bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A GIS-based multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for landslide susceptibility mapping
Authors: Razavi-Termeh Seyed Vahid , Hatamiafkoueieh Javad , Sadeghi-Niaraki Abolghasem , Choi Soo-Mi , Al-Kindi Khalifa M. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractLandslides pose a significant threat to human life and infrastructure, underscoring the ongoing need for accurate landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) to effectively assess risks. This study introduces an innovative approach that leverages multi-objective evolutionary fuzzy algorithms for landslide modeling in Khalkhal town, Iran. Two algorithms, namely the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) and the evolutionary non-dominated radial slots-based algorithm (ENORA), were employed to optimize Gaussian fuzzy rules. By utilizing 15 landslide conditioning factors (aspect, altitude, distance from the fault, soil, slope, lithology, rainfall, distance from the road, the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), land cover, plan curvature, profile curvature, topographic wetness index (TWI), stream power index (SPI), and distance from the river) and historical landslide events (153 landslide locations), we randomly partitioned the input data into training (70%) and validation (30%) sets. The training set determined the weight of conditioning factor classes using the frequency ratio (FR) approach. These weights were then used as inputs for the NSGA-II and ENORA algorithms to generate an LSM. The NSGA-II algorithm achieved a root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 0.25 during training and 0.43 during validation. Similarly, the ENORA algorithm demonstrated an RMSE of 0.28 in training and 0.48 in validation. The findings revealed that the LSM created by the NSGA-II algorithm exhibited superior predictive capabilities (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) = 0.867) compared to the ENORA algorithm (AUC = 0.844). Additionally, a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was employed to determine the importance of conditioning factors, identifying lithology, land cover, and altitude as the most influential factors.
Mixed integer linear programming formulation for K-means clustering problem
Authors: Ágoston Kolos Cs. , E.-Nagy Marianna 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe minimum sum-of-squares clusering is the most widely used clustering method. The minimum sum-of-squares clustering is usually solved by the heuristic KMEANS algorithm, which converges to a local optimum. A lot of effort has been made to solve such kind of problems, but a mixed integer linear programming formulation (MILP) is still missing. In this paper, we formulate MILP models. The advantage of MILP formulation is that users can extend the original problem with arbitrary linear constraints. We also present numerical results, we solve these models up to sample size of 150.
Determination of lateral strain in InGaAsSb alloys and its effect on structural and optical properties
Authors: González-Morales M. A. , Villa-Martínez G. , Cruz-Bueno J. J. , Ramírez-López M. , Camacho-Reynoso M. , Rodríguez-Fragoso P. , Mendoza-Álvarez J. G. , Casallas-Moreno Y. L. , Herrera-Pérez J. L. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn$$_x$$

x

Ga$$_{1-x}$$

1
-
x

As$$_y$$

y

Sb$$_{1-y}$$

1
-
y

epilayers with a fixed In content of $$\textit{x}$$
x
= 0.145 were grown on GaSb(100) substrates using liquid-phase epitaxy (LPE). The lattice mismatch between the quaternary epilayers and substrates was analyzed for different As contents ($$\textit{y}$$
y
) by X-ray $$\omega$$
ω
-2$$\theta$$
θ
. Epilayers with As content between $$\textit{y}$$
y
= 0.120 and $$\textit{y}$$
y
= 0.124 exhibited a positive lattice mismatch, leading to compressive strain. These samples showed a high crystalline quality and flat surfaces, as confirmed by high-resolution X-ray diffraction (HR-XRD) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Quaternary alloys with As content between $$\textit{y}$$
y
= 0.133 and $$\textit{y}$$
y
= 0.141 displayed a negative lattice mismatch, resulting in tensile strain. Structural defects in these samples were evidenced by HR-XRD and on AFM micrographs. Raman measurements also revealed that lateral strain has a direct impact on the intensities of the LO-like, phonon–plasmon and disorder-activated longitudinal acoustic modes. For all In$$_x$$

x

Ga$$_{1-x}$$

1
-
x

As$$_y$$

y

Sb$$_{1-y}$$

1
-
y

films, photoluminescence (PL) spectra showed a bound exciton (BE) transition, with additional features observed in samples under tensile strain, indicating the involvement of native defect centers and donor–acceptor pairs. This study provides new insights into the effect of lateral strain on the crystalline and surface quality, and optical properties of quaternary alloys, relevant for novel optoelectronic applications.
The Blume–Emery–Griffiths Model on the FAD Point and on the AD Line
Authors: Lima Paulo C. , Mariani Riccardo , Procacci Aldo , Scoppola Benedetto 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWe analyse the Blume–Emery–Griffiths (BEG) model on the lattice $${\mathbb {Z}}^d$$

Z

d

on the ferromagnetic-antiquadrupolar-disordered (FAD) point and on the antiquadrupolar-disordered (AD) line. In our analysis on the FAD point, we introduce a Gibbs sampler of the ground states at zero temperature, and we exploit it in two different ways: first, we perform via perfect sampling an empirical evaluation of the spontaneous magnetization at zero temperature, finding a non-zero value in $$d=3$$

d
=
3

and a vanishing value in $$d=2$$

d
=
2

. Second, using a careful coupling with the Bernoulli site percolation model in $$d=2$$

d
=
2

, we prove rigorously that under imposing $$+$$
+
boundary conditions, the magnetization in the center of a square box tends to zero in the thermodynamical limit and the two-point correlations decay exponentially. Also, using again a coupling argument, we show that there exists a unique zero-temperature infinite-volume Gibbs measure for the BEG. In our analysis of the AD line we restrict ourselves to $$d=2$$

d
=
2

and, by comparing the BEG model with a Bernoulli site percolation in a matching graph of $${\mathbb {Z}}^2$$

Z

2

, we get a condition for the vanishing of the infinite-volume limit magnetization improving, for low temperatures, earlier results obtained via expansion techniques.
Foundations of modeling resilience of tidal saline wetlands to sea-level rise along the U.S. Pacific Coast
Authors: Marcot Bruce G. , Thorne Karen M. , Carr Joel A. , Guntenspergen Glenn R. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractContextTidal saline wetlands (TSWs) are highly threatened from climate-change effects of sea-level rise. Studies of TSWs along the East Coast U.S. and elsewhere suggest significant likely losses over coming decades but needed are analytic tools gauged to Pacific Coast U.S. wetlands.ObjectivesWe predict the impacts of sea-level rise (SLR) on the elevation capital (vertical) and migration potential (lateral) resilience of TSWs along the Pacific Coast U.S. over the period 2020 to 2150 under a 1.5-m SLR scenario, and identified TSWs at risk of most rapid loss of resilience. Here, we define vertical resilience as the amount of elevation capital and lateral resilience as the amount of TSW displacement area relative to existing area.MethodsWe used Bayesian network (BN) modeling to predict changes in resilience of TSWs as probabilities which can be useful in risk analysis and risk management. We developed the model using a database sample of 26 TSWs with 147 sediment core samples, among 16 estuary drainage areas along coastal California, Oregon, and Washington.ResultsWe found that all TSW sites would lose at least 50% of their elevation capital resilience by 2060 to just before 2100, and 100% by 2070 to 2130, depending on the site. Under a 1.5-m sea-level rise scenario, nearly all sites in California will lose most or all of their lateral migration resilience. Resilience losses generally accelerated over time. In the BN model, elevation capital resilience is most sensitive to elevation capital at time t, mean tide level at time t, and change in sea level from time 0 to time t.ConclusionsAll TSW sites were projected with declines in resilience. Our model can further aid decision-making such as prioritizing sites for potential management adaptation strategies. We also identified variables most influencing resilience predictions and thus those potentially prioritized for monitoring or development of strategies to prevent loss regionally.
Exercise training decreases the load and changes the content of circulating SDS-resistant protein aggregates in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Authors: Gouveia Marisol , Schmidt Cristine , Basilio Priscilla Gois , Aveiro Susana S. , Domingues Pedro , Xia Ke , Colón Wilfredo , Vitorino Rui , Ferreira Rita , Santos Mário , Vieira Sandra I. , Ribeiro Fernando 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Heart failure (HF) often disrupts the protein quality control (PQC) system leading to protein aggregate accumulation. Evidence from tissue biopsies showed that exercise restores PQC system in HF; however, little is known about its effects on plasma proteostasis.

Aim
To determine the effects of exercise training on the load and composition of plasma SDS-resistant protein aggregates (SRA) in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Methods
Eighteen patients with HFrEF (age: 63.4 ± 6.5 years; LVEF: 33.4 ± 11.6%) participated in a 12-week combined (aerobic plus resistance) exercise program (60 min/session, twice per week). The load and content of circulating SRA were assessed using D2D SDS-PAGE and mass spectrometry. Cardiorespiratory fitness, quality of life, and circulating levels of high-sensitive C-reactive protein, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), haptoglobin and ficolin-3, were also evaluated at baseline and after the exercise program.

Results
The exercise program decreased the plasma SRA load (% SRA/total protein: 38.0 ± 8.9 to 36.1 ± 9.7%, p = 0.018; % SRA/soluble fraction: 64.3 ± 27.1 to 59.8 ± 27.7%, p = 0.003). Plasma SRA of HFrEF patients comprised 31 proteins, with α-2-macroglobulin and haptoglobin as the most abundant ones. The exercise training significantly increased haptoglobin plasma levels (1.03 ± 0.40 to 1.11 ± 0.46, p = 0.031), while decreasing its abundance in SRA (1.83 ± 0.54 × 1011 to 1.51 ± 0.59 × 1011, p = 0.049). Cardiorespiratory fitness [16.4(5.9) to 19.0(5.2) ml/kg/min, p = 0.002], quality of life, and circulating NT-proBNP [720.0(850.0) to 587.0(847.3) pg/mL, p = 0.048] levels, also improved after the exercise program.

Conclusion
Exercise training reduced the plasma SRA load and enhanced PQC, potentially via haptoglobin-mediated action, while improving cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life of patients with HFrEF.
Metastases to the pituitary gland: insights from the German pituitary tumor registry
Authors: Haberbosch Linus , Schmid Simone , Hubertus Vanessa , Soll Dominik , Acker Güliz , Dottermusch Matthias , Jensen Marie , Maurer Lukas , Spranger Joachim , Mai Knut , Vajkoczy Peter , Saeger Wolfgang , Strasburger Christian J. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMetastatic involvement of the pituitary gland is a rare but clinically significant phenomenon, that often poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive analysis of the origin of pituitary metastases using data from the German Pituitary Tumor Registry, one of the globally largest collections of pituitary pathology specimens. Here, we report data from a retrospective analysis of patients with metastases to the pituitary registered between 1990 and 2022. Out of 17,896 pituitary cases in the registry during this period, a total of 96 metastases to the pituitary gland were identified, accounting for 0.5% of all pituitary tumors in the registry. The mean age of the patients was 64 years. Breast cancer was identified as the primary tumor in 25% of total cases (n = 24/96) and in 50% of female patients. The second most prevalent primary tumor was lung cancer (18.75%, n = 18/96), followed by renal cell carcinoma (14.58%, n = 14/96). In comparison to current meta-analyses, this cohort shows a higher prevalence of metastases originating from the kidney. Furthermore, in contrast to the existing literature, no case of primary thyroid tumor was identified. Our study highlights the importance of pituitary metastases as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with pituitary tumors.
Does preoperative silodosin administration facilitate ureteral dilatation during flexible ureterorenoscopy? A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Diab Tamer , El-Shaer Waleed , Ibrahim Saad , El-Barky Ehab , Elezz Ahmed Abou 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Purpose
To assess whether preoperative administration of silodosin can facilitate the placement of ureteral access sheath (UAS) prior to flexible ureteroscopy (F-URS) and reduce the occurrence of ureteric injury in challenging cases.

Methods
This prospective randomized clinical trial was carried out on 147 patients diagnosed with upper ureteric stone or stone kidney, non-stented. The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups. Group A (silodosin group) included patients in whom F-URS was done with daily preoperative intake of 8 mg silodosin for 1 week and group B (placebo/control group) included patients in whom F-URS was done with daily preoperative intake of placebo tablets.

Results
In group A, a total of 23 (33.3%) experienced ureteral wall injury following UAS insertion, while in group B, this occurred in 40 patients (59.7%). There was a statistically significant difference in the grade of ureteral wall injury between the two groups (P < 0.001). In the multiple regression analysis, age, operative time and silodosin were found to be significant risk factors for ureteral wall injury (P = 0.007, 0.041 and < 0.001, respectively).

Conclusions
The administration of silodosin prior to retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) effectively prevented significant ureteral wall damage and reduced initial postoperative discomfort.
Illicit Substance Use and Harm in Young Adulthood: the Role of Substance Use in Close Relationships and Individual Social Skills
Authors: Greenwood C. J. , Letcher P. , Macdonald J. A. , Hutchinson D. M. , Youssef G. J. , Toumbourou J. W. , Spry E. , Sanson A. , Cleary J. , Olsson C. A. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractTo examine illicit substance use across young adulthood and explore the extent to which social skills moderate the relationship between use and harm. 1,404 (761 women) from the Australian Temperament Project (est. 1983) participated across young adulthood (age 19–20, 23–24, and 27–28 years). Measures included self-reported illicit substance use/harm and social skills (i.e., assertion, empathy, responsibility, and self-control). The number and type of illicit substances used changed across young adulthood. Greater illicit substance use was associated with peer (OR = 4.96) and partner use (OR = 3.60). Moderation analyses suggested the risk relationship between the number of illicit substances used and harm was lower in those with high levels of assertion/self-control (ORassertion = 2.34, ORself-control = 2.60) compared to low levels (ORassertion = 4.43, ORself-control = 3.72). Evidence based programmes designed to strengthen individual social skills for young adults may play a role in protecting against the adverse effects of illicit substance use.
Rollen- und Einflussdynamiken in agilen Systemen. Eine führungsbezogene Analyse
Authors: Busch Michael W. , Sichler Ralph 
Published: October 2023

ZusammenfassungDieser literaturgestützte, integrative Beitrag in der Zeitschrift „Gruppe.Interaktion.Organisation. (GIO)“ analysiert die Frage, wie sich Einflussdynamiken in agilen Systemen rollentheoretisch fundieren lassen und welche führungsbezogenen Veränderungen damit einhergehen, wenn formal-hierarchische durch informal-selbstorganisierende Formen der Steuerung (shared leadership) ersetzt bzw. ergänzt werden. Betrachtet werden zunächst personenbezogene Rollenkräfte, die in agilen Systemen im Sinne des Job Crafting-Gedankens auf individuellen Stärken und Präferenzen aufbauen. In Bezug auf Meetings, die für Organisationen, welche in dynamischen Umwelten agieren, zu einem zentralen Erfolgsfaktor werden, wird danach thematisiert, wie sich hier informelle Teamhierarchien manifestieren und inwieweit Interaktionsanalysen dabei helfen können, diese zu erfassen. Unübersichtlicher werdenden Führungsstrukturen sollte die Forschung zukünftig dadurch begegnen, dass sie ihren Fokus von der personenzentrierten Sicht auf die Analyse von Führungsnetzwerken verlagert.
Failure Analysis of Low-Pressure Evaporator in Heat Recovery Steam Generator with 200 ton/h of Capacity
Authors: Purwanto Tri Sigit , Permana Diki Ismail , Nurbanasari Meilinda , Abdurrachim  , Sirodz Muhammad Pramuda Nugraha 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA steam-gas power plant (SGPP) combines a gas power plant (GPP) and a steam power plant by using the exhaust gas from the GPP to produce steam in the heat steam recovery generator (HRSG). The SGPP, which has a 200 ton/h HRSG capacity, experienced cracks, ruptures, and fatigue at the connection of the low-pressure evaporator pipe. Fatigue is a common failure mechanism in mechanical components due to thermal stress. However, the exact cause of the failure was unknown; therefore, a root cause analysis was conducted. Analysis included the thickness, metallography, chemical composition, tensile testing, thermography, defect testing, and hardness testing. The research showed thermal stresses were the cause of the low-pressure evaporator HRSG pipe failure. In addition, inspection results revealed a decrease in tensile strength, material hardness, and thermal expansion that exceeded the allowed limit.
A Systematic Review of Forensic Approaches to Disasters: Gaps and Challenges
Authors: Ferreira Adriano Mota , Marchezini Victor , Mendes Tatiana Sussel Gonçalves , Trejo-Rangel Miguel Angel , Iwama Allan Yu 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDisaster forensic approaches aim to identify the causes of disasters to support disaster risk management. However, few studies have conducted a systematic literature review of scientific articles that labeled themselves as a forensic approach to disasters. This article provides a qualitative analysis of these forensic studies, focusing on five main issues: (1) the methodologies applied; (2) the forensic approaches used in the disaster risk management phases; (3) the hazards addressed; (4) if the methodologies involve social participation, and using what types of participation; and (5) if there are references to urban planning in the scientific studies analyzed. Our results showed a predominance of the Forensic Investigations of Disasters (FORIN) and Post-Event Review Capability (PERC) methodologies used in isolation or combination. There is a need for methodologies that engage people in participatory FORIN, fostering the co-production of knowledge and action research approaches.
Uncovering neural pathways underlying bulimia nervosa: resting-state neural connectivity disruptions correlate with maladaptive eating behaviors
Authors: Wang Jia-ni , Wang Miao , Wu Guo-wei , Li Wei-hua , Lv Zi-ling , Chen Qian , Yang Zheng-han , Li Xiao-hong , Wang Zhen-chang , Li Zhan-jiang , Zhang Peng , Tang Li-rong 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is characterized by recurrent binge-eating episodes and inappropriate compensatory behaviors. This study investigated alterations in resting-state surface-based neural activity in BN patients and explored correlations between brain activity and eating behavior.

Methods
A total of 26 BN patients and 28 healthy controls were enrolled. Indirect measurement of cerebral cortical activity and functional connectivity (FC) analyses were performed in Surfstat. A principal component analysis (PCA) model was used to capture the commonalities within the behavioral questionnaires from the BN group.

Results
Compared with the healthy control group, the BN group showed decreased surface-based two-dimensional regional homogeneity in the right superior parietal lobule (SPL). Additionally, the BN group showed decreased FC between the right SPL and the bilateral lingual gyrus and increased FC between the right SPL and the left caudate nucleus and right putamen. In the FC–behavior association analysis, the second principal component (PC2) was negatively correlated with FC between the right SPL and the left caudate nucleus. The third principal component (PC3) was negatively correlated with FC between the right SPL and the left lingual gyrus and positively correlated with FC between the right SPL and the right lingual gyrus.

Conclusion
We revealed that the right SPL undergoes reorganization with respect to specific brain regions at the whole-brain level in BN. In addition, our results suggest a correlation between brain reorganization and maladaptive eating behavior. These findings may provide useful information to better understand the neural mechanisms of BN.

Level of evidence
V, descriptive study.
Effects of Point Defects on the Monoclinic Angle of the B19″ Phase in NiTi-Based Shape Memory Alloys
Authors: Li Yingchao , Bakhtiari Sam , Yang Hong , Saunders Martin , Jiang Daqiang , Liu Yinong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study investigated the effects of a variety of point defects on the monoclinic angle of the B19″ martensite in NiTi, including Ni and Ti vacancies, Ni–Ti anti-sites in the lattice, third element substitution, and Ni and Ti enrichments in the B2 stoichiometry. Their effects were studied by density functional theory calculations on the monoclinic B19″ phase as a proxy for the experimentally observed B19′ phase. It was found that vacancies and Ni–Ti anti-sites reduce the monoclinic angle of B19″, whereas third element substitution of Ni and Ti may affect the monoclinic angle in both directions depending on the third element and the host element it replaces. Enriching Ni or Ti content to deviate from the B2 stoichiometry decreases the monoclinic angle. A change in the monoclinic angle of the B19″ phase implies variation in the characteristic strains associated with the transformation. Thus, these findings may provide a new angle on possible interpretations of the variations of recoverable transformation strains experimentally observed of NiTi shape memory alloys.
Geschlechtsinkongruenz – Definition, Diagnosestellung und Transitionsoptionen
Authors: Feicke Antje , Mijuskovic Barbara 
Published: October 2023

ZusammenfassungDurch die zunehmende Entpsychiatrisierung, insbesondere seit der geltenden ICD-11-Klassifikation, und die wachsende gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz suchen Menschen mit Geschlechtsinkongruenz (GI) vermehrt die hausärztliche Praxis auf. Häufig führt die GI zu einer Geschlechtsdysphorie (GD) mit hohem Leidensdruck, weshalb betroffene Personen sich zu sozialen und/oder medizinischen Transitionsschritten entscheiden. Einige Interventionen erfordern eine lebenslange Nachkontrolle, welche auch in der primärversorgenden Praxis erfolgen kann. Daher ist für die optimale Betreuung dieser Patientengruppe ein Basiswissen über die Definition, Diagnosestellung und die Transitionsmöglichkeiten einschliesslich der gängigsten operativen Verfahren mit ihren möglichen Komplikationen essenziell. Dieser Artikel bietet einen Überblick über die Diagnostik und medizinischen Transitionsoptionen für erwachsene Menschen mit GI.