bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Digital technologies and the early childhood sector: are we fostering digital capabilities and agency in young children?
Authors: Wilson Sinead , Murcia Karen , Cross Emma , Lowe Geoff 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAcross Australia, early years learning frameworks recommend digital technologies be integrated into early years centres. Introduced in 2009, the Early Years Learning Framework, requires educators to foster children’s use of technologies for accessing information, investigating ideas, and representing their thinking. The National Quality Framework also encourages children to engage with digital technology for experimentation. Using a researcher created Digital Technology Activity Framework for early years centres, this study examined broad digital technology integration in a sample of Australian early years centres. Using desktop audits, interviews and observations, the study found that while digital technologies were widely embedded, there were significant opportunities evident for further promoting children’s agency with devices. These findings suggest that to support children’s achievement of learning outcomes with digital technologies, greater sector-wide professional learning and aligned resources in effective digital pedagogy and policy development would be valuable for both early years centre directors and educators.
On the strict topology of the multipliers of a JB$$^*$$-algebra
Authors: Fernández-Polo Francisco J. , Garcés Jorge J. , Li Lei , Peralta Antonio M. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe introduce the Jordan-strict topology on the multiplier algebra of a JB$$^*$$

∗

-algebra, a notion which was missing despite the forty years passed after the first studies on Jordan multipliers. In case that a C$$^*$$

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-algebra A is regarded as a JB$$^*$$

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-algebra, the J-strict topology of M(A) is precisely the well-studied C$$^*$$

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-strict topology. We prove that every JB$$^*$$

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-algebra $${\mathfrak {A}}$$
A
is J-strict dense in its multiplier algebra $$M({\mathfrak {A}})$$

M
(
A
)

, and that latter algebra is J-strict complete. We show that continuous surjective Jordan homomorphisms, triple homomorphisms, and orthogonality preserving operators between JB$$^*$$

∗

-algebras admit J-strict continuous extensions to the corresponding type of operators between the multiplier algebras. We characterize J-strict continuous functionals on the multiplier algebra of a JB$$^*$$

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-algebra $${\mathfrak {A}}$$
A
, and we establish that the dual of $$M({\mathfrak {A}})$$

M
(
A
)

with respect to the J-strict topology is isometrically isomorphic to $${\mathfrak {A}}^*$$

A

∗

. We also present a first application of the J-strict topology of the multiplier algebra, by showing that under the extra hypothesis that $${\mathfrak {A}}$$
A
and $${\mathfrak {B}}$$
B
are $$\sigma $$
σ
-unital JB$$^*$$

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-algebras, every surjective Jordan $$^*$$

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-homomorphism (respectively, triple homomorphism or continuous orthogonality preserving operator) from $${\mathfrak {A}}$$
A
onto $${\mathfrak {B}}$$
B
admits an extension to a surjective J-strict continuous Jordan $$^*$$

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-homomorphism (respectively, triple homomorphism or continuous orthogonality preserving operator) from $$M({\mathfrak {A}})$$

M
(
A
)

onto $$M({\mathfrak {B}})$$

M
(
B
)

.
Assessing quality of life with SarQol is useful in screening for sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in older women
Authors: Fonfría-Vivas Rosa , Pérez-Ros Pilar , Barrachina-Igual Joaquín , Pablos-Monzó Ana , Martínez-Arnau Francisco M. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) may be impaired in the presence of sarcopenia. Since a specific quality of life questionnaire became available for sarcopenia (SarQol), cutoffs to screen for this condition have been proposed, prompting the need to assess them in different populations. Due to the lack of consensus on diagnostic criteria, the tool has not yet been analyzed in screening for sarcopenic obesity.

Aim
Our aim is to measure the SarQoL’s metric properties and establish a cutoff in QoL assessments that could be used along the diagnostic pathway for sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older women.

Methods
This cross-sectional study assessed women aged ≥ 70 years using the SarQol, sarcopenia criteria (EWGSOP2) and sarcopenic obesity criteria (ESPEN/EASO). Cutoffs for the SarQol were defined with a receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) curve, and sensitivity and specificity were analyzed.

Results
Of the 95 included women (mean age 76.0 years, standard deviation [SD] 5.7), 7.3% (n = 7) were classified as having sarcopenic obesity, 22.1% (n = 21) as having sarcopenia, and 70.5% (n = 67) as not having sarcopenia. The total SarQol score was higher in women without sarcopenia (66.5 SD 16.2) versus those with sarcopenia (56.6 SD 15.6) and sarcopenic obesity (45.1 SD 7.9). A cutoff of ≤ 60 points is proposed for sarcopenia screening (area under the ROC curve [AUC] 0.67; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.53–0.80; sensitivity 61.9%; specificity 62%), and ≤ 50 points for sarcopenic obesity (AUC 0.85; 95% CI 0.74–0.95; sensitivity 71.4%; specificity 76.9%).

Conclusions
Quality of life is compromised in women with sarcopenia and especially in those with sarcopenic obesity. The SarQol could be useful in screening for these conditions, providing insight into health-related quality of life in older people with sarcopenia.
End-stage kidney disease: a never healing wound leading to another never healing wound, renal cancer
Authors: Docs Janos , Kovacs Gyula , Peterfi Lehel 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
End-stage kidney disease and acquired cystic kidney disease are the final stages of chronic kidney disease, leading to loss of kidney function and frequent development of tumours. It has been suggested that an inflammatory microenvironment may be responsible for the progressive kidney remodelling and cancer development.

Methods
Our aim was to analyse gene expression suggested to be involved in the remodelling of kidneys in end-stage kidney disease, and in the development of preneoplastic lesions and tumours. Immunohistochemistry was employed to assess the cellular localisation of different genes involved in these pathways on representative tissue sections.

Results
Cellular (αSMA positive naïve activated fibroblasts, endothelial cells, macrophages) and non-cellular components (cytokines IL6, TGFβ, IL1β, CSF2, fibronectin, laminin, and matrix modifier proteases MMP9 and MMP12) of the inflammatory microenvironment were expressed in the kidneys of patients with end-stage kidney disease. IL6 and FN1 expressing naïve activated fibroblasts and recruited inflammatory cells were the most abundant cellular components of the inflammatory microenvironment.

Conclusion
The progressive inflammatory and fibrotic processes in end-stage kidney disease have features recalling those of a never healing wound and may explain the frequent development of kidney cancer.

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Two contrasting principles, reductionist and systemic: Fundamentally separated or dynamically interacting?
Authors: Lüttge Ulrich 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAccording to the intentions of the special issue “Advances in Philosophical and Theoretical Plant Biology” of the journal “Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology” plant biology is overviewed within the contrasting realms of natural science and metaphysics. Contrasting views in these realms are exemplified with modularity – emergence, reductionist – systemic, things – processes. Domains of diversity, serendipity, beauty and time are envisaged. It is concluded that separate work within these contrasting realms and domains has to be maintained for accumulating and specifying basic knowledge. However, this is not sufficient for advancing philosophical and theoretical plant biology towards an improved understanding of (plant-) life. It is shown that and how integration is possible. Integration must be approached and practiced for a better understanding of life.
Superelastic Radiative Cooling Metafabric for Comfortable Epidermal Electrophysiological Monitoring
Authors: Dong Jiancheng , Peng Yidong , Zhang Yiting , Chai Yujia , Long Jiayan , Zhang Yuxi , Zhao Yan , Huang Yunpeng , Liu Tianxi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractEpidermal electronics with superb passive-cooling capabilities are of great value for both daytime outdoor dressing comfort and low-carbon economy. Herein, a multifunctional and skin-attachable electronic is rationally developed on a porous all-elastomer metafabric for efficient passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) and human electrophysiological monitoring. The cooling characteristics are realized through the homogeneous impregnation of polytetrafluoroethylene microparticles in the styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene fibers, and the rational regulation of microporosity in SEBS/PTFE metafabrics, thus synergistically backscatter ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared light (maximum reflectance over 98.0%) to minimize heat absorption while efficiently emit human-body midinfrared radiation to the sky. As a result, the developed PDRC metafabric achieves approximately 17 °C cooling effects in an outdoor daytime environment and completely retains its passive cooling performance even under 50% stretching. Further, high-fidelity electrophysiological monitoring capability is also implemented in the breathable and skin-conformal metafabric through liquid metal printing, enabling the accurate acquisition of human electrocardiograph, surface electromyogram, and electroencephalograph signals for comfortable and lengthy health regulation. Hence, the fabricated superelastic PDRC metafabric opens a new avenue for the development of body-comfortable electronics and low-carbon wearing technologies.
Study on the development law of self-oscillating pulsed SC-CO2 jet vortex structure and its effect on frequency
Authors: Liu Yong , Li Haichao , Shen Helian , Deng Yujie , Liu Xiaotian 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe self-oscillating pulsed supercritical (SC)-CO2 jet technology has higher pulse pressure and the resonant rock-breaking effect, which can improve the drilling efficiency of the development of unconventional gas sources. The jet impact frequency is the key to resonance in coal rock mass; however, the relationship between frequency variation and flow field remain unknown. This study investigates the vortex change law and the effect on frequency of self-oscillating pulsed SC-CO2 jets. Large eddy simulations are used to analyze the variation characteristics of vortex structure and frequency at different locations of the jet. The results show that the variation of the vortex size in the oscillating cavity leads to the change of the jet velocity. Large-scale vortex is generated at the downstream nozzle exit and is accompanied by a high-speed zone of the jet, vortex development produces energy dissipation, which decreases the velocity in the high-speed zone. The jet frequency in the oscillating cavity is the same as the vortex ring size variation law; the vortex passing frequency in the free flow field is the same as the jet frequency, and the vortex ring energy dissipation causes the jet velocity to decrease, resulting in a lower frequency.
Automating intersection marking data collection and condition assessment at scale with an artificial intelligence-powered system
Authors: Xie Kun , Sun Huiming , Dong Xiaomeng , Yang Hong , Yu Hongkai 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIntersection markings play a vital role in providing road users with guidance and information. The conditions of intersection markings will be gradually degrading due to vehicular traffic, rain, and/or snowplowing. Degraded markings can confuse drivers, leading to increased risk of traffic crashes. Timely obtaining high-quality information of intersection markings lays a foundation for making informed decisions in safety management and maintenance prioritization. However, current labor-intensive and high-cost data collection practices make it very challenging to gather intersection data on a large scale. This paper develops an automated system to intelligently detect intersection markings and to assess their degradation conditions with existing roadway Geographic information systems (GIS) data and aerial images. The system harnesses emerging artificial intelligence (AI) techniques such as deep learning and multi-task learning to enhance its robustness, accuracy, and computational efficiency. AI models were developed to detect lane-use arrows (85% mean average precision) and crosswalks (89% mean average precision) and to assess the degradation conditions of markings (91% overall accuracy for lane-use arrows and 83% for crosswalks). Data acquisition and computer vision modules developed were integrated and a graphical user interface (GUI) was built for the system. The proposed system can fully automate the processes of marking data collection and condition assessment on a large scale with almost zero cost and short processing time. The developed system has great potential to propel urban science forward by providing fundamental urban infrastructure data for analysis and decision-making across various critical areas such as data-driven safety management and prioritization of infrastructure maintenance.
The effect of ferulic acid on 2-methoxyethanol-induced spermatotoxicity, hematotoxicity and hepatotoxicity in rats
Authors: Adeyi Olubisi E. , Somade Oluwatobi T. , Rahman Samson A. , Sobowale Boluwatife T. , Ojeyemi Abimbola E. , Abati Isaiah M. , Olufuwa Olajumoke O. , Olusegun Gloria M. , Soetan Olamide R. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractFerulic acid (FA), also known as hydroxycinnamic acid, is a sweet-smelling and natural antioxidant present in the cell walls of plants and bran of cereals, making it a common dietary component. FA possesses diverse medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-arrhythmic, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-thrombotic, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-cardiovascular, neuroprotective, anti-apoptotic, antifibrotic, anti-platelet, anti-aging, anti-melanogenesis, angiogenesis promoting, and skin damage reducing effects. Judging by these outstanding credentials of FA, this study investigated the hepatoprotective, spermato-protective, and hemato-protective effects of FA against 2MEETH-induced spermatotoxicity, hematotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity in rats. After oral administration of 2MEETH for 30 days, the number of abnormal and dead spermatozoa, as well as serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and activity of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), were significantly increased. In contrast, the number of normal and live spermatozoa, sperm motility and concentration, serum total cholesterol level, red blood cell (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV), and white blood cell (WBC) counts were significantly decreased compared to the control group. FA treatments did not have any effect on all the sperm and hematological parameters checked, but significantly lowered the serum levels of AST, ALT, and ADH activity compared to rats administered with only 2MEETH. Based on the results, it is concluded that FA may not possess spermato- and hemato-protective effects against 2MEETH-induced spermatotoxicity and hematotoxicity but may possess a hepatoprotective effect in rats.
Lackey on group justified belief and evidence
Authors: Brown Jessica 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn this paper, I examine one central strand of Lackey’s The Epistemology of Groups, namely her account of group justified belief and the puzzle cases she uses to develop it. Her puzzle cases involve a group of museum guards most of whom justifiably believe a certain claim but do so on different bases. Consideration of these cases leads her to hold that a group justifiably believes p if and only if (1) a significant proportion of its operative members (a) justifiably believe p on (b) bases that are consistent when combined and (2) the total evidence which members of the group do and should have had sufficiently support p. I question her judgement about these cases and condition 2, by examining the nature of group evidence as well as ‘transmission’ principles governing the relationship between the epistemic standing of members of a group and the group itself.
The status of eucalypt products’ trade in western Gurage watersheds and its contribution to construction industry in rural areas and urban centers
Authors: Zerga Belay , Warkineh Bikila , Teketay Demel , Woldetsadik Muluneh 
Published: July 2023

AbstractA marketing channel is a marketing process that performs several functions by bridging the gap between production and consumption. The analysis of marketing channels provides a systematic knowledge of the flow of goods or services from their production areas to the final market or end-users. The information on eucalypt products’ trade in the study area and the country is vacant prior to this study and it will fill the research gap in this regard. The specific objectives were to assess the trend of eucalypt trade and to examine its contribution to the construction industry in rural areas and urban centers. The study employed the purposive sampling method. The main reason for selecting this sampling method is to select well-experienced eucalypt traders and to avoid the inclusion of non-eucalypt tree farmers and to keep the validity of the representative samples (to cover large villages) Focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and critical; observations are the major tools of data collection. The result shows that eucalypt products' trade (marketing channel) is accelerating in the study area due to two reasons. Firstly, attractive markets demand due to booming constriction in urban centers within and out of the study area. Secondly, asbestos and furniture factories which are found mainly in Addis Ababa are the next destinations. These destinations particularly those located out of the study area purchase products from the third suppliers (their adjacent eucalypt traders). Hence the first suppliers (farmers) sell to the second suppliers (local towns' eucalypt traders) and finally, these agents sell to the third suppliers (major towns' eucalypt traders). Eucalypt products are one of the sources of tax revenue to the Zone next to chat. The tax stations found in various parts of the woredas are busy mainly in controlling and taxing these two products. Farmers benefited significantly by selling poles of various stages to urban–rural areas and centers. To sustain the market facility and thereby benefits from eucalypt trade, eucalypt-related factories should be established in the areas. Households have to direct sales to the end-users to avoid unnecessary price deflation by middlemen.
THE INDEPENDENCE OF NATIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND THE EUROPEAN UNION ENERGY TRANSITION
Authors: Kaschny Laura , Lavrijssen Saskia 
Published: July 2023

AbstractNational regulatory authorities (NRAs) play a key role in energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. A recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified the requirements of NRA independence under European Union (EU) energy law. The Court classified the exclusive competence of NRAs to fix network tariffs as purely technical assessments of factual realities. This article challenges this assumption and examines whether the technical administrative tasks of NRAs can in fact be separated from political choices. It also explores the delineation of competences between NRAs and national governments at the EU and national levels, as exemplified by the Netherlands and by the proposed Dutch Energy Act.
Reported mortality of Griffon VultureGyps fulvusin central Italy and indications for conservation and management
Authors: Posillico Mario , Costanzo Alessandra , Bottoni Sara , Altea Tiziana , Opramolla Giancarlo , Pascazi Antonello , Panella Marco , Ambrosini Roberto 
Published: July 2023

SummaryVultures are long-lived species sensitive to human-caused mortality that has already determined a widespread collapse in Asian and African populations. They provide significant ecosystem services (regulatory and cultural) consuming livestock carcasses and saving greenhouse gas emissions, favouring nutrient recycling, environmental sanitation, and providing financial revenue. Appraising the incidence and causes of mortality could help to improve management and conservation actions. We compiled records of reported mortalities for the reintroduced Griffon VultureGyps fulvuspopulation of the central Apennines in Italy (123 cases, July 1994–December 2020). The average mortality was 4.69 vultures per year (± 1.14 SE), with no significant temporal trend. The peak of mortality events, estimated by harmonic regression analysis, was in March, while the minimum occurred in October. No differences were found among age classes and sex ratio mortality was established at 1.43:1 (M:F,N= 68). Out of 103 (83.7%) vultures which underwent a post-mortem and toxicological screening, 53% were poisoned, mainly by carbamates, and 27% died of unknown causes. Overall, direct or indirect anthropogenic mortality caused 67% of deaths. Even considering an inherent bias associated with reported mortality as to the prevalence of causes of death and estimation of mortality rates, the overwhelming relevance of poisoning highlights that existing anti-poisoning efforts should be refined and incorporated into a coordinated multidisciplinary strategy. A standardised approach, from vulture carcass discovery to post-mortem procedures and toxicological analysis, should be applied to reduce uncertainty in the determination of causes of death, increasing effectiveness in the prosecution of wildlife crimes. As most of the poisoning cases affecting the Griffon Vulture population in the central Apennines likely represent a side (though illegal) effect of retaliatory efforts to defeat livestock predators, effective strategies in reducing human–wildlife conflicts should be applied.
Weight Estimation for Drug Dose Calculations in the Prehospital Setting – A Systematic Review
Authors: Wells Mike , Henry Brendon , Goldstein Lara 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackground:Weight estimation is required to enable dose calculations for weight-based drugs administered during emergency care. The accuracy of the estimation will determine the accuracy of the administered dose. This is an important matter of patient safety. The objective of this systematic review was to collect, review, evaluate, and create a synthesis of the current literature focusing on the accuracy of weight estimation in the prehospital environment.Methods:This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. Studies were identified and included if they were peer reviewed, full length, published in English, and contained original data. Studies utilizing any form of weight estimation methodology in the prehospital setting (in children or adults) were included. Data on the quality of the studies and accuracy of the weight estimation systems were extracted. Common themes were also identified.Results:Twenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria, with only nine studies (36.0%) containing useful weight estimation accuracy data. The overall quality of the studies was poor. The Broselow tape and paramedic estimates were the most studied methods of weight estimation, but there was insufficient evidence to support conclusions about accuracy. The major themes identified included the importance of accurate weight estimation and drug dosing as critical matters of patient safety, and the need for training to ensure these processes are performed accurately.Conclusions:There were limited robust data identified on the accuracy of different weight estimation methods used in the prehospital setting. Future high-quality clinical research in this area is of critical importance to ensure patient safety in the prehospital environment.