bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Nicene Creed, the Church, and Christian Mission
Authors: Knoetze Johannes J. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis article critically examines the significance of the Nicene Creed for mission within the evolving missional context of 2025, particularly in Southern Africa. In an era defined by the globalized nature of mission, the church is no longer viewed as the sender but as the one being sent, reflecting the missio Dei framework. The article explores the role of the Nicene Creed in light of current shifts in mission: the dissolution of a binary view of Christian and non‐Christian worlds, the inherently missionary nature of the church, and the importance of partnerships in mission. From a decolonized perspective, the author questions the ongoing relevance of the trinitarian God as professed in the creed, particularly within the diverse ecclesiastical landscape of Southern Africa, where independent churches are prominent. The article argues that the Nicene Creed, while not explicitly missional, remains foundational to the church's mission as it affirms the church's unity, catholicity, and apostolicity. In conclusion, the article advocates for a continued reflection on the Nicene Creed, recognizing its central role in shaping the mission, faith, and unity of the church, particularly in a decolonized and ecumenical context.
Reliability and Validity of the Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) Scale
Authors: Mai Shumin , Li Lu 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackground: The patient's perception of physician empathy has a positive influence on patient behavior and treatment effects. The scale of Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) scale has been widely used to measure patients' perceptions of doctor empathy. However, the CARE scale lacks a standardized Mandarin version. In this study, we developed a Mandarin version of the CARE scale and validated its quality. Methods: There were 341 patients with hypertension and/or diabetes from four primary healthcare centers in Zhejiang Province, China participated in the primary test. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to explore the underlying structure of the scale. Furthermore, the test‐retest reliability of the scale was evaluated during this phase. Results: A total of 1085 patients from six primary‐level clinics participated in the secondary test. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to confirm the underlying structure of the scale. The analysis result demonstrated that the Mandarin version of the CARE scale comprises 10 items and 3 dimensions. In the secondary test, the overall Cronbach's α of the scale was 0.91, and the CRs of the 3 dimensions were 0.90, 0.90, and 0.88, respectively, indicating acceptable Internal consistency reliability and composite reliability (CR) of the scale. The average variance extracted (AVE) ranged between 0.65 and 0.79, and all square root values of the AVE for the three dimensions were higher than their Spearman correlations, indicating the good convergent and discriminant validity. Conculsion: The scale could serve as an evaluation tool for patients' perceptions of doctors' empathy in primary‐level medical service settings in Chinese mainland.
Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Axis II: Translation, Cross‐Cultural Adaptation and Measurement Properties
Authors: da Cunha Taísi Antunes , Chaves Thaís Cristina , Pereira Júnior Francisco José , de Godoi Gonçalves Daniela Aparecida , Alstergren Per , Biasotto‐Gonzalez Daniela Aparecida 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) is a biaxial tool for TMD assessment. To implement a translated version in the Brazilian context, standardised adaptation and validation are necessary.Objective (s)To translate, adapt and verify the measurement properties of the DC/TMD Axis II instruments Pain Drawing (PD), Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS), Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS) and Oral Behaviours Checklist (OBC).MethodsThe translation and cross‐cultural adaptation processes of orofacial‐related Axis II instruments followed the Guidelines for Establishing Cultural Equivalency. The validation research was carried out with 117 Brazilians with TMD, in two assessment days. Structural validity, internal consistency, test–retest reliability, measurement error, construct validity—hypothesis testing, and ceiling and floor effects were tested.ResultsPD showed substantial reliability (Kappa 0.63), and GCPS, JFLS and OBC showed excellent reliability over time (intraclass correlation coefficient > 0.85). The internal consistency was adequate for all instruments (Cronbach's alpha > 0.77) except for the functional activities domain of OBC (Cronbach's alpha = 0.48). Construct validity was good for all instruments (75% hypotheses confirmed), except for the OBC total score. Regarding parameters of structural validity, GCPS showed Goodness of Fit Index = 0.98 for the solution with two domains. JFLS and OBC presented Goodness of Fit Index < 0.90 for the solutions with three and two domains, respectively.ConclusionThe Brazilian Portuguese version of DC/TMD Axis II can be used in Brazil, but more studies are necessary to find an adequate structure for JFLS and OBC in a Brazilian sample.
Radiologic Specific Growth Rate of Ameloblastomas: A Clinicopathological Correlation
Authors: Smit Chané , Robinson Liam , van Heerden Marlene B. , Meyer Pieter W. , Fonseca Felipe P. , van Heerden Willie F. P. , Uys André 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe study aimed to assess the radiologic‐specific growth rate of ameloblastomas, evaluating potential associations with demographics, radiologic features, histopathologic variants and proliferation indices. The results of this study will hopefully establish if any clinical or histopathologic features can elude fast‐growing ameloblastomas.MethodsPatients presenting with multiple radiographs before surgical intervention due to various healthcare constraints or patient factors were included in the study. The measurements from each radiograph included the lesion's length, height, width and amount of expansion in these dimensions. Furthermore, the circumference of the lesion was measured in sagittal, coronal and axial planes. The radiologic‐specific growth rate was assessed by calculating the difference in measurements from the initial to follow‐up radiographs divided by the duration between the visits to calculate the growth rate per year.ResultsThe specific growth rate was analysed between age groups, histopathologic variants and Ki‐67 values, with no statistically significant correlations found in all dimensions measured. A statistically significant faster growth (p = 0.04) was seen in females when measuring the mesial‐distal length. When comparing radiologic features, ameloblastomas with loss of border demarcation, severe cortical destruction and tooth displacement demonstrated statistically significant faster growth.ConclusionThis study found significant correlations with the growth rate of ameloblastomas, specifically in coronal dimensions, supporting the notion of buccal‐lingual growth/expansion for which ameloblastomas are known.
Towards a global understanding of tree mortality
Authors:   International Tree Mortality Network
Published: January 2025

SummaryRates of tree mortality are increasing globally, with implications for forests and climate. Yet, how and why these trends vary globally remain unknown. Developing a comprehensive assessment of global tree mortality will require systematically integrating data from ground‐based long‐term forest monitoring with large‐scale remote sensing. We surveyed the metadata from 466 865 forest monitoring plots across 89 countries and five continents using questionnaires and discuss the potential to use these to estimate tree mortality trends globally. Our survey shows that the area monitored has increased steadily since 1960, but we also identify many regions with limited ground‐based information on tree mortality. The integration of existing ground‐based forest inventories with remote sensing and modelling can potentially fill those gaps, but this requires development of technical solutions and agreements that enable seamless flows of information from the field to global assessments of tree mortality. A truly global monitoring effort should promote fair and equitable collaborations, transferring funding to and empowering scientists from less wealthy regions. Increasing interest in forests as a natural climate solution, the advancement of new technologies and world‐wide connectivity means that now a global monitoring system of tree mortality is not just urgently needed but also possible.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Leaf Extract Promotes Endo180 Production in Dermal Fibroblasts and has Antiwrinkle Effect on Human Skin
Authors: Iwahashi Hiroyasu , Kawashima Yoshihito , Masaki Hitoshi , Taga Atsushi 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe collagen receptor Endo180 participates in extracellular matrix remodeling by clearing the pericellular environment and recognizing and internalizing collagen degradation products. In photoaged skin, Endo180 expression in fibroblasts is decreased, and collagen fragments accumulate in the pericellular environment, leading to a decrease in type I collagen production and an increase in matrix metalloproteinase 1 production. This suggests that a decrease in Endo180 production may promote wrinkle formation by decreasing the dermal collagen fibril volume. Therefore, this study aimed to identify materials that promote Endo180 production in vitro and investigate whether promoting Endo180 production could prevent and improve wrinkles in vivo.MethodsEndo180 gene expression and protein production in fibroblasts were evaluated after screening 71 natural extracts. The conditioned medium of UVB‐irradiated keratinocytes and Endo180 production‐promoting extract were added to fibroblasts, and Endo180 and type I collagen production were evaluated. In a double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled study, a cream formulated with an Endo180 production‐promoting extract or placebo was topically administered to each side of the face of 20 healthy women twice daily for 8 weeks.ResultsScreening results showed that 50 μg/mL of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) leaf extract (MOLE) resulted in the highest levels of both Endo180 mRNA and protein at 178.1% and 127.4%, respectively. Its major component rosmarinic acid also promoted Endo180 production by 143.9% at a concentration of 20 μg/mL. MOLE at 200 μg/mL almost completely inhibited the decrease in Endo180 and type I collagen production in UVB‐irradiated keratinocyte‐conditioned medium. Furthermore, eye‐corner wrinkles were reduced by treatment with the MOLE formulation compared to that in response to the placebo formulation.ConclusionsMOLE may act as an antiwrinkle agent that inhibits the decline in collagen levels by promoting Endo180 production.
Recognizing People's Agency Amidst Disadvantage: How to Study Inequality Using a Holistic Approach That is Accurate and Non‐Stigmatizing
Authors: A. Bauer Christina , Miller‐Cotto Dana , Silverman David M. , Frankenhuis Willem E. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIn understanding the psychology of social inequalities, research has often portrayed groups of individuals in disadvantaged positions as lacking in agency, skills, or motivation–portrayals that can stigmatize these groups. Countering this stigma, recent developments have been made in so‐called “strength‐based” research to better understand and acknowledge the agency, skills, and motivation people in disadvantaged positions often show. Yet, this research is not focused on understanding how inequalities emerge. The present research explores ways to study inequalities without risking to stigmatize people. For example, how can we address disparities in certain motivational factors (e.g., belonging, or confidence) without stigmatizing groups as lacking motivation? And how can we study the way people experience disadvantage without reducing them to the role of weak, passive victims? To answer such questions, we integrate traditional social‐inequality research with recent advances in strength‐based research in what we call a “holistic approach” to studying inequality. At the core of this approach is a simultaneous recognition of context‐level disadvantage (a focus of traditional inequality research) and individual‐level agency (a focus of strength‐based research). This approach allows for a broader–a holistic–perspective on existing inequality‐research, and points to underexplored research questions within social psychology (e.g., how do people actively respond to disadvantage?). After outlining this approach, we distill it into 10 practical guidelines and illustrate how to implement guidelines in an existing research agenda. In doing so, we hope to support authors, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders aiming for an accurate and non‐stigmatizing study of inequalities.
Assessment of the Tribological Performance of Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings for Differential Shafts for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Dufils Johnny , Macron Etienne , Héau Christophe 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the tribological performance of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings on differential shafts. The study first developed an analytical approach to identify the lubrication regimes in which the differential shaft/planet gear contact operates. The contact primarily experiences boundary lubrication, with mixed lubrication possible at high rotation speeds. This analysis provided information for the design of a test setup and protocol that used real components and commercially available coatings. Two types of DLC coatings, hydrogenated amorphous carbon (a-C:H) and non-hydrogenated tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C), were compared to standard electroless nickel plating (e-nickel) commonly used in differentials of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. After an 8-hour test in tribological conditions designed to promote wear, the e-nickel coating experienced significant wear, losing about one-third of its thickness. In contrast, the a-C:H and ta-C coatings exhibited much lower wear, losing less than 10% and 5% of their thickness, respectively. The superior wear resistance of the DLC coatings was attributed to their higher hardness. Despite their low friction properties, the DLC coatings did not significantly reduce friction compared to e-nickel, with all coatings maintaining a friction coefficient between 0.08 and 0.10. DLC coatings exhibited excellent wear resistance under testing conditions that simulated the planet gear/differential shaft application, outperforming the standard electroless nickel solution. Consequently, these coatings should be considered effective surface treatments for enhancing durability in this application, particularly for electric vehicles.
A qualitative study exploring the feasibility and acceptability of computerised adaptive testing to assess and monitor children and young people’s mental health in primary care settings in the UK
Authors: Lan William , Anderson Joanna , Stochl Jan , Jones Peter B , Ford Tamsin , Burn Anne-Marie 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of mental health disorders among adolescents highlights the importance of early identification and intervention. Artemis-A is a web-based application of computerised adaptive testing (CAT), originally developed for secondary schools, to quickly and efficiently assess students’ mental health. Due to its speed, reliability and accessibility, it may be a valuable tool for healthcare practitioners (HCPs) working with children and young people (CYP) in primary, community and potentially secondary care settings in the future.ObjectiveTo explore whether Artemis-A would be a useful, feasible and acceptable tool for HCPs working in primary and community care settings to identify CYP’s mental health difficulties.MethodsSemistructured interviews were conducted with 20 HCPs: 5 general practitioners, 5 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) staff, 5 school nurses and 5 community paediatricians. Data were analysed using the Framework approach.FindingsHCPs reported that Artemis-A has the potential to enhance mental health assessment and aid overburdened services by providing a quick, patient-centred assessment and monitoring mechanism. Benefits of the app include facilitating earlier intervention and appropriate referrals. However, some concerns emerged about safety netting and the way Artemis-A presents its information. Responsibilities for ensuring care continuity also require careful clarification.ConclusionsWith proper protocols and integration, Artemis-A could prove valuable in supporting HCPs to promptly detect mental health issues in CYP. Further research into optimal implementation is warranted.Clinical implicationsIf paired with effective evidence-based interventions, the implementation of Artemis-A could help manage escalating demands in CAMHS.
Long-term safety and sustained efficacy of bimekizumab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (radiographic axial spondyloarthritis): 5-year results from BE AGILE (phase 2b) and its open-label extension
Authors: Deodhar Atul , Navarro-Compán Victoria , Poddubnyy Denis , Gensler Lianne S , Ramiro Sofia , Tomita Tetsuya , Marzo-Ortega Helena , Fleurinck Carmen , Vaux Thomas , Massow Ute , de Peyrecave Natasha , van der Heijde Désirée , Baraliakos Xenofon 
Published: January 2025

ObjectiveAssess long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of bimekizumab in ankylosing spondylitis (radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA)).MethodsPatients with active r-axSpA completing the dose-ranging 48-week randomised controlled trial could enrol in the open-label extension, where patients received bimekizumab 160 mg every 4 weeks. Safety (exposure-adjusted incidence rates/100 patient-years (EAIRs)) and efficacy outcomes (binary: non-responder imputation (NRI) and observed case (OC); continuous: multiple imputation (MI)) are presented through 256 weeks.ResultsFrom Weeks 0–256, 289/303 (95.4%) patients had ≥1 treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE); most frequent were nasopharyngitis (21.8%) and upper respiratory tract infection (14.5%). The EAIR of fungal infections was 7.4 (Candidainfections: 2.6; oral candidiasis: 2.2); none systemic. EAIR of serious infections was 1.4; no active tuberculosis was reported. Active inflammatory bowel disease and anterior uveitis EAIRs were 0.8 and 0.7, respectively. 202/303 (66.7%) patients completed Week 256. 42 (13.9%) patients discontinued treatment due to TEAEs.Efficacy at Week 48 was maintained for 5 years. At Week 256, NRI analysis showed 49.7% (OC: 73.1%) and 41.6% (OC: 71.1%) of patients achieved Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society 40% (ASAS40) response and Axial Spondyloarthritis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) low disease activity, respectively. Mean (SE; MI) ASDAS improved from 3.9 (0.1) at baseline to 2.1 (0.1) at Week 48, which was maintained to Week 256. Improvements in pain, fatigue, physical function and health-related quality of life were sustained.ConclusionsThe safety profile of bimekizumab after 5 years of treatment remained consistent with previous reports, with no new safety signals identified. 5-year efficacy was sustained in this r-axSpA population following robust disease control achieved at Week 48.Trial registration numbersNCT02963506;NCT03355573.
Enhancing English Learning Through Adaptive Assessment and Feedback System Driven by Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Song Lihua , Gao Jing , Zhao Xin 
Published: January 2025

Background: Technology integration has revolutionized traditional teaching methods in the ever-changing field of education, especially in language learning. The development of AI has created new opportunities for individualized education by allowing customized learning experiences that meet the needs of each learner. Objective: The research aims to investigate how an AI-driven adaptive assessment and feedback system can improve English learning outcomes. This study integrates real-time feedback creation with automated essay scoring to address the problems of conventional evaluation techniques. Methods: This research gathers a diverse student essay from various educational institutions to ensure a broad range of themes, writing styles, and skill levels. The data is clean using duplicate removal, pre-processed through text filtering and tokenization, and features extracted using Bag of [Formula: see text]-Grams and Word2vec for word sequence patterns. The Seq2Seq model feedback generation algorithm aims to deliver feedback that is contextually appropriate and semantically meaningful. This study proposed a novel RO-ERNN to predict the quality of essays and improve English language learning outcomes through effective evaluation and feedback. RO optimizes model performance, which leads to more reliable assessments of students’ writing skills and provides accurate predictions of essay quality. ERNN generates meaningful feedback for students. Results: The findings show that the Seq2Seq approach produces feedback that improves learners’ understanding of language components. The study evaluates Accuracy (98.91%), vocabulary retention rate (80%) proficiency level gain (90%), feedback accuracy (95%), [Formula: see text](97.780%), [Formula: see text]1-score (97.50%), recall (95.40%), and precision (96.50%) demonstrating its potential to optimize language acquisition and learner performance. Conclusion: This research has significant consequences for teachers and students, creating new opportunities for technological innovation in English language learning that are more efficient and interesting.
“Energy for Free” in Resonance Electrical Circuits
Authors: Flomenbom Ophir 
Published: January 2025

In this work, we introduce a resonance electrical circuit producing effectively a power, [Formula: see text], much greater than the PSU power, [Formula: see text], that operates it; the additional energy is attributed to the entropic effect of the spins of electrons in the circuit wires, that is regenerated during the resonance and the PSU cycles. (The PSU is the commercial neon sign driver operating at 30[Formula: see text]kHz.) The application (for example, a train of LED bulbs) is placed in between the two ends of the electrical resonance part of the circuit; the circuit can power many more light bulbs than just the PSU can. The reason that the coefficient of performance (COP), COP [Formula: see text]/[Formula: see text], is larger than 1 is that the electrical signal is in a resonance that does not decay at all at the PSU frequency f of 30[Formula: see text]kHz. This behavior is a function of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]; it complements and is independent of the spark gap grounding circuits. A 40-W PSU can power through the circuit 30 LED bulbs in a series, each of 12[Formula: see text]W, and so COP ≤ 9. The circuit can power a controller module, and a step-down transformer. The performance scales with [Formula: see text], is weak for the 25-W PSU and improves with the increase in [Formula: see text]. Yet, also, increasing [Formula: see text] effectively increases both A and V (V for volts and A for amperage) and keeping A low masks the full power of the effect. We derive the formula for the additional energy [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], with coefficients that might also depend on [Formula: see text] and V, introducing nonlinear effects.