bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A detailed survey on fungal distribution and characterization under Bankura District, West Bengal, India
Authors: Ganguly Arindam , Mukhopadhyay Pabitra , Ghanta Rebeca , Mallick Shyamal Kanti , Mandal Asish , Mukherjee Samir Kumar 
Published: August 2024

Fungi are the eukaryotic organism which shows heterotrophic nutrition. Wild edible mushrooms, which are abundant in proteins, are prepared as delicious cuisine. This attribute makes it a lucrative venture for numerous indigenous communities, particularly during the rainy season. Many fungi have medicinal properties. A total of 14,000 species are verified, among them 7000 are known for edible nature and only 10% thought to be poisonous. Now many researchers are showing their interest on fungi to gain knowledge about their diversity, morphological, anatomical features and bio-chemical nature. In the present study 3 different places namely Bishnupur, Ramsagar and Onda of Bankura District have been surveyed. A total of 24 fungal species have been collected and identified among which total number of edible fungi are 8, total numbers of poisonous fungi are 4 and total numbers of inedible fungi are 12. It has been known that 5 fungi are medicinally used by the local tribal people. The anatomical study shows that the gills are parallelly arranged, basidia mostly club shaped, spores are bilayered and brown in colour. The majority of collected fungi are under different families of division Basidiomycota and only one species that is Daldinia concentrica falls under the family Xylariaceae belonging to the division Ascomycota. The present study also shows that Agaricaceae family contains highest number of genus of total fungal population and Basidiomycota members (with 95.8% occurrence) so dominant in the region in comparison to those of Ascomycota (with 4.2% occurrence) members.
Carbon Taxes and CO2 Emissions: A Replication of Andersson (American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2019)
Authors: Yu Yanxia 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Do carbon taxes reduce CO2 emissions in the countries that adopt it? Andersson (2019. Carbon taxes and CO2 emissions: Sweden as a case study. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 11(4), 1–30) provides a clear, affirmative answer. His article has been widely cited as evidence that carbon taxes “work.” To check whether the estimates from Andersson (2019) are reliable, I replicate his article using its publicly available data and codes. I modify his synthetic control method (SCM) by using a more restricted set of control units (excluding one potentially treated unit). I also use a more efficient methodology, the Prais-Winsten estimator, to estimate price effects on gasoline consumption. In addition, I compute prediction intervals (PIs) and add these to the SCM estimates, using the newly developed scpi R package. My best estimate is that carbon taxes reduced per-capita CO2 emissions in Sweden’s transport sector by 7.7%, confirming Andersson’s main finding. I then extend Andersson’s approach to the Norwegian transport sector, estimating a smaller reduction of 2.4%. However, this effect falls within the PIs of the estimates assuming no carbon taxes. When I extend the analysis to the national level in Sweden, I estimate wide PIs and obtain inconclusive results.
Wideband circularly polarized reconfigurable metasurface antenna for 5G applications
Authors: Ellusamy Sivakumar , Balasubramanian Ramachandran 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
A framework of a metasurface (MTS) – based wideband circularly polarized (CP) reconfigurable antenna for fifth generation (5G) wireless systems operating in the sub-6 GHz mid-frequency range is presented in this article. The proposed structure contains a simple patch antenna, which serves as the primary source, a shorting pin, two ring slots, and a metasurface superstrate. The shorting pin and two ring slots produce perturbation resulting in circular polarization with a narrow axial ratio (AR) bandwidth. A metasurface (MTS) superstrate composed of 4 × 4 rectangular patches stacked over the primary source antenna generates additional resonances that significantly improve the −10 dB impedance and 3 dB axial ratio (AR) bandwidth. Two PIN diodes are employed to alter the circular polarization between left-hand circular polarization (LHCP) and right-hand circular polarization (RHCP). The prototype is made using an FR-4 epoxy substrate and has an overall size of 50 mm × 35 mm × 4.2 mm. The antenna has a −10 dB bandwidth of 44 % (4.0–6.2) and a 3 dB axial ratio bandwidth of 28 % (4.2–5.6). It also has a 3 dB beam width of 74° and 85° in the E and H planes, a gain of 7.1 dBi, cross-polar isolation of more than 15 dB, and a unidirectional radiation pattern. The simulated and measured results confirm that the implemented antenna is promising for sub-6 GHz 5G communication systems, particularly cognitive radio, wireless body area networks (WBAN), and satellite communication systems.
Degradation of 2,4-dinitrotoluene from aqueous solutions by three-dimensional electro-Fenton with magnetic activated carbon particle electrodes (GAC/Fe3O4)
Authors: Vosoughi Mehdi , Sadeghi Hadi , Fazlzadeh Mehdi , Askari Roya , Dargahi Abdollah , Poureshgh Yousef 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) is a broadly applied nitroaromatic compound with multiple applications, and its simple production has resulted in its extensive utilization in producing explosives, dyes, and rubber. This substance is hazardous and induces genetic mutations in humans, fish, and microorganisms. Thus, this research was done to assess the effectiveness of the three-dimensional electro-Fenton (3D/EF) process employing magnetic activated carbon particle electrodes (GAC/Fe3O4) in eliminating 2,4-dinitrotoluene from water-based solutions. In this experimental investigation, Fe3O4 nanoparticles were created using the chemical co-precipitation technique. The G/β-PbO2 anode was fabricated by electrochemically depositing PbO2 layers on graphite sheets. G/β-PbO2 and stainless steel were utilized as the anode and cathode, respectively. The structure, particle size, and properties of the GAC/Fe3O4 nanocomposite were analyzed using FESEM, XRD, and EDX. The morphology of the G/β-PbO2 electrode was also examined using SEM. The Taguchi experimental design method was employed to identify the optimal conditions. The outcomes demonstrated that higher reaction time and current density, as well as lower pH and pollutant concentration, resulted in improved 3D/EF efficiency. Accordingly, the optimum values of parmeters were identified to be a concentration of 2,4-DNT = 50 mg/L, pH = 3, electrolysis time = 100 min, and current density = 8 mA/cm2. With these parameters, the degradation efficiency of 2,4-DNT through the examined system was 98.42 %, alongside removal efficiencies of 84.69 % for COD and 79.67 % for TOC. Additionally, the results indicated an increase in the average oxidation state (AOS) (from 1.27 to 1.95) and carbon oxidation state (COS) (from 1.27 to 2.75) in the 3D/EF process, along with a decrease in the COD/TOC ratio (from 1.81 to 1.36), indicating the effectiveness of the 3D/EF system in enhancing the biodegradability of 2,4-DNT. Overall, the combined 3D/EF process with a G/β-PbO2 anode has relatively high efficiency in degrading solutions containing DNT and can be considered a viable treatment option for wastewater containing substances such as 2,4-DNT.
Perception of English semivowels by Japanese-speaking learners of English
Authors: Zhou Wei William , Nakayama Mineharu , Fujimori Atsushi 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This study compared the perception of English semivowels /j/ and /w/ and their corresponding vowels /i/ and /u/ by two groups of Japanese-speaking learners of English: foreign language (FL) learners in Japan and second language learners who were initially FL learners (FL-L2). The phonological targets were /i/ and /u/ with and without preceding /j/ and /w/, respectively (/ji/-/i/ and /wu/-/u/). Discrimination and identification results showed that both groups performed comparably for /i/ with and without /j/, indicating their reliance on native phonological sensitivity to /i/ and /j/, which closely resemble Japanese /i/ and /j/. However, important differences emerged for /u/ with and without /w/, possibly due to articulatory differences in lip rounding for /u/ and /w/ between the two languages. Notably, while FL-L2 learners were equally competent in both the /u/-/wu/ and the /i/-/ji/ discriminations, FL learners were much less capable of the /u/-/wu/ discrimination than of the /i/-/ji/ discrimination. Moreover, FL-L2 learners were better at identifying /u/ than their FL peers, suggesting that L2 exposure may have facilitated their acquisition of the articulatory details associated with /u/. Overall, the study showed that engaging in L2 immersion following FL learning is beneficial for non-native phonological development among adult learners.
Nonlinearity-tolerant transmission using modified phase-conjugate twin wave for M-PSK signals
Authors: Tong Xiaogang , Huang Wei , Cao Weiwei , Zhang Junsheng , Zhang Xiaojuan , Zhou Haifeng , Liu Yangyang 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Using modified phase-conjugate twin wave (M-PCTW) scheme, in which additional information bits are modulated one of the conjugated wave, is helpful to increase the spectral efficiency (SE) of the conventional PCTW scheme. In this paper, we show that the phase modulated formats, but not the conventional square QAM formats are more suitable to M-PCTW scheme. Results of 1600 km nonlinear transmission show that for polarization multiplexed (PM) 8-PSK format, performance improvement from M-PCTW is about 3.3 dB, while it is about 2.2 dB for PM 8-QAM formats. For PM 16-PSK (QAM) modulation, performance improvement from M-PCTW is about 3.4 dB and 1.6 dB, respectively.
How do L1 glosses affect EFL learners’ reading comprehension performance? An eye-tracking study
Authors: Huang Lingshan , Jiang Jingyang 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This study employed eye-tracking technology to examine how English as a foreign language learners at different proficiency levels process L1-glossed words and how this processing relates to L2 reading comprehension. Forty-seven university students were divided into a higher-proficiency group (n = 23) and a lower-proficiency group (n = 24) based on their L2 proficiency. Both groups were asked to read an English passage with L1 (Chinese) glosses. Their eye movements were recorded with an eye-tracker as they read. After reading, they were immediately given a reading comprehension test. Analyses of the eye-tracking data showed that the higher-proficiency L2 learners spent more time on unfamiliar words than the lower-proficiency L2 learners. Furthermore, lower-proficiency L2 learners’ longer processing time on glossed unfamiliar words was related to their higher reading comprehension scores, whereas this relationship was not found in the higher-proficiency group. These results revealed that the contribution of L1 glosses to L2 reading comprehension performance varied across L2 learners’ proficiency levels. Our findings have important implications for second language instruction.
The crystal structure of 2-amino-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide, C12H11N3O
Authors: Yuan Lin , Zou Long-Sheng , Chen Xiao-Ming 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
C12H11N3O, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 5.323(4) Å, b = 19.530(16) Å, c = 10.302(10) Å, β = 100.965(8)°, V = 1051.4(15) Å3, Z = 4, R
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2) = 0.0871, T = 296(2) K.
Effects of normal strain on pyramidal I and II 〈c + a〉 screw dislocation mobility and structure in single-crystal magnesium
Authors: Oyinbo Sunday Temitope , Matsumoto Ryosuke 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In this study, atomistic simulations were used to analyze the effects of nonglide stress and temperature on the mobility and structure of pyramidal-I (Pyr-I) and pyramidal-II (Pyr-II) 〈c + a〉 screw dislocations in single-crystal Mg. At a very low temperature (10 K), the pyramidal screw dislocations stably exist on Pyr-II planes and tend to glide on Pyr-I planes. The critical resolved shear stresses (CRSSes) of the pyramidal screw dislocations depend on the migration direction. Once a Pyr-II dislocation is transformed into a stuck core, a very high shear stress (243 and 391 MPa) is required to escape from the immobilized structure. Furthermore, their CRSSes increase with increasing compressive strain and decrease with increasing tensile strain normal to the slip planes. At the intermediate temperature range of 200 K ≤ T ≤ 400 K, the CRSSes of Pyr-I screw dislocations are weakly affected, whereas those of Pyr-II screw dislocations drastically decrease. Thus, both Pyr-I and Pyr-II screw dislocations have similar CRSS values at 400 K. At a higher temperature (500 K), Pyr-I screw dislocations frequently emit basal-

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dislocation loops emitted from the 〈c + a〉 dislocations are quickly retracted, and the core structure is recovered as the shear deformation continues. This phenomenon can reduce the mobility of Pyr-I 〈c + a〉 screw dislocations at a higher temperature. The emission of basal-

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Effects of YM087 and VPA985 on the T237M mutant receptor functionality in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Authors: Avcu Elif Merve , Erdem Tuncdemir Beril , Saglar Ozer Emel 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Mutations detected in the AVPR2 gene (arginine vasopressin type 2 receptor) are known to cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI). Several pharmacological chaperones (PCs) target misfolded AVPR2 proteins and rescue them from the quality control system of the cell. In this study, we investigated the effect of YM087 and VPA985, which are PCs, on T273M-AVPR2 mutant that are known to cause NDI.

Methods
The total and cell surface expressions of T273M in COS-1 cells were measured by sandwich ELISA and flow cytometry after the cells were treated with YM087 and VPA985 separately. In addition, the cAMP accumulation assay was performed.

Results
It was observed that VPA985 treatment significantly increased the cell surface expression and slightly increased the maximum cAMP response of T273M. Both YM087 and VPA985 decreased the ligand concentrations which were responsible for making half of the maximum response of the T273M mutant receptor.

Conclusions
PCs have different potential effects on different AVPR2 mutants. Therefore, studying the effectiveness of PCs in rescuing AVPR2 mutants and making them functional again may contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies.
The Importance of Racially and Ethnically Inclusive Gait Speed Reference Values in Individuals 90 Years and Older: LifeAfter90
Authors: Colcord Katherine A. , Gilsanz Paola , George Kristen M. , Kawas Claudia H. , Jiang Luohua , Whitmer Rachel A. , Corrada María M. 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT

Background and Purpose:
Clinicians use reference values to contextualize physical performance scores, but data are sparse in individuals 90 years and older and racial/ethnic diversity is limited in existing studies. Gait speed provides valuable information about an individual’s health status. Slow gait speed is associated with falls, cognitive decline, and mortality. Here, we report gait speed reference values in a racially/ethnically diverse oldest-old cohort.

Methods:

LifeAfter90 is a multiethnic cohort study of individuals 90 years and older. Participants are long-term members of an integrated healthcare delivery system without a dementia diagnosis at enrollment. We assessed gait speed using the 4-m walk test and calculated means, standard deviations, and percentiles by age, sex, assistive device use, and device type. We used linear regression to compare means by sex, age, device use and type, living situation and arrangement, and race/ethnicity.

Results and Discussion:
The mean age of the 502 participants was 92.9 (range 90.1–102.8) years. Of these, 62.6% were women, 34.7% were college educated, 90.8% lived in a private residence, 20.9% self-reported as Asian, 22.5% as Black, 11.8% as Hispanic, 35.7% as White, and 9.2% as multiple, “other,” or declined to state. The overall mean gait speed was 0.54 m/s (women = 0.51 m/s, men = 0.58 m/s). Mean gait speeds were 0.58 m/s, 0.53 m/s, and 0.48 m/s in the 90 to 91, 92 to 93, and 94+ age categories, respectively. In those without a device, mean gait speed was 0.63 m/s compared to 0.40 m/s in those with a device (cane = 0.44 m/s, walker = 0.37 m/s). Mean gait speed was significantly slower in women compared to men, age category 94+ compared to 90 to 91, participants with a device compared to those without, participants with a walker compared to a cane, and Black participants compared to Asian and White participants. However, differences by race/ethnicity were attenuated when chronic health conditions were considered.

Conclusions:
Reference values developed from this multiethnic 90+ cohort will help clinicians interpret gait speed measures and tailor recommendations toward a 90+ population that is growing in number and in racial/ethnic diversity.
Development of a Three-Dimensional Visual Simulation Test and Experiment on Water Inrush Evolution in the Floor Area
Authors: Zhang Shichuan , Song Shilong , Li Yangyang , Zhang Buchu , Han Xuexian 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The catastrophic evolution of damage fractures and seepage in surrounding rocks under coupled actions significantly impacts the safety of rock mass engineering, such as mining and tunnel construction. To address this, we developed a test platform to observe the spatiotemporal evolution of water inrush from the floor of a mining coal seam. The platform comprises a test bench, servo loading system, water pressure control system, flexible loading system, and intelligent monitoring system. This setup enables flexible loading during overlying rock movement, conducts three-dimensional simulation tests on mining water inrush solid-flow coupling, simulates various crustal stresses, quantitatively monitors water inrush flow and pressure in specific floor areas in real time, and observes the entire process of water inrush crack formation. Using this system and nonhydrophilic similar simulation materials, we conducted experimental simulations on pressurized water inrush in the floor after coal seam mining. We analyzed the visual fracture development process of the floor, the distribution characteristics of water gushing flow in the floor area, and the sudden changes in instant water inrush and stress variation law of the water-resisting layer in the floor. The test results vividly illustrate the catastrophic process of water inrush in the coal seam floor. Our study reveals that, under the combined effects of water, rocks, and stresses, coal mine floor crack expansion exhibits periodic changes. The flow sensor demonstrates a noticeable upward trend during floor crack group expansion, allowing for early warning before water inrush disasters occur by leveraging changes in physical parameters such as flow rates and water pressures. This platform offers a novel and vital tool for addressing rock mechanics challenges in coal mining and for experimental research and testing of mine water inrush mechanisms, prevention, and control.
Thermo-mechanical Calibration of a Temperature-Controlled Oedometer
Authors: Kirkham Andrew , Tsiampousi Aikaterini , Potts David M. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In the emerging field of energy geotechnics, many applications involve changes of temperature above and below ambient temperature. This has led to the development of laboratory apparatus to enable the study of soil behavior under various temperature ranges and under well-controlled conditions. To understand the effect of temperature on soil behavior, it is necessary to separate the thermal behavior of the apparatus itself and of the instrumentation used to measure loads and displacements from the soil behavior, i.e., a careful calibration of the equipment is required. The thermal calibration of an oedometer with temperature control in the range of 5°C–70°C is discussed here in detail. As the innovative design of the new oedometer enables isotropic heating of the soil specimen and thermal isolation of the instrumentation, the calibration focuses on the thermally induced deformations of the apparatus and the differential radial thermally induced deformation of the soil and of the stainless steel confining ring. Although the developed methodology has limitations when used to predict the results of one-dimensional tests, as do previously proposed methodologies, it represents improvements on previous schemes, as it allows for Poisson’s ratio effects to be taken into account. An example of how the proposed calibration can be used in practice and how the confining ring correction compares with previous schemes is presented.
Sociodemographic Factors Affecting Diabetic Dietary Behavior in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Rondhianto Rondhianto , Ridla Akhmad Zainur , Hasan Hafifah 
Published: August 2024

Dietary behavior is one of the components of self-care that is difficult for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to perform. The study aimed to determine the sociodemographic factors that influence the dietary behavior of people with T2DM. The study method is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were people with T2DM in Jember Regency, with a sample size was 130 respondents using a multistage random sampling technique. This study had two variables: dietary behavior as a dependent variable, measured using Self-Management Dietary Behavior Questionnaire (SMDBQ, and sociodemographic factors (age, gender, marital status, income level, education level, ethnicity, and family type) as an independent variable measured using a sociodemographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a multiple logistic regression test (α = 0.05). The results of the study showed that most of the respondents were 55 – 65 years old (51.5%), female (71.5%), married (85.4%), a primary education level (50.8%), low-income level (73.1%), Madurese (54.6%), and nuclear family type (37.7%). Most of the respondents had dietary behavior in the medium category (66.9%), and the sociodemographic factors that influenced diabetes diet behavior were education level (p = 0.001) and family type (p = 0.001) with R2 = 0.241. Efforts to improve self-care regarding adherence to diabetes diet behavior must pay attention to sociodemographic factors to prevent complications and improve the quality of life of people with T2DM.
Analisis Semantik Polisemi Kata Rasyada di dalam Al-Qur’an
Authors: Fajar Ahmad , Sobari Andri 
Published: August 2024

Al-Qur’an adalah wahyu Allah yang diturunkan pada Nabi Muhammad saw. Dengan proses berangsur-angsur serta merupakan kitab terakhir yang berasal dari samawi. Bahasa yang digunakan dalam Al-Qur’an adalah bahasa Arab. Hal ini dikarenakan masyarakat yang pertama kali Rasul berdakwah menggunakan bahasa Arab. Dikarenakan bahasa yang digunakan dalam Al-Qur’an adalah bahasa Arab, tidak sedikit orang yang terjebak dalam memahami makna-makna yang terkandung dalam Al-Qur’an. Kajian makna dikenal dengan ilmu dilalah dan dalam kajian bahasa Arab terdiri dari kajian homonim, antonim, polisemi, ambiguitas dan lain sebagainya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis polisemi kata Rasyada yang terkandung dalam Al-Qur’an. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif-kualitatif. Data yang didapatkan dalam penelitian ini berupa kumpulan polisemi kata Rasyada dalam Al-Qur’an. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, didapatkan bahwa polisemi kata Rasyada dalam Al-Qur’an berjumlah 19 kata yang mempunyai beragam makna. Adapun makna yang sering muncul adalah petunjuk.