bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bayesian reduced rank regression models generalizable neural fingerprints that differentiate between individuals in magnetoencephalography data
Authors: Haakana Joonas , Merz Susanne , Kaski Samuel , Renvall Hanna , Salmelin Riitta 
Published: March 2024

AbstractRecent magnetoencephalography (MEG) studies have reported that functional connectivity (FC) and power spectra can be used as neural fingerprints in differentiating individuals. Such studies have mainly used correlations between measurement sessions to distinguish individuals from each other. However, it has remained unclear whether such correlations might reflect a more generalizable principle of individually distinctive brain patterns. Here, we evaluated a machine‐learning based approach, termed latent‐noise Bayesian reduced rank regression (BRRR) as a means of modelling individual differences in the resting‐state MEG data of the Human Connectome Project (HCP), using FC and power spectra as neural features. First, we verified that BRRR could model and reproduce the differences between metrics that correlation‐based fingerprinting yields. We trained BRRR models to distinguish individuals based on data from one measurement and used the models to identify subsequent measurement sessions of those same individuals. The best performing BRRR models, using only 20 spatiospectral components, were able to identify subjects across measurement sessions with over 90% accuracy, approaching the highest correlation‐based accuracies. Using cross‐validation, we then determined whether that BRRR model could generalize to unseen subjects, successfully classifying the measurement sessions of novel individuals with over 80% accuracy. The results demonstrate that individual neurofunctional differences can be reliably extracted from MEG data with a low‐dimensional predictive model and that the model is able to classify novel subjects.
Abundant post‐fire recruitment and rapid seedling maturity emphasise regular burning is beneficial for conserving the Vulnerable Purple‐flowered Wattle (Acacia purpureopetala)
Authors: Williams Paul , Ford Andrew , Collins Eleanor 
Published: March 2024

SummaryPurple‐flowered Wattle (Acacia purpureopetala) has a Vulnerable status under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act (1992) and is listed as Critically Endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999). It grows in eucalypt woodlands of North Queensland. Its post‐fire response was examined to better understand its ecology and management requirements. Before and after fire surveys found Purple‐flowered Wattle is a fire‐killed ‘obligate seeder’ with abundant fire‐promoted germination, but limited recruitment in the absence of fire, highlighting the importance of regular burning for generating new plants. Nearly half of Purple‐flowered Wattle seedlings began producing seed in their second year, indicating a population tolerant of frequent burning. Combined, the abundant fire‐promoted recruitment and rapidly maturing seedlings suggest regular patchy fires that allow some mature plants to survive unburnt while promoting recruitment in burnt areas would benefit the population. A laboratory trial found percentage germination after 3 weeks was significantly higher for seeds treated by soaking in hot water for 5 minutes (31% germination), compared with those soaked in ambient temperature water (4% germination). However, by 5 weeks, germination differences between seed treatment were not statistically significant. The apparent discrepancy where unheated seeds eventually germinated in a laboratory setting, yet in situ germination was almost completely restricted to the post‐fire environment, warrants further investigation. It may be that successful germination and seedling establishment in woodlands requires the rapid removal of physical dormancy, or perhaps keeping unheated seed constantly moist for 5 weeks in a laboratory trial is simply an unnatural treatment producing a germination response not relevant to ecosystem function. The abundant fire‐triggered germination and rapid maturity of seedlings, combined with the known population number (>4,000 plants) and distribution range (850 km2), support existing recommendations that Purple‐flowered Wattle warrants a Vulnerable rather than Critically Endangered Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) status, as is current at the state level. Management that includes regular patchy burning with good soil moisture that reduces the extent and intensity of individual fires is likely to benefit the long‐term preservation of this restricted species and associated species of its ecosystems.
Inter‐hospital transfer for thrombectomy: transfer time is brain
Authors: Seners Pierre , Khyheng Maeva , Labreuche Julien , Lapergue Bertrand , Pico Fernando ,   the ETIS investigators
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackground and purposePatients with acute ischaemic stroke and a large vessel occlusion who present to a non‐endovascular‐capable centre often require inter‐hospital transfer for thrombectomy. Whether the inter‐hospital transfer time is associated with 3‐month functional outcome is poorly known.MethodsAcute stroke patients enrolled between January 2015 and December 2022 in the prospective French multicentre Endovascular Treatment of Ischaemic Stroke registry were retrospectively analysed. Patients with an anterior circulation large vessel occlusion transferred from a non‐endovascular to a comprehensive stroke centre for thrombectomy were eligible. Inter‐hospital transfer time was defined as the time between imaging in the referring hospital and groin puncture for thrombectomy. The relationship between transfer time and favourable 3‐month functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale 0–2) was assessed through a mixed logistic regression model adjusting for centre and symptom‐onset‐to‐referring‐hospital imaging time, age, sex, diabetes, referring hospital National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, Alberta Stroke Programme Early Computed Tomography Score, occlusion site and intravenous thrombolysis use.ResultsOverall, 3769 patients were included (median inter‐hospital transfer time 161 min, interquartile range 128–195; 46% with favourable outcome). A longer transfer time was independently associated with lower rates of favourable outcome (p < 0.001). Compared to patients with transfer time below 120 min, there was a 15% reduction in the odds of achieving favourable outcome for transfer times between 120 and 180 min (adjusted odds ratio 0.85; 95% confidence interval 0.67–1.07), and a 36% reduction for transfer times beyond 180 min (adjusted odds ratio 0.64; 95% confidence interval 0.50–0.81).ConclusionsA shorter inter‐hospital transfer time is strongly associated with favourable 3‐month functional outcome. A speedier inter‐hospital transfer is of critical importance to improve outcome.
Elastin and collagen fibres in cutaneous wound healing
Authors: Gardeazabal Leire , Izeta Ander 
Published: March 2024

AbstractSkin forms the outer barrier of the body. Upon injury, successful wound healing in normal skin restores tissue damage and counteracts the loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and cells. Collagens and elastin are the most abundant structural proteins of the ECM. In homeostasis, collagen type I is the prevalent form, but it is replaced by type III collagen upon wounding, and only later remodelled. In turn, unsuccessful healing results in scars, which tend to be inflexible and inelastic as compared to normal elastic dermis. Scar inelasticity may be due to the absence of mature elastin fibre formation and cross‐linking. In this review, the available information on the process of formation of new collagen and elastic fibres during wound healing is analysed. The distinct roles of elastin and collagen proteins during healing are revisited and future research directions proposed which may help improve clinical management of open wounds and scars.
The bidirectional connection between family functioning and psychopathology: A network analysis in a large sample of adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their parents
Authors: Monteleone Alessio Maria , Marchetto Chiara , Cascino Giammarco , Criscuolo Michela , Carfagno Marco , Castiglioni Maria Chiara , Caramadre Annamaria , Barone Eugenia , Zanna Valeria 
Published: March 2024

AbstractFamily functioning is a risk and maintaining factor for anorexia nervosa (AN). This study aims to identify specific areas of family functioning according to adolescents and parental perspectives associated with eating and general psychological symptoms in people with AN. Four‐hundred‐forty‐five adolescents with AN or atypical AN and their parents were enrolled. Adolescents completed the Eating Disorder Inventory‐3, the Youth Self‐Report questionnaire, and the Family Assessment Device (FAD). Their parents filled in the FAD. A network analysis was conducted including all subscales. The bridge function analysis was applied to identify the bridge nodes connecting each community constituted of family functioning perception with the communities of adolescents' eating and general psychological symptoms. Family communication was the node most strongly connecting fathers and mothers' perception of family functioning and adolescents' eating symptoms. Problem solving was the node with the highest bridge expected influence between mothers' family functioning and adolescents' general psychopathology. General functioning and problem solving were the bridge nodes between adolescents' view of family functioning and eating and general psychopathology. Maturity fear, interpersonal insecurity, and interpersonal alienation were the bridge nodes between adolescents' eating symptoms and mothers, fathers, and adolescents' family functioning communities respectively. Family members must be involved in the therapeutic process to improve family communication and problem solving diverting their attention toward emotional needs and interpersonal difficulties of adolescents with AN. Developing autonomy and independence from parents and building trustworthy relationships with peers may be favored by improving familiar dynamics and may contribute to prevent the maintenance of AN.
“One man, one life, one marriage”: A qualitative analysis of Hmong women's divorce experiences
Authors: Her Malina , Xiong Zha Blong , Yunizar Cahya Haniva 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDespite the rising divorce rates in some immigrant communities in the US, there has been scant scholarly attention on how immigrants experience divorce, particularly on the role of culture in the divorce process. The primary goal of the present study was to explore the diverse divorce experiences of Hmong immigrants in the United States. As a patrilineal and patriarchal community, divorce is generally frowned upon, with Hmong women often experiencing shame and stigma. A narrative design with nine Hmong women was used to capture their intricate stories that highlight such experiences. Using a thematic analysis, our findings highlighted the complexity and cultural nuances the women in our sample encountered from initiating divorce to the divorce itself: (1) No wants a divorce, (2) Divorce is the “last straw”, (3) Varying divorce pathways, and (4) Navigating systems as a Hmong woman. For those who have increased knowledge of both the US American court system and divorce laws along with the traditional Hmong mediations, they may be more equipped in navigating systems. Yet as Hmong divorce practices are performed by Hmong men, Hmong women may struggle with finding their voice or support needed to advocate for their divorce. In such cases, the US court system may be more appealing in assisting their cause (e.g., custody). Professionals working with such communities should be culturally aware and attuned to the different marriage and divorce practices to understand both cultural and legal barriers for those seeking a divorce.
Some subtleties of whiteness in the workplace: Steps for shifting the paradigm
Authors: Hardy Kenneth V. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis paper asserts that whiteness is a major ideological framework that is subtlety interwoven into our institutional structures and is a major organizing principle in the workplace. Efforts to increase racial equity, inclusion, and belongingness within the workplace and throughout society at large are ineffectual and virtually impossible without addressing the deleterious effects of whiteness. Addressing these pervasive subtleties in the workplace requires more than changing the complexion of an organization; instead, it also involves devoting ample attention to promoting widespread cultural change by being intentional about dismantling whiteness. An illustrative list of four preliminary steps for shifting the racial paradigm by attending to the ideology of whiteness in the workplace is provided.
Intradermal testing of iodinated contrast media: Should we test up to pure or with diluted compounds only?
Authors: Schmid Adrian A. , Hungerbühler Martin N. , Lombardo Paolo , Boehm Ingrid B. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundIntradermal testing (IDT) with iodinated contrast media (ICMs) is an established diagnostic tool in patients with ICM hypersensitivity. Currently, it is unclear which test concentration is the more useful one, up to pure or up to 1:10 diluted ICMs.MethodsWe searched the literature database PubMed for eligible papers dealing with ICM allergy and their IDT results. We analyzed the data presented by the papers and compared the pooled groups tested with diluted and undiluted ICMs.ResultsWe identified 29 eligible original papers, and extracted data of 1137 patients that formed the study population. Although in the cohort tested with diluted ICMs the number of tested ICMs was greater, the percentage of positive tests was significantly less (9.0% vs. 24.7%; P < 0.0001; OR 0.30 [0.26–0.34]). The frequency of positive tested culprit ICMs was also lesser in the group tested with diluted ICMs (31.0% vs. 72.5%; P < 0.0001; OR 0.17 [0.12–0.23]). The number of drug provocation tests (DPTs) was greater in patients with diluted IDTs (374 vs. 89; P < 0.0001; OR 2.54 [1.93–3.36]). We detected an increased sensitivity in patients with undiluted tests (0.774 vs. 0.282) and a nearly identical specificity in both groups (1 vs. 0.983).ConclusionsFor the first time, we show that IDT up to pure ICM concentrations is superior to using diluted ICMs only. Possibly, we can reduce the number of DPTs when performing IDTs with pure ICMs. In the undiluted group, there were no hints for skin irritations or unspecific test reactions.
Mesoscale mosaics of interannual variations in surface temperature, chlorophyll a concentration, and their relation in a coastal fishing ground
Authors: Sato Mitsuhide , Tsubono Takaki , Yamaguchi Jun , Takeda Shigenobu 
Published: March 2024

AbstractTo test the potential of high‐resolution satellite image analysis for assessing and predicting the mesoscale (<10 km in this study) effects of climate and environmental change on temperature and primary productivity in fishing grounds, we conducted satellite image analysis around an island in a coastal strait west of Japan from 2018 to 2023. We observed a distinct north–south gradient in sea surface temperature (SST) and chlorophyll a concentration (CHL) over approximately 20 km of the transect, which was likely affected by the current system. The model configuration suggests that the frequency of southward currents during winter–spring can control the magnitude of spring phytoplankton blooms. In the study region, an increase in SST at a rate of 0.06–0.13°C y−1 occurred during the study period, accompanied by a decrease in CHL. The north–south gradient in the rate of change suggests that the variation in the temperature and flow rate of the Kuroshio Current into the study area was due to these abrupt changes. The relationship between the annual mean SST and CHL was also spatially heterogeneous, showing a higher sensitivity of CHL to SST in the southwest of the island than in the north. In addition to the intrusion of warm and oligotrophic Kuroshio waters, the spread of less saline and more eutrophic coastal waters likely influenced this spatial heterogeneity. The satellite image analysis in the present study successfully revealed mesoscale mosaics of environmental conditions in coastal fishery grounds.
Geometric effects of fragmentation are likely to mitigate diversity loss following habitat destruction in real‐world landscapes
Authors: Smith Colleen , Bonachela Juan A. , Simpson Dylan T. , Lemanski Natalie J. , Winfree Rachael 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAimHabitat conversion is the number one threat to biodiversity. The loss of biodiversity due to habitat loss might be exacerbated if species are harmed by fragmentation per se—the breaking apart of natural habitat that remains (hereafter fragmentation). However, the evidence that species are harmed by habitat fragmentation is mixed. Studies at the patch scale tend to show that fragmentation reduces diversity due to negative demographic effects on species' dispersal, survival and fecundity. In contrast, studies at the landscape scale tend to show that fragmentation increases diversity. This discrepancy may be partly due to geometric effects, defined as greater species turnover between patches in more fragmented landscapes. Although these effects have been demonstrated theoretically and are expected to be stronger across larger spatial extents, it is unclear whether they are likely to occur in real‐world settings with both realistic landscape patterns and communities. Here, we investigated the possibility of geometric effects using simulations combined with real‐world landscape and community data.LocationNew Jersey, northeastern USA.Time periodCurrent.Taxa studiedBees.MethodsWe focused on landscape sizes within the typical range for protected areas (36–576 ha), simulated forest loss using real landscape patterns, and simulated forest‐bee communities based on field data we collected.ResultsWe found weak but positive effects of fragmentation: immediately following forest destruction, the most fragmented forests harboured up to 7.3% more species than the least fragmented forests of the same area, in agreement with observational studies of biodiversity along fragmentation gradients. In contrast to expectations, however, the overall effects of fragmentation did not change with spatial extent.ConclusionsOur results suggest that fragmentation can mitigate biodiversity loss immediately following habitat destruction, but that the benefits do not vary strongly with spatial extent in real‐world landscapes and at extents relevant to land management.
A unified framework for partitioning the drivers of stability of ecological communities
Authors: Segrestin Jules , Götzenberger Lars , Valencia Enrique , de Bello Francesco , Lepš Jan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAimIdentifying the drivers of ecological stability is critical for ensuring the maintenance of ecosystem functioning and services, particularly in a changing world. Different ecological mechanisms by which biological communities stabilize ecosystem functions (i.e. “stabilizing effects”) have been proposed, yet with various theoretical expectations and debated conclusions. Here we propose a unified framework that aims at reconciling, and combining, different approaches to reliably test the strength of three stabilizing effects on the temporal constancy of ecosystem functions: the effects of (a) dominant species, (b) species asynchrony, and (c) diversity.InnovationCompared to existing developments the approach allows, for the first time, disentangling these three stabilizing effects at the level of individual communities. So far this was not possible, and conclusions depended on indirect tests and comparative analyses across communities. We also propose a graphical representation of the relative contributions of the three stabilizing effects on a ternary plot, allowing us to easily compare communities sampled in various ecological contexts in a standardized space.Main conclusionsOur study answers the current need for a unified framework to link theoretical concepts on the temporal stability of ecological communities to data analysis. The present development promises flexible tests for a deeper understanding of the ecological stabilization of biodiversity and the relative importance of its components.
Transjugular approach in aspiration thrombectomy and angioplasty of a thrombosed straight arteriovenous graft compared to the direct hemodialysis access approach
Authors: Kwak JungWon , Cho Sung Bum , Jun Heungman , Chung Hwan Hoon , Park Sung‐Joon , Seo Tae‐Seok , Yang Woo Jin 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the efficacy and outcome of the transjugular approach in endovascular recanalization of a thrombosed straight arteriovenous graft (AVG) compared to those of the direct hemodialysis access approach (conventional approach).Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively assessed patients who underwent aspiration thrombectomy and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for thrombosed straight AVG performed at a single institution between October 2006 and October 2021. A total of 138 thrombosed AVGs in 83 patients (39 male and 44 females) were divided into the transjugular approach group (Group A) and the conventional approach group (Group B). Technical and clinical success, postintervention primary patency, cumulative patency, and periprocedural complications were compared.ResultsThere was no statistical difference in demographic data between groups A and B. The technical success rate of group A and B was 96.4% (80/83) and 98.2% 54/55, respectively (p > 0.05). The mean procedure time was 61.4 min (Group A) and 70.5 min (Group B) (p > 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in postintervention primary patency. The cumulative patency of Groups A and B was 911.9 days (range 122–6277) and 1062.3 days (range 72–2302 days), respectively (p > 0.05). One patient in Group B experienced a major graft rupture. Pseudoaneurysm formation at the sheath insertion site occurred in two patients in Group B. No cases of stenosis or thrombosis of the IJV or hematoma at the puncture site were observed in Group A.ConclusionThe transjugular approach is as safe and effective as the conventional approach for aspiration thrombectomy and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of thrombosed straight AVGs.