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Artificial Neural Network Modeling for Investigation on the Effect of Deficit Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels on Hay Yield and Quality of Sorghum Sudangrass Hybrid
Authors: KARAER Murat , GÜLÜMSER Erdem , KARDEŞ Yusuf Murat , GÜLTAŞ Hüseyin Tevfik , MUT Hanife , ARSLAN Oğuz 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Irrigation and fertilization are the most critical inputs to increase productivity in plant production. However, the unconscious use of water resources in agriculture and excessive fertilization create an obstacle to the sustainability of production. Deficit irrigation is an essential and sustainable production strategy applied in regions with limited water resources. Since the experiments need more labour, time, input preparation, and land, it is hard to handle the far-reaching parameters. In this regard, artificial neural networks (ANNs) can be an alternative solution. This study aims to develop an ANN modeling to be trained to forecast the effects of different irrigation water levels and fertilizer doses on the hay yield and some quality traits of herbal parts of Sorghum × Sudan grass (SS) hybrid (Sorghum sudanense vs. Sorghum bicolor) remaining after seed harvesting. The ANN model was developed on the limited field experiments implemented in Bilecik, Turkey, for two years in 2021 and 2022. Experiments were conducted in randomized blocks-split plots design with three replications, three irrigation levels (I100, I60, and I30), and four nitrogen treatments (N0, N50, N100, and N150 kg ha− 1). The hay yield, protein yield, relative feed value (RFV), water use efficiency (WUE), and irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE) were determined in this study. It was determined that the ANN structure, including one hidden layer with five neurons, could successfully be used to obtain the best practice conditions for the handled agricultural activity. According to the field experiments and ANN model, the I80 irrigation with 100 kg ha− 1 nitrogen doses would suit the feed yield and quality of Sorghum × Sudan grass hybrid.
A Pick-and-Place Process Control Based On the Bootstrapping Method for Quality Enhancement in Surface Mount Technology
Authors: Kim Jaewoo , Zhang Zhenxuan , Won Daehan , Yoon Sangwon , Jin Yu 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is a technique in electronic manufacturing to assemble electronic components on the surface of printed circuit boards. The industry has faced new challenges because of the increasing complexity of the assembly process to satisfy requirements such as lightweight, smaller size, and diverse configurations. With the usage of lead-free solder and the trend toward miniaturization in the electronics industry, the misalignment of solder paste has become more problematic. As the size of components decreases, it becomes more challenging to guarantee accurate placement and alignment during the assembly process. Self-alignment is a physical phenomenon during soldering, where components attached to soldered pads experience movement. Self-alignment can enhance the assembly quality by adjusting component positions near the desired position. However, it can lead to assembly defects, such as poor attachment and tombstoning, as components are shifted away from the pad center, resulting in an unbalanced position. Therefore, understanding and correctly using self-alignment becomes significant in modern electronic manufacturing. This research proposes a model that collects data from inspection to estimate the self-alignment strength and find a new placement location that can reduce component misalignment and enhance dimensional requirements for PCB assembly, such as side overhang and end overlap.
In-hospital mortality and functional decline after COVID-19 versus other types of pneumonia in Japan: Effect of underlying kidney disease
Authors: Ikenouchi Ken , Takahashi Daiei , Mandai Shintaro , Watada Mizuki , Koyama Sayumi , Hoshino Motoki , Takahashi Naohiro , Shoda Wakana , Kuyama Tamaki , Mori Yutaro , Ando Fumiaki , Susa Koichiro , Mori Takayasu , Iimori Soichiro , Naito Shotaro , Sohara Eisei , Fushimi Kiyohide , Uchida Shinichi 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects both life and health. However, the differentiation from other types of pneumonia and effect of kidney disease remain uncertain. This retrospective observational study investigated the risk of in-hospital death and functional decline in ≥ 20% of Barthel Index scores after COVID-19 compared to other forms of pneumonia among Japanese adults, both with and without end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The study enrolled 123,378 patients aged 18 years and older from a national inpatient administrative claims database in Japan that covers the first three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. After a 1:1:1:1 propensity score matching into non-COVID-19/non-dialysis, COVID-19/non-dialysis, non-COVID-19/dialysis, and COVID-19/dialysis groups, 2,136 adults were included in the analyses. The multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed greater odds ratios (ORs) of death [5.92 (95% CI: 3.62–9.96)] and functional decline [1.93 (95% CI: 1.26–2.99)] only in the COVID-19/dialysis group versus the non-COVID-19/non-dialysis group. The COVID-19/dialysis group had a higher risk of death directly due to pneumonia (OR: 6.02, 95% CI: 3.50–10.8) or death due to other diseases (OR: 3.00, 95% CI: 1.11–8.48; versus the non-COVID-19/non-dialysis group). COVID-19 displayed a greater impact on the musculoskeletal system than other types of pneumonia particularly in ESKD.
Hyaluronic acid stimulation of stem cells for cardiac repair: a cell-free strategy for myocardial infarct
Authors: Jeong Seon-Yeong , Park Bong-Woo , Kim Jimin , Lee Seulki , You Haedeun , Lee Joohyun , Lee Susie , Park Jae-Hyun , Kim Jinju , Sim Woosup , Ban Kiwon , Park Joonghoon , Park Hun-Jun , Kim Soo 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
BackgroundMyocardial infarction (MI), a representative form of ischemic heart disease, remains a huge burden worldwide. This study aimed to explore whether extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted from hyaluronic acid (HA)-primed induced mesenchymal stem cells (HA-iMSC-EVs) could enhance the cardiac repair after MI.
Results HA-iMSC-EVs showed typical characteristics for EVs such as morphology, size, and marker proteins expression. Compared with iMSC-EVs, HA-iMSC-EVs showed enhanced tube formation and survival against oxidative stress in endothelial cells, while reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in cardiomyocytes. In THP-1 macrophages, both types of EVs markedly reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory signaling players, whereas HA-iMSC-EVs were more potent in augmenting anti-inflammatory markers. A significant decrease of inflammasome proteins was observed in HA-iMSC-EV-treated THP-1. Further, phospho-SMAD2 as well as fibrosis markers in TGF-b1-stimulated cardiomyocytes were reduced in HA-iMSC-EVs treatment. Proteomic data showed that HA-iMSC-EVs were enriched with multiple pathways including immunity, extracellular matrix organization, angiogenesis, and cell cycle. The localization of HA-iMSC-EVs in myocardium was confirmed after delivery by either intravenous or intramyocardial route, with the latter increased intensity. Echocardiography revealed that intramyocardial HA-iMSC-EVs injections improved cardiac function and reduced adverse cardiac remodeling and necrotic size in MI heart. Histologically, MI hearts receiving HA-iMSC-EVs had increased capillary density and viable myocardium, while showed reduced fibrosis.
Conclusions Our results suggest that HA-iMSC-EVs improve cardiac function by augmenting vessel growth, while reducing ROS generation, inflammation, and fibrosis in MI heart.
Multi-task multi-station earthquake monitoring: An all-in-one seismic Phase picking, Location, and Association Network (PLAN)
Authors: Wu Xinming , Si Xu , Li Zefeng , Wang Shenghou , Zhu Jun 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Earthquake monitoring is vital for understanding the physics of earthquakes and assessing seismic hazards.
A standard monitoring workflow includes the interrelated and interdependent tasks of phase picking, association, and location.
Although deep learning methods have been successfully applied to earthquake monitoring,
they mostly address the tasks separately and ignore the geographic relationships among stations.
Here, we propose a graph neural network that operates directly on multi-station seismic data and achieves simultaneous phase picking, association, and location.
Particularly, the inter-station and inter-task physical relationships are informed in the network architecture to promote accuracy, interpretability, and physical consistency among cross-station and cross-task predictions.
When applied to data from the Ridgecrest region and Japan regions, this method showed superior performance over previous deep learning-based phase-picking and localization methods.
Overall, our study provides for the first time a prototype self-consistent all-in-one system of simultaneous seismic phase picking, association, and location, which has the potential for next-generation automated earthquake monitoring.
Prognostic impact of FAN score in patients receiving nivolumab plus ipilimumab for metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Authors: Yamashita Shimpei , Hamamoto Shuzo , Furukawa Junya , Fujita Kazutoshi , Takahashi Masayuki , Miyake Makito , Ito Noriyuki , Iwamoto Hideto , Kohjimoto Yasuo , Hara Isao 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

FAN score is reportedly associated with prognostic outcomes in patients with urothelial carcinoma being treated with immune check point inhibitors. However, the prognostic impact of pre-treatment FAN score in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) treated with nivolumab plus ipilimumab remains unclear. We retrospectively evaluated the association between pre-treatment FAN score and prognostic outcomes in 154 patients with metastatic RCC treated with nivolumab plus ipilimumab. The pre-treatment FAN score was ‘0’ in 56 patients (36%), ‘1’ in 60 patients (40%), ‘2’ in 37 patients (24%) and ‘3’ in one patient (1%). Progression-free survival was not significantly different between patients with different FAN scores, but second progression-free survival (PFS2), cancer-specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) were significantly different. In multivariable Cox proportional hazard analyses, FAN score ≥ 2 was a significant predictor of poor PFS2 (vs FAN score 0, HR: 2.65, 95% CI: 1.35–5.18, P < 0.01), poor CSS (vs FAN score 0, HR: 3.38, 95% CI: 1.48–7.71, P < 0.01) and poor OS (vs FAN score 0, HR: 3.02, 95% CI: 1.44–6.33, P < 0.01). High pre-treatment FAN score could be a significant independent predictor of poor prognosis in patients receiving nivolumab plus ipilimumab for metastatic RCC.
Initial Clinical Experience with Single-port Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Cancer Running head: Single-port robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer
Authors: Woo Ji Su , Cho Min Jeng , Park In Kyu , Im Yeong Cheol , Kim Kyu Yeol , Park Dong Jin , Yang Songsoo 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background: Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is widely used for rectal lesion excision, with robot-assisted TAMIS (R-TAMIS) improving surgical ergonomics. The introduction of the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) robot, designed for endoluminal surgery, has brought new possibilities. The primary objective of this study was to assess the technical feasibility and efficacy of SPR-TAMIS. The secondary objective was to analyze perioperative outcomes.
Methods: Between April 2021 and March 2023, we included 14 consecutive rectal cancer patients who underwent SPR-TAMIS. Patient data, surgical specifics, and clinical outcomes were collected to assess SPR-TAMIS safety and feasibility.
Results: The mean patient age was 69.0 years, and all cases underwent full-thickness excisions. The mean tumor diameter was 5.6 cm, positioned 9.8 cm proximally and 6.9 cm distally from the anal verge. Negative margins were achieved in 93% of cases, with one requiring further resection. The mean operative time was 156 minutes, and the median hospital stay was 5.7 days. No mortalities occurred, but two patients experienced minor delayed morbidity manifesting as wound dehiscence and enteritis (Clavien-Dindo grade I). No recurrences were observed during 15 month follow-up.
Conclusions: SPR-TAMIS emerges as a safe and feasible alternative for selected early rectal cancers, offering enhanced visualization and potential advantages for resecting larger or proximal lesions and suturing. Further research should explore expanding its surgical indications.
Investigating Site-Specific Parameters for Seismic Hazard Analysis in Büyükçekmece District of Istanbul: Field Study and HVSR Analysis
Authors: Süleyman Hakan , Çaktı Eser , Dar Emrullah 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The Büyükçekmece district of Istanbul, situated in a region near North Anatolian Fault, faces significant earthquake risk. This study aims to enhance our understanding of seismic hazards in Büyükçekmece by investigating site-specific parameters. We conducted a comprehensive field study involving seismic ambient vibration measurements at 56 selected locations. The horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method was employed to analyze the recorded data, and to obtain fundamental frequencies and approximate bedrock depths. These parameters offer insights into the local soil conditions and site amplification characteristics. The findings of this study reveal that the region exhibits intermediate to strong site amplification due to the contrast between alluvial deposits and Paleozoic bedrock. Peak frequencies ranged from 1.4 to 2 Hz, with amplification factors typically ranging from 1.5 to 2. Bedrock depths varied from 73 to 108 meters, and average shear wave velocities to bedrock (VZ) showed minimal variation (576 to 608 m/s). Correlations between fundamental frequencies (f0) and VS30 values demonstrate the influence of soil properties on ground motion amplification. This study contributes crucial information for seismic hazard assessment and risk reduction in Büyükçekmece. The results are invaluable for informing ground motion simulations, and and facilitating improved earthquake impact predictions. Understanding site-specific characteristics is essential for enhancing the resilience of earthquake-prone regions like Büyükçekmece district of Istanbul. Overall, this research stresses the significance of site-specific investigations in improving our understanding of seismic hazard and risk.
Study on the whole dynamical fracture process of sandstone samples
Authors: Cao Fu , Yang Liping , Li Lian , Li Yuefeng , Wang Qi-zhi , Liu Enlong 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The single cleavage drilled compression specimens of sandstone were impacted by the large-diameter split Hopkinson pressure bar, the whole model-I dynamical fracture process was successfully observed. A crack propagation gauge is used to monitor the key time moment of dynamic initiation, propagation, arrest and re-initiation, respectively. The fractal crack extension model is used to analysis the propagation speed of tortuous crack, and with further combination of the experimental-numerical-analytical method, to determine dynamic initiation toughness, dynamic propagation toughness, dynamic arrest toughness, and dynamic re-initiation toughness of sandstone. The results show that in the process of crack propagation, the crack propagation path is torturous, for this curved path, the value of the universal function, which is characterized by the crack’s velocity, is smaller than that with a straight path. The dynamic propagation toughness thus obtained is closer to its real value by using the fractal model. Sandstone’s dynamic initiation toughness is greater than the dynamic arrest toughness, and dynamic initiation toughness is slightly bigger than the dynamic re-initiation toughness.
Riemann problem for longitudinal-torsional waves in nonlinear elastic rods
Authors: Chugainova Anna 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Asymptotics of nonstationary solutions to the Riemann problem are studied for a system of equations describing long small-amplitude longitudinal-torsional waves in nonlinear elastic rods in the presence of dissipation. It is shown that the form of the asymptotics of the solution depends on the dissipation parameters. The asymptotics of a nonstationary solution may correspond to theself-similar solution of the Riemann problem or, for other values of the dissipation parameters, may contain special (nonclassical) discontinuities.
The detection of illegal addition dyes in grain products with graphitized carbon black filled polyamide composite membrane
Authors: Liu Yajie , Liu Xinyu , Yang Yaling , Zhu Yao , He Yahui , Wang Jing , Sun Baoguo 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Herein, graphitized carbon black (GCB) filled polyamide (PA) composite (PA@GCB) membrane extraction combined with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem four-stage mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) was used for rapid detection of 12 illegal addition dyes in grain products. GCB was used as an adsorbent in the composite membrane. When samples were pretreated by the PA@GCB composite membrane, the illegal addition dyes were absorbed by GCB into the surface and pore of the composite membrane, while most other ingredients were passed through the composite membrane. Then, the illegal addition dyes were eluted from the membrane by different solvents to be analyzed by UPLC–MS/MS. The recovery of the dyes was ranged from 71–124%, and the precision was between 3 and 14. The results showed that the PA@GCB composite membrane would be used as a new pretreatment method for detecting multicomponent illegal addition dyes in grain products, which was rapid, simple, reliable accurate and safety.
Outcomes of Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy in Primary Congenital Glaucoma Treatment: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Lai Junyi , Qiao Yunsheng , Tan Chen , Chen Junyi 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background:
This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) in Chinese patients with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) and identify factors influencing surgical success.
Methods:
Fourteen patients (24 eyes) diagnosed with PCG who underwent gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy were recruited, and data on intraocular pressure (IOP), antiglaucoma medication, surgery-related complications, and additional treatments were collected during preoperative and postoperative visits. Surgical success was defined as IOP ≤ 21 mmHg and a reduction of >30% from baseline, with (partial success) or without (complete success) antiglaucoma medication.
Results:
Mean preoperative IOP was 30.41 ± 6.09 mmHg. At the final visit, mean IOP reduction was 16.1 ± 9.1 mmHg (52%), and 19 of 24 eyes were topical medication–free. IOP was significantly decreased at each postoperative visit compared with baseline (P < 0.05 for all time points). Cumulative proportions of complete and partial success were 79.2% and 95.8%, respectively, at three years postsurgery. Patients without prior antiglaucoma procedures, without postoperative IOP spikes, and those undergoing complete trabeculotomy exhibited improved surgical prognosis. No permanent vision-threatening complications occurred in the 24 eyes by the end of the respective follow-ups.
Conclusion:
Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy emerged as a safe and effective procedure for PCG treatment, characterized by outstanding IOP reduction efficacy and high surgical success rates.
Evaluation of the cultural heritage buildings in an ancient district of Antakya after the Kahramanmaras earthquakes (Mw 7.7 and Mw 7.6)
Authors: Ersoy Selahattin 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This study aims to present field research and evaluate the common failure types for most of the cultural heritage buildings in an ancient district of Antakya (Antioch) after the two consecutive devastating earthquakes occurred in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey on February 6, 2023. The first one occurred at 04:17 (01:17 UTC), a moment magnitude (Mw) 7.7 (AFAD, Disaster, and Emergency Management Presidency), an earthquake occurred in Pazarcık-Kahramanmaraş and it was followed by another earthquake at 13:24 (10:24 UTC), an Mw 7.6 earthquake at Elbistan-Kahramanmaraş. For the post-reconnaissance evaluation of the cultural heritage buildings in Antioch, a field trip was arranged to the site. Since the aftershocks were happening, the field trip was extremely dangerous, especially around damaged or heavily damaged structures. The use of laser scanners made it possible for safer documentation of these structures. The cultural heritage structures studied herein are in an ancient part of Antakya (ancient Antioch) called Kurtuluş Caddesi (Rue Jadid, yeni cadde). Damages on the registered heritage buildings in this study are classified as in different damage levels. One of the most common failure types observed is the out-of-plane movement of the walls. Exhaustion of the in-plane strength capacity of the walls is followed by an out-of-plane mechanism. Many other failure types are either due to the absence of engineering practices or false restoration practices. As a case study, some of these structures are examined by simplified limit analysis and the results are presented. Even though restoring these structures depends on many variables and various stakeholders, a simple guide for restoration is provided for the elimination of similar problems for future events.
Performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Providing Prostate Cancer Information
Authors: Alasker Ahmed , Alsalamah Seham , Alshathri Nada , Almansour Nura , Alsalamah Faris , Alghafees Mohammad , AlKhamees Mohammad , Alsaikhan Bader 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men worldwide, is highly complex regarding diagnosis and management. Hence, patients often seek knowledge through additional resources, including AI chatbots such as Generative Pre-trained Transformers (ChatGPT) and Google Bard. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of LLMs in providing educational content on prostate cancer. Common patient questions about prostate cancer were collected from reliable educational websites and evaluated for accuracy, comprehensiveness, readability, and stability by two independent board-certified urologists, with a third resolving discrepancies. Accuracy was measured on a 3-point scale, comprehensiveness on a 5-point Likert scale, and readability using the Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) Score and Flesch–Kincaid FK Grade Level. A total of 52 questions on general knowledge, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of prostate cancer were provided to three LLMs. Although there was no significant difference in the overall accuracy of LLMs, ChatGPT demonstrated superiority among the LLMs in the context of general knowledge of prostate cancer (p = 0.018). ChatGPT Plus achieved higher overall comprehensiveness than ChatGPT and Bard (p = 0.028). For readability, Bard generated simpler sentences with the highest FRE score (54.7, p < 0.001) and lowest FK Reading Level (10.2, p < 0.001). ChatGPT and Bard generate accurate, understandable, and easily readable material on prostate cancer. These AI models might not replace healthcare professionals but can assist in patient education and guidance.