bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Mechanical and thermal properties of mud dauber nests under atmospheric drying
Authors: Park Joon S. , Lin Hai , Alqrinawi Hussein 
Published: August 2023

AbstractMud dauber wasps construct soil nests to protect their offspring from predators, extreme temperatures, and rainwater. The mechanical and thermal properties of these nests are important for the reproductive success of mud daubers. The previous study showed that the high densities and strengths of mud dauber nests were due to the repetitive tapping and atmospheric drying used by mud daubers during nest construction. This study investigated the effect of atmospheric drying on the mechanical and thermal properties of mud dauber nests. The soil shrinkage curve, elastic modulus, suction stress characteristic curve, soil water retention curve, shear strength, and thermal conductivity function of mud dauber nest soils were measured by performing drying cake tests, direct shear tests, unconfined compression tests, and thermal conductivity measurements. This study showed atmospheric drying could increase Young’s moduli (from hundreds to thousands of kPa), the magnitudes of suction stress (up to 64 kPa), and shear strengths (e.g., unconfined compressive strength increased up to 2100 kPa) of mud dauber nests. The thermal conductivity was reduced by 47% due to atmospheric drying. Investigation of mud dauber nests under atmospheric drying could provide insights and inspiration to improve human manufacturing and manipulation of soils for earthen building construction.
Moonlighting genes harbor antisense ORFs that encode potential membrane proteins
Authors: Thomas Kasman E. , Gagniuc Paul A. , Gagniuc Elvira 
Published: August 2023

AbstractMoonlighting genes encode for single polypeptide molecules that perform multiple and often unrelated functions. These genes occur across all domains of life. Their ubiquity and functional diversity raise many questions as to their origins, evolution, and role in the cell cycle. In this study, we present a simple bioinformatics probe that allows us to rank genes by antisense translation potential, and we show that this probe enriches, reliably, for moonlighting genes across a variety of organisms. We find that moonlighting genes harbor putative antisense open reading frames (ORFs) rich in codons for non-polar amino acids. We also find that moonlighting genes tend to co-locate with genes involved in cell wall, cell membrane, or cell envelope production. On the basis of this and other findings, we offer a model in which we propose that moonlighting gene products are likely to escape the cell through gaps in the cell wall and membrane, at wall/membrane construction sites; and we propose that antisense ORFs produce “membrane-sticky” protein products, effectively binding moonlighting-gene DNA to the cell membrane in porous areas where intensive cell-wall/cell-membrane construction is underway. This leads to high potential for escape of moonlighting proteins to the cell surface. Evolutionary and other implications of these findings are discussed.
Transforming planning and policy making processes at the intersections of climate, equity, and decolonization challenges
Authors: Cole Lindsay , Low Maggie 
Published: August 2023

AbstractCities are facing increasing pressures to address complex challenges of climate change, equity, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples as intersecting issues, and innovation into planning and policy-making processes is urgently needed to achieve this. It is no longer good enough to work on these challenges discreetly, or solely within the dominant, western colonial paradigm and practices of governance. There are ongoing harms being caused by climate work that does not embed justice, and there are missed opportunities for synergies across these domains as they have the same systemic root causes. Cities must adapt and transform the processes and practices of planning and policy-making in order to work at these problematic roots. Drawing on an empirical study, this article describes how social innovation, systemic design, and decolonizing practices can shape a different approach to planning and policy-making processes when working at the intersections of climate, equity, and decolonization.
Shielding effect enables fast ion transfer through nanoporous membrane for highly energy-efficient electrodialysis
Authors: Lin Jiuyang , Ye Wenyuan , Xie Shuangling , Du Jiale , Liu Riri , Zou Dong , Chen Xiangyu , Yu Zijian , Fang Shengqiong , Ang Elisa Yun Mei , Toh William , Han Dan Dan , Ng Teng Yong , Seo Dong Han , Zhao Shuaifei , Van der Bruggen Bart , Xie Ming , Lee Young Moo 
Published: August 2023

AbstractA key to sustainable management of saline organic-rich wastewaters is to precisely fractionate organic components and inorganic salts (NaCl) as individual resources. Conventional nanofiltration and electrodialysis processes suffer from membrane fouling and compromise the fractionation efficacy. Here we develop a thin-film composite nanoporous membrane via co-deposition of dopamine and polyethyleneimine as a highly anion-conducting membrane. Experimental results and molecular dynamics simulations show that co-deposition of dopamine and polyethyleneimine effectively tailors the membrane surface properties, intensifying the charge shielding effect and enabling fast anion transfer for highly efficient electrodialysis. The resulting nanoporous membrane exhibits unprecedented electrodialytic fractionation of organics and NaCl with negligible membrane fouling, dramatically outperforming state-of-the-art anion exchange membranes. Our study sheds light on facile design of high-performance anion-conducting membranes and associated new mass transport mechanisms in electrodialytic separation, paving the way for sustainable management of complex waste streams.
Empfehlungen für die Umgebungsuntersuchungen bei Tuberkulose – Update 2023
Authors: Diel Roland , Breuer Cornelia , Bös Lena , Geerdes-Fenge Hilte , Günther Annette , Häcker Brit , Hannemann Jörg , Nienhaus Albert , Priwitzer Martin , Witte Peter , Bauer Torsten 
Published: August 2023

ZusammenfassungZiel der Umgebungsuntersuchung bei Tuberkulose ist neben der aktiven Fallfindung das Aufdecken von Infektionsketten sowie die Verhütung der Weiterverbreitung der Erkrankung. Dabei ist eine sorgfältige Auswahl der Kontaktpersonen notwendig, die sich nach Art und Dauer des Kontaktes richtet, um möglichst frisch Infizierte zu identifizieren und so den Nutzen einer anschließenden präventiven Therapie zu erhöhen und unnötige Testungen von Personen ohne Ansteckungsrisiko zu vermeiden. Seit der letzten Überarbeitung der Empfehlungen zur Umgebungsuntersuchung hat sich die Datenlage zum Einsatz von Interferon-y release-Assays (IGRAs) bei Kindern weiterhin verbessert. Diese werden bevorzugt in der Umgebungsuntersuchung von erwachsenen Kontaktpersonen eingesetzt. Für Kinder unter 15 Jahren können sowohl IGRAs wie auch weiterhin der Tuberkulin-Hauttest gleichwertig verwendet werden. Als präventive Therapie bei nachgewiesener Infektion werden Rifampicin für 4 Monate, Rifampicin und Isoniazid für 3 Monate oder aber Isoniazid für 9 Monate empfohlen.Ausführlich wird auf die Durchführung der Umgebungsuntersuchung in verschiedenen Altersgruppen sowie rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen und sozialmedizinische Aspekte und Herausforderungen eingegangen. Zusätzlich werden Sonderfälle, wie die Umgebungsuntersuchung in Kitas, Schulen oder in anderen Gemeinschaftseinrichtungen, separat dargestellt.
Duale Reha – neue Chance für optimierte Diabetesbehandlung
Authors: André Lukas , Kutschker Walter , Schwarz Peter E. H. ,   Abteilung für Ernährung/Diabetes
Published: August 2023

ZUSAMMENFASSUNGKnapp jeder fünfte stationäre Krankenhauspatient in Deutschland leidet an Diabetes mellitus. Diese Patienten benötigen die gleiche Versorgung wie Patienten mit Hauptdiagnose Diabetes. Mit der entsprechenden Kompetenz im Behandlungsteam könnte der Reha-Aufenthalt von Patienten mit der Zweitdiagnose Diabetes mellitus ideal genutzt werden, um neben der Rehabilitation der Haupteinweisungsdiagnose, gleichzeitig ein optimiertes Management des Diabetes mellitus mit dem Patienten während der Rehabilitation zu etablieren. Im Anschluss an die Rehabilitation kann durch das Diabetes-Team in der spezialisierten Reha-Einrichtung der Patient über einen längeren Zeitraum in seinem häuslichen Umfeld begleitet werden, z. B. durch den Einsatz von digitalen Gesundheitsanwendungen oder telediabetologischen Kompetenzzentren. Auf diese sogenannte Duale Reha spezialisierte Kliniken könnten somit im Sinne eines Chronic Care Managements einen holistischen Behandlungsauftrag umsetzen und nicht nur die Therapie der Primärdiagnose gewährleisten, sondern insbesondere bei der GKV-REHA auch umfassende Pflegenotwendigkeit verzögern. Diese Form der „Doppelbehandlung“ stellt als Duale Reha eine realistische Chance für eine Verbesserung der Behandlung von Menschen mit Diabetes mellitus dar.
Versorgungsstrukturen und Betreibermodelle: Chancen und
Herausforderungen des Frauenmilchbankwesens in Deutschland
Authors: Klotz Daniel , Berns Monika , Fusch Christoph , Schlößer Rolf Lambert , Pöschinger Markus , Wellmann Sven , Lange Anja Erika , Ascherl Rudolf Georg , Naust Barbara , Rauch Janaina , Karger-Seider Judith , Gebauer Corinna ,   für die Frauenmilchbank-Initiative
                        e. V.
Published: August 2023

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund Gespendete Muttermilch (Frauenmilch) aus Frauenmilchbanken ist
die empfohlene enterale Ersatznahrung für Frühgeborene, falls
Milch der eigenen Mutter nicht zur Verfügung steht. Frauenmilchbanken
sind Einrichtungen, in denen gespendete Milch unter definierten
Mindestanforderungen angenommen, untersucht, gelagert und an bestimmte
Frühgeborene und kranke Neugeborene, denen keine Muttermilch zur
Verfügung steht, ausgegeben wird.
Ziel der Arbeit In
diesem Betrag werden Strukturen und Betreibermodelle im deutschen
Frauenmilchbankwesen dargestellt sowie aktuelle und zukünftige
Herausforderungen beschrieben. Diese Übersicht soll die
bedarfsorientierte Planung einer flächendeckenden Versorgung von
Frühgeborenen mit humaner Milch unterstützen.
Material und Methoden Zusammenfassung einer Podiumsdiskussion mit dem
Titel „Betreibermodelle und Strukturversorgung: Chancen und Risiken des
Frauenmilchbankwesens in Deutschland“ während des 3. Symposiums
der Frauenmilchbank-Initiative e.V. vom 25.11. – 26.11.2022 in
Nürnberg.
Ergebnisse und Diskussion Unterschiedliche Betreibermodelle können
durch die Berücksichtigung individueller Infrastrukturen und
spezifischer lokaler und regionaler Bedürfnisse einen wichtigen Beitrag
zur Bereitstellung von Frauenmilch leisten. Neben dem Aufbau von
Frauenmilchbanken an einzelnen Standorten sollte Frauenmilch durch regionale
Netzwerke flächendeckend für alle neonatologischen Abteilungen
bundesweit vorgehalten werden. Grundlage der Versorgung von Neugeborenen mit
humaner Milch bleibt eine bedarfsgerechte Still- und
Laktationsförderung.
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Case Presentation and Literature Review of Treatment Innovation with Immunotherapy
Authors: Okafor Somtochi , Muzaffar Jameel , Jang David , Sayed Ivan El , Hachem Ralph Abi 
Published: August 2023

AbstractNasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a rare head and neck malignancy, arises from the epithelial lining of nasopharyngeal mucosa. The confluence of various risk factors, such as latent Epstein–Barr virus infection, genetic susceptibility, smoking, alcohol consumption, and high nitrosamine diet, is thought to contribute to NPC pathogenesis. Radiation therapy serves as the mainstay of treatment for early stage while concurrent chemotherapy and radiation are the basis of treatment for locoregional advanced disease with overall 80% five-year survival rate. Recurrent or metastatic disease pose treatment challenges as reirradiation, repeat cycles of chemotherapy, and surgery follow with high likelihood of treatment toxicity or postoperative morbidities. Typically reserved for nonresectable recurrent or metastatic disease, immunotherapy serves as novel treatment for NPC. NPC tumor microenvironment predominated by a dense infiltrate of immune cells hosts an ideal target for immunotherapy. Several clinical trials have investigated the efficacy of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 antibodies such as pembrolizumab, nivolumab, and camrelizumab with promising results. Treatment of recurrent and metastatic NPC remains a challenge; however, the advent of immunotherapy has provided additional options and potential for preventative and therapeutic measures.
Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss: 50 Years of Research and Recommendations from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Authors: Themann Christa L. , Masterson Elizabeth A. , Peterson Jeffrey Shawn , Murphy William J. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractFor more than 50 years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been actively working to reduce the effects of noise and ototoxic chemicals on worker hearing. NIOSH has pioneered basic and applied research on occupational hearing risks and preventive measures. The Institute has issued recommendations and promoted effective interventions through mechanisms ranging from formal criteria documents to blogs and social media. NIOSH has conducted surveillance and published statistics to guide policy and target prevention efforts. Over the past five decades, substantial progress has been made in raising awareness of noise as a hazard, reducing the risk of occupational hearing loss, improving the use of hearing protection, and advancing measurement and control technologies. Nevertheless, noise remains a prevalent workplace hazard and occupational hearing loss is still one of the most common work-related conditions. NIOSH continues to work toward preventing the effects of noise and ototoxicants at work and has many resources to assist audiologists in their hearing loss prevention efforts.
Surgical Considerations for Treatment of Fungal Homograft Endocarditis in Re-re-re-re-do
Authors: Peivandi Armin , Dell'Aquila Angelo , Kaleschke Gerrit , Rukosujew Andreas 
Published: August 2023

AbstractFungal endocarditis is associated with high surgical mortality rates. Advanced expertise is required for surgical treatment of this serious condition. In the present report, we describe the homograft replacement in a beating heart during re-re-re-re-do in a 29-year-old female patient with fungal endocarditis. The previous operations included Fallot correction at the age of 1 year, Contegra graft implantation in the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) due to severe pulmonary insufficiency, homograft implantation in pulmonary position due to Contegra endocarditis, and on-pump pericardial defect closure after homograft injury during sternal rewiring following wound infection.
Evaluation of Biological Mechanisms of Quanduzhong Capsule for Treating Osteoporosis by Integrating Untargeted Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology
Authors: Yu Fang-Fang , Huang Le-Yi , Li Man-Man , Cui Shi-Wen , Yuan Jie , Li Xiao-Feng , Wu Tong 
Published: August 2023

AbstractOsteoporosis (OP) is a metabolic disease characterized by bone formation and resorption disturbances. Quanduzhong Capsule (QDZC) is a common treatment for OP in China; however, the effective components and metabolites of the drug after oral administration remain largely unknown. This study aims to identify the active components, analyze the metabolite changes, and investigate the underlying mechanism against OP. In the study, ovariectomy-induced rat OP model was established, then treated with QDZC. Alendronate sodium tablets (ASTs) were used as a reference drug. The chemical constituents of QDZC were analyzed by UPLC-QTOF-MS (ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry) and network pharmacology. The metabolomics was used to analyze differences in serum metabolites of rats in different groups [Sham, Model, Model + QDZC, and Model + AST] at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Body weight and bone mineral density (BMD) were assessed. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine serum levels of Akt, p-Akt, ERK, and p-ERK. Our data suggested 86 different chemicals from QDZC, including nine core compounds. QDZC significantly regulated 25 biomarkers linked to arachidonic acid metabolism and unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis, and promoted serum expression of Akt, p-Akt, ERK, and p-ERK. QDZC might act by activating PI3K-Akt and MAPK signaling pathways. In addition, QDZC may use arachidonic acid derivatives to inhibit osteoclast generation and bone resorption and enhance calcitriol formation to improve calcium absorption and increase bone mass.
Robotic Surgery and Hospital Reimbursement
Authors: Yim Nicholas H. , McCarter Jacob , Haykal Tareck , Aral Ali M. , Yu Jessie Z. , Reece Edward , Winocour Sebastian 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe field of plastic surgery remains at the forefront of technological and surgical innovation. However, the promising applications of robotics in plastic surgery must be thoughtfully balanced with hospital finances and reimbursements. Robotic systems have been studied extensively across multiple surgical disciplines and across diverse health care systems. The results show that there may be equal or better patient outcomes than alternatives. In an era where fiscal responsibility in health care is a top priority, thoughtful budgeting and spending must be considered and revisited frequently to attain sustainable organizational models that ensure appropriate use of robotic technology.
Robotics in Implant-Based and Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Authors: King Brody W. , McCarter Jacob H. , Burns Heather R. , Soleimani Shirin , Maricevich Marco A. , Yu Jessie Z. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAutologous and implant-based breast reconstruction continues to evolve as new technology and mastectomy techniques become available. Robotic-assisted breast reconstruction represents a growing field within plastic surgery, with the potential to improve aesthetic and functional outcomes, as well as patient satisfaction. This article provides a review of indications, techniques, and outcome data supporting the use of robotic assistance in both implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction from surgeons around the world.
Ectropion of the Lower Lip Following Deep Burns an Approach to Correction
Authors: Sawhney C. P. 
Published: August 2023

SummaryRecurrence of deformity after correction of the ectropion of the lower lip is fairly common. It can be prevented by slight over-correction and use of proper splints for 6-9 months in the post-operative period. Design of one such splint and the results have been discussed.
Extensive Loss of Cranium and Scalp Following Electrical Burns—Interesting Features
Authors: Takkar K. L. , Srivastava J. L. 
Published: August 2023

SummarySmall scalp defects can be repaired by mobilisation, rotation, transposition or advancement of local flaps. Conventional ‘visor’ flaps are not sufficient for covering larger losses. The remnant scalp even upto 50 percent can be used with advantage provided the temporal areas are intact and are in continuity with the undamaged portion of the scalp left out anteriorly or posteriorly. The cases of extensive loss of cranium and scalp following electrical burns are presented here to highlight some important observations.
Unilateral Hypertrophy of the Mandibular Condyle
Authors: Raibagkar Santosh , Patel Jayesh , Vyas U. H. 
Published: August 2023

SummaryUnilateral hypertrophy of the mandibular condyle is not an uncommon entity. About 150 case have been reported so far. From India, Only two cases have been reported. On account of this rarity, it is our pleasure to report the following case.
Thumb Reconstruction in an Electrically Injured Hand
Authors: Bhattacharya V. , Goel S. C. , Sinha J. K. , Tripathi F. M. 
Published: August 2023

SummaryWe present a case of severely damaged right hand due to electrical injury in a young boy. There was loss of thumb and index finger with exposed phalanges of middle finger. The hand was salvaged by reconstructing the thumb and preserving the middle finger. An adequate functional and cosmetic recovery was achieved.
Use of Autografts and Homografts in Keloid Surgery
Authors: Singla S. P. , Lal Madan , Puri V. K. , Rai Sotantar 
Published: August 2023

SummaryTo evaluate the use of homografts in surgical treatment of keloids in comparison to the use of autografts in twenty-five patients the lesions have been excised intrakeloidally. Half of the resultant wound was covered with homograft and the other half with autograft. To eliminate individual variations of wound healing, the autografts and homografts have been used in the same patient. The results in respect of cure (32 percent in both groups) and recurrence rate (68 percent autograft, 64 percent homograft) are almost similar in both experimental and control wounds. It takes longer time (30-40 days) for wound healing with homograft as compared to (7-10 days) with autograft. Keloid formed in 5 (20 percent) patients at donor site of autograft. Use of homograft spared the patients from new keloid formation at donor sites.
Short Frenulum Prepuce
Authors: Goel T. C. , Dubey P. C. , Chandra H. 
Published: August 2023

SummaryTwenty-seven patients of short frenulum, 15 acquired type and 12 congenital, are being presented. It produces difficulty in preputial retraction and dyspareunia. It can be effectively treated by frenuloplasty.
Functional Recovery Following Radial Nerve Repair
Authors: Roychowdhury Siti 
Published: August 2023

SummaryFifteen patients of radial nerve injury were managed by funicular apposition in six, neurolysis in three, grafting in one, tendon transfers in two and conservatively on three occasions. Functional recovery following procedures on the nerve was observed anywhere between 4-8 months after surgery. External splinting with light short cock up splint was as good as internal splinting and did not entail any prolonged loss of work. In the two patients where tendon transfers were done recovery was faster.
Cultural transfer and the sociology of translation
Authors: van de Pol-Tegge Anja 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The sociology of translation has opened up a broad field of research in recent years. Nevertheless, the autonomy
of this research line has been relativized since this ‘sociological turn’ was preceded by the ‘cultural turn’ in translation
studies (TS). Consequently, the focus of research should be on the interaction between translation and culture when analyzing
sociological aspects in TS. Therefore, in this article, the concept of cultural transfer is used as a processual basis for the
study of sociological aspects of a literary transfer in tandem with the way a target culture influences a translation and subjects
it to its own ideas. This allows for interpreting all activity regulated by various actors from the perspective of the receiving
culture. Focusing on the reception of recent Dutch and Belgian literatures in Germany, the presented approach offers innovations
in the study of literary transfer while also acknowledging methodological challenges.