bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unraveling the mechanism of tip-enhanced molecular energy transfer
Authors: Coane Colin V. , Romanelli Marco , Dall’Osto Giulia , Di Felice Rosa , Corni Stefano 
Published: February 2024

AbstractElectronic Energy Transfer (EET) between chromophores is fundamental in many natural light-harvesting complexes, serving as a critical step for solar energy funneling in photosynthetic plants and bacteria. The complicated role of the environment in mediating this process in natural architectures has been addressed by recent scanning tunneling microscope experiments involving EET between two molecules supported on a solid substrate. These measurements demonstrated that EET in such conditions has peculiar features, such as a steep dependence on the donor-acceptor distance, reminiscent of a short-range mechanism more than of a Förster-like process. By using state of the art hybrid ab initio/electromagnetic modeling, here we provide a comprehensive theoretical analysis of tip-enhanced EET. In particular, we show that this process can be understood as a complex interplay of electromagnetic-based molecular plasmonic processes, whose result may effectively mimic short range effects. Therefore, the established identification of an exponential decay with Dexter-like effects does not hold for tip-enhanced EET, and accurate electromagnetic modeling is needed to identify the EET mechanism.
A model for secondary traumatic stress following workplace exposure to traumatic material in analytical staff
Authors: Woodhams Jessica , Duran Fazeelat 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAnalytical professionals working in criminal justice and in social media companies are exposed to aversive details of traumatic events. Albeit indirect, exposure in these roles is repeated and can be extreme, including exposure to material containing lethal violence, sexual assault, and serious self-harm, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder and Secondary Traumatic Stress reactions. Incorporating relevant empirical research, this article considers the mechanisms that may contribute to post-exposure post-traumatic stress disorder and Secondary Traumatic Stress reactions in these roles. Building on the Ehlers and Clark model, subsequent extensions, and the authors’ experience of working as, and conducting research with, law enforcement professionals, a new model is proposed to explain post-exposure post-traumatic stress disorder/Secondary Traumatic Stress reactions.
Germline sequencing in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer from the BARCODE2 study reveals a wide range of pathogenic variants in DNA repair genes
Authors: Benafif Sarah , Jones Ann-Britt , Merson Susan , Rageevakumar Reshma , McGrowder Eva , Tyler Matthew , Cafferty Fay , Hogben Matthew , Hussain Nafisa , Bancroft Elizabeth , Reid Alison , Wakerell Sarah , Karlsson Questa , Saunders Edward , Whitmore Ian , Sorensen Karina Dalsgaard , Dennis Nening , Black Evie , Wood Angela , Richards Kate , Lees Kathryn , Perna Carla , Falconer Alison , Mills Jamie , Hughes Robert , Kumar Shiyam , Mikropoulos Christos , Burnett Stephanie , Attard Gerhardt , Hall Emma , Kote-Jarai Zsofia , Eeles Ros 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background
The presence of germline mutations plays an increasingly important role in risk assessment and treatment of prostate cancer (PrCa). Screening for high-risk mutations in subsets of patients is becoming routine. We explore the prevalence of germline genetic mutations in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) recruited to the BARCODE2 trial.

Methods
The BARCODE2 trial is a two-part study investigating the response to carboplatin chemotherapy in mCRPC patients carrying a germline variant in a DNA repair gene (DRG). We report interim data from Part 1, in which participants are recruited for germline genetic testing using a customised next-generation sequencing panel consisting of 115 genes.

Results
These interim results (N = 220) demonstrate a similar frequency of germline DRG variants in mCRPC patients compared with previously published data (15% detection rate). No significant clinical differences were identified between all carriers and non-carriers, though BRCA2/ATM carriers were found to have a shorter time to mCRPC diagnosis.

Conclusions
Germline pathogenic/likely pathogenic (P/LP) variants in BRCA2 and ATM genes are associated with a shorter time to progression and rarer P/LP variants in other DRG genes may play a role in mCRPC. This justifies the use of routine screening of men with advanced PrCa for germline variants and supports the need for an expanded panel test.
Modality Synchronization When People With Aphasia Read With Text-to-Speech Support
Authors: Hux Karen , Knollman-Porter Kelly , Wallace Sarah E. , Bevelhimer Andrew , Singh Yutika 
Published: February 2024

Purpose:
Text-to-speech (TTS) technology potentially benefits people with aphasia by presenting content through two modalities simultaneously; however, for this to help, eye fixations must synchronize with the auditory rendition of words. Researchers have yet to explore how often and to what extent people with aphasia achieve modality synchronization. This retrospective analysis examined the percent of words people with aphasia see and hear concurrently when reading passages presented via TTS technology.
Text-to-speech (TTS) technology potentially benefits people with aphasia by presenting content through two modalities simultaneously; however, for this to help, eye fixations must synchronize with the auditory rendition of words. Researchers have yet to explore how often and to what extent people with aphasia achieve modality synchronization. This retrospective analysis examined the percent of words people with aphasia see and hear concurrently when reading passages presented via TTS technology.

Method:
Nine adults with aphasia had their eye movements tracked while processing TTS passages at a preselected default rate of 150 words per minute. Modality synchronization occurred whenever fixation on a written word occurred during the time span beginning 300 ms before auditory presentation and ending at the next word's initiation. Correlations between standardized test scores, unsupported reading rate, and modality synchronization percentages were informative about the association of aphasia and reading impairment severity with achievement of synchronicity.

Results:
Three participants demonstrated consistent modality synchronization; average synchronicity ranged from 67% to 76% of passage words. One participant displayed inconsistent synchronization within passages and achieved an average of 58%. The remaining five participants rarely achieved synchronization, with fixations typically lagging substantially behind the auditory presentation. A significant positive correlation occurred between paragraph reading comprehension test scores and modality synchronization percentages.

Conclusions:
A default TTS presentation rate does not result in dual modality synchronization for most people with aphasia. This lack of synchronization may contribute to inconsistencies in the benefit people with aphasia experience when provided with TTS support.
Identifying Relevant Concepts for the Development of a Communicative Participation Item Bank for Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Existing Instruments
Authors: Alons Eline , Brauner Laurien , Luinge Margreet , Terwee Caroline B. , van Ewijk Lizet , Gerrits Ellen 
Published: February 2024

Purpose:
This study aims to systematically identify items that measure communicative participation from measurement instruments that measure (aspects of) communication and/or participation in children and adolescents (5–18 years old) with communication disorders, for developing an item bank.

Method:
A systematic literature search was performed in MEDLINE and Embase to search for patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) or parent reports measuring aspects of communication and/or participation in children and adolescents. The individual items of the included measurement instruments were reviewed on whether they measure communicative participation. The items were then classified into one of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) for Children and Youth (World Health Organization, 2007) domains of activities and participation.

Results:
A total of 29 instruments were found, nine PROMs and 20 parent reports. One hundred forty-five items were identified that measure communicative participation. From these 145 items, 74 were retrieved from PROMs (51%), and 71 were retrieved from parent reports (49%). The majority of items were classified in ICF Domain 7, interpersonal interactions and relationships (73.8%), followed by Domain 8, major life areas (13.8%), and Domain 9, community, social, and civic life (8.3%). Only a few items were found in Domains 5 and 6, and none was found in Domains 1, 2, and 4.

Conclusions:
We identified 145 items potentially useful for developing an item bank addressing communicative participation in children and adolescents with communication disorders. However, item development in collaboration with the target population is needed to ensure that these items fully reflect the construct.
Autoencoder based image quality metric for modelling semantic noise in semantic communications
Authors: Samarathunga Prabath , Fernando Thanuj , Gowrisetty Vishnu , Atulugama Thisarani , Fernando Anil 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSemantic communication has attracted significant attention as a key technology for emerging 6G communications. This paper proposes an autoencoder based image quality metric to quantify the semantic noise. An autoencoder is initially trained with the reference image to generate the encoder‐decoder model and calculate its Latent Vector Space (LVS) and then a semantically generated/received image is inserted into the same autoencoder to create the corresponding LVS. Finally, both LVS are used to define the Euclidean space to calculate the mean square error between two LVS. Results indicate that the proposed model has a high correlation coefficient of 88% with subjective quality assessment and commonly used conventional metrics completely failed in semantic noise modelling.
Handshake mechanism selection in MANETs with directional antennas: A new evaluation view
Authors: Xu Huiyuan , Liu Youjiang , Liu Yu , Cao Tao , Yang Dalong 
Published: February 2024

AbstractHandshake mechanism plays a significant role in neighbour discovery (ND) algorithms in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) with directional antennas. In this letter, aiming at 1) the MANET scenario of uniformly‐distributed nodes and 2) the random beam‐scanning manner, the upper and lower bounds of ND time of the network are theoretically derived for both 1‐way and 2‐way. This analysis indicates that the ND time is approximately linear growth with NDT‐Mutual, where the NDT‐Mutual is defined as the expected time for a node to complete mutual discovery with its neighbours. Then the theoretical expression for NDT‐mutual is derived, which is a function of the number of nodes. The asymptotic analysis reveals that when the number of nodes is very small, the NDT‐mutual of 2‐way is lower than 1‐way, while 1‐way performs better when the number of nodes approaches infinity. The number of nodes when 1‐way and 2‐way perform as well is further presented, which can be utilized to guide the selection of handshake mechanism in MANETs with directional antennas. Simulation results demonstrate the accuracy of our modelling for ND and the effectiveness of using NDT‐mutual to approximate who performs better with 1‐way and 2‐way.
A multiple waveguide invariant estimation method based on the warping transform and variational mode decomposition
Authors: Wang Shoudong , Gao Wei , Li Xiaolei 
Published: February 2024

AbstractA multiple waveguide invariant (β) estimation method based on the warping transform and variational mode decomposition (VMD) from one‐dimensional broadband interference sound intensity (BISI) is presented. Firstly, an average β is estimated based on the low‐rank property of the Hankel matrix constructed by BISI. Secondly, the warping principle is used to transform BISI into a warped one. Thirdly, the conventional VMD can be used to effectively decompose the warped BISI. Finally, multiple β can be estimated, respectively. Traditional β estimation methods are based on a two‐dimensional acoustic interference pattern, whose acquisition depends on the horizontal array. This method reduces the data dimensionality of the multivalued β estimation problem without requiring any environmental prior information and is applicable to single hydrophone scenarios. The effectiveness of the presented method is validated by numerical simulation.
A robust optimization approach for resiliency improvement in power distribution system
Authors: Abshirini Reza , Najafi Mojtaba , Pirkolachahi Naghi Moaddabi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe occurrence of natural disasters has led to an alarming increase in power interruptions, with severe impacts. Compounding this problem is the uncertain nature of data, which presents significant challenges in enhancing the resiliency of power distribution systems following such events. To tackle these issues, this paper introduces a robust optimization approach for improving the resiliency of power distribution systems. The approach encompasses crew teams for switching actions as part of the restoration process, along with demand response programs and mobile generators (MGs). By simultaneously leveraging these elements and considering the uncertainty associated with electrical load and electrical price, the resiliency of the system is enhanced. The objective function is tri‐level, comprising minimum, maximum, and minimum functions. At the first level, the approach minimizes the cost of commitment of combined heat and power plants (CHPs) by taking into account the location of MGs and the reconfiguration structure in power distribution systems. The second level aims to identify the worst‐case scenario for the uncertainty variables. Finally, the third level focuses on minimizing the total operation cost under the worst‐case scenario using demand response programs. The proposed algorithm is implemented on an IEEE 33‐bus test distribution system, with four different cases investigated.
Design of a novel neuro‐adaptive excitation control system for power systems
Authors: Sonfack Lionel Leroy , Kuate‐Fochie René , Fombu Andrew Muluh , Douanla Rostand Marc , Njomo Arnaud Flanclair Tchouani , Kenné Godpromesse 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis manuscript proposes a robust excitation control strategy for synchronous generators using backstepping theory and an artificial neural network with a radial basis function to improve power system performance during disturbances and parametric uncertainties. The artificial neural network is used to estimate unmeasurable quantities and unknown internal parameters of a recursive backstepping control. Lyapunov theory is used to carry out the stability analysis and to deduce the online adaptation laws of artificial neural network parameters (weights, centres and widths). To validate the performance of this approach, simulations are performed on an IEEE 9 bus multi‐machine power system. Different test results, compared with those of an existing non‐linear adaptive controller, confirm the high robustness of the proposed method against disturbances and uncertainties.
Collared versus collarless hydroxyapatite-coated stems for primary cementless total hip arthroplasty; a systematic review of comparative studies. Is there any difference in survival, functional, and radiographic outcomes?
Authors: Giovanoulis Vasileios , Kenanidis Eustathios , Aïm Florence , Gamie Zakareya , Marmor Simon , Potoupnis Michael , Lustig Sébastien , Tsiridis Eleftherios 
Published: February 2024

Introduction: This systematic review aims to critically assess the literature comparative studies investigating collared and collarless Corail stem in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) to find differences in revision rates, radiographic and clinical outcomes, and postoperative complications between these two types of the same stem. Methods: Eligible studies were found by searching PubMed, Science Direct/Scopus, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from conception till May 2023. The PRISMA guidelines were followed. The investigation encompassed randomized controlled trials, case series, comparative, cohort, and observational studies that assessed at least one comparative outcome or complication between collared and collarless Corail stems. Results: Twelve comparative studies with 90,626 patients undergoing primary THA were included. There were 40,441 collared and 58,543 collarless stems. The follow-up ranged from 12 to 360 months. Our study demonstrated no significant difference in stem revision relative risk (RR = 0.68; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.23, 2.02; p = 0.49), number of radiolucent lines (RR = 0.3; 95% CI, 0.06, 2.28; p = 0.29) and overall complication risk (RR = 0.62; 95% CI, 0.22, 1.76; p = 0.37) between collared and collarless stems. The collared stems demonstrated significantly lesser subsidence (mean difference: 1.01 mm; 95% CI, −1.77, −0.25; p = 0.009) and risk of periprosthetic fractures (RR = 0.52; 95% CI, 0.29, 0.92; p = 0.03). Conclusion: The comparative studies between collared and collarless stem groups showed similar survival and overall complication rates and functional outcomes. The similar revision rates between groups make the impact of higher subsidence for collarless stems uncertain. The lower risk of periprosthetic fractures in the collared stems group must be clarified further but could be related to increased rotational stability.
Virtuelle Realität bei chronischen Schmerzen in der
Physiotherapie
Authors: Lange Marina , Köllmann Alyona , van Züren Jost , Petry Jennifer , Schäfer Axel 
Published: February 2024

ZusammenfassungChronischer Schmerz (CS) betrifft weltweit bis zu 40% der Menschen und
geht mit einer hohen Krankheitslast und negativen sozioökonomischen
Folgen einher. Eine adäquate Versorgung mit Schmerztherapie ist
häufig nicht möglich oder erfolgt zu spät. Virtuelle
Realität (VR) kann als Unterstützung der kognitiven und
psychologischen Komponenten einer Schmerztherapie eingesetzt werden.Ziel der Studie war es, die Effekte von VR auf gesundheitsbezogene Endpunkte und
das subjektive Erleben von VR unter den Bedingungen der ambulanten
Physiotherapie in Deutschland zu untersuchen. Dazu wurde eine experimentelle
Einzelfallstudie im AB-Design mit Follow-up durchgeführt.
Zusätzlich wurde ein leitfadengestütztes episodisches Interview
geführt. Qualitative und quantitative Daten wurden trianguliert.Es wurden keine signifikanten Veränderungen der primären
Endpunkte festgestellt. Deskriptiv zeigten sich klinisch relevante
Verbesserungen in den sekundären patientenberichteten Endpunkten. Im
Interview berichtete der Proband von einer subjektiven Verbesserung des
Wohlbefindens bei einer leicht reduzierten Schmerzwahrnehmung. Mithilfe der
VR-Therapie konnte er die Einstellung zu seinem Schmerz verändern.
Ablenkungs- und Entspannungstechniken, die mittels VR geübt wurden,
wurden als besonders hilfreich empfunden. Aktivitäten wurden weniger
durch den Schmerz beeinflusst und die Medikamenteneinnahme konnte reduziert
werden.Die Umsetzung der VR-Intervention verlief wie geplant, es wurden keine
strukturellen oder personellen Barrieren beobachtet. In der subjektiven
Wahrnehmung des Probanden wurde die VR-Intervention als vorteilhaft erlebt. Die
VR-Intervention könnte somit eine vielversprechende Ergänzung
zur physiotherapeutischen Versorgung von Menschen mit CS darstellen.
Unsere „IFOMPT 2024 Special Edition“
Authors: Schwarz Joachim 
Published: February 2024

Liebe Leserinnen und Leser,im Juni 2024 findet die Konferenz der IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopaedic
Manipulative Physical Therapists) im schweizerischen Basel statt. Thieme und
insbesondere die MSK unterstützen diese Veranstaltung, die vom svomp
(Schweizerischer Verband Orthopädischer Muskuloskelettaler Physiotherapie)
organisiert wird – wir freuen uns, als Medienpartner mit an Bord zu
sein!
Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis: The State-of-the-Art on Anticoagulant Treatment
Authors: Custo Scott , Tabone Emma , Aquilina Alexia , Gatt Alex , Riva Nicoletta 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSplanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) is a rare type of venous thromboembolism occurring within the splanchnic venous system. Portal vein thrombosis is the most common presentation, while Budd–Chiari syndrome is the least common. Liver cirrhosis and abdominal solid cancer are the main local risk factors for SVT, whereas myeloproliferative neoplasms are the predominant systemic risk factors. Signs and symptoms of SVT are nonspecific and include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ascites. Asymptomatic SVT is not uncommon, and the majority would be detected incidentally on routine abdominal imaging performed for the follow-up of liver diseases and tumors. The management of SVT aims to prevent thrombus progression, promote vessel recanalization, and prevent recurrent venous thromboembolism. Anticoagulation should be started early in order to increase the chances of vessel recanalization and reduce the risk of portal hypertension-related complications. Direct oral anticoagulants have been included in recent guidelines, as alternatives to vitamin K antagonists, after clinical stability has been reached; however, caution is required in patients with liver or kidney dysfunction. Treatment duration is based on the presence (or absence) and type (transient vs. permanent) of risk factors. This narrative review aims to summarize the latest evidence on SVT, with a particular focus on the anticoagulant treatment in special categories of patients (e.g., liver cirrhosis, solid cancer, myeloproliferative neoplasms, pancreatitis, incidentally detected SVT, Budd–Chiari syndrome, and chronic SVT).
Idiopathische subglottische Tracheastenose
Authors: Stoelben Erich 
Published: February 2024

ZusammenfassungDie idiopathische subglottische Stenose ist eine zirkuläre narbige Einengung des Atemweges am Übergang vom Ringknorpel auf die Trachea. Die Stenose befindet sich radiologisch und endoskopisch im Niveau des Ringknorpels ohne Beteiligung des Ring- oder Tracheaknorpels selbst. Die Erkrankung befällt praktisch nur Frauen zwischen dem 20. und 60. Lebensjahr. Dasselbe Krankheitsbild tritt bei der Granulomatose mit Polyangiitis und seltener bei anderen Autoimmunerkrankungen auf und erfordert dort eine systemische Behandlung. Die Klinik beginnt i. d. R. schleichend mit Husten und Auswurf und führt im Verlauf zu Dyspnoe und zu einem eingeschränkten Hustenstoß. Da der Verlauf schleichend ist und die Patientinnen sonst gesund sind, werden die Beschwerden oft fehlgedeutet und die Diagnose wird verzögert. Die Behandlung besteht in lokalen Maßnahmen von der Dilatation über die laserchirurgische Resektion, z. T. mit lokaler Applikation von Medikamenten, die eine Proliferation von neuem
Narbengewebe hemmen sollen, bis zur laryngotrachealen Resektion verschiedenen Ausmaßes. Die Erkrankung liegt im Grenzgebiet zwischen Trachea und Larynx und die Patienten und Patientinnen werden deshalb von der HNO-Heilkunde, der Pneumologie und der Thoraxchirurgie betreut.