bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Complementary benefits of multivariate and hierarchical models for identifying individual differences in cognitive control
Authors: Freund Michael C. , Chen Ruiqi , Chen Gang , Braver Todd S. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Understanding individual differences in cognitive control is a central goal in psychology and neuroscience. Reliably measuring these differences, however, has proven extremely challenging, at least when using standard measures in cognitive neuroscience such as response times or task-based fMRI activity. While prior work has pinpointed the source of the issue—the vast amount of cross-trial variability within these measures—solutions remain elusive. Here, we propose one potential way forward: an analytic framework that combines hierarchical Bayesian modeling with multivariate decoding of trial-level fMRI data. Using this framework and longitudinal data from the Dual Mechanisms of Cognitive Control project, we estimated individuals’ neural responses associated with cognitive control within a color-word Stroop task, then assessed the reliability of these individuals’ responses across a time interval of several months. We show that in many prefrontal and parietal brain regions, test–retest reliability was near maximal, and that only hierarchical models were able to reveal this state of affairs. Further, when compared to traditional univariate contrasts, multivariate decoding enabled individual-level correlations to be estimated with significantly greater precision. We specifically link these improvements in precision to the optimized suppression of cross-trial variability in decoding. Together, these findings not only indicate that cognitive control-related neural responses individuate people in a highly stable manner across time, but also suggest that integrating hierarchical and multivariate models provides a powerful approach for investigating individual differences in cognitive control, one that can effectively address the issue of high-variability measures.
4. Being a Woman and a Researcher between Exile and Social Reconfiguration
Authors: López Franco Guillermo , Torres Soto Nissa Yaing , Aray Roa María Alejandra , Joseph Paulette 
Published: January 2025

This chapter presents the analysis of an interview with the Latin American cultural anthropologist, Dr Hebe Vessuri. An account of Vessuri’s biography is offered, with insights into her experiences and her analyses of the roles she embodied as woman, mother, wife, migrant and scientist during times of political, social and economic disturbances in the countries she lived in the second half of 20th century. A particular focus was on the impact of living and working as an academic in Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil and Mexico.
La Dra. Hebe Vessuri es una de las figuras más importantes en la antropología cultural latinoamericana. Con más de cuatro décadas de trayectoria como investigadora, ella ha contribuido a la consolidación y desarrollo de varias instituciones de educación superior y diversas redes de investigación, formando a muchas generaciones de académicos e investigadores. Sin embargo, su destacada carrera como investigadora social no puede ser vista sólo como una historia de éxito, sino también como una historia de conflicto, sorteando diversos obstáculos impuestos por la estructura política y social de los países donde trabajó, incluyendo la guerra y la dictadura. Como académicos noveles originarios de México y Venezuela, decidimos entablar una conversación con la Dra. Vessuri en 2022 para conocer más sobre vasta experiencia intelectual. En nuestro estudio, analizamos las percepciones de la Dra. Vessuri sobre su propia historia. La estructura de este capítulo sigue un orden cronológico para ilustrar episodios específicos en la vida de la Dra. Vessuri. Se utilizó el enfoque fenomenológico interpretativo para hacer el recuento de las vivencias de la Dra. Vessuri y realizar la interpretación de las mismas bajo los conceptos de condición migrante, condición de mujer y profesión académica. Nos interesaron los hechos y elementos contextuales de su biografía, junto con la interpretación que hizo nuestra entrevistada sobre su propia experiencia. Encontramos como los elementos de ser mujer, ser migrante y ser científica en América Latina en la segunda mitad del siglo XX implicó una serie de retos que marcaron el desarrollo de la Dra. Vessuri como profesional, pero también ilustran su labor como agente del cambio en diferentes sociedades.
8. Home and Abroad
Authors: Jobran-Alsawayfa Fadel 
Published: January 2025

This reflexive account of the challenges I faced in opening new possibilities of methodological responsibility, demonstrates how nonconventional creative methods enable researcher reflexivity and participant agency. I situate these in selected occurrences shaping my academic life history as a Palestinian. The first is my doctoral journey as a migrant in the different cultural and political context of England, while creating the War on Language project and participating in the Breaking the Occupation of the Mind: Arts & Culture in Palestine event. The second part is my everyday reality of restriction, oppression, humiliation and resilience as an academic based in contemporary Palestine.
حاولت في هذه المقاربة الشخية إظهار إمكانيات استخدام المنهجيات البحثية الإبداعية غير التقليدية وما تقدًمه للباحث والمبحوث من تأمل ومرونة ومشاركة. ولتوضيح ذلك، اعتمدت على مجموعة من المواقف والأحداث التي شكًلت هويتي كأكاديمي فلسطيني، والصعوبات التي واجهتها في استخدام تلك المقاربات الإبداعية. الموقف الأول الذي اخترته هو رحلة الدكتوراة الخاصة بي كمهاجر في السياقين السياسي والثقافي المختلف للملكة المتحدة من خلال العمل على مشروع: الحرب على اللغة، والمشاركة في فعالية: اختراق الاحتلال الفكري: الفنون والثقافة في فلسطين. يلخص الجزء الثاني من الفصل واقع حياتي اليومية المتمثًل في تقييد الحريات، والقهر، والقمع، والإذلال والصمود كفلسطيني مقيم في فلسطين.
Associations Between Vocational Interests and Personality “Beyond” the Big-Five
Authors: Dargan Sereena , Carrier Nicole , Schermer Julie Aitken 
Published: January 2025

This investigation explores the relationships between vocational interests and personality dimensions suggested to be “beyond” the Big Five or Five Factor Model. Participants (653 adults; 125 men and 528 women, with a mean age of 40.57 years, SD = 16.61, range 18–92) provided data on the 10 personality dimensions of the Supernumerary Personality Inventory (SPI; Paunonen, 2002), along with the 34 scales (27 work interests and seven work style preference scales) of the Jackson Career Inventory. Several significant associations, such as negative correlations between conventionality and an interest in the arts, negative correlations between femininity and an interest in science, positive correlations between humorous and an interest in nature/adventure/medicine, and positive correlations between manipulativeness and an interest in business were identified bringing to light new perspectives on how personality relates to different occupational roles and styles. The findings stress the importance of employing diverse personality and vocational interest measures to provide a more holistic view of associations between personality and career preferences. Limitations and future research are discussed.
Investigating the aging behavior of HNBR seal elements in high-pressure high-temperature wellbore environments exposed to H2S and CO2
Authors: Rahmati Hamid , Mahdavi Basir Mohamad Hassan , Dashti Ali 
Published: January 2025

Widely employed as a seal element in the oil and gas industry, understanding the aging behavior of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) is crucial for both theoretical and practical advancements. This study investigates the degradation mechanisms of peroxide-cured HNBR compounds exposed to H2S and CO2 in a simulated environment at elevated pressure and temperature. Prior to accelerated aging, the mechanical properties and chemical structure of the samples were evaluated . Subsequently, the compounds were subjected to harsh aging conditions in Hc-A (5% vol. H2S and 20% vol. CO2) and Hc-B (20% vol. H2S and 5% vol. CO2) environments at high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) conditions of 6.9 MPa and 121°C, respectively. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed significant changes in the molecular structure of the aged HNBR samples, resulting in increased swelling, reduced density of -C≡N groups and double bonds, additive migration, and a weakened reinforcing effect of carbon black. Furthermore, the study observed notable changes in the mechanical properties, including increased mass, volume, and elongation at break, but decreased hardness, modulus, ultimate tensile strength, and compression set compared to virgin samples. Notably, the results highlight the dominant influence of CO2 in the simultaneous sour gas immersion test on the structure-property relationship of the aged HNBR samples.
Long-term Complications From Peripheral Nerve Blocks After Pediatric Orthopaedic Lower Extremity Procedures: A Systematic Review
Authors: Trivedi Sunny M. , Wahle Charlotte F. , Mao Yifan V. , Wraich Dimpy , Shea Kevin G. , Sadacharam Kesavan , Stinson Zachary , Ellington Matthew , Niu Emily , Williams Brendan , Patel Neeraj , Ellis Henry , Crepeau Allison , Vanderhave Kelly , Carsen Sasha , Mayer Stephanie , Pennock Andy , Vandenberg Curtis , Beck Jennifer J. 
Published: January 2025

Background: Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are frequently utilized as a regional anesthetic in pediatric orthopaedic surgery for postoperative pain control and reduced time to discharge; however, short- and long-term complications after these procedures are variably reported. Purpose: To identify the frequency of long-term complications in pediatric patients who received regional anesthesia for a lower extremity orthopaedic procedure. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Data were collected on pediatric patients, which included the following: block type, block location, procedure type, patient age, experimental design, and reported outcomes. Full texts were then thoroughly examined to determine whether the article made specific references to long-term (≥6 weeks) complications in pediatric patients who received PNBs. Results: A total of 158 studies were assessed for eligibility. There were 16 of 158 (10%) studies that met inclusion criteria of having a discussion on follow-up to evaluate for long-term complications (≥6 weeks) from pediatric PNBs. Of these 16 studies, 9 documented long-term complications, while 7 reported no complications. The most common complications were motor deficits, chronic pain, reduced range of motion, and neurological paresthesia. Of the 9 studies reporting long-term complications related to PNBs, 16 of 352 patients across 2 studies (5%) reported chronic pain, 45 of 466 patients across 4 studies (10%) reported strength deficits, 16 of 135 patients across 2 studies (12%) reported reduced range of motion, and 11 of 15,387 patients across 4 studies (0.07%) reported sensory deficits. Conclusion: Persistent complications occurred in pediatric orthopaedic patients undergoing lower extremity procedures with PNBs; however, reports in the current literature were rare.
Past 30-Day Cannabis Use by Perception of Risk and Age Group: Implications for Prevention
Authors: Burrow-Sánchez Jason J. , Cohen Allison 
Published: January 2025

Purpose The use of cannabis is an important public health concern in the United States. The connection between perceived risk and cannabis use has been documented in the substance use literature for youth and adults. Design Examine how past 30-day cannabis use is influenced by the interaction between perceived risk and age. Subjects Nationally representative sample of individuals ages 12 and older in the United States. Measures Secondary data analysis of the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (N = 58, 034). Analysis Binary logistic regression that included the complex sampling elements of the survey. Results Support was found for an interaction between age and perceived risk. Most notably, the sharpest increase in the probability of cannabis use occurred between the 12-17 and 18-25 year-old age groups for no/low risk perception. Conclusion Addressing the perceived risk of cannabis use at younger ages – specifically adolescence – may be an important prevention strategy for later cannabis use. Results directly inform preventive interventions regarding by indicating the age groups that at are at a higher probability for using cannabis based on perceived risk levels. This study adds to the literature by directly testing an interaction between perceived risk and age on the probability of using cannabis in the past 30-days at the population level.
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation in Infants: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Dini Gianluca , Celi Federica , Santini Maria Grazia , Semeraro Carla Maria 
Published: January 2025

Background Infants undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) often require pharmacological sedation. Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 receptor agonist frequently used to sedate children and infants because the neonatologist can easily adjust the sedation depth, the patient maintains spontaneous breathing and awakens rapidly afterwards. Objective This study evaluates whether dexmedetomidine can be safely used as the sole sedative for preterm and term-born infants less than 80 weeks of postmenstrual age (PMA) undergoing diagnostic procedures. Methods We conducted a retrospective, single-center analysis of 50 preterm and term-born infants (<80 weeks PMA) who were sedated with dexmedetomidine for brain MRI from October 2019 to March 2024. Results Successful imaging was achieved in all cases. The median dexmedetomidine loading dose was 2.75 µg/kg (range: 2-4 µg/kg). Bradycardia was observed in four out of 50 patients (8%), but none required atropine. Conclusions These results suggest that dexmedetomidine can be safely used for procedural sedation in the high-risk cohort of preterm and term-born infants less than 80 weeks PMA.
Adjusting data input speed in a human-computer interface system controlled by eye gaze and electroencephalography data
Authors: Ngo Thi Duyen , Nguyen Luu Tu , Le Thanh Ha 
Published: January 2025

Background The eye-tracking-based communication systems open up opportunities for interaction in the lives of many patients with severe motor impairments. In these systems, users need to focus their gaze on a key until it is fully entered. However, these systems are not truly refined in terms of design and interaction efficiency, and they may still cause discomfort for users, such as eye strain or typing errors. Some solutions have been proposed to address this issue, but so far, no comprehensive solution has been found. Objective In this research, we have proposed a novel method to adjust data inputting speed in human-computer interfaces controlled by eye gaze and electroencephalography (EEG) data. Methods It combines EEG data to extract the user’s attention level. We then flexibly adjust the time users need to keep their gaze on a key on the system and personalize the user experience using their own data. This approach aims to enhance interaction efficiency by increasing interaction speed while maintaining accuracy. We evaluated this method on an eye-tracking-based spelling communication system for Vietnamese people, proposed by our team, involving 20 healthy individuals and 4 people with motor function impairments. Results The results indicated that communication speed through the system increased by 20–80% for participants, and not only did the time improve, but the communication effectiveness also increased linearly. This outcome was achieved for both healthy individuals and patients. Conclusions Through experimentation, we have demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of our approach, showing improvements in typing speed over successive trials. This result is highly meaningful as it optimizes dwell time and interaction efficiency in the ET-based system without having to compromise by increasing the error rate when directly reducing dwell time.
Autoclaved aerated concrete reinforced with polymer pins as core of sandwich panels
Authors: Aramburu Arthur Behenck , Amico Sandro Campos , Delucis Rafael de Avila 
Published: January 2025

Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight material with good thermal insulation and acoustic properties, but with relatively low mechanical strength that has limited its use in load-bearing applications. To overcome this issue, AAC was reinforced with polyester pins and used as the core of sandwich panels with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)-based faces. Three different core thicknesses (17, 35 and 50 mm) were tested, and the 6-mm diameter pins, molded in situ, were used at a 45° orientation. The combination of GFRP, AAC and polymer pins was studied through physical and mechanical analyses. A substantial increase in mechanical strength of AAC occurred when using GFRP as faces, with 11 times higher peak load compared to the original AAC. The introduction of pins leads to even more significant improvements, up to 138% in flatwise flexural properties and up to 62% in edgewise compression properties for the 50 mm core panel compared to unreinforced panels.
The peri-articular muscle envelope of the hip (PAME) shows atrophy in patients with refractory groin pain after iliopsoas tenotomy
Authors: Declercq Jonas , Vandeputte Frans-Jozef , Clinckemaillie Guillaume , Roose Stijn , Timmermans Annick , Corten Kristoff 
Published: January 2025

Background: Iliopsoas tenotomy is commonly used to address refractory groin pain resulting from iliopsoas tendinopathy. However, consensus and high-level research on its effectiveness are lacking, with concerns about poor outcomes and complications. Little is known of the effects of iliopsoas tenotomy on the peri-articular muscle envelope of the hip. As the iliopsoas loses its function as the most important hip flexor, the rectus femoris takes over its function, which makes the rectus prone to tendinopathy. Methods: A retrospective review of patients ( n  = 17) undergoing iliopsoas tenotomy between January 2016 and January 2021 was conducted. Pelvic MRI scans were evaluated for muscle quality and volume using a Quartile classification system and cross-sectional area (CSA) measurements. Reliability tests determined the most consistent reference points. Statistical analyses assessed changes between ipsilateral and contralateral sides. Results: Following iliopsoas tenotomy, significant reduced cross sectional area was seen in the psoas, iliacus, gluteus minimus, gluteus maximus, rectus femoris, piriformis, obturator internus and obturator externus. Significant increased fatty degeneration was seen in the psoas, iliacus, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia latae, piriformis, obturator internus and obturator externus. The gluteus medius was the only muscle where no difference was seen in the cross sectional area or the fatty degeneration. 15 patients (88%) presented with rectus tendinopathy and 8 of these patients had a surgical debridement of the rectus femoris. Conclusions: Our findings reveal that patients with persistent groin pain following iliopsoas tenotomy exhibit changes in the peri-articular muscle envelope, displaying atrophy or fatty degeneration in all muscles except the gluteus medius. Awareness of potential risks is crucial when contemplating iliopsoas tenotomy. Persistent groin pain after iliopsoas tenotomy may be linked to secondary rectus femoris tendinopathy. Caution is recommended in the consideration of iliopsoas tenotomy for patients with pre-existing iliopsoas tendinopathy.
Open Distal Venous Arterialization Technique as an Opportunity for Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: A Latin American Experience
Authors: Randial-Pérez Leonardo Jose , Portilla-Rojas Esteban , Pinzón-Pinto Mariana , Suárez-Gómez Santiago Andrés , Amorocho-Suárez Mateo , Contreras Carla , Cabrera-Vargas Luis Felipe 
Published: January 2025

Background Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) leads to decreased quality of life and increased disease burden, resulting in progressive patient deterioration, limb amputation, and mortality. Objectives This study aims to present the outcomes of a Latin American experience using the open distal venous arterialization (DVA) technique for no-option limb salvage in a high volume CLTI center. Methods A retrospective case series study was performed including patients from 2018 to 2022 using a population from Bogotá, Colombia. Patients with no-option chronic limb-threatening ischemia underwent open DVA with a 12 month follow-up period. Variables such as operative time, hospital and ICU length of stay, graft material, re-interventions, 1-year patency, amputations and 1-year mortality were recorded. Results 5 patients with a mean age of 71 years were intervened. 60% were male and 80% had a diabetes mellitus diagnosis. Four patients underwent a reverse great saphenous vein graft procedure and 1 composite polytetrafluoroethylene graft. A total of 80% of patients demonstrated graft patency after 1 year. No perioperative mortalities were recorded but one late postoperative mortality due to myocardial infarction occurred. One major amputation was required, minor amputations were performed in 2 of the patients. Conclusion Open DVA is a feasible low cost technique for adequately selected patients with favorable saphenous vein, as evidenced by the limb salvage and graft patency outcomes.
Single-center experience of venetoclax combined with azacitidine in young patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: Xu Xuezhu , Liu Rui , Chen Hongli , Yang Ruoyu , Gao Gongzhizi , He Aili , Wang Fangxia 
Published: January 2025

Background: Medical resources, especially blood products, were in short supply during the COVID-19. Less intensive therapy with hypomethylating agents/venetoclax (VEN) seems an effective treatment option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Objectives: To retrospectively analyze the efficacy and safety of VEN combined with azacitidine (AZA) in young adult patients with newly diagnosed (ND) AML. Design: This was a retrospective study. Methods: The clinical data of 25 AML patients treated with the VEN + AZA regimen from January 2021 to December 2023 at our center were collected, compared with a randomized historical study cohort that was administered intensive chemotherapy (IC) from January 2018 to December 2019. Results: No rate of complete remission/complete remission with incomplete count recovery differences observed between the two arms reached statistical significance. Compared to traditional IC, minimal residual disease (MRD)-negative remission was achieved more quickly in patients treated with VEN + AZA regimens (after cycle 1: 8% in the IC group vs 56% in the VEN group, p = 0.0004; after cycle 2: 16% in the IC group vs 72% in the VEN group, p = 0.0001), especially in those AML patients who had a poor prognosis. The dependency of transfusion of red blood cell (RBC) and platelets during induction treatment was significantly lower in the VEN + AZA group (RBC: p = 0.0269; platelet: p = 0.0054). Compared with the standard IC, the incidence rate of non-hematological adverse events in VEN + AZA group was significantly decreased (infection: 100% vs 20%, p = 0.0001; gastrointestinal side effects: 48% vs 12%, p = 0.0055). The total hospitalization cost of the VEN group was significantly less than that of the IC group ( p = 0.0395). Conclusion: In conclusion, our study indicated that VEN + AZA with a higher MRD-negative remission rate and less toxic appeared to be a therapy option for young patients with ND AML. However, further well-designed studies with larger numbers of patients are needed to confirm the benefits of VEN + AZA in this population.