bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neurophysiology of pain for non-neurophysiologists: a systematic review
Authors: Ramne Malin , Elam Mikael , Löken Line S. , Ortiz-Catalan Max
Published: May 2023

This systematic literature review aims at providing a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the neurophysiology of pain for non-neurophysiologists. In particular, we focused on the neurophysiological processes involved in the transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception of acute pain. A systematic literature search was performed using the PubMed-database on October 30th, 2020. After screening for inclusion/exclusion, we selected 79 articles to be included in this review. The primary intention of this review is to serve as base upon which mathematical and computational models of the pain system can be built. For this purpose, we present the consensus and disagreements in the field in a comprehensive manner. We also hope that it can provide insight for other professionals interested on pain, who do not have a background in neurophysiology.
Trauma exposure of infertile populations in Shanghai: The importance of adverse childhood experiences
Authors: Wu Lili , Xu Buhang , Chen Xiuju , Yuan Qin , Yan Wenjian , Shang Zhilei , Wang Jing , Jia Yanpu , Sun Ningxia , liu weizhi
Published: May 2023

Background
Accumulating evidence indicates that infertile individuals are often associated with poor mental health. However, there are few studies focus on the trauma exposure of infertile individuals. Meanwhile, adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are often associated with poor mental health, especially the development of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the condition of traumatic exposure and the prevalence of PTSS in people with infertile in Shanghai, and then explore the effect of ACE among infertile people of childbearing age who reported experiencing trauma exposure.
Methods
The cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to September 2022. A total of 213 infertile patients in Shanghai Changzheng Hospital were selected by random sampling. After screening, a total of 194 experimental data were obtained. The participants filled out the demographic questionnaires, self-developed trauma exposure questionnaire. Childhood trauma questionnaire (CTQ) and the primary care PTSD screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) were used to investigate ACE and PTSS, respectively.
Results
Traumatic events were experienced in 41.8% of infertility patients. Only 4.10% of infertile patients had PTSS. Maternal education level (p = 0.019) had significant influence on whether PTSS occurred in patients. Logistic regression analysis indicated age, emotional abuse (EA) and physical neglect (PN) increased the probability of patients reporting trauma exposure, while emotional neglect (EN) reduced the possibility of reporting trauma.
Conclusions
Undesirable the high incidence of traumatic experience of infertility population, especially ACE, has an important impact on their treatment and recovery at the moment, as well as the future development of mental health. More evidence between PTSS and trauma exposure are needed in the future to strengthen this conclusion.
Influence of amino acid and N-terminal protection residue structures on peptide p-nitroanilide adsorption on polystyrene-based support
Authors: Kolesnichenko Alena V. , Kazmina Nathalia A. , Chistov Alexey A. , Vakhrenev Roman G. , Kolesanova Ekaterina F.
Published: May 2023

Polystyrene-based granulated support Bio-Beads® SM-2 was employed for the separation of peptide-p-nitroanilides from Na2SO4 and Na2SO5 mixture (Oxone®) after oxidation of peptide-p-aminoanilides. Unsubstituted phenyl-containing N-terminal protection groups (such as carbobenzoxy or tested earlier benzoyl) and Phe residues ensured an efficient adsorption of peptide-p-nitroanilides onto Bio-Beads® SM-2. Neither such aromatic groups as tosyl, 9-fluorenyl(methoxycarbonyl), p-nitroanilide nor indolyl or p-hydroxyphenyl groups of Trp and Tyr residues provide peptide-p-nitroanilides with the ability to adsorb onto the polystyrene-based support. Hence, peptides and their derivatives should contain at least one unsubstituted phenyl group to ensure an efficient separation and purification via adsorption chromatography on Bio-Beads® SM-2. This chromatographic support is well suitable for desalting or separation of phenyl group-containing peptides, especially in multiple parallel preparation and high-throughput screening experiments.
A quantitative and qualitative study of gas generation observed in LiFePO4-TiNb2O7 cells
Authors: MERCIER-GUYON Benjamin , Colin Jean-François , Profatilova Irina , Martinet Sébastien
Published: May 2023

Since 20 years, titanium oxide materials, and in particular lithium titanate spinel Li4Ti5O12 (LTO), were considered as promising negative electrode materials for lithium-ion cells. In the case of the TiNb2O7 compound (TNO), which has a larger theoretical lithiation capacity of 388 mAh.g-1, few studies have focused on the outgassing of the material. In this work, we quantified the volume produced as a function of different cycling parameters and then characterize the species. From the obtained results we proposed a reaction mechanism describing the phenomenon as well as solutions to reduce it.
Etiology and outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and ascites.
Authors: Spandana Gollapudi Sai , Viswanathan Stalin , S Deepak Bharathi , Selvaraj Jayachandran
Published: May 2023

Purpose
Nephrogenic ascites is an uncommon disorder associated with a grave prognosis. Literature on etiopathogenesis and outcomes are scarce. The objectives were to identify the etiologies of ascites in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and estimate the proportion of nephrogenic ascites and their 90-day mortality.
Methods
It was a prospective observational hospital-based study. Consecutive patients with CKD admitted to a tertiary care government teaching hospital were recruited. History, examination, investigations, and evaluation of the etiology of ascites were performed. Ascites was classified into high and low serum albumin-ascites gradient types. Patients with ascites were also followed up for three months to monitor for worsening symptoms, further workup (if necessary), and mortality.
Results
355 patients were recruited with 72.5% males. 76 were newly diagnosed with CKD. The most common comorbid illnesses were diabetes mellitus and hypertension. 40 patients had ascites with a mean duration of CKD and hemodialysis of 20.9 ± 23.1 and 9.3 ± 15.5, respectively. 13/40 were lost to follow-up. 13 of the remaining 27 who were followed up died. A known etiology was seen in 29/40 (72.5%). The mixed group (any combination of cardiac or liver disease, malignancy, and hypothyroidism) constituted 21/40 patients. 11/40 (27.5%) probably had nephrogenic ascites and 4/11 died during follow-up.
Conclusions
A tenth of patients with CKD have ascites. A majority of patients with ascites in CKD have an identifiable etiology. The prognosis of ascites in patients with CKD is dismal.
Oil palm and rubber-driven deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia (2000-2021) and efforts toward zero deforestation commitments
Authors: Rahman Md. Habibur , Naito Daisuke , Moeliono Moira , Mitani Yohei , Susaeta Andres I.
Published: May 2023

This study evaluates the oil palm and rubber-driven deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia between 2000–2021 through secondary data analysis from a rich data set by collecting and integrating secondary data from multiple sources. Results show a significant tree cover loss, including 82% and 250% of primary forest loss in Indonesia and Malaysia. Oil palm harvested area increased by 650% in Indonesia and 50% in Malaysia, while palm oil production rose by 566% in Indonesia and 65% in Malaysia over the same period. The study also find that rubber-harvested areas increased by 54% in Indonesia but decreased by 20% in Malaysia, with rubber production increasing by 108% in Indonesia but decreasing by 49% in Malaysia. Over the past two decades, Indonesia’s palm oil export volume has risen by 619%, while Malaysia’s has increased by 83%. Indonesia’s natural rubber export volume also increased by 69%, but Malaysia’s decreased by 33%. The study reveals that the impact of oil palm and rubber on deforestation varies by region and period. However, plantation expansion and associated forest conversion have slowed, which can be associated with the consumer demand for no deforestation oil palm and rubber products. Many of the world’s largest traders and producers have pledged zero deforestation commitments, guaranteeing the elimination of deforestation from their supply chains in Indonesia and Malaysia. Such commitments can only be accomplished through government, private sector, farmers, and community collaboration. Finally, to ensure sustainability in these sectors, comprehensive policies and practical solutions that support farmers’ livelihoods are also crucial.
Aggregation of I-transitive fuzzy relations and fuzzy preference relations
Authors: Li Dechao , Zhang Ying
Published: May 2023

To make a better application of I-transitive fuzzy relations and fuzzy preference relations in uncertainty reasoning and decision-making according to the practical requirement, it is meaningful to investigates the preservation of well-known properties when some I-transitive and fuzzy preference relations are aggregated, respectively. Therefore, this paper firstly characterize the aggregation functions in order to preserve some properties of I-transitive fuzzy relations. Further, two aggregation functions are constructed to preserve some relevant properties of fuzzy preference relations. Especially, focused on the T-S consistency, we further investigate the retainment of some T-S consistent fuzzy preference relations aggre-gated.
DMPH-Net: A Deep Multiscale Pyramid Hybrid Network for Low-Light Image Enhancement with Attention Mechanism and Noise Reduction
Authors: He Min , Wang Rugang , Wang Yuanyuan , Zhou Feng , Guo Naihong
Published: May 2023

Aiming at the problems of color bias and noise enhancement on the output image by the traditional low-light image enhancement algorithm, a DMPH-Net (Deep Multiscale Pyramid Hybrid Network) algorithm that fuses attention mechanism and multiscale pyramid is proposed in this paper. The algorithm uses DecomNet to decompose reflectance and light components, and uses multi-scale illumination attention module to fuse light and reflectance for the decomposed low light reflectance to improve the realism and details of reflectance; by using five-layer feature pyramid and kernel selection in PRID-net module to achieve the fusion of contextual information between different scale feature layers, while effectively removing the enhanced of noise, and the added color loss effectively suppresses the color bias of the output image; using multi-scale cascading and channel attention mechanisms to adjust the illumination and fuse the illumination ratios, effectively enhancing the brightness, texture, and other feature information in the image. The DMPH-Net algorithm is experimentally validated on LOL and no-reference LIME, MEF, and NPE datasets, and the objective evaluation metrics PSNR, SSIM, LIPIPS, and NIQE are 23.3772, 0.8442, 0.1386, and 3.5966 on LOL dataset. The objective evaluation metrics NIQE on the reference-free datasets LIME, NPE, and MEF are 3.0735, 3.1711, and 2.9464, respectively. The experiments show that the DMPH-Net algorithm maintains high image details and textures in image enhancement and denoising, effectively enhances low-light images and reduces noise and color bias of images. Compared with RUAS, UnRetinex-Net and other enhancement algorithms, it improves in objective evaluation metrics PSNR, SSIM, LIPIPS, and NIQE.
Latitudinal distribution and genetic divergence between shallow and mesophotic cold-water gorgonians in Chile
Authors: Camps-Castella Judith , Breedy Odalisca , Vera-Escalona Iván , vargas Sergio , Silva Francisco , Hinojosa Iván A. , Prado Patricia , Brante Antontio
Published: May 2023

Most biodiversity studies of octocorals have focused on tropical shallow waters, particularly from Mexico to Peru, and more recently in Chile. The first description of a Chilean octocorals dates back to the H.M.S Challenger expedition in 1873–1876. Since then, only few descriptions of new soft coral species from this region have been published. In addition, the taxonomic status of most gorgonians reported from the temperate Pacific coast of South America is dubious due to the loss of the original type material for most taxa. Here, we use morphological characters and nuclear and mitochondrial markers to reevaluate the taxonomy of the Chilean gorgonians Phycogorgia fucata and Leptogorgia chilensis, and describe a new species named Leptogorgia pichicuyensis sp.n. We present the first description of their latitudinal distribution patterns. Our results support the monophyly of the Chilean gorgoniids investigated, and the provisional placement of P. fucata with other species of the genus Leptogorgia in the absence of further specimens of Phycogorgia in GenBank. Our distribution analyses reveal a clear biogeographic break congruent with the Central Chile and Araucanian marine ecoregions. Overall, our study provides the first integrative taxonomic study of Southern Eastern Pacific cold-water gorgonians suggesting a higher number of species than expected for this underexplored region.
Nitrogen removal in moving-bed biofilm reactor plants at low temperatures: experiences from Norway
Authors: Rusten Bjorn , Ødegaard Hallvard
Published: May 2023

Cold and diluted wastewater is a major challenge for nitrogen removal at wastewater treatment plants. The moving-bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) process has proven suitable for nitrogen removal under these conditions and several full-scale plants have been in operation for more than 20 years. These plants are still performing well, even at above design loads. Recently some of these plants have been evaluated for their low-temperature performance. In general, the results showed that temperatures down to 5 °C only had a minor impact on observed nitrification and denitrification rates. Higher dissolved oxygen concentrations can boost nitrification rates and are used as a tool to increase rates at low temperatures, thus partially compensating for the temperature effect. Post-denitrification rates were boosted by a controlled increase in carbon-to-nitrogen ratios at low temperatures. MBBR processes with combined pre- and post-denitrification are recommended for nitrogen-removal plants operating at low temperatures. Design recommendations and examples of flowsheets are given.
Effects of solvent environment on the spectroscopic properties of tylosin, an experimental and theoretical approach
Authors: Avramenko Aleksandr G. , Spiehs Mindy J.
Published: May 2023

Tylosin is a commonly used antibiotic in animal medicine. However, it remains unclear how tylosin impacts the broader ecosystem once the host animal has excreted it. One of the main concerns is that it can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, there exists a need to develop systems that remove tylosin from the environment. Utilizing UV irradiation to destroy pathogens is one technique often deployed by scientists and engineers. However, for light-based techniques to be efficient, it is necessary to understand the spectral properties of the material being removed. Steady-state spectroscopy and density functional theory were used to analyze the electronic transitions of tylosin responsible for its strong absorbance in the mid-UV region. It was observed that the absorbance peak of tylosin stems from two transitions in the conjugated region of the molecule. Moreover, these transitions stem from an electronegative region of the molecule, which would allow them to be manipulated by changing solvent polarity. Finally, a polariton model has been proposed, which can be used to initiate the photodegradation of tylosin without the need for direct irradiation of the molecule with UV-B light.
Catalytic Behavior of Histidine-bearing Self-assembling Peptide for Ester
Hydrolysis
Authors: Liu Yanfei , Huang Lei , Feng Peili , Chen Luoying , He Huanhuan , Chen Hui
Published: May 2023

Artificial enzyme mimics have lately sparked a lot of attention since they offer a lot of benefits
over natural enzymes. Because of their proteic origin and tailorable structures, self-assembling
peptides are ideal building blocks for the creation of artificial enzymes. Recently, a series of histidinebearing
self-assembling peptides with β-sheet structures, which are selective for short-chain fatty acids,
were described. In this work, the catalytic behaviors of these peptides were further investigated
using 2,4-dinitrophenyl acetate (DNPA) as a model substrate. Furthermore, the peptide was capable of
forming a solid hydrogel that was also catalytically active at higher concentrations.
An Insight into Enhanced Roles of Plant and Microbial Nanobionics
Authors: Thirugnanasambandan Theivasanthi , Gopinath Subash C.B.
Published: May 2023

Plant nanobionics is an interdisciplinary field of science with the concepts of plant biology
and nanotechnology applied. The field is in the developing stage with various applications,
including photosynthesis enhancement, light-emitting plants, sensors, and energy harvesting from
plant organelles. For instance, advanced nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes are inserted in plant
tissues to achieve various functions. The photosynthesis process can be enhanced by improving
light absorption using single-walled carbon nanotubes that are impregnated in the leaves of plants.
Plants are able to emit light when various nanostructures are encapsulated inside. Plant fuel cells
can be constructed by embedding nanomaterials in the plant organelles for energy generation. On
the other hand, various sensing devices have been developed for agriculture using plant nanobionics,
which detect pollutants, toxic chemicals, and soil moisture. These devices are expected to be
superior to the conventional sensors used in agriculture. Apart from that, microorganisms can be
used as catalysts for energy generation and wastewater treatment in microbial fuel cells. In this
study, microbial nanobionics are discussed for the nanomaterials coated on the electrodes of a
microbial fuel cell to improve electron transfer and biofilm formation.
Acceptability and Potential Impact of the #chatsafe Suicide Postvention Response Among Young People Who Have Been Exposed to Suicide: Pilot Study
Authors: La Sala Louise , Pirkis Jane , Cooper Charlie , Hill Nicole T M , Lamblin Michelle , Rajaram Gowri , Rice Simon , Teh Zoe , Thorn Pinar , Zahan Rifat , Robinson Jo
Published: May 2023

Background

Young people are more likely to be affected by suicide contagion, and there are concerns about the role social media plays in the development and maintenance of suicide clusters or in facilitating imitative suicidal behavior. However, social media also presents an opportunity to provide real-time and age-appropriate suicide prevention information, which could be an important component of suicide postvention activities.

Objective

This study aimed to test an intervention designed to equip young people to communicate safely online about suicide (#chatsafe) with a sample of young people who had recently been exposed to a suicide or suicide attempt, with a view to determining the role social media can play as part of a postvention response.

Methods

A sample of 266 young people from Australia, aged 16 to 25 years, were recruited to participate in the study. They were eligible if they had been exposed to a suicide or knew of a suicide attempt in the past 2 years. All participants received the #chatsafe intervention, which comprised 6 pieces of social media content that were sent to them weekly via direct message through Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat. Participants were assessed on a range of outcome measures (social media use, willingness to intervene against suicide, internet self-efficacy, confidence, and safety when communicating about suicide on social media platforms) at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at 4-week follow-up.

Results

After the 6-week #chatsafe intervention, participants reported substantial improvements in their willingness to intervene against suicide online, their internet self-efficacy, and their perceived confidence and safety when communicating about suicide online. Overall, the participants reported that it was appropriate to receive the #chatsafe intervention via social media, and no iatrogenic effects were recorded.

Conclusions

The findings suggest that it is safe and acceptable to disseminate suicide prevention information entirely via social media among young people who have recently been exposed to a suicide or suicide attempt. Interventions such as #chatsafe could potentially mitigate the risk of distress and future suicidal behavior in young people by improving the quality and safety of online communication about suicide and, as such, can be an important component of delivering a postvention response to young people.
Reforming China's Secondary Vocational Medical Education: Adapting to the Challenges and Opportunities of the AI Era (Preprint)
Authors: Tong Wenting , Zeng Haiping , Pan Jianping , Gong Chao , Zhang Hui
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

China's secondary vocational medical education has played a crucial role in cultivating medical staff and improving public health response capabilities. However, the current system relies heavily on traditional methods and struggles to adapt to technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI).

OBJECTIVE

To explore the impact of AI on medical practice and suggest potential reforms for China's secondary vocational medical education system in response to these advancements.

METHODS

A literature review was conducted to assess the current state of AI in medicine and its implications for medical practice. Based on the findings, suggestions for reforming China's secondary vocational medical education were proposed.

RESULTS

AI shows great potential in improving diagnostic capabilities, treatment decisions, and patient management. However, it also raises concerns about job loss and the need for medical professionals to adapt to new technologies. To better prepare students for the future, China's secondary vocational medical education should focus on practical experience, skills development, medical ethics, humanities, and AI integration. Continuous assessment and long-term research are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of these reforms.

CONCLUSIONS

By addressing the shortcomings of the current system and embracing AI advancements, China's secondary vocational medical education can better prepare future medical professionals for the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving medical landscape.
Gay App Use, Sexuality Traits, and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: Mediation Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Luo Rui , Xie Zhi , Silenzio Vincent M B , Kuang Yun , Luo Dan
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

Gay geosocial networking apps, also known as “gay apps,” have gained increasing popularity in the men who have sex with men (MSM) community. Certain sexuality traits and gay app use are both associated with high-risk sexual behaviors among MSM. However, little is known about the underlying mechanism of such relationships.

OBJECTIVE

Based on the uses and gratifications theory, this study aimed to test the mediation effect of gay app use on the relationship between sexuality traits (sexual compulsivity and sexual sensation seeking) and high-risk sexual behaviors (multiple sexual partners and unprotected anal intercourse) among MSM.

METHODS

A cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted in Wuhan and Changsha, China, from August to October 2020. A representative sample of 402 MSM was recruited through respondent-driven sampling. A self-administered web-based structured questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic information, high-risk sexual behaviors, gay app use, sexual compulsivity, and sexual sensation seeking. Path analysis was conducted to assess the mediation effect.

RESULTS

Our study revealed that 67.42% (n=271) of MSM used gay apps for seeking potential sexual partners, with 37.06% (n=149) of them engaging in unprotected anal intercourse, and 45.42% (n=218) of them having multiple sexual partners. Of the participants, 17.16% (n=69) reported significant sexual compulsivity, while 29.10% (n=117) reported significant sexual sensation seeking. Notably, gay app usage partially mediated the relationship between sexual compulsivity and multiple sexual partners but fully mediated the relationship between sexual compulsivity and unprotected anal intercourse. Furthermore, gay app usage partially mediated the relationship between sexual sensation seeking and multiple sexual partners but fully mediated the relationship between sexual sensation seeking and unprotected anal intercourse.

CONCLUSIONS

High-risk sexual behaviors are common among MSM. Most MSM rely on gay apps to find sexual partners, which, when combined with higher levels of sexual compulsivity and sexual sensation seeking, can increase the likelihood of engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors. Therefore, interventions aimed at reducing these behaviors among MSM should focus on addressing the use of gay apps, while also considering the influence of their sexuality traits on gay app use.
Effect of Soil Amendments to Survival Rate of Bidara Laut (Strychnos lucida R.Br.) in the Mount Tunak Natural Tourism Park, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Setyayudi Ali , Nandini Ryke , Krisnawati Krisnawati
Published: May 2023

Bidara Laut (Strychnos lucida R.Br.) has the potential as a medicinal plant in West Nusa Tenggara, but its cultivation encountered many challenges. Mount Tunak, Natural Tourism Park, had similar environmental conditions to the natural habitat of Strychnos lucida and was selected as the location for planting trials. Given the dry climate, high temperature, and soil fertility limitations, the trials applied soil amendments, such as hydrogel, mycorrhizae, mulch, and fertilizer, to enhance the growth. This research aimed to investigate the effects of soil amendments on the survival rate of Strychnos lucida. This research used a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments and one control. The treatments included applying five grams of hydrogel, five grams of mycorrhizae, 1 m x 1 m of plastic mulch, and a combination of all three. The research used 15 replication blocks, each with an area of 450 m2 and a spacing of 3 m x 3 m. Each block included ten replication plants (in total 750 plants), and the trial lasted 19 months. The results showed an insignificant growth increase after 19 months of planting in all treatments. There were improvements in survival rate, height growth, and diameter growth by 25%, 85%, and 25%, respectively.
Distribution Pattern of Pasang Species (Quercus sundaica Blume) in Mount Slamet Forest, East Banyumas Forest Management Unit
Authors: Istomo Istomo , Armila Nisa
Published: May 2023

Quercus sundaica (Q. sundaica), commonly known as Pasang, is a Fagaceae family member with a significant ecological and economic contribution to Indonesia. This research aimed to examine the abundance, distribution pattern, and physical growth environment of Q. sundaica. The data collection occurred in KRB (Baturraden Botanical Garden) and P7 (Pancuran 7) in the montane and sub-montane zones. The data analysis included vegetation and soil analysis. The KRB track in the montane zone had the highest Importance Value Index (IVI) with a higher density than the KP7 track.
Determination of Optimal Sample Plot Dimension for Measuring Species Diversity of Plants in Beach Forest Ecosystem
Authors: Nurkholis Siddiq , Santosa Yanto , Hilwan Iwan
Published: May 2023

Biodiversity measurement served as baseline data for the development of effective conservation plans. The accuracy of the measurement was highly dependent on the size of the sample plot. Even though Indonesia had various ecosystems, the standard sample plot size for measuring plant species diversity was only available for lowland, lower montane, and mangrove forests. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the optimal dimension of plots for measuring plant species diversity in coastal forest ecosystems. The data was collected in Ujung Kulon National Park using various dimensions of sample plots ranging from 2 m × 2 m to 150 m × 50 m. Furthermore, the rarefaction method and species-area curve were used to examine the data. The curves showed that the optimal sample plot dimensions for seedling, sampling, and pole levels were 110 m × 50 m and 150 m × 50 m for tree stages.

tree stages.
Serverless and IaC
Authors: Srivastava Divya
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The objective of this research paper is to investigate the potential advantages of integrating Terraform and Serverless Computing to construct a scalable and efficient cloud infrastructure. Terraform, an infrastructure-as-code open-source tool, and Serverless Computing, a new paradigm that enables developers to run code without worrying about the underlying infrastructure, are briefly described along with their benefits. The paper then explores how these two can be combined to build a dynamic and robust infrastructure while also addressing the difficulties that arise when constructing a Serverless Computing infrastructure with Terraform, proposing solutions to overcome them. Finally, the study concludes that integrating Terraform and Serverless Computing can help organizations create an efficient, adaptable, and scalable infrastructure while decreasing expenses and enhancing developer productivity.
Virtual Dressing Room System using Deep Neural Networks
Authors: R Vishal
Published: May 2023

Abstract: In earlier twenty first century, fashion trends has evolved into a way of life. Depending on skin tone, physical stature, gender, as well as social and geographic factors, the amount and style of clothes which we worn might vary significantly. For the huge chunk of population, the in-store buying experience ( buying in the shops ) is still what comes to mind when they think of shopping. The customers can try on clothing in real time, but this process takes too long when there will not be enough trial rooms in the dressing store. The goal here is to create an engaging, interactive, involving and incredibly realistic virtual system that allow the users or customers to select from a wide variety of clothing designs before simulating those outfits on the people or customers virtually. In this study, we have proposed a system that aids in the synchronization of daily attire of the people. The Virtual styling room using live video feed may alter how a person will shop for and tries on new clothing. Customers or people can try on a wide range of clothing items without a need to actually wear them by making use of the idea of “Virtual Reality”. The benefit of doing things in this way is that it would take less time and effort of the people or customers to physically try the garments on. The project we did also aids in market management, reducing the requirement for customers to try on each and every article of clothing in clothing store. Additionally, retailers can save time, money, and space by not keeping a large inventory on hand (in store). This project aims at transferring a target clothing image onto a reference person. Generative adversarial network involves three modules semantic generation, cloth wrapping and try on module
Injerto HeRO®, una alternativa híbrida para pacientes en hemodiálisis
Authors: Jiménez Marín David , Villamizar Blanco Oscar Gabriel , Castro Palacio Juan José , Lopera Valle Johan Sebastián
Published: May 2023

Contexto: la enfermedad renal en etapa terminal es un problema de salud pública importante. Lograr y mantener el acceso vascular a largo plazo se vuelve difícil y desafiante en aquellos pacientes en hemodiálisis como terapia de remplazo renal. El dispositivo de injerto HeRO® (Merit Medical) ha surgido como una posible solución para pacientes con opciones limitadas para hemodiálisis.
Objetivo: en el presente artículo se realiza una revisión de las generalidades, las indicaciones, la costo-efectividad, las desventajas y las potenciales complicaciones de dicho dispositivo, por medio de una búsqueda de la literatura disponible hasta la fecha.
Metodología: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en la literatura de los estudios publicados sin limitación de idioma, con el fin de obtener mayor sensibilidad y arrojar mayores resultados en la búsqueda, usando las bases de datos electrónicas de Medline, Lilacs y Europe PMC hasta el 25 de agosto del 2022. Las palabras utilizadas para la búsqueda fueron “Renal Insufficiency, Chronic”, “Dialysis”, “Renal Dialysis”, “Hero Graft access Device” y “Hero graft”.
Resultados: el uso del dispositivo HeRO® tiene un futuro prometedor, ya que ofrece una forma novedosa de evitar los riesgos mortales de la dependencia prolongada del catéter. Así, se requerirá de una cuidadosa selección de pacientes, experiencia y creatividad en cirugía endovascular e intervencionismo, además de un manejo experimentado por proveedores de diálisis para promover y mantener resultados de calidad.
Conclusiones: los resultados de calidad a largo plazo del injerto HeRO® definirán, en última instancia, su lugar en el ámbito del acceso vascular. El dispositivo ofrece una forma novedosa de evitar los riesgos mortales de la dependencia prolongada del catéter.
Inter-leaf rhythmicity in Solanum lycopersicum contrasts with neutrality in wild tomatoes
Authors: Araújo Wagner , Siqueira João Antonio , Martins Auxiliadora O. , Wakin Thiago , Silva Marcelle Ferreira , Batista-Silva Willian , Brito Fred A.L. , Zsögön Agustin , Fernie Alisdair R. , Nunes-Nesi Adriano
Published: May 2023

Cells, tissues, and organs harbour complex systems to allow
communication between one another. The biological rhythms can be
contrasting among organs, tissues, and cells, adjusting the physiology
differently along the organism‘s regions. while also synchronising
flowering and metabolism. Here, we revealed that Solanum
lycopersicum manifests more balanced rhythms across the whole plant
than wild tomatoes. Accordingly, the leaf development program is more
coordinated in this organism than in wild species, in that young
S. lycopersicum leaves develop slowly in comparison to mature
leaves. Young leaves from wild tomatoes display higher photosynthetic
rate than mature leaves, while large metabolite accumulations occur
across plant segments. Consequently, diel metabolite levels are rather
similar between young and mature leaves in the wild tomato S.
pennellii, whereas the expression patterns for circadian clock genes
are widely contrasting between differently aged leaves. We further
demonstrated that introduction of domestication alleles into the wild
tomato S. pimpinellifolium appears to synchronize the development
of young and mature leaves, rendering this similar to that observed for
S. lycopersicum. Collectively, the strengthening of inter-organ
relationships in S. lycopersicum indicates an increased
synchronization of its biology, which is probably fundamental to explain
its elevated yield.
Spatial and temporal variation of green development level of cultivated land in China based on adaptability-vitality-resistance
Authors: LYU Xiao , Niu Shandong , Gu Guozheng , Peng Wenlong , Wang Yanan , Xue Ping
Published: May 2023

Evaluating the level of green development of cultivated land (GDCL) and
its influence mechanism can provide important support for better
promoting agricultural green development and rural revitalization.
According to the concept of green development, we construct the
evaluation system of “adaptability-vitality-resistance (A-V-R)” and
explore the spatial and temporal differentiation characteristics and
influence mechanism of China’s GDCL in 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020
by using the methods of the Comprehensive Evaluation Model, Standard
Deviation Ellipse, Theil Index, and Geographic Detector. The results
show that: (1) From 2000 to 2020, the level of GDCL in China was low and
improved slowly, increasing from 0.264 to 0.293, showing the
characteristics of “W” fluctuation, and the focus shifted from
Southwest to Northeast. (2) The GDCL in China has obvious spatial
dependence, and the evolution of different types of regions has
significant path dependence and spatial and temporal inertia. (3) The
regional difference in the level of GDCL in China is greater than that
among regions. The hierarchical structure characteristics of Northeast
Region > Western Region > Central Region
> Eastern Region is prominent, and show an overall
increasing trend. (4) Human factors greatly impact the level of GDCL.
The interaction of driving factors forms a complex multi-resultant force
to jointly build a comprehensive action mechanism of GDCL level driven
by demand, economy, science and technology, and ecological block.
Myosin 16 mimicries may explain post- COVID-19 related neurological consequences
Authors: Şahin Ali , Babayev Huseyn , Kurtoğlu Fatıma Hacer , Korkunç Seval Kübra , Taşkıran Hilal , Şanlıoğlu Celalleddin Bahadır , Yılmaz Ahsen Morva , Erol Kemal , Artaç Hasibe
Published: May 2023

Autoimmune diseases arise from an immune response against self-antigens,
but their pathophysiology is not fully understood. One of the proposed
mechanisms is molecular mimicry, where infectious agents share similar
antigens with host proteins leading to cross-reactivity. Our study aimed
to investigate the presence of molecular mimicry between SARS-CoV-2 and
human proteome using bioinformatics techniques. To accomplish this, we
constructed sequences of 8 consecutive amino acids for structural
proteins of SARS-CoV-2, such as spike, nucleocapsid, membrane, and
envelope proteins. Next, we evaluated the mimicry of these sequences
with the human proteome and analyzed their antigenicity, allergenicity,
toxicity, TAP affinity, and IFNγ and IL-10 induction.We also calculated
the affinity of the amino acid sequence DEDDSEPV, which showed molecular
mimicry, to HLA receptors and found that it had a good binding energy.
Based on our in silico analysis, we found that DEDDSEPV amino
acid sequence might trigger autoimmunity due to its similarity with
myosin-16 protein. Our study provides evidence for the possibility of
SARS-CoV-2 inducing autoimmunity via molecular mimicry. Our findings can
have significant implications for understanding the pathophysiology of
autoimmune diseases and may contribute to the development of potential
therapeutic strategies.
Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation: A Scoping Review of the Current Literature on Scope, Nature, Underlying Mechanisms, and Gaps.
Authors: Malekahmad Mona , Frazer Ashlyn , Zoghi Maryam , Jaberzadeh Shapour
Published: May 2023

Transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS) is a promising
non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has gained considerable
attention in recent years. The purpose of this review is to provide an
overview of the existing literature on tPCS, examine the scope and
nature of previous research, investigate its underlying mechanisms, and
identify gaps in the literature. A search of online databases resulted
in 36 published tPCS studies from inception until May 2023. These
studies were categorized into three groups: human studies on healthy
individuals, patient studies with pathological conditions, and animal
studies. The findings suggest that tPCS has the potential to modulate
brain excitability by entraining neural oscillations and utilizing
stochastic resonance. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of
tPCS are not yet fully understood and require further investigation.
Furthermore, the included studies indicate that tPCS may have
therapeutic potential for neurological diseases. However, before tPCS
can be applied in clinical settings, a better understanding of its
mechanisms is crucial. In this regard, the tPCS studies were categorized
into four types of research: basic, strategic, applied, and experimental
research, to identify the nature of the literature and gaps. Analysis of
these categories revealed that tPCS, with its diverse parameters,
effects, and mechanisms, presents a wide range of research opportunities
for future investigations.
Social support associated with marriage decision and its relationship to marital adjustment among married women in Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Alfawair Ahmad MJ O , Hamaidia Ali , FUDHAILI ASMA SAIF SALIM AL
Published: May 2023

The theoretical importance lies in the significance of the studied topic
and the sample used. This research has not been extensively studied in
many Arab environments, especially in the Sultanate of Oman. Therefore,
it will provide a coherent theoretical framework for understanding the
nature of the relationship between the study variables and provide an
analytical view of the reality of problems resulting from poor marital
decision-making and its relationship to marital adjustment. Furthermore,
this research provides an educational and scientific benefit by adding
new literature and theoretical information related to its variables,
collecting this information, and making it available to researchers and
interested parties. Despite the numerous studies in the Arab world in
the field of social support and marital adjustment, the field of social
support related to the decision-making of marriage is still limited in
the local community due to the lack of research, except for rare cases
(to the best knowledge of the researchers).
Anesthesia for thyroid surgery in heart transplant patients - first case study in Serbia
Authors: Kalezic Nevena , Jozic Jovan , Nestorovic Emilija , Jovanovic Milan , Zivaljevic Vladan
Published: May 2023

Introduction. The number of patients in the world who have undergone heart transplantation is increasing, with better and longer survival rates, and therefore the number of patients who undergo various surgical interventions after transplantation is also increasing. This presents a challenge for anaesthesiologists. Case outline. A 45-year-old female patient underwent a total thyroidectomy due to suspected thyroid cancer. She had a heart transplant three years earlier. Preoperative preparation included evaluation of cardiac function, consultative examinations by a transplant cardiologist, laboratory and other diagnostic procedures, as well as a detailed analysis of all 20 medications that the patient uses in daily therapy. Common drugs were used for premedication and general endotracheal anaesthesia, with careful dose titration. Medicines were also prepared for the occurrence of heart rhythm disorders, bearing in mind that the heart is denervated, but there was no need for their use. The operation and postoperative course went smoothly and on the third postoperative day the patient was discharged from the hospital in good general condition. Conclusion. Preoperative preparation, anaesthesia, and postoperative treatment of this patient represented a challenge for our team, which was successfully overcome, considering that this is the first case of operative treatment of a patient with a transplanted heart in Serbia.
Diatoms an Conclusive Report for Drowning: A Review
Authors: Rana Ayushi
Published: May 2023

Diatom is an important conclusive tool used in the diagnosis of drowning and dumping cases as the features pf postmortem changes disappear fast when the commencement of putrefaction appears hence diatom is reliable and conclusive test for the diagnosis of drowning diatoms have large number of characteristics feature species diversity and they can be preserved therefore this group can be used as geoforensic science for criminal investigation the temperature and ph. variation plays important aspects in distribution of diatoms at different locations the extraction and identification of diatoms present in tissues plays a role of supportive evidence in drowning at specific site a specific diatoms found in water and specific area of tissue give a reliable result for drowning hence proper measures and identification technique can be followed this paper follows an application of diatoms in forensic sciences.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Death in the Wild Environment in Tropical Areas: a Case Report
Authors: Jian-qiang Deng
Published: May 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a major public health concern and a common cause of death. Deaths caused by carbon monoxide poisoning in the wild of tropics are rare and special. In this case, the measurement of percentage carboxyhemoglobin in the heart blood of the deceased was only 17.5%. After eliminating the causes of death such as self disease, mechanical injury, mechanical asphyxia and other toxicosis, the body was considered to have died from CO poisoning. The particularity of this case can prompt the identification thinking and broaden the judgment method for forensic scientists suspected of CO poisoning death.
Comparative Study of Two Methods of DNA Extraction from Dental Pieces
Authors: Posada Yeny Cecilia Posada
Published: May 2023

Colombia is a country with an internal armed conflict of more than 60 years, where forensic sciences claim a vital role in strengthening transitional justice within the framework of the peace process. Just look at the statistics of unidentified bodies, to realize how far behind the identification process is in Colombia; where according to Life application: There are some 26,660 to 35476 unidentified bodies that, despite the joint efforts of agencies such as the Missing Persons Search Unit, Forensic Medicine and the Attorney General’s Office, have not yet been handed over to their relatives. For this reason, it is necessary to recognize the massive task of forensic specialists to propose new methods that optimize the identification process. Responding to this call, the IdentiGEN Laboratory compared two methods of extracting DNA from teeth, the ChargeSwitch Forensic DNA Purification Kit (Invitrogen) and the QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (Qiagen) to determine which of the two allowed optimization, not only the time of analysis but the costs of application with respect to the conventional method used for these matrices. To do this, DNA extraction was performed with each kit and subsequently extracts were quantified by fluorometry, demonstrating that although both methods are highly efficient in time and cost; the QIAamp method DNA Mini Kit (Qiagen) has a higher yield in terms of the amount of genetic material obtained. Finally, the dental parts analyzed using the PowerPlex Fusion System (Promega) commercial kit were successfully typified, showing not only that these matrices present a viable source of DNA collection but that it is possible to continue improving extraction methods so that they are increasingly simple, economical and effective.