bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study on laser ablation characteristics of tree obstacles in transmission lines
Authors: Xu Wenrong , Zhao Yanhua , Chen Wenjie , Fang Chunhua , Hu Tao , Huang Bingyu , Zhang Jin 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionAs a new and efficient method for obstacle removal, laser clearance has promising applications in eliminating tree obstacles in transmission lines. This paper aims to explore various aspects related to the laser ablation of tree obstacles in transmission lines through simulation and experimentation.MethodsThis paper employs simulation and experimentation to test the ignition time, burn-through time, peak temperature, and basic carbonization rate of various types of tree obstacles in transmission lines. Additionally, it analyzes the effects of tree density, laser power, clearance distance, and tree moisture content on laser ablation characteristics.ResultsThe results reveal that different types of tree obstacles exhibit distinct ablation characteristics. With increasing tree density, both the ignition and burn-through times increase, while the peak temperature and basic carbonization rate decrease. Additionally, laser power and clearance distance significantly influence laser ablation behavior. Higher laser energy density results in greater heat flux density, leading to shorter ignition and burn-through times and higher peak temperatures and carbonization rates. Moreover, the tree obstacle with the highest moisture content (58.4%) had the shortest burn-through time of 46.56 s, whereas the one with the lowest moisture content (14.8%) took the longest at 58.41 s, which demonstrates that increased moisture content enhances the laser ablation rate.DiscussionThese findings provide a basis for the application of laser-based tree obstacle removal in power transmission lines. The understanding of how different factors such as tree density, laser power, clearance distance, and moisture content affect the laser ablation process can help in optimizing the laser clearance operations for more efficient removal of tree obstacles in transmission lines.
Cytogenetic and molecular identification of novel wheat-Elymus sibiricus addition lines with resistance to leaf rust and the presence of leaf pubescence trait
Authors: Motsnyi Ivan I. , Halaiev Oleksii V. , Alіeksіeіeva Tetiana G. , Chebotar Galyna O. , Chebotar Sabina V. , Betekhtin Alexander , Hasterok Robert , Armonienė Rita , Rahmatov Mahbubjon 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionEmerging new races of leaf rust (Puccinia triticina Eriks) are threatening global wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production. Identifying additional resistance genes from all available gene pools is crucial to expanding wheat resistance to these virulent leaf rust races. Siberian wild rye (Elymus sibiricus L.) possesses numerous beneficial traits that can be valuable in wheat improvement. Three new wheat-E. sibiricus addition lines, O27-2 (BC8), O27-3 (BC12) and O193-3 (BC12), were developed through a backcrossing scheme in this study, using leaf rust field evaluations, molecular marker assays and cytogenetic analysis. MethodsThese three lines were derived from progeny of the bread wheat cultivar ‘Obriy’ (2n = 6x = 42, AABBDD) and partial octoploid amphiploid wheat-E. sibiricus (2n = 8x = 56, AABBDDStSt). Results and discussionThe lines (O27-2, O27-3 and O193-3) demonstrated strong specific leaf pubescence (hairiness) and resistance at the adult stage to a local population of leaf rust races. The response to leaf rust in these three lines significantly differed from that of the Lr24 gene, providing evidence for a distinct resistance mechanism associated with the 3St chromosome. This study is the first to report the transfer of an E. sibiricus chromosome into wheat that confers leaf rust resistance. Molecular marker analysis and genomic in situ hybridization confirmed that lines O27-2, O27-3 and O193-3 each possess one pair of E. sibiricus 3St chromosomes. The resistance gene was determined to be on the additional alien chromosome in these lines. Molecular markers (Xwmc221, Lr29F18, Sr24/Lr24) confirmed that the lines O27-2, O27-3, and O193-3 each contain a pair of E. sibiricus 3St chromosomes carrying leaf rust resistance genes. These findings demonstrate that the E. sibiricus 3St chromosome carries the leaf rust resistance gene and that the O27-2, O27-3, and O193-3 lines can serve as novel germplasm sources for introducing this resistance into wheat breeding programs. This study contributes to broadening the genetic diversity of resistance genes available for combating leaf rust in wheat.
Association of diabetes risk with changes in memory, working memory, and processing speed among older adults
Authors: Lee Jungjoo , Kim Junhyoung , An Sang Joon 
Published: November 2024

BackgroundThis study investigated the risk of diabetes by examining changes in memory, working memory, and processing speed among older adults to provide evidence on how each cognitive domain is associated with the risk of diabetes in older adults.MethodsThis study used Health and Retirement Study data and tracked the respondents from 2012 to 2020 (n = 5,748). The Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-27 includes three cognitive tests (recall, seven subtraction, and counting backward tests) to assess each cognitive domain. A Cox proportional hazard regression was used to calculate the changes in the odds ratio (OR) of diabetes by increasing each cognitive function and the parameter in covariates.ResultsWe found that the OR of diabetes decreased with increasing universal cognitive function, increasing memory, working memory, and processing speed, and that age increased the OR in all analysis models.ConclusionThe findings of this study contribute to filling gaps in the literature by exploring: (a) the association between each cognitive function and the decline in diabetes risk and (b) the varying patterns of change in diabetes risk with increasing cognitive function.
Can China’s national comprehensive medical reform increase medical resources and reduce healthcare burden: evidence from Chinese provinces
Authors: Fu Xiangyu , Ren Xiang , Chen Qirui 
Published: November 2024

ObjectivesChina’s national comprehensive medical reform (NCMR) is an important attempt in the reform of healthcare system, and quantitative evaluation of its effect is of great significance for continuously deepening medical reform, grasping the reform direction, and building a healthy China. Therefore, focusing on medical resources and medical burden, this study aims to systematically explore the policy effectiveness and the provincial heterogeneity of NCMR, as well as the potential influencing factors.MethodsUtilizing the collected multi-period panel data of 31 provinces in mainland China in 2006–2021, we regarded the release of the two batches of pilot provinces in NCMR as a quasi-natural experiment and comprehensively adopted a Staggered difference-in-differences (DID) model and Synthetic Control Method (SCM), combined with word frequency statistics and grouping regression analysis.ResultsNCMR can effectively increase the number of licensed physicians by 12.6% and reduce the per capita medical expense for in-patients by 7.2% in the pilot provinces. Furthermore, the NCMR policy effect in different pilot provinces shows various characteristics, and only Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Chongqing achieve both the growth of medical resources and the reduction of medical expenditure. Meanwhile, word frequency statistics are conducted based on related policy descriptions and news reports on the official websites, so as to summarize the specific policy means in the three provinces, and provide a reference for other provinces to practice the healthcare reforms. Besides, extensibility analysis shows that the effect of NCMR is affected by the population aging and health status. Groups with low degree of population aging (low-AG)/high population health status (high-HE) performed a more obvious reform effect.ConclusionThis study provides beneficial policy implications for increasing medical resources, reducing medical burden, and promoting medical reform process.
Optimisation of the sampling method for skin microbiome studies in healthy children: a pilot cohort study
Authors: Smith Anita , Ghori Noor-Ul-Huda , Foster Rachael , Nicol Mark P. , Barnett Timothy , Pickering Janessa , Whelan Alexandra , Strunk Tobias , Wood Fiona , Raby Edward , Fear Mark , Weston Stephanie , Campbell Anita J. , Hoyne Gerard F. , Bowen Asha C. 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionRecent interest in the diverse ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and viruses that make up the skin microbiome has led to numerous studies investigating the skin microbiome in healthy skin and in dermatological conditions. However, skin microbiome analysis is challenging due to relatively low numbers of skin microorganisms compared to mucosal sites, such as the respiratory or gastrointestinal tracts. Microbiome results are heavily influenced by sampling methods. Previous sampling methods include that of cotton swabs, tape stripping, patch sampling and punch biopsies. It is essential to have a standardised sampling method for microbiome studies to have comparable results between studies. Two non-invasive methods of sampling the skin microbiome; a skin scraping versus a flocked swab were chosen as methodologies likely to be efficient, effective, and easy to access for future skin microbiome studies in children. Here we compare the two sampling methods to describe the composition of the skin microbiome in healthy children.MethodSamples were collected from six healthy children aged three to nine years from the skin overlying the cubital fossa, cheek and axilla using (i) flocked swabs and (ii) skin scrapings with a glass slide. Samples were collected from the left and right sides of the body at two separate time points, one week apart. Quantitative PCR of the gene encoding 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) was performed to compare the bacterial load collected by each sampling method. Full-length 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing was performed to compare the relationship of sampling method and time with the diversity and ecology of bacteria between different body sites.ResultsFrom six children, 78 flocked swabs and 78 skin scraping samples were collected, along with details of their overall health and skin care practices. qPCR results indicated higher total bacterial load from flocked swabs compared with skin scrapings. Flocked swabs and skin scraping methods had very similar bacterial compositional profiles. The skin microbiome was diverse between individuals and remained relatively stable within individuals over time.DiscussionOverall, results were similar between sample types, however bacterial DNA yield was higher for flocked swab samples (compared to skin scraping methods) and with a simpler protocol is the preferred sampling method for future studies.
Will the COVID-19 infection affect the performance of top basketball players? A data-driven analysis
Authors: Xiong Changyue , Wu Chenxi , Bai Lu , Yan Yuxin , Chen Sumeng 
Published: November 2024

PurposeTo investigate the changes in the game performance of high-level basketball players in NBA league before and after the COVID-19 infection.MethodsAthletic statistics were collected from official database for 68 players (19 forwards, 29 guards, 20 centers; mean age 27.14 ± 3.65 years) in the NBA league for 10 games before and after infection with COVID-19. We used a the Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance to examine the impact caused by COVID-19.ResultsAmong all 68 players, a statistically significant decrease in plus/minus (Z = −2.392, p = 0.017) and free throw shooting (FT% Z = −2.153, p = 0.031), occurred compared to the pre-infection with COVID-19. Among the interior players, we found a statistically significant decrease in free throw shooting FT% (Z = 2.674, p = 0.021), Plus/Minus (Z = −2.371, p = 0.018). Among centers and forwards, there was no statistically significant change.ConclusionThe impact of COVID-19 on players’ fatigue and cardiorespiratory and muscular endurance may have contributed to the decline in performance, and the impact of detraining due to isolation should not be ignored.
Octogenária portadora da mutação do fator v de leiden e fibrilação atrial submetida à oclusão de apêndice atrial esquerdo: relato de caso
Authors: Saruhashi Caroline Harumi Sericawa , Lara Lívia da Mata Lara , Pinto Carolina Maria Nogueira , Araújo Neire Niara Ferreira de , Araújo Neire Niara Ferreira de , Neto Felício Savioli 
Published: November 2024

A fibrilação atrial é a arritmia mais comum na população geriátrica e está diretamente relacionada com eventos tromboembólicos. Por isso, a terapia de anticoagulação oral já está bem estabelecida, porém é necessário considerar a relação risco / benefício dos anticoagulantes no manejo de idosos com fibrilação atrial, entre elas destacam-se a fragilidade, a disfunção renal, a disfunção cognitiva e o risco de quedas. Aqueles indivíduos com contraindicação a anticoagulação oral, podem se beneficiar da oclusão do apêndice atrial esquerdo. Este procedimento é responsável pela obliteração desta estrutura como terapêutica alternativa para prevenção de acidente vascular encefálico, uma vez que 90% dos trombos se originam nessa localização anatômica. Segundo estudos randomizados, a oclusão do apêndice atrial esquerdo apresentou menores taxas de mortalidade cardiovascular e similaridade quanto à ocorrência de acidente vascular encefálico, quando comparado com a varfarina. Portanto, é uma alternativa segura e eficaz na prevenção de eventos tromboembólicos em pacientes com critérios de elegibilidade para o procedimento.
Internal septa of the maxillary sinus and their significance in the planning of endodontic interventions, sinus lifting and dental implantation using a collagen matrix scaffold
Authors: Gatilo I. A. , Sirak S. V. , Lenev V. N. , Arutyunov A. V. , Bykova N. , Kartashevsky I. I. , Polyakova D. Y. 
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION. The study of the structure of the septa in the area of the maxillary sinus floor is important when planning implantation and sinus lifting operations. The height, number and location of the septa can affect the course of the sinus lifting operation. The aim is to study the structure of the maxillary sinus septa, their height, size, localization in order to prevent complications during surgical interventions.MATERIAL AND METHODS. The article analyzes CBCT data from 444 patients for the presence of septa in the area of the lower wall of the maxillary sinus. The subjects were divided into two groups: with the presence of premolars and molars (288 CBCT) and with the absence of at least one chewing tooth (156 CBCT). A study of 48 passportized skulls was conducted, the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus was sawed out, the structure of the sinus floor and septa was studied in detail. The ratio of the volume of compact and spongy bone substance in the premolar and molar areas was also measured.RESULTS. The obtained research data allowed us to obtain new information about the number of septa in the case of a complete dentition and partial tooth loss. Due to changes in the processes of sinus pneumatization, the number of septa increases with partial tooth loss. Their presence increases the risk of perforation of the Schneiderian membrane during sinus lift surgery, including the use of scaffolds based on a collagen matrix. However, when installing an implant in the base of the septum, its stability can be ensured, since the septa are some kind of buttresses of the maxillary bone. The ratio of the volume of spongy and compact bone substance in the premolar and molar area changes with age.CONCLUSION. The study found that the presence of coronal septa can cause complications of sinus lift surgery in the form of perforation of the Schneiderian membrane. At the same time, septa, being buttresses of the maxillary bone, can serve as a basis for installing an implant. With partial loss of teeth, the number of coronal septa increases. With age, the ratio of spongy and compact bone substance changes, towards a decrease in the volume of trabecular and an increase in the volume of compact bone.
Efektivitas Kartu Pintar Cegah Stunting Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Tentang Stunting di Wilayah Jakarta Timur Tahun 2020
Authors: Khairiah Rahayu , Herawati Ita 
Published: November 2024

Stunting adalah kondisi ketika balita memiliki tinggi badan dibawah rata-rata. Prevalensi stunting di Indonesia turun dari 24,4% di tahun 2021 menjadi 21,6% di 2022. Meskipun menurun dari tahun sebelumnya, namun angka tersebut masih berada di atas standar Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia WHO dengan prevalensi stunting di bawah 20%. Stunting berpotensi memperlambat perkembangan otak. Untuk dampak itu sendiri terdiri ada 2 macam antara lain yaitu dampak jangka pendek yaitu stunting menyebabkan gagal tumbuh, hambatan perkembangan kogniti dan motoric, dan tidak optimalnya ukuran isik tubuh serta gangguan metabolisme. Adapun dampak jangka panjangnya stunting menyebabkan menurunnya kapasitas intelektual, gangguan struktur dan ungsi saraf dan sel-sel otak yang bersifat permanen dan menyebabkan penurunan kemampuan menyerap pelajaran diusia sekolah yang akan berpengaruh pada produktivitas saat dewasa Tujuan Penulisan : Untuk mempelajari efektifitas kartu pintar cegah stunting terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang stunting pada ibu hamil. Metode: Quasy Eksperimen, one group pre-post design, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu hamil di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas, Klinik dan Rumah Sakit pada Tahun 2023 sebanyak 30 responden menggunakan total samplling dengan jumlah sample 30 responden, memakai data yaitu data primer dengan observasi, analisis menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon. Hasil : Dari hasil uji statsitik uji wilcoxon diketahui ada efektifitas kartu pintar cegah stunting terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang stunting pada ibu hamil di Wilayah Jakarta Timur Tahun 2023 dengan nilai P=0,000 <0,005. Kesimpulan dan saran : Diharapkan kepada petugas kesehatan dapat memberikan tambahan informasi serta mensosialisasikan atau memberikan penyuluhan ketika melakukan kegiatan kelas ibu hamil, sehingga pengetahuan mengani stunting sudah dikenalkan sejak dini agar dapat melakukan pencegahan secara dini kejadian stunting pada calon anak
Reading Performance Following Contralateral Implantation of an Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOL and a Hybrid EDOF Multifocal IOL
Authors: van den Berg Arthur B. , van den Berg Roberta M. , Rocha Karolinne M. , Chamon Wallace , Waring George O. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
To assess objective reading performance at intermediate and near distances using the Salzberg Reading Desk (SRD) (SRD Vision) in patients with cataract who underwent the implantation of a diffractive extended depth of focus intraocular lens (EDOF IOL) in the dominant eye and a hybrid multifocal EDOF IOL in the non-dominant eye.

Methods
This prospective, non-comparative, interventional study included 46 eyes of 23 patients with cataract who underwent bilateral cataract surgery with implantation of the DFR00V Tecnis Synergy IOL (Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision) in the non-dominant eye and the DXR00V Tecnis Symfony OptiBlue IOL (Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision) in the dominant eye. At postoperative 6 months, the Salzburg Reading Desk was used to assess distance-corrected reading performance at near and intermediate distances.

Results
Although the monocular reading acuity at the preferred intermediate distance was statistically significantly better in the eyes implanted with the DXR00V IOL, it was better with the DFR00V IOL at preferred near distances. The mean binocular distance-corrected preferred intermediate and near reading acuity was 0.07 ± 0.09 (20/23) and 0.13 ± 0.09 (20/27) logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution, respectively. Other parameters of reading performance, such as reading speed, reading distance, reading time, and smallest scale log print size, were similar between the two IOL groups when assessed monocularly.

Conclusions
Implanting a DFR00V IOL in the non-dominant eye and a diffractive DXR00V IOL in the dominant eye resulted in excellent binocular reading acuity and speed at intermediate and near distances.

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J Refract Surg
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The Effect of Eyelid Laxity on Corneal Mapping and Corneal Topography
Authors: Gedar Totuk Ozgun Melike , Ozdamar Mehmet Akif , Altınel Meltem Guzin 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
To evaluate the effect of eyelid laxity on the structure of the cornea.

Methods
This was a retrospective study performed in one institution. Patients with and without upper and lower eyelid laxity, which were determined using the snap-back test (SBT) and the upper eyelid distraction test (LDT), were evaluated for corneal structural changes with Scheimpflug imaging corneal tomography for the keratometric readings, and cor-neal spectral domain optical coherence tomography for the epithelial thickness (ET) measurements. The ET values were obtained using the statistics report for the superior quadrant (SET), the inferior quadrant (IET) within the 2- to 7-mm region, and central thickness (CET) within the 2-mm region. The minimum corneal thickness values within the central 5-mm region (MinCT) were also included in the study. Keratometric readings (in diopters), horizontal white-to-white (HWTW) measurements, pachymetry, and ET measurements were assessed along with the presence or absence of eyelid laxity.

Results

A total of 170 eyes from 85 patients were evaluated (50.6% with eyelid laxity, and 49.4% without eyelid laxity). There was no significant difference between the mean keratometric readings, HWTW, and the mean IET and CET values (
P
> .05); however, the difference was significant for the MinCT and SET (
P
< .05). A statistically significant negative correlation was found between the SET values and age, LDT, and SBT measurements (
P
< .05).

Conclusions
A strong association was found between decreased SET and MinCT values and eyelid laxity. The possible reason for these decreases may be inflammation, which plays a role in the pathophysiology of eyelid laxity.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(11):e783–e791.]
Reasons for Explantations of Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lenses in 1,490 Eyes
Authors: Coskunseven Efekan , Kayhan Belma 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
To investigate the reasons for the removal and/or exchange of posterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses (PCPIOLs) and the outcomes of these procedures.

Methods
In this retrospective study, PCPIOL implantations performed between January 2015 and June 2023 in a single center were reviewed. The study group consisted of the files of eyes with removed and/or exchanged PCPIOL. Visual acuities, refraction errors, endothelial cell counts, and measurements of the vault before and after exchanges were recorded. Reasons for removal and/or exchange were evaluated. The tuck-and-pull technique was used in all explantations.

Results

Twenty-three of 1,490 eyes with PCPIOL implantation required removal and/or exchange. Of the explanted eyes, 17 were implanted with PCPIOLs for myopia (1.21% of all myopic corrections) and 6 were implanted with PCPIOLs for hyperopia (6.59% of all hyperopic corrections). The most common reason for removal and/or exchanges after implantation was inappropriate vault (10 of the 23 total removals and/or exchanges), followed by cataract development (7 of the 23 total removals and/or exchanges). A comparison of the biometric characteristics of eyes with PCPIOL removal and/or exchange due to inappropriate vault with other PCPIOL implantations showed that anterior chamber depth, PCPIOL length, and white-to-white distance were significantly higher in the group of explanted eyes (
P
< .05). All eyes with high vault in myopic patients had a 13.2- or 13.7-mm length PCPIOL.

Conclusions
The main reason for PCPIOL removal and/or exchange is vault values outside the ideal limits and cataract development. Before ordering 13.2- and 13.7-mm long PCPIOLs, biometric data of both eyes and recommended PCPIOL sizes should be carefully reviewed.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(11):e797–e803.]