bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Selection of a Topic of a Research Proposal of Emerging Academic Writers in a Blended Linked EAP Course: An Interactional Ethnographic Perspective
Authors: Lai Haiyan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractRecent years have witnessed the ethnographic turn in academic writing research and the multimodal turn in classroom discourse studies. Most research proposal genre studies have only provided generic guidelines, and most EAP intervention studies have only provided pre‐ and post‐intervention learning outcomes but have not examined actual in‐depth classroom teaching and after‐class consultative processes of proposal development. This paper fills these gaps by following the view of genre as contextualized social practices and adopting interactional ethnography (IE) logic‐of‐inquiry to analyze video‐recorded linked EAP classroom interactions and WeChat‐mediated individual consultations focusing on postgraduate students' topic selection. IE‐guided reasoning and analysis may make the invisible research topic developmental processes transparent by utilizing IE analytic tools to visualize these dynamic and complex processes, identify cultural patterns of academic literacy practices, and (re)theorize educational phenomena. The IE approach may complement the well‐established three approaches to student writing (i.e., study skills, academic socialization, academic literacies) as the fourth approach for its deep theorizing, micro‐ethnographic discourse‐based analysis, and video‐enabled IE‐guided analytic tools. This study may make a methodological contribution to the EAP field through the IE as an epistemology with analytical tools and propose a tri‐level four‐step IE analytic model for teacher‐researchers' self‐reflexive professional development.
Examination of upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the US logging industry
Authors: Dogru Ali K. , Elmadag A. Banu , Gong Ke , Travers John Michael , Meng Chao 
Published: March 2024

AbstractUsing a mixed methods approach, this study investigates upstream supply chain and logistics issues in the logging industry through the findings of (1) a systematic literature review and (2) an inductive and interpretive case study of Mississippi, a top timber‐producing state in the United States. First, we analyze 45 peer‐reviewed studies examining logistical challenges in the logging industry via a systematic literature review to identify existing cumulative knowledge. Then, we conduct 11 qualitative semistructured interviews with logging business owners/managers to understand better complex and interdependent logistics issues that negatively impact productivity and profitability in the upstream timber supply chain. Performing a comparative analysis of the systematic literature review results and interview findings, we propose a general conceptual framework that classifies 25 logistical challenges in three main areas. They are (1) supply chain issues, (2) company‐, and (3) industry‐specific issues. Finally, using an abductive reasoning approach, we generalize our findings by linking our conceptual framework to resource dependence theory, transaction cost economics theory, and carrier selection literature to develop propositions to guide future quantitative research efforts.
Methylation of microRNA genes and its effect on secondary xylem development of stem in poplar
Authors: Wang Ruiqi , Wu Meixuan , Zhang Xiao , Jiang Tingbo , Wei Zhigang 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMicroRNAs (miRNAs) and DNA methylation are both vital regulators of gene expression. DNA methylation can affect the transcription of miRNAs, just like coding genes, through methylating the CpG islands in the gene regions of miRNAs. Although previous studies have shown that DNA methylation and miRNAs can each be involved in the process of wood formation, the relationship between the two has been relatively little studied in plant wood formation. Studies have shown that the second internode (IN2) (from top to bottom) of 3‐month‐old poplar trees can represent the primary stage of poplar stem development and IN8 can represent the secondary stage. There were also significant differences in DNA methylation patterns and miRNA expression patterns obtained from PS and SS. In this study, we first interactively analyzed methylation and miRNA sequencing data to identify 43 differentially expressed miRNAs regulated by differential methylation from the primary stage and secondary stage, which were found to be involved in multiple biological processes related to wood formation by enrichment analysis. In addition, six miRNA/target gene modules were finally identified as potentially involved in secondary xylem development of poplar stems through degradome sequencing and functional analysis. In conclusion, this study provides important reference information on the mechanism of interaction between different regulatory pathways of wood formation.
Bilateral ulnar retained cartilage cores causing thoracic angular limb deformities in a cat
Authors: Sumping Jessica , Weston Philippa , Crosby‐Durrani Hayley , Pettitt Rob 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA 6‐month‐old, female, neutered, Bengal‐cross cat presented for bilateral thoracic angular limb deformity. Radiographs and computed tomography revealed well‐defined, flame‐shaped radiolucent and hypoattenuating defects within the medullary cavity of the distal ulnar metaphyses, surrounded by a thin rim of sclerosis. Surgical correction of initially the right angular limb deformity involved radial and ulnar ostectomies, and a bone biopsy of the distal ulnar metaphysis was submitted for histopathology. The morphological diagnosis was consistent with retained cartilage core, never previously reported in a cat.
Designing biomass policy: The political economy of renewable energy for net zero
Authors: Taylor Daniel , Chong Katie , Röder Mirjam 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe climate, ecological, and energy crises require change in our political, economic, and societal systems to ensure we decouple humanity from a reliance on fossil fuels, prevent rising carbon dioxide emissions, and develop sustainable solutions for people and the planet. As well as technical processes, renewable energy transitions are processes of social, environmental, and economic change which have the potential to challenge the status quo. This status quo determines who benefits from energy, where wealth is created, and the level of inequality between stakeholders within our energy systems. The politicization of energy transitions motivates stakeholders to engage in the policymaking process to ensure any trade‐offs associated with policy changes benefit them. Bioenergy is unique amongst renewable energy sources as it is inherently linked to biomass extraction from our natural environment and because biomass is the only source of renewable carbon. However, this further politicizes its use and is a source of controversy in public debate. Polarized perspectives in the public debate on biomass policy allow stakeholders to assert themselves as experts on the topic and to make authoritative claims that further their interests to influence policy development. Therefore, political and economic drivers shape and influence the sustainability and success of proposed policies. Despite this, there is little research into the nontechnical factors influencing the design of sustainable biomass policy for net zero. This research highlights how political economy impacts the success of renewable energy technologies in replacing fossil fuels and the implications for using bioenergy.This article is categorized under:
Sustainable Energy > Bioenergy
Policy and Economics > Energy Transitions
Climate and Environment > Net Zero Planning and Decarbonization
A full‐scale operational digital twin for a water resource recovery facility—A case study of Eindhoven Water Resource Recovery Facility
Authors: Daneshgar Saba , Polesel Fabio , Borzooei Sina , Sørensen Henrik R. , Peeters Ruud , Weijers Stefan , Nopens Ingmar , Torfs Elena 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDigital transformation for the water sector has gained momentum in recent years, and many water resource recovery facilities modelers have already started transitioning from developing traditional models to digital twin (DT) applications. DTs simulate the operation of treatment plants in near real time and provide a powerful tool to the operators and process engineers for real‐time scenario analysis and calamity mitigation, online process optimization, predictive maintenance, model‐based control, and so forth. So far, only a few mature examples of full‐scale DT implementations can be found in the literature, which only address some of the key requirements of a DT. This paper presents the development of a full‐scale operational DT for the Eindhoven water resource recovery facility in The Netherlands, which includes a fully automated data‐pipeline combined with a detailed mechanistic full‐plant process model and a user interface co‐created with the plant's operators. The automated data preprocessing pipeline provides continuous access to validated data, an influent generator provides dynamic predictions of influent composition data and allows forecasting 48 h into the future, and an advanced compartmental model of the aeration and anoxic bioreactors ensures high predictive power. The DT runs near real‐time simulations every 2 h. Visualization and interaction with the DT is facilitated by the cloud‐based TwinPlant technology, which was developed in close interaction with the plant's operators. A set of predefined handles are made available, allowing users to simulate hypothetical scenarios such as process and equipment failures and changes in controller settings. The combination of the advanced data pipeline and process model development used in the Eindhoven DT and the active involvement of the operators/process engineers/managers in the development process makes the twin a valuable asset for decision making with long‐term reliability.Practitioner Points
A full‐scale digital twin (DT) has been developed for the Eindhoven WRRF.
The Eindhoven DT includes an automated continuous data preprocessing and reconciliation pipeline.
A full‐plant mechanistic compartmental process model of the plant has been developed based on hydrodynamic studies.
The interactive user interface of the Eindhoven DT allows operators to perform what‐if scenarios on various operational settings and process inputs.
Plant operators were actively involved in the DT development process to make a reliable and relevant tool with the expected added value.
The use of orthoimagery and stereoscopic aerial imagery to identify muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) houses
Authors: Greenhorn Janet E. , Sadowski Carrie , Rodgers Jennifer A. , Bowman Jeff 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is considered a ubiquitous inhabitant of wetlands across Canada and the United States, but recent studies indicate that muskrat populations in many parts of North America have experienced substantial declines over the last 40–60 years. Monitoring of muskrat abundance is therefore an important task for wildlife managers, but traditional methods such as house counts conducted during ground‐based surveys can be labor‐intensive and time‐consuming. Poor conditions or a lack of access may limit how much of a wetland can be surveyed. Aerial imagery has previously been used to census a diverse array of wildlife populations but is not yet a common tool for muskrat surveys. To investigate the accuracy of this alternative survey method, we collected aerial imagery from coastal wetlands along the north shore of Lake Ontario during the winter of 2014 for examination in both 2D orthorectified and 3D stereoscopic formats. We compared muskrat house counts obtained from imagery to counts recorded by ground survey crews in the same wetlands during the same winter. We found no significant difference between mean muskrat house counts obtained by ground survey crews and orthoimagery observers. In contrast, stereoscopic imagery observers overestimated mean house counts compared to ground survey crews, which we interpret was due to an increase in false positives. Our results indicate that orthoimagery is a promising tool for assessing muskrat occupancy, provides comparable broad‐scale results to traditional ground survey methods, and may be preferable to wildlife managers for a variety of reasons.
Weight as an indicator of enclosure suitability in Livingstone's fruit bats (Pteropus livingstonii)
Authors: Price Eluned C. , Roberts Alex , Bennett Laura , Glendewar Gale , Wormell Dominic 
Published: March 2024

AbstractObesity is common in zoo animals, and both dietary management and the provision of adequate opportunities for exercise are needed to tackle it. We used 30 years of records from Jersey Zoo to compare the weight and forearm length of wild and captive‐born Livingstone's fruit bats (Pteropus livingstonii), and to assess the impact on weight of enclosure space. The mean capture weight of wild‐caught male Livingstone's bats was 657 g, significantly higher than that of females (544 g). In both wild and captive‐born bats, males had significantly longer forearms than females, but there was no effect of birth location. Males weighed more in the mating season than at other times of year. Both sexes gained more weight during development if born in enclosures that restricted flight rather than a large aviary; this was particularly noticeable in females. After reaching maturity at 3 years, weights of bats born in restricted enclosures continued to increase, reached a peak of over 1000 g at 8−10 years, and then declined in both sexes. The weight of bats born in the aviary remained more stable after the age of three. Like wild bats, adult females born in the aviary weighed less than males. However, females born in restricted enclosures weighed more than males born in the same enclosures. Enclosure designs that maximize opportunities for flight can limit excessive weight gain in captive fruit bats and may therefore improve fitness and health, essential in planning for future reintroduction programs.
Translation Policy und Politics of Translation. Einführende Überlegungen zu Dimensionen und Perspektiven der Politik(en) des Übersetzens
Authors: Gipper Andreas , Greilich Susanne 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungDas semantische Feld, das durch das Binom der ‚policy‘ und ‚politics‘ der Übersetzung bezeichnet wird, ist von zentraler Bedeutung, weil es erlaubt zwei Komplexe in den Blick zu nehmen: 1. Übersetzungspolitik(en) im Sinne von Translationsnormen und damit die Frage nach den soziokulturellen, ökonomischen und interkulturellen Bedingungen, die dafür verantwortlich zeichnen, dass und in welcher Form übersetzt wird; sowie 2. die Rolle von Übersetzungen im Kontext politischer Verhandlungs- und Aushandlungsprozesse. Heuristisch sind damit drei Gesichtspunkte des Politischen von Interesse: kulturelle Normen und Kriterien, die über die Art der Übersetzung entscheiden (kulturelle Filter); politische, religiöse oder ökonomische Interessen, die sich mit Übersetzungen verbinden (Kalkül) und die Bedeutung von Übersetzungen für alle Formen der Interaktion im politischen Bereich im engeren Sinne (Diplomatie).
The Translation Policies of Protestant Reformers in the Early Eighteenth Century. Projects, Aims, and Communication Networks
Authors: Häberlein Mark , Manstetten Paula 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungThis article examines the aims and motivations underlying the numerous translation projects initiated or supported by two Protestant organizations—the Anglican Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) in London and the Pietist Halle orphanage—in the early eighteenth century. These projects included translations of the Bible, catechisms, and devotional literature into over twenty-five languages, carried out for the benefit of Protestants abroad as well as for missionary activities among non-Protestant Christians and “heathens”. We survey a broad range of these endeavours and offer a case study of one specific project, the printing of an Arabic Psalter and New Testament for the use of Eastern Christians in London from 1720 onwards. We show that these translation projects were aimed at spreading Protestant piety, particularly in vernacular languages, and at creating a counterweight to the missionary activities of the Roman Catholic Church. However, the two societies did not follow a preconceived strategy; rather, these initiatives were the brainchildren of individual members and often relied on the availability of skilled translators in London and Halle. While many of the projects had limited success, they served as a means of religious self-affirmation for their initiators, who believed they were contributing to building God’s kingdom on earth by spreading the Christian message.
Die Verleger de Bry als Übersetzer von Übersetzungen
Authors: Perplies Helge 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungThe India Occidentalis collection of reports on America from the de Bry workshop is not only known as a major artistic publishing project, but also represents a tremendous achievement with regard to both linguistic and cultural translation. As publishers and contractees of translation processes, the de Brys occupied a position analogous to that of the texts’ authors and their positions of power vis-à-vis the public. More specifically, this is true to the extent that they operated within discourses of linguistic power and propaganda, conquest and colonization in which they had the authority to decide what would be presented to their readership – and in what language. Among other aspects, the discussion revolves around translation as a marker of distance in the accounts of Brazil by Hans Staden and Jean de Léry as well as around the discursive parallels between the indigenous population of the Americas and the Protestant population of the Netherlands vis-à-vis the Spanish conquerors.
Übersetzung als Medium nationaler Selbstbehauptung – am Beispiel deutsch-französischer Wissenschaftsübersetzungen im 18. Jahrhundert
Authors: Mannweiler Caroline 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungTaking as its point of departure G. Toury’s concept of ‘translation policy’ – that is, the question of what is even translated into a certain language at a certain point in time – this article calls attention to the boom in translations intended to optimize domestic ore mining in eighteenth-century France. As many relevant publications on mineralogy and mining of the time were in German, translations from German into French contributed greatly to shaping that boom, as has already been pointed out by research into cultural transfer. Yet whereas existing studies scarcely take the formal design of the translations into account, here that aspect is the main focus. It is conspicuous how the paratexts of the translations, for example, attempt to counter the relevance of the source texts with a ‘quality of their own’ in a compensatory manner, as it were, not least of all as a way of mobilizing the symbolic capital of French. The translations thus also became the site of a competitive process with the aim of securing the national capital of the target culture.
Explainable equivariant neural networks for particle physics: PELICAN
Authors: Bogatskiy Alexander , Hoffman Timothy , Miller David W. , Offermann Jan T. , Liu Xiaoyang 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
PELICAN is a novel permutation equivariant and Lorentz invariant or covariant aggregator network designed to overcome common limitations found in architectures applied to particle physics problems. Compared to many approaches that use non-specialized architectures that neglect underlying physics principles and require very large numbers of parameters, PELICAN employs a fundamentally symmetry group-based architecture that demonstrates benefits in terms of reduced complexity, increased interpretability, and raw performance. We present a comprehensive study of the PELICAN algorithm architecture in the context of both tagging (classification) and reconstructing (regression) Lorentz-boosted top quarks, including the difficult task of specifically identifying and measuring the W-boson inside the dense environment of the Lorentz-boosted top-quark hadronic final state. We also extend the application of PELICAN to the tasks of identifying quark-initiated vs. gluon-initiated jets, and a multi-class identification across five separate target categories of jets. When tested on the standard task of Lorentz-boosted top-quark tagging, PELICAN outperforms existing competitors with much lower model complexity and high sample efficiency. On the less common and more complex task of 4-momentum regression, PELICAN also outperforms hand-crafted, non-machine learning algorithms. We discuss the implications of symmetry-restricted architectures for the wider field of machine learning for physics.
First observation and study of the K± → π0π0μ±ν decay
Authors:   The NA48/2 collaboration, Batley J. R. , Kalmus G. , Lazzeroni C. , Munday D. J. , Slater M. W. , Wotton S. A. , Arcidiacono R. , Bocquet G. , Cabibbo N. , Ceccucci A. , Cundy D. , Falaleev V. , Fidecaro M. , Gatignon L. , Gonidec A. , Kubischta W. , Maier A. , Norton A. , Patel M. , Peters A. , Monnier E. , Swallow E. , Winston R. , Rubin P. , Walker A. , Dalpiaz P. , Damiani C. , Fiorini M. , Martini M. , Petrucci F. , Savrié M. , Scarpa M. , Wahl H. , Baldini W. , Cotta Ramusino A. , Gianoli A. , Calvetti M. , Celeghini E. , Iacopini E. , Lenti M. , Ruggiero G. , Bizzeti A. , Veltri M. , Behler M. , Eppard K. , Hita-Hochgesand M. , Kleinknecht K. , Marouelli P. , Masetti L. , Moosbrugger U. , Morales Morales C. , Renk B. , Wache M. , Wanke R. , Winhart A. , Coward D. , Dabrowski A. , Fonseca Martin T. , Shieh M. , Szleper M. , Velasco M. , Wood M. D. , Anzivino G. , Imbergamo E. , Nappi A. , Piccini M. , Raggi M. , Valdata-Nappi M. , Cenci P. , Pepe M. , Petrucci M. C. , Costantini F. , Doble N. , Fiorini L. , Giudici S. , Pierazzini G. , Sozzi M. , Venditti S. , Collazuol G. , Di Lella L. , Lamanna G. , Mannelli I. , Michetti A. , Cerri C. , Fantechi R. , Bloch-Devaux B. , Cheshkov C. , Chèze J. B. , De Beer M. , Derré J. , Marel G. , Mazzucato E. , Peyaud B. , Vallage B. , Holder M. , Ziolkowski M. , Bifani S. , Clemencic M. , Goy Lopez S. , Biino C. , Cartiglia N. , Marchetto F. , Dibon H. , Jeitler M. , Markytan M. , Mikulec I. , Neuhofer G. , Widhalm L. , Balev S. , Frabetti P. L. , Gersabeck E. , Goudzovski E. , Hristov P. , Kekelidze V. , Korotkova A. , Kozhuharov V. , Litov L. , Madigozhin D. , Molokanova N. , Polenkevich I. , Potrebenikov Yu. , Stoynev S. , Zinchenko A. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The NA48/2 experiment at CERN reports the first observation of the K± → π0π0μ±ν decay based on a sample of 2437 candidates with 15% background contamination collected in 2003–2004. The decay branching ratio in the kinematic region of the squared dilepton mass above 0.03 GeV2/c4 is measured to be (0.65 ± 0.03) × 10−6. The extrapolation to the full kinematic space, using a specific model, is found to be (3.45 ± 0.16) × 10−6, in agreement with chiral perturbation theory predictions.