bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
CODE-ACCORD: A Corpus of building regulatory data for rule generation towards automatic compliance checking
Authors: Hettiarachchi Hansi , Dridi Amna , Gaber Mohamed Medhat , Parsafard Pouyan , Bocaneala Nicoleta , Breitenfelder Katja , Costa Gonçal , Hedblom Maria , Juganaru-Mathieu Mihaela , Mecharnia Thamer , Park Sumee , Tan He , Tawil Abdel-Rahman H. , Vakaj Edlira 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Automatic Compliance Checking (ACC) within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector necessitates automating the interpretation of building regulations to achieve its full potential. Converting textual rules into machine-readable formats is challenging due to the complexities of natural language and the scarcity of resources for advanced Machine Learning (ML). Addressing these challenges, we introduce CODE-ACCORD, a dataset of 862 sentences from the building regulations of England and Finland. Only the self-contained sentences, which express complete rules without needing additional context, were considered as they are essential for ACC. Each sentence was manually annotated with entities and relations by a team of 12 annotators to facilitate machine-readable rule generation, followed by careful curation to ensure accuracy. The final dataset comprises 4,297 entities and 4,329 relations across various categories, serving as a robust ground truth. CODE-ACCORD supports a range of ML and Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks, including text classification, entity recognition, and relation extraction. It enables applying recent trends, such as deep neural networks and large language models, to ACC.
Executive functions in adults born small for gestational age at term: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Nordgård Mariell , Udnæs Martine Reitan , Aakvik Kristina Anna Djupvik , Benum Silje Dahl , Ingvaldsen Sigrid Hegna , Weider Siri , Evensen Kari Anne I. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
There are mixed findings regarding executive functioning in individuals born small for gestational age (SGA) at term and associations between performance-based and self-reported executive functions have yet to be examined in adults. In a prospective cohort study, 56 SGA and 68 non-SGA control participants were assessed at 32 years using the performance-based Trail Making Test (TMT) and the self-report questionnaire Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function – Adult Version (BRIEF-A). The SGA group used 1.6 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.1–3.1) to 3.9 (95% CI 1.2–6.5) seconds more on TMT conditions 1 and 3, indicating more difficulties with visual scanning and letter sequencing than controls. On BRIEF-A, the SGA group scored 1.5 (95% CI 0.2–2.8) points lower on the clinical scale Emotional Control. Correlation coefficients for the association between TMT and BRIEF-A scores ranged from -0.295 (p = 0.065) to 0.345 (p = 0.029) in the SGA group. In conclusion, we found that 32-year-old adults born SGA at term showed poorer performance on some executive function tasks than controls. However, they reported similar executive functioning in everyday life, except for emotional control. The associations between performance-based and self-report assessments of executive functions were weak.
Polydopamine grafting polyether ether ketone to stabilize growth factor for efficient osteonecrosis repair
Authors: Sun Yi , Liu Jingyun , Chen Kaijia , Zhong Nannan , He Chengpeng , Luan Xinming , Zang Xiaobei , Sun Jianbo , Cao Ning , Wang Wenbo , Ren Qiang 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study examines the biocompatibility, osteogenic potential, and effectiveness of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) composites for treating osteonecrosis, seeking to establish a theoretical basis for clinical application. A range of PEEK composite materials, including sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK), polydopamine-sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK-PDA), bone-forming peptide-poly-dopamine-sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK-PDA-BFP), and vascular endothelial growth factor-poly-dopamine-sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK-PDA-VEGF), were constructed by concentrated sulfuric acid sulfonation, polydopamine modification and grafting of bioactive factors. The experiments involved adult male New Zealand rabbits aged 24–28 weeks and weighing 2.6–4 kg. The SPEEK-PDA-BFP possesses the smallest water contact angle, indicating the highest hydrophilicity, with its surface characterized by a rich density of clustered BFP particles. The SPEEK-PDA-BFP exhibits superior adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation capabilities, along with pronounced bacteriostatic effects, which are attributed to its dense particle clusters. The SPEEK-PDA-BFP facilitates the formation of regular and dense bone trabeculae. Comparative study on treating osteonecrosis with SPEEK-PDA-VEGF and SPEEK-PDA-BFP highlighted the superior formation of mature bone trabeculae and angiogenic protein CD31 around SPEEK-PDA-VEGF. The PEEK composite materials have good biocompatibility, osteogenic activity and bone repair activity. In particular, SPEEK-PDA-VEGF composite materials have the best effect on bone repair.
Examining the physical and psychological effects of combining multimodal feedback with continuous control in prosthetic hands
Authors: Chappell Digby , Yang Zeyu , Clark Angus B. , Berkovic Alexandre , Laganier Colin , Baxter Weston , Bello Fernando , Kormushev Petar , Rojas Nicolas 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Myoelectric prosthetic hands are typically controlled to move between discrete positions and do not provide sensory feedback to the user. In this work, we present and evaluate a closed-loop, continuous myoelectric prosthetic hand controller, that can continuously control the position of multiple degrees of freedom of a prosthesis while rendering proprioceptive feedback to the user via a haptic feedback armband. Twenty-eight participants without and ten participants with upper limb difference (ULD) were recruited to holistically evaluate the physical and psychological effects of the controller via isolated control and sensory tasks, dexterity assessments, embodiment and task load questionnaires, and post-study interviews. The combination of proprioceptive feedback and continuous control enabled more accurate position and force modulation than without proprioceptive feedback, and restored blindfolded object identification ability to open-loop discrete controller levels. Dexterity assessment and embodiment questionnaire results revealed no significant physical performance or psychological embodiment differences between control types, with the exception of perceived sensation questions, which were significantly higher (p < 0.001) for closed-loop controllers. Key differences between participants with and without ULD were identified, including increasingly lower perceived body completeness and heterogeneity in frustration in participants with ULD, which can inform future development and rehabilitation.
The question of strains in AA amyloidosis
Authors: Westermark Gunilla T. , Nyström Ebba , Nyström Sofie , Nilsson K. Peter R. , Hammarström Per , Westermark Per 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The existence of transmissible amyloid fibril strains has long intrigued the scientific community. The strain theory originates from prion disorders, but here, we provide evidence of strains in systemic amyloidosis. Human AA amyloidosis manifests as two distinct clinical phenotypes called common AA and vascular AA. Glomerular amyloid deposition of the kidney defines the common form, while in the vascular type amyloid deposits are massive in the renal medulla and in arteries throughout the body, while glomeruli are spared. By electron microscopy the two types appeared morphologically different. The common type was composed of dispersed fibrils which tended to be clustered whereas the vascular type was composed of longer and more distinct less clustered fibrils. Staining with fluorescent amyloid binding ligands analyzed by hyperspectral microscopy showed differential staining patterns between the two groups supporting the notion of human AA amyloid strains. AA amyloid staining was significantly different from systemic AL amyloid. Both types of AA (common and vascular) and AL amyloid fibrils were isolated and used to seed mouse AA amyloid in groups of inflamed NMRI mice (n = 9–10 per group). All but two mice showed amyloid deposits in the spleen induced by the human seeds. Amyloid binding ligand analysis was applied on the splenic amyloid deposits and revealed no clear significant difference between mice seeded with AA fibrils from different donors being vascular or common, but the AA deposits of mice given AL fibrils showed significantly different amyloid fluorescent signals compared to all groups of mice receiving AA fibrils. The combined results support the hypothesis that AA amyloid fibril structures can vary depending on the seed and may manifest as amyloid strains.
A comparison of force adaptation in toddlers and adults during a drawer opening task
Authors: Faßbender Laura , Falck Johannes , López Francisco M. , Shing Yee Lee , Triesch Jochen , Schwarzer Gudrun 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Adapting movements to rapidly changing conditions is fundamental for interacting with our dynamic environment. This adaptability relies on internal models that predict and evaluate sensory outcomes to adjust motor commands. Even infants anticipate object properties for efficient grasping, suggesting the use of internal models. However, how internal models are adapted in early childhood remains largely unexplored. This study investigated a naturalistic force adaptation task in 1.5-, 3-year-olds, and young adults. Participants opened a drawer with temporarily increased resistance, creating sensory prediction errors between predicted and actual drawer dynamics. After perturbation, all age groups showed lower peak speed, longer movement time, and more movement units with trial-wise changes analyzed as adaptation process. Results revealed no age differences in adapting peak speed and movement units, but 1.5- and 3-year-olds exhibited higher trial-to-trial variability and were slower in adapting their movement time, although they also adapted their movement time more strongly. Upon removal of perturbation, we found significant aftereffects across all age groups, indicating effective internal model adaptation. These results suggest that even 1.5-year-olds form internal models of force parameters and adapt them to reduce sensory prediction errors, possibly through more exploration and with more variable movement dynamics compared to adults.
Randomized studies in China show that studying and promoting civic honesty needs to consider local norms
Authors: Hung Iris W. , Yiu Yuho , Wu Sihan , Liu Dan , Wang Liman , Han Xiao 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Civic honesty is a crucial behavior that policymakers and business leaders strive to promote among citizens and employees. We conducted online and field experiments in China adapting the setting of a recent research which employed an innovative design to study civic honesty behavior around the globe. Results show that the psychological mechanism underlying lost-wallet reporting behavior in China is somewhat different from what has been suggested in the literature. Chinese participants indicated they are significantly more likely to put WeChat than email as contact information on their lost items, corroborating a local norm in China that email is infrequently used by ordinary Chinese citizens. Moreover, we tested multiple behavioral interventions in the field. Aiding a lost-property finder to connect to an owner using WeChat led to a reporting rate of 59.3% (vs. 7% as shown in a recent research that used email as the communication means; note that due to differences in experimental designs, no direct comparison of these reporting rates should be made however). Our research suggests that interacting with citizens from a targeted population to formulate locally informed research questions and design may be crucial for understanding and promoting civic honesty behavior.
Factors influencing underrepresented geoscientists' decisions to accept or decline faculty job offers in the US
Authors: Duffy Margaret L. , Barnes Liza Y. , Wirz Christopher D. , Ranganathan Meghana , Freilich Mara A. , Freese Lyssa M. , Lalk Ellen , Wilcots Julia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Many geoscience departments in the United States (US) are working to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups. However, there is little information about how hiring practices are perceived by candidates. Here we address this gap by interviewing 19 geoscientists who identify as an underrepresented race, ethnicity, or gender who recently declined a tenure-track faculty job offer in the US about their faculty job searches, with an emphasis on their decisions to accept or decline an offer. We find that many participants experienced hiring practices inconsistent with existing recommendations to increase faculty diversity, and some participants were subject to uncivilized, even potentially discriminatory, practices. Therefore, we leverage our results to provide actionable recommendations for improving faculty recruitment efforts. We highlight that departments may doubly benefit from improving their culture: in addition to benefiting current members, it may also help with recruitment. Overall, our findings emphasize the need for continued evaluation of faculty hiring practices.
Naturally occurring volatile organic compounds in deep bedrock groundwater
Authors: Kietäväinen Riikka , Nyyssönen Mari , Nuppunen-Puputti Maija , Bomberg Malin 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
In deep continental bedrock groundwater, volatile organic compounds pose intriguing questions about their occurrence. Although their natural sources remain poorly characterized, they potentially have profound effects on global elemental cycles and safety assessment of underground facilities. Our investigation focused on non-methane volatile organic compounds in five groundwater-filled Precambrian bedrock fracture zones at 500 m to 2300 m depth in the Outokumpu Deep Drill Hole, Finland. The system revealed a range of indigenous volatile organic compounds, including alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes, aromatics, and sulfur-compounds. Metagenomic sequencing demonstrated spatially widely distributed genetic potential for microbial volatile organic compound metabolism. Integrating these findings with local geology and hydrogeochemistry, our results suggest that volatile organic compounds are not only formed in or released to groundwater but also degraded in the continental bedrock through interconnected abiotic and biotic processes.
Signal theory based encryption of faster-than-Nyquist signals for fiber and wireless transmission
Authors: Venugopalan Abhinand , Singh Karanveer , Meier Janosch , Schneider Thomas 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
New applications such as the Internet of Things, autonomous driving, Industry X.0 and many more will transmit sensitive information via fibers and over the air with envisioned data rates beyond terabits per second. Therefore, the encryption has to be simple, fast and spectrally efficient, so that the power consumption and latency are low and the scarce bandwidth is not wasted. Various encryption schemes, based on mathematical algorithms, quantum theory, chaos communication or spectral spreading below the noise level have been explored. Besides power, spectral efficiency and latency, most of these approaches face additional challenges such as limited data rates, compatibility issues with communication standards and integration. Here, we propose a signal theory based method that enables the encryption of super-signals with bandwidths of hundreds of gigahertz without any additional bandwidth. In proof-of-concept experiments we demonstrate the encryption of a 270 GBd faster than Nyquist super-signal in a 252.4 GHz bandwidth. The encryption is simple, fast and power efficient, and offers a solution for secure data transmission in existing and future communication networks.
Design Characteristics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interfaces for Children With Cortical Visual Impairment: Results From Two Focus Groups With Vision Professionals
Authors: Boster Jamie B. , Pitt Kevin , Brown Kathryn , Potts Julie , Overholt  
Published: January 2025

Purpose:
The purpose of the current study was to gain insight on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interface designs for children with cortical visual impairment (CVI). Children with CVI frequently require AAC and specific interface supports, and customization may be necessary to support access and use of speech-generating devices.

Method:
A focus group methodology was selected to gain feedback from vision professionals on helpful AAC features for children with CVI. Participants included eight teachers of the visually impaired and one optometrist. Two virtual 1-hr focus group sessions were conducted and recorded for thematic analysis.

Results:
Three primary themes and eight subthemes emerged from the transcripts of the focus groups. Themes included characteristics of the AAC interfaces such as background, high contrast, and symbolic representation; characteristics of children with CVI (preferred colors, visual field preference); and the development of AAC interfaces over time.

Conclusions:
Vision professionals have identified characteristics of AAC interfaces that should be considered when working with children with CVI. Future collaboration with such professionals is needed to further inform the design of current and future AAC technologies to allow speech-language pathologists to meet the unique needs of this population.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.28279184
Effects of an Inclusive Group-Based Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention on Active Engagement in Young Autistic Children: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Reetzke Rachel , Landa Rebecca 
Published: January 2025

Purpose:
Despite group-level improvements in active engagement and related outcomes, significant individual variability in response to early intervention exists. The purpose of this preliminary study was to examine the effects of a group-based Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) on active engagement among a heterogeneous sample of young autistic children in a clinical setting.

Method:

Sixty-three autistic children aged 24–60 months (
M
= 44.95,
SD
= 10.77) participated in an inclusive group-based NDBI over a period of 10 months. Speech-language pathologists used an abbreviated version of the measure of active engagement to rate children's active engagement at three treatment time points.

Results:

Linear mixed-effects regression analyses revealed that active engagement significantly increased from Time 1 to Time 2 (after 6 months of the group-based NDBI) and persisted through Time 3 (after 10 months of the group-based NDBI). Symmetrized percent change analyses revealed that 48% of the sample (
n
= 30) exhibited an increasing trajectory, 29% were stable, and 24% showed a decreasing trajectory. Age and parent-reported social pragmatic concerns at program entry, as well as the length of time participating in the group-based NDBI, were differentially associated with the identified subgroups, signaling baseline child characteristics that may be associated with NDBI response.

Conclusion:
These findings highlight the importance of careful monitoring of active engagement to guide clinical decision making regarding changing intervention strategies, targets, or the intensity of the NDBI if gains are not observed.
The Interaction Between Vowel Quality and Intensity in Loudness Perception of Short Vowels in Mongolian
Authors: Qi Bailing , Dong Li 
Published: January 2025

Purpose:
This study investigated the influence of vowel quality on loudness perception and stress judgment in Mongolian, an agglutinative language with free word stress. We aimed to explore the effects of intrinsic vowel features, presentation order, and intensity conditions on loudness perception and stress assignment.

Method:
Eight Mongolian short vowel phonemes (/ɐ/, /ə/, /i/, /ɪ/, /ɔ/, /o/, /ʊ/, and /u/) were recorded by a native Mongolian speaker of the Urad subdialect (the Chahar dialect group) in Inner Mongolia. The short vowels were paired under different intensity conditions. Native Mongolian listeners from Inner Mongolia participated in two loudness perception experiments: Experiment 1 examined the effects of presentation order and different intensity conditions on loudness perception using pairs of vowels. Experiment 2 explored how different vowel pairs influence perceptual outcomes and identified specific thresholds and perceptual boundaries for loudness perception.

Results:
The findings revealed that intensity significantly affected loudness perception, modulated by vowel quality. Presentation order of vowels affected loudness perception, and vowel centralization and lip rounding play crucial roles as well. Central vowels, particularly /ə/, were perceived as more prominent, whereas rounded vowels were more likely to be judged as stressed under equated intensity conditions. The study also identified a perceptual tendency toward final prominence, influenced by sonority and vowel positioning.

Conclusions:
This study highlights the intricate relationship among vowel quality, intensity, and stress perception in Mongolian. Different vowels exhibited distinct loudness perceptions at the same intensity level, emphasizing the importance of vowel quality in stress assignment. Vowels with higher sonority indices or those positioned peripherally in the vowel space are more likely to be perceived as prominent. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of the phonological processes and perceptual mechanisms in agglutinative languages and highlight the need for further research across diverse dialects.
Effects of Hydration and a Hyaluronic Acid–Containing Lozenge on Voice Parameters in Conjunction With a Vocal Loading Test
Authors: Pilsl Theresa , Köberlein Marie , Kirsch Jonas , Döllinger Michael , Echternach Matthias 
Published: January 2025

Purpose:
This study explores the effects of water intake and a hyaluronic acid (HA)–containing lozenge on acoustic measurements and vocal oscillation patterns investigated after a vocal loading test (VLT).

Method:
Ten healthy subjects (five females, five males) read out loud a standardized text for 10 min at a target level of 80 dB(A), measured 30 cm from the mouth, under three conditions but each after fasting for 2 hr: (a) drinking 0.7 l of water, (b) sucking an HA-containing lozenge, and (c) neither of both before the VLT. The dysphonia severity index (DSI) was assessed before and after the reading task. Additionally, high-speed videolaryngoscopy (HSV), electroglottography, and an audio signal during sustained phonation on the vowel /i/ before and after the VLT were analyzed. The glottal area waveform was derived from the HSV footage.

Results:

DSI values decreased for the H
2
O and HA group, but reached statistical significance only for the H
2
O condition, while remaining stable for the control condition. These DSI decreases were driven by increases in minimum sound pressure level intensity (I
min
)—again with statistical significance solely for the water intake intervention. Statistically nonsignificant changes were observed regarding periodicity and perturbation parameters across all conditions. No phase differences or aperiodicities were apparent in the phonovibrograms.

Conclusions:

Hydration and an HA lozenge did not significantly alter vocal fold biomechanics after a VLT. However, the decrease in DSI values with increased I
min
suggests a reduced vocal capacity for the H
2
O condition.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.28271285