bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Emerging Chemistry Revives Proton Batteries
Authors: Guo Haocheng , Zhao Chuan 
Published: September 2023

AbstractDeveloping new energy techniques that simultaneously integrate the fast rate capabilities of supercapacitors and high capacities of batteries represents an ultimate goal in the field of electrochemical energy storage. A new possibility arises with an emerging battery chemistry that relies on proton‐ions as the ion‐charge‐carrier and benefits from the fast transportation kinetics. Proton‐based battery chemistry starts with the recent discoveries of materials for proton redox reactions and leads to a renaissance of proton batteries. In this article, the historical developments of proton batteries are outlined and key aspects of battery chemistry are reviewed. First, the fundamental knowledge of proton‐ions and their transportation characteristics is introduced; second, Faradaic electrodes for proton storage are categorized and highlighted in detail; then, reported electrolytes and different designs of proton batteries are summarized; last, perspectives of developments for proton batteries are proposed. It is hoped that this review will provide guidance on the rational designs of proton batteries and benefit future developments.
Complexity Patterning: A patterns‐based design and strategy for transformational education
Authors: Brown Shae L. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis work describes a novel and transformational educational curriculum and strategy, designed to calibrate human consciousness and cognition to the generativity of living complex phenomena. It is an approach that seeks to displace the outdated mechanistic paradigm within education in favour of the deep complexity paradigm. Towards this aim, a patterns‐based curriculum and educational strategy called Complexity Patterning was implemented in a research project with four cohorts of university students. The approach proved to be a sound basis for developing conscious metacognition of self and world as relational co‐generative complex phenomena. This understanding forms the foundation for the teaching and learning of complexity‐focused knowledge and skills, which are of vital importance to all young people as they engage with the increasingly complex challenges of the 21st century.
New method of video‐assisted vaginoscopy in Nellore heifers
Authors: Rodrigues Gabriela Jaques , Monteiro Bruno Moura , Viana Rinaldo Batista , da Silva Aluizio Otavio Almeida , Monteiro Francisco Décio de Oliveira , Teixeira Pedro Paulo Maia 
Published: September 2023

AbstractVaginoscopy allows an intravaginal endoscopic evaluation and can help in the diagnosis of female bovine genital tract disorders. The aim of this study is to validate a new method of gynaecological examination using a Scope VOR&GDI videovaginoscope. Twenty‐six heifers were used, divided into 2 groups with 13 animals, control group (GC) and videovaginoscopic group (GV). In the CG, vaginoscopy was performed with a vaginal speculum and in the GV with a Scope VOR&GDI videovaginoscope. All heifers underwent vaginoscopy on day 0 (D0), and 9 days later, on day 9 (D9). Vaginoscopy provided adequate intravaginal inspection. In the CG, 23% (3/13) of the heifers showed discomfort during the test. In GV, vaginal inspection was better due to better image quality. The videovaginoscope is the most effective equipment for carrying out the vaginoscopy procedure in Nellore heifers, as it produces sharper and clearer images and can help in the diagnostic and therapeutic routine of veterinarians.
Persistent left cranial vena cava in an alpaca cria incidentally identified with computed tomography
Authors: Atkinson Lucia , Orlandi Rocio , Sumping Jessica 
Published: September 2023

AbstractA 12‐week‐old alpaca cria, that had been managed conservatively for a subluxation of the third and fourth cervical vertebrae (C) and possible C6–C7 subluxation identified several weeks previously following trauma at birth, was presented for investigations of acute onset tetraparesis. During investigations with computed tomography, a persistent left cranial vena cava, with an unusual phenotype, was incidentally identified with concurrent absence of the right cranial vena cava. The azygous vein could be seen crossing over the mediastinum to join the persistent left cranial vena cava, which continued caudally, passing left lateral to the heart and emptying into the caudal vena cava at the level of the diaphragm.
COVID‐19 pandemic, farming households' food and nutrition security, and response strategies in Ghana, West Africa
Authors: Suh Neville N. , Nyiawung Richard A. , Molua Ernest L. , Abay Canan F. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractWe explored the association between COVID‐19 disruptions and food and nutrition security, including the various coping strategies adopted by farming households in Ghana. The different COVID‐19 shocks experienced and coping strategies implemented by farming households are identified through focus group discussions. A multistage random sampling method was used to survey 252 farming households, and data were analyzed using different regression techniques. We observe no significant differences in the food and nutrition security status of male‐ and female‐headed households, while the COVID‐19 disruptions affected male‐headed households more than female‐headed households. Our data shows a higher vulnerability of urban households to food and nutrition insecurity than rural households, with the COVID‐19 disruptions affecting urban households more than rural households. We find that the COVID‐19 disruptions pushed households to reduce their frequency of food consumption, consume less diverse diets, and hinder their adoption of coping strategies. Hence, responses that aim to strengthen farming households' frequency of consumption of essential food groups and access to nutritional and healthy diets are crucial to either help maintain or improve farming households' food and nutrition security during shocks such as COVID‐19 in Ghana.
Preventing reforming unequally
Authors: Börsch-Supan Axel , Härtl Klaus , Leite Duarte N. , Ludwig Alexander 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPopulation aging has forced policy makers in most developed countries to reform pension systems with the aim of maintaining or re-establishing financial sustainability. This usually involves cost-cutting measures like later pension eligibility ages and lower replacement rates. Such reforms face harsh trade-offs with the objective of providing adequate pensions. Social welfare and inequality have emerged as crucial concerns about recent pension reforms, stressing that the lack of “social sustainability” may undermine financial sustainability. This paper analyzes such trade-offs and may explain why support for pension reform has dwindled in Europe. The paper evaluates reform effects on financial sustainability, social welfare, and intra- and inter-generational equality in a rich unified framework with several dimensions of heterogeneity and various behavioral reactions. Our simulations shed light on the complex distributional effects of pension reform on different cohorts and societal groups. They show where policy tends to reform unequally and why reforms may fail to find voters’ approval.
BREAST-Q-Based Survey of the Satisfaction and Health Status of Patients with Breast Reconstruction
Authors: Jiang Lina , Ji Xiaohui , Liu Wei , Qi Chuanchuan , Zhai Xiaomei 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Aims
To explore the patients’ satisfaction and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients who received reconstruction after breast cancer surgery using the BREAST-Q questionnaire and further investigate the influencing risk factors.

Methods
This cross-sectional study enrolled patients who underwent first-ever breast reconstruction after unilateral or bilateral mastectomy at the Breast Surgery Department of First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University or People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou between January 2016 and December 2021. Multivariable linear regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors.

Results
A total of 202 participants were included. Age of >45 years (vs.≤35 years, β = − 3.74, P < 0.001) was an independent risk factor influencing the satisfaction degree score. Age between 36 and 45 years (vs. ≤35 years, β = − 0.26, P < 0.001), age of >45 years (vs. ≤35 years, β = − 0.45, P < 0.001), nipple-preserving mastectomy (NSM)/ skin-preserving mastectomy (SSM) + sentinel lymph node dissection + prosthesis implantation + contralateral breast augmentation (vs. NSM/SSM + sentinel lymph node dissection + prosthesis implantation, β = − 0.16, P=0.012), and the use of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) matrix (β = 0.13, P = 0.044) were independent risk factors influencing the HRQOL scores.

Conclusion
Age, the surgical procedure, and the use of matrix were associated with the satisfaction degree and HRQOL after breast reconstruction in patients receiving mastectomy.

Level of Evidence II
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Operative Case Volumes and Variation for General Surgery Training in East, Central, and Southern Africa
Authors: Mwachiro Michael M. , Yankunze Yves , Bachheta Niraj , Scroope Emma , Mangaoang Deirdre , Bekele Abebe , White Russell E. , Parker Robert K. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundOperative experience is a necessary part of surgical training. The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA), which oversees general surgery training programs in the region, has implemented guidelines for the minimum necessary case volumes upon completion of two (Membership) and five (Fellowship) years of surgical training. We aimed to review trainee experience to determine whether guidelines are being met and examine the variation of cases between countries.MethodsOperative procedures were categorized from a cohort of COSECSA general surgery trainees and compared to the guideline minimum case volumes for Membership and Fellowship levels. The primary and secondary outcomes were total observed case volumes and cases within defined categories. Variations by country and development indices were explored.ResultsOne hundred ninety‐four trainees performed 69,283 unique procedures related to general surgery training. The review included 70 accredited hospitals and sixteen countries within Africa. Eighty percent of MCS trainees met the guideline minimum of 200 overall cases; however, numerous trainees did not meet the guideline minimum for each procedure. All FCS trainees met the volume target for total cases and orthopedics; however, many did not meet the guideline minimums for other categories, especially breast, head and neck, urology, and vascular surgery. The operative experience of trainees varied significantly by location and national income level.ConclusionsSurgical trainees in East, Central, and Southern Africa have diverse operative training experience. Most trainees fulfill the overall case volume requirements; however, further exploration of how to meet the demands of specific categories and procedures is necessary.
Intraventricular central neurocytoma molecularly defined as extraventricular neurocytoma: a case representing the discrepancy between clinicopathological and molecular classifications
Authors: Sato Daisuke , Takami Hirokazu , Takayanagi Shunsaku , Ikemura Masako , Matsuura Reiko , Tanaka Shota , Saito Nobuhito 
Published: September 2023

AbstractCentral neurocytoma (CN) is classically defined by its intraventricular location, neuronal/neurocytic differentiation, and histological resemblance to oligodendroglioma. Extraventricular neurocytoma (EVN) shares similar histological features with CN, while it distributes any site without contact with the ventricular system. CN and EVN have distinct methylation landscapes, and EVN has a signature fusion gene, FGFR1-TACC1. These characteristics distinguish between CN and EVN. A 30-year-old female underwent craniotomy and resection of a left intraventricular tumor at our institution. The histopathology demonstrated the classical findings of CN. Adjuvant irradiation with 60 Gy followed. No recurrence has been recorded for 25 years postoperatively. RNA sequencing revealed FGFR1-TACC1 fusion and methylation profile was discrepant with CN but compatible with EVN. We experienced a case of anatomically and histologically proven CN in the lateral ventricle. However, the FGFR1-TACC1 fusion gene and methylation profiling suggested the molecular diagnosis of EVN. The representative case was an “intraventricular” neurocytoma displaying molecular features of an “extraventricular” neurocytoma. Clinicopathological and molecular definitions have collided in our case and raised questions about the current definition of CN and EVN.
First report of bacterial brown root rot in pea sprouts (Pisum sativum L.) caused by a Pseudomonas species
Authors: Suzuki Takumi , Kitazawa Yugo , Motohashi Tomohiro Neil , Koinuma Hiroaki , Kimura Kan , Nishikawa Minaho , Maejima Kensaku , Ichikawa Kazunori , Namba Shigetou , Yamaji Yasuyuki 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn 2019, brown root rot symptoms were observed in pea sprouts (Pisum sativum L.) grown in a plant factory in Japan. Bacteria were isolated from symptomatic plants and confirmed to cause the same symptoms in inoculation to pea seedlings. Based on multilocus sequence analysis and the bacteriological characteristics, the isolates were identified as a Pseudomonas species belonging to the Pseudomonas asplenii subgroup, which is most closely related to Pseudomonas vanderleydeniana. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a bacterial root disease in pea plants and of a P. asplenii subgroup member that is pathogenic to legumes.
A fully integrated duplex RT-LAMP device for the detection of viral infections
Authors: Mytzka Nicolas , Arbaciauskaite Skaiste , Sandetskaya Natalia , Mattern Kai , Kuhlmeier Dirk 
Published: September 2023

AbstractRespiratory viruses can cause epidemics or pandemics, which are worldwide outbreaks of disease. The severity of these events varies depending on the virus, its characteristics, along with environmental factors. The frequency of epidemics and pandemics caused by respiratory viruses is difficult to predict, but the potential severity of such events underlines the importance of continued monitoring, research, and preparation for emerging infectious diseases. To help improve pandemic preparedness, we created a fully integrated duplex reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) device targeting two respiratory viruses, influenza A/X-31 virus and bovine coronavirus, as a replacement for SARS-CoV-2. This device can be adapted to any other respiratory virus. In this study, we showed and evaluated a prototype of a microfluidic system, and showed that duplex RT-LAMP can detect and distinguish between the two viruses, with LoDs of 2,000 copies/ml for bovine coronavirus and 200 copies/ml for influenza A/X-31 virus.
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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with acute myocarditis and chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathy
Authors: Caobelli Federico , Cabrero Jordi Broncano , Galea Nicola , Haaf Philip , Loewe Christian , Luetkens Julian A. , Muscogiuri Giuseppe , Francone Marco 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAdvanced cardiac imaging techniques such as cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and positron emission tomography (PET) are widely used in clinical practice in patients with acute myocarditis and chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathies (I-CMP). We aimed to provide a review article with practical recommendations from the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR), in order to guide physicians in the use and interpretation of CMR and PET in clinical practice both for acute myocarditis and follow-up in chronic forms of I-CMP.
Misophonia in Children and Adolescents: Age Differences, Risk Factors, Psychiatric and Psychological Correlates. A Pilot Study with Mothers’ Involvement
Authors: Siepsiak Marta , Turek Anna , Michałowska Magdalena , Gambin Małgorzata , Dragan Wojciech Łukasz 
Published: September 2023

AbstractMisophonia is a type of disorder characterized by decreased sound tolerance. While it typically begins in childhood, research on its characteristics in this population is limited. We assessed 90 children aged 7–18 with and without misophonia, along with their mothers, using interviews, questionnaires, and performance-based tests. Younger children with misophonia were more likely to use aggression in response to triggers than older, while adolescents largely reported self-harm during triggers. Children with misophonia did not differ from their peers in terms of ADHD, ODD, ASD, dyslexia, social and emotional competencies, head injuries, epilepsy, tinnitus, being prematurely born, or delivered via cesarean sections. However, they had significantly higher symptoms of anxiety and depression, more frequent occurrences of OCD, migraines, and psychosomatic complaints. Their mothers self-reported postpartum depression significantly more frequently than mothers in the control group. There is a need for further research on pediatric misophonia, with the involvement and assessment of parents.
Applying recommendation system for developing programming competencies in children from a non-weird context
Authors: Cárdenas-Cobo Jesennia , Vidal-Silva Cristian , Arévalo Lisett , Torres Magali 
Published: September 2023

Abstract The information society is part of current life, and algorithmic thinking and programming are relevant for everybody regardless of educational background. Today’s world needs professionals with computing competencies from WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic Societies) and non-WEIRD contexts. Traditional programming languages include syntax barriers that complicate their overall adoption and usefulness for people from a non-WEIRD context. To solve it, block-based programming languages like Scratch permit the development of programming competencies without syntax restrictions in online environments. This article presents empirical evidence of the positive impact of Scratch with the CARAMBA recommendation system for lessons and exercises proposals based on collaborative filtering of personalized learning from students’ experiences. Previous experiences demonstrated that students require assistance in successfully defining sub-competencies and exercises to develop programming competencies by applying Scratch. This work shows the application of Scratch and CARAMBA in a non-WEIRD school context for developing programming competencies. Obtained results show that developing exercises with Scratch and CARAMBA motivated students’ autonomy, and as well, the programming learning application increased exam scores in all the analyzed grades. Those results encourage us to continue using Scratch and CARAMBA for developing programming competencies in similar non-WEIRD contexts.
Parenting Style and Child Aggressive Behavior from Preschool to Elementary School: The Mediating Effect of Emotion Dysregulation
Authors: Rademacher Annika , Zumbach Jelena , Koglin Ute 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Parenting styles act as a risk or a protective factor for the development of aggressive behavior problems in children. Moreover, children with deficits in emotion regulation often show increased aggressive behaviors. Previous studies confirm that parenting style also contributes to the development of emotion dysregulation. The present longitudinal study aims to understand this complex interplay and analyzes emotion dysregulation as mediating variable for the relationship between parental warmth or strictness and aggressive behavior from preschool through elementary school. Additionally, parents’ educational level and their unity in parenting were considered as antecedent factors influencing parenting styles. The present path analyses are based on questionnaire data from 442 children and their families. The results show indirect effects for the associations between parenting style and aggressive behavior in preschool and elementary school via children’s emotion dysregulation. At the same time, a lower level of education and unity in parenting are more strongly associated with a strict parenting style. Children’s emotion dysregulation can be positively influenced by a warm and less strict parenting style, leading to a reduction in problems with aggressive behavior from preschool to elementary school.
Experimental investigation and integral simulation of a thermal annular plume
Authors: Stefanidou Maria K. , Bloutsos Aristeidis A. , Yannopoulos Panayotis C. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThermal plumes issued with mean exit velocities of 0.527 and 0.702 m/s from internally closed annular nozzles are investigated experimentally, theoretically, and numerically. The experimental setup and the measurement and analysis methodologies for flow and mixing are described in detail. The experimental setup consists of an air heating box with an annular slot of 0.12-m mean diameter and 0.01-m width, accompanied by equipment for setup operation and measurement of mean velocities and temperatures. The trajectory of maximum velocities and the isovelocity contours indicate reattachment due to plume self-merging at $$z_{\textrm{P0}}= 0.161$$

z
P0

=
0.161

m and around 0.20 m in correspondence to exit velocities. It was found that $$z_{\textrm{P0}}$$

z
P0

depends mainly upon initial Froude number and annulus equivalent diameter. Experiments detected a vortex ring right after the exit followed by a stagnation point at $$z_{\textrm{P1}}\cong 0.055$$

z
P1

≅
0.055

m on the plume centreline. The annular plume core obtains almost uniform temperature and on average 15 times higher dilutions than bulk dilutions of the equivalnt round plume. To predict the self-merging trajectory, a novel integral model was developed named self-merging approach (SMA). SMA is based on the solution of the ordinary differential equations of momentum and buoyancy applied to an infinitesimal sector of the annular plume, which is equivalent to two identical slot plumes. These plumes are reattached due to outer entrainment, inner entrainment starvation, and a series of sinks along the annular plume centreline with strengths calculated by an original relationship. SMA predictions agree very well with the observations. The present findings contribute to a better understanding of the phenomenon and offer new ideas for designing buoyancy-operating disposal systems with low momentum, using annular- or rosette-type diffusers mainly in shallow water bodies.