bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections in pet birds of Chattogram, Bangladesh
Authors: Bayzid Mohammad , Yasir Hasib Farazi Muhammad , Hasan Tanjila , Hassan Mohammad Mahmudul , Masuduzzaman Mohammad , Hossain Mohammad Alamgir , Alim Mohammad Abdul 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBackgroundParasitic diseases such as helminths and protozoa are considered one of the major impediments in the rearing of pet birds. The current study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of helminths and protozoal infections in different captive pet birds in Chattogram metropolitan area, Bangladesh.MethodsA total of 549 pooled faecal and 311 individual blood samples were collected from different species of pet birds during June 2019 to May 2020. The faecal samples were examined following routine microscopic tests to identify the eggs and oocysts of helminths and protozoan parasites, respectively. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to determine the haemoprotozoan parasites.ResultsThe prevalence of helminth infestations in pet birds was 8.01% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.88–10.61), where infestation caused by nematodes was the highest (7.47%, CI: 5.41–10). Ascaridia and Capillaria spp. infestations were the commonest helminths recorded in different groups of pet birds. The overall prevalence of intestinal protozoal infections was 11.11% (CI: 8.61–14.04) in pet birds. The most commonly occurring protozoal infections were Eimeria spp. (7.83%, CI: 5.73–10.41) followed by Isospora spp. (2.91%, CI: 1.67–4.69). The overall prevalence of haemoprotozoan parasites was 2.25% (CI: 0.91–4.58) in different groups of pet birds. The highest prevalence was recorded in Plasmodium spp. (1.29%, CI: 0.35–3.26) followed by Leucocytozoon and Haemoproteus spp.ConclusionsThe data generated in this study are the first of its type, which would be beneficial to the veterinary practice, aviculturists, pet bird owners and breeders in Bangladesh to respond appropriately for the prevention and control of the disease.
On uniqueness theorems for the inverse problem of electrocardiography in the Sobolev spaces
Authors: Kalinin Vitaly , Shlapunov Alexander , Ushenin Konstantin 
Published: October 2022

AbstractWe consider a mathematical model related to reconstruction of cardiac electrical activity from ECG measurements on the body surface. An application of recent developments in solving boundary value problems for elliptic and parabolic equations in Sobolev type spaces allows us to obtain uniqueness theorems for the model. The obtained results can be used as a sound basis for creating numerical methods for non‐invasive mapping of the heart.
“Philosophysics” at the University of Vienna: The (Pre-)History of Foundations of Quantum Physics in the Viennese Cultural Context
Authors: Del Santo Flavio , Schwarzhans Emanuel 
Published: October 2022

AbstractVienna today is one of the capitals of research on foundations of quantum physics. We reconstruct the development of modern physics in Vienna, with a focus on foundations of quantum mechanics (FQM), which is a sub-field of quantum mechanics. We show that the influence of Erwin Schrödinger and, in more recent years, the initiatives of Anton Zeilinger—the two main intuitive reasons—cannot alone account for today’s outstanding research landscape on FQM in Vienna. We highlight four additional factors that played a crucial role in the development of foundational research in Vienna: 1) the Viennese heritage of the cultural golden age just before World War II; 2) the long-lasting institutional connection between the faculty of physics and philosophy; 3) a rise of several initiatives that gave forum to the interplay of physics and philosophy; and 4) the influence of several external scholars in the Viennese scientific landscape. Our analysis is informed by interviews with the most pertinent scientists, a detailed survey of the relevant social networks, and review of the main primary literature.
Comparison of ticagrelor and clopidogrel on platelet function and prognosis in unstable angina
Authors: Li Chun , Liu Ming , Chen Weixiang , Jiang Tingbo , Ling Lin 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to compare the effects of ticagrelor and clopidogrel on platelet function, cardiovascular prognosis, and bleeding in patients with unstable angina pectoris.

Methods
Patients with unstable angina pectoris undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were enrolled (January 2018–December 2019). In total, 212 patients were treated with ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily) and 210 patients were treated with clopidogrel (75 mg once daily). Thromboelastography and light transmission aggregometry were used to measure the platelet aggregation rate (PAR). High-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT), pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), and heart-type fatty acid–binding protein (h-FABP) were measured to assess myocardial injury after PCI. Cardiovascular prognosis and bleeding events were evaluated in hospital and 12 months after discharge.

Results
The PAR was significantly slower with ticagrelor (P < 0.001). hs-TnT, NT-proBNP, CRP, and h-FABP increased after compared with before PCI in both groups (P < 0.05). hs-TnT (P < 0.001) and h-FABP (P < 0.001) increased more significantly with clopidogrel. The in-hospital and 12-month major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) rates were not significantly different between the two groups. The in-hospital total bleeding event rate was higher with ticagrelor (P < 0.05). Minor bleeding and total bleeding were more frequent at the 12-month follow-up in the ticagrelor group (P < 0.05).

Conclusion
Ticagrelor was more effective in suppressing the PAR than clopidogrel and reduced PCI-induced myocardial injury in patients with unstable angina pectoris. However, it increased in-hospital and 12-month bleeding events and had no benefit on in-hospital and 12-month MACEs.
The efficacy and safety of intralesional Candida vaccine versus topical diphencyproprobenone in immunotherapy of verruca vulgaris: A randomized comparative study
Authors: EL-Komy Mohamed H. M. , Shamma Shahenda Gamal , Bedair Nermeen Ibrahim 
Published: October 2022

AbstractVarious therapeutic options are available for verruca. While physical destruction may be associated with scarring, immunotherapy may be effective in treating warts through stimulating body immune response. The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy, safety, and outcome of Candida antigen vs diphencyprone (DPCP) in the treatment of warts. Fifty patients were randomly assigned to receive either intralesional Candida antigen every 3 weeks or weekly DPCP application. Both treatments were applied only to the mother wart. Lesions’ clearance and associated side effects were observed up to 4 weeks after treatment. Two blinded physicians evaluated photos of warts before and 4 weeks after the end of treatment. Both modalities granted wart clearance and/or improvement with no statistically significant difference; however, Candida antigen was significantly better in clearing adjacent untreated warts (p = 0.046). Fewer side effects were observed among the Candida antigen group. The response was duration associated in the Candida groups only. Intralesional Candida antigen injection and DPCP treatments for warts yielded improvement with superiority of Candida injection in eradicating distant lesions and fewer side effects. A shorter wart duration may be associated with a better therapeutic response with Candida antigen.
Verifying OpenJDK’s LinkedList using KeY (extended paper)
Authors: Hiep Hans-Dieter A. , Maathuis Olaf , Bian Jinting , de Boer Frank S. , de Gouw Stijn 
Published: October 2022

AbstractAs a particular case study of the formal verification of state-of-the-art, real software, we discuss the specification and verification of a corrected version of the implementation of a linked list as provided by the Java Collection Framework.
The Lack of Alterations in Metabolites in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala, but Their Associations with Autistic Traits, Empathy, and Personality Traits in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Shirayama Yukihiko , Matsumoto Kazuki , Osone Fumio , Hara Akira , Guan Siqing , Hamatani Sayo , Muneoka Katsumasa , Sato Koichi , Okada Akihiro , Yokokawa Tokuzou 
Published: October 2022

AbstractProton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) has shown inconsistent alterations in brain metabolites of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We investigated brain metabolites in the medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala of 24 drug-naive adults with ASD and no intellectual disability and 24 non-ASD control subjects, using 3 T 1H-MRS. Adults with ASD showed no significant differences from control in glutamate, glutamate plus glutamine, N-acetylaspartate, glycerophosphorylcholine plus phosphorylcholine, creatine plus phosphocreatine, or myo-inositol in either region. However, ASD subjects did show significant correlations of localized brain metabolites with autistic traits, empathy deficits, and personality traits using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, Questionnaire of Cognitive and Affective Empathy, Interpersonal Reactivity Index, and NEO Personality Inventory-Revised. These findings should be taken as preliminary or exploratory.
Limitations of the Wasserstein MDE for univariate data
Authors: Yatracos Yannis G. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMinimum Kolmogorov and Wasserstein distance estimates, $$\hat{\theta }_{MKD}$$

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which have finite first moment. Similar results are expected to hold for multivariate heavy tail models. Combined with existing results in the literature, the findings do not support the use of Wasserstein distance in statistical inference, especially for intractable and Black Box models with unverifiable heavy tails.
The Role of Civil Society in the Labour Market Integration of Migrants in Europe: An Introduction
Authors: Baglioni Simone , Calò Francesca , Numerato Dino 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis paper serves as an introduction to a special issue that discusses the role of civil society in the labour market integration of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in six European countries: the Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Italy, Switzerland and the UK. The paper presents a typology of civil society’s involvement in migrant labour integration—a policy-contested field—based on the relationship between non-profit and public sector organisations. Such ideal-type models are traditional public administration delivery, co-management, co-production with a partial or non-existent role for public sector organisations, and full co-production. In the six countries covered by the special issue, the existing relationship between the public sector and the civil society sector is affected by the specific social, cultural and economic contexts that underpin both their labour markets and welfare states. Although one model predominates in each of the six countries, in different ways and with different mechanisms, in all of them there is a trend towards the development of coproduction whereby the state plays either a central or a residual role.
Meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM): new tricks of the trade
Authors: Steinmetz Holger , Block Jörn 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMeta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) has become a widespread approach to meta-analyze the evidence in a field and to test a (theoretical) multivariate model based on aggregated data. This editorial presents new tricks of the trade and discusses current issues surrounding MASEM that in our view are either insufficiently recognized in the MASEM literature or present new developments. The editorial is organized in three parts, in which we discuss (a) the goals and causal underpinnings of a MASEM, (b) new possibilities to analyze effect size heterogeneities through moderator variables and (c) the use of statistical tests and p values.
Artifacts classification and apnea events detection in neck photoplethysmography signals
Authors: García-López Irene , Pramono Renard Xaviero Adhi , Rodriguez-Villegas Esther 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe novel pulse oximetry measurement site of the neck is a promising location for multi-modal physiological monitoring. Specifically, in the context of respiratory monitoring, in which it is important to have direct information about airflow. The neck makes this possible, in contrast to common photoplethysmography (PPG) sensing sites. However, this PPG signal is susceptible to artifacts that critically impair the signal quality. To fully exploit neck PPG for reliable physiological parameters extraction and apneas monitoring, this paper aims to develop two classification algorithms for artifacts and apnea detection. Features from the time, correlogram, and frequency domains were extracted. Two SVM classifiers with RBF kernels were trained for different window (W) lengths and thresholds (Thd) of corruption. For artifacts classification, the maximum performance was attained for the parameters combination of [W = 6s-Thd= 20%], with an average accuracy= 85.84%(ACC), sensitivity= 85.43%(SE) and specificity= 86.26%(SP). For apnea detection, the model [W = 10s-Thd= 50%] maximized all the performance metrics significantly (ACC= 88.25%, SE= 89.03%, SP= 87.42%). The findings of this proof of concept are significant for denoising novel neck PPG signals, and demonstrate, for the first time, that it is possible to promptly detect apnea events from neck PPG signals in an instantaneous manner. This could make a big impact in crucial real-time applications, like devices to prevent sudden-unexpected-death-in-epilepsy (SUDEP).
Photoluminescent Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coatings Containing YAG: Ce Produced on 1050 Aluminum Alloy
Authors: Settimi Alessio Giorgio , Pezzato Luca , Longato Alessandro , Brunelli Katya , Martucci Alessandro , Gross Silvia , Dabalà Manuele 
Published: October 2022

AbstractIn this work, we investigated the possible incorporation of YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet)-Ce particles into plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coatings on 1050AA (aluminum alloy) in order to endow the surface with photoluminescent properties. Different treatment times and current modes (direct or pulsed) were tested as PEO process parameters using as electrolyte a silicates-containing solution. The microstructure of the samples was characterized by SEM and XRD measurements, the corrosion properties were determined by EIS tests, whereas the photoluminescence was evaluated with a proper spectrometer. The concentration of the YAG-Ce particles incorporated in the PEO coating was strongly influenced by the current mode, and in particular, it was higher with pulsed current mode. A higher content of YAG-Ce particles results in a better corrosion resistance and photoluminescent effect. PEO process in pulsed unipolar mode using an electrolyte containing YAG-Ce particles resulted an effective way to produce samples of 1050AA with a surface characterized by photoluminescent properties.
Bioprocessing of pineapple waste biomass for sustainable production of bioactive compounds with high antioxidant activity
Authors: Rivera Anna María Polania , Toro Cristina Ramírez , Londoño Liliana , Bolivar German , Ascacio Juan Alberto , Aguilar Cristóbal Noe 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe effect of temperature, moisture content and pH during solid-state fermentation (SSF) of MD2 pineapple peel withRhizopus oryzae(MUCL 28168) was evaluated on the release of bioactive compounds with antioxidant capacity. Applying a central composite design, it was found that temperature had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on the total phenolic content and DPPH antioxidant activity while for the ABTS radical elimination activity, the factor that presented a significant effect was the pH (p < 0.05); as this factor increases, the antioxidant activity enhances. The optimal conditions for fermentation process were 80% of moisture content, pH 5.5, temperature 37.3 °C and 24 h of process to maximize phenolic content and antioxidant activity. Gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid and cinnamic acid were identified in the extracts by HPLC analysis. These results permit to conclude that SSF of pineapple peel is an effective bioprocess for the release of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity.Graphical abstract
Young Adults’ Understanding of Sexual Competence: A Qualitative Study with German University Students
Authors: Tomaszewska Paulina , Schuster Isabell , Krahé Barbara 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Introduction
Handling sexual interactions in a competent manner is a key skill for young adults, which is linked to positive aspects of sexual and general well-being. Several research conceptualizations of sexual competence have been proposed in the literature, but little is known about how young adults define sexual competence and what consequences they consider low sexual competence may have.

Methods
In this qualitative study conducted in 2019, 571 university students (365 women, 206 men) from Germany with a mean age of 22.6 years provided open-ended answers to two questions: (Q1) What do you consider to be sexual competence? (Q2) What consequences can low sexual competence have? Combining thematic analysis and qualitative content analysis, responses were coded into 264 categories that were then condensed into 30 latent themes, with 14 themes referring to Q1 and 16 themes referring to Q2. All categories showed strong inter-coder agreement.

Result
Participants defined sexual competence in a multi-faceted way and in partial overlap with research definitions. Gender differences emerged in four themes (needs/desires, communication, skills/abilities, and setting boundaries/limits). Participants’ statements about the consequences of low sexual competence corresponded closely with their definitions of sexual competence. Gender differences emerged in five themes (risk of sexual victimization and sexual aggression, problems in sexual communication, problematic [sexual] risk behavior, negative influence on [sexual] satisfaction, and lack of skills).

Conclusions and Policy Implications
The implications of the findings for research conceptualizations of sexual competence, for designing interventions to promote sexual competence, and for policy measures designed to reduce sexual aggression are discussed.
An affective cartography of choice, aspiration and belonging; mapping students’ feelings during an Australian rural student science exchange program
Authors: Wolfe Melissa Joy 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe capacity to aspire for young people is significant, as they cannot choose to be what they cannot experience or imagine becoming. Student exchange programmes that expand experiences of STEM may increase opportunities, interests, and participation for rural young people in the STEM subject field. This paper creates a cartography with data created from self-reported Year 10 students’ affective responses to experiences undergone during a three-week rural exchange (RE) programme. Students reported increased feelings of belonging to both school and STEM subjects during and after participating in the RE programme. The data created with students during this study provided a deep insight into the positive affective impact of the experiences undergone. Students’ increased aspirations and motivation to continue in STEM fields were reported as sustained on return to their home rural school.
Influence of Embedment Conditions on Long-Term Basement Heave in Over-Consolidated Clay
Authors: Chan Deryck , Madabhushi Gopal , Walford Corin , Solera Sergio , Williamson Michael 
Published: October 2022

AbstractDeep excavations in over-consolidated clays lead to swelling of the clay, which can exert large swell pressures on the basement slabs. In this paper, four prototype scenarios of basement construction in over-consolidated clay were investigated using both centrifuge modelling and finite element modelling. The main aim was to discern the effects of two aspects of embedment on long-term heave behaviour when relatively flexible and relatively stiff slabs were employed. The extension of diaphragm side walls below the formation level and the presence of a drainage layer between the slab and the clay were investigated. The results confirm that the use of a drainage layer would shorten the time of consolidation as expected. The variations in embedment conditions would also cause some redistribution of heave displacements, though the magnitude of such redistribution is relatively small, both when compared to the overall magnitudes of heave displacement and when compared to the effect of varying base slab stiffness on heave displacement.