bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Examining the psychometric properties of the Children-Dyadic Almost Perfect Scale in a Türkiye sample
Authors: Doğan Raziye Yüksel , Kavruk Sevinç Zeynep , Demircioğlu Haktan , Urfa Osman 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The Children-Dyadic Almost Perfect Scale (C-DAPS) is the first scale to measure parents’ perfectionism towards their children. This study assessed the psychometric properties of the translated Turkish version of the C-DAPS within a Türkiye community sample. The current study adapts and examines the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of C-DAPS, based on 625 volunteered participants, including 430 (68.8%) mothers and 195 (31.2%) fathers. Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analyses were conducted for construct validity. For criterion validity, the relationship between subscales of the C-DAPS (high standards, order, discrepancy) with big three perfectionism (rigid, self-critical, narcissistic), parental stress and authoritarian attitude was examined using multiple linear regression. Reliability analysis involved calculating Cronbach’s Alpha and McDonald’s Omega coefficients of internal consistency. The EFA and CFA results indicated that the C-DAPS three-factor model, comprising 20 items, demonstrated the best fit. Regression analysis indicated that high standards were positively related with self-critical, rigid, and narcissistic perfectionism, while discrepancy was related with critical and narcissistic perfectionism, parental stress, and authoritarian attitude. Order was found to be related only with authoritarian attitude. Cronbach’s Alpha values for high standards, order, and discrepancy subscales of C-DAPS ranged from 0.86 to 0.90, while McDonald’s omega values ranged from 0.87 to 0.90. In conclusion, there is significant evidence for the validity and reliability of the C-DAPS and the Turkish form can be used in studies examining parents’ perfectionism towards their children.
Effects of land use/land cover change on soil physicochemical properties and soil carbon stock in Kochore district, southern Ethiopia
Authors: Miju Cherinet , Kiflu Alemayehu , Gizachew Shimelis 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Land use changes from year to year due to natural and human-made factors are a serious cause of the degradation of soil properties. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of land use land cover changes on selected soil physicochemical properties and soil organic carbon stocks in Kochore district, Southern Ethiopia. Satellite images (2000, 2010, and 2020) were used as sources of information for land use and land cover analysis using ArcGIS 10.3 and ERDAS Imagine 2014 software. Three land use types (cultivated, agroforestry, and grazing land) were identified through field surveys and satellite image analysis. Soil samples were collected at different depths (0–20 cm and 20–40 cm), and selected soil properties were analyzed. The results indicate that geospatial data of the land cover of agroforestry continuously increased and a decrease in grazing and cultivated in the given periods of 2000, 2010, and 2020, and soil properties revealed such as sand, bulk density, organic carbon, total nitrogen, pH, cation exchange capacity, and exchangeable bases were significantly (P < 0.001) affected by land use and soil depth. The highest content of OC (2.37), Av.P. (3.36), and TN (0.13) was observed on agroforestry land, and the lowest 1.43 and 0.08 was OC and TN respectively. The highest value of soil organic carbon stock (60.2 mg ha−1) was observed in AFL. The study suggests the deterioration of soil properties under cultivated and grazing land, emphasizing the importance of sustainable integrated soil fertility management to optimize and maintain favorable soil physicochemical properties.
Setbacks in the use of a handaxe: lithic investment and seasonality in the Early Acheulean
Authors: Clark James , Linares-Matás Gonzalo J. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
From their first appearance in the archaeological record, the varying degree of biface presence in individual assemblages has long been a notable aspect of discussions surrounding the nature of the Early Acheulean. These debates have largely focused on the relative influence of random processes, site formation dynamics, raw material constraints, biological and/or cultural groupings, and differences in ecology and activity. Here, we collate published technological information from Early Acheulean assemblages 1.8–1.2 Ma, attempting to document patterns of wider inter-assemblage variability, and focus on the potential role of seasonality in structuring some of this variation. We suggest that there are relationships between a number of lithic variables in the Early Acheulean that are a reflection of consistent activity variants and patterns of landscape use, and that these variables account for discrete clusters of sites according to shared technological bases. While data on seasonality at individual sites in this period are sparse, we hypothesise that there is a likely association between the absence of handaxes and dry season patterns of hominin behaviour, which may reflect a focus on bifaces during the wetter parts of the year. The implications of these findings for the Oldowan-Acheulean transition, seasonal patterns of hominin behaviour, and Early Acheulean landscape use are discussed.
Injectable Triamcinolone Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: a Systematic Review and Treatment Recommendations
Authors: Islam Zahidul , Romanelli Sarah , Roster Katie , Tai Hansen , Zhu Tian Ran , Riaz Mohammed , Liu Mei Hong , Alicea Daniel S. , Ch’en Peter , Patton Caroline Delbourgo , Campton Kristina , Cohen Steven R. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that presents with painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Injectable triamcinolone acetonide is widely used to manage acute HS flares; however, there is no consensus on optimal dosing or administration techniques. This systematic review aims to review the literature, evaluate the effectiveness of triamcinolone injections for HS, and propose treatment guidelines based on existing evidence.

Methods
We conducted a systematic review of studies that evaluated triamcinolone therapy for HS using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for relevant studies. A total of 13 studies with 549 participants were included. Data were extracted on dosing, administration techniques (with and without ultrasound guidance), efficacy outcomes, and adverse events.

Results
The review included 4 retrospective cohort studies, 4 prospective cohort studies, 2 case series, 1 case report, 1 randomized controlled trial, and 1 case–control study. Intralesional triamcinolone (ILTAC) was found to be effective in reducing HS lesion size, inflammation, and patient-reported pain across multiple studies. Ultrasound-assisted injections improved precision in needle placement and lesion targeting, leading to better clinical outcomes, particularly for fistulas and abscesses. Common adverse events included localized skin atrophy and pigmentary changes, which were dose-dependent. Glycemic decompensation was noted in some patients with diabetes.

Discussion
While ILTAC is an effective option for treating acute HS flares, significant variability exists in dosing and administration techniques. Ultrasound guidance enhances the accuracy of injections and improves outcomes, particularly in more severe or complex cases. However, limitations such as inconsistent study methodologies, small sample sizes, and lack of standardization in treatment protocols hinder definitive conclusions about optimal dosing strategies.

Conclusion
Triamcinolone injections are an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for managing HS flares. Based on the evidence, we provide treatment guidelines to standardize dosing and administration techniques, including the use of ultrasound guidance where applicable. Further research is necessary to establish more precise recommendations for dosage based on lesion size and HS severity.
Antimicrobial sol-gel layers with nanodiamonds, dispergation, antimicrobial and cytotoxicity testing
Authors: Růžek Vojtěch , Louda Petr , Mitura Stanislaw , Šlamborová Irena , Exnar Petr , Karczemska Anna , Witkowski Dariusz , Łoś Katarzyna , Łoś  
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Sol-gel methods are widely used to prepare coatings and thin films, due to their relative technological simplicity, low cost, possibility to easily scale the coating thickness down to nanoscale layers, usage of non-toxic solvents and other advantages. Sol-gel methods may also be used to prepare antimicrobial coatings, as protection of various surfaces in locations exposed to higher concentrations of pathogens, such as medical facilities and other places with higher concentrations of people. Commonly used antimicrobial additives for sol-gel processes include metal ions or metal nanoparticles. In this study, nanodiamonds were used as an antimicrobial additive for sol-gel coatings. These nanomaterials are chemically inert, optically transparent, biocompatible, cheap and easy to both manufacture and functionalize, making them a promising and environmentally friendly material for various applications and a potentially viable alternative for other types of antimicrobial nanoadditives, which may be dangerous for the environment or toxic. The study investigated dispergation capability of nanodiamonds within sol, as well as other nanocarbon allotropes for comparison, and antimicrobial properties and cytocompatibility of sol-gel coatings with nanodiamond additive. The findings reveal that nanodiamonds have an adequate dispergation capability, improve antimicrobial activity of sol-gel coatings, synergize with antimicrobial metal ions in sol-gel coatings and don’t cause any adverse reactions on human cell cultures. Overall, this study confirmed the viability of further research of nanodiamonds as antimicrobial additives for sol-gel based coatings, as well as the possibility of their use in other types of coatings.
Exoplanet discovery with variational quantum circuits
Authors: Regadío Alberto 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This manuscript addresses the automatic identification of exoplanets with the data from the Kepler mission using variational quantum circuits (VQC) implemented with the Qiskit library. The system accuracy was assessed across various configurations, including different numbers of qubits, feature maps, ansatz structures, and training algorithms, providing valuable insights into the performance of VQCs. The results of the VQC-based approach were compared to those obtained using a classical artificial neural network, namely a multilayer perceptron. The findings demonstrate that VQCs are a viable and promising method for processing astronomical data and discovering exoplanets, offering a potential advantage over traditional machine learning techniques.
A two-phase learning approach integrated with multi-source features for cloud service QoS prediction
Authors: Chen Fuzan , Yang Jing , Feng Haiyang , Wu Harris , Li Minqiang 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Quality of Service (QoS) is a key factor for users when choosing cloud services. However, QoS values are often unavailable due to insufficient user evaluations or provider data. To address this, we propose a new QoS prediction method, Multi-source Feature Two-phase Learning (MFTL). MFTL incorporates multiple sources of features influencing QoS and uses a two-phase learning framework to make effective use of these features. In the first phase, coarse-grained learning is performed using a neighborhood-integrated matrix factorization model, along with a strategy for selecting high-quality neighbors for target users. In the second phase, reinforcement learning through a deep neural network is used to capture interactions between users and services. We conducted several experiments using the WS-Dream data set to assess MFTL’s performance in predicting response time QoS. The results show that MFTL outperforms many leading QoS prediction methods.
Paracetamol, its metabolites, and their transfer between maternal circulation and fetal brain in mono- and combination therapies
Authors: Huang Yifan , Qiu Fiona , Dziegielewska Katarzyna M. , Habgood Mark D. , Saunders Norman R. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Due to its availability and perceived safety, paracetamol is recommended even during pregnancy and for neonates. It is used frequently alone or in combination with other drugs required for the treatment of various chronic conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate potential effects of drug interactions on paracetamol metabolism and its placental transfer and entry into the developing brain.

Methods
Sprague Dawley rats at postnatal day P4, pregnant embryonic day E19 dams, and non-pregnant adult females were administered paracetamol (15 mg/kg) either as monotherapy or in combination with one of seven other drugs: cimetidine, digoxin, fluvoxamine, lamotrigine, lithium, olanzapine, valproate. Concentrations of parent paracetamol and its metabolites (paracetamol-glucuronide, paracetamol-glutathione, and paracetamol-sulfate) in plasma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain were measured by liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and their entry into the brain, CSF and transfer across the placenta were estimated.

Results
In monotherapy, concentration of parent paracetamol in plasma, CSF, and brain remained similar and at all ages brain entry was unrestricted. In combination therapies, CSF entry of paracetamol increased following co-treatment with olanzapine. Placental transfer of parent paracetamol remained unchanged, however, transfer of paracetamol-sulfate increased with lamotrigine co-administration. Acutely administered paracetamol was more extensively metabolized in adults compared to younger ages resulting in increased concentration of its metabolites with age.

Conclusions
Developmental changes in the apparent brain and CSF entry of paracetamol appear to be determined more by its metabolism, rather than by cellular control of its transfer across brain and placental barriers.
Cooperative line-of-sight guidance strategy with prescribed performance and input saturation against active defensive aircraft in two-on-two engagement
Authors: Wang X. , Chao T. , Hou M. , Wang S. , Yang M. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This paper considers the guidance issue for attackers against aircraft with active defense in a two-on-two engagement, which includes an attacker, a protector, a defender and a target. A cooperative line-of-sight guidance scheme with prescribed performance and input saturation is proposed utilising the sliding mode control and line-of-sight guidance theories, which guarantees that the attacker is able to capture the target with the assistance of the protector remaining on the line-of-sight between the defender and the attacker in order to intercept the defender. A fixed-time prescribed performance function and first-order anti-saturation auxiliary variable are designed in the game guidance strategy to constrain the overshoot of the guidance variable and satisfy the requirement of an overload manoeuver. The proposed guidance strategy alleviates the influence of external disturbance by implementing a fixed-time observer and the chattering phenomenon caused by the sign function. Finally, nonlinear numerical simulations verify the cooperative guidance strategies.
Development of deep reinforcement learning-based fault diagnosis method for actuator faults in unmanned aerial vehicles
Authors: Saied M. , Tahan N. , Chreif K. , Francis C. , Noun Z. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Actuator faults in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can have significant and potentially adverse effects on their safety and performance, highlighting the critical importance of fault diagnosis in UAV design. Ensuring the reliability of these systems in various applications often requires the use of advanced diagnostic algorithms. Artificial intelligence methods, such as deep learning and machine learning techniques, enable fault diagnosis through sample-based learning without the need for prior knowledge of fault mechanisms or physics-based models. However, UAV fault datasets are typically small due to stringent safety standards, which presents challenges for achieving high-performance fault diagnosis. To address this, deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithms offer a unique advantage by combining deep learning’s automatic feature extraction with reinforcement learning’s interactive learning approach, improving both learning capabilities and robustness. In this study, we propose and evaluate two DRL-based fault diagnosis models, which demonstrate remarkable accuracy in fault diagnosis, consistently exceeding

$99{\rm{\% }}$

. Notably, under small sample scenarios, the proposed models significantly outperform traditional classifiers such as decision trees, support vector machines, and multilayer perceptron neural networks. These findings suggest that the integration of DRL enhances fault diagnosis performance, particularly in data-limited environments.
Political Institutions and Perceived Political Representation Before, During, and After Identity-based Conflict: Comparing Views from Rwandan and Burundian Citizens
Authors: Ingelaere Bert , Ndayiragije Réginas , Verpoorten Marijke 
Published: January 2025

AbstractWe study who perceives gains and losses in political representation in Rwanda and Burundi and why. We do so in the run-up to and during violence, but also in its aftermath characterized by radically different institutional approaches to manage a similar ethnic divide in both countries. We rely on quantitative and qualitative analyses of over 700 coded life histories covering the period 1985–2015. We find convergence in perceived political representation across ethnic groups in Rwanda, but divergence in Burundi, and argue how this relates to the postwar institutional remaking, legitimization strategies, and their impact on descriptive and substantive representation.
Bender–Knuth Billiards in Coxeter Groups
Authors: Barkley Grant , Defant Colin , Hodges Eliot , Kravitz Noah , Lee Mitchell 
Published: January 2025

AbstractLet
$(W,S)$
be a Coxeter system, and write
$S=\{s_i:i\in I\}$
, where I is a finite index set. Fix a nonempty convex subset
$\mathscr {L}$
of W. If W is of type A, then
$\mathscr {L}$
is the set of linear extensions of a poset, and there are important Bender–Knuth involutions
$\mathrm {BK}_i\colon \mathscr {L}\to \mathscr {L}$
indexed by elements of I. For arbitrary W and for each
$i\in I$
, we introduce an operator
$\tau _i\colon W\to W$
(depending on
$\mathscr {L}$
) that we call a noninvertible Bender–Knuth toggle; this operator restricts to an involution on
$\mathscr {L}$
that coincides with
$\mathrm {BK}_i$
in type A. Given a Coxeter element
$c=s_{i_n}\cdots s_{i_1}$
, we consider the operator
$\mathrm {Pro}_c=\tau _{i_n}\cdots \tau _{i_1}$
. We say W is futuristic if for every nonempty finite convex set
$\mathscr {L}$
, every Coxeter element c and every
$u\in W$
, there exists an integer
$K\geq 0$
such that
$\mathrm {Pro}_c^K(u)\in \mathscr {L}$
. We prove that finite Coxeter groups, right-angled Coxeter groups, rank-3 Coxeter groups, affine Coxeter groups of types
$\widetilde A$
and
$\widetilde C$
, and Coxeter groups whose Coxeter graphs are complete are all futuristic. When W is finite, we actually prove that if
$s_{i_N}\cdots s_{i_1}$
is a reduced expression for the long element of W, then
$\tau _{i_N}\cdots \tau _{i_1}(W)=\mathscr {L}$
; this allows us to determine the smallest integer
$\mathrm {M}(c)$
such that
$\mathrm {Pro}_c^{{\mathrm {M}}(c)}(W)=\mathscr {L}$
for all
$\mathscr {L}$
. We also exhibit infinitely many non-futuristic Coxeter groups, including all irreducible affine Coxeter groups that are not of type
$\widetilde A$
,
$\widetilde C$
, or
$\widetilde G_2$
.
The Limits (and Strengths) of Single-Topic Experiments
Authors: Clifford Scott , Rainey Carlisle 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
We examine the generalizability of single-topic studies, focusing on how often their confidence intervals capture the typical treatment effect from a larger population of possible studies. We show that the confidence intervals from these single-topic studies capture the typical effect from a population of topics at well below the nominal rate. For a plausible scenario, the confidence interval from a single-topic study might only be half as wide as an interval that captures the typical effect at the nominal rate. We highlight three important conclusions. First, we emphasize that researchers and readers must take care when generalizing the inferences from single-topic studies to a larger population of possible studies. Second, we demonstrate the critical importance of similarity across topics in drawing inferences and encourage researchers to consider designs that explicitly estimate and leverage similarity. Third, we emphasize that, despite their limitations, single-topic experiments have some important advantages.
Conceptual Dynamite: An Argument for Thoughtful Language in Conceptual Engineering
Authors: Luan Bell 
Published: January 2025

AbstractGiven the rising trend of politicizing formerly mundane topics, philosophers should guard against the concepts we develop being misunderstood or misconstrued to support arguments we never intended. To demonstrate my assertion, I develop the case study of Alex Kacelnik's notion of “biological rationality” (B-rationality) and show ways in which I believe it is vulnerable to misuse and ways I would suggest re-engineering it to be more resistant. I conclude by urging scholars — especially those working on normatively laden topics — to design our concepts such that they are less likely to become associated with harmful discourse or even oppressive policies.
Re-Charting Tolman's Cognitive Maps
Authors: Delmore Tyler 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPhilosophers and psychologists acclaim Edward C. Tolman's “Cognitive Maps in Rats and Men” as an early, transformative instance of representationalist explanation. The article is said to mark a move by Tolman to renounce his behaviorism and to herald a new, cognitivist psychology. I argue, opposingly, that framing the text with reference to later psychology badly distorts its meaning. The text is better understood with respect to the contexts of its age and deeper currents in the history of psychology. Tolman is not upturning behaviorism; he is re-litigating an intramural debate between behaviorists pertaining to the place of physiology in psychology.
The Children of Wadi Salib and the 1959 Moroccan Jewish Protest in Haifa
Authors: Naor Moshe 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis article examines the Wadi Salib protest that erupted in Haifa in the summer of 1959 against the background of the history of the children in the neighborhood during the 1950s. One of the main causes of the protest, which was led by Jewish migrants from Morocco, was the educational and social condition of the children in Wadi Salib. During the Mandate period, Wadi Salib and the surrounding areas had already emerged as a focus of poverty and deprivation. Among other aspects, the article examines the changes that occurred in the character of the neighborhood after 1948 and the essence of Wadi Salib, with its street steps, as a liminal space between downtown Haifa and the Hadar HaCarmel neighborhood. The liminal character of Wadi Salib was manifested in its status as an impoverished migrant area, in the participation of children in the protest of the summer of 1959, and in the educational, social, and health problems that faced the children. This character was also manifested in the manner in which the children of Wadi Salib challenged the physical and symbolic boundaries that enclosed the neighborhood.