bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How people decide who is correct when groups of scientists disagree
Authors: Johnson Branden B. , Mayorga Marcus , Dieckmann Nathan F.
Published: July 2023

Uncertainty that arises from disputes among scientists seems to foster public skepticism or noncompliance. Communication of potential cues to the relative performance of contending scientists might affect judgments of which position is likely more valid. We used actual scientific disputes—the nature of dark matter, sea level rise under climate change, and benefits and risks of marijuana—to assess Americans’ responses (n = 3150). Seven cues—replication, information quality, the majority position, degree source, experience, reference group support, and employer—were presented three cues at a time in a planned‐missingness design. The most influential cues were majority vote, replication, information quality, and experience. Several potential moderators—topical engagement, prior attitudes, knowledge of science, and attitudes toward science—lacked even small effects on choice, but cues had the strongest effects for dark matter and weakest effects for marijuana, and general mistrust of scientists moderately attenuated top cues’ effects. Risk communicators can take these influential cues into account in understanding how laypeople respond to scientific disputes, and improving communication about such disputes.
Effects of multisensory environment/stimulation therapy on adults with cognitive impairment and/or special needs: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Helbling Meret , Grandjean Marie‐Laure , Srinivasan Murali
Published: July 2023

Aim

This review aimed to evaluate the effects of multisensory environments/stimulation (MSE/MSS) therapy, on the behavior and psychological symptoms in adults with cognitive impairment and/or special needs.

Methods

Online database searches were performed to identify studies reporting on the effects of MSS/MSE therapy in adults (>18 years). Data were extracted for the following investigated outcomes including anxiety, depression, mood, behavioral attributes, biomedical parameters, cognition, motor skills, quality of life (QoL), pain, and end of life quality. Two reciprocally blinded investigators extracted the data. Inter‐investigator reliability (𝝹) was calculated. A meta‐analysis and a qualitative analysis were performed on the information extracted.

Results

Thirty‐six studies were included for data extraction and analysis. Meta‐analysis of the included studies revealed a significant improvement with the MSE/MSS therapy, for agitation (p = .018), anxiety (p = .023), cognition (p < .001), and depression (p < .001). MSS/MSE therapy demonstrated a tendency for the improvement of the QoL in adults (p = .05).

Conclusion

MSE/MSS therapies are beneficial in cognitively impaired adults and improve their anxiety, depression, cognitive and other behavioral attributes such as agitative behaviors. Promoting these therapies in geriatric care may help to improve/reduce the challenging/care‐resistant behaviors in adults and facilitate effective provision of the necessary care.
Vaccine schedule recommendations and updates for patients with hematologic malignancy post‐hematopoietic cell transplant or CAR T‐cell therapy
Authors: Reynolds Gemma , Hall Victoria G. , Teh Benjamin W.
Published: July 2023

Revaccination after receipt of a hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) or cellular therapies is a pillar of patient supportive care, with the potential to reduce morbidity and mortality linked to vaccine‐preventable infections. This review synthesizes national, international, and expert consensus vaccination schedules post‐HCT and presents evidence regarding the efficacy of newer vaccine formulations for pneumococcus, recombinant zoster vaccine, and coronavirus disease 2019 in patients with hematological malignancy. Revaccination post‐cellular therapies are less well defined. This review highlights important considerations around poor vaccine response, seroprevalence preservation after cellular therapies, and the optimal timing of revaccination. Future research should assess the immunogenicity and real‐world effectiveness of new vaccine formulations and/or vaccine schedules in patients post‐HCT and cellular therapy, including analysis of vaccine response that relates to the target of cellular therapies.
Investigation of the Z boson production via hadron–hadron collisions in the $$k_t$$ and $$(z, k_t)$$-factorization frameworks
Authors: Rezaie S. , Modarres M.
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we study the Z boson production via the proton–proton (p–p) collisions within the $$k_t$$

k
t

and $$(z, k_t)$$

(
z
,

k
t

)

-factorization frameworks, using the Martin–Ryskin–Watt (MRW) unintegrated parton distribution functions (UPDFs) and the double unintegrated parton distribution functions (DUPDFs), respectively. For calculation of the differential cross section (DCS) within the $$k_t$$

k
t

-factorization ($$k_t$$

k
t

is the partonic transverse momentum), the KATIE parton level event generator is used, while for the $$(z, k_t)$$

(
z
,

k
t

)

-factorization, the DCS is directly computed. Up to the tree level partonic next-to-leading order (NLO) are included, beside the inclusion of branching ratios, in our calculation. It should be noted that Martin, Ryskin and Watt are originally calculated the same process, i.e., the Z boson production, within the $$(z, k_t)$$

(
z
,

k
t

)

-factorization framework, while including only the lowest order tree level partonic sub-process. However, the present report extends their work from two perspectives. First, the additional sub-processes are included, second, for the processes up to the next-to-leading order (NLO), a direct calculation by considering the final state leptons is imposed. Finally, we compare our results with the $$13\; TeV$$

13

T
e
V

data of the ATLAS, LHCb, CMS collaborations, the corresponding collinear factorization predictions and the Modarres, et al. reports. Our p–p DCS calculations show that the $$k_t$$

k
t

and $$(z, k_t)$$

(
z
,

k
t

)

-factorizations frameworks give relatively the same behavior in the central rapidity regions. While at the large rapidity regions, the $$(z, k_t)$$

(
z
,

k
t

)

-factorization, predicts the p–p DCS closer to the experimental data with respect to those of $$k_t$$

k
t

-factorization framework.
Unsteady two-phase flow with dirichlet and Robin-type boundary conditions by employing new weber transform
Authors: Alkarni Shalan
Published: July 2023

The axisymmetric unsteady two-phase flow problem is explored. The flow domain is defined by two co-axial circular cylinders and is axial symmetric. The Dirichlet-type boundary condition is used on the inner cylindrical surface, whereas the Robin-type boundary condition is used on the outer cylindrical surface. The velocities are computed analytically using a new form of the Weber transform that is suited for these boundary conditions. The effect of the slip parameter on velocities is investigated using numerical simulations and graphical representations. The studied problem is new in the literature because there do not exist any analytical studies regarding the problems with boundary conditions of Dirichlet type on the inner cylinder (the no-slip on the wall) and boundary conditions of Robin type on the outer cylinder (the mixture slipping on the wall). A new integral transform of Weber type has been employed to determine analytical solutions for such problems, together with the Laplace transform. The studied problem could generate analytical solutions for more two-phase flow problems in annular domains since the translational motions of the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder are given by arbitrary functions of the time t.
早期美国华侨华人社团
Authors: 令狐 萍
Published: July 2023

早期海外华人社区，由于既不受母国政府保护也不受移民国机构保护，其突出特征为自治互保。19世纪后期在美国成立的中华会馆与安良工商会等华人社区组织，就是作为有效的自治实体而诞生。它们是社区最有权威的组织。由于华商较其他普通华工受过更多教育，社区组织的领导位置因而被社区精英成员-华商-所垄断，这种模式是大部分早期海外华人社区所具有的特征。它们为华侨华人社区提供了有益的服务，也为彰显中华文化、连接侨居国与母国，做出了贡献。本文采用美国的移民归化档案，人口普查资料，美国各地华侨华人博物馆与史学会的档案资料，以及广东侨乡的方志侨刊族谱等中英文资料， 同时选用近百例对芝加哥与圣路易华人的口述访谈，着重分析考察中华会馆与安良工商会的起源发展，组织结构，运作功用，性质影响等诸方面。笔者得出如下结论。第一，中华会馆与安良工商会为自治互保的华人社区结构。第二，它们在华人社区中的经济、政治、文化功用在早期海外华社的生存发展中不可或缺。第三，它们是连接华人与母国文化与在地国文化的重要纽带与桥梁。
口述历史与记忆研究
Authors: 陈 非儿
Published: July 2023

新中国成立及东南亚去殖民化，促进海外华侨学生回国升学。1950–1960年代初至少有6.4万华侨学生回国，东南亚（特别是印尼）侨生构成其中的主体。本文通过近40位侨生口述访谈并结合档案和文献材料，从移民内部的视角，揭示迁移过程的复杂和移民主体的心态与情感，为移民史、华侨史研究提供口述史的具体路径；在此基础上，本文进一步解析移民口述史的主题与结构，思考移民如何讲述回归的原因，以及“地方”在移民记忆中的重要性。在更广泛意义上，本文通过侨生口述史，具体展现个体记忆中的创伤如何在口述中完成“和解”及口述史中过去的声音如何掺杂现在的声音。
2000年以来巴西华侨华人人口基本情况分析
Authors: 束 长生 , 麦 耐思
Published: July 2023

近年来，巴西华侨华人研究引起了国际国内学者的兴趣。然而，由于中巴两国距离遥远，语言不通，加上资料缺乏，目前该领域的研究规模与进展并不大。在此，笔者根据现有中巴两国公布的官方资料，对巴西华侨华人的人口，特别是2000年以来的中国移民人口做一个综合分析，目的是为今后的研究打下一个坚实的基础。

本文分为两个部分：首先是对1978年以来中国大陆人移民巴西的历史做一个简要回顾，其次，对巴西政府公布的统计数据做全面分析。本文对巴西的中国移民人口的数量，签证类别，性别比例，年龄特征，文化水平，就业情况，收入水准，非合规移民数量和投资移民人数，投资金额等进行了详细的分析。我们发现，1978年以来中国民众移民巴西的人口不断增长，出现了两个峰值，一个是2009年，由于巴西大赦外国非合规移民，有3,688名非合规中国籍移民获得了巴西永久居留权，另外一个峰值是2014年，由于巴西主办世界杯足球赛，当年入境巴西的中国移民达到峰值。之后，人数缓慢下降，到2020年因新冠疫情的全世界大流行而近乎停止。我们预计新冠疫情过后，中国移民的流入量肯定会有所恢复，但是很难达到2014年的水平。在收入方面，中国籍移民的收入水平在巴西处于中等偏上水平，已经达到日本籍移民的收入水平。2000–2018年期间，中国人移民巴西的方式呈现多元化，尤其是投资移民人数逐年增长。
Improving the Perception of Mid-air Tactile Shapes with Spatio-temporally-modulated Tactile Pointers
Authors: Mulot Lendy , Howard Thomas , Pacchierotti Claudio , Marchal Maud
Published: July 2023

Ultrasound mid-air haptic (UMH) devices can remotely render vibrotactile shapes on the skin of unequipped users, e.g., to draw haptic icons or render virtual object shapes. Spatio-temporal modulation (STM), the state-of-the-art UMH shape-rendering method, provides large freedom in shape design and produces the strongest possible stimuli for this technology. Yet, STM shapes are often reported to be blurry, complicating shape identification. Dynamic tactile pointers (DTP) were recently introduced as a technique to overcome this issue. By tracing a contour with an amplitude-modulated focal point, they significantly improve shape identification accuracy over STM, but at the cost of much lower stimulus intensity. Building upon this, we propose spatio-temporally-modulated Tactile Pointers (STP), a novel method for rendering clearer and sharper UMH shapes while at the same time producing strong vibrotactile sensations. We ran two human participant experiments, which show that STP shapes are perceived as significantly stronger than DTP shapes, while shape identification accuracy is significantly improved over STM and on par with that obtained with DTP. Our work has implications for effective shape rendering with UMH and provides insights that could inform future psychophysical investigation into vibrotactile shape perception in UMH.
Lessons Learned from Automated Sharing of Intrusion Detection Alerts: The Case of the SABU Platform
Authors: Husák Martin , Sokol Pavol , Žádník Martin , Bartoš Václav , Horák Martin
Published: July 2023

Sharing the alerts from intrusion detection systems among multiple computer networks and organizations allows for seeing the “big picture” of the network security situation and improves the capabilities of cyber incident response. However, such a task requires a number of technical and non-technical issues to be resolved, from data collection and distribution to proper categorization, data quality management, and issues of trust and privacy. In this field note, we illustrate the concepts and provide lessons learned on the example of SABU, an alert sharing and analysis platform used by academia and partner organizations in the Czech Republic. We discuss the initial willingness to share the data that was later weakened by the uncertainties around personal data protection, the issues of high volume and low quality of the data that prevented their straightforward use, and that the management of the community is a more severe issue than the technical implementation of alert sharing.
Donor Mesenchymal Stem Cells Program Bone Marrow, Altering Macrophages, and Suppressing Endometriosis in Mice
Authors: Habata Shutaro , Mamillapalli Ramanaiah , Ucar Abdullah , Taylor Hugh S.
Published: July 2023

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disorder regulated by estrogen and characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. We have previously demonstrated that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) contribute directly to endometriosis. Here, we investigated an indirect effect; we hypothesized that MSCs may also impact the bone marrow (BM) by regulating bone marrow-derived inflammatory cells. Endometriosis was induced in mice by transplanting uterine tissue into recipient mice followed by BM transplant. Control or MSC conditioned BM was injected retro-orbitally. Direct administration of MSCs outside of the setting of BM conditioning did not alter endometriosis. Coculture of an undifferentiated macrophage cell line with MSCs in vitro led to a reduction of M1 and increased M2 macrophages as determined by fluorescence-activated cell sorting and western blot. Conditioning of BM with MSCs and transplantation into a mouse model inhibited endometriotic lesion development and reduced lesion volume by sevenfold compared to BM transplant without MSCs conditioning. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence showed that MSC conditioned BM reduced the infiltration of macrophages and neutrophils into endometriotic lesions by twofold and decreased the proportion of M1 compared to M2 macrophages, reducing inflammation and likely promoting tissue repair. Expression of several inflammatory markers measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, including tumor necrosis factor alpha and CXCR4, was decreased in the conditioned BM. Donor MSCs were not detected in recipient BM or endometriotic lesions, suggesting that MSCs actively program the transplanted BM. Taken together, these data show that individual characteristics of BM have an unexpected role in the development of endometriosis. BM remodeling and alterations in the inflammatory response are also potential treatments for endometriosis. Identification of the molecular basis for BM programing by MSCs will lead to a better understanding of the immune system contribution to this disease and may lead to new therapeutic targets for endometriosis.
Transmit Antenna Selection for Sum-Rate Maximization with Multiclass Scalable Gaussian Process Classification
Authors: Yang Xiaofeng
Published: July 2023

Antenna selection techniques are extensively applied to reduce hardware cost and power consumption in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems. This paper proposed a low-cost antenna selection method for system sum-rate maximization based on multiclass scalable Gaussian process classification (SGPC) which is capable to perform analytical inference and is scalable for massive data. Simulation results show that the average sum-rate obtained by SGPC is 1. 9 bps/Hz more than that obtained by conventional optimization driven user-centric antenna selection (UCAS) algorithm and 1 bps/Hz more than that obtained by the up-to-date learning scheme based on a deep neural network (DNN) when signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is 10 dB, the number of total antennas at BS is 6, the number of selected antennas is 4, and the number of single-antenna users is 4. The superiority of SGPC over UCAS and DNN is more obvious as SNR, the number of selected antennas, or the number of users increases.
Cofiniteness with respect to Extension of Serre Subcategories at Small Dimensions
Authors: Sazeedeh Reza
Published: July 2023

Let

A

denote a commutative Noetherian ring,

a

be an ideal of

A

,

X

be an arbitrary dense subcategory of

A

-modules, and

N

be the full subcategory of finite

A

-modules. In this paper, we study

N
⋆
X

-

c

-cofinite modules with respect to the extension subcategory

N
⋆
X

when

dim
 
A
/
c
≤
2

. We also study

c

-cofiniteness with respect to a new dimension.
Indigenous Knowledge of the Traditional Use of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants in Rif Mountains Ketama District
Authors: El-Mernissi Yahya , Zouhri Aziz , Labhar Amina , El Menyiy Naoual , Ahari M’hamed , El Barkany Soufian , Salhi Amin , Bouyahya Abdelhakim , Hajji Lhoussain , Amhamdi Hassan
Published: July 2023

Background. Medicinal plants have long played an integral role in traditional healing systems and are crucial for meeting primary healthcare needs. This study aimed to investigate the use of medicinal plants in phytotherapy in the Ketama region of Northern Morocco. Methods. Ethnobotanical data and ancestral knowledge regarding plants were collected through a field survey conducted from August 2019 to July 2021. The data were gathered using a standardized questionnaire, as well as through semistructured interviews and focus groups. Various ethnobotanical indices were applied to analyse the information collected. Results. A comprehensive inventory identified a total of 81 plant species, belonging to 40 families and 65 genera. These species are used primarily to treat a variety of diseases. Notably, digestive disorders ranked first among the diseases treated, with an ICF value of 0.618. Rosmarinus officinalis L., Thymus serpyllum L., and Origanum compactum Benth exhibited the highest UV values among medicinal plants. Leaves were the most used part of the plant part (50.28%), and the decoction method was the most recommended preparation, with oral administration being the preferred mode of application of the remedy. Conclusion. The Ketama region boasts a rich abundance of medicinal and aromatic plants, as evident from the quantitative analysis highlighting the significant usage of Rosmarinus officinalis L., Thymus serpyllum L., and Origanum compactum Benth. by the local population. However, further research in the form of pharmacological studies is necessary to validate their therapeutic effects.
Seismic Response Analysis of Secondary Lining Polymer Grouting Debonding Repair for Tunnel Construction Based on Parameter Inversion
Authors: Miao Fengyang , Liang Chunyu , Li Weiguo , Huang Zhengxuan , Xu Jianguo , Cai Yingchun , Feng Xiaoyu , Xu Yiming
Published: July 2023

The void phenomenon behind the tunnel lining has become the main cause of tunnel disease, easily triggering tunnel lining structure damage, shedding, water seepage, and other diseases that seriously threaten the normal operation of the tunnel. The void area behind the lining seriously reduces the seismic capacity of the tunnel. In this paper, the mechanical parameters of the surrounding rock are calculated by optimizing the inversion of the improved system identification sensitivity analysis method, and the numerical model of the tunnel’s dynamic response is optimized using the improved inversion results to study the repair effect and seismic capacity of the Longmenshan tunnel using polymer grouting to repair the void area behind the lining under the action of a seismic load. The results show that the displacement and stress at the top of the tunnel secondary lining void area are significantly reduced and close to normal after the repair of polymer grouting; however, the stress and displacement at the top of the secondary lining are significantly different under the action of seismic waves at the same peak at different site conditions, which indicates that the dynamic response of this tunnel model has obvious sensitivity to the seismic wave spectrum.
The Impact of Child Dental Caries and the Associated Factors on Child and Family Quality of Life
Authors: Shokravi Marziyeh , Khani-Varzgan Fatemeh , Asghari-Jafarabadi Mohammad , Erfanparast Leila , Shokrvash Behjat
Published: July 2023

Introduction. Dental caries are considered as common health hazards and a serious lifelong threat to general health and quality of life. The present study aimed at identifying the impact of child dental caries and the associated factors on both child and family quality of life (QoL). Material and Methods. In this cross-sectional study, preschool children were selected randomly through clustered sampling from five educational districts in Tabriz, Iran, 2016. To assess the QoL related to oral health, the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) was used. Clinical oral examination was performed to assess the presence of caries through the index of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft). Descriptive and analytic statistical methods were used. To assess the underlying predictors of ECOHIS as a whole scale and the dimensions as a linear regression model were used as univariate and multivariate. Results: Out of 756 children under 7 years old, 51.5% boys, mean (M) standard deviation (SD) of age 5.76 (0.78). About 85% of children had dental caries. The predictors of suboptimal ECOHIS related to both general and child dimensions were child age 6 year and above: r (756) = 2.43, and

P
≤
0.001

, low-socioeconomic status: r (756) = 3.36 and

P
<
0.001

and high dmft: r (756) = 9.10 and

P
<
0.001

. The predictors of suboptimal ECOHIS related to family domain were sex (girl): r (756) = 0.39 and

P
=
0.047

; mother education (under12): r (756) = −0.92 and

P
<
0.001

; mother job (employed) as univariate: r (756) = 0.71 and

P
=
0.002

); and dmft: r (756) = −0.58 and

P
=
0.035

. Conclusion. Adverse oral health of children imposes adverse effects on the QoL of children and families. Children’s age, family socioeconomic level, presence of dental caries, child’s gender, and mother’s educational level were associated with the impact on QoL.
Provision of Outdoor Nature-Based Activity for Older People with Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review from the ENLIVEN Project
Authors: Collins Rachel , Owen Steven , Opdebeeck Carol , Ledingham Katie , Connell Joanne , Quinn Catherine , Page Stephen , Clare Linda
Published: July 2023

The health and well-being benefits of outdoor nature-based activity are increasingly recognised, but older people with cognitive impairment face significant barriers to access. The ENLIVEN project aims to promote access by gathering evidence and coproducing guidance for activity providers. As part of this project, we conducted a scoping review to characterise the types of outdoor nature-based activity for older people with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment for which research evidence is available and the range of outcomes is examined. The protocol is available online. We systematically searched relevant databases from 1st January, 2009, to 20th October, 2022, and screened articles against the following criteria: participants were older people aged 65 and above with cognitive impairment arising from dementia or another health condition. The study described the formal provision of outdoor nature-based activity away from the person’s usual place of residence, and at least one outcome of participation in the activity was evaluated. Twenty-eight articles met inclusion criteria, all focused on people with dementia. In most cases, participants were attending day care or living in residential care, and sample sizes ranged from 4 to 136. Activities fell into three groups: green day care (fifteen articles), equine-assisted interventions (seven articles), and community nature-based activities (six articles). Outcome domains explored were connection with nature, activity engagement, impacts on clinical symptoms, functional ability, physical, psychological and social health,, and quality of life. Outdoor nature-based activity can be offered as an opportunity for meaningful occupation to enrich daily life, as a framework for day care provision, or as an intervention to address clinical needs. The evidence base for green day care is relatively established, but the potential for addressing specific clinical needs remains to be explored. The paucity of evidence regarding community provision, especially for those not attending formal care settings, suggests the need for effective knowledge exchange to stimulate initiatives in this area.
Mechanistic Insights into the Xanthones Present in Mangosteen Fruit (Garcinia mangostana) and Their Applications in Diabetes and Related Complications
Authors: Safaei Rozhan , Sakhaee Katayoun , Saberifar Mahsa , Fadaei Mohammad Saleh , EdalatJoo Sara , Fadaei Mohammad Reza , Baradaran Rahimi Vafa , Askari Vahid Reza
Published: July 2023

Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading public health problems, affecting about 10% of the population. Chronic complications of diabetes cause several human sufferings, including kidney failure, blindness, amputations, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Xanthones from mangosteen fruit (Garcinia mangostana) and their physiological effects, such as antiobesity, antihyperglycemic, antidyslipidemia, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory effects have been demonstrated in experimental studies to have beneficial effects on obesity, diabetes, hyperglycemic, dyslipidemia, and inflammatory states. It is worthwhile to mention that, in this context, the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases have been searched for articles containing the keywords of “Garcinia mangostana,” “Mangosteen,” “α-mangostin,” “diabetes mellitus,” “diabetes complication,” “hypoglycemic,” “antihyperglycemic,” “antidiabetic,” and “without publication time limitation”. This study aims to review the in silico, in vitro, in vivo, and clinical pharmacological effects of mangosteen fruit and its xanthones on diabetes mellitus and its complications as well as their molecular pathways related to them. Taking into account the findings of these studies, we can say that mangosteen fruit and its xanthones hold significant potential for designing human studies for controlling and even modifying diabetes mellitus and its related diseases.
Variation of Bone Turnover Markers in Childhood and Adolescence
Authors: Zhang Yiduo , Zhang Jing , Huang Xiaocui , Yu Xingnan , Li Ye , Yu Fan , Zhou Wenjie
Published: July 2023

Objectives. To determine the bone metabolic marker changes from childhood to adolescence and to provide reference values for monitoring bone development in children in Southwest China. Methods. We surveyed 703 participants attending physical examinations from April 2019 and August 2021. Twenty-eight participants were excluded for lack of laboratory tests, and 14 people were excluded for diseases that might affect bone metabolism. A total of 661 children were selected for the study. According to the main developmental periods, the children were divided into preschool, preadolescence, and adolescence groups. Serum bone turnover markers including β-isomerized C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (β-CTx), N-terminal midfragment of osteocalcin (N-MID), and procollagen type 1 N-propeptide (P1NP) as well as growth and development indices such as serum calcium (Ca), phosphorus (Pi), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and vitamin D were measured. The changes in bone metabolism-related markers and the correlations between the indices were analyzed. Results. During the development in boys, the levels of β-CTx and N-MID increased with age from preschool to adolescence, while the levels of P1NP decreased and then increased. In girls, the levels of β-CTx and N-MID plateaued in early adolescence and showed little change in subsequent adolescence, while the levels of P1NP exhibited a downward trend. The correlations between bone metabolism markers and vitamin D were not significant. Conclusions. The levels of bone metabolism markers differed between boys and girls. Reference intervals can be used as essential tools to examine the levels of bone metabolism markers reasonably.
An Ultra-Wideband MIMO Bowl-Shaped Monopole Antenna with Sturdy and Simple Construction
Authors: Li Changxian , Wen Pin , Lin Xiujuan , Wu Di , Zhou Changfei
Published: July 2023

Anultra-wideband (UWB) bowl-shaped monopole antenna with a sturdy, simple, and lightweight structure is proposed, and then is used to compose the 3 × 3 multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna. The wide bandwidth is determined by the outline of the monopole, which has a quarter wavelength and high-order modes. The inner part of the bowl-shaped monopole is removed for a light weight. The simulated and measured results show that an ultra-wide band of 2.3–8.1 GHz (5.8 GHz, 111.5%) and a high isolation of greater than 20 dB between the antenna elements of the MIMO antenna can be achieved.
Urinary Modified C-Reactive Protein is Closely Associated with Tubulointerstitial Lesions in Lupus Nephritis
Authors: Yuan Mo , Liu Xiao-ling , Tan Ying , Yu Feng , Zhao Ming-hui
Published: July 2023

Objective. Modified C-reactive protein (mCRP) is known to be involved in the upregulation and amplification of the local inflammatory response. This study investigated the circulating and local levels of mCRP and their relevance to clinicopathological features in patients with lupus nephritis. Methods. Ninety-five patients with renal biopsy-proven lupus nephritis and 30 normal controls were enrolled in this study. Plasma and urinary mCRP were screened by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The renal deposition of mCRP was detected by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining. A human proximal tubular epithelial cell line (HK2 cells) was incubated with purified IgG from lupus nephritis, and the production of CRP by HK2 cells was further evaluated. Results. Plasma and urinary levels of mCRP increased significantly in patients with lupus nephritis compared with normal controls (

P
=
0.013

,

P
<
0.001

, respectively). The urinary mCRP levels were associated with interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration (r = 0.514,

P
<
0.001

) and interstitial fibrosis (r = 0.270,

P
=
0.008

). The ROC–AUC of the urinary mCRP levels for diagnosing tubulointerstitial lesions was 0.766. The urinary mCRP levels were closely associated with poor outcomes (HR: 1.204, 95% CI: 1.029–1.409,

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). However, no correlations were found of the plasma mCRP levels with clinicopathological data or the prognosis of lupus nephritis. CRP was mostly deposited in the renal tubules in patients with lupus nephritis, and the expression of CRP was significantly correlated with tubulointerstitial lesion indices. Immunofluorescence staining showed that mCRP could colocalize with IgG in tubules. Lupus nephritis-derived IgG could induce CRP production by HK2 cells. Conclusion. Urinary mCRP levels were significantly increased, and urinary mCRP might be a biomarker for tubulointerstitial lesions in patients with lupus nephritis. Renal CRP could be produced by tubular epithelial cells after stimulation by lupus nephritis-derived IgG, and the local presence of mCRP might play a critical role in the development of tubulointerstitial lesions.
Effect of Gingival Hemostatic Agents on the Surface Detail Reproduction and Dimension Stability of Three Elastomeric Impression Materials
Authors: Chiaraputt Sirichan , Chokwattanapornchai Nattida , Limchaikul Katanyoo , Paisarnkobrit Vibul , Sriamporn Tool
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of aluminum chloride based hemostatic agents on the surface detail reproduction and dimension stability. Three impression materials were investigated after contaminated with three commercial astringents with different concentration of aluminum chloride. The specimens from three impression materials were fabricated with a stainless-steel mold that followed the American Dental Association specification no.19. The mold was preliminarily contaminated with three hemostatic agents racestyptine, Dryz, and Expasyl™—and 80 specimens from each impression material—polyvinylsiloxane (PVS), polyether, and polyvinylsiloxane ether (PVSE), were fabricated and subjected to each astringent. The surface detail reproduction was examined using a stereomicroscope at 4x magnification, and the dimensional stability was analyzed at 24 hr with a measuring microscope. The surface detail data were statistically analyzed with Fisher’s test at a significance level of 0.05. The dimensional stability data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test at a significance level of 0.05. Aluminum chloride hemostatic agents can affect the surface detail reproduction of impression materials differently (p<0.05). Thus, the first null hypothesis was rejected. PVS showed the highest percentage of satisfactory surface detail regardless of the hemostatic agent used in this study. PVSE showed a reduced percentage of satisfactory surface detail when the concentration of aluminum chloride was high. The three hemostatic agents affected the dimensional stability of each material differently (p<0.05). Therefore, the second null hypothesis was also rejected.
miR-21 Targets ASPP2 to Inhibit Apoptosis via CHOP-Mediated Signaling in Helicobacter pylori-Infected Gastric Cancer Cells
Authors: Huang Bo-Shih , Chen Chih-Ta , Yeh Chao-Chi , Fan Ting-Yu , Chen Fang-Yun , Liou Jyh-Ming , Shun Chia-Tung , Wu Ming-Shiang , Chow Lu-Ping
Published: July 2023

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection affects cell survival pathways, including apoptosis and proliferation in host cells, and disruption of this balance is the key event in the development of H. pylori-induced gastric cancer (HPGC). H. pylori infection induces alterations in microRNAs expression that may be involved in GC development. Bioinformatic analysis showed that microRNA-21 (miR-21) is significantly upregulated in HPGC. Furthermore, quantitative proteomics and in silico prediction were employed to identify potential targets of miR-21. Following functional enrichment and clustered interaction network analyses, five candidates of miR-21 targets, PDCD4, ASPP2, DAXX, PIK3R1, and MAP3K1, were found across three functional clusters in association with cell death and survival, cellular movement, and cellular growth and proliferation. ASPP2 is inhibited by H. pylori-induced miR-21 overexpression. Moreover, ASPP2 levels are inversely correlated with miR-21 levels in HPGC tumor tissues. Thus, ASPP2 was identified as a miR-21 target in HPGC. Here, we observed that H. pylori-induced ASPP2 suppression enhances resistance to apoptosis in GC cells using apoptosis assays. Using protein interaction network and coimmunoprecipitation assay, we identified CHOP as a direct mediator of the ASPP2 proapoptotic activity in H. pylori-infected GC cells. Mechanistically, ASPP2 suppression promotes p300-mediated CHOP degradation, in turn inhibiting CHOP-mediated transcription of Noxa, Bak, and suppression of Bcl-2 to enact antiapoptosis in the GC cells after H. pylori infection. Clinicopathological analysis revealed correlations between decreased ASPP2 expression and higher HPGC risk and poor prognosis. In summary, the discovery of H. pylori-induced antiapoptosis via miR-21-mediated suppression of ASPP2/CHOP-mediated signaling provides a novel perspective for developing HPGC management and treatment.
A Large Sublingual Dermoid Cyst Causing Dysphagia and Dysphonia: A Case Review Study
Authors: Barzegar Mohsen , Akhavan-Tafti Yasamin , Soltani Hamid Reza , Goodarzi Mohammad
Published: July 2023

A seventeen-year-old girl was referred to the emergency department with dysphagia and dyspnea due to large swelling in the floor of the mouth after 20 days of evaluation. Magnetic resonance imaging shows a well-defined sublingual mass measuring

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, causing severe oral and oropharyngeal space narrowing. The surgical excision of the lesion was performed through an intraoral approach under general anesthesia. Moreover, the pathologist reported a dermoid cyst. A dermoid cyst rapidly enlarging can lead to a life-threatening condition, particularly if they grow near main upper airway structures, so their resection in golden time has an especially clinical importance.
Effects of Different Dietary Selenium Sources on the Meat Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of Yellow Catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco)
Authors: Chen Zheng , Liu Haokun , Liu Cui , Fei Shuzhan , Hu Xiaomin , Han Dong , Jin Junyan , Yang Yunxia , Zhu Xiaoming , Xie Shouqi
Published: July 2023

To assess the effect of dietary selenium (Se) sources on the meat quality and antioxidant capacity of yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco), sodium selenite (Na2SeO3), Se yeast, and selenium-enriched Spirulina platensis (Se–SP) were supplemented in the control diet at 0.30 mg Se/kg feed to formulate four diets. The experimental period lasted 50 days. The results showed that Se levels in the plasma, liver, muscle, and whole body were significantly increased by dietary Se yeast supplementation (

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) but showed no change in response to Na2SeO3 (

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). The three types of Se all increased the firmness and decreased the fracturability of the muscles (

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), but only Na2SeO3 resulted in higher springiness, flexibility, stringiness, and stickiness (

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). In addition, the muscle n−3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content was increased by Se yeast (

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). Regarding antioxidant capacity, dietary Se yeast and Se–SP supplementation improved hepatic glutathione peroxidase activity but decreased hepatic malondialdehyde content (

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). Given these results, Se yeast was found to be the optimal source of Se for yellow catfish for higher tissue retention, antioxidant capacity, and PUFA levels. Dietary Se is an effective way to regulate the meat quality and antioxidant capacity of yellow catfish.
Association between the Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Serum Uric Acid: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Li Huan , Fang Guowei , Huang Chengcheng , An Wenrong , Bai Xiaohan , Huang Yanqin
Published: July 2023

Background. Serum uric acid (SUA) was closely related to body metabolism. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the adult weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and SUA. Methods. In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011 to 2020, 6494 eligible participants aged ≥20  were included. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to test the correlation between WWI and SUA. At the same time, subgroup analysis was carried out by using multivariate logistic regression according to age, sex, and race. Then, the fitting smooth curve was applied to solve the association between WWI and SUA. Finally, the recursive algorithm was used to calculate the inflection point in the nonlinear relationship, and the two-stage piecewise linear regression model was used to analyze the relationship between WWI and SUA on both sides of the inflection point. Results. In all the 6494 participants, through the fully adjusted model, this study found that there was a positive correlation between WWI and SUA (β = 5.64; 95% CI: 2.62 and 8.66). In addition, this positive correlation still had certain statistical significance in the subgroup analysis stratified by sex, age, and race. Our research team found a significant positive correlation between the WWI and SUA in females, but the correlation was not significant in males. We also found a small inverted U-shaped curve between the WWI and SUA in men when we stratified the sex subgroups. The small inflection point was determined to be 11.5 cm/√ kg. In racial subgroup analysis, we also found a U-shaped relationship between the WWI and SUA in non-Hispanic White and other race/ethnicity (the inflection point was 11.08 cm/√ kg and 12.14 cm/√ kg, respectively). Conclusion. This study showed that the WWI was a newly developed and new predictor of centripetal obesity independent of body weight and there was a positive correlation between the WWI and SUA.
Magnitude, Associated Risk Factors, and Trend Comparisons of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women and Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Girma Abayeneh , Aemiro Aleka , Workineh Dereba , Tamir Dessalew
Published: July 2023

Urinary tract infection (UTI) remains the most common bacterial infection that affects millions of people around the world, especially pregnant women (PW) and people with diabetes mellitus (DM). This systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed at finding the pooled prevalence of UTI and its associated risk factors among PW and DM patients. Scientific articles written in English were recovered from PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Google Engine, and University Library Databases. “Prevalence,” “urinary tract infection,” “associated factors,” “pregnant women,” “diabetic patients,” and “Ethiopia” were search terms used for this study. For critical appraisal, PRISMA-2009 was applied. Heterogeneity and publication bias were evaluated using Cochran’sQ, inverse variance (I2), and funnel plot asymmetry tests. A random effect model was used to calculate the pooled prevalence of UTI and its associated factors among both patients, along with the parallel odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). For this meta-analysis, a total of 7271 participants were included in the 25 eligible studies. The pooled prevalence of UTI in Ethiopia among both patients was 14.50% (95% CI: 13.02, 15.97), of which 14.21% (95% CI: 12.18, 16.25) and 14.75% (95% CI: 12.58, 16.92) were cases of DM and PW, respectively. According to the subgroup analysis, the highest prevalence was observed in the Oromia region (19.84%) and in studies conducted from 2018 to 2022 (14.68%). Being female (AOR: 0.88, and 95% CI: 0.11, 1.65,P=0.01) and having an incomelevel≤500ETB(AOR: 4.46, and 95% CI: -1.19, 10.12,P=0.03) were risk factors significantly associated with UTI among patients with DM and PW, respectively. Furthermore, a history of catheterization (AOR=5.58and 95% CI: 1.35, 9.81,P<0.01), urinary tract infection (AOR: 3.52, and 95% CI: 1.96, 5.08,P<0.01), and symptomatic patients (AOR: 2.32, and 95% CI: 0.57, 4.06,P<0.01) were significantly associated with UTI in both patients. Early diagnosis and appropriate medication are necessary for the treatment of UTI in patients with DM and PW.
Effect of Laser and Conventional Office Bleaching and Polishing on the Color Change of Stained Nanohybrid and Microhybrid Composite Resin
Authors: Farahani Shakiba , Faghihi Taraneh , Ranjbar Omrani Ladan , Chiniforush Nasim , Ahmadi Elham , Karimi Mandana , Abbasi Mahdi
Published: July 2023

Aim. The present study investigated the effects of laser and conventional in-office bleaching, and polishing on the color of stained composite resin. Materials and Methods. A microhybrid composite (Clearfil AP-X) and a nanohybrid composite (Grandio) were selected. Twenty-four discs (2 × 10 mm) for each composite were prepared. The samples were immersed in coffee solution (25 g of coffee in 250 mL water) for seven days. Then the samples were divided into three groups (n = 8) and the stains were removed using bleaching (with Opalescence Xtra Boost), diode laser irradiation with Heydent material and a Sof-Lex polishing kit. The L

 

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color parameters were determined using a spectrophotometer before and after immersion and after stain removal procedures, and the overall color changes (ΔE) were calculated. The data were analyzed with two-way analysis of variance. Results. In the Clearfil composite resin group, the mean ΔE compared to the baseline using in-office bleaching, laser irradiation, and Sof-Lex polishing kit were 3.31, 3.35, and 4.93, respectively. These values with the Grandio composite resin were 3.31, 6.35, and 4.57, respectively. The highest capacity to remove stains was related to the conventional in-office bleaching method. Grandio composite resin underwent more color changes than Clearfil composite resin significantly (P-value < 0.05). Conclusion. Both composite resins exhibited color changes after immersion in the discoloring solution. However, after staining-removing procedures, the ΔE values decreased. Decreases in the ΔE values were not sufficient to restore the color to that before immersion in the discoloring solution with any stain-removing methods.
Ölümün Belirsizliğinin Yatırım Kararları Üzerine Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: DAYI Faruk , TAŞ Özlem , GENCAN Mehmet Yaser
Published: July 2023

Tarih boyunca ölüm insanların hayatlarında var olan, insanların yaşam tarzını, tutum ve davranışlarını önemli derecede etkileyen önemli bir kavram olmuştur. Günümüzde birçok alanda yaşanan gelişmelerde ölümü ve ölüme karşı duyulan korkuyu silememiştir. İnsanların ölüm kavramını algılayış şekli verilen her kararda yönlendirici bir rol oynamaktadır. İnsanların hayatlarında verdikleri önemli kararlardan biride yatırım kararlarıdır. Kişisel, çevresel ve finansal faktörlerin yanı sıra ölüm ve ölüme karşı duyulan kaygınında insanların yatırım kararlarını etkilemesi beklenmektedir. Bu çalışmada bireylerinin ölüm kaygılarının yatırım kararları üzerindeki etkisi incelenmektedir. Anket yöntemiyle 394 katılımcıdan toplanan veriler ile SPSS 22 ve AMOS 23 programlarında istatistiki analizler yapılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda ölümün belirsizliğinin bireylerin aşırı güven, pişmanlıktan kaçınma ve sürü psikolojisi davranışı gösterme eğilimleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Abdulhamid el Katib ve Abdullah ibnu’l-Mukaffa’nın Siyasetnamelerinde Siyasal İktidarın Meşruluk Kaynağına Dair Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: LEVENT Ramazan
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada ilk siyasetname müellifleri sayılan Abdülhamid el Katip ve Abdullah ibnu’l-Mukaffa’nın eserleri ele alınmıştır. Müelliflerin siyasal iktidarın meşruluk kaynağına dair düşünceleri ele alınmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı her iki müellifin siyasal meşruluk ile ilgili yaklaşımlarını ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmanın önemi siyasal meşrulukta İslami bakışın yaşadığı değişimden gelmektedir. Toplumsal rızaya dayalı hilafet sisteminden hanedan yönetimine geçiş siyasal yazını da etkilemiş ve ulemanın yönetici erk üzerindeki etkisi değişime uğramıştır. Çalışmada iki müellifin Türkçeye tercüme edilen siyasete ilişkin eserleri üzerinden değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Çalışma Emevilerin son dönemi ile Abbasilerin ilk dönemindeki ‘siyasal meşruluk yaklaşımını’ yansıtmaktadır. Yapılan araştırmalar sonucunda her iki müellifin de siyasal meşruluk konusunda, İslami yaklaşım yerine dönemin egemen siyasal tutumunu yansıttığı görülmüştür.
A System Dynamics Framework for Analyzing The Impacts of Industrial Solid Waste Recycling on Sustainable Supply Chain Performance
Authors: ÇEVİK AKA Damla , GÜNER Samet
Published: July 2023

In this study, it’s aimed to propose a performance measurement model that will reveal the effects of recycling industrial solid waste on sustainable supply chain performance. Furthermore, it’s aimed to evaluate the effects of plastic, glass, steel and aluminum recycling on economic and environmental sustainability performance with the proposed model. It’s expected that the scope of this model and the determination of the recycling results of different industrial wastes with the same indicators will contribute to the literature. After running the model for two-year period, the contribution of recycled plastics to sustainability performance will reach 39%, glasses 31%, steels 44% and aluminums 47%. The largest contribution rate of recycling in terms of energy consumption is in aluminums. In terms of cost and profitability criteria including opportunity cost, the highest contribution rate is in steels.
Dijital Çağ’da “Yeni Mahalleler”: Mahalle Muhtarlarının Sosyal Medya Kullanımları Üzerinden Isparta İli Özelinde Bir Araştırma
Authors: DÜZ Sebiha , ÇAĞLAR Nedret
Published: July 2023

Gündelik hayatın önemli bir parçası haline gelmiş olan sosyal medya, yönetsel süreçlerin ve kamu otoritesi-vatandaş ilişkilerini de etkilemiştir. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, yerel yönetimlerin en küçük birimi olan mahalle yönetimince sosyal medya kullanımının mahalle sakinleri ile ilişkileri ve mahalle yaşantısını nasıl etkilediğini “yeni mahalleler” kavramsallaştırması çerçevesinde incelemektir. Çalışmada yarı yapılandırılmış derinlemesine görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgulara göre, iletişim, dayanışma ve yönetsel süreçlere katılımın yüz yüze veya telefon ile gerçekleşmekte olduğu geleneksel mahalle yaşamının bir kopyasının sosyal ağlarda oluşturulan gruplar ya da sayfalar aracılığıyla sanal ortamda da uygulanabilir olduğu görülmüştür. Böylece, sosyal medya platformlarında mahallenin sanal bir varlık göstermesi ile ortaya çıkan “yeni mahalleler”, mahalle muhtarı ve mahalle sakinlerinde vücut bulan devlet-vatandaş etkileşiminin de farklı bir boyut kazandığını göstermiştir.