bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Physical, colour, and mechanical properties of pearls (citrus caviar) from three finger lime (Citrus australasica) varieties: Implications for economic value, quality grading, and benchmarking
Authors: Nastasi Joseph Robert , Perry Keely Rose , Abbott Joel Andrew , King Jade Mia , Hoffman Eleanor W. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCitrus australasica, the Australian finger lime or caviar lime have garnered interest both in culinary and scientific communities. Despite extensive studies on their metabolomic and volatilomic profiles, research on the physical properties of finger lime pearls, especially their diameter, colour, and mechanical properties, remains limited. Understanding these attributes is crucial for quality assessment, consumer preference, and marketability in the food industry. This study aims to investigate the diameter, visual appearance, and mechanical properties of finger lime pearls from three different varieties (‘Champagne Red’, ‘Emerald’, and ‘Chartreuse’), comparing them with similar foods and assessing their implications for culinary use and market value. Colour properties were analysed using the CIELAB system, and mechanical properties were assessed through texture analysis, focusing on bursting strength and strain. Finger lime pearl diameters ranged between 1.62 and 3.60 mm, aligning with sizes of comparative foods. Colour analysis revealed distinct differences among varieties. Mechanical properties, particularly bursting strength, and strain, varied significantly across varieties, with ‘Champagne Red’ and ‘Chartreuse’ showing higher bursting strengths. These properties suggest different culinary applications and potential for a grading system based on sensory experience. The study highlights the importance of physical and mechanical properties in determining the quality and marketability of finger lime pearls. It introduces a novel framework for assessing these attributes, suggesting that finger lime varieties can be differentiated and graded for culinary use based on pearl diameter, colour, and mechanical properties. This research lays the groundwork for future sensory-based studies and the development of quality grading systems for finger limes.
Simulation of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in a perfused patient-specific model of type B aortic dissection
Authors: Mohl Lukas , Karl Roger , Hagedorn Matthias N. , Runz Armin , Skornitzke Stephan , Toelle Malte , Bergt C. Soeren , Hatzl Johannes , Uhl Christian , Böckler Dittmar , Meisenbacher Katrin , Engelhardt Sandy 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Complicated type B Aortic dissection is a severe aortic pathology that requires treatment through thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). During TEVAR a stentgraft is deployed in the aortic lumen in order to restore blood flow. Due to the complicated pathology including an entry, a resulting dissection wall with potentially several re-entries, replicating this structure artificially has proven to be challenging thus far.

Methods
We developed a 3d printed, patient-specific and perfused aortic dissection phantom with a flexible dissection flap and all major branching vessels. The model was segmented from CTA images and fabricated out of a flexible material to mimic aortic wall tissue. It was placed in a pulsatile hemodynamic flow loop. Hemodynamics were investigated through pressure and flow measurements and doppler ultrasound imaging. Surgeons performed a TEVAR intervention including stentgraft deployment under fluoroscopic guidance.

Results
The flexible aortic dissection phantom was successfully incorporated in the hemodynamic flow loop, a systolic pressure of 112 mmHg and physiological flow of 4.05 L per minute was reached. Flow velocities were higher in true lumen with a up to 35.7 cm/s compared to the false lumen with a maximum of 13.3 cm/s, chaotic flow patterns were observed on main entry and reentry sights. A TEVAR procedure was successfully performed under fluoroscopy. The position of the stentgraft was confirmed using CTA imaging.

Conclusions
This perfused in-vitro phantom allows for detailed investigation of the complex inner hemodynamics of aortic dissections on a patient-specific level and enables the simulation of TEVAR procedures in a real endovascular operating environment. Therefore, it could provide a dynamic platform for future surgical training and research.
Der Zusammenhang von Lehrkraftfeedback, sozialer Akzeptanz und der Schüler*innen-Lehrkraft-Beziehung in der Grundschule: Eine Untersuchung sozialer Referenzierungsprozesse auf Dyadenebene
Authors: Nicolay Philipp , Spilles Markus , Hank Corinna , Krull Johanna , Huber Christian 
Published: June 2024

ZusammenfassungAusgehend von der sozialen Referenzierungstheorie konnten in den letzten Jahren mehrere Studien zeigen, dass die soziale Akzeptanz, die Schüler*innen durch ihre Peers erfahren, durch den Erhalt von positivem Lehrkraftfeedback positiv und durch den Erhalt von negativem Lehrkraftfeedback negativ beeinflusst wird. Methodisch besteht in den meisten bisher vorliegenden Studien das Problem, dass die unterschiedliche Wahrnehmung dieses Feedbacks durch beobachtende Schüler*innen nicht berücksichtigt wird. Im vorliegenden Beitrag wurden vor diesem Hintergrund mit Hilfe der Daten einer Querschnittserhebung an N = 806 Grundschüler*innen (MAlter = 9,22) soziale Referenzierungsprozesse mit cross-classified multilevel models auf Ebene von Schüler*innen-Dyaden (N = 15.764) untersucht. Dies ermöglicht es, den Zusammenhang zwischen dem von Schüler*innen wahrgenommenen Lehrkraftfeedback gegenüber Mitschüler*innen und der diesen entgegengebrachten sozialen Akzeptanz auf Individualebene zu untersuchen. In einem zweiten Schritt wurde in den Blick genommen, inwieweit dieser Zusammenhang zwischen wahrgenommenem Feedback und sozialer Akzeptanz durch die Beziehung zur Lehrkraft moderiert wird. Die Ergebnisse bestätigen bisherige Befunde, dass der Erhalt von positivem Lehrkraftfeedback mit einer Erhöhung der sozialen Akzeptanz durch Peers und der Erhalt von negativem Lehrkraftfeedback mit einer Verringerung der sozialen Akzeptanz durch Peers assoziiert ist. Sie zeigen darüber hinaus, dass dieser in Bezug auf negatives Lehrkraftfeedback für Schüler*innen mit einer guten Beziehung zu ihrer Lehrkraft stärker ausgeprägt ist.
Synthesis of Medium Entropy Coatings and Study of the Influence of Bias Voltage and Nitrogen Flow on Their Microstructural and Tribological Properties
Authors: Grisales M. Alejandro , Chimá M. Daniela , Gaitán G. Bejarano 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTiTaZrNb medium entropy coatings and their nitride forms (TiTaZrNb)Nx were synthesized by direct current magnetron sputtering. The study evaluated the bias voltage affects microstructure, chemical and phase composition of the metallic coatings. Also, the effect of nitrogen flow on the microstructural and tribological properties of the corresponding nitrides was studied. A change in the crystalline structure from BCC for TiTaZrNb coatings to FCC for (TiTaZrNb)Nx was observed. It was associated with the incorporation of nitrogen into the matrix and the consequent formation of a solid solution of (TiTaZrNb)Nx. An increase in the hardness and residual stresses of the metallic coating was observed with increasing bias voltage to − 130 V and of the nitride coating with increasing nitrogen flow to 12 sccm, reaching hardness values of 12.8 GPa and 25 GPa, respectively. A slight reduction in the hardness of the deposited nitride coating was observed at the higher nitrogen flow of 15 sccm, probably due to the formation of the TiN and ZrN phases. The higher hardness and lower wear rate of the (TiTaZrNb)Nx nitride coatings compared to the uncoated M2 steel samples demonstrate the protective effect against wear of these coatings.
Intermittent Fasting Regulates Metabolic Homeostasis and Improves Cardiovascular Health
Authors: Diab Rawan , Dimachkie Lina , Zein Omar , Dakroub Ali , Eid Ali H. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObesity is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. While the prevalence of obesity has been increasing, the incidence of its related complications including dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has also been rising. Recent research has focused on modalities aimed at reducing obesity. Several modalities have been suggested including behavioral and dietary changes, medications, and bariatric surgery. These modalities differ in their effectiveness and invasiveness, with dietary changes gaining more interest due to their minimal risks compared to other modalities. Specifically, intermittent fasting (IF) has been gaining interest in the past decade. IF is characterized by cycles of alternating fasting and eating windows, with several different forms practiced. IF has been shown to reduce weight and alleviate obesity-related complications. Our review of clinical and experimental studies explores the effects of IF on the lipid profile, white adipose tissue (WAT) dynamics, and the gut microbiome. Notably, IF corrects dyslipidemia, reduces WAT accumulation, and decreases inflammation, which reduces CVD and obesity. This comprehensive analysis details the protective metabolic role of IF, advocating for its integration into public health practices.
Kinderjobs und Chancengerechtigkeit in Deutschland
Authors: Liebel Manfred 
Published: June 2024

ZusammenfassungNach einer Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) vermitteln die von zahlreichen Kindern im schulpflichtigen Alter ausgeübten Jobs wichtige für den Arbeitsmarkt relevante Fähigkeiten wie Zuverlässigkeit und Eigenständigkeit, und es wird eine Reform des Jugendarbeitsschutzgesetzes angemahnt. Der Beitrag setzt sich mit den Ergebnissen und Bewertungen der Studie auseinander und schlägt Alternativen vor.
Mediating role of binding moral foundations between dogmatism, social dominance orientation and perceived threat from Syrian asylum seekers in Turkey
Authors: Bozkuş-Demir Olcay , Akgün Serap 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCan attitudes toward social groups be considered in the context of morality? To that purpose, two studies assessed whether dogmatism, social dominance orientation, and moral foundations predict perceived threats from Syrian asylum seekers in Turkey. In the first study, Structural Equation Modeling analyses revealed that dogmatism and social dominance orientation predicted the perception of threat via the mediating role of binding moral foundations, whereas individualizing moral foundations did not (N = 235). The second study collected data from a larger sample (N = 438) and used Moral Foundations Scenarios to assess moral concerns, replicating the first study’s findings. Furthermore, it was shown that an alternative model in which individualizing and binding moral foundations predicted threat via dogmatism and SDO mediating did not fit the data. The findings are discussed in light of the possibility that moral judgments are a product of motivated social cognition.
Reel-to-Reel Coating of a Conductive Polymer on Synthetic Textile Yarns in a Semi-closed Batch Oxidative CVD System
Authors: Karaman Mustafa , Cam Serdar Murat , Çelen Onur , Özbakış Miray , Yılmaz Kurtuluş 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn this manuscript, we demonstrate the ability to use a reel-to-reel processing technology for conductive surface functionalization of textile yarns using oxidative chemical vapor deposition in a continuous manner. We designed and built a vacuum deposition system, which allows the winding of yarns into the oCVD reactor by unreeling from the outside atmosphere, where the yarn is pre-treated with oxidant solution. Iron(III)chloride (FeCl3) and 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene were used as the oxidant and monomer, respectively, to deposit thin films of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) thin films on the synthetic PET yarn surfaces. FTIR and XPS analyses were carried out to verify the chemical structure of as-deposited PEDOT films. Effects of temperature, oxidant concentration, and winding speed on the electrical conductivities of the yarns after oCVD were studied. All yarns exhibited non-zero conductivity values independent of the deposition conditions studied. Very high conductivity uniformities were observed along the longitudinal direction of the yarns even at the highest studied winding speed of 24 cm/min.
Novel Genetic Variants Associated with Primary Myocardial Fibrosis in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Authors: Skarp Sini , Doedens Anne , Holmström Lauri , Izzi Valerio , Saarimäki Samu , Sliz Eeva , Kettunen Johannes , Pakanen Lasse , Kerkelä Risto , Pylkäs Katri , Huikuri Heikki V , Myerburg Robert J , Junttila Juhani 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Myocardial fibrosis is a common finding in victims of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Whole exome sequencing was performed in 127 victims of SCD with primary myocardial fibrosis as the only pathological finding. These cases are derived from the Fingesture study which has collected data from autopsy-verified SCD victims in Northern Finland. A computational approach was used to identify protein interactions in cardiomyocytes. Associations of the identified variants with cardiac disease endpoints were investigated in the Finnish national genetic study (FinnGen) dataset. We identified 21 missense and one nonsense variant. Four variants were estimated to affect protein function, significantly associated with SCD/primary myocardial fibrosis (Fingesture) and associated with cardiac diseases in Finnish population (FinnGen). These variants locate in cartilage acidic protein 1 (CRATC1), calpain 1 (CAPN1), unc-45 myosin chaperone A (UNC45A) and unc-45 myosin chaperone B (UNC45B). The variants identified contribute to function of extracellular matrix and cardiomyocytes.

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CFT Connections: State-of-the-art Report and Numerical Validation by 3D FEM
Authors: Wilches Jose , Leon Roberto , Santa Maria Hernán , Graterol Anibal 
Published: June 2024

AbstractConnections between concrete filled members are common in tall buildings, bridges, and offshore structures because of their robust structural performance. While extensive research has been done on isolated concrete-filled structural members, relatively little research has been conducted on composite connection regions. This article first describes a database on experimental/analytical investigations on concrete-filled connections comprising 135 tests. It then develops a generic numerical model capable of capturing the entire range of behavior of these connections, including local buckling of the steel tubes and friction/contact resistance between steel and concrete. The model was calibrated against a single test and its performance was verified against three other very different tests. The results indicate that the four models can track well the strength and stiffness of the specimens up to ultimate and predict well different failure patterns. Comparisons of the experimental and numerical load-deformation curves show very good agreement in predicting the strength and deformations at which different behaviors arise, and that performance is controlled primarily by both the strength of the concrete and the confinement effect of the steel tube in the connection area.
Indigenous student voice: the astute witnesses of schooling
Authors: Highfield Camilla , Webber Melinda , Woods Rachel 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This paper reports the views of Indigenous Māori students (aged 5–13 years) regarding the ways they encounter and experience teaching and learning within their schools. The ten schools that participated in the research are situated in a low socio-economic urban area of the North Island of New Zealand. While the research was being conducted, the teachers and leaders employed in the schools were engaged in a professional development program focussed on developing culturally relevant teaching and pedagogical practices to support increased student success and achievement. Māori students described the teaching and learning factors they perceived positively and negatively impacted their success and motivation to achieve. The findings highlighted the inconsistent levels of support felt by Māori students, their self-concept and perceptions of being ‘average’, and the impacts teacher practices can have on their academic self-efficacy.
Assessing Process Control in the Foundry
Authors: Ward Rebecca R. , Monroe Charles 
Published: June 2024

AbstractRelying on scrap rates alone to assess process control in the foundry can be deceiving. Depending on the inspection method used, it is possible to sort grossly non-conforming parts, while still allowing a wide window of acceptance, masking a process that is out of control. Modern methods of acoustic resonance testing (ART) allow for detailed data logging of both part weight and resonant frequency peak data. Monitoring these two factors at the lot level can give foundry managers insight into how consistent their process is both within a single date code and across multiple date codes. The information collected during quality testing can and should be combined with statistical information gathered at the front of the foundry (design, tooling, molding, inoculation, pouring, cooling, and shakeout) and used to adjust the process to achieve smaller data spreads and more consistent and repeatable process control. Once a process is deemed to be under control, consideration should be given to monitoring the defined specification limits and subsequent control limits using statistical trend analysis as a means for ensuring a process is not approaching a condition in which the opportunity for quality issues can arise.
Are Animals Needed for Food Supply, Efficient Resource Use, and Sustainable Cropping Systems? An Argumentation Analysis Regarding Livestock Farming
Authors: Torpman Olle , Röös Elin 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIt has been argued that livestock farming is necessary to feed a growing population, that it enables efficient use of land and biomass that would otherwise be lost from the food system, that it produces manure that is necessary for crop cultivation, and helps improve the sustainability of cropping systems by inclusion of perennial forage crops in otherwise low-diversity crop rotations. In this paper, we analyze these arguments in favor of livestock farming. Through argumentation analysis based on scientific data, we show that the arguments are either invalid or that their validity is limited to certain circumstances. Without taking into consideration any other potential arguments for livestock farming, or arguments against it, we conclude that the arguments analyzed here cannot in isolation provide justification for more than a small proportion of today’s livestock farming.
A consistently oriented basis for eigenanalysis: improved directional statistics
Authors: Damask Jay 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe algorithm derived in this article, which builds upon the original paper, takes a holistic view of the handedness of an orthonormal eigenvector matrix so as to transfer what would have been labeled as a reflection in the original algorithm into a rotation through a major arc in the new algorithm. In so doing, the angular wrap-around on the interval $$\pi $$
π
that exists in the original is extended to a $$2\pi $$

2
π

interval for primary rotations, which in turn provides clean directional statistics. The modified algorithm is detailed in this article and an empirical example is shown. The empirical example is analyzed in the context of random matrix theory, after which two methods are discussed to stabilize eigenvector pointing directions as they evolve in time. The Python package and source code, reported in the original paper, has been updated to include the new algorithm and is freely available.
BRIX: an autonomous system for brick wall construction
Authors: Ruttico Pierpaolo , Pacini Matteo , Beltracchi Carlo 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
A major challenge within construction robotics lies in deploying robots for building tasks directly on construction sites. Recent years have seen a surge in innovative solutions, particularly focused on creating mechanical bricklayer to automate wall construction as much as possible. However, most of these solutions involve the use of heavy industrial robots and complex systems that are difficult to calibrate and program. In this paper, the authors introduce a prototype of an automated, lightweight system for brick wall construction that is straightforward to calibrate and program. To validate the proposed approach, a full-scale demonstrator along with its control logic is presented. Experimental results, displayed at a prominent industry expo, demonstrate the viability of the proposed system. Additionally, the system was evaluated using the Construction Automation and Robotics for Sustainability Assessment Method (CARSAM), which provides a structured approach to examine the environmental, social, technological, and economic dimensions of sustainability in the context of advanced construction technologies. By applying this method, stakeholders can better understand the broader implications of integrating such technologies into construction practices, guiding more informed decisions towards sustainable development.
Buoy‐Based Detection of Low‐Energy Cosmic‐Ray Neutrons to Monitor the Influence of Atmospheric, Geomagnetic, and Heliospheric Effects
Authors: Schrön Martin , Rasche Daniel , Weimar Jannis , Köhli Markus , Herbst Konstantin , Boehrer Bertram , Hertle Lasse , Kögler Simon , Zacharias Steffen 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCosmic radiation on Earth responds to heliospheric, geomagnetic, atmospheric, and lithospheric changes. In order to use its signal for soil hydrological monitoring, the signal of thermal and epithermal neutron detectors needs to be corrected for external influencing factors. However, theories about the neutron response to soil water, air pressure, air humidity, and incoming cosmic radiation are still under debate. To challenge these theories, we isolated the neutron response from almost any terrestrial changes by operating a bare and a moderated neutron detector in a buoy on a lake in Germany from July 15 to 02 December 2014. We found that the count rate over water has been better predicted by a theory from Köhli et al. (2021, https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2020.544847) compared to the traditional approach from Desilets et al. (2010, https://doi.org/10.1029/2009wr008726). We further found strong linear correlation parameters to air pressure (β = 0.0077 mb−1) and air humidity (α = 0.0054 m3/g) for epithermal neutrons, while thermal neutrons responded with α = 0.0023 m3/g. Both approaches, from Rosolem et al. (2013, https://doi.org/10.1175/jhm‐d‐12‐0120.1) and from Köhli et al. (2021, https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2020.544847), were similarly able to remove correlations of epithermal neutrons to air humidity. Correction for incoming radiation proved to be necessary for both thermal and epithermal neutrons, for which we tested different neutron monitor stations and correction methods. Here, the approach from Zreda et al. (2012, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess‐16‐4079‐2012) worked best with the Jungfraujoch monitor in Switzerland, while the approach from McJannet and Desilets (2023, https://doi.org/10.1029/2022wr033889) was able to adequately rescale data from more remote neutron monitors. However, no approach was able to sufficiently remove the signal from a major Forbush decrease event on 13 September, to which thermal and epithermal neutrons showed a comparatively strong response. The buoy detector experiment provided a unique data set for empirical testing of traditional and new theories on Cosmic‐Ray Neutron Sensing. It could serve as a local alternative to reference data from remote neutron monitors.