bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Removal of FIGO V And VI Fibroids with a Combined Size Greater than 5 cm Quadruples Spontaneous Fecundity Relative to Myomectomy for Those with Smaller Fibroids
Authors: Boegl Magdanlena , Ott Johannes , Seidl Elena , Goldstein Tal , Parry John Preston , Hager Marlene 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Purpose:Fibroids are the most common gynecological pathology in reproductive aged women and contribute to 2-3% of infertility cases. After hysteroscopic removal of submucosal FIGO 0 and I fibroids, pregnancy rates of 60% to 90% can be achieved. Pregnancy rates after non-hysteroscopic removal of subserosal FIGO V and VI fibroids remain controversial.
Methods: We examined all myomectomies per laparoscopy/laparotomy for FIGO V and VI fibroids performed at the Clinical Division of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, from 2012 to 2021. All women with primary and secondary infertility between the ages of 18 and 40 years with 1-3 subserous fibroids without additionally identified causes for infertility were included. The outcome was the clinical pregnancy rate within 12 months after a postoperative nonconception window. A logistic regression model was used to assess associations between patient characteristics and postoperative pregnancy rates. The association was estimated as odds ratio (OR) with the respective 95% confidence interval (CI).
Results: We included a total of 80 women with a median age of 34.5 years (IQR, 31.4-37.8). Of those, 42 patients (52.5%) had primary infertility and 38 patients (47.5%) had secondary infertility. Fibroid size ranged from 2 cm to 30 cm with a median size of 7.5 cm. Pregnancy occurred in 36 patients (45.0%) at a median of 4 months (IQR 3.0-7.0) after an initial postoperative 6 months, where pregnancy was permitted. Age (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.67-0.88) and fibroid size (OR 1.25; 95% CI 1.072-1.446) were significantly associated with the occurrence of a clinical pregnancy.
Conclusion: In this cohort of infertile women of reproductive age with FIGO V and VI fibroids, almost half became spontaneously pregnant within 12 months after a postoperative non-conception window of myomectomy per laparoscopy/laparotomy. Patients with larger fibroids were more likely to conceive after myomectomy.
Mitogenomic phylogeny and divergence time estimation of Artemia Leach, 1819 (Branchiopoda: Anostraca) with emphasis on parthenogenetic lineages
Authors: Asem Alireza , Yang Chaojie , De Vos Stephanie , Mahmoudi Farnaz , Lidong Xia , Shen Chun-Yang , Hontoria Francisco , Rogers D. Christopher , Gajardo Gonzalo 
Published: November 2024

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The brine shrimp Artemia, a crustacean adapted to the extreme conditions of hypersaline environments, comprises nine regionally distributed sexual species scattered (island-like) over heterogeneous environments and asexual (parthenogenetic) lineages with different ploidies. Such sexual and asexual interaction within the genus raises questions regarding the origin and time of divergence of both sexual species and asexual lineages, including the persistence of the latter over time, a problem not yet clarified by the use of single mitochondrial and nuclear markers. Based on the complete mitochondrial genome of all species and parthenogenetic lineages, this article first describes the mitogenomic characteristics (nucleotide compositions, genome mapping, codon usage, and tRNA secondary structure) of sexual species and asexual types and, secondly, it provides a comprehensive updated phylogenetic analysis. Molecular dating and geographical evidence suggest that the ancestral. Artemia taxon originated in the Mediterranean area or South America in ca. 33.97 Mya during the Paleogene Period. The mitogenomic comparisons suggest that the common ancestor of diploid and triploid parthenogenetic lineages (ca. 0.07 Mya) originated from a historical ancestor (ca. 0.61 Mya) in the Late Pleistocene. Additionally, the common ancestor of tetraploid and pentaploid parthenogenetic lineages (ca. 0.05 Mya) diverged from a historical maternal ancestor with A. sinica (ca. 0.96 Mya) in the early Pleistocene. The parthenogenetic lineages do not share a direct ancestor with any sexual species. The Asian clade ancestor diverged more recently (ca. 14.27 Mya, Middle Miocene). The mitogenomic characteristics, maternal phylogenetic tree, and especially divergence time prove that A. monica and A. franciscana (time of divergence) are two biological species.
Radio wave attenuation by a large-scale photonic crystal sculpture
Authors: Röhlig David , Laude Vincent , Thieme Felix , Zichner Ralf , Thränhardt Angela , Blaudeck Thomas 
Published: November 2024

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In this work, we present an artwork that embodies the by far largest photonic crystal ever published, operating at radio frequencies. We demonstrate both theoretically and experimentally the existence of band gaps. While photonic crystals are typically investigated on the nano and micro scale, our aim is to present not only a remarkable example of art with scientific relevance but also to highlight the potential for large-scale applications that have so far been underrated.
Tendency to consume alcohol among young Poles in the light of coping with stress and selected socio-demographic factors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Dębski Paweł , Garczarczyk Monika , Lisowska Lidia , Turska-Czyż Dorota 
Published: November 2024

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Introduction: The research aimed to assess the linkages between alcohol propensity and stress and coping styles in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project also focused on investigating the significance of differences in alcohol propensity, taking into account selected sociodemographic characteristics. Material and methods: A total of 1251 people in early adulthood (23.93 ± 2.88 y.o.) participated in the research, including 928 women (23.84 ± 2.89 y.o.), 318 men (24.21 ± 2.85 y.o.) and 5 people of other gender identity (22.20 ± 1.64 y.o.). A self-administered questionnaire, CISS, PSS-10 and AUDIT were used for the study. The statistical procedures used the Pearson correlation coefficient, as well as the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Positive correlations were found between the intensity of alcohol use and emotional style (r = 0.111), avoidant style (r = 0.153) and seeking for substitute activities (r = 0.147), as well as a negative relationship with task-focused style (r=-0.076). Among young adults, factors contributed to high-intensity of alcohol propensity included: male gender, childlessness, living in cities of more than 100,000 inhabitants, people with secondary education, lack of a close personal relationship or being in a partnership, as well as a professional situation related to occasional or casual employment. Conclusions:Alcohol consumption is associated with an emotion- and avoidant-oriented stress-coping styles. 28% of the surveyed were among those at risk of developing alcohol addiction. It implies that the age group remains one of the social groups most exposed to the development of alcohol use disorders. Such situation requires development of prevention programmes that take into account the needs of young people.
Phycocyanin and Psyllium Fiber-Based Gel Systems: Rheology and Functional Applications in Emulgels Containing Algal Oil
Authors: Vela-Albarrán María , Santos Jenifer , Calero Nuria , Trujillo-Cayado Luis Alfonso 
Published: November 2024

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This study examines the rheological and structural characteristics of dispersions prepared from phycocyanin extract and psyllium fiber, with a particular emphasis on their potential applications in algae oil-in-water emulgels. The initial step involved the implementation of an experimental design, the objective of which was to examine the rheological characteristics of the dispersions in relation to the concentrations of algae extract and fiber. Subsequently, emulgels were formulated with phycocyanin and psyllium as stabilizers and algal oil as the dispersed phase. All dispersions exhibited shear-thinning behavior. The viscosity of the dispersions increased with the concentration of psyllium, but decreased with the concentration of phycocyanin. The results of the oscillatory tests demonstrated that the dispersions exhibited predominantly elastic behavior, with the elastic modulus exceeding the viscous modulus. The psyllium concentration proved to be the primary factor influencing the enhancement of gel-like properties, whereas the phycocyanin concentration exerted a detrimental effect on these characteristics. The microstructural analysis corroborated these findings, demonstrating the formation of a denser network in the psyllium-rich dispersions and the emergence of a more porous structure with the addition of phycocyanin. In emulgels, a droplet size distribution analysis indicated that phycocyanin reduced droplet size, while psyllium increased it. In terms of rheological properties, the emulsions exhibit enhanced rheological properties compared to their corresponding continuous phases. Stability tests confirmed that higher concentrations of both components enhanced emulgel stability. These findings suggest that psyllium-phycocyanin dispersions may be a promising avenue for developing stable, structured emulsions with potential applications in food and pharmaceutical products.
Spatiotemporal trend of sensory impairments in China and its provinces from 2011 to 2018: insights from CHARLS
Authors: Zhang Zhijian , Cai Zhengnan , Li Cong , Liu Shunming , Li Sheng , Liu Lei , Zhang Lijun 
Published: November 2024

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Sensory impairments impact public health both the health and quality of life among middle-aged and older adults. However, in China there is little awareness of the impact of sensory disabilities. In this study, we rates were assessed for isolated visual impairments, isolated hearing impairments, and dual sensory impairments among elderly Chinese from 2011 to 2018 using the CHARLS database. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the risk factors for sensory impairments. Spatial statistical analyses were conducted to assess the differences in sensory impairments across Chinese provinces. Our study highlights significant variations in the prevalence of sensory impairments across different provinces in China, with notable improvements in visual impairments over time but persistent or worsening trends in hearing impairments and dual sensory impairments. The spatial clustering of these impairments, particularly in western regions such as Xinjiang, underscores the need for targeted public health interventions. We also found that Gender consistently associated with sensory impairments, while diabetes and digestive system diseases significantly affecting visual impairments. Government should consider enhancing public health initiatives focused on the prevention and treatment of sensory impairments, especially in regions with higher prevalence rates, to improve the overall health and quality of life of the aging population.
Disease burden of lung cancer attributable to metabolic and behavioral risks in China and globally from 1990 to 2021
Authors: Li Lijun , Zhang Xiaoxin , Jiang Anqi , Guo Xiaotian , Li Guangrui , Zhang Minghui , Pu Haihong 
Published: November 2024

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Background: There are differences between China and globally in the burden of lung cancer attributed to behavioral and metabolic risks.
Methods: This research utilized the GBD 2021 database to extract the deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) of lung cancer attributed to metabolic and behavioral risks in China and globally, along with their age-standardized rates (ASR). The age-period-cohort model was used to identify age effects, period effects, cohort effects, as well as local and net drift. Decomposition analysis was used to quantify the relative contributions of aging, epidemiological change, and population to the lung cancer burden. Bayesian age-period-cohort model was used for predictive analysis.
Results: From 1990 to 2021, the ASMR of lung cancer attributed to smoking, secondhand smoke, and diet low in fruits decreased at globally, while the ASMR attributed to high fasting plasma glucose had a slow rise, with a percentage change of 19.45% (6.29%-31.97%). In China, the ASMR of lung cancer attributed to behavioral and metabolic risks all increased slightly, excepting the rate for low fruit intake declined by 57.12% (-69%-41.25%). The net drift for smoking, secondhand smoke, diet low in fruits and high fasting plasma glucose was -1.28%, -1.19%, -2.06% and 0.29% respectively at globally, while it was -0.02%, -0.30%, -3.61% and 0.90% in China. In the next 15 years, the burden of lung cancer attributed to behavioral and metabolic risks was expected to decrease in China and globally, but the burden among Chinese women attributed to smoking and secondhand smoke showed a slow upward trend.
Conclusions: Over the past thirty years, the global burden of lung cancer attributed to behavioral factors has decreased, while it increased slow in attribution to metabolic factors. In China, only the lung cancer burden attributed to diet low in fruits has decrease, others have exhibited a fluctuating trend. In the next 15 years, the burden of lung cancer attributed to these risks was expected to decrease in both China and globally, but there will still be an upward trend in Chinese women.
Protuberant fibro-osseous lesion of the temporal bone: A distinct entity of unclassified bone tumor
Authors: Benghashir Hosamadean , Ammar Adham 
Published: November 2024

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Protuberant fibro-osseous lesions (PFOL), commonly known as "Bullough lesions," are a unique category of lesions named after Professor Peter Bullough, who first described them. These lesions typically localize in specific anatomical areas and require careful assessment, as they can be confused with other related conditions, including rare variants with subtle features. Despite their clinical importance, the underlying etiology and optimal management strategies for PFOL remain inadequately understood. This report aims to illuminate a rare subtype of these lesions, contributing valuable insights to the existing literature and underscoring the necessity for precise differentiation from similar conditions. There are a few cases reported in the literature worldwide and we aim for contributing valuable insights to the existing literature and underscoring the necessity for precise differentiation from similar conditions. Herein, we describe and report, to our knowledge, the first case of this extremely rare tumor subtype in the Arabian Gulf region.
Affinity Fishing of ACE Ligands from Choerospondias axillaris using Surface Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles
Authors: Zhu Xianhong , Zhang Min , Qin Kunming , Qin Xueying , Chi Miaomiao , Zhang Yan , Wang Hongsen , Song Xichen , Gao Xun 
Published: November 2024

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Choerospondias axillaris, recognized as an effective herbal remedy for coronary heart disease(CHD), has been clinically utilized. Although the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) has been extensively investigated as a pertinent target for CHD treatment, there is currently limited research on screening potential ACE inhibitors from Choerospondias axillaris. To advance the broader utilization of Choerospondias axillaris in coronary heart disease treatment, the target active components of ACE in Choerospondias axillaris were analyzed through the integration of magnetic targeted fishing technique with magnetic nano-microspheres. Magnetic nanospheres functionalized with GO@Fe3O4@SiO2-ACE(SMGO-ACE) were characterized using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), scanning electron microscope(SEM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The specific binding of lisinopril with an angiotensin-converting enzyme was employed to optimize the performance of the synthesized material and the relevant conditions during targeted fishing. Subsequently, five active ingredients were identified as (-) - (7R, 8S) - dihydrodehydrophenol, Isovanillin, Quinic acid, Chrysin, and Isorhamnetin, This study provides a precedent for the targeted salvage and separation of active ingredients in complex mixtures.
A foreground content centric efficient surveillance video coding with adaptive GoP model and singular value decomposition
Authors: Biswas Bhaskar , Pal Arup Kumar , Kar Nirmalya 
Published: November 2024

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Video surveillance is related to our current social scenario, where this type of service is rigorously increasing day by day. The video surveillance system generates a massive volume of data, and the storage requirement for this data is challenging. In this paper, we have proposed a novel video compression algorithm for surveillance video. We aim to compress the surveillance video data. A static camera fixed at a surveillance site captures surveillance video. The proposed method breaks the surveillance video data into multiple GoP, where each GoP corresponds to the number of objects present in the frame. We have preprocessed the video data by background subtraction to get residual video data that helps to achieve significant video compression. Residual video data is used for motion estimation and compensation to make the compression process more effective. By applying blockbased SVD on both the I-frame and the remaining frames within the GoP, we can protect the salient characteristics of the video data while achieving more efficient compression. We have tested our algorithm on the standard data set and some real data set collected by raspberry pi camera. The suggested algorithm is efficient in surveillance video data compression, preserving the acceptable visual quality of the compressed video.
Improving Test-Driven Development with Automated Test Case Generation from Use Case Specifications
Authors: Trinh Thanh-Binh , Truong Ninh-Thuan 
Published: November 2024

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Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a powerful software development methodology where tests are written before the actual code, enabling developers to build reliable software, accelerate feedback loops, and simplify maintenance. Despite these benefits, TDD can be time-consuming, requiring significant effort to write test cases, and demanding high levels of experience. To address these limitations, this paper proposes an approach to improve TDD through automated test case generation from requirements. The approach has been implemented as a tool called T CG. This tool takes use case specifications in the Cockburn template as input to produce corresponding test cases. The implementation details of the T CG tool, including its architecture, the algorithm for converting use case specifications into Control Flow Graphs (CFGs), and the generation and optimization of test cases, are discussed. By automating this process, we aim to reduce the required manual effort and enhance the coverage and quality of test cases. Additionally, the tool provides a user-friendly interface for uploading use case documents and displaying the generated test cases, making it accessible for software developers and testers. The approach is evaluated through several software projects, with initial results indicating that the generated test cases are minimal yet achieve high coverage, making them suitable for use in software development practice.
Dual-observer-based Composite Robust Vibration Control for a Rigid-Flexible Hybrid Space Robot-target Combination
Authors: Xi Houyin , Chen Bin , Tian Jian , Ouyang Qinghua , Zhang Xiaodong , Luo Min 
Published: November 2024

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Space robots play an increasingly important role in orbital servicing, including repairing, refueling, and deorbiting satellites. The space robot-target combination system must be reorientated and berthed before performing orbital service tasks. However, space combination generally has flexible appendages that affect the system control performance. Hence, this paper presents a dual-observer-based composite vibration control for a rigid-flexible hybrid space robot-target combination (RHSRC). Firstly, considering the flexibility of the panels and the joints, uncertainties, and external disturbances, the rigid-flexible coupling dynamics of the combined system is derived, which are decoupled into a reduced-order rigid slow subsystem and a flexible fast subsystem by using the singular perturbation theory. Further, a composite control strategy is proposed for the two subsystems to achieve high-precision trajectory tracking and vibration suppression simultaneously. For the slow subsystem, a fast finite-time extended state observer (FFESO) is designed to estimate the uncertainties, and a tanh-type nonsingular terminal sliding mode (THNTSM) controller is proposed to track desired trajectory, achieving rapid finite-time convergence and low-chattering. A modified linear ESO (LESO) is designed to estimate the uncertainties and hard-to-measure modal information in the fast system. With estimation information from the proposed LESO, an adaptive robust controller is designed for flexible motion. The closed-loop stability of both the slow and fast subsystems is demonstrated using Lyapunov theory. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed strategy can realize high-precision trajectories while suppressing flexible vibration.
Interspecific variation in demographics reveals ecological winners and losers in a highly disturbed coral reef system
Authors: Jones Nicholas P. , Leinbach Sarah E. , Gilliam David S. 
Published: November 2024

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The resilience of many coral reef communities has been diminished in the Anthropocene. Nowhere is this more evident than in southeast Florida, where coral cover rarely recovers following increasingly frequent disturbances and has resulted in community change to resilient taxa such as octocorals. Understanding community dynamics and the demographic mechanisms of populations that underpin them, may provide insight into the barriers to coral recovery and the future for benthic community structure. We leveraged 20 years of data to test for spatiotemporal variation in benthic community structure and region-wide demographic changes in four stony coral and three octocoral species. From 2003 to 2023, multiple acute disturbances induced significant reconfigurations of benthic community structure, most notably repeated coral loss and macroalgal gains. Interspecific differences in demography suggest variability in resilience, which facilitates the presence of ecological winners and losers. Siderastrea siderea (stony coral) and Antillogorgia americana (octocoral) exhibited high resilience, fueled by booms in recruit density. However, S. siderea size frequency distributions (SFDs) were heavily skewed with few large colonies, suggesting limited growth and survival. Porites astreoides (stony coral) and Gorgonia ventalina (octocoral) populations grew steadily from 2013 to 2023, facilitated by consistent recruitment and growth, which was reflected in lognormal SFDs, indicative of transition between size classes. The reef-building stony corals Meandrina meandrites and Montastraea cavernosa emerged as ecological losers due to substantial mortality from heat stress and disease and limited recovery. Due to the restricted size (S. siderea and P. astreoides) or planar morphologies (A. americana, Eunicea flexuosa (octocoral), G. ventalina) of the winners, they contribute little to benthic cover. As a result, benthic community structure is becoming increasingly homogenous, with much of the remaining spatial variation dependent upon whether a site has more sediment/turf algae or macroalgae/cyanobacteria, which combined constitute over 80% of the benthic cover and further reduce stony coral recovery potential.