bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ingress of municipal solid waste into water resources: an environmental assessment and monitoring tool near dumpsites in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Inyang Nsikak , George Nyakno , Ehibor Imo-owo , Ekot Anietie , Udo Itoro 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

Municipal solid waste (MSW) dumping sites are only used for trash discarding. Beyond the reek that the dumpsites generate, which defiles the milieu, the primary issue is the spreading of fluid from the landfills. The thrust of this research is to utilize the contiguous data from geophysics and laboratory analysis of groundwater samples to decipher the influence of MSW on aquifer systems in Uyo and Eket Counties. Geo-electrical studies featured vertical electrical sounding (VES) and constant electrode separation techniques to generate 1D and 2D electrical resistivity models. The analyzed field data were integrated with water sample analysis to deduce the influence of leachate on groundwater. The VES curve types conformed to A (7.1%), HK (21.4%), Q (21.4%), and K (50.0%). The created 2D image maps for MSW locations lay bare the fact that leachate dispersal between source and sink obeys the inverse square rule. The heavy ions, which were all higher than the approved standards have, chromium as the highest and nickel as the least. The anionic average relative abundance has hydrogen trioxocarbonate ion concentration as the highest and fluoride ions as the least. The survey demonstrates that leachate has a considerable impact on groundwater.
Enhancing the membrane bioreactor efficiency: The impact of rotating membrane modules and aeration strategies on the transmembrane pressure
Authors: Mahdariza Fathul , Georg Wilhelm , Pronold Henri , Morck Tobias 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
The study analyses the performance of a pilot plant using a rotating hollow fibre (HF) membrane bioreactor system. The experiments evaluated the effect of operational parameters such as rotational speed, aeration strategies, and maintenance cleaning (MC) procedures on the efficiency of the system, in particular transmembrane pressure (TMP) and filtrate quality. The results indicate that the rotating membrane module reduces TMP increase and can operate for 48 days with satisfactory performance, even without aeration. This has the potential to significantly improve efficiency, resulting in significant energy savings. In addition, two MC methods, clean in air and clean in place, were tested and found to be efficient for weekly MC. It was observed that operating without aeration during colder seasons may not be effective. Therefore, adaptive strategies are needed to address seasonal temperature variations.
New Insights from Legacy Seismic Data regarding Basalt Elevations and Variability on the Hanford Site
Authors: St. Clair James T. , Mangel Adam R. , Johnson Tim C. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Migration of groundwater contaminants in the Gable Gap area of the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State is strongly influenced by the distribution and permeability of basalts that lie beneath an unconfined aquifer. Locally, folding and faulting of the Columbia River Basalt associated with the Yakima fold and thrust belt followed by erosion due to the Lake Missoula floods resulted in a complex basalt surface that represents either an impermeable lower boundary to the unconfined aquifer system or localized regions of increased permeability that potentially promote communication between the unconfined aquifer system and deeper, confined aquifer systems. Paleo-channels carved into the basalt by floodwaters are thought to provide preferential flow paths for groundwater contaminants. In 2011, a seismic landstreamer campaign was carried out to image the basalt surface and produced pre-stack depth migrated p-wave reflection images. The reflection images identified two large troughs that may represent paleo-channels and several areas of possible faulting. Here, the streamer data are re-analyzed using refraction travel-time and Rayleigh wave dispersion analyses to obtain images of compressional and shear wave velocities within the suprabasalt sediment sections and the upper basalt surface. The combined interpretation of reflection and seismic velocity images shows complexity in the basalt velocity and elevation, which varies by 50 m or more within the study area. These results, along with other ongoing geophysical investigations, will be used to inform the site geologic model and potentially guide placement of future boreholes needed to quantify vertical flow between the confined and unconfined aquifers.
O direito e o que é direito sobre a literatuta
Authors: Fábio Roberto Lucas  , Janafro Janaina Freire de Oliveira dos Santos 
Published: July 2024

O presente ensaio visa discutir o célebre texto de Antonio Candido, O direito à literatura, na perspectiva da contemporaneidade, questionando critérios classificatórios e inclusivos, como também algumas concepções na perspectiva da crítica literária. O ensaio de Candido é confrontado à textos como os de Marcos Piason Natali, Marília Librandi-Rocha, Rodrigo Navas, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda, Roberto Zular, Tomaz Amorim Fernandes Izabel, Mariana Ruggieri, João Cézar de Castro Rocha, Raul Antelo, Silviano Santiago, Marcos Siscar, Iumna Maria Simon, Paulo Henrique Britto, Flora Süssekind e Viveiro de Castro, os quais elencaram algumas análises críticas e reflexivas acerca das questões abordadas por Candido em 1988, momento que o país iniciava o processo de redemocratização, como também indagaram qual seria a verdadeira literatura brasileira, o que deveria ser considerado, de fato, literatura numa perspectiva nacionalista, seus responsáveis, o direito e a democratização do acesso a esta literatura.
Surveyen in de as: een unieke veldverkenning op Timpone delle Fave (Zuid-Italië)
Authors: Ippolito Francesca , De Vos Marcello 
Published: July 2024

Surveying through the ashes: a unique fieldwalking survey at Timpone delle Fave (Southern Italy). Since the year 2000, the proto-historic site of Timpone delle Fave (Calabria) has been investigated within the framework of the Groningen Raganello Archaeological Project. Even though it is normally covered with dense vegetation, until recently the site had only been investigated through fieldwalking surveys. During the fieldwork campaign of 2021, a unique opportunity presented itself when a natural fire cleared the entire hilltop of vegetation. In the following days, a large part of the hilltop was systematically surveyed. This yielded remarkable new results; occupation appeared to be spread over a much larger area than originally thought, and several new phases were recognized. These new insights add to our knowledge of the site, but also point to biases caused by visibility and landuse. In this paper, we present the preliminary results of the survey and briefly consider the implications of how these unique circumstances caused different results compared to earlier surveys.
Film, fotografie, feit en fictie in het Pollino-gebergte (Zuid-Italië)
Authors: Attema Peter , De Neef Wieke , Larocca Antonio 
Published: July 2024

Film, photography, fact and fiction in the Pollino Mountains (Southern Italy). The film “Il Buco” (The Hole, 2022) by Michelangelo Frammartino is about a speleological expedition in the Pollino mountains (northern Calabria, Italy) in 1961. It won the Special Jury Award at the 2022 Venice Film Festival and received excellent reviews in the Dutch press (Volkskrant, Trouw, NRC, VPRO Cinema). In the film, an old shepherd at the end of his life observes a group of speleologists exploring an exceptionally deep cave. The shepherd dies just as the speleologists discover the end of the cave. To situate the death scene, Frammartino reconstructed a typical shepherd’s dwelling used in the days when the transhumance summer camps in the Pollino mountains were still used as shepherds’ summer dwellings. Frammartino based the reconstruction on black-and-white pictures from the archive of Giuseppe De Matteis, a speleologist from Turin, who took part in the expedition. De Matteis took several photographs of such shepherd´s dwellings during the period of the cave exploration, especially at the site of Mandra Vecchia, which is now part of the field study area of the Pollino Archaeological Landscape Project (PALP), led by the authors since 2020. These shepherds’ huts were made of wooden poles and planks and reinforced at ground level with limestone blocks. Other pastoral facilities, such as animal pens and sheds for cheesemaking, were located nearby. Archaeological research on the remains of these summer camps, combined with interviews, is beginning to reveal everyday life in Pollino summer camps. In this paper we bring together fact and fiction based on Frammartino’s documentary from 2021, Giuseppe De Matteis´ photo archive from the 1960s and our own fieldwork in the area.
A clínica peripatética de antonio lancetti: uma reflexão filosófica com raízes aristotélicas
Authors: Muniz Pereira Antonio Miucha , Meira Maia Vanessa , Benemérita Alves Vilela Alba , Souza dos Santos André 
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem o objetivo refletir sobre a filosofia Aristotélica na clínica peripatética e compreender como a clínica peripatética pode contribuir para o cuidado em saúde mental em determinado território. Estudo descritivo, tipo análise teórico-reflexiva, elaborado a partir de reflexões que remetem à investigação das obras de Antônio Lancetti e escritos de Aristóteles relacionados à medicina e ética. As referências teóricas utilizadas levam em consideração a abordagem temática, independente do recorte temporal, a fim de buscar a compreensão pretendida. A reflexão teórico-reflexiva que emergiu dos estudos é constituída pelos seguintes temas: influência da filosofia Aristotélica na clínica peripatética; contribuições da clínica peripatética para o cuidado em saúde mental na atenção primária à saúde, e, explorando a filosofia Aristotélica na clínica peripatética: reflexões e recomendações para o cuidado em saúde mental. Acredita-se na função prática da clínica peripatética de Lancetti por reforçar uma posição dentro-fora, entre paciente, instituição, família, amigos e sociedade. Sua prática implica pensar o encontro com o contingente, pois o universo controlado e institucionalizado cedeu espaço para o tratamento inclusivo do sujeito. Para isso, a clínica do acompanhamento terapêutico, inserida no contexto da atenção psicossocial, exige mudanças de concepções, atitudes, comportamentos em consonância com as transformações das políticas públicas em saúde.
Informal Communication: A Path to Success for Internal Auditors
Authors: Bhandari Seema B. , Jaggi Jacob , Yan Han 
Published: July 2024

SUMMARY
The newly issued 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards recognize the need for informal communication for the first time, highlighting the vital role of informal communication in facilitating effective information flow and building relationships between internal auditors and their stakeholders. Frequent informal communication can significantly enhance the benefits of formal reporting by helping internal auditors gain deeper knowledge of the organizational culture and dynamics, nurture mutual understanding of internal audit work, and take a comprehensive perspective on risk. Drawing upon data gathered through interviews, surveys, and audit committee charters, we find that informal communication between internal auditors and the audit committee plays a pivotal role in obtaining audit committee support and building strong relationships. However, there is a significant gap between current practice and the new guidance for informal communication. We discuss implications of the new standards and offer suggestions to improve informal communication.
The Effect of Narcissism and Contract Frame on Employee Performance in the Presence of an Ex Ante Target
Authors: Libby Theresa , Olczak Wioleta 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
Incentive contracts containing ex ante targets are prevalent in organizations. Although prior research indicates that contract frame has no significant impact on employee performance when an ex ante target is assigned, we provide a more nuanced view by examining the role of narcissism in this relationship. Results indicate when an ex ante target is assigned, less narcissistic employees perform better than more narcissistic employees regardless of contract frame. In addition, target difficulty plays a role. When narcissism is lower, employees working under a less difficult target perform better than those working under a more difficult target, but there is no effect of contract frame. When narcissism is higher, we find an interaction between contract frame and target difficulty. When the target is less difficult, employees higher in narcissism perform better under the penalty than the bonus contract frame, whereas the opposite is the case when the target is more difficult.
Data Availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.
JEL Classifications: M41.
Under the Hood of Activist Fraud Campaigns: Private Information Quality, Disclosure Incentives, and Stock Lending Dynamics
Authors: Ahn Byung Hyun , Bushman Robert M. , Patatoukas Panos N. 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
Although activist short sellers can play a crucial role in fraud detection, they have come under scrutiny following accusations of systematically disseminating false negative information. We develop a framework delineating the roles of campaign-specific private information quality and short-selling dynamics in shaping disclosure incentives. We predict that the act of disclosure combined with pre-disclosure stock lending dynamics is informative about the quality of an activist’s private information. We find that increased pre-disclosure shorting intensity is associated with more negative post-disclosure returns, adverse media coverage, and consequential campaign outcomes, including auditor turnover, accounting restatements, class-action lawsuits, and performance-related delistings. Furthermore, elevated short-selling costs and risks magnify the association between pre-disclosure shorting intensity and post-disclosure underperformance. Finally, we examine V-shaped reversals and short covering following activists’ disclosures and find no evidence of systematic manipulation. We conclude that activists disclosing fraud allegations under their own names are discouraged from engaging in “short-and-distort” schemes.
Data Availability: Data are available from the sources cited in the text.
JEL Classifications: G12; G14; G23; M41.
Short-term Exposure to Wildfire-Specific PM2.5 and Diabetes Hospitalization: A Study in Multiple Countries and Territories
Authors: Zhang Yiwen , Xu Rongbin , Huang Wenzhong , Morawska Lidia , Johnston Fay H. , Abramson Michael , Knibbs Luke , Matus Patricia , Ye Tingting , Yu Wenhua , Hales Simon , Morgan Geoffrey , Yang Zhengyu , Liu Yanming , Ju Ke , Yu Pei , Lavigne Eric , Wu Yao , Wen Bo , Zhang Yuxi , Heyworth Jane , Marks Guy , Saldiva Paulo H.N. , Coelho Micheline S.Z.S. , Guo Yue Leon , Song Jiangning , Guo Yuming , Li Shanshan 
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate associations of wildfire fine particulate matter ≤2.5 mm in diameter (PM2.5) with diabetes across multiple countries and territories.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We collected data on 3,612,135 diabetes hospitalizations from 1,008 locations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Thailand, and Taiwan during 2000–2019. Daily wildfire-specific PM2.5 levels were estimated through chemical transport models and machine-learning calibration. Quasi-Poisson regression with distributed lag nonlinear models and random-effects meta-analysis were applied to estimate associations between wildfire-specific PM2.5 and diabetes hospitalization. Subgroup analyses were by age, sex, location income level, and country or territory. Diabetes hospitalizations attributable to wildfire-specific PM2.5 and nonwildfire PM2.5 were compared.

RESULTS
Each 10 µg/m3 increase in wildfire-specific PM2.5 levels over the current day and previous 3 days was associated with relative risks (95% CI) of 1.017 (1.011–1.022), 1.023 (1.011–1.035), 1.023 (1.015–1.032), 0.962 (0.823–1.032), 1.033 (1.001–1.066), and 1.013 (1.004–1.022) for all-cause, type 1, type 2, malnutrition-related, other specified, and unspecified diabetes hospitalization, respectively. Stronger associations were observed for all-cause, type 1, and type 2 diabetes in Thailand, Australia, and Brazil; unspecified diabetes in New Zealand; and type 2 diabetes in high-income locations. An estimate of 0.67% (0.16–1.18%) and 1.02% (0.20–1.81%) for all-cause and type 2 diabetes hospitalizations were attributable to wildfire-specific PM2.5. Compared with nonwildfire PM2.5, wildfire-specific PM2.5 posed greater risks of all-cause, type 1, and type 2 diabetes and were responsible for 38.7% of PM2.5-related diabetes hospitalizations.

CONCLUSIONS
We show the relatively underappreciated links between diabetes and wildfire air pollution, which can lead to a nonnegligible proportion of PM2.5-related diabetes hospitalizations. Precision prevention and mitigation should be developed for those in advantaged communities and in Thailand, Australia, and Brazil.
Sistema de monitoreo de variables esenciales en una colmena de Abejas Melíferas
Authors: Ríos Gonzáles Luis Hernando , Agudelo Jose Alexander , Alzate G Alfonso , M Andres Escobar 
Published: July 2024

En los actuales momentos el proceso de recolección de miel y sus derivados es realizado de manera empírica, basados en las experiencias adquiridas y transferidas de generación en generación. Las colmenas y su población se desarrollan de manera no supervisada, ocasionando en muchas situaciones no saber del estado del apiario, esto significa el comportamiento de algunas variables esenciales, que permitan el normal desarrollo de la producción. Dichas información incluye, la temperatura, la concentración de Dióxido de Carbono, el número de abejas que diariamente habitan la colmena, el peso específico y su variación como indicador de la miel producida y también la consumida por los habitantes de la colmena para mantener la temperatura de esta; Otro factor importante a tener en cuenta es la seguridad de la colmena, es decir, no permitir la apertura de esta para el hurto de miel o el traslado de un sitio a otro. Toda esta información de gran importancia para el productor, puede estar disponible en una aplicación en línea en un dispositivo móvil o en un datalogic para su posterior análisis y manejo. En este artículo se muestra la implementación de un sistema de bajo costo que monitorea la salud de las abejas y su producción, mientras mantiene un monitoreo autónomo y funcional accesible para los apicultores. Dicho sistema, permite el monitoreo en línea de variables como la temperatura, humedad y concentración de CO2 interior y exterior, y peso. Los datos de medición de estas variables son enviados a través de un SMS cuando el apicultor lo requiera o cuando la colmena está en peligro. La autonomía de funcionamiento del prototipo, se logra a través de la implementación de paneles solares y su correspondiente adecuación.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy patients: a long-term follow-up study
Authors: Willixhofer Robin , Rettl René , Kronberger Christina , Ermolaev Nikita , Gregshammer Bernhard , Duca Franz , Binder Christina , Kammerlander Andreas , Alasti Farideh , Kastner Johannes , Bonderman Diana , Bergler-Klein Jutta , Agostoni Piergiuseppe , Badr Eslam Roza 
Published: July 2024

Aims
Patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) experience reduced functional capacity. We evaluated changes in functional capacity over extensive follow-up using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX).

Methods
ATTR-CM patients underwent CPX and blood testing at baseline, first [V1, 8 (6–10) months] and second follow-up (V2) at 35 (26–41) months after start of disease-specific therapy.

Results
We included 34 ATTR-CM patients, aged 77 (±6) years (88.2% men). CPX showed two patterns with functional capacity improvement at V1 and deterioration at V2. Peak work capacity (P = 0.005) and peak oxygen consumption (VO2, P = 0.012) increased at V1 compared with baseline and decreased at V2. The ventilation to carbon dioxide relationship slope (VE/VCO2) increased at V2 compared with baseline and V1 (P = 0.044). A cut-off for peak VO2 at 14 ml/kg·min showed more events (composite of death and heart failure hospitalization): less than 14 vs. greater than 14 ml/kg·min (P = 0.013). Cut-offs for VE/VCO2 slope at 40 showed more events greater than 40 vs. less than 40 (P = 0.009).

Conclusion
ATTR-CM patients showed an improvement and deterioration in the short-term and long-term follow-up, respectively, with a better prognosis for those with peak VO2 above 14 ml/kg·min and for a VE/VCO2 slope below 40.
Modelling and Experimental Study of a Passive Frequency-Dependent Vehicle Suspension Damper
Authors: Franczyk Bartłomiej , Gołdasz Janusz 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The recent trends in the automotive industry have enforced chassis solutions beyond the reach of conventional systems. Thus, extending the functionality of passive hydraulic dampers is vital in improving their effectiveness while maintaining low production and operating costs. This paper presents a general structure of a passive shock absorber with so-called frequency-dependent (FD) damping characteristics and points to constitutive elements of the valves used in this type of an adaptive damper. A mathematical description of FD damper is provided together with a model developed in the Siemens AMESim environment. The performance of the model was verified against the data from tests with a real, commercially available FD shock absorber. Furthermore, in order to emphasise its efficiency, the authors have carried out a study involving quarter car models (QCM) with and without the FD damper, respectively. The results have clearly shown major advantages of utilising FD dampers in a suspension.