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Health-related quality of life following cranioplasty: a cross-sectional cohort study – Cranio-PRO
Authors: Mustafa Mohammad A. , Millward Christopher P. , Gillespie Conor S. , Richardson George E. , Clynch Abigail L. , Keshwara Sumirat M. , Doherty John , Humphries Thomas , Islim Abdurrahman I. , Duncan Christian , McMahon Catherine J. , Brodbelt Andrew R. , Jenkinson Michael D. , Sinha Ajay 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Cranioplasty is an operation that aims to repair a defect in the skull. Indications commonly include Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), tumours, and infections. It carries a high rate of postoperative morbidity. Due to underlying pathology and the nature of the operation patients’ Health-related Quality of life (QoL) can be severely affected. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are poorly understood following cranioplasty. To investigate PROs following cranioplasty a cross-sectional cohort study of adults undergoing cranioplasty between 01/03/2010–30/08/2020 was conducted. If consent was provided, participants were sent five health reporting questionnaires: a study specific questionnaire, EuroQoL – 5D – 5L (EQ-5D-5L), RAND Short-Form 36 (SF-36), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS-24). 239 eligible patients were contacted and 72 (30.8%) participated. Median [Range] age was 52.5 [23 – 95] of which 59.7% (n= 43) were male. 16.9% (n = 12) were categorised with borderline and 29.0% (n = 20) with extreme depression, 15.9% (n = 11) reported borderline and 35.2% (n = 25) extreme anxiety. 69.1% (n = 47) had problems with usual activities and 71.6% (n = 49) suffered from pain/discomfort. Median (Range) EQ-5D-5L visual analogue scale score for overall health was 70.0 (5–100). 76.0% (n = 53) reported feeling conscious or having negative feelings towards their appearance. When compared to normative UK population, physical functioning, overall health, and energy/fatigue were the most affected. After cranioplasty, patients may have reduced HRQoL. Signposting and referral to well-being services could benefit patients’ care. Adequately powered longitudinal studies are required to further elucidate change in PROs following cranioplasty.
Playing with robots in a nursery: a sociomaterial focus on interaction and learning
Authors: Rossini Gisella , Manzi Federico , Di Dio Cinzia , Iannaccone Antonio , Marchetti Antonella , Massaro Davide 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
In the field of educational robotics, it is important to understand the processes trough which child-robot interactions are established during play activities. In terms of socio-material characteristics, robots can vary widely, from more mechanical robots to more anthropomorphic ones. Research has shown that the degree of anthropomorphization of the robot has an impact on how children perceive and interact with the robot. The role of the socio-material characteristics is still poorly explore in the 18–36-month age group. The aim of the study was to investigate how the presence of two robots, which differed in their socio-material characteristic of anthropomorphization, shapes both the individual and group play activities of 25 children aged 18–36 months. The children were observed during free group play sessions in which they had access to two types of robots: Idol, with more human-like features, and Pixy, a more mechanical robot with minimal anthropomorphism. Observations made through video recordings were transcribed. Qualitative analysis was conducted, and six units of analysis of children’s interaction with robots were identified. The main finding from our study is that children as early as 18 months are sensitive to the socio-material characteristics of the robotic artefact, influencing the way they interact with the robot and with each other. Notably, children displayed more imitation behaviors and social interactions with Idol, the more anthropomorphic robot, while Pixy, the mechanical robot, was primarily explored for its mechanical features. From an educational point of view, we highlight the importance of the construction of the learning environment and the choice of materials to propose to the children in play; the robot could be used to reinforce symbolic play, imitation, and to support group interaction.
Factors influencing the use of digital technologies in primary mathematics teaching: Voices from Chinese educators
Authors: Li Mao , Vale Colleen , Tan Hazel , Blannin Jo 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study examines the multifaceted aspects of using digital technology in Chinese primary mathematics education through qualitative analysis. Participants included eight primary mathematics teachers and five vice-principals from four primary schools in Chongqing. Through in-depth interviews with these teachers and leaders, the research uncovers a complex interplay of internal and external influences on technology use. These influences range from individual attitudes and teachers' pedagogical beliefs to systemic factors like infrastructure and resource access. Based on these findings, the study proposes the Technological Pedagogical Readiness framework (TPR), which encapsulates the intricate interplay of these factors. The framework advocates for a balanced consideration of internal influences, such as Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and attitudes towards technology integration, and external influences, including educational environment, teacher professional development, educational challenges, students’ technology literacy and parental and community involvement. This framework, developed from the analysis, represents an initial step towards a more comprehensive model for using digital technology in education. It informs theoretical discussions and practical applications, providing a foundation for future curriculum development, teacher training initiatives, and policy considerations. The study's approach to proposing this framework reflects its developmental nature and underscores the need for further empirical validation. This research aims to inspire continued exploration into practical strategies for enhancing mathematics teaching and learning in the digital era by contributing a novel perspective to the ongoing dialogue on digital technology in education.
Leveraging entrepreneurial identity and technology: legitimacy of art securitization platforms
Authors: Liu Jiaxin , Lee Boram , Rentschler Ruth 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The paper investigates how online platforms achieve legitimacy in the context of art securitization. Art securitization platforms are new ventures in the art market that leverage blockchain technology to enable fractional ownership of art, thereby increasing liquidity and accessibility for online investors. While traditional art market intermediaries, such as auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s, face legitimacy challenges like price-fixing issues, new intermediaries, such as art securitization platforms, require legitimacy with investors in order to secure a primary source of stability and survival in the art market. This study investigates how four leading art securitization platforms, Maecenas, Masterworks, Otis, and Artory achieve legitimacy with investors in the art market. We analyze both the art securitization platforms’ 6306 social media posts to decode their legitimacy-achieving approaches and draw on the positivity of 2510 post comments to measure how their legitimacy is perceived by investors. Our findings suggest that highlighting technological distinctiveness and entrepreneurial identity aids art platforms in achieving legitimacy, despite raising concerns among conservative investors. Positive legitimacy judgements are also awarded by investors to platforms that conform to stakeholders’ expected levels of return, transparency, and security.
Lilobot: A Cognitive Conversational Agent to Train Counsellors at Children’s Helplines
Authors: Grundmann Sharon , Al Owayyed Mohammed , Bruijnes Merijn , Vroonhof Ellen , Brinkman Willem-Paul 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
To equip new counsellors at a Dutch child helpline with the needed counselling skills, the helpline uses role-playing, a form of learning through simulation in which one counsellor-in-training portrays a child seeking help and the other portrays a counsellor. However, this process is time-intensive and logistically challenging-issues that a conversational agent could help address. In this paper, we propose an initial design for a computer agent that acts as a child help-seeker to be used in a role-play setting. Our agent, Lilobot, is based on a Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) model to simulate the reasoning process of a child who is being bullied at school. Through interaction with Lilobot, counsellors-in-training can practise the Five Phase Model, a conversation strategy that underpins the helpline’s counselling principle of keeping conversations child-centred. We compared a training session with Lilobot to a text-based training, inviting experienced counsellors from the Dutch child helpline to participate in both sessions. We conducted pre- and post-measurement comparisons for both training sessions. Contrary to our expectations, the results show a decrease in counselling self-efficacy at post-measurement, particularly in Lilobot’s condition. Still, the counsellors’ qualitative feedback indicated that, with further development and refinements, they believed Lilobot could potentially serve as a useful supplementary tool for training new helpline counsellors. Our work also highlights three future research directions for training simulators in this domain: integrating emotions into the model, providing guided feedback to the counsellor, and incorporating Large Language Models (LLMs) into the conversations.
LCN2 blockade mitigating metabolic dysregulation and redefining appetite control in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Ernesto Cifuentes-Mendiola Saúl , Laura Sólis-Suarez Diana , Obed Pérez-Martínez Isaac , David Andrade-González Rey , Eloy García-Gama Jahaziel , Lilia García-Hernández Ana 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
LCN2 has an osteokine important for appetite regulation; in type 2 diabetes (T2D) it is not known whether appetite regulation mediated by LCN2 in the brain is altered. In this work, we focus on exploring the role of blocking LCN2 in metabolic health and appetite regulation within the central nervous system of mice with T2D. Material and methods: 4-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were used, divided into four experimental groups: intact, T2D, TD2/anti-LCN2, and T2D/IgG as isotype control. T2D was induced by low doses of streptozotocin and a high-carbohydrate diet. LCN2 blockade was performed by intraperitoneal administration of a polyclonal anti-LCN2 antibody. We analyzed metabolic parameters, food intake, feeding patterns, and serum LCN2 and leptin concentrations. In another group of intact or T2D mice, we analyzed the effect of blocking LCN2 and recombinant LCN2 on food consumption in a fasting-refeeding test and, the expression of cFOS and LCN2 in brain sections, specifically in the hypothalamus, piriform cortex, visceral area, arcuate nucleus and caudate-putamen. Results: T2D caused an increase in serum LCN2, without alterations in Ad libitum feeding, but with changes in the feeding pattern associated with alterations in LCN2-cFOS signalling in hypothalamic and non-hypothalamic brain regions. Blocking LCN2 improved metabolic parameters, increased Ad libitum feeding, and restored the feeding pattern after fasting, which is associated with enhanced LCN2 signalling in the brain. Conclusions: Blocking LCN2 restores metabolic health and normalizes the pattern of food consumption by normalizing LCN2 signalling in different brain regions.

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Italian adaptation and psychometric analysis of the moral foundations questionnaire 2
Authors: Frisari Francesca Valeria , Bonora Matteo , Parisse Chiara , Livi Stefano , Kosic Ankica 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Within the framework of Moral Foundations Theory (MFT; Haidt & Graham, Social Justice Research, 20(1), 98–116, 2007; Haidt & Joseph, Daedalus, 133(4), 55–66, 2004), the aim of the present study is to adapt and discuss the psychometric features of the Moral Foundations Questionnaire 2 (MFQ-2; Atari et al., Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2023) in the Italian context. Utilizing a sample of 947 Italian adults, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted, which confirmed the six-factor solution initially proposed for the MFQ-2. Each moral foundation demonstrated acceptable reliability, underscoring the robustness of the questionnaire’s internal consistency. Correlation analyses between the MFQ-2 and MFQ-1 dimensions indicate a significant consistency across the dimensions of both versions, affirming the convergent validity of the MFQ-2. Additionally, Multi-Group Confirmatory Analyses (MGCFAs) indicated that the MFQ-2 exhibits configural invariance across genders. Despite several limitations, this study provides precious insights into the adaptation process of the MFQ-2 for the Italian cultural context, contributing to a broader understanding of the MFT in Italy.
Psychometric characteristics of the n-back task: Construct validity across age and stimulus type, internal consistency, test-retest and alternate forms reliability
Authors: Hepdarcan Ilgım , Can Seda 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Age-related impairments are observed in a variety of cognitive constructs, including significant deteriorations in working memory (WM) performance. To measure the WM, the commonly used task in cognitive aging is the n-back. Despite its widespread use, however, its psychometric properties have not been sufficiently studied. Previous research has typically examined construct validity by correlating n-back task measures with other WM tasks and has primarily assessed reliability through test-retest, occasionally including split-half reliability. In this study, we comprehensively examined the psychometric properties of the n-back task by evaluating its construct validity across different age groups (younger and older adults) and stimulus types (verbal and non-verbal) and by assessing reliability through three methods: test-retest, split-half, and alternate forms. Our findings showed similar performance in verbal and non-verbal n-back tasks for both younger and older adults in terms of discrimination ability and reaction time. However, age-related differences favored younger adults, providing evidence for construct validity. In addition, the n-back measures were stable over time, consistent for two halves, and comparable for different forms, demonstrating task. This study provides the first evidence supporting the validity of the n-back task with regard to age and stimulus type, alongside its reliability. These findings have important implications for clinical research and practice, suggesting that the n-back task can be confidently utilized in neuropsychological assessments.
Investigation of a Donor Primary School Student’s Perspective on the Concept of Family: a Narrative Study
Authors: Özden Gökhan , Ütkür-Güllühan Nur 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The study focused on a family structure consisting of a donor child and his mother, which differs from the traditional family structure, aiming to reveal the donor child’s perspective on the concept of family. In this context, a narrative research design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. To explore the child’s life through narratives, interviews were conducted with the donor child, his mother, and his primary school teacher. The study’s data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using narrative thematic analysis. Based on family theories such as “attachment theory, role theory, and network theory,” significant findings were obtained regarding a donor-conceived child’s perception of the concept of family as a combination of a secure attachment relationship and experiences in the social environment. It was generally concluded that the child’s relationships with people in the home, school, and social environments were positive. Additionally, the child demonstrated a positive approach toward concepts such as “family, father, and relatives” when he was with his securely attached mother. However, it was observed that he exhibited negative attitudes toward the absence of a father and other relatives in school and social environments where he was away from his securely attached mother. It is believed that this study will shed light on future research concerning the education and family life of donor-conceived children.
Manufacturing and decorating cardial pottery: shell tools at the Neolithic site of Cabecicos Negros (Vera, Almeria, Spain)
Authors: Lastra-Alonso Elena , Cuenca-Solana David , García-Escárzaga Asier , Rodríguez-Santos Javier , Clop-García Xavier , Camalich-Massieu María Dolores , Martín-Socas Dimas 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Traditional research approaches on pottery production based on typological and morphometric classifications have changed in favour of new lines of research. One of them is based on the study of the technological equipment used in ceramic manufacturing processes. For example, ethnographic evidence shows the use of shell tools as technological equipment in different phases of ceramic production. In this study, the methodology of use-wear analysis has been applied to the archaeomalacological material from the Neolithic site of Cabecicos Negros (Andalusia, Spain) to establish if the shells were used as work tools. This analysis has been completed with the development of an experimental program composed of two analytical and one prospective experiments, carried out to provide new data about the cardial decorative technique and to define the use-wear traces that appear on the active area of the shells after their technological use. The results obtained in this investigation show the use of shells in different stages of pottery production. On the one hand, during the modelling and regularization phase of the ceramic surface and, on the other hand, during the cardial decorative phase. In this way, through this work, it has been possible to establish that the archaeological site of Cabecicos Negros was a pottery production center where domestic pieces were made during its Neolithic occupation. In addition, these findings reaffirm the importance of shells in ceramic manufacture during the Neolithic period, mainly in terms of the technical process linked to the cardial-type of ceramic decoration.
Numerical modeling of clamp load relaxation of plastic nuts under varying moisture and fiber contents
Authors: Wippermann Jan , Meschut Gerson 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study presents a numerical approach using a 3D finite element model to quantify the remaining clamp load of a plastic nut joint after a specific time. The viscoelastic relaxation of a thermoplastic nut, which is predominantly screwed on a welding stud, is described by a material card using Prony Series. Prony Series are derived from experimental dynamical mechanical analysis with different moisture and fiber contents of the thermoplastic. Since plastic nuts usually do not have preformed threads, the increased temperatures and resulting stresses from the thread-forming process are considered in the simulation. An FE model is created and verified by substrate stress relaxation tests. Experimental clamp load measurements with miniature compression load cells verify the clamp load prediction and show a good agreement. The developed model is used to analyze the clamp load distribution within the threads and reveals an almost even distribution within the threads.
Climate change trauma and collective dissociation: Unraveling the impact on mental health and advocating for collective action
Authors: Shomuyiwa Deborah Oluwaseun , Lucero-Prisno Don-Eliseo 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The climate change crisis is a complex global challenge that has far- reaching implications for public health and well-being. Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events are impacting physical health, mental well-being, and ecological balance. Vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, especially in terms of food security. Furthermore, climate-related disasters have profound and lasting effects on mental health, leading to trauma responses and dissociation as coping mechanisms. This perspective delves into the concept of collective dissociation, a subconscious defense mechanism that hinders effective action in the face of the overwhelming climate crisis. Understanding and characterizing this phenomenon is essential to promote meaningful climate action. To combat collective dissociation and facilitate effective collective action, several strategies are proposed. Responsible information management for advocacy, local moral support, strategic policy development, and research on climate trauma processing are highlighted as vital approaches. By addressing the mental health implications of climate change, raising awareness, and prioritizing resilience and cooperation, societies can transcend collective dissociation and work together towards a more sustainable future for both the planet and its inhabitants. This call to action underscores the need for comprehensive and guided measures to safeguard planetary and population health in the face of this pressing crisis.
Paleomagnetic data from volcanic rocks in the southern Central Andes of Argentina and their implications for tectonics and geomagnetic field behavior
Authors: Perez M.L. , Milanese F.N. , Geuna S.E. , Franceschinis P.R. , Puigdomenech C. , Folguera A. , Rapalini A.E. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
A paleomagnetic study of basaltic lava flows exposed in the northern Neuquén Cordillera, southernmost Central Andes, along the Antiñir-Copahue fault zone (ACFZ), involved 25 sites of the Cola de Zorro Formation (Pliocene–Early Pleistocene) along two different sections. The sites show exclusive normal polarity, corresponding to the Late Pliocene Gauss chron (3.6–2.6 Ma). The angular standard deviation of virtual geomagnetic poles (VGPs; ASD = 14.8°) is consistent with the expected values from recent geomagnetic models, in opposition to anomalously low dispersion found in previous studies in Pleistocene VGPs of reverse polarity from neighboring areas to our study zone. Mean paleomagnetic directions for Bella Vista (Dec = 0.0°, Inc = −50.0°, α₉₅ = 7.6°, K = 36.7, N = 11) and Río Huaraco sections (Dec = 354.9°, Inc = −57.0°, α₉₅ = 7.5°, K = 55.7, N = 8) do not show tectonic rotation around vertical axes. Combining and regrouping our and previous data by area confirmed the absence of tectonic rotations in the Huaraco-Trohunco block and a statistically significant clockwise rotation of 14.4° ± 10.3° of three adjacent tectonic blocks located south of our study locality in Pleistocene times. These results suggest that strike-slip deformation along some sections of the ACFZ was significant in the Pleistocene structural evolution of this region.
Not just symbolism: Technologies may also have a less than direct connection with cognition
Authors: Milks Annemieke 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
I expand Stibbard-Hawkes' exploration of symbolism and cognition to suggest that we also ought to reconsider the strength of connections between cognition and technological complexity. Using early weaponry as a case study I suggest that complexity may be “hidden” in early tools, and further highlight that assessments of technologies as linear and progressive have roots in Western colonial thought.
Cultural innovation is not only a product of cognition but also of cultural context
Authors: Ben-Oren Yotam , Hovers Erella , Kolodny Oren , Creanza Nicole 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Innovations, such as symbolic artifacts, are a product of cognitive abilities but also of cultural context. Factors that may determine the emergence and retention of an innovation include the population's pre-existing cultural repertoire, exposure to relevant ways of thinking, and the invention's utility. Thus, we suggest that the production of symbolic artifacts is not guaranteed even in cognitively advanced societies.