bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Microstructural Properties of the Cerebellar Peduncles in Children With Developmental Language Disorder
Authors: Asaridou Salomi S. , Cler Gabriel J. , Wiedemann Anna , Krishnan Saloni , Smith Harriet J. , Willis Hanna E. , Healy Máiréad P. , Watkins Kate E. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) struggle to learn their native language for no apparent reason. While research on the neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder has focused on the role of corticostriatal systems, little is known about the role of the cerebellum in DLD. Corticocerebellar circuits might be involved in the disorder as they contribute to complex sensorimotor skill learning, including the acquisition of spoken language. Here, we used diffusion-weighted imaging data from 77 typically developing and 54 children with DLD and performed probabilistic tractography to identify the cerebellum’s white matter tracts: the inferior, middle, and superior cerebellar peduncles. Children with DLD showed lower fractional anisotropy (FA) in the inferior cerebellar peduncles (ICP), fiber tracts that carry motor and sensory input via the inferior olive to the cerebellum. Lower FA in DLD was driven by lower axial diffusivity. Probing this further with more sophisticated modeling of diffusion data, we found higher orientation dispersion but no difference in neurite density in the ICP of children with DLD. Reduced FA is therefore unlikely to be reflecting microstructural differences in myelination, rather the organization of axons in these pathways is disrupted. ICP microstructure was not associated with language or motor coordination performance in our sample. We also found no differences in the middle and superior peduncles, the main pathways connecting the cerebellum with the cortex. To conclude, it is not corticocerebellar but atypical olivocerebellar white matter connections that characterize DLD and suggest the involvement of the olivocerebellar system in speech and language acquisition and development.
On the shoulders of fallen giants: What do references to retracted research tell us about citation behaviors?
Authors: Woo Seokkyun , Walsh John P. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Citations are increasingly being used to evaluate institutional and individual performance, suggesting a need for rigorous research to understand what behaviors citations are reflecting and what these behaviors mean for the institution of science. To overcome challenges in accurately representing the citation generation process, we use postretraction citations to test competing theories under two different citation search processes, empirically testing predictions on the spread of retracted references. We find that retracted papers are continually cited after the retraction, and that these citations are more likely to come from audiences likely to be unfamiliar with the field of the retracted paper. In addition, we find this association to be much stronger among those citing high-status journals, consistent with the behavior of scientists relying on heuristic search instead of engaged search process. While the current policy debate on misinformation in science emphasizes increasing the visibility of retraction labels to discourage the use of such publications, we argue that institutional-level interventions may be more effective, as such interventions are more consistent with the heuristic citation process. As such citation behavior may not be limited to the case of postretraction citations, we discuss the implications for current science studies as well as science policy.
Evaluating approaches to identifying research supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Kashnitsky Yury , Roberge Guillaume , Mu Jingwen , Kang Kevin , Wang Weiwei , Vanderfeesten Maurice , Rivest Maxime , Chamezopoulos Savvas , Jaworek Robert , Vignes Maéva , Jayabalasingham Bamini , Boonen Finne , James Chris , Doornenbal Marius , Labrosse Isabelle 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenge the global community to build a world where no one is left behind. Recognizing that research plays a fundamental part in supporting these goals, attempts have been made to classify research publications according to their relevance in supporting each of the UN’s SDGs. In this paper, we outline the methodology that we followed when mapping research articles to SDGs and which is adopted by Times Higher Education in its Social Impact rankings. We compare our solution with other existing queries and models mapping research papers to SDGs. We also discuss various aspects in which the methodology can be improved and generalized to other types of content apart from research articles. The results presented in this paper are the outcome of the SDG Research Mapping Initiative, which was established as a partnership between the University of Southern Denmark, the Aurora European Universities Alliance (represented by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), the University of Auckland, and Elsevier to bring together broad expertise and share best practices on identifying research contributions to UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Input effects and unidirectional transfer in Mandarin–English heritage bilingual children: The case of spatial prepositional zai-phrases
Authors: Deng Xiangjun , Mai Ziyin 
Published: March 2024

Aims and objectives: This study investigates the effects of fine-grained aspects of input and cross-linguistic influence on the placement of prepositional zai-phrase ( zai-PP) in heritage Mandarin. Methodology: Utterances with zai-PPs were extracted from transcripts of an elicited narration task administered with child heritage speakers of Mandarin ( n = 27, aged 4–14) and their parents ( n = 18) in the United Kingdom, and compared with those produced by child and adult Mandarin speakers in Beijing in a similar narration task, selected from the Child Language Data Exchange System (CHILDES). Data and analysis: The zai-PPs were coded for pre/postverbal placement and event semantics of co-occurring verbs, as well as innovative uses. Comparisons were made between groups of participants, and correlations were performed among child and input variables. Findings: In Mandarin, the heritage children overused postverbal zai-PPs across measures and comparisons, producing innovative uses of postverbal zai-PPs not found in the input or Beijing baselines. Their production of preverbal zai-PPs increases with age (proxy for cumulative amount of input) rather than structural frequency in their parental input. In English, they correctly placed spatial PPs postverbally. Our findings revealed protracted development of zai-PP placement in heritage Mandarin due to inherent complexity of the structure, reduction of input in the heritage language at school age, and strong unidirectional transfer from English to Mandarin. Originality: This study is among the first to understand a heritage structure by analysing speech samples of both heritage children and their parents and examine input–outcome relations between them directly. Significance: The placement of zai-PP in relation to individual verbs with different event semantics is subject to protracted development and vulnerable to majority language influence in heritage language acquisition, but further development at the school age is likely, if sufficient amounts of input are provided.
Production and investigation of bio-textile films produced from bacterial cellulose biosynthesis from black tea and ginger, and cultivation on sugar cane media
Authors: Abouzaid Hanaa Abouzaid Khalil 
Published: March 2024

In this study, bacterial cellulose was produced through the fermentation of a mixture of black tea, ginger, and sugar, and used to create bio-textile films on sugarcane-based media. Characterization included ribosomal RNA gene sequencing, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD, and SEM was used to examine surface morphology. The bio-textile films showed increasing UV resistance beyond 10 days of cultivation (T.UVA%; 0.13 ± 0.02, T.UVB%; 0.22 ± 0.01, UPF; 629 ± 2.12) and antimicrobial resistance was assessed by quantifying Colony-Forming Units (CFU), resulting in a 100% reduction in growth for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Subsequently, after 15 days of cultivation, antimicrobial activity was evaluated using the disc agar diffusion method, yielding noteworthy outcomes. E. coli displayed a 25 mm zone of inhibition, S. aureus exhibited a 31 mm zone of inhibition, Candida albicans showed a 35 mm zone of inhibition, and Aspergillus niger presented a 22 mm zone of inhibition.
Promoting the Wellness of Older Adults through Integrated Health-Promoting Programs and Supportive Peers: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Semi-Urban Communities of Northeastern Thailand
Authors: Silawan Tassanee , Powwattana Arpaporn , Ponsen Phurithat , Ninkarnjanakun Nuttawat 
Published: March 2024

Introduction/Objectives: Thailand has approached an aged society in which the proportion of older adults rose from 5% in 1995 to 20.7% in 2022 and is projected to increase to 27.2% in 2030. Older adults face health risks and challenges, requiring supportive care. This research aimed to promote the wellness of older adults through Integrated Health-Promoting Programs and Supportive Peers (IHPP-SP) in semi-urban communities. Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study was conducted among 229 older adults from 22 communities. The interventions covered analyzing community situations and determinants, designing and developing IHPP-SP, enhancing the capabilities of supportive peers, and establishing a support system. Mean and proportion differences were analyzed using the paired t-test and McNemar test. Results: After implementing IHPP-SP, the mean score significantly increased for happiness ( P = .004), Activities of Daily Living: ADLs ( P = .034), and family support ( P < .001), but did not differ regarding depression ( P = .413). The proportion of healthy behaviors significantly increased for tobacco use ( P = .035), dietary intake ( P = .018), and physical activity ( P < .001), but not for alcohol consumption ( P = .377). Conclusions: The IHPP-SP provided potential benefits to promote the wellness of older adults.
The Management of Intraoperative Spinal Cord Injury – A Scoping Review
Authors: Hejrati Nader , Srikandarajah Nisaharan , Alvi Mohammed Ali , Quddusi Ayesha , Tetreault Lindsay A. , Guest James D. , Marco Rex A.W. , Kirshblum Steven , Martin Allan R. , Strantzas Samuel , Arnold Paul M. , Basu Saumyajit , Evaniew Nathan , Kwon Brian K. , Skelly Andrea C. , Fehlings Michael G. 
Published: March 2024

Study Design Scoping Review. Objective To review the literature and summarize information on checklists and algorithms for responding to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) alerts and management of intraoperative spinal cord injuries (ISCIs). Methods MEDLINE® was searched from inception through January 26, 2022 as were sources of grey literature. We attempted to obtain guidelines and/or consensus statements from the following sources: American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, NASS (North American Spine Society), and other spine surgery organizations. Results Of 16 studies reporting on management strategies for ISCIs, two were publications of consensus meetings which were conducted according to the Delphi method and eight were retrospective cohort studies. The remaining six studies were narrative reviews that proposed intraoperative checklists and management strategies for IONM alerts. Of note, 56% of included studies focused only on patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery. Intraoperative considerations and measures taken in the event of an ISCI are divided and reported in three categories of i) Anesthesiologic, ii) Neurophysiological/Technical, and iii) Surgical management strategies. Conclusion There is a paucity of literature on comparative effectiveness and harms of management strategies in response to an IONM alert and possible ISCI. There is a pressing need to develop a standardized checklist and care pathway to avoid and minimize the risk of postoperative neurologic sequelae.
Optimization Control of Multi-Mode Coupling All-Wheel Drive System for Hybrid Vehicle
Authors: Zhang Lipeng , Wang Zijian , Wang Liandong , Ren Changan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe all-wheel drive (AWD) hybrid system is a research focus on high-performance new energy vehicles that can meet the demands of dynamic performance and passing ability. Simultaneous optimization of the power and economy of hybrid vehicles becomes an issue. A unique multi-mode coupling (MMC) AWD hybrid system is presented to realize the distributed and centralized driving of the front and rear axles to achieve vectored distribution and full utilization of the system power between the axles of vehicles. Based on the parameters of the benchmarking model of a hybrid vehicle, the best model-predictive control-based energy management strategy is proposed. First, the drive system model was built after the analysis of the MMC-AWD's drive modes. Next, three fundamental strategies were established to address power distribution adjustment and battery SOC maintenance when the SOC changed, which was followed by the design of a road driving force observer. Then, the energy consumption rate in the average time domain was processed before designing the minimum fuel consumption controller based on the equivalent fuel consumption coefficient. Finally, the advantage of the MMC-AWD was confirmed by comparison with the dynamic performance and economy of the BYD Song PLUS DMI-AWD. The findings indicate that, in comparison to the comparative hybrid system at road adhesion coefficients of 0.8 and 0.6, the MMC-AWD's capacity to accelerate increases by 5.26% and 7.92%, respectively. When the road adhesion coefficient is 0.8, 0.6, and 0.4, the maximum climbing ability increases by 14.22%, 12.88%, and 4.55%, respectively. As a result, the dynamic performance is greatly enhanced, and the fuel savings rate per 100 km of mileage reaches 12.06%, which is also very economical. The proposed control strategies for the new hybrid AWD vehicle can optimize the power and economy simultaneously.
Multilayer WS2 for low-power visible and near-infrared phototransistors
Authors: Pelella Aniello , Intonti Kimberly , Durante Ofelia , Kumar Arun , Viscardi Loredana , De Stefano Sebastiano , Romano Paola , Giubileo Filippo , Neill Hazel , Patil Vilas , Ansari Lida , Roycroft Brendan , Hurley Paul K. , Gity Farzan , Di Bartolomeo Antonio 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMechanically exfoliated multilayer WS2 flakes are used as the channel of field effect transistors for low-power photodetection in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) spectral range. The electrical characterization as a function of the temperature reveals devices with n-type conduction and slightly different Schottky barriers at the drain and source contacts. The WS2 phototransistors can be operated in self-powered mode, yielding both a current and a voltage when exposed to light. The spectral photoresponse in the visible and the NIR ranges shows a high responsivity (4.5 μA/W) around 1250 nm, making the devices promising for telecommunication applications.
Degradable silk fibroin based piezoresistive sensor for wearable biomonitoring
Authors: Pang Chunlin , Li Fei , Hu Xiaorao , Meng Keyu , Pan Hong , Xiang Yong 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDegradable wearable electronics are attracting increasing attention to weaken or eliminate the negative effect of waste e-wastes and promote the development of medical implants without secondary post-treatment. Although various degradable materials have been explored for wearable electronics, the development of degradable wearable electronics with integrated characteristics of highly sensing performances and low-cost manufacture remains challenging. Herein, we developed a facile, low-cost, and environmentally friendly approach to fabricate a biocompatible and degradable silk fibroin based wearable electronics (SFWE) for on-body monitoring. A combination of rose petal templating and hollow carbon nanospheres endows as-fabricated SFWE with good sensitivity (5.63 kPa−1), a fast response time (147 ms), and stable durability (15,000 cycles). The degradable phenomenon has been observed in the solution of 1 M NaOH, confirming that silk fibroin based wearable electronics possess degradable property. Furthermore, the as-fabricated SFWE have been demonstrated that have abilities to monitor knuckle bending, muscle movement, and facial expression. This work offers an ecologically-benign and cost-effective approach to fabricate high-performance wearable electronics.
The Function of SD1 on Shoot Length and its Pyramiding Effect on Shoot Length and Plant Height in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Dong Jingfang , Ma Yamei , Hu Haifei , Wang Jian , Yang Wu , Fu Hua , Zhang Longting , Chen Jiansong , Zhou Lian , Li Wenhui , Nie Shuai , Liu Ziqiang , Zhao Junliang , Liu Bin , Yang Tifeng , Zhang Shaohong 
Published: March 2024

AbstractStrong seedling vigor is imperative to achieve stable seedling establishment and enhance the competitiveness against weeds in rice direct seeding. Shoot length (SL) is one of the important traits associated with seedling vigor in rice, but few genes for SL have been cloned so far. In the previous study, we identified two tightly linked and stably expressed QTLs for SL, qSL-1f and qSL-1d by genome-wide association study, and cloned the causal gene (LOC_Os01g68500) underlying qSL-1f. In the present study, we identify LOC_Os01g66100 (i.e. the semidwarf gene SD1), a well-known gene controlling plant height (PH) at the adult-plant stage, as the causal gene underlying qSL-1d through gene-based haplotype analysis and knockout transgenic verification. By measuring the phenotypes (SL and PH) of various haplotypes of the two genes and their knockout lines, we found SD1 and LOC_ Os01g68500 controlled both SL and PH, and worked in the same direction, which provided the directly genetic evidence for a positive correlation between SL and PH combined with the analysis of SL and PH in the diverse natural population. Moreover, the knockout transgenic experiments suggested that SD1 had a greater effect on PH compared with LOC_ Os01g68500, but no significant difference in the effect on SL. Further investigation of the pyramiding effects of SD1 and LOC_Os01g68500 based on their haplotype combinations suggested that SD1 may play a dominant role in controlling SL and PH when the two genes coexist. In this study, the effect of SD1 on SL at the seedling stage is validated. In total, two causal genes, SD1 and LOC_ Os01g68500, for SL are cloned in our studies, which controlled both SL and PH, and the suitable haplotypes of SD1 and LOC_ Os01g68500 are beneficial to achieve the desired SL and PH in different rice breeding objectives. These results provide a new clue to develop rice varieties for direct seeding and provide new genetic resources for molecular breeding of rice with suitable PH and strong seedling vigor.
Occurrence of forever chemicals in Chennai waters, India
Authors: Koulini G. V. , Nambi Indumathi M. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Background
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered ‘contaminants of emerging concern’ due to their environmental persistence, bio-accumulative potential, and adverse effects on human health. They are widely employed in producing various goods used in daily life, such as non-stick cookware, cleaning agents, and many industrial applications in aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and military, all of which ultimately end up in different environmental matrices. India’s rapid economic growth necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its PFAS contamination levels and potential human and ecological exposure.

Results
The present study reports the quantification of one long-chain and two short-chain perfluoroalkyl acids and three long-chain and two short-chain perfluorosulfonic acids and qualitative analysis using suspect screening in the waters of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Samples were collected from surface and groundwater sources, including the Adyar river, Buckingham canal, Chembarambakkam lake, and the water treatment plant. The concentrations analyzed in all the samples ranged from 0.10 ng/L to 136.27 ng/L. Groundwater had some of the highest concentrations of PFAS. L-PFBS (up to 136.27 ng/L) and PFOA (up to 77.61 ng/L) are present in all the samples. The concentrations of all the target PFAS increased in the 5 to 103% range in the final treated water compared to the raw water of the water treatment plant. This treated water is distributed as a source of drinking water for the residents of Chennai. Additionally, the dominance of short-chain compounds (4–7 carbons) over long-chain compounds (> 7 carbons) was observed. Suspect screening revealed numerous precursors and other fluorinated compounds abundantly present in the samples.

Conclusions
Our study revealed PFAS levels up to 136.27 ng/L in both surface and groundwater samples from Chennai. These findings raise concerns about potential risks to ecosystems and human well-being. The dominance of short-chain PFAS coupled with abundant precursors and unidentified fluorinated compounds indicates an ongoing shift toward alternatives. Conventional water treatment is ineffective in eliminating these chemicals from the water system; rather, increasing the PFAS concentrations from raw water to treated water necessitates advanced polishing steps. Industrial emissions, untreated domestic wastewater discharge, and open dump sites have been suspected as the significant sources of contamination, highlighting the need for further investigation to fully assess the extent of PFAS contamination in Chennai.

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