bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A survey and risk screening of non-native ant species colonising greenhouses in Hungary
Authors: Báthori Ferenc , Herczeg Gábor , Vilizzi Lorenzo , Jégh Tamás , Kakas Csilla , Petrovics Milán , Csősz Sándor 
Published: January 2024

AbstractInvasive species represent a severe threat for ecosystem health worldwide. With increasing global trade and ongoing climate change, monitoring non-native species and their hotspots of potential spread is becoming increasingly important. Invasive ants are one of the most problematic groups of organisms costing billions of dollars a year globally to control. Therefore, emerging ant invasions require more focused engagement to assess their extent, and effective measures to prevent the spread of non-native invasive species can be time consuming and expensive to implement. In addition to places with high commercial traffic, greenhouses are potential hotspots for non-native species as they can be entry points for invasions. However, the role of greenhouses in ant invasions is still understudied. In this study, an extensive survey of greenhouses in zoos and botanical gardens of Hungary was conducted to search for non-native ant species. The five species found in the surveys and an additional two known from Hungary were then screened for their risk of invasiveness in the country under both current and predicted climate conditions. Three species were found to pose a considerable conservation and economic risk for Hungary, and one is already present in the wild. Increased monitoring of greenhouses and other heated premises for the presence of non-native species and targeted chemical eradication are needed to prevent their spread. The risk screening method employed in this study can be applied to a wide range of terrestrial animal taxa, thereby providing a basis for developing more effective prevention and control strategies against invasive species.
Variant allele frequency in circulating tumor DNA correlated with tumor disease burden and predicted outcomes in patients with advanced breast cancer
Authors: Zhong Jianxin , Jiang Hanfang , Liu Xiaoran , Liao Hao , Xie Feng , Shao Bin , Jia Shidong , Li Huiping 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Purpose
In patients with first-line advanced breast cancer (ABC), the correlation between ctDNA variant allele frequency (VAF) and tumor disease burden, and its prognostic value remains poorly investigated.

Methods
This study included patients with ABC diagnosed at Peking University Cancer Hospital who performed ctDNA test before receiving first-line treatment. Baseline plasma samples were collected for assessing ctDNA alterations and VAF with next-generation sequencing. The sum of tumor target lesion diameters (SLD) was measured with imaging methods according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.

Results
The final cohort included 184 patients. The median age of the cohort was 49.4 (IQR: 42.3–56.8) years. The median VAF was 15.6% (IQR: 5.4%-33.7%). VAF showed positive correlation with SLD in patients with relatively large tumor lesions (r = 0.314, p = 0.003), but not in patients with small tumor lesions (p = 0.226). VAF was associated with multiple metastasis sites (p = 0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that high VAF was associated with shorter overall survival (OS) (HR: 3.519, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.149–5.761), and first-line progression-free survival (PFS) (HR: 2.352, 95%CI: 1.462–3.782). Combined VAF and SLD improved prediction performance, both median OS and PFS of patients in VAF(H)/SLD(H) group were significantly longer than VAF(L)/SLD(L) group (mOS: 49.3 vs. 174.1 months; mPFS: 9.6 vs. 25.3 months).

Conclusion
ctDNA VAF associated with tumor disease burden, and was a prognostic factor for patients with ABC. A combination of ctDNA test and radiographic imaging might enhance tumor burden evaluation, and improve prognosis stratification in patients with ABC.
Population structure and history of North Atlantic Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus musculus) inferred from whole genome sequence analysis
Authors: Jossey Sushma , Haddrath Oliver , Loureiro Livia , Weir Jason T. , Lim Burton K. , Miller Jacqueline , Scherer Stephen W. , Goksøyr Anders , Lille-Langøy Roger , Kovacs Kit M. , Lydersen Christian , Routti Heli , Engstrom Mark D. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractKnowledge of genetic diversity and structure is essential for developing conservation strategies for endangered species. Blue whales were hunted to near extinction in the mid-twentieth century. Not-withstanding almost 380,000 animals killed globally, much remains unknown about their population structure and migration patterns. Herein, we use whole genome sequencing to elucidate the poorly understood population genetics of North Atlantic (NA) blue whales. We generated a de novo genome assembly for a NA blue whale to analyze 19 other whole genomic sequences and 31 complete mitochondrial genomes. Present-day and historical samples (earliest from 1876) from the Atlantic and Antarctic Oceans were included to understand the impact of whaling on the genetic diversity of this species. We found low but statistically significant population structuring and high genetic diversity. Demographic modeling using fastsimcoal2 rejected an absence of gene flow between eastern and western NA blue whales and suggested an asymmetric west to east gene flow. Introgression estimated using D-statistics between blue and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), was observed in all present-day samples. This gene flow was found to be unidirectional from fin whales to blue whales and accounts for ~ 3.5% of the NA blue whale’s genome. Our sequencing and population structure analyses provide a genomic baseline to inform ongoing conservation strategies for this iconic species.
Framing a holistic model of reasoning in the design process in technology education
Authors: Hultmark Ellinor , Engström Susanne , Gullberg Annica 
Published: January 2024

AbstractUnderstanding the reasoning in the design process is essential to comprehend design practice and promote students’ learning. Followingly, to effectively support students through the design process, it is crucial to pay attention to their reasoning. Therefore, in this study, we have built a model for students’ reasoning in the design process in technology education to be used as a utility in further research. Here, reasoning is viewed as the process of using premises to reach a conclusion. Drawing from philosophy of technology and philosophy of technology education, the model introduces relevant concepts that are particularly useful in technology education. The model incorporates two types of reasoning: means-end reasoning and cause-effect reasoning. Means-end reasoning involves identifying actions to achieve a desired end. While cause-effect reasoning leads to conclusions in the form of beliefs about causes, effects, consequences, and side-effects, which is important when predicting and evaluating in the design process. The model highlights the interplay between these two types of reasoning, where students would constantly move between them in the design process. The model involves a holistic view of the reasoning and the design process, rather than taking a purely instrumental approach. That the model fuse two types of reasoning, makes it applicable at any point in the design process and across different contexts in technology education. Overall, the model provides a comprehensive view of reasoning in the design process in technology education.
“Devastating…Having My Child on the Opposite Side of a Window”: Family Visiting Experiences and Considerations for Supporting Youths with Incarcerated Parents
Authors: Jones Leslie N. , Keller Elizabeth G. , Kelleher Kelly J. , Chisolm Deena J. , Boch Samantha J. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractMost people who are incarcerated in the US are parents, yet little is known about the context and experiences of family connection when a parent is incarcerated. This study aims to provide family perspectives and experiences during a parent’s incarceration for providers and organizations to consider when supporting children who have incarcerated parent(s) and their families throughout incarceration. From March to August 2020, we recruited adolescents (12–18 years) who have or had a parent incarcerated, caregivers of children of incarcerated parents, and parents upon one year of release. Families were recruited by emailing flyers to community-based organizations and schools using convenience-based and snowball recruitment methods. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. We interviewed 26 participants: 10 youth, 6 parents released from incarceration in the last year, and 10 caregivers, who mainly resided in the state of Ohio. Three themes emerged during the incarceration phase: the high cost of parental incarceration (financial, emotional, and visiting), barriers to connection (intimidating and strict process, physical barriers, quality of phone calls), and family resource suggestions (age and developmental communication resources, community-based supports, stigma reduction). Families primarily discussed these themes along with the need for additional individual and community-based supports. Findings relay the importance of family-centered interventions during incarceration to reduce barriers to staying connected. We discuss families’ suggestions on supportive services to help the family unit access resources and improve communication during incarceration, to better support the next phase of transition, reintegrating back into society.
A rotary extrusion system with a rectangular-orifice nozzle: toward adaptive resolution in material extrusion additive manufacturing
Authors: Gharehpapagh Bahar , Dilberoglu Ugur M. , Yaman Ulas , Dolen Melik 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEAM) has revolutionized the production of complex designs while minimizing the amount of effort required due to its simple production pipeline. However, MEAM naturally comes with a well-known trade-off; higher build resolution often tends to enhance the product quality at the cost of a slower build rate. Nozzles, the standard tool for thermoplastic extrusion in MEAM, have evolved into a crucial component of the process for controlling the product’s build resolution. The purpose of this study is to investigate the details of a novel extrusion system that makes use of a rotating nozzle with an unconventional aperture, in contrast to its typical (i.e., circular-orifice) counterparts. The unique nozzle configuration that lacks axial symmetry allows for precise control over the effective dimension of the extrusion via rotational guiding. By positioning the oblong orifice at intermediate orientations, the presented approach seeks to provide continuously variable intralayer and interlayer resolutions for MEAM processes. This paper explores the distinctive characteristics of this new nozzle design as well as the potential uses of the novel extrusion system. The outcomes of the conducted tests demonstrate the proof-of-concept for creating variable bead width within the layers, in addition to adaptable layer heights throughout the 3D objects. Possible limitations of the new approach and future perspectives are discussed in detail.
Potassium doping of sputtered MoS2 films by CVD method
Authors: Altuntepe Ali , Erkan Serkan , Olgar Mehmet Ali , Toplu Güldöne , Zan Recep 
Published: January 2024

AbstractDoping is an essential approach to enhance the electrical properties of 2D materials. In the present study, two-stage process was used to obtain potassium-doped (K-doped) MoS2. The MoS2 films were grown by magnetron sputtering technique and followed by doping process employing CVD method. The influence of KOH molarity and annealing time on the structural properties of the MoS2 films was investigated thoroughly. 0.2–0.8-M KOH was used to obtain K-doped MoS2. The increase in the molarity of KOH caused a shift in the optical band gap from 1.98 to 1.81 eV. It was observed that increasing the KOH molarity resulted in the loss of homogeneity in the MoS2 films, the use of 0.2-M KOH for the growth of K-doped MoS2 exhibited the most promising results according to performed analyzes. In addition, annealing time also played a critical role in the growth of K-doped MoS2. The dwell times of 5, 10, and 15 min were also used and the effect of molarity and dwell times was investigated. The optical band gap was also shifted from 1.9 to 1.71 eV with increasing the dwell time of KOH. Longer annealing times resulted in the deterioration of the MoS2 film structure. Consequently, an annealing time of 5 min was found to be the optimum value for the growth of K-doped MoS2 film. Overall, this study demonstrates that successful growth of high-quality and homogeneous K-doped MoS2 films which can be employed for various optoelectronic applications.
New directions in nuclear data research for accelerator-based production of medical radionuclides
Authors: Qaim Syed M. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractExtensive nuclear data studies have been carried out over the last 30 years in the context of accelerator-based production of radionuclides, especially at energies below 30 MeV, and the achieved database is fairly good. Yet there are some deficiencies or new needs of data. Those needs are generally associated with new emerging clinical applications of radionuclides, e.g. theranostic approach, bimodal imaging, radioimmuno-therapy, etc. This article gives an overview of on-going nuclear data research utilizing charged-particle accelerators in four directions, namely low-energy region, intermediate energy range, use of the α-particle beam, and utilization of fast neutrons generated at accelerators. Wherever possible, a comparison of experimental data with theoretical estimates is presented and evaluated (standardised) data, if available, are also briefly discussed.
Literacy instruction from afar: evidence for the effectiveness of a remotely delivered language-rich reading programme
Authors: Downing Cameron , Evans-Jones Gwennant , Calabrich Simone Lira , Wynne Caspar , Cartin Rachel , Dunton Joanna , Elliott Ruth , Caravolas Markéta , Hulme Charles , Jones Manon 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
There is good evidence that high-quality instruction targeting reading-related skills in the classroom leads to gains in reading. However, considerably less is known about the possible efficacy of remote instruction. This study evaluated the efficacy of an interactive evidence-based language-rich literacy programme. 184 children were randomly allocated either to an 8-week remotely delivered language-rich literacy programme or to a wait-list control group. Children in the programme arm (n = 77 at analysis) completed 16-lessons remotely targeting vocabulary, phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and narrative skills. Children in the wait-list arm (n = 58 at analysis) received business-as-usal from their schools. Children’s word reading accuracy and phonemic awareness was measured prior to and after the programme delivery period. Children receiving the literacy programme made significantly larger gains than the wait-list control group on reading accuracy (d = 0.32) and phonemic awareness (d = 0.63). This study demonstrates that a remotely-delivered literacy programme is effective. These findings have important implications for delivering specialist literacy instruction at scale.
Development of Catalytically Functionalized Polyester-Based Filters Produced by Flame Spray Pyrolysis
Authors: Bissinger D. , Honerkamp J. H. , Roldan J. , Bremes J. , Kannen K. , Lake M. K. , Roppertz A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractFor industrial processes—like waste incineration—it is necessary to reduce solid components (like dust or fly ash) as well as gaseous components (like dioxins, CO and other harmful hydrocarbons) to fulfill legal requirements. Therefore, catalytically functionalized filters based on polymers already exist. However, it is known that such filters are always constructed in multiple layers to prevent the migration of catalyst particles. This study demonstrates that it is possible to prepare a stable catalytic functionalized single-layer filter based on polyester needle felt by using flame spray pyrolysis. The catalyst is a low temperature active Pt/TiO2 with a loading weight of 38 g/l on the filter. Via SEM images the uniform distribution of the catalytic particles even in the deeper regions of the single-layer filter was proven. The structure was confirmed after experiments under realistic conditions—migration could not be obtained. Likewise, it was obtained that the oxidative conversion of carbon monoxide (CO) to carbon dioxide (CO2) is completely even at temperatures below 100 °C. Furthermore, comparative studies with catalysts on a honeycomb and a ceramic foam have shown that the conversion on the polyester needle felt textile catalyst is comparable.
Effective Biosorption of Cesium and Strontium Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Silica Loaded with Aspergillus brasiliensis
Authors: Abass Mohamed R. , Kandeel Eman M. , Abou-Lilah Riham A. , Mohamed Mokhtar K. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this study, the batch technique was used for the sorption of Sr(II) and Cs(I) onto silica loaded with Aspergillus brasiliensis (AB@S). The precipitation technique was used to synthesize the AB@S bio-sorbent, which was then evaluated using several analytical instruments such as XRD, FT-IR, and SEM. The results of this investigation revealed that the sorption process had a short equilibrium time (40 min). The distribution coefficient values have a sequence order Sr(II) ˃ Cs(I). AB@S sorbent has saturation capacity for Sr(II) and Cs(I) 72.2 and 26.1 mg g−1, respectively. The reaction kinetics follow the pseudo-second-order model with capacity values of 5.01 and 3.53 mg g−1 for Sr(II) and Cs(I), respectively. Applicability of Langmuir isotherms has capacity values of 66.3 and 23.38 mg g−1 for Sr(II) and Cs(I), respectively. Thermodynamics data are endothermic and spontaneous. The AB@S is a promising bio-sorbent for the removal of 85Sr and 134Cs from simulated radioactive waste (SRW). The investigation proved that the AB@S is suitable to adsorb Sr(II) and Cs(I) from aqueous solutions and could be considered potential material for the purification of effluent contaminated with these ions.
The analysis of classical, polynomial regression and cubic spline mathematical models in hemp biodiesel optimization: an experimental comparison
Authors: Aslan Volkan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPost-pandemic inflationist pressures, climate changes and extremes, regional conflicts, and soaring food prices caused the food crisis to increase rapidly worldwide. This global problem directs producers and researchers to use oils used as feedstock in biodiesel production effectively. In this context, it is important to assay the transesterification parameters and conduct new optimization studies to increase biodiesel yield. In this study, methyl ester was produced from hemp oil by transesterification using sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Next, classical optimization study was carried out to determine the effects of catalyst amount, alcohol:oil molar ratio, reaction temperature, and reaction time variables on biodiesel yield. Secondly, the cubic spline mathematical model (CSMM) and polynomial regression mathematical model (PRMM) were applied to the first data of this optimization. Among these optimization methods, the utmost biodiesel yield registered was 96.115% at hemp seed oil (HSO):methanol molar ratio of 5.59:1, catalyst concentration of 0.531 wt%, reaction temperature of 42.5 °C, reaction time of 62.1 min, and agitation intensity of 600 rpm at PRMM. Some vital fuel properties obtained from HSO biodiesels as a result of three optimizations satisfied the EN 14214 standard. The results illustrated that the optimal yields from CSMM and PRMM are 0.765% and 1.065% higher, respectively, according to the maximum efficiency obtained from the classical optimization. The outcomes showed that CSMM and PRMM are cost-effective, easy to handle, and promising new approaches.
Investigation of the effects of small fishing ports on the shoreline: a case study of Samsun, Turkey
Authors: Ozturk Derya , Maras Erdem Emin 
Published: January 2024

AbstractShoreline change analysis is crucial for identifying coastal issues and understanding their underlying causes. This study focuses on investigating the coastal impacts of the Derekoy Fishing Port in Samsun, a city located on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. Temporal changes between 1984 and 2021 were analyzed using Landsat-5 TM/Landsat-8 OLI satellite images in conjunction with image processing and geographic information systems (GIS). Net shoreline movement (NSM), shoreline change envelope (SCE), end point rate (EPR), and linear regression rate (LRR) methods were used to investigate the changes in the shoreline. Polygon overlay analysis was utilized to determine the areas of erosion and accretion. The results indicate that prior to the port's construction, the coast remained relatively stable during the period of 1984–1995. However, sediment accretion occurred on the updrift side of the port, while erosion intensified on the downdrift side during the port's construction from 1995 to 2004. Despite the implementation of coastal protection structures to combat erosion, complete prevention was not achieved, and erosion shifted further eastward. Throughout 1984–2021, approximately 15.62 hectares of beaches were lost due to erosion, with a maximum value of -56.2 m recorded. The coastal erosion and the construction of coastal protection structures have disturbed coastal morphology and resulted in various environmental and socio-economic issues along the 19 Mayis and Atakum beaches. This study reveals the significant consequences of a small fishing port built without proper planning and adequate precautions, drawing attention to the problems.
Clinical use of thyroglobulin: not only thyroid cancer
Authors: Berlińska Agata , Świątkowska-Stodulska Renata 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThyroglobulin (TG) is a dimeric glycoprotein produced exclusively by mature thyroid tissue and stored within the follicular lumen. It is essential for the organification of iodine and the production of thyroid hormones. The concentration of TG in the bloodstream varies between individuals and depends on factors such as thyroid mass, stimulation of the gland by thyrotropin or autoantibodies, and tissue destruction. TG is essential to monitor patients with differentiated thyroid cancer; however, its use is not limited only to this clinical entity. Measurement of circulating TG can provide better insight into numerous clinical scenarios, such as destructive thyroiditis, presence of ectopic thyroid tissue, thyroid trauma, factitious thyrotoxicosis, or iodine nutrition. Lately, TG has found its new clinical use in immune checkpoint-related thyroid dysfunction. TG measurement should be performed carefully in patients with antithyroglobulin antibodies due to possible laboratory interferences. In this review, we offer a summary of current knowledge about the clinical use of TG and the implications it brings to daily practice.