bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Characterization of compressive fatigue behavior and acoustic emission analysis of Ti6Al4V cellular lattice materials fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
Authors: Raghavendra Sunil , Russo Francesca , De Biasi Raffaele , Rustighi Emiliano , Zappini Gianluca , Berto Filippo , Benedetti Matteo 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the mechanical properties and fatigue performance of Ti6Al4V cellular lattice materials (CLMs) featuring five distinct unit cell types (BCC‐Z, BCC, Octet, Truncated cuboctahedron [TCO], and Trabecular) at a relative density of 25%. Compression tests were conducted to assess static properties, including Young's modulus and yield strength. Subsequently, compression–compression fatigue tests (R = 0.1) were performed to evaluate fatigue behavior. Acoustic emission analysis was employed during static and fatigue tests to explore the potential for failure prediction. Results reveal that BCC‐Z and TCO exhibit slightly higher Young's moduli, surpassing 20 GPa, while BCC, Octet, and Trabecular display moduli ranging from 6 to 12 GPa. Regarding normalized fatigue behavior, BCC‐Z demonstrates superior fatigue resistance, followed by TCO. Notably, the acoustic emission parameters significantly correlate with the unit cell type. Lastly, a strong relationship between the initiation of failure and changes in acoustic emission parameters is observed, establishing a meaningful link between the static and fatigue curves and acoustic emission results.
Long‐term effects of fecal microbiota transplantation on gut microbiota after Helicobacter pylori eradication with bismuth quadruple therapy: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Zhao Jing‐Tao , Zhang Yi , Wang Xing‐Wei , Zou Pei‐Ying , Zhao Zhe , Mei Hao , Liu Yu‐Xiang , Su Na‐Yun , Zhu Yang‐Jie , Wang Bin , Wei Yan‐Ling , Chen Dong‐Feng , Lan Chun‐Hui 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundEradicating Helicobacter pylori infection by bismuth quadruple therapy (BQT) is effective. However, the effect of BQT and subsequent fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) on the gut microbiota is less known.Materials and MethodsThis prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary hospital in China from January 2019 to October 2020, with the primary endpoints the effect of BQT on the gut microbiota and the effect of FMT on the gut microbiota after bismuth quadruple therapy eradication therapy. A 14‐day BQT with amoxicillin and clarithromycin was administered to H. pylori‐positive subjects, and after eradication therapy, patients received a one‐time FMT or placebo treatment. We then collected stool samples to assess the effects of 14‐day BQT and FMT on the gut microbiota. 16 s rDNA and metagenomic sequencing were used to analyze the structure and function of intestinal flora. We also used Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) to evaluate gastrointestinal symptom during treatment.ResultsA total of 30 patients were recruited and 15 were assigned to either FMT or placebo groups. After eradication therapy, alpha‐diversity was decreased in both groups. At the phylum level, the abundance of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes decreased, while Proteobacteria increased. At the genus level, the abundance of beneficial bacteria decreased, while pathogenic bacteria increased. Eradication therapy reduced some resistance genes abundance while increased the resistance genes abundance linked to Escherichia coli. While they all returned to baseline by Week 10. Besides, the difference was observed in Week 10 by the diarrhea score between two groups. Compared to Week 2, the GSRS total score and diarrhea score decreased in Week 3 only in FMT group.ConclusionsThe balance of intestinal flora in patients can be considerably impacted by BQT in the short term, but it has reverted back to baseline by Week 10. FMT can alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms even if there was no evidence it promoted restoration of intestinal flora.
Marketing of higher educational services on social media platforms: Analysing its impact on faculty–student relationship quality and institution's brand performance
Authors: Dwivedi Ram Kumar 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHigher education institutions (HEIs) have focused on branding to facilitate meaningful and productive conversations about their brand values with potential students, given the competitive global expansion environment in which HEIs operate. This study empirically explores the association between brand performance and relationship quality of HEM. The quantitative findings were evaluated by students from Indian HEIs (N = 365). For the evaluation of the data, structural equation modelling was implemented. A Regression Analysis was used to examine the Social Exchange Theory. The results of this research expose that information quantity, content sharing, and surveillance had a significant influence on relationship quality. Also, social communication, content sharing, information quantity, collaborative learning, and surveillance had a significant impact on brand performance. Future investigation should consider additional mediating aspects regarding social media users' opinions.
A Qualitative Study of National Perspectives on Advancing Social Prescribing Using Co‐Design in Canada
Authors: Saragosa Marianne , Mulligan Kate , Hsiung Sonia , Biswas Srija , Card Kiffer , Hébert Paul C. , Welch Vivian , Nelson Michelle L. A. 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionSocial prescribing offers a formal pathway of connecting patients in the health system with sources of support within the community to help improve their health and well‐being. Since its launch in March 2022, the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing has acted as a collective impact network to identify, connect and build upon established social prescribing initiatives using a co‐design methodology. The institute received input from a participant advisory council, co‐design partners and several communities of interest groups. This study aimed to describe the perceptions of the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing's role in advancing social prescribing using a co‐design approach and the barriers and facilitators to implementing social prescribing in Canada.MethodsWe used a qualitative descriptive study design, document analysis, participant observation and semi‐structured individual interviews (n = 7) with members of the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing co‐design group and the institute's leadership. We also analysed documents, field notes and transcripts using codebook thematic analysis.ResultsFour themes were developed representing the facilitators of implementing the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing to support social prescribing: Creating relational mechanisms (i.e., partnerships and connections), Bringing awareness to social prescribing and contributing to the evidence (i.e., values and beliefs), Addressing systemic conditions (i.e., having a common language for social prescribing and organizing the community health sector) and Enabling funding and policy to drive social prescribing initiatives (i.e., shifting evidence into policy and securing sustainable funding).ConclusionParticipants' reflections on the co‐design process demonstrated that the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing development provided networking opportunities and shared resources relevant to social prescribing. Co‐design efforts also fostered relational and informational support, which laid the necessary groundwork in Canada to overcome the complex interplay between the macro‐ and micro‐level settings in which social prescribing is practiced.Patient or Public ContributionThe interviews and observations involved participants with lived experience of delivering, receiving or advocating for social prescribing.
Effects of heat‐moisture treatment on the multiscale structure and digestibility of sweet potato starch
Authors: Sun Yangyang , Zhang Shouyu , Zhu Jiaming , Zeng Jie , Li Guanglei 
Published: July 2024

SummaryThe effects of water content on the multi‐scale structure and digestibility of sweet potato starch (SPS) during heat‐moisture treatment (HMT) were studied, and the relationship between water content, starch structure and starch digestibility was analysed. The results showed that the surface of SPS granules changed after HMT, mainly in the form of depression, rupture and adhesion, and the change was more obvious with the increase of water content, and the crystalline structure changed from the original A‐type to A + V‐type. The relative crystallinity and double helix content decreased, the thickness of semi‐crystalline layered structure increased, and the peak intensity decreased. The molecular weight of SPS after HMT tended to be distributed in the low molecular weight range of 4 × 104 g mol−1 < Mw <4 × 105 g mol−1. These structural changes promoted the rearrangement of the intermolecular structure of SPS, which made amylase shield the original action site when acting on SPS, and converted part of rapidly digestible starch (RDS) content into slow digestible starch (SDS) and resistant starch (RS) content, resulting in the increase of SDS and RS content. Especially in HMT‐25, the RS content of SPS was the highest, which was 28.60%. The experimental data can provide theoretical support for broadening the application of SPS.
Stabilisation of extra virgin olive oil‐in‐water emulsions prepared by citrus pectin using green tea and grape seed phenolic extracts and catechin
Authors: Büyük Miray , Yemenicioğlu Ahmet 
Published: July 2024

SummaryThis study aimed at the solution of stability problems of extra virgin olive oil rich (oil:aqueous phase ratio = 50:50) model oil‐in‐water emulsions prepared with pectin using green tea (GTE) and grape seed extracts (GSE), and (+)‐catechin (CAT). Olive oil‐in‐water emulsion prepared with pectin at 0.5% (w/v) without phenolics lost 36% of its stability within 1 day. GTE at 1% (w/v) caused a limited increase in emulsion stability while emulsions with GSE at ≥0.25% or CAT at 1% maintained >90% of their stability after 14 days. GSE and CAT reduced the emulsion droplet size (2.6‐ and 1.9‐fold) while GTE increased the emulsion droplet size (1.5‐fold). Emulsions with GSE showed the smallest and most densely packed lipid droplets. The highest phenolic content and antioxidant activity in emulsions were obtained with CAT followed by GSE and GTE. This work is significant in that it showed the possibility of using GSE to obtain stable extra virgin olive oil emulsion‐based functional foods.
Phenotypes of inflammatory bowel disease in the Māori population of New Zealand
Authors: Law David , Patel Rajan , Gearry Richard , Llewelyn John , Theron Byron , Kerrison Clarence , Fulforth James 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundMāori have historically seen a lower rate of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to New Zealand's non‐Māori population. Recent reports have shown an increasing rate of IBD among Māori patients.AimWe performed a study to identify the phenotypes of IBD in the Māori population.MethodsPatients with IBD of Māori ethnicity were retrospectively identified from four large regions of New Zealand. Electronic records were reviewed to collect details of patients' demographics, phenotypes and clinical features.ResultsWe identified 165 Māori patients with IBD, of whom 74 (45.4%) had Crohn disease (CD), 86 (53.5%) had ulcerative colitis (UC) and 5 (3.0%) had IBD‐unclassified (IBD‐U). There were more female (61.8%) patients compared to male (38.2%). This was attributed to the higher ratio of female patients with CD over male (73.9% vs 26.1%), whereas sex was evenly distributed in UC (female 52.2%, male 48.8%). Ileocolonic CD was most frequently seen (36.2%), and the majority had non‐stricturing disease (62.3%) with the absence of perianal involvement (78.2%). Bimodal age peaks were observed, with a first peak at 25–29 years and a second peak at 45–49 years. There was a five‐fold increase in the incidence of IBD in Māori over 20 years.ConclusionsWe present the largest study describing IBD in Māori. IBD phenotypes in Māori were similar to previous regional IBD reports, but there was a significantly higher proportion of female patients with CD in Māori and an earlier second age peak at 45–49 years. Increasing incidence of IBD in Māori has again been demonstrated.
Impact of hospital‐administered extended‐release naltrexone on readmission rates for patients with alcohol use disorder
Authors: Singh Nathaniel M. , Daniel Kristin , Balasanova Alёna A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsAlcohol use disorder (AUD) is a persistent public health concern, contributing significantly to mortality and morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the impact of in‐hospital extended‐release naltrexone (XR‐NTX) administration on alcohol‐related outcomes.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study, conducted at an academic medical centre, included 141 adult patients with AUD who received XR‐NTX between December 2020 and June 2021. Primary and secondary outcomes were assessed 90 days before and after XR‐NTX administration to identify number of alcohol‐related hospitalisations, emergency department (ED) visits and average length of hospital stay. Subgroup analyses assessed outcomes in high hospital utilisers and marginally housed or unhoused populations.ResultsThere was a significant decrease in ED visits and length of hospital stay post XR‐NTX and no significant difference in the number of rehospitalisations. Subgroup analysis showed significant reduction in hospital readmissions and ED visits among high hospital utilisers. Our sample was a predominantly middle‐aged, male and white patient population.ConclusionsIn‐hospital initiation of XR‐NTX for AUD was associated with a significant decrease in ED visits and length of hospital stay. While no significant impact on the number of hospitalisations was observed overall, there was a substantial reduction in hospital readmissions and ED visits among high utilisers. Our findings suggest the potential benefits of in‐hospital XR‐NTX, emphasising the need for further research to establish causal relationships, assess cost‐effectiveness and explore effectiveness across diverse patient populations. Effective in‐hospital interventions, such as XR‐NTX, hold promise for improving patient outcomes and reducing the healthcare burden associated with AUD.
The efficacy of topical oxygen therapy for wound healing: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies
Authors: Putri Indri Lakhsmi , Alyssa Agnesia , Aisyah Imaniar Fitri , Permatasari Anak Agung Istri Yulan , Pramanasari Rachmaniar , Wungu Citrawati Dyah Kencono 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn preclinical studies, topical oxygen treatment (TOT) was shown to enhance wound healing by applying supplemental oxygen topically to the surface of a moist wound at normobaric conditions. The objective of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to provide a thorough evaluation of published RCTs and observational studies that compare supplemental TOT with standard wound care. A total of 1077 studies were obtained from a variety of databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, ProQuest, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, EU Clinical Trial Registers, and Preprints.org. The Jadad scale was employed to assess the reliability of RCT studies, while the Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale (NOS) was employed to assess the quality of observational studies. Seven RCT studies (n = 692) and two controlled observational studies (n = 111) were analysed. The rate of healed wounds was 25.8% in the control group and 43.25% in the adjuvant TOT group, which shows the use of TOT significantly increased the number of healed wounds (RR = 1.77; 95% CI 1.18–2.64; p = 0.005). A significant decrease in the percentage of wound area was found in the TOT group in RCT studies (mean difference = 15.64; 95% CI 5.22–26.06; p = 0.003). In observational studies, the rate of healed wounds was 37.5% in the standard care group and 80.95% in the adjuvant TOT group, which shows a significant increase in the number of healed wounds in the adjuvant TOT group (RR = 2.15; 95% CI 1.46–3.15; p < 0.00001). Topical oxygen therapy is considered a great adjuvant therapy for chronic wound healing, particularly wounds with vascular compromise such as diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers. Further studies on this topic are still needed as there are a lot of potential uses for this technology in various types of wounds.
Structure and property evolution of LaYbZr2O7/YSZ heterogeneous interface in double‐layer thermal barrier coatings after thermal exposure
Authors: Lu Yang , Sun Jian , Liu Guanghua , Liu Wei , Liu Xiangyang , Pan Wei , Wan Chunlei 
Published: July 2024

AbstractDouble‐layer thermal barrier coatings are one of the development directions of thermal barrier coatings technology. LaYbZr2O7 (LYZO) has high toughness and low thermal conductivity, making it promising for use as a high‐temperature thermal barrier coating. However, its relatively poor mechanical properties, especially low fracture toughness, limit its further application. Therefore, we prepared a double‐layer coating of LYZO and Y2O3 partially stabilized ZrO2 (YSZ) using atmospheric plasma spraying, with the inner layer being YSZ and the outer layer being LYZO. The results showed that after spraying, LYZO was in the metastable fluorite phase, while YSZ was in the tetragonal phase. LYZO and YSZ had good chemical compatibility, and an interaction layer formed at the interface between them, with its thickness increasing with the sintering time. Eventually, after 100 h of heat treatment, the thickness reached 12 µm. The hardness of the LYZO/YSZ interface increased with the sintering time, reaching a maximum value after sintering at 1300°C for 10 h. When evaluating the interfacial bonding strength using indentation method, the length of cracks caused by indentation significantly decreased with the increase of sintering time. The increase in bonding strength can be attributed to the formation of a reaction layer and the reduction of thermal residual stresses. Raman spectroscopy was used to measure the thermal residual strain at the LYZO/YSZ interface. Unbalanced distribution of thermal residual stress and M phase was observed near the interface. As the sintering time increased, both thermal residual stress and M phase content decreased. In summary, the double‐layer thermal barrier coating of LYZO/YSZ has good potential for development.
Enhanced sintering resistance in LaYbZr2O7 system through HfO2 doping for thermal insulation ceramic materials
Authors: Zhu Bofeng , Li Kangxin , Sun Jian , Liu Guanghua , Liu Xiangyang , Liu Wei , Pan Wei , Wan Chunlei 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe increase in operating temperature contributes to improving the performance and fuel utilization efficiency of gas turbines. However, it also places thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) in a more demanding working environment, requiring higher sintering resistance and better mechanical properties. In the present study, HfO2 was introduced into the dual‐phase LaYbZr2O7 system as a doping oxide to form the LaYb(HfxZr1−x)2O7 system. The research concentrated on its phase composition, mechanical properties, and thermophysical properties. The results show that substituting Hf for Zr does not alter the dual‐phase structure of the system. The mutual inhibition between the two phases and the inherent material‐binding capability of Hf further reduce the grain size compared to pure LYZO. Additionally, the presence of Hf reduces the tendency of Frenkel defect formation and cation migration frequency, effectively inhibiting ion diffusion and thereby suppressing the densification and shrinkage trends of the material. The system retains relatively high hardness, fracture toughness, and low elastic modulus of the LYZO matrix, with a decrease in thermal conductivity and an increase in infrared reflectivity. These results suggest that Hf doping enhances the sintering resistance of LYZO material, making them promising for high‐temperature TBCs. Our study presents a viable approach to enhance the sintering resistance of LYZO, and this methodology can be extrapolated to other rare‐earth zirconates.
Multiple‐trait genomic prediction for swine meat quality traits using gut microbiome features as a correlated trait
Authors: Tiezzi Francesco , Schwab Clint , Shull Caleb , Maltecca Christian 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTraits such as meat quality and composition are becoming valuable in modern pork production; however, they are difficult to include in genetic evaluations because of the high phenotyping costs. Combining genomic information with multiple‐trait indirect selection with cheaper indicator traits is an alternative for continued cost‐effective genetic improvement. Additionally, gut microbiome information is becoming more affordable to measure using targeted rRNA sequencing, and its applications in animal breeding are becoming relevant. In this paper, we investigated the usefulness of microbial information as a correlated trait in selecting meat quality in swine. This study incorporated phenotypic data encompassing marbling, colour, tenderness, loin muscle and backfat depth, along with the characterization of gut (rectal) microbiota through 16S rRNA sequencing at three distinct time points of the animal's growth curve. Genetic progress estimation and cross‐validation were employed to evaluate the utility of utilizing host genomic and gut microbiota information for selecting expensive‐to‐record traits in crossbred individuals. Initial steps involved variance components estimation using multiple‐trait models on a training dataset, where the top 25 associated operational taxonomic units (OTU) for each meat quality trait and time point were included. The second step compared the predictive ability of multiple‐trait models incorporating different numbers of OTU with single‐trait models in a validation set. Results demonstrated the advantage of including genomic information for some traits, while in some instances, gut microbial information proved advantageous, namely, for marbling and pH. The study suggests further investigation into the shared genetic architecture between microbial features and traits, considering microbial data's compositional and high‐dimensional nature. This research proposes a straightforward method to enhance swine breeding programs for improving costly‐to‐record traits like meat quality by incorporating gut microbiome information.