bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A First-Person Account of Developmental Language Disorder
Authors: Orrego Paula M. , McGregor Karla K. , Reyes Stella M. 
Published: May 2023

Purpose:
The aim of this study is to share the lived experiences of an adult with developmental language disorder (DLD) and relate her experience to the evidence base and issues in clinical practice.

Method:
We co-wrote a first-person account grounded in the research literature. We organized the account into six main sections: (a) the early signs of DLD; (b) diagnosis; (c) treatment; (d) the impact of DLD on family relationships, social–emotional health, and academic performance; and (e) considerations for practicing speech-language pathologists. We close with (f) the first author's current perspective on life with DLD.

Conclusions:
The first author was diagnosed with moderate-to-severe DLD in early childhood, and she continues to exhibit subtle and occasional symptoms of DLD as an adult. At specific points in development, her family relationships were disrupted and her social, emotional, and academic functions were disabled, particularly in the school context. Supportive adults, especially her mother and her speech-language pathologist, helped lessen these impacts. DLD and its consequences also positively influenced her worldview and professional choices. The precise nature of her DLD and her experiences around the disorder will not be true of everyone with DLD. Nevertheless, the broad themes that emerge from her narrative are reflected in the evidence base and thus are likely applicable to many individuals with DLD or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Speech Disorders in Children With Pompe Disease: Articulation, Resonance, and Voice Measures
Authors: Neel Amy T. , Crisp Kelly D. , Kishnani Priya S. , Jones Harrison N. 
Published: May 2023

Purpose:
Children with Pompe disease, a rare genetic metabolic myopathy, often have speech impairments. In this study, we provide a comprehensive description of articulation, resonance, and voice in children with Pompe disease.

Method:
Fifteen children with Pompe disease (11 with infantile-onset Pompe disease [IOPD], four with late-onset Pompe disease [LOPD]) ranging from 6 to 18 years of age participated in standard speech assessments. Measures included maximum tongue pressure; nasalance; cepstral peak prominence (CPP); low/high ratio (L/H ratio); diadochokinetic (DDK) rates; percent consonants correct (PCC); and visual analog scale (VAS) ratings of articulation, resonance, voice quality, and overall speech severity. Maximum tongue pressures, nasalance, CPP, L/H ratio, DDK rates, and PCC were compared to normative data from typically developing (TD) children. Correlation analyses and multiple regression models of speech measure predictors were conducted.

Results:
Children with IOPD had greater speech impairment than those with LOPD. The IOPD group had lower maximum tongue pressures, slower articulation rates, lower PCC scores, higher nasalance, and higher L/H voice ratios than TD children. VAS ratings confirmed the presence of impaired articulatory precision, hypernasality, and dysphonia for most of the children with IOPD, with severity of impairment ratings ranging from mild to severe. The LOPD group had mildly elevated nasalance and L/H ratio values relative to TD children, and auditory-perceptual ratings suggested mild to no speech impairment.

Conclusions:
Speech disorders involving articulatory precision, resonance balance, and voice quality are common in children with Pompe disease, especially in those with IOPD. With improvements in the detection and treatment of Pompe disease, clinicians should be aware of the associated speech deficits.
A clustering approach to the definition of robust, operational and market efficient delineations for European bidding zones
Authors: Brouhard Thomas , Hennebel Martin , Petit Marc , Gisbert Cyril 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn this work, we address the automated design of alternative bidding zones for Continental Europe. We base our approach on the application of clustering methods to series of locational marginal prices. These methods are adapted by using a redispatch effort index and spatial constraints in the form of geographical distances and bus adjacency. An evaluation grid that reflects the multidimensional impacts of a bidding zone revision is also provided, addressing congestion management but also price formation and the general distribution of costs and revenues between main system actors. Based on a large‐scale static grid model of the European power system, we design nine illustrative candidate zone delineations that are illustrative of current academic and institutional discussions on zone revision. A multi‐horizon assessment is also provided in relation to representative 2025, 2030 and 2040 dispatch scenarios. It is shown that while the considered alternative zone configurations can bring significant gains regarding redispatching efforts in the short run, these benefits are not robust in 2030 and 2040 scenarios. Medium to long‐term projections also show that an increase of the number of zones is likely to significantly affect price formation dynamics and lead to structural economic transfers that are to the disadvantage of consumers.
Inhibiting liquid permeation into silicone rubber by superhydrophobic coating for prolonged service life
Authors: Liu Shuming , Zhou Ying , Zuo Zhou , Liu Shuqi , Wang Qian , Chen Zhong , Liang Xidong 
Published: May 2023

AbstractLiquid permeation into silicone rubber (SR) may lead to the degradation or complete failure of the composite insulators. Aiming to inhibit liquid permeation, two kinds of superhydrophobic coatings are applied to the SR surface. The liquid permeation properties of SR with different types of liquids are investigated, and the Langmuir diffusion model is applied to analyse the experimental data. The results show that the composite superhydrophobic coating can effectively inhibit liquid permeation by reducing the contact area between the surface and liquid, and the stable structure of the composite coating can maintain the performance after the liquid permeation and effusion. However, the nano‐particle coating without the polymer binder experiences severe performance degradation during the immersion test, and it cannot restrain the liquid permeation anymore after it loses the superhydrophobicity. As a validation of the effective protection, the insulation resistivity change was measured. The resistivity decreases sharply for the pristine SR after water permeation; however, the decrease is much smaller for the coated SR. The current study not only provides new insight into the liquid permeation properties of SR with different surface wettability but also suggests an effective measure to prevent liquid permeation into SR.
Near-infrared imaging for automated tsetse pupae sex sorting in support of the sterile insect technique
Authors: Argilés-Herrero Rafael , Salvador-Herranz Gustavo , Parker Andrew G. , Zacarés Mario , Fall Assane G. , Gaye Adji M. , Nawaz Arooj , Takáč Peter , Vreysen Marc J.B. , de Beer Chantel J. 
Published: May 2023

Tsetse flies are the cyclical vectors of African trypanosomes and one of several methods to manage this vector is the sterile insect technique (SIT). The ability to determine the sex of tsetse pupae with the objective to separate the sexes before adult emergence has been a major goal for decades for tsetse management programmes with an SIT component. Tsetse females develop faster and pharate females inside the pupae melanise 1–2 days before males. This earlier melanisation can be detected by infrared cameras through the pupal shell, and the newly developed Near InfraRed Pupae Sex Sorter (NIRPSS) takes advantage of this. The melanisation process is not homogeneous for all fly organs and the pupa needs to be examined ventrally, dorsally and laterally to ensure accurate classification by an image analysis algorithm. When the pupae are maturing at a constant temperature of 24 °C and sorted at the appropriate age, 24 days post-larviposition for Glossina palpalis gambiensis, the sorting machine can efficiently separate the sexes. The recovered male pupae can then be sterilised for field releases of males, while the rest of the pupae can be used to maintain the laboratory colony. The sorting process with the new NIRPSS had no negative impact on adult emergence and flight ability. A mean male recovery of 62.82 ± 3.61% was enough to provide sterile males to an operational SIT programme, while mean contamination with females (4.69 ± 3.02%) was low enough to have no impact on the maintenance of a laboratory colony.
The effect of patient body mass index and sex on the magnification factor during pre-operative templating for total hip arthroplasty
Authors: Ashkenazi Itay , Morgan Samuel , Shaked Or , Snir Nimrod , Gold Aviram , Khoury Amal , Shemesh Shai , Warschawski Yaniv 
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Pre-operative templating prior to hip arthroplasty has traditionally used implant-company-provided acetates, which assumed a magnification factor between 115% and 120%. In recent years, pre-operative planning has been performed with digital calibration devices, in order to calculate the magnification factor. However, these devices are not without their limitations and are not readily available at many institutions. As previous reports suggest a wide range of magnification factors, the determination of an optimal magnification factor is currently unclear. We investigated the relationship between obesity and gender on the magnification factor in order to improve the accuracy of pre-operative templating. Patients and methods: Ninety-seven consecutive pre-operative calibrated pelvic radiographs using the KingMark calibration were analyzed using the TraumaCad templating software. The magnification factor calculated by the software was considered the true magnification factor and analysis was made in order to assess the effect of sex and body mass index (BMI) on the magnification factor. A linear regression analysis was utilized to create a predictive model for optimal magnification factor value. Results: Magnification factor was significantly affected by sex (male, 120.0% vs. female 121.2%, p < 0.01) and by categorized BMI (obese 121.8% vs. non-obese 119.9%, p < 0.001). A positive linear association was found between BMI and the magnification factor (r = 0.544). The magnification factor was significantly different between the following sub-groups: obese female, non-obese female, obese male, and non-obese male (p < 0.001). When applying the model formulated by the linear regression analysis, the calculated magnification factor was within 2% of the true magnification factor for the majority of patients (n = 83, 85.6%). Conclusions: BMI and gender have a significant effect on the magnification factor. Future determination of the magnification factor should consider the influence of these variables in order to improve the accuracy of pre-operative templating in THA.
Recent Advancements in Triazole-based Click Chemistry in Cancer Drug Discovery and Development
Authors: Yadav Ashok Kumar , Mishra Vivek , Kumar Deepak , Kumar Arun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractTriazole-based compounds possess a broad range of activity and can be synthesized using click chemistry. Many new chemotherapeutic agents have been developed in recent years by exploiting click chemistry and these are covered in this review.
Ideal Bose gas and blackbody radiation in the Dunkl formalism
Authors: Merabtine F , Hamil B , Lütfüoğlu B C , Hocine A , Benarous M 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Recently, deformed quantum systems have received lots of attention in the literature. Dunkl formalism differs from others by containing the difference-differential and reflection operator. It is one of the most interesting deformations since it let us discuss the solutions according to the even and odd solutions. In this work, we studied the ideal Bose gas and the blackbody radiation via the Dunkl formalism. To this end, we made a liaison between the coordinate and momentum operators with the creation and annihilation operators, which allowed us to obtain the expressions of the partition function, the condensation temperature, and the ground state population of the Bose gas. We found that Dunkl-condensation temperature increases with increasing θ value. In the blackbody radiation phenomena, we found how the Dunkl formalism modifies total radiated energy. Then, we examined the thermal quantities of the system. We found that the Dunkl deformation causes an increase in entropy and specific heat functions as well as in the total radiation energy. However, we observed a decrease in the Dunk-corrected Helmholtz free energy in this scenario. Finally, we found that the equation of state is invariant even in the considered formalism.
Clifford odd and even objects offer description of internal space of fermions and bosons, respectively, opening new insight into the second quantization of fields
Authors: Borštnik Norma Susana Mankoč 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn a long series of works the author has demonstrated that the model named thespin-charge-familytheory offers the explanation for all in thestandard modelassumed properties of the fermion and boson fields, as well as for many of their so far observed properties if the space-time is ≥ (13 + 1) while fermions interact with gravity only. In this talk, I briefly report on the so far achievements of the theory. The main contribution demonstrates the offer of the Clifford odd and even objects for the description of the internal spaces of fermion (Clifford odd) and boson (Clifford even) fields, which is opening up a new understanding of the second quantization postulates for the fermion and boson fields: The “basis vectors” determined by the Clifford odd objects demonstrate all the properties of the internal space of fermions and transfer their anti-commutativity to their creation and annihilation operators, while the “basis vectors” determined by the Clifford even objects demonstrate all the properties of the internal space of boson fields and transfer their commutativity to their creation and annihilation operators. The toy model withd= (5 + 1) illustrates the statements.
Electromagnetic properties of the quantum vacuum calculated from its structure
Authors: Mainland G. B. , Mulligan Bernard 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Maxwell’s equations and quantum electrodynamics are valid for any value of the permittivity ϵ0 of the vacuum; therefore, something additional is required to establish the value of ϵ0. A fundamental postulate of physics is that the properties of a physical system are determined by its structure. Since ϵ0 is an electromagnetic property of the vacuum, it should be possible to calculate ϵ0 using Maxwell’s equations and quantum electrodynamics to describe the interaction of photons with the quantum vacuum. The feature of the quantum vacuum that allows for such interactions is the presence of vacuum fluctuations that appear as particle-antiparticle pairs. To minimize the violation of energy conservation and conserve angular momentum, the pair appears with zero center-of-mass momentum in the most tightly bound state that has zero angular momentum. Because vacuum fluctuations each appear as a bound state, the permittivity of the vacuum can be calculated somewhat similarly to the way that the permittivity of a dielectric is calculated, yielding ϵ0 ≃ (6μ
o/π)(8e
2/ħ)2 = 9.10 × 10−12C/(Vm), which is 2.8% larger than the experimental value. Formulas for the speed of light in the vacuum and the fine-structure constant follow immediately from the formula for ϵ0.
Quantum coherence of relativistic wavepackets in electromagnetic vacuum
Authors: Lin Shih-Yuin 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
We have developed a linearized effective theory with quantum mechanical Gaussian wavepacket of a charged relativistic particle coupled to quantum electromagnetic fields at a scale well below the Schwinger limit. Using this effective theory, we study the quantum decoherence of single electrons at rest due to their interactions with electromagnetic vacuum. According to the existing data of electron interference experiments in electron microscopes, the values of the parameters in our effective theory are chosen. With these values, we find that weak decoherence by vacuum fluctuations may have blurred the interference pattern in Ref. [1].
Solar Hybrid System for Electricity and Air Heating - Experimental Research
Authors: Budea S , Simionescu Ş M 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In the current energy context, solar energy is the cheapest source of renewable energy. Photovoltaic solar cells (PV) and air thermal collectors (ATC) are used to convert solar irradiation into electricity and heat. In this research a model for a hybrid solar system consisting in a photovoltaic panel behind which is a hot air collector was designed and tested. This system produces both electricity and heat, from the sun, based on principle two in one. In the Romanian climatic conditions, such solar systems can be easily integrated into residential or office buildings. By cooling with air, the photovoltaic panel and recovering the thermal energy, the electric power increase with about 7.905% for a solar irradiance of 750 W/m2. The warm air collected from behind the panel had a temperature of 5.5° C (Celsius degrees) higher, depending on the air velocity provided by the tangential fan. The experimental research demonstrates the efficiency of a PV-ATC hybrid system: 11.16% for the electrical efficiency, 45.27% for the thermal efficiency and 56.44% for the total efficiency.
The influence of ventilation on indoor air quality in buildings with variable pollutant emissions
Authors: Vasile V , Iordache V , Radu V M 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assurance is done mainly through the air exchange between interior and exterior. Lack of adequate ventilation of indoor spaces causes poor air quality and a higher incidence of sick building syndrome (SBS), which is manifested by affecting the comfort and wellbeing in the indoor spaces. Ensuring high energy performance buildings and indoor air quality is efficiently approached by limiting emissions from sources, by partial neutralization of the pollutants or by smarter ventilation. The concept of smart ventilation was developed to ventilate properly while reducing energy loads, allow for the provision of grid services, and promote associated renewable power integration. The above-mentioned information can be obtained by the air quality modelling, using mathematical approaches to predict the way pollutants behave in a certain environment or time scale. The paper presents the results obtained by mathematical modelling of indoor air quality, by including the transfer of pollutants from external sources and variable indoor emissions. The considered pollutants are ozone (O3), particulate matter (PM2.5), formaldehyde (HCHO) and carbon dioxide (CO2), due to the significant adverse effects on human health and their different preponderantly sources: indoor, outdoor or both indoor and outdoor. The main goal of our researches is the reducing of the amount of energy that ventilation uses while maintaining or improving IAQ.
Triggering Deep Renovation of Buildings in Portugal
Authors: Aelenei D , Aelenei L E 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
EU and national buildings related regulations are moving towards policies that improve indoor thermal comfort, reduce energy consumption and its environmental impact by establishing very ambitious targets in the emissions reduction in the decades to come. In this context, improving energy efficiency through deep energy renovations is a key action line because of its potential to meet long-term climate and energy targets. However, deep renovations need to become more environmentally friendly, more reliable in terms of performance and more attractive to all concerned stakeholders, in addition of enabling the implementation of the Near Zero-Energy Building (nZEB) assumed by the Energy Performance of Building Directive in 2010. This paper highlights the key aspects related to the strategic pillars of deep renovation and explore ongoing related funding schemes to meet Portugal´s carbon neutrality and related sustainability goals.
MXenes hierarchical architectures: electromagnetic absorbing, shielding and devices
Authors: Wang Qiang-qiang , Cao Wen-qiang , Cao Mao-sheng 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Layered transition metal carbides or nitrides (MXenes), as a novel two-dimensional material, are widely used in the field of electromagnetic (EM) functions and devices due to their unique EM properties. However, the excessive conductivity of MXenes nanosheets often causes impedance mismatch, resulting in a single EM function. Moreover, original MXenes nanosheets are too small in size and needed to be dispersed in the matrix during application, resulting in inconvenience and unstable performance. Architecture strategy is an effective way to handle these problems. Assembling MXenes nanosheets into hierarchical structures, on the one hand, can effectively tailor conductivity, optimize impedance, and tune the EM response of MXenes, achieving multiple EM functions, on the other hand, can obtain directly usable macro assemblies. Herein, we systematically summarize various methods for fabricating MXenes hierarchical architectures, gaining deep insight into the EM response mechanism. Subsequently, the multiple EM functions including EM absorption and EM interference shielding were concluded. More importantly, rich progress has been made in EM functional devices based on MXene, but there is no review in this regard. We have provided a comprehensive summary of relevant excellent work in this review. Ultimately, we have provided insightful commentary on the challenges in this area and predicted the future direction.
Engineering multi-relaxation interfaces in Ti3C2T
x
for reducing wideband radar cross section
Authors: Liu Ting-Ting , Cao Wen-Qiang , Yuan Quan , Zhang Min , Cao Mao-Sheng 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
The development of multifunctional electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbing materials become the inevitable course for the rapid progress of military weapons and 5 G smart communication technology. The construction of engineered multi-relaxation interfaces provides an effective means for materials to enhance EMW attenuation. Herein, MXene derived Ti3C2T
x
/TiO2 heterogeneous interface is tailored through the in-situ anneal, where the multi-relaxation nano-interfaces are achieved. When the annealed temperature reaches 450 °C, the maximum reflection loss of Ti3C2T
x
/TiO2 is −30.4 dB at 5.67 GHz due to the enhanced interfacial polarization and optimized impedance matching. More importantly, an effective reduction in the radar cross section up to −53 dBm2 was achieved by using the Ti3C2T
x
/TiO2 as the octagonal patch through effective shape design. Therefore, we believe that Ti3C2T
x
/TiO2 with optimized shape has a broad application prospect in the field of radar stealth and practical electromagnetic protection.