bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessing Vickers’ Plea for Identifying Future-Proof Science
Authors: Martínez-Ordaz María del Rosario , Cañas Dubian 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We critically examine Vickers’ project of future-proof science, which aims to identify scientific facts based upon a solid international scientific consensus. Vickers claims that second-order evidence—specifically a 95% consensus among a diverse, international scientific community—provides a principled criterion for identifying future-proof science. We challenge both the motivation behind this project and Vickers’ account of scientific consensus. Our analysis raises concerns about the methodological validity of the 30 alleged examples of future-proof science, questioning the selection, isolation, and interpretation of such scientific claims. We argue that the dissimilarities among these examples expose potential flaws, such as lack of simplicity and semantic opacity, which undermine their effectiveness in supporting the project. Furthermore, we criticize the assumption that a solid international scientific consensus is a reliable indicator of future-proof science. Given that consensus in science is multifactorial, we contend that second-order evidence is insufficient to support any scientific claim as an instance of future-proof science. We also object that scientific consensus cannot be correlated to future-proof science, provided its mechanism is driven by social factors that are not necessarily aligned with the reliability required for claims about established scientific facts. Our analysis thus reveals that Vickers fails to tackle the so-called threshold problem afflicting his proposed criterion for future-proof science.
Does Time Heal All Wounds? Life Satisfaction Trajectories in Australian Middle-Aged Women Before and After Relationship Dissolution
Authors: Arcangeli Olivia Jean , Ejova Anastasia 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Divorce and separation are some of the most traumatic life events experienced by women, posing serious consequences for wellbeing. The impact of later-life relationship dissolution has been neglected in the literature. This study aimed to compare decades-long life satisfaction trajectories of Australian middle-aged women who did, and did not, experience relationship dissolution, and to examine why some women adjust better than others. Prospective longitudinal data came from nine waves of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Women who divorced or separated during the study (n = 1462) were propensity-score matched to women who remained married or partnered (n = 2587). Results from Bayesian piecewise latent growth curve modelling indicate stable life satisfaction before relationship dissolution, a sudden decline in the years surrounding the event, and long-term increases thereafter. Matched controls showed stability and slight increases in life satisfaction across the observation period, which suggests that at least some change in life satisfaction experienced by divorced and separated women is associated with relationship dissolution. Social support, perceived control, and subjective income were significant positive moderators of women’s adjustment to relationship dissolution. Implications regarding wellbeing interventions for middle-aged women are discussed.
Can bioethics bray? Non-human animals, biosemiotics, and a road to shared decision-making
Authors: Fitzgerald Martin J. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The prospect of shared decision-making with animals is an elusive one. Its elusiveness comes largely from how difficult it is to assess the linguistic abilities of animals, whether that be their ability to ‘speak’ or their ability to maintain propositional values. In this paper, I suggest a path to shared decision-making with animals that attempts to avoid these deadlocks by using resources from biosemiotics and Umwelt theory. I begin with an examination of the general structure of decision-making, demonstrating its future-orientation, comparison of imagined futures, and assessment of what things matter to participants in decision-making. Animals’ capability of having things matter to them, due to their residence in Umwelten, offers a means to shared decision-making with animals via a process I call ‘imaginative adjuncting.’
Determinants of pro-environmental attitude and behaviour among European Union (EU) residents: differences between older and younger generations
Authors: Cantillo Javier , Astorino Loann , Tsana Achille 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Global awareness of environment-related problems is progressively becoming a priority for public authorities all around the world. This led to the creation of environmental policies and a frequent sensitisation of citizens to the risks, associated with environmental damage, which calls for a balanced and competitive socioeconomic development system and a better quality of life for the population. This eco-friendly change requires the development of environmental awareness at both institutional and individual levels. Accordingly, by using ordered probit models and secondary information from the Eurobarometer on attitudes of citizens towards the environment, this study contributes to understanding the differences in the determinants of pro-environmental attitude and behaviour among European Union residents, and more particularly, differences between older and younger generational groups. Our results show that residents from older generations, women, living in cities or large urban areas, not living alone, with no economic difficulties, part of the wealthier classes of society, and with higher life satisfaction, are associated with a higher pro-environmental behaviour. In addition, results show that some determinants are highly correlated to the type of generation considered, such as household composition, class of society, or attitude towards life satisfaction.
Application of Sporosarcina pasteurii for the biomineralization of calcite in the treatment of waste concrete fines
Authors: Klikova Kristyna , Holecek Petr , Nezerka Vaclav , Prosek Zdenek , Konakova Dana , Demnerova Katerina , Stiborova Hana 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In this study, we explored and described various parameters of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) using the alkaliphilic bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii DSM 33, which exhibits ureolytic activity, to stabilize and strengthen waste concrete fines (WCF). Bacterial cell concentration, single and repeated addition of bacterial suspension, and pH adjustment were tested in stage 1 of the experimental agenda in order to tune parameters for sample preparation in stage 2 focused on the effect of MICP treatment duration (14, 30, 60, and 90 days). Two types of WCF materials differing in their physicochemical properties were used for the stabilization. The results of the EDS and XRD analyses confirmed the presence of CaCO3 crystals, which increased by about 10–12% over time, affecting the porosity, compactness, and strength of the formed composites. The XRD results also indicated that the WCF properties significantly influence the formation of the type of CaCO3 crystals, supported also by microscopy observations. This study highlights the potential of MICP technology to make concrete recycling more sustainable, aligning with the concept of a circular economy; however, the interplay between the WCF materials of various properties and bacterial activity must be further scrutinized.
Clinical Gestalt to Predict Bacterial Infection and Mortality in Emergency Department Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Espejo Tanguy , Nieves-Ortega Ricardo , Amsler Livia , Riedel Henk Börje , Balestra Gianmarco , Rosin Christiane , Becker Christoph , Lippay Kriemhild , Nickel Christian Hans , Bingisser Roland 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Time to treatment is a significant predictor of mortality in emergency department (ED) patients with bacterial sepsis. Strategies for the early detection of bacterial infection and sepsis are lacking. Clinical gestalt is a tool for assessing and synthesizing the entire clinical picture, focusing on the first clinical impression at presentation.

Objective
This study aimed to assess ED physicians’ clinical gestalt for the prediction of bacterial infection and mortality in ED patients presenting with signs and symptoms of infection.

Design
Prospective, observational study with a 30-day follow-up.

Participants
Patients aged 18 or older presenting to the ED with signs and symptoms compatible with an infection and abnormal vital signs were included.

Main Measures
ED physicians recorded their clinical gestalt using a visual analog scale (VAS) to assess the likelihood of bacterial infection and responded to a dichotomous question regarding the probability of a patient’s death. The main outcome was the confirmed diagnosis of an acute bacterial infection. Final diagnoses, based on laboratory and follow-up information, were adjudicated by an expert panel.

Key Results
In total, 444 patients were included. Median age was 68 years [IQR 51, 80] and median National Early Warning Score (NEWS) was 5 [IQR 3, 7]. Median VAS for physicians’ clinical gestalt regarding bacterial infection likelihood was 8.2 [IQR 6.7, 9.0] of 10 in patients with bacterial infection, 2.3 [IQR 1.2, 4.3] in patients with viral infection, 4.6 [IQR 4.0, 7.3] in patients with an infection due to another pathogen, and 2.3 [IQR 1.1 6.2] in patients with no acute infection (p-value = <0.001). Clinical gestalt’s sensitivity regarding 30-day mortality was 57.1% [95%CI 37.2 to 75.5] with a specificity of 83.4% [95%CI 79.7 to 86.9].

Conclusion
In this study of ED patients presenting with signs and symptoms of infection, clinical gestalt was shown to be useful differentiating between bacterial and infections of other causes. Antibiotic prescription rate increased with the likelihood of bacterial infection according to physician gestalt. Lastly, simple heuristic prognostication of mortality (likely vs. unlikely) carried some, but limited, prognostic value.
‘Placetne Magistra?’ -- Latin in Dorothy L. Sayers’ Gaudy Night
Authors: Myatt Frances 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Gaudy Night is unique among Dorothy L. Sayers’ detective novels in its prolific use of Latin quotations. While scholars have considered the two Latin quotations which are integral to the novel’s plot, this article will explore Sayers’ incidental Latin phrases and quotations as well, in order to fully illuminate the significant role the language plays within the novel. Sayers uses Latin to express the tense and ambiguous relationship between women and Oxford University, with her Latin quotations both acknowledging how universities had traditionally excluded women, and simultaneously evoking a new equality of the sexes based upon an equality of academic capacity and achievement. Furthermore, Latin is key to negotiating a successful romantic relationship between Harriet and Peter. More than any other language, Latin represents intellect and scholarship to the English-speaking mind, and the intellectual equality between Harriet and Peter is key to their relationship. Yet, Sayers does not only use Latin to represent abstract, asexual intellect, but also layers the learned with the erotic as part of the novel’s ongoing negotiation between the demands of brain and heart.
Heterologous Expression of Bacteriocins from the Metagenome Mining of Cotija Cheese
Authors: Esquivel-López Alfredo , Rocha-Mendoza Diana , Serrano-Maldonado Carlos Eduardo , Escobar-Zepeda Alejandra , Quirasco Maricarmen 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Bacteriocins are a heterologous group of ribosomal peptides with antibacterial activity. They are of interest to the pharmaceutical and food industries due to their potential to fight antibiotic-resistant pathogens and improve microbial food safety, respectively. Metagenomic data mining for antibacterial activity is valuable for the information it provides from unstudied genomic sequences. Furthermore, the higher biosynthetic yield obtained by the heterologous expression of putative bacteriocins allows their subsequent purification and characterization. This work aimed to express antilisterial bacteriocins in Escherichia coli after obtaining their gene sequences by in silico mining the bacterial metagenome of Cotija cheese. This artisanal Mexican cheese is manufactured with unpasteurized milk and ripens for at least 3 months. Analyzing the Cotija cheese bacterial shotgun metagenome allowed us to select two sequences (QC1 and QC2) encoding novel Class IId bacteriocins belonging to the lactococcin family. These genes were expressed as (His)6-fusion proteins in E. coli BL21 (DE3) and showed high antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes, with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 78 µg/mL. QC1 and QC2 were tested against several pathogenic bacteria and showed activity exclusively against L. monocytogenes. QC2 has a novel sequence that showed no matches against the UniProt database. It was purified by Ni2+ affinity chromatography and retained its activity after heating at 70 °C for 30 min. As the sequences were obtained by genomic mining on a fermented food metagenome, QC1 and QC2 have potential applications as sanitizers in industrial food facilities where L. monocytogenes contamination is the most prevalent.
On Lanzhou and Ad-hoc Lanzhou Indices of Derived Graphs and Silicate Structures
Authors: K. V. Madhumitha , A. Harshitha , Nayak Swati , D’Souza Sabitha 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Degree-based topological indices are among the most widely used descriptors in chemical graph theory. These indices rely on the degrees (or valencies) of the vertices in a molecular graph, where the degree of a vertex corresponds to the number of edges (bonds) connected to it. One among these types of indices is the Lanzhou index, given by

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Unveiling DIR proteins involved in cork formation: insights from transcriptome analysis and cis-element co-occurrence
Authors: de Almeida João M. G. C. F. , Ricardo Cândido Pinto , Pinheiro Carla 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Cork, extracted sustainably from cork oak (Quercus suber), plays a pivotal role in various ecological, social, and economic aspects of Mediterranean regions. Influenced by genetic and environmental factors, the genetic control of cork production remains poorly understood. This study delves into the involvement of dirigent proteins (DIR) in cork lignification and explores potential regulatory mechanisms underlying the distinct thickness and porosity of cork produced by different trees. Transcriptomic analyses of phellogen, the meristematic cells that will give origin to cork, pointed to possible co-expression patterns of dirigent proteins (DIR), peroxidases (PRX), and laccases (LAC) that may shape cork characteristics. Our phylogenetic approach distinguishes cork-associated DIR from those engaged in lignan synthesis and highlights QsDIR_LOC112039424, that possess an endodermal domain akin to DIR proteins from Arabidopsis involved in the Casparian strip lignification. Additionally, promoter analysis identifies at the same position, −300 base pairs, a putative cis-element shared by QsDIR_LOC112039424, QsPRX_LOC112006708 and QsLAC_LOC112039867, that is recognised by MYB62 transcription factors. Requiring further validation, these findings offer insights on potential regulatory hubs controlling the phellogen activity and impacting the thickness and porosity of the resulting corks.
Yolk–Shell CoNi@N-Doped Carbon-CoNi@CNTs for Enhanced Microwave Absorption, Photothermal, Anti-Corrosion, and Antimicrobial Properties
Authors: Liang Qiqin , He Mukun , Zhan Beibei , Guo Hua , Qi Xiaosi , Qu Yunpeng , Zhang Yali , Zhong Wei , Gu Junwei 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The previous studies mainly focused on improving microwave absorbing (MA) performances of MA materials. Even so, these designed MA materials were very difficult to be employed in complex and changing environments owing to their single-functionalities. Herein, a combined Prussian blue analogues derived and catalytical chemical vapor deposition strategy was proposed to produce hierarchical cubic sea urchin-like yolk–shell CoNi@N-doped carbon (NC)-CoNi@carbon nanotubes (CNTs) mixed-dimensional multicomponent nanocomposites (MCNCs), which were composed of zero-dimensional CoNi nanoparticles, three-dimensional NC nanocubes and one-dimensional CNTs. Because of good impedance matching and attenuation characteristics, the designed CoNi@NC-CoNi@CNTs mixed-dimensional MCNCs exhibited excellent MA performances, which achieved a minimum reflection loss (RL
min) of −71.70 dB at 2.78 mm and Radar Cross section value of −53.23 dB m2. More importantly, the acquired results demonstrated that CoNi@NC-CoNi@CNTs MCNCs presented excellent photothermal, antimicrobial and anti-corrosion properties owing to their hierarchical cubic sea urchin-like yolk–shell structure, highlighting their potential multifunctional applications. It could be seen that this finding not only presented a generalizable route to produce hierarchical cubic sea urchin-like yolk–shell magnetic NC-CNTs-based mixed-dimensional MCNCs, but also provided an effective strategy to develop multifunctional MCNCs and improve their environmental adaptabilities.
An Engineered Heterostructured Trinity Enables Fire-Safe, Thermally Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite Films with Low Dielectric Loss
Authors: Chen Qiang , Feng Jiabing , Xue Yijiao , Huo Siqi , Dinh Toan , Xu Hang , Shi Yongqian , Gao Jiefeng , Tang Long-Cheng , Huang Guobo , Lei Weiwei , Song Pingan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
To adapt to the trend of increasing miniaturization and high integration of microelectronic equipments, there is a high demand for multifunctional thermally conductive (TC) polymeric films combining excellent flame retardancy and low dielectric constant (ε). To date, there have been few successes that achieve such a performance portfolio in polymer films due to their different and even mutually exclusive governing mechanisms. Herein, we propose a trinity strategy for creating a rationally engineered heterostructure nanoadditive (FG@CuP@ZTC) by in situ self-assembly immobilization of copper-phenyl phosphonate (CuP) and zinc-3, 5-diamino-1,2,4-triazole complex (ZTC) onto the fluorinated graphene (FG) surface. Benefiting from the synergistic effects of FG, CuP, and ZTC and the bionic lay-by-lay (LBL) strategy, the as-fabricated waterborne polyurethane (WPU) nanocomposite film with 30 wt% FG@CuP@ZTC exhibits a 55.6% improvement in limiting oxygen index (LOI), 66.0% and 40.5% reductions in peak heat release rate and total heat release, respectively, and 93.3% increase in tensile strength relative to pure WPU film due to the synergistic effects between FG, CuP, and ZTC. Moreover, the WPU nanocomposite film presents a high thermal conductivity (λ) of 12.7 W m−1 K−1 and a low ε of 2.92 at 106 Hz. This work provides a commercially viable rational design strategy to develop high-performance multifunctional polymer nanocomposite films, which hold great potential as advanced polymeric thermal dissipators for high-power-density microelectronics.
DAOs as property owners: a conceptual exploration from the perspective of organizational system theory
Authors: Lustenberger Michael , Spychiger Florian , Küng Lukas , Martignoni Jens 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The development of Bitcoin and its underlying technology blockchain has enabled a new phenomenon called decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). DAOs can be perceived as self-governing organizations whose management is based on programmed and encoded rules on a decentralized and distributed peer-to-peer network. These DAOs typically manage and allocate funds, often in the form of cryptocurrencies. However, in recent years, a variety of DAOs have been established to provide services (e.g., currency exchange, project financing), curate collections (e.g., art collections), or own and manage real assets (e.g., land). Currently, DAO literature focuses mainly on online communities managing digital assets; however, DAOs owning physical properties differ from them in localized communities, asset indivisibility, and additional complexity in collective acquisition, ownership, limited physical capacity, and decentralized governance. Such property-owning DAOs are interesting, because they fuel the transition from purely online organizations into organizations integrating with the physical world. From an organizational system theory perspective this article explores how a DAO owning properties could be designed by exploring three DAO projects that own properties. Applying a conceptual research design, we first identify DAO Design Principles obtained by traditional organizational system theory, followed by examining and describing the core organizational principles for property-owning DAOs. Based on a comprehensive discussion of the conceptual findings, we present a research agenda for further studies on DAOs owning properties.
Rock Strength Distribution Modelling for Predictive Geometallurgical Modelling
Authors: Yildirim Baris G. , Powell Malcolm S. , Bradshaw Diedre 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The competence of mined rock is a key property determining both the amount of energy required to grind the ore and the throughput of the process plant. Existing empirical geometallurgical models cannot predict outside the tested ore base or account for changes to the grinding circuit. A new approach is introduced which provides a precise measure of rock fracture energy distribution related to the rock mineralogy, specifically the degree of alteration of a porphyry copper. A relationship between mineralogy and rock strength allows the rock crushing and milling energy to be mapped into the orebody based on the geological map of the deposit, rather than requiring extensive, and expensive, breakage testing and the use of unreliable proxy values. This study presents a viable method to quantify the distributed and widely varying rock properties of mineral resources in a more cost-effective manner than traditional independent rock-strength testing methods, by using automated core-scanning technology to relate mineralogy and texture to rock strength. Recent developments in more rapid and cheaper but still accurate ore breakage characterisation may help propel this methodology into standard geometallurgical modelling practice.