bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
CrackUNet: A Novel Network with Joint Network-in-network Structure and Deformable Convolution for Pavement Crack Detection
Authors: Qi Lei , Li Chenhao , Mei Tao 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Automatic pavement crack detection is a critical technique in the intelligent transportation system, which can effectively replace the person with a machine to detect the pavement crack automatically. This task is excellently challenging due to the tiny texture and the various shapes of each crack object. Previous crack detection networks mainly aim to perform complicated multi-scale feature fusion to learn the semantic information of cracks. However, the typical symmetrical networks with high-to-low resolution are undesirable to extract detailed crack texture information, and these existing methods cannot effectively deal with the issue of the various shapes.This paper proposes a novel end-to-end U-shaped con-volutional neural network, termed CrackUNet, for the pavement crack detection task. To extract the information of the tiny texture, we design a novel network-in-network structure, which can enlarge the receptive field and obtain multi-scale features by putting a sub-network into each convolutional layer. Besides, to handle the issue of the various shapes for the crack object, we exploit the deformable convolution to capture contextual information of each crack, which can further improve the performance of crack detection. We train and evaluate the proposed CrackUNet on three public pavement crack datasets. The quantitative experimental results illustrate that our network outperforms the current state-of-the-art methods with almost the same efficiency. Specifically, the precision, recall, and F1-score of the CrackUNet are approximately 92.27%, 93.99%, and 92.94%, respectively.
Spatial-Temporal Differentiation of Green Agricultural Total Factor Productivity in China under the Guidance of Digital Technology and Fuzzy System
Authors: Wen Changcun , Hu Bao , Sun Yongpeng , Xiao Yiping 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
This work aims to promote the concept of green development of agriculture and the sustainable development of China’s agriculture. First, the application concept of digital technology is expounded. Then, the basic idea of the fuzzy system is discussed. Finally, the composition and development of China’s green agricultural total factor productivity (ATFP) are analyzed, and the green ATFP model is constructed. The results demonstrate that the current agricultural development mainly depends on labor force and resources, and the transformation of labor force structure is an essential factor affecting the agricultural development. The agricultural labor force especially changes to feminization, aging, and urbanization, resulting in a severe shortage of agricultural labor force and retardation in agricultural development. In addition, this work builds the theoretical framework of green ATFP based on the guidance of digital technology and fuzzy system. The evaluation results indicate that the contribution rate of each index drops significantly under the green ATFP model, and the highest contribution rate is around 1.23. It can be seen that the current measures of China’s green agricultural total elements are not perfect, the development of China’s agriculture is not sufficient, and the emphasis on the environment is not high enough. The research reported here provides a reference for promoting the development of agriculture and contributes to the green development of agriculture in China.
Robust Carrier Phase Tracking in the GNSS Space-Time Anti-Jam Array Processing
Authors: Xie Yuchen , Lu Zukun , Chen Feiqiang , Song Jie , Yu Yi 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Maliciously or not, jamming is one of the most serious threats to GNSS users, since it worsens the signals’ quality and causes the receivers out of function. There are many ways for the GNSS anti-jam; among them, the space-time array processing (STAP) technology is the most effective. However, the traditional STAP introduces carrier phase bias to signals, which may decrease the precision of phase tracking or even cause unlock of the receiver tracking loop. Although plenty of algorithms are studied to solve this problem, many prerequisites are needed for them to be applied, such as the calibration of antennas or the signals’ direction. Hence, these methods cannot be widely used in the general array receivers. In this paper, the carrier phase bias correction (CPBC) algorithm is proposed for robust GNSS carrier phase tracking in the static STAP anti-jamming receivers, which does not require the intricate pre-information compared to the traditional methods. The CPBC estimates the STAP-introduced bias in the phase tracking loop and corrects it by phase shift. The simulation and two types of open-sky tests show that the CPBC effectively mitigates the phase bias with a residual error less than 8°, and it maintains the robust phase tracking in the GNSS receiver.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Rupture after Lung Cancer Surgery: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Ruan Yingding , Han Jianwei 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Rupture (SCAR) is an exceedingly rare and life-threatening complication following lung cancer surgery. We put forward a case of left anterior descending branch (LAD) coronary artery rupture that occurred 19 hours after the left upper lobectomy. The medical team saved the patient's life through an emergency thoracotomy and coronary artery ligation. Furthermore, a comprehensive literature review on the topic is available.
Improving the co-removal efficiency of dyes from water by a novel four-component chitosan flexible film containing graphene oxide
Authors: Salami Saed , Bahram Morteza , Farhadi Khalil , Ansari Legha 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In the present study, a novel four-component flexible film based on α-ketoglutaric acid, chitosan, polyaniline, and graphene oxide (α-CTS-PANI-GO) was synthesized and characterized by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Raman spectroscopy. The simultaneous removal properties of α-CTS-PANI-GO were evaluated in the removal of cationic and anionic dyes, Methylene Blue (MB) and Acid Orange 7 (AO7). Using the Central Composite Decomposition (CCD), the effect of different variables such as pH, temperature, adsorbent dose, and time on AO7 and MB removal was studied. Various isotherm models, such as Langmuir and Freundlich, were investigated, and the processing of experimental equilibrium data confirmed the suitability and application of the Langmuir model. Analysis of experimental adsorption data using various kinetic models, such as quasi-first and second-order models, shows the applicability of the first-order equation. The results showed that in the optimal conditions, the removal percentage was about 95% for AO7 and 80% for MB, which indicates the successful performance of the synthetic film compared to the method.
An approach to Hammond's principle through Kullback-Leibler's entropy
Authors: Flores-Gallegos Nelson , Gómez-Damián Ofelia 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In this work, we used Kullback-Leibler’s entropy defined in terms of the occupation numbers, and it is grouped into the set of informational entropies, this entropy is considered a measure of the divergence between two probabilistic distributions, which permit to compare two chemical species.
On the other hand, in the field of chemical reactions, since the middle of the 1950s Hammond’s postulate has been used to complement the description of chemical reactions, particularly the transition state structures, this postulate establishes that the transition state structure of a chemical reaction will be structurally similar to a structure with similar energy.
In this work, we analyze seven chemical reactions, exothermic, thermoneutral, and endothermic, our results show that in some cases Hammond’s principle fails in its prediction, while Kullback-Leibler’s entropy does not.
Clinical gynecological practice analysis of lymphadenectomy for primary advanced ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma based on the SEER database
Authors: Wang Yan , Zhang Jiuzhi , Liu Ming , Yang Shimin , Zhao Henan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Given the large number of patients with primary advanced ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma (OSC) undergoing lymphadenectomy, it is necessary to explore the intrinsic significance of this procedure to improve the quality of precision medicine.
Methods
SEER database, epidemiological analysis, continuous landmark analysis, principal component analysis, COX regression and matrix analysis were performed to explore the weight changes of treatment, long-term effects, specific risk factors, and the significance of lymph node examination, positive lymph node count and ratio (LNR) for patients.
Results
Of the total 8673 patients who underwent debulking surgery, approximately 46.5% underwent additional lymphadenectomy. Through PCA, we found that FIGO/M staging, residual tumor volume/size, T/N staging, age and grade were extremely important risk factors for patients. Furthermore, Cox regression analysis showed that N, histology, residual tumor volume, systemic/surgery sequence, laterality, and marital status influenced the prognostic impact of lymphadenectomy compared with self-control. The LOESS fitting curve showed that when the number of examinations > 40, the beneficial effect of lymph nodes examination on survival time began to diminish in the survivor group, while showed a downward trend in the death cases. Additionally, LNR was found to be significantly associated with survival time and vital status, while lymph node examination was only significantly associated with survival time. Finally, residual foci size was found to be significantly associated with LNR and lymph node examination, but not with positive lymph nodes.
Conclusions
A detailed assessment of lymphadenectomy may have implications for clinical gynecologic practices and precision medicine.
Pathogenic mycobacteria suppress host antimicrobial peptides by dehydrogenating L-alanine
Authors: Wang Lin , Peng Cheng , Cheng Yuanna , Chen Qiu , Liu Shanshan , Cheng Hongyu , Ma Mingtong , Yang Hua , Wu Xiangyang , Chen Jianxia , Zheng Ruijuan , Liu Zhonghua , Ji Zhe , Wang Jie , Huang Xiaochen , Ge Baoxue 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), ancient scavengers of bacteria, are very poorly induced in macrophages infected by Mtb (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. Here, we report that L-alanine interacted with PRSS1 and unfroze the inhibitory effect of PRSS1 on the activation of NF-κB pathway to induce the expression of AMPs, but mycobacterial alanine dehydrogenase (Ald) Rv2780 hydrolyzed L-alanine and reduced the level of L-alanine in macrophages, thereby suppressing the expression of AMPs to facilitate survival of mycobacteria. Mechanistically, PRSS1 associated with TAK1 and disrupted the formation of TAK1/TAB1 complex to inhibit TAK1-mediated activation of NF-κB pathway, but interaction of L-alanine with PRSS1, disabled PRSS1-mediated impairment on TAK1/TAB1 complex formation, thereby triggering the activation of NF-κB pathway to induce expression of AMPs. Moreover, deletion of antimicrobial peptide gene β-defensin 4 (Defb4) impaired the virulence by Rv2780 during infection in mice. Both L-alanine or the Rv2780 inhibitor, GWP-042, exhibited excellent inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis infection in vivo. Our findings identify a previously unrecognized mechanism that M. tuberculosis uses its own alanine dehydrogenase to suppress host immunity, and provide insights relevant to the development of effective immunomodulators that target M. tuberculosis.
Study Profile of Short-term Outcomes of Totally Extraperitoneal and Extended Totally Extraperitoneal Repair of Ventral Hernia.
Authors: THORAT SANTOSH , Bilaskar Rajeev 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Since the beginning of surgical history, treatment of hernia has evolved through different stages. Belyansky et al. reported that this technique of e-TEP can also be applied for ventral hernia repair in 2017. The retro muscular e-TEP/e-RS approach combines the advantages of the sublay position of the mesh along with the benefits of the minimal invasiveness of the procedure.
Here a prospective observational study was conducted among 60 patients with non-complicated ventral hernia who were randomised into two groups, equally, who were further subjected to either TEP or e-TEP laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
Results: Laparoscopic ventral hernia by e-TEP is technically easy to learn as compared to TEP. Distribution of median duration of surgery for among the cases studied was significantly higher in Laparoscopic e-TEP repair group as compared to Laparoscopic TEP repair group.
Classification of bottled waters marketed and consumed in Algeria through statistical approaches
Authors: Ketrouci Khadidja , Meddi Mohammed , Bouregba Naouel , Zatout Imene , Rezki Asmae 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The main objective of this work consists of classifying 30 brands of water bottled and marketed in Algeria, based on their physicochemical compositions and their comparison with some foreign brands recognized in their countries or on a world scale. Relevant to this, descriptive statistics, as well as hierarchical ascendant classification (HAC) and principal component analysis (PCA), were used to analyse the data. The results of this study highlighted a similarity between some Algerian brands and other foreign brands of water in terms of mineral content. Moreover, the results obtained by using PCA and HAC allowed us to divide the sample of Algerian mineral waters into three distinct groups, each with similar physicochemical characteristics. The first group (Soummam, Manbaa Al Ghezlane, Mouzaia, Amane, Djmila, and Hayet) is characterized by very high levels of mineral salts compared to the other brands. The second group (Guedila, Tazliza, Arwa, Baniane, Saida, Ifri, Messerghine, Sfid, Mansourah, Batna, Mileza, S. Rached, Dhaya, Qniaa, and Lejdar) is distinguished from the first group by its average mineralization. Finally, the third group (Fezguia, Nestlé, Ovitale, L. Khedidja, A. Bouglez, Ayris, Righia, Togi, and Toudja) presents a very low mineralization.
MUJERES EN LA PIANÍSTICA DEL SIGLO XX EN EL NORESTE MEXICANO
Authors: Dragan Antonina 
Published: September 2023

En Me?xico, a trave?s de los siglos, como en muchos otros pai?ses, el papel tradicional de la mujer fue ser esposa, madre y ama de casa; por lo tanto, no teni?an acceso a la educacio?n. Las jo?venes de familias pudientes estudiaban artes y mu?sica, en particular como entretenimiento. La mu?sica no se consideraba una profesio?n, no habi?a escuelas de mu?sica y algunas academias o maestros particulares llenaban el vaci?o. En este contexto el me?rito especial es para aquellas mujeres que tomaron la decisio?n de participar en la vida social, cultural y poli?tica de la sociedad en que vivi?an. Su aporte a la educacio?n, a la difusio?n de arte musical y, en particular, piani?stico en la regio?n de noreste, no se ha valorado lo suficiente a pesar del gran empen?o, entusiasmo y entrega que ellas demostraron. En este arti?culo se abordara? el papel de la mujer en la piani?stica del siglo XX en el noreste de Me?xico, a partir de los siguientes cuestionamientos: ¿Quie?nes fueron estas mujeres que realizaron la labor educativa en el a?mbito musical y piani?stico en el noreste de Me?xico en el siglo XX? ¿Quie?nes fueron las mujeres que hicieron del piano su profesio?n y resultaron de gran vali?a en la difusio?n de arte de piano y del repertorio piani?stico en la zona de referencia?
Palabras clave: Piano, jo?venes pianistas, ensen?anza, interpretacio?n, concursos de piano, noreste mexicano, mujer.

Abstract

Over the centuries in Mexico, such as in many other countries, the traditional role of women has been that of being a housewife and a mother; therefore, they had no access to education. Young women from rich families studied art and music, mostly as entertainment. Music wasn’t considered a profession, there were no music schools, and some academies or private teachers filled that void. In this context, particular merit is made for those women who took the decision to participate in the social, cultural and political life of the society they belonged to.
Their contribution to education, spreading of the musical arts, and specially pianism in the northeast region hasn’t been appreciated enough, despite the great effort, enthusiasm and devotion they demonstrated. This article takes an approach on the role of women within the piano studies during the XX century in the northeast of Mexico from the following questions: Who were the women who made the educational work in the musical and pianistic field in the northeast of Mexico during the XX century? Who were the women who made piano their profession and turned out of great importance for the dissemination of piano arts and the pianistic repertoire in the region of reference?
Keywords: piano, young pianists, teaching, interpretation, piano competitions, Mexican northeast, women
LA DANZA DEL DIABLO: ESTE?TICAS-RITUALES-COMUNITARIAS EN LA MIXTECA OAXAQUEN?A
Authors: Terrazas Tello David 
Published: September 2023

La imagen del diablo que trajeron los evangelizado- res, junto con la espada del conquistador, fue el resultado de un largo proceso socio-histo?rico-poli?tico-cultural. La espada y la cruz necesitaban herramientas de control ideolo?gico a trave?s del miedo, la culpa, la amenaza del infierno. Esta imagen fue utilizada por las o?rdenes mo- na?sticas para emprender la lucha contra la idolatri?a, cuya premisa fue la total extirpacio?n del “paganismo”; usando como estrategia la satanizacio?n de los dioses del Mesoamericanos. El Mal tiene una de tantas encarnaciones dentro del contexto festivo actual en el calendario de la mixteca oaxaquen?a, a trave?s de la puesta en escena de la Danza de Diablos. Para el ana?lisis de esta danza se propone la categori?a transdisciplinaria de este?ticas-rituales-comunitarias, la cual muestra como se reproduce lo simbo?lico en la memoria ancestral de la cultura, y como la figura del mal esta? presente en las cosmovisiones mixtecas contempora?neas.
Abstract
The image of the devil that brought the evangelizers, along with the sword of the conqueror, was the result of a long process socio-historical-political-cultural. The sword and the cross needed tools of ideological control through fear, the guilt, the threat of hell. This image was used by the monastic orders to take up the fight against the idolatry, whose premise was the complete removal of the “paganism”; using as a strategy the demonization of the gods of the Mesoamericans. The evil is one of many incarnations within the current context in the festive calendar of the Mixteca Oaxacan, through the implementation of the dance scene of Devils. For the analysis of this dance, it is proposed that the transdisciplinary category of aesthetic-ritual-community, which shows how symbolic it is reproduced in the ancestral memory of the culture, and as the figure of the evil is present in the Mixtec contemporary worldviews.
PROPIEDADES PSICOME?TRICAS DEL INVENTARIO DE SITUACIONES Y RESPUESTAS DE ANSIEDAD (ISRA) EN UNA MUESTRA DOMINICANA
Authors: García-Batista Zoilo Emilio , Cano-Vindel Antonio , Herrera-Martínez Solmary Xiomara 
Published: September 2023

Se realizo? un ana?lisis de las propiedades psicome?tricas del Inventario de Situaciones y Respuestas de Ansiedad (ISRA) en una muestra dominicana (n = 80), compuesta por 40 mujeres y 40 hombres estudiantes de Medicina con edades de 18 an?os, teniendo como criterio de inclusio?n no haber sido diagnosticados por algu?n trastorno de ansiedad. Se aplico? el Inventario de Situaciones y Respuestas de Ansiedad-ISRA (Miguel-Tobal & Cano-Vindel, 2002) y el Inventario de Ansiedad Estado-Rasgo (STAI: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; Spielberg, Goursch & Lushene, 1994). Los resultados sen?alan que las caracteri?sticas psi- come?tricas de la muestra dominicana son similares a las obtenidas en la versio?n espan?ola original. Se concluye que el ISRA es fiable y va?lido para evaluar la ansiedad en los tres sistemas de respuestas en poblacio?n dominicana.

Abstract
This paper is focused on an analysis of the psychometric properties of the Inventory of Situations and Response Anxiety (ISRA) in a Dominican sample (n = 80), composed of 40 women and 40 men who are 18-year-old medical students, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria of not being diagnosed by any anxiety disorder. Inventory of Situations and Responses of Anx- iety-ISRA (Miguel-Tobal and Cano-Vindel, 2002) and State Anxiety Inventory – STAI (Spielberg, Goursch & Lushene, 1994) ventory STAI -) were applied. The results show that the psychometric characteristics of the Dominican sample are similar to those obtained in the original Spanish version. We conclude that ISRA is reliable and valid to assess anxiety in three sets of answers in the Dominican population.

Resumo
Foi feita uma ana?lise das propriedades psicome?tricas do Inventa?rio de Situac?o?es de Ansiedade e resposta (ISRA) em uma amostra Dominicana (n = 80), composta por 40 mulheres e 40 homens, estudantes de medicina com a idade de 18 anos, ten- do como crite?rio de inclusa?o na?o terem sido diagnosticados com uma desordem de ansiedade. O Inventa?rio de Situac?o?es e Respostas de Ansiedade – ISRA (Miguel- Tobal y Cano – Vide, 2002) e o Inventa?rio de Ansiedade Trac?o - Estado (STAI: StateTrait Anxiety Inventory; Spielberg, Goursch & Lushene, 1994) foram aplicados. Os resultados mostram que as caracteri?sticas psicome?tricas da amostra Dominicana sa?o semelhantes aos obtidos na versa?o espanhola original. Conclui?mos que o ISRA e? confia?vel e va?lido para avaliar a ansiedade nos tre?s sistemas de respostas na populac?a?o Dominicana.
Adult human neural cells in culture following traumatic brain injury
Authors: Freire Marco Aurelio M , Santos Starlynn Freire dos , Rocha Gabriel Sousa , Costa Ianara Mendonça , Oliveira Lucidio Clebeson , Guzen Fausto Pierdoná , Falcão Daniel , Cavalcanti José Rodolfo Lopes P 
Published: September 2023

Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the viability of adult human neural cells in culture obtained from traumatized brain tissues collected in emergency surgery procedures. Methods: Exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional study evaluating samples obtained from patients who underwent traumatic brain injury with extrusion of brain tissue submitted to cell culture in a standardized medium, being preserved during 168h. After observation under phase contrast microscopy and immunohistochemical processing for neuronal (MAP-2) and glial (GFAP) markers, morphometric parameters of neural cells (cell body area, dendritic field length and fractal dimension) were evaluated using ImageJ software, with data obtained after 24, 72 and 168h being compared using non-parametric Kruskal Wallis test, followed by Dunn’s post hoc test. Results: The explant of the nervous tissue revealed a consolidated pattern of cell migration into the culture medium. Cell proliferation, upon reaching confluence, presented an aspect of cellular distribution juxtaposed along the culture medium at all time points analyzed. Both neurons and glial cells remained viable after 168h in culture, with their morphologies not varying significantly throughout the time points evaluated. Immunohistochemistry for MAP-2 showed a relatively well-preserved cytoskeletal organization. GFAP immunoreactivity revealed activated astrocytes especially at the later time point. Conclusions: Our results point out the viability of cell culture from traumatized human nervous tissue, opening up perspectives for the use of substances of natural origin that may contribute neuroprotectively to neuronal maintenance in culture, allowing future translational approach.