bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A novel spatially resolved interactance spectroscopy system to estimate degree of red coloration in red-fleshed apple
Authors: Ye Xujun , Doi Tamaki , Arakawa Osamu , Zhang Shuhuai 
Published: November 2021

AbstractReliable information about degree of red coloration in fruit flesh is essential for grading and sorting of red-fleshed apples. We propose a spatially resolved interactance spectroscopy approach as a new rapid and non-destructive technique to estimate degree of red coloration in the flesh of a red-fleshed apple cultivar ‘Kurenainoyume’. A novel measurement system was developed to obtain spatially resolved interactance spectra (190–1070 nm) for apple fruits at eight different light source-detector separation (SDS) distances on fruit surface. Anthocyanins in apple were extracted using a solvent extraction technique, and their contents were quantified with a spectrophotometer. Partial least squares (PLS) regression analyses were performed to develop estimation models for anthocyanin content from spatially resolved interactance spectra. Results showed that the PLS models based on interactance spectra obtained at different SDS distances achieved different predictive accuracy. Further, the system demonstrated the possibility to detect the degree of red coloration in the flesh at specific depths by identifying an optimal SDS distance. This might contribute to provide a detailed profile of the red coloration (anthocyanins) that is unevenly distributed among different depths of the flesh. This new approach may be potentially applied to grading and sorting systems for red-fleshed apples in fruit industry.
Strain driven phase transition and mechanism for Fe/Ir(111) films
Authors: Hsieh Chen-Yuan , Jiang Pei-Cheng , Chen Wei-Hsiang , Tsay Jyh-Shen 
Published: November 2021

AbstractBy way of introducing heterogeneous interfaces, the stabilization of crystallographic phases is critical to a viable strategy for developing materials with novel characteristics, such as occurrence of new structure phase, anomalous enhancement in magnetic moment, enhancement of efficiency as nanoportals. Because of the different lattice structures at the interface, heterogeneous interfaces serve as a platform for controlling pseudomorphic growth, nanostructure evolution and formation of strained clusters. However, our knowledge related to the strain accumulation phenomenon in ultrathin Fe layers on face-centered cubic (fcc) substrates remains limited. For Fe deposited on Ir(111), here we found the existence of strain accumulation at the interface and demonstrate a strain driven phase transition in which fcc-Fe is transformed to a bcc phase. By substituting the bulk modulus and the shear modulus and the experimental results of lattice parameters in cubic geometry, we obtain the strain energy density for different Fe thicknesses. A limited distortion mechanism is proposed for correlating the increasing interfacial strain energy, the surface energy, and a critical thickness. The calculation shows that the strained layers undergo a phase transition to the bulk structure above the critical thickness. The results are well consistent with experimental measurements. The strain driven phase transition and mechanism presented herein provide a fundamental understanding of strain accumulation at the bcc/fcc interface.
Histology of neovascular myopic macular degeneration
Authors: Jonas Shefali B. , Panda-Jonas Songhomitra , Jonas Jost B. , Jonas Rahul A. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractTo assess the histological correlate of neovascular or exudative myopic macular degeneration (nMMD) in highly myopic human eyes, we examined histomorphometrically histologic sections of enucleated eyes of Caucasian patients. The study included 284 eyes (age: 61.9 ± 13.7 years; range: 24–89 years; axial length: 25.5 ± 3.1 mm; range: 20–37 mm). An nMMD was detected in 5 eyes (axial length: 29.6 ± 2.6 mm; range: 26.0–31.0 mm). All these eyes showed within or close to the nMMD a macular Bruch’s membrane (BM) defect, fibrous tissue with erythrocyte-filled blood vessels, and proliferations of irregularly pigmented and irregularly piled-up retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells each of which was connected with a curled-up, PAS (Periodic-Acid-Shiff)-positive membrane. The nMMD lesions were covered by proliferated RPE cells. RPE cells were not detected within the retina. In binary regression analysis, a higher nMMD prevalence was associated with a higher prevalence of macular BM defects (odds ratio: > 1000; P < 0.001), while the association with axial length was not significant (P = 0.43) in that model. After adjustment for the presence of macular BM defects, the nMMD prevalence was not associated with BM thickness (measured at the posterior pole, equator-posterior pole midpoint, equator and shortly posterior to the ora serrata) (P = 0.10; P = 0.87; P = 0.40; and P = 0.36, respectively), RPE cell layer thickness (P = 0.83; P = 0.79; P = 0.31; P = 0.38, resp.), RPE cell density (P = 0.56; P = 0.91; P = 0.47; P = 0.87, resp.), choriocapillaris thickness (P = 0.47; P = 0.93; P = 0.41; P = 0.75, resp.), and choriocapillaris density (P = 0.99; P = 0.94; P = 0.17; P = 0.97, resp.). The results suggest that nMMD is characterized by a fibrous pseudo-metaplasia of the RPE and is strongly associated with macular BM defects, without other detected histomorphometric differences in thickness or density of the RPE, BM, and choriocapillaris.
Incidence and predictors of serious bleeding during long-term follow-up after acute coronary syndrome in a population-based cohort study
Authors: Graipe Anna , Ulvenstam Anders , Irevall Anna-Lotta , Söderström Lars , Mooe Thomas 
Published: November 2021

AbstractProgress in decreasing ischemic complications in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has come at the expense of increased bleeding risk. We estimated the long-term, post-discharge incidence of serious bleeding, characterized bleeding type, and identified predictors of bleeding and its impact on mortality in an unselected cohort of patients with ACS. In this population-based study, we included 1379 patients identified with an ACS, 2010–2014. Serious bleeding was defined as intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), bleeding requiring hospital admission, or bleeding requiring transfusion or surgery. During a median 4.6-year follow-up, 85 patients had ≥ 1 serious bleed (cumulative incidence, 8.6%; 95% confidence interval (CI) 8.3–8.9). A subgroup of 557 patients, aged ≥ 75 years had a higher incidence (13.4%) than younger patients (6.0%). The most common bleeding site was gastrointestinal (51%), followed by ICH (27%). Sixteen percent had a recurrence. Risk factors for serious bleeding were age ≥ 75 years, lower baseline hemoglobin (Hb) value, previous hypertension or heart failure. Serious bleeding was associated with increased mortality. Bleeding after ACS was fairly frequent and the most common bleeding site was gastrointestinal. Older age, lower baseline Hb value, hypertension and heart failure predicted bleeding. Bleeding did independently predict mortality.
Three dimensional microelectrodes enable high signal and spatial resolution for neural seizure recordings in brain slices and freely behaving animals
Authors: Wijdenes P. , Haider K. , Gavrilovici C. , Gunning B. , Wolff M. D. , Lijnse T. , Armstrong R. , Teskey G. C. , Rho J. M. , Dalton C. , Syed Naweed I. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractNeural recordings made to date through various approaches—both in-vitro or in-vivo—lack high spatial resolution and a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) required for detailed understanding of brain function, synaptic plasticity, and dysfunction. These shortcomings in turn deter the ability to further design diagnostic, therapeutic strategies and the fabrication of neuro-modulatory devices with various feedback loop systems. We report here on the simulation and fabrication of fully configurable neural micro-electrodes that can be used for both in vitro and in vivo applications, with three-dimensional semi-insulated structures patterned onto custom, fine-pitch, high density arrays. These microelectrodes were interfaced with isolated brain slices as well as implanted in brains of freely behaving rats to demonstrate their ability to maintain a high SNR. Moreover, the electrodes enabled the detection of epileptiform events and high frequency oscillations in an epilepsy model thus offering a diagnostic potential for neurological disorders such as epilepsy. These microelectrodes provide unique opportunities to study brain activity under normal and various pathological conditions, both in-vivo and in in-vitro, thus furthering the ability to develop drug screening and neuromodulation systems that could accurately record and map the activity of large neural networks over an extended time period.
Integration of transcriptome and targeted metabolome profiling reveals hormone related genes involved in the growth of Bletilla striata
Authors: Zou Hengwei , Jiang Hanxiao , Li Liangbo , Huang Rongshao 
Published: November 2021

AbstractBletilla striata (Thunb.) Reichb.f. (BS) is a traditional Chinese medicine with numerous beneficial effects. In our previous study, Aspergillus flavus was isolated from B. striata. To explore the physiological and molecular mechanisms of Aspergillus flavus elicitor (1-G4) that promoted Bletilla striata growth, in this study, we performed the determination of growth indexes and transcriptomics and metabolomics analysis under 5% and 10% 1-G4 conditions. Results showed that 1-G4 elicitor could significantly promote the growth and development of B. striata. With the increasing concentration of 1-G4 elicitor, the contents of SA, ICAld, and ME-IAA significantly increased while the IP and ACC contents decreased dramatically. A total of 1657 DEGs (763 up-regulated and 894 down-regulated) between the control (CK) and 5% elicitor (CK vs G5) and 2415 DEGs (1208 up-regulated and 1207 down-regulated) between the control and 10% elicitor (CK vs G10) were identified. Further, we found that 22, 38, and 2 unigenes were involved in ME-IAA, IP, and ACC, respectively. It was indicated that these unigenes might be involved in B. striata growth. Overall, the current study laid a theoretical foundation for the effective utilization of endophytic fungi and the optimization of germplasm resources of B. striata.
Green synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4 nanoparticles using Chlorella-K01 extract for potential enhancement of plant growth stimulating and antifungal activity
Authors: Win Theint Theint , Khan Sikandar , Bo Bo , Zada Shah , Fu PengCheng 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThe purpose of this research was to determine the efficacy of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NPs) using microalgal products as a plant growth stimulant and antifungal agent. The work was conducted with the phyco-synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4-NPs using 0.1 M ferric/ferrous chloride solution (2:1 ratio; 65 °C) with aqueous extract of the green microalga Chlorella K01. Protein, carbohydrate and polyphenol contents of Chlorella K01 extract were measured. The synthesized microalgal Fe3O4-NPs made a significant contribution to the germination and vigor index of rice, maize, mustard, green grams, and watermelons. Fe3O4-NPs also exhibited antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium tricinctum, Fusarium maniliforme, Rhizoctonia solani, and Phythium sp. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), particle size analysers (PSA), and zeta potential (ZP) measurements were used to characterize these green fabricated magnetite NPs. FTIR analysis showed that the synergy of microalgal proteins, carbohydrtates and polyphenols is responsible for the biofabrication of iron nanoparticles. A spheroid dispersion of biosynthesized Fe3O4-NPs with an average diameter of 76.5 nm was produced in the synthetic process.
Anisotropic optical responses of layered thallium arsenic sulfosalt gillulyite
Authors: Tripathi Ravi P. N. , Gao Jie , Yang Xiaodong 
Published: November 2021

AbstractMulti-element two-dimensional (2D) materials hold great promise in the context of tailoring the physical and chemical properties of the materials via stoichiometric engineering. However, the rational and controllable synthesis of complex 2D materials remains a challenge. Herein, we demonstrate the preparation of large-area thin quaternary 2D material flakes via mechanical exfoliation from a naturally occurring bulk crystal named gillulyite. Furthermore, the anisotropic linear and nonlinear optical properties including anisotropic Raman scattering, linear dichroism, and anisotropic third-harmonic generation (THG) of the exfoliated gillulyite flakes are investigated. The observed highly anisotropic optical properties originate from the reduced in-plane crystal symmetry. Additionally, the third-order nonlinear susceptibility of gillulyite crystal is retrieved from the measured thickness-dependent THG emission. We anticipate that the demonstrated strong anisotropic linear and nonlinear optical responses of gillulyite crystal will facilitate the better understanding of light-matter interaction in quaternary 2D materials and its implications in technological innovations such as photodetectors, frequency modulators, nonlinear optical signal processors, and solar cell applications.
Joint computation and power allocation for NOMA enabled MEC networks in the finite blocklength regime
Authors: Tang Huaiyu , He Bingtao , Zhou Yuchen , Yang Long , Chen Jian 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThis paper investigates the reliable computation offloading in non‐orthogonal multiple access enabled mobile edge computing networks, where the short‐packet technique is adopted to meet the stringent latency requirements of delay‐sensitive computing services. To characterize the reliability of computation offloading with finite blocklength coding, a novel analytical framework is developed to approximate the average overall block error probability (AOBEP) by using a double‐case linearization. With the derived approximate expression for AOBEP, the joint optimization of computation workload and transmit power is further investigated, in order to minimize the AOBEP under the computation/communication delay constraints. To tackle the non‐convexity of the formulated problem, the formulated problem is first decomposed into the computation workload problem and the transmit power allocation problem. For the computing workload problem, a closed‐form solution is derived. Then, by applying the derived workload allocation, the power allocation is transformed into the convex form through some approximations and solved by the successive convex approximation technique. Finally, simulation results are provided to demonstrate the reliability enhancement of computation offloading and reveal the relationship between the workload/power allocation and the communication/computation delay.
Ecological sanitation a new approach to protect public health and environment in rural areas of Morocco
Authors: Taouraout Aziz , Chahlaoui Abdelkader , Ouarrak Khadija , Aaziz Hicham , Belghyti Driss 
Published: November 2021

Wastewater and human excreta are threatening the quality of groundwater and watercourses in rural areas of Morocco. The new sanitation approach that has advantage to solve the problems of pathogens of human waste at source and offering the possibility of reusing them after treatment is called Ecological Sanitation (EcoSan) could be an alternative solution to the conventional one.
It is in this perspective that our study made an investigation on economic, ecological, sustainable sanitation techniques adapted to the Moroccan context. Indeed, a survey was carried out at Dayet Ifrah village to assess the population appreciation of the EcoSan structures installed. Survey results showed that these structures have been generally accepted by almost all users and non-users (95%).
On the other hand, a pilot-scale system composed by two types of filters (vertical constructed wetland and vertical Multi-Soil-Layering) have been installed in order to treat domestic wastewater coming from a single household and their performance was evaluated. The filters showed good performance to remove organic pollution (> 84.5%) and orthophosphate (> 68%). The reduction of ammonium were 84.5% and 35.3% for vertical Multi-Soil-Layering and vertical constructed wetland, respectively. The quality of the wastewater treated was evaluated in accordance with the standard of the rejection limit value adopted by Morocco.
Vigilance towards the use of artificial intelligence applications for breast cancer screening and early diagnosis
Authors: El Ouahabi Younes , Alaoui My Hachem El yousfi , Nsiri Benayad , Soulaymani Abdelmajid , Mokhtari Abdelrhani , Benaji Brahim 
Published: November 2021

Breast cancer is a real public health problem in Morocco. It is the cause of a significant number of deaths caused by late diagnosis. Mammography plays an essential role in the detection of breast cancer and in the early management of its treatment. Despite the existence of screening programs, there are still high rates of false positives and false negatives. Indeed, women were called back for additional diagnoses based on suspicious results that eventually led to cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms represent a promising solution to improve the accuracy of digital mammography offering, on the one hand, the possibility of better cancer detection, and, on the other hand, improved efficiency for radiologists for good decision-making.
In this work, through a review of the literature on the tools used to evaluate the performance of AI systems dedicated to early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. We set out to answer the following questions: Is the ethics relating to patient data during the development phase of this software is respected? Do these tools take into consideration the specificities of the field? What about the specification, accuracy and limitations of these applications?
At the end, we show through this work recommendations to adapt these evaluation tools of AI applications for breast cancer screening for an optimized and rational consideration of the principle of health vigilance and compliance with the regulatory standards in force governing this field.
Déclaration de consensus sur l’évaluation et la rééducation myofonctionnelles orofaciales chez les patients souffrants de SAOS : proposition d’un processus international par la méthode Delphi
Authors: Moeller Marc Richard , Weber Silke Anna Theresa , Coceani-Paskay Licia , Amat Philippe , Bianchini Esther Gonçalves Mandelbaum , Botzer Eyal , Boyd Kevin , Bruni Oliviero , de Felicio Claudia Maria , Hrubos-Strøm Harald , Jagomagi Triin , Keenan Sharon , Moeller Joy Lea , Kwok-Keung Daniel , O’Connor Reina Carlos , Pirelli Paola , Spruyt Karen , Suzuki Mayumi , Weaver Samantha , Zavras Athanasios I , Randerath Winfried , Kryger Meir 
Published: November 2021

La rééducation myofonctionnelle orofaciale a été montrée efficace dans la prise en charge multidisciplinaire du syndrome d’apnées obstructives du sommeil chez l’enfant, l’adolescent et l’adulte, et elle est prescrite à plusieurs étapes de ces prises en charge. Cependant, compte tenu du manque d’homogénéité des protocoles de traitement et de mesures des résultats, du manque de recherches sur le type, la fréquence et la durée des exercices myofonctionnels et sur les phénotypes spécifiques qui peuvent en bénéficier, il apparait nécessaire de définir des recommandations de bonne pratique.
Un consensus de recommandations Delphi consacré à l’évaluation et au traitement myofonctionnel orofacial pour les patients atteints de SAOS, a été mis en œuvre à l’initiative de Marc Richard Moeller. Les deux premières étapes du consensus de recommandations Delphi sont achevées. La troisième étape, consacrée à l’élaboration du questionnaire aura lieu lors de la réunion conjointe de la World Sleep Society et de l’Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, en mars 2022 à Rome. Les conclusions du consensus de recommandations Delphi seront publiées l’année suivante et largement diffusées.
Das Bindegewebe und sein Aufbau
Authors: Corts Magga 
Published: November 2021

SummaryDas Bindegewebe agiert mit seinen Fasern als verbindendes Gewebe und liegt als Gleit-, Verschiebe- beziehungsweise Reserveschicht zwischen verschiedenen Organen und Körperstrukturen vor. Es besteht Bindegewebszellen und der Extrazellulärmatrix.
Wieder zu Kräften kommen
Authors: März Henrike 
Published: November 2021

SummaryInfolge von Erkrankungen kann es zu ungewolltem Gewichtsverlust und Nährstoffmängeln kommen. Eine gezielte, individuelle Kostzusammenstellung im Hinblick auf die Energie- und Nährstoffdichte kann die Vitalität steigern. In der Praxis haben sich in der Aufbaukost Kraftsuppen, nährende Breie, hochwertiges Eiweiß und vitaminreiche Frischkost bewährt.
Die Postur – Aufrichtung gegen die Schwerkraft
Authors: Delarue Cyril André 
Published: November 2021

SummaryDie Postur (Körperhaltung) des Menschen wird bereits im Mutterleib und in den ersten Lebensmonaten als Säugling entscheidend mitgeprägt. Eine besondere Rolle spielen hier die die Füße. Schuhwerk bereits im Kleinkindalter, aber auch viele andere altersunabhängige Faktoren können sich auf Postur und Bewegungsmuster unphysiologisch auswirken und so zu Läsionen führen – mit Folgen wie Schmerzen und Bewegungseinschränkungen. Als Behandlungsansatz wird der Joint-to-joint-Ansatz vorgestellt, der besagt, dass ein Gelenk oder eine gelenknahe Struktur in Dysfunktion selten die eigentliche Ursache darstellt. Häufig ist diese in den Strukturen darunter oder darüber zu finden.
Some thoughts on (the acquisition of) control
Authors: Santos Ana Lúcia 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This paper discusses the subject / object control asymmetry in child language acquisition. Based on data reflecting the acquisition of European Portuguese, I argue that children do not have an initial absolute preference for object control and that not only subject control but also object control structures show developmental effects. This argues against analyses which assume that children are initially guided only by syntactic principles that preclude a non-local controller. Even though not excluding a syntactic bias that may favour object control, the acquisition data reviewed in this paper show that lexical acquisition has a larger role in the acquisition of control structures than is often assumed.
L1 effects in the L2 acquisition of long-distance binding in European Portuguese
Authors: Fiéis Alexandra , Madeira Ana 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This paper examines the acquisition, by Spanish and Italian speakers, of the binding properties of the long-distance reflexive si in European Portuguese in indicative and subjunctive contexts, addressing the following research questions: (i) Do learners transfer knowledge of the binding properties of the equivalent reflexive in their L1? (ii) Do they develop knowledge of the binding properties of the reflexive? Despite the fact that Spanish and Italian reportedly differ in the availability of long-distance binding (Napoli, 1979; Otero, 1999), our results from a study on native speakers of both languages, using a picture selection task, showed a significant preference for local binding. Findings from a truth-value judgement task applied to Spanish- and Italian-speaking learners of L2 European Portuguese are reported: both learner groups show a preference for local binding but follow different developmental paths. The results also indicate delays in the development of the relevant knowledge of long distance reflexives.