bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Distribution and protection of Thesium chinense Turcz. under climate and land use change
Authors: Zhang Boyan , Chen Bingrui , Zhou Xinyu , Zou Hui , Duan Detai , Zhang Xiyuan , Zhang Xinxin 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWild medicinal plants are prominent in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but their availability is being impacted by human activities and ecological degradation in China. To ensure sustainable use of these resources, it is crucial to scientifically plan areas for wild plant cultivation. Thesium chinense, a known plant antibiotic, has been overharvested in recent years, resulting in a sharp reduction in its wild resources. In this study, we employed three atmospheric circulation models and four socio-economic approaches (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5) to investigate the primary environmental factors influencing the distribution of T. chinense. We also examined changes in its suitable area using the Biomod2 package. Additionally, we utilized the PLUS model to project and analyze future land use changes in climate-stable regions for T. chinense. Our planning for wild tending areas of T. chinense was facilitated by the ZONATION software. Over the next century, the climate-stable regions for T. chinense in China is approximately 383.05 × 104 km2, while the natural habitat in this region will progressively decline. Under the current climate conditions, about 65.06% of the habitats in the high suitable areas of T. chinense are not affected by future land use changes in China. Through hotspot analysis, we identified 17 hotspot cities as ideal areas for the wild tending of T. chinense, including 6 core hotspot cities, 6 sub-hotspot cities, and 5 fringe hotspot cities. These findings contribute to a comprehensive research framework for the cultivation planning of T. chinense and other medicinal plants.
Differential scanning fluorimetry to assess PFAS binding to bovine serum albumin protein
Authors: Alesio Jessica , Bothun Geoffrey D. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe rapid screening of protein binding affinity for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) benefits risk assessment and fate and transport modelling. PFAS are known to bioaccumulate in livestock through contaminated food and water. One excretion pathway is through milk, which may be facilitated by binding to milk proteins such as bovine serum albumin (BSA). We report a label-free differential scanning fluorimetry approach to determine PFAS–BSA binding over a broad temperature range. This method utilizes the tryptophan residue within the protein binding pocket as an intrinsic fluorophore, eliminating the need for fluorophore labels that may influence binding. BSA association constants were determined by (a) an equilibrium-based model at the melting temperature of BSA and (b) the Hill adsorption model to account for temperature dependent binding and binding cooperativity. Differences in binding between PFAS and fatty acid analogs revealed that a combination of size and hydrophobicity drives PFAS binding.
Using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to probe artificial dye degradation on hair buried in multiple soils for up to eight weeks
Authors: Holman Aidan P. , Peterson Mackenzi , Linhart Emily , Kurouski Dmitry 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe discovery of clandestine burials poses unique challenges for forensic specialists, requiring diverse expertise to analyze remains in various states. Bones, teeth, and hair often endure the test of time, with hair particularly exposed to the external environment. While existing studies focus on the degradation of virgin hair influenced by soil pH and decomposition fluids, the interaction between artificial dyes on hair and soil remains underexplored. This paper introduces a novel approach to forensic hair analysis that is based on high-throughput, nondestructive, and non-invasive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and machine learning. Using this approach, we investigated the reliability of the detection and identification of artificial dyes on hair buried in three distinct soil types for up to eight weeks. Our results demonstrated that SERS enabled the correct prediction of 97.9% of spectra for five out of the eight dyes used within the 8 weeks of exposure. We also investigated the extent to which SERS and machine learning can be used to predict the number of weeks since burial, as this information may provide valuable insights into post-mortem intervals. We found that SERS enabled highly accurate exposure intervals to soils for specific dyes. The study underscores the high achievability of SERS in extrapolating colorant information from dyed hairs buried in diverse soils, with the suggestion that further model refinement could enhance its reliability in forensic applications.
Effects of γ-polyglutamic acid supplementation on alfalfa growth and rhizosphere soil microorganisms in sandy soil
Authors: Guo Zhen , Wang Jian , Chen Tianqing , Zhang Haiou , Hou Xiandong , Li Juan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis study aimed at exploring the effects of γ-polyglutamic acid on the growth of desert alfalfa and the soil microorganisms in the rhizosphere. The study examined the effects of varying concentrations of γ-polyglutamic acid (0%-CK, 2%-G1, 4%-G2, 6%-G3) on sandy soil, the research investigated its impact on the growth characteristics of alfalfa, nutrient content in the rhizosphere soil, and the composition of bacterial communities. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in soil organic matter, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, total potassium, and available phosphorus content among the G1, G2, and G3 treatments. Compared to CK, the soil nutrient content in the G2 treatment increased by 14.81–186.67%, showing the highest enhancement. In terms of alfalfa growth, the G2 treatment demonstrated the best performance, significantly increasing plant height, chlorophyll content, above-ground biomass, and underground biomass by 54.91–154.84%. Compared to the CK treatment, the number of OTUs (operational taxonomic units) in the G1, G2, and G3 treatments increased by 14.54%, 8.27%, and 6.84%, respectively. The application of γ-polyglutamic acid altered the composition and structure of the bacterial community, with Actinobacteriota, Proteobacteria, Chloroflexi, Acidobacteriota, and Gemmatimonadota accounting for 84.14–87.89% of the total bacterial community. The G2 treatment significantly enhanced the diversity and evenness of soil bacteria in the rhizosphere. Redundancy analysis revealed that organic matter, total nitrogen, total potassium, moisture content, and pH were the primary factors influencing the structure of bacterial phyla. At the genus level, moisture content emerged as the most influential factor on the bacterial community. Notably, moisture content exhibited a strong positive correlation with Acidobacteriota, which in turn was positively associated with indicators of alfalfa growth. In summary, the application of γ-polyglutamic acid at a 4% ratio has the potential for improving sandy soil quality, promoting plant growth, and regulating the rhizosphere microbial community.
Impact on urban river water quality and pollution control of water environmental management projects based on SMS-Mike21 coupled simulation
Authors: Wei Huaibin , Rao Yiding , Liu Jing , Wang Yao , Cao Yongxiao 
Published: March 2024

AbstractTo explore the impact of expanding Nanyang Sewage Purification Center (NSPC) on the main sewage discharge area of Bai River, we constructed a 2D hydrodynamic-water quality model based on surface water modeling system (SMS) and Mike21. Simulating three sewage discharge conditions in wet, normal, and dry season, we evaluated three indicators (COD, NH3-N, and BOD5) by the single-factor pollution index and provided recommendations for water environment management. The results showed that, maximum absolute error of water level was 0.08 m, percentage bias coefficient of COD, NH3-N and BOD5were 19.3%, 16.2% and 23.1%, indicating the SMS and Mike21 coupling model was applicable; water quality of the assessment section were upgraded from the original class IV, V, V (Condition 1) to class IV, III, II (Condition 2) and class IV, III, III (Condition 3) in the wet, normal and dry season, indicating that NSPC's expansion had improved the water quality of the assessment section; as the primary pollutant, BOD5concentration in the downstream was lower than the upstream, which was due to the dilution effect of river. Therefore, on the basis of expanding NSPC, we recommend to remediation of BOD5by physical, chemical, and biological methods. This study broadens new ideas for the application of Mike21, and provide a reference for the prevention and improvement of river water pollution in urban areas.
Prognosis significance and potential association between ALDOA and AKT expression in colorectal cancer
Authors: Xu Menglin , Xi Shihang , Li Haoran , Xia Yong , Mei Guangliang , Cheng Zhengwu 
Published: March 2024

AbstractColorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract and a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Since many CRC patients are diagnosed already in the advanced stage, and traditional chemoradiotherapy is prone to drug resistance, it is important to find new therapeutic targets. In this study, the expression levels of ALDOA and p-AKT were detected in cancer tissues and paired normal tissues, and it was found that they were significantly increased in CRC tissues, and their high expression indicated poor prognosis. Moreover, a positive correlation between the expression of ALDOA and p-AKT was found in CRC tissues and paired normal tissues. In addition, the Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed that the group with both negative of ALDOA/p-AKT expression had longer five-year survival rates compared with the other group. Besides, the group with both high expression of ALDOA/p-AKT had a worse prognosis compared with the other group. Based on the expression of ALDOA and p-AKT in tumor tissues, we can effectively distinguish tumor tissues from normal tissues through cluster analysis. Furthermore, we constructed nomograms to predict 3-year and 5-year overall survival, showing that the expression of ALDOA/p-AKT plays a crucial role in predicting the prognosis of CRC patients. Therefore, ALDOA/p-AKT may act as a crucial role in CRC, which may provide new horizons for targeted therapies for CRC.
Association of resistance training and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity with clinical outcomes in men with airflow limitation: a nationwide population-based study
Authors: Kim Taeyun , Hyun Seok Min , Shin Sun Hye , Im Yunjoo , Na Yoonju , Do Jong Geol , Park Hye Yun , Kong Sunga 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAerobic moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is recommended for individuals with chronic diseases. However, the association between resistance training (RT) in addition to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sleep duration, as well as respiratory symptoms, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has not been thoroughly investigated. This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2014 and 2019. A total of 61,754 individuals were identified and men with airflow limitation (FEV1/FVC < 0.7) who engaged in aerobic MVPA were selected (n = 794). Weighted percentages and odds ratio (OR) of sleep problems (≤ 5 or ≥ 9 h), chronic cough, and chronic sputum were estimated. A multivariate-adjusted complex sample logistic regression model was used to calculate ORs and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Subgroup analyses were conducted using the forced expiratory volume (FEV1) % of the predicted value (%pred) ≥ 80 vs. < 80. The percentages of sleep problems, chronic cough, and chronic sputum production were lower in men who underwent aerobic MVPA + RT than in those who underwent aerobic MVPA alone. The multivariable-adjusted OR of sleep problems was 0.44 (95% CI 0.25–0.77) in individuals undergoing aerobic MVPA + RT compared to aerobic MVPA alone. The ORs of chronic cough and sputum were 0.35 (95% CI 0.13–0.94) and 0.51 (95% CI 0.30–0.87), respectively. These associations were only significant in individuals with FEV1 < 80% pred. Compared with aerobic MVPA alone, aerobic MVPA + RT was associated with appropriate sleep duration and a decrease in chronic cough and sputum in male with airflow limitation. This was more pronounced in individuals with a FEV1 < 80% pred.
Neural architecture search via progressive partial connection with attention mechanism
Authors: Jin Cong , Huang Jinjie , Chen Yuanjian 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDifferentiable architecture search requires a larger computational consumption during architecture search, and there exists the depth gap problem under deeper network architecture. In this paper, we propose an attention-based progressive partially connected neural architecture search method (PPCAtt-NAS) to address these two issues. First, we introduce a progressive search strategy in the architecture search phase, build up the sophistication of the architecture gradually and perform path-level pruning in stages to bridge the depth gap. Second, we adopt a partial search scheme that performs channel-level partial sampling of the network architecture to further reduce the computational complexity of the architecture search. In addition, an attention mechanism is devised to improve the architecture search capability by enhancing the relevance between the feature channels. Finally, we conduct extensive comparison experiments with state-of-the-art methods on several public datasets, and our method is able to present higher architecture performance.
Association between systemic sclerosis and risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis
Authors: Chen I-Wen , Wang Wei-Ting , Lai Yi-Chen , Lin Chien-Ming , Liu Ping-Hsin , Wu Su-Zhen , Hung Kuo-Chuan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe aimed to evaluate the association between systemic sclerosis (SSc) and major cerebrovascular/cardiovascular risks through a systematic approach. Databases were systematically searched from their inception to October 10, 2023 for studies comparing cerebrovascular/cardiovascular event rates between patients with SSc and controls. The primary outcome was the stroke risk in patients with SSc. Secondary outcomes included risk of myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular disease (CVD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Seventeen studies with 6,642,297 participants were included. SSc was associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke (HR, 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.35–2.01), CVD (HR, 2.12; 95% CI, 1.36–3.3), MI (HR, 2.15; 95% CI, 1.23–3.77), VTE (HR, 2.75; 95% CI, 1.77–4.28), and PVD (HR, 5.23; 95% CI, 4.25–6.45). Subgroup analysis revealed a significantly increased stroke risk in the non-Asian group (HR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.26–1.9), while the Asian group displayed a higher but not statistically significant risk (HR, 1.86; 95% CI, 0.97–3.55). The study found that SSc is associated with a significantly increased risk of cerebrovascular/cardiovascular events. These findings highlight the importance of vasculopathy in SSc and suggest the need for enhanced clinical monitoring and preventive measures in this high-risk population.
Qu’est-ce qui s’affiche en Étude de la langue au cycle 3 ? Ce que les affichages révèlent de leurs concepteurs
Authors: Lavieu-Gwozdz Belinda 
Published: March 2024

L’affichage didactique appartient à l’environnement scolaire et participe à la démarche d’apprentissage en offrant un support visuel à l’élève. Notre travail vise à décrire le savoir qui y figure et d’accéder ainsi au rapport à la langue que les enseignants véhiculent dans leur classe. Comment sont construits ces affichages ? Quelles ressources lexico-syntaxiques et discursives sont proposées ? Ces supports explicitent-ils des procédures ? Présentent-ils la régularité du fonctionnement de la langue ou constituent-ils des aides à la mémorisation ? Présentent-ils des règles à savoir par cœur ? Quelles représentations de la langue et de son fonctionnement peut-on (ou non) développer dessus ?
Les premiers résultats indiquent que les affichages sont avant tout des aide-mémoires qui témoignent d’une représentation non systémique de la langue. C’est cette manière de percevoir la langue qui est souvent transmise dans la mesure où le principe classificatoire de la langue est rarement rendu visible.
Epitaxial growth of high-quality GaAs on Si(001) using ultrathin buffer layers
Authors: Cheng Kun , Tang Tianyi , Zhan Wenkang , Sun Zhenyu , Xu Bo , Zhao Chao , Wang Zhanguo 
Published: March 2024

The direct growth of III–V semiconductors on silicon holds tremendous potential for photonics applications. However, the inherent differences in their properties lead to defects in the epitaxial layer, including threading dislocations (TDs), antiphase boundaries (APBs), and thermal cracks, significantly impacting device performance. Current processes struggle to suppress these defects simultaneously, necessitating the development of methods to inhibit TDs and APBs in a thin buffer on silicon. This study introduces a GaSb buffer layer during GaAs epitaxy on a silicon (001) substrate. This approach successfully suppresses defect formation by promoting the formation of interfacial misfit dislocation arrays at both the AlSb/Si and GaAs/GaSb interfaces. The resulting GaAs layer exhibits a step-flow surface with a rough mean square of ∼3.8 nm and a full width at half maximum of 158 arcsec. Remarkably, the growth is achieved without any observable interfacial intermixing. Building on this platform, InAs/GaAs quantum dots are grown with a density of 3.8 × 1010 cm−2, emitting at a wavelength of 1288 nm. This breakthrough holds immense promise for developing high-quality GaAs films with reduced defect densities on silicon for O band lasers, laying the foundation for the mass production of silicon-based integrated circuits.
On mid-Atlantic Spanish in literary translation
Authors: Cascales Serrano Miguel Ángel 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This article applies the mid-Atlantic English approach described by Michael Henry Heim (2014) to the context of Spanish in literary translation. After describing Heim’s approach, it seeks to
establish common points between this approach and a mid-Atlantic variant of Spanish. This is followed by a discussion of the
background and attitudes towards neutral Spanish, and the potential advantages of a mid-Atlantic variant for the translation of
dialectal language. Finally, it proposes a list of features from different Spanish variants to create potential geographically
neutral variants of Spanish, in line with Heim’s features for his regional mid-Atlantic English.
X(3960), X
0(4140), and other compact
states*
Authors: Li 李 Shi-Yuan 世渊 , Liu 刘 Yan-Rui 言锐 , Man 满 Zi-Long 自龙 , Si 司 Zong-Guo 宗国 , Wu 武 Jing 敬 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
We studied the spectrum and rearrangement decays of S-wave

tetraquark states in a simplified quark model. The masses and widths were estimated by assuming that

is the lower

tetraquark. Comparing our results with experimental measurements, we found that

, recently observed by LHCb, can be considered the lowest

tetraquark state and

could be the second lowest

tetraquark. Predictions of ratios between partial widths for the involved tetraquarks are provided in this paper. We aim to identify more

tetraquarks with

,

, and

.
Estimation of Carbon Stock Due to Land Cover Change in Small Islands: A Case of Gili Matra Islands, Indonesia’s Marine Tourism Park
Authors: Ita Selvia Siska , Arifin Aria Bakti Lalu , Sukartono  , Suwardji  , Hari Kusumo Bambang 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
As a small island cluster, Gili Matra (Meno, Trawangan, and Air) is the main tourist attraction in West Nusa Tenggara. The trend of population growth in Gili Matra, as well as the trend of tourist visits, continues to increase. It needs to be more balanced between the demand for living space and developing tourism-supporting facilities. As a result, land cover changes are unavoidable, significantly reducing the non-built-up areas. Land cover changes have an impact on ecosystem and climate control functions. The signs of climate change in small islands, such as extreme weather, sea level rise, and coastal abrasion, are starting to be felt. The purpose of this study is to calculate the conversion of carbon stocks based on land cover changes in Gili Matra from 2013 to 2022. The analytical method used to land cover change and analyse carbon stocks. The research showed that the built-up areas increased from 126.84 hectares to 223.55 hectares from 2013 to 2022. Meanwhile, non-built-up areas such as sand beaches, plantations, bare areas, shrubs, and mangrove areas decreased from 576.56 to 479.84 hectares. In addition, mangroves, plantations, and shrubs, three examples of land cover with the highest carbon conversion, have decreased by 28.67%, 11.25%, and 6.36%, respectively. The total carbon stock on Gili Matra in the 2013–2022 period has decreased by 1,802.08 tons C. It indicates increased carbon emissions due to land cover changes in Gili Matra caused by increased demands on space for settlements and tourism support facilities.
Measuring Community Acceptance on Waste Separation in Rural Informal Waste Sector
Authors: Meidiana Christia , Thi Trần Nguyệt , Nyoman Suluh Wijaya I , Amalia Rizky 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Indonesia’s waste management target is 100% access to waste service by 2025 comprising 70% waste handling and 30% waste reduction. Target achievement requires support from all stakeholders in waste management including the community as stated in National waste law 18/2008. Community involvement in waste management is accommodated through the informal waste sector, including waste bank national wide. In this study, the community involvement in waste separation and reduction through WB was measured using willingness to accept (WTA). WTA as a tool of contingent valuation method was used using questionnaires containing some dichotomous questions to get the data for the analysis to find out the responses of the community for the responsibility to separate the waste. Questionnaires were distributed among WB’s members as respondents to identify their willingness for waste separation and sale. Previously, WB efficiency was calculated using elasticity index whose variables are income and the active members. The acceptable price for recyclable material sold to WB was assessed afterward. The result shows that out of five WBs, three WBs are efficient, and these three WBs have stable active members generating stable income which is a determinant for WB efficiency. The regression community’s acceptance is 92.5% indicating that most people have a positive response to WB, but they expect a higher selling price for the recyclable waste. Moreover, acceptable prices and sufficient service for WB members are the factors that can stimulate the community to involve in waste separation and sale while supporting the sustainable waste management.
Evaluation Performance of Service Facilities at Ferry Port Bajoe Village, Southeast Sulawesi
Authors: Hariyani Septiana , Ode Safina Tunnaja Wa 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The Bajoe Village Ferry Port was a port that specifically served the movement of tourists on Bokori Island, which had been operating for eight years. The number of tourists using this port service reached 40,194 passengers in 2019; however, services at the port still had shortcomings. The aim of this research was to evaluate port service facilities based on passenger perceptions so that the service performance of the Bajoe Village Ferry Port remained optimal in serving tourists. The methods used were comparative descriptive analysis, IPA analysis, and QFD analysis to produce technical responses to priority service attributes based on tourist desires. The final result of this research was in the form of directions for developing Bajoe Village Ferry Port service facilities, consisting of toilets, accessibility, lighting, and information service facilities.