bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Experiential gifts and the construal of meaningful consumption episodes
Authors: Puente-Díaz Rogelio , Cavazos-Arroyo Judith 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe examination of the affective consequences of the consumption of experiential and material gifts has increased in recent years, yet the attention paid to gratitude has been limited. Consequently, in five experiments, we tested the influence of type of gift, experiential versus material, on gratitude and social connection by increasing the construal of meaningful memories coming from the consumption of experiential gifts. In experiment 1, participants were randomly assigned to either an experiential gift consumption or material gift consumption condition and completed questionnaires assessing gratitude and social connection. Results showed that experiential gifts elicited greater gratitude, which then had a positive relationship with social connection. In experiment 2, participants were randomly assigned to the same conditions as study 1 and completed questions about the meaningfulness of the consumption memory and gratitude. Results showed that the consumption of experiential gifts elicited greater construal of meaningful memories, which then had a positive relationship with gratitude. In experiments 3 and 4, we manipulated the meaningfulness of gifts, special versus ordinary, and assessed the meaningfulness of the consumption memory and gratitude, with the addition of social connection in study 4. Results showed that special gifts were construed as more meaningful memories, which then had a positive relationship with gratitude. In addition, we also found a positive relationship between gratitude and social connection in study 4. Study 5 showed that the mediation effect of the construal of meaningful memories on the relationship between type of gift and gratitude was not moderated by whether the gift was special or ordinary.
Update of the BIPM comparison BIPM.RI(II)-K1.Ra-223 of activity measurements of the radionuclide 223Ra to include the 2021 result of the POLATOM (Poland)
Authors: Coulon Romain , Michotte Carine , Courte Sammy , Nonis Manuel , Ziemek Tomasz , Marganiec-Gałązka Justyna , Lech Edyta , Saganowski Pawel , Tymiński Zbygniew , Listkowska Anna 
Published: December 2022

Main text
Since 2014, 4 laboratories have submitted 4 samples of 223Ra to the International Reference System (SIR) for activity comparison at the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM), with comparison identifier BIPM.RI(II)-K1.Ra-223. Recently, the POLATOM (Poland) participated in the comparison and the key comparison reference value (KCRV) has been updated. The degrees of equivalence between each equivalent activity measured in the SIR and the updated KCRV have been calculated and the results are given in the form of a table. A graphical presentation is also given.
To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database https://www.bipm.org/kcdb/.
The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCRI, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).
Sol–gel-derived nanoparticles coated liquid entities: liquid marbles, liquid plasticine, and flat interface
Authors: Lathia Rutvik , Sen Prosenjit 
Published: December 2022

AbstractParticle-coated liquid entities are the basis of many useful products, such as foams, emulsions, bijels, and liquid marbles (LMs). Particles stabilized at the liquid–air interface have been widely explored during the past two decades. Such interfaces usually consist of micro- to nano-sized particles that often tend to aggregate and lose transparency as well as the smoothness of the interface. Recently, these obstacles have been overcome by using sol–gel-derived silica nanoparticle coating. Sol–gel-derived nanoparticles offer a monolayer structure at the interface with high transparency and reproducibility. This paper critically reviews three sol–gel-derived liquid entities: LMs, liquid plasticine (LP), and nanoparticle-coated flat interface. LM, a particle-covered droplet, was significantly explored for its application as a container in many biological and chemical processes. Unlike powder-derived LM, sol–gel-derived LM can be formed into any desired shape, commonly known as LP. Monolayer-covered sol–gel entities also offer a simple physical platform for investigating many fundamental properties of particle-coated interfaces. In the present review, starting from its preparation to the application, all critical aspects are summarized. Some unaddressed issues compared to the powder LM are also discussed for future research.
Atomistic simulations of mechanical characteristics dependency on relative density, grain size, and temperature of nanoporous tungsten
Authors: Hu Yiqun , Xu Jianfei , Su Lei , Zhang Yuhang , Ding Suhang , Xia Re 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
A series of atomistic simulations are adopted to explore the influences of relative density, grain size, and temperature on the tensile characteristics of nanoporous tungsten (NPW). Results illustrate that the dominant mechanism of deformation for monocrystalline NPW is the combination of twin boundaries (TBs) migration and 1/2 〈111〉 dislocation movement. The relative density, which has a positive relationship with stiffness and strength, significantly affects the mechanical properties of NPW. With relative density growing from 0.30 to 0.60, Young’s modulus, UTS, and yield strength of monocrystalline NPW increase from 18.55, 0.65, and 0.45 GPa to 93.78, 2.93, and 2.59 GPa, respectively. Young’s modulus and relative density have a quadratic relationship, meaning that the dominant deformation is the bending deformation of ligaments during the elastic stage. The scaling law for yield strength reveals that the axial yielding of ligaments dominates the yielding behavior of NPW. The relationship between mean grain size (5.00 ∼ 17.07 nm) and strength follows the reverse Hall-Petch relation. Besides, the effect of temperature on mechanical characteristics is discussed. With the increase of temperature from 10 K to 1500 K, Young’s modulus of monocrystalline NPW and nanocrystalline NPW (d = 5.00, 10.99, and 17.07 nm) decrease from 69.24, 51.73, 61.08, and 63.75 GPa to 48.98, 34.77, 44.65, and 49.05 GPa. The findings systematically reveal the mechanical properties of NPW under tension and provide guidance for its application.
Dual-wavelength single-longitudinal-mode sub-ns lasers with high pulse repetition frequency
Authors: Song Zheng , Li Yuanji , Yu Zeru , Feng Jinxia , Zhang Kuanshou 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
A theoretical model suitable to the dual-wavelength electro-optical Q-switched laser was established. Based on the optimizations on the time-varying Q-switched loss, doped concentration of the gain medium, and transmission of the output coupler, 1 kHz 1064 nm and 532 nm single-longitudinal-mode pulse lasers both with sub-nanosecond pulse width (PW) were obtained. The measured PWs of the dual-wavelength lasers agreed well with the theoretical predictions. At a pump energy of 3.7 mJ, the PWs of the 1064 nm and 532 nm lasers were 0.97 ns and 0.61 ns, the single pulse energy of the two lasers were 0.55 mJ and 0.29 mJ. The beam quality factor, the energy fluctuation and the time jitter of the 1064 nm laser were 1.58, 0.000063% and 2.18 ps; and that of the 532 nm laser were 1.35, 0.000011% and 1.56 ps.
A thermal neutron detector array communication protocol
Authors: Huang Qi-Chang , Chen Qi , Dong Chunhui 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
To assess hadronic and electromagnetic components from extensive air shower events (EAS), 16 6Li-based ZnS (Ag) scintillator detectors combine into a thermal neutron detector array. After a shower event, each scintillator screen can concurrently catch neutrons and electrons, producing a succession of electrical signals with different pulse shapes. These signals are sampled by 16 oscilloscope-like circuits and sent over a single serial link, where EAS-related sampling results may fill each channel's memory. However, there are presently no specific studies to address data congestion in such random signal digitizers. Here, we demonstrate that decreasing the sampling rate on the trailing edge can compress data size while preserving pulse shapes and that optimizing the read/write time of memories can enhance transmission speed between asynchronous clock domains. According to test results, the 100 MHz serial transceiver can send 1996 pulses per second when only receiving data from one channel at 50 MHz rates, and it can send 242 pulses per second when simultaneously receiving data from 32 channels (16 × 2). This method increases transmitting speeds 2.3 times over previously employed algorithms, and the compressed rate reaches 97.74%. In addition, we found that the total error rate is lower than 10–10. Our findings also show how memory controllers would probably operate in data flows of 32 channels, predicting the slower writing time and the faster reading time that can complete sending a packet of one channel in the shortest time. We anticipate that our assay can help more detector arrays that require waveform transmission.
Sulfhydryl functionalized hyaluronic acid hydrogels attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced bladder injury
Authors: Qiu Heping , Li Jinjin , Huang Yuandi , Shen Chongxing , Dai Linyong , Su Qiaoling , Zhi Yi , Fang Qiang , Shi Chunmeng , Li Weibing 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Clinical management of cyclophosphamide (CYP) results in numerous side effects including hemorrhagic cystitis (HC), which is characterized by inflammation and oxidative stress damage. Intravesical hyaluronic acid (HA) supplementation, a therapeutic method to restore barrier function of bladder, avoid the stimulation of metabolic toxicants on bladder and reduce inflammatory response, has shown good results in acute or chronic bladder diseases. However, there are unmet medical needs for the treatment of HC to temporarily restore bladder barrier and reduce inflammation. Herein, sulfhydryl functionalized HA (HA-SH) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) were used to prepared a hydrogel system for optimizing the treatment of HC. We systematically evaluated the physicochemical of hydrogels and their roles in a rat model of CYP-induced HC. The prepared hydrogels exhibited outstanding gel forming properties, injectability, and biosafety. Swelling and retention studies showed that hydrogels were stable and could prolong the residence time of HA in the bladder. Histopathology and vascular permeability studies indicated that the hydrogels significantly attenuated bladder injury caused by CYP administration. Moreover, the hydrogels also showed excellent anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation properties. In conclusion, these data suggest that intravesical instillation of HA-SH/DMSO hydrogels reduces CYP-induced bladder toxicity and this work provides a new strategy for the prevention and early treatment of HC.
Three-dimensional numerical simulation of heating and melting behaviors of cerium oxide powders in radio frequency thermal plasma
Authors: LI Xueying , ZHOU Zhiwei , LI Rongyi , ZHU Hailong 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The present study aims at the numerical simulations of the melting process of cerium oxide particles in RF thermal plasma. The physical model and the calculating method were described firstly; the interaction between cerium oxide particles and plasma was analyzed; specific attention was given to the effects of particle initial size, injection velocity on the particle melting and trajectory in plasma. The influence of the temperature field and velocity field distribution of the plasma around the particle trajectory on the melting effect is analyzed, and the relationship between the heat absorption efficiency of the particles and the particle size reduction process is further determined. It is also found that there exists an optimal particle initial injection velocity which led to a more concentrated final particle size distribution and a more significant reduction of particle size. The results could provide effective guidance for understanding the plasma spheroidization process of uranium dioxide and cerium dioxide powder particles.
EnDecon: cell type deconvolution of spatially resolved transcriptomics data via ensemble learning
Authors: Tu Jia-Juan , Li Hui-Sheng , Yan Hong , Zhang Xiao-Fei 
Published: December 2022

Abstract

Motivation
Spatially resolved gene expression profiles are the key to exploring the cell type spatial distributions and understanding the architecture of tissues. Many spatially resolved transcriptomics (SRT) techniques do not provide single-cell resolutions, but they measure gene expression profiles on captured locations (spots) instead, which are mixtures of potentially heterogeneous cell types. Currently, several cell-type deconvolution methods have been proposed to deconvolute SRT data. Due to the different model strategies of these methods, their deconvolution results also vary.

Results
Leveraging the strengths of multiple deconvolution methods, we introduce a new weighted ensemble learning deconvolution method, EnDecon, to predict cell-type compositions on SRT data in this work. EnDecon integrates multiple base deconvolution results using a weighted optimization model to generate a more accurate result. Simulation studies demonstrate that EnDecon outperforms the competing methods and the learned weights assigned to base deconvolution methods have high positive correlations with the performances of these base methods. Applied to real datasets from different spatial techniques, EnDecon identifies multiple cell types on spots, localizes these cell types to specific spatial regions and distinguishes distinct spatial colocalization and enrichment patterns, providing valuable insights into spatial heterogeneity and regionalization of tissues.

Availability and implementation
The source code is available at https://github.com/Zhangxf-ccnu/EnDecon.

Supplementary information
Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
METAMORPHOSES: THE CONTINUING EVOLUTION AND ADAPTATION OF THE SAVVY CAREGIVER PROGRAM
Authors: Hepburn Kenneth , Gaugler Joseph 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This symposium traces the nearly 30 years of development projects, trials, and transformations that continue to occur in efforts to make an evidence-based psychoeducation program (Savvy Caregiver) available to family members and friends who provide care to community-dwelling persons living with dementia illnesses. Savvy seeks to enhance caregivers’ knowledge and skills for providing care and to enhance their competence and confidence (sense of mastery) in being able to guide their persons through days that are as safe, calm, and pleasant as possible. Over this period of time, Savvy has clarified its target participant group (focusing on primary caregivers rather than larger family groups), moved from having concurrent sessions for caregivers and persons living with dementia, continued to develop strategies that enable broad implementation while maintaining program fidelity, demonstrated the effectiveness of a synchronous/asynchronous online version that extends program reach (Tele-Savvy), and is currently exploring in an ongoing pilot how best to deliver a fully asynchronous version of the program that employs continuing education principles (Tele-Savvy@Home). The individual presentations will describe the main developmental milestones (investigator led to protocol-trained to online trained interventionist; in-person to synchronous/asynchronous to fully asynchronous) and the structural adaptations that enabled them. Particular emphasis will be placed on design decisions linked to maintaining a psychoeducational orientation and to program emphasis on developing or strengthening caregivers’ self-efficacy for providing effective day-to-day care. Savvy’s experience may help investigators in designing new interventions, particularly online interventions or in considering augmentation or delivery platform change of established interventions.
Microglia regulate neuronal and behavioural functions under physiological and pathological conditions
Authors: Kitaoka Shiho 
Published: December 2022

AbstractMicroglia are immune cells in the central nervous system that engulf unnecessary synapses during development. In vivo imaging has substantially improved in recent years, besides the development of tools for manipulating microglia and neurons. These techniques reveal the novel functions of microglia. Microglia regulate neuronal activity to prevent synchronization. This neuron–microglia interaction is mediated by adenosine triphosphate—P2Y12 and adenosine—adenosine A1 receptor signalling in the striatum. Moreover, microglia release inflammation-related molecules that suppress neuronal activity, thus leading to lipopolysaccharide-induced aversion. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)—PGE receptor 1 signalling in the striatum underlies this behavioural alteration. Chronic stress activates microglia through toll-like receptor (TLR) 2 and TLR4 to release pro-inflammatory cytokines in the medial prefrontal cortex, thereby causing social avoidance. Microglia play multiple functions under physiological conditions, as well as pathological and psychological stress.
Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the striped soldier shrimp, Plesionika edwardsii (Brandt, 1851) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Pandalidae), and comparison with other species of Caridea
Authors: Jimenez-Ruiz Claudio A , Robles Francisca , Navajas-Pérez Rafael , Ruiz-Rejón Carmelo , de la Herrán Roberto 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The striped soldier shrimp, Plesionika edwardsii (Brandt, 1851) is a pandalid with economic value in the Mediterranean region. We have sequenced and assembled its complete mitochondrial genome, which is 15,956 bp in length and contains the same 37 genes found in most metazoan mitochondrial genomes. Its gene order and nucleotide content are similar to most of the caridean mitochondrial genomes. In the comparative analysis, however, we detected in other species changes in the gene order that could be mediated by the recombination of transfer RNA genes, as well as AT skew shifts that could indicate changes in the origins of replication. All protein-coding genes of the mitochondrial genome of P. edwardsii seem to be under purifying selection, although the differences in Ka:Ks ratios suggest a disparity in the mutational constraints of some genes. This genome also presents a 1,118 bp-long non-coding sequence that encompass the control region. We have been able to find a previously described conserved sequence block in this region and assess that it forms a stem-loop structure in different species of Pandalidae, which is a shared feature with the conserved sequence blocks described in the family Alvinocarididae. We also detected microsatellites in the control region of P. edwardsii and in other species of Pandalidae and minisatellites in Lysmata vittata (Stimpson, 1860) that can account for around 20% of the additional non-coding region of this species. The phylogenetic relationships of P. edwardsii with other pandalids were assessed by two analyses: one based on the complete mitochondrial sequences and another based only on the protein-coding genes. Our study, thus, contributes to the genomic resources available for P. edwardsii and expands the current biological knowledge about the mitochondrial genomes of other caridean species.
Influence of Monensin and Diflubenzuron on the Control of Immature Horn Fly and House Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) and Chemical Composition of Cattle Feces
Authors: Sanchez-Sandoval U A , Figueroa-Zamudio J J , Ramirez J , Walker H L , Löest C A , Soto-Navarro S A , Smythe B G 
Published: December 2022

AbstractTwelve Angus × Hereford crossbred heifers were used in a completely randomized design to evaluate the effects of monensin and diflubenzuron feed additives on horn fly (Haematobia irritans) (L.) and house fly (Musca domestica) (L.) immature development. Heifers were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups; 1) monensin fed at label rate, 2) diflubenzuron fed at label rate, 3) monensin and diflubenzuron fed at label rates together, and 4) nonsupplemented control. All treatments were administered from SD 0 to 28, followed by a 16-d wash-out period for a total study duration of 45 d and assayed to assess adult fly emergence, as well as fecal pH and fecal bacterial and total protein. A treatment × day interaction (P &lt; 0.01) was observed for adult fly emergence. Fly emergence was not affected (P ≥ 0.05) by monensin, but was reduced during the 28 d treatment period when diflubenzuron was present (P = 0.01). Fecal pH, fecal bacterial protein, and total protein were not affected by any of the treatments (P ≥ 0.13). It is concluded that diflubenzuron is effective against both horn and house fly development regardless of the presence of monensin.
The application of the voluntary guardianship regime to same-sex relationships in China
Authors: Xia Jianghao 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
In China, the establishment of the voluntary guardianship regime in the General Rules of the Civil Law produced an interesting situation where same-sex partners may apply this regime to determine and protect their rights and obligations. This article describes and analyses the recent practices in this regard, drawing on several cases where same-sex partners concluded voluntary guardianship agreements to arrange matters after a ward loses or partially loses civil capacity. This application allows homosexuals freely to appoint their homosexual partner as their guardian, which compensates to some extent for the lack of clear statutory provisions regarding the legal recognition of same-sex relationships in current Chinese law. Nevertheless, there exist several practical problems within the process of applying the legal rules of voluntary guardianship. In addition, owing to the distinct mismatch between the legislative purpose of the voluntary guardianship system and the core essentials of same-sex relationships, the application of voluntary guardianship to same-sex relationships fails to touch on the crucial legal issues of same-sex relationships, for example, financial relations issues and children issues. In view of these, several proposals about both what needs to be done to make voluntary guardianship work better for same-sex couples at this stage and further legislative reform of the formalized regime for same-sex couples in the future are offered.