bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relation of infants' and mothers' pointing to infants' vocabulary measured directly and with parental reports
Authors: Ertaş Sura , Koşkulu‐Sancar Sümeyye , Ger Ebru , Liszkowski Ulf , Küntay Aylin C. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractInfants' and parents' pointing gestures predict infants' concurrent and prospective language development. Most studies have measured vocabulary size using parental reports. However, parents tend to underestimate or overestimate infants' vocabulary necessitating the use of direct measures alongside parent reports. The present study examined whether mothers' index‐finger pointing, and infants' whole‐hand and index‐finger pointing at 14 months associate with infants' receptive and expressive vocabulary based on parental reports and directly measured lexical processing efficiency (LPE) concurrently at 14 months and prospectively at 18 months. We used the decorated room paradigm to measure pointing frequency, the Turkish communicative development inventory I to measure infants' receptive vocabulary, Turkish communicative development inventory II to measure their expressive vocabulary, and the Looking‐While‐Listening (LWL) task to measure LPE. At 14 months, 34 mother‐infant dyads, and at 18 months, 30 dyads were included in the analyses. We found that only infants' index‐finger pointing frequency at 14 months predicted their LPE (both reaction time and accuracy) prospectively at 18 months but not concurrently at 14 months. Neither maternal pointing nor infants' pointing predicted their receptive and expressive vocabulary based on indirect measurement. The results extend the evidence on the relation between index‐finger pointing and language development to a more direct measure of vocabulary.
Uncovering the mystery of Al(III) doping of ε‐Fe2O3 in the ancient high‐iron black‐brown glaze
Authors: Guan Ming , Guo Yu , Kang Baoqiang , Wang Maolin , Li Gen , Zheng Yi , Ding Yinzhong , Wang Meng , Wood Nigel , Lei Yong , Wei Xiangjun , Ma Ding 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe world's first high‐fired glazes were made in China, probably in the 16th century BCE, based largely on siliceous clay and calcareous wood ash. By the Song Dynasty (960–1279), this technology was at its zenith and included blackware glazes that exhibited reddish‐brown single‐phase, micron‐scale ε‐Fe2O3 films on their surfaces. However, it has been difficult to synthesize and replicate this effect on a larger scale and to a higher degree of purity through modern synthetic methods. To fully understand this effect, a strategy that combines nanomaterial science methods and theoretical calculation has been developed to study the hare's fur glazes of Song Dynasty (960–1279) Jian wares. Through our study of the original Song glazes, we show that a high‐alumina clay was used in creating the glaze, which introduced Al into the ε‐Fe2O3 lattices, playing a crucial role in metastable crystal stabilization. The explanation of both Al‐doping from clay, combined with a new understanding of ancient but effective firing manipulation, may provide alternative approaches for materials synthesis.
Radio frequency disinfestation of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) in semolina: An emerging thermal technique
Authors: Indumathi C. , Manoj D. , Loganathan M. , Shanmugasundaram S. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractTribolium castaneum (Herbst) infestation is inevitable during the storage of semolina and its derivative products. This study applied the emerging radio frequency (RF) heating technology to disinfest T. castaneum in semolina, using a 40.68 MHz, 10 kW RF unit. In the context of considering the quality of semolina, .8 A RF current load with 8 min exposure time was found to be optimum and effective for attaining 100% disinfestation of T. castaneum in semolina. Changes in moisture content, color and gluten content were determined in RF treated semolina to evaluate the effect of RF heating. Mortality of all life stages of T. castaneum was 100% at 64.40 ± 1.40°C of semolina during RF heating. The susceptibility of T. castaneum to RF heating was egg > pupa > larva > adult. Gluten variance was minor, confirmed by SEM micrographs showing slight differences in structure compared to untreated semolina. This supports RF as an eco‐friendly method for semolina disinfestation, making it a promising innovation.Practical ApplicationsThis study applied RF disinfestation method for T. castaneum in semolina, research findings in the study indicates that RF treatment for disinfestation of T. castaneum obtained a good result with 100% mortality. The RF treated semolina had a less color variance, significant moisture reduction, compared to control and slight difference in gluten network and starch molecule structure of RF treated semolina compared to untreated semolina.
Orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic hypertension are both associated with lower cognitive function: The S.AGES cohort
Authors: Strumia M. , Vidal J. S. , Cestac P. , Sallerin B. , Hanon O. , Rouch L. ,   for the S.AGES Investigators
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundBlood pressure (BP) postural changes, both orthostatic hypotension (OHYPO) and orthostatic hypertension (OHYPER) are common in older adults. Few studies have investigated their association with cognition, particularly for OHYPER, an emerging cardiovascular risk factor. We aimed to assess the association between OHYPO, OHYPER and cognition in non‐institutionalized older subjects.MethodsThe S.AGES (Sujets ÂGES, Aged Subjects) cohort followed every 6 months for 3 years non‐institutionalized subjects aged ≥65 years without dementia at inclusion, in France. OHYPO and OHYPER were respectively defined as a fall or an increase of ≥20 mmHg in systolic BP and/or ≥10 mmHg in diastolic BP after standing from a sitting position. Cognition was assessed using the Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE). Linear mixed models were used for the analyses.ResultsAmong the 3170 subjects included (mean age 78 years, 56% women), 209 (6.5%) had OHYPO and 226 (7.1%) had OHYPER at baseline. After adjustment for demographics, cardiovascular risk factors and disease, seated SBP/DBP and BP lowering treatment, mean MMSE was 0.52 point lower in participants with OHYPER compared to those with normal BP postural changes (β adjusted [95% CI] = −0.52 [−0.96; −0.09], p = 0.02) and 0.50 point lower in participants with OHYPO compared to those with normal BP postural changes (β adjusted [95% CI] = −0.50 [−0.95; −0.06], p = 0.03). Sensitivity analyses showed a dose–response relationship between OHYPO and cognition.ConclusionAlthough the absolute differences in MMSE were small, both OHYPO and OHYPER were associated with lower cognition. Orthostatic BP measurements could help identify patients with risk of cognitive impairment. Further studies are needed to assess whether controlling orthostatic BP could be a promising interventional target in preserving cognition among older adults.
MicroRNA 4407 modulates nodulation in soybean by repressing a root‐specific ISOPENTENYLTRANSFERASE (GmIPT3)
Authors: Fan Kejing , Wang Zhili , Sze Ching‐Ching , Niu Yongchao , Wong Fuk‐Ling , Li Man‐Wah , Lam Hon‐Ming 
Published: September 2023

Summary

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of plant biological processes, including soybean nodulation. One miRNA, miR4407, was identified in soybean roots and nodules. However, the function of miR4407 in soybean is still unknown.

MiR4407, unique to soybean, positively regulates lateral root emergence and root structures and represses a root‐specific ISOPENTENYLTRANSFERASE (GmIPT3). By altering the expression of miR4407 and GmIPT3, we investigated the role of miR4407 in lateral root and nodule development.

Both miR4407 and GmIPT3 are expressed in the inner root cortex and nodule primordia. Upon rhizobial inoculation, miR4407 was downregulated while GmIPT3 was upregulated. Overexpressing miR4407 reduced the number of nodules in transgenic soybean hairy roots while overexpressing the wild‐type GmIPT3 or a miR4407‐resistant GmIPT3 mutant (mGmIPT3) significantly increased the nodule number. The mechanism of miR4407 and GmIPT3 functions was also linked to autoregulation of nodulation (AON), where miR4407 overexpression repressed miR172c and activated its target, GmNNC1, turning on AON. Exogenous CK mimicked the effects of GmIPT3 overexpression on miR172c, supporting the notion that GmIPT3 regulates nodulation by enhancing root‐derived CK.

Overall, our data revealed a new miRNA‐mediated regulatory mechanism of nodulation in soybean. MiR4407 showed a dual role in lateral root and nodule development.
A scoping review of school‐based anthropometric measurement
Authors: Wilson Oliver W. A. , Thai Michella , Williams Lindsay , Nutter Sarah , Myre Maxine , Russell‐Mayhew Shelly 
Published: September 2023

SummaryThough anthropometric measurement (AM) frequently occurs in school settings, it is not without risks to child wellbeing. The aim of this scoping review was to examine how AM in school settings takes place and is reported on to make recommendations on best practices. We identified and extracted data from 440 studies published since 2005 that conducted AM in school (pre‐school through secondary/high school) settings. Privacy and sensitivity of AM were unclear in over 90% of studies. Thirty‐one studies (7.0%) reported protecting student privacy, while nine (2.0%) reported public measurement. Only five studies reported sensitivity regarding AM (1.1%). Exactly who conducted AM was not specified in 201 studies (45.7%). Sixty‐nine studies did not provide a weight status criteria citation (19.2%), and 10 used an incorrect citation (2.7%). In summary, serious shortcomings in the reporting of how AM is conducted and by whom, along with details concerning weight status classification, are evident. There is considerable room for improvement regarding the reporting of key methodological details. We propose best practices for AM in school settings, which also double as conditions that should be met before AM takes place in school settings.
Disentangling the roles of chance, abiotic factors and biotic interactions among epiphytic bryophyte communities in a tropical rainforest (Yunnan, China)
Authors: Shen T. , Song L. , Corlett R. T. , Guisan A. , Wang J. , Ma W.‐Z. , Mouton L. , Vanderpoorten A. , Collart F. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Epiphytes offer an appealing framework to disentangle the contributions of chance, biotic and abiotic drivers of species distributions. In the context of the stress‐gradient theory, we test the hypotheses that (i) deterministic (i.e., non‐random) factors play an increasing role in communities from young to old trees, (ii) negative biotic interactions increase on older trees and towards the tree base, and (iii) positive interactions show the reverse pattern.
Bryophyte species distributions and abiotic conditions were recorded on a 1.1 ha tropical rainforest canopy crane site. We analysed co‐occurrence patterns in a niche modelling framework to disentangle the roles of chance, abiotic factors and putative biotic interactions among species pairs.
76% of species pairs resulted from chance. Abiotic factors explained 78% of non‐randomly associated species pairs, and co‐occurrences prevailed over non‐coincidences in the remaining species pairs. Positive and negative interactions mostly involved species pairs from the same versus different communities (mosses versus liverworts) and life forms, respectively. There was an increase in randomly associated pairs from large to small trees. No increase in negative interactions from young to old trees or from the canopy to the base was observed.
Our results suggest that epiphytic bryophyte community composition is primarily driven by environmental filtering, whose importance increases with niche complexity and diversity. Biotic interactions play a secondary role, with a very marginal contribution of competitive exclusion. Biotic interactions vary among communities (mosses versus liverworts) and life forms, facilitation prevailing among species from the same community and life form, and competition among species from different communities and life forms.
Impact of growth light environment on oxygen sensitivity in rice: Pseudo‐first‐order response of photosystem I photoinhibition to O2 partial pressure
Authors: Takagi Daisuke , Tani Saya 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPhotosynthetic organisms generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) during photosynthetic electron transport reactions on the thylakoid membranes within both photosystems (PSI and PSII), leading to the impairment of photosynthetic activity, known as photoinhibition. In PSI, ROS production has been suggested to follow Michaelis–Menten‐ or second‐order reaction‐dependent kinetics in response to changes in the partial pressure of O2. However, it remains unclear whether ROS‐mediated PSI photoinhibition follows the kinetics mentioned above. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the ROS production kinetics from the aspect of PSI photoinhibition in vivo. For this research objective, we investigated the O2 dependence of PSI photoinhibition by examining intact rice leaves grown under varying photon flux densities. Subsequently, we found that the degree of O2‐dependent PSI photoinhibition linearly increased in response to the increase in O2 partial pressure. Furthermore, we observed that the higher photon flux density on plant growth reduced the O2 sensitivity of PSI photoinhibition. Based on the obtained data, we investigated the O2‐dependent kinetics of PSI photoinhibition by model fitting analysis to elucidate the mechanism of PSI photoinhibition in leaves grown under various photon flux densities. Remarkably, we found that the pseudo‐first‐order reaction formula successfully replicated the O2‐dependent PSI photoinhibition kinetics in intact leaves. These results suggest that ROS production, which triggers PSI photoinhibition, occurs by an electron‐leakage reaction from electron carriers within PSI, consistent with previous in vitro studies.
Unraveling the regulatory role of MYC2 on ASMT gene expression in wheat: Implications for melatonin biosynthesis and drought tolerance
Authors: Shamloo‐Dashtpagerdi Roohollah , Lindlöf Angelica , Nouripour‐Sisakht Javad 
Published: September 2023

AbstractRecognized for its multifaceted functions, melatonin is a hormone found in both animals and plants. In the plant kingdom, it plays diverse roles, regulating growth, development, and stress responses. Notably, melatonin demonstrates its significance by mitigating the effects of abiotic stresses like drought. However, understanding the precise regulatory mechanisms controlling melatonin biosynthesis genes, especially during monocots' response to stresses, requires further exploration. Seeking to understand the molecular basis of drought stress tolerance in wheat, we analyzed RNA‐Seq libraries of wheat exposed to drought stress using bioinformatics methods. In light of our findings, we identified that the Myelocytomatosis oncogenes 2 (MYC2) transcription factor is a hub gene upstream of a main melatonin biosynthesis gene, N‐acetylserotonin methyltransferase (ASMT), in the wheat drought response‐gene network. Promoter analysis of the ASMT gene suggested that it might be a target gene of MYC2. We conducted a set of molecular and physiochemical assays along with robust machine learning approaches to elevate those findings further. MYC2 and ASMT were co‐regulated under Jasmonate, drought, and a combination of them in the leaf tissues of wheat was detected. A meaningful correlation was observed among gene expression profiles, melatonin contents, photosynthetic activities, antioxidant enzyme activities, H2O2 levels, and plasma membrane damage. The results indicated an evident relationship between jasmonic acid and the melatonin biosynthesis pathway. Moreover, it seems that the MYC2‐ASMT module might contribute to wheat drought tolerance by regulating melatonin contents.
The role of ASEAN and its members in promoting the norm of responsible governance of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
Authors: Gunasekara Sandya Nishanthi , Karim Md Saiful 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis article analyses the potential of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its members to promote the norm of responsible governance of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). Based on the literature on international norms, this article suggests that the norm of responsible governance of ABNJ biodiversity will soon reach the point of a norm cascade, after which it will gradually move towards the stage of norm internalization. As such, the norm can have the potential to standardize appropriate behaviour of States. This article examines ASEAN’s norm‐promotion activities within and outside the region that support an improved governance system for ABNJ. Notably, some ASEAN States play an important role both individually and collectively in the development of a new global legal instrument on marine biodiversity of ABNJ. The findings suggest that although the conservation of biodiversity of ABNJ has been the subject of debate for more than a decade, ASEAN’s initiatives to protect marine biodiversity of ABNJ are limited. This is not surprising considering the lack of jurisdiction in ABNJ. Nevertheless, ASEAN’s overall initiatives for conservation of the marine environment are highly relevant for its future role in ABNJ governance because some regional ocean governance norms are transferable in the ABNJ context.
The art of empathy: Teaching empathy through art
Authors: Harz Dominique , Begin Arabella Simpkin , Alansari Reem , Esparza Ramiro , Zimmermann Corinne , Evans Brooke DiGiovanni , Eisenberg Staci , Katz Joel T. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe instruction of empathy is challenging. Although several studies have addressed how art‐based education can foster empathy, there is a need for more evidence showing its impact and students' perceptions, especially in graduate education.ApproachWe designed and implemented a virtual art‐based curriculum focused on fostering empathy—The Art of Empathy. This novel curriculum used diverse art‐based education methodologies to promote meticulous and collaborative observation and reflection, building on constructivism. Thirty‐six interns at the Brigham and Women's Hospital were invited to participate in the curriculum, while 34 served as control.EvaluationWe used mixed methods to explore interns' perceptions of the curriculum and assess its impact on their empathy. We used two quantitative instruments with known psychometric characteristics: the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ) and the Jefferson Scale of Physicians Empathy (JSPE), which were distributed in a survey and completed by 31/99 (31.3%). We collected qualitative data from four interns using semi‐structured interviews. Thematic analysis showed how The Art of Empathy promoted interns' reflections and actions toward empathy. This was partially supported by the quantitative data that showed significantly higher scores on the ‘Compassionate Care’ subscale of the JSPE (p = 0.039) when compared with interns in the control group. The thematic analysis showed that interns appreciated the curriculum and valued its benefits while highlighting the limitations of the virtual delivery approach.ImplicationsOur curriculum was well received by interns and showed the potential of art‐based methodology to promote empathic capacities in graduate students.
Incremental Learning Strategy-Assisted Multi-Objective Optimization for an Oil–Water Mixed Cooling Motor
Authors: Li Wei , Li Yongsheng , Li Congbo , Wang Ningbo , Fu Jiadong 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
As the core component of electric vehicles (EVs), the performance of motors affects the use of EVs. Motors are sensitive to temperature, and overheated operating temperature may cause the deterioration of the magnetic properties and the reduction of efficiency. To effectively improve the heat dissipation of the motor, this work presents an incremental learning strategy-assisted multi-objective optimization method for an oil–water mixed cooling induction motor (IM). The key parameters of the motor are modeled parametrically, and the design of the experiment is carried out by the Latin hypercube method. The incremental learning strategy is used to improve the low accuracy of the surrogate model. Four multi-objective optimization algorithms are used to drive the optimization process, and the optimal cooling system parameters are obtained. The reliability of the proposed method is verified by motor bench experiments. The optimization results suggest that the maximum temperature of the motor is reduced by 5 K after optimization, and the heat dissipation of the motor is improved effectively, which provides a theoretical basis for further promotion and improvement of the induction motor.
Application of Compressed Sensing Method With ℓ1/2-Norm in Fan/Compressor Mode Detection
Authors: Li Zhaoyin , Yang Zeyuan , Chai Pengfei , Sun Zonghan , Tian Jie , Ouyang Hua 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In this paper, ℓ1/2-norm method is used to replace the traditional ℓ1-norm to improve the compressed sensing technique. Numerical experiments and fan/compressor tests were performed to validate the applicability and robustness of the CS method based on ℓ1/2-norm. Numerical experiments show that ℓ1/2-norm method can effectually eliminate the spurious mode peaks generated by failed recovery of ℓ1-norm method. Further study with random sensor failure shows the stronger robustness and applicability of ℓ1/2-norm method. In the low-order acoustic mode detection experiment on cooling fan, 24 sensors were used to conduct mode decomposition at blade passing frequency (BPF). The recovered signal using ℓ1/2-norm method was sparser than that using ℓ1-norm method. In the case two sensors were randomly removed as failed sensors, the deviation between results of ℓ1/2-norm method and original signal was also found smaller. In the condition that more sensors failed and ℓ1-norm method did not work properly, ℓ1/2-norm method could still detect the main mode. For further validation, the data from a high-order aerodynamic pressure mode detection experiment on axial compressor with two sensors damaged was processed through ℓ1/2-norm method. The mode decomposition results at both BPF and the rotating instability frequency (RIF) agreed with the conclusion of the first experiment. Numerical experiments and fan/compressor tests show that using ℓ1/2-norm can significantly improve the application and robustness of compressed sensing in mode detection.
Experimental Investigation on the Correlation Between Total Pressure and Swirl Distortions
Authors: Zhang Haideng , Wu Yun , Sun Enbo , Li Shanzhen , Zhang Lifu , Long Yuhan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
To lay the foundations of establishing low-cost methods, which can predict characteristics of swirl distortion inexpensively, experimental investigations on the correlation between total pressure and swirl distortions of an S-duct intake model are implemented. A baffle plate is installed at the inlet of the intake model to generate strong inlet flow distortions, and the flow field at the outlet of the duct is measured using five-hole probes, which are calibrated using zonal calibration algorithm. Total pressure and swirl distortions associated with the baffle plate installed at the upper part of the intake model show no correlations. When baffle plate is installed at left/right part of the intake model, strong total pressure and swirl distortions will interact with each other, and both strength and circumferential location of the two types of distortion are well correlated by linear relationships. When baffle plate is installed at the lower part of the intake model, strong total pressure and paired swirl distortions are induced, and strength of the two types of distortion is well correlated by linear relationship.