bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
HYFIS vs FMR, LWR and Least squares regression methods in estimating uniaxial compressive strength of evaporitic rocks
Authors: Hassan Mohamed Yusuf , Arman Hasan 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of the rock is one of the most important design parameters in various engineering applications. Therefore, the UCS requires to be either preciously measured through extensive field and laboratory studies or could be estimated by employing machine learning techniques and several other measured physical and mechanical explanatory rock parameters. This study is proposed to estimate the UCS of the evaporitic rocks by using a simple, measured point load index (PLI) and Schmidt Hammer (SHVRB) test rock blocks of evaporitic rocks. Finite mixture regression model (FMR), hybrid fuzzy inference systems model (HYFIS), multiple regression model (MLR), and locally weighted regression (LWR) are employed to predict the UCS. Different algorithms are implemented, including expectation–maximization (EM) algorithm, Mamdani fuzzy rule structures, Gradient descent-based learning algorithm with multilayer perceptron (MLP), and the least squares. Coefficient of Determination (R2), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and A20-index accuracy measures are used to compare the performances of the competing models. Based on all the above measures, LWR outperformed with the other models whereas the HYFIS model has a slight advantage over the other two models.
Synthesis and characterization of Ce0.5Bi0.5VO4/rGO nanocomposite by sonochemical method for photocatalytic desulfurization of petroleum derivatives
Authors: Farahani Mohadeseh , Mousavi-Kamazani Mehdi , Salarvand Zohreh 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn order to improve the desulfurization efficiency of petroleum derivatives, Ce0.5Bi0.5VO4/rGO nanocomposite was synthesized by sonochemical method. The prepared nanocomposites were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDS, FT-IR, BET, and DRS analyses. XRD analysis shows that the synthesized nanocomposite is amorphous. FESEM images showed that nanostructures with a smaller particle size distribution were synthesized under optimal conditions, i.e. controlling the synthesis temperature between 0 and 5 °C. The results of desulfurization showed that nanocomposites containing reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have higher photocatalytic efficiency than pure samples, the main reason of which can be better charge separation in the samples through the π electron in the rGO structure. The highest amount of desulfurization of CeVO4/rGO, BiVO4/rGO, and Ce0.5Bi0.5VO4/rGO nanocomposites was 95.62, 91.25, and 96.38%, respectively, after exposure to UV light for 40 min. The enhancement of photocatalytic activity of Ce0.5Bi0.5VO4/rGO composite could be attributed to the efficient separation of electron–hole pairs and the inhibition of recombination. Desulfurization in the presence of hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide increased the efficiency by 12%, which is a significant amount.
The impact of short-duration precipitation events over the historic Cauvery basin: a study on altered water resource patterns and associated threats
Authors: Ghosh Satyajit , Barik Dillip Kumar , Renganayaki Parimala , Kang Boosik , Gumber Siddharth , Venkatesh Sundarapandian , Saini Dev Shree , Akunuri Srichander 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe Cauvery Delta, the ‘Rice Bowl’ of India follows a time-tested cultivation pattern over several irrigation zones. However, in this era of the Anthropocene, it is now well-established that short-duration, intense precipitation episodes will batter the flood plains year after year. The purpose of this first study is thus to quantify the impacts that such episodes may have on the floodplains of the Cauvery Delta and the concomitant threats to the historic Kallanai Dam. Precipitation events during the North-East monsoon period are driven not just by warm rain microphysics but also by large frozen hydrometeors falling from deep clouds causing undesirable flooding over the region to the extent of 66%. Additionally, from an assessment of the velocity heads and the floodwater depths, this study projects a heightened vulnerability. The total extent of submergence along riverbanks and other flow paths was estimated to be 145.98 $${\mathrm{km}}^{2}$$

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out of which 65.14% of the submerged area is agricultural land. The most important conceptual advance established in this paper is that sub-zones in major watersheds that are currently safe will get inundated in the RCP8.5 warming scenario in 2050.
Development of sustainable biomass residues for biofuels applications
Authors: Shah Mudasir Akbar , Hayder Gasim , Kumar Rahul , Kumar Vimal , Ahamad Tansir , Kalam Md. Abul , Soudagar Manzoore Elahi Mohammad , Mohamed Shamshuddin Sathgatta Zaheeruddin , Mubarak Nabisab Mujawar 
Published: August 2023

AbstractA comprehensive understanding of physiochemical properties, thermal degradation behavior and chemical composition is significant for biomass residues before their thermochemical conversion for energy production. In this investigation, teff straw (TS), coffee husk (CH), corn cob (CC), and sweet sorghum stalk (SSS) residues were characterized to assess their potential applications as value-added bioenergy and chemical products. The thermal degradation behavior of CC, CH, TS and SSS samples is calculated using four different heating rates. The activation energy values ranged from 81.919 to 262.238 and 85.737–212.349 kJ mol−1 and were generated by the KAS and FWO models and aided in understanding the biomass conversion process into bio-products. The cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin contents of CC, CH, TS, and SSS were found to be in the ranges of 31.56–41.15%, 23.9–32.02%, and 19.85–25.07%, respectively. The calorific values of the residues ranged from 17.3 to 19.7 MJ/kg, comparable to crude biomass. Scanning electron micrographs revealed agglomerated, irregular, and rough textures, with parallel lines providing nutrient and water transport pathways in all biomass samples. Energy Dispersive X-ray spectra and X-ray diffraction analysis indicated the presence of high carbonaceous material and crystalline nature. FTIR analysis identified prominent band peaks at specific wave numbers. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that these residues hold potential as energy sources for various applications, such as the textile, plastics, paints, automobile, and food additive industries.
In vitro and in vivo studies of plant-produced Atezolizumab as a potential immunotherapeutic antibody
Authors: Rattanapisit Kaewta , Bulaon Christine Joy I. , Strasser Richard , Sun Hongyan , Phoolcharoen Waranyoo 
Published: August 2023

AbstractImmune checkpoint inhibitors are a well-known class of immunotherapeutic drugs that have been used for effective treatment of several cancers. Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) was the first antibody to target immune checkpoint PD-L1 and is now among the most commonly used anticancer therapies. However, this anti-PD-L1 antibody is produced in mammalian cells with high manufacturing costs, limiting cancer patients’ access to the antibody treatment. Plant expression system is another platform that can be utilized, as they can synthesize complex glycoproteins, are rapidly scalable, and relatively cost-efficient. Herein, Atezolizumab was transiently produced in Nicotiana benthamiana and demonstrated high expression level within 4–6 days post-infiltration. After purification by affinity chromatography, the purified plant-produced Atezolizumab was compared to Tecentriq and showed the absence of glycosylation. Furthermore, the plant-produced Atezolizumab could bind to PD-L1 with comparable affinity to Tecentriq in ELISA. The tumor growth inhibitory activity of plant-produced Atezolizumab in mice was also found to be similar to that of Tecentriq. These findings confirm the plant’s capability to serve as an efficient production platform for immunotherapeutic antibodies and suggest that it could be used to alleviate the cost of existing anticancer products.
Stratocumulus adjustments to aerosol perturbations disentangled with a causal approach
Authors: Fons Emilie , Runge Jakob , Neubauer David , Lohmann Ulrike 
Published: August 2023

AbstractA large fraction of the uncertainty around future global warming is due to the cooling effect of aerosol-liquid cloud interactions, and in particular to the elusive sign of liquid water path (LWP) adjustments to aerosol perturbations. To quantify this adjustment, we propose a causal approach that combines physical knowledge in the form of a causal graph with geostationary satellite observations of stratocumulus clouds. This allows us to remove confounding influences from large-scale meteorology and to disentangle counteracting physical processes (cloud-top entrainment enhancement and precipitation suppression due to aerosol perturbations) on different timescales. This results in weak LWP adjustments that are time-dependent (first positive then negative) and meteorological regime-dependent. More importantly, the causal approach reveals that failing to account for covariations of cloud droplet sizes and cloud depth, which are, respectively, a mediator and a confounder of entrainment and precipitation influences, leads to an overly negative aerosol-induced LWP response. This would result in an underestimation of the cooling influence of aerosol-cloud interactions.
Combining nitric oxide and calcium sensing for the detection of endothelial dysfunction
Authors: Andreeva Valeriia D. , Ehlers Haley , R. C. Aswin Krishna , Presselt Martin , J. van den Broek Lenie , Bonnet Sylvestre 
Published: August 2023

AbstractCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and are not typically diagnosed until the disease has manifested. Endothelial dysfunction is an early, reversible precursor in the irreversible development of cardiovascular diseases and is characterized by a decrease in nitric oxide production. We believe that more reliable and reproducible methods are necessary for the detection of endothelial dysfunction. Both nitric oxide and calcium play important roles in the endothelial function. Here we review different types of molecular sensors used in biological settings. Next, we review the current nitric oxide and calcium sensors available. Finally, we review methods for using both sensors for the detection of endothelial dysfunction.
Cross-inhibition leads to group consensus despite the presence of strongly opinionated minorities and asocial behaviour
Authors: Reina Andreagiovanni , Zakir Raina , De Masi Giulia , Ferrante Eliseo 
Published: August 2023

AbstractStrongly opinionated minorities can have a dramatic impact on the opinion dynamics of a large population. Two factions of inflexible minorities, polarised into two competing opinions, could lead the entire population to persistent indecision. Equivalently, populations can remain undecided when individuals sporadically change their opinion based on individual information rather than social information. Our analysis compares the cross-inhibition model with the voter model for decisions between equally good alternatives, and with the weighted voter model for decisions among alternatives characterised by different qualities. Here we show that cross-inhibition, contrary to the other two models, is a simple mechanism that allows the population to reach a stable majority for one alternative even in the presence of a relatively high amount of asocial behaviour. The results predicted by the mean-field models are confirmed by experiments with swarms of 100 locally interacting robots. This work suggests an answer to the longstanding question of why inhibitory signals are widespread in natural systems of collective decision making, and, at the same time, it proposes an efficient mechanism for designing resilient swarms of minimalistic robots.
Cochet—Bonnet aesthesiometer‐determined corneal sensitivity in neonatal foals and adult horses
Authors: Brooks D. E. , Clark C. K. , Lester G. D. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractCorneal touch threshold (CTT) was measured in sick neonatal foals, healthy foals, and healthy adult horses with a Cochet—Bonnet aesthesiometer. The mean overall CTT for the adult horses, sick foals, and healthy foals was 4.82 ± 0.87 cm, 3.21 ± 0.24 cm, and 5.01 ± 0.61 cm, respectively. The central cornea of adult horses was more sensitive than the limbal cornea. Corneal sensitivity was significantly reduced in sick neonatal foals compared to adults. The mean Schirmer I tear test values were significantly lower in foals than adults, and were 14.2 ± 1.0 mm, 12.8 ± 2.4 mm, and 18.3 ± 2.1 mm wetting in sick neonatal foals, normal neonatal foals, and adult horses, respectively. Reduced corneal sensation and lower tear production may be associated with ulcerative keratitis and slow corneal healing in some foals.
Evidence for a large off-centered galactic outflow and its connection to the extraplanar diffuse ionized gas in IC 1553
Authors: Dirks L. , Dettmar R.-J. , Bomans D. J. , Kamphuis P. , Schilling U. 
Published: August 2023

Aims. We analyze a MUSE optical integral field spectrum of the star-forming edge-on galaxy IC 1553 in order to study its extraplanar diffuse ionized gas (eDIG) and the processes shaping its disk-halo interface.
Methods. We extracted the optical emission line properties from the integral field spectrum and generated the commonly used emission line diagnostic diagrams in order to analyze the ionization conditions and the distribution of the eDIG. Furthermore, we performed gravitational potential fitting to investigate the kinematics of a suspected galactic outflow.
Results. We find that the eDIG scale height has a maximum value of approximately 1.0 kpc and decreases roughly linearly with the radial distance from the galactic center in projection. The ionization state of the eDIG is not consistent with a pure photoionization scenario and instead requires a significant contribution from shock ionization. This, in addition to the gas kinematics, strongly suggests the presence of a galactic scale outflow, the origin of which lies at least 1.4 kpc away from the galactic center. The inferred shock velocity in the eDIG of approximately 225 km s−1 is comparable to the escape velocity estimated from our potential modelling. The asymmetric distribution of currently star-forming clusters produces a range of different ionization conditions in the eDIG. As a result, the vertical emission line profiles vary quantitatively and qualitatively along the major axis of the galaxy. This analysis illustrates that it is crucial in studies of the eDIG to use observations that take the spatial and kinematical distributions into account, such as those done with integral field units, to form an accurate picture of the relevant physical properties.
Gesundheitskompetenz (Health Literacy) und Compliance – Teil
2
Authors: Schäfer Denise 
Published: August 2023

ZusammenfassungGesundheitskompetenz bezieht sich auf die Fähigkeit einer Person,
gesundheitsbezogene Informationen zu finden, zu verstehen, zu bewerten und
anzuwenden, um informierte Entscheidungen für die eigene Gesundheit zu
treffen. Eine hohe Gesundheitskompetenz ist entscheidend, um eine aktive Rolle
in der eigenen Gesundheitsversorgung übernehmen und eine erfolgreiche
Behandlung gewährleisten zu können.Im Zusammenhang mit der Förderung der Gesundheitskompetenz werden auch
die Relevanz von Gesundheitsinformationen, Gesprächsqualität
zwischen Gesundheitsberufen und Betroffenen, sowie die dafür
erforderlichen Schnittstellen deutlich. Pflegepersonen sind der Dreh- und
Angelpunkt der Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention. Daher
können Pflegepersonen in dieser Position eine wichtige Anlaufstelle
für Patient*innen und deren Angehörige darstellen.Es gilt zu betonen, dass Pflegexpert*innen ihre berufliche
Handlungskompetenz erweitern und neue Rollen in der Praxis übernehmen
sollten, um die Gesundheitskompetenz der Patient*innen niederschwellig
und professionell zu fördern. Darüber hinaus ist die Bedeutung
geeigneter Rahmenbedingungen – wie Zugang zu Gesundheitsinformationen,
angemessener Personalschlüssel und definierte Tätigkeitsbereiche
– für die Umsetzung der Pflegerolle in der
Gesundheitsförderung hervorzuheben. Die Einbindung verschiedener
Fachbereiche und die Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Gesundheitsberufen sind
unabdinglich, um die Gesundheitskompetenz der Bevölkerung zu
stärken und informierte Entscheidungen zu ermöglichen.
Tidal migrations of juvenile Sillago spp. in a subtropical intertidal nursery seascape
Authors: Giaroli Max L. , Chargulaf Craig A. , Gilby Ben L. , Tibbetts Ian R. 
Published: August 2023

Context Subtropical intertidal pools on depositional shores are important nursery habitats for smaller juveniles (10- to ~25-mm total length, TL) of commercially important smelt whiting (Sillago spp.), whereas larger juveniles >25 mm TL occupy shallow subtidal habitats at low tide. Aims We investigated the connectivity between lower and upper shore habitats in Moreton Bay. Methods We used funnel camera traps to assess tidal movements of juvenile whiting and compared harpacticoid copepod genera in small juvenile whiting guts caught post-foraging with those sampled from nearby sediments to infer patterns of foraging. Key results Smaller juveniles transited sandy upper-shore habitat at depths from 1.5 to <10 cm and avoided vegetated habitats, whereas larger juveniles moved into mangroves at depths of 15–30 cm on the rising tide. Coullana spp. harpacticoids were found in greater proportions in whiting guts of small juveniles than in the sampled habitats, but were abundant in intertidal pool and mangrove sediments. Conclusions Intertidal sandy habitats are seemingly an important high-tide habitat for smaller juvenile whiting, where they preferentially forage on Coullana spp. Implications Given the broad distribution of smelt whiting in the Indo-Pacific, the protection of such habitats must be addressed by fishery and habitat management agencies for species with similar early nursery requirements.
Movement and ranging behaviour of long-nosed potoroos (Potorous tridactylus) in south-west Victoria, Australia
Authors: Le Pla Mark , Hradsky Bronwyn A. , Di Stefano Julian , Farley-Lehmer Tamika C. , Birnbaum Emma K. , Pascoe Jack H. 
Published: August 2023

Context A comprehensive understanding of movements and space use can underpin the effective management of threatened species. GPS dataloggers can collect large amounts of high-quality movement data, and recent advances in statistical approaches allow for robust estimates of home range size to be generated. Until recently, technological and practical constraints have generally restricted the collection of movement data via GPS dataloggers to larger species. However, reductions in the size and weight of GPS dataloggers now allow for this technology to be applied to smaller species. Aims The aim of this study was to describe the home range and movement patterns of a nationally vulnerable, native Australian ground-dwelling mammal, the long-nosed potoroo (Potorous tridactylus), in south-west Victoria, mainland Australia. Methods We attached GPS dataloggers to 40 long-nosed potoroos between 2020 and 2022 and estimated home range size using dynamic Brownian Bridge movement models. We evaluated the influence of physiological factors such as body mass and sex on home range size and described patterns of home range overlap between and within sexes. Key results Mean home range sizes were estimated to be 13.73 ha (95% CI: 10.9–16.6) and 6.67 ha (95% CI: 5.49–7.85) for males and females respectively. Home range size scaled with body mass in males but not females, and ranges were largely overlapping – although there was some evidence of intrasexual spatial partitioning of core range areas in females. Conclusions Ours is the first application of GPS dataloggers to this species, and our home range estimates are over twice as large as other reported estimates for mainland Australia. Long-nosed potoroos may range across larger areas than previously predicted on mainland Australia. Implications This knowledge may be used to optimise the management of long-nosed potoroo populations before and after fire – a key threatening process for this species. Our study highlights the value of integrating GPS dataloggers and robust home range estimators when describing the movement ecology of a population.
Review of the online analyses of multi-messenger alerts and electromagnetic transient events with the ANTARES neutrino telescope
Authors: Albert A. , Alves S. , André M. , Ardid M. , Ardid S. , Aubert J.-J. , Aublin J. , Baret B. , Basa S. , Belhorma B. , Bendahman M. , Benfenati F. , Bertin V. , Biagi S. , Bissinger M. , Boumaaza J. , Bouta M. , Bouwhuis M.C. , Brânzaş H. , Bruijn R. , Brunner J. , Busto J. , Caiffi B. , Calvo D. , Campion S. , Capone A. , Caramete L. , Carr J. , Carretero V. , Celli S. , Chabab M. , Chau T.N. , Cherkaoui El Moursli R. , Chiarusi T. , Circella M. , Coelho J.A.B. , Coleiro A. , Coniglione R. , Coyle P. , Creusot A. , Díaz A.F. , De Martino B. , Distefano C. , Di Palma I. , Domi A. , Donzaud C. , Dornic D. , Drouhin D. , Eberl T. , van Eeden T. , van Eijk D. , El Khayati N. , Enzenhöfer A. , Fasano M. , Fermani P. , Ferrara G. , Filippini F. , Fusco L. , Gagliardini S. , García J. , Gay P. , Geißelbrecht N. , Glotin H. , Gozzini R. , Gracia Ruiz R. , Graf K. , Guidi C. , Haegel L. , Hallmann S. , van Haren H. , Heijboer A.J. , Hello Y. , Hernández-Rey J.J. , Hößl J. , Hofestädt J. , Huang F. , Illuminati G. , James C.W. , Jisse-Jung B. , de Jong M. , de Jong P. , Kadler M. , Kalekin O. , Katz U. , Kouchner A. , Kreykenbohm I. , Kulikovskiy V. , Lahmann R. , Lamoureux M. , Lefèvre D. , Leonora E. , Levi G. , Le Stum S. , Lopez-Coto D. , Loucatos S. , Maderer L. , Manczak J. , Marcelin M. , Margiotta A. , Marinelli A. , Martínez-Mora J.A. , Melis K. , Migliozzi P. , Moussa A. , Muller R. , Nauta L. , Navas S. , Nezri E. , Fearraigh B.Ó , Păun A. , Păvălaş G.E. , Pellegrino C. , Perrin-Terrin M. , Pestel V. , Piattelli P. , Pieterse C. , Poirè C. , Popa V. , Pradier T. , Randazzo N. , Real D. , Reck S. , Riccobene G. , Romanov A. , Saina A. , Sánchez-Losa A. , Salesa Greus F. , Samtleben D.F.E. , Sanguineti M. , Sapienza P. , Schnabel J. , Schumann J. , Schüssler F. , Seneca J. , Spurio M. , Stolarczyk Th. , Taiuti M. , Tayalati Y. , Tingay S.J. , Vallage B. , Van Elewyck V. , Versari F. , Viola S. , Vivolo D. , Wilms J. , Zavatarelli S. , Zegarelli A. , Zornoza J.D. , Zúñiga J. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
By constantly monitoring a very large portion of the sky, neutrino telescopes are well-designed to detect neutrinos emitted by transient astrophysical events. Real-time searches with the ANTARES telescope have been performed to look for neutrino candidates coincident with gamma-ray bursts detected by the Swift and Fermi satellites, high-energy neutrino events registered by IceCube, transient events from blazars monitored by HAWC, photon-neutrino coincidences by AMON notices and gravitational wave candidates observed by LIGO/Virgo. By requiring temporal coincidence, this approach increases the sensitivity and the significance of a potential discovery. This paper summarises the results of the follow-up performed of the ANTARES telescope between January 2014 and February 2022, which corresponds to the end of the data-taking period.