bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Add-On Treatment for Moderate COPD with Squill-Oxymel (a Traditional Formulation from Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn): A Pilot Randomized Triple-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Mohammadi–Araghi Maryam , Eslaminejad Alireza , Karegar-Borzi Hossein , Mazloomzadeh Saeideh , Nejatbakhsh Fatemeh
Published: May 2022

Background. In traditional Persian medicine, Drimia maritima, with the popular name Squill, has been used to alleviate phlegm dyspnea. Squill has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anticholinergic properties. The goal of this research was to see how effective and safe Squill-Oxymel was in treating COPD patients. Method. Forty-two COPD patients were examined for eight weeks in two groups. Patients underwent a 6-minute walk test to assess the treatment’s effectiveness at the beginning and conclusion of the intervention. We utilized St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) to evaluate the subjective symptoms of patients in order to measure their quality of life. Results. Patients who received Squill-Oxymel showed a statistically significant increase in 6MWT distance (

P
=
0.011

). The mean O2 saturation at the end of the 6MWT before the intervention was significantly greater in the placebo group. (

P
=
0.008

). In terms of questionnaire variables, there was a significant difference between placebo and Squill-Oxymel groups in the mean presymptom score (

P
=
0.009

) and the mean post-symptom score (

P
=
0.004

). Conclusions. The findings of this research provide preliminary evidence for the effectiveness and safety of Squill-Oxymel as an add-on therapy in individuals with mild COPD.
Experimental Harmonics Analysis of UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) System and Mitigation Using Single-Phase Half-Bridge HAPF (Hybrid Active Power Filter) Based on Novel Fuzzy Logic Current Controller (FLCC) for Reference Current Extraction (RCE)
Authors: Kumar Mahendar , Uqaili M.A , Memon Z.A , Das Bhagwan
Published: May 2022

UPS Uninterruptible power supply) is used as backup when the input source, usually the national grid, fails to give power to a load. In addition to the growing use of electronic power devices in industrial and residential systems, such as UPS, controlled rectifiers, SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supplies), and DC Converters, there is a serious problem caused by harmonics in AC mains, which lowers the power quality. Harmonics can cause a variety of problems, including sensitive equipment failure, resonance issues, heated wires, power loss, and inefficient distribution systems. A passive or active power filter could be used to reduce harmonics. However, passive filters are more difficult to design and are bulkier. With the advancement of power electronics, active power filters were developed, and the best combination of both was supplied in the form of hybrid active power filters (HAPF). This study shows an approach to minimizing the harmonics contained in the output of a UPS connected to a nonlinear load. Experiments with several UPS types have been conducted under various nonlinear loads, as well as charging and discharging of batteries, and the proposed technique significantly reduces harmonics in a system with a HAPFs (hybrid active power filter) based on a unique FLCC (fuzzy logic current controller). In this paper, we use a fuzzy logic controller to generate pulse width modulation (PWM) switching signals in a single-phase half-bridge HAPF. The operation of the proposed PWM-FLCC will be studied in a steady and transient state. Based on a connection between the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) supplying a single-phase power to a nonlinear load, different power filter topologies and a brief review of reference current extraction (RCE) methods used in this study were also included and the most common configurations have been compared with their advantages and disadvantages to ensure the right selection of the power filter for UPS connected with the nonlinear load. The results of the investigation demonstrate that the HAPF with the fuzzy logic current controller has reasonable performance, with a significant reduction in current THD down to 1.09%, as per IEEE-519 standard.
Security and Privacy Protection of Internet of Vehicles Consensus Algorithm Based on Wireless Sensors
Authors: Zhang Yao , Ji Gaoqing
Published: May 2022

Due to its large network scale, open communication environment, unstable wireless network, and other characteristics, it is extremely vulnerable to attacks and causes security problems, resulting in the collapse of the Internet of Vehicles system. The application of the Internet of Vehicles is becoming more and more extensive, but there are still problems such as information security and privacy leakage in the Internet of Vehicles. Through the analysis of the security threats and privacy protection requirements faced by the Internet of Vehicles system, this paper mainly studies information security, vehicle identity privacy, and location privacy in the process of Internet of Vehicles wireless communication. Therefore, it is urgent to conduct research on the information security and privacy protection issues of the Internet of Vehicles. This paper discusses the research on the security and privacy protection of the consensus algorithm for the Internet of Vehicles based on wireless sensors, compares and analyzes the wireless sensor data privacy protection protocols based on sharding technology, Tongtai encryption technology, and perturbation technology, and selects an optimized Kalman consensus filter. The algorithm is applied to the node information exchange of the sensor network, and two filters (low pass and band pass) are used to unify the observations and covariance of the network. Estimation of the sensor network state with and without data packet loss, the effect of system estimation error under different packet loss rates, data privacy protection algorithm performance, vehicle network data communication volume, and confusion factors on algorithm efficiency and the node energy consumption was compared and analyzed. Based on the application of wireless sensors, the estimation error and inconsistency estimation error of the algorithm in this paper finally converge to about 0.5, and both can maintain good stability and have good robustness. In addition, the communication volume of the algorithm in this paper is about 30% of the SCPDA algorithm. The Kalman consensus filtering algorithm reduces the amount of confusing data sent, improves privacy protection, and also achieves lower communication overhead.
Strengthening of Damaged Masonry Walls Using Engineered Cementitious Composites: Experimental and Numerical Analysis
Authors: Renuka S. M. , Mervin Sanjith I. P.
Published: May 2022

Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) are special types of high‐tensile and high‐ductility concrete that are designed using a micromechanics approach, with a tensile strain capability of more than 3%. Due to their higher strain hardening capacity, ECC can be applied as a strengthening material on structural walls, which improves the structural strength and inelastic deformation capacity. This study presents an experimental and numerical analysis of brick masonry wall strengthened by traditional mortar, ECC, and ECC with 40% fly ash (FAECC) subjected to uniaxial compression. The tests, such as compressive strength, indirect tensile strength, and bond strength, were conducted. Based on the experimental results, a numerical model is developed, and a failure prediction for the existing masonry structure is made. The compressive strength of ECC is observed to be higher than normal mortar and FAECC whereas the indirect tensile strength of both ECC and FAECC was almost similar, which is higher than that of normal mortar. The bond strength of ECC and FAECC is found to be 70% higher than that of normal mortar. It is evident that brick masonry units strengthened by ECC have a higher compressive strength than masonry units strengthened by conventional mortar and FAECC. It also controls crack development and spalling of masonry units. Then, a micromodelling along with CDP model is made in Abaqus/CAE software and an excellent correlation between experimental and numerical results was noted. The suggested models were shown to be capable of predicting the common behaviour of masonry units.
Effects of Naltrexone on Expression of Lipid Metabolism‐Related Proteins in Liver Steatosis Induced by Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Mice
Authors: Yang Ping , Xiao Leyao , Zhao Fei , He Wei , Zhang Guijuan , Tang Yongjing , Chen Yinghua , Cheng Qijiao , He Yihuai
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to explore the effect of naltrexone on the expression of lipid metabolism‐related proteins in liver steatosis induced by endoplasmic reticulum stress in mice. Thirty inbred mice (C57BL/6J) were divided into three groups: group A (normal control group), group B (model control), and group C (naltrexone group). The male mice in group A were fed a regular diet, and the mice in groups B and C were fed a high‐fat diet. Liver steatosis was observed by histopathological sections. Mouse liver (alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and triglyceride (TC)) content (glucose regulatory protein (GRP78), endoplasmic reticulum transmembrane protein kinase‐1α (IRE‐1α), C/EBP source protein (CHOP), cysteine‐containing aspartate proteolytic enzyme 12 (caspase‐12), B lymphoma‐2 (Bcl‐2), and cell death mediator (Bim)) was detected. Compared with group A, bodyweight, fat weight, ALT, TG, and hepatic steatosis were significantly increased in B and C groups (P < 0.05); compared with group B, group C showed a significant decrease in bodyweight, fat weight, ALT, TG, and hepatic steatosis (P < 0.05). Compared with group A, the expression levels of GRP78, IRE‐1α, CHOP, caspase‐12, and Bim in liver tissue of groups B and C mice were increased. Bcl‐2 decreased (P < 0.05). Compared with group B and group C after naltrexone intervention, the expression levels of GRP78, IRE‐1α, CHOP, caspase‐12, and Bim decreased significantly, and Bcl‐2 increased significantly (P < 0.05). Naltrexone can effectively reduce bodyweight and adipose tissue accumulation, reduce liver fat lesions, improve the expression of lipid metabolism‐related proteins and endoplasmic reticulum stress, reduce liver lipid synthesis, and protect liver cells.
Global Sensitivity Analysis of Earth-Moon Transfer Orbit Parameters Based on Sobol Method
Authors: Wang Qi , Li Haiyang , Lu Lin , Yang Luyi , Wang Shenquan
Published: May 2022

In the process of Earth-Moon transfer orbit, many parameters are involved and the degree of influence varies among the parameters. How to accurately distinguish the influence relationship between different parameters is of great significance to engineering missions. Based on Sobol sequence sampling method and Sobol global sensitivity analysis method, a calculation process of global sensitivity analysis is proposed in this paper for high-fidelity Earth-Moon transfer orbit. A numerical simulation method is used to verify that the Sobol sequence sampling method has better convergence and higher precision than other sampling methods and has better adaptability in global sensitivity analysis. The effects of different state parameters and the combination of different parameters on the perilune parameters of Earth-Moon transfer orbit are given by simulation examples, which verifies the effectiveness and feasibility of the calculation process proposed in this paper. Simulation results show that the radial position and tangential velocity at the trans-lunar injection point are the main sensitivity parameters, and the other parameters have little effect on the results. The sensitivity of the orbital elements at the trans-lunar injection point to the perilune parameters is different and needs to be determined according to the specific parameters. The results of this study can provide important reference for future Earth-Moon transfer orbit design and related engineering missions.
Effect of Compound Lactic Acid Bacteria Capsules on the Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Patients with Depression and Diabetes: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Wei Fang , Zhou Lei , Wang Qingqing , Zheng Guoqi , Su Shanshan
Published: May 2022

Objective. The objective is to explore the clinical effect of compound lactic acid bacteria capsules on the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in patients with depression and diabetes. Methods. From January 2020 to January 2021, 60 SIBO patients with depression and diabetes in our hospital were selected and randomized into observation group (compound lactic acid bacteria capsules combined with escitalopram) and control group (Escitalopram) according to the odd and even numbers, 30 cases in each group. The two groups were compared in terms of SAS, SDS, levels of inflammatory factors, immune function, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), treatment effect, and the incidence of adverse reactions. Results. Both self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) scores in both groups showed a decline after treatment (

P
<
0.05

), and the reduction was more significant in the observation group (

t
=
10.047

, 17.862, all

P
≤
0.001

). Both IL-2 and TNF-α in both groups showed a decline after treatment (

P
<
0.05

), and the reduction was more greater in the observation group in relative to the control group (

P
<
0.05

). CD3+ and CD+4 in both groups showed an increase after treatment (

P
<
0.05

), and the increase was more greater in the observation group as compared to the control group (

P
<
0.05

). After treatment, the FPG levels of patients in both groups showed a decline (

P
<
0.05

), and the reduction of FPG levels was more significant in the observation group than that in the control group (

t
=
3.948

,

P
≤
0.001

). The control group experienced a remarkably higher incidence of adverse reactions. Conclusion. The compound lactic acid bacteria capsule is a boon for SIBO patients with depression and diabetes. It can mitigate depression symptoms, improve immune function, reduce the level of inflammatory factors, and lower the FPG levels, along with fewer adverse reactions and robust effects.
Prediction of Quality Food Sale in Mart Using the AI-Based TOR Method
Authors: Irfan Daniyal , Tang Xuan , Narayan Vipul , Mall Pawan Kumar , Srivastava Swapnita , Saravanan V.
Published: May 2022

“The golden highways of the technological route serve as the ultimate metaphor for the society of artificial intelligence,” explains the author of this present excursion. Unsupervised predictor is a technique that is used in all upbringings and algometry computations, and it is the foundation of all of them. The accuracy-based artificial intelligence and genetic algorithm-based prediction are becoming more important in business intelligence, with the crossover revealing the highest percentage of interest-based profit in the food industry. Our suggested approach aims to determine the utmost amplification of the food business profit with the help of food sale prediction. Hence, owners of outlet sale, supermarket sale, grocery store, and so on can maintain the stock. Therefore, our study strives to elucidate the relationship between food business intelligence and artificial intelligence in the context of soft computing. The study combines the previous data with the record of the current data and compares the existing development of business management in order to create the topic of the TOR method, which will be the artificial intelligence buzzword in the town-based food business intelligence. This paper uses artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and neural networks to forecast the food sale prediction by evaluating the data of each individual client. Consider the situation in which this technology is applied in every grocery store in the country. Our suggested model has achieved low mean squared error and low variance. Food mart owners will have a far better grasp of their clientele and will be able to categorise them in this situation, enabling them to proceed with future sales forecasting.
CCPIN: Classification and Combine Parallel Interaction Network for CTR Prediction
Authors: Tan Guosheng , Yang Changchun , Jiang Jiaming
Published: May 2022

The study of feature interactions in deep neural network-based recommender systems has been a popular research area in industry and academic circles. However, the vast majority of parallel CTR prediction models do not classify the input features but instead feed them into the model. This way not only reduces the accuracy of the model but also ignores the effectiveness of learning individual feature interactions. In addition, the majority of parallel CTR prediction models only focus on the submodel intersections of their parallel models, ignoring the importance of the external intersection. To address the shortcomings, this paper proposes the CCPIN model on the basis of the XdeepFM model. In the CCPIN model, it can not only learn different category feature interactions but also learn individual feature interactions. Through the classification gate, adaptive features are maximized to improve the performance of the submodel. Through the Combine layer, the interaction of submodel results can be learned while retaining the original output. Through comparison experiments with other models on two datasets, it is demonstrated that the CCPIN model has an average increase of 0.93% in AUC and a decrease of 0.47% in Logloss compared to other models.
[Retracted] Preparation and Performance Study of Carbon Fiber Composite Electroplated Carbon Badminton Racket
Authors: Sheng Ziying , Wen Kai
Published: May 2022

Driven by the slogan of “Fitness for All”, more and more people are participating in sports, which also promotes the popularity of the sports equipment market, of which badminton rackets are an important part. With the improvement of people’s economic level, there are higher requirements for the materials of various sports equipment. It is expected that badminton rackets will not only be light, but also bearable, and the electroplated carbon in carbon fiber composites has such properties. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to study the preparation of badminton rackets by electroplating carbon with carbon fiber composite materials and to study its performance. In this paper, the properties of carbon fiber composites are tested and analyzed, and the relevant chemical formulas are used to explain them. The experimental results of this paper show that after using the same pressure to conduct experiments on wooden, iron, steel, steel‐aluminum, carbon‐aluminum, and carbon bats, it is found that the bearing capacity of wooden bats is only 28%, the damage degree of badminton racket is 54%, while the bearing capacity of carbon racket is 89%, and the damage degree of badminton racket is 12%. This fully shows that the badminton racket made of electroplated carbon material not only has a much higher bearing capacity than badminton rackets of other materials, but also has a much lower damage degree than badminton rackets of other materials. Therefore, badminton rackets made of electroplated carbon are more durable and more popular.
Ink Animation VR Design Based on Wireless Sensor and HTML5 Interactive Technology
Authors: Ding Wei
Published: May 2022

Ink element is one of the unique cultural symbols in China, which has profound cultural heritage and spiritual connotation. Animation is a form of art design, and it is a good way to convey and express information in an intuitive artistic image. The use of ink and wash elements for animation design has important value and significance in the start of Chinese culture. It can develop animation design, innovate animation creation forms, and can highlight Chinese style. In this article, we have studied the creation process, creation format, and creation method of using angular digital technology to make ink VR design. It combines art and technology and combines practical experience with wireless sensors. Based on HTML5 interactive technology, we have studied its advantages more deeply, better introduced the theme of ink element animation, solved the problem of realizing ink effect in 3D virtual environment, and better introduced ink animation in virtual reality environment. During the production process, students will learn how to simulate digital objects, render ink and wash effects, build a virtual environment in the later stage, and explore the knowledge, operation, and meaning of ink and wash elements and the animation design process. This paper studies the wireless sensor and HTML5 interactive technology and applies it to the design of ink and wash animation VR, aiming to promote its vigorous development and application.
Financial Big Data Management and Control and Artificial Intelligence Analysis Method Based on Data Mining Technology
Authors: Yang Ning
Published: May 2022

Driven by capital and Internet information (IT) technology, the operating scale and capital scale of modern industrial and commercial enterprises and various organizations have increased exponentially. At present, the manual-based financial work model has been unable to adapt to the changing speed of the modern business environment and the business rhythm of enterprises. All kinds of enterprises and organizations, especially large enterprises, urgently need to improve the operational efficiency of financial systems. By enhancing the integrity, timeliness, and synergy of financial information, it improves the comprehensiveness and ability of analyzing complex problems in financial analysis. It can cope with such rapid changes and help improve the financial management capabilities of enterprises. It provides more valuable decision-making guidance for business operations and reduces business risks. In recent years, the vigorous development of artificial intelligence technology has provided a feasible solution to meet the urgent needs of enterprises. Combining data mining, deep learning, image recognition, natural language processing, knowledge graph, human-computer interaction, intelligent decision-making, and other artificial intelligence technologies with IT technology to transform financial processes, it can significantly reduce the processing time of repetitive basic financial processes, reduce the dependence on manual accounting processing, and improve the work efficiency of the financial department. Through the autonomous analysis and decision-making of artificial intelligence, the intelligentization of financial management is realized, and more accurate and effective financial decision-making support is provided for enterprises. This paper studies the company’s intelligent financial reengineering process, so as to provide reference and reference for other enterprises to upgrade similar financial systems. The results of the analysis showed that at the level of

α
=
0.05

, there was a significant difference in the mean between the two populations. When the

r

value is in the range of -1 and 1, the linear relationship between the

x

and

y

variables is more obvious. This paper proposes decision-making suggestions and risk control early warning to the group decision-making body, or evaluates the financial impact of the group’s decision-making, and opens the road to financial intelligence.
The Application of Wireless Network Technology in the Capacity Building of Anhui Industry Associations Based on the Characteristics of Big Data
Authors: Zhu Liangping
Published: May 2022

Recent advances of wireless networks and communication technologies, integrated into the considerable development in the field of environmental policies and public participation, have resulted in the development of wireless network-enabled big data environment in the capacity building of Anhui industry association. At the same time, effective task scheduling in the cloud server based big data environment is essential to schedule the tasks accurately and rapidly. There are thousands of jobs to be executed by the resources available on cloud data centers to achieve minimum time, high performance, and the proper utilization of CPU and resources. The necessity to fulfil user requirements is the main reason of having studies for optimizing the cloud computing of big data in terms of latency, bandwidth, execution time, and resource utilization. Therefore, this work presents a crow search optimization-based task scheduling scheme (CSO-TSS) for capacity building of Anhui industry association on wireless network-enabled big data environment. The proposed CSO-TSS technique mainly intends to schedule the tasks exist in the wireless network-enabled big data environment. Besides, the CSO-TSS technique is executed on a MapReduce environment in order to proficiently handle the big data. In addition, the CSO-TSS technique derives an objective function intending to maximize resource utilization and minimize execution time of the tasks. For examining the improved task scheduling performance of the CSO-TSS technique, a wide range of simulations were carried out and the results are investigated under several aspects. The comparative result analysis stated the better outcomes of the CSO-TSS technique over the recent approaches in terms of different measures.
Effect of Probiotics Therapy on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Huang Yuanshe , Wang Xiaodong , Zhang Lai , Zheng Ke , Xiong Jie , Li Jing , Cong Chunlei , Gong Zhaomiao , Mao Jingxin
Published: May 2022

Objective. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease in the world. The pathogenesis of NAFLD is complex and multifactorial. Clinical studies have shown that alterations in the gut microbiota play a key role in NAFLD. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of probiotic supplementation on the treatment of NAFLD patients based on various indicators. Methods. We conducted a meta-analysis investigating the relationship between NAFLD and probiotic supplementation. Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were searched by computer, and then, eligible studies were identified. Finally, a total of high-quality randomized controlled trials were selected involving 1403 participants. Meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan 5.3 software which was systematically searched for works published through Dec. 1, 2021, in the present study. Results. The meta-analysis results showed that the probiotics supplementation improved hepatocyte injury and significantly reduced the level of ALT (

P
=
0.00001

), AST (

P
=
0.0009

), GGT (

P
=
0.04

), TG (

P
=
0.01

), LDL-C (

P
=
0.0005

), HDL-C (

P
=
0.0002

), insulin (

P
=
0.003

), IR (

P
=
0.03

), BMI (

P
=
0.03

), TNF-α (

P
=
0.03

), and CRP (

P
=
0.02

), respectively, in NAFLD patients. Conclusion. The present study suggests that probiotics therapy may improve liver enzyme levels, regulated lipid metabolism, reduced insulin resistance, and improved inflammation in NAFLD patients. It supports the potential role of probiotics supplementation in the treatment of NAFLD.
Effect of Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine Combined with Lumbosacral Plexus Block Guided by Ultrasound Imaging Based on Image Segmentation Algorithm in Fracture Surgery
Authors: Ji Qiang , Wang Feng , He Qiang , Li Yanhui , Ma Yan
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to analyze the application of ultrasound-guided low-dose dexmedetomidine combined with lumbosacral plexus block based on artificial intelligence algorithm in the surgical treatment of proximal femoral fractures. 104 patients with proximal femoral fractures were divided into 52 cases in the experimental group (ultrasound-guided lumbosacral plexus block combined with dexmedetomidine based on local fitting image segmentation algorithm) and 52 cases in the routine group (endotracheal intubation and inhalation combined with general anesthesia). An image segmentation algorithm based on local fitting was constructed to enhance the ultrasound image. It was found that in the routine group, the heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at the beginning of intravenous injection of dexmedetomidine, during skin incision, and half an hour after skin incision were significantly lower than those at admission (P<0.05). The pressing times of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) in the conventional group (17.05 ± 6.85 times) were significantly higher than that in the experimental group (8.55 ± 4.12 times), and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at 1, 5, 10, and 15 after operation in the routine group were significantly higher than those in the experimental group (P<0.05). The number of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, venous thrombosis of lower limbs, cardiovascular events, and pulmonary infection in the routine group on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd days after operation were significantly higher than those in the experimental group (P<0.05). In summary, the ultrasound-guided lumbar plexus-sacral plexus block combined with dexmedetomidine anesthesia based on image segmentation algorithm can effectively maintain the hemodynamic stability of patients, with remarkable analgesic effect and high safety.
Blockchain-Based Decentralized Cloud Solutions for Data Transfer
Authors: Nair Rajit , Zafrullah Syed Nasrullah , Vinayasree P. , Singh Prabhdeep , Zahra Musaddak Maher Abdul , Sharma Tripti , Ahmadi Fardin
Published: May 2022

Cloud computing has increased its service area and user experience above traditional platforms through virtualization and resource integration, resulting in substantial economic and societal advantages. Cloud computing is experiencing a significant security and trust dilemma, requiring a trust-enabled transaction environment. The typical cloud trust model is centralized, resulting in high maintenance costs, network congestion, and even single-point failure. Also, due to a lack of openness and traceability, trust rating findings are not universally acknowledged. “Blockchain is a novel, decentralised computing system. Its unique operational principles and record traceability assure the transaction data’s integrity, undeniability, and security. So, blockchain is ideal for building a distributed and decentralised trust infrastructure. This study addresses the difficulty of transferring data and related permission policies from the cloud to the distributed file systems (DFS). Our aims include moving the data files from the cloud to the distributed file system and developing a cloud policy. This study addresses the difficulty of transferring data and related permission policies from the cloud to the DFS. In DFS, no node is given the privilege, and storage of all the data is dependent on content-addressing. The data files are moved from Amazon S3 buckets to the interplanetary file system (IPFS). In DFS, no node is given the privilege, and storage of all the data is dependent on content-addressing.
Lumbar Radiculopathy Caused by Epidural Gas Collection
Authors: Hu Dong , Xu Kai , Xiao Songhua
Published: May 2022

Background. Degenerated intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine are commonly found with vacuum phenomenon. In a few cases, gas can migrate into the lumbar spinal canal and compress the nerve root. Case Presentation. We report a case of lumbar radiculopathy caused by epidural gas collection in a 59-year-old woman. Originally, the gas was formed in the intervertebral disc and possibly migrated backward because of the motion of lumbar spine, forming a single large gas formation. The nerve root was freed from the gas-filled cyst after needle puncture was performed. Patient’s symptoms in the leg were significantly relieved following surgery. Conclusion. There is still no satisfactory explanation for the pathogenesis of gas formation in the spinal canal. In our case, the presence of gas in the spinal canal and gas inside a narrowed disc suggests a communication between the two structures.
Analysis on the Artistic Presentation Effect of 3D Rendering Ink Painting Based on the Evaluation of Deep Learning Model
Authors: Pan Yue
Published: May 2022

At present, with the popularity of multimedia, people's appreciation and interest in ink painting art have been deepened. In the research of art works, this paper proposes a rendering method of three-dimensional ink painting effect based on deep learning model, which can simulate the painting skills of ink painting in terms of intensity and distance. Specifically, first construct a two-dimensional ink texture, then map the horizontal component of the texture using the contour information of the model, and finally adjust the ink tone by controlling the coordinates of the vertical component of the texture through the attribute function. Linear attribute function, quadratic attribute function, and attribute function with light source factor are used for simulation. The results show that this method can be used for ink and wash simulation of three-dimensional scene, making the image more layered and more in line with the artist’s actual technology.
Effects of Tea Treatments against High-Fat Diet-Induced Disorder by Regulating Lipid Metabolism and the Gut Microbiota
Authors: Wang Chen , Liu Jiaxing , Sang Siyao , Ao Xue , Su Mingjie , Hu Binwei , Li Hui
Published: May 2022

High-fat diet (HFD) may induce changes of metabolism and gut microbiota changes, and these changes are susceptible to diet adjustments such as tea treatment. However, the treatment effects may vary among different types of tea. In this study, we evaluated the effects of six types of tea on glucose and lipid metabolism and gut microbiota in HFD mice. We established HFD mouse model by 12 weeks feed with 60% fat diet, then treated with teas for six weeks. Here, we showed that treatment with different types of tea can inhibit weight gain and insulin resistance though different ways. Green tea regulated lipid metabolism by regulating the expression of adenosine 5

′

-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-I (CPT-1). The effect of dark tea and white tea in reducing liver weight seemed to be related to activities of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC). Yellow tea exhibited the best anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and effects of recovering the disorder of model mouse microbiota. The decrease in blood sugar and the upregulation of gluconeogenesis-related enzymes seemed to be related to the decrement of unclassified Lachnospiraceae. These different effects may result from the unique chemical compositions contained by different types of tea, which can regulate different lipid and glucose metabolism-related proteins. Despite variations in its compositions and metabolic reactions, tea is a potent antiobesity and hypoglycemic agent.
The Effect of Comfort Care on Postoperative Quality of Life, Psychological Status, and Satisfaction of Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Authors: Miao Yingliang
Published: May 2022

Objective. To evaluate the effect of comfort care on postoperative quality of life, psychological status, and satisfaction of pancreatic cancer patients. Methods. From June 2019 to March 2021, 136 pancreatic cancer patients undergoing pancreatectomy in Hai’an People’s Hospital were recruited and randomly assigned via the random number table method at a ratio of 1 : 1 to receive either conventional care (control group) or comfort care (study group), with 68 cases in each group. Results. Before the intervention, the two groups had similar visual analog scale (VAS) scores, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) scores, and psychological status scores. The study group resulted in a significantly lower VAS score than the control group. The study group required a lower dose of analgesics than the control group. After the intervention, the study group showed significantly higher scores in social functioning, role emotional, mental health, role physical, and bodily pain than the control group. The study group had significantly lower Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) scores than the control group. The study group showed a significantly lower incidence of complications and a higher satisfaction rate than the control group. Conclusion. Comfort care effectively alleviates the pain of patients after pancreatectomy, reduces the incidence of complications, and improves their quality of life, psychological status, and satisfaction, so it is worthy of clinical application.
Whole Scalp Radiation Therapy for Recurrent Benign Cylindromas
Authors: Kaushik Shivam , Siegel Danielle , Niermann Kenneth , Newman Neil
Published: May 2022

Cylindromas are a rare benign pathology that can manifest as multiple lesions on a patient’s scalp. Standard of care is resection of lesions. We report a case of a 74-year-old man with a known diagnosis of Brooke-Spiegler syndrome which is a genetic syndrome that results in multiple recurrent cylindromas. He had approximately 70 prior resections to remove recurrent lesions with multiple grafts. After a large scalp recurrence, with multiple satellite areas, he preferred radiation to the largest site for no-surgical management. After an excellent clinical response, this led to him electing for total scalp irradiation to the remaining sites. He now has a complete response to all remaining sites.
Validation of a Protocol for Continuous Hemodiafiltration with Regional Citrate Anticoagulation with Omni®
Authors: Whiting Livia , Bianchi Nathan Axel , Alouazen Karima , Joannes-Boyau Olivier , Chiche Jean-Daniel , Schneider Antoine
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Omni® (B Braun, Melsungen, Germany) is able to run continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH), hemodialysis (CVVHD), and hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) modes. However, to date, there is no validated protocol to guide the use of Omni® in CVVHDF mode with regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA). Methods: We designed a protocol for CVVHDF-RCA tailored for Omni®. This protocol was tested in patients included in an observational study conducted in our center between January and March 2021. For all study patients, we collected baseline characteristics, laboratory results, CRRT circuit lifespan as well as plasma and effluent samples at 12, 24, 48, and 72 h of CRRT circuit initiation. At each study time point, we computed urea, creatinine, and β2-microglobulin clearance as well as effluent/blood ratios. Data from circuits in CVVHDF-RCA mode are compared with those in standard therapy (CVVHD-RCA) with the same device. Results: We analyzed ten circuits (5 patients) in CVVHDF-RCA mode and 32 (13 patients) in CVVHD-RCA mode. No adverse events related to the therapy were observed. In CVVHDF-RCA mode, median circuit running time was 68 (IQR 8.1) hours versus 46 (IQR 9.0) in CVVHD mode, p = 0.053. Therapy adaptations (dialysate rate and/or blood flow) were required in one (10%) circuit (15.6% in CVVHD mode, p = 0.56). Compared to CVVHD, CVVHDF was able to achieve similar clearance and effluent/blood ratio for urea, creatinine, and β2-microglobulin across the entire duration of circuit lifetime. Conclusion: The proposed protocol for CVVHDF-RCA for Omni® was associated with similar circuit lifetime, number of required adaptations and clearances to standard CVVHD-RCA. It appears to be safe and feasible.
Severe Hemophilia A and Moyamoya Syndrome in a 19-Year-Old Boy Caused by Xq28 Microdeletion
Authors: Tzeravini Evangelia , Samara Stamatia , Kouramba Anna , Vakrinos Georgios , Efthimiou Athina , Tzetis Maria , Androutsakos Theodoros
Published: May 2022

Severe hemophilia A and moyamoya (SHAM) syndrome is a rare condition that combines hemophilia A and moyamoya disease (MMD) due to an Xq28 microdeletion encompassing the F8 and BRCC3 genes. Here, we report the case of a 19-year-old male patient with hemophilia A and hypogonadism that presented with right-sided hemiparesis and dysarthria. Brain magnetic resonance imaging and angiography revealed an ischemic lesion in the left lobe and stenosis of both middle cerebral arteries with a concomitant thick vascular network, compatible with moyamoya disease. Next-generation sequence revealed a large Xq28 deletion compatible with SHAM syndrome. The patient was treated with acetylsalicylic acid and neurosurgical intervention was scheduled. Our patient is one of the few cases reported in the literature with Xq28 microdeletion encompassing the F8, hemophilia A causative gene, and BRCC3, responsible for MMD, presenting with a compound phenotype that included neurological manifestations and hypogonadism. In conclusion, diagnosis of MMD should be considered in any male, young patient with symptoms of ischemic stroke with no obvious explanation, and especially in patients with known hemophilia, since a relationship between the two conditions has been documented.
Creation of an Electronic Resource Repository for Differences of Sex Development (DSD): Collaboration Between Advocates and Clinicians in the DSD-Translational Research Network
Authors: Rutter Meilan M. , Muscarella Miriam , Green Janet , Indig Gnendy , von Klan Alexandra , Kennedy Kimberly , Weidler Erica M. , Barrett Margaret , Sandberg David E. ,   in collaboration with the DSD-Translational Research Network
Published: May 2022

Introduction: People with differences of sex development (DSD) and their families need education about these conditions while receiving emotional and peer support to participate in shared decision-making, reduce social isolation, and optimize physical and psychosocial outcomes. Barriers to education and support include limited knowledge and awareness by healthcare providers, tension among patient and medical communities, varied quality of educational resources, and the sensitive nature of DSD. We aimed to create an electronic repository of vetted quality online resources about DSD. Methods: The electronic resource repository (e-RR) was a collaboration between affected individuals and advocates and healthcare providers in the DSD-Translational Research Network (DSD-TRN), an NIH-supported consortium of US teams committed to standardizing and optimizing care in DSD. The e-RR development and ongoing growth involved: (1) identification of resources by the project team (3 advocates and 1 physician), (2) evaluation and feedback by DSD-TRN clinical teams, (3) creation of the e-RR, and (4) review and revision. Twitter-like descriptions accompanied each entry; resources were categorized by target age, audience, and condition. Results: Thirty-seven web-based educational, peer and advocacy support, and clinician-oriented resources were reviewed. Eight of 10 DSD-TRN teams responded to a survey regarding resource inclusion. Awareness of individual resources varied widely. Consensus was achieved when opinions differed; 30 resources were included. The e-RR is available online and as a downloadable booklet at http://www.accordalliance.org/resource-guide/. Conclusion: The e-RR increases awareness of and access to vetted educational and support resources for those with DSD and healthcare providers. It represents important collaboration between advocates and providers.
Colonic Intramural Hematoma
Authors: Kubo Kimitoshi , Kimura Noriko , Hanyu Noriaki , Haraguchi Koichi
Published: May 2022

Colonic intramural hematoma is a rare condition and its endoscopic and radiological findings remain poorly described. An 82-year-old woman was hospitalized with a diagnosis of acute cerebral infarction. She immediately received anticoagulant therapy with argatroban for 1 week. With the appearance 4 days later of hematochezia, she was found to have severe anemia. Following insertion of the colonoscope, a large submucosal hematoma was shown to be present in the descending colon, with the mucosa shown to be necrotic and the residual mucosa around the hematoma shown to be yellowish. Computed tomography revealed a hyperdense mass in the descending colon. Laparoscopic colectomy was performed for the lesion diagnosed as intramural hematoma. Pathologically, it was a hematoma located in the subserosal layer involving full-thickness hemorrhage. To our knowledge, this report represents a valuable addition to the literature describing a case of colonic intramural hematoma whose diagnosis was effectively established by the combined use of CS and CT.
Rapid Development of Syringocystadenocarcinoma Papilliferum in an Immunosuppressed Liver Transplant Recipient
Authors: Zilberg Catherine , Paver Elizabeth , Damian Diona
Published: May 2022

Syringocystadenocarcinoma papilliferum (SCACP) is a rare cutaneous adnexal neoplasm. To the best of our knowledge, fewer than 50 cases have been described in the literature. We describe the first reported case of an SCACP in an immunocompromised patient. We report the development of an SCACP over 3 months in a 77-year-old organ transplant recipient undergoing regular dermatological follow-up. The lesion was excised with clear margins with Mohs micrographic surgery. This lesion’s rapid development and small size contrasts with the predominantly slow-growing, larger lesions described in immunocompetent patients. Lastly, this case further highlights the importance of close dermatological follow-up of immunosuppressed patients.
Ischemic Hepatitis Induced by Uremic Cardiac Tamponade in a Patient with Underlying Hepatitis C with a Review of the Literature
Authors: Alsultan Mohammad Khaled , Bakr Aliaa , Hassan Qussai
Published: May 2022

Ischemic hepatitis is a rare cause of acute liver injury (ALI) and is associated with various etiologies including cardiac failure, trauma, hemorrhage, and respiratory failure that all result in poor perfusion and oxygen delivery to the liver. A 30-year-old patient complained of orthopnea with a history of hepatitis C treatment and is currently on hemodialysis (HD) due to chronic allograft rejection. Also, he had previous pericardial effusion (PEFF) due to inadequate dialysis. Laboratory tests on admission revealed urinary tract infection, HCV PCR positive, and high blood urea nitrogen. Computed tomography of the chest showed massive PEFF. Echocardiography revealed a massive PEFF that measured 3.6 cm on the apical four-chamber window, and the inferior vena cava diameter was 27 mm with a decreased collapsibility of ˂20% in inspiration. The patient was treated for UTI and started the treatment for HCV. Also, increased HD sessions with minimal heparinization of the dialyzer circuit were obtained along with daily monitoring of PEFF by echocardiography. At first, echocardiography did not reveal frank signs of cardiac tamponade, but after 2 sessions of HD, the patient developed chest pain, worsening orthopnea, JVP elevation, and dropping of the systolic BP. Echocardiography showed specific signs of cardiac tamponade, which included an increased effusion to 4.4 cm and changes in velocities of the mitral valve and tricuspid valve during the respiratory cycle by more than 25% and 40%, respectively. The patient was transmitted to ICU, and pericardiocentesis was obtained. Two days later, asymptomatic ALI was noticed by elevation of the following tests: ALT, AST, LDH, PT, and INR. However, ALI exhibits a rapid and spontaneous resolution to nearly normal tests after 10 days. Although the patient was hemodynamically stable, the liver injury occurred and might be attributed to ESRD and hypertension that caused thickened heart walls, diastolic dysfunction, and subsequently hepatic congestion, in addition to previous liver injury due to HCV. We present a rare case of ALI caused by uremic pericardial tamponade with an overview of the current literature with regard to this entity. So, we emphasize monitoring liver function tests in the context of PEFF, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Acromegaly Presenting with Resistant Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Khamdan Fatema Abdulwahab , Shah Milaan A. , Khamdan Maryam Ahmed , Albasri Eman
Published: May 2022

Acne vulgaris is one of the most frequent skin diseases worldwide, triggered by multiple endogenous and exogenous factors. Hormones, particularly growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1, insulin, CRH, and glucocorticoids, play a major role in the pathogenesis and exacerbation of acne. Excess GH seen in acromegalic patients may result in increased size and function of sweat glands and sebaceous glands, which may contribute to the patient’s worsening acne and interfere with dermatologic treatment. Therefore, understanding the pathogenesis of acne will help in treating resistant acne by diagnosing and treating the underlying etiology using multidisciplinary treatment.