bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Shear wave elastography can stratify rectal cancer response to short-course radiation therapy
Authors: Mislati Reem , Uccello Taylor P. , Lin Zixi , Iliza Katia T. , Toussaint Kimani C. , Gerber Scott A. , Doyley Marvin M. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractRectal cancer is a deadly disease typically treated using neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by total mesorectal excision surgery. To reduce the occurrence of mesorectal excision surgery for patients whose tumors regress from the neoadjuvant therapy alone, conventional imaging, such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is used to assess tumor response to neoadjuvant therapy before surgery. In this work, we hypothesize that shear wave elastography offers valuable insights into tumor response to short-course radiation therapy (SCRT)—information that could help distinguish radiation-responsive from radiation-non-responsive tumors and shed light on changes in the tumor microenvironment that may affect radiation response. To test this hypothesis, we performed elastographic imaging on murine rectal tumors (n = 32) on days 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 23, and 25 post-tumor cell injection. The study revealed that radiation-responsive and non-radiation-responsive tumors had different mechanical properties. Specifically, radiation-non-responsive tumors showed significantly higher shear wave speed SWS (p < 0.01) than radiation-responsive tumors 11 days after SCRT. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in shear wave attenuation (SWA) (p < 0.01) in radiation-non-responsive tumors 16 days after SCRT compared to SWA measured just one day after SCRT. These results demonstrate the potential of shear wave elastography to provide valuable insights into tumor response to SCRT and aid in exploring the underlying biology that drives tumors' responses to radiation.
A molecular dynamics study on the mechanical response of thermal-pressure rejuvenated CuxZr100−x metallic glasses
Authors: Sayad S. , Khanzadeh M. , Alahyarizadeh Gh. , Amigo N. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractA molecular dynamics study was performed on the mechanical response of thermal-pressure rejuvenated CuxZr100−x metallic glasses. The effect of temperature (50, 300, 600 K) and pressure (0–50 GPa) on the rejuvenation process and the mechanical properties of CuxZr100−x including stress–strain response, shear localization formation and elastic modulus were investigated. The thermal-pressure rejuvenation process involves transitioning the system to a higher potential energy state and a lower atomic volume, demonstrating the significant influence of pressure on rejuvenation. Our findings reveal that increasing pressure at specific temperatures and material compositions results in reduced yield stress and stress drop. They also indicate that with increasing pressure, the system undergoes a transition towards homogeneity, resulting in enhanced ductility compared to its initial amorphous state. Additionally, high temperatures contribute to lower values of Young's, shear, and bulk moduli, as well as decreased yield stress and stress drop. Consequently, the system becomes more homogeneous, promoting rejuvenation. Furthermore, we observed that the final yield strength of the system increases with higher Cu content for all structures at specific pressures and temperatures. The level of rejuvenation is additionally impacted by the amount of Cu, and structures containing varying content of Cu demonstrate varying degrees of rejuvenation. To validate our findings, we utilized Voronoi analysis, which revealed a higher fraction of densely-packed clusters in the samples. Finally, a total of 10 materials properties were calculated and explored using statistical analysis which shows there are different correlations between pressure, temperature and atomic composition with mechanical properties.
Factors Influencing Laryngeal Vestibular Closure in Healthy Adults
Authors: Werden Abrams Sophia , Petersen Courtney , Beall Jonathan , Namasivayam-MacDonald Ashwini , Choi Dahye , Garand Kendrea L. (Focht) 
Published: September 2023

Purpose:
Our study aims were (a) to examine laryngeal vestibular closure (LVC) temporal measures in healthy adults across tasks used in the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) protocol to establish normative reference values and (b) to examine influences of age, gender, and swallow task on LVC temporal measures.

Method:
A retrospective analysis of 195 healthy adults (85 men, 110 women; age range: 21–89 years) who participated in a videofluoroscopic swallowing study was completed. Seven swallow tasks of standardized viscosities and volumes, as per the MBSImP protocol, were analyzed to measure time-to-LVC and LVC duration (LVCd). Descriptive statistics were employed for all measures of interest. Regression modeling was used to explore relationships between LVC temporal measures (time-to-LVC, LVCd) with age, gender, and swallow task. The relationship between time-to-LVC and LVCd was also explored.

Results:
Significant findings included an increasing trend in LVCd across age (older individuals had a longer LVCd), with women demonstrating a greater increase. Related to viscosity, LVCd was significantly shorter for pudding compared to thin liquid. Furthermore, when compared to 5-ml tasks, LVCd was significantly longer in cup tasks, while time-to-LVC was significantly shorter. An association was also observed between time-to-LVC and LVCd: As time-to-LVC decreased, LVCd increased.

Conclusions:
LVCd was influenced by age, gender, and swallow task. Longer time-to-LVC was observed in older individuals, particularly older women, and with thin liquids. Study findings contribute to adult normative reference values for LVC temporal measures (time-to-LVC and LVCd) across MBSImP swallowing tasks.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.24126432
Practical Considerations for Instrumental Acoustic and Aerodynamic Assessment of Voice: Discussion Points From an Open Forum of Clinicians
Authors: Estes Christine Murphy , Johnson Aaron M. 
Published: September 2023

Purpose:
The purpose of this clinical focus article is to summarize a community discussion about the practical implementation of recommended vocal function measures by practicing speech-language pathologists specializing in the treatment of voice and upper airway disorders, review common barriers and challenges to implementation, and suggest opportunities for further education and discussion.

Method:
An online discussion was held with members of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Special Interest Group (SIG) 3 to facilitate discussion regarding participants' experiences implementing vocal function assessment (acoustic and aerodynamic assessment) in their practice settings. The discussion was based on the expert panel consensus paper by Patel et al. (2018), which provided recommendations for a minimum core set of vocal function measures.

Results:
Discussion topics included standardization methods, environmental factors, preferred hardware and software, tasks and measures, interpretation, and infection control. Participants reported that the recommendations of the consensus paper provide a useful guideline for obtaining a core set of reliable and valid measures. They also reported facing barriers in meeting these recommendations due to varying practice settings and resources.

Conclusions:
Variations in instrumental assessment may arise due to differences in clinic models, testing environments, accessible equipment, allotted time, and clinician opinion. During the discussion, participants emphasized the need for further education and discussion on the implementation of vocal function assessment, particularly regarding adaptations for different clinical models, low-cost and low-tech alternatives, synthesis of findings, and the relevance of additional or omitted measures in specific situations. To address these concerns, it is recommended that the SIG 3 community delve deeper into this topic, open additional discussion about various topics cited as barriers to vocal function assessment implementation, and create ongoing educational opportunities for clinicians, especially for those who lack access to a voice-specialized clinical fellowship program or mentorship by a specialized clinical expert.
Speech-Language Pathologists' Implementation of Theory of Mind Concepts Within Therapy: An Exploratory Survey
Authors: Secora Kristen , Moore Tara 
Published: September 2023

Purpose:
Understanding others' mental states including thoughts (cognitive theory of mind [ToM]) and feelings (affective ToM) is an important component of communication, particularly for individuals with communication challenges. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are critical members of the team that supports these individuals; however, little is currently known about how SLPs approach therapy involving ToM components. This exploratory study seeks to establish foundational knowledge about the current practices SLPs use when incorporating ToM.

Method:

SLP participants completed an online survey (
N
= 86) that asked about their incorporation of ToM topics and skills into therapy with a focus on literacy activities.

Results:
All SLPs reported working on ToM topics to some extent, most frequently on emotional awareness in the self and others and to a lesser extent on understanding others' thoughts. They reported targeting ToM components with different clinical populations: mostly individuals with autism spectrum disorder and social communication disorder, but also those with expressive/receptive language disorders and preschool-age students. The majority of SLPs reported using books to work on ToM skills. We provide a summary of the various features of books that SLPs used in the selection process and with their reported relative importance.

Conclusions:
Many SLPs reported working on affective ToM and to a lesser extent cognitive ToM with children who have a variety of communication needs. Children's books were a common way in which many SLPs targeted a variety of communication goals in addition to perspective-taking or ToM topics. Understanding the current implementation of ToM topics in therapy can help guide neurodiversity-affirming intervention and literacy practices for currently practicing SLPs.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.24175557
Impact of step voltage parameters on accuracy of evaluating XLPE insulation DC voltage endurance coefficient
Authors: Ma Zhipeng , Li Ningyi , Chen Xingang , Tan Shiyao , Zhang Jinjing , Fan Yijie , Song Xin , Huang Yuyang 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe voltage endurance coefficient n of cross‐linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation is an important indicator for the analysis of insulation failure mechanism. Accurately obtaining the value of n can provide technical support for the reliability evaluation of cable operation. The constant stress method and the step stress method are used to obtain the values of n, but the test parameters can influence the accuracy of the obtained n values. Two methods for selecting test parameters are proposed. The equivalence between the two methods is established, providing theoretical support for the accurate evaluation of the n value of solid insulation materials by using the step stress method. The accuracy of the evaluation results is verified by analyzing the test data. The test results show that the nstep = 13.04 evaluated by the step stress test with the proposed parameter selection method is consistent with the test result of constant stress nconstant = 12.83.
Early, far-field and diffuse tectonics records in the North Aquitaine Basin (France)
Authors: Bouat Loïc , Strzerzynski Pierre , Mourgues Régis , Branquet Yannick , Cogné Nathan , Barré Guillaume , Gardien Véronique 
Published: September 2023

In Western Europe, the deformations related to the opening of the Bay of Biscay and the formation of the Pyrenean belt are well described in the southern part of the Aquitaine Basin, but little is known about the impact of these geodynamic events towards the Northern Aquitaine Platform. In this paper, we combine field observation with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery and calcite U-Pb geochronology to determine precisely the tectonic evolution in the Vendée Coastal domain. We evidence two main tectonic events: (1) At the transition between the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous, WNW-ESE striking normal faults formed horsts and grabens at the onset of the opening of the Bay of Biscay. The reactivation of Variscan faults during this tectonic event is consistent with oblique extension. This event triggered ascending fluid flows that mix with Basin fluids responsible for barite-pyrite-quartz mineralizations near the unconformity. (2) During the Late Cretaceous, fractures, wide-open folds, veins, and joints are consistent with the N-S shortening direction during the earliest stages of the Pyrenenan compression.
In both cases, the Northern Aquitaine Platform records the early stages of the main regional tectonic events in a far-field position. In the northern Aquitaine Basin, as in many other places in Europe, the tectonic study of sedimentary platforms located far from the plate boundaries provides new constraints on the early diffuse deformation process that predate the main tectonic phases.
Temporal Ordering and Auditory Resolution in Individuals with Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Authors: Andrade Adriana Neves de , Sanfins Milaine Dominici , Skarzynska Magdalena Beata , Skarzynski Piotr Henryk , Gil Daniela 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Introduction Peripheral hearing loss, besides causing inadequate auditory input, can lead to distortions in the tonotopic auditory map and reorganization of neural networks. Therefore, the processing of temporal aspects of a sound stimulus and, consequently, the effectiveness of human communication can be negatively impacted.
Objective To test the temporal ordering and auditory resolution of people with mild and moderate sensorineural hearing loss and to compare them with the those of people with normal hearing.
Methods A total of 19 right-handed individuals aged 16 to 59 years with mild to moderate postlingually acquired symmetric bilateral sensorineural hearing loss participated in the study. They were submitted to frequency and duration pattern tests and a random gap detection test.
Results The mean correct response rate in the frequency pattern test was of 66.3%, and, in the duration pattern test, 71.7%. The mean threshold in the random gap detection test was of 14.1 ms. A comparison with the criteria established for normal subjects without peripheral hearing loss revealed that more than half the subjects had abnormal results in the temporal ordering test, while a smaller fraction had reduced temporal resolution.
Conclusions The performance of the subjects with acquired sensorineural hearing loss was poorer than that of the participants without peripheral hearing loss. Their results on the temporal ordering test were also poorer than in the temporal resolution test, demonstrating the importance of analyzing both these auditory skills in people with peripheral hearing loss.
Blood-Based Biomarkers for Neuroprognostication in Acute Brain Injury
Authors: Nguyen Andrew M. , Saini Vishal , Hinson H. E. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAcute brain injury causes loss of functionality in patients that often is devastating. Predicting the degree of functional loss and overall prognosis requires a multifaceted approach to help patients, and more so their families, make important decisions regarding plans and goals of care. A variety of blood-based markers have been studied as one aspect of this determination. In this review, we discuss CNS-derived and systemic markers that have been studied for neuroprognostication purposes. We discuss the foundation of each protein, the conditions in which it has been studied, and how the literature has used these markers for interpretation. We also discuss challenges to using each marker in each section as well.
Realis morphology and Chatino’s role in the diversification of Zapotec languages
Authors: Beam de Azcona Rosemary G. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This paper concerns a semantic change whereby a continuous aspect prefix was reinterpreted as marking realis
mood. This change took place in Chatino and then diffused to the Southern Zapotec subgroup, contributing to the genetic
diversification of the Zapotec languages. Proto-Zapotecan marked irrealis mood with *k- and did not mark realis. *n- indicated
continuous aspect and could concatenate with perfective *ku- to render a resultative reading. A continuous-marked positional verb
*n-te later grammaticalized as a progressive prefix in Chatino. As both perfective and progressive refer to (at least partially)
realized situations, *n- was reanalyzed as a marker of realis mood that could concatenate with aspectual viewpoint prefixes. The
realis prefix is shown to be one of several traits diffused from Chatino which contribute to the creation of the Southern Zapotec
clade and its divergence from Monte Albán Zapotec.
Optomechanical simulation of a time-dependent parametric oscillator
Authors: Ventura-Velázquez C , Maldonado-Villamizar F H , Jaramillo-Ávila B R , Onah F E , Rodríguez-Lara B M 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
We explore a finite element model of a standard one-dimensional photonic crystal cavity etched on a nanobeam designed to enhance optomechanical coupling. We theoretically demonstrate that polychromatic driving of the mechanical sidebands produces an effective Hamiltonian model showing optical self- and cross-Kerr terms and parametric interaction between the optical and mechanical modes. For the sake of providing an example, we show that bi-chromating driving, near the first and second red-sidebands, produces an analog simulation of a mechanical parametric oscillator that exhibits a squeezed vacuum ground state in the time-independent case, and in the time-dependent case, the evolution of the mechanical ground state produces displaced squeezed vacuum.
Study on optimal energy dispatch of electricity-heat-cool-gas agricultural industrial Park with renewable energy
Authors: Jia Dexiang , Liu Jianye , Gao Peng , Fu Chengcheng , Liang Chen , Ma Xiping 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Since the release of China’s rural revitalization strategy, rural areas have experienced rapid development, but at the same time, the imbalance between rural energy demand and infrastructure has become more prominent. In this regard, this paper considers the use of abundant renewable energy in rural areas to participate in energy generation and build an integrated energy system for agricultural parks containing electricity, heat, cold and gas loads. Based on this idea, it is necessary to establish mathematical models for various equipment in agricultural parks. Then, the maximum output and daily load curves of the agricultural park were predicted, and the TOU price was added at the same time. Finally, the objective function is to minimize the cost of energy use, and the integrated energy system of the electricity-heat-cooling-gas agricultural park using renewable energy was optimized a few days ago. In addition, through simulation examples, it has been proven that this method can increase the utilization of renewable energy, improve energy utilization efficiency, and have dual economic and environmental benefits.
Risk Analysis of Integrated Energy System Based on Security Boundary
Authors: Yu Meng , Shi Liguo , Wang Kui , Hu Yang , Xiao Fan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In the face of an increasingly diversified energy supply, integrated energy systems (IES) are playing an increasingly important role. The operational risks of complex and diversified IES have also significantly increased. This article proposes an IES risk analysis based on security boundaries. Firstly, using the multi-energy flow equilibrium equation, construct equality constraints for the safety boundary. Then, N-1 safety analysis is conducted on each critical pipeline and equipment using the predicted accident set to obtain safety boundary inequality constraints. By combining the equality and inequality constraints of the safety boundary, the system safety boundary is solved, and the IES risk indicators are determined using the relationship between the operating state points and the safety boundary. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the method were verified by calculating an example of electric heating combined supply.
Detection of water leakage defects in cable insulation sheath based on terahertz time-domain spectroscopy
Authors: Luo Guofang , Song Ping , Xiong Xianghong , Chen Hongtao , Zhu Zheng , Wang Dong , Han Jingxin , Chen Xi 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Water leakage of the insulation sheath can lead to a decrease in the insulation performance of the power cable, which poses a hidden danger to the power cable. Accurate detection and positioning of the water leakage area are crucial for improving power safety and stability. In response to the water leakage defect of the cable insulation sheath, this article proposes a method based on reflective terahertz time-of-flight tomography technology to measure the water leakage area of the insulation sheath. A sample of insulation sheath water leakage defect was prepared by simulating real scenarios. By analysing the terahertz reflection time-domain optical spectrum and imaging results of the sample, the location and area of the insulation sheath water leakage defect can be accurately measured, verifying the application potential of reflective terahertz time-of-flight tomography technology in detecting water seepage defects in cable insulation sheaths.
A deep learning-based method detects dust from solar PV panels through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors: Gao Yuan , Li Sujian 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
As the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels increases, dust detection on the panels becomes particularly important. In this paper, we propose a deep learning-based method that detects dust from solar PV panels through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The model utilizes the improved YOLOv5 method to detect PV panel dust on aerial images. The model is a lightweight model that requires fewer computing resources and time and can work in real time on a regular CPU computer. Moreover, in this paper, a prediction head is added to YOLOv5 to cope with significant changes in target scales due to unmanned aerial vehicles capturing images at different altitudes. And the model introduces new tricks to help detect dust targets in images with large coverage areas. After experimental validation, the proposed method outperforms the state-of-the-art in terms of detection accuracy, detection speed, F1 score, etc., and is more suitable for the inspection of dust on PV panels of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Benefit Evaluation of Hydrogen Production System Harnessing Curtailed Wind Considering Integrated Demand Response
Authors: He Xueqian , Lu Tianguang , Liu Zhifan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
With the continuous increase of wind power installed capacity in China in recent years, the problem of wind curtailment has become increasingly serious. Using curtailed wind power for hydrogen production is an effective way to reduce wind curtailment. In this paper, based on the complementary characteristics of various energies in the electric-hydrogen system, a capacity planning model of the energy system considering wind curtailment wind-to-hydrogen technology and integrated demand response is established. The proposed model utilizes a fast unit commitment technology, with the function of solving the optimum capacity of various equipment in the electrolytic hydrogen production system under different wind curtailment utilization rates and different wind power installed capacities. A case study based on Xinjiang province, which has rich wind energy resources, is conducted to obtain the optimal composition of new-built capacities of the electrolytic hydrogen production system. In light of the simulation results, the levelized cost of hydrogen is proportional to the wind power installed capacity and inversely proportional to the utilization rate of wind curtailment.