bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Urban Soils in Gainesville, Florida, and Their Implications for Environmental Quality and Management
Authors: Hagan Donald , Dobbs Cynnamon , Escobedo Francisco , Zipperer Wayne , Szantoi Zoltan
Published: May 2022

It is frequently assumed that urban soils are homogenous, heavily disturbed, or of low fertility. But recent studies show that urban soils are highly variable, ranging from highly modified to nearly undisturbed. Still, there are observable trends and patterns in urban soil characteristics have been observed. This 6-page fact sheet sheds light on how and why soil properties vary across Gainesville and provides useful information on the sustainable management of urban soils. It was written by Donald Hagan, Cynnamon Dobbs, Francisco Escobedo, Wayne Zipperer, and Zoltan Szantoi, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, November 2010.
Facts about Vitamin C
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Valentín-Oquendo Isabel
Published: May 2022

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has a wide variety of uses in the body. It helps slow down or prevent cell damage. It is needed to maintain healthy body tissues and the immune system. Vitamin C also helps our bodies absorb iron from plant foods. Learn the facts about this important vitamin with this revised 2-page fact sheet written by Linda B. Bobroff and Isabel Valentín-Oquendo and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
FCS8702/FY215: Facts about Vitamin C (ufl.edu)
What Do You Know About Fiber?
Authors: Hillan Jennifer , Peñuela Claudia
Published: May 2022

Revised! FCS8689, a 3-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, answers basic questions about fiber. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
Living Actively for Good Health: Older Adults
Authors: Hillan Jennifer , Kendall Anne
Published: May 2022

If you think physical activity is limited to strenuous activities like exercise classes and sports, think again! Read this revised 2-page fact sheet to learn why physical activity is important and how you can get started. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Anne Kendall and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
Teens and Sexual Harassment: Making a Difference
Authors: Fogarty Kate
Published: May 2022

One of the unfortunate offshoots of our culture’s obsession with sex is problems with sexual harassment. Sexual harassment harms the sexual integrity of teens in their peer relationships. This revised 7-page fact sheet describes sexual harassment at school, workplace, and online, its effect on teens, and tips for educators, volunteers, parents, and youth. Written by Kate Fogarty and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
FCS2249/FY850: Teens and Sexual Harassment: Making a Difference (ufl.edu)
Alimentando a su bebé
Authors: Bobroff Linda B.
Published: May 2022

Alimentar a su bebé es una de las primeras cosas que uno hace como padre. También es una de las maneras de desarrollar una relación con un nuevo miembro de la familia. Cuando el alimentar va bien, todos están felices en la familia. Esta información le puede ayudar a desarrollar una relación alimenticia cercana con su bebé. Las habilidades que aprenda también le ayudarán a evitar “peleas” para alimentar a su hijo durante la niñez y la edad pre-escolar.
Revised! This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of FCS8545/HE964: Feeding Your Baby. It was written by Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Famiy Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
Managing Against the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds: Sugarcane
Authors: Odero Dennis C. , Sellers Brent A. , Ferrell Jason A. , MacDonald Gregory E.
Published: May 2022

Although it is likely that small populations of herbicide-resistant weeds are already present in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), herbicide resistance is currently not a significant problem. The continued use of integrated and properly managed weed control programs should ensure that resistance does not become a major issue in the future. In order to successfully manage herbicides against the development of herbicide-resistant weeds, you must have a basic understanding of which herbicides have the same site of action. This revised 4-page fact sheet lists herbicides by group number, site of action, chemical family, common name, and trade name. Written by D.C. Odero, B.A. Sellers, J.A. Ferrell, and G.E. MacDonald and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2011.
SS-AGR-244/SC077: Managing Against the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds: Sugarcane (ufl.edu)
Investigation of Auxetic Performance and Various Physical Properties of Fabrics Woven with Braid Yarns
Authors: AKGÜN Mine , SÜVARİ Fatih , EREN Recep , YURDAKUL Tuğba
Published: May 2022

In this study, the auxetic performance and various physical properties of fabrics woven with braid yarn were examined. Fabrics were woven in plain weave with conventional warp and braid weft yarn. Experimental results showed that fabrics woven with braid weft yarn exhibited an auxetic behavior by giving Negative Poisson's Ratio (NPR) up to a certain elongation value under tension in the warp direction. In addition, it was observed that the NPR of fabric was affected by the thickness of the braid yarn and the tightness (compactness) of the fabric. It was found that the use of braid yarn in woven fabric improved various physical properties such as tensile strength, thermal resistivity and abrasion resistance. Use of braid yarns increased the tensile strength in the weft direction where braid yarns were used, increased thermal resistivity values at the fabric woven with thick and bulky braid yarns and also increased abrasion resistance.
Discurso leído ante la Real Academia Gallega por... David Fernández Diéguez en el acto de su recepción pública
Authors: Fernández Diéguez David , Estrada Catoyra Félix
Published: May 2022

Discurso lido no acto da súa recepción polo ilustrísimo señor don David Fernández Diéguez e resposta do excelentísimo señor don Félix Estrada Catoyra. O solemne acto académico no que foron lidos os dous discursos recolleitos no presente volume celebrouse o día 28 de marzo de 1925 no Paraninfo do Instituto Nacional de Segunda Enseñanza da Coruña. Título do discurso: Las matemáticas en la apologética científica contemporánea
Reflexións crítico-eruditas e sentimentais sobre a lingua
Authors: Lorenzo Ramón , García Constantino
Published: May 2022

Discurso lido no acto da súa recepción polo ilustrísimo señor don Ramón Lorenzo e resposta do excelentísimo señor don Constantino García. O solemne acto académico no que foron lidos os dous discursos recolleitos no presente volume celebrouse o día 7 de maio de 1999 no Salón de Actos da Real Academia Galega.
Eu tamén navegar
Authors: Torres Xohana , García-Bodaño Salvador
Published: May 2022

Discurso lido no acto da súa recepción pola ilustrísima señora dona Xohana Torres e resposta do excelentísimo señor don Salvador García-Bodaño. O solemne acto académico no que foron lidos os dous discursos recolleitos no presente volume celebrouse o 27 de outubro de 2001 no Salón de Actos da Real Academia Galega.
El gran gallego: (Fr. Martín Sarmiento)
Authors: López Peláez Antolín
Published: May 2022

Edición facsimilar do libro biográfico de Antolín López Peláez editado en 1895 pola Biblioteca Gallega, conmemorativa do Día das Letras Galegas de 2002, dedicado a Frei Martín Sarmiento.
Monumento a Curros Enríquez: bases para el concurso de proyectos
Authors:   REAL ACADEMIA GALEGA
Published: May 2022

Convocatoria do II concurso de proxectos para o Monumento a Curros Enríquez erixido nos xardíns de Méndez Núñez da cidade da Coruña.
Desafíos para un novo século: entre a trabe de ouro e a paxariña de Armenteira
Authors: F. Freixanes Víctor , Santamarina Antón
Published: May 2022

Discurso lido no acto da súa recepción polo ilustrísimo señor don Víctor F. Freixanes e resposta do excelentísimo señor don Antón Santamarina Fernández. O solemne acto académico no que foron lidos os dous discursos recolleitos no presente volume celebrouse o 27 de febreiro de 2004 no paraninfo do Instituto Valle-Inclán de Pontevedra.
A herdanza da lingua: o galego de Asturias, León, Zamora e Cáceres
Authors: Varela Aenlle Carlos Xesús , Silveiro Fernández Héctor M. , Lubián Lubián Felipe , Frades Gaspar Domingo , Fernández Rei Francisco
Published: May 2022

O solemne acto académico no que foron lidos os discursos recolleitos no presente volume celebrouse o día 18 de decembro de 2004 no Salón de Actos da Real Academia Galega. Neste acto de homenaxe, ingresaron como académicos correspondentes Xesús Varela Aenlle, Héctor M. Silveiro Fernández, Felipe Lubián Lubián e Domingo Frades Gaspar, representantes do galego estremeiro. En nome da institución respondeu aos seus discursos Francisco Fernández Rei.
Estudos de toponimia galega: tomo I
Authors:   Seminario de Onomástica da RAG, Ares Vázquez Nicandro
Published: May 2022

A Real Academia Galega comprácese en inaugurar as publicacións do seu Seminario de Onomástica (Sección de Lingua) coa edición dunha colectánea de estudos particulares que teñen como centro de atención os nosos nomes de lugar, e dos que é autor o sabio presbítero lucense D. Nicandro Ares Vázquez. Estes valiosos artigos de investigación onomástica achábanse até o momento dispersos e desarticulados. Foi o filólogo e académico D. Antón Santamarina quen tomou sobre si o traballo de apañar aquí e acolá de diversas publicacións, recoñecidas ou de escasa relevancia académica, os estudos que Ares Vázquez foi diseminando ao longo da súa fecunda vida intelectual. O profesor Santamarina preparou a edición e o resultado é este libro ateigado de datos curiosos, dotado de intelixencia elucidatoria e vastamente servizal para o coñecemento da toponimia de Galicia. Con moi boas maneiras e espléndida sabencia, Nicandro Ares Vázquez fai falar os nomes de lugar e prové a converter a escuridade desta fraga onomástica de Galicia nun xardín ordenado, herborizado e intelixíbel.
Origen y progresos de la Escuela de Náutica de La Coruña
Authors: Meijide Pardo Antonio , Otero Pedrayo Ramón
Published: May 2022

Discurso lido no acto da súa recepción polo ilustrísimo señor don Antonio Meijide Pardo e resposta do excelentísimo señor don Ramón Otero Pedrayo. O solemne acto académico no que foron lidos os dous discursos recolleitos no presente volume celebrouse o día 25 de maio de 1963 na sede da Real Academia Galega do Pazo Municipal da Coruña.
Normas ortográficas do idioma galego
Authors:   REAL ACADEMIA GALEGA
Published: May 2022

Texto aprobado na sesión extraordinaria da Real Academia Galega celebrada o 15 de febreiro de 1970.
Antecedents of QR code acceptance during Covid-19: Towards sustainability
Authors: Damodharan V.S. , Ahmed K.A. Asraar
Published: May 2022

This is an exploratory study of Quick Response (QR) code usage in India in Bangalore city during the Covid-19. QR is a ubiquitous tool extensively used in many developed countries to attract customers through sustainability marketing. The significant penetration among smartphone users in developing countries like India has increased the usage of QR codes for various services like digital information sharing, digital payments, digital shopping, digital coupons, etc. The digital payment method is one of the top 17 agendas of United Nations sustainable development goals. This research paper aims to identify the critical elements of behavioural intention towards QR code acceptance (BIQRA) among Indian smartphone users. This research uses survey data from 432 smartphone users from Bangalore city during COVID-19. This research paper focuses on the knowledge gap of sustainability marketing using QR codes and helps beginners understand how PLS-SEM uses sustainability marketing research. The research finding found increased QR-code usage among the customers during the Covid-19 in Bangalore city.
¿Qué ocurre con las bibliotecas especializadas del ámbito del patrimonio cultural?
Authors: Guzmán Guzmán Isabel
Published: May 2022

Las bibliotecas del ámbito del patrimonio cultural son bibliotecas especializadas que asisten las demandas informacionales de usuarios especializados en diferentes disciplinas relacionadas con el patrimonio y los bienes culturales, y pueden considerarse un instrumento social en cuanto que apoyan las necesidades de servicios documentales de una comunidad concreta, contribuyendo al enriquecimiento cultural de las personas usuarias y en definitiva de la sociedad.
Modern Age, Thoughtlessness and Nazi Germany Propaganda in Hannah Arendt’s Work
Authors: Martins Mariana Henriques
Published: May 2022

The mechanism of propaganda allied to the dominance of modern science played a major role in limiting the masses’ scope of thinking during Nazi Germany. Using a detailed analysis of Hannah Arendt’s works on the human condition and totalitarian regimes, and supporting them by Edward Bernays’ studies on propaganda, the present paper focuses on two essential points. One of them is the connection between the modern age and the human ability to think. According to Arendt, the rise of modern science revolutionized western tradition and prepared the ground for the prevalence of thoughtlessness, the inability to think. The second point is correlated with the mechanism of Nazi propaganda and the way its scientificality helped dismantling society’s inherent plurality by manipulating people’s minds, creating new necessities, indoctrinating masses for an intended purpose, and therefore encouraging the inability to perform a meaningful inner dialogue. Hannah Arendt’s philosophy is timeless for its urgent importance. It raises fundamental questions that promote meaningful debate about the way we think and act, which can lead Humanity to prevent atrocities like those of the past and motivate a growing awareness for the future.
The Relationship Between Perfectionism and Perceived Stress among Undergraduates: The Role of Mindsets
Authors: Xing Yi , Cheong Loh Sau
Published: May 2022

In today’s life, almost every corners of the globe, there is a phenomenon of growing stress among the undergraduates, in this aspect Malaysia is no exception. The high level of perceived stress will have an adverse effect on every aspect of students’ life. Previous studies have well-established the relationship between perfectionism and stress. Perfectionism is associated with mindset, meanwhile, mindset may also be capable of changing in from the state of response to stress, which indicates a potential mediating role of mindsets. Therefore, this study closely examined the relationship between the multidimensional perspective of perfectionism, perceived stress, and mindsets; mediation role of mindsets between perfectionism and perceived stress among the undergraduates from two public universities in Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 410 participants were involved in the current study. Data were analyzed through SPSS. Spearman correlation analysis indicates maladaptive perfectionism was significantly related to lower growth mindset and higher perceived stress, while adaptive perfectionism is related to higher growth mindset, and not significantly associated with perceived stress. Moreover, mediation analysis was done through PROCESS Macro in SPSS. It was inferred that the suppressing effect was found between adaptive perfectionism and perceived stress through growth mindset, which can be seen as mediation effect in a broad sense. Thus, it can be concluded that maladaptive perfectionists will suffer more stress and possess lower growth mindset, on the other hand, adaptive perfectionists have more growth mindset and lower perceived stress.
The Relationship between Personality and Entitlement: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective
Authors: Ney Emilie A. , Fischweicher Priva
Published: May 2022

By understanding the factors that impact how different people think, feel, or act, psychologists can gain insight that will allow them to predict how individuals are likely to behave in certain situations. One construct that has received recent attention in relation to personality is entitlement. A small number of studies have previously found relationships between specific personality traits and several narrow conceptualizations of entitlement. However, these studies have consistently studied entitlement from the perspective of a maladaptive trait that is closely tied to narcissism. Therefore, the current study examined the relationship between the Big Five Personality Traits and two different conceptualizations of psychological entitlement. A Pearson’s product-moment correlation was run to assess the relationship between each of the Big Five Personality Traits and entitlement as measured by the PES and the three factors of the EAQ (Active Entitlement, Passive Entitlement, and Revenge Entitlement). Extraversion was high for the PES and Active Entitlement but low for Revenge Entitlement, while Agreeableness was high for Passive Entitlement but low for Revenge Entitlement and the PES. Revenge Entitlement and PES show some overlap as maladaptive traits that are characterized by low Agreeableness. Revenge Entitlement emerged as the component of entitlement that was most closely associated with the Big Five Personality Traits, showing negative relationships will all of the personality traits except for Neuroticism.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP SIKAP PEDULI LINGKUNGAN SISWA SD MUHAMMADIYAH 6 PEKANBARU
Authors: Febriani Vany
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan lingkungan terhadap sikap peduli lingkungan siswa kelas III, IV dan V SD Muhammdiyah 6 Pekanbaru. hipotesis penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara pengetahuan lingkungan terhadap sikap peduli lingkungan siswa kelas III, IV dan V SD Muhammadiyah 6 Pekanbaru. jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian korelasional. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SD Muhammadiyah 6 Pekanbaru dengan populasi sebanyak 173 orang yang terdiri dari kelas III, IV dan V dan sampel sebanyak 63 orang yang dipilih secara random. Instrumen. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji korelasi Product Moment dilakukan dengan olahan data SPSS versi 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif atau signifikan antara hubungan pengetahuan lingkungan terhadap sikap peduli lingkungan siswa SD Muhammadiyah 6 Pekanbaru. Terbukti dari hasil analisis data, hubungan antara pengetahuan lingkungan terhadap sikap peduli lingkungan siswa diperoleh  sebesar 0,36 yang menunjukkan bahwahubungannya berada pada kategori lemah
Varicella Zoster Reactivation Following mRNA Vaccination: Two Case Reports and a Review of Cutaneous Adverse Events of COVID-19 Vaccines
Authors: Makhlouf Milissa , Akl Jennifer , Ammoury Alfred
Published: May 2022

Cutaneous reactions following the COVID-19 vaccination, in particular mRNA vaccines, have been increasingly reported in literature. The most common morphologies were delayed large local reactions, local injection site reactions, urticaria, and morbilliform reaction. The purpose of this report is to review the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 vaccines and to report two cases of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine-induced varicella zoster reactivation along with the possible pathogenesis.
These two cases are of an 80-year-old female patient with multiple comorbidities and a previously healthy 57-year-old male patient who experienced varicella zoster reactivation post-COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (Pfizer, New York City, New York, USA) following the first and second dose
Morphotaxonomic Observation of a New Species of the Genus Marsipometra from Carcharhinus laticaudus
Authors: R.S. Madle , D.M. Pathan , Balbhim Bhure Dhanraj
Published: May 2022

Present investigation deals with a new cestode Marsipometra jadhavae Sp.Nov. from Carcharhinus laticaudus at Bhatye, Kalambadevi,Harne, Mirya, Ratnagiri, West Coast of Maharashtra, India. The parasites collected in this study possessed scolex pyramidal, arrow shaped, apical disk narrower than base of scolex, suckers oval to rounded in shape, arranged in two groups, neck absent, Mature proglottids longer than broad, Testes oval, large, 4 in number, cirrus pouch oval, elongated, the vas deference short, genital pore marginal, vagina posterior to the cirrus pouch, ovary bilobed and granular vitellaria, arranged in two rows.
Research on Refracturing Technology of Horizontal Wells Based on Dynamic Drainage Volume
Authors: Dong Qi , Li Jianshan , Yang Lian , Wang Fei , Zhao Kun , Huo Fei
Published: May 2022

Refracturing is an important method to improve the productivity of low-yield and low-efficiency horizontal wells. Due to the influence of geological factors and primary fracturing, it is of great importance to select suitable candidate wells and determine reasonable refracturing timing. Considering that production and pressure are the first-hand data available in the fields, they can be used to evaluate the dynamic drainage volume of fractured horizontal wells and to predict refracturing timing combined with fracturing parameters. In this study, the stimulation potential of refracturing is evaluated by introducing the dynamic drainage volume, and the refracturing timing discrimination model is established. Based on this model, the refracturing timing charts of different initial fracturing scales are drawn. In addition, the reservoir numerical simulation method is used to optimize the method of horizontal well refracturing. The results show that it is advisable to repeat fracturing when the change rate of dynamic drainage volume growth rate is less than 10%. The refracturing methods of restoring the conductivity of fractures or sealing the original fractures and refracturing the new fractures have good development effects. The research is of great significance to the design of horizontal well refracturing.
The Stabilizing Effect of Li4Ti5O12 Coating on Li1.1Ni0.35Mn0.55O2 Cathode for Liquid and Solid–State Lithium-Metal Batteries
Authors: Hu Wei , Zhong Shengwen , Rao Xianfa , Yan Tingting , Zeng Min
Published: May 2022

Li–rich layered cathode materials with high energy density suffer from severe capacity decay during cycling, which is associated with volume change and electrolyte corrosion during (de)lithiation. A Li+ ionic conducting Li4Ti5O12 coating with high structural integrity is developed on Li1.1Ni0.35Mn0.55O2 cathodes via a dry powder coating method. The electrochemical performances of Li4Ti5O12–coated Li1.1Ni0.35Mn0.55O2 cathodes in liquid and solid–state lithium batteries were investigated. The initial discharge capacity of Li4Ti5O12–coated Li1.1Ni0.35Mn0.55O2 in the liquid electrolyte has been improved from 116.5 mA h g−1 to 123.7 mA h g−1 at 0.1°C. An impressive cyclability with a high capacity retention of 89.3% was achieved in solid–state lithium batteries. These results demonstrate that the Li4Ti5O12 coating plays an essential role in enhancing the specific capacity and better performance for Li1.1Ni0.35Mn0.55O2 cathode.
Experimental Study on Heating Performance and a Novel Calculation Method of Water Outlet Temperature Based on Air Source Transcritical CO2 Heat Pump System
Authors: Dai Chen , Qin Xiang
Published: May 2022

As a natural refrigerant, CO2 can greatly improve the environmental protection of the heat pump system. Since there is no perfectly suitable heat transfer correlation for supercritical CO2 at present, the water outlet temperature of the transcritical CO2 heat pump system has not been predicted. To study the applications of transcritical CO2 heat pump systems in heating performance and hot water supply, a series of experiments are carried out by an air source transcritical CO2 heat pump test rig. The experimental results show that the main factors affecting outlet water temperature are the system COP, the discharge pressure, the compressor frequency, and the ambient temperature. Based on the experimental results, a dimensionless correlation equation on outlet water temperature is proposed by the Buckingham PI theorem. This equation can be used to calculate the outlet water temperature of the air source transcritical CO2 heat pump systems with different sizes, and the calculation accuracy can be maintained at 13% with experimental results. Finally, the influence factors of the gas cooler water outlet temperature are analyzed based on the novel calculation method. Therefore, this study provides a reference for the prediction of the water outlet temperature of the transcritical CO2 heat pump system.
Resistin Expression Is Associated With Interstitial Lung Disease in Dermatomyositis
Authors: Ye Lifang , Zuo Yu , Chen Fang , Xu Yuetong , Zhang Puli , Yang Hongxia , Lin Sang , Peng Qinglin , Wang Guochun , Shu Xiaoming
Published: May 2022

Objective

In the current study, we aimed to assess resistin mRNA levels in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of dermatomyositis patients with interstitial lung disease (DM-ILD) and their correlation with disease activity.

Methods

We detected resistin mRNA levels in the PBMCs of 37 DM-ILD, 8 DM patients without ILD, and 19 healthy control (HC) subjects by performing quantitative reverse transcription real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. Associations between resistin expression levels and major clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, and disease activity were also analyzed. In addition, resistin expression in lung specimens from patients with DM-ILD was examined via immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence.

Results

Resistin mRNA levels in PBMCs were significantly higher in DM-ILD than that in DM patients without ILD and HCs (p = 0.043, 0.014, respectively). Among these DM-ILD patients, the resistin levels were significantly elevated in those with rapidly progressive ILD than in those with chronic ILD (p = 0.012). The resistin mRNA levels in DM-ILD positively correlated with serum alanine aminotransferase (r = 0.476, p = 0.003), aspartate aminotransferase (r = 0.488, p = 0.002), lactate dehydrogenase (r = 0.397, p = 0.014), C-reactive protein (r = 0.423, p = 0.008), ferritin (r = 0.468, p = 0.003), carcinoembryonic antigen (r = 0.416, p = 0.011), carbohydrate antigen 125 (r = 0.332, p = 0.047), interleukin-18 (r = 0.600, p < 0.001), and lung visual analog scale values (r = 0.326, p = 0.048), but negatively correlated with the diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide (DLco)% (r = −0.447, p = 0.041). Immunohistochemical analysis of resistin showed its elevated expression in the macrophages, alveolar epithelial cells, and weak fibrotic lesions from patients with DM-ILD. Immunofluorescence staining confirmed CD68+ macrophages co-express resistin.

Conclusions

Resistin levels were increased in patients with DM-ILD and associated with disease activity and ILD severity. Therefore, resistin may participate in the pathogenesis of DM-ILD and may act as a useful biomarker.
Site-Specific Regulation of Sulfatase and Aromatase Pathways for Estrogen Production in Endometriosis
Authors: Da Costa Katiane de Almeida , Malvezzi Helena , Dobo Cristine , Neme Rosa Maria , Filippi Renée Zon , Aloia Thiago Pinheiro Arrais , Prado Elisa Rampazo , Meola Juliana , Piccinato Carla de Azevedo
Published: May 2022

Endometriosis is a highly prevalent gynecological disease characterized by lesions in different sites. Regulation of specific estrogen pathways may favor the formation of distinct microenvironments and the progression of endometriosis. However, no study has simultaneously evaluated the gene and protein regulation of the main estrogen-synthesizing enzymes in endometriosis. Thus, our goals were to study the relationship between gene and protein expression of aromatase (CYP19A1 or ARO), steroid sulfatase (STS), and hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase (HSD17B1) in superficial (SUP), ovarian (OMA), and deep infiltrating (DIE) endometriotic lesion sites as well as in the eutopic endometrium of patients with (EE) and without (control) endometriosis in the same and large cohort of patients. The site-specific expression of these enzymes within different cells (glandular and stromal components) was also explored. The study included 108 patients surgically diagnosed with endometriosis who provided biopsies of EE and endometriotic lesions and 16 disease-free patients who collected normal endometrium tissue. Our results showed that CYP19A1 was detected in all endometriosis tissues and was in higher levels than in control. Unique patterns of the STS and HSD17B1 levels showed that they were most closely regulated in all tissues, with manifestation at greater levels in DIE compared to the other endometriotic lesion sites, OMA and SUP. Gene and protein expression of ARO, STS, and HSD17B1 occurred at different rates in endometriotic sites or EE. The distinctive levels of these estrogen-synthesizing enzymes in each endometriotic site support the hypothesis of a tissue microenvironment that can both influence and be influenced by the expression of different estrogenic pathways, locally affecting the availability of estrogen needed for maintenance and progression of endometriotic lesions.
Topological Corner States in Non-Unitary Coinless Discrete-Time Quantum Walks
Authors: Meng Ya
Published: May 2022

The discrete-time quantum walk provides a versatile platform for exploring abundant topological phenomena due to its intrinsic spin-orbit coupling. In this work, we study the non-Hermitian second-order topology in a two-dimensional non-unitary coinless discrete-time quantum walk, which is realizable in the three-dimensional photonic waveguides. By adding the non-unitary gain-loss substep operators into the one-step operator of the coinless discrete-time quantum walk, we find the appearance of the four-degenerate zero-dimensional corner states at ReE = 0 when the gain-loss parameter of the system is larger than a critical value. This intriguing phenomenon originates from the nontrivial second-order topology of the system, which can be characterized by a second-order topological invariant of polarizations. Finally, we show that the exotic corner states can be observed experimentally through the probability distributions during the multistep non-unitary coinless discrete-time quantum walks. Our work potentially pave the way for exploring exotic non-Hermitian higher-order topological states of matter in coinless discrete-time quantum walks.
Crafting Inconspicuous Luxury Brands Through Brand Authenticity in China
Authors: Wu Zhiyan
Published: May 2022

Currently, we are witnessing a trend toward subtle or absent hints of luxury, reflecting the rise of inconspicuousness. We seek to address why and how Chinese luxury brand managers, instead of matching conspicuous branding of many Western brands, develop inconspicuous strategies and craft authentic attributes in their brand communication. In the Chinese luxury brand context, we use the ethnographic research method with in-depth interviews, field visits, and photographs of eight Chinese luxury brands with inconspicuous preferences to reveal three main themes contributing to inconspicuousness. First, an inconspicuous approach of Chinese luxury brands is derived from the rise of inconspicuous consumption in China and a rejection of status brands due to being less famous than well-known Western brands, superficiality of status branding, and limited production capability. Second, we argue that inconspicuous branding can encompass developing luxury brands that avoid overtly displaying wealth and social status. Third, we identify three ways of crafting brand authenticity to build inconspicuous brands by using (a) nature to craft quality commitment dimension of authenticity (places and rare raw materials); (b) traditional Chinese craftsmanship and symbols to craft heritage dimension of authenticity; and (c) sincere stories (of how innovations are used in traditional craftsmanship), and the use of sustainability (sustainable raw materials, traditional craftsmanship, luxury production process, and saving resources) to craft sincerity dimension of authenticity in developing inconspicuous brands.
The Role of English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ Mindfulness and Compassion in Fostering Students’ Foreign Language Enjoyment
Authors: Huang Jingjing
Published: May 2022

With the popularity of positive psychology in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching and learning, learners’ positive emotions have attracted great academic attention. Foreign language enjoyment (FLE) is regarded as a constructive emotion and key component for learners’ academic engagement that is affected by educators’ emotions and psychological attributes. Earlier studies have proved the positive role of educators’ mindfulness and compassion in reducing learners’ negative feelings, boosting their positive emotions and building a harmonious teacher-student rapport. Through mindful and compassionate training, EFL teachers are skilled at creating a joyful learning atmosphere, showing understanding and support toward learners, as well as inspiring learners with enthusiasm and joy. The present review makes efforts to emphasize the significant effect of EFL teachers’ mindfulness and compassion on fostering students’ FLE. Moreover, a number of practical implications are provided for EFL teachers, teacher educators, school managers, and future directions are offered for enthusiastic researchers to conduct similar and complementary research in the field of foreign language education.
The Reliability and Validity of Recalled Body Shape and the Responsiveness of Obesity Classification Based on Recalled Body Shape Among the Chinese Rural Population
Authors: Liao Wei , Liu Xiaotian , Kang Ning , Niu Miaomiao , Song Yu , Wang Lulu , Wei Dandan , Liu Pengling , Sun Chunyang , Mao Zhenxing , Hou Jian , Wang Chongjian , Li Yuqian
Published: May 2022

Background

The reliability and validity of recalled body shape were unknown in China. This study was conducted to examine the reliability and validity of recalled body shape as well as the responsiveness of obesity classification by recalled body shape among the Chinese rural population.

Methods

A total of 166 people from the Henan rural cohort were enrolled. The Spearman's correlation coefficient (SCC), intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and Cronbach's α were calculated to assess the reliability and validity of recalled body shape. Additionally, the receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) was performed to assess the responsiveness.

Results

The SCC between the twice recalled body shape ranged from 0.383 to 0.578, and the ICC ranged from 0.357 to 0.615. Besides, the Cronbach's α of the recalled body shape questionnaire was 0.845. At the age of 20–70, the SCC between recalled body shape and actual body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) ranged from 0.563 to 0.699 and 0.409 to 0.661, respectively. Furthermore, above the age of 20, the area under the curve (AUC) of classifying general obesity and abdominal obesity by recalled body shape ranged from 0.833 to 0.960 and 0.686 to 0.870, respectively.

Conclusion

The results indicated that recalled body shape had moderate reliability, validity, and discriminative degree for earlier obesity among the Chinese rural population.
Improving the Quantum Multi-Swarm Optimization with Adaptive Differential Evolution for Dynamic Environments
Authors: Stanovov Vladimir , Akhmedova Shakhnaz , Vakhnin Aleksei , Sopov Evgenii , Semenkin Eugene , Affenzeller Michael
Published: May 2022

In this study, the modification of the quantum multi-swarm optimization algorithm is proposed for dynamic optimization problems. The modification implies using the search operators from differential evolution algorithm with a certain probability within particle swarm optimization to improve the algorithm’s search capabilities in dynamically changing environments. For algorithm testing, the Generalized Moving Peaks Benchmark was used. The experiments were performed for four benchmark settings, and the sensitivity analysis to the main parameters of algorithms is performed. It is shown that applying the mutation operator from differential evolution to the personal best positions of the particles allows for improving the algorithm performance.
Micro Coaxial Drone: Flight Dynamics, Simulation and Ground Testing
Authors: Dominguez Victor H. , Garcia-Salazar Octavio , Amezquita-Brooks Luis , Reyes-Osorio Luis A. , Santana-Delgado Carlos , Rojo-Rodriguez Erik G.
Published: May 2022

This paper describes the conceptual design of a micro coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (MCR UAV v3.0) based on its flight dynamics and a simple aerodynamic analysis using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In addition, a simple linear control is proposed with the pole assignment technique. The methodology proposed in this paper involves a standardized path for designing the novel micro coaxial UAV. This begins by selecting the avionics to create a primary dimensional design for a later transient and stationary CFD analysis. In effect, the mathematical model is obtained using the Newton–Euler formulation and is linearized to obtain the dynamical requirements of the vehicle. The requirements allow us to design the control scheme with a linear control technique. This process is iterative and uses a combination of flight dynamics and CFD. The control technique is based on pole assignment, ensuring a specific phase condition is used in the controller gain for the stabilization of the proposed aerial vehicle. The control scheme is analyzed once the CFD analysis is correctly performed; in this sense, the methodology proposed in this paper is capable of converging as a result of the dimensional design. This design ensures a suitable vehicle performance according to the dynamical requirements. Thus, the micro coaxial UAV is completely designed based on its flight dynamics along with a CFD analysis, generating a robust methodology.
Effects of Surface Errors of Antennas on Detection Performance of Space VLBI
Authors: Zhang Yangyang , Liu Huijie , Liu Xingfu
Published: May 2022

This work investigates the effects of the surface errors of the satellite antenna on the detection performance of the space VLBI system. First, the relationship between the surface errors and the antenna gain loss is analyzed, and then the influence of the gain loss on the detection performance of the VLBI system is analyzed. Both the uniform and nonuniform distributions of errors are studied, and the second-order Taylor expansion is performed on the errors to simplify the calculation. When the errors distribute nonuniformly, the solver SCIP is adopted to solve the corresponding distribution, which leads to the maximum gain loss of the antenna. Taking the VLBI system with two base stations as the object, and each station’s radio telescope is a hoop truss deployable antenna with 30 m aperture, the effects of antenna gain loss on the detection capability of the radio telescope and the delay error of the VLBI system are studied. The study of extreme working conditions will have a higher guiding significance for the overall link analysis of practical projects.
Design of and Experiment with Secondary Cutting Equipment for Broccoli
Authors: Jia Jiangming , Hu Runze , Chen Liqun , Chen Tianlong , Chen Jianneng
Published: May 2022

To solve the problem of large-sized blocks in single-process broccoli cutting, this paper proposes the design of broccoli secondary cutting equipment, in which the screening device with differential round belts, spiral attitude-adjusting mechanism, double-baffle conveyor belt, block-centering chute and disc-type cutter are analyzed and designed. According to the simulation of the motion of the blocks on the differential belts, the speeds of the two belts were 300 mm/s and 600 mm/s, respectively. The kinematic analysis of the spiral attitude-adjusting mechanism was performed, and the speed of the spiral rod was calculated to be greater than 64.5 rpm. The speed of the double-baffle conveyor belt was greater than 10.61 rpm to not obstruct the blocks and achieve diversion. A force analysis of the inclined centering chute was performed to reduce the damage during block conveying, and the inclination angle of the inclined centering chute was calculated to be greater than 27.02°. The parameters of the blade and its driving motor were calculated. Effective secondary cutting equipment for broccoli was thus developed. After secondary cutting, the size difference of two small florets obtained was between 0–8 mm, the success rate of cutting was 94.8%, and the efficiency was 47 pieces/min, which verified the reasonableness and feasibility of the second cutting equipment scheme.
Ramie Field Distribution Model and Miss Cutting Rate Prediction Based on the Statistical Analysis
Authors: Zhang Bin , Liu Haolu , Huang Jicheng , Tian Kunpeng , Shen Cheng , Li Xianwang , Wang Xingsong
Published: May 2022

Ramie is an important cash crop in China, and ramie fiber is an important raw material for the textile industry. As a shrub plant, the spatial distribution of the ramie plant is different from that of herbaceous crops, and its plant spacing and row spacing are not fixed, which affects the cutting operation during harvest. In order to solve the above problems, this study constructed a ramie spatial distribution model with statistical methods, and built a prediction model of ramie harvesting feeding quantity on this basis. Based on the analysis of the absolute motion trail of the ramie harvester cutting knife, the calculation equation of the missing cutting area was established, and then the prediction model of the mis-cutting rate was obtained. The results of the ramie field harvest showed that the prediction model of the feed quantity and mis-cutting rate was effective. These methods can provide references to the control and optimization of ramie harvester parameters.
Humic Acid Fertilizer Incorporation Increases Rice Radiation Use, Growth, and Yield: A Case Study on the Songnen Plain, China
Authors: Zheng Ennan , Qin Mengting , Zhang Zhongxue , Xu Tianyu
Published: May 2022

Humic acid fertilizer (HA) incorporation is a common method for improving crop growth and soil fertility. However, the effects of HA incorporation on rice growth are still unknown. We conducted a two-year field experiment to determine the radiation use, growth, and yield of rice grown with five different HA rates: 110 kg∙ha−1 100% urea (pure nitrogen) (T1); 30% HA and 70% urea (T2); 50% HA and 50% urea (T3); 70% HA and 30% urea (T4), and 1500 kg∙ha−1 100% HA (T5). The results showed that the T2 treatment had the lowest values of photosynthetic efficiency of PSII (Fv/Fm), relative leaf chlorophyll content (SPAD), plant height and leaf area index (LAI) in both years, which were similar to the photosynthetically active radiation (IPAR), radiation use efficiency (RUE), yield, and biomass. In contrast, the highest harvest index (HI) value was found in the T2 treatment. In the two years, the T4 and T5 treatments showed no significant differences. However, the multivariate statistical method based on principal component analysis showed that in the first principal component, the LAI, biomass, yield, plant height, SPAD, Fv/Fm, IPAR, and RUE had a positive correlation, and the HI had a negative correlation. The LAI, yield, plant height, SPAD, HI, and RUE had a positive correlation, but biomass, Fv/Fm and IPAR had a negative correlation in the second principal component. Across the different HA treatments, the comprehensive scores were T5 > T4 > T3 > T1 > T2, with values of 2.13, 1.38, −0.17, −0.34, and −3.00, respectively. According to the principal component analysis results of each index, the T5 treatment was better than the T4 treatment.
Flowering Biology of Selected Hybrid Grape Cultivars under Temperate Climate Conditions
Authors: Kowalczyk Barbara Anna , Bieniasz Monika , Kostecka-Gugała Anna
Published: May 2022

Climate change is being felt in all vineyards around the world, opening up new perspectives for regions with a growing winemaking industry. In this study, 11 hybrid grapevines grown in cold climates were assessed in terms of flowering biology and pollination efficiency. The flowers were evaluated for the number of anthers and pollen grains in the flower; pollen viability and pollen grain size, the number of ovules in the ovary, and, consequently, the size and the weight of berries and the number of seeds in the berries were also analyzed. The flowers of Vitis vinifera L. usually have 5 stamens and 5 petals in their structure; this number for hybrid varieties ranged from 4 to 7, and in the case of the variety ‘Seyval Blanc’, it was 4 to 11 stamen and petals. Pollen grain size varied and ranged from 17.01 to 22.25 μm, while pollen grain pro-duction in flowers ranged from 5073 to 34,976 grain, which was calculated using a Bürker hemocytometer. The number of ovules in the ovary for the cultivars in question was highly variable, ranging from 3 to 7. One of the most important factors affecting flower pollination is stigma receptivity. Stigma receptivity appeared when the cap starts to fall off and disappeared at the browning of the cap. In connection with climatic changes, grapevine production is expanding to cool-climate countries. The aim of this study was to expand our knowledge about the flower morphology of 11 hybrid grapevine varieties most commonly cultivated in Poland. Knowledge of the flowering process can be important for improving yield and its quality.
Crop Growth Monitoring System in Vertical Farms Based on Region-of-Interest Prediction
Authors: Hwang Yujin , Lee Seunghyeon , Kim Taejoo , Baik Kyeonghoon , Choi Yukyung
Published: May 2022

Vertical farms are to be considered the future of agriculture given that they not only use space and resources efficiently but can also consistently produce large yields. Recently, artificial intelligence has been introduced for use in vertical farms to boost crop yields, and crop growth monitoring is an essential example of the type of automation necessary to manage a vertical farm system. Region of interest predictions are generally used to find crop regions from the color images captured by a camera for the monitoring of growth. However, most deep learning-based prediction approaches are associated with performance degradation issues in the event of high crop densities or when different types of crops are grown together. To address this problem, we introduce a novel method, termed pseudo crop mixing, a model training strategy that targets vertical farms. With a small amount of labeled crop data, the proposed method can achieve optimal performance. This is particularly advantageous for crops with a long growth period, and it also reduces the cost of constructing a dataset that must be frequently updated to support the various crops in existing systems. Additionally, the proposed method demonstrates robustness with new data that were not introduced during the learning process. This advantage can be used for vertical farms that can be efficiently installed and operated in a variety of environments, and because no transfer learning was required, the construction time for container-type vertical farms can be reduced. In experiments, we show that the proposed model achieved a performance of 76.9%, which is 12.5% better than the existing method with a dataset obtained from a container-type indoor vertical farm. Our codes and dataset will be available publicly.