bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
AMMSA-21: a revised version of the Acceptance of Modern Myths About Sexual Aggression Scale in English, German, Polish and Spanish (AMMSA-21: una versión revisada de la escala Aceptación de Mitos Modernos sobre la Agresión Sexual en inglés, alemán, polaco y español)
Authors: Bohner Gerd , Weiss Alexa , Schirch Cindy , Zöllner Lea , Lipińska Aldona , Sempere María-José , Megías Jesús L. 
Published: August 2022

The authors present a revised version of the Acceptance of Modern Myths About Sexual Aggression scale (AMMSA-21) in four languages (English, German, Polish and Spanish) and examine its reliability and validity (total N = 1,459). AMMSA-21 addresses themes emerging in recent public discourse (e.g., beliefs about false accusations) and contents similar to the original scale (e.g., antagonism towards victims’ demands); with 21 items, it is 30% shorter than the original. Factor analyses suggested that AMMSA-21 may be treated as a unidimensional construct. Across the four language versions, AMMSA-21 showed high internal consistency and criterion validity (positive correlations with hostile and benevolent sexism, social dominance orientation, right-wing authoritarianism); its scores were unrelated to socially desirable responding. Also, AMMSA-21 predicted judgements of victim-blaming and rape proclivity in relation to acquaintance-rape scenarios. Mean differences across language versions (Spanish < English = German < Polish) are discussed in terms of cultural influences. In sum, AMMSA-21 represents a reliable, valid and economical measure of contemporary sexual aggression myths.
Dynamic experience of spaciousness, surprise and preference through indoor spaces (Experiencia dinámica de espaciosidad, sorpresa y preferencia en espacios interiores)
Authors: Bokharaei Saleheh , Nasar Jack L. 
Published: August 2022

In theory, preference should increase with spaciousness and moderate surprise, levelling off or decreasing for high surprise. To test this we created three simulated indoor spaces — SMALL (smallest size, dimmest light, smallest window), MEDIUM (medium size, light and window size) and LARGE (largest size, brightest light, largest windows) — and virtual reality walks through each possible pair of spaces. Three groups of 30 students (46 men, 44 women) rated either spaciousness, surprise or preference. Manipulation checks confirmed postulated effects of SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE on judged spaciousness and of the size of the discrepancy between each pair of spaces on judged surprise. For preference, participants rated a space as more preferred if preceded by a smaller space and less preferred if preceded by a larger one. Preference also increased from low to moderate surprise but decreased slightly for high surprise. Research could consider adult responses to real spaces. Designers would do well to consider dynamic experience.
Responding to the environmental crisis: Culture, power and possibilities of change
Authors: Rau Henrike , Edmondson Ricca 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACT
This special issue examines the role of culture in the environmental crisis. We ask if and how different forms of sociality, cultural diversity and intercultural exchange can contribute to a social-ecological transformation that helps to mitigate unsustainable patterns of production and consumption that characterise many societies and their economies today. By assembling three articles that explore possibilities of change at different levels of social organisation (e.g. households, cities), we aim to contribute to ongoing discussions in environmental sociology (and cognate disciplines such as human geography and the environmental humanities) regarding possibilities of change that emerge from a more or less radical shift in routine practices and everyday habits. This special issue thus offers a perspective that moves beyond technological optimism and individualistic narratives of change to embrace a form of sociological imagination that connects individual biographies of resource use to broader social, material and cultural conditions. Importantly, its contributors take seriously growing societal differences in the distribution of power and influence, considering them to be key barriers to a social-ecological transformation that promises society-wide sustainability gains.
Calibration of gauge blocks by optical interferometry comparison - final report
Authors: Viliesid Miguel , Dubé Pierre , Colín Carlos 
Published: August 2022

Main text
Gauge blocks are one of the main artifacts used to calibrate length measuring instruments. The highest grade gauge blocks are calibrated by interferometry making them traceable to the length unit, the metre. The transfer of the wavelength of light to these artifacts is a challenging calibration that requires state-of-the-art equipment, good control of ambient conditions and knowledgeable personnel. It is one of the main calibration services offered by National Metrology Institutes. The Consultative Committee for Length (CCL) has established key comparisons as a means for assuring world-wide traceability and equivalence of length measurements at the highest levels of accuracy. In the key comparison reported here, there were twelve participants from EURAMET, COOMET, AFRIMET, APMP, and SIM regions. This comparison was based on the circulation of seven short steel gauge blocks, six short ceramic gauge blocks, and three steel long gauge blocks. The exercise was successful, and the results of the participants are reported here.
To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database https://www.bipm.org/kcdb/.
The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCL, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).
Phonon localization and resonance in thermal transport of pillar-based GaAs nanowires
Authors: Chen Jiao , Hou Zhichen , Chen Hongyu , Wang Zhaoliang 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Exploring the possibility of nanostructures to modulate thermal conductivity (TC) contributes to promote a deeper comprehension of phonon diffusion and transport processes with the design of thermally insulated devices with high ZT values, and the GaAs nanowires (NWs) widely used in optoelectronic and microelectronic devices exhibit nondiffusive phonon thermal transport phenomena attributed to size effects, while ignoring the wave effects of phonons. Here, we simulate the TC of pillar-based GaAs NWs using non-equilibrium molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations. The spatial distribution of density of states, temperature and heat flow distribution clouds, phonon participation rate, dispersion curves and phonon transmittance of atoms were calculated to investigate the phonon thermal transport processes in pillar-based NWs. The calculation results show that the pillar-based surface reduce the TC by 16%, the TC of pristine NW increases with axial and equivalent diameter, and the TC of pillar-based NW increases nonlinearly with axial length and increases with radial length. The phonon-surface scattering intensity is enhanced by the perturbation introduced by the pillared surface with a substantial decrease in phonon transmission capacity and a break in long-wavelength phonon transport even annihilated, which leads to surface phonon localization. Nanopillars not only enhance the phonon-surface scattering intensity at low frequencies, but also reconfigure the dispersion curve to reduce the group velocity. A series of flat resonance phonon modes are generated throughout the whole spectrum due to the hybridization between the local resonance phonon modes of the nanopillar and the phonon modes of the substrate NWs, resulting in the phonon modes shifting to lower frequencies. The pillar-based surface induced surface phonon localization and local resonance phenomenon contributes to the modulation of phonon thermal transport in GaAs-based field-effect transistors.
Gravitational waves from quasi-stable strings
Authors: Lazarides George , Maji Rinku , Shafi Qaisar 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
We estimate the stochastic gravitational wave spectrum emitted from a network of cosmic strings in which the latter are effectively stable against breaking by monopole pair creation. The monopoles are produced at a higher scale from an earlier symmetry breaking and experience significant inflation before reentering the horizon. This gives rise to monopole-antimonopole pairs connected by string segments and the string loop formation essentially ceases. As a consequence, the lower frequency portion of the gravitational wave spectrum is suppressed relative to the no-inflation case with stable strings, which evades the stringent PPTA bound on the dimensionless string tension Gμ. We display the modified spectrum, accessible in the ongoing and future experiments, for Gμ values in the range 10-10–10-15. We show how this 'quasi-stable' string network is realized in realistic grand unified theories.
Simultaneous two-way classical communication and measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution on oceanic quantum channels
Authors: Hu Hongyang , Zhong Hai , Ye Wei , Guo Ying 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Simultaneous two-way classical and quantum (STCQ) communication combines both continuous classical coherent optical communication and continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD), which eliminates all detection-related imperfections by being measurement-device-independent (MDI). In this paper, we propose a protocol relying on STCQ communication on the oceanic quantum channel, in which the superposition-modulation-based coherent states depend on the information bits of both the secret key and the classical communication ciphertext. We analyse the encoding combination in classical communication and consider the probability distribution transmittance under seawater turbulence with various interference factors. Our numerical simulations of various practical scenarios demonstrate that the proposed protocol can simultaneously enable two-way classical communication and CV-MDI QKD with just a slight performance degradation transmission distance compared to the original CV-MDI QKD scheme. Moreover, the asymmetric situation outperforms the symmetric case in terms of transmission distance and optical modulation variance. We further take into consideration the impact of finite-size effects to illustrate the applicability of the proposed scheme in practical scenarios. The results show the feasibility of the underwater STCQ scheme, which contributes toward developing a global quantum communication network in free space.
Stability of normal quantum-fluid mixtures
Authors: Yukalov V I 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Mixtures of quantum fluids, that is gases or liquids, are considered with the emphasis on the conditions characterizing the stability of the mixtures. The mixtures, that can be formed by cold atoms or molecules, are assumed to be quantum requiring the description using quantum techniques, but not so cold that to exhibit superfluidity or superconductivity. Reviewing the stability conditions of such normal quantum systems is important for the comparison of these conditions with the stability conditions of, e.g. Bose-condensed mixtures. The behavior of observable quantities under the stratification of quantum mixtures is discussed.
A personalizable autonomous neural mass model of epileptic seizures
Authors: Lopez-Sola Edmundo , Sanchez-Todo Roser , Lleal Èlia , Köksal-Ersöz Elif , Yochum Maxime , Makhalova Julia , Mercadal Borja , Guasch-Morgades Maria , Salvador Ricardo , Lozano-Soldevilla Diego , Modolo Julien , Bartolomei Fabrice , Wendling Fabrice , Benquet Pascal , Ruffini Giulio 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Work in the last two decades has shown that neural mass models (NMM) can realistically reproduce and explain epileptic seizure transitions as recorded by electrophysiological methods (EEG, SEEG). In previous work, advances were achieved by increasing excitation and heuristically varying network inhibitory coupling parameters in the models. Based on these early studies, we provide a laminar NMM capable of realistically reproducing the electrical activity recorded by SEEG in the epileptogenic zone during interictal to ictal states. With the exception of the external noise input into the pyramidal cell population, the model dynamics are autonomous. By setting the system at a point close to bifurcation, seizure-like transitions are generated, including pre-ictal spikes, low voltage fast activity, and ictal rhythmic activity. A novel element in the model is a physiologically motivated algorithm for chloride dynamics: the gain of GABAergic post-synaptic potentials is modulated by the pathological accumulation of chloride in pyramidal cells due to high inhibitory input and/or dysfunctional chloride transport. In addition, in order to simulate SEEG signals for comparison with real seizure recordings, the NMM is embedded first in a layered model of the neocortex and then in a realistic physical model. We compare modeling results with data from four epilepsy patient cases. By including key pathophysiological mechanisms, the proposed framework captures succinctly the electrophysiological phenomenology observed in ictal states, paving the way for robust personalization methods based on NMMs.
Experimental study on movement characteristics of pedestrians with different speeds
Authors: Shen Liangchang , Weng Wenguo 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Crowd evacuation efficiency is related to the gait parameters of individuals. In this study, the gait parameters of individuals with different speeds, including step length, plantar pressure, and offset of barycenter, were recorded using a pressure distribution measurement treadmill. The gait characteristics of pedestrians with different motion states were analyzed. A physical model was built to describe the individual movement. The results showed that the critical speed for individual motion posture from walking to running was 1.4 m s−1, and the gait characteristics of a pedestrian differed significantly between the two motion postures. The step length increment began to decrease rapidly and the offset of the barycenter (front and rear position) began to increase when the speed was more than 1.4 m s−1, and the movement condition of an individual was changed from walking to running at this speed. The plantar pressure increased significantly when the speed of an individual was between 1.4 m s−1 and the speed at which the double support phase disappeared. These findings revealed the variation rules of the movement characteristics of individuals with different speeds, such as the step length, the plantar pressure, and the offset of the barycenter. The step length and the plantar pressure were quantified for the physical model, which could provide a reference for the further research of crowd simulation and the instability risk of individuals.
Overview of the II International Conference on Agricultural Engineering and Green Infrastructure Solutions – AEGIS-II - 2022
Authors: Mirzaev Bakhadir , Sultonov Tohirjon , Kadirjon Shavazov , Astanakulov Komil , Fozilov Golibjon 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The overview describes the main directions and results of the International Conference “AEGIS-II - 2022” held in Tashkent on 19-21 May 2022. It gives the details about the participants and the proceedings. A description of the main trends in agricultural and food technologies, green infrastructure solutions, environmental engineering for sustainable development of the modern society are given in the overview.
Features of the choice of working bodies for the technology of strip tillage when sowing re-crops
Authors: Alimova F A , Primkulov B Sh 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The article is devoted to the description of the advantages and features of the resource-saving method of land cultivation using the Strip-Till technology. Also the results of the search for the possibility of using it in the conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan when growing of re-crops in exiting furrows and in row spacing ridges are presented. As a result of experimental studies, the hardness and moisture content of the soil were determined, and data on the quality of soil cultivation by the developed working bodies were obtained. The layout schemes of the working bodies in the design of the unit for the considered technology are presented. The results of studies on the choice of types and design of working bodies for strip tillage are substantiated. It was found that the equipment of the aggregate with sections consisting of 3 flat cutting discs and a lancet chisel best ensures the required quality of soil loosening and equable depth of its processing, as well as the width of the cultivated strip and evenness of the treated area, protects the organs from clogging with soil and grower residues. For normal operation of the planter working bodies, the cultivated strip width of the soil must correspond to the planter coulters width.
Mathematical modeling of truck movement in rough road conditions of agricultural area
Authors: Shodiev J , Azimov M 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The article presents the methods of modeling the horizontal and vertical movement of a small truck Labo. Using the Lagrange equation of the second type, mathematical models of the movement of a small truck Labo on uneven roads developed. The mathematical models developed by the Runge-Kutta-number method solved and the values of the horizontal and vertical oscillations, speeds of movement and the forces acting and acting on each wheel of the automobile found. On the given masses, the parameters of the automobile’s leaf springs and the depreciation part are determined.
Modeling and numerical methods for studying the movement of a semi-mounted cotton harvesting machine
Authors: Azimov B M , Abdazimov A D , Sherkobilov S M , Ikhsanova Sh Z 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The paper deals with the issues of modeling the movement and rolling conditions of semi-mounted cotton harvesting machine of the MX and XM series (MX-1,8; MX-2,4; XM-01; XMG-04; XM-2,8). To solve this problem, the equations of motion of a cotton harvesting machine are compiled, using the example of the MX-2,4 brand, using Lagrange equations of the second kind. The Runge-Kutta numerical method solves the equations of horizontal and vertical vibrations of the machine with an uneven mass distribution between the front driving and rear driven wheels, and also calculates the wheel adhesion coefficient.
Universal row-crop tractor with a variable base: calculation of the links of the tractor base change mechanism
Authors: Omonov N N , Masharibov A R , Atadjanova M M 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This article discusses the development of a universal row-crop tractor with a variable base. The following are general information about a tractor with a variable base, the scope of application, information about previously created tractors with a variable base. Based on the analysis of existing designs of tractors with a variable base, a new design developed and its 3D model presented. The design of the mechanism, the calculation of the strength of the details of the mechanism of the structure and the principle of operation of the mechanism of changing the base of the tractor.
Bench tests of the friction drive of the vertical spindle made of poly-V belts for improving cotton harvesters
Authors: Shoumarova M , Abdillayev T , Yusupov Sh A 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The article reports that in order to improve the functional characteristics of the friction drive of vertical spindles, it was proposed to replace its conventional V-belts with poly-V-belts. Therefore, rollers with changed parameters are installed on the spindles, while maintaining the magnitude of the rolling radius of serial rollers. To determine the functionality of the new drive, a stand with a single spindle drum was created, which allows you to determine all the performance indicators of the polyline drive. The main task of research on this stand was to determine the possibility of creating a traction (friction) force of the drive that always exceeds the resistance force of a cotton bush clamped in a narrow working slot of the harvesting apparatus. To assess the functionality of a new version of the friction drive, a comparison technique was used when at the beginning the friction (thrust) force of a serial roller with a V-belt drive was measured, and then, on the stand-pull force of the drive with a poly-V-belt. A special device was made to measure the pulling force of the belts.
Cleaning the lubricant from mechanical impurities using a magnet-cotton filter
Authors: Olimjonov R Z , Gulmatov A B 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
This article examines the issues of contamination by mechanical impurities flowing from the environment into the oil of an internal combustion engine or tractor hydraulic system, the intensity of wear of pairs of rubbing surfaces, methods for reducing abrasive wear, destruction of the oil film layer, dispersed component, the ingress of abrasive particles (formed due to friction between pairs of rubbing parts) into the oil sump and hydraulic system tractors. Filtration of internal combustion engine oil or tractor hydraulic system, description of magnetic cotton filter and design features of this filter. After passing through magnetically cotton filtration, the purified oil is pumped to the rubbing surfaces to reduce friction, cool the rubbing surfaces from the heat generated and wash away abrasive particles from the rubbing surfaces.
Reducing the technosphere impact of agricultural machines by expanding the low-temperature applicability of alternative fuels
Authors: Buzikov S V , Buzikova O M , Motovilova M V 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The subject of the study was alternative fuels used in agricultural machines. As an alternative fuel, a mixture consisting of diesel fuel, rapeseed oil and a targeted additive was considered. The main task was to develop a method for expanding the limits of low-temperature properties of alternative fuels used in tractors of agricultural machines. Because of the studies, a mathematical calculation model for determining the clouding temperature of an alternative fuel with the addition of a targeted additive was developed, the obtained calculation mathematical model was tested with experimental data, which showed 96 % convergence of theoretical calculations with experimental data. The low-temperature applicability of alternative fuel has been expanded by 9 degrees, and it has been proven that for normal operation of a diesel engine in low temperature conditions on fuel with rapeseed oil additives, it is advisable to use a multifunctional additive DIFRON H372 up to 2 %, which allows reducing the level of technospheric impact on the environment.