bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Accessing Eye-level Greenness Visibility from Open-Source Street View Images: A methodological development and implementation in multi-city and multi-country contexts
Authors: Sánchez Ilse Abril Vázquez , Labib SM 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The urban natural environment provides numerous benefits, including augmenting the aesthetic appeal of urban landscapes and improving mental well-being. While diverse methods have been used to evaluate urban greenery, the assessment of eye-level greenness visibility using street-view level images is emerging due to its greater compatibility with human perception. Many existing studies predominantly rely on proprietary street view images provider such as Google Street View (GSV) data; the usage restrictions and lack of alignment with FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability) principles present challenges in using proprietary images at scale. Therefore, incorporating Volunteered Street View Imagery (VSVI) platforms, such as Mapillary, is emerging as a promising alternative. In this study, we present a scalable and reproducible methodological framework for utilising Mapillary images for Green View Index (GVI) assessment using image segmentation approach and evaluate the completeness and usefulness of such data in diverse geographical contexts, including eleven cities (i.e., Amsterdam, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, City of Melbourne, Dhaka, Ho Chi Minh, Kampala, Kobe, Mexico City, Seattle, and Tel Aviv). We also evaluate the use of globally available satellite-based vegetation indices (e.g., Normalised Difference Vegetation Index-NDVI) to estimate GVI in locations where street-view images are unavailable. Our approach demonstrates the applicability of Mapillary data for GVI assessments, although revelling considerable disparities in image availability and usability between cities located in developed and developing countries. We also identified that the NDVI could be used effectively to estimate GVI values in locations where direct street-level imagery is limited. Additionally, the analysis reveals notable differences in greenness visibility across cities, particularly in high-density, lower-income cities in Africa and South Asia, compared to low-density, high-income cities in the USA and Europe.
Statistical mechanics: autonomous to autonomous via non autonomous
Authors: Saito Cyprien 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
We are to formulate the invariant measures to fix compact subsets on the fluctuated situations for two autonomous systems in transition. Such a kind of two autonomous systems is formulated and intermediated by a certain formalism of their relevant non autonomous system that cannot be revealed other than by etale cohomology, l-adic cohomology and L-functions as the functionality of transmutations amidst them, that is, certain elements fixed in their integrability and in recurrence for their definition.
Biophysics of human interaction with the environment.
Authors: Pisarevsky Alexandr 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The article considers the energy interaction of a person with the environment. Scientific evidence is given that a significant part of the energy a person receives comes not from food but from the environment, and a method for calculating this energy is given. The author's hypothesis is given, suggesting that a part of the energy of the environment, called by the author - "the energy of life", is used by the body of a living being, exclusively to maintain his life and health.
An efficient medium-fidelity model of anguilliform locomotion: insights into collective swimming efficiency and deformation dynamics
Authors: Dumoulin Denis , Chatelain Philippe 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
We propose a reduced-order model for the inviscid flow past self-propelled flexi- ble bodies whose geometry features a wedged trailing-edge. The model leverages an unsteady panel method and its compact representation of vorticity in the free flow allows for computationally tractable simulations. It is strongly coupled to a multi-body system solver which computes the internal bending moments in a swimming system of deforming bodies. The model is assessed against commer- cial computational fluid dynamics and vortex-method predictions on the specific case of anguilliform locomotion. The verified tool is subsequently leveraged in a campaign of numerical experiments to shed light on the collective benefits drawn from swimming in formation. We find that fish initially at rest and engaged in collective swimming demonstrate superior cost efficiency during the initial phases of their motion. However, beyond a certain temporal threshold, these piscine cohorts begin to expend more energy per unit of distance traversed in comparison to their solitary counterparts.
Real-time Prediction of Construction Waste Hauling Trucks’ Transportation Activities: An Input‒Output Hidden Markov Modelling Approach
Authors: Yang Hongtai , Lei Boyi , Han Ke , Liu Luna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Construction waste hauling trucks (CWHTs), as one of the most commonly seen heavy-duty vehicles in major cities around the globe, are usually subject to a series of regulations and access restrictions because they not only produce significant NOx and PM emissions but also causes on-road fugitive dust. To limit their environmental impact, specific spatial-temporal access restrictions are implemented, and timely and accurate detection of possible infringements has become a key challenge facing many municipal managers. To address this challenge, we propose a prediction method based on an interpretable activity-based model, input-output hidden Markov model (IOHMM), and apply it to trajectories of 300 CWHTs in Chengdu, China for evaluation. Contextual factors including weather conditions, recent transportation activities, and historical work statistics are considered in the model to improve its prediction power. Results show that the IOHMM has an average percentage of 64% for correctly predicting the destination and an average \({R}^{2}\) value of 69% for predicting the duration of the transportation activity. These values are higher than the results of the baseline models, including Markov chains, linear regression, and long short-term memory. To investigate the factors that influence the predictability of CWHTs’ transportation activities, linear regression models are constructed using the percentage of correct destination predictions and \({R}^{2}\) of the duration prediction model as the dependent variables, respectively. Our findings indicate that the number of active days and the proportion of days with nighttime activities are positively correlated with the prediction accuracy of both models. The average number of daily transportation activities and the number of different staying activities have positive and negative effects on the prediction accuracy of the destination model, respectively. In conclusion, the proposed model holds promise in assisting government agencies by predicting the next transportation activities of CWHTs and detecting infringements in a timely and effective manner.
Biochemical Markers of Early Renal Dysfunction in Patients with β-thalassemia Major: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Arian Mahdieh , Oghazian Mohammad Bagher , Noureldine Mohammad Hassan A. , Valinejad Ali , Badiee Zahra , Soleimani Mohsen , Sahebkar Amirhossein 
Published: November 2023

Background::
Early diagnosis of renal dysfunction in β-thalassemia major (β-
TM) may help take specific measures to delay irreversible damage and renal failure.
Therefore, the present meta-analysis aimed to compare biochemical markers of premature
renal dysfunction between β-TM and healthy subjects and identify renal issues' prevalence
in patients with β-TM.

Methods::
We searched PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature
(CINAHL), Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Google
Scholar, and State Inpatient Databases (SIDs) without any language constraints for all relevant
articles published up to April 2019.

Results::
Out of 1458 articles published up to April 2019, 24 case-control and 22 crosssectional
studies were investigated. The investigated levels of serum phosphorus, uric acid
(UA), cystatin C, and ferritin were significantly different between β-TM patients and controls.
The albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR), N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase/creatinine
(NAG/Cr) ratio, urinary and serum β2 microglobulin (β2MG), and serum ferritin levels
were significantly higher in β-TM patients than in healthy individuals. However, glomerular
filtration rate, creatinine clearance, and pretransfusion hemoglobin indicated a significantly
lower rate. The general prevalence of renal glomerular and/or tubular defects in patients
with β-TM was 50.22%.

Conclusion::
Urinary NAG, β2MG, ACR, and Scys-C may be early markers of renal dysfunction
in patients with β-thalassemia major. An observation of elevated levels of these
markers despite normal levels of other markers of renal dysfunction may indicate primary,
subclinical injury to the renal tubules and glomeruli.
Palliative Care in Children with Inherited Metabolic Diseases: Why does it matter?
Authors: Pereira Mendes Joana , Nogueira Andreia , Grilo Ema , Ferreira Sara , Diogo Luísa , Cancelinha Cândida 
Published: November 2023

Background::
Inherited metabolic diseases (IMD) bring considerable burden on the
child and family. Challenging areas for health care include the identification of distressing
symptoms, prognostic uncertainty, and bereavement. Literature regarding the impact of paediatric
palliative care (PPC) is scarce.

Objective::
This study aims to evaluate children with IMD referred to a PPC team (PPCT) and to
analyse its impact on home care, decision to limit treatment (DLT), use of hospital resources
(emergency department admissions - EDA, hospital admissions – HA, intensive care admissions
– ICA) and end of life support.

Methods::
Retrospective cohort study of children with IMD referred to a specialized PPCT
(2016-2022). We assessed clinical data: symptoms control, time of referral and length of the
follow-up period, DLT, device dependency, use of hospital resources prior to and after referral,
place of death and end-of-life support.

Results::
Fifteen children with IMD were referred to PPCT (8% of total referrals), with median
age of 7 years (4 months – 17 years); 53% female. All children were non or pre-verbal. Most
prevalent symptoms were neurologic and motor impairment (100%), respiratory and gastrointestinal
(75%). 80% had tube feeding, 90% had some respiratory device (non-invasive ventilation
in 23%). All children had multidrug use, with a mean of 6 drugs per child (2-9). 73% had
home PPC and 80% had DLT planned. Nine children died (78% in hospital), after a mean of 17
months of follow-up (2 months to 4 years), all with DLT planned. 67% had support from PPCT
at the end of life. All these families received emotional support. Decrease in EDA (10 vs 2) was
noticed before and after PPCT. No impact was seen in HA and ICA (6 vs 5 and 1 vs 1, respectively)
and there was a longer mean of hospitalisation stay (15 vs 32 days).

Conclusion::
Our cohort includes a group of children with severe, complex and neurodegenerative
IMD. They need multiple medications for symptoms control, are highly dependent on medical
devices and consume significant healthcare resources. Communication impairment adds
complexity being a major barrier to symptom assessment. PPCT referral allowed home support,
anticipated care plans development with end of life and bereavement support, as well as a tendency
towards a reduction in EDA. These findings reinforce the need for holistic approach to
identify and address the PPC needs of children with IMD.
From Traditional Medicine to Advanced Therapeutics: The Renaissance of
Phyto-nano Interventions in Psoriasis
Authors: Semele Rajneesh , Grewal Sonam , Jeengar Manish Kumar , Singh Thakur Gurjeet , Swami Rajan 
Published: November 2023

Abstract:
Psoriasis is an autoimmune systemic chronic inflammatory disease that exhibits characteristic
detrimental effects on the skin, often leading to infections or comorbid conditions. The
multifaceted nature of psoriasis has made it very challenging to treat, especially with current
chemotherapy options. Therefore, it is essential to consider phytoconstituents as novel alternatives.
However, despite demonstrating higher anti-inflammatory, anti-psoriasis, and immunomodulatory
potential, their clinical usage is hindered due to their poor physicochemical properties.
To address these drawbacks, nanoparticulate drug delivery systems have been developed,
helping to achieve better permeation of phytoconstituents through topical administration. This
has breathed new life into traditional systems of medicine, particularly in the context of treating
psoriasis. In this current review, we present a detailed, comprehensive, and up-to-date analysis
of the literature, which will contribute to affirming the clinical role of phyto-nano interventions
against psoriasis.
Optimal Look-Back Period to Identify True Incident Cases of Diabetes in Medical Insurance Data in the Chinese Population: Retrospective Analysis Study
Authors: Yang Wenyi , Wang Baohua , Ma Shaobo , Wang Jingxin , Ai Limei , Li Zhengyu , Wan Xia 
Published: November 2023

Background
Accurate estimation of incidence and prevalence is vital for preventing and controlling diabetes. Administrative data (including insurance data) could be a good source to estimate the incidence of diabetes. However, how to determine the look-back period (LP) to remove cases with preceding records remains a problem for administrative data. A short LP will cause overestimation of incidence, whereas a long LP will limit the usefulness of a database. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the optimal LP length for identifying incident cases in administrative data.

Objective
This study aims to offer different methods to identify the optimal LP for diabetes by using medical insurance data from the Chinese population with reference to other diseases in the administrative data.

Methods
Data from the insurance database of the city of Weifang, China from between January 2016 and December 2020 were used. To identify the incident cases in 2020, we removed prevalent patients with preceding records of diabetes between 2016 and 2019 (ie, a 4-year LP). Using this 4-year LP as a reference, consistency examination indexes (CEIs), including positive predictive values, the κ coefficient, and overestimation rate, were calculated to determine the level of agreement between different LPs and an LP of 4 years (the longest LP). Moreover, we constructed a retrograde survival function, in which survival (ie, incident cases) means not having a preceding record at the given time and the survival time is the difference between the date of the last record in 2020 and the most recent previous record in the LP. Based on the survival outcome and survival time, we established the survival function and survival hazard function. When the survival probability, S(t), remains stable, and survival hazard converges to zero, we obtain the optimal LP. Combined with the results of these two methods, we determined the optimal LP for Chinese diabetes patients.

Results
The κ agreement was excellent (0.950), with a high positive predictive value (92.2%) and a low overestimation rate (8.4%) after a 2-year LP. As for the retrograde survival function, S(t) dropped rapidly during the first 1-year LP (from 1.00 to 0.11). At a 417-day LP, the hazard function reached approximately zero (ht=0.000459), S(t) remained at 0.10, and at 480 days, the frequency of S(t) did not increase. Combining the two methods, we found that the optimal LP is 2 years for Chinese diabetes patients.

Conclusions
The retrograde survival method and CEIs both showed effectiveness. A 2-year LP should be considered when identifying incident cases of diabetes using insurance data in the Chinese population.
A Web-Based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Couples Dealing With Chronic Cancer-Related Fatigue: Protocol for a Single-Arm Pilot Trial
Authors: Müller Fabiola , van Dongen Sophie , van Woezik Rosalie , Tibosch Marijke , Tuinman Marrit A , Schellekens Melanie P J , Laurenceau Jean-Philippe , van der Lee Marije , Hagedoorn Mariët 
Published: November 2023

Background
Chronic fatigue is a common symptom among patients who have been treated for cancer. Current psychosocial interventions typically target the patient alone, despite growing evidence suggesting that a couples’ approach can increase and broaden the efficacy of an intervention. Therefore, based on an existing web-based mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for patients, the couple intervention COMPANION was developed.

Objective
The primary objectives of this study are to determine the acceptability of COMPANION and its potential efficacy in reducing fatigue in patients with cancer. Our secondary objectives are to examine the feasibility of the trial procedures and the potential working mechanisms of the couple intervention.

Methods
We will conduct a single-arm pilot trial for couples (ie, patients with cancer with chronic fatigue and their partners). All couples are allocated to the web-based couple intervention that consists of psychoeducation, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral exercises. The 9 sessions of the intervention are supervised remotely by a trained therapist. Patients and partners will complete questionnaires before starting the intervention (T0), 2 weeks after completing the intervention (T1), and 1 month after T1 (T2). They will also fill out weekly diaries during the intervention period. A subsample of patients (n≈5) and partners (n≈5) as well as all the therapists providing COMPANION will participate in the final focus groups. Benchmark values have been defined to determine the acceptability (ie, ≥60% of couples complete the intervention and/or ≥70% of the participants are satisfied with the intervention) and potential efficacy (ie, a significant improvement in fatigue and/or a clinically relevant improvement in fatigue in 45% of the patients between T0 and T1) of the intervention. The trial procedures are deemed feasible if an average of at least three couples are included per recruiting month and/or adherence to the assessments is at least 65% for T1 and the diaries and 60% for T2. To establish potential working mechanisms, changes in affect, sleep, catastrophizing, partner communication and interactions, self-efficacy, mindfulness, and closeness will be examined. Quantitative outcomes will be interpreted along with the results from the focus groups.

Results
Data collection is expected to be completed by March 2024.

Conclusions
This pilot trial will test the first web-based mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for couples targeting chronic cancer-related fatigue. Findings will indicate whether proceeding with a randomized controlled trial is warranted.

Trial Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05636696; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05636696

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)
DERR1-10.2196/48329
Post-1800 copies of Atlas Silesiae: may we talk about the second edition?
Authors: Paprotny Zbigniew 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
In the earlier paper (Paprotny, 2022b) I have presented all known states of maps encountered in the 1750 (i.e. 1752) edition of Atlas Silesiae, together with the composition of several Atlas copies from this edition (in terms of states of included maps). The present paper for the first time compares this composition with copies of the Atlas published after 1800. It demonstrates that the latter are most probably compilations of the partially updated material available at the moment of publication, appearing irregularly at dates differing by years and in few copies only. For this reason, they should not be considered a genuine “second edition” of the Atlas as sometimes called in cartographical literature. The appendix with an update to Paprotny (2022b) presents newly identified states of two Atlas maps.
Features of the formation of the cultural and landscape environment near the objects of Moscow's natural heritage on the example of the Ramenka River Valley
Authors: Shulgina Olga , Shul'gina Dar'ya Pavlovna 
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the formation of the cultural and landscape environment of Moscow. The cultural landscape is considered as a result of the co-creation of nature and man, which is especially pronounced in urbanized space. This can be traced in historical and cultural contexts on the example of the territory located in the valley of the Ramenka River. The relevance of the study is due to the insufficient study of this territory, which became part of Moscow only in the middle of the twentieth century and the importance of scientific understanding of modern architectural and landscape transformations. The work is based on literary, archival, cartographic sources, data from their own local history observations. The work uses historical and cartographic research methods, as well as methods of local history observations, system-structural analysis. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the systematization and generalization of multiple diverse information characterizing the history of the formation of the cultural landscape of one of the districts of Moscow; in identifying the factors that determined the peculiarities of the formation and change in time of these landscapes, in assessing the impact of modern architectural and urban planning approaches on the environmental situation. The main conclusions of the study: despite the centuries-old efforts of people to dominate the "nature-society-man" system, with the development of ecological culture, the priority of natural values in the formation of urban landscapes increases; the natural heritage of Moscow is an integral element of its cultural heritage; the construction of modern residential complexes near natural heritage sites, paradoxically, contributes to the improvement of environmental situation, creative improvement of the visual environment.
Las cadenas globales de producción en el marco de la disputa hegemónica mundial. Consideraciones para el desarrollo de América Latina
Authors: Lauxmann Carolina Teresita , Fernández Víctor Ramiro 
Published: November 2023

En el presente trabajo se analiza la configuración y expansión de las cadenas globales de producción (CGP), así como su posterior ralentización, desde una mirada sistémica de largo plazo. Específicamente, se sitúan estos procesos en la fase de agotamiento del ciclo sistémico de acumulación hegemonizado por Estados Unidos y de emergencia de un nuevo espacio que dinamiza la producción capitalista a nivel global y que se presenta como potencial relevo hegemónico: el este de Asia, comandado, en la actualidad, por China. Sobre este escenario de disputa, se examinan las posibilidades y limitaciones que la participación en las CGP presenta para el desarrollo latinoamericano. Se advierte que, hasta el momento, la inserción en la producción globalizada no ha favorecido el desarrollo de los países de la región. Sin embargo, se reconoce la posibilidad de modificar esta situación a partir de avanzar en la configuración de cadenas regionales de producción que cualifiquen su participación en las CGP.