bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Top-down and bottom-up forces explain patch utilization by two deer species and forest recruitment
Authors: Ramirez J. Ignacio , Poorter Lourens , Jansen Patrick A. , den Ouden Jan , Siewert Matthias , Olofsson Johan 
Published: November 2022

AbstractUngulates play an important role in temperate systems. Through their feeding behaviour, they can respond to vegetation by selecting patches or modify vegetation composition by herbivory. The degree in which they interact with vegetation can either reinforce landscape heterogeneity by creating disturbance or reduce heterogeneity in case of overbrowsing. This study evaluates how bottom-up (patch quality, structure), top-down forces (hunting, distance to village, forest edge) and deer features (feeding type, abundance) mediate patch utilization in a temperate forest and assess the implications of patch utilization and light on forest recruitment. Theory predicts that animals seek to maximize their energetic gains by food intake while minimizing the costs associated to foraging, such as the energy required for avoiding predators and exploiting resources. We focused on two deer species with contrasting feeding type: a browser (C. capreolus) and a mixed feeder (C. elaphus). We paired camera traps to vegetation sub-plots in ten forest sites in the Netherlands that widely ranged in deer abundance and landscape heterogeneity. Results showed that patch utilization is simultaneously explained by bottom-up, top-down forces and by deer abundance, as predicted by the safety-in-numbers hypothesis. Yet, forces best explaining patch utilization differed between deer species. Overall, higher patch utilization came with higher browsing, lower tree diversity and a large difference in forest composition: from a mix of broadleaves and conifers towards only conifers. We conclude that these two deer species, although living in the same area and belonging to the same guild, differentially perceive, interact with and shape their surrounding landscape.
The physiological sonographic features of the ovary in healthy subjects: a joint systematic review and meta-analysis by the Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SIGO) and the Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE)
Authors: Moro F. , Scavello I. , Maseroli E. , Rastrelli G. , Baima Poma C. , Bonin C. , Dassie F. , Federici S. , Fiengo S. , Guccione L. , Villani M. , Gambineri A. , Mioni R. , Moghetti P. , Moretti C. , Persani L. , Scambia G. , Giorgino F. , Vignozzi L. ,   the Women’s Endocrinology Group of the Italian Society of Endocrinology, Gambineri A. , Mioni R. , Moghetti P. , Moretti P. , Persani L. , Vignozzi L. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Purpose
There is a lack of uniformity in the definition of normal ovary ultrasound parameters. Our aim was to summarize and meta-analyze the evidence on the topic. Full-text English articles published through December 31, 2020 were retrieved via MEDLINE and Embase. Data available for meta-analysis included: ovarian follicular count, ovarian volume, and ovarian Pulsatility Index (PI) assessed by Doppler ultrasound.

Methods
Cohort, cross-sectional, prospective studies with a single or double arm were considered eligible. Interventional studies were included when providing baseline data. Both studies on pre- and post-menopausal women were screened; however, data on menopausal women were not sufficient to perform a meta-analysis. Studies on pre-pubertal girls were considered separately. Eighty-one papers were included in the meta-analysis.

Results
The mean ovarian volume was 6.11 [5.81–6.42] ml in healthy women in reproductive age (5.81–6.42) and 1.67 ml [1.02–2.32] in pre-pubertal girls. In reproductive age, the mean follicular count was 8.04 [7.26–8.82] when calculated in the whole ovary and 5.88 [5.20–6.56] in an ovarian section, and the mean ovarian PI was 1.86 [1.35–2.37]. Age and the frequency of the transducers partly modulated these values. In particular, the 25–30-year group showed the higher mean follicular count (9.27 [7.71–10.82]), followed by a progressive age-related reduction (5.67 [2.23–9.12] in fertile women > 35 years). A significant difference in follicular count was also found according to the transducer’s upper MHz limit.

Conclusion
Our findings provide a significant input to improve the interpretation and diagnostic accuracy of ovarian ultrasound parameters in different physiological and pathological settings.
Climate change impacts on the coral reefs of the UK Overseas Territory of the Pitcairn Islands: resilience and adaptation considerations
Authors: Lincoln Susana , Cowburn Benjamin , Howes Ella L. , Birchenough Silvana , Pinnegar John K. , Dye Stephen , Buckley Paul , Sheppard Charles , Wabnitz Colette C.C. , Dutra Leo X.C. , Graham Jennifer , Archer-Rand Simeon , Hardman Emily , Engelhard Georg H. , Townhill Bryony L. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe coral reefs of the Pitcairn Islands are in one of the most remote areas of the Pacific Ocean, and yet they are exposed to the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. The Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area was designated in 2016 and is one of the largest in the world, but the marine environment around these highly isolated islands remains poorly documented. Evidence collated here indicates that while the Pitcairn Islands' reefs have thus far been relatively sheltered from the effect of warming sea temperatures, there is substantial risk of future coral decalcification due to ocean acidification. The projected acceleration in the rate of sea level rise, and the reefs' exposure to risks from distant ocean swells and cold-water intrusions, add further uncertainty as to whether these islands and their reefs will continue to adapt and persist into the future. Coordinated action within the context of the Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area can help enhance the resilience of the reefs in the Pitcairn Islands. Options include management of other human pressures, control of invasive species and active reef interventions. More research, however, is needed in order to better assess what are the most appropriate and feasible options to protect these reefs.
The regime of style: cover versions, reality TV, and the aesthetic principles of populism in Israel and beyond
Authors: Erez Oded 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis article explores the relationship between the meaning of style in Idol-format TV shows, and the political style which many scholars consider central for understanding populism today. Inspired by Jacques Rancière's notion of aesthetic regimes, I theorise what I call ‘the regime of style’ as a set of aesthetic principles shared across these fields. I explore the case study of Miri Regev's term as Israel's Minister of Culture and Sports, showing how she implemented a long-term strategy combining deliberate scandals that pitted her against ‘the cultural elite’, and the endorsement of pop music styles associated with publics that traditionally support her party (Likud). What ties these complementary strategies together is that they perform a ‘flaunting of the low’ (Ostiguy 2017). In refocusing the conversation on contested hierarchies of taste, Regev's own appeal partakes in the aesthetic economy of Idol-format shows, where style is fetishised as a transparent performance of identity.
New upper bounds for the Erdős-Gyárfás problem on generalized Ramsey numbers
Authors: Cameron Alex , Heath Emily 
Published: November 2022

AbstractA
$(p,q)$
-colouring of a graph
$G$
is an edge-colouring of
$G$
which assigns at least
$q$
colours to each
$p$
-clique. The problem of determining the minimum number of colours,
$f(n,p,q)$
, needed to give a
$(p,q)$
-colouring of the complete graph
$K_n$
is a natural generalization of the well-known problem of identifying the diagonal Ramsey numbers
$r_k(p)$
. The best-known general upper bound on
$f(n,p,q)$
was given by Erdős and Gyárfás in 1997 using a probabilistic argument. Since then, improved bounds in the cases where
$p=q$
have been obtained only for
$p\in \{4,5\}$
, each of which was proved by giving a deterministic construction which combined a
$(p,p-1)$
-colouring using few colours with an algebraic colouring.In this paper, we provide a framework for proving new upper bounds on
$f(n,p,p)$
in the style of these earlier constructions. We characterize all colourings of
$p$
-cliques with
$p-1$
colours which can appear in our modified version of the
$(p,p-1)$
-colouring of Conlon, Fox, Lee, and Sudakov. This allows us to greatly reduce the amount of case-checking required in identifying
$(p,p)$
-colourings, which would otherwise make this problem intractable for large values of
$p$
. In addition, we generalize our algebraic colouring from the
$p=5$
setting and use this to give improved upper bounds on
$f(n,6,6)$
and
$f(n,8,8)$
.
Evaluating the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for fertility stress in women: a feasibility study
Authors: Bjornsdottir Rakel Rut , Helgadottir Fjola Dogg , Sighvatsson Magnus Blondahl 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackground:Women who are trying to conceive may be at risk of experiencing psychological distress. However, only a small proportion receive appropriate care, although interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can effectively reduce levels of distress.Aims:Our aim was to determine the efficacy and feasibility of an internet-based CBT intervention, called Overcome Fertility Stress (OFS).Method:Fifty-five women who were struggling with conception were offered 3-month access to OFS, which is a fully automated yet individualized program via pre-programmed text, video and audio files. The program tailors its intervention around the symptoms the users report to the program.Results:Significant improvements were demonstrated on infertility-related stress, with small-to-large effect sizes (d = 0.49 to 0.75). Furthermore, there was a significant decline in symptoms of depression and stress from pre- to post-treatment (d = 0.41 to 0.42, respectively). Finally, participants expressed overall satisfaction with the intervention.Conclusions:These preliminary results suggest it is feasible and effective for women who experience fertility stress to receive an internet-based CBT intervention. Finally, these results add to the literature on the effectiveness of psychological treatments for those who struggle with fertility issues.
High Heat Flow Anomaly Within the St Paul Fracture Zone: Heat Advection and/or Inherent Thermal Structure?
Authors: Gregory Emma P. M. , Villinger Heinrich , Singh Satish C. , Kaul Norbert 
Published: November 2022

AbstractHeat flow across oceanic transform faults (TFs) and fracture zones (FZs) has rarely been studied in detail, despite these features representing distinct thermal boundaries within the oceanic lithosphere. Here, we present heat flow measurements across the St Paul fracture zone (SPFZ) in the equatorial Atlantic Ocean, from 48 Ma crust in the south to 71 Ma in the north. To the north of the FZ we find a basal heat flow of 63 mWm−2, and to the south a basal heat flow of 79 mWm−2, both in agreement with plate cooling models. However, within the SPFZ we find a heat flow of 83 mWm−2, greater than the values of the adjacent crust and 10–15 mWm−2 higher than predicted from conductive cooling models, suggesting that the thermal structure of the FZ has been modified. Evidence from seismic and sub‐bottom profiler data indicate recent active deformation within the SPFZ, potentially driven by lithospheric flexure across the FZ or temporal changes in TF configuration. We propose that this deformation may enable fluid circulation and heat advection within the basement, creating the seafloor heat flow anomaly within the FZ. These findings suggest that FZs may remain important zones predisposed to host deformation and fluid flow in the oceanic lithosphere, despite not being active plate boundaries.
Magnetosonic Waves Above the Lower Hybrid Frequency in Cyclotron Resonance With the Van Allen Radiation Belt Electrons
Authors: Wu Zhiyong , Su Zhenpeng , He Zhaoguo , Zheng Huinan , Wang Yuming 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCyclotron resonance with magnetosonic waves was usually considered unimportant for the Van Allen radiation belt electron dynamics because it occurs at energies that are too high. Here, we show that for magnetosonic waves with frequencies above the lower hybrid frequency and normal angles below 87° in the high‐density plasmasphere, the electron cyclotron resonances of ±1, ±2, and ±3 orders can extend down to energies of 10–100s keV. These high‐frequency, non‐quasi‐perpendicular magnetosonic waves are found to occur predominantly in the duskside outer plasmasphere, with an amplitude on the order of 10 pT following strong substorms. They probably originate from midlatitudes of the outer plasmasphere, different from the commonly known magnetosonic waves generated near the equator.
Continental Mid‐Lithosphere Discontinuity: A Water Collector During Craton Evolution
Authors: Fu Hui‐Ying , Li Zhong‐Hai , Chen Ling 
Published: November 2022

AbstractContinental mid‐lithosphere discontinuity (MLD) seems to be ubiquitous beneath cratons around the world with the dominant depth of 70–100 km, and is characterized by a shear‐wave velocity drop of 2%–7%, according to geophysical observations. The MLD is often considered to be related to a rheologically weak layer; however, the mechanism of MLD formation is widely debated. In this study, we have conducted systematic numerical modeling with a new and simplified deep hydration method to study the dynamics of craton evolution and MLD formation. The results indicate that the MLD may be induced by slow hydration processes within the mantle lithosphere during craton evolution. The top boundary of this hydrated layer is characterized by high water content and low shear‐wave velocities, and is consistent with the depth and properties of natural MLD observations. Thus, we propose that the MLD may act as a water collector during craton evolution.
Hierarchical organization of objects in scenes is reflected in mental representations of objects
Authors: Turini Jacopo , Võ Melissa Le-Hoa 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe arrangement of objects in scenes follows certain rules (“Scene Grammar”), which we exploit to perceive and interact efficiently with our environment. We have proposed that Scene Grammar is hierarchically organized: scenes are divided into clusters of objects (“phrases”, e.g., the sink phrase); within every phrase, one object (“anchor”, e.g., the sink) holds strong predictions about identity and position of other objects (“local objects”, e.g., a toothbrush). To investigate if this hierarchy is reflected in the mental representations of objects, we collected pairwise similarity judgments for everyday object pictures and for the corresponding words. Similarity judgments were stronger not only for object pairs appearing in the same scene, but also object pairs appearing within the same phrase of the same scene as opposed to appearing in different phrases of the same scene. Besides, object pairs with the same status in the scenes (i.e., being both anchors or both local objects) were judged as more similar than pairs of different status. Comparing effects between pictures and words, we found similar, significant impact of scene hierarchy on the organization of mental representation of objects, independent of stimulus modality. We conclude that the hierarchical structure of visual environment is incorporated into abstract, domain general mental representations of the world.
Response of Canola productivity to integration between mineral nitrogen with yeast extract under poor fertility sandy soil condition
Authors: Ebaid Mohamed , Abd El-Hady M. A. , El-Temsah M. E. , El-Gabry Y. A. , Abd-Elkrem Y. M. , Hussein H. , Abdelkader M. A. , Eliwa T. A. , Salama Eslam , Saad Ahmed M. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCanola is one of the important oil crops and is considered the most promising oil source and adapts to reclaimed soil conditions. The current study aimed to evaluate the influence of yeast extract (YE) integrated with nitrogen (N) rates and treatments were arranged as follows: Control (without F0), 95 kg N ha−1 (F1), 120 kg N ha−1 (F2), 142 kg N ha−1 (F3), 95 kg N ha−1 + YE (F4), 120 kg N ha−1 + YE (F5) and 142 kg N ha−1 + YE (F6) on physico-chemical properties, yield and its components for three Canola genotypes i.e. AD201 (G1), Topaz and SemuDNK 234/84 under the sandy soil. In this work, Results reveal that increasing rates of Nitrogen fertilization from 95 kg N ha−1 to 142 kg N ha−1 have a great effect on physicochemical properties yield and its components. The result proved that 142 kg N ha−1 with yeast treatment was the best treatment for three Canola genotypes. Also, the result showed that seed yield was positively correlated with Chl. a/b ratio, plant height, number of branches/plant, number of pods/plant, and number of seeds/pod, and a strong negative correlation was detected between seed oil percentage when the amount of nitrogen fertilization applied without or with yeast extract is increased.
Comparative multiomics analysis of cell physiological state after culture in a basket bioreactor
Authors: Yu Shouzhi , Guo Miaomiao , Zhang Yadan , Bo Cunpei , Liang Hongyang , Wang Hui , Yang Xiaoming 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBioreactors are one of the most important, basic pieces of equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry. Understanding the effects of mechanical damage and other factors on the physiological state of cells during cell matrix culture is the basis for continuously achieving greater efficiency and higher product quality. In this study, Vero cells were used as a model and apoptosis, senescence, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics were carried out for analysis at the cellular and molecular levels. The results showed that compared with cells cultured in the simulated natural state, the cells cultured in the basket bioreactor displayed no obvious senescence. Additionally, the proportion of early apoptotic cells increased, but the proportions of damaged, late apoptotic and dead cells did not change significantly. The transcription levels of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase and cyclin D1 and the expression levels of DNA replication licensing factor, methenyltetrahydrofolate cyclohydrolase, arachidonic acid and other metabolites of cells cultured in the basket bioreactor were significantly increased. These results suggest that DNA replication, protein translation and the metabolic activities in cells cultured in basket bioreactors are more active, which is more conducive to cell amplification and target product production. In this study, the growth and physiological state of cells in a basket bioreactor were characterized at the molecular level for the first time. Additionally, a tool to evaluate the physiological state of cells in a bioreactor was established, which can be used to guide the development and optimization of cell matrix culture conditions in industrial production and improve the production efficiency of the target products.
Peer Influence on Lifestyle Behaviors among Undergraduate Students of Professional Colleges
Authors: Madtha Lisha Jane , Joseph Jubee , Joy Magi Mariya , Reji Maneesha P. , S. Mariya C. , Sabu Linta 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Introduction Adolescence is a stage of companionship during which young people choose to spend time with their peers rather than their families. It is a period of learning new ideas and the development of overall personality. Peer influence affects positively and negatively on everyone's life. The study examines the impact of peers on lifestyle behaviors such as nutrition, physical activity, fashion, and habit among undergraduate students from various professional colleges.
Objectives of the Study To assess the peer influence on lifestyle behaviors among undergraduates and find its association with selected baseline variables.
Materials and Methods The study design was descriptive survey design. The tool consisted of a baseline proforma and a structured rating scale to assess the peer influence on lifestyle behaviors among undergraduates. Using a proportionate stratified simple random sampling technique based on inclusion criteria, 325 undergraduate students were chosen. SPSS version 16 software was used for descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
Results Our study revealed that the majority 211 (65.3%) of undergraduates had a moderate influence on peer pressure, 95 (29.4%) had low influence, 16 (5.0%) had a strong influence, and 1 (0.3%) had no influence. The highest mean percentage of peer influence was in personality and communication (79.3%), and the least was in smoking and alcoholism (36.6%). The mean percentage of other areas was of healthy mind (74.8%), exercising (71.1%), food choices (68.2%), buying choices (64.9%), social media, and use of gadgets (45.7%). The mean percentage of the total score was 64.58. However, there was a significant association between the peer influence and baseline variables such as gender and approachable person in need, but no such relationship existed for other variables.
Conclusion The study reveals remarkable evidence of peer influence among undergraduate students. However, the data reflect on positive peer influence rather than negative influence, which shows that the undergraduates rely on each other to improve their overall personality.
Solving quasi-free and quadratic Lindblad master equations for open fermionic and bosonic systems
Authors: Barthel Thomas , Zhang Yikang 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
The dynamics of Markovian open quantum systems are described by Lindblad master equations. For fermionic and bosonic systems that are quasi-free, i.e. with Hamiltonians that are quadratic in the ladder operators and Lindblad operators that are linear in the ladder operators, we derive the equation of motion for the covariance matrix. This determines the evolution of Gaussian initial states and the steady states, which are also Gaussian. Using ladder super-operators (a.k.a. third quantization), we show how the Liouvillian can be transformed to a many-body Jordan normal form which also reveals the full many-body spectrum. Extending previous work by Prosen and Seligman, we treat fermionic and bosonic systems on equal footing with Majorana operators, shorten and complete some derivations, also address the odd-parity sector for fermions, give a criterion for the existence of bosonic steady states, cover non-diagonalizable Liouvillians also for bosons, and include quadratic systems. In extension of the quasi-free open systems, quadratic open systems comprise additional Hermitian Lindblad operators that are quadratic in the ladder operators. While Gaussian states may then evolve into non-Gaussian states, the Liouvillian can still be transformed to a useful block-triangular form, and the equations of motion for k-point Green’s functions form a closed hierarchy. Based on this formalism, results on criticality and dissipative phase transitions in such models are discussed in a companion paper.