bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The IAS-MEEG Package: A Flexible Inverse Source Reconstruction Platform for Reconstruction and Visualization of Brain Activity from M/EEG Data
Authors: Calvetti Daniela , Pascarella Annalisa , Pitolli Francesca , Somersalo Erkki , Vantaggi Barbara 
Published: December 2022

AbstractWe present a standalone Matlab software platform complete with visualization for the reconstruction of the neural activity in the brain from MEG or EEG data. The underlying inversion combines hierarchical Bayesian models and Krylov subspace iterative least squares solvers. The Bayesian framework of the underlying inversion algorithm allows to account for anatomical information and possible a priori belief about the focality of the reconstruction. The computational efficiency makes the software suitable for the reconstruction of lengthy time series on standard computing equipment. The algorithm requires minimal user provided input parameters, although the user can express the desired focality and accuracy of the solution. The code has been designed so as to favor the parallelization performed automatically by Matlab, according to the resources of the host computer. We demonstrate the flexibility of the platform by reconstructing activity patterns with supports of different sizes from MEG and EEG data. Moreover, we show that the software reconstructs well activity patches located either in the subcortical brain structures or on the cortex. The inverse solver and visualization modules can be used either individually or in combination. We also provide a version of the inverse solver that can be used within Brainstorm toolbox. All the software is available online by Github, including the Brainstorm plugin, with accompanying documentation and test data.
Distributed-Memory FastFlow Building Blocks
Authors: Tonci Nicolò , Torquati Massimo , Mencagli Gabriele , Danelutto Marco 
Published: December 2022

AbstractWe present the new distributed-memory run-time system (RTS) of the C++-based open-source structured parallel programming library FastFlow. The new RTS enables the execution of FastFlow shared-memory applications written using its Building Blocks () on distributed systems with minimal changes to the original program. The changes required are all high-level and deal with introducing distributed groups (dgroup), i.e., logical partitions of the BBs composing the application streaming graph. A dgroup, which in turn is implemented using FastFlow’s , can be deployed and executed on a remote machine and communicate with other dgroups according to the original shared-memory FastFlow streaming programming model. We present how to define the distributed groups and how we faced the problem of data serialization and communication performance tuning through transparent messages’ batching and their scheduling. Finally, we present a study of the overhead introduced by dgroups considering some benchmarks on a sixteen-node cluster.
The Case for Validating ADDIE Model as a Digital Forensic Model for Peer-to-Peer Network Investigation
Authors: Musa Ahmad Sanda , Awan Irfan-Ullah , Zahrah Fatima 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Rapid technological advancement can substantially impact the processes of digital forensic investigation and present a myriad of challenges to the investigator. With these challenges, it is necessary to have a standard digital forensic framework as the foundation of any digital investigation. State-of-the-art digital forensic models assume that it is safe to move from one investigation stage to the next. It guides the investigators with the required steps and procedures. This brings a great stride to validate a non-specific framework to be used in most digital investigation procedures. This paper considers a new technique for detecting active peers that participate in a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. As part of our study, we crawled the µTorrent P2P client over ten days in different instances while logging all participating peers. We then employed digital forensic techniques to analyse the popular users and generate evidence within them with high accuracy. We evaluated our approach against the standard Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model for the digital investigation to achieve the credible digital evidence presented in this paper. Finally, we presented a validation case for the ADDIE model using the United States Daubert Test and the United Kingdom’s Forensic Science Regulator Guidance – 218 (FSR-G-218) and Forensic Science Regulator Guidance – 201 (FSR-G-201) to formulate it as a standard digital forensic model.
Grounding, Well-Foundedness, and Terminating Chains
Authors: Pearson Olley 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIt has recently been argued that foundationalists, those who take grounding to be well-founded, should not understand the well-foundedness of grounding as the condition that every grounding chain terminates in the downward direction, because this interpretation of well-foundedness fails to correctly classify certain complex grounding structures. Some structures that plausibly would be acceptable to the foundationalist are classified as not well-founded and others that plausibly would not be acceptable to the foundationalist are classified as well-founded. In this paper I provide a characterisation of well-foundedness in terms of termination that correctly characterises all these difficult cases. This acts as a response to these recent arguments. Furthermore, it allows us to better evaluate their importance: these arguments have not shown that foundationalists are wrong to harbour the intuition that grounding chains must terminate in the downward direction, rather, they have shown that foundationalists need to be more clear about this intuition and how it is born out in more complex grounding structures.
Even Now Women Focus on Family, Men on Work: An Analysis of Employment, Marital, and Reproductive Life-Course Typologies in Relation to Change in Health-Related Quality of Life
Authors: Altweck Laura , Hahm Stefanie , Schmidt Silke , Ulke Christine , Fleischer Toni , Helmert Claudia , Speerforck Sven , Schomerus Georg , Beutel Manfred E. , Brähler Elmar , Muehlan Holger 
Published: December 2022

AbstractTo a large extent health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a product of life-course experiences. Therefore, we examined employment, marital, and reproductive life-course typologies as predictors of HRQoL in women and men. To determine life course clusters, sequence and cluster analysis were performed on the annual (waves 1990–2019) employment, marital, and children in household states of the German Socio-Economic Panel data (N = 8,998; age = 53.57, 52.52% female); separately for men and women. Using hierarchical linear regression analyses, and Tukey HSD post-hoc tests, associations between clusters and change in life satisfaction, subjective mental, and physical health were examined. Five life-course clusters were identified in the female and six in the male sample. Life courses differed greatly across gender regarding employment aspects (e.g., men generally work full-time vs. women underwent frequent transitions). The family aspects appeared similar – e.g., ‘starting a family’ or ‘marital separation’ clusters – but still differed in the particulars. Life course typologies were related to distinct patterns of HRQoL. For instance, both for men and women the ‘separated’ clusters, as well as the male ‘entering non-employment’ cluster were associated with a steeper decline in HRQoL. However, change in subjective mental health showed few associations. Distinct types of life courses and differential associations with sociodemographic background and HRQoL emerged for women and men. The analyses reveal a burden on individuals who experienced marital separation, and non-employment and thus present important target groups for health prevention, e.g., for physical health problems.
Self-Aligned Organic Metal–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor
Authors: Lo Yi-Chen , Cheng Xing 
Published: December 2022

AbstractWe propose the design and fabrication of a coplanar electrode structure for an organic metal–semiconductor field-effect transistor (OMESFET), with the gate electrode self-aligned between the source and drain electrodes. We first used nanoimprint lithography (NIL) to define a channel area of the device on a patterned metal, and then used chemical wet etching to create the source and drain electrodes by removing the metal in the channel area. After the wet etching, the gate electrode was deposited in the channel area. The organic semiconductor was then deposited to cover the patterned electrodes. The rectifying response and the device characteristics prove that the self-aligned device is a functional OMESFET. In this experiment, we also demonstrated that the self-aligned OMESFET has lower driving voltages and smaller subthreshold swing (SS) than that of a conventional organic metal–insulator–semiconductor field-effect transistor (OMISFET). Compared with the most common OMESFET structure, this self-aligned coplanar structure effectively eliminates the overlapping area between the gate and source/drain electrodes commonly seen in currently reported OMESFETs, which means that this self-aligned device structure reduces the parasitic capacitance, theoretically allowing the transistor to have a higher cutoff frequency. These features render our proposed OMESFET devices more favorable for low-power and high-frequency organic circuit applications.
Failed Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass—Long-Term Results of Distalization with Total Alimentary Limb Length of 250 or 300 cm
Authors: Shah Kamran , Nergård Bent Johnny , Fagerland Morten Wang , Gislason Hjörtur 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background
Weight loss failure or weight regain may occur after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Revisional surgery includes distalization. However, few studies have looked at the associations between the total alimentary limb length (TALL) and weight loss outcomes, none with long-term results.

Objectives
Peri- and postoperative outcomes were assessed after employing TALL of either 250 cm or 300 cm in the failed RYGB.

Methods
This study is a retrospective cohort analysis of 90 patients that underwent laparoscopic distalization between January 2006 and January 2016 due to failed RYBG. The index RYGB was modified to TALL of 250 cm (n = 48) or of 300 cm (n = 42) which entailed elongating the bilio-pancreatic limb (BPL) and transposing the Roux limb (RL) to a common limb (CL) of 100 cm and 150 cm, respectively. Long-term weight loss outcomes along with nutritional and vitamin status were analyzed.

Results
Preoperative BMI at distalization was 38.6 kg/m2. After 8 years, excess weight loss (EWL) was 61.8%. No differences between the two groups were seen in weight loss outcomes or early surgical complication rates (6.7%). However, more vitamin and nutritional deficiencies were present in the TALL 250-cm group (50.0% and 35.4%, respectively) versus the TALL 300-cm group (33.3% and 14.3% respectively), which led to laparoscopic revision in 27 patients by lengthening the TALL with 100 cm. Patients with weight regain after index RYGB had in average 59.9% higher EWL than patients with EWL failure.

Conclusion
Distalization of the failed RYGBP is safe and effective, but TALL should not be shorter than 300 cm (and CL 150 cm) due to high rates of malnutrition. Adequate supplementation and long-term follow-up are mandatory to prevent serious malnutrition.

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Educational pathways of childhood cancer survivors—a parental cohort
Authors: Michael S. , Borgmann-Staudt A. , Sommerhäuser G. , Kepakova K. , Klco-Brosius S. , Kruseova J. , Nagele E. , Panasiuk A. , Vetsch J. , Balcerek M. 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose

Using the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), we examined the educational and vocational pathways of two comparable, parental cohorts: childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and their siblings. Both cohorts had previously entered parenthood. The aim of the study was to elucidate whether childhood cancer and treatment affect the educational pathways chosen by parents who are former patients.

Methods
We analysed data that was collected from childhood cancer survivors and their siblings regarding their offspring’s health within the FeCt Multicentre Offspring Study (conducted 2013–2016). We evaluated and compared the professional pathways of (i) all participating survivors and all participating siblings and those of (ii) survivors and their biological siblings.

Results
Overall information on parental gender, age, and education were available from 1077 survivors and 246 siblings (group (i)). The majority of participants were female with a mean age of 35.2 (survivor) and 37.9 (sibling) years at time of survey. For subgroup (ii), analysis information was available on 191 survivors and 210 siblings. Fathers achieved university degrees significantly more often than mothers (p = 0.003 (i), p < 0.001 (ii)). The distribution of professional education was not significantly different between cancer survivors and siblings in either cohort (i) or (ii).

Conclusions
Regarding our research on the educational and vocational trajectory of CCS, patients can be reassured that family planning and vocational education are well compatible. Inequalities regarding gender-specific educational pathways remain to be addressed.

Implications for Cancer Survivors
CCS should monitor their fertility status regularly and, if necessary, cryopreserve germ cells or tissue in order to optimize their family planning. Educational opportunities should be pursued as desired and with confidence. Local as well as European aftercare programs can assist with family planning and education.
Recent miRNA Research in Asthma
Authors: Sharma Rinku , Tiwari Anshul , McGeachie Michael J. 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose of Review
The study of microRNA in asthma has revealed a vibrant new level of gene regulation underlying asthma pathology. Several miRNAs have been shown to be important in asthma, influencing various biological mechanisms which lead to asthma pathology and symptoms. In addition, miRNAs have been proposed as biomarkers of asthma affection status, asthma severity, and asthma treatment response. We review all recent asthma-miRNA work, while also presenting comprehensive tables of all miRNA results related to asthma.

Recent Findings
We here reviewed 63 recent studies published reporting asthma and miRNA research, and an additional 14 reviews of the same. We summarized the information for both adult and childhood asthma, as well as research on miRNAs in asthma–COPD overlap syndrome (ACOs), and virus-induced asthma exacerbations.

Summary
We attempted to present a comprehensive collection of recently published asthma-associated miRNAs as well as tables of all published asthma-related miRNA results.
Understanding the Evolving Role of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision as a Public Health Strategy in Eastern and Southern Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Bershteyn Anna , Mudimu Edinah , Platais Ingrida , Mwalili Samuel , Zulu James E. , Mwanza Wiza N. , Kripke Katharine 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose of Review
Voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) has been a cornerstone of HIV prevention in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and is credited in part for declines in HIV incidence seen in recent years. However, these HIV incidence declines change VMMC cost-effectiveness and how it varies across populations.

Recent Findings
Mathematical models project continued cost-effectiveness of VMMC in much of ESA despite HIV incidence declines. A key data gap is how demand generation cost differs across age groups and over time as VMMC coverage increases. Additionally, VMMC models usually neglect non-HIV effects of VMMC, such as prevention of other sexually transmitted infections and medical adverse events. While small compared to HIV effects in the short term, these could become important as HIV incidence declines.

Summary
Evidence to date supports prioritizing VMMC in ESA despite falling HIV incidence. Updated modeling methodologies will become necessary if HIV incidence reaches low levels.
Characterization of Mixing by CFD Simulation and Optimization of Mixing Frequency to Break Scum and Enhance Methane Yield in Chinese Dome Digester
Authors: Agborambang Mfor E. , Fujiwara Masaaki , Bhatia Pranshu , Kishi Masatoshi , Sekine Mutsumi , Salangsang Maria Cecilia D. , Matsuyama Tatsushi , Toda Tatsuki 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The Chinese dome digester (CDD) is a low-cost and the most popular anaerobic digester that is used for the treatment of organic waste such as food waste and cow dung. However, the main challenge of CDD is scum formation due to inadequate mixing intensity. This study explores computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to characterize mixing in CDD and the effects of mixing frequency (0, 4, 6, and 8 times per day) on the performance of semicontinuous anaerobic digestion to break scum and enhance methane yield. The flow field simulation on a lab-scale CDD by Ansys Fluent (v.19.2), a finite volume solver, estimated that 45% of CDD working volume was occupied by dead zones which could nurture scum. The simulation results elicited the optimization of mixing frequency. Four CDDs were operated to investigate the optimum mixing frequency. The average scum thickness for the non-mixed digester was 2 ± 0.1 cm compared to 0.2 ± 0.1, 0.8 ± 0.1, and 1.3 ± 0.2 cm for the mixed digesters (4, 6, and 8 times per day, respectively). The average methane yields for 0, 4, 6, and 8 times per day were 206 ± 191, 602 ± 87, 555 ± 59, and 492 ± 109 mL g-VS−1, respectively. Four times per day was the optimum mixing frequency and the energy required to break scum was 6.1 ± 0.3 Joules per mixing cycle. This study proves that by optimizing the mixing frequency in CDD, scum formation can be controlled without additional investment cost.
Mitogenomic diversity and stable isotopes provide insights into the maternal genetic history, mobility patterns, and diet of early medieval individuals from the Eastern Italian Alps
Authors: Coia V. , Paladin A. , Zingale S. , Croze M. , Cavada E. , Lösch S. , Maixner F. , Zink A. 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The Eastern Italian Alps (South Tyrol) is a connection area between continental Italy and the northern Alps. Various local factors, such as the heterogeneous environment, complex historical events, and different mobility patterns, may have influenced the genetic makeup of early medieval alpine groups. However, no ancient genetic data from these groups are currently available. This study provides a first picture of the ancient mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) diversity of alpine groups from four locations in South Tyrol (Adige, Isarco, Venosta, and Merano). In total, 94 ancient mitogenomes of individuals (dated from 400 to 1100AD) were reconstructed by shotgun sequencing and a mtDNA capture approach. Moreover, stable isotope ratios (δ13C, δ15N, δ34S) were analyzed in a subset of 32 individuals. The results indicate different mtDNA haplogroup distributions among the alpine locations and the presence of rare lineages besides a possible maternal relatedness between individuals buried in the same and in diverse archaeological contexts. The study also shows differences in the genetic and mobility patterns (δ34S) between individuals from the central and north-eastern parts (Adige, Merano, Isarco) and those from the north-western part of South Tyrol (Venosta). These results suggest genetic exchanges with allochthonous people in the first group probably linked to high mobility and to geomorphological, historical, and socio-cultural factors. Comparisons extended to present-day alpine populations also suggested maternal genetic continuity in this alpine area. Finally, stable isotope (δ13C, δ15N, δ34S) data provided further support for regional differences in the diet of past alpine groups possibly linked to altitude and/or social status.
Foodwork: Schlaglichter auf das Themenfeld von Kochen, Essen und Geschlecht
Authors: Eremin Oxana 
Published: December 2022

ZusammenfassungDieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit den Sexual Politics; sprich, mit den (gegenwärtigen) Geschlechterpolitiken, die den sozialen Praxen des Kochens und Essens zugrunde liegen. Wie der Titel bereits verrät, wird schlaglichtartig auf den Themenschwerpunkt von Foodwork eingegangen. Aus der englischsprachigen Forschung entlehnt, bezeichnet der Begriff Foodwork ein Aufgabenspektrum im Bereich des erneut viel diskutierten Tätigkeitsfeldes von Care-Arbeit. Foodwork bezieht sich auf alltägliche (Für‑)Sorgeaufgaben im Kontext von Ernährungsversorgung und -verantwortung. Vor dem Hintergrund sich wandelnder Geschlechterverhältnisse im 21. Jahrhundert wirft das Thema Foodwork als Sorgearbeit erneut Fragen nach geschlechtsspezifischen Differenzierungsprozessen, Geschlechterarrangements und -konstruktionen entlang der Trennungslinie von „privat“ und „öffentlich“ auf. Die Perspektive dieses Beitrags basiert auf einer diskursanalytischen Vorgehensweise, die an die Kritische Diskursanalyse nach Siegfried Jäger angelehnt ist, und hat zum Ziel, die Mehrdimensionalität von Foodwork aufzuzeigen.
Challenges and resilience of an indigenous farming system during wartime (Tigray, North Ethiopia)
Authors: Ghebreyohannes Tesfaalem , Nyssen Jan , Negash Emnet , Meaza Hailemariam , Tesfamariam Zbelo , Frankl Amaury , Demissie Biadgilgn , Van Schaeybroeck Bert , Redda Alem , Annys Sofie , Abay Fetien 
Published: December 2022

AbstractDue to war conditions, the local farmers had to largely rely on their own crop production, mainly by subsistence farming, in Tigray, North Ethiopia. We assessed the crop stands in 2021 and evaluated the level of resilience of the indigenous farming system. Quantitative data were collected from 161 farm parcels in various ecoregions of this tropical mountain region, in order to detect the share of sown land, crop types, and their status. This participatory monitoring was accompanied by semi-structured interviews. Farmers cultivated their farms late, left it uncultivated or marginally sowed oil crops as improved fallow (28%), due to lack of farming tools, oxen, fertilizer, seeds, or manpower. As compared to peace years, only few lands were sown with sorghum as there was active warfare in the sorghum planting period. The relatively good stands of wheat and barley (47%) are in line with the farmers’ priority given to cereals. Teff got a large land share because it could be sown up to the middle of the main rainy season and because farmers had consumed the seeds of their major cereal crops (wheat and barley) when hiding for warfare. Seeds left from consumption were only sown by late June, when troops had retreated, and the communities could revive. With almost no external support, the local farming system has proven to be remarkably resilient, relying on indigenous knowledge and local practices, block rotation, manure, improved fallow, changes in relative importance of crops, seed exchange, and support for one another. This is the first analysis of the socio-agronomic roots of the 2021–2022 Tigray hunger crisis, with a cereal harvest that could not at all sustain the local population as the planting season had been largely missed. The ability of the indigenous farming system to partially rebounce in times of autarky is another novel finding.