bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Group Assertions and Group Lies
Authors: Marsili Neri 
Published: February 2023

AbstractGroups, like individuals, can communicate. They can issue statements, make promises, give advice. Sometimes, in doing so, they lie and deceive. The goal of this paper is to offer a precise characterisation of what it means for a group to make an assertion and to lie. I begin by showing that Lackey’s influential account of group assertion is unable to distinguish assertions from other speech acts, explicit statements from implicatures, and lying from misleading. I propose an alternative view, according to which a group asserts a proposition only if it explicitly presents that proposition as true, thereby committing to its truth. This proposal is then put to work to define group lying. While scholars typically assume that group lying requires (i) a deceptive intent and (ii) a belief in the falsity of the asserted proposition, I offer a definition that drops condition (i) and significantly broadens condition (ii).
The Convergence Approach to Benardete’s Paradox
Authors: Laraudogoitia Jon Pérez 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe paper analyses Benardete's paradox of the gods from a more general perspective (the convergence approach) than several of the most important proposals made to date, but in close relation (and sharp contrast) with them. The new theory, based on the notion of limit, is systematically applicable in different possible scenarios involving a denumerable infinity of objects. In particular, it reveals in what way ω-consistency can be compromised in an otherwise consistent description of such "infinitary" situations.
Multiclass datasets expand neural network utility: an example on ankle radiographs
Authors: Kim Suam , Rebmann Philipp , Tran Phuong Hien , Kellner Elias , Reisert Marco , Steybe David , Bayer Jörg , Bamberg Fabian , Kotter Elmar , Russe Maximilian 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Artificial intelligence in computer vision has been increasingly adapted in clinical application since the implementation of neural networks, potentially providing incremental information beyond the mere detection of pathology. As its algorithmic approach propagates input variation, neural networks could be used to identify and evaluate relevant image features. In this study, we introduce a basic dataset structure and demonstrate a pertaining use case.

Methods
A multidimensional classification of ankle x-rays (n = 1493) rating a variety of features including fracture certainty was used to confirm its usability for separating input variations. We trained a customized neural network on the task of fracture detection using a state-of-the-art preprocessing and training protocol. By grouping the radiographs into subsets according to their image features, the influence of selected features on model performance was evaluated via selective training.

Results
The models trained on our dataset outperformed most comparable models of current literature with an ROC AUC of 0.943. Excluding ankle x-rays with signs of surgery improved fracture classification performance (AUC 0.955), while limiting the training set to only healthy ankles with and without fracture had no consistent effect.

Conclusion
Using multiclass datasets and comparing model performance, we were able to demonstrate signs of surgery as a confounding factor, which, following elimination, improved our model. Also eliminating pathologies other than fracture in contrast had no effect on model performance, suggesting a beneficial influence of feature variability for robust model training. Thus, multiclass datasets allow for evaluation of distinct image features, deepening our understanding of pathology imaging.
The diagnostic challenge of non-traumatic bladder rupture: a pictorial essay
Authors: Kunichika Hideki , Takahama Junko , Taguchi Hidehiko , Haga Masayo , Shimoda Emiko , Inoue Masayoshi , Morimoto Kengo , Marugami Nagaaki , Tanaka Toshihiro 
Published: February 2023

AbstractNon-traumatic bladder rupture (NTBR) is relative rare pathology including spontaneous rupture and iatrogenic injury. As increasing the medical intervention for the pelvic malignancy or elderly population, NTBR will be encountered more frequently. There are few previous studies summarizing the imaging features of NTBR. We reviewed imaging characteristics of 18 previous cases of NTBR experienced. In addition, 3 presentative cases that can be a pitfall to differentiate from NTBR. The aim of this article is to clarify the key CT findings of NTBR and its pitfalls.
Neuroimaging findings of inborn errors of metabolism: urea cycle disorders, aminoacidopathies, and organic acidopathies
Authors: Enokizono Mikako , Aida Noriko , Yagishita Akira , Nakata Yasuhiro , Ideguchi Reiko , Kurokawa Ryo , Kono Tatsuo , Moritani Toshio , Mori Harushi 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Although there are many types of inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) affecting the central nervous system, also referred to as neurometabolic disorders, individual cases are rare, and their diagnosis is often challenging. However, early diagnosis is mandatory to initiate therapy and prevent permanent long-term neurological impairment or death. The clinical course of IEMs is very diverse, with some diseases progressing to acute encephalopathy following infection or fasting while others lead to subacute or slowly progressive encephalopathy. The diagnosis of IEMs relies on biochemical and genetic tests, but neuroimaging studies also provide important clues to the correct diagnosis and enable the conditions to be distinguished from other, more common causes of encephalopathy, such as hypoxia–ischemia. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) is a powerful, non-invasive method of assessing neurological abnormalities at the microscopic level and can measure in vivo brain metabolites. The present review discusses neuroimaging findings, including those of 1H-MRS, of IEMs focusing on intoxication disorders such as urea cycle disorders, aminoacidopathies, and organic acidopathies, which can result in acute life-threatening metabolic decompensation or crisis.
Atmospheric Plasma Spraying of Different MgO/Al2O3 Feedstocks
Authors: Vaßen Robert , Kalfhaus Tobias , Vorkötter Christoph , Sohn Yoo Jung , Conze Susan , Berger Lutz-Michael 
Published: February 2023

AbstractNine commercial and experimental powders from the MgO/Al2O3 system have been investigated in the present project. The composition ranged from MgO/MgAl2O4 composites with more than 70% MgO to an alumina-rich spinel powder (94% Al2O3). The powders were fused and crushed or agglomerated and sintered. The influence of the composition, the manufacturing route as well as the particle size distribution on the microstructure and the phases in the produced coatings have been investigated. For several of the powders, detailed design of experiment plans have been made and properties such as deposition efficiency, hardness and porosity were optimized. With optimized spray conditions coatings have been produced from all powders which were characterized in depth. Here, the results of microstructure, porosity values and thermal cyclic tests will be presented in more detail.
Study on learning efficient stroke representations in clocked sheet metal processing: theoretical and practical evaluation
Authors: Niemietz Philipp , Fencl Marek , Bergs Thomas 
Published: February 2023

AbstractClocked manufacturing processes such as sheet metal forming and cutting processes pose a challenge for process monitoring approaches due to inaccessibility of tool components and high production rates which make direct measurement of the physical process conditions unfeasible. Auxiliary data such as force signals are acquired and assessed, often still relying on control and run charts or even visual control in order to monitor the process. The data of these signals are high-dimensional and contain a large amount of redundant information. Therefore, the processing of such signals focuses on compressing information into as few variables as possible that still represent the important information for the manufacturing process. Due to repeatability in clocked sheet metal processing, the data generated consist of a series of time series of the same operation with varying physical conditions due to wear and variations in lubrication or material properties. In this paper two major research objectives are identified: (i) the theoretical evaluation of representation learning methods in context of clocked sheet metal processing, and the connection with (ii) the practical evaluation of the learned representations with a given use case to track the wear progression in series of strokes. The contribution of this paper is the comparison of varying time series representation learning techniques and their performance evaluation in a theoretical and practical scenario.
Oocyte Arrested at Metaphase II Stage were Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells in vitro
Authors: Yu Xiaoli , Wang Ning , Wang Xiang , Ren Hehe , Zhang Yanping , Zhang Yingxin , Qiu Yikai , Wang Hongyan , Wang Guoping , Pei Xiuying , Chen Ping , Ren Yahui , Ha Chunfang , Wang Li , Wang Huayan 
Published: February 2023

AbstractInitiation of meiosis is the most difficult aspect of inducing competent oocytes differentiation from human stem cells in vitro. Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and embryonic stem cells (hESCs) were cultured with follicle fluid, cytokines and small molecule to induced oocyte-like cells (OLCs) formation through a three-step induction procedure. Expression of surface markers and differentiation potential of germ cells were analyzed in vitro by flow cytometry, gene expression, immunocytochemistry, western blotting and RNA Sequencing. To induce the differentiation of hiPSCs into OLCs, cells were firstly cultured with a primordial germ cell medium for 10 days. The cells exhibited similar morphological features to primordial germ cells (PGCs), high expressing of germ cell markers and primordial follicle development associated genes. The induced PGCs were then cultured with the primordial follicle-like cell medium for 5 days to form the induced follicle-like structures (iFLs), which retained both primordial oocytes-like cells and granulosa-like cells. In the third step, the detached iFLs were harvested and transferred to the OLC-medium for additional 10 days. The cultured cells developed cumulus-oocyte-complexes (COCs) structures and OLCs with different sizes (50–150 μm diameter) and a zona pellucida. The in vitro matured OLCs had polar bodies and were arrested at metaphase II (MII) stage. Some OLCs were self-activated and spontaneously developed into multiple-cell structures similar to preimplantation embryos, indicating that OLCs were parthenogenetically activated though in vitro fertilization potential of OLCs are yet to be proved. in vitro maturation of OLCs derived from hiPSCs provides a new means to study human germ cell formation and oogenesis.
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The role of the COVID-19 impersonal threat strengthening the associations of right-wing attitudes, nationalism and anti-immigrant sentiments
Authors: Panzeri Anna , Mignemi Giuseppe , Bruno Giovanni , Granziol Umberto , Scalavicci Cecilia , Bertamini Marco , Bennett Kate Mary , Spoto Andrea , Vidotto Giulio 
Published: February 2023

AbstractLiterature showed that the link between right-wing attitudes and ethnocentric attitudes gets stronger under existential threats, but the role exerted by an impersonal threat – as COVID-19 – on right-wing attitudes is still unclear. This study aimed to highlight the role of anxiety exerted by the impersonal COVID-19 threat on the relationship between right-wing attitudes and ethnocentric attitudes, as nationalism and anti-immigrants’ sentiments. As part of an international project to evaluate the impact of COVID-19, this study administered an online survey to a representative sample (n 1038). The anxiety generated by an impersonal threat as COVID-19 – thus not exerted by any outgroup – can moderate the relationship among personal Right-Wing Authoritarianism, social dominance orientation, and ethnocentric attitudes. This is the first study demonstrating that existential threat is effective also when exerted by an impersonal agent (as COVID-19) rather than by an outgroup. Second, these findings disclose useful implications for preventive psychological interventions and for social policy makers.
Lipschitz (q, p)-Summing Maps from C(K)-Spaces to Metric Spaces
Authors: Mastyło Mieczysław , Pérez Enrique A. Sánchez 
Published: February 2023

AbstractVariants of the notion of (q, p)-summing operator are introduced in the setting of Lipschitz mappings acting between metric spaces. Some classes of these operators from C(K)-spaces to metric spaces are studied. An integral domination estimate is proved for a class of the mentioned Lipschitz (q, p)-summing maps. It is shown that under some conditions this domination is equivalent to (q, 1)-summability of these Lipschitz maps. As an application, we recover Pisier’s result, which provides this equivalence in the setting of the linear operators.
Synthesis and Characterization of Promising Economic Biopolymer Composite as a Clarifying Agent for Sugar Industry
Authors: Mahgoub Mohamed Y. , Gad Ahmed N. , El-Naggar Ahmed M. , Dardeer Hemat M. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThree biopolymer composites (1), (2) and (3) based on chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose were synthesized, characterized and applied as nontoxic cationic color precipitant and flocculating agents for mixed cane juice (MCJ) and raw syrup refining process. The chemical structure of the obtained composites was elucidated by different techniques, FT-IR, XRD and SEM. They were investigated as a decolorizing agent of colorant matters of MCJ and raw syrup. The composite (1) was chosen and tested for further procedures due to its stability and economically purposes. Composite (1) showed a color removal efficiency of MCJ and raw syrup by 15.8 and 40.7%, respectively, at 200 ppm dosages, compared to the traditional clarification method. All the analyses of MCJ and raw syrup were conducted in the pilot plant to compare between the obtained clarification efficiency in presence of bioclarifying agent and that with the currently used phosphatation process. Also, the obtained results showed that the composite (1) can act as flocculating agent where 50% reduction is in the dosage of anionic flocculant. Moreover, the total cost of chemical aids and maintenance will be decreased by about 2.4 million LE in case of incorporating composite (1) in the clarification process of sugar cane juice.
CT-measured body composition radiomics predict lymph node metastasis in localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Authors: Gu Qianbiao , He Mengqing , He Yaqiong , Dai Anqi , Liu Jianbin , Chen Xiang , Liu Peng 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background
To explored the value of CT-measured body composition radiomics in preoperative evaluation of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (LPDAC).

Methods
We retrospectively collected patients with LPDAC who underwent surgical resection from January 2016 to June 2022. According to whether there was LNM after operation, the patients were divided into LNM group and non-LNM group in both male and female patients. The patient’s body composition was measured by CT images at the level of the L3 vertebral body before surgery, and the radiomics features of adipose tissue and muscle were extracted. Multivariate logistic regression (forward LR) analyses were used to determine the predictors of LNM from male and female patient, respectively. Sexual dimorphism prediction signature using adipose tissue radiomics features, muscle tissue radiomics features and combined signature of both were developed and compared. The model performance is evaluated on discrimination and validated through a leave-one-out cross-validation method.

Results
A total of 196 patients (mean age, 60 years ± 9 [SD]; 117 men) were enrolled, including 59 LNM in male and 36 LNM in female. Both male and female CT-measured body composition radiomics signatures have a certain predictive power on LNM of LPDAC. Among them, the female adipose tissue signature showed the highest performance (area under the ROC curve (AUC), 0.895), and leave one out cross validation (LOOCV) indicated that the signature could accurately classify 83.5% of cases; The prediction efficiency of the signature can be further improved after adding the muscle radiomics features (AUC, 0.924, and the accuracy of the LOOCV was 87.3%); The abilities of male adipose tissue and muscle tissue radiomics signatures in predicting LNM of LPDAC was similar, AUC was 0.735 and 0.773, respectively, and the accuracy of LOOCV was 62.4% and 68.4%, respectively.

Conclusions
CT-measured body composition Radiomics strategy showed good performance for predicting LNM in LPDAC, and has sexual dimorphism. It may provide a reference for individual treatment of LPDAC and related research about body composition in the future.
Regulatory Frameworks for the Access and Use of Genetic Resources in Latin America
Authors: Colmenarez Yelitza Coromoto , Smith David , Walsh Guillermo Cabrera , France Andrés , Corniani Natalia , Vásquez Carlos 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
The Nagoya Protocol is a legal framework focused on the Access and Benefit Sharing of genetic resources, including Biological Control Agents. In order to comply with the Nagoya Protocol, countries in Latin America are establishing legal frameworks for access to genetic resources. Scientists face the challenges of the bureaucratic and administrative burden to obtain the access permits to study the biodiversity present in Latin American countries, which include the evaluation of biological control agents that can be used in sustainable production programs. In order to avoid the demotivation of scientists and students to work on biological control by blocking the opportunities to get new bioproducts, it is important to increase the communication between the regulatory authorities and the scientific community, to ensure the establishment of an effective structure and mechanisms to facilitate the process and reduce the time needed to obtain the access permits. On the other hand, the establishment of regional platforms for the exchange of information and harmonization of procedures can contribute to reinforce the collaboration among Latin American countries and facilitate regional studies and biocontrol activities. In this article, the legal framework in place in different countries in Latin America will be discussed and some possible solutions and ways forward to the major challenges observed will be presented.
What should be considered during epicutaneous patch testing?
Authors: Brans Richard , Mahler Vera 
Published: February 2023

AbstractIndications for epicutaneous patch testing include the detection or exclusion of allergic contact dermatitis of the skin, transitional mucosa or oral mucosa, suspected delayed-type immune reactions to ingredients of implants, and certain drug reactions (maculopapular exanthema, symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema [SDRIFE], acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis [AGEP], and fixed drug eruption). When available, allergen preparations that have been pharmaceutically tested and that are approved or marketable as medicinal products should be used. Existing diagnostic gaps can be closed by testing the patient’s own materials in a suitable preparation. Interferences of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure or drugs with patch test reactions have to be considered. In addition to the reading after 48 h and 72 h, a further reading between day 7 (168 h) and day 10 (240 h) is useful, since about 15% of the positive test reactions remain undetected without this late reading. All positive patch test reactions considered allergic must be evaluated with regard to their clinical relevance based on existing exposures.
Spatial–temporal transformer for end-to-end sign language recognition
Authors: Cui Zhenchao , Zhang Wenbo , Li Zhaoxin , Wang Zhaoqi 
Published: February 2023

AbstractContinuous sign language recognition (CSLR) is an essential task for communication between hearing-impaired and people without limitations, which aims at aligning low-density video sequences with high-density text sequences. The current methods for CSLR were mainly based on convolutional neural networks. However, these methods perform poorly in balancing spatial and temporal features during visual feature extraction, making them difficult to improve the accuracy of recognition. To address this issue, we designed an end-to-end CSLR network: Spatial–Temporal Transformer Network (STTN). The model encodes and decodes the sign language video as a predicted sequence that is aligned with a given text sequence. First, since the image sequences are too long for the model to handle directly, we chunk the sign language video frames, i.e., ”image to patch”, which reduces the computational complexity. Second, global features of the sign language video are modeled at the beginning of the model, and the spatial action features of the current video frame and the semantic features of consecutive frames in the temporal dimension are extracted separately, giving rise to fully extracting visual features. Finally, the model uses a simple cross-entropy loss to align video and text. We extensively evaluated the proposed network on two publicly available datasets, CSL and RWTH-PHOENIX-Weather multi-signer 2014 (PHOENIX-2014), which demonstrated the superior performance of our work in CSLR task compared to the state-of-the-art methods.
Symbolism of Compass Roses on Early Modern Nautical Charts of the Adriatic Sea
Authors: Faričić Josip , Kljajić Ivka , Mirošević Lena , Mlinarić Dubravka 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis qualitative analysis of symbolic elements in nautical cartography aims to provide an interdisciplinary insight into some aspects of early modern cartographic representations of the Adriatic Sea. The nautical charts were supplemented with compass roses, a graphic structure that facilitates orientation and correlates with rhumb lines. The research objective focusses primarily on the variety of signs for the cardinal directions north and east, additionally considering some rare but innovative and avant-garde pragmatic uses of compass roses to indicate magnetic declination. On the majority of the selected nautical charts, most of which were created in Mediterranean and Western European cultural centres, decorative elements such as the fleur-de-lis and the cross were used in compass roses to determine the cardinal points. The compass roses of these nautical charts often served as symbolic evidence of the social and economic belonging of the Adriatic to the European part of the Mediterranean geographical system, as well as to the Christian sphere of tradition and influence. The study has thus proved the existence of significant symbolic communication capacity of a compass rose, which was not only a utilitarian but also an artistic element.