bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Distribution modelling of brown trout Salmo trutta for predicting habitat expansion in the Himalayas, India
Authors: Singh Atul K , Srivast Sharad C 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Suitable habitat conditions for brown trout Salmo trutta, were modeled with MaxEnt software using sets of bioclimatic variables for current conditions and topographic variables for landscape and drainage conditions. Our model revealed that the most favorable conditions for brown trout were present in the Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal and Sikkim regions of the Himalayas. We analyzed 83 parameters using the MaxEnt model for Salmo trutta which showed that it was an outstanding prediction model as area under curve (AUC) was 0.947 and was very much close to 1. The major climatic factors for expansion of Salmo trutta distribution revealed that contribution of the corresponding altitudinal variable (GMTED_DEM) was 55.9%, Precipitation of Driest Quarter (Bio_17) was 22.5%, and Precipitation Seasonality (Bio_15) was 12.5% and they were the drivers of further distribution expansion of Salmo trutta in the Himalayan states. Future projections revealed significant changes in the probability distribution of the fish, where they can be of interest developing organized angling in the Himalayan regions and can contribute to the prioritization of angling and restoration sites.
Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy and the Risk of Pituitary Apoplexy in Pituitary Adenoma Patients
Authors: Ciavarra Bronson , McIntyre Timothy , Kole Matthew J. , Li Wen , Yao William , Guttenberg Katie B. , Blackburn Spiros L. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Pituitary apoplexy can be a life threatening and vision compromising event. Antiplatelet and anticoagulation use has been reported as a contributing factor in pituitary apoplexy (PA). Utilizing one of the largest cohorts in the literature, this study aims to determine the risk of PA in patients on antiplatelet/anticoagulation (AP/AC) therapy.
Methods
A single center, retrospective study was conducted on 342 pituitary adenoma patients, of which 77 patients presented with PA (23%). Several potential risk factors for PA were assessed, including: patient demographics, tumor characteristics, pre-operative hormone replacement, neurologic deficits, coagulation studies, platelet count, and AP/AC therapy.
Results
Comparing patients with and without apoplexy, there was no significant difference in the proportion of patients taking aspirin (45 no apoplexy vs. 10 apoplexy; p = 0.5), clopidogrel (10 no apoplexy vs. 4 apoplexy; p = 0.5), and anticoagulation (7 no apoplexy vs. 3 apoplexy; p = 0.7). However, male sex (p-value < 0.001) was a predictor for apoplexy while pre-operative hormone treatment was a protective factor from apoplexy (p-value < 0.001). A non-clinical difference in INR was also noted as a predictor for apoplexy (no apoplexy: 1.01 ± 0.09, apoplexy: 1.07 ± 0.15; p < 0.001).
Conclusions
Although pituitary tumors have a high risk for spontaneous hemorrhage, the use of aspirin is not a risk for hemorrhage. Our study did not find an increased risk of apoplexy with clopidogrel or anticoagulation, but further investigation is needed with a larger cohort. Confirming other reports, male sex is associated with an increased risk for PA.
The effect of real-world follow up delay between planned intravitreal anti-VEGF treatments for neovascular age- related macular degeneration on retinal thickness
Authors: Corbett James Walter , Watts Andrew , de Ribot Francesc March 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Purpose: To study the impact of real-world follow-up delay on anatomical outcomes for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treated with intravitreal injection.
Methods: A retrospective, sequential, observational cohort analysis of the Whangārei Hospital retinal clinic was conducted between Aug 2021 – Dec 2021. Planned follow-up time on treat and extend (T&E) protocol was compared with actual follow-up injection time. OCT Central Subfield Thickness (CST) measurements were compared between treatment reviews for each patient.
Results: The mean delay from planned injection for patients receiving intravitreal injection (n=709) was 6.51 days [SD = 13.88]. Eyes that received an intravitreal injection within 7 days of their planned treatment date prior to clinical review (n=209) had a mean reduction of their CST [-5.74mm ± 2.84mm]. Eyes that received treatment later than 7 days from their planned treatment date prior to clinical review (n=152) had a mean increase in the CST [9.03mm ± 4.33mm]. We established a time-dependent correlation between increased delay (in weeks) and CST.
Conclusion: A delay greater than 7 days from planned injection was associated with a statistically significant increase in the CST in patients with AMD. It also indicates the importance of adherence to recommended follow-up timeframes when following T&E protocol.
Numerical analysis of glass edge chipping by impact loading
Authors: Hirobe Sayako , Sato Yosuke , Takato Yoichi , Oguni Kenji 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
This study presents numerical analyses for edge chipping by impact loading. As a numerical analysis method, we extend Particle Discretization Scheme Finite Element Method (PDS-FEM) developed by the authors to be able to simulate fracture due to impact loading. We performed simulations targeting edge chipping of soda-lime glass by impact of rigid iron sphere and examined the crack morphology while varying the diameter of the impactor, the impact velocity, and the impact distance. The proposed method successfully simulates the 3D complex crack pattern on edge chipping such as Hertzian cone crack and conchoidal chip scar. The method also reproduces the change of crack morphologies depending on the impact force and the impact distance. Also, a series of numerical analyses are presented to reveal the effect of the impactor geometry on the chip dimensions. The height of chip is independent of the impactor geometry while the width of chip depends on it. According to the agreement with experimental results, it is confirmed that the proposed method is capable of realizing edge chipping due to impact loading.
Ethanol extract of Camphor tree bark as green corrosion inhibitor of LCS in 0.5 M H2SO4 with and without synergistic effect
Authors: Nemr Ahmed El , Elhebshi Abdualah , Ashour Ibrahim , El-Deab Mohamed S. , Barghout Nehal A. , Ragab Safaa 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

This work tested the ethanol extract of Camphor tree Cinnamomum camphora bark (CTBEE) as a green corrosion inhibitor of low carbon steel (LCS) in 0.5 M H2SO4 with and without the synergistic effect of 0.1 M NaCl or 800 ppm of KI. The corrosion protection of LCS was significantly increased in the presence of CTBEE-KI and CBWE-NaCl blends compared to CTBEE alone, according to data performed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and electrochemical polarization (EP) analyses. The formation of a film by the blends blocks the LCS surface area preventing corrosive gradients to reach its surface. Inhibition efficiency (IE%) of 81 and 89% were obtained in the presence of 800 ppm CTBEE-0.1 M NaCl and CTBEE-800 ppm KI, respectively, compared to IE of 65% in the presence of 800 ppm CTBEE only. A maximum IE% of 89 and 97% were reached after 72 hours of immersion in the presence of CTBEE-NaCl and CTBEE-KI, respectively. Potentiodynamic experiments indicate that the blends act as mixed-type inhibitors. Inhibition efficiency of CTBEE, CTBEE-KI and CTBEE-NaCl remained effectively high with testing period of immersion time which proved the good stability of CTBEE in the corrosive acidic media.
CD5L is a Potential Hepatocellular Carcinoma Biomarker for Clinical prognostic and immunotherapy
Authors: Zhang Baojian , Ma Xiao , Lin Zhenhua , Liu Yanqun 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
CD5L acts as an important regulator of inflammation by suppressing the immune response and blocking the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, systematic evaluations of CD5L-related genes in human cancers are lacking, particularly in their predictive role in hepatocellular carcinoma progression. Here, we obtained data from the Tumor Genome Atlas (TCGA), an open database website, to evaluate CD5L mRNA expression in HCC patients to identify CD5L-related HCC pathogenesis pathways. According to the Timer database, CD5L has significant protein interaction with FASN, CD163, STAB2 and LILRB5. KaplanMeier survival analysis evaluated the survival prognostic relationship between CD5L in liver cancer and hepatitis virus, respectively. CD5L enrichment was analyzed by KEGG, Biological processes, Molecular functions and Cellular components. CD5L expression was low in tumor tissues and increased in neighboring tissues, showing tumor inhibitory effect. CD5L is closely related to clinicopathology and its expression is reduced in hepatitis patients. TP53 mutations with low CD5L expression are more frequent in HCC. The high expression of CD5L triggered the immune response and promoted the infiltration of CD4 + T cells, CD8 + T cells, Macrophages, Tfh and other cells, showing a significant positive correlation. We comprehensively evaluated the anti-tumor role of CD5L biomarkers in HCC, and CD5L may be a new target for tumor immunotherapy.
Gender differences in commuting in dual-earner households
Authors: Echeverría Lucía , Gimenez-Nadal J. Ignacio , Molina José Alberto 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Prior literature analyzing gender differences in commuting has reported that men commute longer distance/time than do women, and one explanation for this gender gap is based on household responsibilities falling on women. But most of the literature examining gender differences in commuting has not considered the interdependence that exists between the members of couples. We analyze gender differences in commuting time, and we take into account the inter-relatedness of decisions, estimating Seemingly Unrelated Regressions (SUR) on commuting time and mode of transport (private, public, and active transport) for dual-earner couples in Spain, Italy, Korea, and the United Kingdom. Our results indicate that the number of children is significantly related to shorter female commuting times in Spain, Italy, and the UK, with no associations found for men, while in Korea there is a reduction in both male and female commuting times. Additionally, the presence of children significantly increases (decreases) the proportion of commuting time done by private (public) transport, but results differ significantly by gender, number of children, and country. Our evidence indicates that couples’ decisions on commuting are complementary, which may shed light on the relationship in commuting that theoretical models should address.
JEL Classification: R40 - J22 - O57 - D19
Impact of numerous larval diets on biology of pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) under laboratory conditions
Authors: Akhtar Shamim , Arif Muhammad Jalal , Gogi Muhammad Dildar , haq Imran Ul 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has become a potential pest of cotton by causing substantial yield losses around the world including Pakistan. As a limited past research investigations on dietary aspect of P. gossypiella are available, the present study was conducted. A number of biological aspects of P. gossypiella were studied by rearing on different larval diets that were prepared using indigenous elements. The standard/laboratory diet comprised of wheat germ-meal 34.5, casein 30.0, agar-agar 20.0, sucrose 10.0, brewer’s yeast 5.0, α-cellulose 1.0, potassium-sorbate1.5, niplagin 0.5, decavitamin 0.01, choline-chloride 0.06, maize-oil 3.30, honey 2.0, and water 730.0 g/ml/kg. Alternative natural diets cotton, okra seed sprouts, cotton bolls and okra fruit was also included in the study. Among artificial diets, larval development was completed in 19.68±0.05 days with weight of 20.18±0.20 mg at fourth instar fed on cottonseed meal-based diet instead of wheat germ-meal based diet. On same diet, 84.00±4.00%, 17.24±0.03 mg and 7.76±0.06 days was recorded as pupation period, pupal weight and pupal duration, respectively. Adult emergence, 76.00±1.00% was recorded from pupae collected larvae those raised on cottonseed meal based diet. These adults (males and females) lived for 40.25±0.10 and 44.34±0.11 days, respectively. Female moths deposited 21.28±0.04 eggs/day with 65.78±0.14% viability. The larval mortality was 37.20±1.36% was recorded while remaining (62.80±1.36%) larval population successfully pupated. Mal-pupation 12.00±1.41% was also documented. This research is of novel nature as it provides concise, objective oriented and practical interventions for economic and successful rearing of P. gossypiella.
HIV-1 interaction with an O-glycan-specific bacterial lectin enhances virus infectivity and cell-to-cell viral transfer
Authors: Heindel Daniel , Acosta Dania Figueroa , Goff Marisa , Jan Muzafar , Wang Xiao-Hong , Petrova Mariya , Chan Kun-Wei , Kong Xiang-Peng , Chen Benjamin , Mahal Lara , Bensing Barbara , Hioe Catarina 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
While bacterial dysbiosis has been associated with increased HIV-1 transmission risk, little is known about direct associations between HIV-1 and bacteria. This study evaluated HIV-1 interactions with bacteria through glycan-binding lectins that affect virus infectivity. The Streptococcal Siglec-like lectin SLBR-N, which is part of the fimbriae shrouding the bacteria surface and recognizes α2,3 sialyated O-linked glycans, was noted for the ability to enhance HIV-1 infectivity in the context of cell-free infection and cell-to-cell transfer. SLBR-N was demonstrated to capture HIV-1 virions, bind to O-glycans on HIV-1 Env, and augment CD4 binding to Env. Other SLBRs recognizing distinct O-glycans also enhanced HIV-1 infectivity, albeit to lower extents, whereas N-glycan-binding bacterial lectins FimH and Msl had no effect. Enhancing effects were recapitulated with O-glycan-binding plant lectins. Hence, this study highlights the potential contribution of O-glycans in promoting HIV-1 infection through the exploitation of O-glycan-binding lectins from commensal bacteria at the mucosa.
The Accuracy of Ultrasound-guided Fine-needle Aspiration and Core Needle Biopsy in Diagnosing Axillary Lymph Nodes in Women With Breast Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Zheng Haining , Zhao Rui , Wang Wei , Liu Xiaona , Wang Xiaoqing , Wen Chaoyang , Ren Yubo 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Background: This study performed an overall assessment of the accuracy of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) for detecting axillary lymph nodes in women with breast cancer based on qualified studies.Methods: Eligible studies and pertinent literature resources were identified on Cochrane, PubMed, Embase, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases through searching key words or terms. The latest study was published in the March 2020. The eligible publications contained cohort and cross-sectional researches. All the publications obtained were tested for heterogeneity, and corresponding effect models were used to calculate amalgamative values of sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). Analysis of summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) was performed on suspicious axillary lymph nodes.Results: A total of 22 studies involving 3548 patients were included to explore the accuracy of FNA in identifying axillary lymph nodes in women with breast cancer. 11 studies involving 758 patients were included to explore the accuracy of CNB in identifying axillary lymph nodes in women with breast cancer. The accuracy of FNA in identifying suspicious axillary lymph nodes was specifically as follows: overall sensitivity was 79% (95%CI: 73%-84%), global specificity was 96% (95%CI: 92%-98%), overall positive likelihood ratio was 18.55 (95% CI: 10.53-32.69), overall negative likelihood ratio was 0.22 (95% CI: 0.17-0.28), the overall DOR was 71.68 (95%CI: 37.19-138.12), and the acreage under the SROC was (AUC = 0.94; 95% CI: 0.92-0.96). The accuracy of CNB in identifying suspicious axillary lymph nodes was specifically as follows: overall sensitivity was 85% (95%CI: 81%-89%), global specificity was 93% (95%CI: 87%-96%), overall positive likelihood ratio was 11.88 (95% CI: 6.56-21.50), overall negative likelihood ratio was 0.16 (95% CI: 0.12-0.21), the overall DOR was 66.83 (95%CI: 33.28-134.21), and the acreage under the SROC was (AUC = 0.96; 95% CI: 0.94-0.97).Conclusions: The results indicated that both FNA and CNB had high accuracy for suspicious axillary lymph nodes.
Cathodoluminescence of iron oxides and oxyhydroxides
Authors: Galili Nir , Kaplan-Ashiri Ifat , Halevy Itay 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Iron oxides and oxyhydroxides show promise as superconductor materials and as repositories of paleo-environmental information. However, there are no microscale non-destructive analytical techniques to characterize their combined mineralogy, chemical composition, and crystal properties. We address this by developing cathodoluminescence mounted on a scanning electron microscope (SEM-CL) as an in situ, non-destructive method for the crystallographic and petrographic study of iron oxides and oxyhydroxides. We show that goethite, hematite, and magnetite display different SEM-CL spectra, which may be used for mineral identification. We further show that different formation pH, manganese substitution for iron in goethite and hematite, and titanium substitution for iron in magnetite cause shifts in the SEM-CL spectra of these minerals. These spectral shifts are not always detectable as a change in the emission color but are easily discernable by quantitative analysis of the spectra. Together with subtle but observable variations in the SEM-CL spectra of natural goethite and hematite, we suggest that these dependences of the SEM-CL spectra on pH and chemical composition may be used as a means of identifying multiple episodes of mineralization and recrystallization. We apply the newly developed SEM-CL methods to two polished sections of natural samples and show that quantitative analysis of the spectra obtained allows the identification of differences between varieties of the same mineral that are not observable by other means. Like the application of SEM-CL to geologic samples in this study, we suggest that this approach may be used to explore the in situ chemistry and crystallinity of various natural and manufactured iron oxides and oxyhydroxides.
Study on antibacterial properties of heated oyster shell particle against Bacillus subtilis spores in rainwater by response surface methodology based on central composite design
Authors: Tran Quynh Thi Phuong , Ananthakrishnan Balamurugan , Tung Hsin-hsin 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Taiwan's oyster industry produces shell waste in abundant quantities every year. This study explored the feasibility of applying this resource as a simple and low-cost disinfectant to improve the microbial quality of harvested rainwater. Critical parameters affecting the disinfection efficacy of calcined oyster shell particles, i.e., heating temperature and duration, dosage, and contact time of the calcined shell material against Bacillus subtilis endospores in rainwater, were investigated. A central composite design of response surface methodology was employed to study the relative effects. As estimated from R2 coefficients, a quadratic model was identified to predict the response variable satisfactorily. Results indicated that the heating temperature, dosage, and contact time of the calcined material in the rainwater significantly influenced (p &lt; 0.05) the sporicidal effect, consistent with the prior literature on calcined shells of similar nature. However, heating time had a relatively low influence on the sporicidal impact, suggesting that the rate of shell activation, i.e., conversion of the carbonate compound in the shell material to oxide, occurs rapidly at high calcination temperatures. In addition, the sterilization kinetics for heated oyster shell particles in aqueous media under stagnant storage conditions were investigated and found to be in good agreement with Hom's model.
A dynamic allocation mechanism for formulating the allocation schemes of water resources
Authors: Hou Jie , Wang Ni , Luo Jungang , Zuo Ganggang , Yang Liu , Xie Jiancang 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Scientific and effective water allocation schemes are crucial for managing water resources. Traditional allocation schemes are built on an annual basis and fixed. However, because of the drastic spatio-temporal fluctuations in the availability and demand of water resources, fixed annual allocation schemes are impracticable. This work proposed a dynamic allocation mechanism that can divide annual allocation schemes into monthly scales and dynamically correct allocation schemes to make them adapt to the above fluctuations. First, a total quantity allocation model, which focuses on fairness and efficiency, was developed to allocate annual water resources. Secondly, a combination weighting model for a monthly water allocation was built using game theory to make the allocation schemes stricter and more executable. Thirdly, a dynamic allocation mechanism was constructed to dynamically correct the allocation schemes. The results indicate that (1) coupling a total quantity allocation scheme with monthly allocation schemes is more in line with management requirements and (2) compared with static allocation schemes, rolling correction schemes can reduce the deviation between planned and actual water consumption by 10–20%. A dynamic allocation mechanism can make water resource allocation schemes more resilient to spatiotemporal changes in supply and demand of water resources.
Effective dose (ingestion and inhalation) due to radon from tap water samples in children at primary schools in Najaf city, Iraq
Authors: Jabar Dosh Rukia , Hasan Ali K. , Abojassim Ali Abid 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
This study focuses on the evolution of radon concentrations in tap water samples of primary schools in Najaf city using a RAD-7 detector. Annual effective doses in children were calculated. A Geographic Information System technique was used for the mapping of radon concentrations, annual effective dose (AED) for ingestion, and inhalation. It was found that the average value of AED due to radon ingestion was 0.236 ± 0.020 μSv/year, while that due to radon ingestion was 0.015 ± 0.0001 nSv/year. Moreover, the range in value of the total AED in μSv/year was 0.015–1.171, with an average value of 0.236 ± 0.020. Radon concentrations in most samples of water comply with the world-wide limits that are approved by WHO and ICRP which state that safe limits (0.5 and 0.4 Bq/L), respectively. Furthermore, all results of the total AED due to radon ingestion and inhalation assessment from radon concentrations in tap water samples collected from the primary schools in Najaf city when used as drinking water were within the global limitations of the WHO. One may conclude that from the results of the AED in children (7–12 years), there is no danger of radon concentrations in the case of human consumption.