bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A review of sustainable housing preferences and affordability
Authors: Mushanga S , Oloke O C , Olukanni D O 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The review examined the potential connections between sustainable housing, and sustainable affordability of such housing while meeting the housing preferences of various households. It is widely known that many lower-income countries are facing a housing crisis, and it is crucial to address this issue by providing affordable housing that meets individual needs while also promoting environmentally friendly living. This review paper Is centered on the research question: How can sustainable housing be made more affordable and accessible to all households while meeting their housing preferences? A qualitative study of 66 publications from 2019 to September 2023 found that sustainable housing offers ecological and energy-efficient benefits, but there are barriers to scaling up these models, including economic, cultural, and legal challenges. Housing preferences are influenced by factors such as cost, location, and amenities, with affordability being a significant concern. While environmental and economic sustainability can positively impact housing prices in turn affect the affordability of such housing, the initial investment costs can be challenging for lower-middle-income households. The review further established that Sustainable housing, housing preference, and affordability are broad topics that have been explored by many researchers. However, there are still some research gaps that need to be addressed. There is a significant gap in how sustainable housing can be made affordable to all households while meeting their housing preference hence the need to explore the intersection between sustainable housing, housing preference, and affordability by carrying out empirical research to identify ways in which sustainable housing can be designed and built to meet the needs and preferences of low-income households while remaining affordable.
Assessment of Selected Agroclimatic Indices on Maize Yield Forecasting Under Climate Change in Nigeria
Authors: Olasehinde D. A. , Adeniran K. A. , Ogunrinde A. T. , Abioye O. M. , Okunola A. A. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between climate, agroclimatic indices, and maize yield in Nigeria, focusing on diverse agroecological zones. Climate change is poised to significantly impact agricultural output. Analysis of historical data reveals varying sensitivities to weather changes in Nigeria’s agroecological regions. Regional climate impact assessments typically use annual statistical models, which may not capture sub-seasonal weather variations and often assume a constant relationship between crops and weather. Crop yield anomalies were created to remove non-weather-related influences from a time series dataset. Also, agroclimatic indices were incorporated into forecasting models as inputs to offer more relevant information for estimating crop output. The research demonstrates the critical role of climate factors such as rainfall in March and minimum temperatures in shaping maize yield in Nigeria. By expanding the scope to include a broader range of climate-related elements, this study has illustrated how incorporating agroclimatic indices into crop yield forecasting models can enhance forecast accuracy and reliability. The study reveals that different agroecological zones may face varied outcomes with regions in the south recording more negative maize yield anomalies as oppose to the north. The research underscores the complexity of the relationship between climate, agroclimatic indices, and crop yield in Nigeria. It provides essential insights for policymakers, farmers, and researchers to make informed decisions and develop strategies for ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability in the midst of a changing climate in Nigeria.
Retrograde Assemblages in the Muscovite-Biotite Gneiss of Oluyole Southwestern Nigeria, an Indication of Shear-Zone Environment
Authors: Oziegbe E. J. , Babarinde S. A. , Oziegbe O. , Kayode O. T. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Petrographic and whole-rock geochemical study of biotite-muscovite gneiss was determined in order to interpret the metamorphic evolution of the Basement Complex of Southwestern, Nigeria. The gneiss shows a millimetric banding, and in some cases the quartzo-feldspathic bands running up to 10 cm. The gneiss has mineral assemblage biotite + plagioclase + quartz + garnet + K-feldspar + muscovite + chlorite + ilmenite ±titanite. Chlorite occurs along cleavage planes of biotite, and in some cases forms reaction rims around porphyroblasts of garnet. K-feldspar crystals are surrounded by muscovite. Titanite crystals are sub-idioblastic to xenoblastic in form, and have inclusions of ilmenite. Titanite, where present, occurs in close association with biotite and opaque minerals (ilmenite). Also, titanite forms a reaction rim around apatite. Mylonitic texture, fine-grained matrix of mica and quartz ribbons were observed. In addition, there is stretching of the quartz crystals. The SiO2 content is greater than 60 wt %, while CaO ranges from 3.05-6.91 wt %. The M1 foliation comprise of mineral biotite some of which are included in the opaque mineral, M2 represents the metamorphism which gave rise to porphyroblasts of ilmenite, while the M3 gave rise to foliations that forms a wraparound structure on the porphyroblasts of ilmenite. The last metamorphism gave rise to retrograde minerals; chlorite, titanite, and muscovite. The study suggests that this area of the Basement Complex has been subjected to multiple deformations, as well as multiple episodes of metamorphism. The structures observed are similar to those associated with shear zone environment.
Sustainable approach of biological treatment of landfill leachate by Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation: A review
Authors: Murhunzi B. A. , Olukanni D.O. , Oyegbile B. A. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
An upsurge in living standards, rising industrialization and urbanization, the protection of water environment has become a priority. Anaerobic ammonium oxidation process has drawn a lot of attention since it demonstrated substantial advantages over conventional nitrogen removal techniques, including a 100% reduction in the amount of organic carbon required, a 60% reduction in the amount of aeration needed, and a 90% reduction in the amount of sludge produced. Effective treatment of landfill leachate is extremely important as leachate is a threat to the environment. Municipal waste management is still a challenging situation in developing countries. Uncontrolled waste disposal results in greenhouse gases emissions which worsens climate change as the leachate will pollute water bodies, soil and a significant air pollution which impacts on human health will be released. This paper reviewed several published research works in Scopus dealing with the leachate treatment by Anammox process combined with some other systems and highlighted some common challenges found with the application of this new technology. Treating landfill leachate resulted in an excellent ammonium NH4
+-N removal efficiency. However, it has been highlighted that most of the research reviewed reported some limitations of the technology on a small scale such as the low start-up time affecting the growth of bacteria in the reactors and the instability of the system when pH and temperature decrease. Biological treatment, Anammox method included, offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and an effective solution for nitrogen removal.
Enhanced anti-breast cancer activity of green synthesized selenium nanoparticles by PEGylation: induction of apoptosis and potential anticancer drug delivery system
Authors: Al-Qaraleh Samer Y , Al-Zereini Wael A , Oran Sawsan A , Al-Madanat Osama Y , Al-Qtaitat Aiman I , Alahmad Abdalrahim 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Breast cancer is a disease associated with high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. The potential use of biogenic nanoparticles as alternative anticancer agents has been immensely acknowledged in several studies, particularly selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). Nanoparticles were synthesised using the aqueous extract of Moringa peregrine (MPM-SeNPs) and were PEGylated (PEG-MPM-SeNPs). MPM-SeNPs were characterised by chemical and physical techniques. The successful capping of MPM-SeNPs with PEG was confirmed by spectrophotometric measurements and via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis. Furthermore, the effect of PEGylation of MPM-SeNPs on enhancing their anti-breast cancer activity and as a drug delivery agent was evaluated. Therefore, the loading efficiency and release of DOX at different pH values were measured; the antiproliferative activity of PEG-MPM-SeNPs against the adenocarcinoma breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231) was evaluated and compared with that of biogenic MPM-SeNPs and DOX-conjugated PEG-MPM-SeNPs. PEG-MPM-SeNPs and DOX-PEG-MPM-SeNPs had reduced IC50 values compared to MPM-SeNPs; IC50 of 11.54 ± 1.74 and 31.27 ± 2.9 μg mL−1 compared to 71.4 ± 3.4 μg mL−1, respectively. MPM-SeNPs and PEG-MPM-SeNPs caused apoptosis to MDA-MB-231 cells with a significant decrease in the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), increase in the released cytochrome C (Cyt C), and activation of caspase-3/9 (P < 0.05). Linking DOX to PEG-MPM-SeNPs led to an increase in caspase-3/8 concentrations and an increase in the released Cyt C, but there were non-significant differences in MMP (P > 0.1) between treated and untreated control cancer cells. MPM-SeNPs and PEG-MPM-SeNPs caused apoptotic reactions via an intrinsic pathway, while linking DOX to PEG-MPM-SeNPs caused apoptosis in cancer cells through an extrinsic pathway.
Exact surface measurement based on phase error insensitive method for white-light scanning interferometer
Authors: Ji Changsheng , Luo Songjie , Sasaki Osami , Chen Ziyang , Pu Jixiong 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Phase error induced by the scanning error of piezoelectric transducer and vibration in white-light interference signal (WLIS) impose limitations on measurement accuracy. In this paper, two techniques are investigated to eliminate phase error cooperatively. A monochromatic interferometer owning the same optical path as the white-light scanning interferometer (WLSI) is employed to detect and compensate the phase error. Due to the incomplete consistency between the detected phase error and its actual distribution, an algorithm is introduced to further enhance the measurement accuracy. The simulation is given to prove the proposed method is available in different magnitude of noise. In the experiment, the front surface of wedged window is measured, whose maximum fluctuations are reduced to 28.8 nm and 3.0 nm from 62.7 nm with the gradual application of two technologies, and the repeatability reach 5.0 nm and 0.4 nm from 16.8 nm, respectively. The root mean square height S

q
and maximum height S

z
ultimately decrease to 1.3 nm and 1.6 nm. The measurement of step with height of about 3.0 μm also has the good accuracy and repeatability after phase error elimination. Since the different reflectivity of measured surfaces in the wavelength range of light source will also bring the measurement error, its influences are analyzed by simulation. The proposed techniques provide a phase error insensitive method for WLSI that has potential on measurement in the complex environment.
Enhanced thermal stability of amorphous Al-Fe alloys by addition of Ce and Mn
Authors: Nguyen Hong Hai , Oanh Nguyen Thi Hoang , Hoang Viet Nguyen 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The thermal stability of mechanically alloyed amorphous Al-Fe-based alloy powders, with nominal compositions Al82Fe16Ce2 and Al82Fe14Mn2Ce2, was investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) complemented by energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Analysis through DSC indicated that both Al82Fe16Ce2 and Al82Fe14Mn2Ce2 alloys undergo a two-stage crystallization process. Notably, the initial crystallization temperatures for the Al82Fe16Ce2 and Al82Fe14Mn2Ce2 alloys were determined to be approximately 525 °C and 550 °C, respectively. This high thermal stability is attributed to the delayed nucleation process induced by the presence of Ce and Mn within the Al-Fe matrix. During polymorphic crystallization, distinct phases such as β-AlFe, Al13Fe4 for Al82Fe16Ce2, and β-Al(Fe, Mn), Al13Fe4, Al10CeMn2 for Al82Fe14Mn2Ce2 were identified. Furthermore, post-annealing of these amorphous alloy powders at elevated temperatures of 600, 700, and 800 °C led to distinct morphological characteristics based on the alloy composition. For Al82Fe16Ce2, the particles preserved a nearly spherical morphology, with size distributions ranging from 1 to 5 μm. In contrast, for Al82Fe14Mn2Ce2, the particles exhibited an irregular shape with a broader size range of 1 to 15 μm.
Mechanistic study on 4, 4'-sulfonylbis removal with CO2/Ar gas-liquid DBD plasma
Authors: WANG 王 Guangjia 广佳 , FANG 方 Shidong 世东 , LIN 林 Baoguo 保国 , ZHU 朱 Chengzhu 承驻 , SHEN 沈 Jie 洁 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In this study, a single dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) coaxial reactor was used to degrade 4, 4'-sulfonylbis (TBBPS) in water using greenhouse gas (CO2) and argon as the carrier gases. The investigation focused on CO2 conversion, reactive species formation, gas-liquid mass transfer mechanism, and degradation mechanism of TBBPS during the discharge plasma process. With the decrease of CO2/Ar ratio in the process of plasma discharge, the emission spectrum intensity of Ar, CO2 and excited reactive species was enhanced. This increase promoted collision and dissociation of CO2, resulting in a series of chemical reactions that improved the production of reactive species such as ·OH, 1O2, H2O2 and O3. These reactive species initiated a sequence of reactions with TBBPS. Results indicated that at a gas flow rate of 240 mL/min with a CO2/Ar ratio of 1:5, both the highest CO2 conversion rate (17.76%) and TBBPS degradation rate (94.24%) were achieved. The degradation mechanism was elucidated by determining types and contents of reactive species present in treatment liquid along with analysis of intermediate products using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques. This research provides novel insights into carbon dioxide utilization and water pollution control through dielectric barrier discharge plasma technology.
Research on batch multielement rapid quantitative analysis based on the standard curve-assisted calibration-free laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy method
Authors: HAN 韩 Weiwei 伟伟 , SUN 孙 Duixiong 对兄 , ZHANG 张 Guoding 国鼎 , WANG 王 Honglin 鸿麟 , GUO 郭 Kai 凯 , ZHANG 张 Yuzhuo 宇卓 , WANG 王 Haoliang 浩亮 , ZHANG 张 Denghong 登红 , DONG 董 Chenzhong 晨钟 , SU 苏 Maogen 茂根 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study proposes a batch rapid quantitative analysis method for multiple elements by combining the advantages of standard curve (SC) and calibration-free laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (CF-LIBS) technology to achieve synchronous, rapid, and accurate measurement of elements in a large number of samples, namely, SC-assisted CF-LIBS. Al alloy standard samples, divided into calibration and test samples, were applied to validate the proposed method. SC was built based on the characteristic line of Pb and Cr in the calibration sample, and the contents of Pb and Cr in the test sample were calculated with relative errors of 6% and 4%, respectively. SC built using Cr with multiple characteristic lines yielded better calculation results. The relative contents of ten elements in the test sample were calculated using CF-LIBS. Subsequently, the SC-assisted CF-LIBS was executed, with the majority of the calculation relative errors falling within the range of 2%–5%. Finally, the Al and Na contents of the Al alloy were predicted. The results demonstrate that it effectively enables the rapid and accurate quantitative analysis of multiple elements after a single-element SC analysis of the tested samples. Furthermore, this quantitative analysis method was successfully applied to soil and Astragalus samples, realizing an accurate calculation of the contents of multiple elements. Thus, it is important to advance the LIBS quantitative analysis and its related applications.
Feminist political communication in the Global South—an introduction to the special issue
Authors: Cabas-Mijares Ayleen , Adetutu Omotoso Sharon 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In this introductory section of the special issue titled “Feminist Political Communication in the Global South” the editors make the case for the broader recognition and deeper examination of feminist political communication across the Global South. Women’s and feminist movements in this context have developed situated knowledges and strategies that make them distinct from the hegemonic (neo)liberal feminisms of the Global North. Furthermore, the recent successes of Global South feminisms demonstrate their ability to influence national and transnational politics in ways that expand freedoms and rights for marginalized constituencies across the world. This special issue offers a glimpse into some of these movements and their political communications, showcasing the political and theoretical value of feminist and women’s rights advocacy.
Structural color control by remote electrical manipulation of chiral dopant molecules in a chiral nematic phase
Authors: Kishikawa Keiki , Fukuda Daiki , Takayashiki Kazuto , Kohri Michinari 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
1,2-Bis((cholesteryloxy)octyloxy)-4-nitrobenzene was synthesized as a chiral dopant that exhibited electroresponsiveness in nematic liquid crystal (LC) phases. Even in a nonelectroresponsive host nematic LC, the helical pitch of the chiral nematic phase, generated by doping the chiral dopant molecules, could be altered in response to an external electric field, thus controlling the selective reflection color.
Relationalism(s) Unpacked: Engaging Yaqing Qin’s Theory of World Politics
Authors: Guzzini Stefano 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In a spirit of dialogue, this article engages Yaqing Qin’s relational theory of world politics in a conversation by trying to relate it to Western theoretical partners outside of his (mainly Anglo-American) individualist and rationalist focus. The central piece of the analysis is Qin’s relationalism, which provides the link between different levels of theorizing: as an ontology, it allows us to approach a different Weltanschauung or cosmology; as a theory, it purports to understand and explain how politicians act; as a hermeneutic bridge, it allows outsiders to understand the meaning of Chinese foreign policy actions; and as a strategy, it develops Confucian-inspired practical maxims and provides means to assess whether actors live up to them. This article will unpack his relationalism at these levels. It argues that by trying to closely match a single theory at all levels—in itself a highly respectable endeavor from which many scholars regrettably recoil—Qin underutilizes his ontological insights. By trying to provide the underlying inspirations that should help outside observers to correctly interpret Chinese conduct in world affairs, practice is read back into theory so that his relationalism becomes unnecessarily agency-centric and ends up underestimating relations of impersonal and non-conflictual power or domination. The move also forestalls other theoretical solutions arguably more faithful to his ontology, such as social theories of recognition with which it could be in dialogue. Finally, on the level of foreign policy strategy, the article invites exploration of the similarities between the open diplomatic process envisaged by Qin and the Helsinki process, as well as trust or confidence building measures in a system of diffuse reciprocity, as envisaged by (true) multilateralism.
Is patient participation in hypertension care based on patients’ preferences? A cross-sectional study in primary healthcare
Authors: Vestala Hanna , Bendtsen Marcus , Midlöv Patrik , Kjellgren Karin , Eldh Ann Catrine 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Aims
The purpose of this study was to address the need to improve opportunities for patient participation in their health and health services. This paper reports if and how patients’ preferences matched their experiences of participation in treatment for hypertension in primary healthcare and what factors were linked with having had opportunities for participation that matched one’s preferences.

Methods and results
A total of 949 adult patients treated for hypertension completed the Patient Preferences for Patient Participation (4Ps) tool, with which they ranked their preferences for and experiences of patient participation. Descriptive and comparative analyses of 4Ps data were performed to identify patient characteristics associated with preference-based participation. Approximately half of the participants experienced patient participation to the extent that they preferred. Women were more likely to have had less patient participation than their preference compared with men. Women were also more likely to prefer being more engaged in hypertension care than men. There were also marked associations between age and educational level with the extent of participation preferred and experienced, leaving patients younger than or with lower education than the mean in this study with more insufficient opportunities for patient participation.

Conclusion
There is a lack of concurrence between patients’ preferences for, and experiences of, patient participation, especially for women. Further efforts to facilitate person-centred engagement are required, along with research on what strategies can overcome human and organizational barriers.

Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03554382
The genome of Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii)
Authors: Flack Nicole , Hughes Lauren , Cassens Jacob , Enriquez Maya , Gebeyehu Samrawit , Alshagawi Mohammed , Hatfield Jason , Kauffman Anna , Brown Baylor , Klaeui Caitlin , Mabrouk Islam F , Walls Carrie , Yeater Taylor , Rivas Anne , Faulk Christopher 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) is an endangered equid native to the steppes of central Asia. After becoming extinct in the wild multiple conservation efforts convened to preserve the species, including captive breeding programs, reintroduction and monitoring systems, protected lands, and cloning. Availability of a highly contiguous reference genome is essential to support these continued efforts. We used Oxford Nanopore sequencing to produce a scaffold-level 2.5 Gb nuclear assembly and 16,002 bp mitogenome from a captive Przewalski’s mare. All assembly drafts were generated from 111 Gb of sequence from a single PromethION R10.4.1 flow cell. The mitogenome contained 37 genes in the standard mammalian configuration and was 99.63% identical to the domestic horse (Equus caballus). The nuclear assembly, EquPr2, contained 2,146 scaffolds with an N50 of 85.1 Mb, 43X mean depth, and BUSCO quality score of 98.92%. EquPr2 successfully improves upon the existing Przewalski’s horse reference genome (Burgud), with 25-fold fewer scaffolds, a 166-fold larger N50, and phased pseudohaplotypes. Modified basecalls revealed 79.5% DNA methylation and 2.1% hydroxymethylation globally. Allele-specific methylation analysis between pseudohaplotypes revealed 226 differentially methylated regions in known imprinted genes and loci not previously reported as imprinted. The heterozygosity rate of 0.165% matches previous estimates for the species and compares favorably to other endangered animals. This improved Przewalski’s horse assembly will serve as a valuable resource for conservation efforts and comparative genomics investigations.