bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Utility of Fat Grafting in Chronic Wounds
Authors: Prakash Om , Ali Sheikh Sarfraz , Yaseen Mohd , Sudhy Indrajith K. , Venkateshwar Pavan K. , Kishore Y. Ranga 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Introduction The history of wounds dates back to the evolution of mankind. Throughout the centuries, management modalities of wounds have undergone drastic changes. With the advent of technology, we have multiple options for wound care, but none of them can be called the gold standard of wound care. Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is one of the most routinely performed procedures in aesthetic surgery. Fat grafting has shown beneficial effects in the healing of wounds. The regenerative potential of autologous fat is contributed by the adipose-derived stem cells present within the stromal vascular fraction, which are capable of differentiating into multiple cell types. This study aims to analyze the usefulness of AFG in cutaneous wound healing.
Materials and Methods This prospective, study was conducted in our institute between April 2021 and May 2023. Eighteen patients with nonhealing wounds were included in the study. For assessing wound healing all the patients were first managed with conventional dressing for 2 weeks before surgery. After routine preoperative workup, the procedure was performed under local anesthesia in most cases. Fat was harvested from the lower abdomen and after emulsification, was injected into the edge and floor of the ulcer. The dressing was changed on the third postoperative day and the outcome was assessed.
Results Eighteen patients (M:F ratio 8:1), with a mean age of 35.61 ± 12. 64 years (range 10–65 years), were included in this study. The most common etiology was trauma (44%), others being postop infection (17%), veno-lymphatic ulcer (17%), burns (11%), insect bite (5%), and trophic ulcer (5%). Majority of the wounds (95%) healed without the need for any extra intervention. The mean period taken for complete wound healing was 5.05 weeks.
Conclusion Complete wound healing was achieved in majority of the patients without any complications. We recommend the usage of AFG for nonhealing wounds, as the procedure is relatively simple and can be performed after basic training. Larger-scale randomized controlled trials should be conducted to prove their efficacy in the management of complicated wounds.
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis with Progression to Brain Death Following Naegleria Fowleri Infection in a Teenage Female
Authors: Brener Samantha , Schaffner Stephen , Camelo Ingrid Y. , Samra Hasan , Mehta Renuka 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Naegleria fowleri is a high-temperature freshwater-living amoeba that causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) by invading nasal epithelium. N. fowleri lives ubiquitously in high-temperature freshwater, but only around 400 cases of PAM have been published worldwide. The mortality rate is 98%. No treatment is 100% effective. A previously healthy 17-year-old female presented to an urgent care center with fever, headache, sore throat, ear pain, and dizziness. She had swum in freshwater 5 days prior. Her symptoms progressed to altered mental status, photo- and phonophobia, and neck stiffness. Within 4 days, she developed increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and eventually brain death. Two unsuccessful lumbar punctures were attempted before the third provided cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed diffuse cerebral edema, effacement of basal cisterns, tonsillar herniation with diffuse loss of gray–white matter differentiation, leptomeningitis, bifrontal encephalitis with evolving frontal lobe cortical infarcts, and ventriculitis. She was treated with metronidazole, vancomycin, ceftriaxone, acyclovir, and doxycycline. Her increased ICP progressed to brain death, and she died 11 days after lake exposure. CSF PCR was reported positive for N. fowleri the day after her death. Despite advances in diagnostic testing for N. fowleri with PCR, mortality rate is high and current treatments are highly ineffective. This case highlights the importance of epidemiological exposure and considering PAM on the differential diagnosis. Although headache and fever are benign symptoms, they could also represent the first stages of a deadly disease and their progression should be addressed promptly.
Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction can be Performed Safely in Patients with Obesity
Authors: Silverstein Max L. , Sorice-Virk Sarah , Wan Derrick C. , Momeni Arash 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Background Numerous studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for postoperative complications following breast reconstruction. Hence, obesity has traditionally been considered a relative contraindication to microsurgical breast reconstruction. In this study, we investigated the impact of obesity on outcomes following microsurgical breast reconstruction.
Methods A retrospective analysis of 200 consecutive patients who underwent microsurgical breast reconstruction with free abdominal flaps was performed. Subjects were divided into Nonobese (body mass index [BMI] < 30 kg/m2) and Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) cohorts. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate differences in patient characteristics, complication rates, and efficiency metrics between the two groups.
Results Of the 200 subjects included in the study, 128 were Nonobese, 72 were Obese. The prevalence of diabetes (3.9 vs. 16.9%, p = 0.002) and hypertension (14.7 vs. 39.4%, p < 0.001) were significantly greater in the Obese cohort. Among unilateral reconstructions, postoperative length of stay (LOS) was longer among Obese patients (3.1 vs. 3.6 days, p = 0.016). Seroma occurred more frequently in Obese patients following bilateral reconstruction (5.7 vs. 0.0%, p = 0.047). Otherwise, there were no significant differences in complication rates between the groups. On multivariate analysis, BMI was not independently associated with complications, LOS, or operative time.
Conclusion The improvements in clinical and patient-reported outcomes that have been associated with postmastectomy breast reconstruction do not exclude obese women. This study indicates that microsurgical breast reconstruction can be performed safely and efficiently in patients with obesity.
On the dating of sound changes and its implications for language relationship
Authors: Fries Simon , Korobzow Natalie 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This article seeks to demonstrate how the synopsis of historiographical and lexicographical material allows for
the absolute dating of sound changes even in languages with late and imperfect documentation, and how this dating relates to
hypotheses concerning the long-range genealogical affiliation of these languages. The languages investigated are Ket and Yugh
which belong to the Yeniseian family and have been documented since the 18th century. Two sound changes in these languages will be
discussed: Proto-Yeniseian *p- > Ket h-, and Proto-Yeniseian *p- > Yugh f-. It will be
argued that the Ket development occurred between 1596/1607 and 1723 AD, and that the Yugh development occurred between 1739 and
1846/1847 AD. The implications of these findings for the Dene-Yeniseian hypothesis linking the Yeniseian family with the Na-Dene
family will be discussed. It will be argued that this hypothesis cannot be maintained, and that short-range comparisons are
preferable to long-range speculations.
The ventive and the deictic shift
Authors: Koval Sergey , Loesov Sergey 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The Old Assyrian language is a branch of East Semitic. East Semitic has been extinct since around 400 BCE. The Old
Assyrian texts used in this study were produced by Assyrian merchants between 1890 and 1860 BCE in Northern Mesopotamia and
Central Anatolia. Old Assyrian, as well as most other East Semitic varieties, had a ventive (or cislocative) marker hosted on
motion verbs. This marker obligatorily encoded motion either toward the speaker or the interlocutor (the addressee of a written
message). By way of a deictic shift, the ventive sometimes also came to point to a future location of the speaker and even to the
whereabouts of non-speech act participants. The ventive marker had three allomorphs which are also allomorphs of the 1st person
singular indirect object pronoun ‘to/for me’. The cislocative and personal pronoun meanings of the marker evolved in the course of
a complex interaction which we trace in the etymological part of the study.
Decoupling of Rattling Mode and Superconductivity in Filled-Skutterudite BaxIr4Sb12
Authors: Liu 刘 Hui 辉 , Yu 于 Tongxu 同旭 , Zhang 张 Zhihua 志华 , Ying 应 Tianping 天平 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The rattling mode, an anharmonic vibrational phonon, is widely recognized as a critical factor in the emergence of superconductivity in caged materials. Here, we present a counterexample in a filled-skutterudite superconductor Ba
x
Ir4Sb12 (x = 0.8, 0.9, 1.0), synthesized via a high-pressure route. Transport measurements down to liquid 3He temperatures reveal a transition temperature (T
c) of 1.2 K and an upper critical field (H
c2) of 1.3 T. Unlike other superconductors with caged structures, the Ba
x
Ir4
X
12 (X = P, As, Sb) family exhibits a monotonic decreasing T
c with the enhancement of the rattling mode, as indicated by fitting the Bloch–Grüneisen formula. Theoretical analysis suggests that electron doping from Ba transforms the direct bandgap IrSb3 into a metal, with the Fermi surface dominated by the hybridization of Ir 5d and Sb 5p orbitals. Our findings of decoupled rattling modes and superconductivity distinguish the Ba
x
Ir4Sb12 family from other caged superconductors, warranting further exploration into the underlying mechanism.
Prediction of Peak Discharge Using the SCS Curve Number Method in the Manikin Watershed
Authors: Klau R R , Lango A K W , Krisnayanti D S , Udiana I M , de Rozari P 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Surface runoff is a crucial hydrological variable in the analysis of water infrastructure planning. A reliable method for predicting surface runoff resulting from rainfall in an ungauged watershed is the SCS CN method. This research aims to represent the effectiveness of the Curve Number (CN) method in calculating peak discharge in the Manikin Watershed. The data used for this analysis includes rainfall data from three rain stations, each with a 25-year dataset, water level data of 11 years, digital elevation model (DEM) data, land use maps, and hydrogeological maps. The SCS curve number method is the most commonly used method for the estimation of peak discharge in a watershed. The calculated flood discharge values for the Manikin River Basin, with return periods of 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 years, are as follows: 60.32 m3/s, 84.74 m3/s, 111.98 m3/s, 121.41 m3/s, 153.25 m3/s, 188.79 m3/s, 287.24 m3/s, and 337.30 m3/s, respectively. The reliability testing of the method in the Manikin Watershed was determined by a Nash–Sutcliffe efficiencies (NSE) value of 0.93 and root mean square error (RMSE) value of 19.70. As a result, the Curve Number Method proves to be highly reliable in representing the peak discharge in the Manikin Watershed.
Application of Parallel Computing on Hybrid Inundation Model, Case Study: Chiayi County Flood 23-24 August 2018
Authors: Wijaya O T , Yang T H 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
A robust 2D inundation model is needed to support flood warning systems in urban areas. The conventional 2D hydrodynamic model uses shallow water equations as the governing equation and is computationally expensive. Although the models have benefited from parallel computation techniques, some issues remain. As an alternative, many flood models have been developed using different approaches, such as Cellular Automata (CA), DEM-based (DBM), and data-driven models. The hybrid inundation model (HIM) was developed by combining the CA-DBM concepts. The purpose of this study is to implement the parallel computation technique to increase the efficiency of HIM. The model performance was evaluated using the historical flood event in Chiayi County, Taiwan. Results showed that there is no significant difference between HIM and TUFLOW in terms of flood depth estimation, even though TUFLOW included the drainage system within the analysis. These results proved that the drainage system was not working during the event. HIM and TUFLOW give underestimated flood depth prediction compared to the observed data. The main reason because the observed data was obtained from local community testimonies. Hence, there might be many uncertainties in the observed data value. Finally, the parallelization process successfully decreased the computation time of the original HIM. The computation was decreased from 450 to 11 minutes depending on the number of cores used in the simulation.
On the sediment deposition on Barugbug Situdam Weir
Authors: Pranoto W A , Sulaiman A , Dewantoro M D 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the behavior of total sediment transport in the Barudbug weir, Situdam, Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, which is a crucial aspect of water management in the Citarum river basin. We utilize SESAME instrument observation data, encompassing rainfall, TSS, and depth parameters, gathered over a period of approximately three years. Additionally, we employ a two-dimensional Advection-Diffusion analytic model that takes into account settling velocity. The observation results reveal a positive correlation between TSS and depth, with TSS levels increasing following heavy rainfall. Furthermore, there exists a time delay between rainfall events and the subsequent rise in TSS concentration, suggesting an upstream source of sediment. The model outcomes demonstrate an inverse relationship between TSS concentration and the velocity of river flow, as the river flow acts as a leaching mechanism.
Changes in Runoff Coefficient Index as a Result of Land Use Change (Case Study: Malang City)
Authors: Darmawan AA , Sejati W , Mahabella L S , Adibah A N 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The result of this research is to present observations about changes in the value of the conveyance coefficient in an area or region caused by changes in land use as a basis for decision making for water resources management in urban areas, by considering field data and satellite image classification to observe changes. As well as the consequences of the development of an area as seen from population growth, economy and housing needs. Malang City continues to experience land use change as evidenced by the decrease in agricultural land area. The method used is supervised classification with the help of geographic information systems and analyzing land use change over the past 20 years through map overlay. The data used are Landsat and Terrasar-X satellite images with the land use classes used are open land, settlements, agriculture, and shrubs. Satellite images were classified to analyze the extent of land use change and to see the rate of change in the conveyance coefficient of each class over the past 20 years. The results show that the study area has a change in the value of the conveyance coefficient caused by a fairly high land use change from agricultural land to built-up land such as settlements or housing. Malang City has a tendency to increase the population significantly because it is an educational city that continues to need a place to live and allows the rotation of various economic needs. The results of the analysis showed that there were changes in the value of the conveyance coefficient from 2002 to 2022, with an upward trend. In 2002 the C value was 0.2468; in 2007 it was 0.2899; in 2012 it was 0.3457; in 2017 it was 0.3895; in 2022 it was 0.4119. With an average value of change every year is about 13.78%.
Sedimentation Management Good Practice (SMGP) to Manage Sedimentation at Kawanua Flood Disaster, Seram Island
Authors: Rofikha A A , Hanandha A , Faturokhman U , Sugiarta J 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Flood natural disasters are almost certain to occur every rainy season. Rain with very high intensity occurred on July 9th, 2023 causing an increase in water discharge which made the river overflow and the Kawanua Bridge collapse. In the upstream area of the river, there is Kawa check dam which has experienced a huge amount of sedimentation due to the top of the crest check dam being covered by fallen trees. This study aims to determine the magnitude of the rate of erosion and sedimentation that occurs in the catchment area in the upper reaches of the river and find out where the source of sedimentation comes from, then the most appropriate solution can be decided, and a similar disaster does not occur. This research used a USLE method to calculate the erosion and sedimentation rate. The results showed that 37.88% of the catchment area was classified as a low level of erosion. Meanwhile, the moderate level of erosion represented 29.42%. Sedimentation Management Good Practice (SMGP) is a concept used to analyze erosion and sedimentation problems. The recommendations given by the SMGP concept have sustainable characteristics that minimize damage to the water environment. Additional recommendations are given by collaborating between government institutions related to catchment area and forest area management authority.
Coastal Vulnerability at Tanjung Pakis and Samudra Baru Beaches in Karawang District West Java Province
Authors: Pattipawaej O C 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Coastal tourism is well renowned for the beaches of Tanjung Pakis and Samudra Baru in the Karawang District of West Java Province. Based on the idea of sustainable coastal tourism in Karawang, Samudra Baru Beach is a beach resort that is more sustainable than Tanjung Pakis Beach. One of the key strategies and concepts for developing sustainable coastal tourism is coastal management. One of the things that must be considered in managing coastal areas to maintain ecosystem sustainability is disaster mitigation by paying attention to the level of vulnerability. The substantial objectives are to examine coastal alterations and assess how susceptible the shoreline is in Samudra Baru and Tanjung Pakis coasts, Karawang District, West Java Province. Coastal vulnerability is influenced by six variables: visual observation, land use, wave height, coastline changes, visual observation, damage length and damage width. Tanjung Pakis’s beach area experienced relatively minor damage. The coastline of Tanjung Pakis has been selected for the construction of a soft or hard coastal protection technique. However, Samudra Baru’s coastal regions have only suffered little damage. This result also showed that Samudra Baru Beach is more sustainable coastal tourism than Tanjung Pakis Beach.
Comparison of optical properties and bond strength of new CAD/CAM ceramic materials
Authors: Demir Necla , Bozkurt Mehtap , Temizci Tuğba 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Objective. To compare the shear bond strength values of current CAD/CAM materials and to evaluate the color changes resulting from immersion in coloring solutions. Material and Methods. A total of 160 specimens were prepared from 4 CAD/CAM blocks; lithium disilicate glass ceramic (IPS E.max CAD[EC]), zirconia reinforced lithium silicate ceramic (Vita Suprinity[VS]), polymer infiltrated glass ceramic (Vita Enamic[VE]) and hybrid ceramic (GC Cerasmart [GC]). The ceramic specimens were immersed in tea, coffee, cherry juice and distilled water solutions. Color measurements were made. To compare the shear bond strength values, all specimens were bonded to resin cement. Then the specimens were aged with 5000 thermocycling. The failure modes were classified according to stereomicroscope analysis and than scanning electron microscopy images for surface topography were obtained. Results. The color change values were significantly greater in coffee compared to other solutions and the highest color change was seen in GC and VE. The highest bond strength values were seen in VS and VE. The shear bond strength values are listed as follows: VS>VE>EC>CS. Conclusions. EC and VS can be used, especially in aesthetic restorations, due to their high color stability. Additionally, considering the bond strength values of VS, it appears to be a highly satisfactory material.
The effect of different powder mixtures used in the boriding process on the surface properties of AISI 304 stainless steel material
Authors: Simooğlu Sari Ece , Zeren Muzaffer , Koç Funda Gül 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
AISI 304 stainless steel, which is used in many areas such as chemistry, petrochemistry, storage tanks and food storage, attracts attention in terms of surface hardness and wear resistance, especially when its industrial applications are evaluated. In this study, it was aimed to improve the surface properties of the AISI 304 stainless steel material used as the substrate material. To develop the best surface properties, boriding layers of varying percentages were created. In order to create these layers, B4C, KBF4, SiC and graphite powders were compared using variable ratios. Microhardness and wear tests were performed on the borided samples and microstructure examinations were carried out using optical, SEM, XRD and EDX. It has been determined that the B4C used as boron source should not be less than 20% for the formation of the boriding layer and the double phase FeB/Fe2B. The powder mixture ratio with the highest thickness and hardness value of the boriding layer formed is the powder mixture with 20% B4C, 50% KBF4, 10% SiC and 20% graphite content. It was observed that the layer thickness increased by 63% and the hardness value increased by 11%. It was observed that this powder mixture gave the lowest wear rate compared to the other powder mixtures in the study. The difference between the highest and lowest wear rate is more than 3 times greater.
Synthesis, characterization and magneto-structural properties of geometrical and compositional modulated nanowires
Authors: Jiménez-Ramírez Ana Isabel , Álvarez López Yolanda , González Ana Silvia , García Fernández Javier , Fernández-Roldán Jose Ángel , Vega Martínez Víctor , Méndez Miguel , Prida Víctor M 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The unique physicochemical properties of metallic and magnetic nanowires, whether obtained in well-ordered arrays or as single, isolated, and free-standing structures from patterned templates, have been extensively studied for various technological applications. These applications include magnetic data storage, sensing, biolabeling, barcoding, among many others. Novel template-assisted methods for the synthesis of metallic nanowires offer an enhancement over the control of their shape and morphology, compositional uniformity, and interconnectivity, allowing them for being applied as new metamaterials for novel multifunctional applications. Within this critical review, an extensive overview focused on the synthesis and characterization of the particular properties exhibited by multilayered and multisegmented metallic nanowires having specifically controlled geometries and compositional graded designs through employing electrochemical techniques based on sacrificial nanoporous alumina template-assisted methods, is presented. We review recent advancements in designing synthesis protocols for fabricating new metallic nanowires with multifunctional applications. These protocols offer competitive fabrication costs compared to conventional laboratory procedures, potentially expanding their use in various research areas. In this review, we also establish the new challenges and suggest the future perspectives and expectations that will be covered by these new metamaterial-based nanowires.