bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
From decolonisation to authoritarianism: the co-option of the decolonial agenda in higher education by right-wing nationalist elites in Russia and India
Authors: Lewis Alexandra , Lall Marie 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

This article discusses how the critique of the monopoly of Western liberal thought through the decolonisation movement that was intended to increase the number of voices heard has been co-opted by nationalist politics in India and Russia. The debates in higher education in these countries reflect current key questions on the nature of the Indian and Russian nations—both under respective nationalist governments—where both are advocating a cutting off from Western modernity. Using Mignolo’s concept of “de-linking” that was intended to raise up non-Western ways of thinking, the article shows that India and Russia have adapted and simplified decolonial discourse to reject “Western-influenced” critiques of development, inequality, and authoritarianism. Under political pressure from these authoritarian regimes, universities have helped to embed repressive majoritarian politics through anti-Western rhetoric disguised as de-linking, enabling democratic backsliding by discrediting opposition. This is done to protect a new identity based upon state conceptions of traditional values, paradoxically erasing minority voices that do not fit neatly into the unified national narrative. When universities are branded as Western agents for being critical of local traditions and schools of thought, the space for critical thinking and democratic debate is ultimately removed, leaving those who oppose Putin and Modi with no safe way to engage with political discourse, and this actually undermines the intentions of decolonial philosophy.
Climate, Temporal Abundance of Key Food Sources and Home Ranges of Crested Macaques (Macaca nigra) in Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Longitudinal Phenological Study
Authors: Joly Marine , Tamengge Meldy , Pfeiffer Jan-Boje , Price Megan , Agil Muhammad , Engelhardt Antje 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Climate change is associated with more frequent extreme weather conditions and an overall increase in temperature around the globe. Its impact on individual ecosystems is not yet well known. Long-term data documenting climate and the temporal abundance of food for primates are scarce. We used long-term phenological data to assess climate variation, fruit abundance and home range sizes of the endemic and Critically Endangered crested macaques (Macaca nigra) in Tangkoko forest, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Between January 2012 and July 2020, every month, we monitored 498 individual trees from 41 species and 23 families. We noted each tree’s phenophase and assessed variation in climate (daily temperature and rainfall) and fruit abundance. We also investigated whether individual trees of known key food sources for macaques (New Guinea walnut trees, Dracontomelon spp, two species, N = 10 individual trees; fig trees, Ficus spp, four species, N = 34, and spiked peppers, Piper aduncum, N = 4) showed regular and synchronised fruiting cycles. We used 2877 days of ranging data from four habituated groups to estimate home ranges between January 2012 and July 2020. We created models to evaluate the impact of ecological factors (temperature, rainfall, overall fruit abundance, fig abundance). We found that the temperature increased in Tangkoko forest, and the overall fruit abundance decreased across the study. Top key fruits showed different trends in fruiting. Figs seem to be present year-round, but we did not detect synchrony between individuals of the same species. The macaque home ranges were about 2 km2. Monthly temperature was the main predictor of home range size, especially in disturbed forest with previously burnt areas. This information will help to further monitor changes in the macaques’ habitat, and better understand ranging and foraging strategies of a Critically Endangered species and hence contribute to its conservation.
Control of Biodegradability Under Composting Conditions and Physical Performance of Poly (Lactic Acid) Based Materials Modified with Phenolic-Free Rosin Resin
Authors: de la Rosa-Ramírez Harrison , Aldas Miguel , Ferri José Miguel , Pawlak Franciszek , López-Martínez Juan , Samper María Dolores 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBiodegradable materials based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and a phenolic free modified rosin resin were obtained and studied to control the biodegradability under composting conditions of the materials. The resin was blended in concentrations of 1, 3, 5, 10, and 15 parts per hundred (phr) of base polymer using industrial plastic processing techniques. Additionally, to study the effect of the resin on the compatibility of the PLA, the physical performance, water absorption, mechanical behavior, thermal stability, and microstructure of the materials were assessed. The resin incorporation decreased the resistance to thermal degradation of the resultant material, and the composting disintegration rate was slowed down with the increasing content of the resin. The water diffusion was delayed, and the diffusion and corrected diffusion coefficients decreased with the rising content of UP. The mechanical properties tend to decrease while a saturation effect was observed for contents higher than 3 phr of resin. The optimal amount of resin that can be added to achieve good interaction with PLA matrix, complete miscibility, and good material cohesion is 3 phr.
Climate change effects on vulnerable populations in the Global South: a systematic review
Authors: Ngcamu Bethuel Sibongiseni 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe climate and environmental changes in the Global South have devastating effects on vulnerable populations, which have been perpetuated by socio-economic and political as well as gender inequalities and non-existent interventions to adapt and mitigate its adverse effects. Underpinned by the Protection Motivation Theory and Social-Cognitive Preparation model, this systematic literature review article depicts how vulnerable populations are impacted by climate change in the Global South. Using the empirical data from credible databases including the Web of Science and Scopus, 23 articles published since 2018 were searched, retrieved, coded, and classified with three themes emerging from the synthesised literature. The analysis of the literature confirms that climate change indeed impacts vulnerable populations adversely; the adaptability mechanisms are not applied by governments which are contrary to the international frameworks; and lastly, that such groups are discriminated against, undermined, and overlooked in societal programmes and interventions to mitigate the impacts of climate-induced disasters. Climate change impacts have severely destroyed the livelihoods of vulnerable populations and are exacerbated by socio-economic and political inequalities, with the adaptation and mitigation mechanisms deemed ineffective. Gaps in current research studies include the paucity of empirical data shedding light on the interventions provided for sexual gender-based violence victims and punitive actions issued against the perpetrators during and in the aftermath of the climate-induced disasters. There is also scant empirical data testing the adaptation and mitigation mechanisms’ effectiveness.
Land-use-driven biodiversity impacts of diets—a comparison of two assessment methods in a Finnish case study
Authors: Kyttä Venla , Hyvönen Terho , Saarinen Merja 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Agricultural land use and land-use change, especially from forests to agricultural land, to satisfy growing demand for food and feed, is a major cause of global biodiversity loss. International trade connects food consumption to land use across the world, leading consumption in one area to affect ecosystems elsewhere. However, methods for evaluating the effects of food consumption on biodiversity are still under development. Here, we evaluate two recent land-use-based biodiversity life cycle impact assessment methods, using the Finnish diet as a case study.

Methods
Two different land-use-based biodiversity impact assessment methods (Chaudhary and Books 2018; Kuipers et al. 2021) were used to evaluate the biodiversity impacts of five dietary scenarios: the current Finnish diet and four alternative scenarios that involve a gradual reduction in the intake of foods of animal origin. The assessment was conducted using the previously developed FoodMin model. The model assesses the climate impact and nutritional quality of diets based on 90 food product groups. The countries of origin for each product group, as well as the land occupation and land-use change associated with the products, were determined using five-year averages from national import and international yield and land-use change statistics.

Results and discussion
The results showed that the biodiversity impacts vary depending on the assessment method used, with the difference in the dietary impacts being 60-fold in magnitude depending on the method. Most of the impacts were related to land-use change, which was linked especially to production of feeds, leading to the dietary impacts being reduced with intake of foods of animal origin. The occupation impacts were associated with different food groups than those of land-use change and were higher than the land-use change impacts for beverages, and sugars and sweets. Trade played a significant role in biodiversity impacts of diets, with over 85% of impacts being linked to imported foods and feeds.

Conclusions and recommendations
A comparison of the two assessment methods for the biodiversity impact of diet scenarios showed that results obtained with these methods should not be compared in absolute terms. Also, on a product-level basis, the methods lead to different relative results, and the choice of method can affect which products appear the most burdensome. The assessment also showed that land-use change had a greater impact than land occupation. Thus, ignoring the impacts of land-use change, particularly in feed production, might underestimate the contribution of animal-source foods. Hence, both factors should be considered in future LCAs. Further research is also needed to develop and unify the biodiversity impact assessment methods, including the clarification of units, improving the accuracy of land-use change methodology, and analyzing the impacts of various agricultural management practices.
Beyond Material Resources: Sleep Well and Be Hopeful for Less Worry and Better Wellbeing
Authors: Lau Esther Yuet Ying , Cheung Sing-Hang , Li Cheng , He Si-Yuan , Choi Ho Fung Hugo , Cheung Shu Fai , Hui C. Harry 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The extreme scarcity of material resources related to survival needs often hurts wellbeing. This occurred during COVID-19 outbreaks when the shortage of face masks and other personal protective equipment intensified the threat. Under this context, we proposed and tested a new model of how better sleep and greater hope may predict less worries, preserving quality of life and wellbeing. Participants aged 18 years or above were recruited from the community in Hong Kong. There were 1,091 online survey responses collected near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals with greater hope or better sleep quality worried less and had better wellbeing, even after accounting for the effects of mask-stock. Moreover, hope and sleep quality have a significantly multiplicative effect to produce superior quality of life and psychological wellbeing, despite a shortage of personal protective equipment. Furthermore, sleep quality, but not mask-stock, predicted flourishing. Our findings underscore the importance of raising awareness of sleep health. During crises, a supply of material resources is critical; yet, boosting hope and promoting sleep quality also support quality of life and flourishing.
Ansätze betrieblicher Gesundheitsförderung für das Kleinbetriebssetting: Cluster- und Regionenprojekte aus Österreich
Authors: Christ Rainer , Lang Gert , Scolik Fiona , Gaiswinkler Sylvia , Rossmann-Freisling Ina 
Published: July 2023

ZusammenfassungHintergrund/FragestellungGanzheitliche Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung (BGF) konnte sich bisher besser in Groß- und Mittelbetrieben als in Kleinbetrieben etablieren. Zur besseren Erreichung von Kleinbetrieben müssen herkömmliche Herangehensweisen angepasst und die Hürden des Kleinbetriebssettings berücksichtigt werden. Potenzial liegt hier in der Bündelung mehrerer Betriebe. Der Beitrag sammelt Erfahrungen solcher BGF-Cluster- bzw. Regionenprojekte (BGF-CRP) und systematisiert diese.Material und MethodenEs wurde ein qualitativ-explorativer Zugang gewählt. Nach einer orientierenden Literatursuche wurden auf Basis von Kriterien 9 unterschiedliche BGF-Projekte aus Österreich für die Analyse ausgewählt, inhaltsanalytisch betrachtet und mittels leitfadengestützter Fokusgruppen multiperspektivisch durch Erfahrungen und Bewertungen seitens beteiligter Projektumsetzender und -begleitender ergänzt.ErgebnisseUm den Zugang zu und die Umsetzung von BGF-CRP für Kleinbetriebe zu erleichtern, sollten jedenfalls Überlegungen zum Projektsetting – Besonderheiten und Gemeinsamkeiten im Rahmen des Betriebsnetzwerks, zur Akquisition bzw. zum Netzwerk‑, Projektaufbau und Projektmanagement sowie zur Steuerung und zur Motivation – angestellt werden. Für die Beteiligung von Unternehmen muss im Erstkontakt zwischen Netzwerkinitiatoren oder Projektträgern und Unternehmensleitungen, Sicherheit für die Berücksichtigung von Bedürfnissen und Ressourcen des Betriebs und Vertrauen hergestellt werden. Neben diesen Grundkompetenzen einer externen Beratung erweisen sich Themen gesunder Führung als besondere Anreize.SchlussfolgerungDie BGF-CRP für Kleinbetriebe wird hier in Abgrenzung zum klassischen BGF-Ansatz im einzelnen Unternehmen und Netzwerken um (größere) Leitbetriebe als eigener Typus postuliert, für den spezifische Projektprozesse zu Akquisition, Projektaufbau, Projetmanagement und Beteiligung gelten. Es bedarf hier künftig tiefergehender konzeptioneller Überlegungen und der weiteren Sammlung von Lernerfahrungen aus der Umsetzungspraxis.
Spotivey – eine Web-Applikation zur vereinfachten Nutzung der Spotify-API für Online-Fragebogenstudien
Authors: Ladleif Matthias , Lepa Steffen 
Published: July 2023

ZusammenfassungDer Artikel stellt Konzeption, Entwicklung und Nutzung einer Open-Source-Web-Applikation vor, welche die in der Forschungsliteratur intensiv diskutierten Probleme mit Selbstauskünften zum Musikkonsum im Rahmen standardisierter Befragungen aufgreift. Die neue serverbasierte Forschungs-App erlaubt es Forscher*innen, innerhalb einer Online-Befragung unkompliziert Daten über die von Befragten in der Vergangenheit gehörte Musik aus deren Spotify-Nutzeraccounts per API-Zugriff abzurufen. Sie erhalten somit auf einfache Weise verlässlichere Daten über Musikhörverhalten und Musikpräferenzen der Hörer*innen, als dies bisher möglich war. Im Artikel stellen wir das entwickelte Forschungswerkzeug mit seinen Funktionen vor und diskutieren ethische, praktische und datenschutzrechtliche Herausforderungen von digitalen Musikdatenspenden. So deuten die Rücklaufquoten einer mit Spotivey realisierten Pilotstudie darauf hin, dass einige Befragte trotz oder gerade wegen transparenter Aufklärung persönliche Bedenken oder technische Probleme hatten, ihre Musiknutzungsdaten zu Forschungszwecken zu spenden. Abschließend wird auf Limitationen der entwickelten App und der Nutzung offener APIs kommerzieller Musikanbieter hingewiesen und ein Ausblick auf geplante Funktionen in zukünftigen Versionen von Spotivey gegeben.
Trans* und Körper
Authors: Rauchfleisch Udo 
Published: July 2023

ZusammenfassungIn den 52 Jahren seiner Beschäftigung mit Trans* hat der Autor eine „Verflüchtigung des Körpers“ im fachlichen Diskurs über Trans* beobachtet. Hinweise darauf sind im Bereich der Diagnostik feststellbar, die von der somatisch orientierten Diagnose „Transsexualismus“ (ICD-10) zu den stärker die psychische Dimension thematisierenden Diagnosen „Geschlechtsdysphorie“ (DSM-5) und „Geschlechtsinkongruenz“ (ICD-11) gewechselt hat. Auch der Begriff „Transidentität“ fokussiert mehr auf die psychische Dimension. Diese „Verflüchtigung des Körpers“ stellt auf der einen Seite einen Gewinn dar, da dadurch der Blick auf ein breiteres Feld von Themen, die für trans* Personen sehr wichtig sind, geöffnet worden ist: ihr Leben in einer cis-heteronormativen Mehrheitsgesellschaft und die hier vielfach herrschende Trans*feindlichkeit, die Notwendigkeit, sich mit den Geschlechterrollen auseinanderzusetzen, die spezifische Entwicklung von trans* Personen zu beachten und die Entpathologisierung der Transidentität voranzubringen. Auf der anderen Seite hat die „Verflüchtigung des Körpers“ im Trans*diskurs aber auch zu Verlusten geführt: die Auseinandersetzung mit der Körperlichkeit ist weniger intensiv geführt worden, obwohl sie im Rahmen der körperlichen Transition von großer Bedeutung ist. Geht es doch in diesem Prozess um das Neu-Entdecken des Körpers und der körperlich gelebten Sexualität. Dieser Aspekt ist mit der „Verflüchtigung des Körpers“ im Trans*diskurs weitgehend vernachlässigt worden. Aus diesem Grund ist es wichtig, das Begleitangebot für trans* Personen um die Dimension der Körperlichkeit zu erweitern
Creative destruction in academia: a time to reimagine practices in alignment with sustainability values
Authors: Wassénius Emmy , Bunge Anne Charlotte , Scheuermann Mary K. , Resare Sahlin Kajsa , Pranindita Agnes , Ohlsson Moa , Blandon Abigayil , Singh Chandrakant , Malmcrona Friberg Kristin , Villarrubia-Gómez Patricia 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAcademia has experienced acceleration and expansion in parallel with the Great Acceleration, which has shaped the Anthropocene. Among other pressures, the expectation to be internationally mobile conflicts with many values held by sustainability scholars and results in disillusionment. The changes in the academic system can be seen through the framework of the adaptive cycle, which can help us understand historical parallels and shape the system to better align with sustainability values in future. We hope this piece can contribute to the discussion of the next steps forward to reimagine academia.
Different Approach to Thermodynamic Description of Bi-Te Binary System
Authors: Drzewowska S. , Onderka B. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe aim this work was the reinvestigation of phase equilibria in Bi-Te system. The as-cast and long-time equilibrated alloys of Bi-Te binary system were analysed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) methods. The primary solidified phases were identified for as-cast samples. The existence of the four intermetallic phases: Bi2Te3, BiTe, Bi2Te, Bi7Te3 was confirmed. Three of them melt incongruently in peritectic reactions. The model parameters of all phases in this system were assessed by optimization using available data by Calphad method. The stabilisation of these phases in other ternary systems was discussed taking into consideration its future application in thermodynamic description of Ag-Bi-Te ternary system.
Performance-based seismic assessment of a historical masonry arch bridge: Effect of pulse-like excitations
Authors: Shabani Amirhosein , Kioumarsi Mahdi , Plevris Vagelis 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSeismic analysis of historical masonry bridges is important for authorities in all countries hosting such cultural heritage assets. The masonry arch bridge investigated in this study was built during the Roman period and is on the island of Rhodes, in Greece. Fifteen seismic records were considered and categorized as far-field, pulse-like near-field, and non-pulse-like near-field. The earthquake excitations were scaled to a target spectrum, and nonlinear time-history analyses were performed in the transverse direction. The performance levels were introduced based on the pushover curve, and the post-earthquake damage state of the bridge was examined. According to the results, pulse-like near-field events are more damaging than non-pulse-like near-field ground motions. Additionally the bridge is more vulnerable to far-field excitations than near-field events. Furthermore, the structure will suffer extensive post-earthquake damage and must be retrofitted.
Role of mucosal immunity and epithelial–vascular barrier in modulating gut homeostasis
Authors: Di Sabatino Antonio , Santacroce Giovanni , Rossi Carlo Maria , Broglio Giacomo , Lenti Marco Vincenzo 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe intestinal mucosa represents the most extensive human barrier having a defense function against microbial and food antigens. This barrier is represented externally by a mucus layer, consisting mainly of mucins, antimicrobial peptides, and secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), which serves as the first interaction with the intestinal microbiota. Below is placed the epithelial monolayer, comprising enterocytes and specialized cells, such as goblet cells, Paneth cells, enterochromaffin cells, and others, each with a specific protective, endocrine, or immune function. This layer interacts with both the luminal environment and the underlying lamina propria, where mucosal immunity processes primarily take place. Specifically, the interaction between the microbiota and an intact mucosal barrier results in the activation of tolerogenic processes, mainly mediated by FOXP3+ regulatory T cells, underlying intestinal homeostasis. Conversely, the impairment of the mucosal barrier function, the alteration of the normal luminal microbiota composition (dysbiosis), or the imbalance between pro- and anti-inflammatory mucosal factors may result in inflammation and disease. Another crucial component of the intestinal barrier is the gut–vascular barrier, formed by endothelial cells, pericytes, and glial cells, which regulates the passage of molecules into the bloodstream. The aim of this review is to examine the various components of the intestinal barrier, assessing their interaction with the mucosal immune system, and focus on the immunological processes underlying homeostasis or inflammation.
Potential and marketed applications of quasicrystalline alloys at room temperature or above
Authors: Dubois Jean-Marie 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe discovery of quasicrystals by Shechtman et al. in 1982–84 has revolutionised our understanding of crystals and order in solids. Shechtman was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2011 to recognize the importance of this breakthrough. Soon after the initial publication, a patent was filed by the author to secure the potential application of these new materials to the fabrication of low-stick surfaces adapted to the industrial production of cooking utensils. Quite a few more patents followed, covering several areas of technological relevance such as low friction, thermal insulation, solar light absorption, etc. The first application failed, although it reached market. Few others never developed to this stage, but also a (very) small number can now be considered as commercially successful. This is especially the case of polymers reinforced with a quasicrystal powder that are especially adapted to additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Also very advanced is the use of a blend of quasicrystalline and complex intermetallic powders to mark and authenticate an object in a way that cannot be counterfeit. The present article reviews the state of the art and outlines the physics behind few technological breakthroughs that are based on quasicrystalline alloys in the areas of mechanical engineering and solid–solid or solid–liquid adhesion. For the sake of brevity, applications in the areas of catalysis, solar and thermo-electric devices are only shortly evoked.
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