bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Mood disorder induced by prednisolone – an easily overlooked complication
Authors: Pang Nicholas , Masiran Ruziana 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Objective: The use of corticosteroids might be associated with the sequelae of psychiatric comorbidity – manic and depressive symptoms, psychosis, and cognitive impairment.

Case report: We report a case of the 35 years old man who presented seven months period of irritability, occasional low mood, and sleep disturbances without the concurrent hallucinations or delusions. The patient had a history of nephrotic syndrome and for this reason, required prednisolone. The corticosteroid induced irritability that has appeared three months after the treatment has started. The psychiatric examination showed neither the psychomotor retardation, manic or depressed mood, nor hallucinations and delusions. However, the level of irritability was undoubtedly increased.

Conclusions: Corticosteroids are drugs commonly used in many systemic diseases. During a psychiatric examination, a careful evaluation is necessary to distinguish the side effects of corticosteroids from the primary psychiatric disorders.
Characterisation and evaluation of interspecific cross-incompatibility in two Delphinium species
Authors: Cheng Ying , Guan Wenling , Li Fan 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Delphinium yunnanense is an endemic species in the Yunnan Province of China, while Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Blue’ is widespread as cut flowers in the world. They all bloom attractive blue flowers, which are a crucial ornamental trait for floriculture. In this experiment, the cross-compatibility between D. yunnanense and D. elatum was characterised and evaluated. The results showed that a strong cross-incompatibility was observed in D. yunnanense × D. elatum, resulting in hybrid sterility. The F1 hybrid generation produced neither fruits nor seeds. The cross-incompatibility of the hybrids resulted from the disturbed structure of the pollen tubes penetrating pistil style and callose deposits on stigma and in style. Moreover, the germination rate of D. elatum × D. yunnanense F1 seed was lower than their own allogamic crosses, although there was no difference in fruit set rate. The results confirmed the cross-incompatibility between D. yunnanense and D. elatum, suggesting that D. elatum is more suitable as a maternal parent for hybridisation breeding. Our study characterised and evaluated the interspecific cross-compatibility through the pollen–stigma interaction and the reproductive system in Delphinium, which could provide the basis for the development and utilisation of potential ornamental traits in Delphinium.
The Reserve Price Optimization for Publishers on Real-Time Bidding on-Line Marketplaces with Time-Series Forecasting
Authors: Wodecki Andrzej 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Today's Internet marketing ecosystems are very complex, with many competing players, transactions concluded within milliseconds, and hundreds of different parameters to be analyzed in the decision-making process. In addition, both sellers and buyers operate under uncertainty, without full information about auction results, purchasing preferences, and strategies of their competitors or suppliers. As a result, most market participants strive to optimize their trading strategies using advanced machine learning algorithms. In this publication, we propose a new approach to determining reserve-price strategies for publishers, focusing not only on the profits from individual ad impressions, but also on maximum coverage of advertising space. This strategy combines the heuristics developed by experienced RTB consultants with machine learning forecasting algorithms like ARIMA, SARIMA, Exponential Smoothing, and Facebook Prophet. The paper analyses the effectiveness of these algorithms, recommends the best one, and presents its implementation in real environment. As such, its results may form a basis for a competitive advantage for publishers on very demanding online advertising markets.
Investigation of the mycelial compatibility of Macrophomina phaseolina
Authors: Csüllög Kitti , Tarcali Gábor 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. is found on all five crop-growing continents. In hot and dry seasons, this fungus is capable of causing considerable damage. In this study, mycelial compatibility of M. phaseolina isolates was investigated. In total the 30 samples collected were tested to examine their compatibility. The sunflower samples examined were collected in 2019 and 2020 in different regions of Hungary (29 isolates) and Slovakia (1 isolate). A total of 465 pairing tests were made with 30 isolates. The results of our examination showed incompatibility in 12 pairings. In our studies, we also measured the size of the microsclerotia of the isolates in order to determine which group they belong to. The diameter of the microsclerotia ranged from 74 to 182 μm. Based on this, microsclerotia belong to group ‘C’, as well as the data of previous studies in Hungary.
Ultrastructure and cytochemistry of the mature spermatozoon of Khawia armeniaca (Cholodkovsky, 1915) (Caryophyllidea: Lytocestidae), a parasite of Capoeta capoeta sevangi (De Filippi, 1865) (Teleostei, Cyprinidae)
Authors: Matoušková M. , Bruňanská M. , Nebesářová J. , Poddubnaya L. G. 
Published: November 2020

Summary
The mature spermatozoon of Khawia armeniaca, a monozoic caryophyllidean parasite of templar fish Capoeta capoeta sevangi (De Filippi, 1865) from the Lake Sevan, Armenia, has been studied using transmission electron microscopy and cytochemical technique of Thiéry (1967) for the first time. The mature spermatozoon of K. armeniaca consists of a single axoneme with the 9+‘1’ trepaxonematan structure, cortical microtubules and nucleus which are situated parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spermatozoon, and a moderately electrondense cytoplasm with glycogen particles. The cortical microtubules are arranged in one continuous semicircle beneath the plasma membrane in Region II and anterior part of Region III of the mature spermatozoon. The two opposite rows of cortical microtubules are observed in the remaining nuclear and at the beginning of the postnuclear part (Regions III, IV) of the male gamete The number of cortical microtubules is remarkably variable in the spermatozoa of various Khawia species. K. armeniaca exhibits the highest number of cortical microtubules in comparison with K. sinensis and K. rossittensis. Glycogen was detected in the cytoplasm of prenuclear (II), nuclear (III) and postnuclear (IV) regions with different ultrastructural organization of the mature spermatozoon of K. armeniaca. Variations of sperm ultrastructural characters within caryophyllideans and other cestodes are discussed.
Metazoan parasite communities of three endemic cichlid fish species from the upper Grijalva River, Chiapas, Mexico
Authors: Paredes-Trujillo A. , Martínez-Aquino A. , Rodiles-Hernández R. , González-Solís D. 
Published: November 2020

Summary
We recorded the metazoan parasite communities in three endemic cichlids (Chiapaheros grammodes, Vieja breidohri and V. hartwegi) collected between November 2008 and July 2009 in the upper Grijalva River Basin (GRB), Chiapas, Mexico. In total, 6,287 individual parasites belonging to 18 taxa (1 monogenean, 6 digeneans, 1 cestode, 4 nematodes, 2 acanthocephalans, 1 hirudinean, 2 copepods and 1 pentastomid) were found. Eleven metazoans were adult forms and 7 larvae; moreover, 14 were endoparasites and 4 ectoparasites. Sixteen parasite taxa represent new geographical and host records. The helminth community in the three cichlids was characterized by higher number of generalists than specialists, as well as a higher proportion of autogenics than allogenics. The metazoan parasites showed prevalence and mean abundances moderate to high. The infracommunities and component community of metazoan parasites had low diversity, richness, and number of individuals and are similar to those reported for other cichlids in Southeastern Mexico, characterized by the presence of typical parasites of cichlids, with a high number of digeneans and generalist parasites. We report the introduced Asian parasitic copepod Neoergasilus japonicus parasitizing endangered or threatened endemic cichlids in the upper GRB. This copepod have been widespread in other freshwater fish species, mainly in Asia (China, India, Japan, Russia, Taiwan), Europe (France, Hungary, Italy, Turkey), and America (Cuba, Mexico, Peru, United States).
Vertical distribution of soil free-living nematode in a playa habitat in the North-Western Negev desert, Israel
Authors: Hu C. , Pen-Mouratov S. , Steinberger Y. 
Published: November 2020

Summary
In order to investigate the vertical distribution of soil nematode community under a playa area in the Nizzana inter-sand dune area in the north-western Negev Desert of Israel, soil samples were collected from 0 – 10, 10 – 20, 20 – 30, 30 – 40, and 40 – 50 cm depths in the playa and loessial plain area (as control) during the dry and wet seasons. Each of soil samples was determined for soil moisture, organic matter concentration, electrical conductivity, and nematode community structure and biodiversity. The results revealed that soil moisture, organic matter, electrical conductivity, total nematode abundance and trophic groups were significantly influenced by sampling positions (P < 0.0001) and depths (P < 0.05) and significant interaction effect of position and depth (P < 0.05) was also found. Total number of nematodes in the playa area ranged from 1 to 15 individuals per 100 g dry soil, whereas they ranged from 60 to 631 individuals per 100 g dry soil in the loessial plain area. The greatest nematode number was found in 0 – 10 cm soil depth and the lowest nematode number was found in 40 – 50 cm soil depth. Total number of nematodes, bacterivores, fungivores, plant parasites and omnivores-predators were significantly (P < 0.05) greater in the loessial plain area than that in the playa area in all sampling depths under the dry and wet seasons. Total thirteen genera were found in the playa area, with Acrobeloides as the dominant genus, whereas there were fifty-five genera, with Acrobeles as the dominant genus in the loessial plain area. Nematode ecological indices, such as fungivores/bacterivores ratio (F/B), nematode channel ratio (NCR), trophic diversity (T), Shannon Index (H’), genus dominance (λ), species richness (SR), maturity index (MI), modified maturity index (MMI), Enrichment Index (EI) and Structure Index (SI) were significantly (P < 0.01) differentiated between sampling locations. As conclusion, soil free-living nematode inhabited mostly the upper soil layers (0 – 20 cm) and the number of nematode had gradually decreasing trend with soil depths increasing in the playa area. Moreover, each soil layer had a little nematode abundance and community diversity in the playa area in contrast to loessial plain area during the dry and wet seasons. Sampling sites and depths significantly effected on soil properties, nematode abundance and trophic groups, but nematode ecological indices were affected only by sampling sites.
Early Floral Resources for Urban Bees From Ornamental Shrubs Ribes Aureum, Ribes Sanguineum and Staphylea Pinnata
Authors: Masierowska Marzena 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This research aims to assess ornamental shrubs Ribes aureum, R. sanguineum and Staphylea pinnata as an early food source for urban bees. In a two-year study, the abundance and flowering pattern, nectar and pollen production, and spectrum of urban insect visitors were investigated in Lublin, SE Poland. The apiarian value of S. pinnata was studied for the first time. The studied species exhibited abundant and extended flowering, skewed inflorescence flowering pattern, and persistent flowers and inflorescences. They bloomed from late March to late May and could be considered as valuable early foraging resources for urban bees, despite the substantial differences between the species. The highest mean sugar yield and pollen yield · plant−1 (92.9 g and 44.0 g, respectively) was estimated for S. pinnata whereas the lowest ones were found in R. sanguineum (4.3 g and 1.8 g, respectively). Hymenopterans were the principal flower visitors in the studied species accounting for more than 79% of all visits.
Application of Remote Sensing to Assess the Biophysical Characteristics of Palm Oil Trees for Ecological Study
Authors: Sheriza Mohd Razali , Nurul Musa Fatin , Ainuddin Nuruddin Ahmad 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Oil palms are an important crop for Malaysia as the main crop cultivated from agricultural lands for economic purposes. The livelihood of small growers is, in fact, very dependent on that industry. The present study employs the application of remote sensing of higher resolution to assess the biophysical characteristics of oil palms stands for a plantation in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, Malay Peninsula. Band combination with the use of natural, red, blue bands and red-edge spectrum was employed to obtain early information on the oil palm stands at the site. We subsequently employed fish eye camera to collect information on leaf area index at the field. The study also measured the height and diameter at breast height of all plots established in the site. Finally, correlation was performed to establish the relationships between height-to-leaf area index relations. Diameter at breast height measuring points was scattered at the upper part of the line that formed negative relationships (R2 = -0.0313). Height was positively associated with leaf area index, a bit weaker (R2 = 0.2323). Interpolation found plots at varying elevation level. Maximum height of the trees was recorded at the highest elevation in the site, presumably due to the higher solar radiation that enhances photosynthesis. Our study demonstrates the usefulness of the finding for implementation elsewhere in assessing the biophysical characteristics of oil palm trees. The study leads to further understanding of oil palms, specifically the biophysical characteristics associated with plant productivity assessment.
Snail eggs as a raw material for the production of a caviar substitute
Authors: Maćkowiak-Dryka Monika , Szkucik Krzysztof , Pyz-Łukasik Renata 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Introduction
Snail eggs can be the raw material for the production of a caviar substitute. The substitute varies from the original in caloric value and nutrient content which determine the nutritional value of every foodstuff. The present study aimed to determine and compare the nutritional value and protein quality of eggs from two subspecies of edible snail.

Material and Methods
The chemical composition of the snail eggs i.e. Cornu aspersum maxima and Cornu aspersum aspersum was determined in accordance with international standards. In order to evaluate the protein quality of the eggs of the two studied snail subspecies, the chemical score (CS), and a reference protein were used.

Results
Significant differences in the content of water, ash, and carbohydrates, but comparable protein and fat contents and caloric values were found.

Conclusion
The protein in the eggs of the snails was complete by the measure of the model adopted for this study, however, meeting the daily essential amino acid requirements of an adult would require an immense supply of both species’ eggs. Snail eggs of the Cornu genus were characterised by much lower nutritional value in comparison with caviar and caviar substitutes.
Development of an Additional System for Wheel Bearing Protection
Authors: Steininger Jan , Spisak Peter , Brumercik Frantisek , Gajdac Igor 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The main goal of the article is to describe the development and production of a prototype of an additional system for wheel motor bearing protection using additive technologies. These technologies include rapid prototyping and vacuum casting. These technologies greatly facilitate and speed up the whole process of developing a new component. Before the development itself, it was necessary to digitize the wheel hub using reverse engineering technology. Using a 3D scanner, a part model was created, based on which an additional system for wheel bearing protection was designed for the CAD system. The dimensional analysis of the produced prototypes was performed. Prototypes of the protection system made of different materials will be tested in common operation conditions.
The Application of Total Cost of Ownership Method to Automotive Industry
Authors: Richnák Patrik , Gubová Klaudia , Fabianová Janka 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Transport currently has the largest share of air pollution, among all sectors. Increasing air pollution caused by conventional cars brings an opportunity to develop electric cars, which are a green alternative in transport. The main aim of the article was to explain the terms related to electromobility through the literature and then to examine the total cost of electric cars and conventional cars on the example of selected four models. The comparison was made on the example of the best-selling four selected models: electric car, hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car and standard petrol car. The methods were used in the elaboration of the article: analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction and comparison. We used the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) method to process the results. The intention of the article was to point out the lower total cost of ownership for electric cars and to confirm the fact that electric cars are a profitable investment in the future.
Effect of titanium source and sol-gel TiO2 thin film formation parameters on its morphology and photocatalytic activity
Authors: Dulian Piotr , Zajic Jan , Żukowski Witold 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
TiO2 thin films with different surface structure have been prepared from alkoxide solutions by the sol-gel method using different cationic precursors and heat treatment techniques. The effect of using titanium isopropoxide as well as titanium butoxide as a titanium source on the surface structure and photocatalytic activity of the resultant thin films was studied. Significant differences in the rate of hydrolysis and condensation reactions during the sol-gel synthesis were observed for these titanium precursors. This had a direct influence on the morphology of the as-prepared TiO2 films. Higher quality oxide coatings were obtained from titanium isopropoxide. They were characterized by a smaller grain size, improved surface roughness and uniform coverage of the glass substrate. A beneficial effect of calcination process after each sol application cycle in contrast to single step calcination after all dip-coating cycles was observed. Photocatalytic degradation tests showed that methyl orange was decolorized in the presence of all prepared TiO2 films by exposing their aqueous solutions to UV light (λ = 254 nm). The highest photocatalytic activity had the TiO2 layer produced using titanium isopropoxide.
Serologic screening and infectious diseases consultation in renal transplant candidates for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella
Authors: Seckin Zeynep Idil , Libertin Claudia R. , Brumble Lisa M. 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Background. Renal transplant recipients are at increased risk for developing complications of vaccine-preventable diseases. They benefit from a comprehensive pre-transplant evaluation when they might safely receive live vaccines. The primary aim of our study was to investigate the number of renal transplant recipients who were evaluated for serologic status against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella. Secondarily, we investigated if pre-transplant Infectious Diseases consultation (IDC) improved vaccination rates.

Methods. We retrospectively analyzed 282 kidney-alone and kidney-plus adult transplant recipients who were born in or after 1957. Patients were evaluated at Mayo Clinic, Florida Transplant Center between January 2015 and December 2017. Serologic status evaluation and vaccination rates were compared in two groups created based on IDC and no ID consultation (NIDC).

Results. 235 (83%) of a total 282 patients received an IDC pre-transplantation. Varicella IgG levels were screened in all 235 IDC candidates. Among the IDC patients, mumps, measles and rubella IgG serologies were performed in 7 (3%), 143 (61%) and 144 (61%), respectively. Among 44 patients seronegative for any of MMR, 24 (55%) were vaccinated. Ten (66%) of 15 varicella seronegative patients were vaccinated. Zostavax was not given to 18% of IDC patients. Zostavax and MMR were administered more frequently in the IDC group compared to NIDC (p < .001 and p = 0.0016, respectively).

Conclusion. Although the majority of patients had IDC, the screening rate for MMR serologies was lower than varicella. A protocol-driven serologic screening similar to the one for VZV is required for MMR. Pre-transplant IDC increases vaccination rates.
Retinal changes in patients with angina pectoris and anginal equivalents: a study of patients with normal coronary angiography
Authors: Eslami Vahid , Mojahedin Simin , Nourinia Ramin , Tabary Mohammadreza , Khaheshi Isa 
Published: November 2020

Abstract

Background and aims. Approximately 10–30% of the patients with typical symptoms of angina pectoris have normal angiography showing normal macrovasculature. In these patients, however, the microvascular problems should be monitored. Hence, the main aim of this study is to evaluate retinal changes in normal angiographic patients.

Methods. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 60 normal angiographic patients with typical chest pain or anginal equivalents visiting Modarres Hospital Cardiology Research Center between 2018 and 2019 were enrolled and retinal changes were determined in Labbafinejad Hospital by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography using Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ), Superficial Vascular Density (SVD), and Deep Vascular Density (DVD).

Results. The results of this study demonstrated that FAZ was normal in all subjects, but SVD and DVD were abnormal in 45% and 8.3%, respectively. Totally, 18.5% and 66.7% showed abnormal SVD among stable angina (SA) and unstable angina (UA) cases, respectively (P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between abnormal DVD in SA and UA cases (P = 0.058). Abnormal SVD was significantly more common among diabetic patients (P < 0.001), while DVD was not related to diabetes presence in the study population (P > 0.05). Moreover, abnormal SVD was more common among patients with chest pain (P = 0.036), while there was no significant difference for DVD (P = 0.371). Interestingly, abnormal ECG was associated with both abnormal DVD and SVD.

Conclusions. The results of this study showed that nearly half of the patients with angina pectoris or anginal equivalents who revealed normal angiographic findings may suffer from retinal changes. Thus, retinal assessment is needed in these patients to evaluate microvascular changes.