bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Water Convention, a multilateral environmental agreement as community of practice
Authors: Timmerman J.G. , Bernardini F. , Kauppi L. , Koeppel S. , Matthews J. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Multilateral Environmental Agreements are important international instruments for achieving sustainable development. Nevertheless, their implementation is often not easy and integration with scientific knowledge during implementation can be troublesome. The 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) has developed a way of implementing its’ program of work that can best be described as a Community of Practice that combines scientific developments with practical implications. This approach has attracted much attention from practitioners in the field of water management and has been highly successful in many practical applications of its principles. This paper will describe how the Water Convention operates and will argue why this can be termed a Community of Practice. Different examples will be presented to underscore how the Water Convention through this approach has been able to attain progress towards its goals.
Real-Time Workload Pattern Analysis for Large-Scale Cloud Databases
Authors: Wang Jiaqi , Li Tianyi , Wang Anni , Liu Xiaoze , Chen Lu , Chen Jie , Liu Jianye , Wu Junyang , Li Feifei , Gao Yunjun 
Published: September 2023

Hosting database services on cloud systems has become a common practice. This has led to the increasing volume of database workloads, which provides the opportunity for pattern analysis. Discovering workload patterns from a business logic perspective is conducive to better understanding the trends and characteristics of the database system. However, existing workload pattern discovery systems are not suitable for large-scale cloud databases which are commonly employed by the industry. This is because the workload patterns of large-scale cloud databases are generally far more complicated than those of ordinary databases.In this paper, we propose Alibaba Workload Miner (AWM), a real-time system for discovering workload patterns in complicated large-scale workloads. AW M encodes and discovers the SQL query patterns logged from user requests and optimizes the querying processing based on the discovered patterns. First, Data Collection & Preprocessing Module collects streaming query logs and encodes them into high-dimensional feature embeddings with rich semantic contexts and execution features. Next, Online Workload Mining Module separates encoded query by business groups and discovers the workload patterns for each group. Meanwhile, Offline Training Module collects labels and trains the classification model using the labels. Finally, Pattern-based Optimizing Module optimizes query processing in cloud databases by exploiting discovered patterns. Extensive experimental results on one synthetic dataset and two real-life datasets (extracted from Alibaba Cloud databases) show that AW M enhances the accuracy of pattern discovery by 66% and reduce the latency of online inference by 22%, compared with the state-of-the-arts.
Showcasing Data Management Challenges for Future IoT Applications with NebulaStream
Authors: Lepping Aljoscha , Pham Hoang Mi , Mons Laura , Rueb Balint , Grulich Philipp M. , Chaudhary Ankit , Zeuch Steffen , Markl Volker 
Published: September 2023

Data management systems will face several new challenges in supporting IoT applications during the coming years. These challenges arise from managing large numbers of heterogeneous IoT devices and require combining elastic cloud and fog resources in unified fog-cloud environments.
In this demonstration, we introduce a smart city simulation called IoTropolis and use it to create interactive eHealth and Smart Grid application scenarios. We use these scenarios to showcase three key challenges of unified fog-cloud environments. Furthermore, we demonstrate how our recently proposed data management system for the IoT NebulaStream addresses these challenges. Visitors to our demonstration can configure and interact with the scenarios to manage electricity usage in IoTropolis or to distribute patients across different hospitals. Thereby, visitors can actively engage with the challenges showcased by IoTropolis and utilize NebulaStream to address them. As a result, our demonstration enables visitors to experience data management for future IoT applications.
Management Centrality in Sequential Bargaining: Implications for Strategic Delegation, Welfare, and Stakeholder Conflict
Authors: Buccella Domenico , Meccheri Nicola 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This paper investigates the issue of strategic delegation by considering the role of management centrality in contracting with different stakeholders. In a sequential negotiation unionized duopoly model, the results obtained by profit-maximizing entrepreneurial firms (where strategic choices are taken by firm owners and wage bargaining involves owners and unions) are compared against those of managerial firms (where strategic choices are delegated to managers who are also involved in wage bargaining vis-à-vis unions). Differences in the relative bargaining power among stakeholders (owners, managers and unions) play a key role in determining optimal delegation contracts, as well as the endogenous choice by firm owners to delegate strategic decisions to the management. Moreover, the distribution of stakeholders’ relative bargaining power affects firms’ profitability and overall welfare. In particular, to minimize potential conflict of interests between firm owners and the overall society, regulation directed to soften the managers’ bargaining strength vis-à-vis shareholders must be designed and implemented.
Assessing HIV-infected patient retention in a program of differentiated care in sub-Saharan Africa: a G-estimation approach
Authors: Yiannoutsos Constantin T. , Wools-Kaloustian Kara , Musick Beverly S. , Kosgei Rose , Kimaiyo Sylvester , Siika Abraham 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Differentiated care delivery aims to simplify care of people living with HIV, reflect their preferences, reduce burdens on the healthcare system, maintain care quality and preserve resources. However, assessing program effectiveness using observational data is difficult due to confounding by indication and randomized trials may be infeasible. Also, benefits can reach patients directly, through enrollment in the program, and indirectly, by increasing quality of and accessibility to care. Low-risk express care (LREC), the program under evaluation, is a nurse-centered model which assigns patients stable on ART to a nurse every two months and a clinician every third visit, reducing annual clinician visits by two thirds. Study population is comprised of 16,832 subjects from 15 clinics in Kenya. We focus on patient retention in care based on whether the LREC program is available at a clinic and whether the patient is enrolled in LREC. We use G-estimation to assess the effect on retention of two “strategies”: (i) program availability but no enrollment; (ii) enrollment at an available program; versus no program availability. Compared to no availability, LREC results in a non-significant increase in patient retention, among patients not enrolled in the program (indirect effect), while enrollment in LREC is associated with a significant extension of the time retained in care (direct effect). G-estimation provides an analytical framework useful to the assessment of similar programs using observational data.
Kant’s Philosophy of Language of Philosophy: On Philosophical Terminology
Authors: Sancho-Adamson Eric 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Among the passages which are suggestive of a philosophy of language in Kant’s writings are his remarks and arguments on appropriate terminology for philosophical concepts. I ask what it is for Kant that makes some words more suitable than others. I reconstruct the arguments from the Inquiry concerning the distinctness of the principles of natural theology and morality (1764) and the Critique of Pure Reason (1781/1787) that defend that there is no such thing as a proper, real definition for philosophical concepts (only nominal definition and exposition); in addition, philosophical concepts are only represented by terms in abstracto, not in concreto. On these grounds, in the Inquiry, Kant sustains that the reference of a term to a philosophical concept is ultimately sanctioned by the term’s ‘linguistic usage’ (Redegebrauch). I argue that this is the basis for Kant’s criterion in the Critique of Pure Reason of employing traditional terminology, words from ordinary language, or even words from extinct languages, to refer to philosophical concepts, and for his rejection of coining new terms – even for distinctly new philosophical thoughts.
Early farming settlement of the marginal zone of loess uplands and its palaeoenvironmental context – a case study of the Iłża Piedmont (S Poland)
Authors: Szeliga Marcin , Mroczek Przemysław , Dobrowolski Radosław , Chodorowski Jacek , Lityńska-Zając Maria , Moskal-del Hoyo Magdalena , Pidek Irena Agnieszka , Makowiecki Daniel , Furmanek Mirosław , Plak Andrzej , Barga-Więcławska Jadwiga , Zagórski Piotr 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The results of previous researches conducted across the upland territories of Central Europe reflect a considerably close correlation between the settlement by prehistoric agricultural societies and the ranges of the local loess covers. This correspondence – caused mainly by the high utility value of the territories in question, especially the presence of fertile soils and convenient geomorphological and hydrological conditions – is apparent even for the earliest phase of the Neolithic, and is clearly confirmed for later periods of prehistory. Until recently, this state of research concurred the interpretation that the neighbouring non-loess uplands had not been permanently settled, but only temporarily penetrated in order to exploit local resources (e.g., flint outcrops). This observation also applies to the territory being the essential subject of this paper, that is the sandy loam areas of the Iłża Piedmont, which is the direct northern forefield of the loess Sandomierz Upland. The results of interdisciplinary research conducted in this territory during the last several years allow us to considerably complete and verify the previous findings. They clearly confirm the intense and long-lasting character of the local settlement between the Early Neolithic and the Early Iron Age, as well as the typically agricultural activities of societies linked with different cultures that successively settled the discussed area during that time period. The obtained data show us the previously little known phenomenon of forming and functioning of the settlement microregions occupying uplands located outside the range of the compact loess cover, that is within ecological and landscape zones that were not preferred by prehistoric, early agricultural societies inhabiting the old upland territories of Central Europe. They also indirectly indicate the considerable flexibility and adaptability of early farmers, which made it possible for them to effectively colonise the definitely less rich territories located outside the compact area of the loess uplands since as early as the earliest phase of the Neolithic. This fact creates important possibilities for future research, allowing us to suspect that analogous settlement clusters also existed across the peripheral zones of other Central European loess uplands.
Interacciones Sino-Iberoamericanas en 2022
Authors: Shi Yan 
Published: September 2023

Introducción
En 2022, el comercio total de China con América Latina y el Caribe alcanzó un nuevo máximo de 485 790 millones de dólares. China y América Latina celebraron con éxito la tercera reunión ministerial del Foro China-CELAC y alcanzaron un nuevo consenso amplio sobre la profundización de la confianza mutua estratégica y la cooperación práctica China-CELAC en los próximos años. Según las estadísticas de las agencias pertinentes, entre 2005 y 2020, China ha construido y puesto en funcionamiento más de 100 instalaciones de infraestructura en América Latina, creando más de 600 000 puestos de trabajos locales. Desde la batalla conjunta contra COVID-19 hasta el desarrollo conjunto de satélites de recursos, desde la garantía conjunta de la seguridad alimentaria hasta la entrada en los mercados de cada uno con productos agrícolas, ganaderos y pesqueros especiales, la cooperación entre China y América Latina no se ha visto obstaculizada por la distancia geográfica, sino que dio fructíferos resultados. En el presente editorial, presentamos las interacciones más destacadas entre China y América Latina en el año 2022.
Pastoral care and mental illness: A quantitative study to explore the competencies of Protestant pastors in Germany to support people who have a mental illness
Authors: Fritz Birthe 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Introduction For the everyday work of pastors, it is relevant to have sufficient knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental illness, which can also be described as Mental Health Literacy (MHL).

Method This study examines the current situation of pastoral care with people who have a mental illness in Germany through an online survey. In particular, the MHL of the pastoral caregivers, as well as self-efficacy (SE), willingness to recommend psychotherapeutic help and intensity of networking as further influencing constructs will be taken into account.

Results About 26 % of all pastoral care contacts were with people who have a mental illness. Those pastors working outside the parish showed a higher amount of contacts. Personal and professional factors rarely had an impact on the MHL, which was higher on average than in the general population. Furthermore, the study showed significant associations between two MHL aspects (attitude and recognition), willingness to recommend psychotherapeutic help, SE and intensity of networking. The intensity of networking was only predicted by SE.

Discussion The results highlight that pastoral contacts with people who have a mental illness occur frequently and show that pastoral caregivers already have a certain level of MHL. The results indicate that, in addition to imparting knowledge, future training should place special emphasis on promoting positive attitudes towards psychotherapy and on encouraging SE.
Performance Evaluation of Coal Gangue-GGBS–Based Geopolymer for Treating Black Cotton Soil
Authors: Gaddam Aravind , Yamsani Sudheer Kumar 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Black cotton soils are extremely problematic because they are susceptible to large volume changes with variation in moisture contents. These soils are conventionally stabilized with ordinary portland cement and lime, but the production/utilization of these traditional stabilizers is highly energy intensive, involves quarrying, and emits large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. Geopolymer is a promising alternative to these stabilizers because it provides high strength, consumes low energy, and emits low CO2 during synthesis and application. In this study, geopolymers synthesized from coal gangue (waste generated during coal mining) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS; by-product from the iron and steel industry) binders were evaluated for treating black cotton soil. A mixture of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide is used as an alkaline activator solution for geopolymerization. An attempt is further made to identify the optimal dosages of geopolymer by evaluating the strength and durability characteristics of geopolymer-treated black cotton soil mixtures. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were further conducted to distinguish the mineralogical and microstructural changes that occurred because of geopolymerization. From this study, it is found that using coal gangue alone as a precursor in geopolymer is good at improving the strength of black cotton soil but observed to be weak in durability. Hence, an attempt is further made to synthesize a better-performing geopolymer with a combination of GGBS and coal gangue, i.e., effective in both strength and durability aspects. Optimal geopolymer identified in this study can be a sustainable alternative to traditional stabilizers in improving black cotton soils for geotechnical subgrade applications.
Goal-Dependent Hippocampal Representations Facilitate Self-Control
Authors: Edelson Micah G. , Hare Todd A. 
Published: September 2023

Hippocampal activity linking past experiences and simulations of the future with current goals can play an important role in decision-making. The representation of information within the hippocampus may be especially critical in situations where one needs to overcome past rewarding experiences and exert self-control. Self-control success or failure may depend on how information is represented in the hippocampus and how effectively the representation process can be modified to achieve a specific goal. We test this hypothesis using representational similarity analyses of human (female/male) neuroimaging data during a dietary self-control task in which individuals must overcome taste temptations to choose healthy foods. We find that self-control is indeed associated with the way individuals represent taste information (valance) in the hippocampus and how taste representations there adapt to align with different goals/contexts. Importantly, individuals who were able to shift their hippocampal representations to a larger degree to align with the current motivation were better able to exert self-control when facing a dietary challenge. These results suggest an alternative or complementary neurobiological pathway leading to self-control success and indicate the need to update the classical view of self-control to continue to advance our understanding of its behavioral and neural underpinnings.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe paper provides a new perspective on what leads to successful self-control at the behavioral and neurobiological levels. Our data suggest that self-control is enhanced when individuals adjust hippocampal processing to align with current goals.
TFEB and TFE3 control glucose homeostasis by regulating insulin gene expression
Authors: Pasquier Adrien , Pastore Nunzia , D'Orsi Luca , Colonna Rita , Esposito Alessandra , Maffia Veronica , De Cegli Rossella , Mutarelli Margherita , Ambrosio Susanna , Tufano Gennaro , Grimaldi Antonio , Cesana Marcella , Cacchiarelli Davide , Delalleau Nathalie , Napolitano Gennaro , Ballabio Andrea 
Published: September 2023

AbstractTo fulfill their function, pancreatic beta cells require precise nutrient‐sensing mechanisms that control insulin production. Transcription factor EB (TFEB) and its homolog TFE3 have emerged as crucial regulators of the adaptive response of cell metabolism to environmental cues. Here, we show that TFEB and TFE3 regulate beta‐cell function and insulin gene expression in response to variations in nutrient availability. We found that nutrient deprivation in beta cells promoted TFEB/TFE3 activation, which resulted in suppression of insulin gene expression. TFEB overexpression was sufficient to inhibit insulin transcription, whereas beta cells depleted of both TFEB and TFE3 failed to suppress insulin gene expression in response to amino acid deprivation. Interestingly, ChIP‐seq analysis showed binding of TFEB to super‐enhancer regions that regulate insulin transcription. Conditional, beta‐cell‐specific, Tfeb‐overexpressing, and Tfeb/Tfe3 double‐KO mice showed severe alteration of insulin transcription, secretion, and glucose tolerance, indicating that TFEB and TFE3 are important physiological mediators of pancreatic function. Our findings reveal a nutrient‐controlled transcriptional mechanism that regulates insulin production, thus playing a key role in glucose homeostasis at both cellular and organismal levels.
Tingkat Kebugaran Jasmani Dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani Di SMP Negeri Kota Pekalongan
Authors: Salamah Mia Shafira , Setiawan Ipang 
Published: September 2023

Latar belakang pada permasalahan ini adalah bagaimana tingkat kebugaran jasmani siswa dan hasil belajar pendidikan jasmani siswa SMP Negeri 7, 8, 11, dan 14 Kota Pekalongan. Tujuan pada penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kebugaran jasmani dan hasil belajar pendidikan jasmani siswa, serta untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat kebugaran jasmani terhadap hasil belajar pendidikan jasmani siswa SMP Negeri 7, 8, 11, dan 14 Kota Pekalongan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 7, 8, 11, dan 14 Kota Pekalongan tahun 2022 yang semuanya berjumlah 828 siswa, dengan sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu menjadi 82 siswa menggunakan teknik proposional random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat kebugaran jasmani dan hasil belajar siswa kelas VIII dalam pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani di SMP Negeri 7, 8, 11, dan 14 Kota Pekalongan tahun 2022 mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan. Untuk besaran nilai korelasi pada SMP Negeri 7 (r=0,676) dan SMP Negeri 8 (r=0,610) Pekalongan menunjukkan kategori kuat, sedangkan SMP Negeri 11 (r=0,551) dan SMP Negeri 14 (r=0,558) Pekalongan menunjukkan kategori cukup. Setiap sekolah mempunya nilai yang berbeda dengan terdapat kategori besaran korelasinya masing-masing, hal tersebut terjadi dengan adanya faktor lainnya dalam mempengaruhi hasil belajar siswa disamping faktor kebugaran jasmani siswa yang mendominasi pada masing-masing sekolah. Saran penulis yaitu diharapkan dari pihak sekolah untuk tetap memperhatikan kondisi kebugaran jasmani siswanya masing-masing, serta kondisi lainnya dimana hal tersebut berpengaruh juga pada hasil belajar siswa itu sendiri. Disamping itu siswa juga harus memahami kondisinya masing-masing, dan tetap harus menyadari aktivitas jasmani masih mempunyai peran sebagai alat untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan yang mencakup fisik, intelektual, emosional, sosial, moral, dan spiritual.
Perbedaan Model Latihan Bola Gantung dan Tenvol terhadap Efektivitas Peningkatan Pukulan Smash Open pada Atlet Puteri Kategori Pemula Klub Bola Voli Mitra Gabus Kabupaten Grobogan Tahun 2022
Authors: Junaedi Jeri , Wahyudi Agung 
Published: September 2023

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