bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Design and Experimental Validation of a Composite FRL‐NFTISMC and BSC for DC‐Bus Voltage Stabilization in CPL‐Based DC Microgrids
Authors: Palash Darul Atfal , Roy Tushar Kanti , Alam Zubaer , Oo Amanullah Maung Than 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTTransportation electrification relies heavily on DC distribution networks powered by power electronics and the integration of various power electronic loads. These tightly regulated loads, known as constant power loads (CPLs), can destabilize the system when operating alongside source converters. This paper presents a novel hybrid controller to stabilize the DC bus voltage in the presence of CPLs in a DC‐DC boost converter (DDBC) within DC microgrids. To achieve this, the DDBC's dynamic model is first transformed into Brunovsky's canonical form through feedback linearization, resolving the non‐minimum phase issue and making the model more suitable for designing the proposed controller. Next, a robust control input is developed to ensure the convergence of all relevant states to their desired values while effectively managing disturbances and handling significant fluctuations in input voltage and load. The proposed controller combines a modified fast‐reaching law‐based nonsingular fast terminal integral sliding mode controller (FRL‐NFTISMC) with a backstepping controller (BSC) to address the negative incremental impedance behavior of CPLs, a common cause of grid instability. Furthermore, the composite controller guarantees large‐signal stability, verified through the Lyapunov stability theory. Finally, numerical simulations in MATLAB 2022b/Simulink demonstrate the controller's robustness under various conditions, outperforming existing nonsingular fast terminal sliding mode controller, conventional sliding mode controller, and proportional‐integral (PI) controllers. Experimental results from an in‐house hardware platform support the simulation findings and theoretical design, highlighting the controller's superior response speed and system resilience across different operating modes.
Psychosomatische Dermatologie: ein erfolgreiches innovatives Lehrprojekt in Kiel – auch für andere Standorte?
Authors: von Spreckelsen Regina , Quinkler Kilian , Hoang Mai Anh , Wohlgemuth Lynn Kristin , Hartmann Jan , Gläser Regine 
Published: February 2025

ZusammenfassungPsychosomatische Aspekte in der Dermatologie finden zunehmend bei dermatologischen Therapieansätzen Beachtung und tragen auf der psychoimmunologischen Ebene zu einem besseren Verständnis verschiedener dermatologischer Erkrankungen bei. In der Universitätshautklinik Kiel wurden im Rahmen von zwei BMBF-geförderten Lehrprojekten ab 2018 Kurse in Kleingruppen zum Thema „Psychosomatische Dermatologie“ auf freiwilliger Basis angeboten und evaluiert. Um wichtige Lerninhalte auch einer größeren Zahl von Studierenden zugänglich zu machen, wurde aufgrund der Resultate und der Wichtigkeit der Inhalte ab dem Wintersemester 2023/24 ein adaptiertes Seminar für alle Dermatologie-Studierenden entwickelt und in das verpflichtende Curriculum eingebunden.Die Studierenden der Dermatologie (i.a. 7. Fachsemester) erhielten im Rahmen der
verpflichtenden curricularen dermatologischen Lehre im Wintersemester 2023/24 (WS23/24) und
im Sommersemester 2024 (SS24) ein psychosomatisch fokussiertes praxisorientiertes und
interaktives Seminar von jeweils 60 Minuten, welches anschließend mittels einer
Online-Evaluation bestehend aus 10 Fragen (Likert-Skala 1–5 und zusätzliche Freitexte)
evaluiert wurde. Der Fokus lag auf der Vorstellung der psychosomatischen Dermatologie in
Bezug auf wichtige Krankheitsbilder, der Vermittlung des biopsychosozialen Krankheitsmodells
und der Präsentation möglicher psychometrischer Methoden und Behandlungsoptionen unter
Einbindung konkreter Fallbeispiele. In beiden Fachsemestern befanden sich insgesamt 209
Studierende. Die erhaltenden Antworten wurden anschließend deskriptiv und inhaltsanalytisch
ausgewertet.Im WS23/24 befanden sich insgesamt 127 Studierende, 69 Rückmeldungen konnten ausgewertet (54%) werden. Das Seminar wurde nach der ersten Durchführung überarbeitet und im Folgesemester in der adaptierten Version abgehalten. Das SS24 zählte insgesamt 82 Teilnehmende, von denen 46 Personen (56%) die Evaluation durchführten. Die Evaluation des adaptierten Seminars bestätigte eine sehr hohe Akzeptanz der Veranstaltung mit neu erlerntem Verständnis der verschiedenen psychodermatologischen Inhalte. Die Gesamtauswertung beider Semester zeigte, dass die 10 Fragen von 86,9% (80–100%) der Studierenden mit den Items 1 (voll zutreffend) und 2 (zutreffend) bewertet wurden.Die Psychosomatische Dermatologie wird aufgrund der Wichtigkeit ihrer Inhalte für die Patientenversorgung und anhand dieser Ergebnisse in der curricularen Lehre der Hautklinik Kiel zukünftig fest verankert. Die vor Ort entwickelten Seminarinhalte und -folien können interessierten Lehrenden zugänglich gemacht werden und könnten somit auch an anderen Standorten in die jeweiligen Lehrprogramme integriert werden.
Understanding the Ramp Tears of the Knee Joint: Types, Consequences, and Treatment
Authors: Batta Nafisa Shakir , KSV Abhinetri , Rajani Heena , Samanta Riya 
Published: February 2025

AbstractRamp lesions or meniscocapsular separation are peripheral injuries that affect the posterior horn of the medial meniscus (PHMM) and the posteromedial capsule and are described as a tear or injury to the meniscocapsular junction or the meniscofemoral ligaments, particularly in the posteromedial aspect of the knee joint in the setting of pivot shift injuries. These almost always occur with a concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The meniscocapsular junction is the area where the peripheral attachment of the meniscus meets the joint capsule. In the context of ramp lesions, this region is susceptible to damage when there is an injury to the ACL. The medial meniscus serves as a firm attachment between the tibia and the femur, functioning as a stabilizer for the knee. It plays a crucial role in preventing anterior translation, particularly in knees with ACL deficiency, making it particularly prone to injuries. The ACL tear can cause the tibia to excessively translate anteriorly, leading to stress on the posterior aspect of the medial meniscus. Ramp lesions have significant biomechanical implications, and their occurrence is more prevalent than previously believed. Untreated ramp lesions may contribute to persistent knee symptoms, instability, and impaired function. These lesions are frequently underdiagnosed, leading to a lack of timely surgical intervention in standard knee arthroscopies. This limitation arises from the reliance on anterior portals, restricting a comprehensive evaluation of the posterior horn and attachment of the medial meniscus. Owing to its tendency to go unnoticed during magnetic resonance imaging interpretation and its “blind” spot in arthroscopic vision, achieving an accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial. The objective of this article is to comprehensively present recent findings in the literature regarding meniscal ramp lesions, encompassing their anatomical, biomechanical, and diagnostic characteristics in an illustrative manner.
Relação entre o padrão de força muscular, a classificação de rugas faciais e a dose de toxina botulínica sorotipo A
Authors: Pithon-Napoli João Vitor Moraes , Matos Gabriela Ducioni , Casagrande Rubia Carniato , Moretti Mariana Pedrazzi 
Published: February 2025

Resumo
Introdução A toxina botulínica A (BoNT-A) atua inibindo a liberação de acetilcolina do terminal présináptico, resultando em paralisia química reversível dos músculos. É um tratamento amplamente aceito para melhorar a aparência das linhas de expressão glabelares que se desenvolvem devido à contração muscular.
Materiais e Métodos Foram avaliados os padrões de forças glabelares; classificação de rugas faciais; e quantidade de unidades de BoNT-A utilizadas nos músculos corrugador e prócero.
Resultados A média total de unidades de BoNT-A utilizadas foi de 7,2 UI no músculo corrugador (mulheres 7,1 UI e homens 7,4 UI) e de 3,9 U no prócero (mulheres 3,9 UI e homens 4,1 UI), com correlação positiva entre o número de unidades utilizadas e a idade dos 58 participantes. Quanto ao padrão de forças, utilizou-se mais unidades no músculo corrugador com padrão forte e classificação de rugas faciais de 3 a 4, e moderado com a mesma classificação de rugas faciais (8 UI e 8,5 UI, respectivamente), no músculo prócero foram utilizadas mais unidades no padrão de força forte com rugas classificadas em 3 a 4 (5 UI). Sendo as rugas classificadas de 3 a 5 as que mais necessitaram de unidades de BoNT-A.
Conclusão A quantidade de unidades de BoNT-A utilizadas é diretamente proporcional ao padrão de força e classificação das rugas faciais, sendo necessária a utilização de mais unidades quando observado o padrão de força forte e classificação de rugas profundas.
Reading the political Winnicott with and beyond Martha Nussbaum
Authors: Koubová Alice , Urban Petr 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This article provides a critique of Martha Nussbaum’s use of Donald Winnicott’s psychoanalysis in the field of political theory. In particular, it shows that Nussbaum omits specific elements in Winnicott’s thinking that may be described as “vitalist”. Nussbaum uses Winnicott’s ideas to justify a teleological view of human maturity which can hardly be harmonised with some of his seminal views of human subjectivity. The paper argues that, despite being true to Winnicott’s theory in many ways, Nussbuam commits a decisive interpretive shift which involves subordinating the Winnicottian “life force” under regulative norms of the liberal political order.
The realization of apologies in a second language
Authors: Geçkin Vasfiye 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This study examines intercultural pragmatic competence in the way advanced Turkish learners of English realize the
act of apologizing in English. The data were obtained from six dialogic scenarios of apologies that the students acted out in
class. The main objective was to explore role of gender and directness in the use of apology strategies (AS) in English as a
foreign language (EFL) within the framework of the Mixed Game Model. In this dialogic model, the situation-based act-outs were
video-recorded, transcribed, and coded either as direct or indirect AS use. The use of illocutionary force indicating deceives as
a direct AS and assuming responsibility and offering repair as indirect AS use stood out for both groups. Males were more indirect
in their AS than females. The paper concludes that directness, rather than gender, is a key predictor in realizing apologies in a
second language.
Application of a One Health approach to translate policies to action to address priority chemical pollutants: TCDD as an example
Authors: Machalaba Catherine , Cybulska Lauren , Fogarty Fiona , Nguyen Dao , Grassman Jean 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Pollution is a leading cause of disease burden and deaths globally, with toxic chemicals playing an increasing role. To date, there has been limited focus on a One Health approach for the effective prevention and management of chemical pollution, despite myriad toxicological connections between humans, animals, and the environment. The recent evolution of One Health framing and policy commitments offers an opportunity to examine practical entry points for applying a One Health approach to toxicant risks and impacts. Using the example of the persistent toxicant 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), we demonstrate conceptually how a One Health approach can add value to understanding and reducing risk from chemical pollutants, including through the risk analysis cycle. Broader connections are made for monitoring and management of chemical threats, including in relation to the climate and biodiversity crises. The effects of TCDD on humans and other species and ecosystems warrant a holistic approach to evaluate risks and identify and optimize solutions through a multi-sectoral approach. Enhanced impact assessment tools, multi-species literature reviews and field surveys, interagency coordination agreements that formally link global and national organizations with mandates for toxic chemical management and human, animal, and plant health, and cost-benefit analyses employing a One Health economics lens provide practical starting points for making a One Health approach routine when addressing chemical pollution risks and impacts. The One Health Joint Plan of Action, through its Action Track 6, and newly adopted Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health offer momentum to build on a new era of tackling chemical pollution to better protect the health of humans, animals, and the environment.

One Health impact statement
Priority chemical pollutants threaten human, animal, and environmental health, warranting the holistic understanding and coordinated multi-sectoral action enabled through a One Health approach. Noting that the monitoring and management of Persistent Organic Pollutants spans multiple international agreements (e.g., toxic chemicals, food safety, military practices), the overarching global One Health Joint Plan of Action and recently-adopted Global Action Plan for Biodiversity and Health provide key opportunities to take a holistic view in assessing and reducing risks and impacts of pollutants to human health and biodiversity. Using the example of the dioxin TCDD, a persistent organic pollutant, we highlight ways that a One Health approach can be beneficial across the risk analysis cycle to advance policy translation into action.
Switchable spin-selective transmission in nano-kirigami metasurfaces
Authors: Jin Yating , Chen Shanshan , Gu Chenxi , Li Shuguang 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Polarization control and modulation of optical signals play a crucial role in optical information transmission, with widespread applications in optical communication, sensing, and signal processing. Here, we propose an intrinsically chiral nano-kirigami metasurface featuring out-of-plane twisting, which enables switchable spin-selective light transmission. At the operating wavelength, it nearly completely blocks the transmission of one type of circularly polarized light while maintaining a transmission exceeding 70% for the other type. Crucially, by merely adjusting the rotation angles or deformation heights of the four arms of the nano-kirigami structures, the metasurface can switch from selective transmission of left-handed circularly polarized light to right-handed circularly polarized light, and vice versa, without the need for dramatic structural geometric chirality changes through mirror operations. Simultaneously, a remarkable circular dichroism of up to 0.74 is achieved, and its sign reverses with the transition of transmission. Electromagnetic multipolar analysis reveals that this switching of chiral response is governed by handedness-dependent excitations of toroidal dipole modes. Additionally, the spin-encoded near-field imaging results demonstrate the potential applications of this switchable spin-selective transmission based on nano-kirigami metasurfaces in digital imaging and chiroptical encryption.
A soft pipeline robot inspired by inchworm locomotion with layer-interference variable stiffness
Authors: Li Yujia , Xia Yu , Ren Tao , Jin Zheyi , Zhuang Weiye , Huang Xiao , Yu Weisong 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Pipeline robots made from rigid materials have limited adaptability, making it difficult for them to navigate flexibly in complex, small-diameter pipes. In contrast, soft pipeline robots, constructed from flexible materials, can adapt to various pipe structures, making them well-suited for non-destructive testing. However, their lack of sufficient rigidity prevents them from achieving normal operational states under certain conditions. To address this issue, this paper presents the design of a soft pipeline robot using interlayer interference variable-stiffness technology. It includes a detailed kinematic analysis of the robot’s bending deformation characteristics and stiffness variations under different air pressure conditions, chamber inflation states, and interlayer interference effects. Comprehensive in-pipe motion experiments were conducted to validate the findings. Both experimental and simulation results confirmed the effectiveness of the design, demonstrating the robot’s superior performance and high operational efficiency in pipeline tasks. This research provides valuable insights into the application of soft robots for inspecting small-diameter, complex pipelines.
Thermal effects on optomechanically induced transparency and group delays in a microcavity
Authors: Zhang Hui , Zhou Lina , Jing Ruiping , Chen Hongyun , Luo Pengshun 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We investigate the thermal effects on optomechanically induced transparency (OMIT), second-order sidebands and group delay phenomenon in a whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) microcavity. We demonstrate the difference between these phenomena with and without thermal effects, and we find that thermal effects can have a significant impact on optomechanically induced transparency. For second-order sidebands and group delays, the thermal effect improves the generation efficiency of second-order sidebands, and the phenomenon of fast and slow light switching occurs simultaneously in the probe light and second-order sidebands. The results are valuable in the field of optical sensing and communication when considering thermal effects in practical applications.
Analgesic effect of microneedle with 3-acetylaconitine for neuropathic pain
Authors: Huang Juan , Li Yanhui , Zhu Mengru , Luo Jigang , Song Zhuoyue , Li Shijie , Liu Tao , Tang Chunzhi , Xu Nenggui , Liu Shihui 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Neuropathic pain is a worldwide problem that causes physical and psychological pain to many patients. 3-acetylaconitine (AAC) is a kind of non-narcotic analgesic with long-lasting action, non-tolerant and non-addiction. However, it has some cardiac toxicity and can easily cause toxic organ damage. To solve these problems, dissolvable microneedle (MN) patches were prepared and delivered subcutaneously through the skin barrier. The results showed that the solid dispersion made with AAC and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) effectively changed the solubility of AAC and improved its bioavailability. The MN shape was conical and the bending forces of AAC/PVP-MN were all approximately 1.2 N/needle, which was enough to penetrate the stratum corneum of the skin. Through the use of the neuropathic pain model (spared nerve injury) test, it was found that the soluble MN mediated AAC hypodermic delivery provided effective analgesic activity. Compared with the model group, AAC/PVP-MN could increase mechanical pain threshold and hind legs load-bearing capacity, reduce the inflammation in the body, and have certain protective effect to spinal cord neurons. This study provided an idea for the clinical treatment of neuropathic pain and also a new approach for the safe use of toxic drugs with a narrow range.
Effect of Te-concentration on physico-chemical properties electrodeposited CdTeSe thin films for solar cell application
Authors: Yimamu A U , Adoons V N , Hussen M K , Werta S Z , Dejene F B , Echendu O K , Terblans J J , Swart H C , Motloung S J 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Electrodeposition of CdTeSe thin films with two-electrode electrodeposition method in potentiostatic mode was performed at different TeO2 concentrations of 0.075, 0.150, 0.225, 0.30, and 0.375 mM. The structural, optical, surface morphology, surface roughness, and compositional properties of as-deposited (AD) and annealed (HT) CdTeSe thin film samples were investigated by using x-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, respectively. The XRD results confirmed that CdSe thin films are of hexagonal structure. After TeO2 was added, the CdTeSe films were found to have mixed hexagonal and cubic phases. The UV-Vis spectrophotometry results confirmed that the absorbance and band gap of the materials varied as the TeO2 concentration changed. For AD samples, the energy band gap was found to be (1.45–1.75) eV; for HT samples, it varied from (1.53–1.86) eV with TeO2 concentration. The average surface roughness was 93.17 nm and 79.59 nm for the AD and HT un-doped CdSe films, respectively. The average surface roughness values for the AD TeO2 doped (CdTeSe) samples were observed to be 23.00, 162.29, and 26.90 nm, and for the HT samples, they were 25.80, 153.10, and 19.35 nm for TeO2-concentrations of 0.075,0.150, and 0.375 mM respectively. Compositional analysis verified the presence of Cd, Te, and Se in the films. The results show that CdSeTe thin films have potential applications in thin-film solar cell device technology.
Speciation by hybridization: the mind-boggling nature, educational, and research value of the largest group of unisexual vertebrates
Authors: Barley Anthony J , Cole Charles J 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Thirteen species of North American lizards are remarkable because only females exist, which reproduce by cloning unfertilized eggs. Their closest relatives reproduce sexually, with eggs fertilized by sperm from males, as in most vertebrates. The unisexual species originated through hybridization, dispensing with sex and males in a single generation. These lizards hold tremendous potential in science education as a fascinating model for learning about fundamental biological concepts, and in research for developing knowledge with medical applications for reproductive biology, embryonic development, and genetic interactions. These lizards maintain genome integrity in a hybrid state in which recombination is absent, but do not suffer from conditions or disorders such as Down's Syndrome or cancer that are caused by aneuploidy in humans. The multifarious impacts of hybridization on the diversity of species in this group present an exceptional opportunity to deepen understanding of the complicated process of evolutionary diversification.