bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Nutritional Evaluation of Complimentary Food Produced from Malted Rice (Oryza sativa), Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) and defatted Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum) Flour Blends Using Albino Rats
Authors: T Paul, , J.A Ayo, , D.M Awogbenja, , G.U Anikwueze, , Z.A Mohammed, 
Published: February 2025

Complimentary food is any food or drink given to infants in addition to breast milk or formula when breast milk alone is no longer enough to meet their nutritional needs. This experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutritional qualities of complementary food produced from malted rice (Oryza sativa), tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) and defatted sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) using Albino Rats. The complimentary foods were produced from varied ratios (100:0:0; 80:15:5;70:25:5; 82.5:10:7.5; 80:10:10 and 77.55:10:12.5 respectively) of malted rice, defatted sesame seed and tiger nut flour with the aim of meeting the energy and protein needs of infants at age 6 to 24 months. The protein quality, serum biochemical and haematological indices of albino rat fed with prepared complimentary foods were determined using standard methods. Ogi and Cerelac were use as the control samples. The data obtained were analysed statistically using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (25.0). The data were subjected to a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the average mean scores separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at p<0.05. The protein qualities; PER, NR, BV, NPU and TPU increased from 0.23 to 0.24, 1.48 to 3.00, 66.91 to 80.09, 0.64 to 0.67 and 64.38 to 70.92%, respectively, with increase in the added defatted sesame seed flour (0 to 25%) but deceased with addition of tiger nut flour. The biochemical indices that is the total protein, albumin, ALP, ALT, AST, creatine and urea increased from 6.48 to 7.21 g/dL, 2.30 to 3.30 g/dL, 121.2 to 168.20, 5.30 to 6.20, 27.00 to 55.20, 21.21 to 26.07 and 4.90 to 5.10 µ/L, respectively, with increase in the added defatted sesame seed flour (0 - 25%) but decreased with added tiger nut (0-12.5%). The haematological parameters include WBC, RBC, HB, PCV, MCV, MCH and MCHC increased from 7.64 to 8.87 x 103mm3, 8.30 to 8.96 x103mm3, 17.70 to 18.37 g/dl, 44.00 to 50.00%, 56.00 to 63.00 fl, 21.70 to 22.50 pg, 30.00 to 33.00 g/dL, respectively, with increase in the added defatted sesame seed flour (0 - 25%) but decreased with added tiger nut flour (0 to 12.5%). The quality of the protein of the produced complementary food is higher than the locally prepared ogi but compared favourably with the commercially produced cerelac
A Statistical Approach for Analysis of Trend Pattern of Pigeon Pea in India
Authors: Singh Gulshan , Kumar Manish 
Published: February 2025

Aims: This paper deals with the analysis of trend pattern in area, production, and yield of pigeon pea in India.
Study design: Firstly, some well-known statistical models have been fitted to the concerned time series data on pigeon pea, and the trend values have been obtained. Then the accuracy of the concerned fitted models has been tested using various statistical measures. Finally, inferences are made regarding the trend pattern of pigeon pea in India.
Place and Duration of Study: The analysis is carried out using secondary time series data on area, production, and yield of pigeon pea in India pertaining to the period 2001-2023. The time series data have been collected from the records of the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation, and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Govt. of India.
Methodology: The trend values have been computed on fitting well-known statistical models viz., linear model, exponential model, quadratic model, and cubic model. Moreover, the accuracy of the concerned fitted models has been evaluated using various statistical measures viz., coefficient of determination (\(R^2\)), root mean square error (RMSE), and relative mean absolute percentage error (RMAPE).
Results: The results of the investigation reveal that the concerned models fitted well for exploring the trend in area, production, and yield of pigeon pea. Moreover, the cubic model is slightly more precise as compared to the other fitted models, and hence it could be utilized for forecasting the scenario of pigeon pea in India.
Conclusion: The findings of the study provide useful insights towards policy formulation regarding enhancement of pigeon pea production for meeting global food demand and nutritional security.
Intraoperative Evaluation of Breast Tissues During Breast Cancer Operations Using the MasSpec Pen
Authors: Garza Kyana Y. , King Mary E. , Nagi Chandandeep , DeHoog Rachel J. , Zhang Jialing , Sans Marta , Krieger Anna , Feider Clara L. , Bensussan Alena V. , Keating Michael F. , Lin John Q. , Sun Min Woo , Tibshirani Robert , Pirko Christopher , Brahmbhatt Kirtan A. , Al-Fartosi Ahmed R. , Thompson Alastair M. , Bonefas Elizabeth , Suliburk James , Carter Stacey A. , Eberlin Livia S. 
Published: March 2024

ImportanceSurgery with complete tumor resection remains the main treatment option for patients with breast cancer. Yet, current technologies are limited in providing accurate assessment of breast tissue in vivo, warranting development of new technologies for surgical guidance.ObjectiveTo evaluate the performance of the MasSpec Pen for accurate intraoperative assessment of breast tissues and surgical margins based on metabolic and lipid information.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn this diagnostic study conducted between February 23, 2017, and August 19, 2021, the mass spectrometry–based device was used to analyze healthy breast and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) banked tissue samples from adult patients undergoing breast surgery for ductal carcinomas or nonmalignant conditions. Fresh-frozen tissue samples and touch imprints were analyzed in a laboratory. Intraoperative in vivo and ex vivo breast tissue analyses were performed by surgical staff in operating rooms (ORs) within 2 different hospitals at the Texas Medical Center. Molecular data were used to build statistical classifiers.Main Outcomes and MeasuresPrediction results of tissue analyses from classification models were compared with gross assessment, frozen section analysis, and/or final postoperative pathology to assess accuracy.ResultsAll data acquired from the 143 banked tissue samples, including 79 healthy breast and 64 IDC tissues, were included in the statistical analysis. Data presented rich molecular profiles of healthy and IDC banked tissue samples, with significant changes in relative abundances observed for several metabolic species. Statistical classifiers yielded accuracies of 95.6%, 95.5%, and 90.6% for training, validation, and independent test sets, respectively. A total of 25 participants enrolled in the clinical, intraoperative study; all were female, and the median age was 58 years (IQR, 44-66 years). Intraoperative testing of the technology was successfully performed by surgical staff during 25 breast operations. Of 273 intraoperative analyses performed during 25 surgical cases, 147 analyses from 22 cases were subjected to statistical classification. Testing of the classifiers on 147 intraoperative mass spectra yielded 95.9% agreement with postoperative pathology results.Conclusions and RelevanceThe findings of this diagnostic study suggest that the mass spectrometry–based system could be clinically valuable to surgeons and patients by enabling fast molecular-based intraoperative assessment of in vivo and ex vivo breast tissue samples and surgical margins.
High Performance Ferroelectric‐modulated Photoelectrodes by Using Grid Charge Collector
Authors: Shao Jialin , Liu Huiya , Jiang Xiao , Wang Yujie , Luo Lili , Li Yingtao , Zhang Zemin , Lu Bingan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMetal oxide‐based photoelectrochemicals (PEC) are promising for solar‐fuel conversion if the issues of excessive charge carrier recombination in bulk can be resolved. Ferroelectric modulation of photoelectrodes is a remedial strategy but is less available due to the contradiction between the screening effect and free carrier collection. This work designed and fabricated a novel ferroelectric‐modulated photocathode (p‐type CuBi2O4/PbZrTiO, CBO/PZT) with gird‐like gold (G‐Au) charge collector under theoretical guidance. Several characterizations, including Multiphysics simulations and optoelectronic and interfacial electronic energy levels calculations, proved the critical role of the G‐Au charge collector in decoupling charge collecting and screening. As a result, the positively polarized photocathode exhibited the best performance with an average H2O2 concentration around 1.5 mol (L h m2)−1. Thus, this work demonstrated the successful integration of ferroelectric in PEC photoelectrodes with improved photocarrier collection using a grid metal collector, which can be broadly applied to other optoelectronic systems.
MXene‐Based Ultrathin Electromagnetic Wave Absorber with Hydrophobicity, Anticorrosion, and Quantitively Classified Electrical Losses by Intercalation Growth Nucleation Engineering
Authors: Wang Jiahao , Zhang Lei , Yan Junfeng , Yun Jiangni , Zhao Wu , Dai Kun , Wang Huan , Sun Yushan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMXene, a highly regarded material, has garnered significant attention within the electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption field. However, the practical application of MXene is limited in harsh environments. Herein, a magic technique strategy of intercalation growth nucleation engineering is employed to prepare multifunctional MXene‐based EMW absorption materials. By regularly introducing different metal ions between the layers of MXene, an ultrathin absorber can be achieved by annealing after reacting in specific positions. The synthesized MCFC‐69‐8 shows hydrophobicity properties and exhibits a large charge‐transfer resistance of 18112 Ω cm2 with a low corrosion rate and corrosion rate, indicating a good anti‐corrosion property. Through applying a series of mathematical methods, MCFC‐69‐8 shows 25% relaxation polarization loss and 75% conduction loss, and its relaxation time is linked with the specific type of relaxation polarization loss, resulting in an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 4.9 GHz with an ultra‐thin optimal matching thickness of 1.48 mm. Finally, an absorber is built using CST to attain an ultrabroad EAB covering 2–18 GHz. This engineering not only simplifies the intercalation process but also achieves a high‐performance and anti‐corrosion EMW absorber, providing a valuable perception for realizing thinner MXene‐based EMW absorbers in the future.
Optically Tunable Electrical Oscillations in Oxide‐Based Memristors for Neuromorphic Computing
Authors: Nath Shimul Kanti , Das Sujan Kumar , Nandi Sanjoy Kumar , Xi Chen , Marquez Camilo Verbel , Rúa Armando , Uenuma Mutsunori , Wang Zhongrui , Zhang Songqing , Zhu Rui‐Jie , Eshraghian Jason , Sun Xiao , Lu Teng , Bian Yue , Syed Nitu , Pan Wenwu , Wang Han , Lei Wen , Fu Lan , Faraone Lorenzo , Liu Yun , Elliman Robert G. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe application of hardware‐based neural networks can be enhanced by integrating sensory neurons and synapses that enable direct input from external stimuli. This work reports direct optical control of an oscillatory neuron based on volatile threshold switching in V3O5. The devices exhibit electroforming‐free operation with switching parameters that can be tuned by optical illumination. Using temperature‐dependent electrical measurements, conductive atomic force microscopy (C‐AFM), in situ thermal imaging, and lumped element modelling, it is shown that the changes in switching parameters, including threshold and hold voltages, arise from overall conductivity increase of the oxide film due to the contribution of both photoconductive and bolometric characteristics of V3O5, which eventually affects the oscillation dynamics. Furthermore, V3O5 is identified as a new bolometric material with a temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) as high as −4.6% K−1 at 423 K. The utility of these devices is illustrated by demonstrating in‐sensor reservoir computing with reduced computational effort and an optical encoding layer for spiking neural network (SNN), respectively, using a simulated array of devices.
Women's professional development programs for emergency physicians: A scoping review
Authors: Frisch Stacey , Desai Riddhi , Chung Arlene S. , Love Jennifer S. , Adair White Bobbie Ann 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBackgroundGender disparities in emergency medicine (EM) persist, with women underrepresented in leadership positions and faced with unique challenges, such as gender discrimination and harassment. To address these issues, professional development programs for women have been recommended.ObjectivesThe purpose of this scoping review was to examine current women's professional development programs for EM and develop a collection of program characteristics, meeting topics, and tips for success that can be useful to new or existing women's professional development programs.MethodsThe authors systematically searched research databases for literature detailing current women's professional development programs for EM physicians. Studies detailing professional development programs for female physicians in EM were included.ResultsAfter 149 unique articles were screened, 11 studies met inclusion criteria, describing 10 professional development programs for women in EM. The most commonly cited program objectives included providing mentors and role models (n = 9, 90%), offering career advice and promoting professional advancement and leadership skills (n = 5, 50%), increasing academic recognition for women (n = 4, 40%), and promoting work–life balance and integration (n = 2, 20%). The most common topics covered in program sessions included mentorship and coaching, compensation and/or negotiation, leadership skills, and career advancement and promotion. Challenges and barriers to the success of these programs included a lack of funding and support, difficulty in recruiting participants, lack of institutional recognition and support, lack of time, and difficulty in sustaining the program over time.ConclusionsThe study's findings can inform the development of programs that promote gender equity and support the advancement of women in EM.
Genotype, environment, and their interaction effects on peanut seed protein, oil, and fatty acid content variability
Authors: Wang Ming Li , Tonnis Brandon , Li Xianran , Benke Ryan , Huang Edward , Tallury Shyam , Puppala Naveen , Peng Ze , Wang Jianping 
Published: March 2024

AbstractProducts from peanut seeds are nutritious for human and/or animal consumption. Peanut seed nutritional quality is determined by the genotype (G) of cultivars or accessions, environmental conditions (E), and their interactions (G × E). To evaluate the effects of genotype, environment, and their interactions on seed nutritional quality, 52 peanut germplasm accessions, which vary in oil content and fatty acid composition, were planted at three locations (Citra, FL; Byron, GA; and Clovis, NM) for 2 years (2017 and 2018). The harvested seeds were analyzed for protein, oil, and fatty acid composition using an N analyzer, nuclear magnetic resonance, and gas chromatography, respectively. Significant effects of accession, FAD2 gene, where FAD is fatty acid desaturase, location, year, and their interactions on the investigated traits were evaluated. The average oil content from accessions grown in Florida (51.1%) or Georgia (50.7%) was significantly higher than those grown in New Mexico (45.8%), whereas the average protein content from accessions grown in Florida (23.2%) was significantly lower than those grown in New Mexico (25.4%) or Georgia (24.8%). This is expected as there is a negative correlation between oil and protein content. After genotyping and classification (A/A, A/W, and G/W) for the FAD2A/FAD2B genes, the nutritional quality variations were further evaluated at the levels of the specific haplotype of FAD2A/FAD2B and explicit environmental index. The average prediction accuracy of seed nutritional quality trait values from the prediction model demonstrated that predicting trait values in new environments is feasible. The results of this study provide insights into the seed nutritional analysis, germplasm evaluation, and peanut breeding, cultivation, and production to peanut breeders, curators, farmers, and product processors.
Researching effective practices to reduce youth homelessness and disadvantage from a young person's perspective: A systematic review
Authors: Rambaldini‐Gooding Delia , Keevers Lynne , Clay Narelle , MacLeod Lisa 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPathways into and the impact of homelessness on young people have been extensively explored. There is less emphasis on young people's perspectives of the interventions designed to assist them to avoid or exit homelessness. This study undertook a systematic review of the youth homelessness interventions literature that included the perspectives of young people experiencing these interventions. Our review identified five key approaches as useful in assisting young people to exit or avoid homelessness, namely (1) the centrality of relationships, (2) a youth‐centred approach, (3) integrated and multi‐disciplinary service provision, (4) a beyond housing approach and (5) strength‐based therapeutic models/interventions. The review enhances the capacity of practitioners to provide supportive and contextually situated services to young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. However, further research is required to understand the bundles of interconnected practices within these approaches that are performed by workers and young people to address homelessness and risk.
Na2C3O2: Die erste kristalline Verbindung mit dem ungewöhnlichen −C≡C−COO−‐Anion
Authors: Krüger Markus , Lamann‐Glees Alexandra , Sebastian Sean S. , Siegel Renée , Senker Jürgen , Hempelmann Jan , Dronskowski Richard , Ruschewitz Uwe 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDurch die Reaktion von Natrium‐Elektrid oder NaC2H in flüssigem Ammoniak mit dem wasserfreien Natriumsalz der Propargylsäure, Na(OOC−C≡C−H), konnten kristalline Pulver von Na2C3O2 erhalten werden. Die Strukturanalyse, basierend auf Synchrotronpulverdiffraktionsdaten, zeigte, dass Na2C3O2 in einer monoklinen Elementarzelle (I2/a, Z=4) kristallisiert. Diese weist das ungewöhnliche Y‐förmige −C≡C−COO− Anion auf, welches bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht in einer kristallinen Verbindung bekannt war. IR‐/Raman‐ sowie Festkörper‐NMR‐spektroskopische Untersuchungen, unterstützt durch DFT‐basierte ab initio Rechnungen, bestätigen diese Ergebnisse. Die Reaktion mit Natrium‐Elektrid führte zu einem Produkt mit höherer Kristallinität. Zusätzlich erfolgte jedoch aufgrund von Zersetzung und Polymerisation des Na2C3O2 die Bildung eines Nebenprodukts. In der Umsetzung mit NaC2H wurde dieses Nebenprodukt nicht beobachtet, sodass diese Reaktion die mildere Metallierungsroute darstellt. Das Produkt dieser Reaktion weist jedoch eine geringere Kristallinität auf.
Correspondence to “Structure of Violet Phosphorus and Its Phosphorene Exfoliation”
Authors: Herbst‐Irmer Regine , Stalke Dietmar 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe structure described in the publication “Structure of Violet Phosphorus and Its Phosphorene Exfoliation” (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59, 1074–1080) is identical to the structure by Thurn and Krebs determined already in 1969 and therefore by no means a new modification.
Stiffness Modulation and Pulsatile Release in Dual Responsive Hydrogels
Authors: Jain Mehak , Trapani Giuseppe , Trappmann Britta , Ravoo Bart Jan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractInspired by nature, self‐regulation can be introduced in synthetic hydrogels by incorporating chemo‐mechanical signals or coupled chemical reactions to maintain or adapt the material's physico‐chemical properties when exposed to external triggers. In this work, we present redox and light dual stimuli responsive hydrogels capable of rapidly adapting the polymer crosslinking network while maintaining hydrogel stability. Upon irradiation with UV light, polymer hydrogels containing redox responsive disulfide crosslinks and light responsive ortho‐nitrobenzyl moieties show a release of payload accompanied by adaptation of the hydrogel network towards higher stiffness due to in situ crosslinking by S‐nitrosylation. Whereas the hydrogel design allows the network to either become softer in presence of reducing agent glutathione or stiffer upon UV irradiation, simultaneous application of both stimuli induces network self‐regulation resulting in a pulsatile form of payload release from the hydrogel. Finally, adaptive stiffness was used to make tunable hydrogels as substrates for different cell lines.
Review of advanced cementitious composites using water soluble polymer based admixture
Authors: Nitin  , Chaudhary Veena , Yeshpal  
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis paper offers a thorough unfolding of the many contributions that water‐soluble polymers (WSPs) play in cementitious composites. The several forms of WSPs—natural, semi‐synthetic, and artificial—are examined, and their methods of action in cementitious composites are investigated. The topics of binding, association, adhesion, complexation, and bridge creation are covered in the literature. The effects of WSPs on the microstructure, freshness, mechanical properties, and durability of cement‐based goods are also investigated in this review. The advantages and disadvantages of utilizing WSPs in cement‐based products are also discussed. Following a detailed analysis of the most significant findings, recommendations are made for both academic and practical research areas and applications. This study provides useful information for both experts and novices by elucidating the multi‐applications of WSPs in cementitious materials.
Development of polylactic acid‐untreated bamboo filler composite and its chemical and mechanical properties
Authors: Sasaki Shigeko , Naito Kunitake , Uchidate Michimasa 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA fully bio‐based plastic composite comprising a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix with untreated bamboo filler (BF) was manufactured by a simple method. PLA and crushed bamboo flakes were compounded in a kneader and then injection molded without pretreatment of BF. The composites containing PLA and BF at 50:50 (PLA50/BF50) and 60:40 mass ratios (PLA60/BF40) were obtained. The PLA60/BF40 and PLA50/BF50 products were evaluated by thermal analysis (TG/DTA, DSC, and DMA), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis, and abrasive wear test. From the results, the composite of PLA and untreated BF was fabricated under high temperature and high‐pressure conditions, in kneading at 180°C and injection molding at 150–175°C and 95 MPa for 1.5 s. FTIR analysis indicated that changes in the functional groups of the composite products were dependent on the proportion of BF. Unfortunately, the BF did not improve the stiffness, viscoelasticity, and wear resistance of the PLA. However, the PLA50/BF50 product had a storage modulus comparable to that of the pure PLA product, and of which a 30% cost reduction was achieved by using abundant bamboo and reducing the amount of PLA.