bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The influence of different abiotic conditions on the concentrations of free and conjugated deoxynivalenol and zearalenone in stored wheat
Authors: Oluwakayode Abimbola , Greer Brett , He Qiqi , Sulyok Michael , Meneely Julie , Krska Rudolf , Medina Angel 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEnvironmental factors influence fungal growth and mycotoxin production in stored grains. However, the concentrations of free mycotoxins and their conjugates and how they are impacted by different interacting environment conditions have not been previously examined. The objectives of this study were to examine the impact of storage conditions (0.93–0.98 aw) and temperature (20–25 °C) on (a) the concentrations of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone and their respective glucosides/conjugates and (b) the concentrations of emerging mycotoxins in both naturally contaminated and irradiated wheat grains inoculated with Fusarium graminearum. Contaminated samples were analysed for multiple mycotoxins using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC–MS/MS). Method validation was performed according to the acceptable performance criteria set and updated by the European Commission regulations No. 2021/808/EC. As an important conjugate of deoxynivalenol, the concentrations of deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside were significantly different from its precursor deoxynivalenol at 0.93 aw (22% moisture content- MC) at 25 °C in the naturally contaminated wheat with a ratio proportion of 56:44% respectively. The high concentrations of deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside could be influenced by the wheat’s variety and/or harvested season/fungal strain type/location. Zeralenone-14-sulfate concentrations were surprisingly three times higher than Zearalenone in the naturally contaminated wheat at 0.98 aw (26% MC) at both temperatures. Emerging mycotoxins such as moniliformin increased with temperature rise with the highest concentrations at 0.95 aw and 25 °C. These findings highlight the influence and importance of storage aw x temperature conditions on the relative presence of free vs conjugated mycotoxins which can have implications for food safety.
A new framework on climate-induced food-security risk for small-scale fishing communities in Tanzania
Authors: Brodie Lara Paige , Caballero Smit Vasquez , Ojea Elena , Taylor Sarah F. W. , Roberts Michael , Vianello Patrick , Jiddawi Narriman , Aswani Shankar , Bueno Juan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFood insecurity is a pressing issue facing our world, particularly affecting coastal communities who rely on marine resources. The problem is further compounded by the rapidly changing climate, a deteriorating environment and growing human populations. It is essential to evaluate this issue accurately to reduce risk and improve the situation of coastal communities, especially in countries with less socioeconomic development. To this end, we develop a food security social-ecological risk assessment framework for developing communities in coastal areas of the Western Indian Ocean facing a changing environment. The framework integrates local ecological knowledge, expert scientific opinion, survey data, and satellite sea surface temperature (SST) and chlorophyll-a observation. We conducted a local-scale case study in four regions in Tanzania; Mafia, Pemba, Tanga, and Unguja, revealing that they face moderate to high risk levels of food insecurity. The highest risk was observed in the island communities of Pemba and Unguja, while the communities of Mafia and Tanga had the lowest risk due to lower exposure and sensitivity to climate change. Our results show that recognizing the key differences across risk components is crucial in identifying effective intervention strategies for local practitioners. This study highlights the need for detailed assessments to provide accurate information on local-scale food security dynamics, specifically when assessing impacts induced by environmental and climatic changes.
Abdominoperineal Resection for T4 Low Rectal Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy—Are the Outcomes Acceptable?
Authors: Ballal Devesh S , Raj Prudvi , Janesh M , Kazi Mufaddal , Desouza Ashwin , Saklani Avanish P. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
There is no clear consensus on using the response MRI as opposed to the pretreatment MRI for surgical planning in cT4 low rectal cancer. The objective of this study is to determine the safety of using response MRI in surgical planning for T4 rectal cancer.

Methods
This study is a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database of abdominoperineal resections conducted at a single tertiary cancer center. Patients undergoing an abdominoperineal resection were divided into 2 groups: group A (clinical T3, mesorectal fascia positive) and group B (clinical T4), and propensity matching was used to account for uneven distribution of baseline characteristics. Primary outcome was the rate of pathological circumferential resection margin positivity. Secondary outcomes were survival outcomes and recurrence patterns.

Results
There were 237 patients in group A and 127 in group B, in the unmatched cohort, with a significantly higher number of females (43.3% vs. 28.7%, p = 0.005) and anterior circumferential resection margin positivity (68.5% vs. 49%, p < 0.001), with a lower number of patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy in group B (38.6% vs. 49.8%, p = 0.041). After propensity matching baseline characters were comparable. There was a higher percentage of extended-total mesorectal excisions in group B (58.5% vs. 40.5%, p = 0.004). The rate of pathological circumferential positivity was comparable in both groups (20/168 in group A {11.9%} vs. 13/107 in group B {12.1%}, p = 0.951) with no impact of group on circumferential resection margin positivity on univariate (OR 1.023, p = 0.951) or multivariate regression (OR 0.993, p = 0.987). Both the DFS (median DFS 39 months vs. 54 months, p = 0.970) and OS (3-year OS 72% vs. 67%, p = 0.798) were comparable between both groups.

Conclusion
For T4 low rectal cancers, post-treatment MRI can be used for surgical planning without any detriment in pathological or long-term oncological outcomes.
L-PBF High-Throughput Data Pipeline Approach for Multi-modal Integration
Authors: Hernandez Kristen J. , Ciardi Thomas G. , Yamamoto Rachel , Lu Mingjian , Nihar Arafath , Jimenez Jayvic Cristian , Tripathi Pawan K. , Giera Brian , Forien Jean-Baptiste , Lewandowski John J. , French Roger H. , Bruckman Laura S. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMetal-based additive manufacturing requires active monitoring solutions for assessing part quality. Multiple sensors and data streams, however, generate large heterogeneous data sets that are impractical for manual assessment and characterization. In this work, an automated pipeline is developed that enables feature extraction from high-speed camera video and multi-modal data analysis. The framework removes the need for manual assessment through the utilization of deep learning techniques and training models in a weakly supervised paradigm. We demonstrate this pipeline’s capability over 700,000 high-speed camera frames. The pipeline successfully extracts melt pool and spatter geometries and links them to corresponding pyrometry, radiography, and processparameter information. 715 individual prints are examined to reveal melt pool areas that exceeds 0.07 mm2 and pyrometry signal over a threshold (375 pyrometry units) were more likely to have defects. These automated processes enable massive throughput of characterization techniques.
Numerical simulation on the dynamic mechanical response and fracture mechanism of rocks containing a single hole
Authors: Han Zhenyu , Liu Kai , Ma Jinyin , Li Diyuan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCaverns and tunnels are constantly exposed to dynamic loads, posing a potentially significant threat to the safety of rock structures. To facilitate the understanding of dynamic fracture around openings, a series of discrete element models were established to numerically examine the effect of hole shape on dynamic mechanical properties and crack evolution. The results indicate that the existence of a hole greatly reduces dynamic strength, and the reduction is closely related to hole shape. The strain variation of pre-holed specimens is more complicated and even larger than the value of intact specimens. Although crack initiation differs for varying hole shapes, the entire structural collapse of specimens is controlled by macro shear cracks along the diagonal direction of the specimen, which are effectively identified by velocity trend arrows and contact force distribution. Finally, comparative analysis between failure pattern of pre-holed specimens under static and dynamic loads were conducted.
Discounting in finite-time bargaining experiments
Authors: Heggedal Tom-Reiel , McKay Thomas 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis paper examines the impact of different ways of inducing discounting in alternating-offer bargaining games in the lab. We examine this by following the framework of Ochs and Roth (Am Econ Rev, pp. 355–384, 1989) and test whether the model's predictions find support in data under three different discounting implementations; the shrinking-pie procedure, the effective-discounting procedure and the bargaining-delay procedure. We find no sensitivity to the number of periods in any of the three procedures. However, we find mixed evidence for the effect of changing the discount factor in the effective-discounting procedure and the shrinking-pie procedure, but the magnitude of effects are small. Furthermore, there was more disagreement in both the effective-discounting and bargaining-delay procedures than in the shrinking-pie procedure.
The Childhood Prevalence, Gender Ratio, and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Cyprus Using School Report: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Kilili-Lesta Margarita , Giannakou Konstantinos , Voniati Louiza 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Objectives
To determine the childhood prevalence and characteristics of ASD in Cyprus and identify the factors associated with it.

Methods
This was a large-scale cross-sectional study of children 5 to 12 years of age attending schools across all Cyprus districts. Data were collected between February 20, 2023, and June 23, 2023, through a school questionnaire obtaining school information, student demographics, ASD characteristics, and language information, based on schools’ special education databases.

Results
Out of 9990 participants from 117 schools, a 1.8% prevalence of ASD was identified, with a substantial male predominance (80.3%, gender ratio 4.1). ASD prevalence was significantly lower in primary schools (1.3%, p<0.001) and markedly higher in special schools (41.9%, p<0.001) compared to pre-primary schools (2.7%, p<0.001). No significant differences were observed across age groups or school types (p>0.05). Most children with ASD (90.4%) received support primarily through speech-language therapy and special education (93.8%). Approximately 55.6% were reported as nonverbal/minimally verbal. Common comorbidities included attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (37.6%) and intellectual disability (10.7%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis highlighted gender (OR 0.26, 95% C.I. 0.18–0.38), school system (OR 21.04, 95% C.I. 9.94–44.26), and school level (OR 0.48, 95% C.I. 0.34–0.67) as significant factors associated with ASD prevalence (p<0.001).

Conclusions
A 1.8% prevalence of ASD was identified, with 80.3% male representation and a 4.1 gender ratio. The likelihood of ASD was greater among males and those attending pre-primary or special schools. We displayed the need for ASD public policy enforcement in Cyprus mandating screenings in pre-primary schools for early identification, and monitoring prevalence rates through a central database, for adequate service planning.
A simple, highly efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens‐mediated moss transformation system with broad applications
Authors: Zhou Ping , Liu Xiujin , Liang Yuqing , Zhang Yan , Li Xiaoshuang , Zhang Daoyuan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMosses, particularly desiccation-tolerant (DT) species, are important model organisms for studying genes involved in plant development and stress resistance. The lack of a simple and efficient stable moss transformation system has hindered progress in deciphering the genetic mechanisms underlying traits of interest in these organisms. Here, we present an Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation system for DT mosses that uses Agrobacterium strain EHA105 harboring the binary vector pCAMBIA1301-GUS. This system achieved transformation efficiencies of 74% and 81% in Physcomitrium patens and Bryum argenteum protonemata, respectively, without the need for culture and callus formation prior to regeneration. We detected GUS enzyme activity in the regenerated transgenic moss via histochemical staining. Southern blot, PCR, and RT-qPCR analyses confirmed the presence of the GUS gene. In addition, we successfully used this system to transform wild DT Syntrichia caninervis. Furthermore, P. patens and B. argenteum transformed using this system with the stress resistance gene EsDREB from the desert plant Eremosparton songoricum (Litv.) exhibited improved salt tolerance. We thus present an efficient tool for the genetic analysis of DT moss species, paving the way for the development of stress-resistant crop cultivars.
External shocks and dynamics of resource use patterns: empirical evidence from the Indian manufacturing sector
Authors: Mishra Tiyasa , Behera Bhagirath 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWhile promoting manufacturing growth is imperative to boost economic growth, potential adverse consequences on natural resources and ecology have created sustainability-related concerns and challenges. In India, with the reform processes deepening further and the business environment becoming more market-oriented over the years, the adoption of appropriate measures for sustainable manufacturing growth under such conditions would require a deeper investigation of the underlying dynamics, particularly to address the impacts of external shocks. This is especially true when external shocks alter market dynamics and, hence, input is used significantly in the manufacturing sector. Given this backdrop, the present paper examines how the major external shocks to the Indian economy during in the post-reform era have altered the resource use patterns in selected manufacturing industries. The paper uses secondary data collected from the KLEMS database of the Reserve Bank of India for the period from 1980–81 to 2019–20 and applies descriptive statistics and econometric techniques to address the research objective. It is found that energy intensity, vertical integration, capital intensity, and rate of growth of total factor productivity decreased over the decades, whereas labour productivity experienced an increasing trend in most industries. However, the trends are mixed in the case of material intensity. Further, the regression results indicate significant effects of external shocks on resource use, factor productivity, and structural changes. There are also industry-specific differences in the nature and extent of such changes. Hence, a deeper investigation of the underlying factors and impacts at a disaggregate industry level is necessary to draw more robust insights.
An Efficient System for Large-Scale Collaborative Tasks in Government
Authors: Wang Lulu , He Huajun , Pan Zheyi , Bao Jie , Zheng Yu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractGovernment collaboration tasks are integral for grassroots governance and essential for government administration. Large-scale government collaboration tasks often involve multiple departments working together to solve complex tasks that require handling large amounts of data. However, existing offline processes make it difficult to manage complex collaboration scenarios and obtain timely execution results. We introduce the concept of a spatio-temporal task tree and propose a log-based incremental update method for updating statistical values in the tree structure to fulfill the need for real-time aggregation analysis of cross-temporal task execution situations. The spatio-temporal task tree fosters collaboration across various departments and organizational hierarchies to execute complex and large-scale tasks in government effectively. By flexible adaptations to different business models, this framework addresses the shortcomings of conventional systems in promoting inter-organizational collaboration. The log-based incremental update method for calculating statistical values within a tree structure allows for the updating of multi-dimensional data statistics in seconds. This approach effectively decreases computational expenses, enhances query efficiency, and improves real-time computation response. Results from experiments demonstrate the feasibility and high availability of the proposed approach, showcasing their potential to address the challenges associated with large-scale collaborative tasks in government affairs.
Nachhaltige fachliche Entwicklung
Authors: Schulz Michael , Zuaboni Gianfranco , Buschsieweke Nele , Löhr Michael 
Published: July 2024

Was ist zu dem Thema bereits bekannt? In unserem beruflichen Alltag sind wir regelmäßig gefordert, Neuerungen und Anpassungen vorzunehmen. Doch nachhaltige Veränderungen umzusetzen, ist eine große Herausforderung. Wie wird eine neue Perspektive eingebracht? Vielfach sind Veränderungen von Arbeitsweisen in Organisationen als komplexe Interventionen zu begreifen. Mittels einer systematischen Vorgehensweise können Veränderungs- und Implementierungsprozesse erfolgreich gestaltet werden. Was sind die Auswirkungen für die Praxis? Nachhaltige Entwicklung kann gestaltet werden, bedingt jedoch den Einbezug aller beteiligter Ebenen und Personen.
From Earth to Space and Back Again: A Story of Geophysics Told by 130 Years of AGU Article Titles
Authors: Wooden Paige 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe present an analysis of the most frequent words in journal article titles published by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), including articles of its first acquired journal Terrestrial Magnetism (and Atmospheric Physics) from the journal's inception in 1896, before AGU acquired it as Journal of Geophysical Research in 1959. The analysis tells one story of the development of the field of geophysics between 1896 and 2023. This story begins with studying the Earth's magnetic field and the sun's effects on it. Published article content expanded to include Earth's immediate atmosphere and as technology allowed, atmospheric composition further and further from Earth. Around the mid‐twentieth century, geophysics expanded to more rigorously study Earth's aqueous environments, and title words show that geophysicists understood that these environments could tell the story of Earth's past while predicting Earth's future. We group the analysis into multi‐decadal years for the following journals: Terrestrial Magnetism (updated to Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity in 1899 and Journal of Geophysical Research in 1949), (Eos) Transactions (from 1920 to 1959), Reviews of Geophysics, Water Resources Research, Radio Science, Geophysical Research Letters (GRL), Tectonics, Paleoceanography, Global Biogeochemical Cycles (GBC), Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems (G‐Cubed), Space Weather, Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems (JAMES), JGR: Space Physics, JGR: Solid Earth, JGR: Oceans, JGR: Atmospheres, JGR: Planets, JGR: Earth Surface, JGR: Biogeosciences, Earth's Future, Earth and Space Science, GeoHealth, AGU Advances, Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists, and Community Science.
Interlaboratory Comparison of Branched GDGT Temperature and pH Proxies Using Soils and Lipid Extracts
Authors: De Jonge Cindy , Peterse Francien , Nierop Klaas G. J. , Blattmann Thomas M. , Alexandre Marcelo , Ansanay‐Alex Salome , Austin Thomas , Babin Mathieu , Bard Edouard , Bauersachs Thorsten , Blewett Jerome , Boehman Brenna , Castañeda Isla S. , Chen Junhui , Conti Martina L. G. , Contreras Sergio , Cordes Julia , Davtian Nina , van Dongen Bart , Duncan Bella , Elling Felix J. , Galy Valier , Gao Shaopeng , Hefter Jens , Hinrichs Kai‐Uwe , Helling Mitchell R. , Hoorweg Mariska , Hopmans Ellen , Hou Juzhi , Huang Yongsong , Huguet Arnaud , Jia Guodong , Karger Cornelia , Keely Brendan J. , Kusch Stephanie , Li Hui , Liang Jie , Lipp Julius S. , Liu Weiguo , Lu Hongxuan , Mangelsdorf Kai , Manners Hayley , Martinez Garcia Alfredo , Menot Guillemette , Mollenhauer Gesine , Naafs B. David A. , Naeher Sebastian , O'Connor Lauren K. , Pearce Ethan M. , Pearson Ann , Rao Zhiguo , Rodrigo‐Gámiz Marta , Rosendahl Chris , Rostek Frauke , Bao Rui , Sanyal Prasanta , Schubotz Florence , Scott Wesley , Sen Rahul , Sluijs Appy , Smittenberg Rienk , Stefanescu Ioana , Sun Jia , Sutton Paul , Tierney Jess , Tejos Eduardo , Villanueva Joan , Wang Huanye , Werne Josef , Yamamoto Masanobu , Yang Huan , Zhou Aifeng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRatios of glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (GDGT), which are membrane lipids of bacteria and archaea, are at the base of several paleoenvironmental proxies. They are frequently applied to soils as well as lake‐ and marine sediments to generate records of past temperature and soil pH. To derive meaningful environmental information from these reconstructions, high analytical reproducibility is required. Based on submitted results by 39 laboratories from across the world, which employ a diverse range of analytical and quantification methods, we explored the reproducibility of brGDGT‐based proxies (MBT′5ME, IR, and #ringstetra) measured on four soil samples and four soil lipid extracts. Correct identification and integration of 5‐ and 6‐methyl brGDGTs is a prerequisite for the robust calculation of proxy values, but this can be challenging as indicated by the large inter‐interlaboratory variation. The exclusion of statistical outliers improves the reproducibility, where the remaining uncertainty translates into a temperature offset from median proxy values of 0.3–0.9°C and a pH offset of 0.05–0.3. There is no apparent systematic impact of the extraction method and sample preparation steps on the brGDGT ratios. Although reported GDGT concentrations are generally consistent within laboratories, they vary greatly between laboratories. This large variability in brGDGT quantification may relate to variations in ionization efficiency or specific mass spectrometer settings possibly impacting the response of brGDGTs masses relative to that of the internal standard used. While ratio values of GDGT are generally comparable, quantities can currently not be compared between laboratories.
Advantages of Inter‐Calibration for Geostationary Satellite Sensors Onboard Twin Satellites
Authors: Lee Yeeun , Ahn Myoung‐Hwan , Kang Mina , Eo Mijin , Kim Dohyeong , Moon Kyung‐Jung 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTo address the increasing demand for diurnal information on trace gases and aerosols, a series of geostationary (GEO) satellite programs called GEO‐constellation have been initiated, with the launch of the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) onboard Geostationary Korea Multi‐Purpose Satellite 2B (GK2B). To assess the sensor performance of GEMS in orbit, the current work suggests employing an inter‐calibration methodology involving the Advanced Meteorological Imager (AMI) aboard its twin satellite, GK2A. Twin satellites have a significant advantage in obtaining collocation data sets across diverse spatiotemporal, angular, and atmospheric conditions, enabling rigorous collocation criteria effectively reducing mismatch uncertainty. The results present robust correlation coefficients over 0.99, revealing the current calibration characteristics of the sensors. This research emphasizes the advantages of the GEO‐GEO inter‐calibration, particularly the capability of analyzing spatial and temporal dependencies. These findings confirm the mutual benefit of utilizing the sensors in similar configurations, highlighting their importance for future satellite monitoring endeavors.