bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluating explainable social choice-based aggregation strategies for group recommendation
Authors: Barile Francesco , Draws Tim , Inel Oana , Rieger Alisa , Najafian Shabnam , Ebrahimi Fard Amir , Hada Rishav , Tintarev Nava 
Published: June 2023

AbstractSocial choice aggregation strategies have been proposed as an explainable way to generate recommendations to groups of users. However, it is not trivial to determine the best strategy to apply for a specific group. Previous work highlighted that the performance of a group recommender system is affected by the internal diversity of the group members’ preferences. However, few of them have empirically evaluated how the specific distribution of preferences in a group determines which strategy is the most effective. Furthermore, only a few studies evaluated the impact of providing explanations for the recommendations generated with social choice aggregation strategies, by evaluating explanations and aggregation strategies in a coupled way. To fill these gaps, we present two user studies (N=399 and N=288) examining the effectiveness of social choice aggregation strategies in terms of users’ fairness perception, consensus perception, and satisfaction. We study the impact of the level of (dis-)agreement within the group on the performance of these strategies. Furthermore, we investigate the added value of textual explanations of the underlying social choice aggregation strategy used to generate the recommendation. The results of both user studies show no benefits in using social choice-based explanations for group recommendations. However, we find significant differences in the effectiveness of the social choice-based aggregation strategies in both studies. Furthermore, the specific group configuration (i.e., various scenarios of internal diversity) seems to determine the most effective aggregation strategy. These results provide useful insights on how to select the appropriate aggregation strategy for a specific group based on the level of (dis-)agreement within the group members’ preferences.
Ceratonia siliqua pods (Carob) methanol extract alleviates doxorubicin-induced nephrotoxicity via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic pathways in rats
Authors: Atta Attia H. , Atta Shimaa A. , Khattab Marwa S. , El-Aziz Tamer H. Abd , Mouneir Samar M. , Ibrahim Marwa A. , Nasr Soad M. , Emam Shimaa R. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anti-neoplastic therapy, but its use is limited by its deleterious toxic effects including nephrotoxicity and cardiotoxicity. This work aimed at assessing the potential protective effect of Ceratonia siliqua methanol extract (CME) on DOX-induced nephrotoxicity in 5 groups of Wistar rats. Nephrotoxicity was induced experimentally by intraperitoneal (IP) injection of DOX (15 mg/kg). DOX increased serum creatinine, urea, sodium, and potassium levels. It elevated MDA levels in the renal tissue but decreased the concentration of GSH and the activity of GST, CAT, and SOD. Meanwhile, it decreased the level of immunomodulatory anti-inflammatory mediators: IL-10 and TGF-β, as well as the activity of MPO but increased the level of IL-6, TNF-α, and caspase-3 in the renal tissue. DOX has upregulated COX-2, caspase-9, and Bax gene expression and downregulated the Bcl-2 gene expression. Immunolabeling of renal tubular epithelium in DOX-intoxicated rats was moderate to strong against Bax, COX-2, and NF-kβ and weak against Bcl-2. Treatment with CME significantly restored the levels of kidney function parameters and the levels of oxidative stress markers. It stimulated the production of IL-10 and TGF-β and decreased the level of IL-6 and TNF-α. CME reverted the gene expression of COX-2, caspase-9, and Bax. Microscopically, CME alleviated the DOX-induced renal damage. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of 26 compounds in the CME. No signs of acute toxicity were recorded by CME up to 4000 mg/kg b. wt. orally into mice. Finally, CME could effectively alleviate the deleterious effects of DOX on the kidney. The safety of carob extract encourages its use in the preparation of valuable therapeutic agents.
The seasonal movement of sediment-associated marine-derived nutrients in a morphologically diverse riverbed: the influence of salmon in an Interior British Columbia river
Authors: Rasmus Kristy A. , Petticrew Ellen L. , Rex John 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Purpose
This study (1) investigated the extent to which flocculation and the hydrological and morphological attributes of an interior salmon-bearing river regulate the seasonal storage of marine-derived nutrients (MDN) and (2) compared the contribution of MDN to the fine bed sediment relative to other nutrient sources to the river.

Methods
Previous research has determined that the co-existence of re-suspended fine sediment, generated by salmon redd construction, with salmonid excretion and decay products in the water column creates ideal conditions for the flocculation of these inorganic and organic particles. Stored and suspended fine bed sediment was sampled from seven sites with varying morphologies and bed substrate down the length of a large spawning river in the interior of British Columbia over a 12-month period. MDN contributions to the sediment was tracked using aggregated versus dispersed particle size, carbon-to-nitrogen ratios, stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes, and MixSIAR modeling.

Results and discussion
(1) There was a significant longitudinal spatial distinction of nutrient retention between sites upstream and downstream of a large seasonally inundated floodplain; (2) the MDN isotopic signal in the surficial stored bed sediment in this sample year was short term; and (3) upstream spawner numbers, substrate size, stream morphology, and discharge were relevant to both the magnitude and retention time of sediment-associated MDN.

Conclusion
A cumulative magnification of MDN was correlated with the distance from the headwaters and the number of upstream spawners. The relationship between MDN retention in interior rivers, and possible multi-year accumulation, was influenced by variability in channel morphology, substrate size, and the presence of an inundated floodplain halfway down the river.
“I’m his Mum and it is My Job to Keep him Safe”: Mothering a Child Living with Facial Eye Disfigurement
Authors: O’Dea Zali , Southcott Jane 
Published: June 2023

AbstractMothering a child who lives with a disability, or a congenital facial condition can impact quality of life. This appertains to relationships, isolation, and feelings exclusion, can result in ongoing vigilance, grief, and may be addressed via faith and future hope. In this IPA study we explore the lived experience of a non-facially disfigured mother mothering her child Living with Facial Eye Disfigurement (LwFED). Semi-structured interviews were used to collect rich data which were analysed to reveal emergent and overarching themes. We found that our participant is constantly vigilant in response to her son’s blindness and disfigurement. This impacts his schooling and her relationships. Isolation impacts all facets of the quality of life of our participant including seeking respite, exhaustion, and relationships. She acknowledges grief and chronic sorrow. As a mother, she encounters comments and stares from strangers in social situations. Our participant uses her strong faith to attempt to find balance in her life and to envisage a future for her son. We offer the narrative of one mother with a child LwFED. We do not draw generalisations but suggest resonances with the lived experiences of others. We recommend further research, advocacy and professional support for families and society to change culture.
Forty years of context effect research in marketing: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Adler Susanne Jana , Schöniger Martina Katharina , Lichters Marcel , Sarstedt Marko 
Published: June 2023

AbstractResearch on context effects shows that the composition of choice sets and choice framing strongly influences consumer decision-making. Researchers have identified various context effect types and provide insight into their antecedents, consequences, and mechanisms of action. However, the research on context effects is spread across several fields, making it difficult to grasp the entire scope. Reviews focusing on specific effect types can facilitate rigorous research and publication practices, but they focus primarily on prominent context effects, neglecting others. Furthermore, those reviews do not provide insight into the structure of scholarly networks that result from research collaborations and shape, generate, distribute, and preserve the intellectual knowledge of the context effect domain. Addressing these issues, we present a large-scale bibliometric analysis of the field, that helps navigate the context effect landscape, highlights its themes, and identifies knowledge gaps. An interactive web application also allows for our analyses to be customized and extended.
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Obesity—a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Registry Data
Authors: Davey Matthew G. , Ryan Odhrán K. , Ryan Éanna J. , Donlon Noel E. , Reynolds Ian S. , Fearon Naomi M. , Martin Sean T. , Heneghan Helen M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Cancer and obesity represent two of the most significant global health concerns. The risk of malignancy, including colorectal cancer (CRC), increases with obesity. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the value of bariatric surgery in reducing CRC risk in patients with obesity using registry data.

Materials and Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed as per PRISMA guidelines. The risk of CRC was expressed as a dichotomous variable and reported as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using the Mantel-Haenszel method. A multi-treatment comparison was performed, examining the risk reduction associated with existing bariatric surgery techniques. Analysis was performed using RevMan, R packages, and Shiny.

Results
Data from 11 registries including 6,214,682 patients with obesity were analyzed. Of these, 14.0% underwent bariatric surgery (872,499/6,214,682), and 86.0% did not undergo surgery (5,432,183/6,214,682). The mean age was 49.8 years, and mean follow-up was 5.1 years. In total, 0.6% of patients who underwent bariatric surgery developed CRC (4,843/872,499), as did 1.0% of unoperated patients with obesity (54,721/5,432,183). Patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery were less likely to develop CRC (OR: 0.53, 95% CI: 0.36–0.77, P < 0.001, I2 = 99%). Patients with obesity undergoing gastric bypass surgery (GB) (OR: 0.513, 95% CI: 0.336–0.818) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) (OR: 0.484, 95% CI: 0.307–0.763) were less likely to develop CRC than unoperated patients.

Conclusion
At a population level, bariatric surgery is associated with reduced CRC risk in patients with obesity. GB and SG are associated with the most significant reduction in CRC risk.

PROSPERO Registration
CRD42022313280.

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Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Behaviour of Near-Eutectic High Entropy Alloy
Authors: John Rahul , Guruvidyathri K. , Murty B. S. , Fabijanic Daniel 
Published: June 2023

AbstractIn the current work, the thermal stability of the eutectic regions and precipitation and mechanical behaviour of near eutectic high-entropy alloy is studied. The alloy solidified as FCC and underwent sequential ordering to L12 with order–disorder transition temperature between 700°C and 1000°C. Cooling rate, variation in the concentration boundary layer, thermal gradient and interfacial energy were attributed to define the eutectic morphology (L12 and B2). Thermal exposure resulted in homogeneous precipitation of acicular Al-Ni-rich B2 phase within the proeutectic and irregular eutectic regions. The preferential B2 precipitation within the irregular eutectic regions was attributed to the lower stability and higher lattice strain associated with these regions. The FCC: B2 phase fraction after heat treatment was similar to that of the eutectic alloy. Furthermore, lamellar degradation, globularization and Ostwald ripening of the B2 phase were observed after heat treatment. Lamellar degradation occurred via mechanisms like cylinderization, edge spheroidization, termination migration and boundary splitting. The experimental observations on the phase evolution, stability and order–disorder transformation matched well with the CALPHAD predictions except for the σ phase formation. B2 precipitation during heat treatment enhanced the mechanical behaviour of the alloy. However, the work hardening rate was superior for as-cast alloy.
Heritage in Diaspora-Forming Processes: Encounters of Local Ukrainians and Migrants from Ukraine in Poland
Authors: Trzeszczyńska Patrycja , Demel Grzegorz , Błaszczak-Rozenbaum Blanka 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis article offers a reflection on heritage in the context of diaspora-forming processes examined from an anthropological perspective. Ethnographic fieldwork has been conducted since 2021 in the Ukrainian communities in two Polish cities, where the encounters of autochthonous Ukrainians (Ukrainian national minority members) and migrants from Ukraine have been traced yet before the recent arrivals of war refugees. Basing on the individual in-depth interviews with different Ukrainian communities’ leaders and activists, and on long-lasting participatory observation, the authors argue that for the autochthonous Ukrainians, the heritage has been a set of practices, non-reducible to tangible and intangible legacy. Therefore, they propose broadening of the meaning of heritage in migration studies towards a set of diasporic practices such as diasporic lifestyles, practices of positioning, and lived diasporic experiences stimulated by encounters with migrants. This approach allows going beyond common-sensical statement of alleged “old diaspora” conservativeness or “immersion in history” comparing with migrants’ different stances and practices. The next step is to propose considering heritage one of the diaspora-forming processes. Such a perspective localizes diaspora in the sphere of social beliefs, imaginings, and cultural practices. To mobilize people as a diaspora, they need to be shared and treated as common, but some of them mobilize only partially, i.e., particular communities, while being contested by others. The authors show that going below the superficial agreement on “common identity” among “the same” people, i.e., co-ethnics, may reveal deep processes of othering and bonding in forming a diaspora that would be hidden otherwise.
What radiolabeled FAPI pet can add in breast cancer? A systematic review from literature
Authors: Evangelista Laura , Filippi Luca , Schillaci Orazio 
Published: June 2023

AbstractTo provide an overview of the current available data about FAPI PET in breast cancer patients, with a perspective point of view. A literature search for studies about FAPI PET in the last 5 years (from 2017 to January 2023) was carried out on MEDLINE databases, such as PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Google Scholar using the following keywords: “PET” AND “FAPI” AND “Breast Cancer” AND “Fibroblast imaging”. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist for diagnostic test studies was used for testing the quality of selected papers. 13 articles were selected, including 172 patients affected by breast cancer who underwent FAPI-based PET images. CASP checklist was used in 5/13 papers, demonstrating a general low quality. Different types of FAPI-based tracers were used. No difference in terms of FAPI uptake was reported based on the histopathological characteristics, such as immunohistochemistry and grading of breast cancer. FAPI demonstrated more lesions and yielded much higher tumor-to-background ratios than 2-[18F]FDG. Preliminary experiences with FAPI PET in breast cancer showed some advantages than the current available 2-[18F]FDG, although prospective trials are needed to further evaluate its diagnostic utility in clinical practice.
Equivalent birational embedding IV: reduced varieties
Authors: Mella Massimiliano 
Published: June 2023

AbstractTwo reduced projective schemes are said to be Cremona equivalent if there is a Cremona map that maps one in the other. In this paper I revise some of the known results about Cremona equivalence and extend the main result of Mella and Polastri (Bull Lond Math Soc 41(1):89–93, 2009) [20] to reducible schemes. This allows to prove a very general contractibility result for union of rational subvarieties.
Will They Stay or Will They Go — Understanding South Atlantic Coastal Wetland Transformation in Response to Sea-Level Rise
Authors: Moorman Michelle C. , Ladin Zachary S. , Tsai EmmaLi , Smith Adam , Bessler Amanda , Richter Jean , Harrison Rebecca , Van Druten Brian , Stanton Wendy , Hayes Chuck , Harris Billy Wayne , Hoff Mike , Sasser Craig , Wells Dorothy M. , Tupacz Jerry , Rankin Nicole 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Threats to coastal wetlands, including sea-level rise and subsidence, led the National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) System to protect over 500,000 hectares of coastal wetlands during the twentieth century, with approximately 20% occurring in the South Atlantic geography. This effort has involved systematic long-term monitoring of changes in marsh elevation using surface elevation tables and marker horizons at 20 sites across 19 NWRs in the southeastern coastal USA. From 2012 to 2021, the rates of change in surface elevation (−9.3 to 7.1 mm/year), accretion (−0.3 to 17.5 mm/year), and net vertical elevation change (−14.3 to 3.1 mm/year) were highly variable among monitoring sites and varied with coastal wetland type (oligohaline marsh, salt marsh, pocosin, or forested wetland), land surface elevation, and estuarine salinity and geomorphology (i.e., tidally influenced or embayed). Of 20 sites included in our study, only six were gaining elevation at a rate that was equal to or greater than the long-term rates of sea-level rise and therefore considered resilient. Only Waccamaw and Currituck NWRs, both located in oligohaline marshes, were gaining elevation at a rate that exceeded sea-level rise by 1 mm/year. These results support the mounting evidence that many coastal wetlands, particularly in the South Atlantic geography of the USA, will undergo ecological transformations in the next several decades. The NWR System and other coastal management entities will need to use strategic decision-making frameworks to identify management actions that can mitigate the loss of coastal wetlands to support the conservation of coastal wetland–dependent and obligate species.
Operation related maintenance and reinvestment costs for hydropower scheduling
Authors: Eggen Arnt Ove , Belsnes Michael 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis paper addresses the questions: How to calculate the cost of a start/stop cycle? How to calculate the cost of running one hour outside normal operating range, e.g., on part load? The paper presents a model for calculation of start/stop cost for individual hydropower units comprising both direct costs incurring at each start/stop cycle, and indirect cost because of reduced rehabilitation intervals for the main components. The fundamental assumption is that frequent start-ups lead to increased stress, degradation and wear reducing residual service life equivalent to a certain number of normal operating hours, thus accelerating the need for rehabilitation. The proposed model is used for calculation of both average cost and marginal cost for one start/stop cycle. When calculating the marginal cost, the technical condition of the turbine and generator as well as the length of the stand-still period can be considered. Applying a similar approach, the model is extended to calculate the cost of ramping, part load and overload operation, i.e., costs incurring when using the unit outside the normal operating range. This extension for operation related costs is important to include when deciding hydropower scheduling in systems with large shares of variable generation from wind and solar. Such operation related costs are very important to consider when calculating of the optimal operating strategy for the hydropower units in power systems where hydropower delivers flexibility in terms of load following and different types of reserves.
First report of apple stem grooving virus in Lao PDR, detected in citrus
Authors: Donovan Nerida J , Englezou Anna , Chambers Grant A , Phanthavong Sengphet , Daly Andrew , Bogema Daniel R , Holford Paul , Burgess Lester W 
Published: June 2023

AbstractApple stem grooving virus, the causal agent of citrus tatterleaf disease, was detected for the first time in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Samples were collected from citrus trees across the southern provinces for testing in Australia. RNA was extracted and tested using conventional and real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reactions with the virus detected in 1 of 59 samples tested. Viral identity was confirmed by Sanger sequencing and high throughput sequencing.
D’Arcy Thompson’s Morphological Transformations: Issues of Causality and Dimensionality
Authors: Arthur Wallace 
Published: June 2023

AbstractD’Arcy Thompson’s drawings showing coordinated differences between the shape of an individual of one species and the shape of an individual of another have been reproduced and discussed countless times. However, while they have been widely regarded as inspirational, their interpretation in causal terms has proved difficult, and there is as yet no consensus on this matter. Here, I approach these Thompsonian transformations from a particular angle, namely their dimensional insufficiency. I argue that this problem must be solved before the issue of causality can be considered. This approach leads to the conclusion that Thompsonian transformations—or “morphological transformations”—have not taken place in evolution, and logically can never do so, because they involve the direct conversion of theadultform of one species into that of another. In contrast, “developmental transformations” do occur in the short term, within the lifetime of a single individual. And “evolutionary transformations” occur in the long term, in a context that can be described, following Scott Gilbert, as five-dimensional. I argue that these two kinds of transformation—developmental and evolutionary—have different causal agencies. I consider the possible nature of these agencies and, related to that, the way in which Thompson’s work connects with Darwinian evolutionary theory.
Blood-Based Biomarkers for Managing Workload in Athletes: Perspectives for Research on Emerging Biomarkers
Authors: Haller Nils , Reichel Thomas , Zimmer Philipp , Behringer Michael , Wahl Patrick , Stöggl Thomas , Krüger Karsten , Simon Perikles 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAt present, various blood-based biomarkers have found their applications in the field of sports medicine. This current opinion addresses biomarkers that warrant consideration in future research for monitoring the athlete training load. In this regard, we identified a variety of emerging load-sensitive biomarkers, e.g., cytokines (such as IL-6), chaperones (such as heat shock proteins) or enzymes (such as myeloperoxidase) that could improve future athlete load monitoring as they have shown meaningful increases in acute and chronic exercise settings. In some cases, they have even been linked to training status or performance characteristics. However, many of these markers have not been extensively studied and the cost and effort of measuring these parameters are still high, making them inconvenient for practitioners so far. We therefore outline strategies to improve knowledge of acute and chronic biomarker responses, including ideas for standardized study settings. In addition, we emphasize the need for methodological advances such as the development of minimally invasive point-of-care devices as well as statistical aspects related to the evaluation of these monitoring tools to make biomarkers suitable for regular load monitoring.