bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
On cryptographic properties of (n + 1)-bit S-boxes constructed by known n-bit S-boxes
Authors: Zhou Yu , Mu Daoguang , Dong Xinfeng 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
S-box is the basic component of symmetric cryptographic algorithms, and its cryptographic properties play a key role in security of the algorithms. In this paper we give the distributions of Walsh spectrum and the distributions of autocorrelation functions for (n + 1)-bit S-boxes in [12]. We obtain the nonlinearity of (n + 1)-bit S-boxes, and one necessary and sufficient conditions of (n + 1)-bit S-boxes satisfying m-order resilient. Meanwhile, we also give one characterization of (n + 1)-bit S-boxes satisfying t-order propagation criterion. Finally, we give one relationship of the sum-of-squares indicators between an n-bit S-box S
0 and the (n + 1)-bit S-box S (which is constructed by S
0).
Expression and role of ABIN1 in sepsis: In vitro and in vivo studies
Authors: Li Haolan , Sun Aichen , Meng Taocheng , Zhu Yan 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
In this research, we attempted to explain the effect and the related molecular mechanisms of ABIN1 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced septic mice or RAW264.7 macrophages. LPS was adopted to treat RAW264.7 macrophages for 4 h, and the levels of inflammatory factors were assessed by ELISA. Besides, ABIN1 expression was measured by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Apparently, LPS enhanced immunoreaction, suggested by increased expression of IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and IL-6. ABIN1 levels were obviously reduced compared to the control. Furthermore, we evaluated the roles of ABIN1-plasmid in immunoreaction and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway. We found that ABIN1-plasmid significantly reduced the expression of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 in LPS-treated cells and inhibited NF-κB pathway activation. Meanwhile, a septic mouse mode was conducted to validate the role of ABIN1 in inflammatory response and organ damage in vivo. These data suggested that ABIN1-plasmid significantly inhibited the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and Cr, BUN, AST, and ALT levels in the serum of LPS-stimulated mice compared to LPS + control-plasmid group, reflecting the relieved inflammation and organ injury. In summary, the present findings indicated that ABIN1 alleviated sepsis by repressing inflammatory response through NF-κB signaling pathway, emphasizing the potential value of ABIN1 as therapeutic strategy for sepsis.
Sodium salt scaling in black liquor evaporators and the effects of the addition of tall oil brine
Authors: Karlsson Erik , Åkesjö Anders 
Published: December 2020

AbstractSodium salt scaling, i. e. the formation of doubles salts comprised of sodium, carbonate and sulphate on the heat transfer surfaces, is a common problem that occurs during black liquor evaporation. In this study, experimental results are presented that provide new insights into the formation and composition of such scales and how they are influenced by the addition of tall oil brine. It was found that increased content of sodium carbonate and sodium sulphate in the black liquor increased scaling, while the ratio between carbonate and sulphate had a lesser influence than reported in other studies. Black liquor created loose clay-like scales comprised of aggregated crystals and black liquor, whereas salt solutions created hard mineral-like scales. The scales formed by both the black liquor and the salt solution showed a tendency to fall off during formation after primary nucleation. It was also found that both tall oil soap and alkalized tall oil brine could inhibit the formation of scales. The inhibition effect is stronger if adding the soap or brine just before scaling starts, but also depends on the amount added, the sodium carbonate and sodium sulphate content in the liquor as well as other factors.
From Print to Digital, from Document to Data: Digitalisation at the Publications Office of the European Union
Authors: Schafer Valérie 
Published: December 2020

AbstractSince the 1970s, the Publications Office of the European Union, the official publisher of all the institutions and bodies of the EU, has had to adapt to a fast-changing situation as the number of EU Member States has grown and the number and nature of publications has evolved (including publishing public tenders of EU institutions and Member States in 1978 through a supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and handling CELEX, an interinstitutional and multilingual automated documentation system for community law, in 1992). These changes occurred over several ages of computing. The computerisation of the Publications Office was primarily a response to the need for rationalisation and productivity, but the aim was also to gradually adapt to new types of document publication and consultation. These different stages of digitalisation required the constant transfer of information to a multitude of media. Supports, such as punched cards, optical discs and CD-ROMs, had varying life expectancies and are all evidence of attempts to digitise information before the Web.This evolution not only illustrates the need to constantly harmonise a large amount of information, it also highlights some continuities. It affects the management of information systems but also meets regularly updated standardisation, interoperability and sustainability needs within a complex ecosystem.
Pre-selected class-level testing of longitudinal biomarkers reduces required multiple testing corrections to yield novel insights in longitudinal small sample human studies
Authors: Foulkes Andrea S. , Azzoni Livio , Montaner Luis J. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractObjectivesExploratory studies that aim to evaluate novel therapeutic strategies in human cohorts often involve the collection of hundreds of variables measured over time on a small sample of individuals. Stringent error control for testing hypotheses in this setting renders it difficult to identify statistically signification associations. The objective of this study is to demonstrate how leveraging prior information about the biological relationships among variables can increase power for novel discovery.MethodsWe apply the class level association score statistic for longitudinal data (CLASS-LD) as an analysis strategy that complements single variable tests. An example is presented that aims to evaluate the relationships among 14 T-cell and monocyte activation variables measured with CD4 T-cell count over three time points after antiretroviral therapy (n=62).ResultsCLASS-LD using three classes with emphasis on T-cell activation with either classical vs. intermediate/inflammatory monocyte subsets detected associations in two of three classes, while single variable testing detected only one out of the 14 variables considered.ConclusionsApplication of a class-level testing strategy provides an alternative to single immune variables by defining hypotheses based on a collection of variables that share a known underlying biological relationship. Broader use of class-level analysis is expected to increase the available information that can be derived from limited sample clinical studies.
Finite element model of laminate construction element with multi-phase microstructure
Authors: Marszałek Jerzy , Stadnicki Jacek , Danielczyk Piotr 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
The article describes a method of creating a mesoscale finite element model of a fabric reinforced laminate that replicates the smallest repetitive fragment of its microstructure – RUC (Repetitive Unit Cell). The model takes into account the influence of the number and orientation of layers, the weave of the reinforcement fabric as well as manufacturing technology on the strength and stiffness of the laminate. The constants of the finite elements forming RUC (equivalent cross-sectional parameters, limit values of forces ensuring layer integrity) are determined experimentally by performing uncomplicated tests of specimens of a particular laminate. A special preprocessor was developed to generate the finite element model of the construction element from laminate, which automatically creates the so-called batch file defining the model. The usefulness of the preprocessor was checked by simulating a three-point bending test of a laminate door beam of a passenger car. The obtained calculation results were verified experimentally.
Study on microcrystalline cellulose/chitosan blend foam gel material
Authors: Zhao Hongkai , Zhang Kehan , Rui Shoupeng , Zhao Peipei 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
In the present contribution, an environmental-friendly and cost-effective adsorbent was reported for soil treatment and desertification control. A novel foam gel material was synthesized here by the physical foaming in the absence of catalyst. By adopting modified microcrystalline cellulose and chitosan as raw materials and sodium dodecyl sulfonate (SDS) as foaming agent, a microcrystalline cellulose/chitosan blend foam gel was synthesized. It is expected to replace polymers derived from petroleum for agricultural applications. In addition, a systematical study was conducted on the adsorbability, water holding capacity and re-expansion performance of foam gel in deionized water and brine under different SDS concentrations (2%–5%) as well as adsorption time. To be specific, the adsorption capacity of foam gel was up to 105g/g in distilled water and 54g/g in brine, indicating a high water absorption performance. As revealed from the results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, both the amino group of chitosan and the aldehyde group modified by cellulose were involved. According to the results of Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis, the foam gel was found to exhibit an interconnected pore network with uniform pore space. As suggested by Bet analysis, the macroporous structure was formed in the sample, and the pore size ranged from 0 to 170nm. The mentioned findings demonstrated that the foam gel material of this study refers to a potential environmental absorbent to improve soil and desert environments. It can act as a powerful alternative to conventional petroleum derived polymers.
Openness-inflation Nexus in alternative monetary regimes
Authors: Lin Pei-Chien , Huang Ho-Chuan , Liu Xiaojian 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
By applying an endogenous switching regression model to a sample of 64 countries, this article explores whether the effect of trade openness on inflation is influenced by the adoption of inflation targeting (IT). The outcome indicates that, while there exists a significant and negative impact of trade openness on inflation in the non-IT countries with flexible exchange rate system, the effect is negligible in the IT economies. In addition, the above differential inflation effect of trade openness across IT and non-IT regimes is only present in the developing subsample with flexible exchange rate system, but not the developed counterpart. Moreover, apart from trade openness, financial openness reinforces inflation in those developing countries not adopting IT, whereas no such significant effect is found in developing countries adopting IT. Instead of inflation, further results show that trade openness lowers inflation volatility both in developing and developed countries not adopting IT, yet the impact is smaller in developed country group. However, no such statistically significant link is found in developing and developed countries that adopt IT.
Maximum nullity and zero forcing of circulant graphs
Authors: Duong Linh , Kroschel Brenda K. , Riddell Michael , Vander Meulen Kevin N. , Van Tuyl Adam 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe zero forcing number of a graph has been applied to communication complexity, electrical power grid monitoring, and some inverse eigenvalue problems. It is well-known that the zero forcing number of a graph provides a lower bound on the minimum rank of a graph. In this paper we bound and characterize the zero forcing number of various circulant graphs, including families of bipartite circulants, as well as all cubic circulants. We extend the definition of the Möbius ladder to a type of torus product to obtain bounds on the minimum rank and the maximum nullity on these products. We obtain equality for torus products by employing orthogonal Hankel matrices. In fact, in every circulant graph for which we have determined these numbers, the maximum nullity equals the zero forcing number. It is an open question whether this holds for all circulant graphs.
Two-dimensional lanthanide(III) coordination polymers: solvothermal synthesis, crystal structure, and stability
Authors: Ding Runmei , He Zixin , Wang Meilin , Tian Danian , Cen Peipei 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Based on 2-(4-pyridyl)-terephthalate (H2pta) and oxalate ligands, two new lanthanide-containing coordination polymers (CPs), [Tb(pta)(C2O4)0.5(H2O)2)]·2H2O (1) and [Sm(pta)(C2O4)0.5(H2O)2)]·2H2O (2), have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions. The structures of both 1 and 2 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Infrared, elemental analysis, powder X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis data are also presented. The crystals of 1 and 2 exhibit isostructural layer-like networks, crystallizing in the triclinic space group P

1
‾

$&#x203e;{1}$

. The layers are further stabilized and associated into 3D architectures through hydrogen bonding. Remarkably, the CPs 1 and 2 exhibit excellent water stability and remarkable thermostability with thermal decomposition temperatures of more than 420 °C.
Considerations in the Development of a Postgraduate Strength and Conditioning Program: Insights From Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand
Authors: James Lachlan P. , Lidums Maris , Grant Mary , Talpey Scott W. , Comfort Paul , Suchomel Timothy J. , Gastin Paul B. , Driller Matthew W. 
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT
Aspiring and established strength and conditioning professionals are increasingly seeking opportunities to further their knowledge to gain a competitive advantage within the highly competitive profession. Postgraduate degree programs in the discipline are therefore becoming a popular option for academic institutions to meet the demands of the workforce and marketplace. The purpose of this article is to bring together experienced practitioners and applied academics to offer considerations for the prospective strength and conditioning postgraduate student. Furthermore, this piece can be considered by academics that are responsible for the development of such programs. Future students are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, current and intended career trajectory, and work-life circumstances. Students' needs and wants, industry demands, and teaching and learning processes must be well understood by academics responsible for developing these programs. Finally, factors such as coursework and research content, authentic teaching and learning tasks, professional practice, and accreditation requirements represent key considerations of a successful postgraduate strength and conditioning program.
HASTALARIN HEKİME GELMEDEN ÖNCE UYGULADIKLARI ALTERNATİF TEDAVİLER
Authors: ŞENGÜLEROĞLU Nuri , KIDIK Eren , ÖZDEMİR Merve Betül , MIDIK ÖZPAK Ayşe , FİDANCI İzzet , YENGİL TACİ Duygu , ARSLAN İsmail , TEKİN Oğuz 
Published: December 2020

Amaç: Çalışmamızda aile hekimliği polikliniklerine gelen hastaların kullandığı tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedaviler, bu tedavilere başlama şekilleri, tedavileri kullanma sebepleri, nerden öğrendikleri, görülen etkiler ve alternatif tıp hakkındaki genel görüşlerinin kaynaklarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Mart 2016 – Ağustos 2016 tarihleri arasında S.B. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Bahçelievler, Ulus ve Hüseyin Gazi Aile Hekimliği Polikliniklerine başvuran tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp yöntemlerini uyguladığını belirten ve çalışmada yer almayı kabul eden kişiler çalışmaya alınmıştır. Katılımcılara “Hekime Gelmeden Önce Uygulanan Alternatif Tedaviler” konulu anket çalışması uygulanmıştır. Verilerin istatistiksel analizi SPSS 15.0 paket veri programıyla yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya 52 kadın ve 52 erkek hasta olmak üzere toplam 104 kişi dahil edilmiştir. Hastaların en sık kullandığı tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp tedavilerinin fitoterapi, akupunktur, kupa ve sülük olduğu bulunmuştur. Tedavi alanların çoğu doktordan sonra kullanmaya başladıklarını belirtmişlerdir. En sık kullanım sebepleri kilo verme, baş ağrısı, öksürük, hiperlipidemi, dispepsi ve kabızlıktır. Katılımcılar tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavileri büyük ölçüde arkadaş, tv/radyo ve aileden öğrenmişlerdir. Tedavi sonucunda görülen etki çoğu kişi tarafından yararlı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Alternatif tıp hakkındaki genel görüşlerin kaynağı olarak çevre, televizyon ve aile gösterilmiştir.
Sonuç: Tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp tedavi yöntemlerinin kullanımı toplumda yaygınlaşmaktadır. Hastaların bilgilendirilmesi ve tedavilerin doğru şekilde yapılabilmesi için sağlık çalışanlarına büyük görev ve sorumluluk düşmektedir.
COVID-19 Hastalarında Lopinavir/Ritonavir ve Favipravir Deneyimi
Authors: EROĞLU Esma , TARAKÇI Arzu , ÇÖLKESEN Fatma , ŞENGÖZ Mihriban , KACAR Fatma , ÖZDEMİR Şule 
Published: December 2020

Giriş: COVID-19 şu anda küresel sağlık için büyük bir tehdittir. Bununlabirlikte, tedavisi için spesifik bir antiviral ajan mevcut değildir. Buçalışmada; Favipiravir (FPV) ve Lopinavir/Ritonavir (LPV / RTV) ile tedavi edilen hastalarda tedavinin klinik etkinliğinin ve ilaç yan etkilerinin değerlendirmesi amaçlandı.Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya üçüncü basamak bir hastanede enfeksiyon hastalıkları servisinde 15.03.2020-30.04.2020 tarihleri arasında COVID-19tanısı ile yatırılarak takip edilen FPV ve LPV / RTV tedavisi alan 46 hasta dahil edildi. Tüm hastaların COVID-19 tanısı real time polimeraz zincir reaksiyonu(RT-PCR) ile konfirme edildi.Bulgular: COVID-19 tanısı alan 46 olgu çalışmaya alınmıştır. Hastaların 29’u(%63) erkek, 17’si (%37) kadındı. Toplam 46 hasta iki grupta değerlendirildi. Birinci grupta FPV kullanan 34 hasta, ikinci grupta LPV/RTV kullanan 12 hasta mevcuttu. Yaş ortalaması 57.8±17.7 (yaş aralığı 18-91). Birinci grubun yaş ortalaması 57,71±17,33, ikinci grubun yaş ortalaması 58.±18.8 idi. Hastaların tümünde ateş en sık başvuru semptomu idi (%69,6). FPV kolunda sırasıyla ateş (%68.8), halsizlik (%77.8), öksürük %69.2 en sık başvuru semptomları idi. LPV/RTV kolunda sırasıyla ateş (%31.2), öksürük (%30.8), boğaz ağrısı (%28.6)en sık başvuru semptomları idi. FPV kolunda ateşi olan hastaların tedavi ile ortalama normale dönüş süresi 3.56±1 gün iken LPV/RTV kolunda ateşin normale dönme süresi 4,42±1 gün idi. FPV kolunda daha hızlı olan ateşin normale dönme süresi istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulundu (p: 0.03). Karaciğer enzim yüksekliği FPV kolunda belirgin yüksekti (%20.6). Bulantı-kusma ise LPV/RTV kolunda yüksek (sırasıyla %41.7, %25) görüldü. Bu yükseklik istatistiksel olarak anlamlı idi (p değeri sırasıyla 0.009 ve 0.04). İlaç kesilmesini gerektiren ciddi bir yan etki gelişmedi.Sonuç: SARS-CoV-2 enfeksiyonu için henüz bilinen, etkinliği güvenilir çalışma sonuçları ile gösterilmiş bir tedavi bulunmamaktadır belirli ilaçlar henüz şimdilik birleştirilmemiştir. Hedefimiz, eldeki verilerle etkili tedavileri tanımlamak için sonuçları paylaşmaktı. LPV/RTV tedavisi ile viral kilerens oldukça yüksek iken yan etki neredeyse tüm hastalarda görülmüştür. FVP kullanan hastalarda viral kilerens LPV/RTV koluna göre daha az olmakla beraber ilaca bağlı gelişen yan etkilerde daha azdı. Sonuçlarımız SARSCoV-2 enfeksiyonunun tedavisi için ön veri sağlamıştır. Ayrıca, antiviral tedavi denemeleri için birincil son nokta olarak kullanılabilen ve COVID-19 ile ilgili tedavileri araştıran protokollerin tasarlanması için faydalı bir sonuç olabilecek viral klirens zamanını ve yan etki spektrumunu göstermeye çalıştık COVID-19 tedavisinde etkinliği tam olarak bilinmeyen bu ilaçların yarar sağlayacağı umut edilmektedir,
Hârezmşâhlar Dönemi Emirlerinden Mayacuk/Mayancuk ve Faaliyetleri
Authors: AZAR NASIRABADI Gülseren 
Published: December 2020

Hârezmşâhlar Devleti hükümdarı Alâeddîn Tekiş (ö. 596/1200) döneminde yaşamış olan Şemseddîn Mayacuk, sultanın emîri ve dönemin önemli şahsiyetlerinden biridir. Kendisi emîrlik görevinin yanı sıra Alâeddîn Tekiş’in oğullarından Yunus Han’a atabeglik de yapmıştır. Kutluk İnanç’ı öldürerek onun faaliyetlerine son veren ve Tekiş’in Irak toprakları üzerinde hâkimiyet tesis etmesinde etkili olan Mayacuk, Abbâsî Halifesi en-Nâsır’ın (ö. 622/1225) veziri Müeyyedüddîn İbnü’l-Kassab’ın bertaraf edilmesinde ve Hemedan şehrinin ele geçirilmesinde de önemli rol oynamıştır. Nûreddîn Gökçe ve adamları ile de mücadele eden Mayacuk bölgedeki gücünü iyice arttırmıştır. Onun faaliyetleri Abbasî Hilâfeti tarafından taltif edilirken, aynı zamanda Sultan Alâeddîn Tekiş tarafından Irak bölgesinin yönetimi de kendisine verilmiştir.
Zaman içerisinde daha da güç kazanan Mayacuk, Hârezmşâh’ın bölgede olmamasını fırsat bilerek birtakım tuhaf ve âsi davranışlarda bulunmaya başlamıştır. Mayacuk’ın faaliyetlerinden haberdâr olan ve onun bağımsızlık arzusu içinde bulunduğunu anlayan Sultan Alâeddîn Tekiş bu duruma son vermek için harekete
geçmiştir. Tekiş’in kendisini yakalamak üzere yola çıktığını öğrenen Mayacuk ise ondan kaçarak gizlenmeye gayret sarf etmişse de neticede derdest edilmiş ve cezalandırılmıştır. Bu çalışmada Mayacuk’un faaliyetleri ayrıntılı bir şekilde ele alınıp değerlendirilecektir.
Elçin’in Ölüm Hükmü Romanı Üzerinden Sovyet Sistemine Bakış
Authors: GENCELİ Mehdi , ABİR Furkan 
Published: December 2020

Elçin’in üçüncü ve en kapsamlı eseri olan Ölüm Hükmü, Sovyetler Birliği’nin yetmiş yıldaki panoraması olarak değerlendirilebilecek niteliktedir. Roman, müstakil gibi görünen, ancak her biri diğerleriyle bağlantılı on sekiz bölümden oluşmaktadır. Elçin her bölümde farklı karakterler üzerinden Sovyet sisteminin eleştirisini yapar. Romanda karakterlerin birey olma bilinci ve benlik duygusunun kolektivitenin önüne geçtiği görülür. Bu durum sistem ve insan arasında çeşitli çatışmalar meydana getirir. Rüşvet, iltimas ve giderek artan liyakatsizlik insanlara bu dünyada cennet vadeden düzenin bozulmasına sebep olur. Sovyet sistemi, din yerine ikame ettiği ideolojisinin eleştirilmesini olanaksız kılar. Bu durum, sistemde oluşan çatlakların onarılmasını da imkânsız hâle getirir. Elçin, Ölüm Hükmü romanında 1929-1983 yılları
arasındaki toplumsal, siyasi, ekonomik yozlaşmaya karakterlerin hikâyeleri vasıtasıyla ışık tutar. Konusunu yakın tarihten alan Ölüm Hükmü, Sovyet döneminin gerçekliklerini tüm çıplaklığıyla aktarırken okuru tarihsel gerçeklik-kurgu ekseninde dolaştırır. Bu bağlamda yazar, geriye dönüş tekniğini kullanarak on sekiz bölümdeki farklı hikâyeleri birbiriyle ilişkilendirir ve bir bütün oluşturur. Bu makalede Ölüm Hükmü üzerinden Sovyetler Birliği’nin sistem ve değerlerindeki yozlaşma incelenmiş, eser tarihî roman ve tarihsel gerçeklik bağlamında ele alınmıştır.