bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Decarbonizing energy: Evaluating fossil fuel displacement by renewables in OECD countries
Authors: Karlilar Pata Selin , Balcilar Mehmet 
Published: April 2024

AbstractEnergy transition to greener systems has been a focal point in climate policy agendas across countries as the negative environmental impacts of fossil fuel technologies have become more evident Displacing fossil fuels with clean energy alternatives in this regard is essential for meeting global climate objectives. In this context, the study analyzes the role of disaggregated renewable energy sources on fossil fuel displacement in 36 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in the period 2000–2020. The findings demonstrate a discernible trend in the displacement of fossil fuels by various forms of renewable energy sources. It is found that to effectively displace 1% of fossil fuels, it is necessary to achieve an average increase of 1.15% in renewable generation capacity. In addition, a one-to-one displacement of fossil fuels occurs with hydropower, demonstrating its higher level of competitiveness and effectiveness in displacing fossil fuels. Moreover, there is a partial displacement of fossil fuels by solar and wind power. These findings suggest that renewable energy sources are progressively advancing towards effectively displacing fossil fuels.
Attitudes of people diagnosed with cancer and cancer care providers towards use of nicotine vaping products in high-income countries: a scoping review
Authors: Otieno Lavender A. , Baiju Jeffin , Trigg Joshua 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Purpose
To investigate the attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of people diagnosed with cancer and health practitioners on use of nicotine vaping products.

Methods
Scopus and OVID Medline were searched for papers published between 2013 and 2023. Two authors independently selected the studies and extracted data, with conflicts resolved through discussion. Nine studies were selected for further synthesis. Reporting follows the PRISMA Scoping Reviews checklist.

Results
E-cigarettes were commonly perceived as less harmful compared to conventional cigarettes and less detrimental to cancer treatment effectiveness among people with a current or previous cancer diagnosis. This population also cited smoking cessation, smoking in non-smoking areas and less risky alternative as the most common reasons for e-cigarette use. Nevertheless, low levels of clinician support on the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool/alternative were identified.

Conclusion
Findings show differences in beliefs and attitudes of e-cigarettes between clinicians and people diagnosed with cancer. Additional research into the health impacts of e-cigarettes in people with a current or previous cancer diagnosis will allow for greater congruence between patients and clinicians and assist providers in recommending effective tools for smoking cessation within this population.

Implications for Cancer Survivors
This study provides an overview of the attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of e-cigarette use among people with a current or previous diagnosis of cancer and health practitioners. Given the increased prevalence of e-cigarette use within this population, these findings highlight a greater need for dialogue between patients and clinicians regarding the safety and efficacy of these devices.
Weyl Sets in a Non-degenerate Truncated Matricial Hausdorff Moment Problem
Authors: Heide Max , Fritzsche Bernd , Kirstein Bernd , Mädler Conrad 
Published: April 2024

AbstractGiven a point w in the upper half-plane $$\Pi _{\mathord {+}}$$

Π
+

, we describe the set of all possible values F(w) of transforms $$F(z)\,{:=}\,\int _{[\alpha ,\beta ]}(x-z)^{-1}\sigma (\textrm{d}x)$$

F

(
z
)

:
=

∫

[
α
,
β
]

(
x
-
z
)

-
1

σ

(
d
x
)

, $$z\in \Pi _{\mathord {+}}$$

z
∈

Π
+

, corresponding to solutions $$\sigma $$
σ
to a (non-degenerate) truncated matricial Hausdorff moment problem. This set turns out to be the intersection of two matrix balls the parameters of which are explicitly constructed from the given data.
An image of what I want to achieve: How visions motivate goal pursuit
Authors: Voigt Julian , Jais Marius , Kehr Hugo M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn a rapidly changing world, leaders are constantly searching for effective ways to motivate employees and drive change. Management scholars agree that an essential tool for inspiring and motivating employees is to communicate a clear vision of the future. Yet, there remains a significant gap in understanding how and why visions actually move individuals to action. The current study investigated the effects of visions on goal-pursuit in comparison to merely listing a “superordinate goal.” We argue that visions, that are high in mental imagery, are motivationally effective because (a) visions evoke positive affect, (b) vision-evoked positive affect spills over to goals derived from the vision, leading to affectively charged goals, (c) affectively charged goals are predictive of increased commitment, and (d) increased commitment contributes to goal progress. In a first experimental study (N = 128), the findings suggest that visions and vision-derived goals were both higher in positive affect than our control condition. In a second experimental study (N = 323), we replicated our results from Study 1. In addition, we extended these findings and showed that visions predict goal progress via vision-evoked positive affect, positive anticipatory affect related to prospective vision-derived goal attainment, and goal commitment. Taken together, our studies contribute to research on visions and goals by showing that visions exert their motivational effects by affectively charging activities related to them. From a practical perspective, our studies highlight the importance of visions as an effective tool in motivating work-related behaviors.
Promoting Young Children’s Right to Participate in the Classroom through Picture Books
Authors: Akyol Tuğçe 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPractices to promote the right of children to participate in the classroom can benefit from picture books that encourage children to be involved in different settings that reflect the qualities of participation. This study aims to examine the effects of the processes planned regarding children’s right to participation with picture books on preschoolers’ perceptions of their right to participate in the classroom. The study employed a pretest–posttest design, a quasi-experimental research design with a control group. A random sampling method was employed to determine the study sample. The sample consisted of a total of 42 children (21 in the experimental group and 21 in the control group), attending classes of 5-year-olds in a public kindergarten affiliated with the Directorate of National Education in a province located in the Inner Aegean region of Turkey. A “Personal Information Form” and the “Participation Right Scale in Preschool Classes” developed by Koran (2017) and Şallı İdare (2018) were used as data collection tools. Twice a week during eight weeks, the researcher conducted activities with children in the experimental group, which were prepared with picture books and integrated with classroom activities. As the data obtained in the study show a normal distribution, a two-factor ANOVA test was performed with measurements repeated in one factor, and the the t test for the dependent groups and intergroup comparisons. After the experimental study, it was determined that the children in the experimental group started to participate more in classroom activities and decision-making processes, whereas there was no change in the involvement of the children in the control group. Based on this result, to promote preschoolers’ right to participate in the classroom, teachers should place more emphasis on processes that are designed to use quality children’s books and that the use of such books is integrated with classroom activities.
Problematic Smartphone Use among Young People and the Use of Additional Social Networking Software—an Example from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Tomczyk Łukasz , Lizde Elma Selmanagic , Mascia Maria Lidia , Bonfiglio Natale Salvatore , Renati Roberta , Guillén-Gámez Francisco D. , Penna Maria Pietronilla 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe aim of the article is to reveal the level of problematic smartphone use (PSU) among young people, with an additional aim being to diagnose the level of use of applications offering ready access to popular social networks (SNS—e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest). The text fills a gap related to the scale and mechanisms of PSUs. The research was conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022, and is the first study of its kind in the country. A total of 1,024 young people participated in the study (age range 14–19 years; Female 627, Male 397). From the data collected, it was noted that: 1) Loss of control of the duration of smartphone use is the most common symptom of PSU; 2) Around 40% of respondents report having problems with self-control of duration of smartphone use; 3) 17.19% of the sample have high intensity of almost all diagnostic criteria of PSU; 4) About 1/3 of respondents declare no symptoms of PSU; 5) High intensity of PSU is more common in girls than in boys; 6) Instagram and TikTok are the most frequently used applications on smartphones; 7) More than half of the respondents use Instagram software constantly or almost constantly during the day, while less than 40% use TikTok-enabled software; 8) Girls are slightly more likely to use Instagram-enabled and TikTok-enabled software on smartphones; 9) Frequency of use of SNS software on smartphones is a poor predictor of PSU rates.
Why a strategic shift in action is needed to recognise and empower Indigenous plant pathology knowledge and research
Authors: Ehau-Taumaunu H. , Williams N. M. , Marsh A. , Waipara N. W. , Higgins C. M. , Geering A. D. W. , Mesarich C. H. , Rigano L. A. , Summerell B. A. , Johnson G. I. , Williamson P. , MacDiarmid R. M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPlant pathology researchers play a pivotal role in thought leadership and its translation to action regarding the recognition and demonstration of the value of Indigenous knowledge and science. For many scientists, navigating the space of Indigenous rights and perspectives is challenging. In pursuit of a cultural shift in research and development within the field of plant pathology, the 2019–2021 Management Committee of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) undertook a review and modernization of the Society’s Constitution. The aim was to ensure its alignment with principles that foster inclusivity of Indigenous peoples in the development and implementation of relevant research projects impacting their communities. Additionally, a dynamic repository of guidelines and resources was compiled. These resources are designed to assist plant pathologists, while respecting and not superseding the guidance provided by local Indigenous researchers, practitioners, and advisors. The collective efforts of plant pathologists hold immense potential in championing Indigenous Peoples and their rights, steering the field toward a more inclusive and equitable future. This paper builds upon the thesis presented in the APPS Presidential Address at the Biennial APPS Conference in 2021, held virtually in lutruwita (Tasmania) on the unceded lands of the Palawa people. It underscores the potential impact when plant pathologists unite in advocating for Indigenous Peoples and their rightful place within the field.
Spelt wheat resistance to rusts, powdery mildew, leaf blotch and common bunt
Authors: Dumalasová Veronika , Grausgruber Heinrich , Zelba Ondřej , Hanzalová Alena , Buerstmayr Hermann , Weyermann Verena , dell’Avo Franca , Cuendet Catherine , Koppel Reine , Sooväli Pille , Muellner Almuth Elise 
Published: April 2024

AbstractA spelt diversity panel including 80 genotypes of winter spelt was tested for resistance to common bunt, leaf blotch, powdery mildew, leaf rust, stem rust and yellow rust. The reaction to diseases was investigated in field trials carried out at multiple European locations between 2013 and 2019. Resistance was assessed after artificial inoculation or natural infestation by visual scoring of symptoms. The presence of rust resistance genes was postulated using molecular markers. It was found that the presence of hulls plays a role as a passive resistance factor against common bunt. The risk of fungal diseases in spelt is not negligible. Genotypes with low disease severity in all environments as well as combined resistance to multiple diseases were determined. Across all test environments, spelt genotypes ʻSofia 1ʼ and ʻAlbinʼ showed a very low disease infestation by common bunt, ʻSofia 1ʼ, ʻRiniken Weißkornʼ, ʻZürcher Oberländer Rotkornʼ and ʻToess 5Bʼ by leaf blotch, ʻSpeltvete från Gotlandʼ by yellow rust and ʻSofia 1ʼ by leaf rust and stem rust. The influence of the breeding period was examined, and differences between modern and old varieties/landraces have not been proven. The results obtained can be used for the selection of suitable parental material for breeding spelt with improved disease resistance.
Current progress and limitations of research regarding the therapeutic use of adipose-derived stem cells: literature review
Authors: Skrypnyk Maksym 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background
Adipose tissue has recently become one of the most promising and predominant sources of mesenchymal stem cells owing to its high accessibility, culturing properties, regenerative potential, and relatively fewer ethical considerations. From the time of the adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) discovery, many beneficial properties have been found, including their regenerative, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antimicrobial effects. The number of publications and clinical trials using ADSCs has increased significantly worldwide, attesting to the promising nature of the therapeutic properties of ADSCs.

Main body of the abstract
In clinical studies, ADSCs are mainly used to treat wounds, multiple sclerosis, soft tissue trauma, aging, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, bone and cartilage regeneration, strokes, and spinal cord injuries. Few and insignificant adverse effects after ADSC treatment have been documented, suggesting their relative safety for clinical use. Despite significant progress in ADSC-related studies, several issues are yet to be addressed, including a lack of standardization of ADSC-associated protocols and the methods used to obtain them, inconsistent dosages, small numbers of patients in each treatment group, and variable graft purity. This severely complicates our ability to compare these studies, making the results even of similar studies controversial.

Short conclusion
This review described the current stage of ADSCs-based treatment outcomes and their limitations, associated with standardization of ADSCs.
Cerebrospinal fluid metabolomes of treatment-resistant depression subtypes and ketamine response: a pilot study
Authors: Berner Jon , Acharjee Animesh 
Published: April 2024

AbstractDepression is a disorder with variable presentation. Selecting treatments and dose-finding is, therefore, challenging and time-consuming. In addition, novel antidepressants such as ketamine have sparse optimization evidence. Insights obtained from metabolomics may improve the management of patients. The objective of this study was to determine whether compounds in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) metabolome correlate with scores on questionnaires and response to medication. We performed a retrospective pilot study to evaluate phenotypic and metabolomic variability in patients with treatment-resistant depression using multivariate data compression algorithms. Twenty-nine patients with treatment-resistant depression provided fasting CSF samples. Over 300 metabolites were analyzed in these samples with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Chart review provided basic demographic information, clinical status with self-reported questionnaires, and response to medication. Of the 300 metabolites analyzed, 151 were present in all CSF samples and used in the analyses. Hypothesis-free multivariate analysis compressed the resultant data set into two dimensions using Principal Component (PC) analysis, accounting for ~ 32% of the variance. PC1 accounted for 16.9% of the variance and strongly correlated with age in one direction and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, homocarnosine, and depression and anxiety scores in the opposite direction. PC2 accounted for 15.4% of the variance, with one end strongly correlated with autism scores, male gender, and cognitive fatigue scores, and the other end with bipolar diagnosis, lithium use, and ethylmalonate disturbance. This small pilot study suggests that complex treatment-resistant depression can be mapped onto a 2-dimensional pathophysiological domain. The results may have implications for treatment selection for depression subtypes.
Asymptotic distribution for pairs of linear and quadratic forms at integral vectors
Authors: HAN JIYOUNG , LIM SEONHEE , MALLAHI-KARAI KEIVAN 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWe study the joint distribution of values of a pair consisting of a quadratic form
${\mathbf q}$
and a linear form
${\mathbf l}$
over the set of integral vectors, a problem initiated by Dani and Margulis [Orbit closures of generic unipotent flows on homogeneous spaces of
$\mathrm{SL}_3(\mathbb{R})$
. Math. Ann.286 (1990), 101–128]. In the spirit of the celebrated theorem of Eskin, Margulis and Mozes on the quantitative version of the Oppenheim conjecture, we show that if
$n \ge 5$
, then under the assumptions that for every
$(\alpha , \beta ) \in {\mathbb {R}}^2 \setminus \{ (0,0) \}$
, the form
$\alpha {\mathbf q} + \beta {\mathbf l}^2$
is irrational and that the signature of the restriction of
${\mathbf q}$
to the kernel of
${\mathbf l}$
is
$(p, n-1-p)$
, where
${3\le p\le n-2}$
, the number of vectors
$v \in {\mathbb {Z}}^n$
for which
$\|v\| < T$
,
$a < {\mathbf q}(v) < b$
and
$c< {\mathbf l}(v) < d$
is asymptotically
$ C({\mathbf q}, {\mathbf l})(d-c)(b-a)T^{n-3}$
as
$T \to \infty $
, where
$C({\mathbf q}, {\mathbf l})$
only depends on
${\mathbf q}$
and
${\mathbf l}$
. The density of the set of joint values of
$({\mathbf q}, {\mathbf l})$
under the same assumptions is shown by Gorodnik [Oppenheim conjecture for pairs consisting of a linear form and a quadratic form. Trans. Amer. Math. Soc.356(11) (2004), 4447–4463].
A generalization of Bondy’s pancyclicity theorem
Authors: Draganić Nemanja , Munhá Correia David , Sudakov Benny 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe bipartite independence number of a graph
$G$
, denoted as
$\tilde \alpha (G)$
, is the minimal number
$k$
such that there exist positive integers
$a$
and
$b$
with
$a+b=k+1$
with the property that for any two disjoint sets
$A,B\subseteq V(G)$
with
$|A|=a$
and
$|B|=b$
, there is an edge between
$A$
and
$B$
. McDiarmid and Yolov showed that if
$\delta (G)\geq \tilde \alpha (G)$
then
$G$
is Hamiltonian, extending the famous theorem of Dirac which states that if
$\delta (G)\geq |G|/2$
then
$G$
is Hamiltonian. In 1973, Bondy showed that, unless
$G$
is a complete bipartite graph, Dirac’s Hamiltonicity condition also implies pancyclicity, i.e., existence of cycles of all the lengths from
$3$
up to
$n$
. In this paper, we show that
$\delta (G)\geq \tilde \alpha (G)$
implies that
$G$
is pancyclic or that
$G=K_{\frac{n}{2},\frac{n}{2}}$
, thus extending the result of McDiarmid and Yolov, and generalizing the classic theorem of Bondy.
Using Temporal Deep Learning Models to Estimate Daily Snow Water Equivalent Over the Rocky Mountains
Authors: Duan Shiheng , Ullrich Paul , Risser Mark , Rhoades Alan 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn this study we construct and compare three different deep learning (DL) models for estimating daily snow water equivalent (SWE) from high‐resolution gridded meteorological fields over the Rocky Mountain region. To train the DL models, Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) station‐based SWE observations are used as the prediction target. All DL models produce higher median Nash‐Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) values than a conceptual SWE model and interpolated gridded data sets, although mean squared errors also tend to be higher. Sensitivity of the SWE prediction to the model's input variables is analyzed using an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) method, yielding insight into the physical relationships learned by the models. This method reveals the dominant role precipitation and temperature play in snowpack dynamics. In applying our models to estimate SWE throughout the Rocky Mountains, an extrapolation problem arises since the statistical properties of SWE (e.g., annual maximum) and geographical properties of individual grid points (e.g., elevation) differ from the training data. This problem is solved by normalizing the SWE with its historical maximum value to alleviate extrapolation for all tested DL models. Our work shows that the DL models are promising tools for estimating SWE, and sufficiently capture relevant physical relationships to make them useful for spatial and temporal extrapolation of SWE values.
Toward Improved Simulations of Disruptive Reservoirs in Global Hydrological Modeling
Authors: Shrestha P. K. , Samaniego L. , Rakovec O. , Kumar R. , Mi C. , Rinke K. , Thober S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAccurate simulation of reservoirs has been a challenge for global hydrological models due to highly discontinuous water management and uncertainties in reservoir shape representation. In addition, at a global scale, it is crucial to consider those reservoirs that disrupt the downstream flow regime. We augment the mesoscale Hydrological Model with a newly developed lake module (LM) that incorporates an existing reservoir regulation scheme with non‐consumptive demand predictions from random forest. We also evaluate the sensitivity of reservoir shape on streamflow and evaporation for three shape approximations of varying complexities. We tested the LM across 31 non‐consumptive reservoirs covering an extensive range of hydroclimatic characteristics and demonstrate the applicability by using freely available global reservoir information. Streamflow simulations with reservoirs and model calibration show a median Kling‐Gupta Efficiency improvement of +0.94 (calibration) and +0.77 (validation) when compared against model simulations without reservoirs and default parameter set. We find reservoir evaporation highly sensitive to reservoir shape with half‐pyramid approximation consistently resulting in best fit at reservoirs with surveyed bathymetry. In contrast, the linear approximation (rectangular prism) produced a median bias of +114% relative to half‐pyramid, for estimating evaporation, across all the reservoirs. Streamflow simulations were insensitive to the reservoir shape. Our analysis shows that 30% of the non‐consumptive hydropower reservoirs of the GRanD data set are non‐disruptive and can be excluded without loss to model realism. Further work is necessary for testing the regulation approach in reservoirs with consumptive water usage.