bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The effect of short‐form video on travel decision‐making process: An integration of AIDA and MGB models
Authors: Yang Zurui , Wang Saerom , Yoon Tae‐Hwan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractWith the upsurge of individual interest in short‐form video, this has become an important communication medium that has the potential to influence viewers' behavior. Based on the importance of understanding the relationship between short‐form video and the travel decision‐making process, this study attempted to examine this linkage in the context of Korean food by integrating the AIDA and MGB models. An online survey was conducted with the short‐form video audience in China. A total of 505 responses were analyzed by using PLS‐SEM. Based on the findings, this study verified the travel decision‐making process in visiting Korea under the influence of Korean food short‐form videos. This research contributes to the theoretical development of existing studies regarding short‐form videos as well as the integration of the AIDA and MGB models. Moreover, practical insights are provided for destination marketers in development and utilization of Korean food short‐form video as a marketing medium.
Rethinking landscape ecological risk assessment and its applicability: Counterintuitive findings from coastal areas
Authors: Liu Jianxiao , Liu Zhewei , Liu Xi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLandscape ecological risk assessment (LERA) serves as a crucial tool for guiding effective environmental management. However, the conventional approach of LERA suffers from two notable drawbacks: the utilization of low‐resolution land‐use data (e.g., 30 × 30 m) and the application of arbitrary evaluation units (e.g., uniformly‐sized grids), both of which introduce uncertainty and inaccuracies into the assessment outcomes. Moreover, the extent to which the traditional LERA accurately reflects the true ecological risk level remains unexplored. To address these limitations, this study presents a modified LERA conducted in Xiapu, a coastal county in China, spanning the years 2013–2015. Fine‐grained land‐use data were employed to overcome the shortcomings of low‐resolution data. Additionally, spatial correlations between land‐use changes and ecological risk alterations were analyzed to unravel the mechanisms behind land‐use changes' impact on ecological risk, while also testing the accuracy of LERA results. Major findings can be summarized as follows: (1) Ecological risk changes in Xiapu during 2013–2015 were relatively minor, with high‐risk areas predominantly concentrated along the coast. (2) A total of 1137 ha of land in Xiapu County experienced changes, with construction land witnessing the most substantial increase. (3) Counterintuitive and unreasonable LERA outcomes were identified, particularly pertaining to illogical ecological risk changes arising from transformations between construction and non‐construction land. (4) Based on the counterintuitive findings, potential factors affecting the limitations and applicability of LERA were discussed. This study represents the first critical examination of the limitations of LERA, offering valuable insights to stimulate future researchers to rethink LERA and emphasize the importance of validating assessment outcomes during its application.
Long‐term efficacy and safety of nonablative monopolar radiofrequency in the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris
Authors: Manuskiatti Woraphong , Wongdama Supisara , Viriyaskultorn Noldtawat , Li Jayne Bernadeth , Kulthanan Kanokvalai , Techapichetvanich Thanya 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackgroundAcne vulgaris (AV) is a prevalent skin condition known for its potential to cause scarring and psychological distress, often leading to diminished self‐esteem. While topical and oral treatments are commonly prescribed, some patients experience treatment failure, adverse effects, or contraindications to conventional therapies. In response to these challenges, laser and energy‐based device therapies have emerged as promising alternatives for individuals who fall into these categories, showing considerable potential in the treatment of AV.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the long‐term efficacy and safety of a nonablative monopolar radiofrequency (NMRF) in treatment of moderate to severe AV.MethodsTwenty‐four patients with moderate to severe AV underwent a series of two NMRF treatment sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart. To evaluate treatment outcomes, live in‐person lesion counts and measurements of pore size and volume, and sebum production were quantified using Antera® 3D imaging system, and Sebumeter®, respectively. Patients' self‐assessment data regarding degree of improvement and facial oiliness were gathered. Dermatology life quality index (DLQI) questionnaire was utilized to assess the impact of AV on their quality of life. All objective and subjective evaluations were conducted at the baseline, 1 month after the first treatment, and during follow‐up visits 1, 3, and 6 months after the last treatment sessions. Adverse effects were also recorded during each visit.ResultsTwenty out of the 24 subjects completed the study protocol. The mean inflammatory lesion counts significantly reduced by 42.86% and 45.71% from the baseline at 3 (p = 0.027) and 6 months (p = 0.032) after the second treatment. Sebum excretion likewise significantly decreased from baseline by 11.62% (p = 0.012), 13.37% (p < 0.001), and 21.51% (p = 0.004), 1 month after the first treatment, 1 and 6 months after the second treatment, respectively. The pore volume continued to decrease by 35% (p = 0.003) and 41.5% (p < 0.001) at 1 and 6 months following the final treatment, respectively. The DLQI significantly decreased from 10.00 (interquartile range [IQR]: 6.50−15.00) to 2.00 (IQR: 1.00−4.75), corresponding to 80% improvement of the index, 1 month after the last treatment and was sustained up to the last follow‐up visit. Patients' self‐assessments on degree of improvement and facial oiliness also significantly improved following NMRF treatments. The treatments were well‐tolerated without significant adverse effects.ConclusionNMRF appears to be an effective and safe treatment for inflammatory AV, with therapeutic outcomes persisting up to 6 months after two treatment sessions.
Segmental motor neuron dysfunction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Insights from H reflex paradigms
Authors: Castro José , Oliveira Santos Miguel , Swash Michael , de Carvalho Mamede 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIntroduction/AimsIn amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the role of spinal interneurons in ALS is underrecognized. We aimed to investigate pre‐ and post‐synaptic modulation of spinal motor neuron excitability by studying the H reflex, to understand spinal interneuron function in ALS.MethodsWe evaluated the soleus H reflex, and three different modulation paradigms, to study segmental spinal inhibitory mechanisms. Homonymous recurrent inhibition (H'RI) was assessed using the paired H reflex technique. Presynaptic inhibition of Ia afferents (H'Pre) was evaluated using D1 inhibition after stimulation of the common peroneal nerve. We also studied inhibition of the H reflex after cutaneous stimulation of the sural nerve (H'Pos).ResultsFifteen ALS patients (median age 57.0 years), with minimal signs of lower motor neuron involvement and good functional status, and a control group of 10 healthy people (median age 57.0 years) were studied. ALS patients showed reduced inhibition, compared to controls, in all paradigms (H'RI 0.35 vs. 0.11, p = .036; H'Pre 1.0 vs. 5.0, p = .001; H'Pos 0.0 vs. 2.5, p = .031). The clinical UMN score was a significant predictor of the amount of recurrent and presynaptic inhibition.DiscussionSpinal inhibitory mechanisms are impaired in ALS. We argue that hyperreflexia could be associated with dysfunction of spinal inhibitory interneurons. In this case, an interneuronopathy could be deemed a major feature of ALS.
Theoretical solutions for the anchoring force of 3‐D anchored slope and optimization strategy for anchoring force distribution
Authors: Wang Linghui , Lu Kunlin , Zhu Dayong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBased on the three‐dimensional limit equilibrium method with modifying normal stress over the slip surface, this study presents a theoretical solution for the anchoring force of three‐dimensional slopes and proposes a new optimization strategy for anchor force distribution. The method employed the Boussinesq solution from the field of elasticity. It led to the derivation of an equilibrium equation set, which incorporated the anchoring force increment. As a result, the approach yielded a more accurate theoretical value for a three‐dimensional anchoring force. In practical engineering applications, the prestress of anchor cables is often uniformly set, which may lead to discrepancies in the anchoring force requirements at different locations on the slope, potentially resulting in resource waste. The research introduces a linear programming approach to optimize resource allocation, aiming to minimize the total anchoring force under fixed anchor cable quantities, installation angles, and locations. Nevertheless, the results from the Simplex Method could lead to an overly concentrated distribution of anchoring force. Therefore, the study further employs the normal distribution theory to reallocate anchoring forces, thus achieving a more reasonable distribution. The proposed method has been validated through three example studies and a practical engineering case study, resulting in significant reductions in the total anchoring force following optimization. Moreover, such an approach allows for optimized handling of the anchoring force for each anchor cable. The work provides a new perspective and tool for practical engineering applications.
Patient reported outcomes of intermittent self‐dilatation after direct vision internal urethrotomy
Authors: Scheipner Lukas , Jankovic Doroteja , Jasarevic Samra , Seidl Matthias , Altziebler Julia V. , Pemberger Karl , Pohl Klara C. , Primus Günter , Tian Zhe , Leitsmann Marianne , Ahyai Sascha 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurposeLong‐term results on quality of life (QoL) as well as clinical outcomes of intermittent self‐dilatation (ISD) of the urethra after direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU) are scarce. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate patient reported outcomes (PROs) on voiding symptoms and QoL in a large cohort of urethral stricture patients performing ISD.MethodsWe identified a total of 121 patients who performed ISD following DVIU between 2008 and 2013. Baseline assessment was conducted for each patient before ISD was started. Follow‐up visits were scheduled in 6‐month intervals. Each assessment included the following questionnaires: International prostate symptom score (IPSS), IPSS quality of life index (IPSS‐QoL), patient global impression of severity (PGI‐S), and patient global impression of improvement (PGI‐I). Additional parameters were maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), postvoid residual urine, rate of complications, and stricture recurrence. Linear mixed models were used to examine the change over the course of the follow‐up visits to the baseline.ResultsThe median age of the patients was 58 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 43−70). The median follow‐up was 17 months (IQR: 7−30). Mean change from baseline IPSS was −6.1, −5.9, −4.2, and −4.8 points at 6, 24, 36, and 48 months. Mean change from baseline IPSS‐QoL was −1.3, −1.4, −1.6, and −1.8 points, respectively. Mean PGI‐I was 1.7 points at 6, 1.9 points at 24, 1.9 points at 36, and 2.2 points at 48 months after ISD initiation. Mean change of Qmax ranged from 1.7 at 6 to 2.2 mL/s at 48 months. The median complication rate was 3.3% per 6‐month ISD interval. Overall, 11 patients developed stricture recurrence (9%).ConclusionISD after DVIU had no negative impact on patients' QoL (IPSS‐QoL, PGI‐I, PGI‐S). Urodynamic parameters remained stable for up to 48 months with low complications and an acceptable stricture recurrence rate.
Black box in overactive bladder: Central sensitization and its relationship with urinary symptom severity and quality of life
Authors: Celenay Seyda T. , Altay Hafize , Bulbul Saliha B. , Oskay Kemal 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAimTo examine central sensitization (CS), and to investigate the relationship between CS, and urinary symptom severity, and quality of life (QoL) in women with overactive bladder (OAB).Materials and MethodsA total of 144 women with OAB included the study. CS with the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), urinary symptom with the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire‐Version 8 (OAB‐V8), bladder diary and Patients' Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale (PPIUS) and QoL with the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) were assessed.ResultsIt was found that 47.9% (n = 69) of women with OAB had CS. It was observed that the CSI score was related to the OAB‐V8 score (ρ = 0.327; p < 0.001) and the average number of voids/day (ρ = 0.291; p < 0.001). Additionally, urgency severity was higher in women with OAB with CS than in women with OAB without CS (p = 0.006). There was a relationship between the CSI score and KHQ‐incontinence impact (ρ = 0.250; p = 0.012), KHQ‐personal relationship (ρ = 0.253; p = 0.002), KHQ‐sleep/energy (ρ = 0.180; p = 0.031), KHQ‐emotional state (ρ = 0.310; p < 0.001) and KHQ‐severity measurement scores (ρ = 0.391; p < 0.001).ConclusionIn this study, it was observed that the majority of women with OAB had CS. It was found that more severe symptoms of CS were associated with worse urinary symptom severity and QoL in these patients. It may be beneficial to evaluate CS in the management of OAB and to consider CS when determining treatment strategies.
A generalized QUCESOP method with evaluating CEST peak overlap
Authors: Wang Yi , Sun Yi‐Xuan , Yang Qiu‐Yu , Gao Jia‐Hong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe overlapping peaks of the target chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) solutes and other unknown CEST solutes affect the quantification results and accuracy of the chemical exchange parameters—the fractional concentration,
, exchange rate,
, and transverse relaxation rate,
—for the target solutes. However, to date, no method has been established for assessing the overlapping peaks. This study aimed to develop a method for quantifying the
,
, and
values of a specific CEST solute, as well as assessing the overlap between the CEST peaks of the specific solute(s) and other unknown solutes. A simplified
model was proposed, assuming linear approximation of the other solutes' contributions to
. A CEST data acquisition scheme was applied with various saturation offsets and saturation powers. In addition to fitting the
,
, and
values of the specific solute, the overlapping condition was evaluated based on the root mean square error (RMSE) between the trajectories of the acquired and synthesized data. Single‐solute and multi‐solute phantoms with various phosphocreatine (PCr) concentrations and pH values were used to calculate the
and
of PCr and the corresponding RMSE. The feasibility of RMSE for evaluating the overlapping condition, and the accurate fitting of
and
in weak overlapping conditions, were verified. Furthermore, the method was employed to quantify the nuclear Overhauser effect signal in rat brains and the PCr signal in rat skeletal muscles, providing results that were consistent with those reported in previous studies. In summary, the proposed approach can be applied to evaluate the overlapping condition of CEST peaks and quantify the
,
, and
values of specific solutes, if the weak overlapping condition is satisfied.
A shape optimization pipeline for marine propellers by means of reduced order modeling techniques
Authors: Ivagnes Anna , Demo Nicola , Rozza Gianluigi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this article, we propose a shape optimization pipeline for propeller blades, applied to naval applications. The geometrical features of a blade are exploited to parametrize it, allowing to obtain deformed blades by perturbating their parameters. The optimization is performed using a genetic algorithm that exploits the computational speed‐up of reduced order models to maximize the efficiency of a given propeller. A standard offline–online procedure is exploited to construct the reduced‐order model. In an expensive offline phase, the full order model, which reproduces an open water test, is set up in the open‐source software OpenFOAM and the same full order setting is used to run the CFD simulations for all the deformed propellers. The collected high‐fidelity snapshots and the deformed parameters are used in the online stage to build the nonintrusive reduced‐order model. This article provides a proof of concept of the pipeline proposed, where the optimized propeller improves the efficiency of the original propeller.
Decoration of 1,4,7,10‐tetraazacyclododecane‐1,4,7,10‐tetraacetic acid (DOTA) with N‐oxides increases the T1 relaxivity of Gd‐complexes
Authors: Kerpa Svenja , Schulze Verena R. , Holzapfel Malte , Cvancar Lina , Fischer Markus , Maison Wolfgang 
Published: January 2024

AbstractHigh complex stability and longitudinal relaxivity of Gd‐based contrast agents are important requirements for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) because they ensure patient safety and contribute to measurement sensitivity. Charged and zwitterionic Gd3+‐complexes of the well‐known chelator 1,4,7,10‐tetraazacyclododecane‐1,4,7,10‐tetraacetic acid (DOTA) provide an excellent basis for the development of safe and sensitive contrast agents. In this report, we describe the synthesis of DOTA‐NOx, a DOTA derivative with four N‐oxide functionalities via “click” functionalization of the tetraazide DOTAZA. The resulting complexes Gd‐DOTA‐NOx and Eu‐DOTA‐NOx are stable compounds in aqueous solution. NMR‐spectroscopic characterization revealed a high excess of the twisted square antiprismatic (TSAP) coordination geometry over square antiprismatic (SAP). The longitudinal relaxivity of Gd‐DOTA‐NOx was found to be r1=7.7 mm−1 s−1 (1.41 T, 37 °C), an unusually high value for DOTA complexes of comparable weight. We attribute this high relaxivity to the steric influence and an ordering effect on outer sphere water molecules surrounding the complex generated by the strongly hydrated N‐oxide groups. Moreover, Gd‐DOTA‐NOx was found to be stable against transchelation with high excess of EDTA (200 eq) over a period of 36 h, and it has a similar in vitro cell toxicity as clinically used DOTA‐based GBCAs.
Influence of natural fiber addition and fiber length in determining the wear resistance of epoxy‐based composites
Authors: Sumesh K. R. , Ajithram A. , Anjumol K. S. , Sai Krishnan G. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractWear testing, in this research was conducted for compression molded flax and ramie fibers with epoxy resin matrix. The 40 wt% fiber combination was used for a fiber length (FL) of 0.5–1.5 cm while varying sliding distance (SD) ranged from 500 to 1500 m. Better results were obtained in 1000 m SD and 1 cm FL with a specific wear rate (SWR) of 13.12 × 10−5 mm3/Nm. Samples with 50 wt% natural fiber combinations were tried with different FL (0.5–1.5 cm) and sliding speed (SS) from 0.5 to 1.5 m/s. Sliding speed increased the contact between the sample and the counter steel disc, which caused high wear rate in the specimen. A high SWR was observed for the combination of SS 1.5 m/s, 0.5 cm FL due to high contact and with lower adhesion of fiber/matrix phase than in the others. Higher FL damages the compatibility of matrix/reinforcement phases, which makes the epoxy sample highly brittle with less wear resistance. The combination of 30 wt% natural fiber with FL (0.5–1.5 cm) and load 5–15 N showed high wear rate at a higher load of 15 N (31.57 × 10−5 mm3/Nm). SEM results with 50 wt% NF combination, 0.5 cm FL at 5 N load showed high deformation in the natural fiber structure compared to the 40 wt% NF combination, mainly due to the adhesion of fiber with epoxy resin which acted as a stress transfer area allowing transfer of more loads.
Tribological and mechanical properties of nanofilled glass fiber reinforced composites and analyzing the tribological behavior using artificial neural networks
Authors: Demir Mehmet Emin , Cetkin Edip , Ergün Raşit Koray , Denizhan Onur 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the effects of filler content and type on the mechanical (tensile strength and impact resistance) and tribological properties of woven glass fiber‐reinforced composites (WGFC) produced using three different nanofillers (MgO, CuO, and Al2O3) at various loading levels (0.7, 1.4, and 2.8 wt%). Additionally, analyses of the artificial neural network algorithm were reported for the predictions of wear rate, mass loss, and coefficient of friction (COF) by given applied load, sliding distance, filler ratio, and filler type. The composites were fabricated using the hand lay‐up method. The filled composites were characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and the worn surfaces of the samples after the wear test were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The wear resistance of the composite samples improved at 0.7 wt% CuO and 1.4 wt% MgO filler contents. At 200 m sliding distance and 1.4 wt% filler ratio, the highest wear ratio was determined as 55 mm3/m × 10−3 in the Al2O3‐filled composite, and the lowest was determined as 31 mm3/m × 10−3 in the MgO‐filled composite. At 1.4% filler ratio and 15 N load, the lowest friction coefficient was determined as 0.45 μ in MgO‐filled composite, and the highest was 0.56 μ in Al2O3‐filled composite. Al2O3 filler increased the mass loss and wear rate of the composite material. In Charpy impact tests, the maximum impact energy of 13.9 J/m2 was obtained with a 2.8 wt% Al2O3 filler content. Tensile tests showed an increase in tensile strength for all filler contents compared to unfilled composites. The highest tensile strength of 242.1 MPa was achieved with 0.7 wt% CuO reinforcement.Highlights
In all applied wear parameters and filler ratios, the Al2O3 filler adversely affected the wear resistance of the composite, while the MgO filler showed the best performance in terms of wear resistance.
All types and ratios of fillers increased the tensile strength compared to the unfilled composite.
Contrary to its negative effect on wear, the Al2O3‐filled composites exhibited the highest impact resistance.
The prediction analysis of the tribological behavior of composite material using ANN reveals that the Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm fits very well.