bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Retrospective study of aldosterone and progesterone secreting adrenal tumors in 10 cats
Authors: Harro Cailin C. , Refsal Kent R. , Shaw Nicole , Alston Samantha M. , Folger William , Gross Carolyn , Cousins W. Mark , Monahan Colleen F. , Mazaki‐Tovi Michal , Langlois Daniel K. 
Published: September 2021

AbstractBackgroundPrimary hyperaldosteronism caused by adrenal neoplasia has been well described in cats. Multiple corticosteroid abnormalities occur in a subset of affected cats, but characterizations of this syndrome are limited to several case reports.ObjectivesTo describe a series of cats with adrenal tumors secreting aldosterone and additional corticosteroids.AnimalsTen cats with multiple corticosteroid secreting adrenocortical tumors.MethodsRetrospective case series. Medical records of cats with adrenal tumors secreting both aldosterone and progesterone were identified. Data concerning historical findings, clinicopathologic features, treatments, and outcomes were retrieved from medical records.ResultsAll 10 cats had diabetes mellitus in addition to biochemical features of hyperaldosteronism such as hypokalemia. High corticosterone concentrations were observed in all 3 cats in which this corticosteroid was measured. Ultrasound examinations revealed unilateral adrenal tumors in all 10 cases, and the contralateral adrenal gland was either atrophied or not identified in 5 cats. Three of 4 cats developed hypoadrenocorticism after surgical adrenalectomy. Three cats achieved diabetic remission after adrenalectomy. Two cats treated with adrenalectomy survived >1 year, 1 cat survived 6.5 months, and 1 cat was alive 5.5 months after diagnosis. Survival >1 year occurred in 2 of 4 cats treated with medical management alone. Two cats were not treated.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceThe presence of multiple corticosteroid abnormalities should be considered in cats with aldosterone secreting adrenal tumors, especially those with concurrent diabetes mellitus. Both surgical and medical management can result in long‐term survival, although diabetic remission was documented only in cats undergoing adrenalectomy.
Cutaneous adenomyoepithelioma with histopathological heterogeneity: A case report
Authors: Shiomi Tatsushi , Matsuno Takeshi , Nishimura Hirotake , Moriya Takuya 
Published: September 2021

AbstractSome skin adnexal tumors display both epithelial and myoepithelial cell populations and can be broadly categorized as biphasic tumors. These include apocrine hidrocystoma, mixed tumor, adenomyoepithelioma (AME), and adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). Myoepithelioma is the myoepithelial cell‐predominant type in this category. Cutaneous AME is exceedingly rare and usually has a benign prognosis, but it is considered to have the potential for local recurrence and metastasis. We report the case of a 57‐year‐old man with a 1‐year history of an ulcerated nodule on his scalp. Microscopically, it was a defined cutaneous nodule with a focal lobulated architecture, composed of epithelial cells forming ducts and myoepithelial cells distributed around the ducts. In addition to these findings of typical AME, the present case focally revealed atypical features, such as increased mitotic activity (7/10 high power fields), invasive growth, and necrosis. However, cytological atypia was not significant. We conclusively diagnosed cutaneous AME with atypical features, suggesting malignant potential. Moreover, areas showing appearances similar to apocrine hidrocystoma, mixed tumor, myoepithelioma, and ACC were focally observed. We present a unique case of cutaneous AME exhibiting histopathological heterogeneity. The recognition of morphological variation could be helpful in appropriately diagnosing and treating AME of the skin.
Hematologic and biochemical reference intervals and blood cell morphology in South American pit vipers (Bothrops pubescens)
Authors: Bilhalva Lina C. , Winter Acácia B. , Oberrather Karina , Toso Marina R. , Oliveira Thaiane A. , Almeida Bruno A. , Soares João Fabio , Valle Stella F. 
Published: September 2021

AbstractBackgroundThe maintenance of snakes in captivity for venom extraction and antivenom production is essential due to the high incidence of snake envenomation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Hematology and biochemistry are valuable in the laboratory evaluation of these animals, which indirectly improves their health and welfare.ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine the reference intervals for hematologic and plasma biochemistry variables inBothrops pubescenssnakes kept in captivity and to examine sex variation.MethodsBlood samples from 20 healthyB pubescenssnakes were collected for hematologic and biochemistry evaluations and compared between sexes. The sample analysis consisted of a complete blood count using manual methods previously described, and blood cell morphology evaluation. Plasma biochemistry consisted of albumin, uric acid, aspartate aminotransferase, creatine kinase, and total plasma protein measurements.ResultsHematologic and biochemical variables were demonstrated to be different when compared with previously published values. A difference between the sexes was not observed forB pubescens.ConclusionsGiven that many illnesses can lead to laboratory alterations, knowledge about the reference intervals of healthy captive animals is essential to evaluate the health status and correct management of these snakes.
Cytologic features of oral squamous cell carcinoma in an Indo‐Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus): Papanicolaou stain and immunocytochemistry using liquid‐based cytology
Authors: Ohsaki Hiroyuki , Ueda Keiichi , Minakawa Tomoko , Oshiro Mariko , Kamoshida Shingo , Sugiura Yuki , Suzuki Miwa , Nishiyama Akira 
Published: September 2021

AbstractAlthough oral cytology using Papanicolaou stain is useful for the early detection of oral premalignant lesions and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in people, little work has been conducted on this topic in veterinary medicine. This paper describes the features of oral cytology using Papanicolaou stain and immunocytochemistry on liquid‐based cytology slides in a case of oral SCC in an Indo‐Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). In this case, dysplastic cells with koilocyte‐like changes and SCC cells were identified using the Papanicolaou stain. These cells were positive for p53 using an immunocytochemistry analysis. A cytologic diagnosis of SCC was made. We believe that the early detection of premalignant oral lesions and SCC in dolphins can be significantly improved with cytology using liquid‐based cytology, Papanicolaou staining, and immunocytochemistry.
Gaya Kepimpinan Transformasi Pemimpin dan Kesejahteraan Psikologi Pekerja
Authors: Ahmad Tulis Hairunisak , Mohd Yusof Halimah 
Published: September 2021

Leadership style is often mentioned in organizational behavioral sciences because leaders plays an important role in deciding the success of an organization. This research focuses on identifying the transformational leadership style practiced by the leader, identifying the level of employee psychological well-being, and examining the relationship between the leader's transformational leadership style and employee psychological well-being. In this study, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 18 software was used to analyze data from the questionnaire. The quantitative method used to obtain information and data, which is to distribute questionnaire among the leaders at a developer company in Johor Bahru. A total of 80 respondents were selected to participate in this research. Respondents are subordinate workers who evaluate their leader. The results show that the level of transformational leadership among the leaders in that company is at high level. The findings also showed that there is a significant relationship between the transformation of style leadership and well-being of psychological well-being. This study will provide information to the organization and assist leaders and leaders in creating a work environment that enhance the psychological well-being of employees.
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Determinants of Entrepreneurship Career Inclination among Entrepreneurship Club Members in Secondary School/ Analisis Faktor Pengesahan Bagi Peramal Kecenderungan Kerjaya Keusahawanan dalam Kalangan Ahli Kelab Keusahawanan Sekolah Menengah
Authors: Wan Nawang Wan Mohd Zaifurin , Wan Mohamad Wan Izyani Adilah , Mamat Ibrahim 
Published: September 2021

Entrepreneurship is a tool that the Malaysian Governmentsed to uplift income from the middle-income trap. Therefore, this study aims to identify the predictor factors that influence the inclination of entrepreneurship club members towards the entrepreneurship career by using factor analysis to achieve the Government goal through the Ministry of Education Malaysia. In other words, this study uses several tests related to validation factor analysis to determine the predictor factors that influence the propensity of entrepreneurship club members towards entrepreneurship careers. This study involved 161 respondents who were members of secondary school entrepreneurship clubs in the State of Terengganu who were randomly selected. Data gathered were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) involving factor analysis and descriptive test. The factor analysis has identified nine predictor factors. The first predictor factor is role model, followed by a barrier, social identity, personality, entrepreneurship skill, social norm, financial, entrepreneurship knowledge, and prosperity. Prosperity was the new predictor factor that was identified using factor analysis in this research. The descriptive test found that the most influenced predictor factor of the entrepreneurship career inclination was finance, followed by personality, social identification, role model, social norm, prosperity, and barrier. Meanwhile, entrepreneurship knowledge was found as a predictor factor which uncertain in influencing the entrepreneurship career inclination among secondary school entrepreneurship club members in the State of Terengganu. The results of this study imply that the Government should give financial factors the priority through the Ministry of Education in formulating policies towards producing more young generation of entrepreneurs in Malaysia because that predictor has a positive impact on secondary school students who were the members of entrepreneurship clubs.
Numerical Exploration on Snap Buckling of a Pre-Stressed Hemispherical Gridshell
Authors: Huang Weicheng , Qin Longhui , Chen Qiang 
Published: September 2021

AbstractMotivated by the observations of snap-through phenomena in pre-stressed strips and curved shells, we numerically investigate the snapping of a pre-buckled hemispherical gridshell under apex load indentation. Our experimentally validated numerical framework on elastic gridshell simulation combines two components: (i) discrete elastic rods method, for the geometrically nonlinear description of one-dimensional rods, and (ii) a naive penalty-based energy functional, to perform the non-deviation condition between two rods at joint. An initially planar grid of slender rods can be actuated into a three-dimensional hemispherical shape by loading its extremities through a prescribed path, known as buckling-induced assembly; next, this pre-buckled structure can suddenly change its bending direction at some threshold points when compressing its apex to the other side. We find that the hemispherical gridshell can undergo snap-through buckling through two different paths based on two different apex loading conditions. The structural rigidity increases as the number of rods in the gridshell structure becomes denser, which emphasizes the mechanically nonlocal property in hollow grids, in contrast to the local response of continuum shells. The findings may bridge the gap among rods, grids, knits, and shells, for a fundamental understanding of a group of thin elastic structures, and inspire the design of novel micro-electro-mechanical systems and functional metamaterials.
Al Alloy Tailor-Welded Blanks Fabrication via Friction Stir Welding: Effect of Shoulder Size
Authors: Majeed Tanveer , Ansari Nooruddin , Mehta Yashwant , Siddiquee Arshad Noor 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Material flow and heat generation by tool shoulder during Friction Stir Welding (FSW) significantly alters the microstructural and thermomechanical behavior of joints. The effect of shoulder size on mechanical properties of joints has not yet been reported in the FSW of Tailor-Welded Blanks (TWBs). This article reports the effect of shoulder size on joint quality in FSW of TWBs between 6.35 mm thick plates of AA2024-T3 and 2.5 mm thick plates of AA7475-T7 alloys in butt joint configuration fabricated under shoulder sizes: 18 mm, 20 mm, and 22 mm. Microstructural evaluation of FSWed joints reveals a significant increase in grain size with shoulder size. The X-ray energy-dispersive spectroscopic (EDS) elemental maps reveal the presence of fine second phase particles in the stir zone. The progressive elimination of void defects with the increase in shoulder size was observed. The tensile testing reveals the highest strength of joints fabricated via shoulder size of 18 mm. Fractographic analyses of broken tensile specimens showed the mixed mode of failure in all the welded specimens.
Al2O3 Toughening ScSZ Electrolyte Fabricated by Water-Based Tape Casting Technique for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Authors: Wang Haoran , Lei Ze , Zhang Han , Li Yongkang , Jing Junmeng , Jin Yiqian , Yang Zhibin , Peng Suping 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
A water-based tape-casting slurry is reported to prepare the ceria and scandia co-doped zirconia (ScSZ) electrolyte films. The slurry is characterized and optimized through Zeta potential and rheological property measurements. Smooth and flat ScSZ electrolyte films are obtained by improving the sintering process. The microstructure, electrical performance, and mechanical property of ScSZ with adding different contents of Al2O3 are also investigated. The results show that a proper amount of Al2O3 has a beneficial effect on the densification of ScSZ. A significant decrease in the grain boundary resistance of ScSZ is observed by adding 0.5 wt% Al2O3. The bending strength of the sample with 0.5 wt% Al2O3 (ScSZ-0.5A) is about 400 MPa, which is 20% higher than pure ScSZ. The ScSZ-0.5A electrolyte film fabricated by the water-based tape-casting method shows appropriate electrical conductivity and high mechanical strength, which is promising for practical application in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).
Preparation of Fe/N Co-Doped Hierarchical Porous Carbon Nanosheets Derived From Chitosan Nanofibers for High-Performance Supercapacitors
Authors: Yang Yaqi , Shao Ziqiang , Wang Feijun 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Due to the low specific capacitance and small specific surface area of conventional carbon materials used as electrode materials for double-layer capacitors, the search for more ideal materials and ingenious preparation methods remains a major challenge. In this study, fractional porous carbon nanosheets were prepared by co-doping Fe and N with chitosan as nitrogen source. The advantage of this method is that the carbon nanosheets can have a large number of pore structures and produce a large specific surface area. The presence of Fe catalyzes the graphitization of carbon in the carbon layer during carbonization process and further increases the specific surface area of the electrode material. This structure provides an efficient ion and electron transport pathway, which enables more active sites to participate in the REDOX reaction, thus significantly enhancing the electrochemical performance of SCs. The specific surface area of CS-800 is up to 1587 m2 g−1. When the current density is 1 A g−1, the specific capacitance of CS-800 reaches 319.5 F g−1 and remains 84.61% of the initial value after 10,000 cycles. The Coulomb efficiency of CS-800 is almost 100% after a long cycle, which indicates that CS-800 has more ideal double-layer capacitance and pseudo capacitance.
Algorithmic Selection of Sliding–Sticking Contacts in Robotic In-hand Manipulation
Authors: Kumar Rajesh , Mukherjee Sudipto 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
The paper describes a kinematic method for robotic in-hand manipulation of objects. The method focuses on repositioning the object using a combination of sticking and sliding robotic contacts. Two fingertips with sliding contacts are fixed in space while the remaining two fingertips actively manipulate the object without a change in the point of contact with the object. When sliding over two fixed contacts, the object is constrained to a “three-parameter twist space” if it is not programmed to rotate about the line joining the two fixed contacts. A gradient-descent-based kinematic algorithm is developed to project the desired twist to the allowable twist space, generating a movement sequence of robotic fingertips. The transition from fixed support vis-á-vis the sticking contacts for manipulating the object also emerges from the algorithm.
Using the Few-Group Approximation for Calculating Some Neutron-Physical Characteristics of VVER-1000 Core by Means of the Monte Carlo Universal Code
Authors: Bikeev A. S. , Daichenkova Yu. S. , Kalugin M. A. , Shkarovsky D. A. , Shkityr V. V. 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
The main purpose of this work is to study the possibility of using the few-group approximation for calculation of some neutron-physical characteristics of VVER-1000 core by means of special version of Monte Carlo Universal code. The Monte Carlo method for VVER-1000 core neutron-physical characteristics calculation using the few-group approximation with an estimate of neutron cross sections “by location” was provided and tested in this research. The reduction of calculation time due to the transition from a pointwise model of representation of cross sections to the few-group approximation and methodical error of this approach were evaluated. Optimal number of energy groups was determined. It was found that consideration of the scattering anisotropy leads to a significant decrease in methodical error. Ways of further reduction of methodical error were worked out.
Nanoliquid Jet Impingement Heat Transfer for a Phase Change Material Embedded Radial Heating System
Authors: Selimefendigil Fatih , Öztop Hakan F. 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Nanoliquid impingement heat transfer with a phase change material (PCM) installed radial system is considered. The study is performed by using the finite element method for various values of Reynolds numbers (100 ≤ Re ≤ 300), height of PCM (0.25H ≤ hpcm ≤ 0.75H), and plate spacing (0.15H ≤ hs ≤ 0.40H). Different configurations using water, nanoliquid, and nanoliquid + PCM are compared in terms of heat transfer improvement. Thermal performance is improved by using PCM, while best performance is achieved with nanoliquid and PCM-installed configuration. At Re = 100 and Re = 300, heat transfer improvements of 26% and 25.5% are achieved with the nanoliquid + PCM system as compared to water without PCM. The height of the PCM layer also influences the heat transfer dynamic behavior, while there is 12.6% variation in the spatial average heat transfer of the target surface with the lowest and highest PCM heights while discharging time increases by about 76.5%. As the spacing between the plates decreases, average heat transfer rises and there is 38% variation.
Aerodynamic Functional Diagnostics Based on Angular Momentum Transport Lines
Authors: Yang Xiang IA , Jariwala Vishal , Xu Haosen HA , Larosiliere Louis 
Published: September 2021

AbstractIn analogy with the classical concept of mass-flux-based streamlines, we define angular momentum transport (AMT) lines as an aerodynamic functional diagnostic tool. The AMT lines are the ones whose tangents are given by the average angular momentum flux. The mathematical and physical properties of these AMT lines are exploited to study the generation, removal, and transport of angular momentum in turbomachinery components. We illustrate the concept by visualizing AMT lines in two relatively simple flows, namely, vaneless incompressible diffuser and von Karman flow (a model of centrifugal compressors). Next, we apply the proposed diagnostic tool to flow in a return channel. A return channel is a part of a multistage centrifugal compressor stage. Its principal function is to remove angular momentum. In this work, we apply the diagnostic tool of AMT lines to a Reynolds-averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) simulation and a wall-modeled large eddy simulation (LES) of flow in the return channel. We show that AMT lines give us insights into the AMT process that are otherwise not available with conventional visualization tools.
“Moving out of the safe zone”: Promoting learning communities and reflective supervision in a social work statutory child protection agency
Authors: Rankine Matt , Thompson Andrew 
Published: September 2021

INTRODUCTION: Social work supervision in statutory child protection settings is often confused with line management and has little focus on professional development, critical reflection and exploration of practice. Within Aotearoa New Zealand, the statutory child protection agency Oranga Tamariki (OT), is under considerable scrutiny regarding the management of risk, child abuse, and the over-representation of Ma ̄ori tamariki within the child welfare system. This article covers the first collection of findings from a larger supervision study.METHODS: Using critical reflection as the methodological lens, four experienced OT supervisors participated in a learning community where supervision recordings were brought to each meeting to improve reflective capacity, critical reflection and skills. Data were collected from the learning community and thematic analysis was undertaken to explore current supervision practice in OT.FINDINGS: The three themes generated from the learning community discussions were: supervisory skills/interventions; the structure of supervision; and working with emotion and trauma. These themes highlighted the significance of the learning community as a forum for supervisors to share their existing supervision practice together, “moving out of the safe zone” as they engaged in positive and constructive feedback with their colleagues in a supportive space.CONCLUSIONS: Reflective supervision, within statutory child protection, is essential for learning, critical reflection and cultivating robust decision making in social work practice. The creation and development of professional supervision spaces such as learning communities provide the basis for supervisors and supervisees to develop their skills and ensure accountable, anti-oppressive and ethical practice.
Architectures of neuronal circuits
Authors: Luo Liqun 
Published: September 2021

General principles of neuronal communication
The explosion of modern technologies over the past years has produced vast amounts of knowledge about the molecular, anatomical, and physiological properties of individual neurons. However, individual neurons do not function in isolation; they interact with each other in circuits to process information. Luo attempted to synthesize different types of investigations to extract generalized principles underlying how neurons communicate with each other through specific patterns of synaptic connectivity. Although different elements of the projection motifs and architectural plans have been discussed separately in the past, these motifs and architectures can now be brought together in the same intellectual framework. —PRS