bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optimum rescheduling of water networks for batch processes using a goal programming technique
Authors: Ayyad Fatma M. , Shehata Walaa M. , Bhran Ahmed A. , Shoaib Abeer M. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBatch processes are relevant to a wide variety of industries in chemical processes. In batch operations, water sources are almost not directly reused/recycled in process sinks without considering time constraints and storage tanks. However, storage tanks are usually expensive and thus a cost-effective water system has to be synthesized. Rescheduling the water network can contribute to reducing the cost of storage tanks by reducing their number and capacity. In the current research work, a goal programming is used to reschedule the water network in batch processes considering the time and storage tanks. A Mixed Integer Non-Linear Program model is introduced using the Lingo optimization program. This model is used to optimize multiple objectives, which are freshwater usage, wastewater discharge, the number and capacity of tanks, the degree of shifting streams, and the total cost of the water network. Three case studies are presented in this study to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed procedure, considering both single and multi-contaminants problems. The results of the first case study show a reduction in the network cost and the freshwater flowrate by 26.4% and 42%, respectively. Regarding the rescheduled water network results of the second case study, the cost is reduced by 24.6% and the freshwater flowrate is decreased by 21.8% with no requirement of storage tanks. The third case study highlights the model’s applicability to multi-contaminants problem, revealing a 15.1% cost reduction and a 25.7% decrease in freshwater flow.
Association between subconjunctival hemorrhage and hemorrhagic disorders: a nationwide population-based study
Authors: Hong In Hwan , Cho Bum-Joo , Choi Se Hyun 
Published: December 2023

AbstractSubconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) is a benign eye condition that is often noticeable and leads to medical attention. Despite previous studies investigating the relationship between SCH and cardiovascular diseases, the relationship between SCH and bleeding disorders remains controversial. In order to gain further insight into this association, a nationwide cohort study was conducted using data from the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort version 2.0 from 2006 to 2015. The study defined SCH using a diagnostic code and compared the incidence and risk factors of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in 36,772 SCH individuals and 147,088 propensity score (PS)-matched controls without SCH. The results showed that SCH was associated with a lower risk of ICH (HR = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.622–0.894, p = 0.002) and GI bleeding (HR = 0.816, 95% CI = 0.690–0.965, p = 0.018) when compared to the PS-matched control group. This reduced risk was more pronounced in females and in the older age group (≥ 50 years), but not observed in males or younger age groups. In conclusion, SCH dose not increase the risk of ICH and major GI bleeding and is associated with a decreased incidence in females and individuals aged ≥ 50 years.
Effects of symptom management program on selected health outcomes among older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Phuthornchai Kannikar , Banharak Samoraphop , Panpanit Ladawan , Chanaboon Sutin 
Published: December 2023

AbstractOlder adults have limitations from their aging process and chronic disease, so developed interventions must pay attention and concern to their aging degeneration and needs. This study aims to study the effects of a symptom management program on selected health outcomes among older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The quasi-experimental research included the 15 older patients in the control group receiving routine nursing care, while the other 15 in the experimental group received a 4-week symptom management program. First, the general information was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Next, the average health outcomes were analyzed using independent and dependent t-tests, Mann–Whitney U Test, and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. In addition, the readmission rate was compared using Fisher’s Exact Test. Results revealed that most of the older patients were men (96.7%), aged 60–88 years (Mean = 71.57, SD = 7.75), with a smoking history (93.3%). The improvements were found in dyspnea (p < .01), its severity during activities (p < .01), and the quality of life (p = .04) among patients who attended the program. However, both groups did not have a different pulmonary function (p = .25) and the proportion of readmission within 28 days (p = .50). This study shows that the symptom management program can reduce dyspnea and severity during activities and improve the quality of life. Older people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, especially when experiencing dyspnea. Therefore, it is crucial to have a symptom management program for older patients, especially a program developed to respond to changes in the aging process and the limitations of older people. This developed program was age-friendly to deal with symptoms and improve quality of life. However, this program should be explored in typical situations without the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition, more extensive population-based studies and randomized controlled trials should be adopted to increase credibility and ensure generalization.Clinical Trial Registration Number: https://osf.io/6sj7y (October 4, 2021).
Predictive factors for postoperative visual function in eyes with epiretinal membrane
Authors: Miyazato Misa , Iwashita Yume , Hirono Kazushi , Ching Jared , Nakamura Kentaro , Inoue Tatsuya , Asaoka Ryo , Yanagi Yasuo , Maruyama-Inoue Maiko , Kadonosono Kazuaki 
Published: December 2023

AbstractOur current study aimed to investigate the association of preoperative OCT parameters with visual function after vitrectomy surgery in eyes with epiretinal membrane (ERM). This study enrolled 33 eyes with ERM that underwent vitrectomy surgery. In addition to visual acuity (VA), metamorphopsia was measured pre- and postoperatively for each eye. Using the preoperative horizontal and vertical OCT images, SUKIMA (the gap area between the ERM and retinal surface) was measured respectively and the average of horizontal SUKIMA and vertical SUKIMA was used for the analysis. The associations of baseline parameters (age, axial length, preoperative central retinal thickness [CRT], inner nuclear layer [INL] thickness, ectopic inner foveal layer [EIFL] and SUKIMA) with postoperative VA, the change in VA, postoperative metamorphopsia and the improvement in metamorphopsia were investigated using multivariate regression analysis followed by the model selection. The result suggested that age and INL thickness were related to the postoperative VA, whereas age and preoperative CRT were significantly associated with the change in VA. In contrast, only SUKIMA was correlated with the postoperative metamorphopsia, whilst age, EIFL and SUKIMA were associated with the improvement in metamorphopsia. Measuring SUKIMA might be useful for predicting postoperative metamorphopsia and the improvement in metamorphopsia in ERM eyes.
Exploring Culturally Responsive Voice Care: Mitigating Disparities by Addressing Implicit Bias
Authors: Morton-Jones Mariah E. , Timmons Sund Lauren 
Published: December 2023

Purpose:
Access to voice care is central to improving the quality of life of patients with voice concerns. However, health care access is a dynamic, complex entity involving various factors, including the voice clinician. The purpose of this clinical focus article is to explicate the impactful role speech pathologists and voice clinicians may play in daily clinical practice to promote health equity through mitigating well-documented negative effects of personal implicit biases in health care and providing culturally responsive practices.

Conclusions:
Evidence indicates that implicit bias has a grave impact on daily clinical practice and dialogue. Within the complexity of health care access, a clinician either creates barriers or facilitators that determine the acceptability and approachability of the care offered. Unaddressed implicit bias and lack of culturally responsive practices may reduce the quality of care and ultimately hinder a patient from seeking behavioral voice services. However, intentional practices sought by the clinician and health care team to resolve unconscious biases and promote culturally responsive care throughout the therapeutic process are obtainable, as we collectively strive toward health equity for all patients with voice concerns.
Planet formation around intermediate-mass stars
Authors: Ronco M. P. , Schreiber M. R. , Villaver E. , Guilera O. M. , Miller Bertolami M. M. 
Published: December 2023

Context. The study of protoplanetary disc evolution and theories of planet formation has predominantly concentrated on solar- (and low-) mass stars since they host the majority of confirmed exoplanets. Nevertheless, the confirmation of numerous planets orbiting stars more massive than the Sun (up to ~3 M⊙) has sparked considerable interest in understanding the mechanisms involved in their formation, and thus in the evolution of their hosting protoplanetary discs.
Aims. We aim to improve our knowledge of the evolution of the gaseous component of protoplanetary discs around intermediate-mass stars and to set the stage for future studies of planet formation around them.
Methods. We study the long-term evolution of protoplanetary discs affected by viscous accretion and photoevaporation by X-ray and far-ultraviolet (FUV) photons from the central star around stars in the range of 1–3 M⊙, considering the effects of stellar evolution and solving the vertical structure equations of the disc. We explore the effect of different values of the viscosity parameter and the initial mass of the disc.
Results. We find that the evolutionary pathway of protoplanetary disc dispersal due to photoevaporation depends on the stellar mass. Our simulations reveal four distinct evolutionary pathways for the gas component not reported before that are a consequence of stellar evolution and that likely have a substantial impact on the dust evolution, and thus on planet formation. As the stellar mass increases from one solar mass to ~1.5–2 M⊙, the evolution of the disc changes from the conventional inside-out clearing, in which X-ray photoevaporation generates inner holes, to a homogeneous disc evolution scenario where both inner and outer discs formed after a gap is opened by photoevaporation vanish over a similar timescale. As the stellar mass continues to increase, reaching ~2–3 M⊙, we identify a distinct pathway that we refer to as revenant disc evolution. In this scenario, the inner and outer discs reconnect after the gap opened. For the largest masses, we observe outside-in disc dispersal, in which the outer disc dissipates first due to a stronger FUV photoevaporation rate. Revenant disc evolution stands out as it is capable of extending the disc lifespan. Otherwise, the disc dispersal timescale decreases with increasing stellar mass except for low-viscosity discs.
Durability of Photosensitizers in a Photo-oxidation Reaction in a Novel Oscillatory Baffled Photo Reactor
Authors: Chen Jianhan , Prinsloo Rohen , Ni Xiongwei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractWith the rapid development of novel photosensitizers/photocatalysts, photochemical transformation has become possible and practical. In this context, we report for the first time our work on testing and quantifying the durability and robustness of a heterogeneous photosensitizer, polymer-supported rose Bengal (Ps-RB) beads, in a model photo-oxidation reaction between α-terpinene and singlet oxygen (1O2). A novel photo reactor is used due to its capabilities of providing uniform suspensions of solid beads and uniform light distribution. We have proposed a methodology for quantifying the durability of the beads including the factors of loss of beads and the reduced product concentration. The results show that the durability of the Ps-RB beads has decreased by about 67% after five consecutive runs, and the half-life of the beads can be reached in less than 200 minutes. In addition, we have also identified the optimal bead mass in the novel photo reactor. Our work not only enriches the designs of new and better photosensitizers but also provides a comprehensive methodology for testing and validating photosensitizers.
Ineffective artificial mouth-breaching practices and altered hydrology confound eutrophic symptoms in a temporarily closed estuary
Authors: Nel Marelé , Adams Janine B. , Human Lucienne R. D. , Nunes Monique , Van Niekerk Lara , Lemley Daniel A. 
Published: December 2023

Context Artificial breaching of intermittently closed estuaries has become more frequent in the face of global-change pressures. Aims This study aimed to determine whether the ecological health of the Great Brak Estuary has been affected by the prolonged loss of marine connectivity arising from below-average inflow and failed breaching attempts. Methods We characterised primary eutrophic symptoms (inorganic nutrients, dissolved oxygen, microalgae) typical of the various mouth states, i.e. open, closed and semi-closed. Key results Initially, low inflow and closed mouth conditions facilitated the widespread occurrence of macroalgal blooms (Cladophora glomerata). Phytoplankton bloom conditions (>20 μg Chl-a L−1) ensued only in response to favourable hydrodynamic conditions (e.g. increased water residency, halocline formation) and increased nutrient availability from fluvial sources and macroalgal dieback. These blooms occurred in brackish conditions and comprised numerous taxa, including Cyclotella atomus var. marina, Cryptomonas sp. and Prorocentrum cordatum. Widespread hypoxia (<2 mg L−1) occurred during the semi-closed mouth phase because of the reduced flushing potential associated with the preceding high flow conditions. Conclusions Global-change pressures and ineffective breaching practices will promote eutrophic conditions in intermittently closed estuaries in the future. Implications Allocating sufficient environmental flows is key to preventing ecosystem degradation.
Perspectives of business stakeholders about EMI in Turkiye
Authors: Yuksel Dogan , Altay Mehmet 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
EMI programmes have grown exponentially in various parts of the world. While the reasons for the growth in EMI
programmes have been commonly discussed, the consequences or outcomes of EMI studies did not attract too much attention. Moreover,
various stakeholders of EMI, such as students, lecturers, parents and administrators, have been examined, but the stakeholders in
industry have received less consideration. Motivated by the necessity for a deeper investigation of the business stakeholders’
opinions about EMI, this study examined the perspectives of business stakeholders about EMI programmes and their graduates in
Turkiye. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 company managers and 12 human resources (HR) supervisors from a range
of large, medium and small companies. Our findings revealed that recruiters perceived obtaining a degree from an English-taught
programme as an important aspect of human capital taken together with other factors such as prior working experience, certificates
and/or further training. Nevertheless, company managers and HR supervisors occasionally had different perspectives regarding EMI
graduates’ English proficiency levels, which might be a sign of these stakeholders’ different perceptions towards EMI graduates
and their language proficiency.
Conventional metaphors in English as a lingua franca
Authors: Alejo-González Rafael 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
In the present article, I study the language used in three English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) digital
marketing seminars, in which the tutor and other participants gave feedback about the ‘pitches’, (i.e., short marketing speeches),
presented by students in the same session. As this activity involved making reference to what students said in their ‘pitches’,
the seminars provide ample evidence for the metaphorical construction of speech activity by the participants in the
seminars. The analysis shows that these ELF speakers mostly adopted pre-existing and conventionalised metaphorical models used in
English and that they do not attempt to incorporate other source domains, except for one, which I have labelled
storytelling, as it associates pitch delivery with telling a story. However, at the level of linguistic metaphors
used, greater use of unconventional metaphors can be found, although mostly adapted to and consistent with the conceptual models
identified. In general terms, metaphor innovation in this English as a Lingua Franca context seems to be ‘norm following’ rather
than ‘norm transcending’.
Unexploited economic and environmental benefits from cultivated forages in Zambia
Authors: Mwendia Solomon , Dey Bhramar , Makkar Harinder , Notenbaert An , Ngoma Noah , Peters Michael 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Livestock production is critical for improved food and nutrition security, sustainability of ecosystems, and resilience. Zambia, like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, aspires to increase livestock’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product and generate economic opportunities. Global environmental change, however, and the potential of ruminant production to exacerbate it, requires the implementation of innovative and pragmatic technologies for mitigation of and adaptation to the adverse effects of environmental change. Feeding of quality cultivated forages is one of the improved options to address such challenges, especially with dismal cultivation in the country. Cultivated forages provide multiple benefits including an increase in livestock productivity and soil health and reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity. In this study, the seed requirement of promising forage crops to offset the current ruminant roughage gap is estimated. The nutritional and economic benefits of including forages in beef and dairy rations, and associated projected greenhouse gas abatement, are presented. Consequently, the study proposes contextualized business models in Zambia based on both demand-pull factors and supply-push technologies. Zambia is land-linked with eight neighboring countries, and a member of both the Southern African Development Community and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa trade blocks. Therefore, Zambia could produce forage seeds for domestic use as well as the regional market. In addition, it can be a hub for feed production for drier neighboring countries and locations with good livestock production, thereby benefiting the whole region.
A measurement equivalence study of English and Spanish versions of the Family Bondedness Scale
Authors: Nugent William R. , Daugherty Linda , Moulick Aritra 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The purpose of the current research was to translate the Family Bondedness Scale (FBS), a recently developed scale for measuring the extent to which pet owners are emotionally bonded with their pets in a manner commensurate with their emotional bondedness with human family members, into Spanish and test the measurement equivalence, or measurement invariance, of scores from the English and Spanish versions. This study was intended to address the need for Spanish versions of human-animal interaction (HAI) and human-animal bond (HAB) measures given the rapid increase in Latinx pet owning families in the United States. The FBS was first translated from English to Spanish using the back translation method. A measurement equivalence study was then conducted. A total of 732 responses on the FBS were obtained, 511 on the English version and 221 on the Spanish version. Readability analyses suggested both versions require a second grade reading level. Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analyses, with and without covariates, were used to test for three forms of measurement equivalence: configural, metric, and scalar. Results were consistent with full configural and full metric invariance, and with partial scalar invariance. The results suggested the item intercepts of seven FBS items were not the same for the two versions. Further analyses suggested the practical importance of the lack of full scalar invariance of these seven items was minimal. Results were also consistent with the equivalence of reliabilities of scores on the two versions. These findings support the use of the Spanish version of the FBS in HAI and HAB research. The results also have implications for future research on the Spanish version of the FBS.
Temporal evolution and mechanism of secondary streamers in N2/O2 mixtures at atmospheric pressure under DC voltage
Authors: Zheng Xinlei , Sun Zihan , Li Chenjie , Zheng Haotian , Zhao Zheng , Li Jiangtao 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
In this work, the temporal evolution of secondary streamers in N2/O2 mixtures at atmospheric pressure under DC voltage were investigated using a two-dimensional axisymmetric fluid model. The effects of voltage amplitude, polarity and oxygen concentration were analyzed. The propagation of secondary streamers is divided into two stages: fast propagation followed by slow propagation. The interior of secondary streamers is filled with positive space charges, while the exterior contains negative space charges. The reduced electric field in the secondary streamer is initially linearly proportional to the applied voltage and decreases linearly with the length of secondary streamers. The length of secondary streamers is primarily determined by the applied voltage, regardless of the oxygen concentration. A reversed propagation direction is simulated under negative applied voltage. We propose a different mechanism for secondary streamers. The high-density positive charge layer near the electrode initiates the propagation of secondary streamers, and the extension of positive charge region dominates the propagation. The distribution of electric field along the channel is mainly determined by the distribution of net space charge. The propagation direction is opposite to the direction of electron drift. The secondary streamer eventually stagnates due to the decrease in electron density in high oxygen concentration, while it is caused by the uniform current density at the front of the secondary streamer in low oxygen concentration.
Active-parameter polydispersity in the 2d ABP Yukawa model
Authors: Saw Shibu , Costigliola Lorenzo , Dyre Jeppe C 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
In experiments and simulations of passive as well as active matter the most commonly studied kind of parameter polydispersity is that of varying particles size. This paper investigates by simulations the effects of introducing polydispersity in other parameters for two-dimensional active Brownian particles with Yukawa pair interactions. Polydispersity is studied separately in the translational and rotational diffusion coefficients, as well as in the swim velocity v
0. Uniform and binary parameter distributions are considered in the homogeneous and the motility-induced phase-separation (MIPS) phases. We find only minute changes in structure and dynamics upon the introduction of parameter polydispersity, even for situations involving 50% polydispersity. The reason for this is not clear. An exception is the case of v
0 polydispersity for which the average radial distribution function with changing polydispersity shows significant variations in the MIPS phase. Even in this case, however, the dynamics is only modestly affected. As a possible application of our findings, we suggest that a temporary introduction of polydispersity into a single-component active-matter model characterized by a very long equilibration time, i.e. a glass-forming active system, may be used to equilibrate the system efficiently by particle swaps.