bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Improving short-term water demand forecasting using evolutionary algorithms
Authors: Stańczyk Justyna , Kajewska-Szkudlarek Joanna , Lipiński Piotr , Rychlikowski Paweł 
Published: August 2022

AbstractModern solutions in water distribution systems are based on monitoring the quality and quantity of drinking water. Identifying the volume of water consumption is the main element of the tools embedded in water demand forecasting (WDF) systems. The crucial element in forecasting is the influence of random factors on the identification of water consumption, which includes, among others, weather conditions and anthropogenic aspects. The paper proposes an approach to forecasting water demand based on a linear regression model combined with evolutionary strategies to extract weekly seasonality and presents its results. A comparison is made between the author's model and solutions such as Support Vector Regression (SVR), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and Random Forest (RF). The implemented daily forecasting procedure allowed to minimize the MAPE error to even less than 2% for water consumption at the water supply zone level, that is the District Metered Area (DMA). The conducted research may be implemented as a component of WDF systems in water companies, especially at the stage of data preprocessing with the main goal of improving short-term water demand forecasting.
The association between street connectivity and depression among older Japanese adults: the JAGES longitudinal study
Authors: Chen Yu-Ru , Hanazato Masamichi , Koga Chie , Ide Kazushige , Kondo Katsunori 
Published: August 2022

AbstractMental health is important in older age; neighborhood environment is considered a protective factor of depression. Research has established that a critical indicator of neighborhood environment, street connectivity, is related to older people's health. However, little is known about the relationship between street connectivity and depression. We examined the relationship between street connectivity and depression among older people. Using Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study 2013–2016, the target population comprised 24,141 independent older people without depression (Geriatric Depression Scale scores below 5) in 2013. The outcome variable was depression in 2016; the explanatory variable was street connectivity calculated by intersection density and space syntax within 800 m around the subject’s neighborhood in 2013. We used logistic regression analysis to calculate the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval for the new occurrence of depression among participants in 2016. This analysis demonstrated incidence of new depression after 3 years that is 17% and 14% lower among participations living in high-intersection density and high-street-connectivity areas, respectively, than those living in low-intersection density and low-street-connectivity areas. The association held after adjusting for physical activities and social interaction. Given the established connection between street connectivity and mental health, the findings can contribute to healthy urban planning.
Burnout among psychotherapists: a cross-cultural value survey among 12 European countries during the coronavirus disease pandemic
Authors: Van Hoy Angelika , Rzeszutek Marcin , Pięta Małgorzata , Mestre Jose M. , Rodríguez-Mora Álvaro , Midgley Nick , Omylinska-Thurston Joanna , Dopierala Anna , Falkenström Fredrik , Ferlin Jennie , Gergov Vera , Lazić Milica , Ulberg Randi , Røssberg Jan Ivar , Hancheva Camellia , Stoyanova Stanislava , Schmidt Stefanie J. , Podina Ioana , Ferreira Nuno , Kagialis Antonios , Löffler-Stastka Henriette , Gruszczyńska Ewa 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe aim of this study was to examine cross-cultural differences, as operationalized by Schwartz's refined theory of basic values, in burnout levels among psychotherapists from 12 European countries during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We focused on the multilevel approach to investigate if individual- and country-aggregated level values could explain differences in burnout intensity after controlling for sociodemographic, work-related characteristics and COVID-19-related distress among participants. 2915 psychotherapists from 12 countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, Great Britain, Serbia, Spain, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and Switzerland) participated in this study. The participants completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey, the revised version of the Portrait Values Questionnaire, and a survey questionnaire on sociodemographic, work-related factors and the COVID-19 related distress. In general, the lowest mean level of burnout was noted for Romania, whereas the highest mean burnout intensity was reported for Cyprus. Multilevel analysis revealed that burnout at the individual level was negatively related to self-transcendence and openness-to-change but positively related to self-enhancement and conservation values. However, no significant effects on any values were observed at the country level. Male sex, younger age, being single, and reporting higher COVID-19-related distress were significant burnout correlates. Burnout among psychotherapists may be a transcultural phenomenon, where individual differences among psychotherapists are likely to be more important than differences between the countries of their practice. This finding enriches the discussion on training in psychotherapy in an international context and draws attention to the neglected issue of mental health among psychotherapists in the context of their professional functioning.
Visualization of the distribution of covalently cross-linked hydrogels in CLARITY brain-polymer hybrids for different monomer concentrations
Authors: Malkovskiy Andrey V. , Tom Ariane , Joubert Lydia-Marie , Bao Zhenan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractCLARITY is a tissue preservation and optical clearing technique whereby a hydrogel is formed directly within the architectural confines of ex vivo brain tissue. In this work, the extent of polymer gel formation and crosslinking within tissue was assessed using Raman spectroscopy and rheology on CLARITY samples prepared with a range of acrylamide monomer (AAm) concentrations (1%, 4%, 8%, 12% w/v). Raman spectroscopy of individual neurons within hybrids revealed the chemical presence and distribution of polyacrylamide within the mouse hippocampus. Consistent with rheological measurements, lower %AAm concentration decreased shear elastic modulus G’, providing a practical correlation with sample permeability and protein retention. Permeability of F(ab)’2 secondary fluorescent antibody changes from 9.3 to 1.4 µm2 s−1 going from 1 to 12%. Notably, protein retention increased linearly relative to standard PFA-fixed tissue from 96.6% when AAm concentration exceeded 1%, with 12% AAm samples retaining up to ~ 99.3% native protein. This suggests that though 1% AAm offers high permeability, additional %AAm may be required to enhance protein. Our quantitative results on polymer distribution, stability, protein retention, and macromolecule permeability can be used to guide the design of future CLARITY-based tissue-clearing solutions, and establish protocols for characterization of novel tissue-polymer hybrid biomaterials using chemical spectroscopy and rheology.
Hand constraint reduces brain activity and affects the speed of verbal responses on semantic tasks
Authors: Onishi Sae , Tobita Kunihito , Makioka Shogo 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAccording to the theory of embodied cognition, semantic processing is closely coupled with body movements. For example, constraining hand movements inhibits memory for objects that can be manipulated with the hands. However, it has not been confirmed whether body constraint reduces brain activity related to semantics. We measured the effect of hand constraint on semantic processing in the parietal lobe using functional near-infrared spectroscopy. A pair of words representing the names of hand-manipulable (e.g., cup or pencil) or nonmanipulable (e.g., windmill or fountain) objects were presented, and participants were asked to identify which object was larger. The reaction time (RT) in the judgment task and the activation of the left intraparietal sulcus (LIPS) and left inferior parietal lobule (LIPL), including the supramarginal gyrus and angular gyrus, were analyzed. We found that constraint of hand movement suppressed brain activity in the LIPS toward hand-manipulable objects and affected RT in the size judgment task. These results indicate that body constraint reduces the activity of brain regions involved in semantics. Hand constraint might inhibit motor simulation, which, in turn, would inhibit body-related semantic processing.
Investigating melanogenesis-related microRNAs as disease biomarkers in vitiligo
Authors: Abdallah Hoda Y. , Abdelhamid Noura R. , Mohammed Eman A. , AbdElWahab Nehal Y. , Tawfik Noha Z. , Gomaa Amal H. A. , Toraih Eman A. , Ellawindy Alia 
Published: August 2022

AbstractVitiligo is considered a disabling disease that affects physical, social, psychological, and occupational aspects of an individual's quality of life. The search for non-invasive and reliable biomarkers for vitiligo's early diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment prediction is under intensive investigation. There is currently an emerging interest in employing miRNAs as biomarkers to predict vitiligo diagnosis and prognosis, inspired by the well-preserved nature of miRNAs in serum or plasma. In the current study, we assessed a panel of 20 melanogenesis pathway-related microRNAs (miRNAs) using quantitative real-time PCR technique in 85 non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) patients compared to 85 normal controls followed by function and pathway enrichment analysis for the miRNAs with significant results. Twelve out of the 20 circulating miRNAs showed significantly higher expression levels in vitiligo patients relative to controls where miR-423 show the highest expression level followed by miR-182, miR-106a, miR-23b, miR-9, miR-124, miR-130a, miR-203a, miR-181, miR-152, and miR-320a. While six miRNAs (miR-224, miR-148a, miR-137, and miR-7, miR-148b, miR-145, miR-374b, and miR-196b) didn’t show significant expression level. The analysis of the receiver operating curve indicated that miR-423, miR-106a, and miR-182 were outstanding biomarkers with the highest areas under the curve in vitiligo. This study is the first Egyptian study to investigate a panel of miRNAs expression profile in the plasma of patients with NSV. Our results suggest that specific circulating miRNAs signature might be implicated in vitiligo pathogenesis and could potentially be used as biomarkers in vitiligo.
Molecular cloning and functional analysis of a Chrysanthemum vestitum GME homolog that enhances drought tolerance in transgenic tobacco
Authors: Li Jingjing , Xu Hongyuan , Li Xiaoyu , Wang Lijun , Wang Xuan , Liu Yanqing , Ma Yueping 
Published: August 2022

AbstractGDP-mannose 3, 5-epimerase (GME, EC 5.1.3.18), a key enzyme in the ascorbic acid synthesis pathway, catalyzes the conversion of GDP-D-mannose to GDP-l-galactose in higher plants. Here, a homolog of GME was isolated from Chrysanthemum vestitum. The cDNA sequence of CvGME was 1131 bp and contained a complete open reading frame encoding a protein comprising 376 amino acids. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis revealed that CvGME was most highly expressed in the stems and roots. Phylogenetic analysis showed that CvGME was closely related to LsGME from Lactuca sativa. Subcellular localization studies revealed that CvGME was localized in the nucleus. Heterologous expression of CvGME in transgenic tobacco plants increased the ascorbic acid content in the leaves. In addition, overexpression of CvGME reduced the malondialdehyde content and increased superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activity in tobacco leaves compared to those in the wild-type plants under drought stress conditions, explaining the increased drought tolerance of transgenic tobacco lines. These results suggest that CvGME can effectively enhance the tolerance of plants to drought by increasing the ascorbic acid content, which may help improve the drought tolerance of chrysanthemums through molecular breeding.
Clinical assessment of T2 papillary thyroid carcinoma: a retrospective study conducted at a single tertiary institution
Authors: Kim Hyesung , Kim Kwangsoon , Bae Ja Seong , Kim Jeong Soo 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe extent of surgery among patients with T2 papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) remains controversial. Thus, we herein aimed to evaluate the risk factors for recurrence, particularly based on the extent of surgery, among patients with T2 PTC at a single tertiary institution. We assessed 251 patients who underwent thyroid surgery for T2 PTC from January 2009 to December 2014 at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Seoul, Korea). The mean follow-up duration was 100.7 months. Eleven (4.4%) patients had recurrence. The recurrence rates did not significantly differ in terms of the extent of surgery (p = 0.868). Patients with a high lymph node ratio (LNR) had a significantly higher recurrence rate than those with a low LNR (p < 0.001). According to a recurrence pattern analysis, five of six patients in the lobectomy group had recurrence in the ipsilateral lateral compartment. A multivariate analysis revealed that a high LNR was a significant risk factor for recurrence (hazard ratio: 11.025, p = 0.002). Our results suggest that patients without clinical evidence of any lymph node metastases and those with limited lesions in the thyroid gland can undergo lobectomy and LNR can serve as an independent risk factor for predicting recurrence in T2 PTC.
A comprehensive analysis on a novel DC‐Excited Flux‐Switching Linear Motor as a new linear vehicle for transportation systems
Authors: Farhadi Ali , Yousefi Hossein , Noorollahi Younes , Hajinezhad Ahmad 
Published: August 2022

AbstractA novel DC‐Excited Flux‐Switching Linear Motor (DC‐FSLM) is investigated in this paper, where a simple secondary is used as the machine stator. The phases and excitation windings are placed on the primary, which contributes to a low‐cost and simple structure linear motor with acceptable dynamic performance. The motor operation under dynamic load is analysed by a parametric Magnetic Equivalent Circuit (MEC), and the core saturation is modelled by the non‐linear reluctance of the flux tubes. Moreover, the end‐effect is considered by virtual zones at both entrance and exit ends of the primary. In the considered MEC, the model accuracy can be selected as desired as well as different DC‐FSLMs with various properties can be modelled. Finally, the machine capabilities and performance characteristics are discussed by simulation results, and validation is performed by the Finite Element Method (FEM).
A risk‐averse multiyear framework for resilience improvement planning of active distribution networks against hurricanes
Authors: Faramarzi Davoud , Rastegar Hasan , Riahy Gholam H. , Doagou‐Mojarrad Hasan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThis paper proposes a risk‐averse strategy for resilience improvement multiyear planning for distribution networks against hurricanes, considering the uncertainty of load demand and wind power generation. For resilience enhancement, DG placement and line hardening are regarded as planning measures, and DG rescheduling, topology reconfiguration, microgrid forming, and priority‐based load curtailment are considered as operational measures. The most conservative scenario is considered for modelling the high‐impact/low‐probability (HILP) event's impacts. Besides, the information‐gap decision theory (IGDT) is utilized to acquire a robust solution protected against the different realization of uncertain variables. As the uncertain loads and wind power generation competitively tend to maximize their robust regions for a particular value of the budget of uncertainty, the ε‐constraint method is applied to solve the proposed multi‐objective IGDT‐based resilience‐oriented distribution network planning (RODNP) model. Afterwards, fuzzy decision‐making is exploited to find the best solution among Pareto optimal solutions. The proposed risk‐averse strategy is implemented on IEEE 33‐bus test system, and various case studies are analyzed to demonstrate the proficiency of the approach. The results indicate that the proposed risk‐averse strategy can optimally find the hardening schemes to achieve a resilient distribution network in a medium‐term planning horizon with a yearly limited monetary budget.
A new scheme of target detection for pulse Doppler radar in interrupted sampling repeater jamming environment
Authors: Zhang Yu , Jiu Bo , Peng Xiaojun , Liu Hongwei , Jiang Wenqi 
Published: August 2022

AbstractResearch on the anti‐jamming target detection for pulsed Doppler (PD) radar is intensively important to the normal work of radar in complicated and volatile electromagnetic environments. Generally, traditional anti‐jamming target detection methods involve several stages, each one of these stages is based on a model. Due to the issues of poor flexibility caused by multi‐stage processing and model mismatch caused by model‐based methods, the detection performance will be severely decreased. Therefore, a new target detection scheme for PD radar in an Interrupted‐Sampling Repeater Jamming (ISRJ) environment is proposed, which is a dual‐driven method of model and data. This innovative solution first achieves energy accumulation on the Doppler channel by a model‐driven method, then proposes a series of preprocessing methods to process radar signals to adapt to a data‐driven Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) detector. Finally, a CNN detector structure is proposed. The effectiveness of this novel scheme is demonstrated by a series of performance and visualisation experiments.
The He I λ10830 Å line as a probe of winds and accretion in young stars in Lupus and Upper Scorpius
Authors: Erkal J. , Manara C. F. , Schneider P. C. , Vincenzi M. , Nisini B. , Coffey D. , Alcalá J. M. , Fedele D. , Antoniucci S. 
Published: August 2022

Context. The He I λ0830 Å line is a high excitation line which allows us to probe the material in the innermost regions of protostellar disks, and to trace both accreting and outflowing material simultaneously.
Aims. We use X-shooter observations of a sample of 107 young stars in the Lupus (1–3 Myr) and Upper Scorpius (5–10 Myr) star-forming regions to search for correlations between the line properties, as well as the disk inclination and accretion luminosity.
Methods. We identified eight distinct profile types in the sample. We fitted Gaussian curves to the absorption and/or emission features in the line to measure the maximum velocities traced in absorption, the full-width half-maximum (FWHM) of the line features, and the Gaussian area of the features.
Results. We compare the proportion of each profile type in our sample to previous studies in Taurus. We find significant variations between Taurus and Lupus in the proportion of P Cygni and inverse P Cygni profiles, and between Lupus and Upper Scorpius in the number of emission-only and combination profile types. We examine the emission-only profiles in our sample individually and find that most sources (nine out of 12) with emission-only profiles are associated with known jets. When examining the absorption features, we find that the blue-shifted absorption features appear less blue-shifted at disk inclinations close to edge-on, which is in line with past works, but no such trend with inclination is observed in the sources with only red-shifted features. Additionally, we do not see a strong correlation between the FWHM and inclination. Higher accretion rates were observed in sources with strong blue-shifted features which, along with the changes in the proportions of each profile type observed in the two regions, indicates that younger sources may drive stronger jets or winds.
Conclusions. Overall, we observe variations in the proportion of each He I λ10830 Å profile type and in the line properties which indicates an evolution of accretion and ejection signatures over time, and with source properties. These results confirm past works and models of the He I λ10830 Å line, but for a larger sample and for multiple star-forming regions. This work highlights the power of the He I λ0830 Å line as a probe of the gas in the innermost regions of the disk.
Einflussfaktoren auf die Vergütungshöhe deutscher
Klinikmanager – eine Querschnittanalyse anhand von
Umfragedaten
Authors: Heber Robin 
Published: August 2022

Zusammenfassung
Zielsetzung Identifizierung von Einflussfaktoren auf die Höhe der
Vergütung deutscher Krankenhausmanager.
Methodik Grundlage bildet eine standardisierte schriftliche Befragung unter
deutschen Klinikmanagern (n=250). Mittels Regressionsanalyse wurde der
Zusammenhang zwischen dem Gehalt der Manager im Jahr 2020 und verschiedenen
potenziellen Einflussvariablen untersucht.
Ergebnisse Signifikante Treiber des Gehalts sind die
Krankenhausgröße und -art, Führungserfahrung, eine
ärztliche Qualifikation, die Besetzung der obersten Leitungsebene,
variable Gehaltsbestandteile, der Stellenwert der Vergütung für
die Manager und ein positives Jahresergebnis.
Schlussfolgerung Der Einfluss klassischer Determinanten der
Vergütungshöhe, wie Erfahrung, Qualifikation, wirtschaftliche
Verantwortung oder Performanz, konnte erstmalig für den Bereich des
Krankenhausmanagements empirisch bestätigt werden.
Endoscopic Treatment of a Severe Vaginal Stenosis Following Battery Insertion in an 11-Year-Old Girl
Authors: Guanà Riccardo , Carpino Andrea , Garbagni Giuseppe , Morchio Cecilia , Garofalo Salvatore , Pane Alessandro , Scottoni Federico , Zambaiti Elisa , Perucca Giulia , Madonia Elena , Gennari Fabrizio 
Published: August 2022

AbstractAcquired vaginal strictures are rare entities in children. As a result, they are generally difficult to manage and tend to recur despite appropriate initial therapy. This case study reports the staged management of vaginal stenosis following the insertion of a button battery. In this case, an 11-year-old girl experienced at 4 years old a battery insertion in the vaginal canal by her neighbor's son, who was 6-year-old at the time. Two weeks from insertion, the parents noted the foreign body discharge spontaneously. The girl had not complained of any symptoms at the time and had been asymptomatic for many years. In November 2020, she came to the emergency department reporting cramping abdominal pain accompanied by mucopurulent discharge. An abdominal ultrasound showed the presence of hematometrocolpos, and a vaginal stenosis dilation under general anesthesia was performed the following day. After 3 weeks, the stenosis was still present, preventing the passage of Hegar number 4. The girl was subjected to a vaginoscopic stenosis resection utilizing a monopolar hook passed through an operative channel. A Bakri catheter filled with 120 mL of water was left in place. After 10 days, the girl was discharged home with the Bakri inserted. Two weeks after discharge, she was reevaluated in the outpatient setting, where the Bakri was removed with no signs of residual stenosis. Acquired vaginal stenosis could be demanding to treat, particularly with the sole conservative approach. A first-line option can be the Hegar dilation. The endoscopic approach can be a second-line, minimally invasive treatment, but long-term outcomes are difficult to predict.
Visible-Light-Induced Iron Group Metal Catalysis: Recent Developments in Organic Synthesis
Authors: Yin Changzhen , Wang Miao , Cai Zhenxi , Yuan Bojun , Hu Peng 
Published: August 2022

AbstractOne central research goal for modern organic chemistry in society is to develop sustainable synthetic methodologies. Visible-light-induced transformations that apply earth-abundant metals as catalysts are a good reply to this concern. In this short review, recent developments of organic photocatalysis applying iron group metal catalysts (Fe, Co, Ni) are discussed. Reaction types, the catalyst details, and mechanisms are introduced.1	Introduction2	Visible-Light-Induced Fe-Catalyzed Reactions3	Visible-Light-Induced Co-Catalyzed Reactions4	Visible-Light-Induced Ni-Catalyzed Reactions5	Summary