bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Long-term impact of legume-inclusive diversification and nutrient management practices on phosphorus dynamics in alkaline Fluvisol
Authors: Dutta Asik , Hazra K. K. , Nath C. P. , Kumar N. , Singh S. S. , Praharaj C. S. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAn insight into the dynamics of soil phosphorus (P) pools with long-term cropping/management practices would help in designing efficient and sustainable management module(s). The study aimed to investigate the long-term impact of diversified rice-based rotations and variable nutrient management practices on the dynamic composition of P pools and their influence on systems’ base-crop productivity in an alkaline soil of Indo-Gangetic plain (Fluvisol). Treatments consisted of four rotations [rice–wheat (R–W), rice–wheat–mungbean (R–W–Mb), rice–wheat–rice–chickpea (R–W–R–C), rice–chickpea (R–C)] each with three nutrient treatments [control (CT), integrated nutrient management (INM), sole-chemical fertilizers (CF)]. Notably, R–C exhibited higher levels of bioavailable-P (soluble-P, Ca2-P, labile-Po), particularly in subsurface soil depth (0.2–0.4 m) compared to other rotations. Likewise, the inclusion of chickpea every alternate year (R–W–R–C) resulted in higher Ca2-P (40%), labile-Pi (15%), labile-Po (11%), and moderately labile Po (8%) compared to R–W rotation demonstrating an increased significance of chickpea in maintaining a favorable soil P regime in alkaline soil. Both R–C and R–W–R–C reduced the surface-to-subsurface depth ratio (SSBR) of soluble-P and Ca2-P while increasing the ratio for microbial biomass P. Even with a suboptimal fertilizer-P rate, INM significantly increased soluble-P (4–33%), labile-Po (13–17%), microbial biomass P (10–26%), moderately labile-Po (4–17%) compared to CF and exhibited higher SSBR values. Correlation analysis demonstrated the substantial influence of very-labile carbon, microbial and phosphatase activities on P availability. The treatment-induced changes in labile-P pools significantly influenced rice (base-crop) yields. In conclusion, chickpea-inclusive diversification and INM could be a sustainable approach to enhance P bioavailability and crop productivity in tropical rice soils.
Genetic analyses and prediction for lodging‑related traits in a diverse Iranian hexaploid wheat collection
Authors: Rabieyan Ehsan , Darvishzadeh Reza , Alipour Hadi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLodging is one of the most important limiting environmental factors for achieving the maximum yield and quality of grains in cereals, including wheat. However, little is known about the genetic foundation underlying lodging resistance (LR) in wheat. In this study, 208 landraces and 90 cultivars were phenotyped in two cropping seasons (2018–2019 and 2019–2020) for 19 LR-related traits. A genome-wide association study (GWAS) and genomics prediction were carried out to dissect the genomic regions of LR. The number of significant marker pairs (MPs) was highest for genome B in both landraces (427,017) and cultivars (37,359). The strongest linkage disequilibrium (LD) between marker pairs was found on chromosome 4A (0.318). For stem lodging-related traits, 465, 497, and 478 marker-trait associations (MTAs) and 45 candidate genes were identified in year 1, year 2, and pooled. Gene ontology exhibited genomic region on Chr. 2B, 6B, and 7B control lodging. Most of these genes have key roles in defense response, calcium ion transmembrane transport, carbohydrate metabolic process, nitrogen compound metabolic process, and some genes harbor unknown functions that, all together may respond to lodging as a complex network. The module associated with starch and sucrose biosynthesis was highlighted. Regarding genomic prediction, the GBLUP model performed better than BRR and RRBLUP. This suggests that GBLUP would be a good tool for wheat genome selection. As a result of these findings, it has been possible to identify pivotal QTLs and genes that could be used to improve stem lodging resistance in Triticum aestivum L.
A novel automated label data extraction and data base generation system from herbarium specimen images using OCR and NER
Authors: Takano Atsuko , Cole Theodor C. H. , Konagai Hajime 
Published: January 2024

AbstractDigital extraction of label data from natural history specimens along with more efficient procedures of data entry and processing is essential for improving documentation and global information availability. Herbaria have made great advances in this direction lately. In this study, using optical character recognition (OCR) and named entity recognition (NER) techniques, we have been able to make further advancements towards fully automatic extraction of label data from herbarium specimen images. This system can be developed and run on a consumer grade desktop computer with standard specifications, and can also be applied to extracting label data from diverse kinds of natural history specimens, such as those in entomological collections. This system can facilitate the digitization and publication of natural history museum specimens around the world.
Vascular plants and mosses as bioindicators of variability of the coastal pine forest (Empetro nigri-Pinetum)
Authors: Wolski Grzegorz J. , Sobisz Zbigniew , Mitka Józef , Kruk Andrzej , Jukonienė Ilona , Popiela Agnieszka 
Published: January 2024

AbstractEmpetro nigri-Pinetum is a unique sea coast plant community developing along the Baltic Sea from Germany to Lithuania. Our detailed field research of bryophytes and vascular plants has highlighted the regional diversity of the Empetro nigri-Pinetum typicum plant community throughout its range in Central Europe. Our study indicated that vascular plants and mosses effectively discriminate against the described phytocoenoses, thus it was possible to distinguish three variants of the coastal forest: Calluna–Deschampsia (from Germany), Vaccinium vitis–idaea (from Poland) and Melampyrum–Deschampsia (from Lithuania). Redundancy analysis indicated that the division is related to the habitat conditions of the analyzed areas, with humidity having the greatest impact on this differentiation. Kohonen’s artificial neural network (i.e. self-organising map, SOM) confirmed the heterogeneous nature of the studied phytocenoses, and combined with the IndVal index enabled identification of indicator species for respective studied patches: Deschampsia flexuosa for Calluna–Deschampsia group; Aulacomnium palustre, Calluna vulgaris, Carex nigra, Dicranum polysetum, Erica tetralix, Oxycoccus palustris, Sphagnum capillifolium, Vaccinium uliginosum and Vaccinium vitis–idaea for Vaccinium vitis–idaea group; and young specimens of Betula pendula, Lycopodium annotinum, Melampyrum pratense and Orthilia secunda for Melampyrum–Deschampsia group. Thereby, our study showed that individual groups of species can be very good bioindicators for each of the studied phytocoenoses.
Animal movement on the hoof and on the cart and its implications for understanding exchange within the Indus Civilisation
Authors: Petrie C. A. , Lightfoot E. , Jones P. J. , Walker J. R. , Valentine B. T. , Krigbaum J. , le Roux P. , Joglekar P. P. , Shinde V. , Singh R. N. , O’Connell T. C. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractMovement of resources was essential to the survival and success of early complex societies. The sources and destinations of goods and the means of transportation – be it by boats, carts and/or foot – can often be inferred, but the logistics of these movements are inherently more difficult to ascertain. Here, we use strontium isotopic analysis to test hypotheses about the role of animal and animal-powered transport in medium and long-distance movement and exchange, using the Indus Civilization as a case study. Across the wide geographical spread of the Indus Civilisation, there is strong evidence for long-distance exchange of raw materials and finished objects and this process is presumed to involve boats and animal-driven transport, although there is little evidence as to the relative importance of each mode of movement. Strontium isotopic analysis of animal remains from four sites analysed for this study combined with results from nine other sites indicates limited long-distance animal movement between different geological zones within the Indus Civilisation. These findings suggest that individual animals primarily moved short- or medium-distances, though there are several significant exceptions seen in some pigs and cattle found at two large urban sites. We infer that long-distance transport of goods, be it raw materials, finished objects, other goods, or the animals themselves, could have occurred through the use of boats and waterways, by traction animals moving over long distances that did not end up in the archaeological record, and/or by different animals participating in many short to medium-distance movements.
Structure, optical properties, TD-DFT simulations for nanosecond and continuous laser irradiation of vanadium antimony borate glass doped with nickel ferrite
Authors: Ghazy A. R. , Abdel Gawad S. A. , Ghazy R. , EL‑Sharkawy A. N. , Hemeda O. M. , Henaish A. M. A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBorate antimony glass doped with vanadium oxide V2O5 encoded into a [BSV glass system] was prepared with the traditional melt quenching technique. The Nickel ferrite [NiFe2O4] was prepared using Flash auto-combustion and mixed at a fixed ratio of 0.05 gm into the glass matrix to form a BSV- composite glass system [BSV / NiFe2O4], which was also prepared using the traditional melt quenching technique. The X-Ray diffraction pattern was used to characterize the glass samples and indicated their amorphous structure, with different structure phases for different levels of V2O5 content. Ranging from 200 to 1100 nm, UV–Vis spectroscopy was used to study the optical properties of the samples. The glass was found to absorb electromagnetic waves with wavelengths lower than 500 nm, while the energy gap decreased from 2.46 eV for 0.1 mol% V2O5 to 2.39 eV for 0.5 wt% V2O5. The Urbach energy also had the same behavior, and decreasing from 0.226 to 0.217 eV. On the other hand, the refractive index increased when V2O5 was added. The thermal characteristics of a [BSV / NiFe2O4] system, such as, glass transition temperature $${T}_{G}$$

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were studied using a Differential Scanning Calorimeter. Using continuous and pulsed laser radiation, a [BSV-0.1 V2O5 / NiFe2O4] sample was exposed to laser irradiation to observe its effect on the optical features of the glass. Laser irradiation significantly changed the absorbance spectrum, while the energy gap decreased as time increased. The pulsed laser was found to have a more power-full and uniform effect compared to continuous laser. Time-dependent density function theory was used to optimize the geometrical structure of the glass and study the effect of the formation of 4- coordinate boron atoms on its properties.
Estimated energy and nutrient intake in complementary feeding methods in Brazilian infants: randomized clinical trial
Authors: Moreira Paula Ruffoni , Silveira Muriele Betencourt , Neves Renata Oliveira , Nunes Leandro Meirelles , Bernardi Juliana Rombaldi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractInadequate nutrient intake during complementary feeding (CF) can affect healthy infant growth and development. A randomized clinical trial was conducted to examine the energy and nutrient intake in Brazilian children randomly assigned to three distinct CF methods. Mother-infant pairs participated in the study, with mothers receiving interventions in one of three CF approaches: (A) strict Parent-Led Weaning (PLW); (B) strict Baby-Led Introduction to Solids (BLISS); and (C) a mixed method. Assessments were made at 5.5 months, nine months, and 12 months of the child's age. Food consumption was measured through 24-h dietary recalls at nine and 12 months, with intake estimates calculated using the Brazilian Food Composition Table. Means or medians of energy and nutrients were compared between groups using ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc test or the Kruskal–Wallis test. A total of 115 infants were evaluated at nine months, and 102 at 12 months. Children in the PLW, BLISS, and mixed method groups exhibited comparable dietary intakes of energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients at both nine and 12 months. Infants following PLW, BLISS, and mixed methods demonstrated similar levels of energy and nutrient intake, underscoring the effectiveness of these strategies in ensuring comparable nutrient intake during the critical phase of CF.Trial registration The trial was registered in the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC) with identifier [RBR-229scm U1111-1226-9516], [https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-229scm]. The full data of the first registration was on 24/09/2019.
Impact of radiation doses on clinical relapse of biochemically recurrent prostate cancer after prostatectomy
Authors: Takano Seiya , Tomita Natsuo , Niwa Masanari , Torii Akira , Takaoka Taiki , Kita Nozomi , Uchiyama Kaoru , Nakanishi-Imai Mikiko , Ayakawa Shiho , Iida Masato , Tsuzuki Yusuke , Otsuka Shinya , Manabe Yoshihiko , Nomura Kento , Ogawa Yasutaka , Miyakawa Akifumi , Miyamoto Akihiko , Takemoto Shinya , Yasui Takahiro , Hiwatashi Akio 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe relationship between radiation doses and clinical relapse in patients receiving salvage radiotherapy (SRT) for biochemical recurrence (BCR) after radical prostatectomy (RP) remains unclear. We identified 292 eligible patients treated with SRT between 2005 and 2018 at 15 institutions. Clinical relapse-free survival (cRFS) between the ≥ 66 Gy (n = 226) and < 66 Gy groups (n = 66) were compared using the Log-rank test, followed by univariate and multivariate analyses and a subgroup analysis. After a median follow-up of 73 months, 6-year biochemical relapse-free survival, cRFS, cancer-specific survival, and overall survival rates were 58, 92, 98, and 94%, respectively. Six-year cRFS rates in the ≥ 66 Gy and < 66 Gy groups were 94 and 87%, respectively (p = 0.022). The multivariate analysis revealed that Gleason score ≥ 8, seminal vesicle involvement, PSA at BCR after RP ≥ 0.5 ng/ml, and a dose < 66 Gy correlated with clinical relapse (p = 0.015, 0.012, 0.024, and 0.0018, respectively). The subgroup analysis showed the consistent benefit of a dose ≥ 66 Gy in patients across most subgroups. Doses ≥ 66 Gy were found to significantly, albeit borderline, increase the risk of late grade ≥ 2 GU toxicity compared to doses < 66 Gy (14% vs. 3.2%, p = 0.055). This large multi-institutional retrospective study demonstrated that a higher SRT dose (≥ 66 Gy) resulted in superior cRFS.
Low dose cadmium exposure regulates miR-381–ANO1 interaction in airway epithelial cells
Authors: Singh Pooja , Li Fu Jun , Dsouza Kevin , Stephens Crystal T , Zheng Huaxiu , Kumar Abhishek , Dransfield Mark T. , Antony Veena B 
Published: January 2024

AbstractChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide. Cigarette smoke which has approximately 2–3 µg of Cadmium (Cd) per cigarette contributes to the environmental exposure and development and severity of COPD. With the lack of a cadmium elimination mechanism in humans, the contribution of cadmium induced stress to lung epithelial cells remains unclear. Studies on cadmium responsive miRNAs suggest regulation of target genes with an emphasis on the critical role of miRNA–mRNA interaction for cellular homeostasis. Mir-381, the target miRNA in this study is negatively regulated by cadmium in airway epithelial cells. miR-381 is reported to also regulate ANO1 (Anoctamin 1) expression negatively and in this study low dose cadmium exposure to airway epithelial cells was observed to upregulate ANO1 mRNA expression via mir-381 inhibition. ANO1 which is a Ca2+-activated chloride channel has multiple effects on cellular functions such as proliferation, mucus hypersecretion and fibroblast differentiation in inflamed airways in chronic respiratory diseases. In vitro studies with cadmium at a high concentration range of 100–500 µM is reported to activate chloride channel, ANO1. The secretory epithelial cells are regulated by chloride channels like CFTR, ANO1 and SLC26A9. We examined “ever” smokers with COPD (n = 13) lung tissue sections compared to “never” smoker without COPD (n = 9). We found that “ever” smokers with COPD had higher ANO1 expression. Using mir-381 mimic to inhibit ANO1, we demonstrate here that ANO1 expression is significantly (p < 0.001) downregulated in COPD derived airway epithelial cells exposed to cadmium. Exposure to environmental cadmium contributes significantly to ANO1 expression.
Validation of an algorithm for sound-based voided volume estimation
Authors: Jung Gyoohwan , Ryu Hoyoung , Lee Jeong Woo , Jeong Seong Jin , Margolis Eric , Grover Neel , Lee Sangchul 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA voiding diary is commonly used in clinical practice to monitor urinary tract health. However, manual recording and use of a measuring cup can cause significant inaccuracy and inconvenience. Recently sound-based voided volume estimation algorithms such as proudP have shown potential to accurately measure the voided volumes of patients urination while overcoming these inconveniences. In order to validate the sound-based voided volume estimation algorithm, we chose bodyweight change after urination as a reference value. Total 508 subjects from the United States and Korea were enrolled. 584 data points that have matching bodyweights change data and urination sound data were collected, and fivefold cross validation was performed in order to evaluate the model on all data in the dataset. The mean voided volume estimated by the algorithm was 202.6 mL (SD: ± 114.8) while the mean bodyweight change after urination was 208.0 g (SD: ± 121.5), and there was a strong linear correlation with high statistical significance (Pearson’s correlation coefficient = 0.92, p-value < 0.001). Two paired t-test showed the equivalence with bodyweight change data with 10 mL margin. Additionally, a Bland–Altman plot shows a mean difference of − 5.5 mL with LoA (− 98.0, 87.1). The results support high performance of the algorithm across the large population data from multi-site clinical trials.
Opioid use following cardio-thoracic intensive care: risk factors and outcomes: a cohort study
Authors: von Oelreich Erik , Campoccia Jalde Francesca , Rysz Susanne , Eriksson Jesper 
Published: January 2024

AbstractOpioid misuse has become a serious public health problem. Patients admitted to cardio-thoracic critical care are usually exposed to opioids, but the incidence and effects of chronic opioid use are not known. The primary objective was to describe opioid use after admission to a cardio-thoracic intensive care unit. Secondary objectives were to identify factors associated with chronic opioid usage and analyze risk of death. This cohort study included all cardio-thoracic ICU care episodes in Sweden between 2010 and 2018. Among the 34,200 patients included in the final study cohort, 4050 developed persistent opioid use after ICU care. Younger age, preadmission opioid use, female sex, presence of comorbidities and earlier year of ICU admission were all found to be associated with persistent opioid use. The adjusted hazard ratio for mortality between 6 and 18 months after admission among individuals with persistent opioid use was 2.2 (95% CI 1.8–2.6; P < 0.001). For opioid-naïve patients before ICU admission, new onset of chronic opioid usage was significant during the follow-up period of 24 months. Despite the absence of conclusive evidence supporting extended opioid treatment, the average opioid consumption remains notably elevated twelve months subsequent to cardio-thoracic ICU care.
A 3-year follow-up clinical study on the preservation for vitality of involved tooth in jaw cysts through an innovative method
Authors: Niu Gang , Zhang GongHang , Chen Jia-min , Wang Tao , Wu Ye , Lu You-Guang , Lin Li-song 
Published: January 2024

AbstractJaw cysts commonly affect the oral and maxillofacial region, involving adjacent tooth roots. The management of these teeth, particularly regarding root canal therapy and apicoectomy, lacks consensus. This study introduces a novel treatment concept and refined surgical approach to preserve pulp viability in teeth involved in jaw cysts. The objective was to investigate the effectiveness and potential benefits of this approach over a 36-month follow-up period. A conservative management approach prioritized vitality preservation, reserving root canal treatment and apicectomy for cases with post-operative discomfort. A comprehensive follow-up of 108 involved teeth from 36 jaw cyst cases treated with the modified method was conducted. Clinical observation, X-ray imaging, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and pulp vitality testing assessed changes in cyst size, tooth color, pulp vitality, root structure, and surrounding alveolar bone. After 36 months, our modified surgical approach successfully preserved tooth vitality in 84 involved teeth. Adverse symptoms in 19 teeth, such as redness, swelling, fistula, and pain, resolved with postoperative root canal therapy. Follow-up was lost for five teeth in two cases. No cyst recurrences were observed, and in 34 cases, the bone cavity gradually disappeared, restoring normal bone density during long-term follow-up. Our modified surgical method effectively preserves tooth vitality in jaw cysts. This innovative approach has the potential to improve the management of teeth involved in jaw cysts.
Targeted elimination of molybdenum ions from a leaching solution with the ability of radiated grafting GMA-PAN nanofibers
Authors: Fayazi Mohammad Reza , Outokesh Mohammad , Asadollahzadeh Mehdi , Torab-Mostaedi Meisam , Torkaman Rezvan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this study, electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers were effectively functionalized for enhanced molybdenum ion adsorption through a multi-step approach. Initially, glycidyl methacrylate was grafted onto the nanofibers via irradiation-induced grafting polymerization, followed by chemical modification with various amino groups, with triethylamine identified as the optimal modifier. The impacts of key synthesis parameters and reaction conditions on grafting level and adsorption capacity were thoroughly investigated, with a focus on achieving maximum efficiency. The resulting nanofibers were characterized using FTIR, SEM, and BET techniques, confirming the successful modification and structural features conducive to adsorption. Furthermore, a comprehensive experimental design, incorporating a central composite design, yielded optimal conditions for molybdenum adsorption, with key parameters including monomer concentration, irradiation dose, adsorbent mass, initial concentration, time, pH, temperature, and amine concentration. The adsorption kinetics were effectively described by the pseudo-second-order model, while the Langmuir isotherm model provided valuable insight into the adsorption behavior. Impressively, the adsorbent exhibited exceptional adsorption efficiency, surpassing 98% even after six adsorption–desorption cycles using 0.5 M HCl. Thermodynamic analysis revealed the exothermic nature of the adsorption process, along with decreased entropy and overall spontaneity, underlining the favorable conditions for molybdenum adsorption. Notably, the synthesized adsorbent demonstrated notable selectivity for molybdenum and achieved an impressive adsorption capacity of 109.79 mg/g, highlighting its potential for practical applications in molybdenum removal from aqueous solutions.