bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preferences of rodent scatter-hoard and predators determine dissemination oak species.
Authors: Arco Sergio Del , Arco Jose María Del
Published: October 2023

The relationship between scatter-hoarding rodents and oak species has been considered on a scale from antagonism to mutualism. Depending on the costs and benefits, the outcome of the relationship can be found at one extreme or the other. Costs have included destruction of acorns that occurs during predation, but not all acorns attacked lose their embryos.
As representatives of the mutualistic end, we present two species that preserve embryo (Mus spretus and Apodemus sylvaticus). Representing the antagonistic extreme, we present a predatory species that destroys the embryo (Microtus arvalis).
The objective of this study is to test the preferences of both rodent groups for acorns.
The results showed that there is one acorn species (Quercus ilex) that is preferred by the three rodent species. This acorn species has high concentrations of nutrients, low concentrations of tannins and thin shell. These characteristics attract the attention of rodents that could carry these acorns. There are two other acorn species (Quercus suberand Quercus rubra) that are consumed with little intensity for having low concentrations of nutrients, high concentration of tannins and thick shell. These characteristics escaping predators although transportation is not guaranteed. These acorns would germinate and emerge under the trees that have produced them and increase intraspecific competition.
Coincidence preferences shown by the three rodent species poses a risk for the oak species, since the recent arrival of the predator (antagonist) species in the study area could paralyze the dispersal process carried out by the other two mutualistic species through predation.
Collaborative Optimization Model for Train Timetable and Stopping Plan in Intercity Railway
Authors: Wang Wenxian , Chen Hao , Zhang Liqing , Lv Qiuxia
Published: October 2023

In the organization of intercity passenger transport, train timetable is the basic document for train operation. A reasonable train timetable can improve the balance of train service at the station, thereby improving the service quality of railway passenger transport. In this paper, we define a quantitative calculation method for the balance of station service in the intercity railway. A collaborative optimization model of train timetable and stopping plan is develop, which aim to minimize dwelling time of trains and the imbalanced coefficient of train service at stations. So all trains could stop at their stations more evenly, and maximum waiting time for passengers is reduced. In order to solve this mixed integer nonlinear problem, an improved genetic algorithm is designed. Finally, taking Jiangmen-Zhanjiang Railway as an example, the proposed collaborative optimization model of train timetable and stopping plan is applied to a real scene. The case compares and analyzes the train service balance and the stopping time of each train at each station along the Jiangmen-Zhanjiang Railway in the original plan and the optimized plan. The results show that the optimized train departure plan can increase the station service balance by 24.6% (downlink direction) and 26.7% (uplink direction), and reduce the total dwelling time of all intercity trains by 24 minutes (downlink direction), 21 minutes (uplink direction) at the same time.
The mean temperatures of CME-related dimming masses
Authors: Thomson Emily , Hudson Hugh
Published: October 2023

Sun-as-a-star EUV spectroscopy from EVE (the Extreme-ultraviolet Variability Experiment, on board the Solar Dynamics Observatory) frequently shows striking irradiance reductions following major solar flares. These coincide with dimming events as seen in EUV and X-ray images, involving the evacuation of large volumes of the corona by the associated coronal mass ejections. The EVE view of the dimming process is precise and quantitative, whereas difference imaging in the EUV reveals the structures to be full of complicated detail due most likely to unrelated activity.We have studied a sample of 11 events, mostly GOES X-class flares, all of which were associated with coronal mass ejections. For a set of 9 lines of Fe ions at stages VIII - XIII, corresponding to nominal peak formation temperatures below log(T) = 6.3, we have compared the emission-measure-weighted temperatures of the dimming mass and the preflare global corona. We find similar temperatures by this measure, but with a distinctly narrower variation in the preflare samples. For higher ionization states weak emission commonly appears during the dimming intervals, consistent with residual late-phase flare late-phase development. The dimming depths do not appear to correlate with the preflare state of the global corona.
Pectoralis major activity prevents excessive horizontal abduction of the throwing arm in fastball pitching in baseball
Authors: L A.J.R. , Trigt B. van , Hoozemans M.J.M. , Veeger H.E.J.
Published: October 2023

Background: In baseball pitching, repetitive excessive horizontal abduction of the upper (throwing) arm, or hyperangulation, can cause internal impingement to become pathological when glenohumeral contact intensity repeatedly reaches a threatening level. The pectoralis major, positioned anatomically and functionally in horizontal adduction, may counteract the throwing arm's moment of inertia, limiting excessive horizontal abduction. This study aimed to evaluate whether the pectoralis major actively and passively produces force before maximal horizontal abduction during fastball pitching, to counteract the throwing arm's moment of inertia, thereby limiting excessive horizontal abduction.
Results: Moderate pectoralis major muscle activity was observed in the period preceding maximal horizontal abduction, indicating that the muscle actively generated force. The relative muscle length of the pectoralis major was approximately 125%, indicating that the muscle was stretched beyond its optimal muscle length, thereby also passively contributing to the force production. The relative muscle length of the pectoralis major increased in the period leading up to maximum horizontal abduction, which implies that the muscle provided an eccentric contraction.
Conclusion: The pectoralis major actively and passively contributes to the force generation required to counteract the throwing arm’s moment of inertia through eccentric contraction in the period preceding maximal horizontal abduction during fastball pitching, potentially preventing the throwing arm of reaching excessive values in horizontal abduction or hyperangulation.
The impact of surge capacity enhancement training for nursing managers on hospital disaster preparedness and response: An action research study
Authors: shafiei Alireza , Aslani Narges , Beyramijam Mehdi , Khankeh Hamidreza
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Hospitals as the main providers of healthcare services play an essential role in the management of disasters and emergencies. Nurses are one of the important and influential elements in increasing the surge capacity of hospitals. Accordingly, the present study aimed to assess the effect of surge capacity enhancement training for nursing managers on hospital disaster preparedness and response.
Methods: The participants in this action research intervention study were all nursing managers working in Motahari Hospital in Tehran, who were selected through the census sampling method and received hospital surge capacity training. The Iranian version of the “Hospital Emergency Response Checklist” was used to measure hospital disaster preparedness and response before and after the intervention.
Results: The overall hospital disaster preparedness and response score was 184 (medium level) before the intervention and 216 (high level) after the intervention. The intervention was effective in improving the dimensions of hospital disaster preparedness and response including command and control, triage, human resources, communication, surge capacity, logistics and supply management, safety and security, and post-disaster recovery, but had no significant impact on the continuity of essential services.
Conclusion: The study revealed that training nurses to enhance surge capacity and encouraging their proactive involvement in identifying hospital challenges related to surge capacity, along with implementing necessary measures, can enhance hospital disaster preparedness and response.
Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensor based on α- Cyclodextrin Dual-functional Monomers and MXene Nanosheets for Highly Sensitive and Selective Detection of Alkylresorcinols in Whole Wheat Foods
Authors: Wen Yangyang , Wang Mengyao , Zhao Shichao , Fan Haoran , Li Hongyan , Wang Jing , Sun Baoguo
Published: October 2023

To differentiate between whole wheat foods and refined wheat foods remains a significant challenge for both the grain industry and consumers. Alkylresorcinols serve as biomarkers for whole wheat grains, offering promising potential for authenticating whole wheat foods. In this study, we explored a novel molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor with the modifications of MXene nanosheets and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) on the electrode surface, and for the first time applied it for the sensitive and selective detection of Alkylresorcinols. Specifically, α-cyclodextrin and acrylamide were used as dual-functional monomers, with 5-heneicosylresorcinol (AR21) as the template molecule, for the delicate synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymer. The alkyl chain of AR21 inserts into the hydrophobic cavity of α-cyclodextrin through hydrophobic effects, while hydroxyl groups of AR21 can form hydrogen-bonding interactions with acrylamide, resulting in significantly enhanced specificity towards AR21 compared to the MIP synthesized by single functional monomer and nonimprinted polymer. The fabricated sensor displayed a wide linear range of 0.005 µg·mL− 1 to 100 µg·mL− 1, with an ultralow detection limit of 2.52 ng·mL− 1. Moreover, the sensing assay displayed exceptional anti-interference performance, stability, and high reproducibility, owing to the unique cavities formed during the polymerization of bifunctional monomers. When applied to commercial whole wheat foods, the method achieved a satisfactory recovery between 96.3% and 103.5% with a relative standard deviation ranging from 0.65–2.87%. These results firmly validate the great efficiency of this analytical technique for accurately determining ARs and whole wheat foods.
Intelligent Surveillance Framework for Physical Abuse Detection
Authors: S Srividya M , R Anala M
Published: October 2023

Physical abuse is a societal problem irrespective of whether the society is rich, educated or so. Mostly physically weaker section like children, women and old age people are most vulnerable to it especially in cases of domestic violence or workplace aggression. If the abuser and victim share a relationship then reporting the abuse becomes all the more challenging. Hence an intelligent surveillance system is the need of the hour. In this paper we propose a hybrid deep learning framework for physical abuse detection and prevention through human action recognition. 3D convolution neural network (CNN) based deep learning model is built to analyze this complex human action. Using transfer learning ResNet-18 and GoogleNet model are trained for publicly available UBI fight and UCF crime dataset for detecting physical abuse in the video. The 2D kernels are converted to 3D kernels for both temporal and spatial feature extraction in the video. A layer of bilinear LSTM is added to gather long term temporal information, so that there is improvement in capturing the human action information. This hybrid model used for physical abuse detection is the novel approach and the results show that the performance parameters such as precision, accuracy, specificity and sensitivity score improved as we moved from 2D kernels to 3D, and there is remarkable improvement when bilinear LSTM was added to the deep learning model.
Chinese EFL Teachers' cognition of Coping strategies for language learners' Foreign Language anxiety: Scale development, Status Quo and investigating the impact of teacher training workshop
Authors: Que Jun , Alibakhshi Goudarz , Taghizadeh Nayreh
Published: October 2023

Language anxiety is a significant concern for applied linguists and English language teachers. As an affective variable, foreign language anxiety can potentially harm learners' language learning and performance. While the impacts of language anxiety on EFL learners' academic achievement have been extensively studied, little research has investigated EFL teachers' coping strategies to address learners' anxiety. This study examined the Chinese EFL teachers’ cognition of coping strategies for EFL learners’ language anxiety. More particularly, it aimed at developing a scale, assessing the Chinese EFL teachers’ status quo of cognitions and practices of the coping strategies, and assessing the effectiveness of teacher training workshops. A multi-phase quantitative research design was employed. 384 Chinese EFL learners were selected through convenience sampling. An adopted questionnaire was validated and used as a data collection tool. The researchers also selected a sub-group of participants and invited them to a teacher training workshop. Results revealed that Chinese EFL teachers use three macro and 24 micro-strategies to reduce language anxiety. Results also showed that attending teacher training workshops significantly affects the teachers’ cognition and use of coping strategies. These findings have theoretical and practical significance for teachers, educators, and managers.
Game-based Learning in Eye Health Education - The Developmental Challenges of E-learning Games
Authors: Maseedupalli Srikanth , Prakasam Ruby Kala , Vaidyanathan Kartic , Varada Sreelakshmi , Bollam Yamuna , Madhukuri Sitaramanjaneyulu , Singdha Snigdha , Pathengay Avinash
Published: October 2023

Purpose
To demonstrate the developmental challenges encountered at various stages of making e-learning game prototypes.
Methods
Structured focus-group discussions (FGD) were conducted involving all the stakeholders of game-development, the subject experts, and the technical experts. The four phases of FGDs were i) Ideation and team development, ii) Identifying the competencies and mapping these with cognition, iii) Concept to prototype development - a. Defining questions and data points; b. Accumulation of content, and iv) Prototype testing and game packaging. The FGDs were audio recorded, the descriptive data transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed.
Results
The challenges differed in every phase of game development. Data on the strengths and weaknesses of game development were collected by participant recall. Throughout the project, the technical team had to understand the requirements of the subject experts and vice-versa. Participant understanding of e-learning games varied across the teams. Choosing appropriate topics for game development, identifying and mapping underlying cognition to exit competency, data generation, problematic translation of concepts into game building, the role of communication in maintaining team dynamics, and the mandate to seek early feedback from end-users, were some of the challenges encountered.
Conclusion
The lessons learnt in overcoming procedural challenges may be widely applied when developing game-based educational tools for eye health education.
Hypergeometric Series, Lemniscate Functions, Q−xtensions and Jacobi Elliptic Functions
Authors: Cantarini Marco
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we provide a solution to an open problem posed by Campbell
and Chu \cite{CamChu} concerning the explicit evaluation of a constant known
as the 'lemniscate-like constant.' We demonstrate that by utilizing tools related
to the primary Jacobi elliptic functions, we can derive a closed-form expression
in terms of $q-$generalizations of Zeta and Polylogarithm functions and
well-known mathematical constants. Lastly, we establish that our primary outcome
establishes a non-obvious connection between various and disparate mathematical
entities.
The Elusive S Cells: Reevaluating Enteroendocrine Cell Classification
Authors: Klingenspor Martin , Hysenaj Franc , Lauber Michael , Bast-Habersbrunner Andrea , List Markus
Published: October 2023

The nomenclature of enteroendocrine cells (EECs), established in 1977, applies the ”one cell - one hormone” dogma, which distinguishes subpopulations based on the secretion of a specific hormone. These hormone-specific subpopulations include S cells for secretin, K cells for glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, N cells producing neurotensin (NTS), I cells producing cholecystokinin (CCK), D cells producing
somatostatin (SST), and others. Our study challenges this doctrine, showing that the expression of certain hormones is not confined to their designated cell type. Moreover, our findings do not confirm the presence of S cells or any cell population that exhibits significantly elevated secretin expression compared to other cell populations, despite the common attribution of secretin to S cells in existing literature. Instead, our investigation indicates that secretin is not synthesized by S cells; rather, its secretion is realized jointly by other enteroendocrine subpopulations.
NGS-Assisted Diagnosis of Clear Cell Sarcoma in the Inguinal Region of a Child: A Case Report
Authors: Zhang Xinyue , Cheng Haiyan , Fu Libin , Yang Wei , Qin Hong , Feng Jun , Han Jianyu , Yang Shen , Ren Qinghua , Wang Huanmin
Published: October 2023

Transparent cell sarcoma has an extremely low incidence rate, and children are not a high-risk age group. This study reported a case of recurrent tumor in the inguinal region of an 11-year-old boy. The pathological report of the puncture showed vascular epithelioid cell tumor. After treatment, the effect was not obvious. After surgical resection, NGS detection was performed on the gross specimen, and the EWSR1-ATF1 gene was found. Combined with the pathological features, the final diagnosis was CCS. This article emphasizes the importance of NGS in the auxiliary diagnosis of rare malignant tumors and the necessity of accurate diagnosis and treatment.
VKH-like syndrome in the setting of Dabrafenib and Trametinib therapy for BRAF mutant metastatic melanoma: A case report
Authors: Gunaratnam Cadric , Sivagurunathan Premala , FRANZCO Michael Hogden
Published: October 2023

Background: To report a unique case of Vogt‒Koyanagi‒Harada (VKH)-like uveitis
in a patient with BRAF mutant metastatic melanoma associated with concurrent use of BRAF and MEK inhibitors.
Case presentation: A 49-year-old woman with stage IV metastatic cutaneous melanoma developed bilateral acute pan-uveitis with multifocal serous retinal detachments, four months after starting combined dabrafenib and trametinib therapy. Clinical assessment, together with fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, and serology, to exclude other key differential diagnoses led to the diagnosis of VKH-like uveitis. Prompt systemic corticosteroids and modification of the dosing schedule of the suspected offending agents resulted in the resolution of intraocular inflammation and serous retinal detachments.
Currently, systematic reviews reporting ocular adverse effects of combined dabrafenib and trametinib therapy are limited, although a retrospective study by Mettler et al. reported an odds ratio of 21.8 for VKH-like disease. Management of VKH in reported cases involves discontinuation of offending agents and initiation of intravenous corticosteroids for three days, followed by tapering oral corticosteroid treatment.
Conclusion: Both ophthalmologists and oncologists should be aware of the potential association between VKH-like uveitis and BRAF and MEK inhibitors, as these medications are becoming more common in the management of metastatic malignancies. Early and prompt recognition of this condition and treatment can be sight saving without compromising treatment for metastatic malignancy.
Experimental study on the coefficient of internal frictional resistance in the annular gap during plunger gas lifting process
Authors: Shi Haowen , Chen Zhong , Liao Ruiquan , Liu Jie , Li Junliang , Jin Shan
Published: October 2023

Plunger gas lift process technology is an economical solution to the problem of gas well liquid buildup. However, in-house simulation experiments revealed that the high-speed movement of the plunger may lead to fluid leakage and generate annular gap frictional resistance. To address this issue, a detailed experimental study was conducted to comparatively analyze five existing frictional resistance models, which were found to have significant deviations. Therefore, we propose a new model of annular gap frictional resistance and validate it with experimental data, and the results show that the new model is more accurate and reliable. We also conducted a comparative analysis of production site examples by using VB programming and found that when considering the annular gap frictional resistance, the upward travel time of the plunger was delayed, the difference between the upper and lower end face pressures was significant, and the difference in speed was 1.73 m/s. This indicates that the annular gap frictional resistance cannot be ignored and is crucial for optimizing the plunger gas lift process technology and improving the drainage efficiency of gas wells.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: A Systematic Review of Guidelines on Reporting and Interpreting Studies
Authors: Zrubka Zsombor , Kovács Levente , Nezhad Hossein Motahari , Czere János , Gulácsi László , Péntek Márta
Published: October 2023

Background
Reporting guidelines developed for medical artificial intelligence (AI) studies are structured tools that address general and/or AI-specific methodological and reporting issues. We aimed to systematically review published medical AI reporting guidelines and checklists and evaluate aspects that can support the choice of the tool in a particular research context.
Methods
We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science until February 2023. Citations and Google were searched in addition. We included peer reviewed articles of reporting guidelines or checklists applicable for medical AI research. Screening, article selection and data extraction was performed in duplicate. We extracted publication details, the guidelines’ aims, target audiences, development process, focus area, structure, number of items and recorded the number of Google Scholar citations as a proxy to usage.
Results
From 821 records, and additional sources, 24 guidelines were included (4 narrative guidelines, 7 general reporting checklists, 4 study design specific checklists, 9 clinical area specific checklists). 13 studies reported the guideline development methods, 10 guidelines were registered in the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) Network. In 224 sections, the guidelines contained 704 items in total. The number of items per checklist varied between 10 and 66. Nine guidelines broadly followed the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD) structure, 12 the machine learning pipeline method (i.e., sequential steps from data processing to model training and evaluation) and 3 had other structure.
Conclusions
Currently there is no consensus about the structure and format about AI reporting guidelines. The guidelines’ structure and level of detail varied significantly which makes difficult for researchers to follow how detailed and standardized a medical AI study report should be. The robustness of development process and support from the literature suggests CONSORT-AI as the most established tool. Such AI extensions of clinical study guidelines may not cover all the application fields of AI in medicine. In certain research contexts, an established checklist for main study types, and a general AI-based checklist may be used in parallel to provide most useful guidance in designing, writing and interpreting medical AI studies.
Comparative assessment of identification indicators of the mineral waters of the Nagutsky and Essentuksky deposits by the example of medical and table waters “Nagutskaya‑4” and “Essentuki no. 4
Authors: Sevostyanova E. M. , Ganin M. Yu.
Published: October 2023

Currently, Russia occupies a leading position in the world in terms of mineral water reserves and the production of packaged mineral drinking water based on them. Identification of food products is one of the modern problems of mankind, which fully applies to packaged mineral water. The article discusses the relevance of developing methodological approaches to the choice of identification indicators of packaged mineral waters. Packaged mineral waters are not only recognized as a food product, but also are a valuable natural balneotherapeutic resource that has a therapeutic and prophylactic effect on the human body. In this regard, the most important task is to develop scientifically based principles and algorithms for determining the geographical origin and authenticity of packaged mineral waters. Currently, the area of traditionally normed indicators of the quality and safety of mineral waters does not imply the possibility of unambiguous identification of products by geographical, natural, and other characteristics. The purpose of this study was to investigate the physicochemical parameters and isotopic characteristics of the mineral water “Nagutskaya — 4” to develop a set of identification indicators. Water quality and compliance with established standards were assessed by organoleptic (transparency, color, taste and smell) and physicochemical (basic composition, mineralization, biologically active components, microcomponents) parameters. Analytical studies of the isotopic characteristics of water were carried out on a Delta V Advantage isotope mass spectrometer with a GasBench II modular set-top box. A list of indicators for the identification of mineral water “Nagutskaya — 4” is proposed, in which, in addition to the main indicators, it is recommended to include fluorides, toxic metals (lithium, strontium, barium) and biologically active components (iodine and bromine), which are typical for this group of waters. It was from the well of the Nagutskoye deposit that packaged water was sold under the brand name “Essentuki No. 4” in the recent past. Therefore, a comparative assessment of the identification indicators of the mineral medicinal table waters “Nagutskaya‑4” and “Essentuki No. 4” was carried out. The results of the assessment showed statistical differences both in the main identification indicators (basic composition, mineralization, biologically active components) and in additional ones (trace components and isotopic characteristics).
Assessment of the palatability of Atlantic salmon by NMR spectroscopy
Authors: Abramova L. S. , Kozin A. V. , Guseva E. S. , Lavrikova K. A.
Published: October 2023

H-NMR spectroscopy was used to study the metabolic profile of Atlantic salmon muscle tissue during heat treatment and storage to assess the taste of products. It has been established that when steaming fish, the amount of compounds such as trimethylamine (TMA), taurine (Tau), glutamic acid (Glu), lysine (Lys), proline (Pro), serine (Ser), γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), creatinine (Cret) increased in broth compared to raw fish, and Tau and Cret accumulated in cooked fish. The content of TMA, which gives a fishy smell to the product, increased dramatically in cooked fish, regardless of the cooking duration, and at the same time an increase in dimethylamine (DMA) was observed in cooked fish. The processing of the data array of the content of metabolites by the method of principal components was carried out and a clear separation of fish and broth samples was revealed, as well as the difference between fish stored for a long time and the original sample. The taste qualities of fish raw materials before and after heat treatment were evaluated using the taste active value (TAV) of the main compounds characterizing sweet, bitter, sour tastes, as well as umami taste. The values of the taste threshold of compounds, which are widely used for a comprehensive assessment of various food products, were taken for calculations. The TAV for the broth when steaming Atlantic salmon for 30 min was 6.27 ± 0.06, and with an increase in time to 60 min, it decreased to 5.61 ± 0.09. During long-term storage of fish, there was a sharp decrease in the umami taste index and an increase in bitter taste, which is due to hydrolytic processes occurring during product spoilage. It is concluded that the NMR spectroscopy method makes it possible to quantify the change in the main metabolites in Atlantic salmon samples during heat treatment and storage, and TAV calculated from the content of free amino acids, nucleotides and organic acids provides an objective description of the taste of the product.
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) low temperature processing: Oil quality and fatty acids profile
Authors: Mirzaxmedov Sh. D. , Hasanov J. H. , Octavio C. G. , Sultonova E. M. , Nematov E. H. , Nabiyev A.  H.
Published: October 2023

Flaxseed consumption has been prioritized by health-conscious people all over the world. Its consumption raises interest to it both from a personal and an industrial prospect due to its remarkable fatty acids profile. Besides its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, flaxseed oil is known for its low omega 6/omega 3 ratio, which may possess health improving properties because this oil is precursor of anti-inflammatory molecules. However, the high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids in flaxseed oil causes its high sensitivity to high temperatures, to light and to oxygen, which may lead to its oxidation and quality degradation. Screw pressing can produce high quality oil but in lesser volume, which could be disadvantage. Therefore, the extraction process must be optimized for maximizing oil recovery, while maintaining oxidation indicators within limits specified by regulations, as well as a potentially health beneficial fatty acid profile. Optimization of screw press parameters for pressing out the flaxseed oil were investigated by Response Surface Methodology. Both size of the cake outlet and the speed of the screw pressing were optimized, and the values that provided the highest experimental oil recovery, 41.4%, were of 1 mm and 155.89 rpm respectively. Although the overall trend in oil extraction showed a rising oil recovery when screw speeds increased from 98.73 up to 213.05 rpm, certain fluctuations were observed in oil extraction with varying outlet cake sizes. However, there was an inversely-proportional function between the oil recovery and the size of the cake outlet, therefore, screw speed provided a minor, non-significant effect while the size of the cake outlet proved to have a strong effect on oil recovery. The highest acid value and peroxide value accounted to 0.71 mg KOH/g and to 7.71 meq/kg respectively. Sediment content (SC) of screw pressed flax oil ranged between 9.12~14%. During the oil extraction at the maximum yield, temperature increased, however the ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 in the obtained oil still remained low.
The effect of freezing and storage temperature on the stability of the fat emulsion in cream
Authors: Topnikova E. V. , Afanasyeva A. A. , Gurskiy I. A. , Gryzunov A. A.
Published: October 2023

The article presents the results of a study of frozen cream, the purpose of which was to assess the feasibility of using various freezing and storage modes to obtain a product with a stable fat phase. The objects of the study were cream samples of various fat contents (30%, 40% and 50%). Freezing was carried out at three temperature conditions (–50 °C, —25 °C and –18 °C) followed by storage for 4 months in refrigerators maintaining temperatures of –18 °C, —25 °C and –50 °C. Before and after low-temperature treatment, the state of the fat phase of the cream and the size of ice crystals were assessed using a microscopic method. Destabilization of fat dispersion was determined by the content of destabilized fat. It has been confirmed that with increasing mass fraction of fat in cream, the degree of destabilization increases. The amount of destabilized fat in cream samples with 30, 40 and 50% fat content before freezing was 14.3%, 20.0% and 32.0%, respectively. According to the research results, it has been revealed that when the freezing temperature decreases from –18 °C to –50 °C, there is no noticeable reduction in the amount of destabilized fat. The degree of destabilization decreased when cream was moved from lower to more gentle temperature conditions. At a storage temperature of –18 °C for cream previously frozen at –50 °C and –25 °C, the amount of destabilized fat in the cream was lower by 8.0–14.0% and 20.0–25.0%, respectively, in comparison with samples frozen and stored at the same temperature. When conducting microstructural studies, it has been revealed that freezing at a lower temperature with a change in storage temperature allows obtaining ice crystals with a smoother surface, which cause less damage to the membranes of fat globules.
VALORIZATION OF PLANT BIOMASS, SUGARCANE BAGASSE AND MILLET PODS TO PRODUCE A CEMENTITIOUS MATRIX COMPOSITE
Authors:   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA)., Alle Alain , K. Valery Doko ,   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA)., G. A. Osmiel Bossou ,   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA)., Ganmavo Boris ,   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA)., Semassou Clarence ,   Laboratory of Energetics and Applied Mechanics (LEMA).
Published: October 2023

The rising cost of fossil fuels and the environmental impact inherent in the manufacture of building materials have prompted the exploration of alternative sources of production. Plant biomass, a renewable resource, is now emerging as an attractive alternative for the production of building materials, as demonstrated by a number of studies. This study focuses on the use of sugarcane bagasse fibers and millet pods as reinforcements in lightweight cementitious composites. The formulation was carried out using the design of experiments method, in particular mix designs. Four essential factors were taken into account, notably the quantities of cement, water and each reinforcement. Based on the literature review, a Water/Cement ratio of 0.5 was assumed for the production of the test specimens. After the mechanical and physical characterization tests carried out on the composites, an interaction was established between the fiber content and the three-point bending tensile and compressive strengths. As a result, the form of composite with a fiber content of 3% achieves a maximum flexural strength of 9.542 MPa, while another with a fiber content of 1.5% achieves a maximum compressive strength of 25.978 MPa at 28 days. These findings showed that the fibers improved the flexural strength of the composites as a function of time, compared with the control material. In the compressive strength range, however, they do not provide any significant resistance, but on the contrary promote an increase in voids.
PHRENIC NERVE PALSY: A RARE CAUSE OF RESPIRATORY DISTRESS IN NEWBORN
Authors: Romaissa Kadraoui , Hasna Rafi , Abdessamad Lalaoui , Fatiha Bennaoui , Idrissi Slitine Nadia El , Fadl Mrabih Rabou Maoulainine
Published: October 2023

Phrenic nerve palsy is a rare cause of respiratory distress in newborns, and often under-diagnosed, It is often accompanied by brachial plexus palsy. The possibility of spontaneous recovery should be considered before choosing surgery. This rare cause of respiratory distress of the newborn can be easily overlooked among the many common etiologies of respiratory distress of the newborn if this entity is not kept in mind and a thorough workup is not performed.We report a newborn who was admitted to the neonatal unit with respiratory distress and paresis of the right upper limb. He had a dystocia labor. Chest x-ray and ultrasound showed an elevation of the right diaphragmatic dome. The diagnosis was phrenic nerve palsy associated with brachial plexus palsy secondary to birth trauma. The newborn was treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation without surgical intervention.The outcome was favorable with spontaneous recovery at the age of 2 months.The management of this association is not yet codified.Further investigations will be necessary to develop more definitive guidelines for the treatment of this condition.
EXPERIMENTATION OF AN APPLICATION OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND INVENTORY OF SOYBEAN DISEASES (GLYCINE MAX (L.) MERR.) IN BURKINA FASO
Authors:   Assistant Professor, University Center of Gaoua, Nazi BONI University, Bobo Dioulasso, 01P.O Box 1091, Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina Faso., Bawomon Neya Fidele , Ouedraogo Abasse ,   Research Scholar, Life and Earth Sciences Unit, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, 03P.O Box7021,Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso., Aboubie Zongo Elisabeth ,   Junior lecturer, Institute for the Environment and Agricultural Research (INERA/CNRST), Ouagadougou 01P.O. Box 476,Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso., Sanon Elise ,   Senior lecturer, Life and Earth Sciences Unit, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, 03P.O. Box 7021, Ouagadougou 03 Burkina Faso., Ibie Thio Gilles ,   Senior lecturer, Institute for the Environment and Agricultural Research (INERA/CNRST), Ouagadougou 01P.O. Box 476,Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso., Koita Kadidia ,   Full Professor, Life and Earth Sciences Unit, Joseph KI-ZERBO University, Ouagadougou, 03P.O. Box 7021, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso.
Published: October 2023

Glycine max (L.) Merr also known as soya or soybean plays an important role in legume production in Burkina Faso. Every year, the country produces an average of 30,000 tonnes of soybean. It is grown for its oilseeds, which are rich in protein, fat, minerals and vitamins, making it an important food and feed crop. In addition, soya production is profitable for growers because it provides a real source of income through marketing operations. The lack of fertile land, adequate rainfall and phytosanitary protection in soya cultivation are not conducive for efficient production. Ignorance and lack of knowledge of the diseases encountered in soya production make it even more difficult to protect the crop, which further limits production.In order to improve knowledge of soybean diseases in Burkina Faso, an inventory of diseases associated with this crop was carried out using a plant pathology diagnostic application. In this study, the Plantix-Crop Doctor application, based on artificial intelligence with deep learning, was used in an Alpha Lattice experimental device. A disease identification form from the Quebec Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Centre was used as a reference. Among the diseases identified were Septoria leaf spot, grey leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial blight, soybean blight, sudden death syndrome, downy mildew, powdery mildew and soybean rust. This list provides a database of soybean diseases that must be controlled by methods that consider environmental protection. The Plantix - your crop doctor application can be relied on to diagnose soybean diseases so that they can be treated at an early stage.
A RARE CLINICAL CASE SERIES OF LEIOMYOSARCOMA OF SOFT TISSUE ORIGIN AT OUR INSTITUTE
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Government Cancer Hospital, Aurangabad., Agrawal Veenu , Shewalkar B. K ,   Professor and Head of Department, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Government Cancer Hospital, Aurangabad., Patil Aakanksha ,   Junior Resident, 2nd Year, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Government Cancer Hospital, Aurangabad.
Published: October 2023

Introduction:- LMS is a type of rare cancer that grows in the smooth muscles of the body. LMS is a aggressive cancer. LMS incidence is between 5-10% of soft tissues sarcoma cases and is more common in adults. It often present as an enlarging painless mass. Imaging with proper Biopsy and IHC aids in the diagnosis and management incudes a multidisciplinary approach. Objectives:- Due to rarity of this disease case series of LMS of soft tissue origin is documented here. Material and Methods:- 3 cases of primary LMS of soft tissue origin is documented in this case series along with history, imaging, diagnosis and treatment. 1. LMS of Lung Â– A 51 year old female patient presented with complaints of cough and difficulty in breathing since 3-4 months. Patient was planned with chemotherapy. 2. LMS of Pelvis Â– A 44 year old female patient presented in OPD with complaints of pain in leg due to nerve compression. Patient underwent surgery followed by which chemotherapy was given. 3. LMS of Pararenal Space Â– A 33 year old female presented with dull aching pain in left lumbar region since 2-3 months. Patient managed with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Conclusion:- Due to rarity of the sites of LMS mentioned in the case series little is known about its clinical behaviour and treatment outcome. A multidisciplinary approach is needed for the optimal management of the disease. Surgery with a curative intent is the corner stone of treatment for localized disease along with the combination of neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Due to its aggressive behaviour and rarity, further researches are required for the definitive treatment.
Management of COVID-19 Pandemic by Immunity-modulating Ayurvedic
Interventions: A Bright Panacea
Authors: Sharma Ruchi , Rai Shalini , Saini Heena , Rochlani Dimpal , Singh Varnika , Tripathi Richa
Published: October 2023

COVID-19, or SARS-CoV-2 or novel coronavirus 2019 (nCoV-2019), first reported
in Wuhan, China, has become a global pandemic due to human-to-human transmission with no
specific treatment available. This review highlights the history of coronavirus, its diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention by immunity-modulating Ayurvedic interventions to manage the disease during the early chaotic days of the COVID-19 outburst. Immunity modulation is a documented mode of action for many Ayurvedic drugs, including Tinospora cordifolia, Withania
somnifera, Andrographis paniculata, Glycerrhiza glabra, Boerhaevia diffusa, Ocimum sanctum,
Tribulus terrestris, Curcuma longa, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica,
etc. Several studies have been performed, and many trials have been registered to evaluate the
effects of these herbal drugs to combat infectious diseases like COVID-19. Studies have also
shown that Ayurvedic drugs, healthy diet, good lifestyle, and psychological aspects all have been
researched over the years and found to have a significant role in increasing immunity and decreasing the number of comorbidities; hence, they should be considered in designing a module
for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection.
Gallic Acid: A Wonderful Remedy in Medicinal Field
Authors: saini Anmol , Saini Vishakha D. , Saharan Renu , Kumar Suresh
Published: October 2023

GA (Gallic acid) belongs to the phenolic molecule that is naturally present in plants,
and has an assortment of medicinal benefits on inflammation, obesity, cancer, the heart, neurological system, and the proliferation of cells. In more recent research, the anti-cancer effects via
biological mechanisms such as angiogenesis, migration, metastasis, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis have been demonstrated. Anti-cancer activities of gallic acid are affected through the biological methods which involve reluctance of tumor migration, inflammation, etc. Numerous degenerative diseases, namely blood-vascular, ageing, inflammatory contagion and malignancy are
brought on owing to the free radical damage because of the excess amount of free radicals produced and accretion. We carried out a comprehensive examination of the literature employing
the expression of gallic acid. To review the most current advancements and clinical investigations for the pharmacological effects of gallic acid, recognized research from various reputable
organizations and sites including Scopus, ClinicalTrails.gov, Science Direct, and PubMed were
analyzed. This review, which offers a succinct description of gallic acid, updates the contents of
clinical research and patent data, it brings forth the elaborate attainment regarding the various
abundant therapeutic efficacies along with the extraction methodology of the drug that is used to
obtain it, including microwave-assisted extraction and maceration extraction, among others, as
well as non-chromatographic and chromatographic techniques for its isolation and quantification. Antifungal, antiulcer, antiviral, anticancer, and antibacterial properties are just a few of the
pharmacological effects of naturally occurring gallic acid.
Fases de uma audiência preliminar no Juizado Especial Criminal Uma abordagem linguístico-interacional
Authors: Machado Ana Carla , Vieira Amitza Torres
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to investigate the overall structural organization of apreliminary hearing in the Special Criminal Court, a court which is responsi-ble for judging misdemeanor cases. The research is based on the theoretical-methodological approach of Conversation Analysis (Sackset al.2003 1974),focusing on studies of institutional talk-in-interaction (Drew e Heritage 1992;Roberts e Sarangi 2005; Robinson 2013), as well as combining concepts fromInteractional Sociolinguistics (Gumperz 1999; Gumperz, J.J. 2002). The resultsshow four phases: opening, that occurs when the conciliator takes a roll call andgreets the parties; presentation of the problem, which happens when they explainlegal concepts to laypeople; offering to file the case, when the conciliator triesto persuade the parties to file and close the case; and ending, that takes placewhen the parties sign the paper agreement
Utility of MEST and MEST-C Scoring in IgA Nephropathy in Kidney Transplantation: A Mini Review
Authors: Labib Aml , Jeswani Jitesh , Kanigicherla Durga AK
Published: October 2023

IgAN is a major cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) leading to kidney transplantation in a significant proportion of patients. However, its recurrence in transplanted kidneys can lead to graft loss. The rate of graft loss attributable to IgAN after transplantation is variably reported in different retrospective cohorts. Previous reports describe recurrence rates of 22-58% with a 1.3% to 16% rate of graft loss. Accurate diagnosis and prediction of graft loss are important for planning effective therapies to improve graft survival in IgAN post transplantation. The Oxford classification using MEST and MEST-C in native kidney disease IgAN has been established for well over a decade. We propose investigating if this classification system can be applied to kidney allografts to standardize the categorization of transplant IgAN. More importantly, successful use of this classification could assist in selecting patients for prospective interventional trials and defining better treatments. In this literature review, we explore the available literature on the Oxford classification and its utility in describing the disease and predicting graft loss in IgA nephropathy within the context of kidney transplantation.