bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analysis of stretch distribution of high compliant elastomers within folded lumen vessels
Authors: Bhave Ashish , Rupitsch Stefan J. , Moeller Knut 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Elastomer based high compliant balloons containing strain sensing element(s) (SEs) is currently under development intended for in-vivo biomechanical diagnostics of vessels. It could potentially reveal local lumen features based on patterns derived from the sensing elements. A Finite Element based, simulation study in COMSOL® (v5.6) focusses on in-vivo inflation behavior of an elastomeric balloon being equipped with SE, whose compliance is ideally magnitudes higher than the surrounding tissue in an idealized 2D setup. We hypothesized the vessel’s inner wall as a closed convexconcave 4-fold structure correlated to surface structures found in urethrae and parameterized the fold depth. A set of SEs consisted of one SE over the inner surface of balloon while the other over the outer wall. Out of the three adjacent placed sets, The first set was closer to the tissue lumen while the third set the farthest. We assessed the stretch of balloon over its inner circumference through SEs. At conformal contact with the tissue wall, The first SE shows a higher value, while the third element undergoes the least stretch within the three sensing elements. The SE’s over the outer circumference show the exact opposite relation. The differences between the sensing elements over the inner and outer circumferences show a correlation with the curvature of the tissue it conforms to. With use of balloon that was 10x thicker (10μm vs 1μm), around 10x larger stretch differences were captured suggesting possibility to use less sensitive measuring system. For the ideal situations performed, the curvature and depth information may be comprehended by observing differences between inner and outer SEs while thicker balloons prove to be more useful to generate differences that are easier to capture in practical situations. This semiquantitative study suggests that simulation studies are powerful tools to obtain new analytical techniques for shape characterization.
A feasibility study on using EEG for Biometric Trait Authentication System
Authors: Jeswani Devesh , Kumar Govarthan Parveen , Selvaraj Abirami , Bobby Thomas Christy , Thomas John , Agastinose Ronickom Jac Fredo 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The neuronal activity has a unique genetic signature that can be used for personal identification and authentication. Continuous authentication of individuals is required in the field involving high security, such as military services, intelligence organizations and secret agencies. Electroencephalogram (EEG) based authentication method is favorable due to its uniqueness and the fact that it can be used even when the person is unconscious. In this study, we investigated the number of samples per subject required to reliably develop a biometric trait authentication system. Initially, we extracted the background EEG signals from the publicly available Temple University Hospital (TUH) database. A total of 46 statistical and frequency domain features were extracted from each EEG signal per subject. The classification was performed using the extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) classifier. We varied the number of EEG signal segments per subject from 5 to 127 with an increment of 5 segments per trial. Finally, the performance parameters such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision and F-measure were obtained in each case for the biometric authentication system using the test data. Our model achieved the highest accuracy of 100% when more than 75 EEG signals per subject were considered for the analysis. We also identified alpha band power as the most efficient feature for authentication. Our results show that EEG signals can be effectively used for personal identification and authentication.
ECG based Categorical emotion classification using time-domain features and Machine Learning
Authors: Swarubini P. J. , Kumar P. Sriram , Kumar Govarthan Praveen , Purkayastha Meghraj , Deb Parbani , Sairam Shivabhijit , Asaithambi Mythili , Agastinose Ronickom Jac Fredo 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Emotions are mental states that result from neurophysiological changes associated with thoughts, feelings, and behavioral responses. Emotions lead to modifications in heart rate variability, which can be identified through electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. In this study, we attempted to analyze the ECG signals to detect categorical emotions using time-domain features and machine-learning algorithms. Initially, the ECG signals of 30 subjects were obtained from the publicly available continuously annotated signals of emotion dataset. Further, the signals were preprocessed and extracted 32-time domain features from ECG signals which were recorded during different emotional states such as amusing, boring, relaxing, and scary. The extracted features were fed to a random forest (RF) classifier to rank the features and to build the three machine learning models such as logistic regression (LR), support vector machine, and RF. We achieved the highest average classification accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision, and f1-score of 71.04%, 42.08%, 80.69%, 43.03%, and 42.32%, respectively, with the top 4 features using the LR classifier. We found that the mean of peaks, slope sign change, dynamic range, and mean of first derivative were ranked top and played a significant role in the classification model. Our study shows the effectiveness of utilizing ECG signals for emotion detection in wearable devices.
Augmented Smart Insoles – Prototyping a Mobile Application: Usage Preferences of Healthcare Professionals and People with Foot Deformities
Authors: Resch Stefan , Zoufal Khalid , Akhouaji Imad , Abbou Mohamed-Amin , Schwind Valentin , Völz Diana 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The augmentation of smart insoles gained increased interest due to the possibilities in foot-related rehabilitation, medical treatment, and postural risk prevention. As shown by previous work, the technology offers a personalized solution for individual foot morphology and biomechanics, which can monitor the health status and healing process. However, the success of this mobile technology depends on its usability and acceptance by healthcare professionals and patients. Therefore, an exploratory qualitative user study was conducted to investigate the preferences of healthcare professionals and patients regarding augmented smart insoles (ASI) usage. In focus groups, experts and patients explored their needs and suggested potential design solutions. The thematic analysis of the participants’ feedback revealed useful information regarding user interface (UI) designs for the development of a mobile application supporting smart insoles. We found that patients and experts share similar data preferences for a mobile application supporting ASI and that both user groups desired the presence of complete pressure point monitoring, active feedback for posture correction, and personalized training videos for postural risk prevention. However, healthcare professionals expressed concerns regarding the lack of scientific evidence validating the effectiveness of this technology and suggested further research.
Fabrication of biomimetic antibacterial titanium surfaces by hydrothermal oxidation
Authors: Hüschelrath Litsy , Kremer Lea , Falk Fabian , Ahrens Ralf , Doll Patrick 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Within this paper we demonstrate a novel approach to create antibacterial nanostructures on the implant material titanium grade 23 by a high-pressure oxidation method. Titanium samples were oxidized and resulting nanostructures were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and contact angle measurements. Antibacterial properties were tested using Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis as common lab strains. In addition, cytotoxicity was determined according to ISO 10993-5 standards. Results reveal that the fabricated nanostructures have similar antibacterial properties known from different insect wings like dragonflies or cicadas and have no cytotoxic effect.
With time comes trust? The development of misinformation perceptions related to COVID-19 over a six-month period: Evidence from a five-wave panel survey study in the Netherlands
Authors: Hameleers Michael , Meer Toni van der 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Misinformation perceptions related to global crises such as COVID-19 can have negative ramifications for democracy. Beliefs related to the prevalence of falsehoods may increase news avoidance or even vaccine hesitancy – a problematic context for successful interventions and policymaking. To explore how misinformation beliefs developed over a six-month pandemic period and how they corresponded to (digital) media preferences and selective exposure to the news, we rely on a five-wave panel survey conducted in the Netherlands (N =1,742). Our main findings show that misinformation perceptions got more pronounced as the pandemic evolved. Social media use related to more pronounced misinformation beliefs within waves, whereas mainstream news use corresponded to less pronounced misinformation beliefs. An important implication for journalists and policymakers is to lower the over-time accumulation of misinformation perceptions, for example, by increasing transparency and acknowledging “honest mistakes.”
Corrosion inhibition performance of organic compounds and theoretical calculations based on density functional theory (DFT)
Authors: Mamand Dyari Mustafa , Kak Anwer Twana Mohammed , Qadr Hiwa Mohammad 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
2,5-Bis(4-dimethylaminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (DAPO), 2-acetylthiophene thiosemicarbazone (2-AT), 2-hydroxyphenyl-5-mercapto-1-oxa-3,4-diazole (HMO), and 2-cinnamyl-5-mercapto-1-oxa-3,4-diazole (CMO) have been studied by measurement several quantum chemical parameters such as E
HOMO, E
LUMO, bandgap energy, softness, hardness, electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, and Fukui function analysis. The best corrosion inhibition efficiency was evaluated through a comparison between theoretical and experimental results. In gas and aqueous phases, protonated and nonprotonated species were investigated for their electronic structures in order to discover the factors and reasons behind corrosion inhibition. A theoretical study of all the studied compounds in gas and aqueous phases was investigated by employing the density functional theory (DFT) at 6–311++G(d, p) basis set and Becke’s three parameters hybrid exchange–correlation functional (B3LYP). The molecules are calculated using quantum computational chemistry calculations such as Gaussian09 software. The experiments were carried out on carbon steel and HCL. Carbon steel is the most often used steel because it combines outstanding mechanical qualities with a low cost. One of the most commonly utilized agents for these purposes is HCl solution. On the other hand, steel and ferrous alloys are likely to corrode under certain conditions. One of the most effective strategies for protecting metals against corrosion is corrosion inhibitors, and they are becoming more common.
The Deliberative Duty and Other Individual Antidiscrimination Duties in the Dating Sphere
Authors: Sommer Degn Simone 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
What does morality require of individuals in their dating and sex life? In this article I challenge recent outlines of antidiscrimination duties in the dating sphere and present a plausible alternative: the deliberative duty. This duty avoids the risks and limitations of earlier outlines: it is time-sensitive regarding the malleability of intimate preferences, it avoids being too demanding on the duty-bearer and minimizes the risk of generating mere dutiful attraction behavior towards right-holders. In addition, it is better suited for universal action guidance in the dating sphere than earlier outlines of individual antidiscrimination duties.
Człowiek w obliczu Tajemnicy Istnienia. Uwagi do koncepcji ontologicznej S. I. Witkiewicza
Authors: Mordka Artur 
Published: September 2023

W koncepcji Witkiewicza postawa człowieka wobec istnienia ma dwoisty charakter. Z jednej strony człowiek doświadcza oczywistości istnienia, gdyż to, że istniejemy i że istnieją przedmioty wokół nas, jest przyjmowane jako pewnik, z drugiej zaś gdy zapytamy, czym jest istnienie, nie jesteśmy zdolni udzielić odpowiedzi. Toteż z poznawczego punktu widzenia Istnienie jest Tajemnicą, zaś jej doświadczenie ma charakter wyjątkowy. W pierwszej części artykułu zostanie przedstawiony ten aspekt filozoficznej koncepcji Witkiewicza, dla którego decydujące jest pojęcie Istnienia w ogóle, oraz poruszona będzie kwestia jego doświadczenia. W części drugiej opisana zostanie postawa człowieka wobec Istnienia Poszczególnego.
Molecular features of thyroid cancer in children
Authors: Baeva Oksana K. , Kiseleva Natalya S. , Biktasheva Elina E. , Gazizova Liliya R. , Fimina Margarita I. , Akhmetova Ilyuza I. , Kazakova Anastasiya E. , Yadrenkin Kirill D. , Dautova Darya A. , Grishnikova Anastasiya D. , Gaisina Elvira D. , Galiaskarova Ilina A. 
Published: September 2023

Background. Malignant neoplasms of the thyroid gland are the most common endocrine malignant neoplasms in the children’s age group. Unlike adults, who most often have BRAF and RAS mutations, children have chromosomal displacements. The relevance is explained by the lack of comprehensive studies on thyroid cancer in children in the Russian-language literature.The aim of the study is — to summarize and systematize the literature data on the molecular features of thyroid cancer in children.Materials and methods. The authors conducted a search for publications in the PubMed electronic database using the following algorithm: Molecular AND Thyroid cancer AND pediatrics. We found 451 publications, and after reviewing the annotations, 111 studies describing the molecular features of thyroid cancer in the pediatric population were included in the review. Publications were excluded due to duplication and inconsistency with the subject of this study.Results. Instead of point mutations of BRAF and RAS, characteristic of adults, regardless of radiation status, chromosomal displacements are more common in children. Re-arrangement of RET/PTC genes is the most common, followed by BRAF fusions. Mutations of the TERT promoter, which are markers of the aggressive course of the disease in adults, are rare in children. DICER1 mutations appear to play a key role in pediatric cases of follicular and papillary thyroid cancer. Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in children requires the exclusion of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome (MEN type 2). Tumors originating from follicular cells other than MTC can rarely be familial. Literature data on the role of microRNA as a biomarker in thyroid carcinomas in children is currently limited.
Kızılçam kabuk taneni ile modifiye edilmiş üre formaldehit tutkalının özellikleri
Authors: YEŞİLTEPE Kadir , GÖNÜLTAŞ Oktay 
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışmada kızılçam kabuk taneni ile modifiye edilmiş üre formaldehit tutkalının performans özellikleri ortaya konulmuştur. Kızılçam kabuğundan ekstraksiyon ile tanen elde edilmiş ve bu tanen üre formaldehit tutkalına, tutkal katı maddesine oranla %5-50 arasında katılarak modifiye üre formaldehit tutkalı elde edilmiş, bu tutkalın performans özellikleri ortaya konmuştur. Modifiye tutkal örneklerinin viskozite, katı madde miktarı, jel süresi, pH ve tutkalda serbest formaldehit tayini yapılmıştır. Tüm tutkal örneklerinin ıslak ve kuru dayanım değerlerini ortaya koymak için kayın kaplama kullanılarak Lap Shear çekme dayanımı testleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Aynı zamanda modifiye tutkalların FTIR analizleri ve yapışma hattının mikroskobik görüntüleri alınarak analiz edilmiştir.
Modifiye edilmiş tutkal grupları arasında tanen kullanım oranı arttıkça tutkal viskozite ve jelleşme süresinin arttığı görülmüştür. Tanen oranı %15 olan U4 modifiye tutkal grubunda jelleşme süresi 340 sn. olarak kaydedilmiştir. Modifiye edilmiş tutkalın serbest formaldehit tayini sonuçları incelendiğinde tanen oranının artmasıyla tutkaldaki serbest formaldehit miktarında azalma meydana gelmiştir. En düşük serbest formaldehit değeri U5 örneğinde %0.32 olarak belirlenmiştir. Modifiye tutkal örneklerinde belirlenen 2972 ve 2901 cm-1 piklerinde keskinleşme ve belirginleşme, 1123 cm-1 bölgesindeki tepe noktası kayması ve pik genişlemesi ile örneklerdeki kimyasal modifikasyon ve yeni bağların oluşumu ortaya konulmuştur.
A regulação de alimentos de origem animal no Brasil à luz da teoria processual administrativa da regulação
Authors: Soares Ferreira Ismael , Iorio Aranha Márcio 
Published: September 2023

Objective: to analyze the regulation of food of animal origin carried out by the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa, in Portuguese) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA, in Portuguese) from the perspective of a process-oriented approach to regulation, with a specific emphasis on cases involving chemical substances in food of animal origin. Methods: this research conducted two case studies. The first case study examined Anvisa's normative acts regarding residues of veterinary drugs in food of animal origin. The second case study analyzed MAPA's decision to discontinue routine official analyses of water samples in the animal food industry. The research approach was qualitative, focusing on investigating the institutional and normative composition of Anvisa and MAPA from the perspective of a process-oriented approach to regulation. Results: the analysis revealed that Anvisa has successfully implemented mechanisms consistent with a process-oriented approach to regulation, including regulatory autonomy, functional stability of regulatory bodies, and administrative procedures to promote social participation. On the other hand, MAPA's institutional-legal environment exhibits less autonomy and formally adopted procedural elements consistent with a process-oriented approach to regulation since 2015. However, there is a concern that these elements might be eliminated when drafting internal regulations. Conclusion: the Brazilian regulatory model divides animal food regulation between two agencies, potentially resulting in decisions that overlook the public interest and social participation. This is evident in the normative production of MAPA, despite their formal adoption of good regulatory practices.
Received: 11/04/23 | Accepted: 18/05/23
Teoria Sistêmica, subsistema do Direito e o novo paradigma da Saúde Única
Authors: Delduque Maria Célia , Nobre Sergio , Silva Oswaldo José Barbosa 
Published: September 2023

Objective: to discuss the new One Health paradigm in the light of Niklas Luhmann’s Systemic Theory and the performance of the Law subsystem in view of the interconnections of the approach. Methodology: this was an unprecedented critical essay, using Luhmanian theory and the new concepts of single health. Results: Luhmann’s theory of social systems enables the subsystem of Law, in its autopoiesis, to understand and begin to operate with the new integrated approaches to human health, animal health and the environment. Conclusion: the Law subsystem can incorporate the new paradigm into its internal communication, recognizing the future single health legislation.
Received: 21/08/23 | Accepted: 01/09/23
Religion and Worldviews: The Way Forward?
Authors: Hutchings Tim , Benoit Céline , Shillitoe Rachael 
Published: September 2023

This article builds on Worldview – A Multidisciplinary Report (Benoit, Hutchings and Shillitoe, 2020), a publication commissioned by the RE Council of England and Wales to outline the academic history of the study of worldviews. We focus on three particularly significant questions for the future of Religious Education (RE) / Religion and Worldviews (R&W) arising from our report. First, what is the relationship between worldview and religion? Second, does worldview present a valuable approach to the study of non-religion? And third, can worldview be deployed effectively in the classroom? We conclude with a call for greater attention to the voices of teachers and pupils in curriculum design in RE.
Retrospections and perspectives: The Study of Religions in Hungary at the University of Szeged
Authors: Máté-Tóth András , Szilárdi Réka , Szugyiczki Zsuzsanna 
Published: September 2023

In Hungary, both the study of religion as an academic discipline and a degree program started in 1997 at the University of Szeged. The first department for the Study of Religion was founded at the same university in 2000. Both were initiated by Prof. Dr. Dr. András Máté-Tóth, who will resign soon, leaving the department in the hands of one of his very first students, associate professor Réka Szilárdi, Ph.D. Habil., co-author of the present paper. She has the task and challenge to reboot the program and the department and modernize the teaching materials and methods to frame the program for the near future. In her work, she is supported by a young scholar, Zsuzsanna Szugyiczki, who completed the department’s BA and MA programs, and will soon finish her Ph.D.
Our paper is a result of true collaboration, with its primary goal to discuss the leading trends in the study of religions in Hungary through the development of the first Hungarian department for the Study of Religion. In describing the most important conditions and turning points, we will reveal some parallels with the paradigmatic changes of the international history of the discipline. The most important milestones are, first, the turn from theology to the study of religions represented by the work of Máté-Tóth; second, the transdisciplinary approach in the Study of Religion represented by Szilárdi; and finally, the open questions regarding the repositioning of the discipline in the scientific milieu and the public discourse in Hungary.
Major Placenta Previa in Advanced Age Among Nulliparous With Cesarean Section: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: El Sayed Azza Ismail , Labib Elkashif Mirfat Mohamed , Ahmad Elawany Thanaa Ali , Fathy Azza Mohamed , Fahmy Elsaba Howaida Amin Hassan 
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION:Major placenta previa with advanced maternal age (AMA) is a significant risk factor for obstetric hemorrhage and associated maternal and neonatal complications.OBJECTIVE:The objective was to study major placenta previa in advanced age among nulliparous with cesarean section.METHODS:This prospective cross-sectional study analyzes 78 pregnant women of advanced age with major placenta previa under a cesarean section. Data were collected using interview questionnaires between January 2019 and June 2020.RESULTS:The mean gestational age at delivery was 35.7 ± 3 years. Antepartum hemorrhage, premature membrane rupture, and placenta accreta occurred in 15.4%, 35.9%, and 15.4% of cases, respectively. About 12.8% of women were at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and cesarean hysterectomy occurred in 37.2%, 46.2%, and 15.4% of patients. Mean Apgar scores in the first and fifth minutes were 7.0 ± 0.90 and 8.0 ± 0.82, respectively. The mean birth weight was 2.7 ± 0.14823. Of neonates, 37.2% were premature, 37.2% required resuscitation, less than half (44.9%) were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, and 37.2% had respiratory distress syndrome. Moreover, there is a statistically significant relationship between placenta accreta and cesarean hysterectomies and the occurrence of PPH. Also, a highly significant association was observed between the use of antenatal steroids, fetal distress, Apgar score <3 at 1 minute, and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.CONCLUSION:Major placenta previa with AMA significantly influences pregnancy outcomes and is considered an obstetric emergency. Therefore, early detection of major placenta previa and proper management during clinical care is essential.