bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Organized Crimes, Cultural Heritage, and Sustainable Tourism: A Configurational Analysis
Authors: Al‐Ansi Amr 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe global recognition of the rise in organized crimes targeting cultural heritage during times of war and political conflicts has prompted the need to assess its impact on the development and sustainability of tourism. This study aims to investigate the responses and behavioral intentions of communities in safeguarding cultural heritage, considering the intricate nature of the problem. Specifically, the research explores a configurational model that encompasses governance, community engagement, and sustainable tourism dimensions, employing a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). The findings put forth several viable solutions that not only foster support for tourism development but also encourage behavioral intentions to combat the looting of cultural heritage. Furthermore, the analysis of necessary conditions (NCA) underscores the significance of community involvement, as well as legal policies and regulations, in achieving desirable outcomes. The study concludes by discussing the practical and academic contributions of the research.
On Demand Copper Electrochemical Deposition on Laser Induced Graphene for Flexible Electronics
Authors: Liang Chao , Zhang Wenqiang , Fan Yuxuan , Mei Ziqi , Zhang Lingyun , Sun Zhenci , You Rui , You Zheng , Zhao Xiaoguang 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe rapid development of flexible electronics necessitates simplified processes that integrate heterogeneous materials and structures. In this study, laser engraving is combined with electrochemical deposition (ECD) to directly fabricate various micro/nano‐structured components and flexible electronic circuits. A theoretical framework and simulation model are developed to design the on‐demand ECD on laser induced graphene (LIG), enabling the generation of multi‐scale copper (Cu) materials with controllable oxidation states. The Cu‐LIG composites exhibit high surface quality and reliability, meeting the requirements of flexible circuits. The study fabricates and characterizes multilayer circuits and complex functional devices, including electrochemical sensors, thin‐film heaters, and wireless humidity sensors, to showcase the versatility of the LIG‐ECD process. This approach can be extended to various polymer and metal deposition processes, paving the way for the development of high‐performance flexible electronic devices.
BaFS: Birefringence Enhanced by the Transformation from Optical Isotropy to Anisotropy via Interlayer Anion Substitution
Authors: Xie Chao‐Hong , Jiang Xiao‐Ming , Liu Bin‐Wen , Guo Guo‐Cong 
Published: January 2025

AbstractImproved birefringence, given its capacity to modulate polarized light, holds a lively role in the optoelectronic industry. Traditionally, alkaline‐earth metal halides have possessed low birefringence due to their nearly optical isotropic properties. Herein, the substitution of interlayer anion with linear S─S unit that meticulously engineered by reduced valence state and strong covalent bond is integrated into the optically isotropic BaF2, offering the new salt‐inclusion chalcogenide BaFS. Notably, it has dramatically enhanced optical anisotropy, thereby significantly boosting birefringence of 0.238@546 nm, achieved by overall considering experimental observations with theoretical analysis. Theoretical investigation has established the significant effect of the covalent S─S bond on the birefringence index. Additionally, BaFS demonstrates a remarkable laser‐induced damage threshold (LIDT, 12.0 × AgGaS2@1064 nm), illuminating a promising pathway for designing materials with significant birefringence properties in laser applications.
Amorphous Ni(OH)2 Coated Cu Dendrites with Superaerophobic Interface for Bipolar Hydrogen Production Assisted with Formaldehyde Oxidation
Authors: Jiang Shaojian , Liu Yuhang , Yang Ruidong , Zhang Lijun , Liu Wenke , Deng Kai , Yu Hongjie , Wang Hongjing , Wang Liang 
Published: January 2025

AbstractSince formaldehyde oxidation reaction (FOR) can release H2, it is attractive to construct a bipolar hydrogen production system consisting of FOR and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Although copper‐based catalysts have attracted much attention due to their low cost and high FOR activity, the performance enhancement mechanism lacks in‐depth investigation. Here, an amorphous‐crystalline catalyst of amorphous nickel hydroxide‐coated copper dendrites on copper foam (Cu@Ni(OH)2/CF) is prepared. The modification of Ni(OH)2 resulted in hydrophilic and aerophobic states on the Cu@Ni(OH)2/CF surface, facilitating the transport of liquid‐phase species on the electrode surface and accelerating the release of H2. The Open circuit potential (OCP) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that this core–shell structure facilitates the adsorption of HCHO and OH−. In addition, the catalytic mechanism and reaction pathway of FOR are investigated through in situ FTIR and DFT calculations, and the results showed that the modification of Ni(OH)2 lowered the energy barrier for C─H bond breaking and H─H bond formation. In the HER//FOR system, Pt/C//Cu@Ni(OH)2/CF can provide a current density of 0.5 A cm−2 at 0.36 V and achieve efficient and stable H2 production. This work offers new ideas for designing electrocatalysts for bipolar hydrogen production system assisted with formaldehyde oxidation.
The Evolution of Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology: From DNA Assembly to DNA‐Encoded Library
Authors: Nie Qigui , Fang Xianfu , Huang Jiale , Xu Tingting , Li Yangfeng , Zhang Gong , Li Yizhou 
Published: January 2025

AbstractDeoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a fundamental biomacromolecule in living organisms, serves as the carrier of genetic information. Beyond its role in encoding biological functions, DNA's inherent ability to hybridize through base pairing has opened new avenues for its application in biological sciences. This review introduces DNA nanotechnology and DNA‐encoded library (DEL), and highlights their shared design principles related to DNA assembly. First, a foundational overview of structural DNA nanotechnology, including its design strategies and historical development is provided. Subsequently, various approaches are examined to dynamic DNA nanotechnology, from strand displacement reactions to DNA‐templated polymer synthesis. Second, how the principle of DNA assembly has facilitated the development of diverse formats of self‐assembly‐based DEL synthesis, DNA‐template reactions (DTS), and DNA template‐mediated proximity induction effects are examined. These advancements are all underpinned by the unique property of DNA assembly. Finally, this review summarizes the common principles shared by DNA nanotechnology and DEL in terms of methodology and design. Additionally, the potential synergies are explored between these two technologies, envisioning future applications where they can be combined to create more versatile and exquisite functionalities.
Vector AutoRegressive Moving Average Models: A Review
Authors: Düker Marie‐Christine , Matteson David S. , Tsay Ruey S. , Wilms Ines 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTVector AutoRegressive Moving Average (VARMA) models form a powerful and general model class for analyzing dynamics among multiple time series. While VARMA models encompass the Vector AutoRegressive (VAR) models, their popularity in empirical applications is dominated by the latter. Can this phenomenon be explained fully by the simplicity of VAR models? Perhaps many users of VAR models have not fully appreciated what VARMA models can provide. The goal of this review is to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners seeking insights into the advantages and capabilities of VARMA models. We start by reviewing the identification challenges inherent to VARMA models thereby encompassing classical and modern identification schemes and we continue along the same lines regarding estimation, specification, and diagnosis of VARMA models. We then highlight the practical utility of VARMA models in terms of Granger Causality analysis, forecasting and structural analysis as well as recent advances and extensions of VARMA models to further facilitate their adoption in practice. Finally, we discuss some interesting future research directions where VARMA models can fulfill their potentials in applications as compared to their subclass of VAR models.
Distribution of responsibility for AI development: expert views
Authors: Hedlund Maria , Persson Erik 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to increase the understanding of how different types of experts with influence over the development of AI, in this role, reflect upon distribution of forward-looking responsibility for AI development with regard to safety and democracy. Forward-looking responsibility refers to the obligation to see to it that a particular state of affairs materialise. In the context of AI, actors somehow involved in AI development have the potential to guide AI development in a safe and democratic direction. This study is based on qualitative interviews with such actors in different roles at research institutions, private companies, think tanks, consultancy agencies, parliaments, and non-governmental organisations. While the reflections about distribution of responsibility differ among the respondents, one observation is that influence is seen as an important basis for distribution of responsibility. Another observation is that several respondents think of responsibility in terms of what it would entail in concrete measures. By showing how actors involved in AI development reflect on distribution of responsibility, this study contributes to a dialogue between the field of AI governance and the field of AI ethics.
Complex transcription regulation of acidic chitinase suggests fine-tuning of digestive processes in Drosera binata
Authors: Mikitova Veronika , Jopcik Martin , Rajninec Miroslav , Libantova Jana 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Main conclusion
DbChitI-3, Drosera binata's acidic chitinase, peaks at pH 2.5 from 15 °C to 30 °C. Gene expression is stimulated by polysaccharides and suppressed by monosaccharide digestion, implying a feedback loop in its transcriptional regulation.

Abstract
Here, we characterised a novel chitinase gene (DbChitI-3) isolated from the carnivorous plant species Drosera binata with strong homology to other Drosera species' extracellular class I chitinases with a role in digestive processes. The capability to cleave different forms of chitin was tested using recombinantly produced chitinase in Escherichia coli (rDbChitI-3S−His) and subsequent purification. The recombinant protein did not cleave chitin powder, the mono-, di- and tri- N-acetyl-D-glucosamine substrates, but cleaved acetic acid-swollen chitin. Fluorometric assay with acetic acid-swollen FITC-chitin as a substrate revealed the maximum enzyme activity at pH 2.5, spanning from 15 °C to 30 °C. Comparing enzymatic parameters with commercial chitinase from Streptomyces griseus showed rDbChitI-3S-His efficiency reaching 64.3% of S. griseus chitinase under optimal conditions. The highest basal expression of DbChitI-3 was detected in leaf blades. In other organs, the expression was either fivefold lower (petioles) or almost nondetectable (stems, roots and flowers). Application of gelatin, chitin, and pachyman resulted in a 3.9-, 4.6- and 5.7-fold increase in the mRNA transcript abundance of DbChitI-3 in leaves. In contrast, monosaccharides and laminarin decreased transcription of the DbChitI-3 gene by at least 70%, 5 h after treatment. The simultaneous application of suppressor and inducer (glucose and pachyman) indicated the predominant effect of the suppressor, implying that sufficient monosaccharide nutrients prioritize absorption processes in D. binata leaves over further digestion of the potential substrate.
Polyp image segmentation based on improved planet optimization algorithm using reptile search algorithm
Authors: Abd Elaziz Mohamed , Al-qaness Mohammed A. A. , Al-Betar Mohammed Azmi , Ewees Ahmed A. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
To recognize the potential for colon polyps to develop into cancer over time, early diagnosis is crucial for preventative healthcare. Timely identification significantly improves the prognosis and treatment outcomes for colorectal cancer patients. Image segmentation is crucial in medical image analysis for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Therefore, in this study, we present an alternative multilevel thresholding polyp segmentation method (MPOA) to enhance the segmentation of polyp images. The proposed method is based on enhancing the planet optimization algorithm (POA) by integrating operators from the reptile search algorithm (RSA). The evaluation of the developed MPOA is tested with different polyp images and compared with other image segmentation approaches. The results highlight the superior capability of MPOA, as evidenced by various performance measures in effectively segmenting polyp images. Furthermore, metrics such as peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), structural similarity index (SSIM), and fitness values demonstrate that MPOA outperforms the basic version of POA and other methods. The evaluation outcomes underscore the significant impact of RSA in enhancing the performance of POA for the segmentation of polyp images.
Correlation-based pruning algorithm with weight compensation for feedforward neural networks
Authors: Ebid Shaimaa E. K. , El-Tantawy Samah , Shawky Doaa , Abdel-Malek Hany L. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Optimizing neural network architectures through effective pruning techniques has become essential to balancing model complexity and accuracy. This study introduces a novel correlation-based approach to systematically reduce network size by identifying and removing redundant neurons based on their activation correlations. By selectively pruning neurons while compensating for their contributions, the method maintains model fidelity across diverse datasets. Results demonstrate substantial architecture reductions with minimal performance impact: For the MNIST dataset, the number of neurons in hidden layers was reduced from 128-128 to 118-93, while maintaining a high accuracy of 97.59%. Comparative analysis indicates that this pruning approach achieves competitive or superior results compared to state-of-the-art methods while reducing computational complexity and memory requirements by up to 25%. The findings highlight the potential of correlation-driven pruning strategies to optimize neural networks, making them more efficient and adaptable to resource-constrained environments.
Mandibular trabecular bone pattern before and two years after medical or surgical obesity treatment in young Swedish women
Authors: Östberg Anna-Lena , Wallenius Ville , Taghat Negin , Jonasson Grethe 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objective
To investigate if changes in body mass index (BMI) result in changes of the mandibular trabecular bone structure.

Materials and methods
Females (18–35 years at baseline, mean BMI 42,3) were followed from before (n = 117) until two years (n = 66) after obesity treatment (medical or surgical). The mandibular bone trabeculation was classified as sparse, dense, or mixed on intraoral radiographs (Lindh’s index). A digitized method (Jaw-X) assessed the size and intensities of intertrabecular spaces. The main predictor variable was BMI reduction over the period.

Results
Before treatment, the group with a high BMI (≥ 45) had a significantly denser bone than those with a lower BMI (p = 0.035). Two years after treatment, fewer were classified with sparse bone (Lindh’s index p = 0.001, Jaw-X p = 0.009). The physical activity increased with fewer having a sedentary lifestyle (40% before, 17% after treatment). The association between BMI reduction and the difference in Jaw-X was significant in regression models and not influenced by obesity treatment method but by baseline factors as age, trabecular bone pattern and level of ionized calcium.

Conclusions
Before obesity treatment, high BMI was associated with dense bone trabeculation in the jaw. The group with sparse bone had decreased at follow-up. The association between BMI reduction and bone trabeculation was influenced by individual and medical factors.

Clinical relevance
Bone trabeculation in the mandible was maintained during the first years after obesity treatment but new health habits should be encouraged, and patients need to be monitored and followed up further.
The Use of Motivational Interviewing with Chronically Unhoused Veterans
Authors: Mera Scarlett 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The Housing First model is embedded in a supportive housing federal program aimed at reducing homelessness by offering housing vouchers and case management services to chronically unhoused veterans with co-occurring disorders. Despite the successes Housing First programs have achieved with the chronic unhoused population, including veterans, the cycle of homelessness continues to exist in this subgroup. These veterans have significant vulnerabilities, such as severe mental health and addiction histories, that contribute to their housing instability. The case narrative in this paper illustrates the story of a chronically unhoused veteran who cycled through episodes of homelessness due to ongoing substance use and evictions. On the veteran's third entry into a Housing First program, the social worker utilized the transtheoretical model (TTM) to evaluate the veteran's readiness to change and applied motivational interviewing (MI) principles to find a representative payee who would support housing stability, even if the veteran experienced a relapse. This approach can be considered harm reduction in supportive housing. Through the application of MI, the veteran exercised self-efficacy, opted for implementing a protective factor, and experienced long-term stable housing.
From self and career perceptions to life satisfaction: A sequential mediation approach to general self-efficacy, future work self, career anxiety, and life satisfaction in the emerging workforce
Authors: Gerçek Merve , Özveren Cem Güney 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
General self-efficacy (GSE) and life satisfaction (LS) are crucial to overall well-being, especially for young adults, for whom future envisioning and employment concerns significantly impact their vocational paths. Given the limited research on how future work self (FWS) and career anxiety (CA) function as mediators in this relationship, this study examines the connections between GSE, FWS, CA, and LS. The study sample consists of 532 undergraduate students from Türkiye. Using structural equation modeling, the results show that GSE, FWS, CA, and LS are significantly related, with the relationship between GSE and LS being sequentially mediated by FWS and CA.
The Divine in the Clinic: Assisted Reproduction and Religious Practice in Ghana and South Africa
Authors: Whittaker Andrea , Gerrits Trudie , Manderson Lenore 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Drawing on studies with 40 informants in Ghana and 74 informants in South Africa, we explore spiritual interventions among staff and patients that accompany their use of assisted reproduction. These practices and expressions of faith reinforce staff and patients as moral subjects who have done everything possible to assist in the vagaries of assisted reproduction—another form of care to enable, complement, and enhance high-tech intervention. We consider the creation of sacred spaces in the clinics, the rituals that form part of IVF practice, and the dilemmas of translation when assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) travel to different cultural and religious contexts.
The attenuation of spider avoidance action tendencies in spider-fearful individuals and its impact on behavioural and emotional responding to spiders
Authors: Basanovic Julian , Ranjbar Seyran , MacLeod Colin 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Studies using the Approach/Avoidance Task (AAT) paradigm have demonstrated that individuals with heightened levels of spider-fear, as compared to lower levels of spider-fear, are characterised by biased action tendencies, indicated by speeded completion of movements that increase apparent distance between spider-stimuli and themselves (push movements), compared to movements that decrease apparent distance between spider-stimuli and themselves (pull response). Research using training variants of the AAT has also demonstrated that this pattern of action tendencies can be attenuated amongst individuals with heightened spider-fear. However, the effect of this manipulation on behaviour and emotion in the presence of a spider has not been examined. Eighty-eight participants who reported relatively high levels of spider-fear completed a procedure designed to either attenuate avoidance action tendencies for spider stimuli (Approach Spider Condition) or have no impact on action tendencies for spider stimuli (Control Condition). Action tendencies were assessed before and after the manipulation. Participants then completed a Behavioural Approach Task that recorded the number of steps voluntarily taken toward a spider and level of self-reported anxiety at each step. Analyses revealed that avoidance action tendencies to spider stimuli were attenuated in the Approach Spider Condition as compared to the Control Condition following the experimental manipulation, as intended. However, participants in each condition did not differ in behavioural or emotional measures recorded during the approach task. These findings replicate research indicating avoidance action tendencies to spider stimuli can be manipulated amongst individuals with heightened spider-fear, though suggest that their manipulation may not influence ‘real world’ behavioural or emotional responding to spiders.
Aufarbeitung der Pandemie und Bedenken der Impfbereitschaft: Auswirkungen individueller Aufklärungsgespräche vor der COVID-19-Impfung
Authors: Wüller Moritz , Grotemeyer Alexander , Thürauf Norbert 
Published: January 2025

Zusammenfassung

Hintergrund
Durch verfügbare Impfungen gegen SarsCov‑2 („severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2“) zeigten sich lautstarke Ablehnungen gegen die Präventionsmaßnahme. Unter medizinischem Personal zeigten sich Trends zur Ablehnung der Impfung und die Frage über eine Impflicht wurde politisch diskutiert. Welche Bedenken und Ängste vor und nach der Impfung bestehen und wie diese abgebaut werden können? Ist es möglich eine Aufklärung adressatengerecht zu gestalten?

Ziele
Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, das Aufklärungsgespräch besser den Wünschen und evtl. bestehenden Sorgen des zu Impfenden anzupassen. Dafür ist es notwendig, beeinflussende Faktoren in der Entscheidungsfindung zu erkennen und wichtige Aspekte verschiedener Gruppen herauszuarbeiten.

Methode
Nach Literaturrecherche Erfahrungen der Autoren wurde ein Fragebogen zum Thema COVID-Impfung („coronavirus disease 2019“) erstellt. Dieser wurde von Mai bis Juli 2021 per Online-Befragung an Mitarbeiter der Psychiatrie der Universitätsklinik Erlangen. Office-Programme halfen bei der Auswertung und die Statistik wurde mit Prism9 erstellt.

Ergebnisse
Wir fanden, dass die Akzeptanz der Impfung 97 % betrug. 83 % verlangten das persönliche Aufklärungsgespräch, 17 % zeigten sich unsicher über eine Impfung und profitierten von einer persönlichen Aufklärung. Es konnte gezeigt werden, dass bereits getroffene Entscheidung über die Impfung nicht durch das Impfgespräch beeinflusst wurden.

Schlussfolgerungen
Es konnte gezeigt werden, dass bereits getroffene Entscheidungen über die Impfung nicht durch das Impfgespräch beeinflusst wurden. Diese Studie zeigt nicht nur den Einfluss einer persönlichen Aufklärung, sondern auch die Notwendigkeit eines solchen Gesprächs im Vorfeld. Dabei spielt das Bildungsniveau einen entscheidenden Faktor in der Aufklärung.