bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unleashing the association between technical efficiency of agro- processing industry and economic growth: A pathway towards development sustainability
Authors: Nguyen-Thi-Thuy Linh , Ngo-Tuan Nghia , To-The Nguyen , Hoang-Duc Chinh , Nguyen-Thu Hang , Dao-Viet Anh , Do-Hoang Phuong , Nguyen-Thi-Lan Huong 
Published: April 2024

AbstractUnder the influence of market rules, state intervention in development process is obviously necessary, especially in the context of emerging countries with an incomplete and non-mordern market economy toward the global race of sustainability. Applying 2590 enterprises covering 63 provinces and cities in the General Statistics Office, this study aims to evaluate the influence of state on the technical efficiency of enterprises. A fractional regression analysis model is employed purposefully since the technical efficiency of the dependent variable is an estimated randomly variable. The research findings unequivocally indicate a substantial influence of the state on the technical efficiency of livestock product processing companies. Moreover, when studying each specific aspect in isolation to gauge the role of the state, a discernible negative impact is evident on the technical efficiency of these enterprises. Consequently, this study implies that for tangilbe improvements in the technical efficiency of enterprises, the state should adopt a comprehensive approach, simultaneously implementing all aspects that demonstrate its role in the sector. By adopting such a holistic strategy, the state can create a more conducive environment toward development sustainability for improving the technical efficiency of livestock product processing enterprises.
Robotic 3DCP fabrication of custom-fit slabs for irregular pontoons
Authors: Ribeiro João , Morais António , Silva João Miguel , Brandão Filipe J. S. , Figueiredo Bruno , Cruz Paulo J. S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a case study on the use of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) to qualify rocky pontoons with spaces for recreational use—namely sitting areas, circulation trails and fishing spots—and biodiversity protection—providing habitat and refuge for native marine species—with a focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with 3DCP prefabrication for such a complex topographical context. We first discuss the benefits and disadvantages of 3DCP over traditional methods for retrofitting strategies with the support of state-of-the-art literature review. We then present a methodology and an experimental case study, organized in three stages: (1) a photogrammetric survey and digital reconstruction of the site´s rocky landscape, (2) the creation of a tool to generate and optimize custom-fit slabs based on their location on site, intended use and role in the protection of the natural ecosystem, and (3) the robotic fabrication of these slabs through 3DCP. Finally, we present our key findings, revealing that 3DCP offers a viable and more efficient alternative for appropriating and revitalizing sites with a disorderly and highly complex topography.
Feline Entanglements: Feminist Interspecies Care and Solidarity in a Post-Pandemic World
Authors: Lewis Rachel A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWhile the concept of interspecies solidarity has been central to ecofeminist work on animal rights since the 1980s, less attention has been devoted to the question of animal desire within the feminist animal care tradition, the majority of which has focused on women's and animals’ shared oppression under patriarchy. This article offers a reformulation of feminist animal care ethics, one that seeks to recenter animal desire as the ground for interspecies solidarity. The first section of the article offers a review of the relationship between women and interspecies solidarity as articulated within the feminist animal care tradition. Part two draws upon multispecies ethnographic participant observation at a cat sanctuary in Syros, Greece, to account for questions of animal agency, as well as the gendered, racialized, and classed dimensions of interspecies care work. The final section of the article concludes by considering the ways in which grief and mourning are central to the decolonial project of feminist interspecies care and solidarity in a post-pandemic world.
Investigation of fermentation profiles, bacterial community structure and bacterial β-carotene synthesis of alfalfa silage treated with propionic acid or its combination with squalene
Authors: Zong Cheng , Jiang Wanqi , Shao Tao , Liu Qinhua 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis study examined the fermentation dynamics, bacterial community composition and bacterial β-carotene synthesis in alfalfa that was ensiled for 3, 15, 45 and 90 days without additives (CON), or with a chemical agent (propionic acid, PA); or a combination of PA and squalene, SQPA). The results showed that silage treated with PA had a lower (P < 0.01) pH value than the CON silage in the early ensiling phase (3–15 days). Meanwhile, silage treated with PA had the highest contents of lactic acid, acetic acid and PA after 90 days of ensiling (P < 0.01). The β-carotene in alfalfa was lost seriously in the initial ensiling phase (3 days) and epiphytic Pantoea agglomerans with the ability to produce β-carotene became extinct. With the extension of ensiling time, the loss of β-carotene was alleviated in all silages. PA and SQPA not only lowered bacterial diversity and simplified bacterial networks but also facilitated the emergence of new β-carotene-producing bacteria. The metabolic function prediction indicated that β-carotene synthesis tended to decrease initially and subsequently increase during ensiling. Furthermore, the variance of enzymes involved in the bacterial synthesis of β-carotene in silages was influenced by PA, SQPA and ensiling time. In summary, the impact of solely adding PA demonstrated superior effects on the fermentation quality of alfalfa silage compared to the effects observed with SQPA. Throughout the ensiling of alfalfa, the succession of different β-carotene-producing bacteria resulted in fluctuations in the levels of β-carotene.
The experiences of familial mental illness stigma among individuals living with mental illnesses
Authors: Adu Joseph , Oudshoorn Abram , Anderson Kelly , Marshall Carrie Anne , Stuart Heather 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPersons with mental illnesses may experience stigma from their immediate family members in addition to other forms of stigma. Using semi-structured interviews, we investigated experiences of familial mental illness stigma among 15 people diagnosed with mental illnesses in a mid-sized city in Canada. We identified five themes that speak to participants’ experiences of familial mental illness stigma and ways to reduce it. The themes include the following: diagnosis as a ‘double-edged sword,’ potential familial isolation, familial stigma as societal stigma localized, stories of acceptance, and confronting potential familial mental illness stigma. Participants’ narratives indicate that familial mental illness stigma is rooted in the broader social or public stigma, which sees its way into familial relations as well. This stigma takes various forms, including relationship bias or unfair treatment, breakdown in romantic relationships, loss of status, verbal and emotional abuse, exclusion from decision-making, and alienation within their immediate and extended families. Familial mental illness stigma experiences negatively impact participant’s psychological well-being and personal empowerment. However, participants also shared ways that family members create supportive environments or actively confront or prevent stigma. Overall, this study has contributed to knowledge on mental illness stigma, particularly familial mental illness stigma from the perspective of participants living with a mental illness in a high-income country. Suggestions for future research include a focus on strategies to prevent ongoing familial mental illness stigma and large-scale studies to explore familial mental illness stigma to understand why families might perpetrate stigma.
Value-based payment for high-cost treatments in Singapore: a qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives
Authors: Bayani Diana Beatriz , Wee Hwee Lin 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Objectives
The rising costs of drugs have necessitated the exploration of innovative payment methods in healthcare systems. Risk-sharing agreements (RSAs) have been implemented in many countries as a value-based payment mechanism to manage the uncertainty associated with expensive technologies. This study aimed to investigate stakeholder perspectives on value-based payment in the Singaporean context, providing insights for future directions in health technology assessment and financing.

Methods
This descriptive qualitative inquiry involved participant interviews conducted between October 2021 and April 2022. Thematic analysis was conducted in two phases to analyze the interview transcripts.

Results
Seventeen respondents participated in the study, and five key themes emerged from the analysis. Stakeholders viewed RSAs as moderately positive, despite limited experience with them. They emphasized the importance of clearly defining objectives and establishing transparent criteria for implementing these schemes. The current data infrastructure was identified as both a barrier and facilitator, as RSAs impose administrative burdens. To successfully implement these payment mechanisms, capacity building, and effective stakeholder engagement that fosters mutual trust and cocreation are crucial.

Conclusion
This study confirms previously identified barriers and facilitators to successful RSA implementation while contextualizing them within the Singaporean setting. The findings suggest that value-based payment has the potential to address uncertainty and improve access to healthcare technologies, but these barriers must be addressed for the schemes to be effective.
High-risk pregnancy and its relationship with the neurodevelopment and behavior of 2-year-old children
Authors: Mariño-Narvaez Carolina , Puertas-Gonzalez Jose A. , Romero-Gonzalez Borja , Cruz-Martinez Milagros , Gonzalez-Perez Raquel , Juncosa-Castro Yaima , Peralta-Ramirez Maria Isabel 
Published: April 2024

AbstractHigh-risk pregnancies elevate maternal stress, impacting offspring neurodevelopment and behavior. This study, involving 112 participants, aimed to compare perceived stress, neurodevelopment, and behavior in high-risk and low-risk pregnancies. Two groups, high-risk and low-risk, were assessed during pregnancy for stress using hair cortisol and psychological analysis. At 24 months post-birth, their children’s neurodevelopment and behavior were evaluated. Results revealed higher perceived stress and pregnancy-related concerns in high-risk pregnancies, contrasting with low-risk pregnancies. Offspring from high-risk pregnancies displayed elevated internalizing behavior scores, while low-risk pregnancies showed higher externalizing behavior scores. Additionally, women in low-risk pregnancies exhibited increased cortisol concentrations 24 months post-delivery. These findings underscore the necessity for early stress detection and prevention programs during pregnancy, particularly in high-risk cases, to enhance maternal and infant health.
The future of childhood maltreatment research: Diversity and equity-informed perspectives for inclusive methodology and social justice
Authors: Narayan Angela J. , Brown Michelle P. , Lawler Jamie M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractA long-standing practice in clinical and developmental psychology research on childhood maltreatment has been to consider prospective, official court records to be the gold standard measure of childhood maltreatment and to give less weight to adults’ retrospective self-reports of childhood maltreatment, sometimes even treating this data source as invalid. We argue that both formats of assessment – prospective and retrospective – provide important information on childhood maltreatment. Prospective data drawn from court records should not necessarily be considered the superior format, especially considering evidence of structural racism in child welfare. Part I overviews current maltreatment definitions in the context of the developmental psychopathology (DP) framework that has guided maltreatment research for over 40 years. Part II describes the ongoing debate about the disproportionalities of minoritized children at multiple decision-making stages of the child welfare system and the role that racism plays in many minoritized families’ experience of this system. Part III offers alternative interpretations for the lack of concordance between prospective, official records of childhood maltreatment and retrospective self-reports, and for the differential associations between each format of data with health outcomes. Moving forward, we recommend that future DP research on childhood maltreatment apply more inclusive, diversity and equity-informed approaches when assessing and interpreting the effects of childhood maltreatment on lifespan and intergenerational outcomes. We encourage future generations of DP scholars to use assessment methods that affirm the lived experiences of individuals and families who have directly experienced maltreatment and the child welfare system.
Modeling the Winter Heat Conduction Through the Sea Ice System During MOSAiC
Authors: Zampieri Lorenzo , Clemens‐Sewall David , Sledd Anne , Hutter Nils , Holland Marika 
Published: April 2024

AbstractModels struggle to accurately simulate observed sea ice thickness changes, which could be partially due to inadequate representation of thermodynamic processes. We analyzed co‐located winter observations of the Arctic sea ice from the Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of the Arctic Climate for evaluating and improving thermodynamic processes in sea ice models, aiming to enable more accurate predictions of the warming climate system. We model the sea ice and snow heat conduction for observed transects forced by realistic boundary conditions to understand the impact of the non‐resolved meter‐scale snow and sea ice thickness heterogeneity on horizontal heat conduction. Neglecting horizontal processes causes underestimating the conductive heat flux of 10% or more. Furthermore, comparing model results to independent temperature observations reveals a ∼5 K surface temperature overestimation over ice thinner than 1 m, attributed to shortcomings in parameterizing surface turbulent and radiative fluxes rather than the conduction. Assessing the model deficiencies and parameterizing these unresolved processes is required for improved sea ice representation.
Ultra‐Low Velocity Zones Beneath the Southern Hemisphere Imaged With Double‐Array Stacking of PcP Waveforms
Authors: Agboola Kayode J. , Hansen Samantha E. , Garnero Edward J. , Rost Sebastian , Li Mingming , Shim Sang‐Heon 
Published: April 2024

AbstractUltra‐low velocity zones (ULVZs) are anomalous structures, generally associated with decreased seismic velocity and sometimes an increase in density, that have been detected in some locations atop the Earth's core‐mantle boundary (CMB). A wide range of ULVZ characteristics have been reported by previous studies, leading to many questions regarding their origins. The lowermost mantle beneath Antarctica and surrounding areas is not located near currently active regions of mantle upwelling or downwelling, making it a unique environment in which to study the sources of ULVZs; however, seismic sampling of this portion of the CMB has been sparse. Here, we examine core‐reflected PcP waveforms recorded by seismic stations across Antarctica using a double‐array stacking technique to further elucidate ULVZ structure beneath the southern hemisphere. Our results show widespread, variable ULVZs, some of which can be robustly modeled with 1‐D synthetics; however, others are more complex, which may reflect 2‐D or 3‐D ULVZ structure and/or ULVZs with internal velocity variability. Our findings are consistent with the concept that ULVZs can be largely explained by variable accumulations of subducted oceanic crust along the CMB. Partial melting of subducted crust and other, hydrous subducted materials may also contribute to ULVZ variability.
Laboratory Earthquake Ruptures Contained by Velocity Strengthening Fault Patches
Authors: Song Jun Young , McLaskey Gregory C. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractMany natural faults are believed to consist of velocity weakening (VW) patches surrounded by velocity strengthening (VS) sections. Numerical studies routinely employ this framework to study earthquake sequences including repeating earthquakes. In this laboratory study, we made a VW asperity, of length L, from a bare Poly(methyl methacrylate) PMMA frictional interface and coated the surrounding interface with Teflon to make VS fault sections. Behavior of this isolated asperity was studied as a function of L (ranging from 100 to 400 mm) and the critical nucleation length, , which is inversely proportional to the applied normal stress (2–16 MPa). Consistent with recent numerical simulations, we observed aseismic slip for < 2, periodic slip for 2 < < 6, and non‐periodic slip for 10 < . Furthermore, we compared the experiments where L was contained by VS material to standard stick‐slip events where L was bounded by free surfaces (i.e., L = the total sample length). The free surface case produced ∼10 times larger slip during stick‐slip events compared to the contained fault ruptures, even with identical . This disparity highlights how standard, complete‐rupture stick‐slip events differ from contained events expected in nature, due to both the free surface conditions and the heterogeneous normal stress along the fault near the free ends, as confirmed by Digital Image Correlation analysis. This study not only introduces the Teflon coating experimental technique for containing laboratory earthquake ruptures, but also highlights the utility of as a predictive parameter for earthquake behavior.
Climatology and Diurnal Variation of Ozone Column Abundances for 2.5 Mars Years as Measured by the NOMAD‐UVIS Spectrometer
Authors: Mason J. P. , Patel M. R. , Holmes J. A. , Wolff M. J. , Alday J. , Streeter P. , Olsen K. S. , Brown M. A. J. , Sellers G. , Marriner C. , Willame Y. , Thomas I. , Ristic B. , Daerden F. , Vandaele A. C. , Lopez‐Moreno J.‐J. , Bellucci G. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe distribution of Mars ozone (O3) is well established; however, our knowledge on the dayside diurnal variation of O3 is limited. We present measurements of Mars O3 column abundances, spanning Mars Year (MY) 34 to the end of MY 36, by the Ultraviolet and VIsible Spectrometer (UVIS), part of the Nadir and Occultation for MArs Discovery (NOMAD) instrument, aboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. UVIS provides the capability to measure dayside diurnal variations of O3 and for the first time, a characterization of the dayside diurnal variations of O3 is attempted. The observed O3 climatology for Mars Years (MY) 34–36 follows the established seasonal trends observed through previous O3 measurements. At aphelion, the equatorial O3 distribution is observed to be strongly correlated with the water ice distribution. We show that the early dust storm in MY 35 resulted in a near‐global reduction in O3 during northern spring and the O3 abundances remained 14% lower in northern summer compared to MY36. Strong latitudinal and longitudinal variation was observed in the diurnal behavior of O3 around the northern summer solstice. In areas with a weak O3 upper layer, O3 column abundance peaks in the mid‐morning, driven by changes in the near‐surface O3 layer. In regions with greater O3 column abundances, O3 is observed to gradually increase throughout the day. This is consistent with the expected diurnal trend of O3 above the hygropause and suggests that in these areas an upper O3 layer persists throughout the Martian day.
Neuroimaging of posttraumatic stress disorder in adults and youth: progress over the last decade on three leading questions of the field
Authors: Hinojosa Cecilia A. , George Grace C. , Ben-Zion Ziv 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAlmost three decades have passed since the first posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) neuroimaging study was published. Since then, the field of clinical neuroscience has made advancements in understanding the neural correlates of PTSD to create more efficacious treatment strategies. While gold-standard psychotherapy options are available, many patients do not respond to them, prematurely drop out, or never initiate treatment. Therefore, elucidating the neurobiological mechanisms that define the disorder can help guide clinician decision-making and develop individualized mechanisms-based treatment options. To this end, this narrative review highlights progress made in the last decade in adult and youth samples on three outstanding questions in PTSD research: (1) Which neural alterations serve as predisposing (pre-exposure) risk factors for PTSD development, and which are acquired (post-exposure) alterations? (2) Which neural alterations can predict treatment outcomes and define clinical improvement? and (3) Can neuroimaging measures be used to define brain-based biotypes of PTSD? While the studies highlighted in this review have made progress in answering the three questions, the field still has much to do before implementing these findings into clinical practice. Overall, to better answer these questions, we suggest that future neuroimaging studies of PTSD should (A) utilize prospective longitudinal designs, collecting brain measures before experiencing trauma and at multiple follow-up time points post-trauma, taking advantage of multi-site collaborations/consortiums; (B) collect two scans to explore changes in brain alterations from pre-to-post treatment and compare changes in neural activation between treatment groups, including longitudinal follow up assessments; and (C) replicate brain-based biotypes of PTSD. By synthesizing recent findings, this narrative review will pave the way for personalized treatment approaches grounded in neurobiological evidence.
Polygenic scores for cardiovascular risk factors improve estimation of clinical outcomes in CCB treatment compared to pharmacogenetic variants alone
Authors: Türkmen Deniz , Bowden Jack , Masoli Jane A. H. , Delgado João , Kuo Chia-Ling , Melzer David , Pilling Luke C. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPharmacogenetic variants are associated with clinical outcomes during Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) treatment, yet whether the effects are modified by genetically predicted clinical risk factors is unknown. We analyzed 32,000 UK Biobank participants treated with dihydropiridine CCBs (mean 5.9 years), including 23 pharmacogenetic variants, and calculated polygenic scores for systolic and diastolic blood pressures, body fat mass, and other patient characteristics. Outcomes included treatment discontinuation and heart failure. Pharmacogenetic variant rs10898815-A (NUMA1) increased discontinuation rates, highest in those with high polygenic scores for fat mass. The RYR3 variant rs877087 T-allele alone modestly increased heart failure risks versus non-carriers (HR:1.13, p = 0.02); in patients with high polygenic scores for fat mass, lean mass, and lipoprotein A, risks were substantially elevated (HR:1.55, p = 4 × 10−5). Incorporating polygenic scores for adiposity and lipoprotein A may improve risk estimates of key clinical outcomes in CCB treatment such as treatment discontinuation and heart failure, compared to pharmacogenetic variants alone.