bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Thulium laser enucleation of the prostate in patients with large benign prostate hyperplasia and acute urinary retention
Authors: Kostenkov Nikolay Yu. , Al-Shukri Salman Kh. , Nevirovich Evgeniy S. , Mosiychuk Oleg M. , Kuzmin Igor V. , Tkachuk Ilia N.
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common urological disease in older men, leading to the development of bladder outlet obstruction and a decrease in the quality of life of patients. The choice of the method of surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with large prostate volumes is the subject of discussion. There is also no unified approach to the management of patients with acute urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
AIM: To evaluate the results of thulium laser enucleation of the prostate in patients with large benign prostatic hyperplasia associated with acute urinary retention.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study included the results of treatment of 237 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia with a prostate volume of more than 80 cm3, of which 97 were hospitalized in the urology department for acute urinary retention. The age of the patients ranged from 51 to 89 years (average 70.2 years). The volume of the prostate gland ranged from 80 to 150 cm3 (mean 128.3 cm3). The control examination was performed on the 2nd day, as well as 3, 6 and 12 months after the surgery.
RESULTS: Surgical intervention was performed using a thulium fiber laser device FiberLase U1 (IRE-Polyus, Russia) with a power of 120 W. The time of surgery ranged from 63 to 127 minutes (average 74.3 minutes). The irrigation system was turned off on the 1st day of the postoperative period. The duration of urethral catheterization averaged 2.7 days. None of the patients in the study required blood transfusion or repeated surgery to coagulate the vessels of the prostate bed. After removal of the urethral catheter, all patients urinated on the first attempt. In 7 patients (2.95%), after removal of the urethral catheter, urinary incontinence was observed, during the first 6 months after the operation, urinary retention was restored in all of them. We did not note significant differences during the intra-, early and late postoperative period in operated BPH patients with and without acute urinary retention.
CONCLUSIONS: ThuLEP is an effective and safe method of surgical treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia with a prostate volume of more than 80 cm3, complicated by acute urinary retention.
Modification of Semi-supervised Algorithm Based on Gaussian Random Fields and Harmonic Functions
Authors: Sineglazov Victor , Chumachenko Olena , Lesohorskyi Kyrylo
Published: July 2023

In this paper we propose an improvement for a semi-supervised learning algorithm based on Gaussian random fields and harmonic functions. Semi-supervised learning based on Gaussian random fields and harmonic functions is a graph-based semi-supervised learning method that uses data point similarity to connect unlabeled data points with labeled data points, thus achieving label propagation. The proposed improvement concerns the way of determining similarity between two points by using a hybrid RBF-kNN kernel. This improvement makes the algorithm more resilient to noise and makes label propagation more locality-aware. The proposed improvement was tested on five synthetic datasets. Results indicate that there is no improvement for datasets with big margin between classes, however in datasets with low margin proposed approach with hybrid kernel outperforms existing algorithms with a simple kernel.
Marco de diseño asistido por algoritmos para BIM: luz natural en las primeras fases del diseño
Authors: Koçak Can , Alaçam Sema
Published: July 2023

This study proposes an algorithm-aided design (AAD) framework for using daylight in the early phases of architectural design. Within the scope of the proposed AAD, a performance-based design approach has been adopted that can suggest design solutions by optimising with the Genetic Algorithm (GA) that evaluates the results obtained from daylight calculation. The AAD framework was developed using the visual programming application (Dynamo), which interoperates with BIM Software Autodesk Revit. A case study is simulated to show how the algorithm is used to generate, evaluate and evolve a massing study, demonstrating the potential use and implementation of the framework. The investigations focus on the development of the use of daylight in architecture using the advantages of computational design tools.
Use of Android-Based Applications “Drinking Alert” to Influences on Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents in Fulfillment Mineral Water Consumption in Bengkulu City
Authors: Marleni Wisuda Andeka , Matahari Ratu , Ningsih Lisma , Marsofely Reka Lagora
Published: July 2023

Humans need source of energy, one of them is the need for drinking water. It is known that 70% of the parts in the human body are liquid. Humans need an adequate supply of water to maintain freshness and physical fitness. A study in Indonesia found that 49.5% of adolescents and 42.5% of adults were mildly dehydrated. Teenagers are more often dehydrated because of the many physical activities of adolescents that can drain energy and body fluids, causing a lack of fluid consumption. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the use of an android-based application drinking alert on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents in fulfillment water consumption in Bengkulu City. This study was quantitative with the quasi-experimental design. There were 60 respondents that chosen by purposive sampling method in the intervention group dan control group with inclusion are adolescencts aged 12-14 years, and adolescents who can be invited to communicate and have an android device and distinguish the exclusion of adolescents who experience impaired kidney function and do not want to be involved in research. There were 60 respondents who were engaged to this study. The data was analyzed using Wilcoxon and Mann-Whithney test. Based on the results of the study there is difference on the knowledge and attitude scores of adolescents given an android-based application using drinking Alert and control cards with (p < 0.05). The use of the android-based application "drinking alert" is more influential in increasing the knowledge and attitudes.
Mammal Aging as a Programmed Life Cycle Function—Resolving the Cause and Effect Conundrum
Authors: Goldsmith Theodore
Published: July 2023

As recently as 2002 programmed aging in mammals was widely thought to be theoretically impossible based on generally accepted concepts regarding the evolution process. However, as described in this article, genetics discoveries, results of selective breeding, and other direct evidence strongly support the idea that aging creates an evolutionary advantage and that therefore complex biological mechanisms evolved that control mammal aging. Like similar life-cycle programs that control reproduction, growth, and menopause the aging program can adjust the aging trait during an individual’s life to compensate for temporary or local changes in external conditions that alter the optimum lifespan for a particular species population. In addition, genetics discoveries strongly support the evolvability concept to the effect that sexually reproducing species can evolve design features that increase their ability to evolve, and that aging is one such feature.
The Impact of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Service Technologies on Consumer Purchase Intention for Fashion Brands
Authors: Wu Chih-Wen
Published: July 2023

The rapid growth of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) services in various industries has stimulated innovation. This study proposes a research framework and theoretical model based on self-determination theory (SDT) to examine consumers’ purchase intentions for VR and AR service technologies. The research scope includes fashion brands that use VR and AR service technologies. The study employs in-depth interviews to identify the key drivers of VR and AR technologies for fashion brands. The research design uses an online survey of 675 fashion brand consumers to collect questionnaire data employing structural equation modeling (SEM) and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to test the research hypotheses and answer the research questions. This study contributes to understanding consumer technology and psychological perceptions about implementing fashion brands with VR and AR service technologies for future service design and marketing. The research findings show that perceived value, perceived enjoyment, perceived informativeness, presence, and consumer experience affect purchase intention positively when using AR/VR service technologies. Further, the results highlight that perceived value, enjoyment, and informativeness affect consumer experience. The results of the FsQCA show that the causal conditions of perceived value, perceived enjoyment, perceived informativeness, presence, and consumer experience are sufficient and necessary for higher purchase intention for consumers in the fashion brand context.
Epidemiological features of respiratory diseases in children and adolescents before the pandemic of new coronavirus infection in Udmurtia
Authors:   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, Izhevsk, Russian Federation, Pupkov P.V. , Kovalenko T.V. ,   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, Izhevsk, Russian Federation, Yuditsky A.D. ,   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, Izhevsk, Russian Federation, Kudrina E.A. ,   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, Izhevsk, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

Objective. To study the epidemiological features of respiratory diseases in children and adolescents before the COVID-19 pandemic in Udmurtia. Materials and methods. Epidemiological parameters of respiratory diseases in children and adolescents in Udmurtia (prevalence, morbidity, mortality, disability) in the period before COVID-19 pandemic from 2010 to 2019 according to the reporting forms of federal statistical observation No. 12, 14, 19. The polynomial regression was used for the prognosis of the level of prevalence and incidence of respiratory diseases in children by 2024. Results. The prevalence of respiratory diseases in the region decreased significantly between 2010 and 2019 (p < 0.05): aged 0–14 years from 1642.4 (95% CI 1638.3–1646.5) to 1452.1 (95% CI 1449.1–1455.1), aged 15–17 years, from 925.7 (95% CI 924.7–926.8) to 871.8 (95% CI 870.5–873.0) per 1000 children of relevant age. The prognosed prevalence rate by 2024 was 1,080.7 per 1,000 children aged 0–14 (R2 = 0.95) and 874.7 (R2 = 0.34) per 1,000 adolescents aged 15–17. A decrease of ARVI (p < 0.05) was registered at the age of 0–14 years with an average annual rate of decline of 1.2%.The incidence of pneumonia increased (p < 0.05) indicators: aged 0–14 years – from 10.6 (95% CI 10.1–11.0) to 14.7 (95% CI 14.2–15.2) per 1000 children, 15–17 years from 2.4 (95% CI 2.2–2.6) to 7.1 (95% CI 6.8–7.4) in 1000 population. The prognosed incidence of pneumonia by 2024 in children 0–14 years old was 21.3 (R2 = 0.60), in adolescents – 10.1 in 1000 population of appropriate age (R2 = 0.62). Conclusion. There is a significant trend in reducing the prevalence and morbidity of respiratory diseases in children over the past decade before the pandemic of a new coronavirus infection in Udmurtia. Keywords: prevalence, respiratory diseases, pneumonia, COVID-19
Socioeconomic Status Affects Postoperative Time to Union in Pediatric Patients with a Surgically Treated Fracture
Authors: Heath David M. , Ghali Abdullah N. , Momtaz David A. , Nagel Sarah , Gonuguntla Rishi , Menon Shwetha , Krishnakumar Hari N. , Landrum Matthew R. , Hogue Grant D.
Published: July 2023

Background:

Fractures account for 10% to 25% of all pediatric injuries, and surgical treatment is common. In such cases, postoperative healing can be affected by a number of factors, including those related to socioeconomic status (SES). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between time to fracture union and SES, which was measured with use of the median household income (MHI) and Child Opportunity Index (COI).

Methods:

A retrospective review was conducted of pediatric patients with a long-bone fracture that had been surgically treated at a Level-I pediatric trauma center between January 2010 and June 2020. Demographic and relevant medical data were collected. Patients were sorted into union and nonunion groups. The ZIP code of each patient was collected and the MHI and COI of that ZIP code were identified. Income brackets were created in increments of $10,000 ranging from $20,000 to $100,000, with an additional category of >$100,000, and patients were sorted into these groups according to MHI. Comparisons among the income groups and among the union status groups were conducted for each of the collected variables. A multiple regression analysis was utilized to determine the independent effect of each variable on time to union.

Results:

A total of 395 patients were included in the final sample, of whom 51% identified as Hispanic. Patients in the union group had a higher mean COI and MHI. Nonunion occurred in only 8 patients. Patients who achieved fracture union in ≤4 months had a significantly higher mean COI and MHI. When controlling for other demographic variables, the time to union increased by a mean of 9.6 days for every $10,000 decrease in MHI and increased by a mean of 6.8 days for every 10-unit decrease in the COI.

Conclusions:

The present study is the first, to our knowledge, to investigate the relationship between SES and time to fracture union in pediatric patients. When controlling for other demographic factors, we found a significant relationship between SES and time to union in pediatric patients with a surgically treated fracture. Further investigations of the relationship between SES and time to union in pediatric patients are needed to determine potential mechanisms for this relationship.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
There and Back Again: Recycling of the Appalachian Signature in DZ U-Pb Records of Phanerozoic North America
Authors: Allred Isaac J. , Blum Michael D. , Frederick Bruce C. , Wahbi Abdullah M.
Published: July 2023

Continental-scale recycling of detrital zircon (DZ) grains and associated sediment across North American is not well understood. We trace a through line following the DZ proxy for the detritus originally sourced from Grenville and Appalachian orogens. This paper lays out an antecedent framework for one of the greatest sedimentation episodes of the Phanerozoic: the initial dispersal of Appalachian- and Grenville-age DZ grains to the western passive margin of Laurentia and the subsequent paleodrainage reorganization and sediment remobilization back to the east. The DZ U-Pb signature of the Appalachian-Ouachita orogenic system is dominated by Grenville (ca. 1250–950 Ma) and Appalachian (ca. 500–275 Ma) age groups and dominates the Phanerozoic record of North America. This study juxtaposes Pennsylvanian to modern DZ U-Pb data from across North America and demonstrates a persistent Appalachian signature, including a recycled Appalachian signature across Western North America. Lower Pennsylvanian deposits proximal to the Appalachian orogen are 50%–75% Appalachian- and Grenville-age DZ grains, representing the key component in the primary Appalachian signature. It remains unclear how the Appalachian signal was propagated to the west, but the Appalachian DZ signature was clearly present across the late Paleozoic passive margin of Laurentia and thus antecedent to potential DZ recycling throughout the Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras. Triassic DZ samples document transcontinental fluvial systems that reached the western Laurentian margin, but subsequent Jurassic-Cretaceous samples indicate drainage reversal due to the rise of the Mesozoic Western Cordillera. A persistent Appalachian signature exists in these western-sourced, eastward-flowing systems—a phenomenon that continues to the present: samples are frequently composed of >40% Appalachian- and Grenville-age DZ. However, none of these systems are interpreted to be sourced by primary Appalachian or Grenville terranes, suggesting a recycled Appalachian signature. The persistent Appalachian signature, originally sourced by the linking of two orogenic terranes, continues to dominate the Phanerozoic record of much of North America to this day.
Brains vs Brawn: Relative brain size is sexually dimorphic amongst weapon bearing ruminants
Authors: Lopez Nicole , Tupas Jonathon Moore , Stankowich Theodore
Published: July 2023

Here, we investigate the relationship between relative brain size and sexual weapons in ruminants. In most cases, sexual weaponry is heavily male-biased, and costs resulting from growing, maintaining, or wielding weapons will be suffered primarily by males. We used comparative phylogenetic analyses to test whether increased investment in sexual weapon size (tusks, antlers, and horns) across four families (Tragulidae, Moschidae, Cervidae, and Bovidae) was associated with decrease in relative brain size, and whether the difference in weapon investment relative to conspecific females led to sexual differences in relative brain size. We found no relationship between relative brain size and relative weapon size within males or females, but when we compared males directly to conspecific females, we found that as males possessed larger weaponry, they had smaller brain sizes, regardless of weapon type. Our finding suggest male investment in some types of elaborate weapons could be related to male reduction in larger brains.
Effect of pretreatment with Trichoderma sp. AH on the structure of rice and wheat straw
Authors: Yan Chuan-Yong , Zheng Quan-Xi , Zhu Mu-Wei
Published: July 2023

Trichoderma sp. AH, pre-treatment (PT) enhances the conversion and selectivity of RS and WS in supercritical methanolysis. In this work, we investigated how Trichoderma sp. AH-containing PT affected the structure of wheat straw (WS) and rice wheat (RS). The enhanced straws supercritical methanolysis was mostly ascribed to structural changes in RS and WS during PT based on thorough investigations by thermogravimetric/differential thermogravimetric (TG/DTG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The TG/DTG study revealed that PT could only partially degrade RS and WS without significantly changing the make-up of their group. PT is effective at breaking the structure because XRD research showed that it could only somewhat alterthe crystal structure of RS and WS, decreasing their crystallinity. The primary way that PT affects RS and WS is by the decrystallization of cellulose and hemicelluloses into amorphous material. The comparative concentrations of certain of these molecules are altered by PT, according to XPS examination of these compounds. PT is an efficient biomassliquefaction preparation that minimizes carbohydrate loss by disrupting the structure of the biomass.
Effects of Vitamin D Levels on IVF Outcomes in Infertile Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Tunçcan Emre , Mohri Parsa , Dikeç Mirkan , Karaawi Fatimah , Kazaz Elif , Kocatepe Cavit , Dokuzlu Gizem , Korun Zeynep Ece Utkan , Tıraş Bülent , Çakıroğlu Ahmet Yiğit
Published: July 2023

Background
Vitamin D is known to have various roles in different stages of reproduction, and abnormalities in its levels are observed in many diseases, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to determine the relationship between the outcomes of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures with respect to the initial vitamin D levels among patients diagnosed with PCOS.
Methods
This study was designed as a case-control study of 1174 PCOS patients who consulted Acıbadem Maslak Hospital IVF Clinic between January 2015 – September 2022. The effect of vitamin D levels on IVF outcomes of PCOS patients was investigated. Data analysis explored initial vitamin D levels’ correlation with IVF outcomes with SigmaPlot 14.5.
Results
We observed a correlation between the patient's initial vitamin D status and positive clinical pregnancy rates (p = 0.002) as well as increased endometrial thickness on hCG day (p = < 0.001). The cut-off value of vitamin D level for a positive hCG test was calculated as 13.24 ng/mL. No association was seen between the patient’s initial vitamin D status, and the IVF outcomes, the number of embryos, or miscarriage rates.
Conclusions
Observing increased positive hCG tests generated promising findings, as it indicates that the PCOS patients’ initial vitamin D status can influence supplementation efforts as their final pregnancy results were significantly impacted. Conclusively, it may be said that patients having vitamin D values above 13.24 ng/mL are more likely to get a positive hCG result after IVF procedures.
Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and measures of central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness among multiethnic Chicago residents
Authors: Tasmin Saira , Aschebrook-Kilfoy Briseis , Hedeker Donald , Gopalakrishnan Rajan , Stepniak Elizabeth , Kibriya Muhammad G. , Young Michael T. , Kaufman Joel D. , Ahsan Habibul
Published: July 2023

Objectives
To examine whether air pollution exposure is associated with central hemodynamic and brachial artery stiffness parameters.
Methods
We assessed central hemodynamic parameters, brachial artery stiffness measures [including brachial artery distensibility (BAD), compliance (BAC), and resistance (BAR)] using waveform analysis of the arterial pressure signals obtained from a standard cuff sphygmomanometer (DynaPulse2000A, San Diego, CA). The long-term exposures to particles with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5µm (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) for the 3-year periods prior to enrollment were estimated at residential addresses using fine-scale intra-urban spatiotemporal models. Linear mixed models adjusted for potential confounders were used to examine associations between air pollution exposures and health outcomes.
Results
The cross-sectional study included 2,387 Chicago residents (76% African Americans) enrolled in the ChicagO Multiethnic Prevention And Surveillance Study (COMPASS) during 2013–2018 with validated address information, PM2.5 or NO2, key covariates, and hemodynamics measurements. We observed long-term concentrations of PM2.5 and NO2 to be positively associated with central systolic, pulse pressure and BAR, and negatively associated with BAD, and BAC after adjusting for relevant covariates. A 1-µg/m3 increment in preceding 3-year exposures to PM2.5 was associated with 1.8 mmHg higher central systolic (95% CI: 0.98, 4.16), 1.0 mmHg higher central pulse pressure (95% CI: 0.42, 2.87), a 0.56%mmHg lower BAD (95% CI: -0.81, -0.30), and a 0.009 mL/mmHg lower BAC (95% CI: -0.01, -0.01).
Conclusion
This population-based study provides evidence that long-term exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 is related to central BP and arterial stiffness parameters, especially among African Americans.
Identification of Squid Species Using DNA Barcoding and Real-time PCR
Authors: Gao Hongwei , Li Rui , Sun Min , Yue Zhiqin , Zhang Hongwei
Published: July 2023

Squid is an important economic aquatic product that is widely consumed worldwide. Because of their special taste, some squid species are sold at a higher price. And with allergen proteins in squid, some foods need to show the raw material information of allergens from Ommastrephidae-derived materials. For this reason, several practical, sensitive, and specific techniques have been proposed aimed at detecting adulterations. Here, we performed DNA barcode and real-time PCR methods to identify species and Ommastrephidae-derived materials on squids and sea foods. In this study, DNA was extracted from different sea foods and processed foods. The DNA barcode assay specifically targets 16S rRNA, LSU, and COI genes to identify species origin. A real-time PCR method using the 12S rRNA gene sequence was tested to detect Ommastrephidae-derived materials in deeply processed foods. The results show that primers for 16S rRNA and COI genes can detect all samples from three subfamilies of species not only in Ommastrephidae but also in Cephalopoda, Bivalvia, and Gastropoda species with good robustness. The LODs of real-time PCR were 48.80, 3.05, and 12.02 pg for Illicinae, Ommastrephinae, and Todarodinae, respectively. For samples with high Ct values greater than 30, the DNA template of the real-time PCR should be below 781 pg to avoid pseudo-positives caused by Loliginidae-derived materials. The developed DNA-based method can be used for squid species and Ommastrephidae-derived materials in squid products as industry standards.
The Impact of Preoperative Biliary Drainage on Postoperative Healthcare-Associated Infections and Clinical Outcomes Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Ten-Year Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Yu Zheng-Hao , Du Ming-Mei , Zhang Xuan , Suo Ji-Jiang , Xie Xiao-Lian , Xiao Wei , Zeng Tao , Lu Qing-Bin , Liu Yun-Xi , Yao Hong-Wu
Published: July 2023

Background
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex procedure and easily accompanied by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This study aimed to assess the impact of PBD on postoperative infections and clinical outcomes in PD patients.
Methods
The retrospective cohort study were conducted in a tertiary hospital from January 2013 to December 2022. Clinical and epidemiological data were collected from HAIs surveillance system and analyzed.
Results
Among 2842 patients who underwent PD, 247 (8.7%) were diagnosed with HAIs, with surgical site infection being the most frequent type (n = 177, 71.7%). A total of 369 pathogenic strains were detected, with Klebsiella pneumoniae having the highest proportion, followed by Enterococcu and Escherichia coli. Although no significant association were observed generally between PBD and postoperative HAIs, subgroup analysis revealed that PBD was associated with postoperative HAIs in patients undergoing robotic PD (aRR = 2.174; 95% CI:1.011 − 4.674; P = 0.047). Prolonging the interval between PBD and PD could reduce postoperative HAIs in patients with cholangiocarcinoma (≥ 4 week: aRR = 0.292, 95% CI 0.100 − 0.853; P = 0.024) and robotic PD (≤ 2week: aRR = 3.058, 95% CI 1.178 − 7.940; P = 0.022). PBD was also found to increase transfer of patients to ICU (aRR = 1.351; 95% CI 1.119 − 1.632; P = 0.002), extended length of stay (P < 0.001) and postoperative length of stay (P = 0.004).
Conclusion
PBD does not exhibit a significant association with postoperative HAIs or other outcomes. However, the implementation of robotic PD, along with a suitable extension of the interval between PBD and PD, appear to confer advantages concerning patients' physiological recuperation. These observations suggest potential strategies that may contribute to enhanced patient outcomes.
Effect of rGO/Au PMMA nanocomposite thin film thickness on photodetector devices
Authors: Ahmed Abdullah Khalid , Sabbar Ehsan H. , Al-Hiti Ahmed Shakir
Published: July 2023

Nanotechnology is a new expanding field of research including manipulating characteristics and nanoscale structures. Nanoparticles (NPs) have recently received a lot of attention in various applications such as biotechnological, fiber laser, optical sensors, etc. Here, we present a novel synthesis approach using reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/gold (Au) nano and embedding them into Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) using the laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) technique to form three samples of different thicknesses. These samples were measured by atomic force microscopy (AFM) to be 200 nm, 230 nm, and 240 nm, respectively. The energy bandgap, Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrum, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) image, and photodetector were used for the characterization of the samples. The highest specific quantum efficiency of 200 nm, 230, and 240 nm thin film samples was 141.5%, 171.86%, and 173%, at 890 nm; while directivity was realized at 1.15 × 1013 Jones, 1.7 × 1013 Jones, and 1.80 × 1013 Jones at 890 nm, respectively. The LIFT films improved responsivity (Rλ), directivity (D*), quantum efficiency (η%), and Current-Voltage (I-V) measurements.
The evaluation of wood and its products based on the classification of wood and added value
Authors: Chen Songyang , Yang Tiantian , He Xin , Cao Xiulong , Zhu PeiQi , Qiu Jian
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the calculation system that combines the basic value and additional value of wood raw materials in order to develop a calculation model for the value evaluation of wood and wood products. It then arrives at the value evaluation scheme that is determined by the classification of the wood. The classification of wood raw materials into protected wood, unprotected wood, and wood products is based on the extent of plant protection and timber value classification. The value adjustment coefficient determined by the classification level is investigated in accordance with the existing national law. We categorize the evaluation system into three groups based on the hierarchical processing approach: Standing wood, logs, and sawn timber are valued according to Scheme 1, wood goods containing protected information are valued according to Scheme 2, and wood products without protected information are valued according to Scheme 3. The wood value predicted by this model largely follows the rule of value of historical examples after the application of many forest damage occurrences. When applying the evaluation method of this scheme in batches as opposed to the way of determining the value of a single piece, the evaluation findings are more systematic, which significantly boosts the effectiveness of inspection and value evaluation of wood and its products.
Measurement and Modelling of Excess Molar Volume and Excess Enthalpy of n-tridecane or n-tetradecanewithdecalin By Application of PFP Theory
Authors: Touazi Ahmed Amin , Boussaadia Abd El Nour , Didaoui Saeda , Nasrallah Noureddine , Chelghoum Fetah , Benziane Mokhtar
Published: July 2023

The experimental measurement of density and enthalpy of mixture for two binary liquid mixtures of n-tridecane or n-tetradecane with decalin was reported in this paper. The measurements were conducted at a temperature range of 293.15 to 323.15K and at 303.15K using calorimeter C80. The mixtures were analyzed at various proportions, including the entire composition range and infinitely diluted. The excess molar volume (VE) and excess molar enthalpy (HE) of mixtures were calculated and fitted using the Redlich-Kister equation. The paper observed the expansion phenomenon for the VE at all temperatures, including over the entire composition range and infinitely diluted. Additionally, the HE exhibited endothermic behavior at the studied temperature range and composition range. The Prigogine-Flory-Patterson (PFP) theory was utilized to predict both thermodynamic properties, namely the VE and HE. The results obtained using the PFP theory were compared with those obtained using the Treszczanowicz and Benson association (TB) model for VE and with the NRTL, Wilson, and Flory models for HE. The PFP model, which employed a single fitted parameter to describe VE, demonstrated satisfactory performance in predicting VE. Conversely, the Treszczanowicz and Benson association (TB) model yielded relatively poor results in fitting VE. However, the NRTL, Wilson, PFP, and Flory models exhibited good performance in predicting HE.
Clinical Outcomes After Gastrostomy Tube Removal in Children: Risk Factors for Complications & Growth Outcome
Authors: Nguyen Rebecca , Kennedy Alison , Varajavandi Vincent , Krishnan Usha
Published: July 2023

Purpose
To determine the incidence of and risk factors for complications after gastrostomy tube removal in children and to investigate whether complications are associated with growth outcome.
Methodology:
Medical records of 108 patients, who underwent gastrostomy removal and gastrostomy site closure, between January 2014 to July 2022 at a single institution, were reviewed. Clinical factors were analysed for association with complications and growth outcomes.
Results
Complications occurred in 39% (42/108) of patients. Persistent gastrocutaneous fistula (GCF) (20/108, 18%) and perioperative complications (16/82, 20%) were most frequent. Attempted non-operative closure (NOC), PPI use, and steroid use were more frequent in patients with complications (64.3% vs 28.8%, p = 0.001; 57.3% vs 32.3%, p = 0.029; 29.3% vs 12.5%, p = 0.033 respectively). Patients with persistent GCF had longer mean duration of gastrostomy placement (40.45 ± 35.36 vs 15.96 ± 16.94 months, p=0.008) and greater occurrence of pre-existing non-reflux gastrointestinal disease (40% vs 12%, p=0.038). Mean growth z-scores were maintained at 6 months, 18 months and 5 years follow-up in patients with and without complications.
Conclusion
Attempted NOC, PPIs, and steroids were risk factors for complications after gastrostomy removal. Longer duration of gastrostomy placement and non-reflux gastrointestinal disease were risk factors for persistent GCF. Complications were not associated with poorer growth outcome.
CROSSED ECTOPY OF THE KIDNEY WITHOUT FUSION OF THE EXTREMITIES IN THE RADIOLOGY AND MEDICAL IMAGING DEPARTMENT OF THE CHU POINT G : ABOUT A CASE
Authors:   Radiology Department of the University Hospital Point G Bamako-Mali., Ousmane Traore , Harouna Konate ,   Radiology Department of the University Hospital Point G Bamako-Mali., Mahamadou Konate ,   Radiology Department of the University Hospital Point G Bamako-Mali., Younoussa Coulibaly ,   Radiology Department of the University Hospital Point G Bamako-Mali., Bernard Coulibaly ,   Radiology Department of the University Hospital Point G Bamako-Mali., Ousmane Lansenou Bagayoko ,   Radiology Department of the Medical Clinic Marie Curie Bamako-Mali., Hawa Thiam ,   Radiology Department of the Medical Clinic Marie Curie Bamako-Mali., Adama Diaman Keita ,   Radiology Department of the University Hospital Point G Bamako-Mali.
Published: July 2023

Croissed renal ectopia is a very rare congenital anomaly. It designates a transposition of the two kidneys on the same side of the midine with one of the ureters, of length adapted to the seat of the ectopic kidney, which croisses the midiline to implant in the bladder on the opposite side.It is due to an anomaly in the embryonic development of the metanephretic blastema between the fourth and eighth week of management. Renal fusion between the two parenchyma is frequent and this anomaly is most often asymptomatic and discovered by chance.During this anomaly the treatments is linked to the existence of symptoms and/or complications. We report the observation of a 27-year-old patient,mother of two children with a history of two caesarean sections in 2008 and in 2013 for basin limit, presentint with crossed renal ectopia without fusion of the extremities, discovered fortuitously durind an abdomino-pelvic ultrasound for pain in the right flank radiating into the right iliac fossa,collected in the radiology and medical imaging department of University Hospital Center point G, whose purpose of this work was to bring the place of ultrasound in the diagnosis of renal ectopia croissed without fusion with a review ohe literature.
DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF BIOFILM FORMED BY CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM CLINICAL SAMPLES AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India., R. Modi Palak , Piludariya Anvi ,   Senior Resident, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India., Gandhi Purvi ,   Tutor, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India., Vaghela Geeta ,   Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India., A. Mullan Summaiya ,   Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India.
Published: July 2023

Candida speciesis a part of commensalin healthy humans but they can cause opportunistic infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals, patient admitted in ICUs(Intensive care units) and HIV patients. biofilm act as protective shield of microorganism. Candida species form most common fungal biofilm, which is extremely difficult to treat. Purpose: The biofilm forming candida is difficult to eradicate with usual antifungal drug and often cause chronic infections. Understanding of biofilm process is very important for effective control strategies of biofilm associated infections and improvement in patient management. Method:The observational cross sectional prospective study was conducted on forty patients samples including urine, BAL/sputum, blood culture, body fluids, pus, swab, indwelling devicesand tissue showing candida species growth. Biofilm was detected using pre-sterilized 96 well polystyrene microtitre plate method. Results: Among 40 isolates, 22 isolates were detected positive, whereas 18 isolates were negative for biofilm formation. C. tropicalis had formed maximum strong biofilms among all species isolated. These biofilm acts resisting antifungal treatment and withstanding the competitive pressure from other organisms, these are difficult to treat.Changing trend with shift toward non albicans. Conclusion:Candida tropicalis as the predominant pathogen causing candidia infectionsand it had highest capacity to form biofilm.
ETUDE DUNE PHOTOPILE BIFACIALE AU SILICIUM EN REGIME STATIQUE SOUMISE A UN CHAMP MAGNETIQUE SOUS ECLAIREMENT MONOCHROMATIQUE PAR LA FACE ARRIERE: DETERMINATION DE LEPAISSEUR OPTIMUM DE LA BASE
Authors:   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Thiame Moustapha ,   Universite Assane SECK, Ziguinchor, Senegal., Camara Moussa ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Universite Assane SECK, Ziguinchor, Senegal., Lemine Cheikh Mohamed ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Gueye Sega ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal., Sow Ousmane ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Institut Universitaire de Technologie. Universite Iba Der THIAM de Thies-Senegal., Wade Mamadou ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.,   Ecole Polytechnique de Thies, BP A10, Thies, Senegal., Sissoko Gregoire ,   Groupe International de Recherche en Energie Renouvelable (GIRER). BP. 15003, Dakar, Senegal.
Published: July 2023

La photopile bifaciale au silicium, est eclairee par la face arriere par une lumiere monochromatique. Elle est placee dans un champ magnetique induisant un coefficient de diffusion Dn (B) des porteurs minoritaires. Lequation de magneto-transport relative Ã la densite des porteurs minoritaires dans la base de la photopile est resolue. Les conditions aux limites associees sont donnees Ã laide des vitesses de recombinaison des porteurs minoritaires (Sf) et (Sb), respectivement Ã la jonction (n+/p) et Ã la surface arriere (p/p+). Du profil de densite de courant en fonction de la vitesse de recombinaison (Sf) Ã la jonction, les expressions de la vitesse de recombinaison (Sb) des porteurs minoritaires sont deduites, en fonction du coefficient dabsorption (Î±(Î»), du coefficient de diffusion et de lepaisseur (H). Dans ce travail, nous avons propose une etude graphique pour determiner lepaisseur optimum de la base de la photopile bifaciale au silicium par le concept de vitesse de recombinaison des porteurs minoritaires Ã la surface arriere. Lepaisseur optimalum de la base est obtenue et modelisee en fonction du champ magnetique, pour les petites et grandes gammes de longueurs donde de la lumiere incidente.
LEPIDAGATHIS DALZELLIANA (ACANTHACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM THE NORTHERN WESTERN GHATS AND LECTOTYPIFICATION OF THE NAME LEPIDAGATHIS PROSTRATA DALZELL
Authors:   Institute of Science, Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, Maharashtra., More Sushant , Mane Rohit ,   Departmentof Botany, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Balwant College, Vita, Sangli, Maharashtra, India., Sawant Mandar ,   Srushthi Conservation Foundation, Pune Maharashtra., Bhosale Harshal ,   Environment Resources Management Mumbai, India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Published: July 2023

Lepidagathis dalzellianasp. nov., (Acanthaceae: Barlerieae), is described from Maharashtra, India. The new species is closely allied to Lepidagathis clavataDalzell. in appearance, but differs by long lanceolate, hairy bracts, and spatulate, oblanceolate to ovate-lanceolate glabrous leaves. Colored photographs and notes are provided to facilitate its distinction from closely allied species. In addition, we have designated the lectotype for the name Lepidagathis prostrata Dalzell.
Formative beauty of Tea room “Whallae-Jeong”
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Lee Jin-mee
Published: July 2023

This study was to describe the beauty of Korean tea room “Whallae Jeong” in terms of its inter and outer environmental harmony in the era of Joseon Dynasty.
In general, architecture reflects the world view of th people in the era. It involves the view points of people' thought and the view point of nature and human relationships as well. Therefore, architecture itself interconnected with the how to human being lives with harmony. In this perspective, Whallae-Jeong is a place to exhibit outstanding works of artists in that era. Thus, Whallae-Jeong tea room reflects style of art in Joseon Dynasty.
Moreover, Whallae-Jeong tea room makes a good harmony with outer environments as embellishing the landscape. In that case, the landscape involves the beliefs of good luck of the people as Geomancy. However, aesthetic and practical factors also considered as a significant factor in that structure.
Therefore, Whallae-Jeong tea room itself is a symbol of world view of Joseon Dynasty and the items of structure reflects living styles of the people in that era. In that perspective, Whallae-Jeong represents the beauty of architecture in Joseon Dynasty.
Biosensors as early warning detection systems for waterborne Cryptosporidium
Authors: Siwak Andrea M. , Baker Priscilla G. , Dube Admire
Published: July 2023

Waterborne disease is a global health threat contributing to a high burden of diarrhoeal disease, and growing evidence indicates a prospective increase in incidence coinciding with the profound effects of climate change. A major causative agent of gastrointestinal disease is Cryptosporidium, a protozoan waterborne parasite identified in over 70 countries. Cryptosporidium is a cause of high disease morbidity in children and the immunocompromised with limited treatment options for patients at risk of severe illness. The hardy nature of the organism leads to its persistence in various water sources, with certain water treatment procedures proving inefficient for its complete removal. While diagnostic methods for Cryptosporidium are well-defined in the clinical sphere, detection of Cryptosporidium in water sources remains suboptimal due to low dispersion of organisms in large sample volumes, lengthy processing times and high costs of equipment and reagents. A need for improvement exists to identify the organism as an emerging threat in domestic water systems, and the technological advantages that biosensors offer over current analytical methods may provide a preventative approach to outbreaks of Cryptosporidium. Biosensors are innovative, versatile and adaptable analytical tools that could provide highly sensitive, rapid, on-site analysis needed for Cryptosporidium detection in low-resource settings.
Spatiomolecular Characterization of Dopamine D2 Receptors Cells in the
Mouse External Globus Pallidus
Authors: Espallergues Julie , Boubaker-Vitre Jihane , Mignon Audrey , Avrillon Maelle , Bon-Jego Morgane Le , Baufreton Jerome , Valjent Emmanuel
Published: July 2023

The external globus pallidus (GPe) is part of the basal ganglia circuit and plays a key role in
controlling the actions. Although, many evidence indicate that dopamine through its activation of dopamine
D2 receptors (D2Rs) modulates the GPe neuronal activity, the precise spatiomolecular characterization
of cell populations expressing D2Rs in the mouse GPe is still lacking. By combining single
molecule in situ hybridization, cell type-specific imaging analyses, and electrophysiology slice recordings,
we found that GPe D2R cells are neurons preferentially localized in the caudal portion of GPe.
These neurons comprising pallido-striatal, pallido-nigral, and pallido-cortical neurons segregate into
two distinct populations displaying molecular and electrophysiological features of GPe GABAergic
PV/NKX2.1 and cholinergic neurons respectively. By clarifying the spatial molecular identity of GPe
D2R neurons in the mouse, this work provides the basis for future studies aiming at disentangling the
action of dopamine within the GPe.
Amalgamated Pharmacoinformatics Study to Investigate the Mechanism of Xiao Jianzhong Tang against Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Authors: Lian Xu , Fan Kaidi , Qin Xuemei , Liu Yuetao
Published: July 2023

Background:

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Xiaojianzhong Tang (XJZ) has a favorable efficacy in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG). However, its pharmacological mechanism has not been fully explained.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to find the potential mechanism of XJZ in the treatment of CAG using pharmacocoinformatics approaches.

Methods:

Network pharmacology was used to screen out the key compounds and key targets, MODELLER and GNNRefine were used to repair and refine proteins, Autodock vina was employed to perform molecular docking, Δ Lin_F9XGB was used to score the docking results, and Gromacs was used to perform molecular dynamics simulations (MD).

Results:

Kaempferol, licochalcone A, and naringenin, were obtained as key compounds, while AKT1, MAPK1, MAPK14, RELA, STAT1, and STAT3 were acquired as key targets. Among docking results, 12 complexes scored greater than five. They were run for 50ns MD. The free binding energy of AKT1-licochalcone A and MAPK1-licochalcone A was less than -15 kcal/mol and AKT1-naringenin and STAT3-licochalcone A was less than -9 kcal/mol. These complexes were crucial in XJZ treating CAG.

Conclusion:

Our findings suggest that licochalcone A could act on AKT1, MAPK1, and STAT3, and naringenin could act on AKT1 to play the potential therapeutic effect on CAG. The work also provides a powerful approach to interpreting the complex mechanism of TCM through the amalgamation of network pharmacology, deep learning-based protein refinement, molecular docking, machine learning-based binding affinity estimation, MD simulations, and MM-PBSA-based estimation of binding free energy.