cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Developing the R package dendroNetwork for dendro-archaeology: lessons learned
Creators: name: Visser, Ronald M.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: Abstract

Open Science in Archaeology and beyond is growing in the recent years. More and more code related to publications has been made available over the years (e.g. https://github.com/benmarwick/ctv-archaeology). I have also published papers (e.g. Visser 2021; Visser and Vorst 2022b) on network analyses of dendrochronological data from archaeological contexts in order to get an estimate of the provenance of wood used in the Roman period. We have found that the military timber supply was possibly different than the civilian supply and the wood for Roman barges was sometimes moved over long distances and combined with local wood. The related code to these papers was also published (e.g. Visser 2022; Visser and Vorst 2022a). Recently, I combined the code of those papers into a package for R (Visser 2024). Packages have many advantages, such as ease of use, enabling reproducibility and improving transparency. While creating this package (https://docs.ropensci.org/dendroNetwork/), I learned that I probably should have created a package in the first place (see also https://ropensci.org/blog/2024/06/06/from-scripts-to-package/). In this presentation, I will explain what lessons I learned in this process in relation to developing, documentation, continuous integration, packaging, and how open peer review through rOpenSci has benefited the development of a package. This will hopefully enable others to more easily contribute to Open Science in archaeology.

References

Visser, RM. 2021 Dendrochronological Provenance Patterns. Network Analysis of Tree-Ring Material Reveals Spatial and Economic Relations of Roman Timber in the Continental North-Western Provinces. Journal of Computer Applications in Archaeology 4(1): 230--253. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jcaa.79.

Visser, RM. 2022 Dendrochronological Provenance Patterns. Code and Data of Network Analysis of Tree-Ring Material. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10200361.](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10200361.%5C)

Visser, RM. 2024 dendroNetwork: a R-package to create dendrochronological networks. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10636310.

Visser, RM and Vorst, Y. 2022a Analyses, data and figures related to: 'Connecting ships: using dendrochronological network analysis to determine the wood provenance of Roman-period river barges found in the Lower Rhine region and to visualise patterns of wood use'. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7243539.

Visser, RM and Vorst, Y. 2022b Connecting Ships: Using Dendrochronological Network Analysis to Determine the Wood Provenance of Roman-Period River Barges Found in the Lower Rhine Region and Visualise Wood Use Patterns. International Journal of Wood Culture 3(1--3): 123--151. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/27723194-bja10014.
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Salary, flexibility or career opportunity? A choice experiment on gender specific job preferences
Creators: name: Jost, Madlaina
name: Möser, Sara
Publisher: name: Frontiers Research Foundation
Year: 2023
Subjects: preferences
gender roles
family formation
division of labor
gender inequality
discrete choice experiment
labor market
job choice

description: Using the evaluation of hypothetical job offers in a discrete choice experiment, we analyse which characteristics of employment positions are relevant to men and women when deciding between job offers. Thereby, we investigate whether preferences for work arrangements are gender specific. The analysis shows that on average, women have a stronger preference for part-time work than men, and that the career prospect of a job is more important to men than to women. Furthermore, we use heterogeneity within genders to study whether gender specific preference patterns result from gendered considerations of family formation. We find that certain men and women, especially those who plan to have children and have traditional intentions about the division of labor in the household, evaluate work relationships more strongly according to gender roles than others. This analysis of hypothetical employment choices provides valuable insight into the preference structure of men and women, which proves to be heterogeneous within and between genders.
Seeking the authentic moment: De- and re-materialisations in Paik’s video and multimedia installations
Creators: name: Hölling, Hanna Barbara
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: allographicity
autographicity
archive
authenticity
changeability
concept
conceptual art
conservation
identity
installation
instruction
multimedia
open artwork
reinstallation

description: This paper discusses the problem of the maintenance of identity of multimedia works of art despite their physical change. It puts forward the term of changeability as an intrinsic feature describing their character. Observing the artworks’ changing manifestations, this paper poses questions whether and to which degree the concepts derived from musicology and a traditional understanding of the physical object applies to them; further, it investigates the links between the early conceptual art and media art of the 1960s and ’70s in terms of the presumptions of dematerialisation and, consequently, the idea of the instruction and delegated labour. The concept of open work serves the open character of multimedia artworks in terms of their repeated realisation and interpretation. Finally, it seeks to explore the interrelation of artworks’ manifestations and the archive, which, with its retroactive character has implications for both the understanding of the identity of works of art and the understanding of conservation role in its maintenance.
Creative Bioarray
Creators: name: Creative Bioarray
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: At Creative Bioarray, we are dedicated to providing high-quality biological products and services to help researchers and biotechnology companies accelerate laboratory research and discoveries. We specialize in offering a wide range of cell culture media, biological reagents, diagnostic kits, and research antibodies, catering to various fields such as molecular biology, cell biology, and gene research.

Our cell proliferation assays and gene expression analysis tools ensure precise experimental data, providing you with efficient and reliable research solutions. Additionally, our products have unique advantages in stem cell research and molecular biology products, helping to drive breakthroughs in cutting-edge scientific studies.

Whether you're conducting basic research or developing innovative therapies, Creative Bioarray is your trusted partner. We focus on delivering top-quality research reagents and biotech solutions, ensuring your research progress smoothly.

Contact us today to learn more about our cell culture media and antibody products, and let's push the boundaries of biological research together.
The Effect of TikTok on Students' Competence in English Vocabulary
Creators: name: Tisni Radji, Rasuna Talib, Helena Badu
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: This study investigates the effect of TikTok videos on seventh-grade students' competence in English vocabulary. Vocabulary is a crucial component of language proficiency, influencing students' ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively. However, many students struggle with vocabulary mastery, which impedes their overall language development. This research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in vocabulary competence after treatment with TikTok videos. The results showed a significant improvement in students' vocabulary comprehension, as reflected by higher post-test scores compared to pre-test scores. Statistical analysis, including paired t-tests, confirmed that the use of TikTok as a learning medium positively influenced students' vocabulary mastery. Additionally, students reported increased engagement during the learning process. These findings suggest that integrating TikTok videos into English language instruction can enhance students' vocabulary acquisition, making learning more interactive and enjoyable. This study concludes that TikTok is an effective educational tool for improving vocabulary skills and fostering student enthusiasm for language learning.
Cell Analysis Services
Creators: name: Creative Biogene
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description:  Cell Assay Services – Creative BioarrayEmpowering Biological Research with Comprehensive Cell Analysis Services

Creative Bioarray provides cutting-edge cell assay services tailored to support diverse research needs in drug discovery, toxicology, and disease mechanisms. Our high-throughput screening, custom assay development, and advanced detection technologies ensure precision and reliability in every experiment.Our key offerings include:Cell-based assays for drug efficacy evaluation.Toxicology assays for preclinical safety testing.Custom assay development to meet specific research objectives.Whether you're exploring complex pathways or validating drug candidates, Creative Bioarray delivers unparalleled expertise to accelerate your research journey. Partner with us to unlock insights from cellular mechanisms.
Caspase Assays
Creators: name: Creative Biogene
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: Caspase Assays – Advancing Apoptosis ResearchExplore Cell Death Pathways with Caspase Assays

Creative Bioarray offers specialized caspase assays to aid in the detection and analysis of apoptosis. Caspases are vital enzymes in programmed cell death, playing a central role in cancer, neurodegeneration, and immune response studies.

Our Services Include:

Caspase Activity Detection: Accurate quantification of enzyme activity.Cell Death Analysis: Comprehensive insights into apoptotic pathways.High-Throughput Screening: Efficient testing for drug discovery.With reliable data and customizable solutions, Creative Bioarray enhances your ability to unravel apoptosis-related mechanisms.
Prostate Cancer
Creators: name: Creative Biogene
name: Creative Biogene
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: The page on prostate cancer from Creative Biogene primarily focuses on diagnostic tools and services for prostate cancer detection and research. It highlights the use of rapid tests based on immunochromatographic methods to detect Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels in human serum, plasma, or blood. The tests have high sensitivity and specificity, making them effective for early detection of prostate cancer. Additionally, they offer parameters like cutoff levels (e.g., 3 ng/mL or 4 ng/mL depending on the test), accuracy rates, and their applications in both clinical and research contexts.

Prostate Cancer also provides services in oncology diagnostics, such as molecular diagnostic tools, flow cytometry, enzyme-linked immunoassays, and chemiluminescence immunoassays, emphasizing their capability to support research and clinical needs in cancer detection and management.

For more details, you can visit their page: Creative Biogene - Prostate Cancer
The Role of Transnational Higher Education STEM Programmes in Preparing Qatari Nationals for Employment
Creators: name: Alyafei, Khalifa
Publisher: name: Lancaster University
Year: 2024

description: This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of international
 higher education programs in Science, Technology, Engineering &
 Maths (STEM), especially focusing oninternational branch campuses (IBCs),
 in preparing nationals for employment, within Qatar’s higher educational
 system. Transnational education has gained prominence due to globalisation
 and technological advancements, but there remains a paucity of empirical
 research examining the perceptions of IBC alumni and employers regarding
 the employability of graduates, especially in STEM areas.

 This study employed a human capital theory framework and utilised a
 qualitative methodology. The interviews were performed utilising the
 Microsoft Teams platform. Data was gathered in two distinct phases.
 Initially, the employer who had recruited graduates from Texas A
 &M University in Qatar (TAMUQ) and Carnegie Mellon University in
 Qatar (CMUQ) were interviewed, and in the second phase the graduates of
 TAMUQ and CMUQ were interviewed. A purposive sample of 10 employers was
 selected to represent the private, semi-government, and state sectors. For
 the second round, a group of 17 alumni with diverse academic backgrounds
 and varying levels of professional experience were chosen.

 Preliminary analysis of employer interviews has revealed challenges faced
 by IBC graduates, such as cultural adaptation, Arabic language proficiency
 and insufficient practical experience. Employers underscore the importance
 of adaptability, communication skills and technological proficiency for
 successful employment. Conversely, IBC alumni express satisfaction with
 the assistance received in securing employment and preparing for the
 workforce, attributing their preparedness to the development of critical
 thinking, communication and adaptability skills flexibility during their
 educational journey. This study provides valuable insights into the
 efficacy of international higher education STEM programmes, emphasising
 the difficulties encountered by graduates and the competencies they
 acquire to succeed in the labour market and expectations of employers when
 they hire graduates. Consequently, it informs future educational
 strategies and industry practices in Qatar and beyond.
Acalolepta basicornis
Creators: name: Barševskis, Arvīds
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2020
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Cerambycidae
Acalolepta
Acalolepta basicornis

description: 48. Acalolepta basicornis (Gahan, 1894) – Laos:
Hua Phan prov. Mt. Phu Pane, 1200-1900 m, Ban Saluei vill., 10- 22.05.2011, (1, St. Jakl & local collector leg.), 18.05.- 02.06.2012 (1, St. Jakl & local collector leg.).
description: Published as part of Barševskis, Arvīds, 2020, To The Knowledge Of Long-Horned Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Of The Oriental Region. Part 3., pp. 173-188 in Acta Biologica Universitatis Daugavpiliensis 20 (2) on page 177, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12649597
Acestrorhynchus altus Menezes 1969
Creators: name: Toledo-Piza, Mônica
name: Baena, Eduardo G.
name: Dagosta, Fernando C. P.
name: Menezes, Naércio A.
name: Ândrade, Marcelo
name: Benini, Ricardo C.
name: Bertaco, Vinicius A.
name: Birindelli, José Luís O.
name: Boden, Gert
name: Buckup, Paulo A.
name: Camelier, Priscila
name: Carvalho, Fernando R.
name: Castro, Ricardo M. C.
name: Chuctaya, Junior
name: Decru, Eva
name: Derijst, Eddy
name: Dillman, Casey B.
name: Ferreira, Katiane M.
name: Merxem, Dimitri G.
name: Giovannetti, Victor
name: Hirschmann, Alice
name: Jégu, Michel
name: Jerep, Fernando C.
name: Langeani, Francisco
name: Lima, Flávio C. T.
name: Lucena, Carlos A. S.
name: Lucena, Zilda Margarete S.
name: Malabarba, Luiz R.
name: Malabarba, Maria Cláudia S. L.
name: Marinho, Manoela M. F.
name: Mathubara, Kleber
name: Mattox, George M. T.
name: Melo, Bruno F.
name: Moelants, Tuur
name: Moreira, Cristiano R.
name: Musschoot, Tobias
name: Netto-Ferreira, André L.
name: Ota, Rafaela P.
name: T. Oyakawa, Osvaldo
name: Pavanelli, Carla S.
name: Reis, Roberto E.
name: Santos, Osmar
name: Serra, Jane Piton
name: Silva, Gabriel S. C.
name: Silva-Oliveira, Cárlison
name: Souza-Lima, Rosana
name: Vari, Richard P.
name: Zanata, Angela M.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Characiformes
Acestrorhynchidae
Acestrorhynchus
Acestrorhynchus altus

description: Acestrorhynchus altus Menezes, 1969
Acestrorhynchus altus Menezes, 1969:52, 118, fig. 38. Type locality: Rio Arari in Cachoeira do Arari, Ilha de Marajó, Pará. [Brazil]. Holotype: MCZ 45256.
Distribution: 323 (Menezes, 1969; Menezes, 1992).
Remarks: Species recorded for the Lower Amazon Basin but distributional limits are difficult to define due to taxonomic uncertainty (Paradeda, 2015).
description: Published as part of Toledo-Piza, Mônica, Baena, Eduardo G., Dagosta, Fernando C. P., Menezes, Naércio A., Ândrade, Marcelo, Benini, Ricardo C., Bertaco, Vinicius A., Birindelli, José Luís O., Boden, Gert, Buckup, Paulo A., Camelier, Priscila, Carvalho, Fernando R., Castro, Ricardo M. C., Chuctaya, Junior, Decru, Eva, Derijst, Eddy, Dillman, Casey B., Ferreira, Katiane M., Merxem, Dimitri G., Giovannetti, Victor, Hirschmann, Alice, Jégu, Michel, Jerep, Fernando C., Langeani, Francisco, Lima, Flávio C. T., Lucena, Carlos A. S., Lucena, Zilda Margarete S., Malabarba, Luiz R., Malabarba, Maria Cláudia S. L., Marinho, Manoela M. F., Mathubara, Kleber, Mattox, George M. T., Melo, Bruno F., Moelants, Tuur, Moreira, Cristiano R., Musschoot, Tobias, Netto-Ferreira, André L., Ota, Rafaela P., T. Oyakawa, Osvaldo, Pavanelli, Carla S., Reis, Roberto E., Santos, Osmar, Serra, Jane Piton, Silva, Gabriel S. C., Silva-Oliveira, Cárlison, Souza-Lima, Rosana, Vari, Richard P. & Zanata, Angela M., 2024, Checklist of the species of the Order Characiformes (Teleostei: Ostariophysi), pp. 1-548 in Neotropical Ichthyology (e 230086) (e 230086) 22 (1) on page 11, DOI: 10.1590/1982-0224-2023-0086, http://zenodo.org/record/13326553
Acestrorhynchus britskii Menezes 1969
Creators: name: Toledo-Piza, Mônica
name: Baena, Eduardo G.
name: Dagosta, Fernando C. P.
name: Menezes, Naércio A.
name: Ândrade, Marcelo
name: Benini, Ricardo C.
name: Bertaco, Vinicius A.
name: Birindelli, José Luís O.
name: Boden, Gert
name: Buckup, Paulo A.
name: Camelier, Priscila
name: Carvalho, Fernando R.
name: Castro, Ricardo M. C.
name: Chuctaya, Junior
name: Decru, Eva
name: Derijst, Eddy
name: Dillman, Casey B.
name: Ferreira, Katiane M.
name: Merxem, Dimitri G.
name: Giovannetti, Victor
name: Hirschmann, Alice
name: Jégu, Michel
name: Jerep, Fernando C.
name: Langeani, Francisco
name: Lima, Flávio C. T.
name: Lucena, Carlos A. S.
name: Lucena, Zilda Margarete S.
name: Malabarba, Luiz R.
name: Malabarba, Maria Cláudia S. L.
name: Marinho, Manoela M. F.
name: Mathubara, Kleber
name: Mattox, George M. T.
name: Melo, Bruno F.
name: Moelants, Tuur
name: Moreira, Cristiano R.
name: Musschoot, Tobias
name: Netto-Ferreira, André L.
name: Ota, Rafaela P.
name: T. Oyakawa, Osvaldo
name: Pavanelli, Carla S.
name: Reis, Roberto E.
name: Santos, Osmar
name: Serra, Jane Piton
name: Silva, Gabriel S. C.
name: Silva-Oliveira, Cárlison
name: Souza-Lima, Rosana
name: Vari, Richard P.
name: Zanata, Angela M.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Characiformes
Acestrorhynchidae
Acestrorhynchus
Acestrorhynchus britskii

description: Acestrorhynchus britskii Menezes, 1969
Acestrorhynchus britskii Menezes, 1969:58, 118, fig. 42. Type locality: Represa de Três Marias, Rio São Francisco basin in Minas Gerais. [Brazil]. Holotype: MZUSP 4406.
Distribution: 327 (Menezes, 1969; Menezes, Gery, 1983).
description: Published as part of Toledo-Piza, Mônica, Baena, Eduardo G., Dagosta, Fernando C. P., Menezes, Naércio A., Ândrade, Marcelo, Benini, Ricardo C., Bertaco, Vinicius A., Birindelli, José Luís O., Boden, Gert, Buckup, Paulo A., Camelier, Priscila, Carvalho, Fernando R., Castro, Ricardo M. C., Chuctaya, Junior, Decru, Eva, Derijst, Eddy, Dillman, Casey B., Ferreira, Katiane M., Merxem, Dimitri G., Giovannetti, Victor, Hirschmann, Alice, Jégu, Michel, Jerep, Fernando C., Langeani, Francisco, Lima, Flávio C. T., Lucena, Carlos A. S., Lucena, Zilda Margarete S., Malabarba, Luiz R., Malabarba, Maria Cláudia S. L., Marinho, Manoela M. F., Mathubara, Kleber, Mattox, George M. T., Melo, Bruno F., Moelants, Tuur, Moreira, Cristiano R., Musschoot, Tobias, Netto-Ferreira, André L., Ota, Rafaela P., T. Oyakawa, Osvaldo, Pavanelli, Carla S., Reis, Roberto E., Santos, Osmar, Serra, Jane Piton, Silva, Gabriel S. C., Silva-Oliveira, Cárlison, Souza-Lima, Rosana, Vari, Richard P. & Zanata, Angela M., 2024, Checklist of the species of the Order Characiformes (Teleostei: Ostariophysi), pp. 1-548 in Neotropical Ichthyology (e 230086) (e 230086) 22 (1) on page 11, DOI: 10.1590/1982-0224-2023-0086, http://zenodo.org/record/13326553
Kesaflata lubosi Stroiński & Malenovský & Świerczewski 2016, sp. nov.
Creators: name: Stroiński, Adam
name: Malenovský, Igor
name: Świerczewski, Dariusz
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2016
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hemiptera
Flatidae
Kesaflata
Kesaflata lubosi

description: Kesaflata lubosi sp. nov.
(Figs 53–74)
Type locality. Yemen, north-western Socotra, 5.5 km SW Qalansiyah, Qeysoh settlement environs, northern foothills of Maaleh hills, 12°39′37″N 53°26′42″E, 220–300 m a.s.l. (Figs 78, 79).
Type material. HOLOTYPE: ♀ “ YEMEN, SOCOTRA Island, Kesa env., 220-300m, N 12°39′37″ E 53°26′42″, 28.- 29.i.2010, L. Purchart leg. // HOLOTYPE / Kesaflata / lubosi sp. nov. / det. A. Stroiński, I. Malenovský / & D. Świerczewski 2016” (MMBC, dry-mounted, abdomen detached, dissected and stored in a plastic vial with glycerol under the specimen).
Diagnosis. The only species in the genus.
Description. Measurements. Total length 5.65 mm. Vertex: A/B 2.33. Frons: C/ E 0.50; D/ E 0.93. Pronotum: F/B 2.20. Mesonotum: G/F 2.27, G/B+F 1.56, G/H 0.70. Tegmina: I/J 2.25.
Coloration. General coloration light brown with darker patches on the apical top of frons, lateral margins of vertex, pronotum and mesonotum as well as tegmen – alongside sutural angle and MP vein and on claval disc and depression; abdomen brownish (Figs 53–57).
Structure. Head. Median carina of frons sharp, lateral carinae short, sinuate, apically curved to lateral margins (Figs 56, 65). Clypeus convex (Fig. 56).
Thorax. Posterior margin of pronotum deeply concave. Groove of mesonotum short (Figs 57, 61–63).
Male unknown.
Female terminalia. Pregenital sternite with anterior margin weakly arcuate and posterior margin convex. Gonoplac posterior margin with row of larger teeth and row of smaller teeth (Fig. 72). Gonapophysis VIII with keels of ventral margin short and parallel; ventral margin ending with blunt teeth (Fig. 73). Spermatheca with ductus receptaculi ribbed, widening apicad; diverticulum ductus smooth, basal part tubular, apical part widened with subapical, shallow incision (Fig. 74).
Etymology. Named after our dear colleague Luboš Purchart (Mendel University, Brno) who collected the holotype.
Habitat and occurrence in Socotra. The only specimen available was collected in a semi- arid shrubland dominated by Jatropha unicostata, Croton socotranus, Euphorbia arbuscula, Adenium obesum, Dendrosicyos socotrana, Sterculia africana, and Cissus subaphylla on lower altitude rocky slopes at foothills of the Maaleh hills at the north-western coast of Socotra (Figs 78, 79).
Distribution. So far only known from the semi-arid zone of north-western Socotra.
description: Published as part of Stroiński, Adam, Malenovský, Igor & Świerczewski, Dariusz, 2016, Two new genera offlatid planthoppers from Socotra island (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Flatidae), pp. 461-489 in Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 56 (2) on pages 478-482, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4503913
Safety and pharmacokinetics of praziquantel in European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis)
Creators: name: Stettler, Marion
name: Lotz, Christian
name: Probst, Alexandra
name: Marreros, Nelson
name: Lundström-Stadelmann, Britta
name: Frey, Caroline F.
name: Keiser, Jennifer
name: Hofer, Andreas
name: Hoby, Stefan
Publisher: name: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Year: 2024

description: Spirorchiidosis, caused by blood flukes of the genus Spirorchis, is a disease of great concern for the critically endangered European pond turtle (EPT; Emys orbicularis) in Switzerland. The endogenous life cycle of the parasite often leads to systemic inflammatory reactions, thrombosis, and death. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the treatment of choice against adult Spirorchis spp. in green (Chelonia mydas) and in loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles and is therefore considered for the treatment of EPT. This study aimed to establish a safe, easily applicable PZQ treatment for EPT, based on pharmacokinetics and tolerability. Three application methods were tested in a total of 12 adult EPT. Each turtle received a total of 75 mg/kg PZQ (three doses of 25 mg/kg in 3-h intervals [q3h × 3]) via IM (n = 3 turtles), SC (n = 3 turtles), or PO (n = 6 turtles) administration. Blood was collected 3, 6, 24, and 48 h after the first administration to determine the plasma concentration of PZQ using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Maximum measured R-PZQ concentrations (Cmax) were reached after 6 h. The mean Cmax of the total PZQ (sum of R- and S-PZQ) in the PO-treated EPT group was 1,929 ng/ml. Significantly higher concentrations were measured after IM and SC injection (mean Cmax of total PZQ = 12,715 ng/ml and 10,114 ng/ml, respectively). Transient side effects were evident after IM administration (local swelling and lameness), whereas no adverse drug effects were observed after PO and SC administration. Based on these results and the ease of administration to EPT, SC injection of PZQ at 25 mg/kg q3h times 3 serves as promising treatment application for the future.
Social robots skills learning from demonstration
Creators: name: Griffiths, Sascha
name: Gees, Thomas
name: Koumpis, Adamantios
Publisher: name: Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL)
Year: 2020
Subjects: Social robots
natural language generation
conversational agents
learning from demonstration

description: In the paper we address the issue of deploying a learning-from-demonstration approach to acquire skills for carrying out conversational tasks with humans. The core idea is to have the robots exploit curated data resulting from human end-user training on dedicated simulators. This will be employed to train social skills in robots using AI models. The resulting social robot will incorporate the trained models.
The diagnostic and prognostic utility of oxidative stress circulatory biomarkers in traumatic brain injury patients: a systematic review
Creators: name: McDonnell, Jake
name: Wilson, Kielan
name: Stevens, Andrew R
name: Davies, David J.
name: Belli, Antonio
name: O’Halloran, Philip J.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Science Policy

description: The objective of this review is to qualitatively appraise the available literature to evaluate the efficacy of circulatory systemic oxidative stress markers (OSMx) in determining the diagnosis and outcome of TBI. A systematic review was conducted of PubMed/Medline, Embase and Google Scholar databases per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) for studies which employed serum or plasma OSMx analysis for diagnostic or prognostic purposes in patients with TBI. Eight studies were included. There were 654 patients across the eight studies, of which 518 (79.2%) patients had sustained a TBI. The heterogeneity between studies in terms of OSMxs analyzed ultimately made collective analysis inappropriate. Nevertheless, several studies highlighted the potential role of circulatory OSMx levels in determining the diagnosis (presence and severity) and prognosis (functional outcome and mortality) of TBI. The care for patients with TBI remains a complex clinical challenge with a high morbidity and mortality profile. Evidenced by this review, circulatory OSMxs appear to have the potential to supplement current diagnostic measures, in addition to identifying new treatment strategies and monitoring recovery. Despite early promise, the evidence for such markers remains in its infancy and robust prospective studies are needed.
Empria candidata
Creators: name: Macek, Jan
name: Kula, Emanuel
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2015
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hymenoptera
Tenthredinidae
Empria
Empria candidata

description: Key to the European species of the Empria candidata complex
1. Adult: habitus in females slender (Fig. 4b); head in dorsal view rectangular (Fig. 4d) as wide as mesosoma; mesoscutellar fovea sharply angled (Fig. 4e), mesoscutellum narrow (Fig. 4e); metasoma subcylindrical (Fig. 4b); mesepisternum with two pale, mostly separate, spots (Fig. 4g), anterior spot more or less obliterated, sometimes absent; clypeus in males with more or less extensive pale pattern (Fig.4 c.); penis valves strongly inflexed, the posterior valviceps projection large, triangular; the valvural lobe large and distinctly separated from the posterior valviceps projection (fig. 4f). Larva: black with obliterated pale pattern below the spiracular line, head amber yellow with extensive dark pattern (Fig.7)............................. E. candidata
- Adult: habitus in females stout (Fig. 5b), head in dorsal view distinctly transverse (Fig. 5d), narrower than mesosoma; the mesoscutellar fovea widely angled (Fig. 5e), mesoscutellum wide (Fig. 5e); metasoma subfusiform (Fig. 5b); mesepisternum with pale mostly triangular spot on the posterior margin (Fig. 5e); clypeus in males black, rarely with small pale spots at corners (Fig. 5c); penis valves slightly inflexed; the posterior valviceps projection small, lancetoid; the valvural lobe small and attached to the posterior valviceps projection (Fig. 5f). Larva: upper part of body (above spiracular line) dark, ventral part pale; head predominantly pale with reduced dark pattern.............................................................. E. magnicornis
description: Published as part of Macek, Jan & Kula, Emanuel, 2015, Revisionary study on European species of the Empria candidata complex (Hymenoptera, Symphyta, Tenthredinidae), pp. 251-260 in Zootaxa 3946 (2) on page 253, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3946.2.7, http://zenodo.org/record/241208
Effectiveness of a psychoeducational program for caregivers of persons with acquired brain injury: a randomized controlled trial (EDUCA-V)
Creators: name: González-Fraile, Eduardo
name: Domínguez-Panchón, Ana I.
name: Quemada, José Ignacio
name: Álvarez, Noemí
name: Pascual, Marga
name: Berzosa-Grande, Pilar
name: Salvador, Raymond
name: Pomarol-Clotet, Edith
name: Martín-Carrasco, Manuel
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Neuroscience
subject: Physiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Science Policy
subject: Mental Health

description: To assess the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention program (PIP) compared to standard attention in reducing caregiver burden after the intervention (at 4 months) and at follow-up (at 8 months). A multicenter, evaluator-blind, randomized controlled trial. The experimental group received a PIP intervention consisting of 10 weekly group sessions, while the control group received standard attention. The primary outcome was measured as the change scores from baseline on the caregiver’s burden (ZBI). The secondary outcomes evaluated included caregiver mental health (GHQ-28), anxiety (STAI), and depression (CES-D). Trial registration: ISRCTN16513116. The sample comprised 76 informal caregivers (41 allocated in the intervention condition and 35 in the control). The caregiver’s burden (ZBI) did not show significant differences between groups at 4 months or 8 months. There were favorable and significant changes in the caregiver’s mental health (GHQ) and depression (CES-D) at 4 months in the PIP group. There were no significant differences between groups in anxiety during the trial. The PIP intervention group reported positive effects on general mental health and depression after the intervention but not at follow-up. We need more studies which interventions follow expert recommendations and can sustain positive results over time.
Effects of Hip Abductor Muscles Exercises on Pain and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Creators: name: Rogan, Slavko
name: Hähni, Michaela
name: Luijckx, Eefje
name: Dealer, Jonas
name: Reuteler, Stefan
name: Taeymans, Jan
Publisher: name: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year: 2018

description: Rogan, S, Haehni, M, Luijckx, E, Dealer, J, Reuteler, S, and Taeymans, J. Effects of hip abductor muscles exercises on pain and function in patients with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2018—This systematic review and meta-analysis considered the effects of hip strengthening (i.e., abductor and external rotator muscles) vs. no hip strengthening on pain and of hip strengthening combined with knee strengthening vs. knee strengthening (i.e., quadriceps muscles) alone on pain and functional status in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Eleven, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) studies and 1 non-RCT study were included, totaling 604 participants. Female athletes were included in one study, whereas untrained participants were included in the other studies. On average, the studies showed a low methodological quality. Hip muscle strengthening showed greater pain-reducing effects when compared with no hip strengthening (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −1.91; 95% confidence interval [CI], −2.92 to −0.9; p = 0.0002). When comparing a combined hip and knee muscle strengthening with knee muscle strengthening alone, pain was reduced in the combined hip and knee–strengthening group (SMD −0.99; 95% CI, −1.99 to 0.02; p = 0.05), whereas function showed a SMD of 0.70 (95% CI, 0.25–1.14; p = 0.002) again favoring the combined hip and knee–strengthening group. This meta-analysis showed evidence that the strengthening of the hip abductor muscles can reduce pain and function in patients with PFP. Because studies including highly trained patients with PFP are currently lacking, one should be careful when applying the clinical findings of this meta-analysis when working with athletes. Trial registration: PROSPERO 2014:CRD42014010716.
Attracting private investments into rural electrification — A case study on renewable energy based village grids in Indonesia
Creators: name: Schmidt, Tobias S.
name: Blum, Nicola Ursina
name: Sryantoro Wakeling, Ratri
Publisher: name: Elsevier
Year: 2013
Subjects: Off-grid Mini-grid Micro-grid Risk/return profile Investment barrier Subsidy

description: Renewable energy based village grids (RVGs) are widely considered to be a sustainable solution for rural electrification in non-OECD countries. However, diffusion rates of RVGs are relatively low. We take the viewpoint that, as public resources are scarce, investments from the private sector are essential to scale-up the diffusion. While existing literature mostly focuses on engineering, development and techno-economic aspects, the private sector's perspective remains under-researched. As investment decisions by private investors are mainly based on the risk/return profile of potential projects we — based on literature reviews and field research — investigate the risk and the return aspects of RVGs in Indonesia, a country with one of the largest potentials for RVGs. We find that considering the potential of local, national and international revenue streams, the returns of RVGs can be positive. Regarding the risk aspect, we see that private investors could address many of the existing barriers through their business model. However, the findings also point to the need for government action in order to further improve the risk/return profile and thereby attract private investments for RVGs.
Attrition, adherence, and compliance to exercise training interventions in persons with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of training studies
Creators: name: Wender, Carly L. A.
name: Farrar, Elijah
name: Sandroff, Brian M.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Science Policy

description: Exercise training (ET) is a promising rehabilitation approach for long-term negative consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, little is known regarding overall rates of attrition, adherence, and compliance to ET in TBI. The purpose of this systematic review was to estimate average attrition, adherence, and compliance rates in ET studies in persons with TBI. Databases were searched from inception to April 15, 2024. Two authors independently extracted data related to attrition, adherence, compliance, and possible moderators identified a priori. The average rate of attrition from 45 studies was 14.4%, although the majority of studies had small sample sizes (i.e. n < 42). Based on hierarchical linear regression, the most influential predictors of attrition were sample size and study design. A minority of studies reported adherence (44.4%) or compliance (22.2%) but those that did reported good average adherence (85.1%) and compliance (77.7%). These studies support the ability of persons with TBI to complete an ET intervention as prescribed. Researchers can use this information to ensure adequate power to detect a true effect of ET in persons with TBI. Researchers conducting ET studies in persons with TBI should clearly and thoroughly report data on attrition, adherence, and compliance.
Sathytes borneoensis Shen & Yin 2019, sp. nov.
Creators: name: Shen, Qi
name: Yin, Zi-Wei
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2019
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Staphylinidae
Sathytes
Sathytes borneoensis

description: Sathytes borneoensis sp. nov.
(Fig. 1)
Type material. Holotype: EAST MALAYSIA: ♂, ‘ Borneo: Sabah, Keningau District, Jungle Girl Camp, N5.4430, E116.4512, 1182 m, Shi H.L., Liu Y. lgt., light trap, Ins. Zoo., CAS. 2016. IV.27 ’ (IZCAS).
Diagnostic description. Male. Body (Fig. 1A) dark reddish-brown, mouthparts and legs paler. Body length 2.76 mm. Head slightly wider than long, length from anterior margin of clypeus to base 0.53 mm, width across eyes 0.58 mm. Each eye composed of about 23 facets. Length of eyes (0.26 mm) / length of tempora (0.10 mm) approximately 2.6:1. Length of antennae 1.29 mm; club (Fig. 1B) formed by antennomeres 9–11; antennomere 9 (Fig. 1C) elongate-oblique, sub-rhomboidal, with elongate sub-basal apophysis slightly broadened at apex; antennomere 10 strongly transverse, obconical; antennomere 11 (Fig. 1B, 1D) about 1.6 times as long as wide, with one large, apically setose protuberance and one much smaller tubercle at base. Pronotum about as long as wide, length along midline 0.55 mm, maximum width 0.56 mm. Elytra slightly transverse, length along suture 0.91 mm, maximum width 1.10 mm. Abdomen widest at tergite 1 (IV), and narrowing apically; mid-length of dorsally exposed part 0.78 mm, maximum width 0.88 mm. Length of aedeagus (Fig. 1E) 0.27 mm; median lobe almost symmetric.
Female. Unknown.
Comparative notes. Sathytes borneoensis is most similar to Sathytes clavatus Löbl from Sumatra in the elongate antennomere 9 with an elongate, sub-basal apophysis. These two species may be separated based on the much larger body size (2.76 mm), and antennomere 11 bears a distinct apically setose protuberance and a small basal tubercle of the new species, while S. clavatus is much smaller in size (about 1.9 mm), and antennomere 11 bears a small, indistinct basal lamina visible only in the microscopic preparation.
Distribution. East Malaysia: Sabah.
Etymology. The new species is named after Borneo Island, where the type locality of the new species is situated.
description: Published as part of Shen, Qi & Yin, Zi-Wei, 2019, Four new species of Sathytes Westwood (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) from the island of Borneo, pp. 188-194 in Zootaxa 4629 (2) on pages 189-190, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4629.2.2, http://zenodo.org/record/3269071
The effect of biocide chloromethylisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT) mixture on C2C12 muscle cell damage attributed to mitochondrial reactive oxygen species overproduction and autophagy activation
Creators: name: Kim, Donghyun
name: Shin, Yusun
name: Baek, Yong-Wook
name: Kang, HanGoo
name: Lim, Jungyun
name: Bae, Ok-Nam
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Cell Biology
subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Neuroscience
subject: Physiology
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Inorganic Chemistry
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Science Policy
subject: Computational Biology

description: The mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMIT/MIT) is a biocide widely used as a preservative in various commercial products. This biocide has also been used as an active ingredient in humidifier disinfectants in South Korea, resulting in serious health effects among users. Recent evidence suggests that the underlying mechanism of CMIT/MIT-initiated toxicity might be associated with defects in mitochondrial functions. The aim of this study was to utilize the C2C12 skeletal muscle model to investigate the effects of CMIT/MIT on mitochondrial function and relevant molecular pathways associated with skeletal muscle dysfunction. Data demonstrated that exposure to CMIT/MIT during myogenic differentiation induced significant mitochondrial excess production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a decrease in intracellular ATP levels. Notably, CMIT/MIT significantly inhibited mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (Oxphos) and reduced mitochondrial mass at a lower concentration than the biocide amount, which diminished the viability of myotubes. CMIT/MIT induced activation of autophagy flux and decreased protein expression levels of myosin heavy chain (MHC). Taken together, CMIT/MIT exposure produced damage in C2C12 myotubes by impairing mitochondrial bioenergetics and activating autophagy. Our findings contribute to an increased understanding of the underlying mechanisms associated with CMIT/MIT-induced adverse skeletal muscle health effects.
Schweizer Forstbetriebe sind vielfältig : TBN-Ergebnisse 2017
Creators: name: Bürgi, Patric
name: Pauli, Bernhard
name: Thomas, Mélanie
name: Auer, Noemi Rahel
Publisher: name: Waldwirtschaft Schweiz
Year: 2018

description: Neben der Waldbewirtschaftung erbringen viele Schweizer Forstbetriebe eine breite Palette an Dienstleistungen und erzeugen verschiedenste Sachgüter. Manche Forstbetriebe generieren sogar mehr Umsatz mit Tätigkeiten ausserhalb des Waldes als mit dem eigentlichen Kerngeschäft, der Waldbewirtschaftung. Dies zeigen Auswertungen der Ergebnisse des Forstwirtschaftlichen Testbetriebsnetzes (TBN) der Schweiz, das im Auftrag der Bundesämter für Umwelt und Statistik durch WaldSchweiz betrieben und von der Hochschule für Agrar-, Forst- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften ausgewertet und interpretiert wird.
Psychological factors are associated with pain extent in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Creators: name: Núñez-Cortés, Rodrigo
name: Carrasco, José Javier
name: Salazar-Méndez, Joaquín
name: Torreblanca-Vargas, Serghio
name: Pérez-Alenda, Sofía
name: Calatayud, Joaquin
name: Lluch, Enrique
name: Horment-Lara, Giselle
name: Cruz-Montecinos, Carlos
name: Cerda, Mauricio
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Biotechnology
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Science Policy

description: Widespread pain may be related to psychosocial aspects in several musculoskeletal conditions, but the literature on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is scarce. To determine the relationship between pain extent and psychological factors (catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, anxiety symptoms, and depression) in people with CTS. A cross-sectional study was conducted. The independent variables were: pain intensity, disability (QuickDASH), duration of symptoms, anxiety and depressive symptoms, catastrophizing, and kinesiophobia. The main outcome was: pain extent (% of total area and categories “pain within the median nerve-innervated territory” versus “extra-median nerve pain”). Correlation analysis was performed using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. A linear regression model and binary logistic regression (both with forward selection) were performed to determine the main predictors of pain extent. Forty-eight participants were included. A moderate positive correlation was found between catastrophizing (r = 0.455; p = 0.024) and disability (r = 0.448; p = 0.024) with total pain extent area. Regression models indicated that catastrophizing explained 22% of the variance in the pain extent (β = 0.003; 95% CI: 0.002–0.005), while kinesiophobia was the variable that best explained the distribution of pain in the extra-median territory (R2 Nagelkerke = 0.182). Null or weak correlations were found for the rest of the associations. Catastrophizing and kinesiophobia were the main indicators of pain extent in people with CTS. Clinicians are advised to use specific questionnaires to check for the presence of catastrophizing or kinesiophobia in people with CTS and wider pain extension.
Social support and therapeutic relationships intertwine to influence exercise behavior in people with sport-related knee injuries
Creators: name: Truong, Linda K.
name: Mosewich, Amber D.
name: Miciak, Maxi
name: Losciale, Justin M.
name: Li, Linda C.
name: Whittaker, Jackie L.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Physiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology

description: Explore how social support influences exercise therapy participation and adherence before and after enrolling in an education and exercise therapy intervention (Stop OsteoARthritis, SOAR). Study design: Interpretative description. We sampled participants with sport-related knee injuries from the SOAR randomized controlled trial. SOAR is a virtual, physiotherapist-guided, education and exercise therapy-based knee health program that targets individuals at risk of early osteoarthritis. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were completed, and an inductive approach was guided by Braun & Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis. Fifteen participants (67% female, median age 26 [19–35] years) were interviewed. Three themes were generated that encapsulated participants’ social support experiences that fostered exercise participation: 1) Treat me as a whole person represented the value of social support that went beyond participants’ physical needs, 2) Work with me highlighted the working partnership between the clinician and the participant, and 3) Journey with me indicated a need for on-going support is necessary for the long-term management of participants’ knee health. A theme of the therapeutic relationship was evident across the findings. Insight was gained into how and why perceived support may be linked to exercise behavior, with the therapeutic relationship being potentially linked to perceived support. Social support strategies embedded within an education and exercise therapy program may boost exercise adherence after sport-related knee injuries.