bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Chemical and microbiological characteristic of silomaize ensiled with some lactic acid bacteria strains
Authors: Péter Szűcs Judit , Süli Ágnes , Süli-Zakar Tímea , Berecz Elizabet , Pék Máté 
Published: May 2021

The object of the trial was to study the effect of some lactic acid bacteria strains on the chemical composition, energy- and metabolisable protein (MP) content, microbiological characteristics and in-silo weight and dry matter losses of whole crop maize silages. The whole plant maize raw material was 32% DM, in soft cheddar stage of grain ripeness. It was ensiled in 4.2 litre capacity glass micro-size silos in 5 replicates /each treatment and stored on constant 25 °C room temperature on day 95. The average packing desity was 211kg DM/m3 The applied treatments: 1. Untreated control, 2. Enterococcus faecium 100.000 CFU/g FM, 3. Lactobacillus plantarum 50.000 CFU/g + Enterococcus faecium 50.000 CFU/g, 4. Lactococcus lactis 100.000 CFU/g, Lactobacillus plantarum 50.000 CFU + Lactococcus lactis 50.000 CFU/g, 6. Lactobacillus plantarum 100.000 CFU The main experiences are the following: Chemical composition of whole crop maize silages treated by lactic acid bacteria strains are significantly differed from the control in some cases on P 5% level but the nutritive value (energy and MP content) of silages did not change significantly compare to the control untreated silage. Number of yeast and mould CFU of control silage was the highest (4.5 x 104 CFU/g FM) among all kind of treated ones, which was significant on P 1% level. Weight loss and DM loss were lower in all of the lactic acid bacteria treated silages in general than it was measured in the control silage. Least weight loss and one-third of DM loss was detected in Lactobacillus plantarum 000 CFU/g treated silage among all kind of silages.
Investigation of phenological development of some ephemeral annual ornamental plants in regard to nitrogen application
Authors: Ecseri Károly , Ágoston János , Hüvely Attila , Pető Judit , Honfi Péter 
Published: May 2021

Nitrogen sensitivity of Cyanus segetum Hill. (cornflower), Consolida regalis GRAY. (larkspur) and Papaver rhoeas L. (poppy) was investigated in outdoor experiment with ammonium-nitrate fertilizer application. The aim of our study was to prove the harmful effect of fertilization on segetal vegetation degradation. The examination method based on horizontal and vertical plant parameters, on phenological stages comparison. The height of poppy was decreased significantly when 240 kg/ha nitrogen was applied. Significant vegetative growth was detected on the other two species investigated especially higher doses of nitrogen application. Nitrogen application had an adverse effect on cornflower stem strength. Stress tolerance of poppies was decreased in the highest application. The other two species was not detected any biotic or abiotic damage compared to the control and treated plots
Composition of grape varieties of the plantation areas and guest nights in commercial accommodation establishments in wine regions
Authors: Pallás Edit 
Published: May 2021

Hungary is one of Europe's traditional wine-producing countries. The grape and wine industry has a significant role in rural areas in culture, gastronomy, tourism and social life. Hungary has 22 wine regions in seven distinct regions. The main data on the wine regions, the grape varieties of the plantation areas as well as the guest nights in commercial accommodation establishments will be presented. The diverse and varied state of wine regions has been formulated by varied topography, soil and weather conditions, different crop production methods as well as by the local possibilities. The composition of grape varieties in a given region is significantly heterogeneous, which makes integrated action towards purchasers rather difficult. It would be advisable to select and promote a desirable type or types of wine for each wine region since it would greatly support sales and marketing activities. The grape and wine sector is among the strategic areas for improvement in Hungary. It is important to emphasize that the future of the wine sector cannot be achieved without cooperation, the potentials of which will be referred to. I am convinced that this analysis will help assess wine regions and determine viable development options.
Ursodeoxycholic Acid Response Is Associated With Reduced Mortality in Primary Biliary Cholangitis With Compensated Cirrhosis
Authors: John Binu V. , Khakoo Nidah S. , Schwartz Kaley B. , Aitchenson Gabriella , Levy Cynthia , Dahman Bassam , Deng Yangyang , Goldberg David S. , Martin Paul , Kaplan David E. , Taddei Tamar H. 
Published: May 2021

INTRODUCTION:
Patients with cirrhosis and men have been under-represented in most studies examining the clinical benefit of response to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The aim of this study was to study the association of UDCA response and liver-related death or transplantation, hepatic decompensation, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with PBC cirrhosis.

METHODS:
We conducted a retrospective cohort study of veterans, predominantly men, with PBC and compensated cirrhosis to assess the association of UDCA response with the development of all-cause and liver-related mortality or transplantation, hepatic decompensation, and HCC using competing risk time-updating Cox proportional hazards models.

RESULTS:
We identified 501 subjects with PBC and compensated cirrhosis, including 287 UDCA responders (1,692.8 patient-years [PY] of follow-up) and 214 partial responders (838.9 PY of follow-up). The unadjusted rates of hepatic decompensation (3.8 vs 7.9 per 100 PY, P < 0.0001) and liver-related death or transplantation (3.7 vs 6.2 per 100 PY, P < 0.0001) were lower in UDCA responders compared with partial responders. UDCA response was associated with a lower risk of hepatic decompensation (subhazard ratio [sHR] 0.54, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.31–0.95, P = 0.03), death from any cause or transplantation (adjusted hazard ratio 0.49, 95% CI 0.33–0.72, P = 0.0002), and liver-related death or transplantation (sHR 0.40, 95% CI 0.24–0.67, P = 0.0004), but not HCC (sHR 0.39, 95% CI 0.60–2.55, P = 0.32). In a sensitivity analysis, the presence of portal hypertension was associated with the highest UDCA-associated effect.

DISCUSSION:
UDCA response is associated with a reduction in decompensation, all-cause, and liver-related death or transplantation in a cohort of predominantly male patients with cirrhosis, with the highest benefit in patients with portal hypertension.
Translating Fecobionics Into a Technique That Addresses Clinical Needs for Objective Perineal Descent Measurements
Authors: Zhuang Z. , Hung H.Y. , Chen S.C. , Futaba K. , Gregersen H. 
Published: May 2021

INTRODUCTION:
Perineal descent is a phenomenon associated with anorectal dysfunction. It is diagnosed by defecography but subjected to manual measurements on the images/videos and interobserver bias. Fecobionics is a simulated feces for assessing important physiological parameters during defecation. Here, we translate Fecobionics into a new method for estimation of perineal descent based on electronic signals from the embedded inertial measurement units (IMUs).

METHODS:
A displacement measurement method by a combined zero-velocity update and gravity compensation algorithm from IMUs was developed. The method was verified in a robot model, which mimicked perineal descent motion.

RESULTS:
The method correlated well with the reference (R2 = 0.9789) and had a deviation from the peak displacement (range 0.25–2.5 cm) of −0.04 ± 0.498 cm. The method was further validated in 5 human experiments with comparison to the benchmark defecography technology (R2 = 0.79).

DISCUSSION:
The proposed technology is objective, i.e., electronic measurements rather than by fluoroscopy or MRI. The development may impact clinical practice by providing a resource-saving and objective technology for diagnosing perineal descent in the many patients suffering from anorectal disorders. The technology may also be used in colon experiments with Fecobionics and for other gastrointestinal devices containing IMUs such as ingestible capsules like the Smartpill.
Bioethanol production from urban cellulosic waste employing Alcaligenes faecalis HI-1 isolated from gut of termite Heterotermes indicola
Authors: Iqtedar Mehwish , Riaz Sidra , Shehzaad Mirza Saima , Aftab Mahwish , Kaleem Afshan , Abdullah Roheena , Aihetasham Ayesha , Aslam Farheen , Wasim Myra 
Published: May 2021

This study assessed the potential of termite gut inhabiting bacteria towards bioconversion of cellulosic waste into biofuel. Total seven bacterial isolates from the gut of Heterotermes indicola were isolated. Among all the isolates, HI-1 produced the largest zone upon primary screening. Untreated paper had more cellulose content (73.03%) than acid (0.5%) treated paper that was used as a lignocellulosic substrate for saccharification. Among all the isolates tested, glucose yield (1.08mg/mL) was high for HI-1 isolate. Several factors were considered for optimizing augmented glucose yield (8.57mg/mL) and growth (8.07×108cfu/mL), such as temperature 37°C, pH 4.5, 5% (w/v) substrate concentration, 6 % bacterial inoculum size, agitation 150 rpm with PEG 0.25 % and Ca2+ ions 0.002 g/L. Overall 8-fold increase in glucose yield was achieved. Enzyme activity of HI-1 showed higher endoglucanase 0.29 ± 0.01 (U/mL/min) and exoglucanase 0.15±0.01 (U/mL/min) activity under optimum conditions, mentioned above. temperature 37°C, pH 4.5, substrate concentration 5%, inoculum size 6%, surfactants PEG 0.01%, ions Ca2+(0.002g/L) and agitation (120 rpm). Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) of hydrolyzed office paper yielded 5.43mg/mL bioethanol. According to 16S rRNA sequence homology, the bacterial isolate H1 was identified as Alcaligenes faecalis. Bioethanol production from office paper untreated waste proved an effective strategy. Bacteria having natural tendency towards cellulosic waste consumption are promising for bioconversion of cellulosic waste to valuable products.
On the integral transform of Mittag-Leffler-type functions with applications
Authors: Choudhary Anupama , Kumar Devendra , Singh Jagdev 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
In this article, we study certain results connected with a generalized Mittag-Leffler function. A generalized Mittag-Leffler function operator of Laplace and Sumudu conversions are investigated and some applications of the recognized results are also deduced as corollaries in this article. The outcomes of the present study are valuable in solving fractional order mathematical models in science, mathematics, finance and technology where the Mittag-Leffler function arises in a natural manner.
Assessment of Impact Energy, Wear Behavior, Thermal Resistance and Water Absorption Properties of Hybrid Bagasse Fiber/CaCO3 Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Authors: Oladele I. O. , Akinwekomi A. D. , Ibrahim I. O. , Adegun M. H. , Talabi S. I. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
To harness the inherent advantages of both synthetic and natural reinforcements, mercerized bagasse fibers (BF) and particulate calcium carbonate (CaCO3) were utilized as a complementing reinforcement for the fabrication of bagasse fiber/calcium carbonate (BF/CaCO3) polypropylene composites. Two sets of composites were produced – one with mercerized BF/CaCO3 and the other with unmercerized BF/ CaCO3. The effect of reinforcement loading on the impact energy, wear behavior, thermal resistance and water absorption properties of the composites were studied. Results showed that the mercerized BF/CaCO3 hybrid reinforced polypropylene composites exhibited significant increase in impact energy and offered better resistance to weight loss during wear test. Similarly, the thermal resistance of the mercerized composites was higher than their corresponding unmercerized composites. Additionally, water absorption in mercerized composites was highly resisted than in unmercerized samples. These results indicated that mercerization treatment and reinforcement hybridization improved the impact energy, wear, thermal resistance and water ingress resistance of hybrid fiber/ particulate reinforced polypropylene composites.
Breast cancer recurrence prediction with ensemble methods and cost-sensitive learning
Authors: Yang Pei-Tse , Wu Wen-Shuo , Wu Chia-Chun , Shih Yi-Nuo , Hsieh Chung-Ho , Hsu Jia-Lien 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women all over the world. Due to the improvement of medical treatments, most of the breast cancer patients would be in remission. However, the patients have to face the next challenge, the recurrence of breast cancer which may cause more severe effects, and even death. The prediction of breast cancer recurrence is crucial for reducing mortality. This paper proposes a prediction model for the recurrence of breast cancer based on clinical nominal and numeric features. In this study, our data consist of 1,061 patients from Breast Cancer Registry from Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital between 2011 and 2016, in which 37 records are denoted as breast cancer recurrence. Each record has 85 features. Our approach consists of three stages. First, we perform data preprocessing and feature selection techniques to consolidate the dataset. Among all features, six features are identified for further processing in the following stages. Next, we apply resampling techniques to resolve the issue of class imbalance. Finally, we construct two classifiers, AdaBoost and cost-sensitive learning, to predict the risk of recurrence and carry out the performance evaluation in three-fold cross-validation. By applying the AdaBoost method, we achieve accuracy of 0.973 and sensitivity of 0.675. By combining the AdaBoost and cost-sensitive method of our model, we achieve a reasonable accuracy of 0.468 and substantially high sensitivity of 0.947 which guarantee almost no false dismissal. Our model can be used as a supporting tool in the setting and evaluation of the follow-up visit for early intervention and more advanced treatments to lower cancer mortality.
Laves phases forming in the system ScCo2-“InCo2”-TaCo2
Authors: Gulay Nataliya L. , Kalychak Yaroslav M. , Pöttgen Rainer 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
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mc, non-centrosymmetric ordering variant of MgNi0.9Cu1.1). The superstructure formation of the MgNi0.9Cu1.1 variant is discussed on the basis of a group-subgroup scheme along with crystal chemical details on Laves phases.
First Detection of Human Coronavirus HKU1 in Greece, in an Immunocompromised Patient With Severe Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Authors: Georgakopoulou Vasiliki Epameinondas , Petsinis Georgios , Mantzouranis Konstantinos , Damaskos Christos , Melemeni Despoina , Gkoufa Aikaterini , Chlapoutakis Serafeim , Garmpis Nikolaos , Sklapani Pagona , Trakas Nikolaos , Tsiafaki Xanthi 
Published: May 2021

Human coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1) is a RNA virus which gets in the human cells by binding to the receptor of N-acetyl-9-O-acetylneuraminic acid. Human Coronaviruses (HCoVs), including HCoV-HKU1, are globally found. HCoV-HKU1 is responsible for upper and lower respiratory tract infections, usually with mild symptoms. In severe cases, HCoV-HKU1 can cause life-threatening respiratory illness especially in vulnerable hosts such as elderly, children and immunocompromised patients. In Greece, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza are the most common viruses causing respiratory tract infections. Traditionally, HCoVs are responsible for less than 3% of respiratory infections in Greek population. HCoVs 229E and OC43 have been shown to circulate in Greece. We report the first case of lung infection in an immunocompromised woman due to HCoV-HKU1, that has never been before detected in Greece. HCoV-HKU1 is related to severe disease even in healthy individuals and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of severe respiratory infections.
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics and Tendon Injury in Adolescents
Authors: Ross Rachael K. , Kinlaw Alan C. , Herzog Mackenzie M. , Jonsson Funk Michele , Gerber Jeffrey S. 
Published: May 2021

OBJECTIVES:
To estimate the association between fluoroquinolone use and tendon injury in adolescents.

METHODS:
We conducted an active-comparator, new-user cohort study using population-based claims data from 2000 to 2018. We included adolescents (aged 12–18 years) with an outpatient prescription fill for an oral fluoroquinolone or comparator broad-spectrum antibiotic. The primary outcome was Achilles, quadricep, patellar, or tibial tendon rupture identified by diagnosis and procedure codes. Tendinitis was a secondary outcome. We used weighting to adjust for measured confounding and a negative control outcome to assess residual confounding.

RESULTS:
The cohort included 4.4 million adolescents with 7.6 million fills for fluoroquinolone (275 767 fills) or comparator (7 365 684) antibiotics. In the 90 days after the index antibiotic prescription, there were 842 tendon ruptures and 16 750 tendinitis diagnoses (crude rates 0.47 and 9.34 per 1000 person-years, respectively). The weighted 90-day tendon rupture risks were 13.6 per 100 000 fluoroquinolone-treated adolescents and 11.6 per 100 000 comparator-treated adolescents (fluoroquinolone-associated excess risk: 1.9 per 100 000 adolescents; 95% confidence interval −2.6 to 6.4); the corresponding number needed to treat to harm was 52 632. For tendinitis, the weighted 90-day risks were 200.8 per 100 000 fluoroquinolone-treated adolescents and 178.1 per 100 000 comparator-treated adolescents (excess risk: 22.7 per 100 000; 95% confidence interval 4.1 to 41.3); the number needed to treat to harm was 4405.

CONCLUSIONS:
The excess risk of tendon rupture associated with fluoroquinolone treatment was extremely small, and these events were rare. The excess risk of tendinitis associated with fluoroquinolone treatment was also small. Other more common potential adverse drug effects may be more important to consider for treatment decision-making, particularly in adolescents without other risk factors for tendon injury.
“Night Thoughts” and “Meditations among the Tombs”: The influence of English moralists on József Péczeli’s sermons and literary activities
Authors: Kurucz György 
Published: May 2021

AbstractJózsef Péczeli (1750–1792), a Calvinist minister educated at some of the outstanding German, Swiss and Dutch centres of knowledge, is mostly known for his editorial and publishing activities, including his translations of Voltaire’s dramas and epic works. However, this paper is meant to analyze the issues of calling and absolution as presented in “Moral Semons” edited and published by the “erudite minister of Révkomárom”. It argues that Péczeli’s sermons tend to show the influence of eighteenth century English theologians, thereby disseminating the ideas of modern practical theology, as well as interpreting and adapting them to the needs of young ministers serving in the communities of the various layers of contemporary Hungarian society.
Résonances littéraires franco-hongroises, 1920–1980
Authors: Cottier-Fábián Elisabeth 
Published: May 2021

RésuméL’ouvrage d’Anna TÜSKÉS s’appuie sur des recherches menées depuis déjà plus de dix ans (2008–2019) qui s’intéressent, de façon tout à fait originale, à certains aspects personnels, « privés », des relations littéraires entre la France et la Hongrie tout au long du siècle dernier. Ayant su mettre à profit des ressources non encore publiées du Musée littéraire Petőfi (Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum), l’auteur réunit ici, en un dense ouvrage (383 pages), sept études distinctes au sujet d’écrivains ou traducteurs (ou encore spécialistes en arts plastiques) qui ont contribué à construire et renforcer les liens littéraires entre les deux pays, en dépit des vicissitudes historiques et politiques ayant, pendant presque un siècle, souvent menacé de les affaiblir. Les portraits individuels sont rassemblés autour d’une idée centrale, bien mise en valeur par l’auteur : le désir constant de dialogue éprouvé par des femmes et des hommes de Hongrie et de France, s’exprimant au travers d’écrits littéraires ou de correspondances, de poèmes lyriques ou cocasses, de photographies partagées… Ce livre à la très riche documentation donne à voir un tableau qui met en jeu non des « théories » littéraires, mais des sujets agissants et passionnés.
SOSIALISASI PEMANFAATAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) DALAM MENORMALISASI KEMBALI IKLIM USAHA BAGI UMKM DI KARAWANG
Authors: Apriani Rani , Selvi Evi , Putra Pamungkas Satya 
Published: May 2021

AbstrakPendapatan para UMKM saat pandemic ini menurun drastis, bahkan sejumlah UMKM kehabisan modal usaha sebab tidak sebanding antara modal usaha, pendapatan usaha dan kebutuhan hidup sehari-hari. UMKM saat ini harus berusaha agar usahanya tidak terkena dampak yang berat akibat covid-19. Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) berada di garis depan guncangan ekonomi yang disebabkan oleh pandemi COVID-19. Dengan adanya CSR maka diharapkan UMKM dapat menormalkan kembali iklim usahanya. Salah satu cara edukasi kepada UMKM yaitu dengan media webinar. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan agar UMKM yang ada di Karawang dapat memanfaatkan program CSR. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan sarana media sosial, ini digunakan untuk pencarian data, sosialisasi, penyuluhan kepada mitra yaitu UMKM yang ada di Karawang diantaranya dengan membuat grup whatsapp dan Instagram. Pengabdian masyarakat yang difokuskan kepada UMKM dilakukan dengan cara sosialisasi melalui webinar. Secara umum pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini dikategorikan sukses dan berjalan dengan baik, hal ini dapat dilihat dari kemampuan peserta dalam memahami materi pemaparan. Persentase keikutsertaan UMKM saat webinar berlangsung yaitu 100 % mengikuti webinar dari awal hingga akhir sesi. AbstractThe income of MSMEs during this pandemic has decreased drastically, even a number of MSMEs have run out of business capital because they are not comparable between working capital, business income, and daily living needs. MSMEs must currently make efforts so that their businesses are not severely affected by covid-19. Small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are at the forefront of the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the existence of CSR, it is hoped that MSMEs can normalize their business climate again. One way to educate MSMEs is by means of webinars. The purpose of this community service is done so that MSMEs in Karawang can take advantage of CSR. The method of implementing this service is carried out by means of social media, this is used for data search, socialization, outreach to partners, namely MSMEs in Karawang, including by creating WhatsApp and Instagram groups. Community service that is focused on MSMEs is carried out by means of socialization through webinars. In general, the implementation of this community service is categorized as successful and running well, this can be seen from the ability of the participants to understand the presentation material. The percentage of MSME participation during the webinar was 100% following the webinar from the beginning to the end of the session.