bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Phosphorus Fertilizer Value of Sewage Sludge Ashes and Biochars Through Chemical Pre-treatments and Application Methods
Authors: Kopp Clara , Sica Pietro , Eising Annika Grubbe , Madsen Ditte Egeberg , Magid Jakob , Müller-Stöver Dorette S. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to improve the phosphorus (P) fertilizer value of sewage sludge ashes and biochars through different pre-treatments and application methods.

Methods
In experiment 1, two sewage sludges, their respective ash, and biochar underwent three chemical pre-treatments (H2SO4, NaOH, and Ca(OH)2. These materials were utilized as P fertilizers in a maize plant trial), using two application methods (mixed and placed). In experiment 2, biochars sourced from four sewage sludges were pre-treated with H2SO4 and NaOH and then employed as P fertilizers in a barley plant trial.

Results
Experiment 1 revealed a significant impact of application method on shoot dry matter, with mixing outperforming placement. Acidification pre-treatment of the ash led to significantly higher shoot dry matter (2.7 ± 0.3 g) and P uptake (7.9 ± 0.9 mg per plant) compared to untreated ash (0.7 ± 0.1 g; 1.9 ± 0.2 mg per plant). Similarly, NaOH-treated biochar caused elevated shoot dry matter (2.6 ± 0.4 g) and P uptake (6.9 ± 0.4 mg per plant) compared to untreated biochar (0.7 ± 0.2 g; 1.9 ± 0.1 mg per plant). These outcomes highlight the dependence of pre-treatment efficacy on biomaterial composition. Experiment 2 demonstrated that despite differing elemental compositions of the biochars, NaOH treatment led to significantly greater shoot dry matter and P uptake compared to untreated and acidified treatments.

Conclusions
Chemical pre-treatments have the potential to enhance the short-term P fertilizer value of ashes and biochar. However, further studies are essential to assess the economic feasibility and potential environmental risks, including increased heavy metal solubility.

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A comprehensive analysis of transient rate and rate derivative data of an oil well intercepted by infinite-conductivity hydraulic fracture in closed systems
Authors: Malallah Adel , Nashawi Ibrahim Sami , Algharaib Meshal 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis paper presents a method for analyzing constant-pressure drawdown test of infinite-conductivity fractured wells in bounded reservoirs. The presented method is based on the Tiab direct synthesis approach. The fracture and reservoir parameters are directly determined from the rate and rate derivative of the well test data. New equations describing the elliptical flow regime and the transition from the pseudoradial regime to the boundary-dominated regime of different rectangular reservoirs are also presented. The various flow regimes occurring during the well test are easily identified based on the shape of the plotted data and the slope of each flow regime. The unique features of the slopes of the various regimes and their intersection points are utilized to determine the fracture half-length, formation permeability, skin factor, well drainage area, and reservoir shape factor. Moreover, new equations defining the intersection points of the straight lines corresponding to different flow regimes are presented. These equations are very important for confirming the precision of the calculated results. A systematic process demonstrating the application of the proposed method to linear, elliptical, pseudoradial, and boundary-dominated regimes is well delineated. Comprehensive examples are presented to validate the efficiency of the proposed technique. The examples show that even if some of the flow regimes are not fully developed, the method can still be used to determine the formation and fracture properties using information obtained from the remaining flow regimes. This is one of several advantages of the proposed technique over conventional techniques.
ExaPRR: A Framework for Support Dynamic and Interactive Events on Distributed Published Resource Repositories Mechanism in Distributed Exascale Computing Systems
Authors: Khoshrooynemati Tayebeh , Khaneghah Ehsan Mousavi 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis paper introduces the ExaPRR Framework, which is capable of managing and controlling dynamic and interactive events in addition to activities related to distributed Published Resources Repository, managing and controlling dynamic and interactive events of the said resource discovery (RD) by redefining the concept of request and response based on wave model. For this purpose, while analyzing the function of the Distributed Published Resource Repository RD and defining the concept of the next element participating in the global activity in this RD, it redefines the concept of request in the Distributed Exascale systems. This framework uses the concept of revising the state of implementation of dynamic and interactive events in the system and redefining the concept of request at every moment of the process of implementation of resource discovery activities based on system status, demanding requests, and dynamic and interactive event, manages the resource's discovery activities.
A cluster of three extrapulmonary Mycobacterium abscessus infections linked to well-maintained water-based heater-cooler devices
Authors: Seidelman Jessica L. , Baker Arthur W. , Lewis Sarah S. , Warren Bobby G. , Barrett Aaron , Graves Amanda , King Carly , Taylor Bonnie , Engel Jill , Bonnadonna Desiree , Milano Carmelo , Wallace Richard J. , Stiegel Matthew , Anderson Deverick J. , Smith Becky A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackground:Various water-based heater-cooler devices (HCDs) have been implicated in nontuberculous mycobacteria outbreaks. Ongoing rigorous surveillance for healthcare-associated M. abscessus (HA-Mab) put in place following a prior institutional outbreak of M. abscessus alerted investigators to a cluster of 3 extrapulmonary M. abscessus infections among patients who had undergone cardiothoracic surgery.Methods:Investigators convened a multidisciplinary team and launched a comprehensive investigation to identify potential sources of M. abscessus in the healthcare setting. Adherence to tap water avoidance protocols during patient care and HCD cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance practices were reviewed. Relevant environmental samples were obtained. Patient and environmental M. abscessus isolates were compared using multilocus-sequence typing and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Smoke testing was performed to evaluate the potential for aerosol generation and dispersion during HCD use. The entire HCD fleet was replaced to mitigate continued transmission.Results:Clinical presentations of case patients and epidemiologic data supported intraoperative acquisition. M. abscessus was isolated from HCDs used on patients and molecular comparison with patient isolates demonstrated clonality. Smoke testing simulated aerosolization of M. abscessus from HCDs during device operation. Because the HCD fleet was replaced, no additional extrapulmonary HA-Mab infections due to the unique clone identified in this cluster have been detected.Conclusions:Despite adhering to HCD cleaning and disinfection strategies beyond manufacturer instructions for use, HCDs became colonized with and ultimately transmitted M. abscessus to 3 patients. Design modifications to better contain aerosols or filter exhaust during device operation are needed to prevent NTM transmission events from water-based HCDs.
Intake levels and main sources of nutrients for Japanese children with motor or intellectual disabilities
Authors: Takezoe Toshiko , Murakami Kentaro , Fujishiro Jun , Horikawa Miwako , Kubota Mitsuru , Kanamori Yutaka , Takahashi Nagahisa , Nakano Yuko , Migita Misato , Matsufuji Hiroshi , Sasaki Satoshi 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Proper nutritional management is important for the growth and development of children with motor or intellectual disabilities; however, few studies have investigated the nutrient intake of children with disabilities. This study aimed to investigate the nutrient intake and food groups that are the main sources of nutrients for children with disabilities. This cross-sectional observational study included twenty-five children (mean age, 11⋅8 years) from five hospitals in Japan. Using a 3-d weighed dietary record, we estimated the daily nutrient intake and food and beverage sources that contributed to nutrient intake. The mean values of calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin C intake were below the recommended dietary allowance, and those of dietary fiber and potassium were below the levels recommended by the Tentative Dietary Goal for Preventing Lifestyle-related Diseases (DG). In contrast, the mean intake values of fat, saturated fatty acids, and sodium were above the DG levels. Dairy products, meat, vegetables, and cereals were found to be the major contributors of nutrients. Increased intake of vegetables may help alleviate insufficient micronutrient intake in children with disabilities.
Can a wine be feminine? Gendered wine descriptors and quality, price, and aging potential
Authors: Masset Philippe , Terrier Lohyd , Livat Florine 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBy analyzing more than 1,400 expert tasting notes, we assess the so-called gender profile of Bordeaux wines. We identify 329 gender-related wine descriptors, with a good balance between masculine and feminine descriptors. Some wines and vintages are described as more feminine than others, but no clear trend over time emerges. Our regression analysis further reveals that more feminine wines receive similar ratings and sell at similar prices as their more masculine counterparts, but they are perceived as having a much more limited aging potential.
Pain management in infant immunisation: A cross-sectional survey of UK primary care nurses
Authors: Mabbott Annie P. , Bedford Helen 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Background:
Childhood immunisation is a critically important public health initiative. However, since most vaccines are administered by injection, it is associated with considerable pain and distress. Despite evidence demonstrating the efficacy of various pain management strategies, the frequency with which these are used during routine infant vaccinations in UK practice is unknown.

Aim:
This study aimed to explore primary care practice nurses’ (PNs) use of evidence-based pain management strategies during infant immunisation, as well as barriers to evidence-based practice.

Methods:
A questionnaire was developed and distributed to nurses throughout the UK via convenience sampling in paper and online formats. Questions assessed the frequency of pain management intervention use during infant immunisation and barriers to their use.

Findings:
A total of 255 questionnaire responses were received. Over 90% (n = 226) of respondents never used topical anaesthetics or sweet solutions during immunisations, while 41.9% advised breastfeeding occasionally (n = 103). Parent-/caregiver-led distraction was the most frequently used intervention, with most nurses using it occasionally (47.9%, n = 116) or often (30.6%, n = 74). Most practices had no immunisation pain management policy (81.1%, n = 184), and most PNs’ previous training had not included pain management (86.9%, n = 186). Barriers to intervention use included lack of time, knowledge and resources. Excluding distraction, pain management strategies were infrequently or never used during infant immunisation. Key barriers to using evidence-based strategies were lack of time, knowledge and resources.
THE CERESA CLASS: TROPICAL, TOPOLOGICAL AND ALGEBRAIC
Authors: Corey Daniel , Ellenberg Jordan , Li Wanlin 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe Ceresa cycle is an algebraic cycle attached to a smooth algebraic curve with a marked point, which is trivial when the curve is hyperelliptic with a marked Weierstrass point. The image of the Ceresa cycle under a certain cycle class map provides a class in étale cohomology called the Ceresa class. Describing the Ceresa class explicitly for nonhyperelliptic curves is in general not easy. We present a ‘combinatorialization’ of this problem, explaining how to define a Ceresa class for a tropical algebraic curve and also for a topological surface endowed with a multiset of commuting Dehn twists (where it is related to the Morita cocycle on the mapping class group). We explain how these are related to the Ceresa class of a smooth algebraic curve over
$\mathbb {C}(\!(t)\!)$
and show that the Ceresa class in each of these settings is torsion.
Genetic diversity and stability analysis of sweet potato accessions of north-eastern India grown under the mid-hill conditions of Meghalaya
Authors: Verma Veerendra Kumar , Kumar Amit , Rymbai Heiplanmi , Talang Hammylliende , Devi M. Bilashini , Baiswar Pankaj , Hazarika S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractA total of 32 sweet potato genotypes were evaluated to assess the genetic diversity based on quantitative traits and molecular markers, as well as stability for yield and related traits. Wider variability was observed for the traits like vine length (181.2–501.3 cm), number of leaves/plant (103.0–414.0 cm), internodal length (3.20–14.80 cm), petiole length (6.5–21.3 cm), leaf length (8.50–14.5 cm), leaf breadth (8.20–15.30 cm), leaf area (42.50–115.62 cm2), tuber length (7.77–18.07 cm), tuber diameter (2.67–6.90 cm), tuber weight (65.60–192.09 g), tuber yield (7.77–28.87 t ha−1), dry matter (27.34–36.41%), total sugar (4.50–5.70%) and starch (18.50–29.92%) content. Desirable traits such as tuber yield, dry matter and starch content have shown high heritability (>60%) with moderate to high genetic advance. Under molecular analysis, a total of 232 alleles were observed from all 32 microsatellite markers, which ranged from 4 to 14 with an average of 7.77 alleles per locus. In the population, the average observed heterozygosity (0.51) was higher than the expected heterozygosity (0.49). The contribution of genotype, genotype by environment interaction to the total variations was found to be significant. Based on the multi-trait stability index (tuber length, tuber diameter, tuber weight and tuber yield), genotypes X-24, MLSPC-3, MLSPC-5, ARSPC-1 and TSP-12-12 were found to be most stable. Among them, the high-yielding and stable genotypes TSP-12-10 (26.0 t ha−1) and MLSPC-3 (23.9 t ha−1) can be promoted for commercial production or used as parental material in future crop improvement programmes.
Feral rye (Secale cereale L.) control in quizalofop-resistant winter wheat in Oregon
Authors: Ribeiro Victor H. V. , Mallory-Smith Carol A. , Gourlie Jennifer A. , Shelton Chad W. , Barroso Judit 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Managing winter annual grass weeds has long been a challenge in the dryland regions of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) where soft white winter wheat is grown. The recent development of quizalofop-resistant (CoAXium) wheat varieties allows growers to use quizalofop (QP), a herbicide that inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) for postemergence grass control. Field experiments were conducted over two winter wheat growing seasons in 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 near Adams, OR, to evaluate QP efficacy on feral rye and for crop safety. Downy brome and jointed goatgrass control with QP were assessed in 2021–2022 and 2022–2023, respectively. QP treatments provided effective control of feral rye (≥95%), downy brome (≥87%), and jointed goatgrass (99%) regardless of rate, adjuvant, and spray volume tested. Spring-applied QP caused no injury to winter wheat. Results indicate that the QP-resistant wheat technology can help PNW wheat growers selectively control winter annual grasses.
Tidying Up Attitudes, Queer Eye	Style
Authors: Yao Shay Xuejing , Ellithorpe Morgan E. , Cuddy Liam , Siddika Aysha , Nadeem Hira , Myer Mackenzie 
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The parasocial contact hypotheses (PCH) posits that mediated contact with social outgroups can result in more positive attitudes. The present study includes Asian women as a specific identity group that has yet to be studied in the context of PCH. It also includes gay men as a comparison group for the same processes. Participants ( n = 241) were exposed in a two-condition experiment to either Queer Eye (2018 version; gay men as target group) or Tidying Up With Marie Kondo (Asian women as target group). Only social attraction significantly mediated the relationship between exposure to Queer Eye and attitudes toward gay men. Attitudes toward Asian women were measured with positive and negative subscales; social and task attraction significantly mediated a reduction in negative attitudes. Uncertainty reduction had an ambivalence effect; it mediated increases in both positive and negative attitudes. These results support the general hypothesis of PCH, with mixed effects.
The Salinity of Coastal Waters as a Bellwether for Global Water Cycle Changes
Authors: Fournier S. , Reager J. T. , Chandanpurkar H. A. , Pascolini‐Campbell M. , Jarugula S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractWhile the global water cycle has been studied previously based on land and open ocean studies, here we use coastal satellite sea surface salinity (SSS) data to show that in global aggregate, SSS variations near coasts are strongly correlated with global water cycle variability driven by El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). This is a significant finding as we demonstrate that open ocean SSS variability is not as sensitive to ENSO and global water cycle variability as the coastal oceans at interannual timescales. Aggregated global coastal SSS could therefore be used as a proxy for detection of changes in the large‐scale cycling of water between the oceans and continents. Moreover, we identify major potential “hotspots” on land and in the coastal ocean that tend to drive global coastal salinity variability, and which may consequently be most sensitive to future physical and biological impacts of water cycle changes on the coastal oceans.
Energy Transfer Between Various Electron Populations Via Resonant Interaction With Whistler Mode Wave
Authors: Luzhkovskiy A. A. , Shklyar D. R. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractElectron energization in the Earth's radiation belts caused by resonant interaction with whistler mode waves is currently under intense investigation. When the waves are excited due to cyclotron instability in collisionless plasma, that is, when the energy source for the waves is the free energy of unstable electron distribution, particle energization by excited waves is nothing but energy transfer from one group of electrons to another mediated by the waves. An example of such a process is considered in which a quasi‐monochromatic whistler mode wave packet with the frequency and the wave normal angle corresponding to the maximum growth rate is excited at the equator. Since the maximum growth rate corresponds to parallel propagating wave, only the first cyclotron resonance particles play a part in this excitation. While propagating from the equator toward the Earth, the wave normal vector becomes more and more oblique, and all cyclotron resonances, in particular, Landau resonance come into play. Wave‐particle interaction at Landau resonance leads to the wave damping and the corresponding particle energization on the average. Moreover, we show that the mean square variation of resonant particle energy greatly exceeds the average value, thus, the energy increase of some particles is much larger than the Landau resonance particles get from the wave on the average. This means that the exchange of energy between different groups of particles through a wave is a more efficient process than the amplification or damping of a wave due to its resonant interaction with particles.
TRIM21-mediated Sohlh2 ubiquitination suppresses M2 macrophage polarization and progression of triple-negative breast cancer
Authors: Zhang Ruihong , Shen Ying , Zhang Qi , Feng Xiaoning , Liu Xuyue , Huo Xiaoning , Sun Jinhao , Hao Jing 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLung metastasis is the major cause of death in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) represent the M2-like phenotype with potent immunosuppressive activity, and play a pro-tumor role in TNBC lung metastasis. Sohlh2 belongs to the basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor family. However, its role in macrophages polarization remains unknown, especially in TNBC progression. Here we demonstrated that Sohlh2 overexpression promoted M2 macrophage polarization. Moreover, high expression of Sohlh2 in M2-like macrophage enhanced TNBC cell growth, migration and lung metastasis in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistically, we revealed that Sohlh2 functioned through up-regulating LXRα, ABCA1, ABCG1 expression and disturbing the lipid homeostasis on the membrane of macrophages. Sohlh2 could directly bind to the promoter of LXRα and promote its transcription activity. E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM21 promoted Sohlh2 ubiquitination and degradation, and suppressed M2 macrophage polarization and TNBC progression. Collectively, our findings suggested that Sohlh2 in macrophage could be a novel therapeutic target for TNBC metastatic treatment.
Distinct gene expression signatures comparing latent tuberculosis infection with different routes of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination
Authors: Silver Richard F. , Xia Mei , Storer Chad E. , Jarvela Jessica R. , Moyer Michelle C. , Blazevic Azra , Stoeckel David A. , Rakey Erin K. , Tennant Jan M. , Goll Johannes B. , Head Richard D. , Hoft Daniel F. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractTuberculosis remains an international health threat partly because of limited protection from pulmonary tuberculosis provided by standard intradermal vaccination with Bacillus of Calmette and Guérin (BCG); this may reflect the inability of intradermal vaccination to optimally induce pulmonary immunity. In contrast, respiratory Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection usually results in the immune-mediated bacillary containment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Here we present RNA-Seq-based assessments of systemic and pulmonary immune cells from LTBI participants and recipients of intradermal and oral BCG. LTBI individuals uniquely display ongoing immune activation and robust CD4 T cell recall responses in blood and lung. Intradermal BCG is associated with robust systemic immunity but only limited pulmonary immunity. Conversely, oral BCG induces limited systemic immunity but distinct pulmonary responses including enhanced inflammasome activation potentially associated with mucosal-associated invariant T cells. Further, IL-9 is identified as a component of systemic immunity in LTBI and intradermal BCG, and pulmonary immunity following oral BCG.
A multi-stable deployable quadrifilar helix antenna with radiation reconfigurability for disaster-prone areas
Authors: Bichara Rosette Maria , Costantine Joseph , Tawk Youssef , Sakovsky Maria 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn disaster-prone areas, damaged infrastructure requires impromptu communications leveraging lightweight and adaptive antennas. Accordingly, we introduce a bi-stable deployable quadrifilar helix antenna that passively reconfigures its radiation characteristics in terms of pattern and polarization. The proposed structure is composed of counter-rotating helical strips, connected by rotational joints to allow a simultaneous change in the helix height and radius. Each helical strip is composed of a fiber-reinforced composite material to achieve two stable deployed states that are self-locking. The reconfiguration between an almost omnidirectional pattern and a circularly polarized directive pattern enables the antenna to be suitable for both terrestrial and satellite communication within the L-band. More specifically, the presented design in infrastructure-less areas achieves satellite localization with directive circularly polarized waves and point-to-point terrestrial connectivity with an almost omnidirectional state. Hence, we present a portable, agile, and passively reconfigured antenna solution for low-infrastructure areas.