bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
IgG exacerbates genital chlamydial pathology in females by enhancing pathogenic CD8+ T cell responses
Authors: Armitage Charles W. , O'Meara Connor P. , Bryan Emily R. , Kollipara Avinash , Trim Logan K. , Hickey Danica , Carey Alison J. , Huston Wilhelmina M. , Donnelly Gavin , Yazdani Anusch , Blumberg Richard S. , Beagley Kenneth W. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractChlamydia trachomatis infections are an important sexually transmitted infection that can lead to inflammation, scarring and hydrosalpinx/infertility. However, infections are commonly clinically asymptomatic and do not receive treatment. The underlying cause of asymptomatic immunopathology remains unknown. Here, we demonstrate that IgG produced during male infection enhanced the incidence of immunopathology and infertility in females. Human endocervical cells expressing the neonatal Fc Receptor (FcRn) increased translocation of human IgG‐opsonized C. trachomatis. Using total IgG purified from infected male mice, we opsonized C. muridarum and then infected female mice, mimicking sexual transmission. Following infection, IgG‐opsonized Chlamydia was found to transcytose the epithelial barrier in the uterus, where it was phagocytosed by antigen‐presenting cells (APCs) and trafficked to the draining lymph nodes. APCs then expanded both CD4+ and CD8+ T cell populations and caused significantly more infertility in female mice infected with non‐opsonized Chlamydia. Enhanced phagocytosis of IgG‐opsonized Chlamydia significantly increased pro‐inflammatory signalling and T cell proliferation. As IgG is transcytosed by FcRn, we utilized FcRn−/− mice and observed that shedding kinetics of Chlamydia were only affected in FcRn−/− mice infected with IgG‐opsonized Chlamydia. Depletion of CD8+ T cells in FcRn−/− mice lead to a significant reduction in the incidence of infertility. Taken together, these data demonstrate that IgG seroconversion during male infection can amplify female immunopathology, dependent on FcRn transcytosis, APC differentiation and enhanced CD8 T cell responses.
A Comparative Study of Flow Boiling Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Characteristics in a Pin-Finned Heat Sink at Horizontal/Vertical Upward Flow Orientations
Authors: Hu Bin , Qi Di , Xu Yongsheng , Lin Mei , Wang Qiuwang 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
With the continuous development of power electronic devices toward miniaturization and compactness, it is necessary to develop more efficient flow boiling heat transfer technologies. In this work, the flow boiling heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of Novec649 in a pin finned channel under two kinds of flow orientations (horizontal and vertical upward) are experimentally investigated. Heat flux, inlet flow velocity, and inlet subcooling are considered as the variable parameters. The results show that among all boiling operating conditions, the heat transfer performances between two orientations are basically consistent, while the pressure drop of vertical upward pin finned channel is relatively lower, indicating that the comprehensive flow boiling heat transfer performance of vertical oriented channel is better. Subsequently, a series of flow visualization experiments are performed in vertical upward pin finned channel. With the increase of heat flux, four kinds of flow pattern are discovered in the order of dispersed bubble flow, bubble flow, homogeneous flow, and annular flow. In the region of annular flow, although a vapor flow has already formed in the channel, there is still a large amount of liquid phase surrounding the wall and pin fins. Therefore, no obvious heat transfer deterioration was observed in the pin finned channel. Along the flow direction, the diameter of bubbles will increase first, and then present obvious oscillation. As the heat flux increases, both the average bubble detachment diameter and the frequency increase correspondingly. As the fluid velocity increases, the average bubble detachment diameter presents a downward trend, while the average bubble detachment frequency presents an upward trend.
Adapting an Effective Health-Promoting Intervention—Choose to Move—for Chinese Older Adults in Canada
Authors: Wong Venessa , Franke Thea , McKay Heather , Tong Catherine , Macdonald Heather , Sims-Gould Joanie 
Published: October 2023

Evidence is sparse on how community-based health-promoting programs can be culturally adapted for racially minoritized, immigrant older adult populations. Choose to Move (CTM) is an evidence-based health-promoting program that enhances physical activity and mobility and diminished social isolation and loneliness in older adults in British Columbia, Canada. However, racially minoritized older adults were not reached in initial offerings. We purposively sampled CTM delivery staff (n = 8) from three not-for-profit organizations, in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, that serve Chinese older adults. We used semistructured interviews, ethnographic observations, and meeting minutes to understand delivery staff’s perspectives on factors that influence CTM adaptations for Chinese older adults. Deductive framework analysis guided by an adaptation framework, Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced, found three dominant cultural- and immigration-related factors influenced CTM adaptations for Chinese older adults: (a) prioritizations, (b) familiarity, and (c) literacy. Findings may influence future program development and delivery to meet the needs of racially minoritized older adult populations.
Colliding fields in two-dimensional dilaton gravity background
Authors: Halilsoy Mustafa , Hsieh Chia-Li 
Published: October 2023

The ([Formula: see text])-dimensional dilatonic background geometry of [C. Callan, S. Giddings, J. Harvey and A. Strominger, Phys. Rev. D 45 (1992) R1005] admits an infinite class of colliding wave solutions. We give examples from real and ghost fields with bounded/ unbounded profiles. In particular, colliding ghost fields in the “lineland” geometry create particle-like wormholes. Such wormholes, however, collapse to a black hole whenever the supporting ghosts turn off. Lastly, it is shown that the vacuum collision of null fields yields a ghost wormhole which is unstable.
EFFECT OF KINESIO TAPING IN SUBJECTS WITH UPPER QUADRANT POSTURAL DYSFUNCTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Authors: Niranjan Lankipalli , Harikesavan Karvannan , Kalyan Hemant K. 
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Kinesio taping is most widely used to correct postural dysfunction. Forward head and rounded shoulder posture (RSP) are common postural dysfunctions in the upper quadrant. Despite claims that Kinesio taping can be used to correct upper quadrant postural dysfunction, this seems to be controversial. Thus, our purpose is to determine the effect of Kinesio taping in subjects with upper quadrant postural dysfunction. Methods: The electronic databases searched include PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane and PEDro were searched from April 2001 to April 2023. Studies searched were included if they met the eligibility criteria. The Cochrane Collaboration’s tool was used to assess the risk of bias. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. Results: Nine RCTs involving 293 participants were included. The present meta-analysis demonstrated significant differences between Kinesio taping groups and control groups in terms of forward shoulder angle (FSA). No significant difference was found regarding craniovertebral angle (CVA) and pain. Conclusion: In subjects with RSP, Kinesio taping is beneficial in correcting FSA and does not show improvement in CVA and pain. The findings of this meta-analysis should be interpreted with caution due to the low quality of the evidence.
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG NURSES WORKING AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN OMAN
Authors: Alabri Tharaya , Al Harrasi Maryam , Al Jahwari Marwah , Al Amri Jahina , Al Najidiya Hajar , Al Saadi Ghith , Al Maskari Ahmed 
Published: October 2023

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major cause of concern for workplace safety for healthcare workers. The prevalence of nurses with MSDs is particularly high. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and explore the associated factors of MSDs among nurses working in a tertiary hospital in Oman. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study was used to examine 125 nurses using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Results: We sampled 125 nurses working in different units. We found that the main age group is between 31 and 40 years old (58.4%), mostly female (79.2%), majority are married (80.8%) and have children (76.8%). Nurses in this sample work at different departments, majority are working in the orthopedic unit (18.4%). The minimum years of experience was 1 year, and the maximum was 33 years. Upper back pain was the most reported complaint (7.2%). Out of the 125 nurses 87 had symptoms of MSDs at a prevalence of 0.696. Three factors were found to have a relationship with workplace-related MSDs: working in the same position for long periods of time ([Formula: see text] = 0.007), having lift-and-transfer- dependent patients ([Formula: see text] = 0.023), and being forced to work harder under the condition of staff shortage ([Formula: see text] = 0.062). None of the demographic and work-related characteristics were found to be related to MSDs. Conclusion: MSDs are very prevalent among nurses in Oman. The factors of developing MSDs are work related regardless of the demographic or workplace characteristics. Healthcare institutions shall implement preventive and rehabilitative measures to help nurses have better musculoskeletal health.
MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND ITS NOCICEPTIVE OR NEUROPATHIC CHARACTERIZATION AMONGST NIGERIANS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Oyewole Olufemi O. , Ale Ayotunde O. , Adepoju Ayanbola I. , Emmanuel Grace M. , Odusan Olatunde 
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The study determined the burden and characterized MSP among Nigerians with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) into nociceptive or neuropathic pain. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 207 consecutively recruited T2DM subjects to assess and characterize MSP as neuropathic or nociceptive with the use of Nordic Musculoskeletal and S-LANSS standardized Questionnaires. Results: Of the 207 participants, there were 147 (71%) females with mean age of 59.7± 11.7 years. About 94.2% and 79.2% reported pain in at least one joint within 12 months and 7-day preceding the study, respectively. Ankle/foot is the most common site/region of reported pain in both the preceding 12 months and 7-day (58.5% versus 49.5%) while the least over the same period was at the elbow (22.6% versus 12.6%). Only 48.3% of the participants had restrictions in their activities of daily living (ADL) with 62.3% received treatment for self-reported pain. MSP was characterized predominantly as neuropathic among 27.5% of the participants which was highest among participants (36%) whose ADL were limited because of MSP. Conclusion: High prevalence of MSP was found among Nigerians with T2DM, more commonly reported in the ankle/foot region of the body with one in every five classified as neuropathic pain.
Global classical solutions for three-dimensional compressible isentropic magneto-micropolar fluid equations with Coulomb force and slip boundary conditions in bounded domains
Authors: Liu Yang , Zhong Xin 
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we study an initial-boundary value problem of three-dimensional (3D) compressible isentropic magneto-micropolar fluid equations with Coulomb force and slip boundary conditions in a bounded simply connected domain, whose boundary has a finite number of two-dimensional connected components. We derive the global existence and uniqueness of classical solutions provided that the initial total energy is suitably small. Our result generalizes the Cauchy problems of compressible Navier–Stokes equations with Coulomb force [S. Liu, X. Xu and J. Zhang, Global well-posedness of strong solutions with large oscillations and vacuum to the compressible Navier–Stokes–Poisson equations subject to large oscillations and non-flat doping profile, J. Differ. Equ. 269 (2020) 8468–8508] and compressible MHD equations [H. Li, X. Xu and J. Zhang, Global classical solutions to 3D compressible magnetohydrodynamic equations with large oscillations and vacuum, SIAM J. Math. Anal. 45 (2013) 1356–1387] to the case of bounded domains although tackling many surface integrals caused by the slip boundary condition are complex. The main ingredient of this paper is to overcome the strong nonlinearity caused by Coulomb force, magnetic field, and rotation effect of micro-particles by applying piecewise-estimate method and delicate analysis based on the effective viscous fluxes involving velocity and micro-rotational velocity.
The Bernstein problem for (X,Y )-Lipschitz surfaces in three-dimensional sub-Finsler Heisenberg groups
Authors: Giovannardi Gianmarco , Ritoré Manuel 
Published: October 2023

In the Heisenberg group [Formula: see text] with a sub-Finsler structure, an [Formula: see text]-Lipschitz surface which is complete, oriented, connected and stable must be a vertical plane. In particular, the result holds for entire intrinsic graphs of Euclidean Lipschitz functions.
The Moving Element Method for the Dynamic Responses of Floating Double-Plate Structures on the Shallow Water
Authors: Luong Van Hai , Do Ngoc Thuan 
Published: October 2023

In this paper, the dynamic behavior of floating double-plate structures under a moving load is investigated in great detail with different factors utilizing the moving element method (MEM). The structures in this study are very large floating structures (VLFSs). The Kirchhoff–Love theory is used to model two floating plates connected by a Winkler-type elastic core, whilst the water surrounding the structure is simulated by the shallow linear water wave theory. In order to improve the computational efficiency of moving load problems, the MEM is adopted. Since the MEM uses fewer discrete elements than those of the traditional finite element method (FEM), the computational cost is reduced. The proposed two-plate model helps to reduce the influence of the surrounding water on the upper plate. Several numerical results are presented to investigate the influence of the ratio of thickness between layers as well as core stiffness on the displacements with different water depths, and load speeds.
A novel occluded face detection approach using Enhanced ORB and optimized GAN
Authors: Nelson Abhilash , Shaji R. S. 
Published: October 2023

Objectives:This research presents an approach to detect occluded face images. In order to achieve this, the research presents a novel technique that involves feature extraction and occluded face recognition. Methods: Feature extraction is performed by the enhanced ORB algorithm, which is proposed by the modification of the Oriented Fast and Rotated Brief (ORB) algorithm, by adding a phase for contrast adjustment, together with CNN features. For occluded face recognition, a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) optimized by the proposed SR-SSA is designed. SR-SSA is proposed by the integration of Search and Rescue Optimization (SAR) in the Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA). Results: The experimental results demonstrate that the SR-SSA-based GAN algorithm outperforms existing methods in terms of accuracy of 0.956, FAR of 0.045 and FRR of 0.021.
Types of Innovation and Sustainable Development: Evidence from Medium- and Large-Sized Firms
Authors: Agoraki Konstantina K. , Deirmentzoglou Georgios A. , Psychalis Marios , Apostolopoulos Sotiris 
Published: October 2023

In the last few decades, the connection between innovation and sustainable development has been brought to the surface due to the concerns of academics, scientists, and policymakers regarding environmental and social issues. Although numerous studies have discussed the significance of innovation in achieving corporate sustainable development (CSD), the relationship between these two concepts remains vague. Under this background, the aim of this study was to examine which types of innovation have a significant impact on CSD. In particular, four types of innovation were tested — incremental, radical, product, and process innovation — with the three dimensions of CSD: the social, environmental, and economic dimensions. The data collected from medium- and large-sized firms revealed that incremental, radical, and process innovation had a significant positive impact on CSD. These results have substantial theoretical and managerial implications, as they indicate what types of innovation managers should focus on in order to improve their sustainable business performance.
Log-concavity of infinite product and infinite sum generating functions
Authors: Heim Bernhard , Neuhauser Markus 
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we expand on the remark by Andrews on the importance of infinite sums and products in combinatorics. Let [Formula: see text] be the double sequences [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text]. We associate double sequences [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], defined as the coefficients of [Formula: see text] [Formula: see text] These coefficients are related to the number of partitions [Formula: see text], plane partitions [Formula: see text] of [Formula: see text], and Fibonacci numbers [Formula: see text]. Let [Formula: see text] and let [Formula: see text]. Then the coefficients are log-concave at [Formula: see text] for almost all [Formula: see text] in the exponential (involving [Formula: see text]) and geometric cases (involving [Formula: see text]). The coefficients are not log-concave for almost all [Formula: see text] in both cases, if [Formula: see text]. Let [Formula: see text]. Then the log-concave property flips for almost all [Formula: see text].
On 12-congruences of elliptic curves
Authors: Frengley Sam 
Published: October 2023

We construct infinite families of pairs of (geometrically non-isogenous) elliptic curves defined over [Formula: see text] with [Formula: see text]-torsion subgroups that are isomorphic as Galois modules. This extends previous work of Chen and Fisher where it is assumed that the underlying isomorphism of [Formula: see text]-torsion subgroups respects the Weil pairing. Our approach is to compute explicit birational models for the modular diagonal quotient surfaces which parametrize such pairs of elliptic curves. A key ingredient in the proof is to construct simple (algebraic) conditions for the [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text]-torsion subgroups of a pair of elliptic curves to be isomorphic as Galois modules. These conditions are given in terms of the [Formula: see text]-invariants of the pair of elliptic curves.
A note on the size of iterated sumsets in ℤd
Authors: Vrećica Ilija 
Published: October 2023

In a recent paper by Curran and Goldmakher, the cardinality of [Formula: see text]-fold sumsets [Formula: see text] was given when [Formula: see text] has [Formula: see text] elements. In this paper we provide a different method for doing this and obtain a more general result. We also obtain an upper bound for the value of [Formula: see text] when [Formula: see text] is a set of [Formula: see text] elements with simplicial hull.
Exponential stability of Lord Shulman thermoelastic system with porous damping and distributed delay term
Authors: Bouzettouta Lamine , Boulkheloua Chaima , Khochemane Houssem Eddine , Karek Widad 
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we consider a one-dimensional Lord–Shulman thermoelastic system [C. Cattaneo, On a form of heat equation which eliminates the paradox of instantaneous propagation, C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris 247 (1958) 431–433] with porous damping and distributed delay term acting on the porous equation. Under suitable assumptions on the weight of distributed delay, we establish the well posedness of the system by using semigroup theory and we show that the dissipations due to thermal effects with porous damping are strong enough to stabilise the system exponentially, independently of the wave speeds of the system.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STOCK RETURNS OF ZOMBIE FIRMS AND BIST 30 FIRMS WITH STATISTICAL METHODS
Authors: HORASAN Mukadder 
Published: October 2023

The concept of ‘zombie’ companies was first proposed by Kane in 1987. The three common features of these companies are listed as follows; high debt level, low profit rate and productive companies reduce their productivity. Zombie firms are defined as companies with persistently low profitability, high leverage, or negative equity capital. However, instead of defining a business as a zombie with single company data, it would be more accurate to look at bank and company level data that also show the lending relationships between credit institutions and corporate debtors. (Álvarez et al., 2023).
In our study, companies having negative equity capital for at least three consecutive years were considered zombies, whereas these companies were selected from the ISO 1000 industrial enterprises. Particular attention was paid to ensure these companies continued to be traded on BIST. Additionally, BIST 30 companies were analyzed and stock returns and statistical evaluations were also analyzed.
Revisiting the Bactrian and Gāndhārī Bilingual Inscriptions from Dasht-e Nāwūr
Authors: Palunčić Filip , Palunčić Daniella , Maharaj B.T. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The historically important Kushan trilingual inscriptions of Dasht-e Nāwūr are revisited. The readings and interpretations of the bilingual DN I (Bactrian)—DN IV (Gāndhārī) are presented. Through careful analysis of the photos, paper rubbings and latex moulds of DN I published by Gérard Fussman in 1974, a reading of lines 7–13 is proposed which shows further significant parallels with known Kushan-period Bactrian inscriptions, supplementing the decipherment of lines 1–6 by Nicholas Sims-Williams. Furthermore, a comprehensive reading of the Gāndhārī version DN IV in Kharoṣṭhī script is proposed, which presents a true bilingual with DN I and corroborates our reading of DN I. Based on our reading of the bilingual DN I–DN IV, the inscriptions commemorate the arrival of Vema Taktu to Dasht-e Nāwūr, located in the Ghaznī province of Afghanistan, in Vema’s fifteenth regnal year.
Characterization of Three Cases of Primary Hypogalactia in Jalisco, Mexico
Authors: Sandoval-Pinto Elena , García-Gutiérrez Mariana , Acosta-Real Sara , Sierra-Díaz Erick , Cremades Rosa 
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Human lactation should be taken into account as an important issue for the international agenda. Despite advances in lactation information and knowledge, insufficient milk production is still a concern for mothers and health practitioners, including International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and others. Primary hypogalactia, or insufficient milk production is uncommon, but should be considered when there is poor weight gain and decreased urine output in infants despite good latch-on and suckling, or anatomic differences in the physical exam of the lactating breast. Main Issue: This case series presents three cases illustrating insufficient milk production resulting in infants who experienced significant dehydration and poor weight gain. Management: Primary hypoplasia was diagnosed by means of a thorough interview and physical examination that entailed a consultation with a physician who was also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Conclusion: Awareness of an infant’s feeding needs and proper evaluation of a child’s health status is paramount if health care providers are to identify the important factors contributing to breastfeeding problems. In some instances, breastfeeding goals cannot be achieved, and then the provider’s role becomes support in coming to terms with persistent insufficient milk production, and coordinating appropriate supplementation to meet each baby’s nutritional needs.