bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Long-term outcome of cochlear implantation on speech perception and quality of life
Authors: El Danasoury Iman Sadek , Hassan Dalia Mohamed , Elkilany Asmaa Elsaid , Galal Eman Mohamed 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background
Cochlear implantation (CI) is currently a well-established method for restoring hearing to people with profound hearing loss (Blamey and Artieres, Audiol Neurotol 18:36-47, 2013; Holden and Finley, Ear Hear 34:342-360, 2013).
Cochlear implantation not only affects hearing abilities, speech perception, and production, but also has an outstanding impact on the social life, activities, and self-esteem of each patient. The Nijmegen Cochlear Implant Questionnaire (NCIQ) and Parents’ Views and Experiences with pediatric Cochlear Implant Questionnaire (PVECIQ) have been developed to assess the quality of life in such patients (Damen and Beynon, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136:597-604, 2007; Hirschfelder and Gräbel, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 138:357-362, 2008).
The long-term outcome of cochlear implantation (CI) in Egypt and its influence on patients’ lives have not been investigated. This study was designed to evaluate the long-term effect of CI on speech perception and to assess the quality of life (QoL) and get insight about major problems encountered by these patients over years.

Methods
Forty adults and children CI users of least 5 years of CI experience were subjected to full history taking and CI outcome measures: CI questionnaires, aided sound field pure tone audiometry, and speech perception tests.

Results
Through QoL questionnaires, the highest scores were obtained in the physical functioning domain than in the psychological and social domains in adults, while for children, the highest scores were obtained in the general domain than in the communication and self-reliance domains. No statistically significant correlation was found between QOL questionnaires and speech tests.

Conclusion
Audiological evaluation including speech perception tests is not enough to reflect the true performance of CI subjects in everyday listening situations. The Arabic versions of QoL questionnaires were complementary to other outcome CI measures. Long-term evaluation for CI users is crucial.
An intersectional genetic approach for simultaneous cell type-specific labelling and gene knockout in the mouse
Authors: Huang De-Fong , Lin Chao-Wen , Yang Tzu-Yin , Lien Cheng-Chang , Yang Chang-Hao , Huang Hsien-Sung 
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACTPrecise genome manipulation in specific cell types and subtypes in vivo is crucial for neurobiological research because of the cellular heterogeneity of the brain. Site-specific recombinase systems in the mouse, such as Cre-loxP, improve cell type-specific genome manipulation; however, undesirable expression of cell type-specific Cre can occur. This could be due to transient expression during early development, natural expression in more than one cell type, kinetics of recombinases, sensitivity of the Cre reporter, and disruption in cis-regulatory elements by transgene insertion. Moreover, cell subtypes cannot be distinguished in cell type-specific Cre mice. To address these issues, we applied an intersectional genetic approach in mouse using triple recombination systems (Cre-loxP, Flp-FRT and Dre-rox). As a proof of principle, we labelled heterogeneous cell subtypes and deleted target genes within given cell subtypes by labelling neuropeptide Y (NPY)-, calretinin (calbindin 2) (CR)- and cholecystokinin (CCK)-expressing GABAergic neurons in the brain followed by deletion of RNA-binding Fox-1 homolog 3 (Rbfox3) in our engineered mice. Together, our study applies an intersectional genetic approach in vivo to generate engineered mice serving dual purposes of simultaneous cell subtype-specific labelling and gene knockout.
An Improved Integer L-Shaped Method for the Vehicle Routing Problem with Stochastic Demands
Authors: Hoogendoorn Y. N. , Spliet R. 
Published: February 2023

We present an improved integer L-shaped method for the vehicle routing problem with stochastic demands. It exhibits speedups up to a factor of 325 compared with the current state-of-the-art, which allows us to solve 153 previously unsolved benchmark instances to optimality. The algorithm builds on the state-of-the-art in a few ways. First, we rectify a few technical issues found in the current literature. Second, we improve valid inequalities known as partial route inequalities. Finally, we introduce three new types of valid inequalities. History: Accepted by Andrea Lodi, Area Editor for Design & Analysis of Algorithms–Discrete. Supplemental Material: The online appendices are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoc.2023.1271 .
Meta-Analysis: The Influence of Local Wisdom-Based Learning Media on the Character of Students in Indonesia
Authors: Yusuf Furtasan Ali 
Published: February 2023

<p style="text-align:justify">This research aims to prove and find out the influence of local wisdom-based learning media on the character of students in Indonesia. This research uses a quantitative method with a meta-analysis approach. The research data were analyzed using the 0.8.5 version of JASP software. The eligibility criteria used include: (a) The publications must be searchable in search databases such as Google Scholar, ERIC, DOAJ, Research Gate, and or ScienceDirect; (b) The publications are reputable indexed; (c) The publications must relate to learning media based on local wisdom and student character; (d) The publications must be in the range of 2015 to 2023; (e) The articles are worth (r), (t), or (F); (6) N ≥ 30. The results of the analysis of 30 studies showed that there was a significant effect of learning media on the character of students in Indonesia (z = 9.700; p < .001; 95% CI [.987; 1.487]). This effect is categorized as very strong (rRE = 1.237). This meta-analysis study is the result of accurate, valid, and representative research reviewed because publication bias was not detected. Thus, it can be concluded that learning media based on local wisdom has a big influence on student character. </p>
Atmospheric wavefront measurements and evaluation of adaptive optics efficiency
Authors: Madec P.Y. , Rousset G. , Séchaud M. 
Published: February 2023

Wavefront measurements have been made with the COME-ON adaptive optics prototype system on the ESO 3.6 m telescope at La Silla (Chile). Two types of data have been recorded : the atmospheric wavefronts and the residual wavefront errors after correction by the adaptive optics system.
A spatial and temporal characterization is performed through both angle-of-arrival fluctuation analysis and wavefront modal expansion. Correlation times and atmospheric cut-off frequencies are deduced for different seeing conditions. The outer scale of the turbulence is also determined.
The servoloop transfer function is analysed. The adaptive optics gain is expressed in terms of wavefront fluctuation attenuation. Different types of servoloop control are compared. During these experiments, the maximum servoloop bandwidth has reached 25 Hz for a 100 Hz sampling frequency.
Large Active Mirror in Aluminium (LAMA) A status report
Authors: Leblanc Jean-Marc , Lhenry Bernard , Séchaud Marc , Madec Pierre-Yves , Michau Vincent 
Published: February 2023

Large mirrors in aluminium clearly appear as an alternative to conventionnal glass mirror in terms of shorter manufacturing time, reduced brittleness and lower cost. Such mirrors require active support allowing diffraction limited imaging. They are well suited for both ground-based and spaceborne large telescopes.
The purpose of this paper is to present the status of the LAMA project and to emphasize the recent progress in manufacturing process of the aluminium blank, in coating and polishing, and in active control strategy.
Wide Field Integrated Beam Control Demonstration Status: (Advanced Beam Control System Program)
Authors: Kaplan Leonard , Shen Gon-Yen 
Published: February 2023

An integrated beam control demonstration (IBCD) has been fabricated and tested under the direction of the Naval Surface Warfare Center for the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization. The IBCD demonstrates the key technologies required for implementing a three mirror, wide field of view (WFOV), Advanced Beam Control System for a space-based laser.
This paper describes an overview of the IBCD and reviews the development and test of the WFOV beam expander, outgoing wavefront sensor (OWS), deformable mirror, dynamic steering mirrors, wavefront control subsystem and high speed diagnostic interferometer. The results include photos of the IBCD and hardware assemblies and evaluation of wavefront control performance.
Environmental analytical chemistry and optical sensors
Authors: Niessner Reinhard 
Published: February 2023

Applications of laser spectroscopy for highly sensitive detection of harmful substances are demonstrated.
• Laser-induced, time-resolved fluorescence applied to aerosol and water. Analytes of interest are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and geological tracer substances. Detection limit is around 10 ppt.
• Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for rapid screening of the elemental content of soil, sand, and landfill barrier. The various parameters for signal formation are discussed. Detection limit is around 10 ppm for selected heavy metals.
• Resonant photoacoustic detection of free-flowing particles. Via a modulated diode laser the true light absorption by ultrafine carbon particles is measured in situ. Common to all techniques is proportionality of signal versus laser power. In the case of laser-induced fluorescence the construction of fiber-optical sensors is possible. First applications to real matrices are presented.
WDM networking: lessons from ACTS OPEN field trials
Authors: Chbat M. , Goedsvang P. , Jourdan A. , Leclert A. , Olsen T. 
Published: February 2023

The ACTS OPEN project aims at the assessment of the feasibility of an Optical Pan-European overlay Network (OPEN), interconnecting major European cities by means of a mesh of high-capacity optical fibre links cross-connected through transparent photonic nodes, making an extensive use of WDM for both transmission and networking. Two cross-border field trials have been scheduled to assess this concept:
• The first one, linking Oslo in Norway (N) with Hjerring and Thisted in Denmark (Dk) via a mix of terrestrial (G.652) and submarine (G.653) types of fibre has been carried out from October to December 1997.
• The second one, linking Paris in France (F) with Brussels in Belgium (B), via a terrestrial standard fibre cable will be initiated February 1998.
Design of disk laser amplifiers for laser fusion applications
Authors: Fountain W. D. , Hagen W. F. , Linford G. J. 
Published: February 2023

Large laser systems for fusion research employ disk laser amplifiers at the output of each amplifier chain owing to the superior nonlinear performance of large-aperture (d > 10-cm) disk amplifiers over rod amplifiers of the same aperture. This superior performance arises from three sources:
(1) generally higher attainable gain coefficients;
(2) reduction in beam intensity inside the Brewster’s angle disks; and
(3) the air spaces between successive disks permitting diffraction to diverge small-scale self-focusing filaments.
Pregnant women and male partner perspectives of secondary distribution of HIV self-testing kits in Uganda: A qualitative study
Authors: Bulterys Michelle A. , Naughton Brienna , Mujugira Andrew , Mugisha Jackson , Nakyanzi Agnes , Naddunga Faith , Boyer Jade , Ware Norma , Celum Connie , Sharma Monisha 
Published: February 2023

Background
HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising strategy to increase awareness of HIV status among sub-Saharan African (SSA) men. Understanding user perspectives on HIVST secondary distribution from pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) to their male partners is crucial to optimizing delivery strategies.

Methods
We sampled pregnant women attending ANC without their partners and purposively oversampled pregnant women living with HIV (PWHIV) to understand their unique views. We recruited male partners after obtaining contact information from women. We conducted 14 focus group discussions and 10 in-depth interviews with men and pregnant women. We assessed acceptability of HIVST secondary distribution, barriers, facilitators, and interventions to increase HIVST uptake.

Results
Participants felt that HIVST secondary distribution was acceptable, particularly for women in stable relationships. However, many expressed concerns about accusations of mistrust, relationship dissolution, fear of discovering serodifference, and lack of counseling associated with HIVST. PWHIV reported hesitation about secondary distribution, citing fears of unintended HIV status disclosure and abandonment resulting in financial hardship for themselves and their infant. Some participants preferred that providers contact men directly to offer HIVST kits instead of distribution via women. Participants reported that community sensitization, availability of phone-based counseling, male clinic staff, extended clinic hours, and financial incentives could increase men’s HIVST use and linkage to care.

Conclusion
Participants expressed high interest in using HIVST, but secondary distribution was not universally preferred. We identified potential strategies to increase HIVST acceptability, particularly among PWHIV and those in unstable partnerships which can inform strategies to optimize HIVST distribution.
Outcomes of Meek micrografting versus mesh grafting on deep dermal and full thickness (burn) wounds: Study protocol for an intra-patient randomized controlled trial
Authors: Rijpma Danielle , Pijpe Anouk , Claes Karel , Hoeksema Henk , de Decker Ignace , Verbelen Jozef , van Zuijlen Paul , Monstrey Stan , Meij-de Vries Annebeth 
Published: February 2023

Introduction
Autologous split thickness skin grafting is the standard-of-care for most deep dermal and full thickness skin defects. Historically, mesh grafting is used to expand skin grafts for smaller defects and other techniques such as Meek micrografting is used to enable expansion for larger skin defects. Yet, Meek micrografting is increasingly used for smaller skin defects as well. Both techniques are frequently used, especially in burn centers, but evidence on which one is preferable for relative smaller skin defects is lacking. Therefore, an intra-patient randomized controlled trial was designed to adequately compare multiple outcomes of the Meek micrografting and mesh grafting techniques.

Materials and methods
A multicenter intra-patient controlled randomized trial is being performed in two burn centers (the Netherlands and Belgium) to compare multiple outcomes of Meek micrografting and mesh grafting burns or skin defects. Study registration number (NL74274.029.20). Adult patients with a (burn) wound and an indication for surgical excision and skin grafting were screened for inclusion. In total 70 patients will be included and the primary outcome is scar quality twelve months post-surgery assessed by the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale. Moreover, graft take, re-epithelialization, infection rate, donor site size and patients’ preference are also measured within hospital admission, on 3 months and 12 months post-surgery.

Discussion
This is the first randomized trial that is intra-patient controlled, which enables a proper comparison between both skin expansion techniques. The results of this study will contribute to the clarification of the indications of both techniques and ample attention is paid for the patients’ opinion on the surgical treatment options.
Development and implementation of a novel peer mentoring program for undergraduate nursing students
Authors: Mumba Mercy Ngosa , Horton Abby Grammer , Cole Heather , Dickson Brian , Brown Whitnee , Parker Kimberly , Tice Johnny , Key Betty , Castillo Rachael , Compton Jessica , Cooney Abigail , Devers Skylar , Shoemaker Isabella , Bartlett Robin 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Objectives
Given the dynamic and high-stress environment of nursing education today, the need arose for the development and implementation of a novel peer mentoring program to support undergraduate nursing students. Peer mentoring refers to a network of support in which a more skilled or experienced person serves as a role model for a less skilled person for professional development and personal growth. Peer mentoring provides a support system that encourages self-confidence and increases self-worth for both the mentee and the mentor. The undergraduate student peer mentoring program in a large, Southeastern United States, university-based, 4-year school of nursing was created in response to a desire for more support conveyed by upper-level nursing students.

Methods
A model was developed whereby each incoming nursing student (Semester 1) would be paired with a senior nursing student (Semesters 3, 4, or 5). This mentoring dyad was then assigned to a faculty mentor who ensured that the mentoring relationship was functioning in accordance with established guidelines and provided support to both the student mentee and the student mentor.

Results
The first cohort was comprised of 20 mentoring dyads. Subsequent cohorts have ranged from 20 to 45 mentoring dyads. To date, over 300 nursing students have participated in the undergraduate peer mentoring program. Based on feedback from student evaluation surveys, both mentors and mentees appreciate and find value in the program. Approximately 93% of student mentors indicated that they would have appreciated such a program when they were first semester nursing students.

Conclusion
Some of the challenges of navigating nursing programs are not related to lack of academic aptitude. Rather, other challenges, including lack of social support and soft skills needed to successfully complete the first and second semesters of nursing school. These are critical challenges that a peer mentor could help to meet.
A new look at language choice and accommodation in U.S. Spanish-English bilingual service encounters
Authors: Fernández-Mallat Víctor , Zhang Linxi , Dearstyne Matt 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The study of service encounters in bilingual communities offers opportunities to gain insight into the factors that influence language choice and accommodation in these interactions and the ways that language may be used to build community. Previous work on bilingual service encounters has found that age, gender, speech turn, and customer ethnicity may all contribute to service providers’ choice of one language over another. This study reexamines language choice and accommodation in Spanish-English service encounters by observing the language use of 96 service providers in 35 Latino-owned restaurants of the Washington metropolitan area. Using data from service encounters between bilingual service providers and Latino and white customers, we explore the extent to which the factors identified in previous studies are relevant in this region. Additionally, we explore whether the increasingly polarized political climate in the United States has impacted language use. We argue that while customer ethnicity is the main deciding factor to start an interaction, service providers always accommodate to customer language subsequently. This demonstrates the importance of both language as a community builder – even in the face of social pressures that sanction the use of Spanish in public spaces – and the power differential that exists between workers and customers in determining language use.
Refined ratio monotonicity of the coordinator polynomials of the root lattice of type B

n
Authors: Su Xun-Tuan , Sun Fan-Bo 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Ratio monotonicity, a property stronger than both log-concavity and the spiral property, describes the behavior of the coefficients of many classical polynomials. It is known that the coordinator polynomials of the root lattice of type

B

n

{B}_{n}

possess log-concavity. In this paper, we show that the coordinator polynomials of type

B

n

{B}_{n}

have a refined version of ratio monotonicity except for the first and the last terms. To our knowledge, this refined version is novel.
Crystal structure of (E)-7-methoxy-2-(4-morpholinobenzylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one, C22H23NO3
Authors: Yuan Xiao-Qian , Zhao Le-Hui , Zhang Jia-Jing , Hou Gui-Ge 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
C22H23NO3, triclinic,

P

1
‾

$P\overline{1}$

(no. 2), a = 9.6505(4) Å, b = 9.9712(5) Å, c = 10.0845(4) Å, α = 68.177(4)°, β = 88.106(3)°, γ = 79.234(4)°, V = 884.30(7) Å3, Z = 2, Rgt
(F) = 0.0424, wRref
(F
2) = 0.1150, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of (E)-2-((Z)-2-((1S,4R)-3,3-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1] heptan-2-ylidene)ethylidene)hydrazine-1-carbothioamide, C24H38N6S2
Authors: Chang Jia-Yu , Ding Qing-Ying , Xiao Zhuan-Quan , Zhang Ji , Chen Shang-Xing 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
[C24H38N6S2], triclinic,

P

1
‾

$P\overline{1}$

(no. 2), a = 5.9953(4) Å, b = 7.6132(5) Å, c = 15.3709(10) Å, α = 82.089(5)°, β = 88.307(6)°, γ = 75.992(6)°, V = 674.24(8) Å3, Z = 1, R
gt(F) = 0.0587, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1516, T = 296(2) K.
Crystal structure of 2-(2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2H-indazol-3-yl)acetonitrile, C16H13N3O
Authors: Cui Beibei , Mi Xia , Zhang Jingyu 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
C16H13N3O, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 7.6087(4) Å, b = 9.6681(4) Å, c = 18.6600(9) Å, V = 1372.66(11) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0420, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1093, T = 293 K.
Reliability of Gallon-Jug Shelf-Transfer Power Equations in Older Women
Authors: Ly Anna , Strand Keri L. , Courtney Kylie J. , Barry Sarah S. , Parrino Rosalia L. , Liscano Jose A. , Trebotich Thomas L. , Martin-Diala Chimaobim , Martin Erick , Signorile Joseph F. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Ly, A, Strand, KL, Courtney, KJ, Barry, SS, Liscano, JA, Trebotich, TL, Martin-Diala, C, Martin, E, and Signorile, JF. Reliability of gallon-jug shelf-transfer test power equations in older women. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2022—This study examined the test-retest reliability of the gallon-jug shelf-transfer (GJST) test as a measure of upper-body functional power in older women. Although the validity of the predictive equations for power during the GJST test has been established, for the test to be viable in either a laboratory or clinical environment, between-day and within-day reliability must be established. Thirty-four independently living older women (mean ± SD: 75.0 ± 6.4 years) performed 2 sets of 3 repetitions of the GJST test on 2 days separated by at least 48 hours. Using the established predictive equations, the values for peak power and average power were then computed. Statistical analyses to assess reliability included intraclass correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation (CV), SEM, minimal detectable change (MDC), and Cronbach's α values. Furthermore, Bland-Altman plots evaluated the agreement between the tests. Intraclass correlation coefficient (>0.91, p < 0 001), CV (<8.1%), SEM (<5.94 W), MDC (<14 W), and Cronbach's α (>0.95) indicated excellent reliability. The lines of equality for all Bland-Altman plots fell within the 95% confidence interval of the mean difference, implying that there were no significant differences between tests. Furthermore, bias values were small (<11.15 W), and the limits of agreement (LOA) were within an acceptable range. Based on our statistical analyses, the GJST test is a highly reliable assessment for determining object transfer power for healthy older women.