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Free vibration analysis of laminated composite conical, cylindrical shell and annular plate with variable thickness and general boundary conditions
Authors: Kim Kwang Hun , Kwak Songhun , An Kwangil , Pang Kyongjin , Kim Pyol 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This paper presents a unified solution method to investigate the free vibration behaviors of laminated composite conical shell, cylindrical shell and annular plate with variable thickness and arbitrary boundary conditions using the Haar wavelet discretization method (HWDM). Theoretical formulation is established based on the first order shear deformation theory(FSDT) and displacement components are extended Haar wavelet series in the axis direction and trigonometric series in the circumferential direction. The constants generating by the integrating process are disposed by boundary conditions, and thus the equations of motion of total system including the boundary condition are transformed into an algebraic equations. Then natural frequencies of the laminated composite structures are directly obtained by solving these algebraic equations. Stability and accuracy of the present method are verified through convergence and validation studies. Effects of some material properties and geometric parameters on the free vibration of laminated composite shells are discussed and some related mode shapes are given. Some new results for laminated composite conical shell, cylindrical shell and annular plate with variable thickness and arbitrary boundary conditions are presented, which may serve as benchmark solutions.
Field Investigation of Straw Length, Stubble Height and Rotary Speed Effect on the Dispersion and Burying of Residue
Authors: Xu Gaoming , Xie Yixuan , He Ruiyin , Ding Qishuo 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
High-yielding agriculture leads to plenty of residues left in the field after harvest, which not only makes seeding operations difficult, but also decreases residue decomposition rate. Thus, it is necessary to incorporate some residue into the soil by tillage operations. Providing the relation between tillage operations and residue incorporation, and establishing a mathematical model plays an important role in residue management and the design of tillage machinery. In order to obtain detailed data on the interaction between crop residue and tillage operations, an electric and multi-functional field testing bench with precise parameter control was developed to perform residue incorporation characteristics of rotary tillage, and investigated straw length, rotary speed and stubble height effect on the dispersion and burying of residue. Three experimental factors affecting residue incorporation performance were studied, i.e. six lengths of straw (30-150 mm), four heights of stubble (50-200 mm), and three rotary speeds (240-320 rpm). Chopped straw and stubble with certain sizes were prepared for the test, and measure the dispersion uniformity and burying rate of residue after rotary tillage. The results indicated that straw length, stubble height, and rotary speed all impact residue incorporation quality. The dispersion uniformity and burying rate of residue decreased with the increase of straw length and stubble height; Lower rotary speed parameter buried lesser residue and dispersed worse uniformity than higher one; It is suggested that farmers determine the straw length and stubble height at the stage of harvest according to the burying rate and dispersion uniformity of residue.
Morphology of the Pattern of Branching of the Aortic Arch in Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus Auratus)
Authors: Nourinezhad Jamal , Ranjbar Reza , Rostamizadeh Vahid , Tabrizinejad Marzieh Norouzi , Hallak Abdulaziz , Janeczek Maciej 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The branching patterns of the aortic arches of 28 adult male and female Syrian hamsters (SH) were thoroughly examined under a stereomicroscope for the first time by using latex injection and corrosion casting to determine their general arrangements and morphological variations as well as their differences and similarities to other rodents and rabbits. Three major arteries, namely, the brachiocephalic trunk (BC), left common carotid artery (CC) and left subclavian artery (SA), originating from the aortic arch (AR), were uniformly noted in SH. The BC was consistently divided into the right SA and the right CA. SA in SH normally releases the internal thoracic, deep cervical, dorsal scapular, vertebral, superficial cervical and supreme intercostal arteries. The costocervical trunk typically consisted of supreme intercostal and internal thoracic arteries and a common trunk for dorsal scapular and deep cervical arteries. To comprehend the comparative morphology of the pattern of branching of AR more completely, our results were compared with previous studies in rodents and rabbits. (1) The general morphology of the great arteries from AR in SH was similar to that in mole rats, rats, mice, porcupines, and gerbils but was essentially different from that in rabbits, guinea pigs, red squirrels, ground squirrels, pacas and chinchillas. (2) The typical pattern of the branching of the subclavian arteries in SH was similar to that in guinea pigs, rats, and rabbits but was different from that of the reported rodents regardless of the origins of the bronchoesophageal and internal thoracic arteries and the composition of the costocervical trunk.
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of A Fast-Setting Bioceramic Endodontic Material
Authors: Ji Mengzhen , Chi Yaqi , Wang Ye , Xiong Kaixin , Chen Xuan , Zou Ling 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the fast-setting bioceramic iRoot Fast Set Root Repair Material (iRoot FS) and two other calcium silicate cements. Methods: The antimicrobial activity of iRoot FS, ProRoot MTA and Biodentine against E. faecalis and P. gingivalis were evaluated in this study. The materials were freshly mixed or set for 1 and 7 days on 5mm diameter sterile filter papers. The agar diffusion test, direct contact test and carry-over effect test were conducted, and the pH values (using a digital pH meter) were also evaluated. The data were analyzed by an analysis of variance and two-way ANOVA (α=0.05).Results: In the agar diffusion experiment, no obvious inhibition zone was observed for iRoot FS, ProRootMTA or Biodentine at any time interval. In the direct contact test, all three materials showed good antibacterial activity after setting for 20 minutes. The antibacterial properties of the three materials decreased with the increase of setting time. None of the three materials showed carry-over antibacterial effect. The pH measurement showed that the suspension of all the three materials showed high pH values (11-12). With the extension of setting time, the pH of iRoot FS and Biodentine slightly decreased.Conclusions: Fresh iRoot FS, Biodentine, and MTA killed E. faecalis and P. gingivalis effectively, and the antimicrobial effect of all the three materials decreased over 1 and 7 days after mixing. All three materials showed a tendency of alkalinity which last for at least 7 days after setting.
Effect of Inseminator on Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cattle
Authors: SAHIN Ozcan , Boztepe Saim , Keskin İsmail , Aytekin İbrahim , Ülkü Mustafa 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle is critical to the economic success and sustainability of the enterprise. Due to its many advantages, artificial insemination has inevitably taken its place in herd management today and different artificial insemination methods have been developed until today. At the same time, artificial insemination is carried out by commercial artificial insemination operators or do-it-yourself operators in cattle farms. One of the factors affecting the success of artificial insemination is inseminators. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of inseminators on conception rates in reproductive challenges and to reveal the differences between the success rates of inseminators. A total of 227297 artificial insemination acts carried out by 35 inseminators for four years belonging to the Konya Cattle Breeders' Association in Turkey were assessed for this purpose. In the study, the insemination success rate was determined as 41.36%. In addition, the percentage of inseminators with a total insemination success rate of more than 50% is very low, such as 2.9% and the percentage of those who achieved 35.9% and below was 9.3%. As a result, it can be stated that the inseminators having a lower success rate than the overall should be retrained to avoid some costs or losses in farms.
Safety and Efficacy of a Low-Level Radiofrequency Thermal Treatment in an Animal Model of Obstructive Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Authors: Han Jung Yeob , Park So Young , Sunwoo Jeong Hye , LEE HUN , Kim Jae Yong , Tchah Hungwon 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a low-level radiofrequency thermal treatment in obstructive MGD rabbit model.Materials and Methods: Meibomian gland orifices of central two-thirds of upper and lower eyelid margins were coagulated 2 times at 2-week intervals using a 5-MHz high-frequency electrosurgical unit. Sixteen eyes of 8 rabbits were treated with 1 session of radiofrequency thermal treatment (radiofrequency group) and 8 eyes of 4 rabbits were followed up without treatment (Control group). We evaluated lid margin abnormality and corneal staining scores, histologic examination of eyelids and meibomian gland, and meibography images before meibomian gland orifice closure, 4 weeks after meibomian gland orifice closure, and 4 weeks after radiofrequency thermal treatment.Results: There were significant improvements in lid margin abnormality score for upper and lower eyelids after radiofrequency thermal treatment (P<0.001 for upper and lower eyelids). Corneal staining score remained unchanged in radiofrequency group. However, it increased at the final follow-up in control group. Mean area of secretory acini showed a significant improvement, almost to the baseline levels, in radiofrequency group (P=0.004). On meibography, an improvement was seen in meibomian gland loss rate in radiofrequency group.Conclusions: Low-level of radiofrequency thermal treatment for heating the inner and outer eyelid surfaces is safe and effective for the treatment of obstructive MGD in a rabbit animal model of MGD.
Embodied Word Production of Persons with Parkinson’s Disease in Distinct Motor Conditions
Authors: Klostermann Fabian , Boll Moritz , Ehlen Felicitas , Tiedt Hannes Ole 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Embodied cognition theories posit direct interactions between sensorimotor and mental processing. Various clinical observations have been interpreted in this controversial framework, amongst others, low verb generation in word production tasks performed by persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD). If this were a sequel of reduced motor simulation of prevalent action semantics in this word class, reduced PD pathophysiology should result in increased verb production and a general shift of lexical contents towards particular movement-related meanings. 17 persons with PD and bilateral Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the subhtalamic nucleus (STN) and 17 healthy control persons engaged in a semantically unconstrained, phonemic verbal fluency task, the former in both DBS-off and DBS-on states. The analysis referred to the number of words produced, verb use, and the occurrence of different dimensions of movement-related semantics in the lexical output. Persons with PD produced fewer words than controls. In the DBS-off, but not in the DBS-on condition, the proportion of verbs within this reduced output was lower than in controls. Lowered verb production went in parallel with a semantic shift. In persons with PD in the DBS-off, but not the DBS-on condition, the relatedness of produced words to own body-movement was lower than in controls. In persons with PD, DBS induced-changes of the motor condition appear to go along with formal and semantic shifts in word production. The results support the idea of a direct connection between the motor system and lexical processing.
A Novel Application of Cellulose Aerogel Composites From Pineapple Leaf Fibers And Cotton Waste: Removal of Dyes and Oil In Wastewater
Authors: Vu Phu V. , Doan Trung D. , Tu Giang C. , Do Nga H.N. , Le Kien A. , Le Phung K. 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
In a world where demands for freshwater are ever-growing, wastewater remediation becomes a global concern. Especially, water, which is contaminated by oil, dyes, poses challenges to the management of water resources. The development of innovative processes for wastewater treatment is still a major obstacle. With regard to its fast removal rate and environmental compatibility, cellulose aerogel composites are recently considered as a potential contributor for water remediation. In this study, cellulose aerogel composites are fabricated using the sol-gel method from two-agroindustrial wastes: pineapple leaf fibers and cotton waste fibers in alkali-urea solution followed by freeze-drying. The prepared cellulose aerogel composites are extremely lightweight with a low density (0.053−0.069 g.cm−3) and high porosity of nearly 95%. It is worth noting that the mechanical strength of the cellulose aerogel composites is remarkably improved with their Young’s modulus increasing by 5-9 times compared to that of the previous aerogel composites using polyvinyl alcohol as a binder. The as-synthesized aerogel composites are directly applied to adsorb cationic methylene blue and exhibit a maximum adsorption uptake of 34.01 g.g-1. The methyltrimethoxysilane-coated cellulose aerogel composites also show their ability to deal with oil pollution with a maximum oil adsorption capacity of 15.8 g.g−1 within only 20 sec. Besides the oil removal, our developed cellulose aerogel composites have demonstrated their capability in treating dye-contaminated wastewater for the first time based on their evidenced ability to eliminate methylene blue.
Exploring biomarkers and therapeutic targets for ischemic stroke through integrated microarray data analysis
Authors: Lv Miao , He Wanting , Liang Tian , Yang Jialei , Huang Xiaolan , Liu Shengying , Liang Xueying , Long Jianxiong , Su Li 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Stroke was the third leading cause of global disability-adjusted life years and its treatment drugs were limited. Researchers still need to find reliable diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This study aimed to explore hub genes associated with ischemic stroke (IS) through bioinformatics analysis and identify its potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The microarray data sets of GSE58294 and GSE16561 related to IS were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Weighted co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and differential expression analysis were integrated to find overlapping genes, and then hub genes were screened by Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. NetworkAnalyst database was used to construct the TF-gene network and miRNA-TF regulatory network of the hub genes. DGIdb and CMap databases were used to predict targeted drugs and small molecule compounds. Through the Comprehensive analysis of GSE58294 and GSE16561, 10 hub genes were screened by LASSO regression, namely ARG1, LY96, ABCA1, SLC22A4, CD163, TPM2, SLC25A42, ID3, FAM102A and CD79B. NetworkAnalyst database analysis showed that ABCA1 was the hub gene most regulated by miRNA and TF. TRRUST and NetworkAnalyst databases showed that SP1 (P=0.0246) was a key transcription factor for hub genes. Finally, DGIdb database analysis identified 7 therapeutic drugs targeted with ABCA1 and SLC22A4, and 4 small molecule compounds targeted with ID3 and SLC22A4 were obtained from CMap database. We identified IS-related diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic drugs, which can provide new insights for the diagnosis and treatment of IS.
Relationship Between Clinician-Level Attributes and Implementation Outcomes From The Pathways To Comorbidity Care Training Program
Authors: Louie Eva , Giannopoulos Vicki , Baillie Andrew , Uribe Gabriela , Wood Katie , Teesson Maree , Haber Paul S. , Morley Kirsten C. 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background

A more nuanced understanding of the interrelationships between clinician-level factors and implementation outcomes may enhance the utility of evidence-based practice implementation strategies. The Pathways to Comorbidity Care (PCC) training program [1] aimed to facilitate integrated management of comorbid drug and alcohol and mental disorders amongst drug and alcohol clinicians. We hypothesised that implementation outcomes would be associated with clinician-level: (i) demographics (gender, education, experience), (ii) attitudes (evidence-based practice, therapist manuals, counselling self-efficacy), and (iii) organisational readiness to change.
Methods

Twenty clinicians participated in the 9-month PCC training program. Attitudes towards evidence-based practices and psychotherapist manuals, self-efficacy, and organisational readiness to change, along with demographics, were measured at baseline. At follow-up, change in Comorbidity Practice (CoP) scores related to integrated comorbidity management were obtained using a file audit checklist and categorised into high (at least 60% increase in CoP), medium or low (a decrease of -20% or less in CoP). Clinician-level characteristics were examined across the implementation categories.
Results

There were no significant differences found between implementation groups on sociodemographic variables (p’s > 0.30), attitudes to evidence-based practices, attitudes to therapist manuals, and self-efficacy (p’s > 0.52). The high implementation group demonstrated significantly higher scores on leadership practices aspect of organisational readiness to change relative to the low and medium implementation group ((F(2, 16) = 3.63, p = 0.05; Cohen’s d = .31) but not on the other subscales (p’s > 0.07).
Conclusions

Confidence that leadership will play a positive role in the implementation process may improve effectiveness of comorbidity training programs for drug and alcohol clinicians. On the other hand, contrary to our hypothesis, counselling self-efficacy, evidence-based practice attitudes, attitudes towards therapist manuals, gender, education and experience were not distinguishing factors.
Combined Detection of Free Fatty Acid (FFA) and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) is a Promising Pretreatment Biomarker for Predicting the Overall Prognosis (OS) of Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) in the Colorectum: A Case-Control Study.
Authors: Zhu Bin , Wu Dan , Yang Yuanyuan , Yu Pingli , Huang Haobo , Cai Haiyan , Cao Yingping 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Purpose

The aim of the study was to evaluate the prognostic value of free fatty acid (FFA) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in predicting colorectal neuroendocrine tumours (NETs).
Methods

One hundred patients with pathologically diagnosed colorectal NETs in 2011-2017 were enrolled, and the levels of FFA, HDL-C, low-density lipoproteincholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), cholesterol (CHOL), apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) between colorectal NET patients and healthy controls matched by age and sex were compared. In addition, the association of clinicopathological characteristics and follow-up data with FFA and HDL-C was analysed.
Results

FFA was overexpressed (0.55±0.23 vs. 0.48±0.11, P= 0.006) and HDL-C was underexpressed (1.31±0.41 vs. 1.41±0.29, P=0.046) in colorectal NETs. FFA ≥0.52 mmol/L predicted lymph node metastasis (LNM) (χ2 = 5.964, P=0.015), and HDL-C ≤1.0 mmol/L predicted tumour size ≥2 cm (χ2 = 5.647, P=0.017). No significant association was found between FFA and tumour size (P=0.142) or HDL-C and LNM (P=0.443). FFA ≥0.52 mmol/L (χ2 = 6.016, P=0.014) and HDL-C ≤1.0 mmol/L predicted worse overall survival (OS) (χ2 = 5.488, P=0.019). FFA ≥0.52 mmol/L in combination with HDL-C ≤1.0 mmol/L predicted an even worse prognosis in terms of OS (χ2 = 4.818, P=0.028).
Conclusion

FFA ≥0.52 mmol/L and HDL-C ≤1.0 mmol/L were promising cut-off values in predicting LNM, tumour size and worse OS in colorectal NETs.
Process Optimization for Post Disaster Reconstruction Project Based on Industrial Design Structure Matrix (DSM)
Authors: Zhong Qingping , Tang Hui , Chen Chuan 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Post-disaster reconstruction projects face tighter time constraints and are in a more complex environment, making the implementation process of conventional projects unable to meet new requirements. This study decomposes the construction process and then determines the feed-forward and feedback relationship between activities in the post-disaster reconstruction environment. An information relationship diagram is established, and the relationship is transformed into a design structure matrix (DSM). Through DSM manipulation, a partitioned DSM is formed to express the activity process that is more suitable for reconstruction. This research shows that the activities sequence and content need to be changed to adapt to the reconstruction scenario, and some activities may even be canceled. Some suggestions can help construct the project faster, including closer cooperation between design and construction. The bidding scope includes design and construction and the use of more integrated project delivery methods. Finally, a reconstruction case in China illustrates the operability of analyzing and adjusting the implementation process through this framework.
Intensity distribution segmentation in Ultrafast Doppler and correlative Scanning Laser Confocal Microscopy for assessing vascular changes associated with ageing in murine hippocampi
Authors: Fialho Maximiliano Anzibar , Vázquez Lucía , Martínez Mariana , Calero Miguel , Baranger Jerome , Tanter Mickael , Negreira Carlos , Rubido Nicolás , Kun Alejandra , Brum Javier 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The hippocampus plays an important role in learning and memory, requiring high-neuronal oxygenation. Understanding the relationship between blood flow and vascular structure – and how it changes with ageing – is physiologically and anatomically relevant. Ultrafast Doppler (µDoppler) and Scanning Laser Confocal Microscopy (SLCM) are powerful imaging modalities that can measure in-vivo Cerebral Blood Volume (CBV) and ex-vivo vascular structure, respectively. Here, we apply both imaging modalities to a cross-sectional and longitudinal study of hippocampi vasculature in wild-type mice brains. We introduce a segmentation of CBV distribution obtained from µDoppler and show that this mice-independent and mesoscopic measurement is correlated with the number of vessels and Vessel Volume Fraction (VVF) distributions obtained from SLCM – e.g., high CBV relates to fewer number of vessels but with large VVF. Moreover, we find significant changes in CBV distribution and vasculature due to ageing (5 vs. 21 month-old mice), highlighting the sensitivity of our approach. Overall, we are able to associate CBV with vascular structure – and track its longitudinal changes – at the artery-vein, venules, arteriole, and capillary levels. We believe that this correlative approach can be a powerful tool for studying other acute (e.g., brain injuries), progressive (e.g., neurodegeneration) or induced pathological changes.