bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The intra‐individual power of contact: Investigating when, how and why intergroup contact and intergroup outcomes fluctuate together
Authors: Boin Jessica , Fuochi Giulia , Voci Alberto , Hewstone Miles 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIntergroup contact research has rarely considered the intra‐individual (within‐person) variability of contact. Using a three‐wave longitudinal dataset (N = 565), this research aimed to (a) test the within‐person simultaneous associations between positive and negative contacts and several intergroup outcomes (i.e. attitudes, prejudice, perceived variability, anxiety, empathy and deprovincialization), while controlling for between‐person associations; (b) understand whether and how within‐person simultaneous associations are mediated by empathy, anxiety and deprovincialization, and moderated by between‐person contact and social dominance orientation (SDO). We found that within‐ and between‐person variations in positive and negative contacts were associated with all intergroup outcomes, except intergroup anxiety for within‐person contact. These associations were mainly mediated by the same processes (i.e., empathy and deprovincialization); the associations of within‐person variations in contact with intergroup outcomes were largely independent of between‐person contact and SDO. Intra‐individual contact fluctuations matter for simultaneous prejudice reduction, suggesting the importance of frequent positive contact.
Coupling capillary electrophoresis with mass spectrometry for the analysis of oxidized phospholipids in human high‐density lipoproteins
Authors: Chen Chao‐Jung , Chang Chiz‐Tzung , Lin Zhi‐Ru , Chiu Wen‐Chien , Liu Jia‐Yuan , Ye Zhi‐Cheng , Wang Chuan‐Jun , Shieh Ying‐Tzu , Liu Mine‐Yine 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe oxidized 1‐palmitoyl‐2‐arachidonoyl‐sn‐glycero‐3‐phosphocholine (ox‐PAPC) products in human high‐density lipoproteins (HDLs) were investigated by low‐flow capillary electrophoresis‐mass spectrometry (low‐flow CE‐MS). To accelerate the optimization, native PAPC (n‐PAPC) standard was first analyzed by a commercial CE instrument with a photodiode array detector. The optimal separation buffer contained 60% (v/v) acetonitrile, 40% (v/v) methanol, 20 mM ammonium acetate, 0.5% (v/v) formic acid, and 0.1% (v/v) water. The selected separation voltage and capillary temperature were 20 kV and 23°C. The optimal CE separation buffer was then used for the low‐flow CE‐MS analysis. The selected MS conditions contained heated capillary temperature (250°C), capillary voltage (10 V), and injection time (1 s). No sheath gas was used for MS. The linear range for n‐PAPC was 2.5–100.0 µg/mL. The coefficient of determination (R2) was 0.9918. The concentration limit of detection was 1.52 µg/mL, and the concentration limit of quantitation was 4.60 µg/mL. The optimal low‐flow CE‐MS method showed good repeatability and sensitivity. The ox‐PAPC products in human HDLs were determined based on the in vitro ox‐PAPC products of n‐PAPC standard. Twenty‐one ox‐PAPC products have been analyzed in human HDLs. Uremic patients showed significantly higher levels of 15 ox‐PAPC products than healthy subjects.
Rocking induced axial response and performance of lead‐rubber bearings in seismically isolated nuclear plants
Authors: Kumar Satyam , Kumar Manish 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSeismic isolation using lead‐rubber (LR) bearings can be an effective earthquake mitigation technique to ensure the safety of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) against extreme earthquake events. Accurate estimation of the axial and rocking response of NPPs is critical to the design of the safety‐related secondary components, piping, and auxiliary system crossing the interface of the isolation system. The isolators along the periphery of the isolation interface are especially susceptible to buckling in compression and cavitation in tension due to the rocking motion of the structure. No study so far has looked into rocking response of base‐isolated NPP and its consequence on isolator's performance. This paper investigates the axial and rocking behavior of base‐isolated NPPs at a site of high seismic hazard. A numerical study is conducted on the different representations of NPP models with the varying height of the center of mass isolated using a range of isolation systems of different periods and characteristic strengths. The rocking responses are obtained using simplified and advanced isolator models, which consider the interaction between the axial and shear response. The results provide estimates of the rocking responses and their influence on the axial response of isolators. It was observed that the rocking response of a base‐isolated NPP increases with an increase in the isolation period and the characteristics strength of the isolation system. Rocking effects may amplify the axial forces in the lead‐rubber isolators by more than 100% and need to be considered for true performance assessment of isolators when the horizontal to vertical shaking intensity exceeds a ratio of 0.5.
The optimal interval combination prediction model based on vectorial angle cosine and a new aggregation operator for social security level prediction
Authors: Peng Kexin , Kang Chao , Ru Xiwen , Zhou Ligang 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis paper puts forwards the induced generalized ordered weighted multiple continuous ordered weighted geometric averaging (IGOWMC‐OWGA) operator, which overcomes the deficiency that the ordered weighted geometric averaging (C‐OWGA) operator can only integrate a single interval. Main properties of the proposed operator are investigated. In order to integrate interval data and obtain more accurate prediction results, an optimal model based on IGOWMC‐OWGA operator and vectorial angle cosine is constructed. Finally, the model is applied to an empirical analysis of the moderate measure value of social security level about a certain province in China. The sensitivity and comparisons of results are analyzed which shows that the established model is of good stability and can effectively improve the accuracy of prediction.
The influence of carboxymethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose on physicochemical, texture, and sensory characteristics of gluten‐free pancake
Authors: Maghsoud Maryam , Heshmati Ali , Taheri Mehdi , Emamifar Aryou , Esfarjani Fatemeh 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn this study, gluten‐free pancakes were prepared using rice flour and potato starch at a ratio of 50:50. Due to a lack of gluten networks in these ingredients, the hydrocolloid gums including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) at 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) at 1%, 2%, and 3% were added to improve the quality of the final products. The effects of these hydrocolloid gums on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory properties of the gluten‐free pancakes were evaluated. Pancakes prepared with wheat flour were used as a control sample. The results showed that the addition of both gums decreased the hardness and chewiness of the gluten‐free pancakes while increasing the springiness and their moisture content. Increasing the concentration of the gums resulted in an L* value (lightness) reduction, which produced a darker crust on the pancakes. Moreover, the gluten‐free pancakes containing CMC and HPMC had higher specific volumes than the gluten‐free samples made without CMC and HPMC. From a sensory point of view, the samples containing 2%, 3% HPMC and 1% CMC received the highest overall acceptance score. Thus, CMC and HPMC can be used as improvers in gluten‐free pancakes.
Factors influencing concentrations of risperidone and 9‐hydroxyrisperidone in psychiatric outpatients taking immediate‐release formulations of risperidone
Authors: Guo Zhihao , Chen Chunxiu , Deng Shuhua , Lu Haoyang , Ni Xiaojia , Zhang Ming , Huang Shanqing , Wen Yuguan , Shang Dewei , Wang Zhanzhang 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectivesTo analyze the factors affecting the concentrations of the active moiety of risperidone (RIS) and its active metabolite 9‐hydroxyrisperidone (9‐OH‐RIS) in psychiatric outpatients taking immediate‐release formulations.MethodsThis is a retrospective study on the therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) data regarding RIS and 9‐OH‐RIS in adult psychiatric outpatients. TDM data with simultaneous RIS and 9‐OH‐RIS monitoring from March 2018 to February 2020 and relevant medical records (including dosage, dosage form, sex, age, diagnosis, combined medication, and comorbid disease) from 399 adult psychiatric outpatients (223 males and 176 females) were included in this study.ResultsThe daily dose of RIS was 5.56 ± 2.05 mg, the concentration of total active moiety was 42.35 ± 25.46 ng/mL, and the dose‐adjusted plasma concentration (C/D) of active moiety was 7.83 ± 3.87 (ng/ml)/(mg/day). Dose, sex, and age were identified as important factors influencing concentrations of RIS and 9‐OH‐RIS in adult psychiatric outpatients.ConclusionsIndividualized medication adjustments should be made according to the specific conditions of psychiatric outpatients. The findings strongly support the use of TDM to guide dosing decisions in psychiatric outpatients taking RIS.
A shift from individual species to ecosystem services effect: Introducing the Eco-indicator Sensitivity Distribution (EcoSD) as an ecosystem services approach to redefining the species sensitivity distribution (SSD) for soil ecological risk assessment
Authors: Fajana Hamzat O. , Lamb Eric G. , Siciliano Steven D. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Incorporating the ecosystem services (ES) approach into soil ecological risk assessment (ERA) has been advocated over the years, but implementing the approach in ERA faces some challenges. However, several researchers have made significant improvements to the soil ERA, such as applying the species sensitivity distribution (SSD) to discern chemical effects on the soil ecosystem. Despite the considerable contributions of SSD to ERA, SSD fails to relate chemical impact on individual species to ES and account for functional redundancy as well as soil ecosystem complexity. Here, we introduce the Eco-indicator Sensitivity Distribution (EcoSD). An EcoSD fits ecological functional groups and soil processes, termed “eco-indicators,” instead of individual species responses to a statistical distribution. These eco-indicators are related directly to critical ecosystem functions that drive ES. We derived an EcoSD for cadmium as a model chemical and estimated a soil ecosystem protection value (EcoPVSoil) based on the eco-indicator dataset for cadmium from the literature. The EcoSD identified nitrogen cycling as the critical process disrupted by cadmium. A key advantage of EcoSD is that it identifies key ecological and chemical indicators of an ES effect. In doing so, it links chemical monitoring results to sensitive ecological functions. The estimated EcoPVSoil for cadmium was slightly more protective of the soil ecosystem than most regional soil values derived from this study's dataset and soil guideline values from the literature. Thus, EcoSD has proven to be a practical and valuable ES concept with the potential to serve as an initial step of the tiered ERA approach. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;20:1166–1179. © 2023 SETAC
Key Points
The proposed Eco-indicator Sensitivity Distribution (EcoSD) demonstrated that cadmium significantly affected soil's eco-indicators of nitrogen cycling. Soil processes were the most sensitive eco-indicators of cadmium toxicity in soil. The EcoSD approach should be adopted to better understand the soil ecological pathways of chemical effects on ecosystem function and service delivery.
Novel multidisciplinary cooperation model for obstetric medical quality control: A quasi‐experimental study
Authors: Zhao Li‐Rong , Sun Li‐Hong , Wei Jing , Yu Ying‐Chun 
Published: November 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo explore the impact of a novel multidisciplinary cooperation model in obstetric medical quality control.MethodsThis quasi‐experimental study analyzed the quality indicators of full‐term pregnant women who underwent vaginal trial labor in Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital between July 2021 and June 2022. The pregnant women were divided into two groups based on implementation of novel multidisciplinary cooperation: multidisciplinary and non‐multidisciplinary. We compared the rate of labor analgesia, postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal delivery, transfer to cesarean section, and the 5‐min Apgar score ≤7 in full‐term neonates.ResultsA total of 3751 pregnant women were enrolled into the study, of whom 2004 were included in the non‐multidisciplinary group and 1747 in the multidisciplinary group. The analgesic rate of delivery of the multidisciplinary group was higher than that of the non‐multidisciplinary group (P = 0.000). We established that the rate of postpartum bleeding (P = 0.040), transfer cesarean section (P = 0.003) and the incidence of Apgar score ≤7 in 5 min of full‐term neonates (P = 0.038) of the multidisciplinary group was lower than that of the non‐multidisciplinary group. There was no significant difference in the mean ages (29.40 ± 3.99 vs. 29.90 ± 4.27 years; P = 0.126), mean delivery gestational ages (39.65 ± 0.87 vs. 39.64 ± 1.06; P = 0.221), mean gravidity values (1.93 ± 1.09 vs. 2.00 ± 1.18; P = 0.586) and mean parity (1.40 ± 0.56 vs. 1.42 ± 0.59; P = 0.635) of the women in the two groups.ConclusionMultidisciplinary cooperation in delivery management can significantly improve some quality indicators. We established the analgesic rate of delivery can be increased and the rate of postpartum bleeding, transfer cesarean section and the incidence of Apgar score ≤7 in 5 min of full‐term neonates can be decreased with the implementation of novel multidisciplinary cooperation.
Mucin‐producing urothelial‐type adenocarcinoma of the prostate with sarcomatoid features and novel molecular phenotype
Authors: Renavikar Pranav S , Auen Thomas J , Wagner David G , Lele Subodh M 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionMucin‐producing urothelial‐type adenocarcinoma of the prostate is a rare tumor that may not elevate serum prostate‐specific antigen, creating significant diagnostic and monitoring challenges. We evaluate our case in detail and review prior studies to demonstrate that the pathologic and molecular features of this tumor are distinct from conventional prostate adenocarcinoma.Case presentationOur patient had a remote history of radiation‐treated conventional prostate adenocarcinoma and presented many years later with an abscess‐like prostate mass leading to urinary obstruction and hematuria. Biopsy revealed mucin‐producing urothelial‐type adenocarcinoma of the prostate with concurrent sarcomatoid features. Molecular studies showed a unique phenotype involving alterations in the KRAS, PTEN, RAD21, and TP53 genes.ConclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first report that describes sarcomatoid features and molecular mutations in mucin‐producing urothelial‐type adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
Matrine alleviates hypoxia‐induced inflammation and pulmonary vascular remodelling via RPS5/NF‐κB signalling pathway
Authors: Li Mingxing , Ying Miaofa , Gu Shenglong , Zhou Zheng , Zhao Rui 
Published: November 2023

AbstractHypoxia‐induced vasoconstriction and vascular remodelling are the main pathological features of hypoxic pulmonary arterial hypertension (HPAH), and inflammation is participated in the occurrence of pulmonary vascular remodelling (PVR). Matrine is an alkaloid with the effects of anti‐inflammation, antifibrosis and antitumour. But, few studies have explored the role of matrine in regulating PVR, and the related mechanisms are still unknown. In this study, we found that hypoxia‐induced pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) proliferation and inhibited its apoptosis, reduced the expression of ribosomal protein s5 and activated the nuclear factor kappa‐B (NF‐κB) signalling. Matrine, sildenafil and NF‐κB inhibitor Bay 11‐7082 could reverse these changes and impel the cell cycle in phase S retardation, and reduced the expression of p50, p65, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Bcl‐2. In addition, matrine could lower right ventricular systolic pressure and mean pulmonary artery pressure of rats, α‐smooth muscle actin and PCNA expression in pulmonary artery media, the levels of tumor necrosis factor‐α and interleuki‐1β, thus improved hypoxia‐induced PVR. This study indicated that matrine could alleviate inflammation and improve PVR through reversing the imbalance of proliferation and apoptosis of PASMCs, thus it had a therapeutic effect on HPAH.
Simple versus nonsimple loops on random regular graphs
Authors: Dozier Benjamin , Sapir Jenya 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn this note, we solve the “birthday problem” for loops on random regular graphs. Namely, for fixed , we prove that on a random ‐regular graph with vertices, as approaches infinity, with high probability: (i) almost all primitive nonbacktracking loops of length are simple, that is, do not self‐intersect, and (ii) almost all primitive nonbacktracking loops of length self‐intersect.
Radial and longitudinal meniscus tears show different gapping patterns under stance phase conditions
Authors: Sukopp Matthias , Frey Julian , Schwer Jonas , Kalbitz Miriam , Ignatius Anita , Seitz Andreas Martin 
Published: November 2023

AbstractMeniscal tearing can increase the contact pressure between the tibia and femur by causing gapping of torn meniscus tissue. The aim of this study was to quantify gapping behavior of radial and longitudinal tears and their impact on peak contact pressure and mean contact area. Twelve porcine knee joints underwent unicondylar, convertible osteotomy for exact tear application and consecutive suturing. Six tantalum marker beads were positioned along meniscus tears. The joints were preloaded with sinusoidal loading cycles ranging between 0 N and 350 N. Peak load was held constant and two synchronized Roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis x‐ray images were obtained to evaluate gapping, peak contact pressure and mean contact area in the native, torn and repaired states. There was no change in gapping or peak contact pressure in longitudinal tear. By contrast, the radial tear led to a significant gapping when compared to the native state, while the inside‐out suture was able to restore gapping in parts of the meniscus. An increase in contact pressure after radial tear was detected, which was again normalized after suturing. The most important finding of the study is that longitudinal tears did not gap under pure axial loading, whereas radial tears tended to separate the tear interfaces.
Non‐volatile and volatile compound changes in blueberry juice inoculated with different lactic acid bacteria strains
Authors: Wang Jun , Wei Bo‐Cheng , Zhai Yan‐Rong , Li Ke‐Xin , Wang Chu‐Yan 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDLactic acid bacteria (LABs) are widely present in foods and affect the flavour of fermented cultures. This study investigates the effects of fermentation with Lactobacillus acidophilus JYLA‐16 (La), Lactobacillus plantarum JYLP‐375 (Lp), and Lactobacillus rhamnosus JYLR‐005 (Lr) on the flavour profile of blueberry juice.RESULTSThis study showed that all LABs strains preferentially used glucose rather than fructose as the carbon source during fermentation. Lactic acid was the main fermentation product, reaching 7.76 g L−1 in La‐fermented blueberry juice, 5.86 g L−1 in Lp‐fermented blueberry juice, and 6.41 g L−1 in Lr‐fermented blueberry juice. These strains extensively metabolized quinic acid, whereas oxalic acid metabolism was almost unaffected. Sixty‐four volatile compounds were identified using gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (GC–IMS). All fermented blueberry juices exhibited decreased aldehyde levels. Furthermore, fermentation with La was dominated by alcohols, Lp was dominated by esters, and Lr was dominated by ketones. Linear discriminant analysis of the electronic nose and principal component analysis of the GC–IMS data effectively differentiated between unfermented and fermented blueberry juices.CONCLUSIONThis study informs LABs selection for producing desirable flavours in fermented blueberry juice and provides a theoretical framework for flavour detection. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Effect of low‐voltage electrostatic field‐assisted partial freezing on large yellow croaker protein properties and metabolomic analysis during storage
Authors: Fei Lifeng , Ma Ze , Yue Aodong , Cui Pengbo , Qiu Yue , Lyu Fei , Zhang Jianyou 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundLarge yellow croaker is highly perishable during storage because of high protein and moisture content. The degradation of the fish is mainly attributed to microbial growth and enzyme activity, so it is important to find an efficient storage method to extend its shelf life.MethodologyThis study investigated the effect of a low‐voltage electrostatic field combined with partial freezing treatment on the physicochemical properties of myofibrillar protein (MP) and metabolomic analysis of large yellow croaker during preservation. The samples in chilled storage (C), partial freezing storage (PF) and 6 kV/m low‐voltage electrostatic field partial freezing storage (LVEF‐PF) were analyzed during an 18 day storage period.ResultsIn comparison with the C and PF groups, LVEF‐PF delayed the oxidation of MP by inhibiting the formation of carbonyl groups (2.25 nmol/mg pro), and maintaining higher sulfhydryl content (29.73 nmol/mg pro). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy analysis also demonstrated that the LVEF‐PF treatment maintained the stability of the protein structure by increasing the a‐helix ratio (19.88%) and reducing the random coil ratio (17.83%). Scanning electron microscopy showed that, compared with the LVEF‐PF group, there was more degeneration and aggregation of MP in the C and PF groups after 18 days’ storage. The results of untargeted metabolomic analysis showed that 415 kinds of differential metabolites were identified after storage, and the difference levels of differential metabolites were least between the samples treated with LVEF‐PF stored on the ninth day and the fresh samples. The main differential metabolic pathways during storage were amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism.ConclusionThe LVEF‐PF treatment could maintain the stability of myofibrillar protein in large yellow croaker during storage. These results showed a potential application of the LVEF‐PF method for aquatic product preservation. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.