bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Quality Evaluation of Malted Pigeon Pea –Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Flour Blends and Biscuits Using Albino (Wistar) Rats
Authors: Ayo, J. A.  , Ayo, V. I.  , Sosanya, M.  , Awogbenja, D.  , Ankel, J. A.  , Ogar, O. G.  
Published: December 2023

The use of underutilized food crops and their fortification could add value to food products. Malted pigeon pea was produced and substituted into orange fleshed sweet potato at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 100% to produce flour blends which was used to feed albino rats on addition of salt, bone meal, blood meal. The blend flour was also used to produce biscuits on addition of baking fat, sugar and salt. The biscuit was analysed for physical and sensory properties. The albino rat feed was analysed for nutrition and haematological qualities. The ash, protein and energy value content of the flour increased from 2.34 to 3.11, 4.64 to 13.27%, 379.83 to 384.19 Kcal/100g, respectively, with increase in added malted pigeon flour. The flavonoid, saponin, phenol, phytate, tannins contents increased from 2.11 to 3.43, 6.61 to 9.70, 0.03 to 0.07, 33.74 to 50.28, 0.04 to 0.08 mg/kg, respectively. The water absorption capacity and bulk density capacity decreased from 0.38 to 0.15% and 0.73 to 0.46 g, while the swelling, oil absorption and foam capacity increased from 1.60 to 3.65, 0.91 to 1.82 and 7.15 to 12.20%, respectively, with addition of malted pigeon pea. The highest break strength was observed in biscuit produced with 85:15 (85 % orange fleshed sweet potato, 15 % malted pigeon pea flour blends) (3000g). The Feed Efficient Ratio (FER) and the Protein Efficient Ratio (PER) of the feed albino rats improved with addition of malted pigeon pea. The Haemoglobin (HB), Park Cell Volume (PCV), Total White Blood Cells (TWBC), White Blood Cells (WBC), Red Blood Cell (RBC) of the feed albino rats generally increased with increase in the quantity of malted pigeon pea over the three weeks feeding duration. All the blend flour biscuits were generally accepted; however, the 15% malted pigeon pea biscuit was the most preferred. Quality and acceptable biscuits can be produced from malted pigeon pea –orange fleshed sweet potato.
Yield Gap Analysis of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) through Cluster Front Line Demonstration under NFSM Pulses Scheme in Khowai District, Tripura, India
Authors: Sachan M. S. , Chakraborty A. , Dey D. , Shil S. , Das R. , Biswas S. C. 
Published: December 2023

Enhancing the production potential and socio- economic level of farmers, altogether 325 front line demonstrations on field pea were laid out comprising 325 farmers covering the total area 160 ha with demonstration plots ranging from 0.20 to 1.0 ha during the year 2015- 16 to 2022- 23 in 14 different villages of Khowai district of Tripura to disseminate the production technology of improved varieties viz., Malviya Matar- 15 (HUDP- 15), Prakash (IPFD 1-10), Aman (IPF 5-19). Field diagnostic visits, regular inspection, farmer’s trainings, group discussion, field days ensured application of balanced and optimum doses of nutrient, and timely plant protection measures. The productivity ranged from 11.50 to 13.50 q/ ha with average yield under demonstration recorded 12.21 q/ ha under improved technology on farmers field as against a yield ranged from 6.75 to 8.50 q/ ha with a mean of 7.52 q/ ha recorded under farmers practice. However, in the demonstration plot the yield enhancement due to technological intervention was 62.15% over the farmer’s practice. An average net returns of Rs 24,441/- at demonstrations plot, while the average net returns from farmers practice is Rs 7218. The additional cost of Rs 5440 gave additional net return of Rs. 17,223/ ha. The increased cost benefit ratio was also estimated; it ranged from 1.56 to 1.97 in recommended practices and 1.11 to 1.36 in farmers practice. An extension gap of 4.69 q/ ha was found between demonstrated technology and farmers practice, technology gap being observed 12.41 q/ ha, whereas technology index 49.87%. Therefore, cluster front line demonstration of field pea was effective for increasing the productivity of field pea and changing the knowledge, attitude and skill of the farmers. This created greater awareness and motivated the other farmers to adopt improved practices of field pea.
Evaluation of Induced Genetic Variability for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in M4 Generation of Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Authors: Sofia S. , Reddy D. M. , Reddy K. H. P. , Latha P. , Reddy B. Ravindra , Devi M. Sreevalli 
Published: December 2023

The goal of the current study was to determine how much genetic variability there was for yield and traits that contributed to yield in two different mungbean varieties, WGG-42 and LGG-460, following the induction of mutations through chemicals (ethyl methane sulphonate and sodium azide) and physical (gamma rays) mutagens. In Rabi, 2018-19, in RBD with three replications in M4generation, fifty-five mutant lines selected from M3 progenies (36 in WGG-42 and 19 in LGG-460) were assessed alongside the two parents. Number of primary branches per plant, number of clusters per plant and number of pods per plant all showed high GCV and PCV. All the characters under study have high heritability. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean was recorded for plant height, number of primary branches per plant, number of clusters per plant, number of pods per plant, pod length and seed yield per plant indicating that the genetic variances for these characters are probably owing to their high additive gene effects. Our study indicates promising avenues for future mungbean breeding programs to enhance these characteristics.
Role of Nutrients and Biofertilizers for Improved Tolerance of Tomato under Elevated Co2 Induced High Temperature Stress
Authors: Arunima A. S. , Manju R. V. , Viji M. M. , Roy S. , Sarada S. , Beena R. 
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study was to understand the role of different nutrients and biofertilizers on the stress tolerance of the tomato variety Vellayani Vijai under elevated CO2 induced high temperature condition. A pot culture study was done with 9 treatments included 50 ppm B + 50 ppm Zn + water spray (T1), 75 ppm B + 75 ppm Zn (T2), POP 150 ppm N + 125 ppm P+ 125 ppm K (T3), Azolla (Soil application) (T4), Azolla biofertilizer extract (20 %) (foliar application) (T5), Azolla biofertilizer extract (20%) (seed treatment) (T6), POP, KAU + PGPR1(T7), Control (water spray) (T8), Absolute control(T9). The application of 50% extra N and 25% extra P and K (T3) each than the recommended doses as per POP, KAU (Package of practices, Kerala Agricultural University) as well as foliar application of B and Zn at two different concentrations and foliar application of Azolla biofertilizer extract (20%) was found to be effective in inducing stress tolerance in tomato plants under elevated CO2 condition by improving the relative water content, cell membrane stability index and proline content.
Molecular Engineering toward Robust Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Sun Yu , Li Jingchang , Xu Sheng , Zhou Haoshen , Guo Shaohua 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLithium‐metal batteries (LMBs) with high energy density are becoming increasingly important in global sustainability initiatives. However, uncontrollable dendrite seeds, inscrutable interfacial chemistry, and repetitively formed solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) have severely hindered the advancement of LMBs. Organic molecules have been ingeniously engineered to construct targeted SEI and effectively minimize the above issues. In this review, multiple organic molecules, including polymer, fluorinated molecules, and organosulfur, are comprehensively summarized and insights into how to construct the corresponding elastic, fluorine‐rich, and organosulfur‐containing SEIs are provided. A variety of meticulously selected cases are analyzed in depth to support the arguments of molecular design in SEI. Specifically, the evolution of organic molecules‐derived SEI is discussed and corresponding design principles are proposed, which are beneficial in guiding researchers to understand and architect SEI based on organic molecules. This review provides a design guideline for constructing organic molecule‐derived SEI and will inspire more researchers to concentrate on the exploitation of LMBs.
Electrospun‐SiO2‐Nanofiber‐Reinforced Cellulose Aerogel Loaded with ZIF‐67 for Air Filtration and Formaldehyde Adsorption
Authors: Shao Weili , Han Ruikai , Niu Jingyi , Wang Kai , Liu Simeng , Sun Ning , Li Xiang , Han Pengju , Cao Ying , Wang Yuwen , Zhang Hui , He Jianxin , Yu Hongqin , Liu Fan 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIndoor air pollution, which is detrimental to the human respiratory, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, is of increasing concern because considerable time is spent indoors. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop improved methods for controlling indoor air pollution. In this study, electrospinning and freeze‐drying methods are used to prepare a cellulose–silica nanofiber (C‐SNF) aerogel loaded with zeolitic imidazolate framework‐67 (ZIF‐67) for use in indoor air purification systems. The C‐SNF aerogel doped with 0.75 wt.% SiO2 nanofiber (SNF) exhibits a maximum compressive stress of 8.7 MPa, which is higher than that (6.4 MPa) of a pure cellulose aerogel. The compressive modulus of the aerogel exceeds 85% of its original value after 100 compression cycles. The C‐SNF aerogel exhibits a filtration efficiency of 99.91% against 0.3 µm salt particles at 32 L min−1, which is higher than that of the pure cellulose aerogel (51.25%). Moreover, a stable removal efficiency of 99.92% toward 2.5 µm particulate matter (PM2.5) is observed after ten cycles. Notably, the addition of ZIF‐67 to C‐SNF (ZIF‐67@C‐SNF) aerogel by in situ growth method resulted in a porosity of 92.3% and formaldehyde removal of 93.75%. The ZIF‐67@C‐SNF aerogel can be used in various applications including indoor‐air and adsorptive‐filtration masks.
Patent ductus arteriosus and coarctation of the aorta in association with PRDM6 variants
Authors: Stanley Helen M. , White Brian R. , LaRosa Christopher J. , Cocalis Mark W. , Gaynor J. William , Strong Alanna , Gangaram Balram 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and coarctation of the aorta (CoA) are relatively common congenital heart defects. Pathogenic variants in PRDM6, which encodes a smooth‐muscle‐cell‐specific transcription factor, have now been etiologically associated with non‐syndromic PDA. We present three patients with PDA and CoA found to harbor PRDM6 variants, including a novel, likely‐pathogenic variant.
Clinical audit of ultrasonography for detecting sialoliths in the submandibular gland in paediatric patients: A comparison to computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
Authors: Hosokawa Takahiro , Tanami Yutaka , Sato Yumiko , Adachi Nodoka , Asanuma Hiroshi , Oguma Eiji 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo compare the performance of ultrasonography with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) for detecting submandibular sialoliths.MethodsThirteen patients with suspected submandibular sialoliths who underwent ultrasonography and CT or MRI were included. Sialoliths were diagnosed using CT (11 cases) or MRI (two cases). The submandibular duct was classified into distal and proximal ducts based on the point around the mylohyoid muscle. Sialoliths located in the proximal duct were difficult to differentiate from those located within the submandibular gland (SMG). Therefore, the location of the sialoliths was classified as follows: within the SMG/proximal duct and within the distal duct. The ultrasound results were compared with CT/MRI results.ResultsOf the 13 patients included, two had sialoliths in both the SMG/proximal duct and the distal duct, three had sialoliths in the SMG/proximal duct, and five had sialoliths in the distal duct on CT or MRI. In this small cohort, all five sialoliths in the SMG/proximal duct were detected by ultrasoonography; however, of the seven cases with sialoliths located in the distal duct, only three could be detected by ultrasonography.ConclusionsThe incidence of sialoliths in the distal duct was higher than that in the SMG/proximal duct. Ultrasonography showed a good performance compared with CT/MRI in the SMG/proximal duct but not in the distal duct.
Hearing loss and cognition: A protocol for ensuring speech understanding before neurocognitive assessment
Authors: Kolberg Elizabeth R. , Morales Emmanuel E. Garcia , Thallmayer Tara W. , Arnold Michelle L. , Burgard Sheila , Chisolm Theresa H. , Coresh Josef , Couper David , Hayden Kathleen M. , Huang Alison R. , Lin Frank R. , Mitchell Christine M. , Mosley Thomas H. , Gravens‐Mueller Lisa , Owens Tiffany A. , Pankow James S. , Pike James Russell , Reed Nicholas S. , Sanchez Victoria , Schrack Jennifer A. , Deal Jennifer A. , Goman Adele M. ,   for the ACHIEVE Collaborative Research Group
Published: December 2023

AbstractINTRODUCTIONMany neurocognitive evaluations involve auditory stimuli, yet there are no standard testing guidelines for individuals with hearing loss. The ensuring speech understanding (ESU) test was developed to confirm speech understanding and determine whether hearing accommodations are necessary for neurocognitive testing.METHODSHearing was assessed using audiometry. The probability of ESU test failure by hearing status was estimated in 2679 participants (mean age: 81.4 ± 4.6 years) using multivariate logistic regression.RESULTSOnly 2.2% (N = 58) of participants failed the ESU test. The probability of failure increased with hearing loss severity; similar results were observed for those with and without mild cognitive impairment or dementia.DISCUSSIONThe ESU test is appropriate for individuals who have variable degrees of hearing loss and cognitive function. This test can be used prior to neurocognitive testing to help reduce the risk of hearing loss and compromised auditory access to speech stimuli causing poorer performance on neurocognitive evaluation.
Poke And Delayed Drink Intertemporal Choice Task (POKE‐ADDICT): An open‐source behavioral apparatus for intertemporal choice testing in rodents
Authors: Moro Andrea Stefano , Saccenti Daniele , Seccia Alessia , Ferro Mattia , Malgaroli Antonio , Lamanna Jacopo 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAdvancements in neuroscience research present opportunities and challenges, requiring substantial resources and funding. To address this, we describe here “Poke And Delayed Drink Intertemporal Choice Task (POKE‐ADDICT)”, an open‐source, versatile, and cost‐effective apparatus for intertemporal choice testing in rodents. This allows quantification of delay discounting (DD), a cross‐species phenomenon observed in decision making which provides valuable insights into higher‐order cognitive functioning. In DD, the subjective value of a delayed reward is reduced as a function of the delay for its receipt. Using our apparatus, we implemented an effective intertemporal choice paradigm for the quantification of DD based on an adjusting delayed amount (ADA) algorithm using mango juice as a reward. Our paradigm requires limited training, a few 3D‐printed parts and inexpensive electrical components, including a Raspberry Pi control unit. Furthermore, it is compatible with several in vivo procedures and the use of nose pokes instead of levers allows for faster task learning. Besides the main application described here, the apparatus can be further extended to implement other behavioral tests and protocols, including standard operant conditioning. In conclusion, we describe a versatile and cost‐effective design based on Raspberry Pi that can support research in animal behavior, decision making and, more specifically, delay discounting.
Polyoxometalate Li3PW12O40 and Li3PMo12O40 Electrolytes for High‐energy All‐solid‐state Lithium Batteries
Authors: Guan De‐Hui , Wang Xiao‐Xue , Song Li‐Na , Miao Cheng‐Lin , Li Jian‐You , Yuan Xin‐Yuan , Ma Xin‐Yue , Xu Ji‐Jing 
Published: December 2023

AbstractSolid‐state lithium (Li) batteries promise both high energy density and safety while existing solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) fail to satisfy the rigorous requirements of battery operations. Herein, novel polyoxometalate SSEs, Li3PW12O40 and Li3PMo12O40, are synthesized, which exhibit excellent interfacial compatibility with electrodes and chemical stability, overcoming the limitations of conventional SSEs. A high ionic conductivity of 0.89 mS cm−1 and a low activation energy of 0.23 eV are obtained due to the optimized three‐dimensional Li+ migration network of Li3PW12O40. Li3PW12O40 exhibits a wide window of electrochemical stability that can both accommodate the Li anode and high‐voltage cathodes. As a result, all‐solid‐state Li metal batteries fabricated with Li/Li3PW12O40/LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 display a stable cycling up to 100 cycles with a cutoff voltage of 4.35 V and an areal capacity of more than 4 mAh cm−2, as well as a cost‐competitive SSEs price of $5.68 kg−1. Moreover, Li3PMo12O40 homologous to Li3PW12O40 was obtained via isomorphous substitution, which formed a low‐resistance interface with Li3PW12O40. Applications of Li3PW12O40 and Li3PMo12O40 in Li‐air batteries further demonstrate that long cycle life (650 cycles) can be achieved. This strategy provides a facile, low‐cost strategy to construct efficient and scalable solid polyoxometalate electrolytes for high‐energy solid‐state Li metal batteries.
P(VDF‐TrFE)‐based polymer nanocomposites comprising of reduced graphene oxide decorated with CoFe2O4@MCM 41 for efficient microwave absorption in X‐band
Authors: Anjana  , Chandra Amita 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLightweight polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) dispersed with nanofiller RGO/CoFe2O4@MCM41, namely RCM (using hydrothermal process), have been prepared and characterized. Using the solution cast technique, PNCs {(P(VDF‐TrFE)/LiTFSI/EMIMTFSI) + x wt% RCM, where x = 5, 7.5, and 10 in wt%} have been successfully synthesized. The synthesized PNCs possess good structural, thermal, mechanical, and magnetic properties because of the dispersed nanofiller within the polymeric matrix, which forms a 3‐dimensional interconnected conducting network. The optimized PFE15Li50IL7.5RCM polymer nanocomposite also exhibits total shielding effectiveness (SET) of ~19.88 dB at 9.2 GHz for a thickness of 1.18 mm corresponding to 89.07% effective absorption (Aeff) in the X‐band (8.2–12.4 GHz).
The influence and mechanism of elastomer types on electrical and mechanical properties of polypropylene insulation materials for high voltage cables
Authors: Li Xuejing , Chen Xiaolong , Liu Lu , Wei Yanhui , Hao Chuncheng , Li Shengtao , Li Guochang 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPolypropylene (PP) becomes a superior candidate material for new environmentally friendly cable main insulation with its excellent heat resistance, electrical properties, and degradability. However, in practical application, PP material is aging and vulnerable and its toughness is poor. The mechanical properties of PP material can be improved by elastomer modification, but the effects of different elastomers on the comprehensive properties of composite specimens are quite different. In this paper, the electrical and mechanical properties of different types of elastomer‐modified PP composites are compared and analyzed by combining experimental and molecular simulation (MS) methods. The experimental results show that the SEBS/PP composite material has the lowest trap energy levels among all kinds of composite materials, its space charge accumulation is 1.96 × 10−9C, and the mechanical and rheological properties improvement of the composite is the most remarkable. Meanwhile, the volume resistivity is reduced by two orders of magnitude compared with pure PP. However, the breakdown strength of all kinds of composite materials decreases by different degrees after the modification. The solubility parameters (δ) and the free volume are further investigated by the molecular simulation, which shows that the δ of SEBS is similar to that of PP, which represents the best compatibility. Moreover, the SEBS/PP composite material has the strongest inter‐molecular force and the most excellent toughness improvement for PP. This work provides a theoretical basis for elastomer selection in PP modification.
Dearomative Intramolecular Diels–Alder/Sulfur Extrusion Reaction of Thiophenes with Alkynes Using peri‐Substituted Naphthalene as a Tether
Authors: Okitsu Takashi , Shinohara Yoshiki , Luo Haoran , Hatano Manabu , Yakura Takayuki 
Published: December 2023

AbstractDearomative intramolecular Diels–Alder/sulfur extrusion reaction of thiophenes with alkynes successfully afforded fluoranthenes in moderate to excellent yields. The proximity of both reactive sites fixed at the peri‐position of naphthalene would play an important role in the progress of this reaction. Tri(o‐tolyl)phosphine effectively suppressed the side reactions as a sulfur scavenger.
Green fluorescent carbon dots for sensing of quercetin and pH and cell imaging
Authors: Zhang Yaqing , Cheng Sijie , Zhang Yong 
Published: December 2023

AbstractGreen fluorescent carbon dots (G‐CDs) were fabricated from Coptis chinensis directly via one‐step hydrothermal treatment for the determination of quercetin (QCT) and pH sensing. The obtained G‐CDs have low cytotoxicity, good photostability and excellent water solubility. The optimal excitation wavelength and emission wavelength were 480 and 530 nm. A remarkable emission reduction displayed when QCT was added to the G‐CDs and the linear detection range is 0–200 μM, the limit of detection is 4.41 nM. The proposed method was applied to the determination of QCT in Haerbin beer products with satisfactory successful recovery. Furthermore, the G‐CDs exhibited sensitive changes to pH and two fluorescent pH sensors in the linear ranges of 2.0–6.0 and 6.0–11.0 were constructed based on this. They also provide a feasible method to measure the pH value of real water samples. Importantly, the fluorescent sensor has been extended to detect QCT in yeast cell, demonstrating the G‐CDs present potential biosensing application prospect.
Determination of flurbiprofen in rat plasma using ultra‐high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry and its application in a pharmacokinetic study
Authors: Zhao Xihong , Lv Chunjing , Chen Hong , Qin Feng , Lu Xiumei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractA rapid and sensitive ultra‐high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method was developed to determine flurbiprofen in rat plasma. A triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer equipped with an electrospray ionization (ESI) source was used in negative ion mode. Acetonitrile precipitation was selected to prepare samples. Flurbiprofen and internal standard flurbiprofen‐d5 were analyzed on an Acquity UPLC BEH C18 column with the mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and water, and a gradient procedure was used for separation. The retention time of flurbiprofen was 0.67 min, and the whole running time was only 1.2 min. The detection was performed on a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer using multiple reaction monitoring mode via an ESI source with optimized mass spectrometry parameters. The calibration curve was linear in the range of 25.0–1.00 × 104 ng/mL (r ≥ 0.99). The within‐run and between‐run relative standard deviations were not more than 13.9%. The within‐run and between‐run relative errors were from −9.0% to 3.4%. There was no significant matrix effect, and recovery was high. This method was fully validated, including whole blood stability in rat plasma, and successfully applied to the pharmacokinetic study in which 100% incurred sample reanalysis met the criteria.