bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Treatment of real textile effluent containing indigo blue dye by hybrid system combining adsorption and membrane processes
Authors: Ben Salah Sarra , Missaoui Mahzoura , Attia Afef , Lesage Geoffroy , Heran Marc , Ben Amar Raja 
Published: March 2024

The rapid expansion of the textile industry in Tunisia has resulted in ever-increasing discharges of wastewater, making it necessary to set up treatment systems allowing i) its discharge into the environment or ii) to recycle the water in the textile plant. In this study, several unitary operations were tested in order to improve the treated water quality. Thus, the following unit operations were applied: adsorption using Natural Clay (NC) and Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC), ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) individually or in synergy: UF, nanofiltration, PAC-UF, NC-UF, UF-NF et Adsorption-UF/NF. The experiments were carried out on real textile effluent containing Indigo blue dye. A threshold concentration was observed above which performance no longer increases. NF alone showed better reduction of COD (67%), color (78%), and turbidity (98%) than UF alone (26%, 48%, 95%, respectively). The coupling UF–NF showed a clear improvement in water quality in terms of color (99%) and COD (98%) with an improvement in the NF flux from 67.81 L/h.m2 to 90.62 L/h.m2. No fouling was observed for NF while it is significant during UF. The used of adsorption as pretreatment to filtration leads to an enhancement of the treatment performances with a removal of 99.9%, 99.5% and 79.5% respectively for turbidity, color and COD for NC-UF and a removal of 100%, 99.4% and 79.6% respectively for turbidity, color and COD for PAC-UF. Moreover, the addition of adsorbent controls the fouling and a constant and high flux is quickly attained and remains stable over time. The use of natural clay as adsorbent represents an economically profitable solution since it can be obtained locally and the clay used can be reused in the ceramic industry as an additive for road surfacing without the need for regeneration.
Real-time active constraint generation and enforcement for surgical tools using 3D detection and localisation network
Authors: Souipas Spyridon , Nguyen Anh , Laws Stephen G. , Davies Brian L. , Rodriguez y Baena Ferdinando 
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Collaborative robots, designed to work alongside humans for manipulating end-effectors, greatly benefit from the implementation of active constraints. This process comprises the definition of a boundary, followed by the enforcement of some control algorithm when the robot tooltip interacts with the generated boundary. Contact with the constraint boundary is communicated to the human operator through various potential forms of feedback. In fields like surgical robotics, where patient safety is paramount, implementing active constraints can prevent the robot from interacting with portions of the patient anatomy that shouldn’t be operated on. Despite improvements in orthopaedic surgical robots, however, there exists a gap between bulky systems with haptic feedback capabilities and miniaturised systems that only allow for boundary control, where interaction with the active constraint boundary interrupts robot functions. Generally, active constraint generation relies on optical tracking systems and preoperative imaging techniques.Methods: This paper presents a refined version of the Signature Robot, a three degrees-of-freedom, hands-on collaborative system for orthopaedic surgery. Additionally, it presents a method for generating and enforcing active constraints “on-the-fly” using our previously introduced monocular, RGB, camera-based network, SimPS-Net. The network was deployed in real-time for the purpose of boundary definition. This boundary was subsequently used for constraint enforcement testing. The robot was utilised to test two different active constraints: a safe region and a restricted region.Results: The network success rate, defined as the ratio of correct over total object localisation results, was calculated to be 54.7% ± 5.2%. In the safe region case, haptic feedback resisted tooltip manipulation beyond the active constraint boundary, with a mean distance from the boundary of 2.70 mm ± 0.37 mm and a mean exit duration of 0.76 s ± 0.11 s. For the restricted-zone constraint, the operator was successfully prevented from penetrating the boundary in 100% of attempts.Discussion: This paper showcases the viability of the proposed robotic platform and presents promising results of a versatile constraint generation and enforcement pipeline.
Patients' experiences and perspectives regarding the use of digital technology to support exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation: a qualitative interview study
Authors: Zeller Anna , Gutenberg Johanna , Niebauer Josef , Crutzen Rik , Kulnik Stefan Tino 
Published: March 2024

IntroductionDespite the well-known benefits of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, participation in cardiac rehabilitation programmes and adherence to secondary prevention recommendations remain limited. Digital technologies have the potential to address low participation and adherence but attempts at implementing digital health interventions in real-life clinical practice frequently encounter various barriers. Studies about patients' experiences and perspectives regarding the use of digital technology can assist developers, researchers and clinicians in addressing or pre-empting patient-related barriers. This study was therefore conducted to investigate the experiences and perspectives of cardiac rehabilitation patients in Austria with regard to using digital technology for physical activity and exercise.MethodsTwenty-five current and former cardiac rehabilitation patients (18 men and 7 women, age range 39 to 83) with various cardiac conditions were recruited from a clinical site in Salzburg, Austria. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis followed a descriptive phenomenological approach, applying the framework analysis method.ResultsThe sample was diverse, including interviewees who readily used digital devices to support their physical activity, exercise and health monitoring, and interviewees who did not. Simplicity, convenience and accessibility were highlighted as important facilitators for the use of digital technology, while annoyance with digital devices, concerns about becoming dependent on them, or simply a preference to not use digital technology were commonly stated reasons for non-use. Interviewees' views on data protection, data sharing and artificial intelligence revealed wide variations in individuals' prior knowledge and experience about these topics, and a need for greater accessibility and transparency of data protection regulation and data sharing arrangements.DiscussionThese findings support the importance that is attributed to user-centred design methodologies in the conceptualisation and design of digital health interventions, and the imperative to develop solutions that are simple, accessible and that can be personalised according to the preferences and capabilities of the individual patient. Regarding data protection, data sharing and artificial intelligence, the findings indicate opportunity for information and education, as well as the need to offer patients transparency and accountability in order to build trust in digital technology and digital health interventions.
District-Wise Heterogeneity in Blood Pressure Measurements, Prehypertension, Raised Blood Pressure, and Their Determinants Among Indians: National Family Health Survey-5
Authors: Seenappa Kavyashree , Kulothungan Vaitheeswaran , Mohan Rohith , Mathur Prashant 
Published: March 2024

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and determinants of ever-measured blood pressure, prehypertension, and raised blood pressure at national, state and district levels in India.Methods: We analysed data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), on 743,067 adults aged 18–54 years. The sample consisted of 87.6% females and 12.4% males. We estimated prevalence rates and determined adjusted odds ratios for various dependent variables related to blood pressure. Geographical variations were visualized on the map of India, and multivariate logistic regression was employed at state and district levels, with significance set at p &lt; 0.05.Results: The prevalence of ever-measured blood pressure varied widely, from 30.3% to 98.5% across districts, with southern and northern regions showing higher rates. Prehypertension affected 33.7% of the population, with varying prevalence across districts. Raised blood pressure was there in 15.9%, with notably higher rates in southern region (16.8%). Determinants included age, gender, education, wealth, lifestyle, obesity, and blood glucose levels.Conclusion: These findings demonstrate the subnational variations in blood pressure, can guide evidence-based interventions at the state and district level, towards reducing the burden of raised blood pressure and enhancing overall population health.
Miyalachnus—A New Lachninae Aphid Genus from Japan (Insecta, Hemiptera, Aphididae)
Authors: Kanturski Mariusz , Lee Yerim 
Published: March 2024

The tribe Tuberolachnini within the Lachninae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is particularly intriguing due to its morphological traits and various ecological associations. Among the genera within this group, Pyrolachnus stands out as relatively understudied. Currently, only one species, Pyrolachnus imbricatus nipponicus Sorin, 2011, is known from Japan, distinguished by its distinctive characteristics. Through meticulous morphological analyses, we introduce a novel Lachninae genus, Miyalachnus gen. nov., associated with Cerasus and Prunus spp. (Rosaceae) in Japan. This new genus accommodates P. imbricatus nipponicus, now recognized as Miyalachnus nipponicus (Sorin, 2011) comb. nov. Additionally, we present a second species within this genus, Miyalachnus sorini sp. nov., along with comprehensive SEM morphological examination and insights into its biology. Our study describes in detail the morphological characteristics of both viviparous and bisexual generations of Miyalachnus, as well as their relationships with related genera.
Laboratory Investigations of Iceberg Melting under Wave Conditions in Sea Water
Authors: Marchenko Aleksey , Marchenko Nataliya 
Published: March 2024

Changes in the masses of icebergs due to deterioration processes affect the drift of icebergs and should be taken into account when assessing iceberg risks in the areas of offshore development. In 2022 and 2023, eight laboratory experiments were carried out in the wave tank of the University Centre in Svalbard to study the melting of icebergs in sea water under calm and rough conditions. In the experiments, the water temperatures varied from 0 ℃ to 2.2 ℃. Cylindrical iceberg models were made from columnar ice cores with a diameter of 24 cm. In one experiment, the iceberg model was protected on the sides with plastic fencing to investigate the iceberg’s protection from melting when towed to deliver fresh water. The iceberg masses, water temperatures, and ice temperatures were measured in the experiments. The water velocity near the iceberg models was measured with an acoustic Doppler velocimeter. During the experiments, time-lapse cameras were used to describe the shapes and measure the vertical dimensions of the icebergs. Using experimental data, we calculated the horizontal dimensions of icebergs, latent heat fluxes, conductive heat fluxes inside the iceberg models, and turbulent heat fluxes in water as a function of time. We discovered the influence of surface waves and water mixing on the melt rates and found a significant reduction in the melt rates due to the lateral protection of the iceberg model using a plastic barrier. Based on the experimental data obtained, the ratio of the rates of lateral and bottom melting of the icebergs and lateral melting of the icebergs under wave conditions was parametrized depending on the wave frequency.
Identification and Pathogenicity of Fusarium Fungi Associated with Dry Rot of Potato Tubers
Authors: Gavrilova Olga , Orina Aleksandra , Trubin Ilya , Gagkaeva Tatiana 
Published: March 2024

Dry rot of potato tubers is a harmful disease caused by species of the Fusarium genus. Studies on the composition and features of Fusarium spp. that cause the disease in Russia are limited. Thirty-one Fusarium strains belonging to the F. sambucinum species complex (FSAMSC) and F. solani species complex (FSSC) were accurately identified using multilocus phylogenetic analysis of the tef and rpb2 loci, and their physiological characteristics were studied in detail. As a result, 21 strains of F. sambucinum s. str. and 1 strain of F. venenatum within the FSAMSC were identified. Among the analyzed strains within the FSSC, one strain of F. mori, four strains of F. noneumartii, and two strains of both F. stercicola and F. vanettenii species were identified. This is the first record of F. mori on potato as a novel host plant, and the first detection of F. noneumartii and F. stercicola species in Russia. The clear optimal temperature for the growth of the strains belonging to FSAMSC was noted to be 25 °C, with a growth rate of 11.6–15.0 mm/day, whereas, for the strains belonging to FSSC, the optimal temperature range was between 25 and 30 °C, with a growth rate of 5.5–14.1 mm/day. The distinctive ability of F. sambucinum strains to grow at 5 °C has been demonstrated. All analyzed Fusarium strains were pathogenic to potato cv. Gala and caused extensive damage of the tuber tissue at an incubation temperature of 23 °C for one month. Among the fungi belonging to the FSAMSC, the F. sambucinum strains were more aggressive and caused 23.9 ± 2.2 mm of necrosis in the tubers on average compared to the F. venenatum strain—17.7 ± 1.2 mm. Among the fungi belonging to the FSSC, the F. noneumartii strains were the most aggressive and caused 32.2 ± 0.8 mm of necrosis on average. The aggressiveness of the F. mori, F. stercicola, and especially the F. vanettenii strains was significantly lower: the average sizes of damage were 17.5 ± 0.5 mm, 17.2 ± 0.2 mm, and 12.5 ± 1.7 mm, respectively. At an incubation temperature of 5 °C, only the F. sambucinum strains caused tuber necroses in the range of 6.7 ± 0.5–15.9 ± 0.8 mm.
Insights into the Transcriptional Reprogramming of Peach Leaves Inoculated with Taphrina deformans
Authors: Maniatis Elissaios I. , Karamichali Ioanna , Stefanidou Eleni , Boutsika Anastasia , Tsitsigiannis Dimitrios I. , Paplomatas Epaminondas , Madesis Panagiotis , Zambounis Antonios 
Published: March 2024

The dimorphic fungus Taphrina deformans is the causal agent of peach leaf curl disease, which affects leaves, flowers, and fruits. An RNA-seq approach was employed to gain insights into the transcriptional reprogramming of a peach cultivar during leaf inoculation with the yeast phase of the fungus across a compatible interaction. The results uncovered modulations of specific peach differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in peaches and pathways related to either the induction of host defense responses or pathogen colonization and disease spread. Expression profiles of DEGs were shown to be highly time-dependent and related to the presence of the two forms of the fungal growth, the inoculated yeast form and the later biotrophic phase during mycelial development. In parallel, this differential reprogramming was consistent with a diphasic detection of fungal load in the challenged leaves over the 120 h after inoculation (HAI) period. Leaf defense responses either occurred during the early yeast phase inoculation at 24 HAI, mediated primarily by cell wall modification processes, or more pronouncedly during the biotrophic phase at 72 HAI, as revealed by the activation of DEGs related to pathogen perception, signaling transduction, and secondary metabolism towards restraining further hypha proliferation. On the contrary, the expression patterns of specific DEGs at 120 HAI might further contribute to host susceptibility. These findings will further allow us to elucidate the molecular responses beyond the peach—T. deformans interaction.
Enhancing Native Plant Establishment in Mine Tailings under Drought Stress Conditions through the Application of Organo-Mineral Amendments and Microbial Inoculants
Authors: Atika Madline , Leila Benidire , Pereira Sofia I. A. , Castro Paula M. L. , Ali Boularbah 
Published: March 2024

The implementation of phytoremediation strategies under arid and semiarid climates requires the use of appropriate plant species capable of withstanding multiple abiotic stresses. In this study, we assessed the combined effects of organo-mineral amendments and microbial inoculants on the chemical and biological properties of mine tailings, as well as on the growth of native plant species under drought stress conditions. Plants were cultivated in pots containing 1 kg of a mixture of mine tailings and topsoil (i.e., pre-mined superficial soil) in a 60:40 ratio, 6% marble sludge, and 10% sheep manure. Moreover, a consortium of four drought-resistant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) was inoculated. Three irrigation levels were applied: well-watered, moderate water deficit, and severe water deficit, corresponding to 80%, 45%, and 30% of field capacity, respectively. The addition of topsoil and organo-mineral amendments to mine tailings significantly improved their chemical and biological properties, which were further enhanced by bacterial inoculation and plants’ establishment. Water stress negatively impacted enzymatic activities in amended tailings, resulting in a significant decrease in acid and alkaline phosphatases, urease, and dehydrogenase activities. Similar results were obtained for bacteria, fungi, and actinomycete abundance. PGPR inoculation positively influenced the availability of phosphorus, total nitrogen, and organic carbon, while it increased alkaline phosphatase, urease (by about 10%), and dehydrogenase activity (by 50%). The rhizosphere of Peganum harmala showed the highest enzymatic activity and number of culturable microorganisms, especially in inoculated treatments. Severe water deficit negatively affected plant growth, leading to a 40% reduction in the shoot biomass of both Atriplex halimus and Pennisetum setaceum compared to well-watered plants. P. harmala showed greater tolerance to water stress, evidenced by lower decreases observed in root and shoot length and dry weight compared to well-watered plants. The use of bioinoculants mitigated the negative effects of drought on P. harmala shoot biomass, resulting in an increase of up to 75% in the aerial biomass in plants exposed to severe water deficit. In conclusion, the results suggest that the combination of organo-mineral amendments, PGPR inoculation, and P. harmala represents a promising approach to enhance the phytoremediation of metal-polluted soils under semiarid conditions.
MILK PRODUCTIVITY OF COWS WITH CANNED HALAGE INCLUDED IN THE DIET
Authors: ВАГАПОВ И.Ф. , БРАГИНА Ю.Ю. , ТАГИРОВ Х.Х. , ГИЗАТОВА Н.В. , ГИЗАТОВ А.Я. 
Published: March 2024

Проведены исследования по оценке эффективности консерванта биологического происхождения на основе живых культур молочнокислых бактерий рода Lactobacillus, применяемого при консервировании сенажа из люцерны, используемого в кормлении лактирующих коров черно-пестрой породы, в условиях Республики Башкортостан. Биоконсервант, применяемый при заготовке люцернового сенажа, способствовал повышению питательности корма: cодержание сухого вещества возросло на 1,7—5,1%, энергетических кормовых единиц — на 2,2—6,4%, обменной энергии — на 2,4—5,2%, сырого протеина — на 3,8—9,2%, переваримого протеина — на 3,2—6,8%. Среди опытных образцов сенажа наилучшее качество отмечалось при использовании биоконсерванта в концентрации 1,43% в рабочем растворе. Результаты научно-хозяйственного опыта свидетельствуют, что скармливание в составе рационов консервированного сенажа дойным коровам позволяет повысить их молочную продуктивность. За период эксперимента животные из опытных групп превзошли сверстниц из контроля по удою на 4,28—13,21% (Р<0,05—0,001). Наиболее высокую молочную продуктивность продемонстрировали особи из опытной группы, получавшей сенаж, консервированный изучаемым биопрепаратом в концентрации 1,43% в рабочем растворе, в дозе 4 л на 1 т зеленой массы.
Research has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using a preservative of biological origin based on live cultures of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus, used in the preservation of alfalfa haylage, when raising lactating black-and-white cows in the conditions of the Republic of Bashkortostan. A biopreservative based on live cultures of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus, used in the preparation of alfalfa haylage, contributed to an increase in the nutritional value of the feed. Thus, the dry matter content increased by 1.7—5.1%, energy feed units — by 2.2—6.4%, metabolic energy — by 2.4—5.2%, crude protein — by 3.8—9.2%, digestible protein — by 3.2—6.8%. Among the experimental samples of haylage, the best quality is observed when using a starter based on live cultures of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus at a concentration of 1.43% in the working solution. The results of scientific and economic experience indicate that feeding black-motley breed dairy cows as part of their diets with canned haylage can increase milk productivity. Thus, cows from the experimental groups outperformed their peers from the control group in terms of milk yield during the experimental period by 4.28—13.21% (P<0.05—0.001). At the same time, the highest milk productivity was demonstrated by the cows of the experimental group that received haylage preserved with a biological product based on live cultures of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus with a concentration of 1.43% in the working solution, at a dose of 4 liters per 1 ton of green mass.
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE NATIONAL GENETIC EXAMINATION PROGRAM IN FARM ANIMAL BREEDING
Authors: ПЛЕМЯШОВ К.В. , СЕРДЮК Г.Н. , БАТРАКОВ А.Я. 
Published: March 2024

В Российской Федерации в соответствии с Федеральным законом от 3 августа 1995 г. №123-ФЗ «О племенном животноводстве» разработана и выполняется общегосударственная программа генетической экспертизы племенной продукции сельскохозяйственных животных. Она является неотъемлемой составной частью первичного зоотехнического учета и проводится с целью генетической идентификации, оценки достоверности происхождения, выявления генетических аномалий животных. Обязательной проверке на достоверность происхождения по группам крови или микросателлитам подлежат все виды сельскохозяйственных животных. Прошедшие годы показали недостаточную эффективность выполнения данной программы. В статье указаны недостатки в существующей системе и предложены пути ее совершенствования.
In compliance with Federal Law No. 123-FZ, titled 'On Livestock Breeding,' dated August 3, 1995, the Russian Federation has established and is currently executing a nationwide program for the genetic examination of farm animal breeding products. This program, an integral component of primary zootechnical registration, aims to achieve genetic identification, assess the reliability of origin, and detect genetic anomalies. Mandatory verification for reliable origin, conducted through blood groups or microsatellites, applies to all farm animals. Despite the program's implementation, recent years have revealed its insufficient effectiveness. The article identifies shortcomings in the existing system and proposes ways timprove it.