bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Preprocedural mouthwashes for infection control in dentistry—an update
Authors: Weber Johanna , Bonn Eva L. , Auer David L. , Kirschneck Christian , Buchalla Wolfgang , Scholz Konstantin J. , Cieplik Fabian 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Objectives
Aerosols and splatter are routinely generated in dental practice and can be contaminated by potentially harmful bacteria or viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. Therefore, preprocedural mouthwashes containing antiseptic agents have been proposed as a potential measure for infection control in dental practice. This review article aims to summarize the clinical (and, if insufficient, preclinical) evidence on preprocedural mouthwashes containing antiseptic agents and to draw conclusions for dental practitioners.

Methods
Literature on preprocedural mouthwashes for reduction of bacterial or viral load in dental aerosols was searched and summarized.

Results
Preprocedural mouthwashes, particularly those containing chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX), cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), or essential oils (EO), can significantly reduce the bacterial load in dental aerosols. With respect to viruses such as HSV-1, there are too little clinical data to draw any clear recommendations. On the other hand, clinical data is consolidating that CPC-containing mouthwashes can temporarily reduce the intraoral viral load and infectivity in SARS-CoV-2 positive individuals. Nevertheless, potential risks and side effects due to regular antiseptic use such as ecological effects or adaptation of bacteria need to be considered.

Conclusions
The use of preprocedural mouthwashes containing antiseptics can be recommended according to currently available data, but further studies are needed, particularly on the effects on other viruses besides SARS-CoV-2. When selecting a specific antiseptic, the biggest data basis currently exists for CHX, CPC, EO, or combinations thereof.

Clinical relevance
Preprocedural mouthwashes containing antiseptics can serve as part of a bundle of measures for protection of dental personnel despite some remaining ambiguities and in view of potential risks and side effects.
Future changes in wind energy resources in Egypt under Paris climate agreements’ goals
Authors: Gebaly Ahmed Mohamed , Nashwan Mohamed Salem , Khadr Wael Mohamed Hamdy , Shahid Shamsuddin 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThe Paris climate agreements’ goals ambitiously aim to hold mean global warming below 2.0°C and to pursue efforts to limit the warming to 1.5°C. One of the effective strategies for achieving these goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector is using wind power. As Egypt is heavily investing in wind farm projects and planning to depend more on wind energy resources in its energy mix, it is important to assess the impact of climate change on its future wind energy production. This study employed eight global climate models of CMIP6 to project the wind power density (WPD) changes under the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) 1–1.9 and 1–2.6 that inform Paris climate agreements and SSP5–8.5 that present the extreme warming scenario. The results showed that the WPD would increase in most Egypt, except in the far southeast. Increases would be pronounced over the far western desert and in Winter compared to other seasons. Nevertheless, Summer and Fall shall have the highest WPD by the end of the century compared to the present. This is favorable because the seasonal WPD pattern is sufficient to meet the local energy need. Unlike the intra-annual variability, few changes were projected in the inter-annual variability of WPD. Furthermore, a shift towards stronger WPDs compared to the historical period was observed. This study’s results can be useful for energy policymakers and planners in managing wind energy production under climate change scenarios.
Data + pilot biases in modern GNSS signals
Authors: Montenbruck O. , Steigenberger P. , Sleewaegen J. M. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractWhile traditional GNSS signals are always modulated with navigation data, various modern signals provide a distinct pilot channel without data modulation to support long coherent integration times. Intra-signal biases between the data and pilot components of such signals are evaluated for satellites of the GPS, Galileo, BeiDou-3, and QZSS constellations using measurements from a dedicated set of receivers. Peak values of about 2 ns are obtained for the GPS L5 signal, while slightly smaller values of up to 1 ns apply for the B1C and B2a signals of BeiDou-3 as well as the QZSS L1C signal. For Galileo E1 and E5a/b, data + pilot biases are confined to less than 0.1–0.3 ns, which is typically less than other pseudorange errors for these signals. Fully negligible values of < 0.05 ns are obtained for the L1C and L2C signals of GPS as well as the L2C signal of QZSS in accord with expectations for time-multiplexed or interlaced modulations. To support consistent processing of multi-GNSS data in heterogeneous networks, biases between combined data + pilot tracking and pilot-only tracking are derived in a dedicated zero-baseline receiver test bed. The analysis confirms the general understanding that biases between combined and pilot-only pseudoranges amount to a fixed fraction of the corresponding data + pilot biases. This fraction depends on the power sharing of the data and pilot component in the respective signals and amounts to 50% in most cases. The results of this study are expected to remove the prevailing problem of two distinct receiver groups in the generation of satellite clock and bias products by the International GNSS Service and to enable a rigorous and consistent use of these products by multi-GNSS users.
Impact of Child Subsidies on Child Health, Well-Being, and Investment in Child Human Capital: Evidence from Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey 2010–2017
Authors: Proshin Alex 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study evaluates the impact of introducing the Maternity Capital (MC) program—a child subsidy of 250,000 Rub (7,150 euros or 10,000 USD, in 2007)—provided to mothers giving birth to/adopting a second or subsequent child since January 2007. Eligible Russian families could use this subsidy to improve family housing conditions, fund child’s education/childcare, or invest in the mother’s retirement fund. This study evaluates the impact of MC eligibility on various child health and developmental outcomes, household consumption patterns, and housing quality. Using data from the representative Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey 2010–2017, I tested regression discontinuity models and found that MC eligibility may have led to a small improvement in child health status, which could be explained by improved housing conditions, particularly in rural areas. However, children living in MC-eligible families were also more likely to report reduced socialisation. Heterogeneity analysis by child gender, household poverty status, and urban/rural residence suggests that MC incentives may have had a differential impact on some analysed outcomes. Results are robust to different polynomial and nonparametric RDD specifications.
Large nearest neighbour balls in hyperbolic stochastic geometry
Authors: Otto Moritz , Thäle Christoph 
Published: April 2023

AbstractConsider a stationary Poisson process in a d-dimensional hyperbolic space. For $$R>0$$

R
>
0

define the point process $$\xi _R^{(k)}$$

ξ
R

(
k
)

of exceedance heights over a suitable threshold of the hyperbolic volumes of kth nearest neighbour balls centred around the points of the Poisson process within a hyperbolic ball of radius R centred at a fixed point. The point process $$\xi _R^{(k)}$$

ξ
R

(
k
)

is compared to an inhomogeneous Poisson process on the real line with intensity function $$e^{-u}$$

e

-
u

and point process convergence in the Kantorovich-Rubinstein distance is shown. From this, a quantitative limit theorem for the hyperbolic maximum kth nearest neighbour ball with a limiting Gumbel distribution is derived.
An Investigation of Age-related Neuropathophysiology in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Fixel-based Analysis of Corpus Callosum White Matter Micro- and Macrostructure
Authors: Kirkovski Melissa , Singh Mervyn , Dhollander Thijs , Fuelscher Ian , Hyde Christian , Albein-Urios Natalia , Donaldson Peter H , Enticott Peter G 
Published: April 2023

AbstractFixel-based analysis was used to probe age-related changes in white matter micro- and macrostructure of the corpus callosum between participants with (N = 54) and without (N = 50) autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Data were obtained from the Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange-II (ABIDE-II). Compared to age-matched controls, young adolescents with ASD (11.19 ± 7.54 years) showed reduced macroscopic fiber cross-section (logFC) and combined fiber-density and cross-section (FDC). Reduced fiber-density (FD) and FDC was noted in a marginally older (13.87 ± 3.15 years) ASD cohort. Among the oldest ASD cohort (17.07 ± 3.56 years), a non-significant trend indicative of reduced FD was noted. White matter aberration appears greatest and most widespread among younger ASD cohorts. This supports the suggestion that some early neuropathophysiological indicators in ASD may dissipate with age.
The performance of dipole charge density mapping integrated with robotic magnetic navigation in the treatment of atrial tachycardias
Authors: Gagyi Rita B. , Yap Sing-Chien , Noten Anna M. E. , Wijchers Sip , Szili-Torok Tamas 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background
Catheter ablation (CA) has become a well-established first-line therapy for a broad spectrum of arrhythmias, including atrial tachycardias (ATs). In this study we aimed to assess the performance of the integrated novel high-resolution new generation noncontact mapping system (AcQMap) with robotic magnetic navigation (RMN) system in CA procedures for patients with ATs including comparing patient subgroups based on the utilized mapping modality, arrhythmia mechanism, localization and type of procedure.

Methods
All patients undergoing CA for AT using the AcQMap-RMN system were included. Procedural safety and efficacy were characterized by intra- and post-procedural complications. Acute procedural success and the long-term outcome were assessed in the overall group and in the subgroups.

Results
A total number of 70 patients were referred for CA with atrial arrhythmias including 67 AT/AFL (mean age 57.1 ± 14.4 years), and 3 additional patients with inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Thirty-eight patients had de novo AT, 24 had post-PVI AT including 2 patients with perinodal AT, and 5 had post-MAZE AT. Two patients (2.9%) suffered post-procedural complications including 1 patient with groin hematoma and 1 patient with a transient ischemic attack. Acute success was achieved in 63/67 (94.0%) procedures. Thirteen patients (19.4%) had documented recurrence at the end of the 12-months follow-up period. The performance of AcQMap was equally good in focal vs. reentry mechanisms (p = 0.61, acute success), in the left and right atrium (p = 0.21).

Conclusions
AcQMap-RMN integration might improve success rates in CA of ATs with low number of complications.
Decision-making criteria to shape mulching techniques for fire-prone landscapes
Authors: Petratou Dafni , Nunes João Pedro , Guimarães Maria Helena , Prats Sergio 
Published: April 2023

AbstractContextWildfires have severe impacts on landscapes’ hydrological and sediment processes. They are linked to events such as flash floods and droughts, and high erosion rates which lead to loss of soil organic matter and detachment of seeds and seedlings. Mulching is an effective measure implemented directly after a fire to reduce soil erosion and increase soil water retention. However, its implementation has proved a challenge, mainly due to factors such as cost and public acceptance.ObjectivesThis research aims to optimize the application of post-fire mulching by using decision-making criteria to select “how” and “where” the technique should be used. The specific objectives were to: (i) investigate the decision-making criteria on “how” to apply mulch by interviewing experts; (ii) define the cost-effectiveness relations of erosion modelling scenarios.MethodsThe Monchique 2003 wildfire in Southern Portugal was used as a case study Experts’ interviews and literature review were used to construct prioritization scenarios. Post-fire soil erosion was then modelled with the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model and the Sediment Connectivity Index for the three resulting scenarios (the “Soil” scenario, considering the net potential erosion; the “Water” scenario, focusing on th1e protection of water bodies from sedimentation; and the “Road” scenario, focusing on road protection); and at two erosion thresholds (1 and 10 Mg ha−1 year−1).ResultsThe interviews and the literature review highlighted the importance of socio-economic parameters when it comes to mulch application. Moreover, models showed that small interventions, aimed at areas nearby water bodies and road networks can be more cost-effective than large interventions.ConclusionsModels helped to create a hierarchy of scenarios, enabling land managers to assess decision making tools at the landscape level, linking their priorities with practical issues of emergency stabilization practices.
Making brand activism successful: How advice-giving can boost support behavior and reap benefits for the brand
Authors: Thürridl Carina , Mattison Thompson Frauke 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Brand activism, i.e., taking a public stance towards sociopolitical issues, is a controversial strategic marketing tool for firms. Prior work shows that at best, it has no significant positive impact on consumer support and outcomes for brands. In this research, we propose and explore how advice-giving impacts consumer brand activism support and brand liking. Across four studies we find that advice-giving leads to more successful brand activism by increasing brand activism support behavior, and also has benefits for the brand. We show that advice-giving drives higher levels of normative influence which leads to higher brand activism support behavior. We also study a boundary condition and show that even when brands do not follow consumers’ advice, advice-giving has no negative behavioral and attitudinal consequences for the brand. Overall, we contribute to literature on brand activism and advice-giving and help marketers in strategically and effectively designing their brand activism activities.
Comparison of prioritisation algorithms for the selection of patients for medication reviews in the emergency department: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Korup Signe Gejr , Almarsdóttir Anna Birna , Magnussen Line 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background
Risk prioritisation algorithms provide patients with a risk category that guides pharmacists to choose those needing medication reviews (MRs) the most. For this study the Medicine Risk Score (MERIS) and a modified Assessment of Risk Tool (ART) were used.

Aim
To examine how the selection of patients by the clinical pharmacists in an emergency department for MRs compared with the categorisation provided by MERIS and a modified version of ART (mART). Furthermore, examine the agreement between MERIS and mART.

Method
A cross-sectional study was conducted using data on all admitted patients during a two-month period. Data were entered into the prioritisation algorithms and independently ranked by the six pharmacists who were observed as they selected patients for MR. Risk scores and categorisations were compared between the algorithms and the pharmacists’ ranking using t-test, Z-test, Chi square, Kruskal Wallis H-test, or Kappa statistics.

Results
The study included 1133 patients. Significant differences were found between the pharmacists and the algorithms. The sensitivity and specificity of MERIS were 37.8% and 73.6%, for mART, 33.0% and 75.9%. Kappa was 0.58, showing moderate agreement. No significant differences were observed between the individual pharmacists’ selection, but differences were significant between how pharmacists ranked the importance of the provided MRs.

Conclusion
Pharmacists disagreed with the risk categorisation provided by MERIS and mART. However, MERIS and mART had similar sensitivity, specificity, and moderate agreement. Further research should focus on how clinical algorithms affect the selection of patients and on the importance of the MRs carried out by pharmacists.
The epistemic vices of corporations
Authors: Meyer Marco 
Published: April 2023

AbstractVice epistemology studies the qualities of individuals and collectives that undermine the creation, sharing, and storing of knowledge. There is no settled understanding of which epistemic vices exist at the collective level. Yet understanding which collective epistemic vices exist is important, both to facilitate research on the antecedents and effects of collective epistemic vice, and to advance philosophical discussions such as whether some collective epistemic vices are genuinely collective. I propose an empirical approach to identifying epistemic vices in corporations, analyzing a large dataset of online employee reviews. The approach has parallels to the methodology for identifying the big-five personality traits. It surfaces epistemic vices that are attributed to corporations by its own members and reduces the number of vices to the minimum required to describe differences between corporations. This approach yields a new taxonomy of epistemic vices for corporations. While two vices identified have close correlates in the existing literature, four others have not been identified at all or only in aspects. Two of these vices are ‘genuinely’ collective in the sense that they can only be attributed to collectives.
Enumeration of left braces with additive group $$C_2\times C_2\times C_4\times C_4$$
Authors: Ballester-Bolinches Adolfo , Esteban-Romero Ramón , Pérez-Calabuig Vicent 
Published: April 2023

AbstractWe show that the number of isomorphism classes of left braces of order 64 with additive group isomorphic to $$C_2\times C_2\times C_4\times C_4$$

C
2

×

C
2

×

C
4

×

C
4

is $$10{,}326{,}821$$

10
,
326
,
821

. This completes the classification of left braces of order 64, that turn out to fall into $$15{,}095{,}601$$

15
,
095
,
601

isomorphism classes.
Development of an augmented reality remote maintenance adoption model through qualitative analysis of success factors
Authors: Müller Maike , Stegelmeyer Dirk , Mishra Rakesh 
Published: April 2023

AbstractIn recent decades, engineering manufacturers have increasingly adopted servitization strategies, making efficient maintenance service delivery a key corporate activity for revenue growth and profitability. Recently, augmented reality remote maintenance (ARRM) has become available and promises service delivery efficiency gains, which is why engineering manufacturers are starting to adopt it. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the promoting and inhibiting factors of ARRM adoption in support of industrial service delivery. To this end, a qualitative explorative approach based on the technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework has been deployed. Data were collected from a systematic literature review and an empirical interview study with 16 companies. In total, 38 interviewees from different hierarchical levels participated in the interview study. Based on a thematic analysis, this paper provides a novel ARRM adoption model and contributes six technological, seven organizational, and four environmental adoption success factors. The promoting factors are ARRM key features, qualitative operational advantages, quantitative operational advantages, value proposition, value creation network, finance, image, adoption management, resource allocation, strategic realignment, skills gap, and governmental regulation; further, augmented reality user experience, data connection, information provision, intellectual property protection, and remote service acceptance were identified as inhibiting factors. This paper qualifies as the first attempt to consolidate engineering-focused ARRM literature with respect to remote service delivery, adding the industrial adoption perspective and elaborating on the impact of the inter-organizational nature of ARRM technology on industrial adoption. Thus, this research contributes to the transition from pure engineering research to industrial ARRM adoption research.
The funnier, the happier? The interplay between interpersonal humor styles on mental health via gratitude
Authors: Lu Su , Jiang Feng , Lan Junmei , Wang Ting 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAccording to Martin’s taxonomy (2003), affiliative and aggressive humor are the two humor styles with an interpersonal focus. Many studies have demonstrated the mental health benefits of affiliative humor, whereas less consensus has been reached on aggressive humor. Focusing on the question “when and why aggressive humor would be related to mental health”, the current study proposed that the association of aggressive humor and mental health could be mediated by gratitude and moderated by affiliative humor. The proposals were tested in a large multi-university student sample (N = 4775, Mage = 20.37) in China, showing that trait gratitude mediated the negative relationship between aggressive humor and subjective happiness and the positive relationship between aggressive humor and depression. More importantly, this effect was less substantial for those who endorse a greater (vs. lesser) affiliative humor style. Implications of gratitude as a potential mechanism in explaining the mental health correlates of aggressive humor and the interplay of interpersonal humor styles are discussed.
Study on PET Recovery from Polymeric Mixtures, Using the Floatation Technique, and Valorization of the Collected Particles by Dyeing Them
Authors: Mpika Savvoula A. , Nikolaidis Nikolaos F. , Bikiaris Dimitrios N. , Vouvoudi Evangelia C. , Lazaridis Nikolaos K. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThe aim of this study is to separate PET flakes by applying floatation technique, initially from binary polymer blends and later from the mixture of five common polymers such as polypropylene, polyethylene, poly(vinyl chloride), polstyrene and poly(ethylene terephthalate). A connection line between polymer and fiber is presumed in this study, because the dyeing of recovered polyester with three disperse dyes followed. The separation of plastics was performed in a Plexiglas air floatation column. The Lutensol® TO 8 surfactant of non-ionic origin was used to selectively wet the plastics. The parameters studied were pH values, surfactant concentration and treatment time. The dyeing of the recovered PET was performed with Serilene Blue RL, Serisol Crimson ECF and Serisol Yellow ECF dyes at 90 °C, 110 °C, 130 °C and pH = 4.6. The results obtained showed a good separation of polyester from both the binary mixtures and the mixture of five polymers with a recovery rate of up to 95 ± 2%. The influence of pH and concentration of surfactant is significantly demonstrated, while the effect of the treatment time is considered negligible. Finally, recovered polyester showed very good dyeing properties with all three disperse dyes, since the color exhaustion rate reached approximately 95% for the temperature of 130 °C, which is the usual dyeing temperature of polyester.