bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Psychological distress and health behaviours in people living with and beyond cancer: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Miller Natalie Ella , Lally Phillippa , Conway Rana , Steptoe Andrew , Frank Philipp , Beeken Rebecca J. , Fisher Abi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study aimed to examine whether psychological distress was cross-sectionally associated with meeting World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) recommendations in people living with and beyond cancer. Participants were adults living with and beyond breast, prostate and colorectal cancer, participating in the baseline wave of the Advancing Survivorship after Cancer Outcomes Trial (ASCOT). Anxiety/depression was assessed using the EQ-5D-5L and dichotomised into any/no problems. WCRF recommendations were assessed via pedometers, 24-h dietary recalls, self-reported alcohol intake (AUDIT-C), and self-reported smoking status. Participants were categorised as meeting WCRF recommendations using the following cut-offs: average daily steps (≥ 10,000/day), average weekly aerobic steps (≥ 15,000/day), fruit and vegetables (≥ 400 g/day), fibre (≥ 30 g/day), red meat (< 500 g/week), processed meat (0 g/day), high calorie food (fat ≤ 33% of total daily energy intake and free sugar ≤ 5% of total daily energy intake), alcohol (≤ 14 units/week) and smoking (non-smoking). A composite health behaviour risk index (CHBRI) was calculated by summing the number of WCRF recommendations met (range: 0–9). Among 1348 participants (mean age = 64 years (SD = 11.4)), 41.5% reported anxiety/depression problems. The mean CHBRI score was 4.4 (SD = 1.4). Anxiety/depression problems were associated with lower odds of meeting WCRF recommendations for average daily steps (odds ratio (OR) = 0.73; 95% CI 0.55, 0.97), but not for any other health behaviour. Psychological distress is associated with lower adherence to WCRF recommendations for physical activity in people living with and beyond cancer. Physical activity may be a mechanism linking psychological distress and poorer outcomes among people living with and beyond cancer, and this should be explored in longitudinal studies.
Social coevolution and Sine chaotic opposition learning Chimp Optimization Algorithm for feature selection
Authors: Zhang Li , Chen XiaoBo 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFeature selection is a hot problem in machine learning. Swarm intelligence algorithms play an essential role in feature selection due to their excellent optimisation ability. The Chimp Optimisation Algorithm (CHoA) is a new type of swarm intelligence algorithm. It has quickly won widespread attention in the academic community due to its fast convergence speed and easy implementation. However, CHoA has specific challenges in balancing local and global search, limiting its optimisation accuracy and leading to premature convergence, thus affecting the algorithm’s performance on feature selection tasks. This study proposes Social coevolution and Sine chaotic opposition learning Chimp Optimization Algorithm (SOSCHoA). SOSCHoA enhances inter-population interaction through social coevolution, improving local search. Additionally, it introduces sine chaotic opposition learning to increase population diversity and prevent local optima. Extensive experiments on 12 high-dimensional classification datasets demonstrate that SOSCHoA outperforms existing algorithms in classification accuracy, convergence, and stability. Although SOSCHoA shows advantages in handling high-dimensional datasets, there is room for future research and optimization, particularly concerning feature dimensionality reduction.
Multimodal phenotyping of foveal hypoplasia in albinism and albino-like conditions: a pediatric case series with adaptive optics insights
Authors: Bacci Giacomo M. , Marziali Elisa , Bargiacchi Sara , Paques Michel , Virgili Gianni , Fortunato Pina , Durand Marine , Rocca Camilla , Pagliazzi Angelica , Palazzo Viviana , Tiberi Lucia , Vergani Debora , Landini Samuela , Peron Angela , Artuso Rosangela , Pacini Bianca , Stabile Monica , Sodi Andrea , Caputo Roberto 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAim of the present study is to evaluate the relationship between genetic and phenotypic data in a series of patients affected by grade I and II of foveal hypoplasia with stable fixation and good visual acuity using multimodal imaging techniques. All patients underwent complete clinical and instrumental assessment including structural Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), OCT Angiography and Adaptive Optics (AO) imaging. Central macular thickness (CMT), inner nuclear layer (INL), vessel density in superficial capillary plexus were the main variables evaluated with OCT technology. Cone density, cone spacing, cone regularity, cone dispersion and angular density were the parameters evaluated with AO. Genetic evaluation and trio exome sequencing were performed in all affected individuals. Eight patients (3 males and 5 females) with a mean age of 12.62 years (range 8–18) were enrolled. The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.18 ± 0.13 logMAR, mean CMT was 291.9 ± 16.6 µm and INL was 26.2 ± 4.6 µm. The absence of a foveal avascular zone (FAZ) was documented by examination of OCT-A in seven patients in the superficial capillary plexus. However, there was a partial FAZ in the deep plexus in patients P5 and P8. Of note, all the patients presented with major retinal vessels clearly crossing the foveal center. All individuals exhibited a grade I or II of foveal hypoplasia. In 5 patients molecular analyses showed an extremely mild form of albinism caused by compound heterozygosity of a TYR pathogenic variant and the hypomorphic p.[Ser192Tyr;Arg402Gln] haplotype. One patient had Waardenburg syndrome type 2A caused by a de novo variant in MITF. Two patients had inconclusive molecular analyses. All the patients displayed abnormalities on OCT-A. Photoreceptor count did not differ from normal subjects according to the current literature, but qualitative analysis of AO imaging showed distinctive features likely related to an abnormal pigment distribution in this subset of individuals. In patients with foveal hypoplasia, genetic and multimodal imaging data, including AO findings, can help understand the physiopathology of the foveal hypoplasia phenotype. This study confirms that cone density and visual function can both be preserved despite the absence of a pit.
The specifics of the Galois field GF(257) and its use for digital signal processing
Authors: Bakirov Akhat , Matrassulova Dinara , Vitulyova Yelizaveta , Shaltykova Dina , Suleimenov Ibragim 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAn algorithm of digital logarithm calculation for the Galois field $$GF(257)$$

G
F
(
257
)

is proposed. It is shown that this field is coupled with one of the most important existing standards that uses a digital representation of the signal through 256 levels. It is shown that for this case it is advisable to use the specifics of quasi-Mersenne prime numbers, representable in the form $${p=2}^{n}+1$$

p
=
2

n

+
1

, which includes the number 257. For fields $$GF({2}^{n}+1)$$

G
F
(

2

n

+
1
)

, an alternating encoding can be used, in which non-zero elements of the field are displayed through binary characters corresponding to the numbers + 1 and − 1. In such an encoding, multiplying a field element by 2 is reduced to a quasi-cyclic permutation of binary symbols (the permuted symbol changes sign). Proposed approach makes it possible to significantly simplify the design of computing devices for calculation of digital logarithm and multiplication of numbers modulo 257. A concrete scheme of a device for digital logarithm calculation in this field is presented. It is also shown that this circuit can be equipped with a universal adder modulo an arbitrary number, which makes it possible to implement any operations in the field under consideration. It is shown that proposed digital algorithm can also be used to reduce 256-valued logic operations to algebraic form. It is shown that the proposed approach is of significant interest for the development of UAV on-board computers operating as part of a group.
Agronomic performance and technological quality of sugarcane submitted to different poultry litter dosages
Authors: Pires Willian Marques , Teixeira Marconi Batista , Soares Frederico Antônio Loureiro , Morais Wilker Alves , Costa Adriano Carvalho , Filho Luiz César Lopes , de Moura Jadson Belem 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSugarcane is a central crop for sugar and ethanol production. Investing in sustainable practices can enhance productivity, technological quality, mitigate impacts, and contribute to a cleaner energy future. Among the factors that help increase the productivity of sugarcane, the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the soil are amongst the most important. The use of poultry litter has been an important alternative for soil improvement, as it acts as a soil conditioner. Therefore, this work aimed to verify the best doses of poultry litter for the vegetative, reproductive and technological components of sugarcane. The experiment was carried out at Usina Denusa Destilaria Nova União S/A in the municipality of Jandaia, GO. The experimental design used was a complete randomized block design with four replications: 5 × 4, totaling 20 experimental units. The evaluated factor consisted of four doses of poultry litter plus the control (0 (control), 2, 4, 6 and 8 t ha−1). In this study, were evaluated the number of tillers, lower stem diameter, average stem diameter, upper stem diameter, plant height, stem weight and productivity. The technological variables of total recoverable sugar, recoverable sugar, Brix, fiber, purity and percentage of oligosaccharides were also evaluated. It was observed, within the conditions of this experiment, that the insertion of poultry litter did not interfere significantly in most biometric, productive and technological variables of the sugarcane. But it can also be inferred that there was a statistical trend toward better results when the sugarcane was cultivated with 4 t ha-1 of poultry litter.
Clotrimazole inhibits growth of multiple myeloma cells in vitro via G0/G1 arrest and mitochondrial apoptosis
Authors: Song Yang , Zhang Hui , Geng Jie , Chen Haoran , Bo Yang , Lu Xuechun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPatients with multiple myeloma (MM) experience relapse and drug resistance; therefore, novel treatments are essential. Clotrimazole (CTZ) is a wide-spectrum antifungal drug with antitumor activity. However, CTZ’s effects on MM are unclear. We investigated CTZ’s effect on MM cell proliferation and apoptosis induction mechanisms. CTZ’s effects on MM.1S, NCI- H929, KMS-11, and U266 cell growth were investigated using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The apoptotic cell percentage was quantified with annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/7-amino actinomycin D staining. Mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and cell cycle progression were evaluated. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured via fluorescence microscopy. Expression of apoptosis-related and nuclear factor (NF)-κB signaling proteins was analyzed using western blotting. The CCK-8 assay indicated that CTZ inhibited cell proliferation based on both dose and exposure time. Flow cytometry revealed that CTZ decreased apoptosis and MMP and induced G0/G1 arrest. Immunofluorescence demonstrated that CTZ dose-dependently elevated in both total and mitochondrial ROS production. Western blotting showed that CTZ enhanced Bax and cleaved poly ADP-ribose polymerase and caspase-3 while decreasing Bcl-2, p-p65, and p-IκBα. Therefore, CTZ inhibits MM cell proliferation by promoting ROS-mediated mitochondrial apoptosis, inducing G0/G1 arrest, inhibiting the NF-κB pathway, and has the potential for treating MM.
Study on methane degradation by microbial agents based on chelating wetting agent carriers
Authors: Han Yumiao , Xu Lianman , Zhang Runjie , Lv Jin , Yang Fengshuo , Ma Chen 
Published: July 2024

AbstractDue to the low permeability characteristics of the deep gas-containing coal seam, the conventional prevention and control measures that cannot solve the problems of gas outbursts are unsatisfactory for the prevention and control of the coal and gas outbursts disaster. Therefore, in this study, a strain of methane-oxidizing bacteria M07 with high-pressure resistance, strong resistance, and high methane degradation rate was selected from coal mines. The growth and degradation abilities of M07 in chelating wetting agent solutions to assess its adaptability and find the optimal agent-to-M07 ratio. It provides a new method for integrating the reduction of impact tendency and gas pressure in deep coal mines. The experimental results show that M07 is a Gram-positive bacterium of the genus Bacillus, which has strong resistance and adaptability to high-pressure water injection. By degrading 70 mol of methane, M07 produces 1 mol of carbon dioxide, which can reduce gas pressure and reduce the risk of gas outbursts in coal mines. As the experiment proves, the best effect was achieved when the M07 concentration of the chelating wetting agent was 0.05%. The methane-oxidizing bacteria based on the chelating wetting agent as carriers prove a new prevention and control method for the integrated prevention and control of coal and gas outbursts in coal mines and also provide a new idea for microbial application in coal mine disaster control.
Influence of knot strength on the mechanical performance of a biodegradable gillnet
Authors: Le Gué Louis , Savina Esther , Arhant Mael , Davies Peter , Dumergue Nicolas , Vincent Benoit 
Published: July 2024

AbstractGhost fishing is a global issue that can be addressed using fishing gear materials that do not persist in the marine environment. However, for these alternatives to be widely adopted, they must meet the same mechanical specifications as current commercial materials while degrading without any negative impact. The objective of this study was to compare a conventional gillnet made of polyamide 6 (PA6) with an alternative made of poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBSAT) at three different scales: monofilament, knot, and net. While the PBSAT monofilament’s strength was half that of the conventional PA6 net, knot and net losses were even more significant. This indicates a greater sensitivity of the material to the knot. Since the results between the knot and net scales were coherent, testing whole net panels is not necessary. Studying the curvature and the behaviour of the knot revealed its complex geometry and mechanical behaviour. Testing the weaver’s knot is a good indicator for studying the relevance of an alternative to conventional fishing gear materials. This should be considered when developing biodegradable nets in order to reduce ghost fishing at sea.
Device modeling of high performance and eco-friendly $${\text {FAMASnI}}_{3}$$ based perovskite solar cell
Authors: Alipour Alireza , Alipour Hossein 
Published: July 2024

AbstractDeveloping environmentally friendly and highly efficient inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) encounters significant challenges, specifically the potential toxicity and degradation of thin films in hybrid organic-inorganic photovoltaics (PV). We employed theoretical design strategies that produce hysteresis-reduced, efficient, and stable PSCs based on composition and interface engineering. The devices include a mixed-organic-cation perovskite formamidinium methylammonium tin iodide ($${\text {FAMASnI}}_{3}$$

FAMASnI
3

) as an absorber layer and zinc oxide (ZnO) together with a passivation film phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester ($${\text {PC}}_{61}\text {BM}$$

PC
61

BM

) as a double-electron transport layer (DETL). Furthermore, a nickel oxide (NiO) layer and a trap-free junction copper iodide (CuI) are used as a double-hole transport layer (DHTL). The optoelectronic characterization measurements were carried out to understand the physical mechanisms that govern the operation of the devices. The high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 24.27% and 23.50% were achieved in 1D and 2D simulations, respectively. This study illustrates that composition and interface engineering enable eco-friendly perovskite solar cells, improving performance and advancing clean energy.
A solid state electrolyte based enzymatic acetone sensor
Authors: Obeidat Yusra M. , Bany Hamad Nour , Rawashdeh Abdel Monem 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis paper introduces a novel solid-state electrolyte-based enzymatic sensor designed for the detection of acetone, along with an examination of its performance under various surface modifications aimed at optimizing its sensing capabilities. To measure acetone concentrations in both liquid and vapor states, cyclic voltammetry and amperometry techniques were employed, utilizing disposable screen-printed electrodes consisting of a platinum working electrode, a platinum counter electrode, and a silver reference electrode. Four different surface modifications, involving different combinations of Nafion (N) and enzyme (E) layers (N + E; N + E + N; N + N + E; N + N + E + N), were tested to identify the most effective configuration for a sensor that can be used for breath acetone detection. The sensor's essential characteristics, including linearity, sensitivity, reproducibility, and limit of detection, were thoroughly evaluated through a range of experiments spanning concentrations from 1 µM to 25 mM. Changes in acetone concentration were monitored by comparing currents readings at different acetone concentrations. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity, and a linear response to acetone concentration in both liquid and gas phases within the specified concentration range, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.92 to 0.98. Furthermore, the sensor achieved a rapid response time of 30–50 s and an impressive detection limit as low as 0.03 µM. The results indicated that the sensor exhibited the best linearity, sensitivity, and limit of detection when four layers were employed (N + N + E + N).
Poleward migration of tropical cyclones over the western North Pacific in the CMIP6-HighResMIP models constrained by observations
Authors: Li Zhuoying , Zhou Wen 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTropical cyclones (TCs) have experienced poleward migration in recent years, but whether this exists in future projections with high-resolution climate models remains unclear. This study investigates the poleward migration of TCs over the western North Pacific (WNP) using CMIP6-HighResMIP models. We first assess the model performance in TC genesis frequency and latitude, which differ greatly from the observations, especially in winter and spring due to misinterpretation of extratropical storms. In this study, we put forward a revised constrained detection method based on the sea surface temperature (SST) and the atmospheric conditions to resolve this bias. Results indicate that the revised detection method has good performance in capturing the annual cycle of TC genesis frequency and latitude. Future projections constrained by this method show that the latitude of TC genesis and lifetime maximum intensity (LMI) both undergo a poleward shift, with the former being more significant. Spatial changes in the dynamic potential genesis index and large-scale environment could explain this shift. The regional changes of Hadley circulation and the role of global warming and internal variability are also discussed.
Emergence of quantum Griffiths singularity in disordered TiN thin films
Authors: Yadav Sachin , Saravanan M. P. , Sahoo Sangeeta 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe association of quantum Griffiths singularity (QGS) to the magnetic-field-induced superconductor-metal transition predicts the unconventional diverging behaviour of dynamical critical exponent in low disorder crystalline two-dimensional superconductors. But whether this state exists in the superconducting systems exhibiting superconductor-insulator transition remains elusive. Here, we report the emergence of quantum Griffiths singularity in ultrathin disordered TiN thin films with more than two orders of magnitude variation in their normal state resistance. For both superconductor-metal transition and superconductor-insulator transition types, a diverging critical exponent is observed while approaching the quantum phase transition. Further, the magnetoresistance isotherms obey a direct activated scaling governed by an infinite-randomness fixed critical point. Finally, this work establishes the robustness of the QGS phenomenon towards a wide range of temperature and also towards a wide range of disorder strength as correlated with the normal state resistance.
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy with undetected photons from high-gain spontaneous parametric down-conversion
Authors: Hashimoto Kazuki , Horoshko Dmitri B. , Kolobov Mikhail I. , Michael Yoad , Gefen Ziv , Chekhova Maria V. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is an indispensable analytical method that allows label-free identification of substances via fundamental molecular vibrations. However, traditional FTIR spectrometers require mid-infrared (MIR) elements, including low-efficiency MIR photodetectors. SU(1,1) interferometry has previously enabled FTIR with undetected MIR photons via spontaneous parametric down-conversion in the low-parametric-gain regime, where the number of photons per mode is much less than one and sensitive photodetectors are needed. In this work, we develop a high-parametric-gain SU(1,1) interferometer for MIR-range FTIR with undetected photons. Using our method, we demonstrate three major advantages: a high photon number at the interferometer output, a considerably lower photon number at the sample, and improved interference contrast. In addition, we broaden the spectral range of the interferometer by aperiodic poling in the gain medium. Exploiting the broadband SU(1,1) interferometer, we measure and evaluate the MIR absorption spectra of polymers in the 3-μm region.
Revolutionizing Women’s health: the quest for materials for next-generation, non-hormonal intrauterine devices
Authors: Bunting Jacob John Maclean , Leung Zuleika Chin Lai , Boboc Bianca , Betts Dean Harvey , Gilroy Joe B. , Oinonen Kirsten , Choi Kate , Chambers Lori , Rafea Basim Abu , Gateman Samantha Michelle 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWith over 200 million users worldwide, copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) are the world’s most popular, non-hormonal, long-acting, and reversible contraception method. Cu-IUDs cause uncomfortable side effects such as longer and heavier menstruation and cramping, all of which persist for the duration of use and often lead to early removal. With the rise in concern about potential physical and psychological side effects from hormonal contraceptive use, an improvement in non-hormonal contraceptive options is needed to alleviate discomforting side effects and inhibit costs. This perspective article provides an overview of the current state of non-hormonal IUDs and experimental factors to consider when developing new materials that have potential as alternative contraceptives, including copper alloys, zinc, iron, and passive metals. It also explores the sustainability and socioeconomic impact of advancing non-hormonal contraceptive options and considers international policy, cultural factors, and costs that must be considered when developing these options. Overall, the article highlights the interdisciplinary nature of this field, the complexities involved in creating effective non-hormonal contraceptives, and the need for innovation and equity in contraceptive care.