bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Intuitive eating and its psychological correlates: A meta‐analysis
Authors: Linardon Jake , Tylka Tracy L. , Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz Matthew 
Published: March 2021

AbstractObjectiveIntuitive eating is an adaptive style of eating that has generated significant research attention. Theoretically, intuitive eating is a core construct that features prominently in the Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating, a framework that explains how positive environmental influences can foster intuitive eating practices via body appreciation. Empirically, intuitive eating has been connected to a broad range of adaptive mental health indices. At present, a quantitative synthesis of intuitive eating and its correlates has yet to be conducted. This was the objective of the current meta‐analysis.MethodNinety‐seven studies (89% cross‐sectional) were included. Random effects meta‐analyses were conducted on 23 psychological correlates, divided into three clusters: eating behavior and body image disturbances, positive body image and other adaptive factors, and general psychopathology. Meta‐analytic path analyses were also computed to test the validity of the Acceptance Model.ResultsIntuitive eating was inversely associated with multiple indices of eating pathology, body image disturbances, and psychopathology (rs = −.23 to −.58). Intuitive eating was positively associated with numerous positive psychological constructs, such as positive body image, self‐esteem, and wellbeing (rs = .20 to .58). Men reported higher levels of intuitive eating than women (d = 0.39), with differences being largest in Caucasian samples. Meta‐analytic path analyses strongly supported the hypothesized pathways specified in the Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating.ConclusionsThere is a strong evidence base for intuitive eating's connection to numerous adaptive psychological constructs. Attention should now shift toward prospective and experimental designs so that the temporal nature of these relationships can be identified.
The declining occurrence of moose (Alces alces) at the southernmost edge of its range raise conservation concerns
Authors: Janík Tomáš , Peters Wibke , Šálek Martin , Romportl Dušan , Jirků Miloslav , Engleder Thomas , Ernst Martin , Neudert Jiří , Heurich Marco 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThe border region between Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany harbors the most south‐western occurrence of moose in continental Europe. The population originated in Poland, where moose survived, immigrated from former Soviet Union or were reintroduced after the Second World War expanded west‐ and southwards. In recent years, the distribution of the nonetheless small Central European population seems to have declined, necessitating an evaluation of its current status. In this study, existing datasets of moose observations from 1958 to 2019 collected in the three countries were combined to create a database totaling 771 records (observations and deaths). The database was then used to analyze the following: (a) changes in moose distribution, (b) the most important mortality factors, and (c) the availability of suitable habitat as determined using a maximum entropy approach. The results showed a progressive increase in the number of moose observations after 1958, with peaks in the 1990s and around 2010, followed by a relatively steep drop after 2013. Mortality within the moose population was mostly due to human interactions, including 13 deadly wildlife‐vehicle collisions, particularly on minor roads, and four animals that were either legally culled or poached. Our habitat model suggested that higher altitudes (ca. 700–1,000 m a.s.l.), especially those offering wetlands, broad‐leaved forests and natural grasslands, are the preferred habitats of moose whereas steep slopes and areas of human activity are avoided. The habitat model also revealed the availability of large core areas of suitable habitat beyond the current distribution, suggesting that habitat was not the limiting factor explaining the moose distribution in the study area. Our findings call for immediate transboundary conservation measures to sustain the moose population, such as those aimed at preventing wildlife‐vehicle collisions and illegal killings. Infrastructure planning and development activities must take into account the habitat requirements of moose.
Making the most of your pollinators: An epiphytic fig tree encourages its pollinators to roam between figs
Authors: Mohd Hatta Siti Khairiyah , Quinnell Rupert J. , Idris Abd Ghani , Compton Stephen G. 
Published: March 2021

AbstractFicus species are characterized by their unusual enclosed inflorescences (figs) and their relationship with obligate pollinator fig wasps (Agaonidae). Fig trees have a variety of growth forms, but true epiphytes are rare, and one example is Ficus deltoidea of Southeast Asia. Presumably as an adaptation to epiphytism, inflorescence design in this species is exceptional, with very few flowers in female (seed‐producing) figs and unusually large seeds. Figs on male (pollinator offspring‐generating) trees have many more flowers. Many fig wasps pollinate one fig each, but because of the low number of flowers per fig, efficient utilization by F. deltoidea's pollinators depends on pollinators entering several female figs. We hypothesized that it is in the interest of the plants to allow pollinators to re‐emerge from figs on both male and female trees and that selection favors pollinator roaming because it increases their own reproductive success. Our manipulations of Blastophaga sp. pollinators in a Malaysian oil palm plantation confirmed that individual pollinators do routinely enter several figs of both sexes. Entering additional figs generated more seeds per pollinator on female trees and more pollinator offspring on male trees. Offspring sex ratios in subsequently entered figs were often less female‐biased than in the first figs they entered, which reduced their immediate value to male trees because only female offspring carry their pollen. Small numbers of large seeds in female figs of epiphytic F. deltoidea may reflect constraints on overall female fig size, because pollinator exploitation depends on mutual mimicry between male and female figs.
Mutual coupling and correlation coefficient of a small antenna designed to radiate directly from AMC
Authors: Yoshikawa Hiromichi , Hiramatsu Nobuki , Uchimura Hiroshi , Yonehara Masamichi 
Published: March 2021

AbstractWe have proposed a small antenna designed to radiate directly from AMC (AMC antenna). In this paper, the calculated results of two‐dimensional distribution of the mutual coupling and the correlation coefficient are discussed by the AMC antenna and a planar inverted‐F antenna (PIFA). Especially, the mutual coupling and the correlation coefficient of AMC antenna are measured.
Two stage operation scheme for a microgrid including hydrogen production as a part of demand
Authors: Kida Yushi , Hara Ryoichi , Kita Hiroyuki , Koguma Yuji , Inamura Akinobu , Hamaguchi Kenichi 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThe authors focus on a microgrid (MG) including hydrogen production processes as a part of demand. The studied MG consists of a photovoltaic (PV), a battery storage system, two different type electrolyzers, and electric/fuel steam boilers and supplies for the electric, thermal and hydrogen demands. This paper proposes detailed operation scheme which consists of two stages, namely, the day ahead scheduling and the real‐time (RT) control. The day ahead scheduling optimizes the operations of system components in the next day based on the forecasts for PV output and demands. The RT control provides the actual control command to individual system component based on the actual PV output and demands monitored online. The effectiveness of the proposed scheme is ascertained through some computational case studies. Performance of the proposed scheme is evaluated in terms of the total energy cost, the curtailed PV output and the hydrogen production volume.
Novel antibodies that selectively block mouse IL‐12 enable the re‐evaluation of the role of IL‐12 in immune protection and pathology
Authors: Gaignage Mélanie , Uyttenhove Catherine , Jones Lindsay L. , Bourdeaux Christophe , Chéou Paméla , Mandour Mohamed F. , Coutelier Jean‐Paul , Vignali Dario A.A. , Van Snick Jacques 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThe dimeric cytokine IL‐12 is important in the control of various infections but also contributes to the pathology of certain diseases making it a potential target for therapy. However, its specific inhibition with antibodies is complicated by the fact that its two subunits are present in other cytokines: p40 in IL‐23 and p35 in IL‐35. This has led to erroneous conclusions like the alleged implication of IL‐12 in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Here, we report the development of a mouse anti‐mouse IL‐12 vaccine and the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that do not react with p40 or p35 (in IL‐35) but specifically recognize and functionally inhibit the IL‐12 heterodimer. Using one of these mAbs, MM12A1.6, that strongly inhibited IFN‐γ production and LPS‐induced septic shock after viral infection, we demonstrate the critical role played by IL‐12 in the rejection of male skin graft by female C57BL/6 syngeneic recipients and in the clearance of an immunogenic mastocytoma tumor variant by DBA/2 mice, but not in a parent to F1 immune aggression model nor in MOG‐induced EAE, which was clearly prevented by anti‐p40 mAb C17.8. Given this selective inhibition of IL‐12, these mAbs provide new options for reassessing IL‐12 function in vivo.
Determination of p‐Nitrophenol in Synthetic Textile Wastewater Samples Using a Graphene Oxide/Palladium Nanoparticles Modified Carbon Paste Electrode
Authors: D'Almeida Suysia R. , Buoro Rafael M. 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThis work presents for the first time the incorporation of graphene oxide/palladium nanoparticles composite into a carbon paste electrode and its application in the quantification of p‐nitrophenol, a very hazardous pollutant, in a synthetic wastewater sample. The composite presented a homogeneous particle distribution and narrow size distribution, averaging 4 nm. The resulting electrode presented improved shelf stability and prevented the adsorption of byproducts of p‐nitrophenol on the electrode surface, which is an advantage when compared to other sensors, due to the presence of the polymer polyvinylimidazole inside the graphene oxide matrix. This work also explores the performance of the proposed sensor among other dyes which can be present simultaneously in industrial wastewater and free water bodies.
The seed oil of Paeonia ludlowii ameliorates Aβ25‐35‐induced Alzheimer's disease in rats
Authors: Lu Ya‐Zhou , Zhang Chao‐Qi , Yu Ben‐Xia , Zhang Er‐Hao , Quan Hong , Yin Xiu , Cai Hao , Yuan Fang , Li Lian‐Qiang , Xu Yuan‐Jiang , Su Yan‐Jie , Xing Ya‐Jing , Liao Zhi‐Hua , Lan Xiao‐Zhong 
Published: March 2021

AbstractPaeonia ludlowii, a plant of the Paeoniaceae family, has abundant genetic diversity in different populations, and the seed oil can be used in a diverse number of activities. However, its neuroprotective effect is not clear. We investigated the memory‐improving effects and associated mechanisms of Paeonia ludlowii seed oil (PLSO) on amyloid beta (Aβ)25–35‐induced Alzheimer's disease (AD) in rats. The Morris water maze test was undertaken, and subsequently, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and acetylcholinesterase (ACHE) in the hippocampus was detected by biochemical analyses. To further study PLSO, we examined the pathologic structure and apoptosis of hippocampal tissue by staining. Immunohistochemical analysis was used to detect expression of IBA‐1 and GFAP in the hippocampus. Detection of proinflammatory factors was achieved by reverse transcription–quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. High‐dose PLSO inhibited expression of GFAP and IBA‐1. We demonstrated that high‐dose PLSO can regulate activation of glial cells and mediate apoptosis of hippocampal cells, and significantly improve learning and memory deficits in AD rats. PLSO could be developed as a nutritional supplement and sold as a drug for AD prevention and/or treatment.
The value of 68Gallium‐DOTATATE PET/CT in sinonasal neuroendocrine tumor management: A case series
Authors: Liu Katherine Y. , Goldrich David Y. , Ninan Sen J. , Filimonov Andrey , Lam Hansen , Govindaraj Satish , Iloreta Alfred Marc 
Published: March 2021

AbstractBackground68Gallium‐DOTATATE (68Ga‐DOTATATE) is a somatostatin analog used as a PET tracer to successfully identify neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Due to the rarity of sinonasal NETs, there are few recommendations for 68Ga‐DOTATATE imaging in these patients.MethodsWe discussed the impact of 68Ga‐DOTATATE imaging on the management of six sinonasal NET cases and reviewed existing literature.Results68Ga‐DOTATATE PET/CT revealed an unknown primary in one case and identified metastatic disease in a primary sinonasal small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SNEC) patient missed on conventional imaging. In two esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) patients, 68Ga‐DOTATATE detected abnormal radiotracer uptake not present on 18F‐FDG PET/CT and identified a patient for treatment with 177Lu‐DOTATATE.ConclusionsThis is the one of the first few reports, and the largest series to our knowledge, demonstrating the utility of 68Ga‐DOTATATE imaging for primary sinonasal SNEC and ENB. Further study is required to determine its role in sinonasal NET management.
Wearing comfort and perceived heaviness of smart glasses
Authors: Kim Yong Min , Bahn Sangwoo , Yun Myung Hwan 
Published: March 2021

AbstractSmart glasses require additional structures to perform smart functions, which increases their weight and results in an uneven weight distribution. Excessive weight increase and weight balance issues could cause discomfort; thus, guidelines regarding the appropriate weight profile of smart glasses are needed. The aim of this study is to propose an acceptable weight for smart glasses to ensure user comfort. We derived the main form factors of smart glasses and designed a prototype based on face and head dimensions using a Korean anthropometric database. A total of 78 participants were asked to complete questionnaires related to wearing comfort, perceived heaviness, and sensory threshold. The relationship between wearing comfort and perceived heaviness was analyzed through correlation analysis, and regression analyses were performed to identify the threshold levels. As the weight of the prototype increased, the perceived heaviness score also increased. Perceived heaviness was negatively correlated with wearing comfort (p < .001, r = −.838). The regression analyses revealed that 39.13 g (R
2 = .897) and ±14.16 g (R
2 = .942) were the threshold levels for the perception of weight increase and weight balance difference, respectively. This study contributes to the design of smart glasses based on anthropometric data and makes recommendations regarding the weight profile of smart glasses. The findings are expected to help developers and researchers design more comfortable smart glasses and establish design guidelines for smart glasses.
Ain’t Oughta Be in the Dictionary: Getting to Justice by Dismantling Anti‐Black Literacy Assessment Practices
Authors: Randall Jennifer , Poe Mya , Slomp David 
Published: March 2021

AbstractDiscussions about literacy assessment can often be polarizing for teachers, school administrators, and other stakeholders. Given the diverse and often charged perspectives on assessment within both the profession and the broader public discourse, it can be difficult to engage in productive dialogue about the role that literacy assessment plays in promoting or inhibiting effective models of literacy education. This department provides perspectives, questions, and research that enables readers to better advocate for themselves and their students as they develop their own assessment programs and respond to assessment programs that are imposed on them.
Development of novel bone‐like nanocomposite coating of hydroxyapatite/collagen on titanium by modified electrophoretic deposition
Authors: Iwanami‐Kadowaki Kaori , Uchikoshi Tetsuo , Uezono Masayoshi , Kikuchi Masanori , Moriyama Keiji 
Published: March 2021

AbstractElectrophoretic deposition (EPD) is a simple, rapid, and inexpensive technique to accomplish uniform coatings with controlled thicknesses. The EPD using binders that do not require a thermal degreasing process, which also eliminates the polymer components of the composite, are required for coating polymer‐ceramic composites. This study demonstrated the application of a modified EPD technique utilizing Mg2+ ions to coat a bone‐like hydroxyapatite/collagen nanocomposite (HAp/Col) on a titanium (Ti) substrate. The coating thickness was successfully controlled by varying the applied voltage and/or the treatment time. The adhesive strength of the modified EPD coating, evaluated by the tape test, showed class 0 (coating was not peeled off) and drastically increased in comparison to that of the non‐Mg2+ EPD coating, class 5 (coating was completely peeled off). The MG63 cells on the HAp/Col‐coated Ti demonstrated similar proliferation to and superior alkaline phosphatase activity to that on the bare Ti. Thus, the HAp/Col‐coated Ti is expected to facilitate the surrounding bone formation than the bare‐Ti. The results of the study indicated the HAp/Col‐coated Ti prepared by the modified EPD is effective for applications in novel instruments, such as, subperiosteal temporary anchorage devices, which strongly requires rapid osseointegration at the bone‐implant surface.
ClassicalGSG: Prediction of logP using classical molecular force fields and geometric scattering for graphs
Authors: Donyapour Nazanin , Hirn Matthew , Dickson Alex 
Published: March 2021

AbstractThis work examines methods for predicting the partition coefficient (log P) for a dataset of small molecules. Here, we use atomic attributes such as radius and partial charge, which are typically used as force field parameters in classical molecular dynamics simulations. These atomic attributes are transformed into index‐invariant molecular features using a recently developed method called geometric scattering for graphs (GSG). We call this approach “ClassicalGSG” and examine its performance under a broad range of conditions and hyperparameters. We train ClassicalGSG log P predictors with neural networks using 10,722 molecules from the OpenChem dataset and apply them to predict the log P values from four independent test sets. The ClassicalGSG method's performance is compared to a baseline model that employs graph convolutional networks. Our results show that the best prediction accuracies are obtained using atomic attributes generated with the CHARMM generalized force field and 2D molecular structures.
HCV core antigen plays an important role in the fight against HCV as an alternative to HCV‐RNA detection
Authors: Wang Yuhan , Jie Wang , Ling Jiang , Yuanshuai Huang 
Published: March 2021

AbstractObjectiveTo discuss the clinical significance of HCV‐cAg testing in the diagnosis, activity determination, and monitoring of therapeutic effectiveness of HCV infection and its advantages compared with HCV‐RNA and anti‐HCV antibodies detection.MethodsBy summarizing the published literature, the advantages and significance of HCV core antigen detection were sought.ResultsThe expression of HCV‐cAg is highly consistent with that of HCV‐RNA, but compared with HCV‐RNA, detection of HCV‐cAg is easy to operate, time saving, and low cost. HCV‐cAg can be detected within 12~15 days after infection, and the window period can be shortened by5~7 weeks. HCV‐cAg is a serological indicator of virus replication, which can distinguish previous infection of HCV or current infection. HCV‐cAg detection is more suitable for immunocompromised, hemodialysis, organ transplant patients. HCV‐cAg also can be used to monitor antiviral efficacy and predict sustained virological response (SVR).ConclusionHCV core antigen has similar clinical sensitivity to NAT and can be used as a substitute for HCV‐RNA in the diagnosis of virus infection. Combined detection of HCV‐cAg and antibody serology can help doctors detect HCV infection earlier, accurately diagnose different stages of HCV infection, and evaluate the therapeutic effect of antiviral drugs, which are beneficial in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C.
Facile purification of palygorskite and its effect on the performance of reverse osmosis thin film nanocomposite membrane
Authors: Mamah Stanley C , Goh Pei S , Ismail Ahmad F , El‐badawy Tijjani , Agi Augustine , Yakasai Faruk 
Published: March 2021

AbstractBACKGROUNDPalygorskite (PAL) is a naturally occurring nanoclay characterized by a distinctive tubular structure and fibrous morphology, exhibiting chemical and thermal stability as well as large specific surface area. The tubular structure of PAL promotes the selective transportation of water molecules, hence can serve as an interesting candidate for liquid separation. In this work, a membrane substrate was fabricated using the purified PAL to enhance the flux of the thin film composite reverse osmosis. Purification of PAL enhances its interaction with polymer chain to further promote nanofiller dispersion and improves the hydrophilic properties. The water flux as well as salt rejection of the developed membranes was examined using a dead end filtration system. The membrane performance with respect to pure water flux and salt rejection was evaluated using reverse osmosis water and 2000 ppm sodium chloride solution at 15 bar operation pressure.RESULTSThe physico‐chemical characterization evidenced the role of purified PAL (P‐PAL) in increasing the number of pores and promoting the formation of finger like structure in the substrate layer. The water flux of thin film nanocomposite (TFN) containing P‐PAL exhibited 114.6% and 43.1% improvement compared to that of neat and TFN membrane incorporated with pristine PAL respectively without compromising the salt rejection performance.CONCLUSIONSThis study highlights the purification of palygorskite and its effects on membrane water permeability in the field of water desalination. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).