bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Detection of a Case of Cysticercosis of the Breast: A Case Report
Authors: Bhat Rakshita Ramesh , Gangoli Aparna , Kumar Hemanth 
Published: January 2023

Aims: Cysticercosis is a zoonotic disease caused by encysted larvae of the nematode Taenia solium. It can have variable clinical presentations, neurocysticercosis being the most common among them. Extraneural cysticercosis is relatively rare. Among them, isolated cysticercosis of the breast is extremely rare and medical literature in its entirety describes but a few cases of isolated cysticercosis of the breast. They can be easily mistaken for a fibroadenoma or breast malignancy. This may lead to an undue psychological burden on patients. Hence, properly diagnosing cysticercosis of the breast is essential in alleviating this burden to some extent. We encountered one such case when a patient presented with multiple painless lumps in the right breast.
Presentation of Case: A 57-year-old female presented with multiple painless lumps in the right breast. On clinical examination, she was suspected to have numerous small fibroadenomas. She was sent for mammography in which two lesions showed features suggestive of fibroadenoma and the third, of an inflammatory abscess or inflammatory malignancy. She subsequently underwent a core biopsy and the histopathology report revealed that she had cysticercosis of breast.
Discussion: Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the pork tapeworm.This case highlights the rarity and significance of properly diagnosing cysticercosis of breast. Mammography, high-resolution ultrasound or MRI can aid in the diagnosis. Definitive diagnosis is established by histopathological examination.
Conclusion: Cysticercosis is a major public health problem, especially in the developing world. It must be given due consideration as a possible differential diagnosis in patients presenting with breast lumps in areas of high prevalence.
Risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes by maternal occupational status: A national population-based study in South Korea
Authors: Kim Chae-Bong , Choe Seung-Ah , Kim Taemi , Kim Myoung-Hee , Ryu Jia , Oh Jeong-Won , Yoon Jung-won 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Objective
This study examined the association between maternal occupational status and adverse pregnancy outcomes in the general South Korean population.

Methods
We analyzed 1 825 845 employed and non-employed women with a diagnostic code for pregnancy in the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database (2010–2019) of South Korea. Based on their employment status and type of occupation, we calculated risk ratios for three adverse outcomes: early abortive outcomes (miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and molar pregnancy), stillbirth, and no live birth (diagnosis of pregnancy with no record of live birth thereafter, which include early abortive outcomes and stillbirth) with adjusting for covariates.

Results
Overall, 18.0%, 0.7%, and 39.8% ended in early abortive outcomes, stillbirths, and no live births, respectively. The risk of early abortive outcomes and stillbirths was higher in non-employed women than in employed women, while no live births were more frequent in employed women. Those in the health and social work industry showed the highest risk of no live births. Manufacturing jobs (1.030, 95% CI: 1.013, 1.047) and health/social work (1.029, 95% CI: 1.012, 1.046) were associated with an increased risk of early abortive outcomes compared with financial and insurance jobs. Consistently higher risks of no live births were observed in the manufacturing, wholesale/retail trade, education, health/social work, and public/social/personal service occupation.

Conclusion
Employment during pregnancy and several occupation types were associated with a higher risk of pregnancy loss. Additional research using detailed job activity data is needed to determine specific occupational causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Evaluation thermal degradation kinetics of ionic liquid assisted polyetheretherketone‐multiwalled carbon nanotubes composites
Authors: Ahmad Aqeel , Mansor Nurlidia , Mahmood Hamayoun , Sharif Faiza , Safdar Rizwan , Moniruzzaman Muhammad 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe incorporation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) into polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composites has emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing the thermomechanical characteristics of PEEK composite materials. This study investigates the thermal behavior and kinetics prediction of PEEK/MWCNT composites comprising different ionic liquids (ILs), namely 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate ([BMIM]HSO4), 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium acetate ([BMIM]Ac), 1‐ethyl‐3‐methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM]Ac) and 1‐ethyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate ([EMIM]HSO4). Three non‐isothermal methods Coats‐Redfern, Broido, and Horowitz‐Metzger, were employed to model the thermal decomposition profiles of fabricated composites to calculate the activation energy. The highest decomposition temperature (580°C) was obtained for [BMIM]HSO4‐based PEEK/MWCNT composites. Moreover, a 3%–8% increase in the activation energy was obtained compared to PEEK/MWCNT manufactured without ILs. The Coats‐Redfern model was superior to Broido and Horowitz‐Metzger models in modeling the thermal degradation of developed composites, as evidenced from the higher value of the coefficient of determination (R2 ≥ 0.9899). By determining the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and R2 for the thermal degradation kinetics data, the artificial neural network (ANN) model was employed. The ANN model accurately predicted the mass loss curves, exhibiting R2 ≥ 0.9815 for the designed model. These findings can assist in establishing an IL‐assisted benign approach for PEEK/MWCNT/IL composites with superior thermal characteristics.
New records of Spotted Bass, Micropterus punctulatus, within the Mississippi River Basin, Illinois
Authors: Whitten Andrya L. , Harris Brandon S. , DeBoer Jason A. , McClelland Nerissa N. , Lamer James T. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSpotted Bass Micropterus punctulatus, like many sport fishes, have experienced range expansion through intentional introductions (i.e., legal stocking and illegal transfers) and migration across the United States. In Illinois, USA, native populations of Spotted Bass occur along the eastern and southern border of the state. We report new records of Spotted Bass in their non‐native range of the Illinois Waterway and the Illinois portion of the Upper Mississippi River in addition to collections in their native range in the Illinois sections of the Ohio and Wabash rivers to better understand their current distribution. Continuous, collaborative efforts to track the distribution and expansion of non‐native fishes are important for maintaining and establishing native and non‐native fisheries management objectives and education, as non‐native fishes can influence native species population distribution and dynamics.
Transcriptomic profiles‐based approach to decode the role of miR‐122 in triple negative breast cancer
Authors: Flores Fortis Mauricio , Perez Añorve Isidro X. , del Moral Hernandez Oscar , Villegas Nicolas , Arechaga Ocampo Elena 
Published: January 2023

AbstractmiR‐122 has been considered both as tumor suppressor miRNA and oncomiR in breast tumor phenotypes. However, the role of miR‐122 in triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC) is still unknown. In this study, the clinical value of miR‐122 was used to describe the transcriptomic landscape of TNBC tumors obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. Low expression levels of miR‐122 were associated with poor overall survival (OS) of TNBC patients than those with higher expression levels of miR‐122. We identified gene expression profiles in TNBC tumors expressed lower or higher miR‐122. Gene coexpression networks analysis revealed gene modules and hub genes specific to TNBC tumors with low or high miR‐122 levels. Gene ontology and KEGG pathways analysis revealed that gene modules in TNBC with gain of miR‐122 were related to cell cycle and DNA repair, while in TNBC with loss of miR‐122 were enriched in cell cycle, proliferation, apoptosis and activation of cell migration and invasion. The expression of hub genes distinguished TNBC tumors with gain or loss of miR‐122 from normal breast tissues. Furthermore, high levels of hub genes were associated with better OS in TNBC patients. Interestingly, the gene coexpression network related to loss of miR‐122 were enriched with target genes of miR‐122, but this did not observed in those with gain of miR‐122. Target genes of miR‐122 are oncogenes mainly associated with cell differentiation‐related processes. Finally, 75 genes were identified exclusively associated to loss of miR‐122, which are also implicated in cell differentiation. In conclusion, miR‐122 could act as tumor suppressor by controlling oncogenes in TNBC.
Hollow wire corrosion of stainless steel ropes in a marine mooring system and its relation to microstructure
Authors: Linhardt Paul , Biezma Maria V. , Haubner Roland , Schuster Roman , Wojcik Tomasz 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIndications of corrosion were observed on ropes made of stainless steel type 316 in mooring systems of floating platforms in shallow tropical ocean water and doubts about the material quality came up. Routine investigations could confirm the type of alloy and the absence of sensitization, but the corrosion pattern was found unusual: individual wires of the ropes were found as hollow tubes many centimeters in length, which we refer to as hollow wire corrosion (HWC). Comparative investigations with a rope of the same specification from an arbitrarily chosen alternative producer revealed very similar susceptibility to chloride‐induced pitting but a significant difference in repassivation behavior of the two products. An electrochemical test was designed which could reproduce HWC under realistic conditions with one product while the other repassivated readily. By electron backscattered diffraction, the different susceptibility to HWC could be related to the very different textures of the wire materials of the two products, resulting from different manufacturing technologies.
Mean‐weight diameter of aggregation as affected by initial screen size of two fine‐textured soils
Authors: Franzluebbers Alan J. , Tanaka Katiuça Sueko , Momesso Letusa , Calonego Juliano Carlos , Crusciol Carlos Alexandre Costa 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSoil aggregation is considered a key indicator of soil health to protect soil against erosion, enhance organic C storage, and offer habitat for soil organisms. Various methods to assess aggregation may change interpretations of management, and therefore should be cross‐calibrated. We assessed the impact of initial sieve opening size (8 or 4.75 mm) prior to determination of dry‐stable and water‐stable mean‐weight diameter (MWD) from two fine‐textured soils—a Rhodic Hapludox from São Paulo, Brazil and a Rhodic Kanhapludult from North Carolina, United States. Both soils were subjected to management expected to alter surface soil conditions. As expected, initial sieving through 8 mm led to greater dry‐stable MWD (3.37 ± 0.60 mm) than initial sieving through 4.75 mm (1.94 ± 0.28 mm). However, soil stability index (water‐stable MWD/dry‐stable MWD) was not affected by initial sieve size opening (0.56 ± 0.13 mm mm−1 under both initial sieve openings). Management interpretations were consistent with both approaches as well, and in particular to detect the strong depth effect on water‐stable MWD (i.e., declining with depth). Water‐stable macroaggregates had 32% ± 25% greater C concentration than microaggregates; similarly under both initial sieving conditions. Soil stability index when initially sieved through 4.75 mm was highly associated with aggregate stability of 1–2‐mm sized dry aggregates, which is a more common procedure. We conclude that passing soil through a screen with 4.75‐mm openings to conduct a diversity of soil analyses can be appropriate for obtaining reasonable estimates of and interpretations about surface soil aggregation.
Web tools support predicting protein–nucleic acid complexes stability with affinity changes
Authors: Zhang Xiao , Mei Long‐Can , Gao Yang‐Yang , Hao Ge‐Fei , Song Bao‐An 
Published: January 2023

AbstractNumerous biological processes, such as transcription, replication, and translation, rely on protein–nucleic acid interactions (PNIs). Demonstrating the binding stability of protein–nucleic acid complexes is vital to deciphering the code for PNIs. Numerous web‐based tools have been developed to attach importance to protein–nucleic acid stability, facilitating the prediction of PNIs characteristics rapidly. However, the data and tools are dispersed and lack comprehensive integration to understand the stability of PNIs better. In this review, we first summarize existing databases for evaluating the stability of protein–nucleic acid binding. Then, we compare and evaluate the pros and cons of web tools for forecasting the interaction energies of protein–nucleic acid complexes. Finally, we discuss the application of combining models and capabilities of PNIs. We may hope these web‐based tools will facilitate the discovery of recognition mechanisms for protein–nucleic acid binding stability.This article is categorized under:
RNA Interactions with Proteins and Other Molecules > Protein‐RNA Recognition
RNA Interactions with Proteins and Other Molecules > RNA‐Protein Complexes
RNA Interactions with Proteins and Other Molecules > Protein‐RNA Interactions: Functional Implications
Reproductive Phenology of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica (Gmelin, 1791), Along a Temperate Estuarine Salinity Gradient
Authors: Gregory Kaili M. , McFarland Katherine , Hare Matthew P. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractLow salinity can negatively affect reproduction in estuarine bivalves. The spatial and temporal extents of these effects are important to inform models of population dynamics, environmental risk assessments, restoration efforts, and predictions of climate change effects. A hypothesis of delayed gametogenesis for oysters at low salinity sites was tested relative to their higher salinity counterparts in downstream experimental cages. In 2018, the timing of gametogenesis and spawning was observed June–August for 2-year-old oysters from three distinct ancestries (native, hatchery, aquaculture), outplanted at age 1 month along the salinity gradient (3–30 psu) of a temperate estuary. A second season of data was collected in 2019 from a 3-year-old aquaculture line and mixed-age native adult oysters dredged and transplanted 1 year prior. Dermo was tested in 2019 and prevalence was 1.3% (n = 240). Gametogenesis and spawning were retarded for all ancestries at low salinity relative to higher salinity sites during July and August. The reverse pattern was found in June, with low salinity sites having more advanced gonad index than at a high salinity site. This difference in average gonad index was 2.65 vs 1.46, respectively, for the native line and 2.62 vs 2.08 for aquaculture. Low salinity seemed to not only induce earlier gametogenesis in June, but also extended the reproductive season relative to higher salinity sites. Among oyster ancestries, the aquaculture line stood out as having 30–48% lower gametogenic synchrony within sites, but only in 2018. Because the native oysters used in this study have been restricted to low salinity conditions for many generations, demonstration of their reproductive plasticity across salinities is notable and broadens the range of potential future restoration strategies.
Dose-response of pests to ethanedinitrile dose-response of weed seeds, soil borne pathogens, and plant-parasitic nematodes to ethanedinitrile
Authors: Thalavaiasundaram Swaminathan , Ajwa Husein , Stevens Mary C. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractEthanedinitrile is a chemical soil fumigant with promising efficacy against several key pests including weeds, nematodes, and soil-borne pathogens. The efficacy of 12 concentrations of ethanedinitrile, ranging from 8.7 to 1,751 mg kg− 1 soil, to control seeds and tubers of five weed species (Cyperus esculentus, C. rotundus, Malva parviflora, Portulaca oleracea, and Stellaria media), two nematode species (Globodera rostochiennsis and Tylenchulus semipenetrans), and four pathogenic fungal species (Fusarium oxysporum, Macrophomina phaseolina, Pythium ultimum, and Verticillium dahlia) were evaluated in acidic sand (pH: 5.6) and alkaline sandy loam (pH: 7.5–7.6), under controlled laboratory conditions. These pathogens and weeds are common in strawberry and vegetable fields and have been targeted by soil fumigants. Ethanedinitrile was injected into microcosms for 24 h. Lower doses of ethanedinitrile controlled fungal pathogens and nematodes better in acidic sand than in alkaline sandy loam. However, the reverse tended to be true for weed control as higher doses of ethanedinitrile in the acidic sand were required to control weeds than in the alkaline sandy loam. Results showed that ethanedinitrile can provide excellent control of soil-borne nematodes, pathogenic fungi, and key weed species in acidic sand and alkaline sandy loam.
Using inorganic acids to stop purple phototrophic bacteria metabolism improves PHA recovery at a large scale
Authors: Srivastava Pratiksha , Villamil John A. , Melero Juan A. , Martínez Fernando , Puyol Daniel 
Published: January 2023

Abstract Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production at a large scale by purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) is hindered due to high production costs and limited recovery due to its consumption during starvation periods. The present study identified cost-effective inorganic acids as inactivation methods for PPB to obtain higher PHA recovery. The study was performed on reactors of different scales (10 L and 0.5 L) to grow PPB and recover PHA subsequently. The permanent feast strategy was adopted to obtain higher PHA in an anaerobic environment. As a result, the study achieved 33% (dry weight) PHA recovery using inorganic acid inactivation, while formaldehyde inactivation (traditional method) achieved significantly lower PHA recovery (20% only). The results from inorganic acid inactivation were further examined for their stability. The samples were stable even after day 14, and the PHA recovery was the same as on day 0. This pioneering study shows that inorganic acids can be used to inactivate the PPB metabolism to obtain higher PHA recovery; inorganic acid inactivation could be economical for large-scale PHA production.
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Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Authors: Barrea Luigi , Verde Ludovica , Camajani Elisabetta , Cernea Simona , Frias-Toral Evelyn , Lamabadusuriya Dilusha , Ceriani Florencia , Savastano Silvia , Colao Annamaria , Muscogiuri Giovanna 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Purpose of Review
The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine dysfunction associated with a myriad of metabolic disorders and high rate of infertility. In order to aid its management, several lifestyle/dietary interventions have been evaluated. Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) is rapidly showing promising benefits not only in obesity but also in the treatment of other metabolic diseases. The main objective of this review is to assess the scientific evidence in support of this dietary pattern as an effective measure for treating PCOS and the metabolic disorders associated with it.

Recent Findings
Preliminary data suggested significant improvements in body weight and composition, metabolic profile (glucose, serum insulin, triglycerides, total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol), and insulin resistance following VLCKD. However, the evidence is still scarce and needs to be more substantiated.

Summary
Weight reduction in women with PCOS has been shown to improve metabolic derangements and body composition, but there is no consensus on the ideal dietary pattern or macronutrient composition. There is some evidence supporting the possible role of the Mediterranean diet in improving infertility (along with other well-known metabolic benefits) in women with PCOS. Of note, VLCKD might be considered a potential intervention for the short-term treatment of PCOS, but it must be prescribed and carefully guided by professionals.
Caloric Effects Induced by Uniform and Non-uniform Stress in Shape-Memory Materials
Authors: Porta Marcel , Castán Teresa , Saxena Avadh , Planes Antoni 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA Ginzburg–Landau model is developed that is adequate to describe a square-to-rectangle martensitic transition with associated shape-memory and superelastic properties. Using this model we study caloric effects in the vicinity of the martensitic transition induced by stress and we compare the case of a uniform uniaxial stress and the case of a non-uniform continuous distribution of stresses that produce bending of the material. The former case corresponds to an elastocaloric effect and the latter corresponds to a flexocaloric effect. The aim of the work is to quantitatively compare both cases, which we show must be accomplished in terms of equal amounts of exchanged mechanical work. It is then obtained that the flexocaloric effect is more efficient for low exchanged work but less efficient for large exchanged work.
Embedded in Contexts: A Systematic Review of the Longitudinal Associations Between Contextual Factors and Sleep
Authors: Bobba Beatrice , Bacaro Valeria , Crocetti Elisabetta 
Published: January 2023

AbstractDramatic changes in sleep duration, schedules, and quality put adolescents at higher risk of negative outcomes, such as poorer physical and psychosocial adjustment. While significant attention has been paid to the role of proximal contexts (e.g., family), less is known about the longitudinal interplay between exo- (e.g., neighborhood characteristics) and macro-contextual (e.g., ethnic/racial discrimination) influences and adolescents’ sleep quality. Therefore, this review aimed to summarize findings from available longitudinal research to understand the role of structural factors and experiences in the distal contexts of development in influencing sleep quality in adolescence. A total of 10 studies were included in this systematic review. The results highlighted the detrimental consequences of structural factors and experiences at the exo- and macro-systems for adolescents’ sleep duration, quality, and disturbances. Specifically, neighborhood economic deprivation, ethnic/racial minority status, community violence and victimization, and ethnic/racial discrimination were all linked to significantly lower sleep quality. Overall, this review highlighted the need for more longitudinal and multi-method studies addressing sleep quality as embedded in contexts and the reciprocal influences among the multiple layers of adolescents’ development.