bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Challenge the Core Values of Traditional Audiology
Authors: Menon Katherine N. , Hoon-Starr Michelle , Shilton Katie , Hoover Eric C. 
Published: February 2024

Purpose:
Regulatory changes in the United States introduced over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids with the goal of increasing the accessibility and affordability of hearing health care. It is critical to understand the values inherent to hearing health care systems to evaluate their effectiveness in serving people with hearing difficulty. In this study, we evaluated the relative importance of values across service delivery models and the extent to which the introduction of OTC hearing aids represents a values shift relative to traditional audiology.

Method:
We performed a qualitative content analysis of two document categories: critique documents that motivated the creation of OTC hearing aids and regulatory documents that defined OTC hearing aids. Team members coded portions of text for the values they expressed. In total, 29,235 words were coded across 72 pages in four documents. Rank-order analyses were performed to determine the prioritization of values within each category of documents and subsequently compare values between OTC and traditional audiology documents analyzed in a previous study.

Results:
Critique and regulatory documents both prioritized values related to reducing barriers to hearing aid access and use, but the lack of a significant correlation in the rank order of values in these documents was evidence of inconsistency between the motivation and implementation of OTC hearing aids. Differences in the rank order of values in the OTC documents compared to traditional audiology were consistent with a values shift.

Conclusions:
The introduction of OTC as a solution to low hearing aid use represents a values shift, challenging the values of traditional audiology. This research demonstrates a need to establish the values of hearing health care service delivery through a consensus of stakeholders, including individuals from diverse backgrounds underserved by the traditional model.
Conduction System Pacing: historische und aktuelle Entwicklungen der Schrittmachertherapie
Authors: Saghabalyan Davit , Baldenhofer Gerd , Diaz Ramirez Ivan 
Published: February 2024

ZusammenfassungDie Schrittmachertherapie mittels Stimulation des spezifischen Reizleitungssystems (Conduction System Pacing) nimmt Fahrt auf. Die randomisierten Studien, die den tatsächlichen Nutzen dieser Methode beweisen sollen, sind schon unterwegs. Die bisherigen Daten weisen auf relevante Vorteile gegenüber konventionellen Methoden hin, jedoch bleiben die anfallenden Zusatzkosten, aufwendige Implantationstechnik und die im Vergleich zur rechtsventrikulären Stimulation niedrigere Erfolgsrate neben den noch fehlenden Empfehlungen der ESC-Schrittmacherleitlinie die entscheidenden Hindernisse für die breitere Verwendung des Conduction System Pacing in Deutschland. In Anbetracht des 2023 zu diesem Thema publizierten Konsensuspapiers der EHRA möchten wir nun die Erfahrungen der letzten Jahrzehnte im Bereich der Herzschrittmachertherapie und die aktuellen Entwicklungen zusammenfassen.
Long-term Follow-up and Safety of Patients after an Upfront Therapy with Letrozole for Early Breast Cancer in Routine Clinical Care – The PreFace Study
Authors: Hein Alexander , Fasching Peter A. , Hack Carolin C. , Maass Nicolai , Aktas Bahriye , Kümmel Sherko , Thomssen Christoph , Wolf Christopher , Kolberg Hans-Christian , Brucker Cosima , Janni Wolfgang , Dall Peter , Schneeweiss Andreas , Marme Frederik , Ruebner Matthias , Theuser Anna-Katharin , Hofmann Nadine M. , Böhm Sybille , Almstedt Katrin , Kellner Sara , Nabieva Naiba , Gass Paul , Sütterlin Marc W. , Lück Hans-Joachim , Schmatloch Sabine , Kalder Matthias , Uleer Christoph , Juhasz-Böss Ingolf , Hanf Volker , Jackisch Christian , Müller Volkmar , Rack Brigitte , Belleville Erik , Wallwiener Diethelm , Rody Achim , Rauh Claudia , Bayer Christian M. , Uhrig Sabrina , Goossens Chloë , Huebner Hanna , Brucker Sara Y. , Häberle Lothar , Fehm Tanja N. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAdjuvant treatment of patients with early-stage breast cancer (BC) should include an aromatase inhibitor (AI). Especially patients with a high recurrence risk might benefit from an upfront therapy with an AI for a minimum of five years. Nevertheless, not much is known about the patient selection for this population in clinical practice. Therefore, this study analyzed the prognosis and patient characteristics of postmenopausal patients selected for a five-year upfront letrozole therapy.From 2009 to 2011, 3529 patients were enrolled into the adjuvant phase IV PreFace clinical trial (NCT01908556). Postmenopausal hormone receptor-positive BC patients, for whom an upfront five-year therapy with letrozole (2.5 mg/day) was indicated, were eligible. Disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS) and safety in relation to patient and tumor characteristics were assessed.3297 patients started letrozole therapy. The majority of patients (n = 1639, 57%) completed the five-year treatment. 34.5% of patients continued with endocrine therapy after the mandated five-year endocrine treatment. Five-year DFS rates were 89% (95% CI: 88–90%) and five-year OS rates were 95% (95% CI: 94–96%). In subgroup analyses, DFS rates were 83%, 84% and 78% for patients with node-positive disease, G3 tumor grading, and pT3 tumors respectively. The main adverse events (any grade) were pain and hot flushes (66.8% and 18.3% of patients).The risk profile of postmenopausal BC patients selected for a five-year upfront letrozole therapy showed a moderate recurrence and death risk. However, in subgroups with unfavorable risk factors, prognosis warrants an improvement, which might be achieved with novel targeted therapies.
Successful Retrieval of Retained Rotablator Burr in the Mid Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery using a Retrograde Approach: A Case Report
Authors: Inala Yoshitha , Robken Jon , Shammas Nicolas W. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWe present a rare complication of Rotablator (Boston Scientific) atherectomy during percutaneous coronary intervention in a 67-year-old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and prior coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The fracture of the Rotablator drive shaft and retention of the Rotablator burr in the mid left anterior descending coronary artery posed significant challenges in patient management. This case demonstrates the successful extraction of the retained Rotablator burr using retrograde total occlusion recanalization and highlights the importance of understanding the potential complications and management strategies in complex interventional cardiology procedures.
Pronoun interpretation in Italian
Authors: White Lydia , Goad Heather , Garcia Guilherme Duarte , Guzzo Natália Brambatti , Smeets Liz , Su Jiajia 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We explore potential effects of prosody on pronoun interpretation in Italian, building on previous research which
has shown that second language learners/users (L2ers) assign non-target interpretations to overt pronouns. We investigate effects
of contrastive stress and pause, proposing that these will result in changes to default antecedent preferences for overt and null
pronouns, for L2ers and for native speakers. An experiment was conducted, involving English-speaking L2ers of Italian and Italian
native speakers. Participants were presented with auditory stimuli like Lorenzo ha scritto a Roberto quando Ø/lui si è
trasferito a Torino ‘Lorenzo wrote to Roberto when (he) moved to Turin’ and indicated their preferred antecedent for
the pronoun. Overt versus null pronouns, presence versus absence of stress on overt pronouns, and presence versus absence of pause
between clauses were manipulated. The results yielded significant differences for antecedent choices between null and overt
pronouns, consistent with earlier literature. In addition, stress was significant for both groups. Implications of a prosodic
approach to ambiguity resolution are discussed.
Causativité et réactivité dans le fonctionnement du marqueur de discours Je me suis laissé
dire
Authors: Anscombre Jean-Claude 
Published: February 2024

Résumé
Cette étude se propose dans un premier temps de définir de façon opératoire la notion de marqueur de
discours, en la situant par rapport à la présence de cinq paramètres : la fonction de connexion, la
fonction d’attitude, la possibilité de mise en incise, l’intonation, et enfin
le degré de figement. Dans un second temps, on situera le marqueur je me suis laissé dire en
fonction de ces cinq paramètres, sous forme d’une interprétation en termes de structure profonde. Dans un
troisième temps enfin, une étude approfondie du fonctionnement et des propriétés linguistiques de ce marqueur en termes de
causativité et de réactivité, permettra de rendre compte de l’impossibilité de ce qui serait
en espagnol l’équivalence me dejé decir.
Dis voir et oye tú en contraste
Authors: Gómez-Jordana Ferary Sonia 
Published: February 2024

Résumé
Le but de notre article est d’étudier le marqueur en dire dis voir et son correspondant
espagnol oye tú. Nous nous pencherons ici sur les valeurs distributionnelles et sémantico-pragmatiques de
dis voir en français contemporain, afin de vérifier sa fonction dans le discours. Nous apporterons également
une analyse diachronique qui explique les traces de l’ancienne locution verbale. Contrairement à ce que l’on
pourrait penser, l’équivalent espagnol ne part pas d’un verbe de dire mais du verbe oír
‘entendre’ impliquant également l’interlocuteur par le biais de l’impératif et de la deuxième personne du
singulier – oye tú. Nous verrons comment, par un processus de pragmaticalisation, les marqueurs dis
voir et oye tú ne peuvent pas être considérés stricto sensu des marqueurs de dire
ni de perception.
Autour de il n’y a pas à dire et de incontestablement
Authors: Tejedor de Felipe Didier 
Published: February 2024

Résumé
Dans cet article, nous abordons l’analyse formelle et sémantico-pragmatique des opérateurs il n’y a pas à
dire et de incontestablement. Nous défendons qu’il n’y a pas à dire, P, permet de
présenter P comme une conclusion explicite prise en charge par le locuteur et en rapport direct avec son cotexte
gauche où elle occupe le statut de conclusion implicite. L’adverbe incontestablement implique une double prise en
charge de P, d’abord par la simple assertion de P et, ensuite par le rejet, de la part du
locuteur, du doute quant à la validité de P. Dans un cas comme dans l’autre, les opérateurs discursifs marquent
une prise en charge de P et contribuent à la construction d’un ethos positif du locuteur.
Demonstration of MHz piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers array and its potential application for biomedical treatment
Authors: Wang Dengke , Ji Yucheng , Wang Shaokun , Zhang Songsong 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we successfully developed the 24 × 31 piezoelectric micromachined ultrasound transducers (PMUTs) array with 8 inch complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatible processes. Scandium aluminum nitride (ScxAl1−xN) thin film (x = 20%) was used as the piezoelectric material. The PMUTs array was fabricated on 8 inch cavity silicon-on-insulator wafers with the device silicon layer thickness of only 3 μm and a cavity pitch of 59 μm. The wafer-level electrical test was conducted using inline auto-prober and the yield rate >90% was achieved across the 8 inch wafer. The following acoustic test on our PMUTs array (1.5 mm × 2.0 mm) indicated the transmit sensitivity of 18.4 kPa V−1 @ 10 mm @ 11.6 MHz in oil with −3 dB bandwidth of 2.3 MHz. In order to validate the potential of using PMUTs array for biomedical treatments, subsequent ultrasonic heating experiments were carried out on a silicone block. A temperature rise of 4 °C was achievable in about 50 s. These results demonstrate that the potential of using PMUTs array as a disposable biomedical device in many therapeutic applications, for example, a treatment for dry eye disease.
Bi-based bracelet-like monolayer with negative in-plane Poisson’s ratio and enhanced photocatalytic performance: a first-principles study
Authors: Kedidi N , Ayadi T , Debbichi M 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Auxetic materials are in high demand for advanced applications due to their relatively rare negative Poisson’s ratio in two-dimensional materials. This study investigates the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical and photocatalytic properties of the AsBiTe3 monolayer(ML) using first-principles calculations. Through analysis of phonon dispersion curves, ab-initio molecular dynamics simulations, and Born conditions, we have confirmed the thermal, dynamic, and mechanical stability of the AsBiTe3 monolayer. The study of the mechanical properties of this material revealed significant anisotropy and a bidirectional in-plane negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR). In addition, electronic band structures calculated, with and without spin–orbit coupling (SOC) using the HSE functional, indicate that this monolayer exhibits the characteristics of an indirect-gap semiconductor around 1.17 and 1.32 eV, respectively. Notably, by assessing the optical properties of AsBiTe3 monolayer, it has been found that this monolayer has a strong light-harvesting capability with an absorption coefficient higher than 105 cm −1 in the visible region. Fascinatingly, under a biaxial 1

%

and 4

%

tensile and −2% compressive strain, the band edge of the AsBiTe3 monolayer extends across the redox potential of water at pH = 0, 7 and 14, respectively. This suggests that this monolayer holds promise as a potential material for catalytic water splitting. These results should inspire further experimental and theoretical research, aimed at fully exploring the potential applications of this new class of 2D materials.
A self-calibration method for temperature errors of non-orthogonal angles between gimbals in rotational inertial navigation system
Authors: Liu Di , Wang Wei , Li Yuze 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The rotational inertial navigation system (RINS) employs a rotating modulation technique by introducing rotation gimbals, thereby enhancing accuracy of the RINS in position and velocity estimation. Furthermore, the rotation gimbals provide the self-calibration ability in the RINS. However, it introduces new sources of error, such as non-orthogonal angles between gimbals, which result in inaccuracies in attitude outputs and thus require precise calibration and compensation. Previous research has largely overlooked the influence of temperature on non-orthogonal angles and the calibration accuracy are susceptible to various factors. In this paper, we discuss the causes of temperature-induced errors in non-orthogonal angles and their impact on attitude estimation, and a self-calibration method based on outputs from fiber optic gyroscopes and optical angle encoders is proposed, showing good repeatability by using periodic averaging. The rapid rotation scheme adopted is suitable for calibrating temperature errors during system operation and a temperature-stabilized chamber is not required. The results of navigation experiments validate the effectiveness of the calibration and compensation method. After compensating the temperature errors of non-orthogonal angles, we can see a decrease in the amplitude of attitude output oscillation from 80″ to less than 10″.
Correction of Kerr-Sen Black Hole Temperature and Entropy by Lorentz Invariance Violation*
Authors: Wang Cong , Tan Xia , Zhang Jie , Li Ran , Yang Shu-Zheng 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we modify the action of spin field in Kerr-Sen curved space-time through Lorentz invariance violation (LIV). The tunneling radiation rate of Fermion in the Kerr-Sen black hole and the correction of the black hole entropy are studied. In the curved space-time of the Kerr-Sen black hole, by considering the inclusion of LIV correction terms in the action of a spinor field, the modified form of the fermion dynamics equation, the tunneling radiation rate and Bekenstein-Hawking entropy of the black hole are obtained. In this paper, we further consider the modification of the results obtained under quantum perturbation theory and discuss the significance of the results obtained. We have used quantum perturbation theory to perform a more accurate correction of the above results.
Classical trajectories from the zeros of the quantum potential: the 2D isotropic harmonic oscillator
Authors: Silva-Ortigoza Gilberto , Ortiz-Flores Jessica , Teresa Sosa-Sánchez Citlalli , Silva-Ortigoza Ramón 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In the first part of this work, using the quantum potential approach, we show that a solution to the time-independent Schrödinger equation determines a subset of classical solutions, only if the region corresponding to the zeroes of the quantum potential is tangent to the caustic region determined by the classical trajectories. Thus, the solutions of the time-independent Schrödinger equation, according to their caustic and the zeros of the quantum potential, can be classified in three different cases given by the following conditions: the two regions coincide, they are tangent at certain subset of points, and the two regions are not tangent at any point. In the second part, as examples of the first type of wave functions, we present the solutions of the Schrödinger equation for the 2D isotropic harmonic oscillator, which are eigenfunctions of both the Hamiltonian and the angular momentum operators. That is, we show that for this family of solutions, the zeroes of the quantum potential coincide with the caustic region. Furthermore, we find that the classical trajectories, determined from the quantum ones and the zeroes of the quantum potential, conform to a family of elliptical curves for a particle with energy, (2n + l + 1)ℏ
ω, and orbital angular momentum l
ℏ.
Modeling cancer progression: an integrated workflow extending data-driven kinetic models to bio-mechanical PDE models
Authors: Mohammad Mirzaei Navid , Shahriyari Leili 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Computational modeling of cancer can help unveil dynamics and interactions that are hard to replicate experimentally. Thanks to the advancement in cancer databases and data analysis technologies, these models have become more robust than ever. There are many mathematical models which investigate cancer through different approaches, from sub-cellular to tissue scale, and from treatment to diagnostic points of view. In this study, we lay out a step-by-step methodology for a data-driven mechanistic model of the tumor microenvironment. We discuss data acquisition strategies, data preparation, parameter estimation, and sensitivity analysis techniques. Furthermore, we propose a possible approach to extend mechanistic ordinary differential equation models to PDE models coupled with mechanical growth. The workflow discussed in this article can help understand the complex temporal and spatial interactions between cells and cytokines in the tumor microenvironment and their effect on tumor growth.
Efficient flexible dye-sensitized solar cells from rear illumination based on different morphologies of titanium dioxide photoanode
Authors: He Zhe , Yue Gentian , Gao Yueyue , Dong Chen , Tan Furui 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The TiO2 with nanoparticles (NPs), nanowires (NWs), nanorods (NRs) and nanotubes (NTs) structures were prepared by using a in-situ hydrothermal technique, and then proposed as a photoanode for flexible dye-sensitized solar cell (FDSSC). The influences of the morphology of TiO2 on the photovoltaic performances of FDSSCs were investigated. Under rear illumination of 100 mW·cm−2, the power conversion efficiencies of FDSSCs achieved 6.96%, 7.36%, 7.65%, and 7.83% with the TiO2 photoanodes of NPs, NWs, NRs, and NTs and PEDOT counter electrode. The FDSSCs based on TiO2 NRs and NTs photoanodes have higher short circuit current densities and power conversion efficiencies than that of the others. The enhanced power conversion efficiency is responsible for their nanotubes and rod-shaped ordered structures, which are more beneficial to transmission of electron and hole in semiconductor compared to the TiO2 nanoparticles and nanowires disordered structure.
Improving the ablation resistance of epoxy modified organosilicon resin synergistic modified with B2O3 and ZrSi2
Authors: Wang Bin , Lü Kai , Yu Shaohuo 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The boron oxide and zirconium silicide synergistic modified epoxy modified organosilicon resin composites were prepared and the ablation resistance properties of the composites were analyzed. With the synergistic effect of boron oxide and zirconium silicide, the properties, such as: the residue yield, hardness, tensile strength and ablation resistance (oxyacetylene ablation and static muffle furnace ablation) of the samples are markedly enhanced. The oxyacetylene linear ablation rate of the modified composite was observed to the minimum (0.04 mm s−1), when the contents of resin, boron oxide and zirconium silicide are 100 g, 50 g, and 150 g, respectively. The skeleton-like compact structure formed in the surface of composites after oxyacetylene ablation, which results in the best ablation resistance.
Stretchability dependency on stiffness of soft elastomer encapsulation for polyimide-supported copper serpentine interconnects
Authors: Koshi Tomoya , Takei Atushi , Nobeshima Taiki , Kanazawa Shusuke , Nomura Ken-ichi , Uemura Sei 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
For conventional flexible printed circuit board widely used in industry, jointing islands of electric components with polyimide-supported copper serpentine interconnects is an effective approach to ensure circuit stretchability. The stretchability of the interconnects varies significantly due to the soft elastomer encapsulating the interconnect, as the encapsulation essentially constrains the lateral buckling of the serpentine structure during stretching. Previous studies have indicated that thin encapsulation with a low Young’s modulus is required to maximize stretchability. However, extremely low modulus and thinness lead to the elimination of the encapsulation function, and the design criteria for maximizing stretchability while maintaining adequate modulus and thickness are still unclear. This study investigates the dependence of stretchability on encapsulation stiffness, an index that simultaneously considers modulus and thickness. The interconnects with core–shell and single-elastomer encapsulations, each with a different stiffness, were prepared. The relationships between the elongation to failure of the interconnect and the tensile and bending stiffness of the encapsulation were investigated through experiments and finite element method calculations. The results indicate that the tensile stiffness is a more useful index in encapsulation design than the bending stiffness because the elongation to failure monotonically decreases as the tensile stiffness increases. The results also indicate that the required tensile stiffness to maximize interconnect stretchability, essentially making the interconnect almost freely deformable, ranges from 5 to 34 N m−1 when the interconnects use an 18 μm thick copper and 50 μm thick polyimide.
Computing isogeny classes of typical principally polarized abelian surfaces over the rationals
Authors: van Bommel Raymond , Chidambaram Shiva , Costa Edgar , Kieffer Jean 
Published: February 2024

We describe an efficient algorithm which, given a principally polarized (p.p.) abelian surface

A
A

over

Q

\mathbb {Q}

with geometric endomorphism ring equal to

Z

\mathbb {Z}

, computes all the other p.p. abelian surfaces over

Q

\mathbb {Q}

that are isogenous to

A
A

. This algorithm relies on explicit open image techniques for Galois representations, and we employ a combination of analytic and algebraic methods to efficiently prove or disprove the existence of isogenies. We illustrate the practicality of our algorithm by applying it to \numprint{1440894} isogeny classes of Jacobians of genus 2 curves.