bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Population Dynamics of Helicoverpa armigera in Chickpea, (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Devi Ragni , Chandra Umesh , Kumar Pankaj , Singh Sameer Kumar , Rajak Ravi Kumar 
Published: April 2024

The present studies on population dynamics of gram pod borer insect pest were carried out at Students’ Instructional Farm (SIF) of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP), India during Rabi 2022-23 and 2023-24. The present study revealed that gram pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera was commenced from the first fortnight of November and touched the highest at 8th SMW (2.98 pod borer larvae per plant) and 7th SMW (3.54 pod borer larvae per plant) in both the year, respectively. The population of H. armigera had a non-significant positive correlation with rainfall (r= 0.101) in Rabi 2022-23. The population of H. armigera had a significant positive correlation with wind speed (r= 0.495*) in Rabi 2023-24.
Study on Implementation of Concepts of Project Management Theories in Delivery of Projects in Ghana
Authors: Okine Joseph 
Published: April 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate on the project management theories on project delivery. Project Management Theories has been underlined as one of the key diagnosis among businesses and economic growth with project delivery.
Methods: A comprehensive review was carried out with the aid of online research journal websites as well as other in-context articles. While conducting this study, the key words in the search query were directed towards project management theories and project delivery in Ghana. Areas noted in relation to this study was use of project management theories among businesses and Ghana’s economic growth. Therefore, there was linkage of papers pointing out the effects on project management theories on project delivery.
Results: The findings indicate that corporations have little to no say over project performance metrics and are unable to take on responsibilities outside of their core competencies. Managers' decision-making improves when they have access to reliable data. Having clear project goals in mind is crucial for making informed investment decisions.
Conclusion: This comprehensive review provides an in-depth understanding of project management theories on the project management deliveries among businesses and the growth of the economy in Ghana.
Early Detection: Machine Learning Techniques in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Authors: Sai Mallipudi Devi Siva , Prudhvi Palaparthi , Gopi Gollapudi M Naga Venkata Sai , Sai Ram Indla Ganeswara Naga , Sandeep Mandadi Ram , Pachhala NagaBabu 
Published: April 2024

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor that poses a significant threat to patients' lives. Malignant growth is the abnormal development of cell tissue. Pancreatic illness is one of the most obvious causes of mortality across the world. Pancreatic malignant development begins in the pancreatic tissues. The pancreas secretes proteins that aid in digestion as well as hormones that direct sugar breakdown. Pancreatic cancer is typically identified in its late stages, spreads quickly, and has a terrible prognosis. Biomarkers are critical in the management of patients with invasive malignancies. Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma has a dismal prognosis due to its advanced appearance and limited treatment choices. This is compounded by the lack of validated screening and predicting biomarkers for early detection and precision therapy, respectively. In this paper, we have attempted to discuss various Machine Learning methods to detect pancreatic cancer. The selected. urinary biomarkers values are provided as the input of Support Vector Machine (SVM), Extra Tree Classifier (ETC), Decision Tree (DT), and Random Forest (RF) methods. The diagnosing accuracy of pancreatic cancer using SVM, ETC, DT, and RF classifiers are 50, 82.16, 81.03, and 86 respectively. The experimental results prove that the Random Forest classifier is more feasible and promising for clinical applications for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer when compared to ETC, DT, and SVM.
Exophthalmos Revealing Malignant Lymphoma
Authors: Hazil Z. , Krichen A. , Hasnaoui I. , Hassina S. , Akannour Y. , Seghini L. , Hajji Z. , Ouazzani B. , Abdallah E. 
Published: April 2024

Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are malignant tumors whose aggressiveness depends on the histological type of the tumor. The orbital localization may be isolated or associated with a systemic lymphoma.
The clinical polymorphism of malignant lymphomas is extreme, posing diagnostic problems and delaying therapeutic management, which is why anatomopathological examination of a tissue biopsy is the only key to diagnosis.
We report the case of a patient who presented with exophthalmos revealing a lymphoma.
SISTEM PEMILAHAN DUA PRODUK MENGGUNAKAN ROBOT MANIPULATOR 6-AXIS
Authors: Soesanto Agnes , Khoswanto Handry , Sugiarto Indar 
Published: April 2024

Revolusi industri 4.0 yang sedang berkembang pesat telah mempengaruhi perkembangan pendidikan. Untuk mempersiapkan mahasiswa menghadapi era industri 4.0, laboratorium elektronika di Universitas Kristen Petra telah membuat modul berdasarkan kebutuhan industri saat ini. Pemisahan dua produk telah menjadi suatu kebutuhan dalam industri manufaktur. Saat ini, pemisahan produk telah beralih dari metode manual menjadi otomatis guna meningkatkan efisiensi. Sistem yang akan dibuat akan menggunakan robot universal 3 CB-Series untuk mengambil produk dari konveyor. Sistem ini juga akan menggunakan web camera sebagai penglihatan komputer dengan menggunakan OpenCV untuk mendeteksi produk, serta encoder untuk melacak pergerakan serta kecepatan konveyor. Berdasarkan uji coba yang dilakukan, sistem berhasil memisahkan produk berdasarkan rasa dengan membedakan warna dari kotak produk. Sistem ini dapat beroperasi dengan baik pada kecepatan konveyor sebesar 0,0708 meter/detik dan intensitas cahaya antara 1,36 hingga 1,72 lumen, dengan tingkat keberhasilan mencapai 99%. Jika terdapat permen yang masuk ke dalam sistem namun warnanya tidak terdaftar dalam program OpenCV, produk tersebut tidak akan terdeteksi.
The Isolation and Characterization of Murine Macrophages
Authors: Zhang Xia , Goncalves Ricardo , Mosser David M. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractMacrophages are mononuclear phagocytes that are widely distributed throughout the body. These cells can contribute to development and homeostasis and participate in innate and adaptive immune responses. The physiology of macrophages can vary tremendously depending on the environment in which they reside and the local stimuli to which they are exposed. Macrophages are prodigious secretory cells, and in that role can promote and regulate immune responses and contribute to autoimmune pathologies. Macrophages are highly phagocytic, and in this capacity have long been considered to be essential immune effector cells. The important roles of macrophages in maintaining homeostasis and in contributing to tissue remodeling and wound healing is sometimes overlooked because of their vital role in host defense. Curr. Protoc. Immunol. 83:14.1.1‐14.1.14. © 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Activation of Murine Macrophages
Authors: Mosser David M. , Zhang Xia 
Published: November 2008

AbstractOur understanding of cell mediated immunity (CMI) has revealed the importance of activated macrophages as key immune effector cells. Over the past decade, we have come to realize that macrophages exhibit remarkable plasticity, and different populations of macrophages with distinct physiologies can develop in response to different stimuli. In fact, it is likely that the number of different macrophage populations that can arise may be as diverse as the activating stimuli that induce them. Some of these stimuli can instruct macrophages to kill microbes (classical activation), lay down extracellular matrix components to promote wound healing (alternative activation), or secrete anti‐inflammatory cytokines to terminate inflammation (regulatory macrophages). New ways to biochemically identify these cells have led to a better understanding of the heterogeneity of activated macrophages. As our understanding of the various macrophage populations increases, so does the potential for therapeutic intervention based on targeting specific populations of activated macrophages. Curr. Protoc. Immunol. 83:14.2.1‐14.2.8. © 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Laboratory Maintenance and Characterization of Yersinia pestis
Authors: Bearden Scott W. , Perry Robert D. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractThis unit describes protocols for Yersinia pestis maintenance and growth in research and clinical laboratories, including some protocols for strain characterization. Strain‐dependent requirements for different Biosafety Level containments are also discussed. Curr. Protoc. Microbiol. 11:5B.1.1‐5B.1.13. © 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Isolation and Confirmation of Yersinia pestis Mutants Exempt from Select Agent Regulations
Authors: Perry Robert D. , Bearden Scott W. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractThis unit describes protocols for Yersinia pestis to confirm plasmid profiles, construct and confirm a Δpgm mutation, and cure the low‐calcium response (Lcr) plasmid encoding a type III secretion system (TTSS). Strains lacking either the chromosomal pgm locus or the Lcr plasmid can be safely studied under BSL‐2 conditions and are exempt from Select Agent regulations in the U.S. Curr. Protoc. Microbiol. 11:5B.2.1‐5B.2.12. © 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Reply scoring and reporting: A response to bond (2008)
Authors: Ekman Paul , O'Sullivan Maureen , Frank Mark 
Published: November 2008

AbstractBond (2008) objects to the attention given to two of our publications on lie detection accuracy because of what he suggests is incompetence in one case and suppression of data in the other. It is our opinion that his claims are based principally on a tortured re‐interpretation of a manuscript we attempted to publish that he has kept in his possession for more than a decade and cites without our permission. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Charge Trapping in Intergrain Regions of Pentacene Thin Film Transistors
Authors: Tello Marta , Chiesa Marco , Duffy Claudia M. , Sirringhaus Henning 
Published: November 2008

AbstractA scanning Kelvin probe microscopy (SKPM) study of the surface potential of vacuum sublimed pentacene transistors under bias stress and its correlation with the film morphology is presented. While for thicker films there are some trapping centers inhomogeneously distributed over the film, as previously reported by other authors, by decreasing the film thickness the effect of thin intergrain regions (IGRs) becomes clear and a very good correlation between the topography and the potential data is observed. It is shown that in the thick pentacene grains the potential is homogeneous and independent of the gate bias applied with negligible charge trapping, while in the thin IGRs the potential varies with the applied gate bias, indicating that only an incomplete accumulation layer can be formed. Clear evidence for preferential charge trapping in the thin IGRs is obtained.
Self‐Assembly and Metallization of Resorcinarene Microtubes in Water
Authors: Sun Yan , Yan Chao‐Guo , Yao Yong , Han Ying , Shen Ming 
Published: November 2008

AbstractAmphiphilic resorcinarene‐based multiwalled microtubes, millimetres in diameter and centimetres in length, are generated in water. The thickness of the tube wall approaches 300 nm. Their self‐assembly properties are investigated using transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic‐force microscopy, dynamic light scattering, X‐ray diffraction, UV‐vis spectra, and Fourier transform IR techniques. From these studies, the structures critical for the self‐assembly of resorcinarene into microtubes in aqueous media are determined. Furthermore, the study manifests a feasible method that aims to completely change the structure from a microtube to a sheet‐like morphology by selectively eliminating key groups. Subsequently, resorcinarene‐capped water‐soluble gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are fabricated. By utilizing the obtained microtubes as a template, a gold/organic microtubular composite is successfully prepared.
Does parental expressed emotion moderate genetic effects in ADHD? an exploration using a genome wide association scan
Authors: Sonuga‐Barke Edmund J.S. , Lasky‐Su Jessica , Neale Benjamin M. , Oades Robert , Chen Wai , Franke Barbara , Buitelaar Jan , Banaschewski Tobias , Ebstein Richard , Gill Michael , Anney Richard , Miranda Ana , Mulas Fernando , Roeyers Herbert , Rothenberger Aribert , Sergeant Joseph , Steinhausen Hans Christoph , Thompson Margaret , Asherson Philip , Faraone Stephen V. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractStudies of gene × environment (G × E) interaction in ADHD have previously focused on known risk genes for ADHD and environmentally mediated biological risk. Here we use G × E analysis in the context of a genome‐wide association scan to identify novel genes whose effects on ADHD symptoms and comorbid conduct disorder are moderated by high maternal expressed emotion (EE). SNPs (600,000) were genotyped in 958 ADHD proband‐parent trios. After applying data cleaning procedures we examined 429,981 autosomal SNPs in 909 family trios. ADHD symptom severity and comorbid conduct disorder was measured using the Parental Account of Childhood Symptoms interview. Maternal criticism and warmth (i.e., EE) were coded by independent observers on comments made during the interview. No G × E interactions reached genome‐wide significance. Nominal effects were found both with and without genetic main effects. For those with genetic main effects 36 uncorrected interaction P‐values were <10−5 implicating both novel genes as well as some previously supported candidates. These were found equally often for all of the interactions being investigated. The observed interactions in SLC1A1 and NRG3 SNPs represent reasonable candidate genes for further investigation given their previous association with several psychiatric illnesses. We find evidence for the role of EE in moderating the effects of genes on ADHD severity and comorbid conduct disorder, implicating both novel and established candidates. These findings need replicating in larger independent samples. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Shear behavior of flexible polyurethane foams under uniaxial compression
Authors: Andersson Anna , Lundmark Stefan , Magnusson Anders , Maurer Frans H. J. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractThe mechanisms behind the load building capabilities of a hyperbranched polymer (HBP) in polyurethane (PU) foams have been investigated, using microscopy techniques and mechanical analyses. By broadening the traditional uniaxial compression characterization of PU foams to include combined shear deformations and compression behavior, an apparent Poisson ratio of the foam could be obtained in situ. The Poisson ratio as function of uniaxial compression ratio of the foam was thus studied for foams filled with Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) and foams containing HBP. Generally a window of deformation ratios could be defined in which the Poisson ratio was negative. The width of this window varied systematically with the SAN loading, where an increase in SAN particle loading resulted in a broadening of the negative Poisson ratio window. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009
Effect of fiber/matrix chemical modification on the mechanical properties and water absorption of extruded flax/polypropylene composite
Authors: Elsabbagh A. , Steuernagel L. , Ziegmann G. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractCompound of flax/polypropylene (PP) is characterized concerning the mechanical properties of stiffness, strength, and impact in addition to the water absorption behavior. Manufacturing takes place by twin‐screw extruder. The extruder screw layout is modified through different kneading elements to get high fiber aspect ratio. Sodium hydroxide solution was used as a washing solution for the flax fibers' surfaces. Both fiber and matrix are chemically modified. Selected groups of the fibers were further treated using trimethoxyvinylsilan TMVS and acrylic acid AA. The PP matrix is also treated with different coupling agents; namely, maleated PP MAPP, TMVS‐MAPP, and acrylic acid‐functionalized PP AAPP. The combinations of different fiber/matrix are extruder compounded, injection molded, and finally tested. Fiber modification seems to be positive with AA‐modified surface. AAPP matrix modification improves the stiffness four times that of the untreated flax/PP. Till 30 and 40 wt %, the more the fiber is the more the strength and stiffness, respectively. MAPP‐modified matrix improves the mechanical properties and keeps low water absorption values. AAPP‐modified matrix shows the best stiffness values. TMVS‐MAPP does not seem to have distinguished improvement compared with MAPP. NaOH‐TMVS/MAPP and NaOH‐TMVS/AAPP systems can serve as alternatives to the normal NaOH/MAPP treatment. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009
Migration of antifog additives in agricultural films of low‐density polyethylene and ethylene‐vinyl acetate copolymers
Authors: Irusta L. , González A. , Fernández‐Berridi M. J. , Iruin J. J. , Asúa J. M. , Albizu I. , Ibarzabal A. , Salmerón A. , Espi E. , Fontecha A. , García Y. , Real A. I. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractIn this work, polymer films of low density polyethylene and ethylene‐vinyl acetate copolymers containing two types of antifog additives (nonionic surfactants) were exposed to two simulated horticultural greenhouse environments, reproducing hot and cold climate conditions. The evolution of the antifog effect was visually observed and that of the additive concentration measured using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). All the films studied showed good antifog properties, but in all cases, the duration of the antifog effect was longer in the hot‐climate test. From the FTIR, we can conclude that the additives studied showed a low migration rate and, therefore, when the antifog effect is lost, important quantities of the additive remain in the bulk. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009
Improving understanding of adjuvant therapy options by using simpler risk graphics
Authors: Zikmund‐Fisher Brian J. , Fagerlin Angela , Ubel Peter A. 
Published: November 2008

AbstractBACKGROUND:To help oncologists and breast cancer patients make informed decisions about adjuvant therapies, online tools such as Adjuvant! provide tailored estimates of mortality and recurrence risks. However, the graphical format used to display these results (a set of 4 horizontal stacked bars) may be suboptimal. The authors tested whether using simpler formats would improve comprehension of the relevant risk statistics.METHODS:A total of 1619 women, aged 40‐74 years, completed an Internet‐administered survey vignette about adjuvant therapy decisions for a patient with an estrogen receptor‐positive tumor. Participants were randomized to view 1 of 4 risk graphics, a base version that mirrored the Adjuvant! format, an alternate graph that showed only 2 options (those that included hormonal therapy), a graph that used a pictograph format, or a graph that included both changes. Outcome measures included comprehension of key statistics, time required to complete the task, and graph‐perception ratings.RESULTS:The simplifying format changes significantly improved comprehension, especially when both changes were implemented together. Compared with participants who viewed the base 4‐option bar graph, respondents who, instead, viewed a 2‐option pictograph version were more accurate when they reported the incremental risk reduction achievable from adding chemotherapy to hormonal therapy (77% vs 51%; P< .001), answered that question more quickly (median time, 28 seconds vs 42 seconds; P< .001), and liked the graph more (mean, 7.67 vs 6.88; P< .001).CONCLUSIONS:Although most patients will only view risk calculators such as Adjuvant! in consultation with their clinicians, simplifying design graphics could significantly improve patients' comprehension of statistics essential for informed decision making about adjuvant therapies. Cancer 2008. Published 2008 by the American Cancer Society.
Dissociative episode secondary to hypoglycemic state in anorexia nervosa: A case report
Authors: Ramli Musa , Syed Hassan Almashoor , Rosnani Sarkarsi 
Published: November 2008

AbstractObjective:Hypoglycemic attack had been reported as one of the medical complications in anorexia nervosa.Method:We present a 25‐year‐old man who was diagnosed earlier with anorexia nervosa, presented with an episode of dissociative state during which he was caught for shoplifting.Results:In the history, he had a few episodes of fainting spells, which are most possibly due to hypoglycemia. There was no evidence to suggest any misdeeds to support that the stealing was intentional.Discussion:Hypoglycemic attack may be common in anorexia nervosa, but this is a rare case with medico‐legal implication. © 2008 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Eat Disord 2009
Analysis, control, and economic impact assessment of major blackout events
Authors: Yamashita Koji , Joo Sung‐Kwan , Li Juan , Zhang Pei , Liu Chen‐Ching 
Published: November 2008

AbstractRecent large‐scale blackouts in North America, Europe, and other countries raised great concerns over the reliability of our electric energy infrastructure and the economic impacts of blackouts. These blackouts were caused by a cascading sequence of events involving line outages, overloading of other lines, malfunctions of protection systems, power oscillations and voltage problems, and system separation and collapse. In this paper, common characteristics of blackouts are identified by analyzing the cascaded events of the blackouts. It is important to take appropriate control actions to alleviate overload and emergency conditions in a power system in order to avoid catastrophic power outages. This paper discusses available control procedures and emergency control systems needed to help prevent catastrophic outages. Economic losses from these blackouts in the U.S., Europe, and other countries were significant. An evaluation of the economic costs of blackouts can be used to estimate the benefits of emergency control systems that can be installed to prevent blackouts. This paper provides an overview of the assessment methods and procedures for evaluation of the economic costs of blackouts. This paper also describes the generic procedure of an event study to measure the economic impact of blackouts on the values of the firms in financial markets. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.