bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Molecular characterization of cultivars of Capsicum annuum L. and Capsicum frutescens L. (Solanaceae) from Valle del Cauca, Colombia by SSR-HRM technique
Authors: Viáfara-Vega Ronald A. , Cifuentes Héctor G. , Cárdenas-Henao Heiber 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe genus Capsicum includes plants known as chili, paprika or chili peppers, which are widely cultivated throughout the world. Its cultivation is of great importance because its fruits are widely used in gastronomy and industry. In Colombia, the species C. annuum, C. chinense and C. frutescens are cultivated. However, the Colombian production of chili peppers has not yet been recognized at the global level. Hence, in order to explore the genetic diversity and variation present in this genetic resource, it is important to molecularly characterize the material used in crops in Colombia. Thus, this study focused on the estimation of genetic diversity and variation of cultivated lines of C. annuum and C. frutescens species in Valle del Cauca using microsatellite markers and High-Resolution Melting (HRM) technology. No heterozygous individuals were found in the evaluated cultivars of either species. This is consistent with the mostly autogamous mode of reproduction of the genus and the selection process to which this genetic resource has been subjected. The allelic diversity of the cultivars was low, with most loci having a maximum of 3 alleles. However, for both species, the original cultivar maintained greater diversity than the derived cultivar. The analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) identified the comparison of individuals within lines as the level with the highest variation (55% and 75%). This was followed by the variation between the original line (before selection) and the derived lines (37.25 and 11.6%). Furthermore, three useful microsatellite systems were identified for the differentiation of individuals of three species (C. annuum, C. frutescens and C. chinense) by HRM. Finally, the TL-8 line of C. frutescens is postulated for agronomic evaluation in different environments due to its genetic homogeneity, while the original lines of both species still have genetic variation to continue a breeding program.
Exploring the genetic variability of sudanese wild sorghum (sorghum bicolor (L.) moench) germplasm for post-attachment striga hermonthica resistance mechanisms using single sequence repeat (SSR) primers
Authors: Ahmed Alaa , Elsafy Mohammed , Zhourghane Ali , Abdalla Aisha A. A. , Abreha Kibrom B. , Geleta Mulatu , Rahmatov Mahbubjon , Abdelhalim Tilal Sayed 
Published: November 2024

AbstractStriga hermonthica, a parasitic weed, poses a significant threat to sorghum production in sub-Saharan Africa, potentially causing yield losses of up to 100%. Identifying sources of Striga resistance trait within the diverse wild sorghum accessions is imperative to developing resistant sorghum cultivars. This study analyzed the genetic variation of 255 Sudanese wild sorghum accessions using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers associated with post-attachment Striga resistance mechanisms: nine SSR markers linked to mechanical barrier resistance and two to hypersensitive resistance. We found moderate polymorphism in the Striga resistance loci among the Sudanese wild sorghum accessions, with polymorphic information contents (PIC) ranging from 0.03 to 1.92 for hypersensitivity and 0.37 for mechanical barrier resistance mechanism markers. Overall, 18 alleles were detected within the loci for mechanical barrier markers and four for hypersensitive markers. A population structure and cluster analysis revealed that several accessions were closely linked to the resistant checks N13 (mechanical barrier) and Framida (hypersensitivity response). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed substantial polymorphism within the population (99% for mechanical barriers and 94% for hypersensitivity), thus indicating that these wild sorghum accessions harbor ready-to-use genes for improving Striga resistance in sorghum. Our findings highlight the merits of Sudanese wild sorghum germplasm for post-attachment Striga resistance mechanisms, indicating their possible use in sorghum breeding efforts to develop Striga resistant cultivars.
On Variational Fourier Particle Methods
Authors: Campos Pinto Martin , Ameres Jakob , Kormann Katharina , Sonnendrücker Eric 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIn this article we describe a unifying framework for variational electromagnetic particle schemes of spectral type, and we propose a novel spectral Particle-In-Cell (PIC) scheme that preserves a discrete Hamiltonian structure. Our work is based on a new abstract variational derivation of particle schemes which builds on a de Rham complex where Low’s Lagrangian is discretized using a particle approximation of the distribution function. In this framework, which extends the recent Finite Element based Geometric Electromagnetic PIC (GEMPIC) method to a wide variety of field solvers, the discretization of the electromagnetic potentials and fields is represented by a de Rham sequence of compatible spaces, and the particle-field coupling procedure is described by approximation operators that commute with the differential operators involved in the sequence. For spectral Maxwell solvers these compatible spaces are spanned by a finite number of Fourier modes, and using $$L^2$$

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projections as commuting operators leads to the gridless Particle-In-Fourier method which involves exact Fourier coefficients and continuous convolutions in the particle-field coupling. Our new variational PIC method, which we call Fourier-GEMPIC, is obtained by using a new sequence of commuting projections which combine discrete Fourier transforms (DFT), differentiation of particle shape functions and antiderivative filtering operators in Fourier space. As the resulting particle-field coupling essentially involves pointwise evaluations of shape functions and FFT (or DFT) algorithms on a sampling grid this method resembles usual spectral PIC methods, moreover a fully discrete scheme is derived using a directional Hamiltonian splitting procedure. The corresponding time steps are then given in closed form: they preserve the Gauss laws and the discrete Poisson bracket associated with the Hamiltonian structure. These explicit steps are found to share many similarities with a standard spectral PIC method that appears as a Gauss and momentum-preserving variant of the variational method. As arbitrary filters are allowed in our framework, we also discuss aliasing errors and study a natural back-filtering procedure to mitigate the damping caused by anti-aliasing smoothing particle shapes.
CANCER. Is this Forever? Examining the Relationship Between Event Centrality and Fear of Cancer Recurrence from a Cognitive-Behavioral Standpoint
Authors: Todea Diana , Luca Andreea , Podina Ioana R. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to test a moderated mediation model. We first looked into whether fear of a cancer recurrence mediated the effect of time since diagnosis on trauma centrality, a concept rendering the impact of cancer on one’s self-identity. Secondly, we looked into whether the indirect effect would depend on the stage of diagnosis. We expected a more pronounced indirect effect for early stages as opposed to late stages. We acquired data from 234 cancer survivors (78.02% female; Mage= 35.58), who received a cancer diagnosis, were undergoing cancer treatment or had finished their treatment. Together with demographics and basic medical information, participants completed the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory Short Form (FCRI-SF) and the Centrality of Event Scale – the Short - Form (CED-SF). In line with our expectations, the results confirmed an indirect effect of fear of cancer recurrence which was stronger for survivors in the early stage of diagnosis (i.e., I, II) as compared to those in the late stage (i.e., III, IV). Conclusions and Future Directions. The study emphasizes the significance of taking into account both the disease stage at diagnosis and the length of time since diagnosis when creating interventions to help cancer survivors address their fear of cancer recurrence. Theoretical ramifications and interpretive limitations are presented.
Synthesis and study on structural, magnetic, dielectric properties and impedance spectroscopy of nanosized Mn-doped γ-Fe2O3 for multifunctional applications
Authors: El-Shater R. E. , Assar S. T. , Keshta Basem E. , Gemeay Ali H. , El-Bahnasawy H. H. , Abdel-Khalek E. K. , Fakhry F. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractNano structured samples of γ-MnxFe2-xO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0, step 0.2) were prepared by a wet-chemical method. The formation of the pure-phase FCC spinel structure of the samples has been confirmed by x-ray diffraction and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, where their crystallite size increases from 12 to 28 nm by adding Mn3+ ions. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images show spherical-shaped agglomerated nanoparticles with uniform size, confirming the nanostructure of the samples. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Mössbauer results confirm the existence of Fe3+ and Mn3+ ions and the disappearance of the Fe2+ and Mn2+ ions in the cubic structure of the γ-MnxFe2-xO3. The Brunauer–Emmett–Teller specific surface area of the samples ranges from 36 to 79 m2/g, where the sample of x = 0.2 has the largest value. The sigmoid-shaped hysteresis loops reflect the soft magnetic nature of the samples. As the Mn3+ ion addition increases, the Ms and Mr increase up to the sample of x = 0.4, then decrease again. The Hc, which has lower values, increases as the crystallite size increases, manifesting the single-domain nature of the particles and approaching the superparamagnetic limits. The composition dependence of σdc, σʹac, εʹ, εʺ, and tanδ is dependent on grain size, specific surface area, and cation distribution.
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Basic religious certainty and the new testament
Authors: O’Hara Neil 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Are there basic religious certainties? That is, are there any beliefs which religious people legitimately hold without the need for rational justification? The question has been tackled, in different ways, by both Hinge Epistemologists and by Reformed Epistemologists. For the former, discussion has revolved around very general religious beliefs such as ‘God exists’ (e.g. Pritchard, 2000; Helm, 2001; Hoyt, 2007; Ariso, 2020). Reformed Epistemologists, like Alvin Plantinga, argue that Christian theism and particular Christian beliefs are ‘properly basic’ in that ‘I don’t believe them on the basis of any other propositions’ (Plantinga, 1981, p. 42). In this paper I want to do two things. First, I give an account of what basic religious certainty is from a Wittgensteinian, Hinge Epistemology point of view. On this account I will argue that the clearest examples of basic religious certainties are found in local, historical and more narrow expressions of religious belief, as opposed to the very general acontextual religious beliefs usually discussed. Secondly, I challenge the Reformed Epistemological notion that Christian doctrine can be ‘properly basic’, mainly by showing that the New Testament writers did not treat very general religious beliefs, such as ‘God exists’ or God is good’, as properly basic in either the Hinge or Reformed Epistemological ways. I will conclude by drawing out some implications for contemporary Christian epistemology.
Imaging approach to deposition and neurogenic arthropathies
Authors: Cuervo Arevalo Ricardo , Aluja-Jaramillo Felipe , Corredor Carlos , Ramirez Juan José 
Published: November 2024

AbstractDeposition arthropathies are a heterogeneous group of diseases in which organic and inorganic substances accumulate in different regions of the body with significant complications and morbidity. Although they are clearly distinct entities, the clinical manifestations are similar, so that joint evaluation by imaging provides a more accurate diagnostic approach by identifying findings characteristic of certain pathologies and is considered the gold standard in certain conditions. However, neuropathic arthropathy, especially Charcot’s foot, is an essential differential diagnosis in the joint evaluation of these patients because, although clinically similar, it manifests differently on radiological evaluation, with different treatment and prognosis. It is essential to know the main findings of the different imaging modalities, as well as their surgical performance, to propose the ideal study and differentiate these conditions with certainty.
Assessment and repeatability of aerobic capacity using the Chester Step Test among current, former, and never smokers
Authors: Caci Grazia , Spicuzza Lucia , Emma Rosalia , Campagna Davide , Nadir Meera , Anastasi Erika , Pennisi Francesco , Hunter Stanley , Bhide Shivraj , Polosa Riccardo 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Cigarette smoking contributes to reduced cardiorespiratory performance, which may improve upon cessation. Consequently, former smokers’ cardiorespiratory fitness should not be significantly different from that of never-smokers. This study aims to compare V̇O2max values among current, former, and never smokers and assess the repeatability of measurements using the Chester Step Test (CST). V̇O2max measurements were available from a total of 70 subjects (23 current, 23 former, and 24 never-smokers) and showed significant repeatability. Current smokers had the worst aerobic capacity, with a mean VO2max ± SD of 38.8 ± 4.5, which was significantly lower than the VO2max of 41.62 ± 3.8 in never-smokers (p < 0.0001) and 41.43 ± 4.6 in former smokers (p < 0.0001). No significant differences were observed between never-smokers and former smokers. V̇O2max estimates by CST were reproducible and showed that the aerobic capacity of individuals who smoke is substantially inferior compared to never and former smokers. Improvement in cardiorespiratory performance following smoking cessation may have important implications for smoking cessation, especially for those smokers who perceive enhanced physical performance as a tangible benefit.
Comparative Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Platforms in Generating Post-Operative Instructions for Rhinologic Surgery
Authors: Shaari Ariana L. , Bhalla Shreya , Xu Annie , Patel Aman , Filimonov Andrey , Hsueh Wayne , Eloy Jean Anderson 
Published: November 2024

AbstractRecently, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini have progressed at a rapid pace. To allow for optimal medical outcomes and patient safety, it is crucial that patients have clearly written post-operative instructions. Patients are increasingly turning to AI platforms for medical information. Our objective was to evaluate the ability of ChatGPT versus Gemini to develop accurate and understandable post-operative instructions for patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Postoperative instructions on ESS, balloon sinuplasty, Caldwell Luc surgery, and septoplasty were generated using ChatGPT and Gemini. Measures of readability were calculated. The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool was utilized to determine Understandability and Actionability. ChatGPT and Gemini were capable of generating understandable post-operative instructions but were poor for actionability and readability. While AI has a promising ability to generate accessible medical information, patients should be aware of its drawbacks especially when seeking postoperative instructions.
Identifying Relevant Covariates in RNA-seq Analysis by Pseudo-Variable Augmentation
Authors: Nguyen Yet , Nettleton Dan 
Published: November 2024

AbstractRNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) technology allows for the identification of differentially expressed genes, which are genes whose mean transcript abundance levels vary across conditions. In practice, RNA-seq datasets often include covariates that are of primary interest in addition to a set of covariates that are subject to selection. Some of these covariates may be relevant to gene expression levels, while others may be irrelevant. Ignoring relevant covariates or attempting to adjust for the effect of irrelevant covariates can compromise the identification of differentially expressed genes. To address this issue, we propose a variable selection method that uses pseudo-variables to control the expected proportion of selected covariates that are irrelevant. Our method accurately selects relevant covariates while keeping the false selection rate below a specified level. We demonstrate that our method outperforms existing methods for detecting differentially expressed genes when working with available covariates. Our method is implemented in function of the R package , which is available at www.github.com/ntyet/csrnaseq. The analysis and simulation are available at www.github.com/ntyet/csrnaseq/tree/main/analysis.
Critical construction waste minimization strategies for a circular economy in developing countries: A contractor’s perspective in China
Authors: Wu H. , Weng X. , Li Y. , Liu S. , Ma J. , Chen R. , Yu B. , Bao Z. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractDeveloping countries are often burdened by substantial construction waste (CW) generated through urbanization and urban renewal activities, highlighting the urgent need for effective CW minimization strategies to facilitate their transition towards a circular economy. Although previous studies have examined similar topics at various stages of construction projects from different perspectives, a comprehensive study integrating all critical stages from a contractor’s perspective is still lacking. To fill this gap, this study aims to identify critical CW minimization strategies in developing countries, with a holistic concentration on the planning, design, and construction stages, using China as a case study. æThe research began by compiling a comprehensive list of CW minimization strategies tailored to developing countries, based on an extensive desktop survey and a focus group interview, resulting in 32 strategies. A subsequent questionnaire survey with leading CW management experts and rigorous statistical analyses have identified 9 strategies as critical for minimizing CW in developing countries. Finally, through exploratory factor analysis, seven fundamental principles for CW minimization have been established: “Planning for CW Minimization” for the planning stage; “Optimized Design of Building Structures,” “Optimization of Design Process,” and “Stakeholders’ Efforts in the Design Stage” for the design stage; and “Optimization of Construction Techniques,” “Stakeholders’ Efforts in the Construction Stage,” and “Efforts on CW Disposal” for the construction stage. This study offers valuable insights for stakeholders in developing countries, empowering them to effectively minimize CW through targeted strategies, facilitating the transition to a circular economy and supporting the realization of the "zero-waste city" goal.
Quasiconformal Mappings from Uniform Domains onto John Domains
Authors: Huang Manzi , Ponnusamy Saminathan , Rasila Antti , Wang Xiantao 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe establish nine equivalent conditions for a bounded domain which is quasiconformally equivalent to a bounded uniform domain with a connected boundary to be a John domain. These conditions connect the John property of the domain with other geometric properties, and with the quasisymmetry of quasiconformal mappings onto it. Our result is a generalization of the main result of Heinonen (Rev. Math. Iber. 5: 97–123, 1989), where a similar question was studied in the special case of the unit ball.
Premature mortality and disparities in kidney healthcare for people with chronic kidney disease and severe mental health difficulties
Authors: Cogley Clodagh , Smith-Jones Mimi , Ralston Elizabeth R. , Bramham Jessica , Chilcot Joseph , D’Alton Paul , Carswell Claire , Sin Fai Lam Chun Chiang , Ratnam Ashutosh , Al-Agil Mohammad , Cairns Hugh , Etuk Kufreabasi Imo , Bramham Kate 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Background
People with severe mental health difficulties, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and psychosis, have higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Little was known regarding clinical outcomes and utilisation of kidney care for people with CKD and severe mental health difficulties.

Methods
We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of individuals with CKD attending a tertiary renal unit in London, between 2006 and 2019. Individuals with severe mental health difficulty diagnoses were identified, and differences between those with and without severe mental health difficulties were analysed.

Results
Of the 5105 individuals with CKD, 112 (2.2%) had a recorded severe mental health difficulty diagnosis. The mean lifespan of those with severe mental health difficulties was 13.1 years shorter than those without severe mental health difficulties, t(1269) = 5.752, p < 0.001. People with severe mental health difficulties had more advanced CKD at their first nephrology appointment. There were no statistically significant differences between groups in the rates of kidney failure, age at onset of kidney failure, or time elapsed between first appointment and death/kidney failure. The number of inpatient admissions was similar between groups, but those with severe mental health difficulties had higher rates of emergency and ICU admissions. Among individuals on renal replacement therapy (RRT), those with severe mental health difficulties were less likely to receive a kidney transplant and peritoneal dialysis. For patients receiving haemodialysis, those with severe mental health difficulties had a higher proportion of shortened sessions, greater mean weight loss during sessions, and a higher proportion of serum potassium and phosphate levels outside normal ranges.

Conclusions
Findings illustrate a number of disparities in kidney healthcare between people with and without severe mental health difficulties, underscoring the need for interventions which prevent premature mortality and improve kidney care for this population.

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