bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A new method for determining the intrinsic resistance energy of H‐atom transfer reaction and structure–activity relationship of H‐donating ability
Authors: Fu Yan‐Hua , Wang Fang , Zhou Zhongyuan , Yang Liguo , Shen Guang‐Bin , Zhu Xiao‐Qing 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe intrinsic resistance energy ΔG≠XH/X of H‐donor XH in hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) reaction is usually used to evaluate the kinetic H‐donating ability. In this article, a new method for determining ΔG≠XH/X of H‐donor in HAT reaction was proposed by the definition of thermo‐kinetic parameter ΔG≠o (XH) = 1/2[ΔG≠XH/X + ΔGo (XH)]. ΔG≠o (XH) is the characteristic physical parameter of XH to describe the H‐donating ability in a chemical reaction during a certain reaction time, ΔGo (XH) is the bond dissociation free energy. The kinetic studies of HATs between 20 alcohols, ethers, alkanes and amines (XH) with cumyloxyl radical [PhC (CH3)2O•, CumO•] were researched, and ΔGo (XH), ΔG≠XH/X, and ΔG≠o (XH) were used to investigate the H‐donating abilities of the studied substrates in thermodynamics, kinetics, and HAT reaction. The effect of structures of XH on these three parameters, the structure–activity relationship, such as the influence of electronic, steric, polar and stereoelectronic effects of substituents, heteroatoms insertion in cycloalkanes, and cis–trans configurational isomerism on the H‐donating abilities were discussed in detail. This study not only provides a new method for determining ΔG≠XH/X but also systematically studies the factors affecting the H‐donating ability, laying a foundation for the selection, design, and synthesis of more efficient antioxidants.
Patient and carer experiences of living with multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome
Authors: Roydhouse Jessica , Thompson Deborah , Nicholson Louise , Harrup Rosemary , Campbell Julie , Jose Kim 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectiveMultiple myeloma (MM) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are treatable but incurable conditions that can substantially impact the daily lives of people living with these conditions and their carers. We sought to understand the experience of people living with and carers affected by these conditions in Tasmania, a regional area of Australia.MethodsExploratory qualitative study. People living with MM or MDS or their carers in Southern Tasmania were recruited by a haematology nurse and invited to participate in focus groups. Data collection was by groups held online and face‐to‐face in 2022. Thematic analysis was used.ResultsTen groups were held with 48 participants (n = 23 with MM, n = 9 with MDS, n = 16 carers). Key themes arising from focus groups with people living with MM/MDS were (1) Relationships and Support; (2) Positive Attitude; (3) Perception of Condition; and (4) Symptoms and Comorbidities. Some people with MM/MDS had to take on a caring role for their carer due to carer illness. Key themes arising from carer focus groups included (1) Supportive Relationships; (2) Accommodating Change; and (3) Own Needs. Not all carers viewed their caring role as burdensome.ConclusionFuture work should consider what supports are required for patients acting as carers, and carer burden should not be assumed.
Buen Vivir, subjective poverty, and school conditions in 2017 Ecuador
Authors: Gonzalez‐Tellez Silverio , Efstathios Stefos , Martinez Mahly , Cevallos‐Chamba Darío 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn May 2017 in Ecuador, the government of Rafael Correa handed over the presidency after 10 years and several mandates. His administration established the redefinition of the constitutional bases: thebuen vivircultural development and policy approach with a new transformative educational policy that sought to contribute to inclusion, overcoming inequalities, and poverty. His government benefited from high oil and commodity prices and broad popular support. This research has set out to review the results of the official national survey ENEMDU completed in December 2017. With a descriptive, bivariate, and multidimensional quantitative data analysis, we sought to shed light on the correlations between subjective poverty associated withbuen vivir, school conditions, and ICT access and use of the school population in 2017. Results indicate a critical flaw in thebuen vivirpolicies that failed to achieve their most valued and declared objective with indigenous and rural populations.
Evidence‐based practice in undergraduate physiotherapy programs in Brazil: A cross‐sectional document analysis study
Authors: Monteiro Nívea Renata Oliveira , Nascimento Santos Wueyla Nicoly , Sousa André Silva , Ohara Daniela Gonçalves , Pegorari Maycon Sousa , Matos Areolino Pena 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackground and PurposePhysiotherapists worldwide are encouraged to integrate evidence‐based practice (EBP) to provide safer and effective services. However, for professionals to consolidate this practice, the contact with EBP must begin at the university. In this study, we aimed to map and analyze the distribution of EBP courses and their characteristics in undergraduate physiotherapy programs in Brazil.MethodsThis web‐based document analysis study analyzed the current curricula of undergraduate physiotherapy programs in Brazil according to their availability on university sites. The identification of curricular components and analysis of EBP course syllabi used evidence‐based descriptive terms. A descriptive analysis was used to verify the frequency and the regional distribution of EBP courses.ResultsOf 1033 accredited programs in Brazil, 809 curricula were analyzed. Only 9.4% (76/809) of the analyzed curricula presented EBP courses; the mean duration of courses was 44.3 (SD 13.5) hours. Southeast region had the greatest number of undergraduate programs (46.5%, 376/809), and the north region had a proportionally greater number of EBP courses (24%, 12/50). In addition, 15.6% (10/64) and 8.9% (66/739) of the curricula of public and private institutions, respectively, provided EBP content. Critical appraisal was the most mentioned step among 15 undergraduate programs with complete EBP syllabi.DiscussionMost undergraduate physiotherapy programs in Brazil did not offer an EBP course. Also, an unbalanced emphasis on the critical appraisal step was observed. The lack of EBP content and skills in the curricula of Brazilian undergraduate physiotherapy programs may negatively influence the training, decision‐making, and clinical practice of physiotherapists. A re‐evaluating of the current undergraduate programs and curricula for EBP‐based education is needed.
First report of severe tolpyralate sensitivity in corn (Zea mays) discovers a novel genetic factor conferring crop response to a herbicide
Authors: Williams Martin M , Hausman Nicholas E , Saballos Ana , Landau Christopher A , Brooks Matthew D , Flannery Pat , Tracy William F , Thompson Charlie J 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDTolpyralate, a relatively new inhibitor of 4‐hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), is registered for postemergence use in all types of corn (Zea mays L.) and has a record of excellent crop tolerance. A report of severe crop injury to sweet corn inbred (XSEN187) led to the following objectives: (i) determine whether sensitivity to tolpyralate in XSEN187 exists, and if confirmed, (ii) determine the genetic basis of tolpyralate sensitivity, and (iii) screen other corn germplasm for sensitivity to tolpyralate.RESULTSInbred XSEN187 was confirmed sensitive to tolpyralate. Inclusion of methylated seed oil or nonionic surfactant in the spray volume was necessary for severe crop injury. Tolpyralate sensitivity in XSEN187 is not conferred by alleles at Nsf1, a cytochrome P450‐encoding gene (CYP81A9) conferring tolerance to many corn herbicides. Evidence suggests that tolpyralate sensitivity in XSEN187 is conferred by a single gene mapped to the Chr05: 283 240–1 222 909 bp interval. Moreover, tolpyralate sensitivity was observed in 48 other sweet corn and field corn inbreds.CONCLUSIONSSevere sensitivity to tolpyralate exists in sweet corn and field corn germplasm when the herbicide is applied according to label directions. Whereas the corn response to several other herbicides, including HPPD‐inhibitors, is conferred by the Nsf1 locus, corn sensitivity to tolpyralate is the result of a different locus. The use of tolpyralate should consider herbicide tolerance in inbred lines from which corn hybrids were derived, whereas alleles that render corn germplasm sensitive to tolpyralate should be eliminated from breeding populations, inbreds, and commercial cultivars. © 2023 Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc and The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry. This article has been contributed to by U.S. Government employees and their work is in the public domain in the USA.
Introducing the role of the municipality of residence in studying the secondary migration of international migrants. Evidence from Lombardy (Italy)
Authors: Ortensi Livia Elisa , Barbiano di Belgiojoso Elisa 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSecondary internal and international movements of migrants are receiving increasing attention in Europe while research has so far focused on the characteristics of individuals who remigrate or plan to re‐emigrate, the attributes of the place that secondary migrants aim to leave have been less studied compared to other personal characteristics. This knowledge gap is primarily due to the fact that detailed information on the municipality of residence is largely unavailable in nationwide sample surveys. To fill this gap, after considering the time since migrants' arrival in Italy and previous internal mobility, we analyse the relationship between the characteristics of the municipality where migrants live and short‐term migration intentions of return, onward and internal migration in a competing risk framework. We focus on ethnic concentration (community hotspots and coldspots) and classification into central and marginal areas as critical characteristics of municipalities. We used a unique pooled data set that includes seven cross‐sectional surveys conducted between 2010 and 2016 by the Regional Observatory for Integration and Multiethnicity in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy. Municipal characteristics are strongly related to migrants' intentions: migrants who intend to move internally or to a third country are more likely live in urban, suburban, intermediate and peripheral areas and in the mountains. In contrast, the intention to return is not correlated with the characteristics of the municipality. The concentration of co‐nationals is also uncorrelated with short‐term migration intentions. We discuss the limitations of using a concentration indicator to study the relationship with secondary mobility.
Statistical analysis of actigraphy data with generalised additive models
Authors: Lisi Edoardo , Abellan Juan J. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThere is a growing interest in the use of physical activity data in clinical studies, particularly in diseases that limit mobility in patients. High‐frequency data collected with digital sensors are typically summarised into actigraphy features aggregated at epoch level (e.g., by minute). The statistical analysis of such volume of data is not straightforward. The general trend is to derive metrics, capturing specific aspects of physical activity, that condense (say) a week worth of data into a single numerical value. Here we propose to analyse the entire time‐series data using Generalised Additive Models (GAMs). GAMs are semi‐parametric models that allow inclusion of both parametric and non‐parametric terms in the linear predictor. The latter are smooth terms (e.g., splines) and, in the context of actigraphy minute‐by‐minute data analysis, they can be used to assess daily patterns of physical activity. This in turn can be used to better understand changes over time in longitudinal studies as well as to compare treatment groups. We illustrate the application of GAMs in two clinical studies where actigraphy data was collected: a non‐drug, single‐arm study in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and a physical‐activity sub‐study included in a phase 2b clinical trial in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Domino: A new framework for the automated identification of weather event precursors, demonstrated for European extreme rainfall
Authors: Dorrington Joshua , Grams Christian , Grazzini Federico , Magnusson Linus , Vitart Frederic 
Published: November 2023

AbstractA number of studies have investigated the large‐scale drivers and upstream precursors of extreme weather events, making it clear that the earliest warning signs of extreme events can be remote from the impacted region in both time and space. Integrating and leveraging our understanding of dynamical precursors provides a new perspective on ensemble forecasting for extreme events, focused on building storylines of possible event evolution. This then acts as a tool for raising awareness of the conditions conducive to high‐impact weather and providing early warning of their possible development. However, operational applications of this developing knowledge base are limited, perhaps for want of a clear framework for doing so. Here, we present such a framework, supported by open software tools, designed for identifying large‐scale precursors of categorical weather events in an automated fashion and reducing them to scalar indices suitable for statistical prediction, forecast interpretation, and model validation. We demonstrate this framework by systematically analysing the precursor circulations of daily rainfall extremes across 18 regional‐ to national‐scale European domains. We discuss the precursor rainfall dynamics for three disparate regions, and show our findings are consistent with, and extend, previous work. We provide an estimate of the predictive utility of these precursors across Europe based on logistic regression, and show that large‐scale precursors can usefully predict heavy rainfall between two and six days ahead, depending on region and season. We further show how, for more continental‐scale applications, the regionally specific precursors can be synthesised into a minimal set of indices that drive heavy precipitation. We then provide comments and guidance for generalisation and application of our demonstrated approach to new variables, timescales, and regions.
Energy expenditure of femoral broaching in direct anterior total hip replacements—Comparison between manual and automated techniques
Authors: Coden Gloria , Greenwell Patrick , Niu Ruijia , Fang Christopher , Talmo Carl , Smith Eric L. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIntroductionLittle information is known regarding the energy expenditure of the surgeon during total hip arthroplasty (THA). We sought to compare the energy expenditure associated with femoral broaching using two techniques: manual and automated.MethodsWe recorded energy expenditure, minute ventilation, heart rate, and total broaching time of a single surgeon while broaching the femoral canal during direct anterior THA using two different techniques: Manual broaching (n = 26) and automated broaching (n = 20).ResultsManual broaching required a longer time than automated broaching (6.1 ± 1.1 vs. 3.7 ± 0.9 min;p < 0.001) with an increase in energy expenditure (32.6 ± 7.0 vs. 16.0 ± 7.1 Calories;p < 0.001). Heart rate was higher with manual broaching (99.4 ± 9.8 vs. 90.1 ± 9.8 beats per min;p = 0.003), along with minute ventilation (36.5 ± 7.0 vs. 30.3 ± 5.8 L/min;p = 0.003). There were no intraoperative complications.ConclusionsAutomated femoral broaching during THA can decrease the energy expenditure of broaching by 50% and time of broaching by 40%, when compared to manual technique.Clinical Trial RegistrationThis research was not a clinical trial.
Quantized feedback control of continuous time Lur'e systems with nested quantization over finite data rate channels
Authors: Wang Jian , Yu Jiafeng 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis paper studies a control problem of continuous time Lur'e systems involving input quantization (for the output of the controller) and output quantization (for the output of the plant). When the output of one quantization operator becomes directly the input of the other one, the nested quantization is produced, which is difficult for the design of the systems. Based on spherical polar coordinate quantizer, a quantization method with finite data rate is proposed for handling the nested quantization. In addition, both the quantization errors and Lur'e‐type nonlinearity are converted to sector bound uncertainties that are modeled by norm bounded uncertain matrices, which facilitates the design of the systems. Owing to the quantization error the resulting closed‐loop system is described by a discontinuous right‐hand side differential equation and the notion of Krasovskii solution is adopted for the equation. By Krasovskii solution the update rule of the quantization region is designed to ensure the convergence to the origin of the system with the nested quantization and avoid the quantizer saturation. Further, since the quantizers cannot quantize the controller output and the system output directly, we develop an optimalization problem for each quantizer to obtain the estimates of the outputs of the plant and the controller. Finally, a method is presented to achieve the parameters of the controller.
Epistemological Tensions in Reading Research and a Vision for the Future
Authors: Purcell‐Gates Victoria 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis essay book review examines the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume IV, edited by Michael. L. Kamil, P. David Pearson, Elizabeth Birr Moje, and Peter P. Afflerbach. Taking an overview perspective on the volume, the review addresses issues of epistemology and theoretical frames as they apply to the study and research of reading. The author concludes that the volume, as a whole, represents the still fractious nature of the theoretical underpinnings of reading research and suggests a move toward a more unitary sociocognitive frame for reading research that could inform future handbooks on reading research as well as future research designs, methods, and presentations.
Impacts and Pathways of the Belt and Road Initiative on Sustainable Development Goals of the Involved Countries
Authors: Li Chenggang , Wan Yikang , Xu Zhenci , Fan Xiangbo , Shuai Chenyang , Yu Xuemei , Tan Yuanyuan 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) tremendously impacts the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the countries involved. However, the BRI's impacts and impact pathways on the synergies and trade‐offs in these countries' SDGs remain unclear. Using global data from 2005 to 2021, we find that the BRI has dramatically promoted low‐income countries' SDGs and the synergies between high‐income countries' SDGs. Continuing to prioritize economic growth as the main focus of the BRI may not be the optimal path for achieving mutual development that benefits all of humanity. Although there is environmental pressure involved with the BRI, this factor does not force involved countries to make trade‐offs between improving SDGs and environmental resources. Furthermore, the BRI affects involved countries' SDGs through two key channels: fostering industries, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) by enhancing people's well‐being (SDG 3) and promoting zero hunger (SDG 2) through sustainable cities (SDG 11).
The road to sustainable development: Results of the differentiated choice of corporate environmental strategy
Authors: Wang Yufei , Zhang Xiufan , Wang Yan , Chen Xueli , Song Malin 
Published: November 2023

AbstractFinding a reasonable and efficient sustainable development path is more important for enterprises than emphasizing environmental protection. Corporate environmental strategy, green innovation and corporate sustainability are selected as representative variables to explore the possibility of Chinese heavily polluting enterprises to achieve sustainable development. Through questionnaires and regression analysis, our study shows that the different effects of corporate environmental strategies on corporate sustainability are only reflected in economic dimension, and that the mediating role of green process innovation between reactive environmental strategy and environmental sustainability is more significant than that of green product innovation. This study has made contributions to research in the field of sustainable development, discussing the role of corporate environmental strategies and green innovation in environmental protection, and exploring effective paths to achieve sustainable development. In addition, the combination of environmental strategies and green innovation among different types can also enable managers to plan sustainable development paths more reasonably.
Paraffin@hBN Phase‐Change Thermal Conductive Composite: Preparation and Properties
Authors: Chen Tiantian , Luo Sicheng , Wang Haixu , Fu Hai , Wang Ning , Sun Rong 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAs a typical organic phase change material, paraffin occupies the large phase‐transition latent heat, promising electronic insulation, excellent cycling and chemical stability as well as the low corrosivity, which is attractive in the thermal management. In the practical applications, the surface of paraffin should be protected by organic or inorganic layers to inhibit the leakage above the melting point. However, in the reported paraffin composites, the weak cycling stability and the low thermal conductivity restricts their applications. In this paper, the highly thermal conductive hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (hBNNS) are used as the protective layer for wrapping the paraffin in a microemulsion method to form the hBN‐paraffin thermal management composite, which exhibits the large phase‐transition latent heat ~189 J g−1, the excellent cycling stability over 20 cycles and the high thermal conductivity ~1.2 W m−1 K−1. The developed paraffin@ hBN composite should be promising for the thermal management in electronic packing, and can be used to improve the reliability of electric devices.
3D Carbon Fiber Skeleton Film Modified with Gradient Cu Nanoparticles as Auxiliary Anode Regulates Dendrite‐Free, Bottom‐Up Zinc Deposition
Authors: Lai Sen , Yuan Yongfeng , Zhu Min , Yin Simin , Huang Yizhong , Guo Shaoyi , Yan Weiwei 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAchieving stable Zn plating/stripping under high current density and large area capacity remains a major challenge for metal Zn anodes. To address this issue, common filter paper is utilized to construct 3D carbon fiber skeleton film modified with gradient Cu nanoparticles (CFF@Cu). The original zincophobic hydrophilic CFF is transformed into gradient zincophilic and reversed gradient hydrophilic composite, due to the gradient distribution of Cu nanoparticles. When CFF@Cu is placed above Zn foil as an auxiliary anode, Zn foil anode exhibits stable, reversible, and dendrite‐free Zn plating/stripping for 1200 h at 10 mA cm−2 and 2 mAh cm−2, 2000 h at 2 mA cm−2 and 2 mAh cm−2, 340 h at 10 mA cm−2 and 10 mAh cm−2. Additionally, nucleation barrier of Zn, Zn2+ transport and deposition kinetics are improved. The deposits on the Zn foil anode become homogeneous, dense, and fine. Side reactions and by‐products are effectively inhibited. The excellent performance is mainly attributed to the gradient zincophilic field in 3D CFF. A portion of Zn2+ is captured by Cu and deposited within CFF@Cu from bottom to top, which reduces and homogenizes Zn2+ flux on Zn foil, as well as weakens and homogenizes electric field on Zn foil.