bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A systematic comparison of the association between father- and mother-child interactions and the development of adaptive behaviour in toddlers with Down syndrome and typical development
Authors: Robledo Juan-Pablo , Tenorio Marcela , Arango Paulina , Aparicio Andrés 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This study assessed the association between Parent-Child Interactions and the development of Adaptive Behaviour, and systematically compared mother-child vs father-child interactions, and toddlers with Down Syndrome versus typically developing ones. 30 toddlers with Down Syndrome and 30 typically developing counterparts paired by developmental age from Santiago de Chile (12–24 months-old), were recorded interacting with each of their parents separately. Fathers were overall equally sensitive than mothers, and parents of toddlers with Down syndrome were overall more directive. Maternal directivity showed the highest association with adaptive development— albeit only in toddlers with typical development. Paternal overall sensitivity was– with only a few exceptions –systematically associated to adaptive development, regardless of the assessed group. The present study strongly suggests that paternal sensitivity during playtime is just as relevant for the adaptive behaviour of toddlers as is maternal sensitivity, particularly in the case of toddlers with Down syndrome.
In vitro performance of an autocured universal adhesive system in bonding to dentin
Authors: Kibe Kota , Hatayama Takashi , Shimada Yasushi 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
The successful integration of resin-based dental adhesives significantly impacts restorative dentistry, providing efficient and aesthetically pleasing caries treatments. Among various adhesives, one-step self-etching adhesives (1-SEAs) have gained popularity due to their simplicity and short application time. However, concerns have been raised regarding their bonding performance and marginal adaptation characteristics, which differ from two-step self-etching adhesives (2-SEAs) and three-step etch-and-rinse adhesives. Additionally, light-cured bonding materials may encounter challenges in deep cavities and inaccessible areas, necessitating extended light irradiation time. Autocured bonding materials are a potential solution, but limited comparative studies have been conducted on their performance.
Methods
In this in vitro study, we evaluated a new autocured universal bonding material (Bondmer Lightless 2) and compared the results with recent light-cured bonding materials. Microshear bond strength (µSBS) tests were performed on 25 human molars using five different combinations of adhesives and composite resins: Bondmer Lightless 2 with Estelite Bulk Fill Flow (BE group), Bondmer Lightless 2 with a prototype composite resin (BO group), Prime&Bond Universal with SDR flow+ (PS group), Scotchbond Universal with Filtek Bulk Fill (SF group), and G-Premio Bond with Gracefil BulkFlo (GG group). The bond strengths and failure modes were assessed using a universal testing machine and scanning electron microscope (SEM), respectively. Marginal adaptation was evaluated using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) on 40 sound bovine maxillary incisors.
Results
The µSBS test showed no significant differences in bond strength among the tested groups. Most failure modes were observed at the bond interface between the adhesive and the dentin. The autocured bonding material demonstrated significantly higher marginal adaptation (SI%) than PS, SF, and GG. The CLSM images corresponded with gaps observed in the SS-OCT images, indicating improved marginal sealing in the autocured group.
Conclusions
The new autocured universal bonding material exhibited comparable bond strength to a conventional light-cured material while demonstrating a superior marginal adaptation level. This finding suggested that the autocured material could be a valuable alternative, especially when extended light irradiation would pose a challenge. Further clinical studies would be warranted to evaluate the performance of the autocured bonding material in actual restorative dental practice.
Research on Price-Based Autonomous Group Robot Resource Allocation Strategy in Emergency Scenarios
Authors: Yi Sun , Xiao Zhang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In unknown and dynamic emergency scenarios, achieving the collaboration of autonomous group robots for search and rescue operations can be regarded as resource allocation among robots at the micro-level. The resource allocation problem for autonomous group robots can be abstracted as a non-cooperative game, and in a dynamically changing environment, pricing becomes a critical factor for effective resource allocation.This paper starts from the perspectives of uniform pricing strategy and differential pricing strategy, respectively. It establishes master-slave game models for these two pricing strategies to describe resource allocation between resource providers and resource consumers. Furthermore, the paper utilizes game theory to model the competition for computational resources between resource-providing robots and resource-consuming robots, and solves for their Nash equilibrium solution, demonstrating its existence and uniqueness.Additionally, performance analysis and numerical analysis are conducted on both the uniform pricing model and the differential pricing model, thereby highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of different pricing models for dynamic adjustment of pricing strategies. Meanwhile, the differential pricing model introduces a fairness factor to enhance collaboration between robots and prevent resource accumulation. Simulation results indicate that under the same CPU cycle, the average processing time is shorter in the uniform pricing model, while in the differential pricing model, the resource-providing robots yield higher profits. Hence, the suitable pricing strategy can be chosen based on specific requirements.Simultaneously, as the CPU cycle increases, the cost for resource-consuming robots decreases, average processing time reduces, and the payment enthusiasm of resource-consuming robots increases. Therefore, the CPU cycle is related to the overall well-being of the autonomous group robot system.
Diverse Forms of Denticles Facilitate the Evolutionary Success of Sharks
Authors: Shen Sheng-Feng , Dahl Rikke , Ghimire Ashish , Iizuka Yoshiyuki , Huang Jen-Pen , Lin Wei-Chen , Yang Cheng-Chun , Huang Tsung-Hui , Mai Guan-Shuo , Møller Peter , Chen Po-Yu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The ground sharks Carcharhiniformes are the most specious order of modern sharks, and although occupying ecologically diverse habitats, they share a common feature of having a variety of ridges on the crown of their skin teeth (dermal denticles). For the first time, we objectively quantify dermal denticle disparity using deep learning on scanning electron microscopy images, concluding ten morphogroups across modern sharks (Selachii). Seven of the ten morphogroups display these ridged denticles. Through nanoindentation, electron probe micro-analysis, and computational fluid dynamics, we establish mechanical properties, elemental composition, and swimming performance, and find that denticle ridges are highly variable and present a spectrum of functional properties beyond drag reduction. Further, we found a radiation event within the ground sharks around 170 MYA, resulting in the enormous diversity of the clade, for which ridged dermal denticles may have been key.
The Effects of Working Memory versus Language Learning Aptitude on L2 Listening Learning: A Comparison of Chinese and Non-Chinese Cultural Circles in Asia
Authors: chen yu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Many previous studies have discussed the interactions between two of the most important human cognitive functions, memory and language, and have pointed out that the listening comprehension of L2 learners is profoundly affected by memory and language backgrounds. Therefore, this study explores the relationship among working memory (WM) and language aptitude (LA) components that represent the phonological memory of 129 Asian international students from two different cultural circles: the Chinese and Non-Chinese-character cultural circle countries (abbreviated as 4C and N4C) in Chinese listening proficiency (CLP). The statistical results show that first, after learning Chinese as an L2 for the same amount of time, L2 learners with disparate backgrounds were found to have significantly different levels of Chinese listening proficiency (CLP), with the 4C cohort showing higher CLP levels. Second, the cognitive ability factors that can successfully predict learners’ CLP are different. Specifically, phonetic coding ability (PCA) is the best predictor, although with different predictive power for both N4C and 4C primary Chinese L2 learners. In regard to N4C learners, the explanatory power of executive functioning of working memory (EWM) is added. In conclusion, from the perspective of language-historical background, the predictive cognitive ability related to memory required by L2 learners is dynamic; in addition, EWM, as a general cognitive factor independent of LA, plays a significant role in L2 learners’ listening comprehension.
KESPKSR: A Blind Image Super-resolution Network Combined Kernel Estimation and Structural Prior Knowledge
Authors: Zhang Jiajun , Zhou Yuanbo , Bi Jiang , Xue Yuyang , Deng Wei , He Wenlin , Zhao Tao , Sun Kai , Tong Tong , Zhang Qing , Gao Qinquan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The goal of blind image super-resolution (BISR) is to recover the corresponding high-resolution image from a given low-resolution image with unknown degradation. Prior related research has primarily focused effectively on utilizing the kernel as prior knowledge to recover the high-frequency components of image. However, they overlooked the function of structural prior information within the same image, which resulted in unsatisfactory recovery performance for textures with strong self-similarity. To address this issue, we propose a two stage blind super-resolution network that is based on kernel estimation strategy and is capable of integrating structural texture as prior knowledge. In the first stage, we utilize a dynamic kernel estimator to achieve degradation presentation embedding. Then, we propose a triple path attention groups consists of triple path attention blocks and a global feature fusion block to extract structural prior information to assist the recovery of details within images. The quantitative and qualitative results on standard benchmarks with various degradation settings, including Gaussian8 and DIV2RK, validate that our proposed method outperforms the state-of-the-art methods in terms of fidelity and recovery of clear details. The relevant code is made available on this link as open source.
Volumetric changes in brain MRI of infants with abnormal development who had Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy and underwent therapeutic hypothermia
Authors: Im Soo-Ah , Kim Sae-Yun , Kang Hyun Mi , Youn Young-Ah 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a severe neonatal complication that can result in 40–60% of long-term morbidity. MRI is a noninvasive method which is usually performed before discharge to visually assess acquired cerebral lesions associated with HIE and severity of lesions possibly providing a guide for detecting adverse outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the impact of HIE on brain volume changes observed in MRI scans performed at a mean 10 days of life, which can serve as a prognostic indicator for abnormal neurodevelopmental (ND) outcomes at 18–24 months among HIE infants.
Methods
We retrospectively identified a cohort of HIE patients between June 2013 and March 2017. The inclusion criteria for TH were a gestational age ≥ 35 weeks, a birth weight ≥ 1,800 g, and the presence of ≥ moderate HIE. Brain MRI was performed at a mean 10 days of life and brain volumes (total brain volume, cerebral volume, cerebellar volume, brain stem volume, and ventricle volume) were measured for quantitative assessment. At 18–24 months, the infants returned for follow-up evaluations, during which their cognitive, language, and motor skills were assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development III.
Results
The study recruited a total of 240 infants between 2013 to 2017 for volumetric brain MRI evaluation. Among these, 83 were normal control infants, 107 were TH-treated HIE infants and 37 were HIE infants who did not receive TH due to contraindications. Clinical evaluation was further proceeded among the 107 TH-treated HIE infants. We grouped according to brain MRI findings; 33.6% (36/107) infants had normal or minimal lesions of brain MRI and 66.4% (71/107) had abnormal MRI findings. At 18–24 months, 31 of 107 infants (29.0%) had delayed neurodevelopment and 76 of 107 infants (71.0%) were normal in their neurodevelopmental stages. When comparing brain volumes between the normal control infants (n = 83) and the abnormal ND group at the corrected 18–24 months of age (n = 31) in the 107 TH -treated HIE group, abnormal ND group exhibited a significant reduction in brain stem volume and larger ventricular volume (p < 0.001). This observation was consistent when we regrouped the HIE infants according to severe brain MRI group who did not receive TH due to contraindications.
Conclusion
In addition to location of brain injury in MRI assessment, brain stem volume reduction accompanied by larger ventricular volume in HIE infants may serve as a biomarker indicating severe HIE and adverse long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes among HIE infants who were treated with TH.
Exploring Perceptions Of Women And Couples Of Childbearing Age To Improve Preconception Care Visits At Public Health Centre
Authors: Luh Seri Ani , Arya Utami Ni Wayan , Herry Purnama I Gede , Luh Mertasari , Luh Sawitri 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Visiting preconception care (PCC) can prevent poor pregnancy outcomes. However, only a tiny percentage of couples of childbearing age use this service at the Public Health Centre (PHC). This study aims to explore the perceptions of women and couples of childbearing ages in the use of preconception care in PHC. This research is an exploratory qualitative study. The subjects of the study were women and couples of childbearing age. Purposively selected informants consist of the Dean of PHC, General Physicians, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, women, and couples of childbearing age who have and never used PCC. The criteria for informants who participate include being willing to be informants and coordinators. Data were collected by an in-depth interview method at an agreed location. Data were analyzed thematically. Only a few informants claimed to have used PCC. The perceptions of women and fertile couples about PCC are grouped into three themes, namely, the themes of culture, knowledge, and means of service. They visit the PCC only to qualify for administration and want to become pregnant or want a child of a specific gender. Conversely, those who had never been to a service were associated with low awareness and perception of shame. Low awareness and perceptions of shame from women and couples of childbearing age contribute to low preconception healthcare visits. This study suggests increasing health care coverage through socialization about the benefits of visiting PCCs to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes.
Responsible coordination of municipal health and care services: Café dialogues as a method for responsible innovation
Authors: Skjærpe Jorunn Nærland , Iakovleva Tatiana Aleksandrovna , Storm Marianne 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background
Care coordination is crucial to ensure and improve the health of individuals with mental illness. This study aimed to describe and analyze an inclusive innovation process that could contribute to the responsible coordination of municipal health and care services.
Method
Café dialogues were performed to explore the perspectives of professionals and service users regarding care coordination. Further, we used a responsible innovation framework to analyze the innovation process.
Results
Factors supporting responsible coordination at the individual level comprised service users knowing the professionals working with them, personalized healthcare services, and access to meaningful activities. At the provider level, key factors were effective coordination routines, communication, information exchange, and professionals being familiar with each other. Results reflect professionals' and service users' perspectives on efficient care coordination, existing challenges, and measures to improve care coordination.
Conclusion
Café dialogues can be an inclusive method for innovation and can inform responsible coordination of municipal health and care services for individuals with mental illness. The impact of these measures on the improvement and responsible coordination of municipal health and care services should be explored.
Study on the characteristics of ecological network and critical areas of ecological restoration in Hebei-Tianjin coastal wetlands
Authors: Wang Feng , Liu Jintong , Fu Tonggang , Gao Hui , Qi Fei , Gao Yue , Zhao Liang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Coastal wetlands are crucial ecosystems at the interface between land and sea. In the context of economic development and urbanization, these wetlands face challenges such as reduction in area and fragmentation. Ecological networks can connect fragmented habitats, creating corridors for material, information, and energy transmission. This is vital for maintaining biological and landscape diversity and ensuring the healthy development of ecosystems. However, there is currently no research on the ecological networks in the Hebei-Tianjin coastal wetlands. In this study, the morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) method is employed to identify wetlands sources, while the minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) model is used to extract potential ecological corridors. By combining these with existing river corridors, the ecological network of coastal wetlands in Hebei and Tianjin is constructed, and regional network characteristics are analyzed. Critical areas of ecological protection and restoration are determined, including important ecological corridors, ecological pinch points, and ecological breakpoints. The results showed that: (1) The ecological network of Hebei-Tianjin coastal wetlands consisted of 38 ecological sources, 171 potential ecological corridors, and 399 river corridors, with a total area of 851.31 km2. (2) Key ecological protection and restoration areas were proposed, including 35 crucial potential wetlands ecological corridors, 343 ecological pinch points, and 99 ecological breakpoints. Targeted restoration of these critical areas could significantly improve the connectivity of wetlands ecological networks. (3) At present, priority should be given to protecting critical ecological corridors and existing river corridors with high similarity to potential ecological corridors. The findings of this study can provide a scientific basis for the network construction and protection of Hebei-Tianjin coastal wetlands.
Changes in Temperature and CO2 Concentration Induced by El Niño
Authors: Nishioka Masaharu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
We compared satellite-based UAH Earth surface temperature, NOAA ENSO index, and Earth-surface CO2 change rate in detail. These three variables were well correlated over the observed 40 years. The temperature changed approximately one year after the ENSO index changed, and the CO2 change rate followed the temperature change by several months. CO2 emission and absorption at the Earth’s surface responded to temperature changes. It was like Earth’s breathing. CO2 emission due to higher temperature was related to plant respiration or decomposition processes.
Neurological intervention transition model for dynamic prediction of good outcome in spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage
Authors: Luo Yiming , Payne Stephen John 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Deterioration of neurovascular conditions can be rapid in patients with spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and often lead to poor outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to promptly assess and continually track the progression of the disease. This study incorporates baseline clinical conditions, repeatedly measured neurological grades and biomarkers for dynamic outcome prediction of patients with spontaneous SAH. Neurological intervention, mainly aneurysm clipping and endovascular embolisation, was also incorporated as an intermediate event in developing neurological intervention transition (NIT) joint model. A retrospective cohort study was performed on 701 patients with spontaneous SAH with a study period of 14 days from the MIMIC-IV dataset. Dynamic prognostic model predicting outcome of patients was developed based on combination of Cox model and piecewise linear mixed-effect models to incorporate different types of prognostic information. Clinical conditions on admission as baseline covariates, including cerebral oedema, cerebral infarction, respiratory failure, hydrocephalus and vasospasm, as well as repeated measured GCS score, glucose and white blood cell (WBC) levels were covariates contributing to the optimal model. Incorporation of neurological intervention as an intermediate event increases the prediction performance compared with baseline joint modelling approach. The average AUC of the optimal model proposed in this study is 0.7783 across different starting points of prediction and prediction intervals. The model proposed in this study can provide dynamic prognosis for spontaneous SAH patients and significant potential benefits in critical care management for clinical practice.
Evaluation of Complications of Root Canal Treatment Performed by Residents and Endodontic Specialists Using Contemporary Techniques: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Shao Tongfei , Guan Rui , Zhang Chen , Hou Benxiang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Objectives: Endodontic treatment has benefited from the development of new techniques and equipment. Few clinical studies have been published on the complications associated with root canal preparations performed by doctors with different working experiences using contemporary techniques. This study aimed to analyze the complications of endodontic treatment performed by residents and endodontic specialists in a teaching stomatology hospital using contemporary techniques.
Materials and Methods: Cases of root canal treatment (RCT) and root canal retreatment (ReRCT) performed by residents and endodontic specialists were collected from the electronic medical system of the Beijing Stomatology Hospital. The cases were examined in terms of patient age, sex, type of tooth, diagnosis, treatment plan, number of appointments, whether a rubber dam and operating microscope were used, type of irrigation used, presence of ledges, canal transportation, perforations, missed canals, separated instruments, clinical incidence of second mesiobuccal (MB2) root canal in the maxillary molars, and occurrence of flare-ups.
Results: In total, 859 patients were included in the analysis. The overall incidence of complications in the resident group were significantly higher than in the specialist group. More ledges and flare-ups were observed in the resident group. There were no significant differences in root canal transportation, perforation, or instrument separation between the two groups. The findings of MB2 in the maxillary molars were significantly higher in the specialist group. Univariate analysis showed that the incidence of root canal preparation complications was related to operator experience and tooth type.
Conclusion: Operator experience influenced ledges, flare-ups, and finding MB2, but did not affect root canal transportation, perforation, or instrument separation with contemporary techniques.
Clinical Relevance: With the development of new techniques and equipment of endodontics therapy, whether clinical experience has an effect on the complications of root canal treatment.