bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fathering styles in a traditional culture and its association with marital relationship: A latent profile analysis with a nationally representative sample
Authors: Kisbu Yasemin , Özcan Meryem Şeyda , Kuşcul G. Hilal , Bozok Mehmet , Kaya Mustafa , Fişek Güler 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis study had two main objectives. The first goal was to examine fathers' parenting styles in a society with traditional patriarchal values. The second goal was to understand the extent to which marital relationship variables (i.e., marital satisfaction and spousal support) are related with the identified fathering profiles. The theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the “parenting styles” literature that form the foundation of the research on parent–child dynamics are still mainly based on data collected only from mothers. This weakness of the literature on fathering typologies is further accompanied by the scarcity of data on fathers' parenting practices from non‐Western contexts. To achieve the study aims, a latent profile analysis based on warmth and control dimensions of parenting was performed using a nationally representative sample of 1070 urban fathers in Turkey. Using scores on six parenting behavior variables (i.e., warmth, punishment, inductive reasoning, positive parenting, discipline and teaching responsibilities, time and talking together), results revealed four fathering profiles: “authoritative” (30%), “average” (45%), “uninvolved” (16%), and “disciplining‐distant” (8%). Furthermore, the results showed that the fathering profiles significantly differed from each other on the marital satisfaction and spousal support scores. Results highlight the importance of investigating fathering behaviors and their predictors in different cultures.
Welcome Cultures and the Chronopolitics of B/Ordering
Authors: Aubry Lola , Schapendonk Joris 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we explore how borders and associated processes – spatial othering and ordering – are reproduced, resisted and undermined temporally. To do so, we investigate ethnographically how ‘welcomers’ from volunteer pro‐refugee initiatives in Paris become involved in the chronopolitics of b/ordering. Our empirical analysis builds on the practice turn in border studies and on Sharma's chronography of power, which focuses on the relational dimension of temporal politics. We detail three temporal practices of Parisian welcome cultures: temporal translation, temporal creation and the elaboration of sub‐architectures of temporal maintenance. In detailing these practices ethnographically, we highlight the ambiguity of welcomers' role in the chronopolitics of b/ordering: aligning with and recalibrating refugees' bodies to the rhythmic and temporal logics of b/ordering as well as undermining the violence, binarity and rigidified identities underpinning b/ordering timelines.
Effectiveness of NOTES versus traditional techniques on surgical outcomes in adults with diverticulitis: a systematic review protocol
Authors: Clark Molly , Nann Silas , Kong Joseph , Barker Timothy 
Published: November 2023

Objective:
This review will evaluate the effectiveness of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)/hybrid NOTES versus traditional surgical techniques in the management of diverticular disease.

Introduction:
Diverticular disease can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life, especially the changes affecting bowel function. Recurrent/severe symptoms may require surgery. Resections are invasive and can have significant operative complications. There has been a shift from an open resection to a more minimally invasive technique such as laparoscopy. Furthermore, the use of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic resection, using a transanal/transvaginal approach, has begun to be used in colorectal resections.

Inclusion criteria:
Eligible studies will include patients who underwent surgical resection for diverticular disease or diverticulitis. The review will consider studies that evaluate NOTES in the management of diverticular disease or diverticulitis. This will include hybrid procedures involving both NOTES and natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE), with the aid of laparoscopy/endoscopy/robotic equipment. Studies on participants under 18 years of age and presenting with non-diverticular pathologies will be excluded.

Methods:
This review will follow the JBI methodology for systematic reviews of effectiveness and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement. Databases to be searched will include PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, ClinicalTrials.gov, and ANZCTR, with no language limitations. The reference lists of included studies will be screened for additional studies. This review will preferentially consider experimental and quasi-experimental study designs. Two reviewers will conduct critical appraisal and data extraction. Studies will, where possible, be pooled in statistical meta-analyses.

Review registration:
PROSPERO CRD42023420771
Periodic Optimal Input Shaping for Maximizing Lithium-Sulfur Battery Parameter Identifiability
Authors: Doosthosseini Mahsa , Xu Chu , Fathy Hosam 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
This article investigates the problem of optimal periodic cycling for maximizing the identifiability of the unknown parameters of a Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery model, including estimates of the initial values of species masses. This research is motivated by the need for more accurate Li-S battery modeling and diagnostics. Li-S batteries offer higher energy density levels compared to more traditional lithium-ion batteries, making them an attractive option for energy storage applications. However, the monitoring and control of Li-S batteries are challenging because of the complexity of the underlying multistep reaction chain. The existing literature addresses poor battery parameter identifiability through a variety of tools, including optimal input shaping for Fisher information maximization. However, this literature's focus is predominantly on the identifiability of lithium-ion battery model parameters. The main purpose of this study is to optimize Li-S battery Fisher identifiability through optimal input shaping. The study shows that such optimal input shaping indeed improves the accuracy of Li-S parameter estimation significantly. This outcome is demonstrated in simulation. Moreover, an experimental study is conducted showing that the underlying battery model fits laboratory experimental cycling data reasonably well when the optimized test cycle is employed.
An Automated Approach for Segmenting Numerical Control Data With Controller Data for Machine Tools
Authors: Monnier Laetitia , Bernstein William Z. , Ferrero Vincenzo J. , Foufou Sebti 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Developing a more automated industrial digital thread is vital to realize the smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 vision. The digital thread allows for efficient sharing across product lifecycle stages. Current techniques are not robust in relating downstream data, such as manufacturing and inspection information, back to design for better decision making. We previously presented a methodology that aligns numerical control (NC) code, a standard for representing machine tool instructions, to controller data represented in MTConnect, a standard that provides a vocabulary for generalizing execution logs from different machine tools and devices. This paper extends our previous work by automating the tool identification using a k-means clustering algorithm to refine the alignment of the data. In doing so, we compare different distance techniques to analyze the spatial-temporal registration of the two datasets, i.e., the NC code and MTConnect data. Then, we assess the efficiency of our method through an error measurement technique that expresses the quality of the alignment. Finally, we apply our methodology to a case study that includes verified process plans and real execution data, derived from the smart manufacturing systems test bd hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Our analysis shows that dynamic time warping achieves the best point registration with the least errors compared with other alignment techniques.
Transforming Hand-Drawn Sketches of Linkage Mechanisms Into Their Digital Representation
Authors: Nurizada Anar , Purwar Anurag 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
This paper introduces a new method using deep neural networks for the interactive digital transformation and simulation of n-bar planar linkages, which consist of revolute and prismatic joints, based on hand-drawn sketches. Instead of relying solely on computer vision, our approach combines topological knowledge of linkage mechanisms with the outcomes of a convolutional deep neural network. This creates a framework for recognizing hand-drawn sketches. We generate a dataset of synthetic images that resemble hand-drawn sketches of linkage mechanisms. Next, we fine-tune a state-of-the-art deep neural network to detect discrete objects using building blocks that represent joints and links in various positions, sizes, and orientations within these sketches. We then conduct a topological analysis on the detected objects to construct a kinematic model of the sketched mechanisms. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of our algorithm in handling hand-drawn sketches and converting them into digital representations. This has practical implications for improving communication, analysis, organization, and classification of planar mechanisms.
An Approach for Predicting Social, Environmental, and Economic Product Impacts and Characterizing the Associated Sustainability Tradespace in Engineering Design
Authors: Mabey Christopher S. , Dickerson Tevin J. , Salmon John L. , Mattson Christopher A. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
There is a growing demand for sustainable products and systems. Sustainability encompasses environmental, social, and economic aspects, often referred to as the three pillars of sustainability. To make more sustainable design decisions, engineers need tools to predict the environmental, social, and economic impacts of products and characterize potential sustainability tradeoffs. To predict the total impact of a product, the quantity of functional units of the product in society and the impact of each product needs to be estimated. This article uses agent-based modeling (ABM), combined with tools such as life cycle assessment (LCA), to predict impacts across all three pillars of sustainability. By using the product impact results, the multidimensional sustainability tradespace can be characterized. The approach described in this article is based on three main components for the predictive modeling of product impacts and the characterization of the sustainability trade space: (i) ABM of product adoption, (ii) the assessment of product impacts, and (iii) an approach for the characterization of product sustainability tradeoffs at the population level. The tradespace characterization uses a Pareto-based method presented visually to find the nondominated solutions in the product impact space. To illustrate and describe how to use the method, a case study is presented that predicts the impact of residential solar panels in a region of the United States under various scenarios. The findings of the case study can help policy makers understand suitable implementation strategies for residential solar panels while considering the impact tradeoffs involved.
Klebsiella pneumoniae
carbapenemase variants: the new threat to global public health
Authors: Ding Li , Shen Siquan , Chen Jing , Tian Zhen , Shi Qingyu , Han Renru , Guo Yan , Hu Fupin 
Published: November 2023

SUMMARY

Klebsiella pneumoniae
carbapenemase (KPC) variants, which refer to the substitution, insertion, or deletion of amino acid sequence compared to wild
bla
KPC
type, have reduced utility of ceftazidime-avibactam (CZA), a pioneer antimicrobial agent in treating carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacterales
infections. So far, more than 150
bla
KPC
variants have been reported worldwide, and most of the new variants were discovered in the past 3 years, which calls for public alarm. The KPC variant protein enhances the affinity to ceftazidime and weakens the affinity to avibactam by changing the KPC structure, thereby mediating bacterial resistance to CZA. At present, there are still no guidelines or expert consensus to make recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of infections caused by KPC variants. In addition, meropenem-vaborbactam, imipenem-relebactam, and other new β-lactam-β-lactamase inhibitor combinations have little discussion on KPC variants. This review aims to discuss the clinical characteristics, risk factors, epidemiological characteristics, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, methods for detecting
bla
KPC
variants, treatment options, and future perspectives of
bla
KPC
variants worldwide to alert this new great public health threat.
Stargardt macular dystrophy and therapeutic approaches
Authors: Fujinami Kaoru , Waheed Nadia , Laich Yannik , Yang Paul , Fujinami-Yokokawa Yu , Higgins Joseph J , Lu Jonathan T , Curtiss Darin , Clary Cathryn , Michaelides Michel 
Published: November 2023

Stargardt macular dystrophy (Stargardt disease; STGD1; OMIM 248200) is the most prevalent inherited macular dystrophy. STGD1 is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by multiple pathogenic sequence variants in the largeABCA4gene (OMIM 601691). Major advances in understanding both the clinical and molecular features, as well as the underlying pathophysiology, have culminated in many completed, ongoing and planned human clinical trials of novel therapies.The aims of this concise review are to describe (1) the detailed phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of the disease, multimodal imaging findings, natural history of the disease, and pathogenesis, (2) the multiple avenues of research and therapeutic intervention, including pharmacological, cellular therapies and diverse types of genetic therapies that have either been investigated or are under investigation and (3) the exciting novel therapeutic approaches on the translational horizon that aim to treat STGD1 by replacing the entire 6.8 kbABCA4open reading frame.
Joint associations of device-measured physical activity and abdominal obesity with incident cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Sanchez-Lastra Miguel Adriano , Ding Ding , Del Pozo Cruz Borja , Dalene Knut Eirik , Ayán Carlos , Ekelund Ulf , Tarp Jakob 
Published: November 2023

ObjectiveTo examine the joint associations between physical activity and abdominal obesity with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.MethodsWe included 70 830 UK Biobank participants (mean age±SD=61.6 ± 7.9 years; 56.4% women) with physical activity measured by wrist-worn accelerometers and without major chronic diseases. Participants were jointly categorised into six groups based on their physical activity level (tertiles of total volume and specific intensity levels) and presence or absence of abdominal obesity based on measured waist circumference. Associations with incident CVD (fatal and non-fatal events) were determined using proportional subdistribution hazard models with multivariable adjustment.ResultsAfter excluding events during the first 2 years of follow-up, participants were followed for a median of 6.8 years, during which 2795 CVD events were recorded. Compared with the low abdominal adiposity and highest tertile of physical activity, abdominal obesity was associated with higher risk of incident CVD, especially in those with low levels of vigorous-intensity physical activity (HR 1.42, 95% CI 1.22 to 1.64). Approximately 500 min per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity and approximately 30–35 min of vigorous-intensity physical activity offset the association of abdominal obesity and the risk of having a CVD event.ConclusionPhysical activity equivalent to approximately 30–35 min of vigorous intensity per week appears to offset the association between abdominal obesity and incident CVD. About 15 times more physical activity of at least moderate intensity is needed to achieve similar results.
Internal structure validity and internal consistency reliability of the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire: a systematic review protocol
Authors: Gowani Ambreen Amir Ali , Low Gail , Norris Colleen , Hoben Matthias 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionThe Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) is one of the most used tools to measure health-related quality of life in heart failure. Despite extensive use in research, evidence on the MLHFQ’s internal structure validity remains heterogeneous and inconclusive. There are no known reviews that systematically summarise the evidence related to the MLHFQ’s factor structure (internal structure validity). This gap highlights a need to critically appraise, summarise and compare the available evidence on the internal structure and internal consistency reliability (ICR) of the MLHFQ.Methods and analysisThe review will adhere to the reporting guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis. We will systematically search eleven electronic databases/search engines (Medline, EMBASE, Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, Global Health, Health and Psychosocial Instruments, Scopus, Journals, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Dissertation and Theses Global) for quantitative studies assessing the MLHFQ’s factor structure and ICR. Two reviewers will then independently screen studies for eligibility and assess the quality of included studies using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments checklist. Throughout the review, discrepancies will be resolved through consensus or by the involvement of the third reviewer. We will analyse and present results using descriptive statistics (frequencies, proportions and ranges) and narrative synthesis. We will include all the relevant studies published within the timeframe covered by the database. We carried out the preliminary search in November 2022 except for Dissertation and Theses Global which was searched in September 2023; however, we will update the entire search right before the review completion in January 2024.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required as no primary data is being collected from individuals. We intend to share the findings of the review at international conferences and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42023346919.
Effectiveness of orthotic treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a scoping review protocol of systematic reviews
Authors: Siripanyakhemakul Wichuda , Permpool Kwannate , Seng-iad Sirirat 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionSpinal orthosis is a common conservative treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and a large body of compelling evidence from systemic review studies strongly supports the use of spinal orthosis treatment in patients with this condition. To further improve our understanding of the available data, the aim of this study is to develop and propose a protocol for a scoping review of systematic reviews of studies that investigated the effectiveness of orthotic treatment in patients with AIS. Systematic synthesis and understanding of the data will improve the efficacy of spinal orthosis treatment in this patient population.Method and analysisUsing the scoping review methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley in 2005, we developed and herewith propose a scoping review protocol to evaluate systematic reviews of studies that investigated the effectiveness of orthotic treatment in AIS. Our proposed scoping review proposal is briefly described, as follows. A search of seven online databases will be conducted to identify systematic reviews published in English language from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2023, and grey literature and reference lists of included articles will also be searched. A two-stage screening process consisting of a title and abstract screening and a full-text review will be used to determine articles’ eligibility. All eligible articles will be extracted, charted and evaluated using Assessing the MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews Version 2 (AMSTAR-2) critical appraisal tool. The charted data will be quantitatively analysed and summarised, and qualitatively analysed using narrative synthesis.Ethics and disseminationNo primary data will be collected; therefore, ethics approval is not required. Findings will be disseminated through national and international conferences and publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Association of thoracic epidural analgesia and hospital length of stay for patients undergoing thoracotomy: a retrospective cohort analysis
Authors: Armaneous Michael , Du Austin L , Gabriel Rodney A , Said Engy T 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionRegional anesthesia has been shown to be efficacious for analgesia in patients who underwent thoracotomies. The objective of this study was to analyze the association of epidurals and peripheral regional anesthesia with time to hospital discharge for these patients.MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study using National Surgical Quality Improvement Program dataset from 2014 to 2020. Propensity-matched cohorts were assembled based on use of regional anesthesia, peripheral regional anesthesia, or epidural. Fine-Gray competing risk regressions were used to explore the association between regional anesthesia use and rate of discharge. The subdistribution hazard ratio (HR) represented relative discharge rates, and in-hospital death was a competing event. A sensitivity analysis was subsequently performed in which patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≥4 were removed.ResultsThere were 4350 patients included in this analysis, in which 472 (10.8%) received a peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block and 565 (13.0%) received thoracic epidural analgesia. The subdistribution HR for rate of discharge in the epidural versus non-epidural cohort was 1.09 (95% CI 1.01 to 1.18), thus epidurals were associated with an increased rate of discharge over time. However, this benefit was no longer apparent with the sensitivity analysis. The subdistribution HR for rate of discharge in the peripheral regional anesthesia versus no regional anesthesia cohort was 1.26 (95% CI 1.15 to 1.39), thus peripheral regional anesthesia was associated with an increased rate of discharge over time. This benefit remained even with the sensitivity analysis.ConclusionsThoracic epidural use when compared with no regional anesthesia was associated with decreased length of stay following thoracotomy in our primary analysis. The difference was no longer apparent with the sensitivity analysis. Peripheral regional anesthesia was associated with decreased length of stay even after sensitivity analysis.