bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The music-related quality of life: Italian validation of MuRQoL into MUSQUAV questionnaire and preliminary data from a cohort of postlingually deafened cochlear implant users
Authors: Frosolini A. , Parrino D. , Mancuso A. , Coppola N. , Genovese E. , de Filippis C. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Purpose
Cochlear implant (CI) users do not receive much of the auditory information necessary for an accurate perception of music. This usually entails a dissatisfaction with the music they hear, so that their quality of life may potentially be affected. The main aim of this paper was to translate and validate into Italian an instrument to evaluate these aspects—The Music-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MuRQoL)—to help the work of clinicians and therapists.

Methods
The translation of the MuRQoL into “Questionario Musica e Qualità della Vita” (MUSQUAV) was done according to the international guidelines. The translated questionnaire was administered to normal hearing (NH) and CI users adults. Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and known group method were used to confirm construct validity and applicability of MUSQUAV.

Results
We retrieved 225 results. The MUSQUAV questionnaire was acceptable according to the goodness-of-fit indices. The correlation between the items, evaluated using Cronbach’s α coefficient, indicates a good internal consistency (> 0.80). The non-parametric Mann–Whitney test showed significant differences in the distinct populations tested.

Conclusions
The MUSQUAV questionnaire is a valid, low-cost and rapid instrument for professional workers in the audiological field, especially useful in the assessment of the patients' perception and musical engagement.
Visual hallucinations in Lewy body disease: pathophysiological insights from phenomenology
Authors: D’Antonio Fabrizia , Boccia Maddalena , Di Vita Antonella , Suppa Antonio , Fabbrini Andrea , Canevelli Marco , Caramia Francesca , Fiorelli Marco , Guariglia Cecilia , Ferracuti Stefano , de Lena Carlo , Aarsland Dag , ffytche Dominic 
Published: January 2022

AbstractVisual hallucinations (VH) in Lewy body disease (LBD) have a heterogenous phenomenology classified into minor phenomena (MVH) and complex hallucinations (CVH). Mechanisms underpinning VH and their temporal aspects are largely unknown. According to the hodotopic model, we investigated whether changes in distinct cognitive domains and neural networks in the hallucination trait underpin temporal aspects of MVH and CVH in the hallucination state. 35 LBD patients with VH underwent a complete neuropsychological evaluation and resting-state fMRI. North-East-Visual-Hallucinations-Interview was used to assess their typical VH content, duration, and frequency. We found that MVH was not associated with cognitive impairment, while CVH was associated with impairments in visuoperceptual processes, attention and visual abstract reasoning. In seed-to-seed functional connectivity (FC) analysis we identified functional couplings associated with MVH and CVH temporal severity (duration x frequency), duration and frequency. MVH severity was negatively associated with FC between early visual areas (EVA) and ventral-visual-stream regions, and negatively associated with FC between brainstem and EVA, which may be linked to LBD brainstem neuropathology. CVH duration was positively associated with FC between ventral-visual stream and salience network (SN). CVH frequency was negatively associated with FC between DMN and SN. Functional alterations in distinct visual and attentional networks and their dynamic interaction in trait LBD hallucinators are linked to both the phenomenology of state content and its temporal characteristics. Within a network, VH frequency and duration may be linked to different types of functional alterations: increased connectivity leading to sustained activity prolonging VH (duration) and decreased connectivity increasing dysregulated, spontaneous activity (frequency). These findings support the hodotopic hypothesis of VH and may reflect a link between VH phenomenology, LBD neuropathological progression and the involvement of specific neurotransmitter systems.
Diagnosis of atypical carcinoid can be made on biopsies > 4 mm2 and is accurate
Authors: Reuling Ellen M. B. P. , Naves Dwayne D. , Daniels Johannes M. A. , Dickhoff Chris , Kortman Pim C. , Broeckaert Mark A. M. B. , Plaisier Peter W. , Thunnissen Erik , Radonic Teodora 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn the 2021 WHO thoracic tumors, gradation of lung carcinoids in biopsies is discouraged. We hypothesized that atypical carcinoid (AC) could be reliably diagnosed in larger preoperative biopsies. Biopsy-resection paired specimens of carcinoid patients were included, and definitive diagnosis was based on the resection specimen according to the WHO 2021 classification. A total of 64 biopsy-resection pairs (26 typical carcinoid (TC) (41%) and 38 AC (59%)) were analyzed. In 35 patients (55%), tumor classification between the biopsy and resection specimen was concordant (26 TC, 9 AC). The discordance in the remaining 29 biopsies (45%, 29 TC, 0 AC) was caused by misclassification of AC as TC. In biopsies measuring < 4 mm2, 15/15 AC (100%) were misclassified compared to 14/23 AC (61%) of biopsies ≥ 4 mm2. Categorical concordance of Ki-67 in biopsy-resection pairs at threshold of 5% was 68%. Ki-67 in the biopsy was not of additional value to discriminate between TC and AC, irrespective of the biopsy size. Atypical carcinoid is frequently missed in small bronchial biopsies (< 4 mm2). If the carcinoid classification is clinically relevant, a cumulative biopsy size of at least 4 mm2 should be considered. Our study provides strong arguments to make the diagnosis of AC in case of sufficient mitosis for AC on a biopsy and keep the diagnosis “carcinoid NOS” for carcinoids with ≤ 1 mitosis per 2 mm2. Ki-67 has a good concordance but was not discriminative for definitive diagnosis.
Some geometric inequalities for varifolds on Riemannian manifolds based on monotonicity identities
Authors: Scharrer Christian 
Published: January 2022

AbstractUsing Rauch’s comparison theorem, we prove several monotonicity inequalities for Riemannian submanifolds. Our main result is a general Li–Yau inequality which is applicable in any Riemannian manifold whose sectional curvature is bounded above (possibly positive). We show that the monotonicity inequalities can also be used to obtain Simon-type diameter bounds, Sobolev inequalities and corresponding isoperimetric inequalities for Riemannian submanifolds with small volume. Moreover, we infer lower diameter bounds for closed minimal submanifolds as corollaries. All the statements are intrinsic in the sense that no embedding of the ambient Riemannian manifold into Euclidean space is needed. Apart from Rauch’s comparison theorem, the proofs mainly rely on the first variation formula and thus are valid for general varifolds.
A multidimensional framework for assessing adaptative justice: a case study of a small island community in the Philippines
Authors: See Justin , Wilmsen Brooke 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIsland communities are the targets for a wide range of interventions designed to help them adapt to climate change. A growing body of research explores the equity and justice implications of adaptation policies and programmes, revealing they often exacerbate, rather than alleviate, inequality within at-risk communities. This paper pushes beyond existing understandings of climate justice, which prioritise its distributive and procedural aspects. Through household surveys, interviews and participant observation, the paper presents a case study of a major adaptation project in a small island community in the Philippines, paying particular attention to its equity implications at the local level. It describes how local politics and power relations distorted the well-intentioned aims of the project and resulted in the project exacerbating, rather than alleviating, pre-existing inequality. Climate change adaptation is a deeply political process that is easily subverted by the interests of the powerful. To mitigate the influence of power and politics in future climate adaptation projects, we present an expanded multidimensional framework for assessing adaptative justice that incorporates the neglected aspects of recognition and structure.
How Expectations Shape the Formation of Intrusive Memories: An Experimental Study Using the Trauma Film Paradigm
Authors: Herzog Philipp , Barth Charlotte , Rief Winfried , Brakemeier Eva-Lotta , Kube Tobias 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Background
Although intrusions are the hallmark symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder, there is still limited knowledge about the processes that contribute to the development of intrusions. Here, we used the well-established trauma film paradigm (TFP) to investigate how expectations about the intensity and controllability of intrusions influence their occurrence.

Methods
90 healthy participants underwent the TFP before they were randomized to one of three conditions manipulating their expectations about intrusions: positive expectations group; negative expectations group; control group. The primary outcome was the frequency and severity of intrusive memories as assessed with an intrusion diary over seven days.

Results
The TFP was well implemented, as indicated by significant post-film anxiety and a substantial number of intrusions reported for the subsequent week. The three groups did not differ in their expectations about intrusions and, relatedly, in their experience of intrusions. A mediation analysis revealed that the influence of post-film anxiety on intrusive memories was fully mediated by expectations.

Conclusions
Despite the failure of the expectation manipulation, the results of the mediation analysis support the hypothesis that post-film expectations influence the formation of intrusive memories, suggesting that intrusions may result from maladaptive dynamics between emotional and cognitive processes following trauma(like) experiences.
Effects of Parental Involvement in Robot-Assisted Autism Therapy
Authors: Amirova Aida , Rakhymbayeva Nazerke , Zhanatkyzy Aida , Telisheva Zhansaule , Sandygulova Anara 
Published: January 2022

AbstractParental involvement in traditional autism therapy is key to the effective treatment of children with ASD. Little is known about parental involvement in robot-assisted autism therapy (RAAT)—novel therapeutic support for children with ASD. Our study investigates the effect of parental presence on multiple-session RAAT conducted with 16 children with ASD. They interacted with the social robot in the presence or absence of their parents. We measured children's socio-behavioral outcomes and conducted semi-structured interviews with parents. Parents did not necessarily affect the children's outcomes during the interventions. However, children’s autism-related symptoms resulted in different socio-behavioral outcomes between sessions with and without parents. Most parents have reported positive changes in their children's behaviors when interacting with the robot.
Biological computation: hearts and flytraps
Authors: Kirkpatrick Kay L. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe original computers were people using algorithms to get mathematical results such as rocket trajectories. After the invention of the digital computer, brains have been widely understood through analogies with computers and now artificial neural networks, which have strengths and drawbacks. We define and examine a new kind of computation better adapted to biological systems, called biological computation, a natural adaptation of mechanistic physical computation. Nervous systems are of course biological computers, and we focus on some edge cases of biological computing, hearts and flytraps. The heart has about the computing power of a slug, and much of its computing happens outside of its forty thousand neurons. The flytrap has about the computing power of a lobster ganglion. This account advances fundamental debates in neuroscience by illustrating ways that classical computability theory can miss complexities of biology. By this reframing of computation, we make way for resolving the disconnect between human and machine learning.
A comparative analysis of two immersive virtual reality systems in the integration and visualization of natural hand interaction
Authors: Molina Guillermo , Gimeno Jesús , Portalés Cristina , Casas Sergio 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIt is generally accepted that the use of natural interaction provides a positive impact in Virtual Reality (VR) applications. Therefore, it is important to understand what is the best way to integrate and visualize this feature in VR. For this reason, this paper presents a comparative study of the integration of natural hand interaction in two immersive VR systems: a Cave Audio Visual Experience (CAVE) system –where users’ real hands are visible– and a non-see-through Head-Mounted Display (HMD) system –where only a virtual representation of the hands is possible–. In order to test the suitability of using this type of interaction in a CAVE and compare it to an HMD, we raise six research questions related to task performance, usability and perception differences regarding natural hand interaction with these two systems. To answer these questions, we designed an experiment where users have to complete a pick-and-place task with virtual balls and a text-typing task with virtual keyboards. In both systems, the same tracking technology, based on a Leap Motion device, was used. To the best of our knowledge this is the first academic work addressing a comparison of this type. Objective and subjective data were collected during the experiments. The results show that the HMD has a performance, preference and usability advantage over the CAVE with respect to the integration of natural hand interaction. Nevertheless, the results also show that the CAVE system can be, as well, successfully used in combination with an optical hand tracking device.
Parallel Changes in Positive Youth Development and Self-awareness: the Role of Emotional Self-regulation, Self-esteem, and Self-reflection
Authors: Mertens Esther C. A. , Deković Maja , van Londen Monique , Reitz Ellen 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe aim of the present study was to examine whether early adolescents’ positive development (i.e., resilience and psychological wellbeing) could be enhanced by stimulating three dimensions of self-awareness: emotional self-regulation, self-esteem, and self-reflection. An experimental field study (randomized controlled trial) was conducted. Seventh grade students (N = 1299; Mage = 12.38; 54% boys) completed multiple assessments at the beginning, during, and immediately after the intervention or at parallel time points for students in the control condition. Changes in the assessed constructs were examined with parallel process latent growth curve models. The results showed that increases in emotional self-regulation and self-esteem were related to concurrent increases in both resilience and psychological wellbeing. Changes in self-reflection were, however, not related to changes in these outcomes. The trajectories of change and parallel processes were similar in the intervention and control condition. These findings suggest that interventions aiming to stimulate positive youth development might be optimized by also focusing on youth’s self-awareness, though more knowledge about how self-awareness can be stimulated best is needed. This trial was registered in the Dutch Trial Register, number NL6371 (old number: NTR6554), on July 3, 2017.
Crustal-scale thermal models: revisiting the influence of deep boundary conditions
Authors: Degen Denise , Veroy Karen , Scheck-Wenderoth Magdalena , Wellmann Florian 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe societal importance of geothermal energy is significantly increasing because of its low carbon-dioxide footprint. However, geothermal exploration is also subject to high risks. For a better assessment of these risks, extensive parameter studies are required that improve the understanding of the subsurface. This yields computationally demanding analyses. Often, this is compensated by constructing models with a small vertical extent. This paper demonstrates that this leads to entirely boundary-dominated and hence uninformative models. It demonstrates the indispensable requirement to construct models with a large vertical extent to obtain informative models with respect to the model parameters. For this quantitative investigation, global sensitivity studies are essential since they also consider parameter correlations. To compensate for the computationally demanding nature of the analyses, a physics-based machine learning approach is employed, namely the reduced basis method, instead of reducing the physical dimensionality of the model. The reduced basis method yields a significant cost reduction while preserving the physics and a high accuracy, thus providing a more efficient alternative to considering, for instance, a small vertical extent. The reduction of the mathematical instead of physical space leads to less restrictive models and, hence, maintains the model prediction capabilities. The combination of methods is used for a detailed investigation of the influence of model boundary settings in typical regional-scale geothermal simulations and highlights potential problems.
How WEIRD is Cognitive Archaeology? Engaging with the Challenge of Cultural Variation and Sample Diversity
Authors: Killin Anton , Pain Ross 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn their landmark 2010 paper, “The weirdest people in the world?”, Henrich, Heine, and Norenzayan outlined a serious methodological problem for the psychological and behavioural sciences. Most of the studies produced in the field use people from Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich and Democratic (WEIRD) societies, yet inferences are often drawn to the species as a whole. In drawing such inferences, researchers implicitly assume that either there is little variation across human populations, or that WEIRD populations are generally representative of the species. Yet neither of these assumptions is justified. In many psychological and behavioural domains, cultural variation begets cognitive variation, and WEIRD samples are recurrently shown to be outliers. In the years since the article was published, attention has focused on the implications this has for research on extant human populations. Here we extend those implications to the study of ancient H. sapiens, their hominin forebears, and cousin lineages. We assess a range of characteristic arguments and key studies in the cognitive archaeology literature, identifying issues stemming from the problem of sample diversity. We then look at how worrying the problem is, and consider some conditions under which inferences to ancient populations via cognitive models might be provisionally justified.
Relationship of iron ore price with other major commodity prices
Authors: Kim Yoochan , Ghosh Apurna , Topal Erkan , Chang Ping 
Published: January 2022

AbstractUnderstanding the interdependency of commodity market pricing system is very important for running a successful mining business. Much of the iron ore price is derived from the prices of other commodities. This study investigates the relationship between monthly iron ore prices against 12 other monthly commodity prices or indices including LNG, aluminium, nickel, silver, Australian coal, zinc, gold, oil, tin, copper, lead, and Commodity Price Index (Metals) in both bivariate and multivariate perspectives. An augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test is carried out to ensure that all the time series commodity prices and index are non-stationary. In multivariate modelling co-integration tests, observation is made on how many co-integrations exist out of 12 co-integrations for each respective lag between 0 and 45 months’ period. It is observed that 6 out of 12 commodity prices follow co-integrations in 1-month lag and continues in a cyclic pattern until 27 months after which it disappears. There are 3 commodities which continuously co-integrate with iron ore price change at all lags. For bivariate modelling, vector error correction model (VECM) estimation is carried out to prove the evidence of short-run responses to long-term relationship between iron ore prices and it is observed that oil, copper, and Australian coal prices have influence on and from iron ore prices. Then, Granger causality test is carried out to verify the VECM result by testing bi-directional causality between iron ore prices and copper, oil, and coal prices. It has been concluded that the iron ore price has bi-directional influence on oil, copper, and Australian coal prices and vice versa.
Enhanced electrical property of graphite/Al2O3 composite fabricated by reductive sintering of gel-casted body using cross-linked epoxy polymer
Authors: Funahashi Yoshiaki , Xin Yunzi , Kato Kunihiko , Nguyen Huu Hien , Shirai Takashi 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn the present study, graphite/alumina composites are fabricated via reductive sintering of gel-casted green bodies with structurally controlled cross-linked epoxy polymers for the first time. The cross-linking degrees of polymers are tuned by the amount ratio of epoxy monomer/polyvinyl alcohol cross-linker utilized in gel-casting process. Superior electrical properties with respect to 5-fold enhanced electrical conductivity and 2-fold higher carrier mobility are successfully achieved in graphite/alumina composite fabricated from cross-linked epoxy polymer, whose phenomenon is attributed to the excellent conductive path in ceramic matrix established by highly uniform network with improved graphitization degree.
Polyimide foam composites with nano-boron nitride (BN) and silicon carbide (SiC) for latent heat storage
Authors: Clausi Marialaura , Zahid Muhammad , Shayganpour Amirreza , Bayer Ilker S. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractLeaching and instability in wax-based phase change materials (PCMs) are serious application problems. Herein, we developed paper-like (~ 100 µm) flexible, composite PCMs by hydraulic compression of 1-cm-thick polyimide foams between an aluminum foil and a (nano) ceramic composite Parafilm®. An unfilled PCM film placed between the foam and the aluminum surface ensured strong adhesion between the collapsed foam and the metal. Different concentrations of nano-BN and micro-SiC particles were compounded into Parafilm® in order to optimize the thermal performance. Based on infrared imaging, the monoliths containing 30 wt% micro-SiC outperformed all other systems including BN/SiC hybrids. The next best thermal performance was observed with the 60 wt% nano-BN composite. Due to compression, the cellular structure of the polyimide foams collapsed irreversibly while being impregnated by the PCMs from both sides. High-kfillers improved impregnation into the collapsed foam and enabled excellent shape stability and leakage prevention.Graphical abstract