bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Do the rain calls of Chaffinches indicate rain?
Authors: de Framond Léna , Müller Rebecca , Feuerriegel Luca , Brumm Henrik 
Published: March 2024

AbstractFor more than 300 years, the rain call of the Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) has been thought to herald rain—hence the name. However, the biological function of this vocalisation still remains unknown. Because rain calls are produced only by males during the breeding season, it has been suggested that the call serves a territorial function and that it may replace song in adverse situations, such as bad weather. However, it is unclear whether rain calls are linked to precipitation at all. Here, we explored the relationship between the occurrence of rain calls and the weather, based on the hypothesis that rain calls are produced instead of song during rainfall. For that purpose, we conducted three studies on different geographical and temporal scales: a large-scale analysis across Europe (relating 242 audio recordings from the Xeno-Canto archive to weather data) and two observational studies in Germany (one cross-sectional study surveying 509 Chaffinches and one longitudinal study on 49 selected males over a period of two weeks). We found no association between rain calls and rainfall in any of the three datasets (but males tended to produce more rain calls with increasing cloud cover and wind force). However, the occurrence of rain calls varied markedly with the social context, as males were more likely to rain–call in the presence of a female, suggesting a function within the pair bond. Overall, we press for more studies on bird calls, and the rain call (although inappropriately named) appears to be a particularly interesting candidate.
On the Foundations of Computing. Computing as the Fourth Great Domain of Science
Authors: Dodig-Crnkovic Gordana 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis review essay analyzes the book by Giuseppe Primiero, On the foundations of computing. Oxford: Oxford University Press (ISBN 978-0-19-883564-6/hbk; 978-0-19-883565-3/pbk). xix, 296 p. (2020). It gives a critical view from the perspective of physical computing as a foundation of computing and argues that the neglected pillar of material computation (Stepney) should be brought centerstage and computing recognized as the fourth great domain of science (Denning).
Monthly variation of fatty acids, lipid quality index and metal content of Pontastacus leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823) in Atikhisar Dam Lake (Çanakkale, Türkiye)
Authors: Berber Selçuk , Acarlı Sefa , Bayraklı Barış , Kale Semih , Kızılkaya Bayram , Vural Pervin , Acarlı Deniz 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis study aims to investigate the metal content, fatty acid composition, lipid quality, and potential health risks of Pontastacus leptodactylus crayfish inhabiting Atikhisar Dam Lake. The research covers a 12-month period and includes both male and female individuals. The study investigated the metal content of crayfish specimens. In female individuals, the metal concentrations were ranked as Fe > Zn > Al > Cu > Mn > Se > As > Hg > Cd > Pb, while in male individuals, the ranking was Fe > Al > Zn > Cu > Mn > Se > As > Hg > Pb > Cd. The results demonstrate that Atherogenicity Index (AI) values for both genders range between 0.21 and 0.31, and Thrombogenicity Index (TI) values fall within 0.14 and 0.20. This indicates that crayfish meat is composed of healthy and high-quality fatty acids. In male individuals, omega-3 values range from 25.28 ± 0.380% to 28.34 ± 0.430%, and in female individuals, they vary from 22.98 ± 0.195% to 28.73 ± 0.871%. These findings underscore the absence of significant health risks associated with mercury levels in crayfish meat. Monthly meal calculations reveal that consuming female crayfish at an average of 4.35 servings per month for adults and 2.24 servings per month for children presents no health hazards. Similarly, the consumption of crayfish meat at an average of 5.29 servings per month for adult males and 2.72 servings per month for male children is deemed safe for health. Based on these results, the lipid quality of both male and female individuals from this species is found to be beneficial, as confirmed by risk–benefit assessments.
Adapted generative latent diffusion models for accurate pathological analysis in chest X-ray images
Authors: Morís Daniel I. , Moura Joaquim de , Novo Jorge , Ortega Marcos 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Respiratory diseases have a significant global impact, and assessing these conditions is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Chest X-ray is widely used for diagnosis, but expert evaluation can be challenging. Automatic computer-aided diagnosis methods can provide support for clinicians in these tasks. Deep learning has emerged as a set of algorithms with exceptional potential in such tasks. However, these algorithms require a vast amount of data, often scarce in medical imaging domains. In this work, a new data augmentation methodology based on adapted generative latent diffusion models is proposed to improve the performance of an automatic pathological screening in two high-impact scenarios: tuberculosis and lung nodules. The methodology is evaluated using three publicly available datasets, representative of real-world settings. An ablation study obtained the highest-performing image generation model configuration regarding the number of training steps. The results demonstrate that the novel set of generated images can improve the performance of the screening of these two highly relevant pathologies, obtaining an accuracy of 97.09%, 92.14% in each dataset of tuberculosis screening, respectively, and 82.19% in lung nodules. The proposal notably improves on previous image generation methods for data augmentation, highlighting the importance of the contribution in these critical public health challenges.

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The effect of social proximity, attribution, and guilt on accepting dysfunctional customer behavior
Authors: Tomazelli Joana Boesche , Rohden Simoni F. , Espartel Lélis Balestrin 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis study examines how construal levels affect the acceptability of dysfunctional customer behavior following service failure in restaurants. Across three experimental studies with online panel respondents (n = 555), we found that consumers feeling psychologically close to service providers are less likely to deem deviant actions acceptable. This stems from the trust they place in socially close service providers and their perceptions of failure controllability. Additionally, anticipated guilt plays a pivotal role in reducing the acceptability of dysfunctional behavior, particularly when seen as opportunistic. Our findings have implications for both academics and managers in understanding and addressing customer behavior post-service failures.
Room temperature oxidation of gaseous formaldehyde over silver-doped manganese oxide catalyst
Authors: Badshah Munzar , Mehdi Shozab , Alam Kamran , Khan Khurram Imran , Abbas Imran , Iezzi Lorenzo , Segneri Valentina , Stoller Marco 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA wide amount of existing building materials and consumables contains formaldehyde (HCHO) that may be released as a gas even after installation. The produced gas may concentrate in housing and offices, leading to a long-term exposure of the occupants. Living in such an environment, even at low concentrations less than 0.5 ppm, may lead to carcinogenic effects and damages of the human central nervous system. As a consequence, the development of methods that oxidize and neutralize the formaldehyde at ambient temperature is welcome. The catalytic oxidation method at ambient temperature is preferred over other available techniques due to its ease of operation and high efficiency. In this work, different weight percentages, ranging from 1 up to 5%, of silver-doped manganese oxides (Ag/MnOx) were synthesized by a co-precipitation process followed by a calcination at 450 °C for 4 h. The XRD and BET analysis results show that the sample at 4% wt of Ag doped in the MnOx matrix exhibit highest crystallinity, surface area and highest dispersion values, very near to theoretical ones. The removal performance of HCHO was tested in a silicon wool bed continuous flow reactor characterized by an inner diameter of 4 mm and a length of 12.5 cm. At ambient temperature a removal efficiency and an amount of produced CO2 of 94% and 66%, respectively.
Critical care management of acute intoxications, dynamics and changes over time: a cohort study
Authors: Reisinger Alexander Christian , Schneider Nikolaus , Schreiber Nikolaus , Janisch Martina , Rauch Ines , Kaufmann Peter , Wünsch Gerrit , Eller Philipp , Hackl Gerald 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAcute intoxications and poisonings are a relevant cause for ICU admission of critically ill patients. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of intoxicated patients in a tertiary center medical ICU in Austria over time and to investigate parameters associated with ICU mortality. This study was a retrospective data analysis including adult ICU patients from the years 2007 to 2021. In addition to ICU documentation, pre-hospital, and emergency department documents as well as autopsy reports were utilized. In an exploratory subanalysis, we compared these findings to a historical dataset from our facility from 1992 to 1996. We identified 581 cases admitted to the medical ICU because of acute poisoning (2007–2021), of which 45% were female and 46.6% were mixed intoxications. Suicidal intent was the primary cause of intoxication (48.2%) and ICU length of stay was median 1.2 days. The majority of deceased patients received pre-hospital mechanical CPR. Primary and secondary poison/toxin removal modalities were used in 29.9% and 11.7% of cases, whereas antidotes were administered in 54.4%. Comparing the data with a historical cohort (n = 168), we found a shift in primary detoxification away from gastric lavage and an increase in alternative secondary poison/toxin removal techniques. The ICU mortality was 4.1% and 4.2% in the present and historic cohort, respectively. Pre-existing psychiatric illnesses increased from 49% in the historic to 69% in the present cohort. Psychiatric illness predisposes patients to severe intoxications necessitating ICU care, thus increasing prevention measures seems warranted. Females did present with a different spectrum of intoxications compared to males. ICU mortality remained low over time and most deceased patients had a grim prognosis already on ICU arrival.
COVID-19-vaccinatiebereidheid bij studenten van de Vrije Universiteit te Amsterdam
Authors: Someh Su A. E. , van der Hoeven Marinka , Montanus Alexandra W. A. , van de Reep Josine J. M. , Wassing Kevin R. M. , Campos Ponce Maiza 
Published: March 2024

SamenvattingHet COVID-19-virus kan zowel milde als langdurige en ernstige klachten veroorzaken. Preventieve maatregelen, waaronder vaccins, werden ingezet om (ernstige) ziekte te voorkomen en transmissie terug te dringen. Ondanks de beschikbaarheid van vaccins lag de COVID-19-vaccinatiegraad lager in jongere leeftijdsgroepen. Dit artikel beschrijft de vaccinatiebereidheid, determinanten en beweegredenen van studenten van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (n = 372) ten tijde van de derde COVID-19-golf (voorjaar 2019), voordat het vaccin voor deze groep beschikbaar was. Dit hebben we via een crosssectionele online vragenlijst uitgevraagd en descriptief geanalyseerd. We vonden een hoge vaccinatiebereidheid (84%), waarbij beweegredenen om het vaccin te accepteren overwegend maatschappelijk en om te weigeren (bio)medisch van aard waren. Religie, politieke voorkeur, ouders geboren in Nederland en een vaccinatiebereidheid van naasten lijken verschillend te zijn tussen studenten die vaccinatiebereid zijn vergeleken met studenten die twijfelen of weigeren. Thema’s omtrent bijwerkingen en langetermijneffectiviteit van vaccins lijken ook belangrijk in het maken van een geïnformeerde keuze. Bij toekomstige vaccinatiecampagnes kan deze informatie gebruikt worden om vaccinatietwijfel te reduceren. Dit zou kunnen bijdragen aan de paraatheid voor uitbraken van infectieziekten in Nederland.
On the efficiency of energy markets with non-merchant storage
Authors: Frölke Linde , Prat Eléa , Pinson Pierre , Lusby Richard M. , Kazempour Jalal 
Published: March 2024

AbstractEnergy market designs with non-merchant storage have been proposed in recent years, with the aim of achieving optimal market integration of storage. In order to handle the time-linking constraints that are introduced in such markets, existing works commonly make simplifying assumptions about the end-of-horizon storage level, e.g., by imposing an exogenous level for the amount of energy to be left for the next time horizon. This work analyzes market properties under such assumptions, as well as in their absence. We find that, although they ensure cost recovery for all market participants, these assumptions generally lead to market inefficiencies. Therefore we consider the design of markets with non-merchant storage without such simplifying assumptions. Using illustrative examples, as well as detailed proofs, we provide conditions under which market prices in subsequent market horizons fail to reflect the value of stored energy. We show that this problem is essential to address in order to preserve market efficiency and cost recovery. Finally, we propose a method for restoring these market properties in a perfect-foresight setting.
Designing for Mindfulness and Global Public Health: Where Inner Awareness Meets the External Environment
Authors: Altay Burçak , Porter Nicole 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we offer a commentary on Oman’s article “Mindfulness for Global Public Health: Critical Analysis and Agenda” from the perspective of external environments, be they natural or built spaces. Utilizing the 14 domains of mindfulness and public health identified by Oman, we examine how spatio-environmental concerns are aligned, or have potential synergies with, these dimensions. We consider spatial and environmental qualities and relationships, for example, the presence of nature or a sense of safety, as supportive for public health and formal mindfulness practice, synthesizing a growing evidence base within environmental psychology and design literature. We highlight particular points of alignment, namely the impact of environments on mental health, stress, and attentional qualities. Potential synergies are evident where these domains seek to increase resilience and the sustainability of our planet, communities, and individuals, and through the increasing emphasis on designing places that offer inclusive access to, and direct involvement in, the creation of belief (spirituality) and culture-specific interventions. Although these domains offer the potential for greater holistic research and practice, more interdisciplinary research is needed to bridge gaps and bring this potential into the mainstream.
Barriers and Strategies for Digital Marketing and Smart Delivery in Urban Courier Companies in Developing Countries
Authors: Boom-Cárcamo Efrain , Molina-Romero Schneyder , Galindo-Angulo Cesar , del Mar Restrepo María 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This study aims to analyze the impact of digital marketing on urban courier companies in the municipality of Valledupar, Colombia. It also aims to propose strategies for smart delivery in urban courier companies in developing countries and identify barriers to be overcome in these activities. A quantitative approach with a descriptive research design is used. Given the nested nature of the data, a correlation analysis was performed to gather information on the relationship between the variables studied and the strength and direction of those relationships. A correlation analysis was conducted to identify the correlation coefficient between two specific variables. The ordinary least squares (OLS) regression method examined the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The results indicate that the use of social media has a significant positive impact on the dependent variable. In contrast, the use of email and websites does not show statistical significance. The proposed strategies include real-time tracking of shipments, personalized notifications, scheduled delivery, integration of augmented reality, use of smart lockers, and geolocation technology. As barriers to be overcome in urban courier activities in developing countries, the following are identified infrastructure limitations, limited access to technology, costs associated with technology adoption, digital divide and skills, and resistance to change. The study was conducted in small and medium-sized courier companies in developing countries, so the implications of the results should be generalized to only some companies worldwide. The research highlights the importance of developing digital marketing skills and addressing barriers to implementing smart delivery strategies. Strategies such as real-time tracking of shipments, personalized notifications, scheduled delivery, augmented reality integration, smart lockers, and geolocation technology are proposed. It is concluded that digital marketing can enhance urban courier services and provide competitive advantages to companies that adopt it. This study provides valuable insights to develop specific strategies and solutions that help improve the operational efficiency of urban courier companies, including website optimization, effective use of social media, and email, and increased visibility in search engines. It enhances service quality, providing a more satisfying customer experience and fostering customer loyalty. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of developing engaging and relevant content and establishing effective communication with customers through digital channels.
Observation of Ice Pellets and its Association with Meteorological Conditions in the Yeongdong Region of Korea
Authors: Chae Yu-Jin , Kim Byung-Gon , Choi Young-Gil , Jung Ji-Hoon , Kim Ji-Yun , Lim Byung-Hwan , Chang Ki-Ho 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe microphysical properties of ice pellets (IP) are analyzed, and associated relevant thermodynamic conditions are investigated using rawinsonde soundings and model reanalysis data in the Yeongdong region of Korea. During the intensive observation campaign of snowfall, two distinctive IP events of 1 March 2021 (IP1) and 15 March 2018 (IP2) were observed when strong cold advection was prevalent below about 2 km as accompanied by distinctive inversion strength (4.7 ~ 9.3 ℃) above the cold layers. Cold air intrusion along the eastern side of Taebaek mountains appeared to abruptly decrease low level (850 hPa) temperature up to -4.7 ~ -3.4 ℃, but warmer than 8-year average (-9.5 ℃), respectively. Both episodes had smaller maximum size (1.8 mm in average) of ice pellets with greater fallspeed (4.2 m s−1) in comparison to general snow crystals. Ice pellets occurred in the synoptic condition of the High in the north and the Low passing by the south, which resulted in cold northeasterly over the Yeongdong region. Rawinsonde soundings show a melting layer between 800 and 700 hPa just above the freezing layer of 900 ~ 800 hPa existed, such as a reversed S temperature profile, which is also consistent with the model reanalysis. The IPs’ life time was short within a couple of hours since it occurred along with low-level strong cold advection (IP1) or rapidly-moving squall line (IP2).
The implications of structural control on the miocene carbonate reservoirs of Bakr-Al Hamd oil fields, Gulf of Suez
Authors: Sayed Mayada , Salim Sadek , El Araby Abdel Moneim , Hammed Mohamed 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe present work aims to provide a tectonostratigraphic model of the Miocene carbonate reservoirs accumulated in Bakr-Al-Hamd ridge to help unlock an estimated statistical yet-to-find over 10 MMbbl of oil. The structural ridge is located in the western central Gulf of Suez and the hydrocarbon exploration within this NE-dipping structural high began in 1951. The model integrated several interpreted 3-D seismic volumes and their attributes, a complete set of well-log data, borehole images, and the resultant extensional structures from the natural and physical models. The structural model proposed the following: (1) a major gulf-parallel curved and faulted detachment between the two differentially strained sections of Miocene and Pre-Miocene sediments which were distinguished by seismic attributes and confirmed by borehole images, (2) the synthetic Gulf-parallel faults which represent footwall collapsing structural style of extensional faults, delineated Al Hamd Miocene Nullipore carbonate reservoir, (3) south-westward dislocation of the western gulf-parallel boundary fault of Al Hamd Nullipore facies and its allocation at the present-day shoreline, (4) three classification of the Miocene carbonate reef were interpreted; fringe reef in Bakr ridge, barrier reef in Al-Hamd, and patch reef in the intra-field. The achievements of the present study prompted exploration activity and two discoveries were announced in 2021 and 2022 in the vicinity of Bakr and Al-Hamd intra-fields. The recent discoveries penetrated more than 200 m of Miocene carbonate reef and dolomitic reservoirs accumulated on the detachment surface. The present study workflow could be used in similar petroliferous rift basins to maximize hydrocarbon resources, enhance production performance, and revive brownfields.
Drug contraindications in comorbid diseases: a protein interactome perspective
Authors: Karunakaran Kalyani B. , Ganapathiraju Madhavi K. , Jain Sanjeev , Brahmachari Samir K. , Balakrishnan N. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAdverse drug reactions (ADRs) are leading causes of death and drug withdrawals and frequently co-occur with comorbidities. However, systematic studies on the effects of drugs on comorbidities are lacking. Drug interactions with the cellular protein–protein interaction (PPI) network give rise to ADRs. We selected 6 comorbid disease pairs, identified the drugs used in the treatment of the individual diseases ‘A’ and ‘B’– 44 drugs in anxiety and depression, 128 in asthma and hypertension, 48 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure, 58 in type 2 diabetes and obesity, 58 in Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia, and 84 in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis—and categorized them based on whether they aggravate the comorbid condition. We constructed drug target networks (DTNs) and examined their enrichment among genes in disease A/B PPI networks, expressed across 53 tissues and involved in ~ 1000 pathways. To characterize the biological features of the DTNs, we performed principal component analysis and computed the Euclidean distance between DTN component scores and feature loading values. DTNs of disease A drugs not contraindicated in B were affiliated with proteins common to A/B networks or uniquely found in the B network, similarly regulated common pathways, and disease-B specific pathways and tissues. DTNs of disease A drugs contraindicated in B were affiliated with common proteins or those uniquely found in the A network, differentially regulated common pathways, and disease A-specific pathways and tissues. Hence, DTN enrichment in pathways, tissues, and PPI networks of comorbid diseases will help identify drug contraindications in comorbidities.