bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A cellular dynamic mathematical model of a conveyor dryer as an object of automatic control
Authors: Bardavelidze Avtandil , Bardavelidze Khatuna , Sesikashvili Otari 
Published: February 2025

In the paper, based on the analysis of the technological process of fruit drying in a conveyor-type dryer, the major regime parameters, control effects of the object, control variables and disturbing factors are determined. Considering the equations of the kinetics of heat and mass transfer of the dried product, control diagrams, certain standard assumptions and initial conditions, a system of ordinary differential equations for the convective drying of fruit in a conveyor-type dryer has been developed. In the system of equations of heat and mass transfer of the process, the drying coefficient in the first and second periods and the heat transfer coefficient were determined due to identification. The solution of the problem of determining the above parameters is reduced to solving the problem of minimising the criterion for assessing the degree of the mean square deviation of the difference between the solutions of the system of experimental and heat-mass transfer differential equations of the plum drying process. During the drying of blue plums, we have obtained the following values ​​of unknown parameters: drying rate coefficient in the first period – K1=0.8309∙10-4 kg∙(m2∙s∙oC)-1; drying rate coefficient in the second period–K2=0.3413∙10-4 kg∙(m2∙s∙oC)-1 and heat transfer coefficients: α2∙ϕ2=0.0794 kW∙(kg∙oC)-1, α3∙F3=0.0245 kW∙(kg∙oC)-1 and critical moisture content of blue plums wCR=71%. The energy reduction spent on the drying process is 4%. The “cellular” dynamic characteristics of the relative humidity and temperature of the drying agent during blue plum drying, obtained as a result of the experimental and theoretical study of the conveyor drying unit, allow us to judge the 96% - 98% adequacy of the developed dynamic mathematical model. The research found that the dynamic characteristics of the residual moisture content of blue plums at the dryer outlet were 11%.
Sosialisasi Mitigasi Bencana Gempa Bumi di Kampung Neirawar Kabupaten Sarmi Provinsi Papua
Authors: Karapa Enos , Yonas Marcelino Novry 
Published: February 2025

Abstrak Intensitas gempa bumi yang terjadi di Provinsi Papua pada 5 tahun terakhir cukup tinggi. Beberapa kota dan kabupaten pada daerah pesisir seperti kota Jayapura, Kabupaten Jayapura, kabupaten Keerom dan Kabupaten Sarmi sering mengalami goncangan akibat gempa bumi. Kabupaten Sarmi merupakan salah satu daerah yang sangat sering mengalami goncangan akibat gempa bumi. Sejak tahun 2019 hingga 2024 telah terjadi lebih dari 35 gempa bumi dan gempa bumi terbesar dengan kekuaran 6,2 SR yang bersifat merusak serta memiliki potensi tsunami. Kampung Nierwawar merupakan salah satu kampung yang mengalami dampak. Di Kampung Neirawar juga telah dipasang alat deteksi dini tejadinya tsunami. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan edukasi terhadap masyarakat tentang mitigasi bencana gempa bumi, meliputi tentang tanda-tanda gempa bumi, kekuatas gempa yang merusak dan tidak merusak, serta Tindakan menghadapi gempa bumi. Mitra pengabdian adalah Masyarakat kampung Neirawar Kabupaten Sarmi, metode pengabdian yang dilakukan adalah dalam bentuk ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini diharapkan pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang bencana gempa bumi serta bagaimana menghadapinya semakin meningkat. Masyarakat mengalami peningkatan pengetahuan tentang mitigasi gempabumi sekitar 27,5 %.
Intralesional steroid injection for Mondor’s disease: A new approach based on a post-surgical case series
Authors: Ho Wen-Tsao 
Published: February 2025

To the Editor,
We have carefully reviewed the insightful case report by Avantifiori et al. entitled “Penile Mondor’s disease after open hernia repair surgery: A case report”, which was published in the Qatar Medical Journal. Their detailed exploration of penile Mondor’s disease (PMD) following inguinal hernia repair provides valuable perspectives on this rare condition.
In light of their work, we wish to present our findings from a series of cases of Mondor’s disease that occurred after axillary osmidrosis surgery. Our experience with this condition and the management strategies we used may contribute to a comparative viewpoint that enhances the broader understanding of Mondor’s disease.
Notably, in the present clinical practice, we have applied intralesional steroid injections for treating Mondor’s disease, which has not been previously reported. This treatment strategy is guided by dermatological practices for managing inflammation in conditions such as inflamed cysts or eczema. Given the efficacy observed in our cases, it may warrant further investigation as a potential therapeutic option.
PRODUCTION OF ALGINATE, CHITOSAN AND ALGINATE/CHITOSAN FIBERS AND EVALUATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL AND CYTOTOXIC PROPERTIES
Authors: Carretero Agatha Cristiane , Da Costa Sirlene Maria , Baruque-Ramos Júlia , Ferraz Humberto Gomes , Cerón Annie Alexandra , da Costa Silgia Aparecida 
Published: February 2025

In this study fibers from alginate, chitosan and hybrid alginate/chitosan with and without glycerol were synthesized. The fibers were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and Thermogravimetry (TGA). Properties such as tensile, swelling, weight loss and cytotoxicity were evaluated. The water absorption considering a period of 30 days for alginate fibers without glycerol were 161% , 167% for alginate with glycerol, 100% for chitosan, chitosan with glycerol 158% and 215% e 156% for the hybrid fibers without and with glycerol respectively. The weight loss was 26% for alginate without glycerol, 28% for alginate with glycerol, 15% for chitosan without glycerol, 28% for chitosan with glycerol, 23% for hybrid without glycerol and 27% for hybrid with glycerol fibers. All fibers had an average diameter between 75 and 100 µm. The glycerol increased the fiber elongation 24% for alginate fibers, 93% for chitosan fibers and 13% for hybrid fibers. All fibers without and with glycerol showed no cytotoxicity. The produced fibers satisfied the analysis criteria and presented potential for technical textile production for biomedical applications.
Plant Leaf Disease Detection and Recommendation System using Alex Net-Honey Badger Fusion Algorithm
Authors: Mitra Dipra , Goyal Ankur , Gupta Ganesh , Shivkant  
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Plant diseases pose a significant challenge to the agriculture sector, affecting crop yield and quality, and thereby impacting the global economy. This paper discusses the urgent requirement for effective and precise detection and management of plant diseases.Objective: Utilizing the latest developments in machine learning and deep learning, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), we present a streamlined algorithm for identifying plant leaf diseases and providing treatment recommendations. To increase feature selection and classification accuracy, this method combines the strengths of the Honey Badger method (HBA) and antlion optimisation (ALO). Methods: This research thoroughly validates the suggested algorithm on a dataset of 87,000 RGB images that are categorised into 38 distinct plant diseases in order to compare it with state-of-the-art methods already in use. Result: The outcomes demonstrate outstanding performance with respect to accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, outperforming traditional models like Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and other deep learning models. By adding a recommendation mechanism to the algorithm, this work significantly advances the field by providing useful guidance on the management and prevention of diseases. Conclusion: The study has important ramifications for plant pathology and agricultural technologies. It offers farmers practical ways to successfully fight plant diseases, hence lowering food insecurity and improving crop productivity.
Fancy becoming a Software Fellow?
Authors: Hull Duncan 
Published: February 2025

The Software Sustainability Institute www.software.ac.uk has launched a Fellowship programme that recognises outstanding UK-based researchers who use software. The Fellowships come with £3000 funding which can be used for travel, collaboration and running events. Fellows advise the Institute on important software, evangelise software practices and champion the adoption of best-of-breed software. Fellows will contribute to the […]
From Useful Trees to Powerful Networks: A talk by Manuel Lima from Microsoft
Authors: Hull Duncan 
Published: February 2025

It’s Friday, so here’s another one of those cool RSA Animate videos by Cognitive Media. This one is narrated by Microsoftie Manuel Lima and describes how the tree structures that we know and love, such as the infamous tree of life are becoming inadequate for organising knowledge, despite having been useful for thousands of years.
What is effective teaching? The willing definition via Grant Campbell
Authors: Hull Duncan 
Published: February 2025

(This post is part of a series about the New Academics Program (NAP), I’ll be using this blog to scribble notes about the NAP as I work my way through it.) Ask ten different people what effective teaching is and you’ll get ten different answers. Here’s a handy definition (let’s call it the willing definition for now) […]
Pawpaw: An Underutilized Tree with Potential
Authors: Erich Griffin , Peck Greg , Pritts Marvin 
Published: February 2025

Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] is an endemic North American tree that is gaining commercial interest because it produces desirable, nutritious fruit for human consumption. The plant evolved in the forest understory and can grow well in shaded and sunny environments. As a native tree, there are few arthropod pests or diseases, thus, the trees require few pesticide inputs. The acetogenins synthesized by the tree can be used as natural pesticides or in cancer therapy treatment. Pawpaw is primarily propagated by seed in nurseries, and cultivars are grafted via the whip-and-tongue and chip bud methods. However, there are several challenges that limit wider adoption of pawpaw production in North America including the lack of an adequate tissue culture protocol for clonal propagation, poor understanding of fruit physiology, and lack of rootstocks for commercial production. Modern biotechnology serves as viable option for overcoming these challenges and accelerating the development of pawpaw for commercial production.
Nutritional, Physical, and Sensory Evaluation of Wheat Flour Biscuits Supplemented with Bambara Groundnut and Bush Mango Flours
Authors: J. I. Okoye, , P. C. Okolo, , A. E. Egbujie, 
Published: February 2025

This study was designed to evaluate the nutrient composition, microbiological, physical and sensory properties of biscuits produced from blends of wheat, Bambara groundnut and bush mango mesocarp flour. Bambara groundnuts and bush mango mesocarps were separately processed into flours. Each of the flours was used at varying replacement levels (5-30%) to complement wheat flour in the production of biscuits, with biscuits produced from 100% wheat flour as control. The nutrient composition, microbiological, physical and sensory properties of the biscuits were determined using standard methods. The moisture, crude protein, fat, crude fibre and ash contents of the biscuits increased significantly (p<0.05) with increased substitution of Bambara groundnut and bush mango mesocarp flours from 6.42-7.65%, 7.32-17.32%, 3.25-4.24%, 3.32-5.03% and 1.42-2.11, respectively with subsequent decrease in carbohydrate and energy contents. The mineral composition of the biscuits also increased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in the addition of Bambara groundnut and bush mango mesocarp flours from 77.86-133.27 mg/100g calcium, 95.47-167.72 mg/100g potassium, 89.11-147.26 mg/100g phosphorus, 57.54-116.04 mg/100g magnesium, 1.64-2.04 mg/100g iron and 1.43-1.91 mg/100g zinc. The niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin A, ascorbic acid, and folic acid contents of the samples also ranged from 2.54-3.26 mg/100g, 2.57-3.47 mg/100g, 2.61-3.26 mg/100g, 3.23-4.36 mg/100g, 1.43-1.91 mg/100g and 1.12-1.71 mg/100g, respectively. The result showed that the vitamin contents of the composite biscuits increased gradually with increased substitution of Bambara groundnut and bush mango mesocarp flours. The microbial counts of the biscuit samples showed that the total viable count of the samples ranged from 0.32 x 104-1.20 x 104cfu/g, while the coliform and fungal counts were nil which is an indication that the products would be safe, wholesome and shelf-stable with adequate packaging and storage. The height, weight and thickness of the biscuit samples also showed significant (p<0.05) increase with increased substitution of Bambara groundnut and bush mango mesocarp flours, while the diameter, spread ratio and spread factor decreased. The sensory properties of the samples showed that the biscuits made from 100% wheat flour (Control) were most preferable to the panellists and also differed significantly (p<0.05) in colour, mouthfeel, flavour and crispiness. In addition, the biscuits prepared from the composite flours were also acceptable because they were equally rated high by the judges in all the sensory attributes evaluated. The study, therefore, showed that the nutrient contents and some physical properties of wheat flour biscuits could be improved by the addition of Bambara groundnut and bush mango mesocarp flours at different stated levels in the preparation of biscuits.
Concerns about depression
Authors: van Praag HM 
Published: July 2002

SummaryBiological depression research can boast of a number of significant achievements over the past 35 years. Yet, in spite of those achievements, the field is in danger of desiccation. Five reasons are discussed herein: 1) short-comings of the DSM-based depression classification; 2) the ever increasing number of, generally poorly validated, diagnostic categories; 3) desubjectivation of psychiatric diagnosing; 4) the lack of a dimensional (better: functional) component in diagnosing depression; and 5) horizontalism, ie the absence of attempts to group symptoms “vertically” according to their diagnostic weight. The issues are in need of urgent scientific attention, lest biological depression research will stagnate and ultimately whither. We have indicated ways to approach the issues.
Safe motherhood in Sri Lanka: a 100‐year march
Authors: Seneviratne H.R. , Rajapaksa L.C. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractThe present safe motherhood status in Sri Lanka has been achieved by a series of activities for health and social development during the past century. While ancient and traditional religious, as well as cultural concepts provided a sound foundation, it was the policies that focused on human development that resulted in reducing the maternal mortality rate to 2.4 per 10 000 live births, and the infant mortality rate to 16.5 per (1000) live births. Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services were initially closely linked to improvements in the healthcare infrastructure and social development, while family planning introduced in 1953 enhanced its progress further. With MCH integrated into reproductive health, the march towards a safer motherhood in Sri Lanka will require the implementation of new policies and strategies.
Vaginal candidosis: epidemiological and etiological factors
Authors: Ferrer J 
Published: July 2002

AbstractA review is presented of the emerging problem of candidal colonization regarding epidemiological and etiological factors. In recent years a change in epidemiological trends has been observed. Vaginal candidosis seems to show a higher frequency to recur and a significant increase in infections caused by non albicans species of candidas has been stated. The three stage mechanisms of adhesion, blastopore germination and epithelium invasion are emphasized. There is a balance between candidal organisms and vaginal defense factors (lactobacilli, cellular and humoral immunity) controlling and limiting fungal growth. Vaginitis appears because of an increased number or an enhanced virulence of candidas. In some other patients, a decreased vaginal defense mechanism is a determinant factor. There are still a number of factors involved in clinical candidal vulvovaginitis that need to be clarified.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: a decade of responding to violence against women
Authors: Jones R.F. , Horan D.L. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractViolence against women is a common phenomenon worldwide. Effects can be severe and life‐long. As physicians who treat women exclusively, the obstetrician‐gynecologist has a medical and ethical obligation to recognize and intervene on behalf of their abused patients. At the same time, because of the special nature of the patient‐physician relationship, the obstetrician‐gynecologist is in a unique position to provide such assistance. This article presents an overview of violence against women and its consequences, highlights responses to the problem, and details the activities of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to educate its members on domestic violence. ACOG activities may serve as a model of response to domestic violence for similar organizations.
Commercial availability of misoprostol and induced abortion in Brazil
Authors: Costa S.H. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractIn Brazil, abortion is only permitted to save the woman's life or in cases of rape. The principal effect of legal restrictions is not to make induced abortion practice less prevalent but to force poor women to resort to abortions performed under unhygience conditions or attempt self‐induced abortion. Within this context, misoprostol, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin E1, was introduced in the country in 1986. Purchased over the counter in pharmacies, misoprostol has became a popular abortifacient method among Brazilian women. By 1990, about 70% of women hospitalized with abortion‐related diagnoses reported use of the drug. In 1991, the Ministry of Health restricted the sale of misoprostol, and in some states its use was totally banned. While the proportion of abortions induced with misoprostol has decreased, the drug continues to be sold on the black market at an inflated value. Research indicates that women have acquired more experience with the drug over time, resulting in lower doses and more effective administration. Several studies show that the rate and severity of complications are significantly less among women who used misoprostol compared with women who used invasive methods. Research also suggests that about half of the women have complete abortion with misoprostol, but seek medical care as soon as they have vaginal bleeding. The experience of Brazilian women with misoprostol is an example of how women when faced with unwanted pregnancy will resort to illegal abortion whatever the costs are to their health.
Tetanus toxoid and congenital abnormalities
Authors: Czeizel A.E , Rockenbauer M 
Published: July 2002

AbstractObjective: To study the human teratogenic potential of tetanus vaccination during pregnancy. Methods: Pair analysis of cases with congenital abnormalities and matched healthy controls was performed in the large population‐based dataset of the Hungarian Case–Control Surveillance of Congenital Abnormalities, 1980–1994. Results: Of 35 727 pregnant women who had babies without any defects in the study period (control group), 33 (0.09%) were vaccinated with tetanus. Of 21 563 pregnant women who had offspring with congenital abnormalities, 25 (0.12%) had tetanus vaccination. This difference was not significant (P=0.39). The case–control pair analysis confirmed the safety of tetanus vaccination during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third months of gestation, i.e. during the critical period for congenital abnormalities. Conclusion: Tetanus vaccination during pregnancy appears not be teratogenic to the fetus. Thus, there is no contraindication, if the use of tetanus toxoid is necessary during pregnancy.
On the symmetry of blowup solutions to a mean field equation
Authors: Chen Chuin Chuan , Lin Chang-Shou 
Published: July 2002

In this article, we consider the mean field equation

\Delta u + \rho \left(\frac{e^{u}}{\int e^{u}}−\frac{1}{A}\right) = 0 \text{ in }Σ,

where

Σ*

is a flat torus and

A

is the area of

Σ

. This paper is concerned with the symmetry induced by the phenomenon of concentration. By using the method of moving planes, we prove that blowup solutions often possess certain symmetry. In this paper, we consider cases when solutions blowup at one or two points. We also consider related problems for annulu domains of

\mathbf R^2

.

Résumé
Nous considérons l’équation de champ moyen

\Delta u + \rho \left(\frac{e^{u}}{\int e^{u}}−\frac{1}{A}\right) = 0 \text{ dans }Σ,

où

Σ

est un tore plat et

A

est l’aire de

Σ

. Cet article se rapporte à la symétrie induite par le phénomène de concentration. En utilisant la méthode de déplacement de plans, nous démontrons que les solutions avec singularités possèdent dans la plupart des cas des propriétés de symétrie. Dans cet article, nous considérons des cas où les solutions explosent en un ou deux points. Nous traitons également de problèmes reliés pour des domaines annulaires de

\mathbf R^2

avec conditions de Dirichlet an berd.
Asymptotic behaviour of holomorphic strips
Authors: Robbin Joel W , Salamon Dietmar A 
Published: July 2002

The asymptotic behaviour of a finite energy pseudoholomorphic strip with Lagrangian boundary conditions in a symplectic manifold is determined by an eigenfunction of the linearized operator at the (transverse) intersection.

Résumé
Le comportement asymptotique d’une bande pseudoholomorphe d’énergie finie, à frontière dans une sous-variété Lagrangienne d’une variété symplectique, est déterminé par une fonction propre du problème linéarisé le long de l’intersection (transverse).
Attractors and time averages for random maps
Authors: Araújo Vı́tor 
Published: July 2002

Considering random noise in finite dimensional parameterized families of diffeomorphisms of a compact finite dimensional boundaryless manifold

M

, we show the existence of time averages for almost every orbit of each point of

M

, imposing mild conditions on the families; see Section 2.4. Moreover these averages are given by a finite number of physical absolutely continuous stationary probability measures.

We use this result to deduce that situations with infinitely many sinks and Hénon-like attractors are not stable under random perturbations, e.g., Newhouse’s and Colli’s phenomena in the generic unfolding of a quadratic homoclinic tangency by a one-parameter family of diffeomorphisms.

Résumé

On considère un bruit aléatoire dans des familles paramétrées de dimension finie de difféomorphismes d’une variété compacte sans bord,

M

, de dimension finie, et on montre, sous certains conditions pas très fortes sur ces familles, l’existence de moyennes temporelles (assymptotiques) pour presque toute orbite de chaque point de

M

(
voir
Section 2.4). Ces moyennes sont données par un nombre fini de mesures de probabilité stationnaires physiques absolument continues.

On utilise ce résultat pour déduire que les situations de coexistence d’une infinité de puists et d’attracteurs de type Hénon ne sont pas stables par des perturbations aléatoires; par exemple, les phénomènes de Newhouse et de Colli dans le dédoublement générique d’une tangence homoclinique quadratique par une famille de difféomorphismes à un paramètre.