bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship between sleep respiration, architecture and childhood enuresis: Correlates between polysomnography and questionnaire
Authors: Martenstyn Jordan A , Machaalani Rita , Caldwell Patrina , Waters Karen A 
Published: June 2021

AimNocturnal enuresis (NE) and sleep‐disordered breathing (SDB) are common in childhood. While the two disorders are linked, those links are still being clarified.MethodsThis study compared sleep profiles and enuresis‐related behaviours between children with NE and those without, who were referred to a tertiary sleep unit with suspected SDB, using the combination of polysomnography (PSG) and questionnaire. Continuous numerical data were analysed after adjusting for body mass index z‐score.ResultsThe study included 52 Children (39 boys, 13 girls) aged 5–14 years. Twenty‐one had enuresis (10 monosymptomatic enuresis (MNE) and 11 non‐monosymptomatic enuresis (NMNE)) and 31 did not have enuresis. The majority had comorbidities. On PSG, all children with NE had moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) compared to the control group which were of mild OSA. Children with NMNE had a higher percentage time in stage‐3 non‐REM sleep when compared to the non‐enuretic and MNE groups (P < 0.05). On the questionnaire, more parents of the NE groups reported that their child was ‘difficult to wake in the morning’ (P < 0.05).ConclusionIn this heterogeneous population referred for suspected SDB, children with NE had moderate OSA, yet those with MNE had increased arousals and more often report difficulty waking than children with suspected SDB who do not wet, while children with NMNE exhibit changes in sleep architecture suggesting deeper sleep. These differences may impact treatment choices for children with enuresis.
Real single grain grinding FEM simulation for case-hardened steel based on equivalent contact area analysis
Authors: Lerra Flavia , Liverani Erica , Landi Enrico , Fortunato Alessandro 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Grinding is an indispensable phase in the gear production chain as it allows very stringent requirements characteristic of the automotive sector to be satisfied. The main goal of this finishing process is to ensure compliance with the surface integrity and dimensional tolerance specifications of the product. A single-grain grinding FEM model has been implemented to predict grinding load values based on real grain geometry using a set of Johnson & Cook coefficients able to represent the flow stress curve of a typical gear case-hardened steel 27MnCr5. Grain geometry acquired through computed tomography was imported into three-dimensional process simulation software DEFORM-3D. As the use of real grain geometry leads to time-consuming simulations, an equivalent defined geometry grain was implemented to compare cutting behavior and calculate maximum force values through real contact area analysis under the same process parameters. Calculated loads were subsequently compared with experimental results, showing good agreement with a maximum percentage difference less than 13% for two different grain geometries. Grinding force measurements were performed in a single-grain configuration on a CNC surface grinding machine adopting a wheel speed of 384 rad/s, feed rate of 8.6 mm/s and a depth of cut of 0.1 mm.
Slow pyrolysis pine wood-derived biochar reduces nitrous oxide production from surface but not subsurface soil
Authors: Deng Hongyuan , Ejack Leanne , Gul Shamim , Prasher Shiv O. , Whalen Joann K. 
Published: June 2021

Soil amended with biochar is expected to produce less nitrous oxide (N2O), although this may depend on nitrate (NO3-N) availability. Our objective was to determine how pine wood biochar, slow pyrolyzed at 500 °C, affects N2O production in soil having different denitrification potentials with variable NO3-N concentrations under controlled laboratory conditions. Sandy loam surface soils (0–30 cm, pH 5.7) and sandy clay loam subsurface soils (40–60 cm, pH 5.6) were amended with four biochar rates (0, 10, 20, and 30 g·kg−1), two nitrogen fertilizer rates (0 and 100 mg·kg−1 NO3-N) and two acetylene levels (0% and 10% headspace), arranged as a full factorial. Soil moisture content was adjusted to 80% water-filled pore space, and flasks were incubated at 20 °C for 30 h. Headspace gas was collected from each flask at 25, 26, 28, and 30 h. There was a significant reduction in N2O production with an increasing rate of biochar in the surface soil but not in the subsurface soil. On average, less N2O was produced in the subsurface soil than in the surface soil. As the NO3-N concentration was not a limiting factor for denitrification, the most likely explanation was that denitrifier activity was influenced by the availability of soluble organic carbon in the soil–biochar mixtures. We recommend further study of the coupled carbon–nitrogen transformations during denitrification to understand how biochar influences soil N2O production in sandy loam soils.
Middle Chinese labial softening
Authors: Gao Yipeng 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Labiodentalization was an important phonetic change in Middle Chinese sounds. This essay introduces and analyzes Chinese scholars’ views and arguments on some problems on labiodentalization. These problems contain the exact time when the labiodentals developed from the bilabials in phonetic value, the condition of development and a special phenomenon of the onset spellers in the Division-III rhymes.
THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT IN CURBING CORRUPTION: AN ILLUSTRATIVE APPROACH REGARDING PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
Authors: Muhammad Bashir , Shah Mussawar , Asadullah  , Khan Naushad 
Published: June 2021

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to explore the association between the role of parliament and perception of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) paradigm for curbing corruption in Peshawar.
Methodology: A stratified random sampling technique was used to gather information from 320 sample respondents through an interview schedule. The gamma and chi-square test was applied to determine the association between dependent and independent variables.
Main Findings: Parliament’s role was termed as of paramount importance in curbing corruption. There was a significant association between the vital function of parliament in curbing corruption (P=0.000), introduce new anti-corruption laws (P=0.016), parliament assure the accountability of executives (P=0.003), parliament should work with other institution (P=0.034), Public Account Committee’s role is admirable in parliament (P=0.815), non-accountability of powerful (P=0.022), parliament should introduce a strict law (P=0.017) and perception of the NAB paradigm for reducing corruption.
Applications of this study: The results of this research work can be applied to all watchdogs’ institutions for its policymaking.
The originality of this study: The study is unique because the information was aggregated directly from the people in the research area.
PESAN NASIONALISME DALAM FILM SANG KIAI
Authors: Rijal Muhammad Fahrisur 
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Nowadays there are lots of educational cinema films that can be used as alternatives as learning media. This is in line with the development of the film industry in Indonesia which is developing rapidly through the film with the theme of the heroism of the kiai. He appreciates that the struggle for Indonesian independence, but here is also present from the ulama 'groups which are focused through diplomacy channels spearheaded by NU scholars and students led by KH Hasyim Asy'ari. This research was conducted to analyze how the Nationalism messages of students and scholars presented in the film by using the semiotic theory of Roland Barthes and qualitative descriptive methods. The researcher can conclude that the message of nationalism in the film of the kiai always gives the messages of nationalism in various ways in every film scene that is served. In this film through the character KH. Hasyim Asy'ari emphasized the audience to always uphold the aqeedah, fight for nationalism, dare to take risks, contribute to the nation and the state as well as inspire others with the deeds done.
ABSTRAK Saat ini banyak tanyangan film-film bioskop edukatif yang dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif sebagai media pembelajaran. Hal ini sejalan dengan perkembangan dunia perfilman di Indonesia yang berkembang pesat melalui Film yang bertemakan kepahlawanan Sang Kiai ini mengapresiasikan bahwa perjungan kemerdekaan Indonesia, tetapi disini juga hadir dari kalangan ulama’ yang difokuskan melalui jalur diplomasi yang dipelopori oleh para ulama NU dan santri-santri yang di pimpin oleh KH Hasyim Asy’ari. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisa bagaimana pesan Nasionalisme dari santri dan kiai yang tersaji dalam film dengan menggunakan teori semiotik Roland Barthes dan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Peneliti dapat menyimpulkan bahwa pesan nasionalisme dalam film sang kiai selalu memberikan pesan-pesan nasionalisme dengan bermacam cara dalam setiap adegan film yang di suguhkan. Dalam film ini melalui karakter KH. Hasyim Asy’ari menekankan kepada penonton untuk selalu memegang teguh aqidah, memperjuangkan nasionalisme, berani mengambil resiko, berkontribusi untuk bangsa dan negara juga menginspirasi orang lain dengan perbuatan yang dilakukan.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS TEKS BERITA MENGGUNAKAN METODE MIND MAPPING DAN MEDIA VIDEO
Authors: Suwarti Indri , Pujihastuti Etin , Nugroho Bivit Anggoro Prasetyo 
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada masalah rendahnya keterampilan menulis teks berita siswa kelas VIII B SMP Negeri 1 Karanglewas. Rendahnya keterampilan menulis teks berita dikarenakan siswa tidak tertarik untuk mengikuti pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Ketidaktertarikan siswa terhadap pembelajaran disebabkan oleh komponen pendukung dalam proses pembelajaran yang kurang maksimal yaitu guru kurang memanfaatkan metode dan media pembelajaran. Berawal dari masalah tersebut, maka peneliti menawarkan suatu alternatif metode pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran menulis teks berita, yaitu metode mind mapping. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah desain penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan menerapkan tiga siklus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik tes dan nontes. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Teknik kuantitatif digunakan untuk mengetahui hasil tes menulis teks berita siswa, sedangkan teknik kualitatif digunakan untuk mengetahui hasil nontes berupa perubahan perilaku belajar siswa. Berdasarkan hasil tes, keterampilan menulis teks berita siswa mengalami peningkatan yang dapat dilihat dari nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh pada setiap siklusnya. Pada prasiklus, nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh sebesar 61, siklus I nilai rata-rata diperoleh sebesar 71,34, dan siklus II nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh mencapai 82,94. Selain itu, berdasarkan hasil nontes juga menunjukkan adanya perubahan perilaku belajar siswa ke arah yang lebih baik.
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MERODA SENAM LANTAI MELALUI PENGGUNAAN ALAT BANTU PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Susanto Achwan , Syaifullah Rony 
Published: June 2021

<p><em>The purpose of this research is to improve learning outcomes of basic locomotor movements of walking and running through the medium of learning in class V SDLB Erha Pabelan Semarang 2017/2018.</em></p><p><em>This research is a classroom action research. This study was conducted in two cycles, each cycle consisting of two meetings. Subjects in this Class Action Research is a fifth grade students SDLB Erha Pabelan Semarang totaling 7 students consisted of five boys and two student daughters. Sources of data in this study come from students, researchers and teachers who act as collaborators.</em></p><em>Data collection technique used tests and observation. The validity of the data using the technique of triangulation data. Analysis of data using qualitative descriptive technique that is based on a qualitative analysis of the percentage. Results of research on pre-cycle only two students who completed (28.57%) and 5 students are not completed (71.42%). In the first cycle of learning basic movements locomotor result students who have completed as many as four students (56.67%) and 3 students are not completed (42.85%). With the acquisition of affective (57.14%), psychomotor (57.14%) and cognitive (71.42%). In the second cycle was obtained in student learning outcomes that have been completed by 6 students (85.71%) and 1 student is not completed (14.28%). With the acquisition of affective (85.71%), psychomotor (80%) and cognitive (76.67%) Based on the analysis of the first cycle and the second cycle showed an increase in the targeted achievement. Based on the results obtained the conclusion that: The use of the application of instructional media can improve learning outcomes basic motion forehand push in table tennis in Class V SDLB Erha Pabelan Semarang academic year 2017/2018. </em>
A Case Study of Vacuum Tube-Well Dewatering Technology for Improving Deep Soft Soil in Yangtze River Floodplain
Authors: Zeng Biao , Zhen Yu , Zhang Dingwen , Meng Tao , Gong Zejia , Liu Songyu 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Deep soft soil of the Yangtze River floodplain in Nanjing has a special interlayer structure, which provides favorable conditions for the application of vacuum tube-well dewatering technology. This paper focuses on the design, construction and treatment effect of vacuum tube-well dewatering technology. The hydrological parameters and the hydraulic connections between the various layers of the site have been ascertained through two simple single-well multi-holes pumping tests. Moreover, the layout of vacuum tube-wells and depressurization wells in a test site with 84m length and 84m width was designed based on the above parameters. Field tests of vacuum tube-well dewatering technology were conducted on the test site. And the changes of groundwater level, ground settlement and pore water pressure during the test was monitored. The CPTU test technology was used to quickly evaluate the engineering properties of the site before and after treatment. Finally, combined with the settlement monitoring data, the hyperbolic method was used to predict the final settlement. The results indicated that consolidation efficiency of vacuum tube-well dewatering technology has obvious advantages. Implications of this study can provide a reference for the construction design of the site's ground improvement consolidation and other similar projects.
Diabetes mellitus indicate poor prognosis in uterine serous cancer patients
Authors: Liu Yunyun , Li Jing , Cheng Zhibo , Xu Guocai , Peng Yongpai , Huaiwu Lu 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Purpose. We aimed to find prognostic factors for uterine serous cancer(USC) patients in a retrospective study.Methods. 51 USC patients between 2010-2020 were enrolled. All pathological specimens were reviewd. The research protocol was approved by Institutional Review Board and all patients were informed consent before the study began. Statistics were done using SPSS 25.0, T test and chi-square analyses were used to compare differences, the overall survival(OS) was estimated with Kaplan-Meier(KM) analysis, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were utilized to find prognostic factors.Results. The median overall survival(OS) and progressive free survival(PFS) were 75.94 and 63.49 months, respectively. Diagnosed with diabetes mellitus(P=0.006, HR=6.792, 95%CI=1.726-26.722) and CA125＞28U/ml(P=0.006, HR=7.136, 95%CI=1.780-28.607) before surgery were independent risk factors for OS, advanced FIGO stage(P=0.001, HR=10.628, 95%CI=2.894-39.026) and DM(P=0.003, HR=6.327, 95%CI=1.875-21.354) were independent factors for PFS. Age≤52, , tumor size≥2.5cm and cervical mucosal infiltration may indicate poor prognosis but were not independent risk factors. Hypertension patients with routine medical treatment tend to survive longer, but there was no statistical differences in OS and PFS compared to patients with normal blood pressure.Conclusion. In addition to surgical and adjuvant treatments, gynecologists should focus more on the comorbid conditions of USC patiens, especially for DM.
Family-Based Analysis of -675 4G/5G Polymorphism in the PAI-1 Gene in Chinese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Ge Li , Song Cui Xiao , Wang Sha Dong , Li Li , Ma Mei Dong , Song Cui Xiao 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is one of the main pathophysiology of PCOS. Previous studies have shown that 4G/5G polymorphism in promoter region of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 gene(PAI-1) can affect insulin sensitivity by elevating the level and activity of plasma PAI-1, involved in the formation of IR. In order to elucidate the relationship between 4G/5G polymorphism of PAI-1 gene and PCOS, we used transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) to study the nuclear family of PCOS. Purpose: This study used family-based analysis of TDT to determine whether an association exists between 4G/5G polymorphism of PAI-1 gene and PCOS and in Han Chinese in order to identify PAI-1 gene as a genetic susceptibility factor for PCOS. Methods: Eight hundred and fifty-five participants consisting of 285 trios (mother, father and offspring with PCOS) were recruited from the Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, from July 2007 to August 2014. 4G/5G polymorphism of PAI-1 gene was genotyped using direct sequencing protocol and TDT was used to analyze the association between PAI-1 gene and PCOS. Results: Though the 5G allele in PAI-1 gene was overtransmitted in families, no statistical significance existed and there was no association between PAI-1 gene and PCOS. The levels of FINS, HOMA-IR and TG were significantly different between obese and lean PCOS and the parents.Conclusion: No significant evidence of association or linkage was found between 4G/5G polymorphism of PAI-1 gene and PCOS, indicating that PAI-1 gene was unlikely to play a major role in the etiology of PCOS in our sample.
Sequential Therapy with Docetaxel and Cabazitaxel Starting at Low PSA Levels was Associated with Longer Survival in Patients with Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Authors: Terada Naoki , Sawada Atsuro , Kawanisi Hiroaki , Fujimoto Takeru , Magaribuchi Toshihiro , Chihara Ichiro , Hashimoto Kohei , Sakurai Toshihiko , Shimizu Yosuke , Uegaki Masayuki , Nakashima Masakazu , Narita Shintaro , Kubota Masashi , Yamada Yusuke , Tohi Yoichiro , Okabe Koh , Yatsuda Jyunji , Okumura Kazuhiro , Yoshimura Koji , Terai Akito , Kojima Takahiro , Nishiyama Hiroyuki , Masumori Naoya , Tsuchiya Norihiko , Kanamaru Sojyun , Watanabe Jun , Ito Noriyuki , Habuchi Tomonori , Kawakita Mutsushi , Yamamoto Shingo , Sugimoto Mikio , Kamba Tomomi , Ogawa Osamu , Kamoto Toshiyuki 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Background: This study investigated the optimal timing for starting docetaxel (DOC) and cabazitaxel (CBZ) by examining the correlation of their efficacy and evaluating factors associated with the prognosis of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) receiving DOC-CBZ sequential treatment.Methods: We retrospectively evaluated data for 146 patients who received DOC followed by CBZ. The correlations of prostate specific antigen (PSA) decrease rate and time to progression between DOC and CBZ treatment were examined. The association of parameters with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were evaluated. Survival rates were compared between patients with high and low PSA levels at the start of DOC and CBZ treatment.Results: No correlations of PSA decrease rate and time to progression were observed between DOC and CBZ. In multivariate analyses, higher PSA level at the start of DOC was significantly associated with shorter PFS (P = 0.004) and OS (P = 0.001). The OS of patients who started DOC and CBZ at low PSA levels was significantly longer than those that started at high PSA levels (P = 0.002 and P = 0.003). In patients who started DOC at high PSA levels, those who switched to CBZ at low PSA levels had longer OS than those who switched at high PSA levels (P = 0.048).Conclusions: For patients for whom DOC was not effective, sequential CBZ might reduce PSA for a long duration. Starting DOC and switching to CBZ at low PSA levels might result in improved prognoses in CRPC patients.Trial registration: This study was registered retrospectively.
A new design for 4-bit RCA using Quantum Cellular Automata Technology
Authors: Seyedi Saeid , Pourghebleh Behrouz 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Since the scaling of transistors is growing rapidly, the need for an efficient alternative for the Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technology to obtain further and extra processes in the circuits has known as the main problem. Over the last decade, Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) technology due to its excellent potential in developing designs with low-power consumption, high-speed, and high-density has been recognized as a suitable replacement to CMOS technology. In this regard, lowering the number of gates, the amount of cell count, and delay has been emphasized in the design of QCA-based circuits. Adders as the main unit in logic circuits and digital arithmetic play an important role in constructing various effective QCA designs. In this regard, Ripple Carry Adder (RCA) is a simple form of adders and due to its remarkable features can be useful to reach circuits with the minimum required area and power consumption. Therefore, in this study, a new design for RCA in QCA technology is recommended to reduce the cell count, amend the complexity, and decrease the latency. To verify the correctness of the suggested circuit, the QCADesigner version 2.0.3 as a well known simulator has been used. The evaluation results confirm that the proposed design has approximately 28.6% improvement in cell count in comparison to the state-of-the-art four-bit coplanar RCA designs in QCA technology. Also, the obtained results designate the effectiveness of the advised plan.
Rheological Behaviours and Constitutive Models for 9Cr18Mo Stainless Steel at High Temperature and High Strain Rate
Authors: Jia Haishen , Zhang Jilin , Yi Xiangbin , Shen Jiancheng , Tang Linhu , Xu Chuangwen , Luo Wencui 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
The compression test was conducted on 9Cr18Mo stainless steel by using the UTM5305 universal testing machine and the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) test device. In this way, the stress–strain curves pertaining to quasi-static (strain rate of 0.001 ~ 0.1 s-1) and dynamic (temperature range of 25 ~ 650 ℃ and strain rate of 800 ~ 4,000 s-1) states were attained. According to the stress–strain curves, the rheological behaviours of 9Cr18Mo stainless steel at high temperature and high strain rate were discussed. Based on the test data, the parameters of two constitutive models (Johnson-Cook (J-C) and Power-Law (P-L)) for 9Cr18Mo stainless steel were identified and the correlation coefficients (R) and average absolute relative errors (AAREs) of the two constitutive models were compared. The results showed that 9Cr18Mo stainless steel presents strain-rate sensitivity and significant thermal softening, that is, the flow stress on 9Cr18Mo stainless steel increases with strain rate while significantly reduces with increasing temperature. The R values are 0.9697 and 0.9896 and the AAREs of two constitutive models are 2.77% and 1.85%, respectively. Hence, the P-L constitutive model shows a higher prediction accuracy compared with the J-C constitutive model and can better describe the rheological behaviours of 9Cr18Mo stainless steel at high temperature and high strain rate.