bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of microbiome and physico-chemical profiles of fresh fruits of Musa paradisiaca, Citrus sinensis and Carica papaya at different ripening stages: Implication to quality and safety management
Authors: Kifle Dawit Raga , Bacha Ketema Bedanie , Hora Reda Nemo , Likasa Lata Lachisa 
Published: January 2024

Introduction
The ripening of fleshy fruits is a developmental process that involves changes in color, texture, aroma, nutrients, and diversity of microbiomes. Some microorganisms, specially, bacteria and molds are responsible for postharvest spoilage of fruits. Thus, this study is aimed at evaluating the alterations in microbiome and physico-chemical properties of selected fruits at different ripening stages.

Methods
Totally, 108 fresh fruit samples of Musa paradisiaca, Citrus sinensis and Carica papaya at three ripening stages were collected and processed in this study. The biochemical methods and MALD-TOF MS were used in identification. The physico-chemical properties of all samples were analyzed using standard methods.

Results
The minimum counts (6.74± 0.48–6.76± 0.42 log CFU/mL) and the maximum count (7.51± 0.43–7.96± 0.34 log CFU/mL) of AMB in all fruit samples was observed at mature green and overripe stages of the fruits, respectively. The ripening stage has significantly affected the microbial counts (P < 0.05) in all fruits, except counts of Enterobacteriaceae in banana and orange, and fungal counts in orange. The bacterial community of all fruits was predominated by B. cereus (33.7%), A. faecalis (17.3%), P. putida (15.2%), M. morganii (11.1%), S. sciuri (6.6%) and S. epidermidis (4.9%); while the fungal microbiome was constituted by Candida spp. (33.9%) followed by Saccharomyces spp. (18.1%) and Aspergillus spp. (16.3%). The ripening stages have also significantly affected the physico-chemical property in all samples. Accordingly, the lowest pH (3.53) and highest content of ascorbic acid (69.87 mg/100g) were observed in mature green oranges and overripe papaya, respectively, while the maximum concentration of total sugar (17.87%) and reducing sugar (14.20%) were recorded in overripe bananas.

Conclusion
The presence of some potential human pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in fruit samples could contribute to post-harvest product losses besides the potential health risk associated with consumption of the tainted fruits. Hence, proper safety management practices and preservation mechanisms should be developed and put in place to ensure consumers safety against pathogens besides minimizing product losses through microbial spoilage.
Replicative and biochemical ageing mechanisms among females with Turner syndromes
Authors: Mikheev R. K. , Andreeva E. N. , Grigoryan O. R. , Sheremetyeva E. V. , Pankratova M. S. , Loginova E. V. 
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: 2025 is going to be the 100th anniversary of the first historical description of Turner syndrome — complex of genomic abnormalities, congenital gonadal disruption and hypergonadotropic hypogonadism. Total estrogenic deficiency triggers development of age-related comorbidities. There is no doubt that personalized search for replicative markers of cellular aging among females with Turner syndrome is needed.AIM: To evaluate features of replicative (telomere length) and biochemical (lipid profile, calcium-phosphate album, thyroid hormones, markers cytolysis and cholestasis, carbohydrate metabolism, nitrogenic metabolism, electrolytes, FSH) markers among females with Turner syndrome.MATERIALS AND METHODS. Research has been provided in collaboration between Endocrinology Research Centre of the Russian Ministry of Health and Lomonosov Moscow State University Medical Research and Educational Centre in the period since 10.01.2021 until 01.08.2022. Females with non-iatrogenic hypergonadotropic hypogonadism caused by Turner syndrome (45,X0; 45,X/46,XX; 45,X/46,X,r(X); 13–40 y.o.; n=26) and primary ovarian insufficiency (18–39 нyears=26); healthy females of reproductive age (15–49 y.o.; n=24). Patients have undergone laboratory genetic (leucocyte telomere length), biochemical (fasting glycaemia, urea, creatinine, common/conjugated bilirubin, ALT, AST, gamma-glutamyl transferase, triglycerides, HDL-P, LDL-P, common cholesterol, common/ionized calcium, phosphate, vitamin D, sodium/potassium/chlorides, FSH, HbA1c) analyses. Body measurements — body mass, body height. DNA extraction — provided with Qiagen DNA blood mini kit (Germany). Leukocyte telomere length — with real-time polymerase chain reaction PCR (Flow-fish). Soft program IBM SPSS Statistics (version 26,0 for Windows).RESULTS. 1. Females with Turner syndrome have significantly lower mean telomere length (8,22 kB [6,63–9,30]) than with primary ovarian insufficiency (10, 34 кБ [8,41–13,08], p<0,001) and healthy reproductive age females (10,77 kB [9,95–13,16], р>0,05).2. Telomere length correlates directly and significantly with longevity of menopausal hormonal therapy among females with primary ovarian insufficiency (ρ = 505; p<0,001).3. Patients with Turner syndrome are inclined to vitamin D deficiency (р<0,001), dyslipidemia (р=0,01); increase of levels of aminotransferases, cholestasis markers, phosphate and FSH (р<0,001).CONCLUSION. Turner syndrome is serious genetic disease that leads not only to infertility but to significant decrease of quality/life longevity out of “healthy aging” conception.
Tubular phosphate transport: a comparison between different methods of urine sample collection in FGF23-dependent hypophosphatemic syndromes
Authors: Arcidiacono Gaetano Paride , Camozzi Valentina , Zaninotto Martina , Tripepi Giovanni , Fusaro Maria , Torres Marco Onofrio , Zanchetta Francesca , Cannito Michele , Cecchinato Alberta , Diogo Martin , Peleg Falb Mor , Plebani Mario , Simioni Paolo , Sella Stefania , Giannini Sandro 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Tubular maximum phosphate reabsorption per glomerular filtration rate (TmP/GFR) is used to evaluate renal phosphate reabsorption and it is a useful tool for the differential diagnosis of hypophosphatemic syndromes. TmP/GFR is typically calculated from fasting plasma and second morning void urine samples, obtained 2 h after the first void (TmP/GFR 2 h). The purpose of this study was to evaluate if TmP/GFR calculated from 24 h urine collection (TmP/GFR 24 h) can be used as an alternative for TmP/GFR 2 h in patients with urine phosphate wasting.

Methods
We enrolled adult patients with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) or tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO). All patients underwent blood and urine sample collections, to calculate TmP/GFR 24 h and TmP/GFR 2 h.

Results
Twenty patients (17 XLH and 3 TIO), aged 24–78 years, were included. All patients had low TmP/GFR 2 h (0.35 mmol/L, IQR 0.24–0.47 mmol/L) and TmP/GFR 24 h (0.31 mmol/L, IQR 0.22–0.43 mmol/L). The concordance correlation coefficient between TmP/GFR 2 h and TmP/GFR 24 h was 0.86 (95 % CI: 0.69–0.93), with a systematic bias of 0.05 mmol/L (95 % limits of agreement: −0.10 to 0.20). Furthermore, in 70 % (i.e., 14 patients out of 20) and 80 % (i.e., 16 patients out of 20) of cases the difference between TmP/GFR 2 h and TmP/GFR 24 h was within ±30 % and ±35 %, respectively.

Conclusions
Despite TmP/GFR 2 and 24 h show a relatively suboptimal agreement, the difference between the two parameters appears to be small and not clinically significant in the setting of adult patients with FGF23-dependent urine phosphate wasting and secondary hypophosphatemia.
Logarithmic Gromov–Witten theory and double ramification cycles
Authors: Ranganathan Dhruv , Kumaran Ajith Urundolil 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
We examine the logarithmic Gromov–Witten cycles of a toric variety relative to its full toric boundary. The cycles are expressed as products of double ramification cycles and natural tautological classes in the logarithmic Chow ring of the moduli space of curves. We introduce a simple new technique that relates the Gromov–Witten cycles of rigid and rubber geometries; the technique is based on a study of maps to the logarithmic algebraic torus. By combining this with recent work on logarithmic double ramification cycles, we deduce that all logarithmic Gromov–Witten pushforwards, for maps to a toric variety relative to its full toric boundary, lie in the tautological ring of the moduli space of curves. A feature of the approach is that it avoids the as yet undeveloped logarithmic virtual localization formula, instead relying directly on piecewise polynomial functions to capture the structure that would be provided by such a formula. The results give a common generalization of work of Faber and Pandharipande, and more recent work of Holmes and Schwarz as well as Molcho and Ranganathan. The proof passes through general structure results on the space of stable maps to the logarithmic algebraic torus, which may be of independent interest.
A Bayesian Extended Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Control Chart
Authors: Das Souradeep , Maiti Sudhansu S. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this study, we propose a Bayesian Extended Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (BEEWMA) control chart. We have considered that the control chart statistic follows a normal distribution and the location parameter has an informative prior (normal). Average run length (ARL) has been used to evaluate the performance of the BEEWMA control chart.
A simulation study has been performed to evaluate the new BEEWMA control chart’s performance for different smoothing constants values. The performance of the proposed control chart is also measured using a real-life application.
Finite groups in which some particular invariant subgroups are TI-subgroups or subnormal subgroups
Authors: Liu Yifan , Shi Jiangtao 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Let A and G be finite groups such that A acts coprimely on G by automorphisms. We prove that if every self-centralizing non-nilpotent A-invariant subgroup of G is a TI-subgroup or a subnormal subgroup, then every non-nilpotent A-invariant subgroup of G is subnormal and G is p-nilpotent or p-closed for any prime divisor p of

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. If every self-centralizing non-metacyclic A-invariant subgroup of G is a TI-subgroup or a subnormal subgroup, then every non-metacyclic A-invariant subgroup of G is subnormal and G is solvable.
Porous biochar production from pyrolysis of corn straw in a microwave heated reactor
Authors: Liu Chaoyue , Qiu Tianhao , Mostafa Ehab , Liu Hui , Zhao Wenke , Zhang Yaning 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Conversion of corn straw into biochar by pyrolysis was considered as an environmentally friendly and efficient method for biomass sources because porous biochar has excellent properties and wide applications. Porous biochar production from corn straw in a microwave heated reactor was the main purpose of this study. The yields and microstructures of biochar produced at different pyrolysis temperatures (500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 °C), microwave powers (600, 650, 700, 750, and 800 W), and pyrolysis times (30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 min) were studied. The results showed that biochar yield ranged from 44.69 to 59.90 wt% with the changes of reaction conditions. Biochar with the nanoscale pores was first obtained at pyrolysis temperature of 800 °C, microwave power of 600 W, and pyrolysis time of 30 min, indicating that corn straw biochar had the potential to produce nanoscale pores. This study also quantitatively described the relationship between microstructure and productivity of corn straw biochar at different experimental conditions (pyrolysis temperature, microwave power, pyrolysis time), which can provide guidance for the reuse of corn straw and the production of porous biochar.
Olive oil and coconut oil improved the quality and digestibility of set soybean yoghurt
Authors: Cai Wenqi , Cao Shufang , Xia Mingjie , Zhang Guangchen , Huo Dafei , Yang Lina , Liu He 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe results of GC-MS analysis showed that the set soybean yoghurt without oil contained only two esters and one alcohol: delta-dodecalactone, 5-decanolide, andR-(−)-2-butanol. The set soybean yoghurt with olive oil was characterized by five volatile flavors: hexanoic acid, 2-nonanol, phenylacetaldehyde, 3-heptylacrolein, and acetylpyrazine. The set soybean yoghurt with coconut oil was characterized by nine volatile flavors: 5-hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone, ethyl caprylate, ethyl caprate, ethyl laurate, 2-tridecanone, dihydro-2-methyl-3(2H)-thiophenone, lauric acid, 1-octanol, and 2-decanol. Gas chromatographic analysis showed that free fatty acid species increased in set soybean yoghurt after oil addition, which were positively correlated with volatile flavor substances. By confocal laser microscopy observation, the oil droplets in the three groups of set soybean yoghurt were reduced after digestion. Research has proved that adding an appropriate amount of olive oil or coconut oil to set soybean yoghurt can improve the flavor and does not increase the digestive burden.
The high-order estimate of the entire function associated with inverse Sturm–Liouville problems
Authors: Wei Zhaoying , Wei Guangsheng , Wang Yan 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The inverse Sturm–Liouville problem with smooth potentials is considered.
The high-order estimate of the entire function associated with two
Sturm–Liouville problems is established. Applying this estimate expression to inverse
Sturm–Liouville problems, we proved that the conclusion in [L. Amour, J. Faupin and T. Raoux,
Inverse spectral results for Schrödinger operators on the unit interval with partial information given on the potentials,
J. Math. Phys. 50 2009, 3, Article ID 033505] remains true for more general case.
Imagery use gender differences across competition and training contexts in Australian elite level athletes
Authors: Lovell Geoff P. , Bierton James , Gorman Adam D. , Lloyd Michael , Gorman Alexandra , Parker John K. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo identify which functions of imagery are most frequently used by elite athletes, whether imagery usage differs between training and competing contexts, if imagery use differs between genders, and whether any gender differences in imagery use interacts with training and competition contexts.Methods62 elite male and female cricketers and Australian Football League players participants completed the Sports Imagery Questionnaire in both training and competition contexts.ResultsMotivational general-mastery imagery (MG-M) imagery was significantly the most frequently used imagery function, with male athletes reporting using imagery significantly more frequently than female athletes. Furthermore, a significant gender by context interaction demonstrated that the male athletes used imagery significantly more frequently before competing compared to before training, whilst conversely the female athletes used imagery significantly more frequently prior to training compared to competition.ConclusionsFuture research should further explore the potential benefits of imagery in female athletic populations by using imagery interventions that are sufficiently bespoke for the needs of female athletes.
Evaluating DNN and LSTM nonlinear compensators for enhanced performance in DCO-OFDM system
Authors: Salama Gerges M. , Mohamed Amira A. , Abdalla Haitham F. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study proposes a deep neural network (DNN) and long-short-term memory (LSTM) nonlinear compensators method for direct current (DC)-biased optical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DCO-OFDM) in indoor visible light communication (VLC) conventional to handle the nonlinearity and retrieve the high-fidelity signals, and compared in terms of performance and complexity. Unlike the data training after fast Fourier transform in existing deep neural network schemes, this study proposes a scheme that uses the time domain waveform data output by photodiodes for direct equalization. The OFDM signal at the receiving end is equalized, which can mitigate hybrid linear and nonlinear impairments and save spectrum resources without requiring the pilots’ assistance. Compared with conventional receivers based on different guide frequencies and existing DL-based reception methods, the proposed adaptive receiver approach yields better bit error rate performance at different signal-to-noise ratios. This research reveals the extreme sensitivity of the LSTM’s performance to system SNR. LSTM outperforms DNN in high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) situations, but at low SNR, even with high complexity, LSTM falls short of DNN’s performance.
Strongly subradiant states in planar atomic arrays
Authors: Volkov Ilya A. , Ustimenko Nikita A. , Kornovan Danil F. , Sheremet Alexandra S. , Savelev Roman S. , Petrov Mihail I. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The optically trapped ensembles of atoms provide a versatile platform for storing and coherent manipulation of quantum information. However, efficient realization of quantum information processing requires long-lived quantum states protected from the decoherence e.g. via spontaneous emission. Here, we theoretically study collective dipolar oscillations in finite planar arrays of quantum emitters in free space and analyze mechanisms that govern the emergence of strongly subradiant collective states. We demonstrate that the external coupling between the collective states associated with the symmetry of the array and with the quasi-flat dispersion of the corresponding infinite lattice plays a crucial role in the boost of their radiative lifetime. We show that among different regular arrangements of the atoms the square atomic arrays support eigenstates with minimal radiative losses

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Over a thousand-fold enhancement of the spontaneous emission rate for stable core−shell perovskite quantum dots through coupling with novel plasmonic nanogaps
Authors: Silalahi Vanna Chrismas , Kim Dokyum , Kim Minjun , Adhikari Samir , Jun Seongmoon , Cho Yong-Hoon , Lee Donghan , Lee Chang-Lyoul , Jang Yudong 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
High Purcell enhancement structures and stable emitters are essential prerequisites for the successful development of novel fast-operating active devices. Furthermore, a uniform enhancement of the spontaneous emission rate is critical for practical applications. Despite considerable efforts being made to meet these requirements, achieving them still remains a challenging task. In this work, we demonstrate that placing stable core−shell perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) in the nanogap region of hole/sphere-based nanogap structures (HSNGs) can enhance the spontaneous emission rate by more than a thousand-fold (up to a factor of ∼1080) compared to PQDs in solution. This enhancement factor is the highest value reported using PQDs, exceeding previously reported values by two orders of magnitude. Notably, the enhancement factor of the emission rate in the HSNG maintains large values across the samples, with values ranging from ∼690 to ∼1080. Furthermore, the structural stabilities of the PQDs are remarkably enhanced with the incorporation of SiO2 shells, which is validated by monitoring the changes in photoluminescence intensities over time during continuous laser exposure. As a result, the HSNG with stable core−shell PQDs offers great potential for fast optical device applications that require high performance and long-term operational stability.
Bioremediation of cadmium contaminated soil by tea waste and impact on the accumulation of Cd in Helianthus annuus
Authors: Moin Sumeira , Azmat Rafia , Saleem Ailyan , Ahmed Tehseen , Ahmed Waseem , Ahmed Khalid , Hamid Neelofer , Ali Sajid , Alrefaei Abdulwahed Fahad , Malik Imran 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The work aimed to assess the restoration of metal-contaminated soil pH and EC and impacts on Cd accumulation in plants Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) through tea waste in a natural environment. Various doses of Cd metal treatment (1–5 ppm) were provided to the soil with two sets of organic matter (tea waste) in a dry and wet state. The soil and plants were analyzed using analytical procedures like AAS, SEM and EDS, while pH and EC were measured through pH and conductivity meter. The mitigating effect of tea waste was observed on the pH (6.2–6.9) and EC of the soil, which was reflected by the healthy growth of the plants. It was established that the movement of the Cd was successfully controlled with the restoration of essential nutrient elements in different parts of plants. It was strongly related to recovered soil pH and EC in two sets of tested H. annuus plant species. The healthy growth of the plants showed that tea waste acts as a safe, harmless and sound remediator of soil, which enhances the soil nutrient ionic activity from soil to roots of the plants in the presence of the Cd metal, effective for the use of agriculture purposes.
Influence of different dimensional nanoparticles on the properties of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) nanocomposites
Authors: Chen Jianxiang , Deng Liqiang , Chen Qianqian 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In order to study the effect of nanoparticle dimensions on the thermodynamic properties of PHBV and PHBV blends, one-dimensional cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), two-dimensional graphene, and zero-dimensional hydrophobic nano-silica were selected to regulate the crystallization and mechanical properties of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) (PHBV) and PHBV blends. The morphology, crystallization process, mechanical property and rheological response of PHBV nanomaterials were analyzed. Experimental results show that the three selected nanomaterials all hinder the crystallization process of PHBV, among which two-dimensional graphene exhibits the most obvious hindrance. At the same time, two-dimensional graphene can improve the tensile strength and impact strength of PHBV. However, in the rheological response of PHBV nanocomposites, zero-dimensional hydrophobic nano-silica and one-dimensional cellulose nanocrystals show more obvious regulatory effects than two-dimensional graphene.
Empowering brain cancer diagnosis: harnessing artificial intelligence for advanced imaging insights
Authors: Al-Kadi Omar S. , Al-Emaryeen Roa’a , Al-Nahhas Sara , Almallahi Isra’a , Braik Ruba , Mahafza Waleed 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the medical field, specifically for brain cancer imaging. In this review, we explore how AI-powered medical imaging can impact the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of brain cancer. We discuss various AI techniques, including deep learning and causality learning, and their relevance. Additionally, we examine current applications that provide practical solutions for detecting, classifying, segmenting, and registering brain tumors. Although challenges such as data quality, availability, interpretability, transparency, and ethics persist, we emphasise the enormous potential of intelligent applications in standardising procedures and enhancing personalised treatment, leading to improved patient outcomes. Innovative AI solutions have the power to revolutionise neuro-oncology by enhancing the quality of routine clinical practice.