bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ceratobasidium sp. is associated with cassava witches’ broom disease, a re-emerging threat to cassava cultivation in Southeast Asia
Authors: Leiva Ana M. , Pardo Juan M. , Arinaitwe Warren , Newby Jonathan , Vongphachanh Pinkham , Chittarath Khonesavanh , Oeurn Samoul , Thi Hang Le , Gil-Ordóñez Alejandra , Rodriguez Rafael , Cuellar Wilmer J. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractCassava witches' broom disease (CWBD) is a devastating disease of cassava in Southeast Asia (SEA), of unknown etiology. Affected plants show reduced internodal length, proliferation of leaves and weakening of stems. This results in poor germination of infected stem cuttings (i.e., planting material) and significant reductions in fresh root yields and starch content, causing economic losses for farmers and processors. Using a metagenomic approach, we identified a fungus belonging to the Ceratobasidium genus, sharing more than 98.3–99.7% nucleotide identity at the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS), with Ceratobasidium theobromae a pathogen causing similar symptoms in cacao. Microscopy analysis confirmed the identity of the fungus and specific designed PCR tests readily showed (1) Ceratobasidium sp. of cassava is strongly associated with CWBD symptoms, (2) the fungus is present in diseased samples collected since the first recorded CWBD outbreaks in SEA and (3) the fungus is transmissible by grafting. No phytoplasma sequences were detected in diseased plants. Current disease management efforts include adjustment of quarantine protocols and guarantee the production and distribution of Ceratobasidium-free planting material. Implications of related Ceratobasidium fungi, infecting cassava, and cacao in SEA and in other potential risk areas are discussed.
A study of the impact of digital technology on industrial ecologisation in the Yellow River Basin of China
Authors: Xu Qinqin , Shu Siliang 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe Yellow River Basin is an important ecological barrier and economic core area in China, with problems such as fragile ecological environment and ecosystem degradation, and promoting industrial ecological transformation in resource cities is an important way to protect and improve the ecological and logical environment of the Yellow River Basin. Using panel data of 35 resource-based cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2012 to 2021, the impact of digital technology on industrial colonisation is empirically explored. The study finds (1) digital technology has a driving effect on the industrial ecological transformation of resource-based cities in the Yellow River Basin, and can be a new production tool to stimulate economic vitality; there is obvious regional heterogeneity in the impact of digital technology on industrial ecology, which significantly promotes the industrial ecological transformation of mid-stream and declining resource-based cities, and the facilitating effect is more obvious for declining resource-based cities. (2) From the moderating effect, fiscal decentralisation positively moderates the non-linear relationship between digital technology and industrial ecology. (3) From the perspective of threshold effect, the impact of digital technology on industrial ecologisation has a double threshold effect based on fiscal decentralisation, i.e. at the early stage of digital technology development, a reasonable degree of fiscal decentralisation can significantly promote the industrial ecological transformation of resource cities, but after the development of digital technology to a certain extent, the impact of fiscal decentralisation on industrial ecologisation will be gradually weakened, and will even bring negative effects to industrial transformation. Therefore, improving the development system of digital technology, giving the government moderate financial autonomy, and at the same time adhering to the local conditions and exploring the ecological development road in line with the characteristics of resource cities in the Yellow River Basin have positive significance for the industrial ecological transformation of resource cities in the Yellow River Basin.
Previously introduced braconid parasitoids target recent olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) invaders in Hawai’i
Authors: Stockton Dara G. , Aldebron Charlotte , Gutierrez-Coarite Rosemary , Manoukis Nicholas C. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae) was detected on Maui and Hawai’i Islands in 2019, affecting yields and quality of the state’s emerging olive oil industry. Given previous parasitoid releases to control other invasive frugivorous tephritids in Hawai’i, we were interested in determining whether these parasitoids were naturally targeting recent olive fly invaders in field, if local olive cultivar differences affected parasitization rates, and if there was a seasonal pattern of parasitization that could inform future management decisions. To address these questions, we collected data from olive growing in Hawai’i during 2021 and 2022. During the fruiting season we collected monthly samples and reared out B. oleae in the lab. We detected two previously introduced braconid wasps: first Diachasmimorpha tryoni during 2021 and 2022 and later Fopius arisanus during the 2022 collection. Cultivar effects were limited to a single site in our study, where more D. tryoni were reared from ‘Arbequina’ olives. Seasonality of olive fruit fly and parasitoid activity was earlier in lower elevation sites, as expected based on tree phenology and temperature-dependent insect development. This represents the first report of D. tryoni parasitism activity against B. oleae and may reflect elevational effects combined with the ecological complexity in interactions between multiple invasive arthropod pests, their invasive and cultivated plant hosts, and introduced braconid parasitoids.
Design, fabrication and characterization of mesoporous yolk–shell nanocomposites as a sustainable heterogeneous nanocatalyst for synthesis of ortho-aminocarbonitrile tetrahydronaphthalenes
Authors: Kazempour Somayeh , Naeimi Hossein 
Published: December 2023

AbstractA new structure of mesoporous spherical nanocomposites was designed and easily prepared from the reaction between NiCuFe2O4 nanoparticles and mesoporous silica in three steps. The prepared multi-yolk@shell NiCuFe2O4@mSiO2 mesoporous sphere was characterized by using FT-IR, XRD, VSM, EDX, BET, FE-SEM and HR-TEM techniques. This unique mesoporous nanocomposite sphere as a heterogeneous nanocatalyst has demonstrated highly catalytic activity for the green synthesis of tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives in 92–98% yields at reaction times of 60–75 min. This process was carried out through multi-component reaction of the cyclic ketone, malononitrile and aromatic aldehyde under solvent-free conditions. Furthermore, the procedure was optimized on the basis of catalyst loading amounts, various solvents and temperature conditions. This novel methodology exposes obvious benefits such as; catalyst reusability, easy reaction procedure, simplicity of work-up, excellent product yields and short reaction times.
Augmented reality versus standard tests to assess cognition and function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Muurling Marijn , de Boer Casper , Vairavan Srinivasan , Harms Robbert L. , Chadha Antonella Santuccione , Tarnanas Ioannis , Luis Estefania Vilarino , Religa Dorota , Gjestsen Martha Therese , Galluzzi Samantha , Ibarria Sala Marta , Koychev Ivan , Hausner Lucrezia , Gkioka Mara , Aarsland Dag , Visser Pieter Jelle , Brem Anna-Katharine 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAugmented reality (AR) apps, in which the virtual and real world are combined, can recreate instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and are therefore promising to measure cognition needed for IADL in early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) both in the clinic and in the home settings. The primary aim of this study was to distinguish and classify healthy controls (HC) from participants with AD pathology in an early AD stage using an AR app. The secondary aims were to test the association of the app with clinical cognitive and functional tests and investigate the feasibility of at-home testing using AR. We furthermore investigated the test-retest reliability and potential learning effects of the task. The digital score from the AR app could significantly distinguish HC from preclinical AD (preAD) and prodromal AD (proAD), and preAD from proAD, both with in-clinic and at-home tests. For the classification of the proAD group, the digital score (AUCclinic_visit = 0.84 [0.75–0.93], AUCat_home = 0.77 [0.61–0.93]) was as good as the cognitive score (AUC = 0.85 [0.78–0.93]), while for classifying the preAD group, the digital score (AUCclinic_visit = 0.66 [0.53–0.78], AUCat_home = 0.76 [0.61–0.91]) was superior to the cognitive score (AUC = 0.55 [0.42–0.68]). In-clinic and at-home tests moderately correlated (rho = 0.57, p < 0.001). The digital score was associated with the clinical cognitive score (rho = 0.56, p < 0.001). No learning effects were found. Here we report the AR app distinguishes HC from otherwise healthy Aβ-positive individuals, both in the outpatient setting and at home, which is currently not possible with standard cognitive tests.
Acer truncatum Bunge seed oil ameliorated oxaliplatin-induced demyelination by improving mitochondrial dysfunction via the Pink1/Parkin mitophagy pathway
Authors: Cheng Dekun , Wang Zhangtie , Guo Xin , Guo Yiwen , Zhang Yu , Zhao Yuanhui , Liu Ruijie , Chang Ming 
Published: December 2023

Acer truncatum Bunge seed oil ameliorated oxaliplatin-induced demyelination by improving mitochondrial dysfunction via the Pink1/Parkin mitophagy pathway.
Metal-free synthesis of functionalized tacrine derivatives and their evaluation for acetyl/butyrylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase inhibition
Authors: Shirisha Thangellapally , Majhi Subir , Divakar Kalivarathan , Kashinath Dhurke 
Published: December 2023

The synthesis, in vitro activity, docking and molecular dynamics of tacrine derivatives were studied for AChE, BChE and α-glucosidase inhibition. It was found that many of the reported compounds here showed better activity than standard drugs.
Gesunde Ernährung im Spannungsfeld von Klimawandel und chronischer Nierenkrankheit
Authors: Knöller Susi 
Published: December 2023

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGUngefähr 25–37 % der weltweiten CO2-Emissionen entstehen direkt und indirekt durch die Nahrungsmittelproduktion; mit ca. 60–80 % entfällt der größte Anteil auf die Erzeugung von Fleisch und tierischen Produkten. Hochrechnungen zufolge werden sich die CO2-Emissionen der Nahrungsmittelproduktion bis zum Jahr 2050 verdoppeln – vor allem, weil der Fleischkonsum weiter zunimmt. Gleichzeitig mehrt sich die Evidenz, dass eine fleischreiche Diät, eine sogenannte Western Diet, die kardiovaskuläre Mortalität erhöht und die Progression von Nierenkrankheiten beschleunigt. Es handelt sich somit um eine Lose-Lose-Diät, da diese weder nachhaltig noch gesund ist. Pflanzenbasierte, ballaststoffreiche Ernährungsformen sind mit einer Reduktion der kardiovaskulären Morbidität und Mortalität sowie einer Verlangsamung der Progression einer chronischen Nierenkrankheit (CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease) assoziiert. Gleichzeitig spart der Anbau pflanzlicher Nahrungsmittel CO2 ein; es ist somit eine Win-Win-Diät (nachhaltig und gesund.) Dieser Artikel bietet eine Übersicht über den Einfluss unserer Ernährungsgewohnheiten im Spannungsfeld von Klima wandel und Gesundheit unter der besonderen Berücksichtigung der CKD.
Flexiblere Ernährungsmöglichkeiten für Patienten mit chronischer Niereninsuffizienz
Authors: Contzen Barbara 
Published: December 2023

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGHyperkaliämie stellt für viele Ärzte, Dialysefachkräfte und Patienten mit einer chronischen Nierenerkrankung (CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease) eine große Herausforderung dar. Ursachen dafür sind nicht nur diätetische Faktoren, sondern mitunter auch Medikamente, eine metabolische Azidose oder eine Obstipation. Meist werden nur pauschale Empfehlungen im Sinne eines Kaliumverbots bezüglich der Kostform ausgesprochen. Das kann einer gesunden Ernährungsweise nicht gerecht werden. Zudem ist eine kaliumarme Kost fade und geschmackslos. Viele Hinweise deuten darauf hin, dass eine kaliumarme Ernährung nicht immer den gewünschten Effekt (Absinken des Serum- Kalium-Spiegels) mit sich bringt. Ziel ist es, eine Ernährungsweise zu finden, die gesund ist, schmeckt und das Risiko einer Hyperkaliämie vermindert. Neuere Erkenntnisse zeigen, dass eine nahrungsfaserreiche Kost („plant-based diet“) diesbezüglich einen sinnvollen Ansatz darstellt. Die Speisen einer pflanzenbasierten Kost sollten sich auszeichnen durch eine frische Zubereitung, wenig prozessierte (Fertig-)Gerichte und eine deutlich limitierte Menge an Obstsäften. Vorteile einer pflanzenbasierten Kost sind eine geringere Menge an zugesetzten Lebensmittelzusatzstoffen, eine reduzierte postprandiale Kaliumlast, weniger Obstipation, die Zufuhr vieler gesunde Nährstoffe, wie z. B. Vitamine und Mineralstoffe, sowie „gutes Futter“ für das Mikrobiom und angenehme Geschmackserlebnisse. Diese Empfehlungen gelten allerdings nicht für Menschen mit insulinpflichtigem Diabetes mellitus, da hier ein erhöhtes Risiko für eine Hyperkaliämie besteht. Ein Paradigmenwechsel ist gewünscht, der ein gesundes Ernährungsmuster in Form einer pflanzenbasierten Kost fördert und strikte Kaliumverbote vermeidet.
Ernährungstherapie bei Dialysepflicht
Authors: Marsen Tobias A. 
Published: December 2023

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGBislang konnte nicht nachgewiesen werden, dass intradialytische parenterale Ernährung (IDPE) im Vergleich zu einer Ernährungsberatung und einer oralen Nahrungsergänzung bei terminaler Niereninsuffizienz die Patientengesundheit oder klinisch wichtige Ernährungsergebnisse verbessert. Aufgrund der Verbesserung von Ernährungsindikatoren empfehlen jedoch die bestehenden Leitlinien die IDPE als sinnvolle weitere Behandlungsoption für Patienten, die auf eine Ernährungsberatung und eine orale Nahrungsergänzung nicht ansprechen oder diese Erstbehandlungen aufgrund einer Fehlfunktion des Magen-Darm-Trakts oder anderer Probleme nicht erhalten können. Trotz der höheren Kosten ist somit ein Einsatz der IDPE gerechtfertigt. Zu den Nebenwirkungen der IDPE liegen nur begrenzt Daten vor. Es scheint jedoch keine signifikanten Unterschiede bezüglich unerwünschter Wirkungen zwischen Therapie- und Kontrollgruppe zu geben. In der klinischen Praxis sollte die IDPE immer auch gegen die anderen Ernährungsoptionen abgewogen und individuell über einen idealerweise initial zu definierenden und klar limitierten Zeitraum verordnet werden.
Who lives in the open sea? Distribution and densities of surfacing marine megafauna in three subregions of the South Pacific (New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, and French Polynesia)
Authors: Laran Sophie , Van Canneyt Olivier , Dorémus Ghislain , Garrigue Claire , Berr Tristan , Bourgogne Hugo , Genu Mathieu , Spitz Jérôme , Ridoux Vincent 
Published: December 2023

Context Assessing the distribution and abundance of marine fauna and the ecological status of coastal and pelagic ecosystems is key to biodiversity conservation, but the monitoring of mobile marine species raises multiple logistical and financial challenges. Aims The project describes the distribution, abundance and taxonomic assemblage of several marine megafauna taxa in three subregions of the western and central South Pacific Ocean (New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, and French Polynesia). Methods Large-scale aerial surveys were conducted using a standardised multi-taxon protocol, to characterise the occurrence and abundance of marine megafauna over 2.5 million km2. Analysing more than 122 000 km of transects, the densities of 22 different taxa were estimated: seven taxonomic groups of marine mammals (Physeteridae, Kogiidae, Ziphiidae, Globicephalinae, Small Delphininae, Large Delphininae, and Dugongidae), a single group for hard-shelled sea turtles, three groups of elasmobranchs (including whale sharks), and 11 groups of seabirds (including Phaethontidae, Hydrobatidae, Fregatidae and Sulidae). Key results Contrasting patterns of species distribution were found. Marine mammal diversity increases north and west, with a distinct species assemblage in New Caledonia, compared to other subregions. A strong latitudinal gradient was observed across French Polynesia, independent of taxa. Conclusions This study provides the first comparison of marine species assemblages across the three oceanic subregions and sets a regional baseline for the biogeography of marine megafauna in the region. Implications The taxonomic and spatial extension of the results opens up new perspectives for the development of local conservation measures, especially for taxa with already documented population declines.
Salt dynamics, leaching requirements, and leaching fractions during irrigation of a halophyte with different saline waters
Authors: Al-Tamimi Mansoor , Green Steve , Abou Dahr Wasel , Al-Muaini Ahmed , Lyra Dionysia , Ammar Khalil , Dawoud Mohamed , Kenyon Paul , Kemp Peter , Kennedy Lesley , Clothier Brent 
Published: December 2023

Context More than 830 million ha of soils are salt affected, representing around 9% of the world’s land surface. Groundwater high in salt already covers some 16% of the land area. Saline water can be used effectively for irrigation by salt leaching to despatch the accumulated salts, but this can pose a risk of salinisation of groundwater. It is important that the efficacy of salt leaching is confirmed, and the impacts of salt loading below the rootzone can be assessed. Aims We examine the efficiency and impact of salt leaching to remove salt from the rootzone. Methods Our soil, a Typic Torripsamment, is the dominant soil across the Arabian Peninsula. We carried out detailed laboratory experiments of salt leaching dynamics via salt breakthrough curves, analytical modelling, and through the field monitoring of impacts. Key results Analytical solutions well predicted the salt breakthrough curves from repacked soil columns in the laboratory and we were able to confirm that all of the soil’s water was actively involved in transport, and that salt behaved as an inert tracer. The breakthrough curves were well predicted using a small solute dispersivity, so piston displacement was found to be a good assumption. Salt was easily flushed from the columns. To back this up in the field, soil sampling was carried out down to 1 m across 36 profiles after the harvest of a halophytic crop irrigated with saline water. Salt storage was only 1.8 kg m−2, even though 80 kg m−2 had been applied. This is a positive result for managing irrigation. Conclusions Salt leaching can maintain equable salinity in the rootzone. However, this leaching carried salt back to groundwater at 2–3 times the concentration of the applied water. We confirmed that the amount of salt leaching back to groundwater can be significant. Implications This salt dilemma will require careful management to achieve crop yields and protect the environment.
Should offensive metaphors be censored?
Authors: Gibbs Jr. Raymond W. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This article offers my personal assessment of the recent efforts to censor certain metaphors in higher education
within the United States. Many universities have created extensive speech codes that censor various metaphorical words and phrases
for their potential harm, especially for possibly being offensive to different individuals and marginalized communities. I discuss
some of the problems with these efforts and offer a brief defense of the importance of metaphors, good or bad, in our public
conversations.
Effect of behavioral changes on epidemic spreading in coupled simplicial activity driven networks
Authors: Huang Shuai , Xu Yuan-Hao , Li Meng-Yu , Hu Mao-Bin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Despite intensive studies on the epidemic spreading problem in social networks, both intra-group and inter-group interactions are represented as dyadic links. In this study, using coupled simplicial activity driven networks, we examine the impact of behavioral modification on epidemic propagation while taking into account various intra-group and inter-group interactions. The intra-group interactions are represented as simplicial structures, while the inter-group connections are represented as pairwise links. Two distinct types of behavioral changes are considered: (i) infected individuals decrease their activity due to self-quarantine, (ii) susceptible individuals limit their contacts due to self-protection. Numerical simulation and theoretical analysis reveal that both self-quarantine and self-protection behavior can effectively suppress epidemic spreading, leading to increased thresholds of epidemics and reduced steady-state fractions of infected individuals. Increasing the simplex size will lead to less protective effect of these behavioral changes, while enhancing pairwise connections between groups will not decrease the effect of behavioral changes.
Intelligent Robotic Electromagnetic Riveting Interference Connection Technology for Aircraft Assembly
Authors: Gao Wenxiang , Wei Haojie , Luo Yun , Zhang Xunjie , Zhang Yadan , Lu Dawei 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Aiming at the problem that the existing automatic electromagnetic riveting equipment is difficult to adapt to the riveting of complex structures such as narrow space, an electromagnetic riveting interference connection technology based on intelligent robots is proposed. An industrial robot carrying an end-effector is used in electromagnetic riveting. First, the overall design of the electromagnetic riveting system with each integrated module is presented; Then the composition form of the electromagnetic riveting module and riveting operation principle is elaborated in detail, and the system process flow is designed; Finally, the test pieces are subjected to hole-making and interference bolt riveting tests, and the results show that the designed system can complete the electromagnetic riveting task, and the rivets and the riveted plates realize a better interference fit.
The Design and Mechanical Study of the Pipe Joint Structure in a High-pressure Hydraulic System
Authors: Dong Shengxu , Liu Qiang , Li Jing 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Pipe joints are important connecting devices and weak links in high-pressure hydraulic systems, and their rational design is of great significance for ensuring the safety of hydraulic transmission systems. In accordance with the requirements of high-pressure hydraulic oil systems, a 70 MPa high-pressure oil pipe structure was designed, and strength and sealing analyses were conducted by using the finite element module in SolidWorks simulation. The results showed that the stress distribution in various parts of the pipe joint was relatively uniform and achieved an elastic-plastic sealing effect. The radius of curvature on the outer wall of the pipe is a key factor in joint design, and the connectivity performance of the joint can be adjusted by the axial displacement of the connector. The sealing tests demonstrated that the pipe design meets the structural strength and sealing performance requirements for use at 70 MPa. The research findings provide references for optimizing the design, manufacturing, and installation of pipe joints in high-pressure hydraulic systems.