bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Earthquake detection capacity of the Dense Oceanfloor Network system for Earthquakes and Tsunamis (DONET)
Authors: Nanjo K. Z. , Yamamoto Y. , Ariyoshi K. , Horikawa H. , Yada S. , Takahashi N. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWe studied the earthquake detection capacity of DONET (Dense Oceanfloor Network system for Earthquakes and Tsunamis) operating in the Nankai Trough, a target region monitored for future megathrust earthquakes. The focus of this paper was to evaluate the impact on this capacity from the malfunction of parts of the network. For this purpose, the completeness magnitude, above which all earthquakes are considered to be detected by a seismic network, was used. Then, a catalog that includes events observed by DONET was used. We found spatiotemporal variability of completeness magnitude, ranging from values below 1 in one of the areas where stations are densely deployed to values above 2 at the periphery and outside of the DONET area. We conducted a simulation computation for cases of malfunction of densely distributed stations. The results showed that completeness estimates in the area near the malfunctioning stations were about 1 magnitude larger. This implies that malfunction repair and/or replacement with new stations would be desirable because they pronouncedly affect earthquake monitoring. We then demonstrated an example of how to use the information of completeness magnitude as prior knowledge to compute thebvalue of the Gutenberg-Richter distribution. The result indicates thebvalue as a proxy that can help to image stress heterogeneity when there is a magnitude-6 class slow slip event on the Nankai Trough plate boundary.
Intracranial angioleiomyoma: a case series of seven patients and review of the literature
Authors: Ivren Meltem , Cherkezov Asan , Reuss David , Haux Daniel , Herold-Mende Christel , Mohr Alexander , Krieg Sandro M. , Unterberg Andreas , Younsi Alexander 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Angioleiomyoma, predominantly arising from the extremities, is a benign soft tissue tumor. Reports on its intracranial location are rare. We assessed clinical, radiological, and pathological features of intracranial angioleiomyoma (iALM) treated at our neurosurgical institution.

Methods
We consecutively enrolled all patients with neuropathologically confirmed iALM treated at a single neurosurgical institution between 2013 and 2021. Clinical and imaging data were collected, and histological tissue sections were analyzed. A review of the literature on iALM was conducted.

Results
Seven patients with iALM (four female) with a median age of 45 years (range: 32–76 years) were identified. In three cases, the lesion was found incidentally. In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), all tumors were hypo- to isointense on T1-weighted, hyperintense on T2-weighted sequences, and gadolinium-enhancing. A strong FLAIR signal was seen in six patients. Surgery consisted of gross total resection in all cases without perioperative complications. Neuropathological staining was positive for smooth muscle actin (SMA) in all lesions. Mature smooth muscle cells arranged around blood vessels were typically observed. The Ki-67 index was ≤ 3%. The patients were discharged after a median of 6 days (range: 4–9 days). During a median follow-up time of 14 months (range: 4–41 months), no tumor recurrence occurred. In the current literature, 42 additional cases of iALM were identified.

Conclusion
Intracranial angioleiomyoma is a benign soft tissue tumor treated by gross total resection. Tumor morphology and positive staining for SMA lead to the neuropathological diagnosis.
Computer-aided design and fabrication of nasal prostheses: a semi-automated algorithm using statistical shape modeling
Authors: Bannink T. , de Ridder M. , Bouman S. , van Alphen M. J. A. , van Veen R. L. P. , van den Brekel M. W. M. , Karakullukçu M. B. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
This research aimed to develop an innovative method for designing and fabricating nasal prostheses that reduces anaplastologist expertise dependency while maintaining quality and appearance, allowing patients to regain their normal facial appearance.

Methods
The method involved statistical shape modeling using a morphable face model and 3D data acquired through optical scanning or CT. An automated design process generated patient-specific fits and appearances using regular prosthesis materials and 3D printing of molds. Manual input was required for specific case-related details.

Results
The developed method met all predefined requirements, replacing analog impression-making and offering compatibility with various data acquisition methods. Prostheses created through this method exhibited equivalent aesthetics to conventionally fabricated ones while reducing the skill dependency typically associated with prosthetic design and fabrication.

Conclusions
This method provides a promising approach for both temporary and definitive nasal prostheses, with the potential for remote prosthesis fabrication in areas lacking anaplastology care. While new skills are required for data acquisition and algorithm control, these technologies are increasingly accessible. Further clinical studies will help validate its effectiveness, and ongoing technological advancements may lead to even more advanced and skill-independent prosthesis fabrication methods in the future.
Zwischen Allgemeinem und Speziellem – Profildynamiken erziehungswissenschaftlicher Hauptfachstudiengänge seit der Bolognareform
Authors: Grunert Cathleen , Ludwig Katja 
Published: June 2024

ZusammenfassungDer Beitrag zeichnet auf der Basis quantitativer Inhaltsanalysen von Studienprogrammen erziehungswissenschaftlicher Hauptfachstudiengänge deren Entwicklungs- und Profilbildungsdynamiken seit der Bolognareform nach, die das europäische Hochschulsystem grundlegend verändert hat. Im Fokus stehen dabei die seit der Einführung dieser Studiengänge Ende der 1960er-Jahre geführten Debatten um die Verhältnisbestimmung von allgemein-erziehungswissenschaftlichen und spezifisch-handlungsfeldbezogenen Studienanteilen. Diskutiert werden diese Befunde anhand qualitativ gewonnener Einblicke in die standortspezifischen Aushandlungsprozesse um die Implementation von Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen im Zuge der Bolognareform. Deutlich wird, dass sich erziehungswissenschaftliche Hauptfachstudiengänge als Scharnier zwischen Disziplin und Profession in ihren Verhältnisbestimmungen von Allgemeinem und Speziellem wie auch in ihren Handlungsfeldbezügen deutlich pluralisiert haben und weiterhin dynamisch sind. Darin kommen sowohl teildisziplinäre Grenzziehungsprozesse als auch eine Disziplin zum Ausdruck, für die Pluralität ein konstitutives Element ist, um der Kontingenz ihres Gegenstands gerecht zu werden.
The Schur–Potapov Algorithm in the General Matrix Case and Its Application to the Matricial Schur Problem
Authors: Dubovoy Vladimir K. , Fritzsche Bernd , Kirstein Bernd , Mädler Conrad , Müller Karsten 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis paper is a generalization of the topic handled in Bogner et al. (Oper Theory 1(1):55–95, 2007a, Oper Theory 1(2):235–278, 2007b) where the Schur–Potapov algorithm (SP-algorithm) was handled in the context of non-degenerate $${p\times q}$$

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Schur sequences and non-degenerate $${p\times q}$$

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Schur functions. In particular, the interplay between both types of algorithms was intensively studied there. This was itself a generalization of the classical Schur algorithm (Schur in J Reine Angew Math 148:122–145, 1918) to the non-degenerate matrix case. In treating the matrix case a result due to Potapov (Potapov in Trudy Moskov Mat Obšč 4:125–236, 1955) concerning particular linear fractional transformations of contractive $${p\times q}$$

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matrices was used. For this reason, the notation SP-algorithm was already chosen in Dubovoj et al. (Matricial version of the classical Schur problem, volume 129 of Teubner-Texte zur Mathematik [Teubner Texts in Mathematics], B. G. Teubner Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, Stuttgart, 1992). We are going to introduce both types of SP-algorithms as well for arbitrary $${p\times q}$$

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Schur functions. Again we will intensively discuss the interplay between both types of algorithms. Applying the SP-algorithm, a complete treatment of the matricial Schur problem in the most general case is established. A one-step extension problem for finite $${p\times q}$$

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Schur sequences is considered. Central $${p\times q}$$

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Schur sequences are studied under the view of SP-parameters.
Public perceptions of marine protected areas: an Italian study
Authors: Intonti Gaia Sole , Lucrezi Serena , Markantonatou Vasiliki , Cerrano Carlo 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMarine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been gaining increasing importance in modern conditions, characterised by environmental challenges like climate change, loss of biodiversity, pollution and overexploitation of marine resources. MPAs represent an effective tool for marine conservation and the current policies aim to increase their number to protect 30% of our ocean by 2030. To obtain the achievements derived from MPAs, public engagement is paramount and requires an understanding of people’s perceptions of MPAs. Italy has a relevant coastline affected by extreme anthropic pressures linked to tourism, fisheries and other industries, with several MPAs established over the years to mitigate these pressures. Through an online questionnaire distributed in 2014 and 2021 via snowball sampling, this study investigated public perceptions of MPAs in Italy. Despite the sampling limitations, the results showed a temporal change in environmental awareness and pro-environmental behaviours. This finding could be linked to the greater availability and accessibility of information related to the marine environment, joined with the growing urgency to face environmental challenges that involve different sectors of the population. Despite the improvements reached in public education, efforts should still be undertaken to engage citizens, especially in inland areas, to disseminate the impact of daily actions on the marine environment and to increase the acceptability of and efforts in MPAs’ implementation and effective management.
Uncovering the linkage among tourism diversification, economic development, energy consumption, population density, technology, and carbon emissions: empirical evidence from New Zealand
Authors: Erdogan Sinan , Pata Ugur Korkut , Okumus Ilyas , Solarin Sakiru Adebola 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAlthough the influence of tourism on the environment is a frequently studied topic, examining the impact of tourism diversification on carbon emissions is a recent area of research. In this context, this study examines the impacts of tourism diversification, income, energy consumption, research and development expenditures, and population density on carbon emissions in New Zealand for the period 1981–2020 using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag approach. The results illustrate that income, lower tourism diversification, and energy consumption increase carbon emissions, while an upsurge in population density and research and development expenditures minimizes environmental degradation. According to the findings, New Zealand’s intensification of tourism in certain areas increases the environmental damage. It is therefore recommended that the New Zealand government promote tourism diversification and research and development expenditures to achieve environmental sustainability goals.
Endogenous innate sensor NLRP3 is a key component in peritoneal macrophage dynamics required for cestode establishment
Authors: Flores-Sotelo Irán , Juárez Natalia , González Marisol I. , Chávez Auraamellaly , Vannan Danielle T. , Eksteen Bertus , Terrazas Luis I. , Reyes José L. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe NLRP3 receptor can assemble inflammasome platforms to trigger inflammatory responses; however, accumulating evidence suggests that it can also display anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we explored the role of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain pyrin-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) in Taenia crassiceps experimental infection, which requires immune polarization into a Th2-type profile and peritoneal influx of suppressive macrophages for successful colonization. NLRP3 deficient mice (NLRP3−/−) were highly resistant against T. crassiceps, relative to wild-type (WT) mice. Resistance in NLRP3−/− mice was associated with a diminished IL-4 output, high levels of IL-15, growth factor for both innate and adaptive lymphocytes, and a dramatic decrease in peritoneum-infiltrating suppressive macrophages. Also, a transcriptional analysis on bone marrow-derived macrophages exposed to Taenia-secreted antigens and IL-4 revealed that NLRP3−/− macrophages express reduced transcripts of relm-α and PD-1 ligands, markers of alternative activation and suppressive ability, respectively. Finally, we found that the resistance displayed by NLRP3−/− mice is transferred through intestinal microbiota exchange, since WT mice co-housed with NLRP3−/− mice were significantly more resistant than WT animals preserving their native microbiota. Altogether, these data demonstrate that NLRP3 is a component of innate immunity required for T. crassiceps to establish, most likely contributing to macrophage recruitment, and controlling lymphocyte-stimulating cytokines such as IL-15.
Fachlichkeit und Professionalisierung des Personals in der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe
Authors: Birkel-Barmsen Janine , Meiner-Teubner Christiane 
Published: June 2024

ZusammenfassungErgebnisse der Kinder- und Jugendhilfestatistik zeigen, dass das Qualifikationsgefüge in der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe trotz enormem Personalzuwachs in den vergangenen 15 Jahren stabil geblieben ist. Auf der Grundlage jüngster Vorausberechnungen ist bereits heute absehbar, dass in Westdeutschland auch im kommenden Jahrzehnt ein hoher Fachkräftemangel bestehen wird. Bereits seit etwa zehn Jahren kommt es immer wieder zu Reformen in den Ausbildungen, um mehr Interessierte für die Ausbildung zu gewinnen und zuletzt reagierte die Mehrzahl der Länder mit Öffnungen der Fachkräftekataloge im Bereich der Frühen Bildung, um zusätzliches Personal zu gewinnen. Diese Maßnahmen tragen zwar einerseits zur Reduzierung des Fachkräftemangels bei, bergen aber auch verschiedene Gefahren und Risiken.
Measuring identification with narrative characters: the development and validation of a new scale
Authors: Huang Kate Y. , Fung Helene H. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractDuring narrative reception, one psychological response audiences may experience toward story characters is identification, which involves a sense of merging between self and character. Given the lack of formally validated measures of this construct in the literature, the current paper introduces a new 12-item scale for measuring identification. Scale development and validation took place over three sequential studies. Exploratory factor analysis in Study 1 (N = 224) indicated four related factors: merging, perspective-taking, understanding, and emotional involvement. In Study 2 (N = 191), confirmatory factor analysis suggested that a second-order four-factor model provided a good fit to the data and a more parsimonious explanation of the scale’s factor structure compared to a first-order model. In addition, the overall scale and subscales demonstrated adequate internal consistency and correlated in the expected directions with theoretically relevant and irrelevant constructs. Using a more demographically diverse sample, Study 3 (N = 290) established measurement invariance of the scale across two narratives in terms of configural, metric, and partial scalar invariance, and provided further support for its factor structure, reliability, and validity.
Probing the Efficiency of PPMG-Based Composite Electrolytes for Applications of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Authors: Ahmed Shakeel , Altaf Faizah , Khan Safyan Akram , Manzoor Sumaira , Ahmad Aziz , Mansha Muhammad , Ali Shahid , Ata-ur-Rehman  , Jacob Karl 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPPMG-based composite electrolytes were fabricated via the solution method using the polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinylpyrrolidone blend reinforced with various contents of sulfonated inorganic filler. Sulfuric acid was employed as the sulfonating agent to functionalize the external surface of the inorganic filler, i.e., graphene oxide. The proton conductivities of the newly prepared proton exchange membranes (PEMs) were increased by increasing the temperature and content of sulfonated graphene oxide (SGO), i.e., ranging from 0.025 S/cm to 0.060 S/cm. The induction of the optimum level of SGO is determined to be an excellent route to enhance ionic conductivity. The single-cell performance test was conducted by sandwiching the newly prepared PEMs between an anode (0.2 mg/cm2 Pt/Ru) and a cathode (0.2 mg/cm2 Pt) to prepare membrane electrode assemblies, followed by hot pressing under a pressure of approximately 100 kg/cm2 at 60 °C for 5–10 min. The highest power densities achieved with PPMG PEMs were 14.9 and 35.60 mW/cm2 at 25 °C and 70 °C, respectively, at ambient pressure with 100% relative humidity. Results showed that the newly prepared PEMs exhibit good electrochemical performance. The results indicated that the prepared composite membrane with 6 wt% filler can be used as an alternative membrane for applications of high-performance proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) in lung cancer treatment
Authors: Wass Romana E. , Lang David , Horner Andreas , Lamprecht Bernd 
Published: June 2024

SummaryADCs will likely become another important treatment strategy in advanced, pretreated lung cancer where current treatment options are limited. Both onocogene-directed or biomarker relateted (e.g. EGFR, HER2, MET) and ADCs where no biomarker selection is required (e.g. TROP2, HER3) have either already demonstrated efficacy or under further investigation in NSCLC. Improving the outcomes of patients with metastatic lung cancer is important, thus continued research is necessary to improve understanding of the clinical activity, safety, and optimal sequencing of ADCs in lung cancer treatment.
A Study on Linear Prabhakar Fractional Systems with Variable Coefficients
Authors: Aydin Mustafa , Mahmudov N. I. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe focus of this paper is on addressing the initial value problem related to linear systems of fractional differential equations characterized by variable coefficients, incorporating Prabhakar fractional derivatives of Riemann–Liouville and Caputo types. Utilizing the generalized Peano–Baker series technique, the state-transition matrix is acquired. The paper presents closed form solutions for both homogeneous and inhomogeneous cases, substantiated by illustrative examples.
Does giving students feedback on their concept maps through an on-screen avatar or a humanoid robot make a difference?
Authors: Sisman Burak , Steinrücke Johannes , de Jong Ton 
Published: June 2024

AbstractActive or engaged learning is often seen as a way to improve students’ performance concerning STEM topics. When following such a form of self-directed learning, students often need to receive feedback on their progress. Giving real-time feedback on an individual basis is usually beyond the teacher’s capacity; in digital learning environments, this opens the door for exploring automated feedback. In the current study, a posttest only design was used to investigate the effect of providing students with different forms of automated feedback while they were creating a concept map about photosynthesis in an online inquiry learning environment. Participants were high school students (N = 138), divided over two experimental groups. In one group, feedback was given by a humanoid robot and in the other group via an avatar. The effects of the different feedback forms were compared for the two groups in terms of the frequency with which students consulted the feedback, concept map quality, and students’ attitudes. Results showed that the robot group consulted feedback more often than the avatar group. Moreover, the robot group had higher scores on a scale measuring enjoyment than the avatar group. Both of these differences were statistically significant. However, the average quality of the concept maps created by both groups was similar.
Isolation and Identification of Postharvest Rot Pathogens in Citrus × tangelo and Their Potential Inhibition with Acidic Electrolyzed Water
Authors: Ji Ying , Wang Jieqiong , Liu Ye , Liu Shaoyan , Jiang Xuanjing , Huang Huaming 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis study focused on the identification of rot-causing fungi in Citrus × tangelo (tangelo) with a particular emphasis on investigating the inhibitory effects of acidic electrolyzed water on the identified pathogens. The dominant strains responsible for postharvest decay were isolated from infected tangelo fruits and characterized through morphological observation, molecular identification, and pathogenicity detection. Two strains were isolated from postharvest diseased tangelo fruits, cultured and morphologically characterized, and had their gene fragments amplified using primers ITS1 and ITS4. The results revealed the rDNA-ITS sequence of two dominant pathogens were 100% homologous with those of Penicillium citrinum and Aspergillus sydowii. These isolated fungi were confirmed to induce tangelo disease, and subsequent re-isolation validated their consistency with the inoculum. Antifungal tests demonstrated that acidic electrolyzed water (AEW) exhibited a potent inhibitory effect on P. citrinum and A. sydowii, with EC50 values of 85.4 μg/mL and 60.12 μg/mL, respectively. The inhibition zones of 150 μg/mL AEW to 2 kinds of pathogenic fungi were over 75 mm in diameter. Furthermore, treatment with AEW resulted in morphological changes such as bending and shrinking of the fungal hyphae surface. In addition, extracellular pH, conductivity, and absorbance at 260 nm of the fungi hypha significantly increased post-treatment with AEW. Pathogenic morphology and IST sequencing analysis confirmed P. citrinum and A. sydowii as the primary pathogenic fungi, with their growth effectively inhibited by AEW.
Dynamic Deformation Behavior of the Electron Beam Melted Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
Authors: Hafizoglu Hakan , Memu Firat , Hamat Burcu Arslan , Konokman Huseyin Emrah , Durlu Nuri 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In this study, dynamic deformation behavior of electron beam melted Ti-6Al-4V alloy and effect of initial defects on deformation process of the alloy were investigated with high strain rate experimental and numerical studies. Dynamic compression tests at the strain rates of 350, 850, 1250, 1750, 1950, and 2500/s at room temperature and at higher temperatures of 150 and 240 °C were performed using a split-Hopkinson pressure bar. Compression simulations in three dimensions (3D) with LS-Dyna software were conducted using the determined Johnson–Cook parameters of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy specimens, to assess the strain, temperature distribution during deformation. In addition, simulation studies with initial defects in the model were performed to investigate the effect of these defects on strain formation during compression. The experimental results showed that strain rates over 1250/s caused failure at 45° to the loading direction. Adiabatic shear bands were observed for the specimens compressed at the strain rates of 1250/s and higher. As strain rate increased from 1250 to 2500/s, the type of adiabatic shear band altered from deformed to transformed type. The simulation results showed that initial defects in the specimen led to formation of higher plastic strain in the direction of 45° around initial defects. This high strain might be the cause of formation of adiabatic shear band. The simulation results also indicated that void morphology could affect strain distribution in the specimen.