bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study of Quarkonium in QGP from Unquenched Lattice QCD
Authors: Ali Sajid , Bala Dibyendu , Kaczmarek Olaf , Shu Hai-Tao , Ueding Tristan ,   HotQCD collaboration
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis paper discusses the charmonium and bottomonium correlators in the pseudoscalar channel and the corresponding spectral reconstruction on the lattice. The absence of a transport peak in the pseudoscalar channel spectral function allows for an easier study of the in-medium modification of bound states. However, extracting spectral information from Euclidean correlators is still a numerically ill-posed problem. To constrain the spectral reconstruction, we use an ansatz motivated from perturbation theory. The perturbative model spectral function has two main contributions: a thermal part around the threshold obtained from pNRQCD and the vacuum part well above the threshold. These two regions are matched continuously, and the model spectral function is obtained by introducing parameters that control the overall thermal shift of the peak and the overall amplitude. The lattice correlator data is computed using clover-improved Wilson valence fermions on large and fine gauge field configurations generated using$$N_f=2+1$$Nf=2+1flavors Highly Improved Staggered Quark action with physical strange quark mass$$m_s$$ms, and slightly heavy degenerate up and down quark masses$$m_l=m_s/5$$ml=ms/5that correspond to$$m_\pi \simeq 320$$mπ≃320MeV. Our results obtained at$$T=220$$T=220MeV and$$T=251$$T=251MeV suggest that no resonance peaks are needed to describe the charmonium lattice data at these temperatures, while for bottomonium thermally broadened resonance peaks persists.
Serum neurofilament light as a predictor of outcome in subarachnoid haemorrhage
Authors: Johansson Conny , Aineskog Helena , Koskinen Lars-Owe D. , Gunnarsson Andreas , Lindvall Peter 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
Prognostication of clinical outcome in patients suffering from aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a challenge. There are no biochemical markers in routine use that can aid in prognostication. Neurofilament light (NFL) measured in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has been associated with clinical outcome in previous studies.

Objective
To investigate if serum levels of NFL correlate with CSF levels and long-term clinical outcome in patients suffering from SAH.

Methods
We conducted an observational cohort study of 88 patients treated for SAH at Umeå University Hospital in 2014–2018. Serum and CSF samples were analysed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to quantify NFL levels. Outcome was assessed using Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended and dichotomised as favourable or unfavourable. Differences in NFL levels between outcome groups were analysed using repeated measurements ANOVA. Relationship between CSF and serum NFL levels was analysed using Pearson’s correlation. A multivariate binary logistic regression model and a receiver operation characteristic curve were used to assess the predictive value of serum NFL.

Results
A significant correlation between serum and CSF-NFL levels could be seen (Pearson’s correlation coefficient = 0.7, p < .0001). Mean level of serum NFL was higher in the unfavourable outcome group than the favourable outcome group (p < .0001), in all epochs of SAH, and correlated with initial disease severity on the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies scale. Serum NFL in the late phase displayed the best predictive potential in a receiver operation characteristic curve analysis (AUC=0.845, p < .0001).

Conclusion
Levels of NFL in serum and CSF are correlated. Early serum NFL levels seem to reflect initial tissue damage and serum NFL levels in the late phase may reflect secondary events such as vasospasm or delayed cerebral ischemia. Serum NFL may be used as a prognostic marker of clinical outcome in SAH.
Effects of fixed functional orthodontic treatment in hypodivergent and hyperdivergent class II patients—a retrospective cephalometric investigation
Authors: Hourfar Jan , Kinzinger Gero Stefan Michael , Frye Linda , Lisson Jörg Alexander 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Objective
To compare skeletal and dentoalveolar changes after orthodontic treatment of class II malocclusion in patients with hypodivergent and hyperdivergent growth patterns through cast splint fixed functional appliances (FFA).

Materials and methods
N = 42 out of n = 47 patients with mandibular plane angles < 34° or ≥ 34° were divided into a hypodivergent (n = 24) and a hyperdivergent (n = 18) group. All patients received a single-step mandibular advancement protocol through an FFA. Lateral cephalograms were analyzed after initial leveling and alignment (T1) and immediately after FFA removal (T2). The therapeutic effect was calculated through comparison with age-matched controls from a growth survey. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.

Results
Hypodivergent and hyperdivergent patients showed different treatment outcomes, but significant differences existed only for overbite and interincisal angle. Nearly all measurements suggested similar treatment-related changes for both groups with exception for dentoalveolar parameters.

Conclusion
Treatment with FFA causes similar skeletal and dentoalveolar effects in hypodivergent and in hyperdivergent patients. The correction of overjet and molar relationship is mainly caused by dentoalveolar changes.

Clinical relevance
Hyperdivergent patients do not respond unfavorably to FFA treatment compared to hypodivergent patients. Lower incisor protrusion occurs more pronounced in hypodivergent patients. The growth pattern ought to be considered when choosing FFA for class II treatment.
Association of cerebellar volume with cognitive and motor function in adults with congenital heart disease
Authors: Naef Nadja , Hottinger Selma J. , Schlosser Ladina , Greutmann Matthias , Latal Beatrice , O’Gorman Ruth Tuura 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Introduction
Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk for cognitive and motor function impairments, brain injury, and smaller total brain volumes. The specific vulnerability of the cerebellum and its role in cognitive and motor functions in adults with congenital heart disease is not well defined.

Methods
Forty-three patients with CHD and 53 controls between 18 and 32 years underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging and cognitive, executive (EF), and motor function assessment. Cerebellar volumes were obtained using EasyMeasure and SUIT Toolbox. Associations between cerebellar volumes and cognitive and motor function were calculated using linear models.

Results
General cognitive and pure motor functions were lower in patients compared to controls (P < 0.05). Executive functions were within the normal range. While total cerebellar volumes and the anterior lobes were similar in patients and controls (P > 0.1), the posterior cerebellar lobe was smaller in patients with more complex CHD (P = 0.006). Smaller posterior cerebellar gray matter was not associated with cognitive functions. Smaller anterior cerebellar gray matter was not significantly related to motor functions (P > 0.1).

Conclusion
In adults with CHD, cerebellar volume was largely unimpaired. Patients with more complex CHD may be vulnerable to changes in the posterior cerebellar gray matter. We found no significant contribution of cerebellar gray matter to cognitive and motor impairments. More advanced imaging techniques are necessary to clarify the contribution of the cerebellum to cognitive and motor functions.
Cognitive outcomes following functional neurosurgery in refractory OCD patients: a systematic review
Authors: Laseca-Zaballa G. , Lubrini G. , Periañez J. A. , Simón-Martínez V. , Martín Bejarano M. , Torres-Díaz C. , Martínez Moreno N. , Álvarez-Linera J. , Martínez Álvarez R. , Ríos-Lago M. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractNeurosurgery is a therapeutic option for patients with refractory obsessive–compulsive disorder who do not respond to previous treatments. Although its efficacy in reducing clinical symptomatology has been proven, few studies have analyzed its effects at the cognitive level. The aim of this systematic review was to describe the cognitive outcomes of functional neurosurgery in patients that went through capsulotomies or cingulotomies. PubMed, Medline, Scopus, PsycInfo, PsyArticles, and Web of Knowledge were searched for studies reporting cognitive outcomes in refractory obsessive–compulsive patients after capsulotomies and cingulotomies. The risk of bias was assessed with the Assessment Tool for Before-After (Pre-Post) Studies With No Control Group tool; 13 studies met inclusion criteria, including 205 refractory obsessive–compulsive disorder patients for both surgical procedures. Results showed a substantial number of studies that did report significant cognitive improvement after surgery, being this improvement specially related to memory and executive functions. The second-most frequent finding is the maintenance of cognitive performance (nor improvement or worsening). From a neuropsychological point of view, this outcome might be considered a success, given that it is accompanied by amelioration of obsessive–compulsive symptoms. Subtle cognitive adverse effects have also been reported. Neurosurgery procedures appear to be safe from a cognitive point of view. Methodological issues must be improved to draw clearer conclusions, but capsulotomies and cingulotomies constitute an effective alternative treatment for refractory obsessive–compulsive disorder patients.
Edaphic properties as pieces of evidence of tailings deposit on soils
Authors: Zúñiga-Vázquez Diana , Armienta María Aurora , Cruz Olivia , Aguayo Alejandra , Pérez-Martínez Isabel , Morales-Arredondo José Iván 
Published: June 2023

AbstractMine tailings are one of the primary contaminant sources of heavy metals and metalloids in the soil. Besides increasing the concentration of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), tailings may modify the edaphic conditions and decrease the buffer capacity of impacted soils. The influence of tailings may reach distances far from the impoundments depending on the transport path and the specific transport mean: air, rain (runoff and infiltration), or acid mine drainage. In this study, soil samples from various horizons were collected in trial pits along a transect, at different distances from sulfide tailings. Soil analysis included texture, organic matter, alkalinity, porous space, carbonates, pH, electrical conductivity, real density, apparent density, total sulfur, main mineralogy, and total concentrations of As, Cd, Pb, Fe, and Zn. Graphical and statistical interpretation of the results showed that real density and porous space are the leading indicators of the tailings dispersion and accumulation and that pH is not a significant parameter (all values were above the neutrality) due to the limestone abundance in the area. However, Zn and Cd concentrations had an inverse relation with pH. Differences in the concentrations of PTEs between the superficial and deep layers that increased toward the tailings were also observed. Gypsum was only present in the closest samples to the tailings and may also be an indicator of tailings’ influence on soils. This study allowed us to identify general edaphic parameters as a first and quick means to determine the tailings contamination of soils.
Changes in the practices and narratives of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Mert Ayṣem , Remling Elise 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe 2023 SDG Summit, which will take place in September during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly high-level week, aims to review the state of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. As 2023 marks the mid-point to 2030, this meeting aims to respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world. The COVID-19 pandemic is only one of these critical crises. The pandemic meant an enormous backlash for the implementation of most SDGs, as discussed in the UN Secretary-General's mid-term progress report “Toward a Rescue Plan for People and Planet.” Therefore, it is at once an important background to the Summit and one that highlights the common overarching structural issues that underlie SDG implementation, as the pandemic not only posed a global health crisis but also led to lasting changes in policy areas concerning the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda, such as health, mobility, trade, industry, finance, and sustainability. This paper engages with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practices of the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) and the short-term policy narratives around the SDGs. Its goal is to document some of the changes the pandemic triggered in practices of sustainability governance, based on the findings of a 4-year project that draws on qualitative analysis of participatory observations at the HLPF meetings, document analysis, and in-depth interviews.
Anthocyanins and reactive oxygen species: a team of rivals regulating plant development?
Authors: Cerqueira João Victor A. , de Andrade Moab T. , Rafael Diego D. , Zhu Feng , Martins Samuel V. C. , Nunes-Nesi Adriano , Benedito Vagner , Fernie Alisdair R. , Zsögön Agustin 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAnthocyanins are a family of water-soluble vacuolar pigments present in almost all flowering plants. The chemistry, biosynthesis and functions of these flavonoids have been intensively studied, in part due to their benefit for human health. Given that they are efficient antioxidants, intense research has been devoted to studying their possible roles against damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, the redox homeostasis established between antioxidants and ROS is important for plant growth and development. On the one hand, high levels of ROS can damage DNA, proteins, and lipids, on the other, they are also required for cell signaling, plant development and stress responses. Thus, a balance is needed in which antioxidants can remove excessive ROS, while not precluding ROS from triggering important cellular signaling cascades. In this article, we discuss how anthocyanins and ROS interact and how a deeper understanding of the balance between them could help improve plant productivity, nutritional value, and resistance to stress, while simultaneously maintaining proper cellular function and plant growth.
How well do the adult social care outcomes toolkit for carers, carer experience scale and care-related quality of life capture aspects of quality of life important to informal carers in Australia?
Authors: Bucholc Jessica , McCaffrey Nikki , Ugalde Anna , Muldowney Anne , Rand Stacey , Hoefman Renske , Mihalopoulos Cathrine , Engel Lidia 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Identify aspects of quality of life (QoL) important to Australian informal carers and explore how well the Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit for Carers, Care-related Quality of Life instrument and Carer Experience Scale capture these aspects in the Australian context.

Methods
Online questionnaires were completed by Australian informal carers. Socio-demographics, open-ended questions: positive/negative aspects of caring and QoL aspects missing from the instruments, and ranking of the instrument domains was used to explore the content of the instruments. Instruments were scored using preference-weighted value sets (reported in another paper). Content analysis was used to analyse the open-ended responses. Chi-squared test looked at differences in domain importance. Descriptive analyses summarised all other information.

Results
Eight themes were identified: Behaviour-mood of the care recipient, Caring responsibilities, Finances, Health, Own life, Perception of carers, Relationship with care recipient and Support. Many aspects of carer QoL mentioned as missing in the instruments appeared covered by the domains, of which all were reported as important. The highest ranked domain was relationship with the care recipient. The influence of the care recipient specific support, behaviour/mood and health on carer QoL appear absent in all instruments.

Conclusion
The content of the three instruments appears relevant in an Australian setting. The influence of care recipient’s health and well-being on carer QoL should be considered, along with spillover effects. A content and/or face validity analysis is required to confirm differences in item interpretation in Australian informal carers.
Semantic conventions and referential intentions
Authors: Rudnicki Jakub 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAccording to intentionalism, the semantic reference of the uses of demonstratives is fixed, at least partly, by the speaker’s referential intention. In this paper, I argue against the possibility of the existence of a semantic convention of this sort. My argument is placed in the Lewisian framework of signaling games and consists of several steps that correspond to four anti-intentionalist arguments, already present in the literature, that have proven inconclusive when employed separately and without being set in the mentioned framework.
A comparison of younger and older burglars undertaking virtual burglaries: the development of skill and automaticity
Authors: Meenaghan Amy , Nee Claire , Vernham Zarah , Otto Marco 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Objectives
The study examines the development of offence-related expertise over time and age in a sample of convicted burglars.

Methods
A quasi-experimental design was used to assess indicators of expertise in younger (n=36) and older (n=32) burglars as they completed a “virtual burglary”. It was predicted that (i) older burglars would use more efficient scoping and searching strategies than younger burglars, and (ii) older burglars would be more discerning in their selection of items to steal than younger burglars.

Results
Findings suggested that indicators of expertise were evident in both age groups however, compared to younger burglars, older burglars demonstrated more developed expertise in relation to items stolen and the efficiency of the search.

Conclusions
The research supports the role that expertise plays in offence-related decision-making across the criminal career. It provides additional support for the use of VR to assess offender expertise.
Investigation of Doping Processes to Achieve Highly Doped Czochralski Germanium Ingots
Authors: Subramanian Aravind , Abrosimov Nikolay , Gybin Alexander , Guguschev Christo , Juda Uta , Fiedler Andreas , Bärwolf Florian , Costina Ioan , Kwasniewski Albert , Dittmar Andrea , Sumathi R. Radhakrishnan 
Published: June 2023

AbstractHighly doped germanium (HD-Ge) is a promising material for mid-infrared detectors, bio-sensors, and other devices. Bulk crystals with a doping concentration higher than 1018 cm−3would be desirable for such device fabrication technologies. Hence, an effective method needs to be developed to dope germanium (Ge) ingots in the Czochralski (Cz) growth process. In this study, a total of 5 ingots were grown by the Cz technique: two undoped Ge ingots as a reference and three doped ingots with 1018, 1019, and 1020atoms/cm3respectively. To obtain a uniformp-type doping concentration along the crystal, co-doping of boron-gallium (B-Ga) via the Ge feed material was also attempted. Both B and Ga arep-type dopants, but with a large difference in their segregation behavior (contrary segregation profile) in Ge, and hence it is expected that the incorporation of dopants in the crystal would be uniform along the crystal length. The distribution of the dopants followed the Scheil-predicted profile. The etch pit density maps of the grown crystals showed an average dislocation density in the order of 105 cm−2. No increase in the overall etch pit count was observed with increasing dopant concentration in the crystal. The grown highly doped Ge crystals have a good structural quality as confirmed by x-ray diffraction rocking curve measurements.
Chorology and phytosociological affinity of Greater Spearwort (Ranunculus lingua L.) in Slovakia
Authors: Dudáš Matej , Hrivnák Richard , Slezák Michal 
Published: June 2023

AbstractRanunculus lingua is an Euro-Siberian vascular plant species of freshwater habitats. Distribution and vegetation preferences of this rare species, which is native to the Slovak flora, have not yet been critically revised. The present paper aimed i) to provide the first complex distribution pattern of this species in Slovakia and ii) to analyse all available vegetation plots with species occurrence in order to elucidate the variability of plant communities. The distribution data were retrieved from herbarium specimens, literature records and field surveys. Our revision suggests that R. lingua was found particularly in the lowland areas of the western, south-western and south-eastern parts of the country. It was very rare in other regions of Slovakia, and several populations have become extinct due to drainage or habitat destruction. New localities of secondary origin were additionally documented in some human-made habitats. The temporal trend showed a strong decrease in the number of localities in natural habitats, mainly in the hilly and mountainous regions of the Western Carpathians from the 1980s to the end of the twentieth century. R. lingua was recorded in both forest and treeless swamp communities. Vegetation analysis revealed numerous records mainly in eutrophic marshes (Phragmito-Magnocaricetea class), willow and alder carrs (Franguletea and Alnetea glutinosae).
Influences of Tides, Winds, and Bathymetry on Surface Transport Through a Complex Nearshore System: Measurements from GPS Drifters and an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Robinson Andrew , Tilburg Charles 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBathymetric features such as dredged channels, constricted-inlet basins, and nearshore islands have known influences on coastal transport, which are typically studied on an individual basis. However, their interactive effects on flow when found in the same area are poorly characterized. A multi-season study was conducted to characterize surface transport in and around Wood Island Harbor, in the southwestern Gulf of Maine, where these features all exist in close proximity. Patterns of surface transport were assessed with repeated series of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle flights and deployments of GPS drifters across tidal conditions and winds typical to the area. Transport followed a major axis through the harbor, as a result of the combined effects of the linked inlet-channel system. Despite the complex topography, the individual dynamics of transport are maintained. Tidal variations explained a majority of displacement (R2 = 0.752) along the channel axis, while across-channel wind velocity explained the majority of orthogonal displacement (R2 = 0.646). Flow in the area was friction-dominated, and both inter-island passages and the deep channel served to direct flow. The offshore transport of tidally driven flows from a constricted-inlet basin was enhanced by deep channels, with flow primarily following bathymetric contours. Our observations suggest that surrounding topography lessened the role of wave energy in governing transport. The co-occurrence of bathymetric features around a constricted-inlet basin can disrupt the typical influences of physical mechanisms on surface transport, leading to a greater importance of local conditions and the larger-scale circulation of the area.