bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Links Between Insecure Attachment to God, Divine Struggles, and Happiness and Depressive Symptoms Among Muslims and Jews in Israel
Authors: Shoshan Tali Sasson , Chaki-Binon Hagar , Abu-Raiya Hisham 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis investigation aimed to explore a theoretical model that examines the relationship between patterns of insecure attachment to God (i.e., anxious, avoidant), God-focused religious coping (i.e., divine struggles, positive religious coping), and mental health and well-being (i.e., happiness, depressive symptoms). The study's participants were 340 Israeli Jewish and Muslim individuals who completed electronic self-report questionnaires to assess the main variables of the study. The theoretical model was tested using Structural Equation Modeling. The analysis' findings indicated that there were no direct links between both patterns of insecure attachment to God and both happiness and depressive symptoms. Additionally, both anxious and avoidant attachment to God were found to be positively associated with divine struggles, and the latter mediated the relationship between both anxious and avoidant attachment to God and depressive symptoms. Furthermore, there were no significant associations between positive religious coping and any of the other variables in the study. Moreover, a comparative analysis revealed that the pattern of associations between the variables in the study was not dependent on gender or religious affiliation. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.
Spiritual care in the dementia ward during a pandemic
Authors: Cooreman-Guittin Talitha 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe Covid-19 pandemic and the repeated lockdowns have caused substantial spiritual and existential suffering, not the least for persons with dementia who may have had more difficulties than others in grasping the reality of what was going on. Therefore, it is important to address spirituality within this sector of the population when considering global health and ethics and technology in a pandemic outbreak. This contribution starts firstly with a definition of spirituality and spiritual care. Secondly, based on the works of Elizabeth MacKinlay and Laura Dewitte, the article demonstrates how spirituality can be nurtured in the dementia ward through “spiritual reminiscence.” Finally, I briefly reflect on how spiritual care in the dementia ward was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The impact of progressive era labor regulations on annual earnings and employment in manufacturing in the USA, 1904–1919
Authors: Allen Samuel K. , Fishback Price V. , Holmes Rebecca 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWe analyze the impact of the broad range of state labor regulations on employment and annual earnings in manufacturing for wage earners and salaried workers using a new panel data set for the 48 US states in 1904, 1909, 1914, and 1919. The effects of state labor regulations influenced the labor market for wage earners and had virtually no effect on the market for salaried workers. Fixed effects analysis shows that increases in a newly developed labor law index were associated with a rise in employment and a decline in earnings for wage workers. These changes imply a dominant rise in labor supply that reflected marginal benefits for workers that were higher than the marginal costs or marginal benefits to employers. After the demand and supply shifts were completed, both workers and employers ultimately experienced improved gains from trade. Under a wide range of assumptions about the earnings elasticity of demand, the results are also consistent with the regulation increasing labor demand and thus providing positive marginal benefits to employers. The effects of appropriations per gainfully employed worker were much smaller and depended on the size of the law index.
Robotic assisted versus laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis: a meta-analysis of current evidence
Authors: Pavone Matteo , Baroni Alessandro , Campolo Federica , Goglia Marta , Raimondo Diego , Carcagnì Antonella , Akladios Cherif , Marescaux Jacques , Fanfani Francesco , Scambia Giovanni , Ianieri Manuel Maria 
Published: May 2024

AbstractEndometriosis is a benign inflammatory onco-mimetic disease affecting 10–15% of women in the world. When it is refractory to medical treatments, surgery may be required. Usually, laparoscopy is the preferred approach, but robotic surgery has gained popularity in the last 15 years. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RAS) versus conventional laparoscopic surgery (LPS) in the treatment of endometriosis. This study adheres to PRISMA guidelines and is registered with PROSPERO. Studies reporting perioperative data comparing RAS and LPS surgery in patients with endometriosis querying PubMed, Google Scholar and ClinicalTrials.gov were included in the analysis. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool (QUADAS-2) was used for the quality assessment of the selected articles. Fourteen studies were identified, including 2709 patients with endometriosis stage I-IV for the meta-analysis. There were no significant differences between RAS and LPS in terms of intraoperative and postoperative complications, conversion rate and estimated blood loss. However, patients in the RAS group have a longer operative time (p < 0.0001) and longer hospital stay (p = 0.020) than those in the laparoscopic group. Robotic surgery is not inferior to laparoscopy in patients with endometriosis in terms of surgical outcomes; however, RAS requires longer operative times and longer hospital stay. The benefits of robotic surgery should be sought in the easiest potential integration of robotic platforms with new technologies. Prospective studies comparing laparoscopy to the new robotic systems are desirable for greater robustness of scientific evidence.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B diagnosed after small intestinal volvulus with progressive megacolon in an adolescent
Authors: Sakai Yusuke , Nakayama Yoshiko , Kurasawa Shingo , Sado Tomomitsu , Kato Sawako , Hidaka Nao , Takamizawa Shigeru , Yoshizawa Katsumi , Yoshimaru Koichiro , Taguchi Tomoaki 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMultiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by the presence of medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, Marfan-like fatigue, a peculiar face with thickening of the lips, mucosal neuromas on the lips and tongue, and gastrointestinal phenomena. Most patients harbor pathological variants of the RET gene. Herein, we present the first case of a 14 year-old boy who experienced small intestinal volvulus along with a megacolon, and he was diagnosed with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B. The patient complained of constipation since he was 2 years old and slowly progressive abdominal distension at school age. At 14 years of age, he presented with remarkable megacolon mimicking Hirschsprung’s disease and complicated with small intestinal volvulus. The volvulus was successfully repaired, and the particularly dilated transverse colon was resected following a rectal biopsy. Histopathological evaluation of the resected transverse colon revealed to be compatible with ganglioneuromatosis. After emergency surgery, the patient was diagnosed with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B with medullary thyroid carcinoma, and a de novo variant of RET was confirmed. Gastroenterologists should consider it when treating patients with constipation, especially those with megacolon. Therefore, timely diagnosis may lead to appropriate treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma and improve mortality.
Emerging mycotoxin occurrence in chicken feed and eggs from Algeria
Authors: Laouni Chahinez , Lara Francisco J. , Messai Ahmed , Redouane-Salah Sara , Hernández-Mesa Maykel , Gámiz-Gracia Laura , García-Campaña Ana M. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPoultry farming has developed into one of Algeria’s most productive industrial farming because of the growing demand for sources of protein among Algerian society. Laying hen feed consists mainly of cereals, which can be contaminated with molds and subsequently with their secondary metabolites known as mycotoxins. These later can pose a serious danger to the production and quality of eggs in the commercial layer industry. This work focuses on the detection of emerging mycotoxins, mainly enniatins (ENNs) and beauvericin (BEA), in poultry feed and eggs from different locations in Algeria. Two different QuEChERS-based extractions were established to extract ENNs and BEA from chicken feed and eggs. The determination of mycotoxin occurrence was achieved by a UHPLC-MS/MS method using 0.1% (v/v) formic acid in water and MeOH as mobile phase, an ESI interface operating in positive mode, and a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer operating in MRM for the detection. Matrix-matched calibration curves were carried out for both matrices, obtaining good linearity (R2 > 0.99). The method performance was assessed in terms of extraction recovery (from 87 to 107%), matrix effect (from − 47 to − 86%), precision (RSD < 15%), and limits of quantitation (≤ 1.1 µg/kg for feed and ≤ 0.8 µg/kg for eggs). The analysis of 10 chicken feed samples and 35 egg samples composed of a 10-egg pool each showed that ENN B1 was the most common mycotoxin (i.e., found in 9 feed samples) with contamination levels ranging from 3.6 to 41.5 µg/kg, while BEA was detected only in one feed sample (12 µg/kg). However, eggs were not found to be contaminated with any mycotoxin at the detection limit levels. Our findings indicate that the searched mycotoxins are present in traces in feed and absent in eggs. This can be explained by the application of a mycotoxin binder. However, this does not put a stop on the conduction of additional research and ultimately setting regulations to prevent the occurrence of emerging mycotoxins.
The Nexus of Artificial Intelligence and Green Innovation: a Cross-Density Analysis at the Country Level
Authors: Chun Youngsam , Hwang Junseok 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study explored the synergistic effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on green innovation at the national level by identifying three core activities in green innovation: entry, exit, and sustained specialization in green technologies. Employing a comprehensive three-way fixed-effects panel model, we analyzed green innovation trends in 139 countries over a 30-year period. Our findings emphasize that technological capability, especially in green and AI technologies, is more pivotal than economic wealth in securing comparative advantages in green technologies. One notable observation is the path-dependent development of green technology, which suggests a propensity for nations to build new technologies based on existing strengths. A key contribution of this study is the development of the “AI-Green Cross-Density” model. This innovative method quantifies the interactions between green and AI technologies and highlights the role of AI in promoting green innovation. The influence of AI on the introduction of new green technologies has become more pronounced in recent years, particularly in economically less-developed countries. Our findings indicate that the integration of modern AI can significantly enhance green technology sectors in mid-to-low-income countries, providing vital insights for policymakers striving to foster a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Regularity results for solutions to elliptic obstacle problems in limit cases
Authors: Farroni Fernando , Manzo Gianluigi 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWe prove the Lewy–Stampacchia’s inequality for elliptic variational inequalities with obstacle involving Leray–Lions type operator whose simpler model case is given by the following $$\begin{aligned} u \in W^{1,N}_0(\Omega )\mapsto -\Delta _N u-\text {div}\left( B (x) |u|^{N-2}u \right) \end{aligned}$$

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belongs to a suitable Lorentz–Zygmund space. For this kind of obstacle problems, we also provide regularity results and amongst them we give sufficient conditions to get boundedness of solutions.
Urban climate resilience in Africa: a review of nature-based solution in African cities' adaptation plans
Authors: Kiribou Razak , Djene Sintayehu , Bedadi Bobe , Ntirenganya Elie , Ndemere Julius , Dimobe Kangbéni 
Published: May 2024

AbstractCities are globally exposed to climate change effects, which revealed that 55% of the world's population is at risk. Despite their low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, African cities are paying the highest cost of the threats caused by climate change due to their rapid urban community growth, high population density, and inadequate urban planning. This review has explored and demonstrated the benefit of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) implementation for urban climate crisis resilience that have been implemented globally for sharing information on sustainable city planning in Africa. The analysis is based on the African countries’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) reports, the institution’s review, and scientific articles. The successful implementation of NbS since 2015 in developed countries confirms that NbS has a multi-functional environmental benefit for urban and pre-urban populations. It reduces cities' vulnerability to climate threats and advances numerous Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. It revealed only 15 (27,7%) African countries have implemented NbS with 119 projects to adapt and tackle climate change in water, agriculture, forest and woodland, coastal and marine habitat, grassland, and mountain habitat sectors. Rural areas are paid more attention than cities despite the rapid urbanization in the face of extreme climate effects. Furthermore, the review process observed some challenges in translating the approaches of NbS into measurable actions for African urban climate resilience: (i) issues in the governance of urban planning and policies; (ii) insufficient mobilization of resources and lack of private sector involvement in financing NbS; and (iii) lack of comprehensive evidence-based strategies and knowledge for successful operationalization of NbS in African cities.
Green and sustainable synthesis of the ZnONPs using leaf extract of Guazuma ulmifolia for antioxidant and antimicrobial activities
Authors: Dafalla Salah Eldeen , Aldabaan Nayef Abdulaziz , Muddapur Uday M. , Angadi Shivani , Patil Laxmikant R. , Shaikh Ibrahim Ahmed , Khan Aejaz Abdullatif , Iqubal S. M. Shakeel , Shet Anil R. , Desai Shivalingsarj V. , Hombalimath Veeranna S. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe main objectives of the current study were synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using the aqueous leaf extract of Guazuma ulmifolia (G. ulmifolia) plant and assessing its antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. The nanoparticles were characterized using Ultraviolet Visible (UV–Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDS) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). ZnONPs exhibited a maximum peak at 342 nm in the UV–Vis spectrum, indicating their absorption properties. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of functional groups, such as OH and COOH which likely contributed to the stability of the nanoparticles. The XRD analysis confirmed the spherical structure of the nanoparticles as indicated by distinct diffraction peaks corresponding to the lattice planes of the ZnO standard. The EDS analysis confirmed the presence of Zn, C and O in the ZnONPs. SEM analysis provided insights into the nanoparticles size, shape and surface morphology, showing an average size between 19 and 41 nm. Furthermore, the synthesized ZnONPs demonstrated excellent antioxidant and antibacterial activities against various bacteria and Candida species. This study highlights the promising potential of ZnONPs in diverse fields, including biomedicine, due to their low toxicity, economic viability and beneficial properties. It is crucial to conduct further in vivo investigations in order to determine the safety, effectiveness and compatibility of G. ulmifolia ZnONPs.
Digital twins in urban informatics
Authors: Goodchild Michael F. , Connor Dylan , Fotheringham A. Stewart , Frazier Amy , Kedron Peter , Li Wenwen , Tong Daoqin 
Published: May 2024

AbstractUrban informatics appears to be a suitable area for the application of digital twins. Definitions of the term share some characteristics, but these definitions do not agree on what exactly constitutes a digital twin. The term has the potential to be misleading unless adequate attention is paid to the inherent uncertainty in any replica of a real system. The question of uncertainty is addressed, together with some of the issues that make its quantification problematic. Digital twins for urban informatics pose questions of purpose, governance, and ethics. In the final section the paper suggests some research issues that will need to be addressed if digital twins are to be successful.
Newtonian Physics Informed Neural Network (NwPiNN) for Spatio-Temporal Forecast of Visual Data
Authors: Dutta Anurag , Lakshmanan K. , Kumar Sanjeev , Ramamoorthy A. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractMachine intelligence is at great height these days and has been evident with its effective provenance in almost all domains of science and technology. This work will focus on one handy and profound application of machine intelligence-time series forecast, and that too on visual data points, i.e., our objective is to predict future visual data points, given a subtle lag to work on. For the same, we would propose a deep learner, Newtonian physics informed neural network (NwPiNN) with the critical modelling capabilities of the physics informed neural networks, modelled on the laws of Newtonian physics. For computational efficacy, we would work on the gray-scale values of pixels. Since the variation in data pixel values is not only provoked by the pixel gray values but also by the velocity component of each pixel, the final prediction of the model would be a weighted average of the gray value forecast and the kinematics of each pixel, as modelled by the PINN. Besides its’ proposal, NwPiNN is subjected to benchmark visual dataset, and compared with existing models for visual time series forecast, like ConvLSTM, and CNN-LSTM, and in most of the occasions, NwPiNN is found to outperform its preliminaries.
Lingering with Multispecies Kin: Re-Turning to Encounters between Children, Invertebrates and Amphibians
Authors: Byman Jenny , Kumpulainen Kristiina , Renlund Jenny 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBased on an ethnographic study in a Finnish primary school, we explored lingering as both a pedagogical approach and a methodological concept for multispecies education research and practice. Through this conceptual thinking, we “re-turned” to the multiplicities that unfolded from noticing rhythms, enterings and different lifeworlds to show how children’s lingering encounters developed into speculative inquiries about how invertebrates and amphibians generate polyphonous affects and temporalities. In our study, children’s “attuning-with” clay, waste materials, photographs, and stop-motion animation opened up the unfamiliar worlds and temporalities of invertebrates and amphibians, involving active silences, slow rhythms, and awkward becomings. Overall, the study highlights that children’s attuning-with the uncertainties of today’s socioecological world create new avenues for thinking about multispecies relationalities.
Regulators Should Value Nonhuman Animals
Authors: Sunstein Cass R. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSome regulations do not only reduce human deaths, injuries, and illnesses; they also protect nonhuman animals. Regulatory Impact Analyses, required by prevailing executive orders, usually do not disclose or explore benefits or costs with respect to nonhuman animals, even when those benefits or costs are significant. This is an inexcusable gap. If a regulation prevents dogs, horses, or cats from being killed or hurt, the benefits should be specified and quantified. This proposition holds even if those benefits are in some sense incidental to the main goal of the regulation. At the same time, turning the relevant benefits into monetary equivalents raises serious challenges, akin to those raised by the valuation of statistical children.
ON AUTOMORPHISMS OF
${\mathcal {P}}(\lambda )/[\lambda ]^{<\lambda }$
Authors: KELLNER JAKOB , SHELAH SAHARON , TĂNASIE ANDA RAMONA 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
We investigate the statement “all automorphisms of

${\mathcal {P}}(\lambda )/[\lambda ]^{<\lambda }$

are trivial.” We show that MA implies the statement for regular uncountable

$\lambda <2^{\aleph _0}$

, that the statement is false for measurable

$\lambda $

if

$2^\lambda =\lambda ^+$

, and that for “densely trivial” it can be forced (together with

$2^\lambda =\lambda ^{++}$

) for inaccessible

$\lambda $

.
Persistencias y concomitancias visuales en las figurinas arqueológicas del septentrión venezolano: Una comparación iconográfica preliminar
Authors: Caputo-Jaffé Alessandra 
Published: May 2024

Resumen
Este trabajo presenta una aproximación comparativa a las lógicas visuales de figurinas, vasijas efigie, sonajeras y colgantes, en su mayoría de cerámica, que proliferaron en el septentrión venezolano a partir de aproximadamente el primer milenio aC hasta la llegada de los europeos al continente americano. Se comparan transversalmente diversas iconografías halladas en el noroccidente del país, la región andina, los llanos, la región norcentral y el bajo Orinoco, partiendo de los elementos compositivos que articulan las figuras. Estas se componen de una base antropomorfa (combinación de tronco, piernas, brazos, cabeza, etcétera), que también puede conjugarse con elementos zoomorfos, los cuales podrían hacer referencia a entidades no-humanas o a procesos de transformación chamánica. Nos enfocaremos en la asociación de algunos elementos compositivos con la denotación sexual de las iconografías. Estas comparaciones nos permiten reconocer persistencias y concomitancias a través de grandes lapsos temporales y distancias geográficas, y contribuir a desmontar algunas preconcepciones que consideramos restrictivas respecto de los significados asociados a manifestaciones visuales femeninas.