bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Routine outcomes and evaluation of an 8-week outpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitative therapy program for functional neurological disorder
Authors: Guy Lisette , Caceres Gabriella A. , Jackson Temeika , Gorman Sean , Wilson Jennifer , Hsieh Yvonne , Petty Demelza , Harrison Simon , Pick Susannah 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Objectives
We report routinely collected outcome data from an 8-week outpatient rehabilitative therapy program. The aims of the intervention were to (1) reduce symptom severity and (2) improve functional mobility in adults with functional neurological disorder (FND).

Methods
The program delivered individual physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and self-management sessions, group physiotherapy, and psychoeducation. Outcome measures included the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Data were analyzed retrospectively in accordance with routine service evaluation. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests assessed changes in outcomes between weeks 1 and 8 for all patients completing treatment (n = 45). For patients who attended the 3-month follow-up (n = 31), Friedman’s ANOVA assessed overall change in outcomes over time. Post hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests compared pairs of time-points (Weeks 1, 8, and 3-month follow-up).

Results
Analyses of patients completing the program revealed significant improvements in scores between week 1 and week 8. Excluding the BBS, there were statistically significant improvements in all outcomes between weeks 1 and 8 and between weeks 1 and 3-month follow-up.

Discussion
This outpatient therapy program provided effective treatment for FND. Patients reported reduced anxiety, depression, and functional impairment, as well as improved performance on most physiotherapy measures.
Cellular heterogeneity in red and melanized focal muscle changes in farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) visualized by spatial transcriptomics
Authors: Bjørgen H. , Malik S. , Rimstad E. , Vaadal M. , Nyman I. B. , Koppang E. O. , Tengs T. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractSpatial transcriptomics is a technique that provides insight into gene expression profiles in tissue sections while retaining structural information. We have employed this method to study the pathological conditions related to red and melanized focal changes in farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Our findings support a model where similar molecular mechanisms are involved in both red and melanized filet discolorations and genes associated with several relevant pathways show distinct expression patterns in both sample types. Interestingly, there appears to be significant cellular heterogeneity in the foci investigated when looking at gene expression patterns. Some of the genes that show differential spatial expression are involved in cellular processes such as hypoxia and immune responses, providing new insight into the nature of muscle melanization in Atlantic salmon.
Benefits of an accelerated climatotherapy programme for busy people: comparisons according to area and season
Authors: Kanayama Hitomi , Kusaka Yukinori , Inoue Hiroyuki , Hirai Takayoshi , Agishi Yuko , Schuh Angela 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAn accelerated climatotherapy programme was evaluated for use with busy people in mid-mountain and flat lowland areas. A total of 43 urban residents participated in this climatotherapy programme. Participants’ blood pressure, pulse rate, peripheral skin temperature and levels of salivary amylase, salivary cortisol and blood lactate were measured, and they completed the Profile of Mood Status questionnaire. In the mid-mountain area, which had a cooler environment and long uphill paths, participants’ percentage of maximum pulse rate (70.01%) to estimated maximum heart rate was higher than that (59.67%) of participants in the flat lowland area, suggesting that the mid-mountain area was suitable for endurance training. At both sites, the decrease in peripheral skin temperature during the climatic terrain cure suggested that our programme was properly implemented with a cool body surface in accordance with our purpose. Negative moods improved quickly, suggesting that the forest environment and the fresh-air rest cure may have relaxed participants. In late spring and early autumn, the mood of approximately 25% of participants improved to an Iceberg profile, which is associated with positive mental states and athletic peak performance, after climatotherapy. On the other hand, the weather in early spring and late autumn was more likely to facilitate maintenance of a cool body surface during the climatic terrain cure. With the support of individualized feedback provided after the climatotherapy sessions, three participants developed regular exercise habits, serving as a good example of the effectiveness of our climatotherapy programme to elicit behavioural change.
Evaluation of precipitation reanalysis products for regional hydrological modelling in the Yellow River Basin
Authors: Jiang Cong , Parteli Eric J. R. , Xia Qian , Shao Yaping 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis study evaluates six precipitation reanalysis products for the Yellow River Basin using gridded rain gauge data, runoff data and the Atmospheric and Hydrological Modelling System (AHMS) simulations. The assessment begins with comparing the annual, seasonal, monthly and daily precipitation of the products with gridded rain gauge data. The AHMS is then run with each of the precipitation reanalysis products under two scenarios: one with calibrated rainfall-runoff and the other without. The simulated streamflow is then compared with the corresponding observations. It is found that non-gauge-corrected products tend to overestimate precipitation, especially for mountainous regions. Amongst the six products evaluated, the China Meteorological Forcing Dataset (CMFD) and WATCH Forcing Data methodology applied to ERA5 (WFDE5/CRU+GPCC) are identified as the most accurate products, supported by both statistical and hydrological comparisons. This consistency in statistical and hydrological comparisons suggests the potential applicability of the hydrological comparison method using the AHMS in ungagged catchments, even in the presence of significant anthropogenic impacts. Furthermore, the calibration of the hydrological model significantly impacts the model’s response to precipitation, effectively compensating for deficiencies in rainfall data within certain limits. This study highlights accurate representation of extreme rainfall events in precipitation products has a significant impact on calibrated soil parameters and is particularly important in hydrological modelling. It enhances our understanding of the reliability of hydrological simulations and provides valuable insights for the assessment of precipitation reanalysis products in large arid and semiarid basins affected by human activities.
Objective assessment of the effects of opicapone in Parkinson’s disease through kinematic analysis
Authors: Bologna Matteo , Guerra Andrea , Colella Donato , Birreci Daniele , Costa Davide , Cannavacciuolo Antonio , Angelini Luca , Paparella Giulia , Antonini Angelo , Berardelli Alfredo , Fabbrini Giovanni 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
Opicapone (OPC) is a third-generation, selective peripheral COMT inhibitor that improves peripheral L-DOPA bioavailability and reduces OFF time and end-of-dose motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.

Objectives
In this study, we objectively assessed the effects of adding OPC to L-DOPA on bradykinesia in PD through kinematic analysis of finger movements.

Methods
We enrolled 20 treated patients with PD and motor fluctuations. Patients underwent two experimental sessions (L-DOPA, L-DOPA + OPC), separated by at least 1 week. In each session, patients were clinically evaluated and underwent kinematic movement analysis of repetitive finger movements at four time points: (i) before their usual morning dose of L-DOPA (T0), (ii) 30 min (T1), (iii) 1 h and 30 min (T2), and (iv) 3 h and 30 min after the L-DOPA intake (T3).

Results
Movement velocity and amplitude of finger movements were higher in PD patients during the session with OPC compared to the session without OPC at all the time points tested. Importantly, the variability of finger movement velocity and amplitude across T0–T3 was significantly lower in the L-DOPA + OPC than L-DOPA session.

Conclusions
This study is the first objective assessment of the effects of adding OPC to L-DOPA on bradykinesia in patients with PD and motor fluctuations. OPC, in addition to the standard dopaminergic therapy, leads to significant improvements in bradykinesia during clinically relevant periods associated with peripheral L-DOPA dynamics, i.e., the OFF state in the morning, delayed-ON, and wearing-OFF periods.
Splitting type results for pseudoconvex domains and remarks on their Nebenhülle
Authors: Lewandowski Arkadiusz 
Published: December 2023

AbstractWe give a very general splitting type theorem for biholomorphic maps close to identity in the context of smoothly bounded pseudoconvex domains (Theorem 1.4). As a particular case, in the context of worm domains, we essentially reprove the splitting type result (Theorem 1.3) from Bracci et al. (Math Z 292:879–893, 2019) (by a different method). We also discuss some properties of the Nebenhülle of worm domains.
Motives for becoming a teacher in times of digital change: Development and validation of the (D)FIT-Choice scale
Authors: Martínez-Moreno Judit , Petko Dominik 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis research paper introduces the (D)FIT-Choice (Digital Factors Influencing Teacher Choice) scale and discusses the outcomes of its initial implementation. The (D)FIT-Choice scale expands upon the existing FIT-Choice scale by incorporating additional subscales, namely “Prior digital technology use in education” within Socialization Influences, “Perceived digital teaching competence” within Self-perceptions, and “Contribute to the digital transformation” within Social Utility Value. “Intrinsic value subject” has also been incorporated within Intrinsic Value, and other items have been improved. By administering the (D)FIT-Choice scale to a sample of 506 student teachers, its validity and reliability as an assessment tool were established. The results indicate that digital factors are not prominent drivers for individuals choosing to pursue a career in teaching. Instead, higher levels of digital motivation are associated with the practical benefits of the job rather than with teaching-related intentions. These findings hold implications for teacher training, emphasizing the importance of understanding student teachers’ motivations concerning digital technology and adequately preparing future educators for the present and future digital educational landscape.
An Experimental Apparatus for Bench-Scale Fire Testing Using Electrical Heating Pads
Authors: Seweryn Aleksandra , Lucherini Andrea , Franssen Jean-Marc 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis research study concerns an experimental, budget-friendly, electricity-powered apparatus for bench-scale fire testing. The apparatus consists of various elements, of which the most important are ceramic heating pads, used to impose heat fluxes on exposed surfaces of specimens. The test method allows to control the heating pads’ temperature and to adjust the distance between the heating pads and the specimen to obtain well-defined heat fluxes up to 50–60 kW/m2. Higher heat fluxes and temperatures can be obtained by setting the heating pads in full power mode, with or without the use of a thermal shield, which can lead to heat fluxes up to 150 kW/m2. The heating and thermal boundary conditions imposed by the apparatus are characterised and discussed, and the thickness of the convective boundary layer at the heating pads’ surface is estimated significantly lower than in the case of gas-fired radiant panels. The performance of the apparatus is analysed for various conditions: controlling the temperature of the heating pads, in an open environment or with the presence of thermal shields, and in full power mode. A few examples of application of the apparatus to fire test typical construction materials (steel and glass) are also presented. These results emphasise the well-defined heating conditions in temperature-controlled mode. The study finally discusses the advantages and limitations of the apparatus, as well as many possibilities of future applications and improvement for future research studies.
Interparental Conflict and Early Adolescent Depressive Symptoms: Parent-Child Triangulation as the Mediator and Grandparent Support as the Moderator
Authors: Wang Meiping , Sun Shan , Liu Xiaojie , Yang Yang , Liu Chunyu , Huang Aodi , Liu Siwei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractA notable ambiguity persists concerning whether distinct forms of parent-child triangulation (unstable coercive coalition, stable coalition, detouring-attacking, detouring supportive, parentification) might mediate the association between interparental conflict and early adolescent depressive symptoms similarly within the context of Chinese Confucianism. Filling this research gap, this study aimed to examine the mediating role of the five dimensions of parent-child triangulation in the association between interparental conflict and early adolescent depressive symptoms, as well as the moderating effect of grandparent support on this mediating pathway. Data were drawn from a sample of 761 Chinese adolescents (Mage = 12.82 ± 0.47, 49.1% girls). Structural equation model analyses indicated that unstable coercive coalition, stable coalition, and detouring-attacking behaviors partially mediated the association between interparental conflict and adolescent depressive symptoms, while detouring-supportive behaviors and parentification did not demonstrate such mediating effects. Unlike Western societies, a negative correlation was observed between interparental conflict and parentification in the context of China. Grandparent support mitigated the adverse effects of both interparental conflict and the unstable coercive coalition on early adolescent depressive symptoms.
The Terminal Tracking Camera System on the NASA Lucy Trojan Asteroid Discovery Mission
Authors: Bell J. F. , Zhao Y. , Cisneros E. , Beasley M. , Olkin C. , Caplinger M. A. , Ravine M. A. , Schaffner J. A. , Clark M. J. , Shamah J. , Faiks P. , Mottola S. , Adam C. , Lessac-Chenen E. , Bos B. J. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe Terminal Tracking Camera system (TTCam) on the NASALucyTrojan asteroid Discovery mission consists of a pair of block redundant cameras and their associated electronics that are mounted on the spacecraft’s Instrument Pointing Platform and co-boresighted with the rest of the mission’s science payload instruments. The primary function of the TTCams is as a navigation system designed to provide an autonomous onboard late pre-encounter update of the location of each asteroid flyby target relative to the spacecraft. However, once the terminal tracking function is complete, the TTCam system will also provide 11.0°×8.2° field of view broadband (425-675 nm) images during the close approach phase of each asteroid flyby that will be used for scientific analyses like shape modeling and assessment of each target’s geology and topography. This paper provides an overview of the TTCam cameras and electronics, the science-focused requirements that the system is designed to meet, pointers to pre-flight calibration and in-flight calibration details for the cameras, as well as a high-level summary of the kinds of science that these images will enable for the mission.
A multimodel meta-analysis assessing moderators of sexual recidivism as an indicator of treatment effectiveness in persons with sexual offense histories
Authors: Holper Lisa , Habermeyer Elmar , Mokros Andreas 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Objectives
This meta-analysis tested whether multimodel inference provides more conclusive evidence than traditional single-hypothesis testing regarding predictors that moderate sexual recidivism as an indicator of treatment effectiveness in persons with sexual offense histories.

Methods
A dataset including 35 studies equivalent to the meta-analysis by Holper et al. (Sex Abuse 2023; 0: 1–37) was used. Multimodel inference based on information theory tested 15 publication-, study-, treatment-, and individual-specific moderators.

Results
Only risk level was related to sexual recidivism. A greater posttreatment reduction in sexual recidivism was apparent in high- and medium- compared to low-risk individuals. This moderator explained 77% of the residual heterogeneity.

Conclusions
Compared to previous reports, the multimodel approach provided clearer evidence on which factors moderate sexual recidivism. Results corroborated the relevance of risk level, which relates to the risk-need-responsivity model. The findings may support treatment recommendations in persons with sexual offense histories in the criminal justice system.
Who Benefits from Guidance Counseling? Insights into Native and Immigrant Students of Low Social Origin
Authors: Pietrzyk Irena , Jacob Marita , Erdmann Melinda 
Published: December 2023

AbstractResearch on educational inequalities has increasingly focused on interventions to increase enrollment in higher education for students of low social origin. However, students of low social origin may not be homogeneous in their need for advice, as natives of low social origin decide less frequently to enter university than their immigrant counterparts in many European countries. Drawing on data from a randomized controlled trial in German schools, we find that counseling in particular does indeed increase the likelihood of enrollment for native students. We then use the results of our empirical analyses to illustrate how an upscaling across schools would affect migration-specific enrollment rates of students of low social origin at the aggregate level. We discuss the implications of our results for research on migration-related inequalities in enrollment as well as for policy regarding program upscaling.
Emotions and transformative learning for sustainability: a systematic review
Authors: Grund Julius , Singer-Brodowski Mandy , Büssing Alexander Georg 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAs multiple global sustainability crises are getting more severe and existential, a better understanding of how people undergo deep personal transformations related to sustainability is needed. In the educational debate on sustainability learning, transformative learning theories are widely used. To analyze specific phases of transformative learning, we derived five meta-phases from the literature (novel experience, reflection, social exchange, shift of action, shift of meaning). Although human emotions often arise during the confrontation with sustainability issues and are central to moral action, no substantial, theorized understanding of the role of emotions within sustainability-related transformative learning exists to date. We conducted a systematic review (following the PRISMA guidelines) and screened 355 publications to close this research gap. After applying the exclusion criteria, the in-depth analysis of 20 studies showed that sound theoretical references to theories of emotion and transformative learning are rare. The review shows clearly that diverse emotions permeate sustainability-related transformative learning processes. Among these are both negative emotions to novel learning experiences concerning sustainability (e.g., sadness, shame, disgust, guilt) as well as positive emotions in the context of social exchange (e.g., awe, gratitude, fun) and associated with newly formed actions (e.g., fulfillment, pride). Accordingly, to enable emotionally positive learning experiences, relationship and action orientation are particularly important within sustainability learning. The analyzed studies call for an educational practice where emotions can be experienced, expressed, and understood in a safe atmosphere. Future research in this area should use more stable theoretical foundations for emotions and transformative learning theory and apply methods that can capture deeper levels of subjective experience.
Surface and subsurface material modifications and graded material properties in sheet steel 1.0338 (DC04) and their influence on forming processes
Authors: Zielinski Tjarden , Zettl Bastian , Lafarge Rémi , Schmid Harald , Riemer Oltmann , Karpuschewski Bernhard , Merklein Marion , Brosius Alexander 
Published: December 2023

AbstractFor bulk material it is very well known, that the material properties differ between the material near the surface and the inner material (i.e. segregations). However, for sheet material a gradient of material properties in depth direction and its influence on forming processes was not yet investigated. Within experiments on sheet steel 1.0338 (DC04) a gradient in material properties was proven by hardness measurements for both unprocessed material as well as after conducting forming and milling processes. The characterisation shows a gradient in material hardness over the entire sheet thickness. The experimental results regarding forming processes, such as rolling and bending, additionally show an increase of the materials hardness due to work hardening. The problem from the inhomogeneous material properties leads to an inaccurate prediction of the forming behaviour of the workpiece in further processing. Machining experiments were conducted for transferring the knowledge of modified surface and subsurface layers onto forming processes and their simulation. The bending experiments and the corresponding process simulation of the spring back behaviour show, that the implementation of an inhomogeneous material property increases the prediction accuracy. Notably the prediction of the spring back behaviour of thinner sheet metals is highly improved. Therefore, an analysis of sheet metal properties in thickness direction and their consideration in forming process simulations is inevitable for the implementation of accurate material models.