bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Contrasting regulating effects of soil available nitrogen, carbon, and critical functional genes on soil N 2 O emissions between two rice-based rotations
Authors: Xu Peng , Jiang Mengdie , Khan Imran , Zhou Minghua , Shaaban Muhammad , Hu Ronggui 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Aims Although the effects of upland and flooded rice cultivation on soil N2O emissions have been reported, scholars have not comparatively investigated the mechanism underlying N2O emissions during the rice cultivation seasons of rice-based rotation systems.
Methods Herein, a two-year field experiment including two rice cultivation modes, namely, conventional upland rice–rapeseed (UR-CC) and flooded rice–rapeseed (RR-CC) rotations, was conducted to determine the effect of different rice plantation models on soil N2O emissions. Non-rice treatments (UR-NC and RR-NC) during the rice season were also implemented to confirm the effect of rice plantation or soil condition on N2O emissions.
Results Seasonal N2O emissions were higher in UR-CC rotation than in RR-CC rotation (1.54 ± 0.16 vs. 0.71 ± 0.20 and 2.57 ± 0.28 vs. 0.76 ± 0.04 kg N ha-1 for the first and following rice cultivation seasons, respectively). Also, N2O emissions were higher in UR-NC treatment than that in RR-NC treatment during both rice seasons (2.45 ± 0.07 vs. 1.43 ± 0.35 and 3.74 ± 0.37 vs. 1.16 ± 0.08 kg N ha-1, respectively). The yield-based N2O emissions were higher in the UR model than in the RR model (0.21 ± 0.01 vs. 0.10 ± 0.02 and 0.34 ± 0.03 vs. 0.11 ± 0.01, respectively). The responses of N2O emission fluxes to soil ammonium (NH4+) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in UR rotation were stronger than those in RR rotation. Furthermore, total N2O emissions from non-rice treatments were higher than those from rice-cultivated treatments for both rice-based rotations. The increase in N2O emissions in UR-NC treatment could be attributed to the higher abundance of amoA gene and elevated soil mineral nitrogen content compared to UR-CC treatment. The higher amount of N2O generated in RR-NC treatment than that in RR-CC treatment was ascribed to the increased abundance of the nirS gene and the decreased abundance of the nosZ gene. The structural equation model supported that soil moisture, temperature, available C and N, and ammonium oxidation-related functional genes explained more than 70% of the effect on soil N2O emissions in UR rotation. Meanwhile, soil moisture, temperature, available N, and denitrification-related functional genes explained 80% of the effect in RR rotation.
Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of rice plantation and their contribution to decreased field N2O emission, and suggest that soil available C, N, and critical functional genes should be considered when investigating N2O mitigation pathways during rice cultivation seasons.
Bound-state energy spectrum and thermochemical functions of the deformed Schiöberg oscillator
Authors: Ahmed A. D. , Eyube E. S. , Omugbe E. , Onate C. A. , Timtere P. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

In this study, a diatomic molecule interacting potential such as the deformed Schiöberg oscillator (DSO) have been applied to diatomic systems. By solving the Schrödinger equation in the with the DSO, analytical equations for the energy eigenvalues, molar entropy, molar enthalpy, molar Gibbs free energy and constant pressure molar heat capacity were obtained. The obtained equations were used to analyze the physical properties of diatomic molecules. With the aid of the DSO, the percentage average absolute deviation (PAAD) of computed data from the experimental data of the 7Li2 (2 3Πg), NaBr (X 1Σ+), KBr (X 1Σ+) and KRb (B 1Π) molecules are 1.3319%, 0.2108%, 0.2359% and 0.8841%, respectively. The PAAD values obtained by employing the equations of molar entropy, scaled molar enthalpy, scaled molar Gibbs free energy and isobaric molar heat capacity are 1.2919%, 1.5639%, 1.5957% and 2.4041%, respectively, from the experimental data of the KBr (X 1Σ+) molecule. The results of the energy spectra and thermodynamic properties are in good agreement with literature and available experimental data on diatomic molecules.
RECOVARI – Postoperative massage in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized controlled, three-arm parallel group trial
Authors: Werthmann Paul G. , Cysarz Dirk , Jungbluth Melanie , Lederer Ann-Kathrin , Nenova Gergana , Huber Roman , Dijk Monique van , Kienle Gunver S. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Purpose:
This study aimed to investigate the impact of Rhythmical Embrocation (RE), a massage technique, on postoperative stress levels of colorectal cancer surgery patients compared to empathic conversation.
Methods:
The study included 68 patients who were randomised into three groups: one received RE from professionals, another from students, and the third had empathic conversations. Stress was quantified using heart rate variability before and after the interventions.
Results:
The standard deviation of the heartbeat intervals (SDNN) increased more in the professional RE group 9.12 ms (IQR 3.59-12.3 ms) than in the other groups: student RE group 5.68 ms (-0.66-7.5 ms), empathic conversation group 6.64 ms (-1.49-7.38 ms); hence stress decreased more in the professional RE group, although not statistically significant (p= 0.21). Other factors like sleep quality, nausea, pain, and mood did not differ significantly between the groups. No complications were associated with the interventions.
Conclusion:
he study had limitations, including a small sample size, high patient variability, and imbalances between groups. Patients also received effective treatments for pain, sleep, and nausea, potentially affecting the results. The study suggests that future research on RE should focus on a more narrowly defined patient population, increase the sample size, and choose a clinical context with fewer confounding factors to obtain more meaningful results.
Trial registration:
The trial has been registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS) under the ID DRKS00023407 on 2nd November 2020. The trial was approved by the ethics committee of the University Medical Center Freiburg under the number 356/20 on 20th October 2020.
An adenosine derivative promotes mitochondrial supercomplexes reorganization and restoration of mitochondria structure and bioenergetics in a DEN-induced hepatocellular carcinoma model
Authors: Molina-Pelayo Francisco A. , García-Carrillo Rosendo , Zarate-Lopez David , Cabrera-Aguilar Alejandro , Ortega-Domínguez Bibiana , Domínguez-López Mariana , Chiquete-Félix Natalia , Dagnino-Acosta Adan , Velasco-Loyden Gabriela , Chávez Enrique , Castro-Sánchez Luis , de Sánchez Victoria Chagoya 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has become highly relevant in oncology research because of its high mortality rate and difficult diagnosis and treatment. Most chronic liver diseases, including HCC, are characterized by bioenergetics impairment associated with dysfunctional mitochondria. However, no data are available about the relationship between mitochondrial supercomplexes formation and ATP production rates in HCC. Our group has developed an adenosine derivative, IFC-305, which improves mitochondrial function, and it has been proposed as a therapeutic candidate for liver diseases, including HCC. Therefore, we aimed to determine the role of IFC-305 on both mitochondrial structure and bioenergetics in a sequential cirrhosis-HCC model. Our results showed that IFC-305 administration in DEN-induced HCC in rats decreased the number and size of liver tumors, reduced the expression of tumoral markers from hepatic tissue and AFP serum levels, and reestablished the typical architecture of the liver parenchyma. Additionally, the livers of treated rats showed a reduction of mitochondria number, recovery of the mtDNA/nDNA ratio, and mitochondrial length compared to untreated HCC condition. Also, IFC-305 increased cardiolipin and phosphatidylcholine levels and promoted the reorganization of high molecular weight mitochondrial supercomplexes (hmwSC) (V2, I + III2 + IV, I + III2 + IV2, and I + III2 + IV3). Furthermore, the expression levels of hmwSC assembly-related genes were correlated with changes in the mitochondrial structure. Additionally, administration of IFC-305 in HCC modified the expression of several genes encoding elements of complexes I, II, III, IV, and V and increased the ATP levels by recovering the complex I, III, and V activity. We propose that IFC-305 restores the mitochondrial bioenergetics in HCC by normalizing the quantity, morphology, and function of mitochondria, possibly as part of its hepatoprotective mechanism of action.
Measurement of a tunable metamaterial based on Polymeric Methyl Methacrylate and its application in smart packaging temperature detection
Authors: Wu Chengliang , Su Nanguang , Huang Ge 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Electromagnetic metamaterials/metasurfaces have been widely concerned by researchers because of their rich resonance properties. Metamaterial absorbers with single resonance mode and narrow bandwidth are often used in sensing fields. However, the development of such metamaterial absorbers by optimizing the dielectric layer structure has not received much attention. In this paper, a metamaterial absorber containing dielectric layers of the same thickness (PMMA and STO dielectric layers) are proposed and confirmed. At room temperature, an individual absorption peak is excited, and the single resonance mode and narrow bandwidth characteristic is obtained (resonant frequency is 266.14THz, peak value is 0.902, the FWHM is 1.1THz). The amplitude and resonance frequency of the metamaterial sample can be controlled by changing the thickness of PMMA or STO dielectric layers. An equivalent LC resonant circuit is constructed and used to interpret the relationship between the resonant frequency and the thickness of the dielectric layer. In further experimental measurements, the metamaterial sample was placed in an environment with a gradual change in temperature. Two metamaterial units with the same dielectric layer structure strategy are also proposed and simulated, and similar resonance behaviors can also be excited by these two new metamaterial units. The results show that the absorptive properties of the metamaterial sample show remarkable repeatability in the process of temperature increase and temperature decrease. Therefore, based on the properties of single resonance mode, narrow bandwidth, and reversibility, the metamaterial sample has the potential to be used in smart packaging sensing.
Analysis the relationship of refractory gout between potential biomarkers and diet structure and lifestyle based on 1 H-NMR
Authors: Liang Weidong , Chen Liuting , Cheng Xiangcong , Peng Jianhong , Ye Xueying 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Objective: We investigated the different between diet structure and life and exercise patterns of 100 patients with refractory gout and 79 healthy volunteers; of these, we selected 39 patients and 20 healthy volunteers for serum 1H-NMR metabolic network detection. We determined the potential biomarkers of refractory gout and attempted to explore the relation between potential biomarkers and diet structure and exercise patterns.
Methods: The present study employed a questionnaire survey to analyze 100 cases of refractory gout patients and 79 healthy volunteers with respect to their diet structure and the lifestyle. Accordingly, we used 1H-NMR metabolic technology to analyze the metabolites present in the serum samples obtained from 39 patients of refractory gout (group B) and 20 healthy subjects (group A). NMR results were further combined with pattern recognition and multivariate statistics, and potential biomarkers were searched. The results were further combined with creatinine, adiponectin, and so on the correlation between the above results were analyzed.
Results: Our results revealed that patients with gout tended to be obese, and there were differences in their lifestyle with exercise, sleep, and smoking, as well as in their preference for fructose drinks, alcohol, and total and structural distribution of meat, milk, eggs, and so on when compared with the healthy volunteers. Importantly, we found the adiponectin in the gout group was lower as compared to the healthy group. Further, metabolomics in combination with KEGG analysis revealed that the biosynthesis of aminoacyl tRNA, biosynthesis of valine, leucine, and isoleucine, metabolism of alanine, aspartic, and glutamate, metabolism of glycine, serine, and threonine, phenylalanine, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, ketone body synthesis and degradation, metabolism of D‐glutamine, citric acid cycle (TCA cycle), triglyceride metabolism, and others could be used as specific biomarkers of this disease.
Conclusion: Recurrent refractory gout and formation of tophus may be related to the diet structure and lifestyle between the patients and the healthy people, and their abnormal metabolic network may be related to the disorder of mitochondrial energy metabolism, which further results in abnormal metabolism of glucose, lipids, amino acids, and deposition of uric acid in joints, peripheral connective tissue, and kidney, inducing an inflammatory response.
GIS-based Modeling of Nyiragongo’s Lava Flow Inundation Probability And Mazuku : A Spatial Environment for a Successful Evacuation Plan for Goma City
Authors: MUHAMBYA KATYA , CHAUBEY NIRBHAY K. , KASEREKA SELAIN K. , MULONDO KAYITOGHERA G. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The densely populated city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo is highly vulnerable to volcanic hazards from the Nyiragongo volcano. However, these threats are not taken into account in land use and urban planning. In fact, a contingency plan for evacuating people in the event of a volcanic disaster cannot be successful if the evacuation environment is not known and properly simulated, as it may change over time.
Based on the Mazuku distribution map and lava flow inundation probabilities, this study aimed to suggest the possible evacuation scenarios from the drown up models. The Q-LavHA tools were used to simulate the lava flow from 8 selected vents on the flank of Nyiragongo towards the city of Goma, using data from past eruptions in 1977, 2002 and 2022. Thus, based on certain volcanic hazard criteria related to the dataset analysis, the exposure to hazards was assessed.
The result shows that more than half of the city of Goma is highly exposed to the volcanic hazards of Nyiragongo. Unfortunately, this is also where the majority of the population, the commercial centre and the main public and private institutions are located.
Therefore, taking into account the level of exposure to mazuku and lava flows, a spatial evacuation environment that could support a successful evacuation was proposed. This environment is essential for an ongoing study on a spatially explicit agent-based simulation related to the evacuation of people.
A New Behavioral-level Model of Superconducting Josephson Junctions with Simulink
Authors: Zhong Yalin , Chen Peng 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Josephson junctions based on superconducting materials are fundamental components for quantum detection, quantum communication and quantum computers. An accurate behavioral model of Josephson junctions is the prerequisite for predicting various superconducting circuits. In this study, We present a resistively and capacitively shunted junction (RCSJ) model-based behavioral-level model for the current-voltage characteristics of Josephson junctions. This model accurately predicts the current-voltage characteristics and their temperature dependencies of Josephson junctions made of different materials under three typical working modes: underdamped voltage-driven, overdamped current-driven, and underdamped current-driven. Additionally, it forecasts the critical current and superconducting energy gap characteristics with respect to temperature, as well as the constraint relationship between the shunt resistance, superconducting energy gap, and critical current. Comparing the measured data with the simulation predictions, the model has an average accuracy of 85.9%, which illustrates the reliability of the model.
Electromagnetic Tomographic Cerebral Angiography
Authors: Semenov Serguei 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
World Health Organization stated that “Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Angiography is an important method in diagnostic of CVD. Standard-of-Care methods of angiography, such as X-Ray or CT- or MRI- angiography methods, being accurate and widely adopted in clinical practice, are bulky, expensive and energy in-efficient. X-Ray and CT- angiography methods are also potentially hazardous as techniques require the use of ionizing contrast agents. Electromagnetic tomography (EMT) is an emerging medical imaging modality. EMT is applicable for safe functional imaging but suffers from a limited spatial resolution because of relatively large wavelength of electromagnetic radiation as compared to sizes of biological targets of particular interest, such as, for example blood vessels. Novel approach and method, presented in the study is capable to overcome such limitations and provide a mean for a dynamic, on-line EMT angiography. New method of EMT angiography was presented in application to cerebral angiography. Achieved imaging results clearly demonstrate applicability of the method for detecting small cerebral vessels of the diameter as small as 1.3mm and to distinguish vessels with different dimensions. The technical challenges in the development of angiography capable EMT systems are assessed and discussed.
Postoperative orthostatic intolerance following fast-track unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: Incidence and hemodynamics A prospective observational cohort study
Authors: Hristovska Ana-Marija , Andersen Louise , Uldall-Hansen Bodil , Kehlet Henrik , Troelsen Anders , Gromov Kirill , Foss Nicolai 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background
Early postoperative mobilization is essential for early functional recovery but can be inhibited by postoperative orthostatic intolerance (OI). Postoperative OI is common after major surgery, such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, limited data are available after less extensive surgery, such as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). We, therefore, investigated the incidence of OI as well as cardiovascular and tissue oxygenation responses during early mobilization after UKA.
Methods
This prospective single-centre observational study included 32 patients undergoing primary UKA. Incidence of OI and cardiovascular and tissue oxygenation responses during mobilization were evaluated preoperatively, at 6 and 24h after surgery. Perioperative fluid balance, bleeding, surgery duration, postoperative hemoglobin, pain during mobilization and opioid usage were recorded.
Results
During mobilization at 6 hours after surgery, 4 (14%, 95%CI 4–33%) patients experienced OI; however, no patients terminated the mobilization procedure prematurely. Dizziness and feeling of heat were the most common symptoms. OI was associated with attenuated systolic and mean arterial blood pressure responses in the sitting position (all p < 0.05). At 24 hours after surgery, 24 (75%) patients had already been discharged, including three of the four patients with early OI. Only five patients were available for measurements, two of whom experienced OI; one terminated the mobilization procedure due to intolerable symptoms. We observed no statistically significant differences in perioperative fluid balance, bleeding, surgery duration, postoperative hemoglobin, pain, or opioid usage between orthostatic intolerant and tolerant patients.
Conclusions
The incidence of orthostatic intolerance after fast-track unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is low (~ 15%) and is associated with decreased orthostatic pressure responses. Compared to the previously described orthostatic intolerance incidence of ~ 40% following total knee arthroplasty, early orthostatic intolerance is uncommon after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, suggesting a procedure-specific component.
Trial registration:
Prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov; registration number: NCT04195360, registration date: 13.12.2019
What do we know about the population trend of the Bolivian River Dolphin: A Population Analysis with long-term data
Authors: Guizada-Duran Luis Alfredo , Aliaga-Rossel Enzo , Frias Mariana Paschoalini , Zerbini Alexandre 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

South American river dolphins face significant threats from intense human activities, resulting in habitat loss, fragmentation of their natural connectivity, overfishing, pollution, and incidental and intentional catches (e.g., for use as bait for fisheries). From 1998 to 2022, twelve surveys were conducted in a river system in the Mamore River (Ibare-Tijamuchi-Mamore) basin, one of the primary distribution areas of the Bolivian river dolphin (BRD - Inia geoffrensis boliviensis). Generalized linear models (GLMs) were used to assess population trends. The most supported model does not definitively indicate a decline in population. The estimated mean annual rate of population change for BRDs over the 24-year monitoring period was − 0.0115 per year. The mean count of BRDs in the Ibare River is approximately 21.2% of the mean count in Tijamuchi, while in the Mamore River, it is 41.1%. However, there is still no evident decline in the populations in the sub-basin of the Mamore River. This study highlights the importance of still monitoring river dolphin populations. Similar population dynamics are observed in other river dolphin species in the Amazon region, necessitating immediate actions to mitigate or reduce mortality and reverse the concerning trend exhibited by these populations.
Association between riboflavin intake and the risk of all-cause mortality of patients with chronic kidney disease: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Ren Xiaoxu , Liu Xiangchun , Chen Hairong , Wang Rong , Tian Yutian , Zhang Ying , Yu Lifeng , Jiang Zhiming 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background: The association between riboflavin intake and all-cause mortality of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has not been reported. This study aimed to explore whether riboflavin intake was associated with the risk of all-cause mortality in CKD patients.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database. The association between riboflavin intakeand the risk of all-cause mortality was assessed using Cox regression analysis, with results shown as hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Subgroup analysis was performed based on gender, CKD stage, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Results: A total of 3,750 patients were finally included for analysis. After potential confounders, lower intake of riboflavin was found to be associated with the higher risk of all-cause mortality (Q1: HR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.05-1.69). The similar association was also found in patients at mild/moderate stage (HR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.05-1.66), in female (HR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.01-1.81), with hypertension (HR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.07-1.75), CVD (HR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.08-2.03), and dyslipidemia (HR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.01-1.66).
Conclusions: This study found the association between low riboflavin intake and high risk of all-cause mortality in CKD patients, indicating a potential beneficial role of riboflavin in CKD patients.