bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Berichtete Konsequenzen des Verbots von Sexpuppen mit kindlichem
Erscheinungsbild
Authors: Desbuleux Jeanne C. , Fuss Johannes 
Published: April 2024

Zusammenfassung
Einleitung Eine Verschärfung des Strafgesetzbuches im Juli 2021 hat den Handel mit und Besitz von
Sexpuppen mit kindlichem Erscheinungsbild in Deutschland unter Strafe gestellt. Neben moralischen Gründen
steht die Befürchtung im Raum, dass sexuelle Handlungen mit Kindern durch das Angebot jener Puppen
normalisiert oder sogar eingeübt werden könnten, was zu vermehrter sexualisierter Gewalt an Kindern
führen könnte. Empirische Daten für diese Annahme fehlen.
Forschungsziele Die vorliegende Arbeit hat einerseits zum Ziel, die Debatte um Sexpuppen mit
kindlichem Erscheinungsbild darzustellen und andererseits die berichteten Konsequenzen des Verbots von
Sexpuppen mit kindlichem Erscheinungsbild für die Betroffenen zu dokumentieren.
Methoden Die schriftlichen Aussagen von N = 40 betroffenen Personen des Verbots von
Sexpuppen mit kindlichem Erscheinungsbild, die durch eine offene Frage eines Online-Surveys erhoben
wurde, wurden hinsichtlich der berichteten Konsequenzen analysiert.
Ergebnisse Am häufigsten nannten die Nutzer*innen (negative) Auswirkungen auf ihre (psychische)
Gesundheit. Darüber hinaus wurden eine erhöhte Unsicherheit sowie eine empfundene Diskriminierung durch
die Gesellschaft bzw. Politik berichtet. Die Teilnehmer*innen berichteten von einer Zunahme
problematischer Verhaltensweisen, wie z. B. dem erneuten Anschauen von Missbrauchsabbildungen, und davon,
dass für sie eine Möglichkeit weggefallen sei, Sexualität legal auszuleben.
Schlussfolgerung Aus Sicht der Betroffenen wirkt sich das Verbot von Kindersexpuppen negativ auf
ihr Leben und das Risiko für sexualisierte Gewalt gegen Kinder aus. Die vorliegenden Daten liefern keine
Hinweise darauf, dass die Gesetzesverschärfung dem Schutz von Kindern dient, auch wenn das Studiendesign
diesbezüglich Grenzen aufweist.
L1 Syndrome-Associated Phenotypes and a Novel L1CAM Variant: A Clinical Report
Authors: Paskal Seyma Aktas , Yavuz Fatih , Per Hüseyin , Kucuk Ahmet , Dundar Munis 
Published: April 2024

AbstractL1 syndrome is a group of X-linked diseases caused by pathogenic variants in the human L1 cell adhesion molecule gene (L1CAM; OMIM 308840). The L1CAM gene is expressed primarily in the nervous system, where it plays important roles in neuronal development, including the guidance of neurite outgrowth, neuronal cell migration, axon bundling, synaptogenesis, myelination, neuronal cell survival, and long-term potentiation. L1 syndrome comprises a group of overlapping phenotypes including partial agenesis of corpus callosum, congenital X-linked hydrocephalus, and mental retardation, aphasia, shuffling gait, and adducted thumbs syndrome. Molecular analysis was performed in four patients with congenital hydrocephalus (CH) and adducted thumbs. Three pathogenic variants were identified in the L1CAM gene, novel c.539dupA (p.Gln181Alafs*46) common to the two siblings, c.791G > A (p.Cys264Tyr) and c.1453C > T (p.Arg485*) variants. A correlation between genotype and phenotype has been reported in L1-related disorders. Two families with intrafamilial variability are presented and a novel pathogenic variant in the L1CAM gene has been reported. L1 syndrome should be considered primarily in patients with CH and adducted thumbs.
Considerations for the Treatment of Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Authors: Roblee Cole V. , Jacobson Clare , Lane Megan , Morrison Shane D. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractSexual and gender minorities (SGMs) experience critical barriers to health care access and have unique health care needs that are often overlooked. Given the rise in individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, colorectal surgeons are likely to care for increasing numbers of such individuals. Here, we discuss key barriers to health care access and research among SGM populations and outline approaches to address these barriers in clinical practice. We also highlight two specific topics relevant to SGM populations that colorectal surgeons should be familiar with: current approaches to anal cancer screening among men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals, as well as the management of recto-neovaginal fistula in transfeminine individuals.
Overcoming Geographic Barriers: Surgical Care in Rural Populations
Authors: Schaefer Sara L. , Ibrahim Andrew M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis chapter examines the challenges rural Americans face in accessing surgical care, which is characterized by geographical barriers, a decreasing surgical workforce, and unique patient factors. The widening health care disparity between rural and urban residents highlights the need for comprehensive strategies to improve surgical care delivery to rural areas. Focusing on colorectal care delivery, encompassing the spectrum of common and complex care, exemplifies opportunities to optimize care delivery for rural populations. Here, we discuss the complex and unique interplay of challenges within rural hospital infrastructure, workforce shortages, and patient factors emphasizing financial strain, closure of rural hospitals, and limited access to specialty providers and resources. Current evidence focuses on volume–outcome relationships, the safety of common surgical care at rural hospitals, and the impact of rural hospitals joining larger health systems. Strategies to optimize care delivery include site-of-care optimization, improved care coordination, dissemination of specialty expertise, and policy programs to support the rural workforce. Recent federal policies, including the rural emergency hospital program, underscore the delicate balance between sustaining essential local health care services and the financial realities of rural health care delivery. We then conclude with evidence-based strategies to bridge the urban-rural health care gap, ensuring equitable access to high-quality surgical care regardless of geographic location.
Branding a small state as an innovation business partner
Authors: Mogensen Kirsten 
Published: April 2024

AbstractApproximately 50 small countries depend on international cooperation for their survival as sovereign nations. This case study contributes to the discussion of cosmopolitanism versus internationalism in public diplomacy and place branding. It argues that limited bilateral partnerships with universities and businesses based on government-to-government agreements and shared interest are a safer strategy for small countries seeking reputational security than outspoken support for cosmopolitan values. This strategy is a very useful form of place branding, especially in times of crisis and uncertainty. The case examined is Innovation Centre Denmark, with offices in innovation hotspots in various countries. It organizes its activities as bilateral triple helixes, inspired by the work of Henry Etzkowitz and his colleagues. The center developed as part of a nation branding strategy launched by Denmark, a small Nordic country, following the so-called Muhammad crisis in 2005–2006. Then Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen described the controversy as Denmark’s worst international relations incident since WW2, as it damaged the country’s brand in some parts of the world. The article is multidisciplinary in nature, as it combines theories from international relations, business studies, and communication. The public diplomacy approach adopted is primarily represented by Nicholas Cull and his colleagues.
Jinghpaw loanword typology
Authors: Kurabe Keita 
Published: April 2024

AbstractJinghpaw is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northern Burma and adjacent areas of China and India. The language is known for both its conservative nature (e.g., comparative Tibeto-Burman linguistics) and the innovative nature of its speakers (e.g., social anthropology of highland Burma). In view of this duality, this paper explores the Jinghpaw lexicon asking whether it is conservative enough to shed great light on the reconstruction of the proto-language or whether it is innovative, having undergone a grand-scale lexical replacement under intensive contact. This paper addresses this question by measuring the lexical borrowing rate in the language based on the methodology laid out by the Loanword Typology (LWT) project. The results put Jinghpaw among average borrower languages in terms of the borrowability scale of the world’s languages. This study concludes that the Jinghpaw lexicon, especially its basic vocabulary, is relatively conservative, and the semantic fields affected by borrowing are mostly restricted to those that show high cross-linguistic susceptibility to intercultural influences. The results and discussion in this paper enable further understanding of comparative Tibeto-Burman linguistics and contact linguistics of northern Burma and beyond.
The role of cognitive schemas in linguistic convergence
Authors: Coupe Alexander R. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis article reports on some outcomes of language contact and linguistic convergence involving Tibeto-Burman and Indo-Aryan languages in the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. The primary focus falls on Nagamese, a lingua franca of the region that is undergoing a change in its morphosyntactic alignment typology. Evidence is presented to demonstrate that cognitive schemas are most likely responsible for the spread of replicated case marking patterns from local Tibeto-Burman languages to Nagamese, and that this has triggered a change in the alignment pattern of Nagamese over the past fifty years. The data presented in the paper are significant for demonstrating how language contact and the replication of cognitive schemas can be plausible drivers of grammatical change, even for something as fundamental to the syntax of a language as its morphosyntactic alignment.
The ghostliness of translation
Authors: Hamamra Bilal , Maqboul Rafa 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Drawing on Venuti’s foreignization and domestication and
Derrida’s concepts of iteration, supplementarity, différance and ghostliness,
this article suggests that Khalil Mutran’s and Jabra Jabra’s translations are
not duplications of Shakespeare’s Hamlet but they appear as
apparitions of an apparition. This study adopts a descriptive analytical
approach that presents the collected data from Shakespeare’s
Hamlet (1992),
Jabra’s translation (1979) and
Mutran’s (2012), respectively.
Through the analysis of the chosen examples, we contend that intertextuality,
translation and ghosts are deconstructive of temporality, ontology and meaning
as they entail ‘repetition’ and ‘différance’.
Lost in translation
Authors: Patrick Reagan 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
In 1959, Toufic Fahd – a professor of Arabic language, literature, and civilization – made a fortuitous discovery.
During a visit to the University of Istanbul, while perusing the University’s library, Fahd stumbled upon an Arabic translation of
a Greek work, namely the famous dream interpretation book of Artemidorus, known as the Oneirocritica. The
original Greek text is fascinating as it stands as the sole surviving classical work on dream interpretation. The discovery of its
later Arabic translation, however, is captivating in its own right. The context of this translation alone is of particular
interest to any Islamic historian, having been initially commissioned during the height of the ʿAbbāsid Translation Movement and
undertaken by the renowned translator, Ḥunayn Ibn ʾIsḥāq. The intention of the present paper is to compare these texts,
highlighting intentional changes made to the content of the Greek work, specifically in instances related to mythology, sexuality,
and cultural practices. These changes are noteworthy as they have rendered the Arabic translation as more of a work of
interpretation itself, modifying the 2nd century AD Greek text to reflect the realities of its new religious and geographic
setting in 9th century Baghdad.
Exploring user perspectives
Authors: Shin Ji-Sun , Mah Seunghye 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Since the advent of Google NMT in 2016, human translators have been overwhelmed by the concern about being
replaced by machine translation. Although professional translators argue that the machine translation output is not refined enough
to surpass human translators, their claims are sometimes emotional and based on incorrect perceptions, without verification and
substantiation from user evaluation and specific quality evaluation data. Therefore, this study examines the evolution of NMT
output from English to Korean diachronically and provides specific user evaluation data that can verify and substantiate the
claims. Despite the steady improvement in NMT performance observed in recent years, it has been recognized that there is still a
significant gap that must be bridged for NMT to achieve parity with human translation. Nevertheless, as the collaboration between
NMT and human translators is expected to increase, it is essential to reinforce relevant systems, such as technological and legal
support systems.
Specificity contrasts in Lalo Yi
Authors: Hu Yaqing , Simpson Andrew 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Lalo Yi (Tibeto-Burman; China) makes systematic distinctions in the encoding of specificity with
numerically-quantified nominals. Whereas specific indefinite NPs involve the presence of an article nikhe in an
NP-internal position [Noun nikhe Numeral Classifier], non-specific existentially-asserted indefinites require the
use of a syntactically discontinuous floating quantifier pattern [NP…Numeral-Classifier…]. A third, distinctive patterning is
found with weak, non-specific indefinites (indefinites that are not existentially asserted). This paper describes these previously
undocumented contrastive forms in Lalo Yi and how the language has developed a strikingly transparent linking between
morpho-syntax and semantics/pragmatics in the domain of nominal phrases.
Design of a high sensitivity and wide range angular rate sensor based on exceptional surface
Authors: Ding 丁 Xinsheng 鑫圣 , Liu 刘 Wenyao 文耀 , Wang 王 Shixian 师贤 , Tao 陶 Yu 煜 , Zhou 周 Yanru 彦汝 , Bai 白 Yu 禹 , Liu 刘 Lai 来 , Xing 邢 Enbo 恩博 , Tang 唐 Jun 军 , Liu 刘 Jun 俊 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
It is found that when the parity–time symmetry phenomenon is introduced into the resonant optical gyro system and it works near the exceptional point, the sensitivity can in theory be significantly amplified at low angular rate. However, in fact, the exceptional point is easily disturbed by external environmental variables, which means that it depends on harsh experimental environment and strong control ability, so it is difficult to move towards practical application. Here, we propose a new angular rate sensor structure based on exceptional surface, which has the advantages of high sensitivity and high robustness. The system consists of two fiber-optic ring resonators and two optical loop mirrors, and one of the resonators contains a variable ratio coupler and a variable optical attenuator. We theoretically analyze the system response, and the effects of phase and coupling ratio on the system response. Finally, compared with the conventional resonant gyro, the sensitivity of this exceptional surface angular rate sensor can be improved by about 300 times at low speed. In addition, by changing the loss coefficient in the ring resonator, we can achieve a wide range of 600 rad/s. This scheme provides a new approach for the development of ultra-high sensitivity and wide range angular rate sensors in the future.
A novel methodology to assess optical profilometer stability to discriminate surface roughness
Authors: Moreau Clement , Bigerelle Maxence , Marteau Julie , Lemesle Julie , Paez David , Guibert Robin , Blateyron François , Brown Christopher A 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
A new method is proposed to investigate the measurement variation of instruments and their ability to discriminate two TA6V surfaces obtained by grinding with SiC grit papers (80 and 120). Three optical measurement technologies included into a single apparatus, namely Confocal Microscopy (CM), Focus Variation (FV) and Coherence Scanning Interferometry (CSI), were used to measure both ground surfaces according to a specific experimental protocol (MorphoMeca Monitoring) based on measurement iterations and repetitions. From the measurements, four indices were built from the Sa roughness parameter to assess the Quality (ratio of the topographical variability over the measurement noise), the Drift (related to surface fluctuations) and the Stability (estimation of the temporal drift using a second order autoregressive model) of the three measurement technologies (modes), as well as their Relevance (computed from an analysis of variance) to discriminate ground surfaces with close roughness. For these investigated surfaces, it was especially highlighted that the Quality Index is four times higher for the CSI mode than for the FV and CM modes. All the used measurement modes experienced small drifting (Drift Index) during the measurements. The CSI mode was slightly more sensitive to drift than the FV and CM modes. The Stability Index indicated that there was no memory effect between two acquisitions for each measurement mode, i.e., the temporal drift did not depend on the measurement mode. Moreover, the three measurement modes are able to discriminate the two ground surfaces with the same accuracy through the Sa parameter. However, the Sa values may vary depending on the measurement modes, and it was finally shown that the Sa parameter is minimized by 0.03 μm for the FV mode compared with the CSI mode, due to its smoothing effect.
Increasing electricity access for health facilities in Ghana through solar powered mini-grids—a GIS-based energy system modelling approach
Authors: Lammers Katrin , Linke Avia , Andrade Andrés , Cader Catherina 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The research aims to identify which healthcare facilities (HCFs) in Ghana are suitable for electrification using photovoltaic mini-grids to increase their energy self-sufficiency and reliability of services provided. Additionally, the study categorises the HCFs in two groups: those with and without or with poor access to electricity supply, identify settlements within their catchment area, and determine the electricity demand for identified HCF sites and their surrounding communities. The research assesses the most suitable mini-grid system setup to electrify identified HCF sites and the impact of including the demand of surrounding communities into the energy system modelling. Finally, the study aims to determine the accumulated solar mini-grid potential to electrify all identified HCF sites. The study findings highlight the importance of integrated planning between the health and energy sectors to ensure high-quality health services. Solar mini-grids are identified as a promising solution for electrifying HCFs and improving energy self-sufficiency. However, it is recommended to avoid transferring findings between different types of health facilities due to their unique characteristics. The study also emphasizes the importance of balancing the energy flow and stabilizing the energy system through the combination of HCFs and surrounding communities’ demand. It is crucial to assess the electricity demand carefully based on context-specific characteristics, such as the type of HCF and the number of households considered. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the potential of solar mini-grids to increase energy self-sufficiency in HCFs and the importance of careful planning and context-specific assessments.
Performance of Home-Based and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Obese Children and Their Correlation With End Organ Damage
Authors: Puthukara Athira , Kumar Amber , Bhatt Girish Chandra , Maheshwari Mahesh , Pakhare Abhijit P , Malik Shikha , Raina Rupesh 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity has led to a corresponding increase in hypertension among children, necessitating early identification of subclinical target organ damage for accurate cardiovascular risk assessment. However, in the pediatric population, there is a paucity of literature comparing ambulatory and home blood pressure monitoring, and this knowledge gap is exacerbated by limited access to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) facilities, particularly in developing countries, where pediatricians often resort to home blood BP monitoring as the preferred option.

METHODS
In this cross-sectional study with 60 obese children (aged 5–18 years) at tertiary health care in central India, we aimed to comprehensively characterize blood pressure profiles, including office, ambulatory, and home, and investigated their correlations with indicators of end-organ damage.

RESULTS
Among 60 children, 26 (43.3%) participants were found to be hypertensive based on 24-hour-ABPM evaluation. Masked hypertension (MH) and white coat hypertension (WCH) were observed in 21.6% and 13.3%, respectively. Surprisingly, 20% of participants were identified as hypertensive through 7-day home BP monitoring (HBPM). A notable discordance of 36.6% was between HBPM and ABPM results. Moreover, 26.7% of the children had end-organ damage, with higher odds associated with night-time systolic ambulatory hypertension in the adjusted regression model (OR = 1.06, 95% CI: 1.03–1.10, P &lt; 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS
The study highlights 24-hour ABPM’s vital role in classifying hypertensive status, especially in high-risk children. The diagnostic performance of HBPM shows poor sensitivity in detecting MH and lower specificity in identifying WCH compared to ABPM. This limitation translates to missed opportunities for early preventive interventions.
CORDAX web server: an online platform for the prediction and 3D visualization of aggregation motifs in protein sequences
Authors: Louros Nikolaos , Rousseau Frederic , Schymkowitz Joost 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Motivation
Proteins, the molecular workhorses of biological systems, execute a multitude of critical functions dictated by their precise three-dimensional structures. In a complex and dynamic cellular environment, proteins can undergo misfolding, leading to the formation of aggregates that take up various forms, including amorphous and ordered aggregation in the shape of amyloid fibrils. This phenomenon is closely linked to a spectrum of widespread debilitating pathologies, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, type-II diabetes, and several other proteinopathies, but also hampers the engineering of soluble agents, as in the case of antibody development. As such, the accurate prediction of aggregation propensity within protein sequences has become pivotal due to profound implications in understanding disease mechanisms, as well as in improving biotechnological and therapeutic applications.

Results
We previously developed Cordax, a structure-based predictor that utilizes logistic regression to detect aggregation motifs in protein sequences based on their structural complementarity to the amyloid cross-beta architecture. Here, we present a dedicated web server interface for Cordax. This online platform combines several features including detailed scoring of sequence aggregation propensity, as well as 3D visualization with several customization options for topology models of the structural cores formed by predicted aggregation motifs. In addition, information is provided on experimentally determined aggregation-prone regions that exhibit sequence similarity to predicted motifs, scores, and links to other predictor outputs, as well as simultaneous predictions of relevant sequence propensities, such as solubility, hydrophobicity, and secondary structure propensity.

Availability and implementation
The Cordax webserver is freely accessible at https://cordax.switchlab.org/.