bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Late Paleocene–Early Eocene larger foraminifera from the Galala Plateaus, North Eastern Desert, Egypt: biostratigraphic, paleoenvironmental and paleoecological implications
Authors: Abd-Elhameed Shahin , Mahmoud Abdel Aziz , Salama Yasser 
Published: November 2023

AbstractTwo stratigraphic sections are investigated, and a diverse larger benthic foraminiferal assemblage is recorded from the upper Paleocene–lower Eocene Southern Galala Formation at the Galala Plateaus, north Eastern Desert, Egypt. Twenty-eight larger foraminiferal species, belonging to thirteen genera, are identified and their comparative stratigraphic range with the Tethyan zonations of Hottinger (1960) and Serra-Kiel et al. (1998) is documented. Nine shallow benthic zones (SBZ3-6 and SBZ8-12) are designated in the studied interval, involving index zonal markers, e.g.,Glomalveolina primaeva(Reichel),G. levisHottinger,Nummulites atacicus(Leymerie),Alveolina vredenburgiDavies, andA. ellipsoidalisSchwager. Fifty-four thin sections are prepared and analyzed, yielding seven microfacies types in the present study, with larger benthic foraminifera as the dominant biotic components. These microfacies types indicate a deposition in restricted tidal flat inner ramp to open-marine middle ramp environments. The inner ramp environments are dominated by alveolinids, orbitolitids, and in part by miliolids and orthophragminids, reflecting euphotic to mesophotic, meso-oligotrophic, and normal to hyper salinity conditions. The middle ramp environment is characterized by nummulitids, implying meso-oligophotic, oligotrophic, and normal salinity conditions. The studied successions at the Galala Plateaus are devoid of corals in platform stages II and III, similar to the Pyrenean strata from middle latitudes at the northern Tethys, except for small coral patches in both stages in the latter due to the cooler temperature. The Early Eocene (Cuisian)Nummulitesaccumulations suggest a development on paleohighs in a distal inner ramp environment, and then a transportation by wave and current actions into the surrounding proximal middle ramp environment.
Conceptual design of a pilot assistance system for customised noise abatement departure procedures
Authors: Kurz Joscha , Blinstrub Jason 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe departure of an aircraft is commonly the flight phase with the highest thrust level in a flight, which leads to considerable noise levels on the ground. The departure procedures are characterised by the thrust reduction altitude, the acceleration altitude, and the control of airspeed and aircraft configuration within each take-off segment. Thrust reduction and acceleration altitudes are typically constant and are not adjusted to particular operational key parameters (e.g., take-off mass, reduced take-off thrust) or weather conditions. However, the parameters differ between individual flights and affect flight performance as well as the noise levels on the ground. This paper presents the conceptual design of a pilot assistance system which aims to reduce the noise on the ground by identifying a custom thrust reduction and acceleration altitude for existing noise abatement departure procedures. The pilot assistance system is based on an aircraft simulation model and a noise simulation and is aimed to be utilised during pre-flight planning on ground. A key part of the noise evaluation is that the local population distribution around the airport is considered. An overview of the ongoing research at the German Aerospace Center is provided. The conceptual design and preliminary results are presented and discussed using an exemplary take-off for three wind conditions.
Diabetes technology and sexual health: which role?
Authors: Zamponi V. , Haxhi J. , Pugliese G. , Faggiano A. , Mazzilli R. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this review is to evaluate the effects of new technology used in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM), including the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and the administration of insulin through continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), on male and female sexual function.

Methods
This narrative review was performed for all available prospective, retrospective and review articles, published up to June 2023 in PubMed. Data were extracted from the text and from the tables of the manuscript.

Results
Sexual dysfunctions are an underestimated comorbidity of DM in both male and female. Although erectile dysfunction (ED) is recognized by the guidelines as a complication of DM, female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is poorly investigated in clinical setting. In addition to the complications of DM, the different types of therapies can also influence male and female sexual response. Furthermore, insulin therapy can be administered through multiple-daily injections (MDI) or a CSII. The new technologies in the field of DM allow better glycemic control which results in a reduction in the occurrence or aggravation of complications of DM. Despite this evidence, few data are available on the impact of new technologies on sexual dysfunctions.

Conclusions
The use of DM technology might affect sexual function due to the risk of a worse body image, as well as discomfort related to CSII disconnection during sexual activity. However, the use is related to an improved metabolic control, which, in the long-term associates to a reduction in all diabetes complications, including sexual function.
Continuous glucose monitoring in people with diabetes and end-stage kidney disease—review of association studies and Evidence-Based discussion
Authors: Jakubowska Zuzanna , Malyszko Jolanta 
Published: November 2023

AbstractDiabetic nephropathy is currently the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease. The present methods of assessing diabetes control, such as glycated hemoglobin or self-monitoring of blood glucose, have limitations. Over the past decade, the field of continuous glucose monitoring has been greatly improved and expanded. This review examines the use of continuous glucose monitoring in people with end-stage kidney disease treated with hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), or kidney transplantation. We assessed the use of both real-time continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring technology in terms of hypoglycemia detection, glycemic variability, and efficacy, defined as an improvement in clinical outcomes and diabetes control. Overall, the use of continuous glucose monitoring in individuals with end-stage kidney disease may improve glycemic control and detection of hypoglycemia. However, most of the published studies were observational with no control group. Moreover, not all studies used the same assessment parameters. There are very few studies involving subjects on peritoneal dialysis. The small number of studies with limited numbers of participants, short follow-up period, and small number of manufacturers of continuous glucose monitoring systems are limitations of the review. More studies need to be performed to obtain more reliable results.
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A relationship between tensile strength and mode I fracture toughness of rocks using the critical distance
Authors: Justo Jon , Miranda Marina , Castro Jorge 
Published: November 2023

AbstractCorrelations between material parameters are useful because they provide a first estimation of unknown parameters. Here, the correlation between the tensile strength and the mode I fracture toughness of rocks is studied. Some researchers have proposed empirical correlations based on a certain amount of empirical data and a fitting process. On the other hand, a few researchers have considered that the proportionality coefficient could be related to a rock property with units of length. Here, a linear relationship without an intercept at the origin between the tensile strength and the mode I fracture toughness of rocks is theoretically confirmed using the theory of critical distances (TCD). A comprehensive experimental database is presented and comparisons with this data from the literature (including tests at different temperatures) confirm the linear relationship and values of the critical distance of several millimeters (e.g., 3–15 mm). However, the scatter is large because there are different sources of uncertainty in the correlation, such as the testing method. Finally, the physical meaning of the critical distance is explored and its linear correlation with the grain size using the experimental database.
Gegenwartslyrik um 2020
Authors: Jäger Maren , Ullmaier Johannes 
Published: November 2023

ZusammenfassungAnhand von vier Szenarien skizziert der Beitrag divergente Gegenwarten in der jüngsten Lyrik: 1) Medien-Parallelgesellschaften: am Streit um den Huchel-Preis für Judith Zander, 2) Epochen-Ungleichzeitigkeit: an der ›Fassadendebatte‹, 3) Internationale Interferenzen: am Beispiel Parlamentspoesie; und 4) den Abyssus akuter Zeitenwenden-Diagnostik: an Yevgeniy Breygers Frieden ohne Krieg.
Pseudo-rapidity distributions of charged particles in asymmetric collisions using Tsallis thermodynamics
Authors: Tao Jun-Qi , He Hong-Bin , Zheng Hua , Zhang Wen-Chao , Liu Xing-Quan , Zhu Li-Lin , Bonasera Aldo 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe pseudo-rapidity distributions of the charged particles produced in the asymmetric collision systems p+Al, p+Au and $$^3$$

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Occurrence and characterization of Pectobacterium brasiliense causing soft rot on Zamioculcas zamiifolia plants in Greece
Authors: Pagoulatou Marianthi G. , Mpalantinaki Evaggelia , Malliarakis Dimitris , Goumas Dimitrios E. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe soft rot inducing bacterium Pectobacterium brasiliense is considered one of the most virulent species among the Pectobacteriaceae. P. brasiliense affects a wide range of economically important crops and causes serious damages. In 2019 a bacterial disease was confirmed on Zamioculcas zamiifolia plants derived from commercial ornamental plant nurseries on the island of Crete in Greece. Pectobacterium brasiliense was isolated and subsequently identified morphologically, biochemically, physiologically and molecularly based on PCR with the specific primers BR1f/L1R and multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA). The pathogenicity of the isolates was confirmed using artificial inoculations on ZZ plants with subsequent re-isolation and re-identification. To our knowledge this is the first record of Pectobacterium brasiliense causing soft rot on Zamioculcas zamiifolia plants in Greece and worldwide.
Ishige okamurae Extract: Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol with Effect of Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Inflammation
Authors: Bak Seon Gyeong , Lim Hyung Jin , Park Eun Jae , Won Yeong-Seon , Lee Seung Woong , Ryu Bomi , Ha Hyun Joo , Cheong Sun-Hee , Lee Seung Jae 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIshigeokamurae Yendo 1907, Fucaceae, a brown alga, has garnered attention for its antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-edema properties. While numerous studies have explored the effects of a 95% ethanol extract of I. okamurae, limited research has been conducted on its 70% ethanol extract. This study focuses on diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, a bioactive compound identified in the 70% ethanol extract of I. okamurae. Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol has garnered significant interest due to its potential health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer properties. We investigate the impact of the 70% ethanol extract of I. okamurae and diphlorethohydroxycarmalol on atopic dermatitis using human keratinocyte cell lines (HaCaT) and atopic dermatitis mouse models induced by dinitrochlorobenzene and house dust mite. Treatment with extract of I. okamurae effectively reduced dinitrochlorobenzene/house dust mite -induced ear edema, ear thickness, mast cell infiltration, as well as levels of immunoglobulin (Ig) E, IgG1, IgG2a, cytokines, and chemokines in atopic dermatitis mice. In HaCaT cells, extract of I. okamurae also suppressed TNF-α/IFN-γ-induced cytokine and chemokine production. To further understand the anti-atopic and anti-inflammatory properties of extract of I. okamurae, we evaluated the effects of diphlorethohydroxycarmalol on atopic dermatitis mice and HaCaT cells. In atopic dermatitis mice, diphlorethohydroxycarmalol demonstrated the ability to reduce the inflammatory response induced by TNF-α/IFN-γ. These findings highlight the potential of extract of I. okamurae as an anti-inflammatory agent for inflammatory skin disorders and suggest that diphlorethohydroxycarmalol may represent a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases.
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Designing value-sensitive AI: a critical review and recommendations for socio-technical design processes
Authors: Sadek Malak , Calvo Rafael A. , Mougenot Céline 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
This paper presents a critical review of how different socio-technical design processes for AI-based systems, from scholarly works and industry, support the creation of value-sensitive AI (VSAI). The review contributes to the emerging field of human-centred AI, and the even more embryonic space of VSAI in four ways: (i) it introduces three criteria for the review of VSAI based on their contribution to design processes’ overall value-sensitivity, and as a response to criticisms that current interventions are lacking in these aspects: comprehensiveness, level of guidance offered, and methodological value-sensitivity, (ii) it provides a novel review of socio-technical design processes for AI-based systems, (iii) it assesses each process based on the mentioned criteria and synthesises the results into broader trends, and (iv) it offers a resulting set of recommendations for the design of VSAI. The objective of the paper is to help creators and followers of design processes—whether scholarly or industry-based—to understand the level of value-sensitivity offered by different socio-technical design processes and act accordingly based on their needs: to adopt or adapt existing processes or to create new ones.
Life and death: the destiny of Phytophthora sojae determined by a receptor-like kinase
Authors: Wang He , Wang Wen-Ming , Fan Jing 
Published: November 2023

AbstractLeucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases (LRR-RLKs) are well known to act in plant growth, development, and defense responses. Plant LRR-RLKs locate on cell surface to sense and initiate responsive signals to a variety of extracellular stimuli, such as microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs) released from microorganisms. LRR-RLKs are also present in microbes and function in microbial growth and development, but their roles in communicating with hosts are largely unknown. A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovered that a microbial LRR-RLK, PsRLK6, is required for oospore development in the sexual reproduction of Phytophthora sojae, an oomycete pathogen that causes root and stem rot in soybean. Meanwhile, PsRLK6 is recognized as a novel type of MAMP by an unknown plant LRR receptor-like protein and triggers immune responses in soybean, tomato, and Nicotiana benthamiana. The findings reveal dual roles of a pathogen LRR-RLK in determining both life through sexual reproduction and death through triggering plant immunity.
Influence of bagasse ash on the compressive strength of lime reconstituted expansive soil by Advanced Machine Learning (AML) for sustainable subgrade and liner construction applications
Authors: Onyelowe Kennedy C. , Ebid Ahmed M. , Hanandeh Shadi , Reddy Narala Gangadhara 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe utilization of expansive soils for the construction of landfill liners and subgrade facilities without stabilization leads to volume changes due to seasonal change between wet and dry. This necessitated the industrial- and agro-industrial-based waste materials reconstitution of expansive soils to fulfil sustainability requirements for the builtenvironment. In this research paper, multiple datasets were collected from mixes of bagasse ash (BA) and lime (Lm) blend reconstituted expensive soil and deployed in the training and validation interface of advanced machine learning (AML) techniques to predict the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of the treated soil for their usein landfill liner and subgrade application. The relative importance values for each input parameter were evaluated, such as compaction parameters (MDD and OMC), plastic limit (PL), LL, Lm, and BA. The results of all developed models were observed and collected. The relations between calculated and predicted values show that the GP produced a parametric line of fit expression of y = 0.999 × with performance indices as MAE 14.80 kPa, MSE 400.7 kPa, RMSE 20.00 kPa, and R2 of 0.950, EPR produced a parametric line of fit expression of y = 0.992 × with performance indices as MAE 11.6 kPa, MSE 270.9 kPa, RMSE 16.50 kPa, and R2 of 0.963, and ANN produced a parametric line of fit expression of y = 0.997 × with performance indices as MAE 4.26 kPa, MSE 30.8 kPa, RMSE 5.55 kPa, and R2 of 0.996. The results show that the ANN outperforms the GP and the EPR having produced the least error values, the highest coefficient of determination (R2) and zero outliers beyond the ± 25% performance fit envelop and can be concluded that BA has a remarkable influence in the stabilization of expansive soils and its utilization.
The role of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in customer personalisation (CP) development in SMEs: a theoretical framework and research propositions
Authors: Abrokwah-Larbi Kwabena 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBased on the dynamic capabilities (DC) theory, the aim of this study is to investigate the contribution of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to the development of customer personalisation (CP) within business organisations, particularly SMEs. This paper also explores how the function of GAI in the development of CP is supported by technological advancements like deep learning (DL), smart data (SD), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Using a theoretical framework based on DC theory and an analysis of the literature on GAI, DL, SD, IoT, and CP, the relationship between GAI and CP is theoretically studied. The dependent variable in this theoretical framework is CP, and the independent variable is GAI. Furthermore, while DL and SD just mediate the connection between GAI and CP, IoT moderates the relationship between GAI and SD. Figure 1 presents the theoretical framework and research propositions. On the basis of the constructs in this study, research propositions were developed and discussed. Eight significant research propositions on the relationship between GAI and CP development were developed using the theoretical framework used in this study. According to the suggested theoretical framework and research propositions, context-oriented CP can be created by GAI using DL and SD in conjunction with IoT when high-level customer attributes are retrieved in a structured, accurate, and real-time manner. Additionally, it results in important marketing outcomes including interactive marketing, value co-creation, and consumer loyalty. This study develops a theoretical framework and research propositions that theorise the relationship between GAI and CP which is rooted in literature and also based on DC perspective. The mediating roles of DL and SD on the relationship between GAI and CP, and the moderating role of IoT on the relationship between GAI and SD, provide support to GAI in the development of CP. This study also provides insight into SMEs’ adoption of GAI to generate context-oriented CP that may impact on their marketing development in areas such as interactive marketing, value co-creation, better targeting and customer loyalty.
Neurofilament light as a predictor of long- and short-term outcomes in critically ill children
Authors: Ray Samiran , Heslegrave Amanda , Jones Gareth , Feinstein Yael , Wray Jo , Zetterberg Henrik , Peters Mark J. , Ramnarayan Padmanabhan 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Plasma neurofilament light (NFL) is a marker of neuronal injury, associated with poor neurological outcomes in adults and neonates in a wide range of diseases. We sought to describe the associations between NFL at admission (NFLadm) and outcomes in a heterogenous cohort of critically ill children needing unplanned admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Materials and methods
We analysed prospectively collected biobank samples from critically-ill children with unplanned admissions to PICU. Samples were selected for survivors who had a 12-month follow-up with parent-completed Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) scores as the primary outcome of interest.

Results
Data from 52 children were analysed. The median NFL was 17.0 pg/ml (IQR 5.8–28.1). There were no significant associations between NFLadm levels and PedsQL (NFLadm-adjusted odds ratio 0.99, 95% CI 0.97, 1.02) at 12 months. NFL showed associations with outcomes at PICU discharge, such as change in functional status and need for organ support but interpretation is limited by sample size.

Conclusions
Admission NFL values were not associated with 12-month quality of life outcomes in a heterogenous cohort of children admitted to PICU.
Firm-level uncertainty and monetary policy transmission: analysis based on investment behavior and annual report text
Authors: Chen Liangyuan , Huang Xinfei , Liu Chuanyu 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe loose monetary policy has not translated into actual credit increments, and the real investment rate has declined. This paper extracts the level of policy uncertainty perception from enterprise management analysis and discussion based on text analysis methods to identify the investment intention of enterprises. It is found that enterprise uncertainty perception can weaken corporate investment intention, thus hindering the promotion of loose monetary policy on investment. On the one hand, this paper verifies that uncertainty perception can weaken the effectiveness of monetary policy implementation at the micro level of enterprises; On the other hand, this paper finds that merely being based on the financing constraint theory may not be able to explain the capital investment behavior of Chinese companies. It also requires examining the investment intentions of enterprises themselves, enriching the research conclusions of enterprise investment theory.