bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Examining gender differences in the use of multidimensional forced‐choice measures of personality in terms of test‐taker reactions and test fairness
Authors: Zhou Steven , Lee Philseok , Fyffe Shea 
Published: February 2024

AbstractHuman resource (HR) practices have been focused on using assessments that are robust to faking and response biases associated with Likert‐type scales. As an alternative, multidimensional forced‐choice (MFC) measures have recently shown advances in reducing faking and response biases while retaining similar levels of validity to Likert‐type measures. Although research evidence supports the effectiveness of MFC measures, fairness issues resulting from gender biases in the use of MFC measures have not yet been investigated in the literature. Given the importance of gender equity in HR development, it is vital that new assessments improve upon known gender biases in the historical use of Likert‐type measures and do not lead to gender discrimination in HR practices. In this vein, our investigation focuses specifically on potential gender biases in the use of MFC measures for HR development. Specifically, our study examines differential test‐taker reactions and differential prediction of self‐assessed leadership ability between genders when using the MFC personality measure. In an experimental study with college students, we found no evidence of gender differences in test‐taker reactions to MFC measures. In a second cross‐sectional study with full‐time employees, we found evidence of intercept differences, such that females were frequently underpredicted when using MFC personality measures to predict self‐assessed leadership ability. Moreover, the pattern of differential prediction using MFC measures was similar to that of Likert‐type measures. Implications for MFC personality measures in applied practice are discussed.
Ultrasound: A new strategy for artificial synapses modulation
Authors: Yuan Junru , Li Yi , Wang Meng , Huang Xiaodi , Zhang Tao , Xue Kan‐Hao , Yuan Junhui , Ou‐Yang Jun , Yang Xiaofei , Miao Xiangshui , Zhu Benpeng 
Published: February 2024

AbstractDue to its non‐invasive nature, ultrasound has been widely used for neuromodulation in biological systems, where its application influences the synaptic weights and the process of neurotransmitter delivery. However, such modulation has not been emulated in physical devices. Memristors are ideal electrical components for artificial synapses, but up till now they are hardly reported to respond to ultrasound signals. Here we design and fabricate a HfOx‐based memristor on 64°Y‐X LiNbO3 single crystal substrate, and successfully realize artificial synapses modulation by shear‐horizontal surface acoustic wave (SH‐SAW). It is a prominent short‐term resistance modulation, where ultrasound has been shown to cause resistance drop for various resistance states, which could fully recover after the ultrasound is shut off. The physical mechanism illustrates that ultrasound induced polarization potential in the HfOx dielectric layer acts on the Schottky barrier, leading to the resistance drop. The emulation of neuron firing frequency modulation through ultrasound signals is demonstrated. Moreover, the joint application of ultrasound and electric voltage yields fruitful functionalities, such as the enhancement of resistance window and synaptic plasticity through ultrasound application. All these promising results provide a new strategy for artificial synapses modulation, and also further advance neuromorphic devices toward system applications.image
Acceptable range of forearm deformity derived from relation to three‐dimensional analysis and clinical impairments
Authors: Shiode Ryoya , Miyamura Satoshi , Kazui Arisa , Iwahashi Toru , Tanaka Hiroyuki , Okada Seiji , Murase Tsuyoshi , Oka Kunihiro 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate deformity patterns that cause clinical impairments and determine the acceptable range of deformity in the treatment of forearm diaphyseal fractures. A three‐dimensional (3D) deformity analysis based on computed bone models was performed on 39 patients with malunited diaphyseal both‐bone forearm fractures to investigate the 3D deformity patterns of the radius and ulna at the fracture location and the relationship between 3D deformity and clinical impairments. Clinical impairments were evaluated using forearm motion deficit. Cutoff values of forearm deformities were calculated by performing receiver operating characteristic analysis using the deformity angle and the limited forearm rotation range of motion (less than 50° of pronation or supination) resulting in activities of daily living (ADL) impairment as variables. The extension, varus, and pronation deformities most commonly occurred in the radius, whereas the extension deformity was commonly observed in the ulna. A positive correlation was observed between pronation deficit and extension deformity of the radius (R = 0.41) and between supination deficit and pronation deformity of the ulna (R = 0.44). In contrast, a negative correlation was observed between pronation deficit and pronation deformity of the radius (R = −0.44) and between pronation deficit and pronation deformity of the ulna (R = −0.51). To minimize ADL impairment, radial extension deformity should be <18.4°, radial rotation deformity <12.8°, and ulnar rotation deformity <16.6°. The deformities in the sagittal and axial planes of the radius and in the axial plane of the ulna were responsible for the limited forearm rotation.
Creatine supplementation for optimization of physical function in the patient at risk of functional disability: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Davies Thomas W. , Watson Naomi , Pilkington James J. , McClelland Thomas J. , Azzopardi Giada , Pearse Rupert M. , Prowle John , Puthucheary Zudin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe efficacy of creatine replacement through supplementation for the optimization of physical function in the population at risk of functional disability is unclear.MethodsWe conducted a systematic literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and CINAHL from inception to November 2022. Studies included were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing creatine supplementation with placebos in older adults and adults with chronic disease. The primary outcome was physical function measured by the sit‐to‐stand test after pooling data using random‐effects modeling. We also performed a Bayesian meta‐analysis to describe the treatment effect in probability terms. Secondary outcomes included other measures of physical function, muscle function, and body composition. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk‐of‐bias tool.ResultsWe identified 33 RCTs, comprising 1076 participants. From six trials reporting the primary outcome, the pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) was 0.51 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.01–1.00; I2 = 62%; P = 0.04); using weakly informative priors, the posterior probability that creatine supplementation improves physical function was 66.7%. Upper‐body muscle strength (SMD: 0.25; 95% CI: 0.06–0.44; I2 = 0%; P = 0.01), handgrip strength (SMD 0.23; 95% CI: 0.01–0.45; I2 = 0%; P = 0.04), and lean tissue mass (MD 1.08 kg; 95% CI: 0.77–1.38; I2 = 26%; P < 0.01) improved with creatine supplementation. The quality of evidence for all outcomes was low or very low because of a high risk of bias.ConclusionCreatine supplementation improves sit‐to‐stand performance, muscle function, and lean tissue mass. It is crucial to conduct high‐quality prospective RCTs to confirm these hypotheses (PROSPERO number, CRD42023354929).
Untargeted metabolomics‐based identification of bioactive compounds from Mangifera indica L. seed extracts in drug discovery through molecular docking and assessment of their anticancer potential
Authors: Kaneria Mital , Rakholiya Kalpna , Bavaliya Kaushal R , Pandya Mohit H , Sipai Tahir N , Vadher Sharmishtha A , Patel Margi , Yadav Virendra Kumar , Solanki Raghu , Patel Sunita , Sahoo Dipak Kumar , Patel Ashish 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDMangifera indica L. (mango), a medicinal plant rich in biologically active compounds, has potential to be used in disease‐preventing and health‐promoting products. The present investigation reveals and uncovers bioactive metabolites with remarkable therapeutic efficiency from mango (family: Anacardiaceae) seeds.RESULTSBiological activity was determined by antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer assays, and metabolite profiling was performed on gas chromatography coupled to quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (GC‐QTOF‐MS) and liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (LC‐QTOF‐MS) platforms. Validation of active metabolites was carried out by in silico molecular docking (Molinspiration Cheminformatics Server and PASS). Extracted and identified metabolites were screened; 54 compounds associated with various groups were selected for the in silico interaction study.CONCLUSIONSMolecular docking revealed lead molecules with a potential binding energy score, efficacy and stable modulation with a selected protein domain. Investigation, directed by in vitro and in silico analysis, confirms mango seeds as an excellent source of potential metabolites as a therapeutic agent. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Free flap reconstruction at a rural‐based tertiary medical college hospital: Barriers and outcomes
Authors: Hongaiah Deepak , Kattepur Abhay K. , George Eldo V. , Mahadev M. Abhishek , Kenkere Deepika , Dasappa Aswathappa 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesIn a rural‐based setting, providing optimal treatment is often difficult owing to the limited resources and financial constraints being rampant in cancer care delivery. Oncological resections often result in large, complex defects requiring free flap reconstruction to achieve cosmetic and/or functional goals. This article focuses on our experience of starting and promoting microvascular reconstruction in a rural tertiary medical college hospital.MethodsRetrospective observational study of patients undergoing free flap reconstruction for oncological indications was included. Standard oncological principles were followed for cancer extirpation. Free flap reconstruction was done using loupes of 4× magnification. Flap‐related outcomes and barriers in doing free flap reconstruction were analysed.ResultsA total of 56 patients were included. The most common free flap undertaken was free anterolateral thigh flap in 21 (37.5%) patients. The mean duration of reconstruction was 438 min. Re‐exploration was undertaken in 17 patients (30.4%). Nonsalvageable flap loss was 19.64%. Adjuvant treatment was administered in all patients as per oncological indications, albeit with some delay in 12.5%. Barriers to reconstruction were noted in the pre‐, intra‐ and postoperative periods.ConclusionReconstruction with free flaps is feasible in a resource‐constrained setup with careful planning and a multidisciplinary team approach to overcome the barriers.
Microporous titanium and hydroxyapatite improve fixation of the tibial wall in unicompartmental knee replacement
Authors: Rahman Azmi , Omoregie Gabrielle , Mellon Stephen , Murray David W. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPurposeCementless Oxford unicompartmental knee replacement (OUKR) is associated with less pain than cemented OUKR 5 years postoperatively. This may be due to improved fixation at the tibial wall, which transmits tension and reduces stress in the bone below the tibial component. This study compares tibial wall fixation with three different types of fixation: cemented, cementless with hydroxyapatite (HA) and cementless with a microporous titanium coat and HA (HA + MPC).MethodsThree consecutive cohorts were identified (n = 221 cemented in 2005–2007, n = 118 HA in 2014–2015, n = 125 HA + MPC in 2016–2017). Analysis was performed on anterior–posterior radiographs aligned on the tibial component taken 1–2 years postoperatively. Aligned radiographs are needed to see narrow radiolucencies adjacent to the wall. Alignment was assessed with rotation ratio (RR = wall width/internal wall height). Perfect RR is 0.3, and a maximum threshold of 0.5 was used. Quality of fixation to the wall was assessed with fixation ratio (FR = bone wall contact height/total wall height). Notable radiographic features at the tibial wall were also recorded.ResultsA total of 33 knees with cement, 37 knees with cementless with HA and 57 knees cementless with HA + MPC had adequately aligned radiographs. Fixation was significantly better with HA compared with cement (55% vs. 25%, p = 0.0016). The microporous coat further improved fixation (81% vs. 55%, p < 0.0001). FR > 80% was achieved in 3% of the cemented implants, 32% of HA and 68% of HA + MPC. In cementless cohorts, features suggestive of a layer of bone that had delaminated from the wall were seen in 8 (22%) HA and 3 (5%) HA + MPC knees.ConclusionRadiographic tibial wall fixation in OUKR is poor with cement. It improves with an HA coating and improves further with an intermediary MPC. Improved tibial wall fixation may explain the lower levels of pain observed with cementless rather than cemented fixation described in the literature, but further clinical correlation is needed.Level of EvidenceLevel III, retrospective cohort study.
A FE2 shell model with periodic boundary conditions for thin and thick shells
Authors: Gruttmann Friedrich , Wagner Werner 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn this article a FE2 shell model for thin and thick shells within a first order homogenization scheme is presented. A variational formulation for the two‐scale boundary value problem and the associated finite element formulation is developed. Constraints with 5 or 9 Lagrange parameters are derived which eliminate both rigid body movements and dependencies of the shear stiffness on the size of the representative volume elements (RVEs). At the bottom and top surface of the RVEs which extend through the total thickness of the shell stress boundary conditions are present. The periodic boundary conditions at the lateral surfaces are applied in such a way that particular membrane, bending and shear modes are not restrained. This is shown by means of a homogeneous RVE. The first of all linear formulation is extended to finite strain problems introducing transformation relations for the stress resultants and the material matrix. The transformations are performed at the Gauss points on macro level. Several boundary value problems including large deformations, stability and inelasticity are computed and compared with 3D reference solutions.
Green and Facile Synthesis of Zn3V2O8−Ag@C Composite as an Efficient Electrode for Supercapacitor Application
Authors: Mane Seema A. , Bhoj Pooja K. , Moholkar Annasaheb V. , Ghule Anil V. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe present study demonstrates the synthesis of ternary composites of zinc vanadate (Zn3V2O8) with silver (Ag) and carbon matrix originated from the Bengal gram bean extract (BGBE) using a facile, economic, and environmentally sustainable rotational chemical bath deposition (R−CBD) method. From the electrochemical studies, it is found that the Zn3V2O8−Ag@C demonstrated improved electrochemical performance with the specific capacitance (Csp) of 380.1 F g−1, energy density (ED) of 52.7 Wh kg−1, with power density (PD) of 882.3 W kg−1 at 3 mA cm−2 current density and good capacitive retention of 89.8 % over 3000 charge–discharge (GCD) cycles, which is remarkably higher than the other electrode materials (Zn3V2O8, Zn3V2O8−Ag, Zn3V2O8@C). The combined merits of conductive silver (Ag) nanoparticle and carbonaceous material from BGBE assist in enhancing the overall electrochemical performance of Zn3V2O8−Ag@C. The Zn3V2O8−Ag@C nanocomposite was used as electrode material for the fabrication of a flexible symmetric solid–state supercapacitor device (SSC). The SSC device delivered a Csp of 69.17 F g−1 with an energy density (ED) of 13.8 Wh kg−1 at a 2 mA cm−2 current density. Moreover, the SSC shows a 90 % capacitive retention over the continuous GCD cycles.
A new performance‐based seismic design method using endurance time analysis for linked column frame system and a comparison of structural systems and seismic analysis methods
Authors: Jaberi Vahid , Jaberi Masume , Asghari Abazar 
Published: February 2024

SummaryThis paper presents a new performance‐based seismic design method for the design of repairable linked column frame (LCF) and linked column system (LCS). Currently, the biggest problem of these systems is the lack of a simple and practical design method that leads to the design of optimal models with sufficient seismic capacity. The interaction of the primary and secondary systems, changing the lateral load pattern during an earthquake, and the implementation of the target performance objectives have complicated the design of these systems. The evaluations carried out in this research show that the rotation of link beams must be controlled in the design. Therefore, the ultimate plastic rotation of links is determined to be 0.01 rad for the seismic intensity of design base earthquake and 0.015 rad for maximum considered earthquake. The results show that the models designed using the presented method are optimal, have sufficient seismic capacity, and achieve the target performance objectives. In addition, although previous researches have shown that these systems have a suitable seismic behavior, their seismic behavior have not been compared with other structural systems. Comparing can show the behavioral characteristics of a new structural system; hence, the elastic and plastic behavior of the LCF and LCS models have been compared with other common steel structural systems using all analysis methods. Moreover, in the presented method for the design of LCF and LCS systems, nonlinear time history analysis using the endurance time method (ETM) is used, and due to the newness of the endurance time method, its results are compared with the median results of nonlinear time history analysis at different seismic hazard levels and incremental dynamic analysis (IDA), in 45 samples. The results show that the endurance time analysis is a reasonable and efficient method, and in this comparison, the difference between the results of ETM and IDA methods is 6% on average.
Managing the Will: Managerial Normativity from the Wage Society to the Platform Age
Authors: Nicoli Massimiliano , Paltrinieri Luca 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAt different times in the history of industrial capitalism, the firm has replaced the State, or anticipated it, by constructing regulatory models which were then legally sanctioned by State legislation, or generalised within public policies concerning, for example, education systems. This is what Pollman and Barry call “regulatory entrepreneurship”. Alongside this legal normativity, management practices have always entailed a psychological normative production aiming to shape the workforce as a subject, also according to the political instances of current forms of State governmentality. Indeed, the very birth of modern management is to be conceived in relation to these practices of production of forms of subjectivity in the workplace.
Renormalon cancellation and linear power correction to threshold-like asymptotics of space-like parton correlators
Authors: Liu Yizhuang , Su Yushan 
Published: February 2024

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In this paper, we show that the common hard kernel of double-log-type or threshold-type factorization for certain space-like parton correlators that arise in the context of lattice parton distributions, the heavy-light Sudakov hard kernel, has linear infrared (IR) renormalon. We explicitly demonstrate how this IR renormalon correlates with ultraviolet (UV) renormalons of next-to-leading power operators in two explicit examples: threshold asymptotics of space-like quark-bilinear coefficient functions and transverse momentum dependent (TMD) factorization of quasi wave function amplitude. Theoretically, the pattern of renormalon cancellation complies with general expectations to marginal asymptotics in the UV limit. Practically, this linear renormalon explains the slow convergence of imaginary parts observed in lattice extraction of the Collins-Soper kernel and signals the relevance of next-to-leading power contributions. Fully factorized, fully controlled threshold asymptotic expansion for space-like quark-bilinear coefficient functions in coordinate and moment space has also been proposed.
Interpolator Symmetries and New Kalton-Peck Spaces
Authors: Castillo Jesús M. F. , Corrêa Willian H. G. , Ferenczi Valentin , González Manuel 
Published: February 2024

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Conflicts between priming and episodic retrieval: a question of fluency?
Authors: Weller Peter , Recio Guillermo , Kaltwasser Laura , Rostami Hadiseh Nowparast , Stürmer Birgit , Sommer Werner 
Published: February 2024

AbstractHuman memory consists of different underlying processes whose interaction can result in counterintuitive findings. One phenomenon that relies on various types of mnemonic processes is the repetition priming effect for unfamiliar target faces in familiarity decisions, which is highly variable and may even reverse. Here, we tested the hypothesis that this reversed priming effect may be due to a conflict between target fluency signals and episodic retrieval processes. After replicating the reverse priming effect, three different manipulations were effective in diminishing it. We suggest that each of these manipulations diminished the ambiguity regarding the source of priming-induced fluency of target processing. Our findings argue against a strictly independent view of different types of memory.