bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Matière et mouvement
Authors: Dufort Louis 
Published: November 2023

Ce texte explore le paradoxe inhérent à la création musicale sur support fixe,
également connue sous le nom de musique acousmatique : comment donner du mouvement à une
matière sonore qui est, par nature, figée sur un support ? Inspiré par la biologie, les
sciences cognitives, la philosophie bergsonienne, les systèmes dissipatifs et mon travail
avec la chorégraphe Marie Chouinard, je tente d’établir un cadre épistémologique de ma
pratique compositionnelle. Le texte commence par retracer brièvement l’évolution du son dans
la musique classique occidentale, pour ensuite aborder les défis propres à l’écriture
musicale en dehors du contexte harmonique et des instruments traditionnels. Cela conduit à
l’exploration de stratégies d’écriture qui émergent d’une réflexion phénoménologique sur la
matière et le mouvement. Certains concepts sont introduits et explicités par des techniques
visant à rendre la matière sonore fluide et dynamique. Cette manière de faire est ensuite
recadrée dans plusieurs créations de Marie Chouinard.
Chemical Properties and Moisture Sorption Isotherm of Smoke- Dried Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) Produced with a Modified Smoking Kiln: Application of Four Models to Sorption on Data
Authors: Ochimana Titus Onucheojo , Emojorho Ernest Eguono , Chiedu Udeh Charles 
Published: November 2023

The effectiveness of a modified smoking kiln, the smoking quality, and the moisture sorption characteristics of smoked dried catfish and mackerel were all investigated in this study. Smoked dried catfish protein, ash, fat and moisture ranged between 73.37 and 73.80 %, 5.00 and 5.40% 10.30 and 11.05% and 8.05 and 8.12% respectively and for smoked dried mackerel 70.58 and 70.67%, 5.00 and 5.94%, 12.99 and13.15%, and 6.14 and 6.37% respectively, while the moisture sorption isotherm confirmed type III BET isotherm with marked hysteresis. Smoke dried catfish and mackerel's type III isotherm is as expected given that food items high in protein have been observed to display type III forms. For the Henderson, BET, GAB, and Oswin models, the values of the root means square ranged from 2.6 to 8.7, 4.6 to 9.1, 5.9 to 12.1, and 4.1 to 13.16, respectively. The coefficients of determination for these models ranged from 0.95 to 0.99, 0.93 to 0.96, 0.83 to 0.94, and 0.91 to 0.94. For catfish and mackerel, the isosteric heats of sorption for the adsorption and desorption pathways, respectively, were 4.55 and 1.22 kJ/mol and 4.07 and 1.10 kJ/mol, respectively. With an increase in temperature from 20 to 40 oC, the apparent sorbate surface area fell for catfish from 99.38 to 85.02 m2/g solid and for mackerel from 76.01 to 66.25 m2/g solid. The smoking kiln performed the basic tasks of smoking and drying the fishes very well, with high-quality nutrients.
Characteristics and Obtainment Methods of Firearms Used in Adolescent School Shootings
Authors: Klein Brent R. , Trowbridge Jeff , Schnell Cory , Lewis Kirstin 
Published: November 2023

ImportanceWithin gun violence research, the types of firearms involved in US school shootings and the origins of these weapons have not been well explored.ObjectiveTo examine the type, make, and power of firearms involved in school-related gun violence as well as the sources and methods through which adolescents obtained these weapons.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cross-sectional study used descriptive statistics and logistic regression to analyze 253 school shootings executed by 262 adolescents (aged ≤19 years) in the US from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 2016, and to calculate adjusted estimates for missing cases. The data were sourced from The American School Shooting Study (TASSS), which compiles information about these shooting events from open-source materials. Data analysis was performed from June 23, 2023, to July 20, 2023.ExposuresFirearm type, make, and power.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe firearm type refers to whether a weapon was a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. The firearm’s make differentiates semiautomatic or fully automatic guns from other action mechanisms. The firearm’s power refers to the caliber and velocity, distinguished as small, moderate, or higher power. The acquisition source captures from whom the firearm was received. The obtainment method refers to how the shooter obtained the firearm. Estimates were adjusted by total number of documents and TASSS reliability score as well as neighborhood demographic, socioeconomic, and land use variables measured at the census tract level, and were weighted to account for item nonresponse.ResultsA total of 262 adolescents (mean [SD] age, 16.2 [1.9] years; 256 [97.8%] male) were studied. In the adjusted analyses, handguns were the most used weapon in school shootings (85.5%; 95% CI, 80.6%-89.4%). Firearms were predominantly lower (37.0%; 95% CI, 29.9%-44.7%) or moderate (39.7%; 95% CI, 32.0%-47.8%) in power. Adolescents mainly obtained their guns from relatives (41.8%; 95% CI, 31.7%-52.6%), friends or acquaintances (22.0%; 95% CI, 13.2%-34.5%), the illegal market (29.6%; 95% CI, 19.3%-42.5%), strangers or persons who were shot (4.7%; 95% CI, 1.8%-11.6%), or licensed dealers (1.9%; 95% CI, 0.7%-5.2%). Most firearms were procured via theft from relatives (82.1%; 95% CI, 69.4%-90.3%).Conclusions and RelevanceDespite the more frequent use of lower to moderately powered firearms in school shootings, this study’s results indicated stability in the use of high-powered weapons in adolescent school shootings throughout the research timeframe. A majority of the firearms were procured from the perpetrator’s family or relatives or from friends or acquaintances. These findings may significantly influence discussions around gun control policy, particularly in advocating for secure firearm storage to reduce adolescents’ access to weapons.
Manipulating Surface Band Bending of III‐Nitride Nanowires with Ambipolar Charge‐Transfer Characteristics: A Pathway Toward Advanced Photoswitching Logic Gates and Encrypted Optical Communication
Authors: Chen Wei , Wang Danhao , Wang Weiyi , Kang Yang , Liu Xin , Fang Shi , Li Liuan , Luo Yuanmin , Liang Kun , Liu Yuying , Luo Dongyang , Memon Muhammad Hunain , Yu Huabin , Gu Wengang , Liu Zhenghui , Hu Wei , Sun Haiding 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe operational principle of semiconductor devices critically relies on the band structures that ultimately govern their charge‐transfer characteristics. Indeed, the precise orchestration of band structure within semiconductor devices, notably at the semiconductor surface and corresponding interface, continues to pose a perennial conundrum. Herein, for the first time, this work reports a novel postepitaxy method: thickness‐tunable carbon layer decoration to continuously manipulate the surface band bending of III‐nitride semiconductors. Specifically, the surface band bending of p‐type aluminum‐gallium‐nitride (p‐AlGaN) nanowires grown on n‐Si can be precisely controlled by depositing different carbon layers as guided by theoretical calculations, which eventually regulate the ambipolar charge‐transfer behavior between the p‐AlGaN/electrolyte and p‐AlGaN/n‐Si interface in an electrolyte environment. Enabled by the accurate modulation of the thickness of carbon layers, a spectrally distinctive bipolar photoresponse with a controllable polarity‐switching‐point over a wide spectrum range can be achieved, further demonstrating reprogrammable photoswitching logic gates “XOR”, “NAND”, “OR”, and “NOT” in a single device. Finally, this work constructs a secured image transmission system where the optical signals are encrypted through the “XOR” logic operations. The proposed continuous surface band tuning strategy provides an effective avenue for the development of multifunctional integrated‐photonics systems implemented with nanophotonics.
Self‐Generated Displacement Current of Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Cancer Therapy: Theory and Application
Authors: Chen Meihua , Cui Xin , Zhang Yaming , Zou Pingjin , Xiao Ling , Kang Mengzhe , Chen Junyang , Ren Junjin , Fang Zengyi , Li Lijie , Lang Jinyi , Zhang Yan , Wang Zhong Lin 
Published: November 2023

AbstractWearable and implantable triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) convert mechanical energy to electricity in the daily movements of the human body. Self‐generated dynamic electric field or displacement current of TENGs can operate from micrometers to centimeters, which offers a key technology for TENG‐based therapy systems for precision medicine on both tissues and cells. TENGs have low‐current and high‐voltage properties, which reduce damage to normal tissues, and kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. In this work, the dynamic electric field from TENG directly inhibits the cellular proliferation behavior of cancer cells. The work paves a new way for the self‐generated electric field of TENG for cancer therapy.
Phototactic Photocatalysis Enabled by Functionalizing Active Microorganisms with Photocatalyst
Authors: Li Zhiyong , Chen Guangshen , Cheng Pengfei , Zhang Zhang , Liu Junming 
Published: November 2023

AbstractPositive phototropism enables plants to take advantage of sunlight more efficiently. However, positive phototropism of plant‐like photocatalyst has not been reported yet, which cause people's limited understanding on it. Therefore, developing new photocatalysts that can move toward the light source and thus speed up the photocatalytic process, is a great challenge. Herein, a biologically active photocatalyst (graphitic carbon nitride combined with algae microorganisms, g‐C3N4/alga) is reported first that can behave like green plants and move toward light source, leading to a great enhancement in photocatalysis. The photocatalytic degradation efficiency of the phototactic g‐C3N4/alga is improved up to 570% than that of pure g‐C3N4. The phototactic g‐C3N4/alga photocatalyst can effectively utilize the synergy of phototaxis of microalgae and photocatalytic activity of g‐C3N4 to promote the pollutant decomposition using sunlight. Imparting photocatalyst with positive phototropism will open a new door in photocatalysis field for clean energy production, pollutant treatment, and biomass conversion.
Sickle cell allele HBB‐rs334(T) is associated with decreased risk of childhood Burkitt lymphoma in East Africa
Authors: Hong Hyokyoung G. , Gouveia Mateus H. , Ogwang Martin D. , Kerchan Patrick , Reynolds Steven J. , Tenge Constance N. , Were Pamela A. , Kuremu Robert T. , Wekesa Walter N. , Masalu Nestory , Kawira Esther , Kinyera Tobias , Wang Xunde , Zhou Jiefu , Leal Thiago Peixoto , Otim Isaac , Legason Ismail D. , Nabalende Hadijah , Dhudha Herry , Mumia Mediatrix , Baker Francine S. , Okusolubo Temiloluwa , Ayers Leona W. , Bhatia Kishor , Goedert James J. , Woo Joshua , Manning Michelle , Cole Nathan , Luo Wen , Hicks Belynda , Chagaluka George , Johnston W. Thomas , Mutalima Nora , Borgstein Eric , Liomba George N. , Kamiza Steve , Mkandawire Nyengo , Mitambo Collins , Molyneux Elizabeth M. , Newton Robert , Hutchinson Amy , Yeager Meredith , Adeyemo Adebowale A. , Thein Swee Lay , Rotimi Charles N. , Chanock Stephen J. , Prokunina‐Olsson Ludmila , Mbulaiteye Sam M. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBurkitt lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive B‐cell lymphoma that significantly contributes to childhood cancer burden in sub‐Saharan Africa. Plasmodium falciparum, which causes malaria, is geographically associated with BL, but the evidence remains insufficient for causal inference. Inference could be strengthened by demonstrating that mendelian genes known to protect against malaria—such as the sickle cell trait variant, HBB‐rs334(T)—also protect against BL. We investigated this hypothesis among 800 BL cases and 3845 controls in four East African countries using genome‐scan data to detect polymorphisms in 22 genes known to affect malaria risk. We fit generalized linear mixed models to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), controlling for age, sex, country, and ancestry. The ORs of the loci with BL and P. falciparum infection among controls were correlated (Spearman's ρ = 0.37, p = .039). HBB‐rs334(T) was associated with lower P. falciparum infection risk among controls (OR = 0.752, 95% CI 0.628–0.9; p = .00189) and BL risk (OR = 0.687, 95% CI 0.533–0.885; p = .0037). ABO‐rs8176703(T) was associated with decreased risk of BL (OR = 0.591, 95% CI 0.379–0.992; p = .00271), but not of P. falciparum infection. Our results increase support for the etiological correlation between P. falciparum and BL risk.
Trends in the prevalence of cognitive impairment at old age in China, 2002–2018
Authors: Chen Huashuai , Ye Kaisy Xinhong , Feng Qiushi , Cao Kai , Yu Jintai , Li Chunbo , Zhang Can , Yu Lirong , Maier Andrea Britta , Langa Kenneth M. , Qiu Chengxuan , Zeng Yi , Feng Lei 
Published: November 2023

AbstractINTRODUCTIONChina has the world's largest number of older adults with cognitive impairment (CI). We aimed to examine secular trends in the prevalence of CI in China from 2002 to 2018.METHODSGeneralized estimating equations (GEE) was used to assess changes in CI trend in 44,154 individuals (72,027 observations) aged 65 to 105 years old.RESULTSThe prevalence of CI increased from 2002 to 2008 and then decreased until 2018. The age‐standardized prevalence increased from 25.7% in 2002, 26.1% in 2005, to 28.2% in 2008, then decreased to 26.0% in 2011, 25.3% in 2014, and 24.9% in 2018. Females and those ≥ 80 years old had greater CI prevalence.DISCUSSIONThe prevalence of CI showed an inverted U shape from early 2000s to late 2010s with a peak in 2008. Follow‐up studies are needed to confirm the decreasing trend after 2008 and examine the contributing factors and underlying mechanisms of this trend.Highlights
Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to assess trends of changes in cognitive impairment (CI).
CI prevalence in China increased from 2002 to 2008 and then decreased until 2018.
Females and those ≥ 80 years old had greater CI prevalence.
Stroke, diabetes, and cigarette smoking were risk factors for CI.
Information Storage and Retrieval in a Photon‐Spin System Via Shortcut Drivings
Authors: Yan Run‐Ying , Feng Zhi‐Bo 
Published: November 2023

AbstractQuantum‐information storage and retrieval in an optimized manner are of significance to information processing with composite systems. In this paper, an effective scheme is proposed for performing rapid information storage and retrieval between microwave photons and a nitrogen‐vacancy electron spin via shortcuts to adiabaticity. A qutrit of composite photon‐spin system interacts with two classical drivings. By modifying two original Rabi drivings, instead of directly adding an auxiliary counter‐diabatic interaction, information storage and retrieval can be rapidly performed with the optimized shortcut dynamics. Benefited from the shorter duration time, the shortcut‐based operation is more insensitive to decoherence effects than that of adiabatic counterpart. This strategy provides a promising avenue toward fast and robust information processing with solid‐state hybrid systems.
Structure‐Unit‐Based Total Synthesis of (−)‐Sinulochmodin C
Authors: Zhang Yi‐Peng , Du Shufei , Ma Ying , Zhan Weixin , Chen Wen , Yang Xiaodong , Zhang Hongbin 
Published: November 2023

AbstractHerein we report a structure‐unit‐based asymmetric total synthesis of sinulochmodin C, a norcembranoid diterpenoid bearing a transannular strained ether bridge β‐keto tetrahydrofuran moiety. Our synthetic route features an intramolecular double Michael addition to construct stereospecifically the [7,6,5,5] tetracyclic skeleton, a vinylogous hydroxylation/oxidation procedure or a stereospecific epoxide opening/oxidation sequence to establish the γ‐keto enone intermediate, a Lewis acid/Brønsted acid mediated transannular oxa‐Michael addition to fuse the β‐keto tetrahydrofuran moiety, a Mukaiyama hydration/Pd−C hydrogenation to reverse the C1‐configuration of the isopropenyl unit, and a bioinspired transformation of sinulochmodin C into scabrolide A.
Developing a Hydrophobic Mixed Conductive Interlayer for High‐Performance Solid‐State Lithium Batteries
Authors: Wang Jin , Chu Jiang‐Wei , Li Zi‐Wei , Liang Yu‐Long , Liu Tong , Liu Jian‐Wei , Huang Gang , Zhang Xin‐Bo 
Published: November 2023

AbstractGarnet solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12 (LLZTO) suffer from poor air stability, producing Li2CO3 by‐products and causing poor interfacial contact against the Li metal. Obtaining hydrophobic and lithiophilic surface of LLZTO is meaningful for high‐performance solid‐state batteries. Here, a hydrophobic CFx film is firstly introduced on the LLZTO surface (CFx‐LLZTO) by magnetron sputtering the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) target. Benefit from its outstanding hydrophobicity, this CFx film provides the LLZTO a Li2CO3‐free surface. Moreover, the LiC‐LiF mixed conductive interlayer is formed through the reaction between CFx film and Li metal, resulting in a low interfacial resistance of 73.49 Ω/cm2. In addition, the LiC‐LiF mixed conductive interlayer can also homogenize the electric‐field distribution and enable fast Li+ conduction. As a result, the construction of the hydrophobic mixed conductive interlayer makes the CFx‐LLZTO based symmetric Li/Li cell exhibit a high critical current density of 1.2 mA/cm2 and a stable cycling life for over 1200 h at 0.1 mA/cm2. Furthermore, the Li/LiFePO4 cells with the CFx‐LLZTO show improved cycling and rate performance at room temperature. This work provides a practical solution for achieving high‐performance solid‐state lithium batteries.
Converting Conventional Host to TADF Sensitizer and Hot‐Exciton Emitter in Donor‐Adamantane‐Acceptor Triads for Blue OLEDs: A Computational Study
Authors: Mahaan Ramalingam , Bosco Aruljothy John , Jothi A. Irudaya 
Published: November 2023

AbstractExploiting triplet excitons in TADF sensitizers and hot‐exciton emitters has attracted considerable attention and interest in recent studies on the design and development of blue OLEDs. The structural and optical property relationship of adamantane (Ad) core appended with four different strengths of donor and seven acceptor units were investigated using DFT and TD‐DFT methods. The theoretical studies revealed that increased donor and acceptor strength on adamantane building block leads to: (i) a decrease in ionization potentials and an increase in electron affinities, (ii) a decrease in singlet energies (ES) and the S1‐T1 energy gaps (ΔEST); (iii) decreased SOC magnitudes between S1‐T1 states; (iv) increased RISC rate from the Tn to S1 states, demonstrating an increased tendency for upconversion of triplet excitons from the Tn to S1 state. In addition, low exchange energy causes excited state characteristics of molecules to shift from HLCT to CT nature in the S1 state. In contrast, the T1 states retain their LE character, resulting in higher triplet energies (ET). The adamantane molecular systems appended with P‐DMAC‐Donor‐Ad‐P‐DMB and Donor‐Ad‐P‐BODIPY based triads exhibit promising TADF sensitizer and hot‐exciton characteristics to find application as potential candidates for blue OLEDs when compared to experimentally reported conventional host.
Abnormal axonal development and severe epileptic phenotype in Dynamin‐1 (DNM1) encephalopathy
Authors: Matsubara Kohei , Kuki Ichiro , Ishioka Risako , Yamada Naoki , Fukuoka Masataka , Inoue Takeshi , Nukui Megumi , Okamoto Nobuhiko , Mizuguchi Takeshi , Matsumoto Naomichi , Okazaki Shin 
Published: November 2023

AbstractDynamin‐1 (DNM1) is involved in synaptic vesicle recycling, and DNM1 mutations can lead to developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. The neuroimaging of DNM1 encephalopathy has not been reported in detail. We describe a severe phenotype of DNM1 encephalopathy showing characteristic neuroradiological features. In addition, we reviewed previously reported cases who have DNM1 pathogenic variants with white matter abnormalities. Our case presented drug‐resistant seizures from 1 month of age and epileptic spasms at 2 years of age. Brain MRI showed no progression of myelination, progression of diffuse cerebral atrophy, and a thin corpus callosum. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy showed a decreased N‐acetylaspartate peak and diffusion tensor imaging presented with less pyramidal decussation. Whole‐exome sequencing revealed a recurrent de novo heterozygous variant of DNM1. So far, more than 50 cases of DNM1 encephalopathy have been reported. Among these patients, delayed myelination occurred in two cases of GTPase‐domain DNM1 encephalopathy and in six cases of middle‐domain DNM1 encephalopathy. The neuroimaging findings in this case suggest inadequate axonal development. DNM1 is involved in the release of synaptic vesicles with the inhibitory transmitter GABA, suggesting that GABAergic neuron dysfunction is the mechanism of refractory epilepsy in DNM1 encephalopathy. GABA‐mediated signaling mechanisms play important roles in axonal development and GABAergic neuron dysfunction may be cause of white matter abnormalities in DNM1 encephalopathy.
Late Holocene evolution of a coastal barrier system at Bilene, Mozambique
Authors: Miguel Lucas Lavo A. J. , Costa Pedro J. M. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis research attempts to provide a contribution to the study on coastal barrier‐lagoons in the SE Africa generated by sea‐level fluctuations, and climate change during the Late Holocene. To achieve this goal, the grain‐size analysis and morphoscopic description helped to detect cyclic facie sequences with sediments sized over 200 μm mixed with silt, bioclasts and organic matter. Moreover, the magnetic susceptibility and X‐ray diffraction (XRD) analyses displayed over 90% of quartz and isolated mica, feldspar and heavy minerals. Additionally, the X‐ray fluorescence (XRF) results display the interplay between terrigenous (>Ti and Al) and marine influence (S, Cl and ~Ca) over the last ~3,500 cal. yrs. BP. The geochemical tracer fluctuations detected suggest five distinct deposits including beach, washover, lacustrine system, aeolian deflation that rest on top of the Pleistocene palaeodunes, which are tentatively associated with the sea‐level variations, extreme marine events or with local floods. Although the multiproxy data record refers to a study in Bilene‐Mozambique, it is interesting to understand the mechanisms and variables related to the evolutionary dynamics of coastal barrier lagoons generated by sea‐level fluctuations and climate change, especially in the SE Africa.