroprotective effects, might be involved in suppressing the progression of NTG. This result also adds to evidence that glaucoma may be influenced by lifestyle.
Family Size and Food Consumption: Exploring Economies of Scale with Panel Data
Authors: Casado José M. , Giménez-Nadal José Ignacio , Labeaga José M. , Molina José Alberto 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWe analyze the effects of family size on food consumption. Specifically, we explore the economies of scale that emerge in families, taking advantage of a very rich panel data for Spanish consumers. We hypothesize that family public goods induce economies of scale in consumption and, consequently, larger families should have higher per capita consumption of private goods, such as food. To that end, we estimate the Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System to derive own-price and income elasticities, which allows us to test the economies of scale conditions on food consumption. Our results show that the positive relationship between per capita food expenditure and family size holds in only 585 observations, with these families being characterized as having per capita income in the two highest centiles of the distribution. Our results should be interpreted in the context of the particular economic crises of the 1970s and 1980s, as a consequence of the economic shocks due to very high oil prices that affected Spain.
Assessment of bone tissue cytoarchitectonics by 2D 1H NMR relaxometry maps
Authors: Orban Emese , Pap Zsuzsanna , Sipos Remus Sebastian , Fechete Radu 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBone is a complex tissue that fulfills the role of a resistance structure. This quality is most commonly assessed by bone densitometry, but bone strength may not only be related to bone mineral density but also to the preservation of bone cytoarchitectonics. The study included two groups of rats, ovariectomized and non-ovariectomized. Each group was divided into three batches: control, simvastatin-treated, and fenofibrate-treated. In the ovariectomized group, hypolipidemic treatment was instituted at 12 weeks post ovariectomy. One rat from each of the 6 batches was sacrificed 8 weeks after the start of treatment in the group. The experimental study was performed using a Bruker Minispec mq 20 spectrometer operating at a frequency of 20 MHz, subsequently also performed by 1H T2-T2 molecular exchange maps. The results were represented by T2-T2 molecular exchange maps that showed, comparatively, both pore size and their interconnectivity at the level of the femoral epiphysis, being able to evaluate both the effect of estrogen on bone tissue biology and the effect of the lipid-lowering medication, simvastatin, and fenofibrate, in both the presence and absence of estrogen. T2-T2 molecular exchange maps showed that the absence of estrogen results in an increase in bone tissue pore size and interconnectivity. In the presence of estrogen, lipid-lowering medication, both simvastatin and fenofibrate alter bone tissue cytoarchitectonics by reducing pore interconnectivity. In the absence of estrogen, fenofibrate improves bone tissue cytoarchitectonics, the T2-T2 molecular exchange map being similar to that of non-osteoporotic bone tissue.
One-pot synthesis, characterization and antiviral properties of new benzenesulfonamide-based spirothiazolidinones
Authors: Apaydın Çağla Begüm , Naesens Lieve , Cihan-Üstündağ Gökçe 
Published: June 2024

AbstractA novel series of benzenesulfonamide substituted spirothiazolidinone derivatives (3a–j) were synthesized, characterized and evaluated for their antiviral activity. The spirocyclic compounds were prepared by the condensation of 4-(aminosulfonyl)-2-methoxybenzohydrazide, appropriate cyclic ketones and 2-mercaptopropionic acid in a one-pot reaction. The structures of the new compounds were established by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR (APT), and elemental analysis. The new compounds were evaluated in vitro antiviral activity against influenza A/H1N1, A/H3N2 and B viruses, as well as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and yellow fever virus (YFV). Two derivatives bearing propyl (3d) and tert-butyl (3e) substituents at position 8 of the spiro ring exhibited activity against influenza A/H1N1 virus with EC50 values in the range of 35–45 µM and no cytotoxicity at 100 μM, the highest concentration tested.
Productivity of hybrid sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana x styraciflua) plantations compared to native sweetgum (L. Styraciflua) in the Western Gulf Region of south-central U.S.
Authors: Lewis Jacob , Will Rodney , Zhai Lu , Murray Bryan , Blazier Michael , Joshi Omkar 
Published: June 2024

AbstractSweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is an excellent short-rotation woody crop species for producing hardwood pulp and biofuel feedstock on marginal sites. A recent development which may improve growth is the production of hybrid sweetgum (L. formosana x styraciflua) clones. We compared the productivity and attributes, e.g., wood specific gravity and stand growth, of operational plantations of hybrid sweetgum clones to improved native sweetgum half-sib families in 36 stands in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana, U.S. The least square means (LSMean) of wood specific gravity was significantly greater for hybrids clones than the half-sibs (0.49 vs. 0.46 g/cm3), and the hybrid clones had less taper which necessitated developing genotype-specific volume and biomass equations. Despite having less fertilizer inputs on average, the hybrids had greater standing green stem biomass than the half-sibs at an age of 8.5 years (LSMean of 73.3 vs. 51.9 Mg/ha). The hybrids as a group also exhibited greater green biomass growth during the 2022 growing season when compared to the half-sibs at 8.5 years (LSMean of 15.8 vs. 11.4 Mg/ha/y). Therefore, the hybrids provide growth and wood quality advantages that may provide an opportunity to increase productivity and profitability of hardwood SRWC plantings.
Spaceborne imaging spectroscopy enables carbon trait estimation in cover crop and cash crop residues
Authors: Jennewein Jyoti S. , Hively W. , Lamb Brian T. , Daughtry Craig S. T. , Thapa Resham , Thieme Alison , Reberg-Horton Chris , Mirsky Steven 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Cover crops and reduced tillage are two key climate smart agricultural practices that can provide agroecosystem services including improved soil health, increased soil carbon sequestration, and reduced fertilizer needs. Crop residue carbon traits (i.e., lignin, holocellulose, non-structural carbohydrates) and nitrogen concentrations largely mediate decomposition rates and amount of plant-available nitrogen accessible to cash crops and determine soil carbon residence time. Non-destructive approaches to quantify these important traits are possible using spectroscopy.

Methods
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of spectroscopy instruments to quantify crop residue biochemical traits in cover crop agriculture systems using partial least squares regression models and a combination of (1) the band equivalent reflectance (BER) of the PRecursore IperSpettrale della Missione Applicativa (PRISMA) imaging spectroscopy sensor derived from laboratory collected Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) spectra (n = 296) of 11 cover crop species and three cash crop species, and (2) spaceborne PRISMA imagery that coincided with destructive crop residue collections in the spring of 2022 (n = 65). Spectral range was constrained to 1200 to 2400 nm to reduce the likelihood of confounding relationships in wavelengths sensitive to plant pigments or those related to canopy structure for both analytical approaches.

Results
Models using laboratory BER of PRISMA all demonstrated high accuracies and low errors for estimation of nitrogen and carbon traits (adj. R2 = 0.86 − 0.98; RMSE = 0.24 − 4.25%) and results indicate that a single model may be used for a given trait across all species. Models using spaceborne imaging spectroscopy demonstrated that crop residue carbon traits can be successfully estimated using PRISMA imagery (adj. R2 = 0.65 − 0.75; RMSE = 2.71 − 4.16%). We found moderate relationships between nitrogen concentration and PRISMA imagery (adj. R2 = 0.52; RMSE = 0.25%), which is partly related to the range of nitrogen in these senesced crop residues (0.38–1.85%). PRISMA imagery models were also influenced by atmospheric absorption, variability in surface moisture content, and some presence of green vegetation.

Conclusion
As spaceborne imaging spectroscopy data become more widely available from upcoming missions, crop residue trait estimates could be regularly generated and integrated into decision support tools to calculate decomposition rates and associated nitrogen credits to inform precision field management, as well as to enable measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification of net carbon benefits from climate smart agricultural practice adoption in an emerging carbon marketplace.
Movement split: how the structure of revolutionary coalitions shapes revolutionary outcomes
Authors: Abrams Benjamin 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis article investigates the relationship between the coalitional structure of revolutionary movements and revolutionary outcomes. Noting the chimerical nature of revolutionary coalitions, it introduces readers to the concept of ‘movement split’: the moment in a revolutionary process when, once a regime is overthrown, the revolutionary coalition fractures into ‘radicals’, who seek further, social revolution; and ‘conservatives’ who are satisfied with a limited, political revolution. By means of a comparative historical analysis of the 1789 French Revolution and 2011 Egyptian Revolution, it analyses the role of coalition structure in determining revolutionary outcomes after movement split. In both cases, the distribution of mobilizing capacity between radicals and conservatives was the key factor determining whether each revolutionary movement came to pursue a ‘political’ or ‘social’ revolutionary’ program. Where conservatives retained control over mobilization, advancement of the revolutionary process ended once political revolution was achieved, while when radicals retained control, a process of social revolution was undertaken. Thus, when seeking to anticipate the trajectory of change an emergent revolutionary movement is liable to undertake, it is fruitful to examine whether it is radicals or conservatives who control its principal mobilizing structures.