bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Temperature‐dependent reproduction of Spodoptera eridania: developing an oviposition model for a novel invasive species
Authors: Sampaio Fábio , Batista Marcelo Maciel , Marchioro Cesar Augusto 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDTemperature plays a critical role in the development and reproductive process of insects, therefore understanding how insects respond to temperature is vital for comprehending and predicting their population dynamics, particularly when it comes to agricultural pests. Spodoptera eridania Stoll is a polyphagous pest that has recently expanded its distribution beyond its native range. In this study, we assessed the impact of temperature on the reproduction of S. eridania and used the obtained data to develop an oviposition model that could be used to predict egg‐laying behavior under field conditions. The reproductive parameters were evaluated at temperatures of 15, 20, 25, 28, and 32 °C.RESULTSTemperature had a significant impact on the reproductive parameters examined. Overall, as temperature increased, the pre‐oviposition period, oviposition period, and longevity decreased. Total fecundity exhibited a bell‐shaped response to temperature, with peak egg‐laying observed at 20 and 25 °C. In line with the experimental data, our model predicted higher rates of oviposition between 20 and 26 °C, thus reinforcing that this temperature range may represent the optimal conditions for the reproduction of S. eridania.CONCLUSIONThe findings from our study provide a significant contribution to the understanding of the ecology of an important agricultural pest. The information generated can have practical applications in developing control strategies by enabling the aligning of the timing of control measures with peaks of reproductive activity. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Pulmonary hypertension in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: A clinical review
Authors: Mathavan Akash , Mathavan Akshay , Reddy Renuka , Jones Kirk , Eagan Christina , Alnuaimat Hassan , Ataya Ali 
Published: October 2023

AbstractHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare autosomal dominant hereditary disorder characterized by recurrent spontaneous epistaxis, mucocutaneous telangiectasias, and solid organ arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an increasingly recognized complication in patients with HHT, most often precipitated by high‐output heart failure in the presence of hepatic AVMs as well as pulmonary arterial hypertension in the form of a proliferative vasculopathy. The presence of PH in patients with HHT is associated with significant elevations in rates of morbidity and mortality. Additionally, there is growing recognition of a thromboembolic propensity in this population that increases the risk of chronic thromboembolic PH, posing unique clinical considerations regarding the use of anticoagulation. Patients with HHT are also at risk of PH due to disorders commonly seen in the general population, including left‐sided heart and lung disease. The etiology of PH in HHT is multifaceted and complex; the diagnostic approach and treatment strategies must consider the underlying pathophysiology of HHT. This comprehensive review summarizes current knowledge of PH in HHT, detailing the pathogenesis of known etiologies, diagnostic evaluation, and suggested treatment modalities as well as emerging therapies that may be of future interest.
Design of proportional integral observer‐based resilient control for periodic piecewise time‐varying systems: The finite‐time case
Authors: Satheesh T. , Sakthivel R. , Aravinth N. , Chadli M. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe prime intent of this study is to scrutinize the state estimation and finite‐time (FT) stabilization problems for a class of periodic piecewise time‐varying systems (PPTVSs) in the presence of external disturbances, immeasurable states and gain fluctuations by dint of resilient control. Moreover, the proportional integral observer system is built in line with the output of the PPTVSs to reconstruct the states of the PPTVSs, since the state dynamics of the system are often not measurable. Meanwhile, the output signals are quantized with the use of a logarithmic quantizer prior to being fed into the constructed observer systems. Further, the fluctuations in the controller and observer gain matrices are considered to occur in a random manner and they pursue the pattern of a Bernoulli distributed white sequence. Subsequently, by means of Lyapunov stability theory and the matrix polynomial lemma, the adequate requirements for ascertaining the FT boundedness and IO‐FT stabilization of the addressed system are procured in the context of linear matrix inequalities. Thereupon, on the premise of the established criteria, the gain matrices of the controller and observer are obtained. Ultimately, the simulation results have been showcased including the mass spring damper system to exemplify the efficacy and usefulness of the theoretical conclusions drawn.
Influence of extraction method on inherent properties and techno‐functional behavior of quinoa protein ingredients
Authors: Giteru Stephen G. , Loveday Simon M. , Gathercole Jessica , Cakebread Julie 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study investigated the structural modification and functional properties of quinoa protein ingredients using dry and wet fractionation techniques. Alkali extraction at pH 9.0 produced a quinoa protein isolate (QPI) with 76.2% wt/wt protein (dry basis) and a concentrate (QPC) with 55.9% protein. However, the protein separation efficiencies (PSE) were 32.1% and 58.5%, respectively. In contrast, dry fractionation produced a quinoa protein rich fraction (QPRF) containing 24.7% wt/wt protein, but higher PSE at 69.9%. Despite varying final protein concentrations, SDS‐PAGE showed similar relative abundance of 11S, 7S, and 2S proteins among the ingredients and quinoa whole meal. Mass spectrometry revealed different levels of oxidative modifications to proteins, with QPI showing more pronounced oxidation. In starch pasting experiments, QPRF exhibited significantly higher viscosity than QPI and QPC, attributed to low starch content and the formation of protein–starch and protein–lipid complexes in QPI and QPC. Solubility over pH 2.0–9.0 followed a U‐shaped trend for all ingredients, with QPC showing lower solubility at pH >7.0. Furthermore, foaming capacity and stability of foams converged at high ingredients concentration (3% wt/vol), while increasing protein refinement gave high foam stability at lower concentration (0.5–1% wt/vol). Similarly, emulsion activity index was favored at high purity (QPI), while emulsion stability was promoted at low protein purity (QPRF). This study demonstrated that dry fractionation enabled the retention of techno‐functional properties of the protein while enhancing quinoa bioresource recovery.
Control Synthesis of Metallic Gold Decorated ZnO Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B, Methylene Blue and Eriochrome Black T Dyes
Authors: Soli Jihen , Jraba Abderraouf , Elaloui Elimame 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPure ZnO and metallic gold (Au) decorated ZnO (Au‐ZnO) nanoparticles were prepared by a modified sol‐gel method employing (CTAB, C19H42BrN) as a cationic surfactant. XRD analysis shows the wurtzite hexagonal structure of pure ZnO and confirms the modification in the structure with the decoration of Au metal in ZnO. TEM characterization illustrates the dispersion of metallic gold on the hexagonal surface of ZnO which confirms the result obtained by XRD. The ZnO and Au‐ZnO nanoparticles had negative charge surface values (−16.7 eV) and (−36.6 eV) which enhance an excellent degradation for cationic dyes. Optical studies show that gap energy decreases from 3.19 eV to 3.11 eV upon the decoration of Au on ZnO surface. The decrease in photoluminescence intensity reflects the positive effects of the role of metallic Au on the photodegradation capacity of Au‐ZnO. Photocatalytic results show that Au‐ZnO exhibits a higher efficiencies degradation of 93 % (k=0.016 min−1) in the case of Rhodamine B and 73 % (k=0.001 min−1) of Methylene blue compared to pure ZnO. In the case of Eriochrome Black T, Au‐ZnO presents low degradation efficiency.
Theoretical Insights into the Effect of Conjugated Cores on Optical and Photovoltaic Properties of Small Molecule Acceptors for Organic Solar Cells
Authors: Yin Guo , Cai Shuang , Wang Yangling , Zhao Zhiwen 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe research of organic photovoltaic materials based on small molecules is receiving high attention from researchers of organic solar cells (OSCs) to continuously improve their power conversion efficiency (PCE). To enhance the PCE, we have designed four small molecule acceptors P3–P6 based on reported IDT(TCV)2 (P1) and IDTT(TCV)2 (P2), with different central aromatic fused rings, and tricyanoethylene (TCV) as the terminal acceptor unit. The ground‐state properties, excited‐state properties and photovoltaic properties of donor/acceptor blends are calculated by density functional theory and time‐dependent density functional theory. Also, the relationship between their photoelectric and structural properties has been discussed. The calculation results show that P5 and P6 can simultaneously increase open‐circuit voltages (Voc), fill‐factors (FF), and short circuit current (Jsc) due to their high lowest unoccupied molecular orbital, small energy gap and high charge collection efficiency. In terms of charge‐transfer mechanism, PTB7‐Th/P1–P6 can generate CT states through direct excitation and hot exciton, meanwhile there exist more opportunities of producing CT states via intermolecular electric field mechanism. Our results will provide theoretical guidance for further designing and synthesizing of acceptors to improve the performance of OSCs.
Synthesis of Hydroxylated Stilbenes in a Batch and Flow Reactor: An Overview
Authors: Ljubić Anabela , Šalić Anita , Škorić Irena 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWith the increasing awareness of cardiovascular diseases and cancer prevention, the interest in resveratrol and its derivatives, i. e. hydroxylated stilbene compounds, as great antioxidants is growing day by day. The discovery of several other stilbene applications, especially in the treatment of numerous diseases, has further increased interest. Antidiabetic, anti‐inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti‐neurodegenerative are just a few of the properties attributed to hydroxylated stilbene compounds. It is therefore not surprising that hydroxylated stilbenes are of great importance and frequently researched nowadays. In parallel, research in the field of flow chemistry has been increasing rapidly for years, as it offers many advantages in many different fields, including the synthesis of hydroxylated stilbenes. In this review article, a concise overview of stilbene compounds is given, as well as their properties and biological activity depending on the structure. In addition, various and common synthesis and production methods are described, with emphasis on application of flow chemistry in these processes.
Understanding role of roots in plant response to drought: Way forward to climate‐resilient crops
Authors: Kalra Anmol , Goel Shailendra , Elias Ani A. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDrought stress leads to a significant amount of agricultural crop loss. Thus, with changing climatic conditions, it is important to develop resilience measures in agricultural systems against drought stress. Roots play a crucial role in regulating plant development under drought stress. In this review, we have summarized the studies on the role of roots and root‐mediated plant responses. We have also discussed the importance of root system architecture (RSA) and the various structural and anatomical changes that it undergoes to increase survival and productivity under drought. Various genes, transcription factors, and quantitative trait loci involved in regulating root growth and development are also discussed. A summarization of various instruments and software that can be used for high‐throughput phenotyping in the field is also provided in this review. More comprehensive studies are required to help build a detailed understanding of RSA and associated traits for breeding drought‐resilient cultivars.
Annual fluctuation of gas concentration within the landfill surface layer in a tropical climate: A case study of a municipal wasteyard
Authors: Herath Priyantha Lakmini , Buddhima Sandani , Gunathilake Bhanuka Mahesha , Jayawardana Daham Tharanga , Bandara Nilanthi 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study looks at the annual variations in landfill gas concentrations within the surface layer of the dump as well as the effect of climatic factors on these variations under the tropical climate. The experiment was carried out at part of the Karadiyana landfill, Sri Lanka, containing old mixed municipal solid waste covered by vegetation. The gas concentrations of the landfill surface layer were measured from three gas wells established on the dump surface layer, which contains 2.5 m depth, throughout the year with the measuring of climatic factors. The results show the annual fluctuation of temperature, cumulative rainfall, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure were 27–42°C, 66.7–357.7 mm, 24.7%–78.2%, and 999.5–1014 mbar around the studied landfill area, and the average concentration value of the CH4, NH3, H2S, and VOCs gases were 18.94 ± 11.49%, 15.48 ± 15.17 mg m−3, 15.06 ± 19.02 mg m−3, and 0.83 ± 0.99 mg m−3, respectively. The rainfall and atmospheric temperature were significant metrological factors influencing the surface layer gas concentrations and showed a significant positive correlation with cumulative rainfall and a negative correlation with atmospheric temperature. The relative humidity shows a moderate positive correlation, and there was no evidence of a considerable impact of atmospheric pressure on the surface layer concentrations. Annual fluctuation is a critical factor for landfill gas emission quantification, and surface layer concentration variation can be used to study the emission fluctuation by considering their relationship.
A survey of emergency blunt urethral injury management in China: Reality versus guidelines
Authors: Gu Yubo , Hou Changhao , Lin Jiahao , Yuan Wei , Wang Zeyu , Xiu Xianjie , Fu Qiang , Song Lujie 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundAlthough urethral trauma may lead to serious consequences if mismanaged, treatment concepts are inconsistent. We designed a survey to investigate the current diagnosis and management of emergency blunt urethral trauma to aid future dissemination of relevant concepts.MethodsA 15‐item anonymous questionnaire was distributed via an online platform. It addressed items such as the cognition of how to diagnose of urethral trauma, optimal emergency management of a urethral trauma patient, and attitude towards early realignment for pelvic fracture urethral injuries.ResultsOf 538 respondents, 94.2% and 84.9% had received patients with straddle trauma urethral injuries or pelvic fracture urethral injuries, respectively, within the past year. In the emergency room, attempted urethral catheterization was the most selected examination method by respondents for diagnosis of both straddle injury (500/538) and pelvic fracture urethral injury (469/538). For patients with straddle injury, 41.3% of respondents performed endoscopic realignment and 31.6% preferred suprapubic cystostomy. For hemodynamically stable patients with PFUI, 42.2% of respondents preferred suprapubic cystostomy and 34.9% preferred endoscopic realignment. Most respondents felt favorably toward early realignment for pelvic fracture urethral injuries. After realignment, 61.3%, 24.5%, and 13.8% of respondents performed catheterization for 4, 8, and 12 weeks, respectively. Further, 54.6% of respondents believed catheter traction should be applied after realignment.ConclusionAlthough the number of yearly emergency urethral trauma cases was small, the opinions and practices of most urologists were consistent with guidelines. However, the significance of retrograde urethrography was not fully understood, and some respondents had incorrect views on catheter traction after realignment.
Chronic oesophagocutaneous fistula formation as a complication of oesophagostomy tube placement in a dog
Authors: Mansbridge Nicola , Shing Hannah , Fenner Joy 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA 7‐year 6‐month‐old, male, neutered Shih Tzu had an oesophagostomy tube placed for nutritional support following surgery for management of extrahepatic biliary obstruction secondary to cholelithiasis. The oesophagostomy tube was removed 1 week following surgery, with no abnormalities noted. The dog re‐presented 7 months later with a persistent discharge at the previous stoma site. This was diagnosed as an oesophagocutaneous fistula following oesophagoscopy and ultrasound examination. The fistula was closed surgically, and the dog made a full recovery.
Life-time of metastable vacuum in string theory and trans-Planckian censorship conjecture
Authors: Tsukahara Sohei 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
It has been known that the catalytic effect makes the life-time of a metastable state shorter. We discuss this phenomenon in a decay process of a metastable vacuum in the brane limit of type IIB string theory. Due to the non-linear effect of the DBI action, the bubble created by the decay makes an energetically favorable bound state with an impurity that plays the role of catalyst, which is quite specific to this model and different from other catalysts such as a back hole. Furthermore, we found that this low-energy effective theory around almost unstable regions reduces to a simple quantum mechanical system, and the vacuum life-time can be calculated using known results, even beyond the WKB approximation. Finally, we compare the life-time of the vacuum with the Trans-Planckian Censorship Conjecture (TCC) and find that there is a nonzero window to satisfy the TCC condition for gs ≲ $$ \mathcal{O} $$
O
(1).
Weyl conformal geometry vs Weyl anomaly
Authors: Ghilencea D. M. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Weyl conformal geometry is a gauge theory of scale invariance that naturally brings together the Standard Model (SM) and Einstein gravity. The SM embedding in this geometry is possible without new degrees of freedom beyond SM and Weyl geometry, while Einstein gravity is generated by the broken phase of this symmetry. This follows a Stueckelberg breaking mechanism in which the Weyl gauge boson becomes massive and decouples, as discussed in the past [1–3]. However, Weyl anomaly could break explicitly this gauge symmetry, hence we study it in Weyl geometry. We first note that in Weyl geometry metricity can be restored with respect to a new differential operator ($$ \hat{\nabla} $$

∇
̂

) that also enforces simultaneously a Weyl-covariant formulation. This leads to a metric-like Weyl gauge invariant formalism that enables one to do quantum calculations directly in Weyl geometry, rather than use a Riemannian (metric) geometry picture. The result is the Weyl-covariance in d dimensions of all geometric operators ($$ \hat{R} $$

R
̂

, etc) and of their derivatives ($$ \hat{\nabla} $$

∇
̂

μ$$ \hat{R} $$

R
̂

, etc), including the Euler-Gauss-Bonnet term. A natural (geometric) Weyl-invariant dimensional regularisation of quantum corrections exists and Weyl gauge symmetry is then maintained and manifest at the quantum level. This is related to a non-trivial current of this symmetry, the divergence of which cancels the trace of the energy-momentum tensor. The “usual” Weyl anomaly and Riemannian geometry are recovered in the (spontaneously) broken phase. The relation to holographic Weyl anomaly is discussed.
Syncytin-1, syncytin-2 and suppressyn in human health and disease
Authors: Priščáková Petra , Svoboda Michal , Feketová Zuzana , Hutník Juraj , Repiská Vanda , Gbelcová Helena , Gergely Lajos 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn this review, we summarized the results of experimental and clinical studies about three human endogenous retroviruses and their products—syncytin-1, syncytin-2, and suppressyn in human physiology and pathophysiology. We summed up the described connection with various pathological processes and diseases, mainly with pregnancy-induced hypertensive diseases such as preeclampsia, oncogenesis, gestational trophoblastic disease, and multiple sclerosis. Supposed mechanisms of action and the potential of clinical applications are also described.
More implicit and more explicit motor imagery tasks for exploring the mental representation of hands and feet in action
Authors: Brusa Federico , Erden Mustafa Suphi , Sedda Anna 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe mental representation of the body in action can be explored using motor imagery (MI) tasks. MI tasks can be allocated along a continuum going from more implicit to more explicit tasks, where the discriminant is the degree of action monitoring required to solve the tasks (which is the awareness of using the mental representation of our own body to monitor our motor imagery). Tasks based on laterality judgments, such as the Hand Laterality Task (HLT) and the Foot Laterality Task (FLT), provide an example of more implicit tasks (i.e., less action monitoring is required). While, an example of a more explicit task is the Mental Motor Chronometry task (MMC) for hands and feet, where individuals are asked to perform or imagine performing movements with their limbs (i.e., more action monitoring is required). In our study, we directly compared hands and feet at all these tasks for the first time, as these body districts have different physical features as well as functions. Fifty-five participants were asked to complete an online version of the HLT and FLT (more implicit measure), and an online version of the MMC task for hands and feet (more explicit measure). The mental representation of hands and feet in action differed only when the degree of action monitoring decreased (HLT ≠ FLT); we observed the presence of biomechanical constraints only for hands. Differently, when the degree of action monitoring increased hands and feet did not show any difference (MMC hands = MMC feet). Our results show the presence of a difference in the mental representation of hands and feet in action that specifically depends on the degree of action monitoring.
An extension to “A subsemigroup of the rook monoid”
Authors: Fikioris George , Fikioris Giannis 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA recent paper studied an inverse submonoid $$M_{n}$$

M
n

of the rook monoid, by representing the nonzero elements of $$M_{n}$$

M
n

via certain triplets belonging to $${\mathbb {Z}}^3$$

Z

3

. In this note, we allow the triplets to belong to $${\mathbb {R}}^3$$

R

3

. We thus study a new inverse monoid $$\overline{M}_{n}$$

M
¯

n

, which is a supermonoid of $$M_{n}$$

M
n

. We point out similarities and find essential differences. We show that $$\overline{M}_{n}$$

M
¯

n

is a noncommutative, periodic, combinatorial, fundamental, completely semisimple, and strongly $${E}^{*}$$

E

∗

-unitary inverse monoid.