bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ab initio study of the vibrational spectra of amorphous boron nitride
Authors: Hinojosa-Romero David , Valladares Alexander , Valladares Renela M. , Rodríguez Isaías , Valladares Ariel A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBoron Nitride (BN) is an interesting polymorphic insulator that is commonly found in four different crystalline structures, each one with different electrical and mechanical properties which makes it an attractive material for technological and industrial applications. Seeking to improve its features, several experimental and simulational works have studied the amorphous phase (a-BN) focusing on electronic and structural properties, pressure-induced phase transformations, and a hydrogenated form of a-BN. By means of ab initio Molecular Dynamics and our well-proven amorphization process known as the undermelt-quench approach, herein three amorphous supercells were computationally generated, two with 216 atoms (densities of 2.04 and 2.80 g cm−3) and a third one with 254 atoms (density of 3.48 g cm−3). The topology, the vibrational density of states and some thermodynamic properties of the three samples are reported and compared with existing experiments and with other computational results.
Quantifying the chemical activity of cavitation bubbles in a cluster
Authors: Fattahi Kobra , Boffito Daria C. , Robert Etienne 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAcoustic cavitation bubbles drive chemical processes through their dynamic lifecycle in liquids. These bubbles are abundant within sonoreactors, where their behavior becomes complex within clusters. This study quantifies their chemical effects within well-defined clusters using a new laser-based method. We focus a laser beam into water, inducing a breakdown that generates a single cavitation bubble. This bubble undergoes multiple collapses, releasing several shockwaves. These shockwaves propagate into the surrounding medium, leading to the formation of secondary bubbles near a reflector, separated from the input laser beam. We evaluate the chemical activity of these bubble clusters of various sizes by KI dosimetry, and to gain insights into their dynamics, we employ high-speed imaging. Hydrophone measurements show that conversion from focused shockwave energy to chemical reactions increases to a maximum of 16.5%. Additional increases in shockwave energy result in denser bubble clusters and a slightly decreased conversion rate, falling to 14.9%, highlighting the key role of bubble dynamics in the transformation of mechanical to chemical energy and as a result in the efficiency of the sonoreactors. The size and frequency of bubble collapses influence the cluster’s chemical reactivity. We introduce a correlation for predicting the conversion rate of cluster energy to chemical energy, based on the cluster’s energy density. The maximum conversion rate occurs at a cluster energy density of 2500 J/L, linked to a cluster with an average bubble diameter of 91 $$\upmu$$
μ
m, a bubble density of 3500 bubbles/ml, and a bubble-to-bubble distance ratio of 8.
Seismic structure of the 2015 Mw7.8 Gorkha earthquake revealed by ambient seismic noise and teleseismic surface wave tomography
Authors: Lü Ziqiang , Lei Jianshe , Kong Qinghan , Liu Qian , Sun Jingwen 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe destructive 2015 Mw7.8 Gorkha earthquake occurred in the Main Himalayan Thrust due to the collision of the Indian and Asian plates, which provides a unique opportunity to understand the deep dynamic processes and seismogenic mechanisms of strong earthquakes. We construct a regional-scale shear-wave velocity model of the crust and uppermost mantle using ambient seismic noise and teleseismic surface wave at periods of 5–100 s around the Gorkha earthquake region. The new shear-wave velocity model exhibits prominently lateral heterogeneities in the Gorkha earthquake areas. We observe a high-velocity (high-V) zone around the Gorkha main shock in the Main Himalayan Thrust, indicating the existence of a high-strength asperity that sustains the stress accumulating. The aftershocks are primarily located in the low-velocity (low-V) anomalies and enclosed by two high-V anomalies, which appear to act as structural barriers that influence the spread of the aftershocks. Prominent low-Vanomalies from the lower crust to the mantle lithosphere are observed along the north–south trending rifts, suggesting the hot materials upwelling due to the tearing of the northward subducting Indian lithosphere. These observations may indicate that seismic velocity heterogeneity could play an essential role in earthquake initiation and the rupture process.
Discipline and punishment in panoptical public goods games
Authors: Botta Rocio , Blanco Gerardo , Schaerer Christian E. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn Public Goods Games (PGG), the temptation to free-ride on others’ contributions poses a significant threat to the sustainability of cooperative societies. Therefore, societies strive to mitigate this through incentive systems, employing rewards and punishments to foster cooperative behavior. Thus, peer punishment, in which cooperators sanction defectors, as well as pool punishment, where a centralized punishment institution executes the punishment, is deeply analyzed in previous works. Although the literature indicates that these methods may enhance cooperation on social dilemmas under particular contexts, there are still open questions, for instance, the structural connection between graduated punishment and the monitoring of public goods games. Our investigation proposes a compulsory PGG framework under Panoptical surveillance. Inspired by Foucault’s theories on disciplinary mechanisms and biopower, we present a novel mathematical model that scrutinizes the balance between the severity and scope of punishment to catalyze cooperative behavior. By integrating perspectives from evolutionary game theory and Foucault’s theories of power and discipline, this research uncovers the theoretical foundations of mathematical frameworks involved in punishment and discipline structures. We show that well-calibrated punishment and discipline schemes, leveraging the panoptical effect for universal oversight, can effectively mitigate the free-rider dilemma, fostering enhanced cooperation. This interdisciplinary approach not only elucidates the dynamics of cooperation in societal constructs but also underscores the importance of integrating diverse methodologies to address the complexities of fostering cooperative evolution.
Biochemistry and transcriptomic analyses of Phthorimaea absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) response to insecticides
Authors: Karanu Samantha W. , Ajene Inusa J. , Lelmen Elijah K. , Ong’onge Maureen A. , Akutse Komivi S. , Khamis Fathiya M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPhthorimaeaabsoluta is an invasive solanaceous plant pest with highly devastating effects on tomato plant. Heavy reliance on insecticide use to tackle the pest has been linked to insecticide resistance selection in P.absoluta populations. To underline insights on P.absoluta insecticide resistance mechanisms to diamides and avermectins, we evaluated the transcriptomic profile of parental (field-collected) and F8 (lab-reared) populations. Furthermore, to screen for the presence of organophosphate and pyrethroid resistance, we assessed the gene expression levels of acetylcholinesterase (ace1) and para-type voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSG) genes in the F1 to F8 lab-reared progeny of diamide and avermectin exposed P.absoluta field-collected populations. The VGSG gene showed up-regulation in 12.5% and down-regulation in 87.5% of the screened populations, while ace1 gene showed up-regulation in 37.5% and down-regulation in 62.5% of the screened populations. Gene ontology of the differentially expressed genes from both parental and eighth generations of diamide-sprayed P.absoluta populations revealed three genes involved in the metabolic detoxification of diamides in P.absoluta. Therefore, our study showed that the detoxification enzymes found could be responsible for P.absoluta diamide-based resistance, while behavioural resistance, which is stimulus-dependent, could be attributed to P.absoluta avermectin resistance.
Enhancing 7-dehydrocholesterol suppresses brain ferroptosis and tissue injury after neonatal hypoxia–ischemia
Authors: Genaro-Mattos Thiago C. , Korade Zeljka , Sahar Namood-e , Angeli Jose Pedro Friedmann , Mirnics Károly , Peeples Eric S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractNeonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIBI) results in part from excess reactive oxygen species and iron-dependent lipid peroxidation (i.e. ferroptosis). The vitamin D precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) may inhibit iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. Primary neurons underwent oxygen and glucose deprivation (OGD) injury and treatment with 7-DHC-elevating medications such as cariprazine (CAR) or vehicle. Postnatal day 9 mice underwent sham surgery or carotid artery ligation and hypoxia and received intraperitoneal CAR. In neurons, CAR administration resulted in significantly increased cell survival compared to vehicle controls, whether administered 48 h prior to or 30 min after OGD, and was associated with increased 7-DHC. In the mouse model, malondialdehyde and infarct area significantly increased after HIBI in the vehicle group, which were attenuated by post-treatment with CAR and were negatively correlated with tissue 7-DHC concentrations. Elevating 7-DHC concentrations with CAR was associated with improved cellular and tissue viability after hypoxic-ischemic injury, suggesting a novel therapeutic avenue.
An enhanced EWMA chart with variable sampling interval scheme for monitoring the exponential process with estimated parameter
Authors: Bai Yajie , Chiang Jyun-You , Liu Wen , Mou Zhengcheng 
Published: April 2024

AbstractControl charts have been used to monitor product manufacturing processes for decades. The exponential distribution is commonly used to fit data in research related to healthcare and product lifetime. This study proposes an exponentially weighted moving average control chart with a variable sampling interval scheme to monitor the exponential process, denoted as a VSIEWMA-exp chart. The performance measures are investigated using the Markov chain method. In addition, an algorithm to obtain the optimal parameters of the model is proposed. We compared the proposed control chart with other competitors, and the results showed that our proposed method outperformed other competitors. Finally, an illustrative example with the data concerning urinary tract infections is presented.
Integrating mangrove growth and failure in coastal flood protection designs
Authors: Gijón Mancheño A. , Vuik V. , van Wesenbeeck B. K. , Jonkman S. N. , van Hespen R. , Moll J. R. , Kazi S. , Urrutia I. , van Ledden M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractMangrove forests reduce wave attack along tropical and sub-tropical coastlines, decreasing the wave loads acting on coastal protection structures. Mangrove belts seaward of embankments can therefore lower their required height and decrease their slope protection thickness. Wave reduction by mangroves depends on tree frontal surface area and stability against storms, but both aspects are often oversimplified or neglected in coastal protection designs. Here we present a framework to evaluate how mangrove belts influence embankment designs, including mangrove growth over time and failure by overturning and trunk breakage. This methodology is applied to Sonneratia apetala mangroves seaward of embankments in Bangladesh, considering forest widths between 10 and 1000 m (cross-shore). For water depths of 5 m, wave reduction by mangrove forests narrower than 1 km mostly affects the slope protection and the bank erodibility, whereas the required embankment height is less influenced by mangroves. Sonneratia apetala trees experience a relative maximum in wave attenuation capacity at 10 years age, due to their large submerged canopy area. Once trees are more than 20 years old, their canopy is emergent, and most wave attenuation is caused by trunk and roots. Canopy emergence exposes mangroves to wind loads, which are much larger than wave loads, and can cause tree failure during cyclones. These results stress the importance of including tree surface area and stability models when predicting coastal protection by mangroves.
Tiredness after work associates with less leisure-time physical activity
Authors: Sjöros Tanja , Norha Jooa , Johansson Riitta , Laine Saara , Garthwaite Taru , Vähä-Ypyä Henri , Löyttyniemi Eliisa , Kalliokoski Kari K. , Sievänen Harri , Vasankari Tommi , Knuuti Juhani , Heinonen Ilkka H. A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPhysical activities and sedentary behaviors take place in different contexts. This study aimed to determine if the context, total score, and leisure-time MET-index assessed by the Baecke questionnaire associate with each other or with sedentary behavior and physical activity outcomes from a 4-week accelerometer measurement in physically inactive adults with overweight. The item “After working I am tired” correlated negatively with items related to leisure-time physical activity and sports participation. The total Baecke Score showed weak but significant correlations with accelerometer-measured sedentary behavior, physical activity, daily steps, and mean activity intensity of the day (r = − 0.33, 0.41, 0.35, and 0.41, respectively). The associations strengthened when the Sport Index was omitted from the Score. The leisure-time MET-Index did not correlate with accelerometer-measured sedentary behavior or physical activity. Tiredness after working associated with less self-reported physical activity during leisure time. This suggests that better recovery from work-related stress could increase leisure-time physical activity, or increasing leisure-time physical activity could reduce tiredness after working. Moreover, among self-reportedly inactive adults with overweight, focusing the questionnaire on work and non-sport leisure time instead of total time might give more accurate estimates of sedentary behavior and physical activity when compared to accelerometry.The study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03101228, 05/04/2017).
An organic artificial soma for spatio-temporal pattern recognition via dendritic integration
Authors: Di Lauro Michele , Rondelli Federico , De Salvo Anna , Corsini Alessandro , Genitoni Matteo , Greco Pierpaolo , Murgia Mauro , Fadiga Luciano , Biscarini Fabio 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
A novel organic neuromorphic device performing pattern classification is presented and demonstrated. It features an artificial soma capable of dendritic integration from three pre-synaptic neurons. The time-response of the interface between electrolytic solutions and organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors is proposed as the sole computational feature for pattern recognition, and it is easily tuned in the organic dendritic integrator by simply controlling electrolyte ionic strength. The classifier is benchmarked in speech-recognition experiments, with a sample of 14 words, encoded either from audio tracks or from kinematic data, showing excellent discrimination performances in a planar, miniaturizable, fully passive device, designed to be promptly integrated in more complex architectures where on-board pattern classification is required.
Elevated interleukin 8 and matrix metalloproteinase 9 levels are associated with myocardial pathology in users of anabolic-androgenic steroids
Authors: Gregersen Ida , Scarth Morgan Elizabeth , Abdullah Rang , Thorsby Per Medbøe , Hauger Lisa E , Haugaa Kristina H , Sagen Ellen Lund , Michelsen Annika E , Ueland Thor , Edvardsen Thor , Aukrust Pål , Almaas Vibeke Marie , Bjørnebekk Astrid Kristine , Halvorsen Bente 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Aims
In the current paper, we aim to explore the effect of both current and former long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use on regulation of systemic inflammatory markers and mediators of extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling and their association with hormones and echocardiographic myocardial pathology in weightlifters.

Methods and results
In a cross-sectional study, 93 weightlifting AAS users, of whom 62 were current and 31 were past users, with at least 1-year cumulative AAS use (mean 11 ± 7 accumulated years of AAS use), were compared with 54 non-using weightlifting controls (WLCs) using clinical interview, blood pressure measurements, and echocardiography. Serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, tumour necrosis factor (TNF), interferon (IFN)-γ, growth differentiation factor (GDF)-15, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9, sex hormones, and lipids were analysed. It was found that serum levels of IL-8, GDF-15, and MMP-9 were significantly increased in current AAS users compared with former users and WLCs. Matrix metalloproteinase 9, but not IL-8, correlated consistently with sex hormone levels, and sex hormone levels correlated consistently with mean wall thickness, in current users. Moreover, HDL cholesterol was significantly lower in current vs. former AAS users and significantly inversely correlated with MMP-9 in current users. Further, in current users, MMP-9 and IL-8 correlated with markers of myocardial strain, and MMP-9 also correlated with indices of cardiac mass, which was not seen in former users. Mediation analyses suggested that MMP-9 could partly explain hormone-induced alterations in markers of myocardial damage in current users.

Conclusion
Long-term AAS is associated with increased levels of markers of inflammation and ECM remodelling, which seems to have a hormone-dependent (MMP-9) and a hormone-independent (IL-8) association with markers of myocardial dysfunction.
Meeting report ‘Microbiology 2023: from single cell to microbiome and host’, an international interacademy conference in Würzburg
Authors: Cossart Pascale , Hacker Jörg , Holden David H , Normark Staffan , Vogel Jörg 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
On September 20–22 September 2023, the international conference ‘Microbiology 2023: from single cell to microbiome and host’ convened microbiologists from across the globe for a very successful symposium, showcasing cutting-edge research in the field. Invited lecturers delivered exceptional presentations covering a wide range of topics, with a major emphasis on phages and microbiomes, on the relevant bacteria within these ecosystems, and their multifaceted roles in diverse environments. Discussions also spanned the intricate analysis of fundamental bacterial processes, such as cell division, stress resistance, and interactions with phages. Organized by four renowned Academies, the German Leopoldina, the French Académie des sciences, the Royal Society UK, and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the symposium provided a dynamic platform for experts to share insights and discoveries, leaving participants inspired and eager to integrate new knowledge into their respective projects. The success of Microbiology 2023 prompted the decision to host the next quadrennial academic meeting in Sweden. This choice underscores the commitment to fostering international collaboration and advancing the frontiers of microbiological knowledge. The transition to Sweden promises to be an exciting step in the ongoing global dialogue and specific collaborations on microbiology, a field where researchers will continue to push the boundaries of knowledge, understanding, and innovation not only in health and disease but also in ecology.
Effectiveness of intraoperative endoscopic evaluation in aortic valve repair with valve-sparing aortic root replacement: a comparison of short- and mid-term results
Authors: Yamashita Go , Nakano Jota , Sugaya Atsushi , Sakai Jiro , Hirao Shingo , Komiya Tatsuhiko 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement requires expertise to predict repair results and prevent secondary aortic clamping for valve repair or replacement secondary to aortic valve insufficiency. Thus, intraoperative evaluation of the aortic valve using diastolic pressure at the aortic root may be helpful. The goal of this retrospective study was to compare the early and mid-term results of aortic valve repair with those of valve-sparing aortic root replacement using intraoperative endoscopic evaluation.

METHODS
We included 158 patients who underwent aortic valve repair with valve-sparing aortic root replacement at our hospital between December 2003 and January 2022. The patients were divided into a non-endoscopic evaluation group (group NE, n = 97; mean age 55 years) and an endoscopic evaluation group (group E, n = 61; mean age 51 years).

RESULTS
The incidence of a second aortic clamping for aortic valve insufficiency was significantly greater in group NE (17.5%) than in group E (1.6%; P = 0.002). The presence of none or trivial aortic valve insufficiency on transthoracic echocardiography at discharge in group E (87.6%) was significantly lower than in group NE (98.4%; P = 0.017). No significant difference in the cumulative incidence of recurrence of moderate AI (P = 0.47), hospitalization for heart failure (P = 0.84) and reoperation (P = 0.25) between groups NE and E.

CONCLUSIONS
Intraoperative endoscopic evaluation during aortic valve repair with valve-sparing aortic root replacement correlated with a lower incidence of second aortic clamping because of aortic valve insufficiency and effective aortic valve insufficiency control.
Digitally planned surgical crown lengthening: a novel bone reduction strategy to correct a gummy smile
Authors: Cong Nguyen Thai , Nam Pham Hoai , Viet Hoang , Marya Anand 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
This report describes the bone reduction guide which was digitally obtained to improve diagnosis, treatment outcome and follow-up. Treatment of gingival smiles due to altered passive eruption should include interdisciplinary planning and smile design to facilitate the prediction of treatment outcome. Crown lengthening surgery can be supported by digital tools to improve surgical planning and follow-up. A 30-year-old female patient was referred to a private dental clinic seeking solutions for her gingival smile. Based on the anatomical crown length, a smile design was created, and the patient was presented with a simulated smile before treatment. In the surgical phase, a full-thickness flap was raised in the upper jaw to achieve the desired outcome. Using cone-beam computed tomography to determine cementoenamel junction for smile design and treatment planning brings many benefits. Patients and clinicians can foresee treatment results. From there, appropriate changes can be made. The bone reduction guide is designed to rest on the bone to help the clinician cut the bone accurately and thoroughly follow the established plan.
A correct-by-construction approach for development of reliable planning problems
Authors: Ammar Sabrine , Sakka Rouis Taoufik , Bhiri Mohamed Tahar 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The automated planning community has developed a defacto standard planning language called PDDL. Using the PDDL tools, the reliability of PDDL descriptions can only be posterior examined. However, the Event-B method supports a rich refinement technique that is mathematically proven. Indeed, the Event-B method relies on a first-order predicates language and sets (including mathematical functions and relations) to model the data and on a simple action language to model the treatments. A model described in Event-B includes static modeling elements (sets, constants, axioms and theorems) and dynamic modeling elements (variables, invariant properties and events). Moreover, the Event-B method allows the step-by-step correct construction of Event-B models. To specify and solve the planning problems, a development process based on the combination of Event-B and PDDL is proposed. Our development process favors the obtaining of reliable PDDL description from an ultimate Event-B model using our Event-B2PDDL Eclipse plugin. Our process is successfully experimented on the sliding puzzle game.