bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Green Synthesis of ZnO and Co3O4 Nanoparticles Using Giant Calotrope Leaf Extract for Antimicrobial Applications
Authors: Tesfaye Getahun Abraham , Lemma Yared Shewarega , Mekonon Fikadu Siyum , Adera Kebede Mamo , Bekele Eneyew Tilahun 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAntimicrobial infectious diseases have been a fatal problem worldwide. In the present finding, “Giant Calotrope” leaf extract mediated zinc and cobalt oxide nanoparticles (ZnO and Co3O4 NPs) were synthesized within the ratios of precursor salt to leaf extract as 1:1 (50:50), 1:2 (50:100, and 1:3 (50:150) mL using 0.5 M of precursor salts. The NPs were characterized using thermal gravimetry coupled with differential thermal analysis (TGA/DTA), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM‐EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy with high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM‐HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), and ultraviolet‐visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy. TGA/DTA showed that both ZnO and Co3O4 NPs were stable beginning from 500 °C to 800 °C and XRD data proves the size of ZnO and Co3O4 NPs to be 29.40, 25.86, 37.01, 22.5, 14.0, and 23.3 nm for the 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios, respectively. SEM coupled with TEM‐HRTEM, SAED confirms the spherical shape of Co3O4 and ZnO NPs. FTIR shows the presence of saturated and unsaturated biomolecules in the leaf of a giant calotrope. The bandgap energy of ZnO NPs was 3.46, 3.49, and 3.44 eV, and for the Co3O4 NPs, 4.60, 4.80, and 4.44 eV for the 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios, respectively. The antimicrobial applications of ZnO and Co3O4 NPs were investigated against Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, and Fusarime oxysporum. Among the 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios of ZnO and Co3O4 NPs, the 1:2 provides 11, 13, 10.5, and 11 mm zones of inhibition against S. pyogenes and E. coli, respectively. Similarly, the 1:2 ratios of ZnO and Co3O4 NPs showed 11 and 17 mm inhibition zones against F. oxysporum.
Nanostructured MnO2‐Based Zn‐Doped Bi2O3 Nanocomposite for Improved Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Applications
Authors: Chavan K. M. , Mane V. A. , Raskar N. D. , Dake D. V. , Sonpir R. B. , Dole B. N. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study reports the synthesis of MnO₂‐based Zn (5%)‐doped Bi₂O₃ nanocomposites via coprecipitation, highlighting significant improvements in photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties. XRD confirmed the tetragonal β‐Bi₂O₃ phase with reduced crystallite size postdoping, while FESEM showed spherical particles of 8.61 nm. A decreased band gap of 2.61 eV and defect‐related PL emissions were observed, enhancing photocatalytic activity. The material demonstrated 92.4% and 99.50% efficiency for methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (Rh.B) degradation under sunlight, outperforming undoped Bi₂O₃. The I–V plots revealed reduced electrical resistance and increased photosensitivity (8.58%), indicating potential in optoelectronic applications. Antifungal tests showed inhibition zones of 16 and 11 mm against Fusarium and Aspergillus, respectively. Compared to previous studies, this work offers improved photocatalytic and antifungal performance, attributed to the reduced crystalline size, increased surface area, and enhanced defect formation, positioning it as a promising material for environmental and biomedical applications.
Triazine‐Based Molecules for Metal Ion Detection: A Decade of Advances
Authors: Nayak Laxmipriya , Acharya Subhadeep , Routray Supriya , Satapathy Rashmirekha 
Published: September 2024

AbstractTriazine‐based molecules have emerged as promising candidates for developing selective and sensitive chemosensors for metal ion detection. Their structural tunability facilitates the introduction of a variety of functional groups, improving their binding affinity and specificity toward a variety of metal ions. This review highlights various sensing mechanisms, including colorimetric and fluorometric methods, and provides insights into the performance of these sensors in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, and detection limits. The synthetic routes for synthesizing the chemosensors are mentioned in detail. Given their reliability and flexibility, triazine‐based sensors are poised to make significant contributions in the field of both sensor and analytical chemistry.
Biomimetic Transparent Slippery Surface for the Locomotion of Photocontrol Droplets and Bubbles
Authors: Yu Anhui , Guo Zhiguang 
Published: September 2024

AbstractDirected transportation and collection of liquids and bubbles play a vital role in the survival of ecosystems. Among them, the optical response control is widely used in the fields of microfluidic chips and chemical synthesis because of its high remote operation and fast response speed. However, due to poor light transmission, the development direction of traditional near‐infrared (NIR) absorbing materials in the field of visualization is limited, and there are few reports of manufacturing an operating platform that can realize the directional movement of droplets/bubbles on a single platform. Here, a transparent photo‐responsive PBFS platform is prepared for droplet and bubble manipulation by coating the etched glass substrate with Prussian blue (PB) nanocubes. When near‐infrared (NIR) irradiation on the PBFS platform, PB nanocubes trigger heat production by photothermal means, due to the action of Marangoni force, the surface tension on the left and right sides of the droplets and bubbles is not uniform, forming a surface tension gradient, thereby driving the movement of the droplets and bubbles. The control platform has good application potential in the field of microchemical reaction and biomedical engineering and brings new solutions to the field of transparent photothermal materials.
Cross‐National Knowledge Distance and Host Country Innovation—The Mediating Roles of Local Talents and Third‐Country Exporting
Authors: Xia Tianjiao , Liu Xiaohui 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTDrawing on embeddedness and learning perspectives, we examine and extend the learning‐by‐hiring (LBH) and learning‐by‐exporting (LBE) logics to better understand the innovation activities of advanced economy multinational enterprises (AEMNEs) in a dissimilar knowledge context where cross‐national differences persist. We consider that the use of local talents manifests the LBH logic as a means of enhancing AEMNEs' local embeddedness. Likewise, third‐country exporting is underpinned by the LBE logic as a way for MNEs to leverage third‐country embeddedness. We propose that these two mechanisms act as mediators that shape and filter AEMNEs' access and integration of geographically distant knowledge for their emerging market innovation. Moreover, we predict a complementarity between employing local talents and third‐country exporting. Our findings from an analysis of AEMNEs operating in China provide support for these predictions. This study offers important implications for managing multiple embeddedness across AEMNEs' global networks in order for their innovation to flourish in emerging markets.
Overview of a national endoscopy database: The Trans.IT database and its impact on data registration quality
Authors: Theunissen F. , ter Borg P. C. J. , Ouwendijk R. J. T. , Bruno M. J. , Siersema P. D. ,   the Trans.IT foundation study group
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe Trans.IT database is a national gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy database developed in 2012. It automatically collects anonymous data from GI endoscopy procedures in a centralized database. All endoscopists use a structured reporting tool for uniform data collection. In this study, we aim to provide an overview of the database and to evaluate its impact on data registration quality.MethodsWe used all ERCPs, colonoscopies and colorectal cancer (CRC)‐screening colonoscopies performed between 2016 and 2020. We excluded centers joining after 2016 and patients below age 18. Data registration quality for ERCPs included completeness of data for: intention of ERCP, Schutz score, ASA classification, papillary status (virgin or previous sphincterotomy), cannulation (success or failure to cannulate the desired duct) and procedural success. For colonoscopies: indication, ASA‐classification, Boston Bowel Preparation Score (BBPS), cecal intubation, polyp detection rate (PDR). For CRC‐screening colonoscopies, ASA‐classification, BBPS, cecal intubation, PDR and adenoma detection rate (ADR).ResultsA total of 14,156 ERCPs, 150,962 colonoscopies and 37,199 colorectal cancer screening colonoscopies were included in our analysis. For ERCPs, registration of procedural intention, Schutz score, ASA classification, papillary status, cannulation and procedural success improved from 34.9%, 32.7%, 72.6%, 36.5%, 34.6%, 27.2% in 2016, to 86.4%, 84.6%, 97.4%, 86.4%, 82.1%, 84.0%, respectively, in 2020. For non‐screening colonoscopies, registration of indication, ASA classification, BBPS, cecal intubation and PDR improved from 40.4%, 60.5%, 47.6%, 69.8% and 32.3% in 2016 to 90.3%, 88.9%, 59.8%, 79.1% and 39.1%, respectively, in 2020. For CRC‐cancer screening colonoscopy registration equaled outcome, PDR and ADR changed from 74.7% to 63.6% in 2016 to 66.3% and 53.8% in 2020, respectively.ConclusionsThe quality of endoscopy data registration has consistently improved over the years by using the Trans.IT database. This is most likely the result of feedback to performing endoscopists to review performance in real‐time online and progressive awareness of quality of data registration.
Environmental sustainability and ruminant production: A UK veterinary perspective
Authors: Britten Nick , Mahendran Sophie 
Published: September 2024

AbstractEnvironmental sustainability is an issue of growing importance within the livestock industry, particularly for farmed ruminants. Changes to farming practices made to improve sustainability can have an impact on the health and welfare of animals, and so become the concern of veterinary practitioners. This review outlines the metrics used to measure sustainability and how sustainability interacts with ruminant health and welfare, allowing practitioners to incorporate environmental considerations into their existing livestock work. Topics covered include nutrition, disease control, genetics and stocking density.
Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) and Animal Owners’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Towards the Disease in Selected Districts of East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Danu Abdisa Mitiku , Deresa Abriham Kebede , Dinagde Chala Guyassa 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTPurposeInfectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is one of the most important diseases affecting production and productivity.MethodologyCross‐sectional study was aimed at to determine the seroprevalence of IBR and associated risk factors, and animal owners’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards the disease from April 2021 to June 2022. Accordingly, a total of 384 serum samples were collected from both crossbreed (70) and local breed (314) cattle from purposively selected districts of East Wollega zone of Western Ethiopia. Competitive enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for testing glycoprotein antibodies (anti‐gB) for bovine herpes virus‐1 (BoHV‐1) virus in collected serum, and the obtained data were analysed by multiple logistic regressions by using R software 3.62 version. However, questionnaire data were analysed for descriptive statistics by SPSS version 20.0 (IBM. Corp, 2011).ResultThe total prevalence of IBR in the study area was found to be 70.54% at herd and 80.47% at individual cattle level. The significant association (p ) was found for breed, age, body condition and herd size but not for district and sex as risk factors. The BoHV‐1 virus seropositivity in adult animals increased significantly, with an odds ratio of 1.65 (95% CI 0.705–3.85) compared to young. Local breed cattle were 2.055 times more likely to test positive for IBR with an odds ratio of 0.77 (95% CI 0.23–2.22) compared to crossbreed cattle. The chances of cattle in medium herds testing positive for the BoHV‐1 virus with an odds ratio of (1.78 95% CI 1.303–7.50) are greater than the chances of cattle in smaller herds testing positive. The survey results showed that 70% of animal owners identified IBR as a major challenge in animal production, whereas 35% mentioned long calving intervals. However, 92% of the participants were not informed about the level of knowledge and attitude regarding particular diseases such as IBR.ConclusionThis study showed that there is a high prevalence of IBR in cattle in the study area, and that owners have low awareness of the disease. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an immediate control system and conduct additional research on molecular detection to evaluate its effects on reproductive performance.
True metabolizable energy of foods consumed by lesser scaup (Aythya affinis)
Authors: Larson Lauren D. , Jacques Christopher N. , Lancaster Joseph D. , Hagy Heath M. , Anteau Michael J. , Fournier Auriel M. V. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe energy derived from available foods is an important factor used in conservation planning for migratory species. Estimating true metabolizable energy (TME) of available foods has become a common method for resource managers to increase reliability in energetic carrying‐capacity estimates. Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis; hereafter scaup), have experienced a population decline concurrent with suspected decreases in foraging habitat quality and quantity at spring stopover sites in the upper Midwest, USA. Unfortunately, few TME estimates are available for common diet items of scaup. We estimated nitrogen‐adjusted TME (TMEN) of 5 common foods of scaup by conducting feeding trials on wild females and males. True metabolizable energy varied by food taxa, but not by pretrial body mass or sex. Mean TMEN (kcal/g[dry] ± SE) was greatest for wild millet (Echinochloa crus‐galli; 2.20 ± 0.14), followed by chironomids (Chironomus spp.; 1.41 ± 0.49), amphipods (Gammarus spp.; 1.33 ± 0.23), planorbid snails (Planorbidae; 0.17 ± 0.07), and fingernail clams (Sphaeriidae; −0.79 ± 0.27). Our results, combined with scaup diet literature indicated that the management of spring staging areas for high‐energy invertebrates (i.e., chironomids and amphipods) would provide improved opportunity for energy acquisition during migration. Further study could help determine if the acclimation of scaup to particular diets, especially bivalves, increases their TMEN values.
Numerical simulation of two‐phase flow towards a stagnation point in the Jeffrey nanofluid across a porous deformable disc with zero mass flux condition and Lorentz forces
Authors: Gasmi Hatem , Waqas Muhammad , Khan Umair , Zaib Aurang , Ishak Anuar , Madhukesh Javali Kotresh , Ouazir Abderrahmane , Boukendakdji Mustapha , Ghazouani Nejib 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThere have been a lot of claims made in the literature recently regarding the physical characteristics of nanofluids in different flow systems, especially the laminar flow regimes. The goal of this study is to investigate the two‐dimensional laminar flow of Jeffrey liquid that describes the characteristics of heat and mass transfer towards a stagnation point over a radial moving disc through the Buongiorno nanofluid model. The study also aims to investigate the impact of mass transpiration velocity, magnetic field, and zero mass flux incorporated in a Jeffrey fluid. The study reduces complicated partial differential equations to a collection of ordinary differential equations using the similarity transformation, which makes it easier to compute dual numerical solutions using the bvp4c solver. A particular value of the shrinking parameter yields dual solutions. The findings of the current research demonstrate that the suction constraint amplifies the friction factor phenomenon in the second solution, while in the first solution, an annulment tendency is noted. Additionally, the first solution exhibits a monotonic behavior whereas the second solution shows a fall in both the friction factor and the rate of heat transfer by increasing the Deborah number. Finally, the results of this analysis with the available data matched the limiting situations very well.
Early and repetitive novel-tracer PET-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy for nodal oligorecurrent prostate cancer after definitive first-line therapy
Authors: Grün Arne , Cumaoglu Selin , Kluge Anne , Schlomm Thorsten , Böhmer Dirk , Miller Kurt , Heidenreich Holger , Zips Daniel , Kalinauskaite Goda 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging can detect prostate cancer (PCa) nodal oligorecurrences (NOR) at very low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. Prospective studies on oligorecurrent (OR) PCa have been hampered by either dated diagnostics or inhomogeneous cohorts and/or treatment approaches. We hypothesized that early and—if necessary and feasible—repetitive PSMA-PET-based metastasis-directed therapy (MDT) using stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) would improve freedom from palliative (systemic) therapy at low toxicity.

Methods
This study is a retrospective analysis of patients treated for OR PCa after definitive first-line therapy using PSMA-PET/CT-based SBRT. Endpoints were biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS), SBRT-free survival (SBRT-FS), androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)-free survival (ADT-FS), and toxicity.

Results
A total of 67 patients and 248 metastases (211 nodal) were treated. Patients on concurrent ADT were excluded. Median PSA at inclusion was 2.175 ng/ml. bPFS, SBRT-FS, and ADT-FS for multiple-course SBRT were 9.5, 19.5, and 35.0 months, respectively; 32 patients had ≥ 1 course of SBRT. Median PSA nadir was 0.585 ng/ml. There was no ≥ grade 2 toxicity.

Conclusion
Modern-tracer PET/CT-based early and repetitive focal SBRT yields promising results with regard to bPFS, SBRT-FS, and ADT-FS with low toxicity. The ability of this approach to postpone initiation of palliative treatment with low toxicity should be re-evaluated prospectively.
Young age and adequate BCG are key factors for optimal BCG treatment efficacy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Authors: Liu Kang , Nicoletti Rossella , Zhao Hongda , Chen Xuan , Wu Hongwei , Leung Chi-Ho , D’Andrea David , Laukhtina Ekaterina , Soria Francesco , Gallioli Andrea , Wroclawski Marcelo Langer , Castellani Daniele , Gauhar Vineet , Rivas Juan Gomez , Enikeev Dmitry , Gontero Paolo , Shariat Shahrokh F. , Chiu Peter Ka-Fung , Ng Chi-Fai , Teoh Jeremy Yuen-Chun 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Objective
To investigate the impact of ageing on survival outcomes in Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) treated non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients and its synergy with adequate BCG treatment.

Method
Patients with NMIBC who received BCG treatment from 2001 to 2020 were divided into group 1 (< = 70 years) and group 2 (> 70 years). Overall Survival (OS), Cancer-Specific Survival (CSS), Recurrence-Free Survival (RFS), and Progression-Free Survival (PFS) were analyzed using the Kaplan–Meier method. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was used to adjust potential confounding factors and to estimate Hazard Ratio (HR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI). Subgroup analysis was performed according to adequate versus inadequate BCG treatment.

Results
Overall, 2602 NMIBC patients were included: 1051 (40.4%) and 1551 (59.6%) in groups 1 and 2, respectively. At median follow-up of 11.0 years, group 1 (< = 70 years) was associated with better OS, CSS, and RFS, but not PFS as compared to group 2 (> 70 years). At subgroup analysis, patients in group 1 treated with adequate BCG showed better OS, CSS, RFS, and PFS as compared with inadequate BCG treatment in group 2, while patients in group 2 receiving adequate BCG treatment had 41% less progression than those treated with inadequate BCG from the same group.

Conclusions
Being younger (< = 70 years) was associated with better OS, CSS, and RFS, but not PFS. Older patients (> 70 years) who received adequate BCG treatment had similar PFS as those younger with adequate BCG treatment.
Effect of powered circular stapler in colorectal anastomosis after left-sided colic resection: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Scardino Andrea , Riva Carlo Galdino , Sorrentino Luca , Lauricella Sara , Aiolfi Alberto , Rottoli Matteo , Bonitta Gianluca , Vitellaro Marco , Bonavina Luigi , Bona Davide , Kelly Michael , Rausa Emanuele 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Anastomotic leak (AL) remains the most important complication after left-sided colic anastomoses and technical complications during anastomotic construction are responsible of higher leakage incidence. Powered circular stapler (PCS) in colorectal surgery has been introduced in order to reduce technical errors and post-operative complications due to the manual circular stapler (MCS).

Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed. An electronic systematic search was performed using Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase of studies comparing PCS and MCS. The incidence of AL, anastomotic bleeding (AB), conversion, and reoperation were assessed. PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42024512644.

Results
Five observational studies were eligible for inclusion reporting on 2379 patients. The estimated pooled Risk Ratios for AL and AB rates following PCS were significantly lower than those observed with MCS (0.44 and 0.23, respectively; both with p < 0.01). Conversion and reoperation rate did not show any significant difference: 0.41 (95% CI 0.09–1.88; p = 0.25) and 0.78 (95% CI 0.33–1.84; p = 0.57); respectively.

Conclusion
The use of PCS demonstrates a lower incidence of AL and AB compared to MCS but does not exhibit a discernible influence on reintervention or conversion rates. The call for future randomized clinical trials aims to definitively clarify these issues and contribute to further advancements in refining surgical strategies for left-sided colonic resection.