bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Geographical variation of Geochemistry and Bacteriome of Maize Rhizosphere in Agricultural Farmlands
Authors: Momoh-Salami Tawakalit Modupe , AKINYEMI Nwanneka , Oyetibo Ganiyu Oladunjoye , Ajiboye Godwin Anjorin , Adams Luqman Ayodeji , Ogunkanmi Liasu Adebayo , Ilori Matthew Olusoji 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Sustainable food production systems in developing countries require resilient production of crops like Zea mays (maize) with understanding of its rhizosphere bacteriome. Maize rhizospheres in six locations, representing two main hemispheres (southern: Ma2R, Ma3R, and BaMR; northern: MF1A-R, MF2A-R, and MF3A-R), were assessed for geochemistry and 16S rRNA microbiome. The pH of the rhizospheres tends mostly towards acidic (6.33–6.98) with some significant variations (p < 0.05) in the geochemical features across the locations. Varied concentrations of organochlorine compounds were observed in the rhizospheres, where endrin was recorded in all the rhizospheres. The dominance of Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Acidobacteria, Chloroflexi, Plactomycetes, Verrucomicrobia, and Bacteroidetes with apparent variations was observed across the locations. Firmicutes (as evidenced with Bacillus fumarioli group) varied significantly between MF2A-R and MaMR (t = 2.96; p < 0.05), Ma3R (t = 3.99; p < 0.01), and Ma2R (t = 3.13; p < 0.05). Remarkably, Proteobacteria (represented by Bradyrhizobium japonicum group) was relatively higher in the maize rhizosphere from the southern (Ma2R, 24.8%; Ma3R, 37.8%; BaMR, 37.6%) than in northern (MF1A-R, 22.1%; MF2A-R, 25.6%; MF3A-R, 27.1%) hemispheres. Contrariwise, the abundance of Acidobacteria (mostly unclassified species), Chloroflexi and Actinobacteria skewed towards maize rhizospheres in the northern sphere indicating oligotrophic ecosystem. The phylogenetic Diversity index revealed Ma2R was the most diverse phylotypes with a 5142-factor followed by MF1A-R (4957), Ma3R (4949), MF2A-R (4465), MF3A-R (4440), and the least diverse was BaMR (4284). Canonical correspondence analysis and other beta-diversity indexes established a 19.6% variance between the southern and northern rhizosphere as the bacteriome related to environmental fluxes through 64.4% variability.
Metallic nanodisk-in-elliptical nanohole array based fiber tip for enhanced plasmonic refractometric sensing application
Authors: Huang Xincheng , Chen Zhenshi , Zhang Hui 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
By enabling rapid label-free detection of biochemical substances, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors have the potential to become an important tool in molecular biology and medical diagnostics. In this work, a high performance SPR fiber sensor based on metallic elliptical nanohole and circular nanodisk binary array has been proposed and studied. The binary array structure is integrated on the end facet of optical fiber to excite SPR and generate three optical resonance dips in reflection spectra in the near-infrared region. The first resonance dip not only fits the characteristics of narrow linewidth, but also has the advantages of high peak-to-dip signal ratio and sensitivity. When the external environment changes in the refractive index (RI) range of 1.33˜1.40, a high RI sensitivity of 669 nm/RIU, a narrow FWHM of 5.8nm, and a high FOM value of 115.3 are yielded simultaneously for the first dip. Compared to unitary nanostructure arrays, the composite plasmonic structure of nanodisk and elliptical nanohole array demonstrated here can generate SPR modes with sharper spectral feature which is crucial to high sensitivity and precision detection technology. These features enable our proposed plasmonic fiber tip sensor hold vast application prospects in the field of medical diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and food safety.
Three methods of characterizing climate-induced changes in extreme rainfall: a comparison study
Authors: Maimone Mark , Malter Sebastian , Anbessie Tsega , Rockwell Julia 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

(1) Three practical and easily implementable methods are provided to estimate percent increases in extreme rainfall due to climate change for the period 2020–2090 using Global Climate Model (GCM) output. (2) Methods are designed to bracket the expected range of extreme rainfall intensification for 1–24-h events with return intervals of 1 year to 100 years. (3) One method is based on the 20 largest wet days produced by an ensemble of GCMs, and the other two use GCM projections of temperature and Clausius–Clapeyron assumptions. (4) The results of the case study for the Philadelphia area show that, by the end-of-century, extreme rain event volumes might increase from a low of 18% to a high of 61%, depending on the duration and return interval under consideration. (5) Methods have been benchmarked against existing, publicly available projected rainfall intensities to show the methods that provide an accurate range of extreme rainfall intensification due to climate change.
Projeto de ensino para 6º e 7º anos: desenvolvendo a automaticidade na decodificação em estudantes PcD
Authors: Pereira Gomes Machado Alessandra , De Fátima Rodrigues Silva Isabel , Alcântara Santos Geisla Maria Marcelly , Da Cruz Yasmine Grazielle 
Published: October 2023

O ensino remoto em decorrência da pandemia de Covid-19 fez agravar várias etapas no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, o que pôde ser comprovado ao se detectar dificuldades de leitura em estudantes dos anos finais do ensino fundamental. Este trabalho é fruto do projeto “Letramento em português: entre leituras e escritas” desenvolvido no 2º semestre letivo de 2022, no Colégio de Aplicação da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (CODAP-UFS), com estudantes do 6º e 7º ano que apresentaram desempenho em leitura incompatível com a série em curso, identificado em avaliações diagnósticas de fluência em leitura oral e compreensão leitora. Como referencial, contou com resultados de avaliação diagnóstica de leitura feita nesse contexto escolar (MACHADO, 2018; MACHADO; FREITAG, 2019; MACHADO; SANTOS; CRUZ, 2019; MACHADO; SANTOS, 2022) e que apontou novos desafios para o docente trabalhar a competência leitora no contexto coletivo, dando atenção individualizada aos estudantes com desempenho mais comprometido. O objetivo deste projeto é promover oficinas no turno oposto ao das aulas regulares para desenvolver as habilidades de leitura e escrita. Participaram 21 estudantes, organizados em dois grupos, acompanhados por graduandos de Letras. Apresentam-se aqui os resultados do Grupo 1 que atendeu quatro estudantes caracterizados como pessoas com deficiência (PcD), para desenvolver a automaticidade na decodificação. O material didático das oficinas foi construído coletivamente de forma a desenvolver prática de leitura em voz alta e de escrita, tomando o texto como elemento norteador do planejamento e atendendo a objetivos bem definidos, organizados por ordem de complexidade cognitiva de objetivos de aprendizagem (MACHADO; BISPO, 2019). Como forma de apresentar os resultados do projeto à comunidade escolar, foi realizado um evento de culminância com apresentação de trabalhos produzidos nas oficinas.
Falsos diminutivos do português brasileiro e seu reconhecimento em um dicionário computacional de livre acesso
Authors: Rodrigues Roana , Araújo Vale Oto 
Published: October 2023

Neste trabalho propõe-se a criação de uma lista de falsos diminutivos do português brasileiro (PB) e a análise e descrição de sua cobertura por um dicionário computacional (DELAF-BR), que, assim como outros dicionários (léxicos) computacionais, é um recurso basilar para o processamento da linguagem e depende da descrição minuciosa e sistemática da língua. Para tanto, analisaram-se 953 lexemas terminados em -inho/-inha, retirados de dicionários e de corpus do PB, classificando-os em: (i) diminutivos reais (Dim), podendo designar grau de tamanho (botinha), intensidade (cedinho), juventude (homenzinho) e juízo de valor (povinho); e (ii) falsos diminutivos (FDim), em que o significado do lexema se distancia da palavra da qual deriva (almofadinha, camisinha, carrinho). Com a lista de 468 FDim construída, foi analisado o seu processamento pelo DELAF-BR e verificou-se que apenas 31 lexemas descritos (6,6%) constavam nesse dicionário eletrônico com entradas independentes. Considerando-se ainda os 37 FDim mais frequentes em corpora de língua geral, o resultado foi semelhante: apenas 10,8% dos casos (4 lexemas) estavam contemplados no dicionário. Sendo assim, esta pesquisa apresenta contribuições não só para os estudos descritivos da língua, mas, sobretudo, para a área de Processamento de Língua Natural com a construção de um recurso lexical de FDim do PB.
Processos de estereotipia: política, turismo e gênero
Authors: Severiano de Carvalho Carla , Fróes de Freitas Geisa , Ribeiro Jocenilson 
Published: October 2023

Os estereótipos e os processos de estereotipia são representações sociais (AMOSSY, 2022) presentes ao longo da história da humanidade que têm se intensificado no mundo com a influência da globalização e das mídias na formação individual e social do ser humano. Eles permeiam diferentes discursos. O discurso político e o discurso turístico, por exemplo, são terrenos férteis para a constituição e a circulação de imagens e representações estereotipadas de um país, um povo ou determinados sujeitos. Nesse sentido, a partir de uma abordagem teórico-metodológica dos estudos discursivos (FOUCAULT, 2008, 2009; AMOSSY, 2022; CHARAUDEAU; MAINGUENEAU, 2020), objetiva-se analisar práticas discursivas nas quais se manifestam: i) estereótipos de países e sua relação com os meios de comunicação e propagação de imagens e identidades nacionais; ii) estereótipos de gênero e sexualidade no discurso do turismo; iii) estereótipos de gênero e violência política sobre mulheres candidatas e eleitas. O corpus é constituído por 3 imagens e 6 enunciados linguísticos extraídos e da mídia online. Ao término dessas três etapas do desenvolvimento do trabalho, logra-se a compreensão dos fenômenos discursivos permeados por estereótipos e intolerância política (de gênero). Por fim, o presente trabalho aponta caminhos para a realização de novos estudos da linguagem, sobretudo os discursivos, evidenciando o entrecruzamento desses campos e conceitos.
A Systematic Review of Antibiotic Use in Dental Implant Therapy: Efficacy, Guidelines, and Recommendations
Authors: Karameh Rawia , Abu-Ta'a Mahmoud 
Published: October 2023

Objective:
The objective of this research is to respond to that specific question: Are antibiotics needed for the placement of dental implants?

Methods:
A systematic search was done, and the selected studies were pooled from MEDLINE/PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases up to March 2022. Articles in which the main objective was to evaluate the relationship between antibiotics and dental implants were selected. The first search was done with Medline and Cochrane Library.

Results:
A total of 17 articles were finally included in the present review. Four clinical trials (CTs), two reviews, and eleven systematic reviews (SR); six of them with meta-analysis.

Conclusion:
Antibiotics may be used in dental implants to prevent or treat infections that may occur after implant surgery. The type and duration of antibiotic therapy depend on the patient’s medical history, the type of implant surgery being performed, and other factors. However, the use of antibiotics in dental implant surgery is debatable, and it is important to note that antibiotics should not be used routinely in dental implant surgery. Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance which can make it harder to treat infections in the future. Thus, antibiotics should only be used when necessary and prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Fostemsavir: A Novel CD4 Attachment Inhibitor for Heavily Treated HIV-1
Patient
Authors: George Prince P. , Kumar Ranjeet , Sharma Manvi , Raj Rojin G. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract:
Despite the evident success of antiretroviral therapy in recent years, many patients undergoing intense treatment still struggle to find a cure for
their disease due to drug resistance or treatment failure. To solve this problem, new antiretroviral drug alternatives are required. The HIV-1
antiretroviral drug fostemsavir (GSK3684394, previously BMS-663068) is a first-in-class HIV-1 attachment inhibitor with a novel mechanism.
After oral administration, fostemsavir gets converted into temsavir in the gastrointestinal lumen, which then attaches to the glycoprotein 120
surface subunit on HIV-1 and produces a conformational change that prevents it from adhering to CD4+ T cells of the host immune system,
thereby preventing the virus from infecting other cells. Fostemsavir is indicated in heavily treated (HTE) patients with an ideal antiretroviral
(ARV) regimen. The drug has shown significant tolerability, and no hepatic or renal dose adjustments were required. Fostemsavir can be used as
an effective alternative in salvage therapy because of its favourable adverse effect profile and few drug interactions.
Effect of Chlorhexidine and Ozone Gel on Microleakage and Shear Bond Strength of Dentin Bonding Agents in Composite Resin Restorations of Primary Teeth
Authors: Kiamehr Zahra , Erfanparast Leila , Vafaei Ali , Sajjadi Seyyede Shabnam , Sohrabi Azin 
Published: October 2023

Aim:
This study aimed to investigate the effects of two antimicrobial agents on shear bond strength and microleakage of composite resin restorations in primary teeth.

Methods:
Sixty extracted primary molars and canines were assigned to three different groups according to the dentin surface pretreatment (2% chlorhexidine gluconate gel, ozone gel, and control group) and two subgroups (sound and caries-affected dentin) for shear bond strength tests. For the microleakage test process, a class V cavity was prepared on the buccal surface of the teeth and restored with composite resin. Then, all the teeth were cut buccolingually. The depth of stain penetration in each specimen was measured separately according to the scale. The data have been analyzed using SPSS 24 software.

Results:
In both sound and caries-affected dentin, ozone gel exhibited higher shear bond strength than chlorhexidine gel and the control group (P<0.001). Chlorhexidine gel had no significant effect on the shear bond strength of sound dentin (P=0.561), but it reduced it in the caries-affected dentin (P<0.001). With both disinfectants, the shear bond strength of the caries-affected dentin was significantly lower than that of the sound dentin. The application of chlorhexidine gel to caries-affected dentin resulted in more microleakage than sound dentin. In addition, the amount of microleakage in the ozone gel group was similar in both types of dentin.

Conclusion:
In both sound and caries-affected dentin, ozone gel was associated with higher shear bond strength than chlorhexidine gel; furthermore, chlorhexidine increased microleakage and ozone gel decreased it.
The Biomineralization Conundrum of Calcified Extraradicular Deposits on the Apical Root Surface of Teeth: A Case Report
Authors: Álvarez-Vásquez José Luis 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Calcified extraradicular deposits on the apical root surface of teeth (CEDARST) are rarely seen in the dental field, compared with dental calculus deposits, which are very frequent. However, the exact biomineralization process of this entity has remained unclear until now.

Objective:
To report a case of an exuberant calcified extraradicular deposit on the apical root surface of an anterior tooth with apical periodontitis and propose for the first time some potential mechanisms involved in this pathological mineralization, and thereby suggest directions for future research.

Case Presentation:
In brief, a root-canal-treated canine displaying a radiographic periapical radiolucency was treated, and the sinus tract persisted despite root canal retreatment in which high endodontic standards were maintained. Endodontic surgery was performed, and the curettage of the pathologic tissue revealed an exuberant calculus-like material attached to the outer root surface, around the exit of the apical foramen. Two-year follow-up radiography revealed complete bone healing, and the patient´s tooth was asymptomatic and functional.

Conclusion:
The development of CEDARST seems to depend on a fine synergic control exerted by specific microorganisms (mainly bacteria) on this pathological mineralization, as well as on the local chemical microenvironment of the apical lesion of the affected tooth. Microbial implications and inhibitors of mineralization seem to play a dominant role in CEDARST biomineralization.
Trans-Sinus Implant using TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
®Technique as an alternative to Sinus lifts: A Technical Description and Case Series
Authors: Nag P Venkat Ratna , Puppala Sarika , Roy Manisha 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Severe atrophy of the maxillary ridge and extended maxillary sinus pneumatisation limits the treatment options available for rehabilitating patients with teeth missing in the posterior maxilla. Sinus lifts followed by bone grafting have become the norm for rehabilitating such patients. Nonetheless, sinus lift procedures can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and uneconomical, especially if patients are in need of immediate function.

Objective:
This case series describes a unique combination of placing trans-sinus implants using the TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
® technique for treating patients with the atrophied posterior maxilla.

Methods:
Three different clinical situations have been described where the trans-sinus placement of implants using the TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
® technique was done for managing atrophied posterior maxilla. The first case was that of a single tooth missing in the posterior maxilla, the second of multiple posterior tooth missing (distal extension, partially edentulous condition) and the third being that of a completely edentulous maxilla. The implants were placed in a flapless tilted manner along with double bi-cortical engagement through the maxillary sinus.

Results and Discussion:
Following prosthetic rehabilitation, clinical reviews were performed after 6 months. In all cases, implant stability was manually checked and no pathological symptoms or signs were recovered at any follow-up visit.

Conclusion:
Trans-sinus implants using the TTPHIL-ALL-TILT
® technique prove to be a good choice to rehabilitate these three clinical scenarios. All three patients were extremely satisfied with the treatment outcome. This could very well become a convenient treatment alternative to sinus lift procedures.
Dental Amalgam from the Past to the Present: Utilization among Ministry of Health Dental Clinics in the Makkah Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: AlAhdal Ali , Aboalshamat Khalid , Hamdoon Anas , Almakrami Haider , Alkahtani Mohammed , Al-Ansari Mohammad , Alahdal Alawi , Al-Idaroos Mohammed , Munshi Majdi , Ghazi Ruba , Basudan Thuraya , Al-Ahdal Esraa , Makkawi Mazen , Mahfouz Ammar , Mohammed Nizar 
Published: October 2023

Background:
Amalgam fillings were invented and introduced to dentistry in France and England during the 1800s. It has since become one of the most reliable dental filling materials to treat dental caries. Dental amalgam contains approximately 50% elemental mercury, a source of occupational exposure among dental personnel and non-occupational exposure among patients.

Objective:
This study describes the use of dental amalgam in Makkah region dental clinics as a direct restorative material compared to composite and glass ionomer cement.

Methods:
This longitudinal retrospective study included 335 dental clinics in Makkah and Jeddah, the two largest cities in the Makkah region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Annual statistical data were obtained from the Directorate of Dentistry, Makkah and Jeddah Health Affairs, Ministry of Health. Data related to the restorative materials used (composite, glass ionomer cement (GIC), and amalgam) were counted for 11 years starting from 2009 to 2019 for Makkah city, and the restorative materials used (composite, GIC, and amalgam) from 2018 to the first quarter of 2021 for Jeddah city.

Results:
There was a slight increase in the number of amalgam restorations in Makkah from 2009 (37.15%) to 2011 (43.52%), followed by a gradual decrease until 2019 (1.39%). In Jeddah, there was a slight increase in amalgam restorations from 2018 (9.39%) to 2019 (11.03%). However, the use of amalgam restorations reduced sharply in 2020 (3.27%) and in the first quarter of 2021 (3.53%).

Conclusion:
There is a recognizable decreased trend in amalgam utilization in the Makkah region. Amalgam use is being phased down despite the lack of official regulation on its use.
Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines on Sperm Quality: Systematic Review
Authors: Li Guanjian , Zhang Rongqiu , Song Bing , Wang Chao , Shen Qunshan , He Xiaojin , Cao Yunxia 
Published: October 2023

Background
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has triggered a global public health crisis of unprecedented proportions. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is a highly effective strategy for preventing infections and severe COVID-19 outcomes. Although several studies have concluded that COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to affect fertility, concerns have arisen regarding adverse events, including the potential impact on fertility; these concerns are plagued by limited and inconsistent evidence.

Objective
This review aims to provide a recent assessment of the literature on the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on male sperm quality. The possible impact of COVID-19 vaccines on fertility potential was also examined to draw a clearer picture and to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 on male reproductive health.

Methods
PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched from their inception to October 2023. Eligible studies included articles reporting SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and human semen quality and fertility, as well as the impact of vaccination on assisted reproductive technology treatment outcomes. The quality of cohort studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and the quality of cross-sectional studies was assessed using the quality evaluation criteria recommended by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The systematic review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines.

Results
The initial literature search yielded 4691 records by searching 5 peer-reviewed databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane). Finally, 24 relevant studies were selected for our study. There were evident research inequalities at the regional level, with the United States and Western European countries contributing 38% (9/24) of the studies, Middle Eastern countries contributing 38% (9/24), China accounting for 21% (5/24), and Africa and South America accounting for none. Nonetheless, the overall quality of the included studies was generally good. Our results demonstrated that serious side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are extremely rare, and men experience few problems with sperm parameters or reproductive potential after vaccination.

Conclusions
On the basis of the studies published so far, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for male reproductive health. Obviously, vaccination is a wise option rather than experience serious adverse symptoms of viral infections. These instances of evidence may help reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination coverage, particularly among reproductive-age couples. As new controlled trials and prospective cohort studies with larger sample sizes emerge, the possibility of a negative effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on sperm quality must be further clarified.