bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Privacy Preserved Two Factor Authentication System using Spread Spectrum Watermarking of Fingerprint and Crypto code
Authors: Priyadarshini Priyanka , Naik Kshiramani 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Two-factor authentication (2FA) method provides an additional layer of security to the user accounts and systems beyond a single authentication factor like simple password. Now days biometric based authentication is widely adopted as it reduces impersonation fraud and account takeover attacks. Biometric data are relevant with the user’s personal information can potentially be exploited by the attacker in the future to compromise additional data of the user. Hence protection of the biometric data is also vital part along with the secure authentication of the protected data. In this proposed work, a 2FA mechanism is implemented using Spread Spectrum Watermarking method. Instead of storing fingerprint biometric data in the database, it is embedded in the physical token/security token as invisible watermarking with the user’s image. the user's unique ID (UID) is stored in the database and embedded as an invisible watermark in the physical or security token, which serves as the second factor. Once both authentication factors and other user information are embedded, it becomes a smart card. To access protected data, the user's fingerprint is compared to the embedded fingerprint on the smart card for identification. To further validate the user's identity, the embedded UID is decrypted and matched against the stored UID in the database. The proposed watermarking-based 2FA model's enhanced outcomes are demonstrated through a detailed simulation analysis. Comparative analysis of the results confirms the superiority of the proposed model over traditional biometric-based 2FA systems.
Preparation of biodegradable antibacterial, antioxidant, and pH- sensitive hydrogel films based on carboxymethyl cellulose and collagen for fish freshness monitoring
Authors: Mirzaei Akbar , Nezafat Zahra , Mirzaei Ghazaleh , Javanshir Shahrzad , Karimkhani Mohammad Mahdi , Jamshidi Abdollah 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
From ancient times until present day, preservation of aliments as long as possible has been of particular importance. For this, it is necessary to limit as much as possible the multiplication and proliferation of micro-organisms on food which make it toxic for human consumption. Extending the life of a product is the area where packaging can contribute the most to reducing food waste. There are various types of food packaging. Not all are equal in terms of risk. Nevertheless, each of them has its own faults and contaminants. Among the lot of promising materials are so-called “intelligent” packaging. One of the most crucial points is to design packaging based on natural and biodegradable materials that do not harm the environment after use. Additional innovation is the introduction of antibacterial and antioxidants properties into food packaging materials. Indeed, in this research work, we prepared an active antimicrobial and antioxidant biodegradable blended hydrogel films based on natural polymers such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), collagen (COL) incorporated with active natural agents such as Eucalyptus leaf extract (ELE) or quercetin (QCT). The effects of eucalyptus extracts and quercetin on the physical and functional properties of the films, including morphology and structure, pH sensitivity, antioxidant and antibacterial properties were investigated. For the evaluation of the freshness of fish, the total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content was determined. The results of TVB-N, antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and observed color change indicate that the prepared films have a high potential for preserving fish meat and can be used as an indicator to monitor the freshness of fish.
Dandelion Has Successfully Adapted to Grow in Suburban Environments
Authors: Abraham Thomas , Abraham Teresa , Thomas Sunil 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wiggers) is a perennial herbaceous plant, generally considered as a weed, often seen blooming in the temperate areas during early spring. Dandelions growing in nature reserves or wastelands are significantly taller compared to those growing in lawns in the suburbs. In the lawns of the suburbs, the flower stalk of dandelion is shorter, with an angle of 300 or lower, and grows parallel to the lawn grass so that they can escape lawn mowing. In addition, the dandelion plants in the suburban lawns have shorter leaves and smaller flowers. The long dandelion seed head stalk that grows vertically helps the wind dispersal of its seeds to be transported large distances. Thus, the dandelion has adapted vegetative features for survival in the suburbs.
Breaking Barriers: How Women's Empowerment Affects Children's Nutrition Status – Further Analysis of the 2016 and 2019 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey
Authors: Berde Éva , Mengesha Seyoum Teffera , Amare zerihun 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background: The issue of women and children is integral to the 17 SDGs adopted by all UN member states in 2015 and all dimensions of inclusive and sustainable development. But women's empowerment and children's nutritional status are challenges at different levels across the globe, especially in developing countries, including Ethiopia, making it essential to identify the characteristics of these children and their caregivers. Thus, the overarching objective of this study was to investigate how women's empowerment affects the nutritional status of children in Ethiopia.
Methods: We used the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) and 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS) data to investigate how women's empowerment affects the nutritional status of children in Ethiopia. Stunting and wasting were the two indicators of a child's nutritional status. We tried to operationalize women's empowerment by three validated measures which comprised three latent domains from the survey: social and human assets, intrinsic agency, and instrumental agency. We used multivariate probit regression to find out the significant factors which influence the children’s health status.
Results: The study found that improvements in women's empowerment were not significantly associated with a reduction in stunting and wasting in Ethiopia. But the study discovered that women's educational attainment and other variables significantly influenced their children's nutrition status.
Conclusions: The insignificant direct association between women's empowerment and stunting or wasting in children in Ethiopia could be due to various factors, including the lack of standardized indexes for measuring women's empowerment, social desirability bias in survey responses, and missing data. However, it is still essential to consider and prioritize women's empowerment because it may indirectly contribute to reducing stunting and wasting in children by improving other underlying factors. Therefore, we recommend future research should carefully select women's empowerment indicators in context-specific ways, aggregate them meaningfully, and use appropriate statistical methods to account for desirability bias and related issues.
Hook plate fixation of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures results in satisfactory patient-reported outcomes but complications and revisions are high
Authors: Beisemann Nils , Spiller Yannik M. , Schnetzke Marc , Grützner Paul Alfred , Nolte Philip-Christian 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackground:Surgical treatment of distal clavicle fractures Neer type II is challenging. A gold standard has not yet been established, thus various surgical procedures have been described. The purpose of this study is to report the radiological and clinical outcomes using hook plate fixation in Neer type II distal clavicle fractures.Methods:We retrospectively reviewed data of 53 patients who underwent hook plate fixation between December 2009 and December 2019 with ≥2 years of follow-up. Patients with preexisting pathologies or concomitant injuries of the ipsilateral shoulder were excluded. Pre- and postoperative coracoclavicular distance (CCD), bony union and patient-reported outcomes were collected, including the Constant Score (CS) and Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV). Complications and revisions were recorded.Results:At a mean final follow-up of 6.2 years, mean SSV was 91.0% (range, 20 – 100) and mean CS was 80.9 points (range, 25 – 99). The mean preoperative CCD was 19.0mm (range, 5.7 – 31.8), the mean postoperative CCD was 8.2mm (range, 4.4 – 12.2) and the mean CCD following hardware removal was 9.7mm (range, 4.7 – 18.8). The loss of reduction following hardware removal was statistically significant (P = 0.007). Eleven (20.8%) patients had complications, with 5 cases of deep or superficial infection (9.4%), four non-unions (7.5%), one periosteosynthetic fracture, one postoperative seroma, one implant failure and one symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis (all 1.9%). A total of 10 patients (18.9%) underwent revision surgery at a mean of 113 (range, 7 – 631) days.Conclusion:Medium-term patient-reported outcomes for hook plate fixation of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures are satisfactory; however, one in five patients suffers a complication with the majority of them requiring revision surgery.
The potential impact of MYH9 gene (rs3752462) and ELMO1 (rs741301) variants on the risk of Nephrotic syndrome incidence
Authors: Hassan Eglal EL. A. , Elsaid Afaf M. , Elzahab Mohammed M. Abou , Elrefaey Ahmed A. , Elmougy Rehab , Youssef Magdy M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The kidney lost a lot of protein in the urine when you have nephrotic syndrome (NS). Clinical manifestations mostly common in NS include massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema. Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is currently classified into steroid-sensitive (SSNS) and steroid-resistant (SRNS) based on the initial response to corticosteroid therapy at presentation. Several reports examined the association of the MYH9 gene (rs3752462, C >T) variant and ELMO1 (rs741301 G >A) variant as risk factors for Nephrotic Syndrome. This study aimed to determine the potential effect of the MYH9 gene (rs375246, C >T) and ELMO1 (rs741301) variant on the risk of (NS) among Egyptian Children. This study included two hundred participants involving 100 NS cases and 100 healthy controls free from NS. The MYH9 gene (rs3752462, C >T) variant and ELMO1 (rs G>A741301) variant were analyzed by ARMS-PCR technique. Nephrotic syndrome cases include 74% SRNS and 26% SDNS. Higher frequencies of the heterozygous carrier (CT) and homozygous variant (TT) genotypes of the MYH9 (rs375246, C >T) variant were observed in NS patients compared to the controls with p-value < 0.001.The frequencies of the MYH9 (rs375246, C >T variant indicated a statistically significant elevated risk of NS under various genetic models, including allelic model (OR=2.85, p<0.001), dominant (OR =3.97, P < 0.001) models and the recessive model OR = 5.94, p< 0.001). Higher frequencies of the heterozygous carrier (GA) and homozygous variant (AA) genotypes of ELMO1 (rs G>A741301) variant were observed in NS patients compared to the controls with p-value <0.001. The frequencies of the ELMO1 (rs G>A741301) variant indicated a statistically significant elevated risk of NS under various genetic models, including allelic model (OR=2.15, p<0.001), dominant models (OR=2.8, p<0.001) and the recessive model (OR = 4.17, p=0.001). Both MYH9 and ELMO1variants are significantly different in NS in comparison with the control group (p<0.001).The MYH9 gene (rs375246, C >T) and ELMO1 (rs G>A741301) variants were considered independent risk factors for NS among Egyptian Children.
Scalable manufacturing of cellulose nanofibrils to enhance melt-processed poly(vinyl alcohol) composites
Authors: Yu yuchuansong , Zhu Huanhui , Deng Hongkai , Zhou Peng , Zhang Xinxing , Chen Zhenming 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is used in various fields as a degradable polymer with excellent physical properties and good film-forming capability. However, it is challenging to melt due to the melting point being so near to its decomposition temperature. Here, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are added to the PVA matrix to form strong hydrogen bonding and achieve melt-processing of PVA. Specifically, a facile but efficient mechanical exfoliation method with the aid of organic stone wastes (OSWs) is designed to realize scalable manufacturing of CNFs. As an industrial by-product, OSWs have abundant oxygen-containing groups on the surface, which can combine with the hydroxyl groups of cellulose to break down its inherent hydrogen bonding network. At the same time, OSWs are expected to enhance the shear force and friction force of cellulose during the mechanical exfoliation process. The resulting CNFs with an average diameter of 33.85 nm can significantly expand the melt-processing window of PVA to 66.6°C and enhance its mechanical properties. This strategy not only opens up scalable manufacturing of CNFs but also provides a new path for PVA melt-processing.
Acute thrombus in pulmonary trunk after autologous pericardial revascularization : a case report
Authors: Ma Shenglong , Guo Zixin , Hu Weidong 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background: the occurrence of thrombi after revascularization procedures in patients with primary pulmonary leiomyosarcoma (PPL) is rare.
Case presentation:We report the case of a patient with PPL who developed an acute thrombus in the pulmonary trunk after revascularization with autologous pericardium. The patient was a 39 year old woman diagnosed with PPL, in order to preserve the patient's more pulmonary function, the first surgery was performed with resection and revascularization of the upper lobe of the left lung, resulting in postoperative thrombosis of the pulmonary trunk. We consider that the appearance of thrombus is related to tumor, operation, materials and postoperative management measures. After that we had to resect the patient's remaining lower lobe of the left lung with no significant event. The patient was discharged without postoperative complications.
Conclusions: We report a case of a patient with PPL who developed a thrombus after revascularization.
A Facile and Catalyst-Free Microwave-Promoted Method for the Synthesis of 3-Trifluoromethyl 1,2,4-triazole-5-thiones
Authors: Zeinali Najmeh , Darehkordi Ali 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Herein, a fast, simple, efficient, and eco-friendly procedure for the synthesis of 4-aryl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H)-thiones under microwave irradiation is introduced. The current strategy enabled the synthesis of triazole-5(4H)-thiones scaffolds at 70°C under shorter reaction times through the sequential nucleophilic addition and then intramolecular ring closing reactions between trifluoromethylated arylacetimidohydrazides and carbon disulfide in high yields.
A new model for evaluating pressure-induced vascular tone in small cerebral arteries
Authors: Coccarelli Alberto , Pant Sanjay , Polydoros Ioannis , Harraz Osama F. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The capacity of small cerebral arteries (SCAs) to adapt to pressure fluctuations has a fundamental physiological role and appears to be relevant in different pathological conditions. Here, we present a new computational model for quantifying the link, and its contributors, between luminal pressure and vascular tone generation in SCAs. This is assembled by combining a chemical sub-model, representing pressure-induced SMC signalling, with a mechanical sub-model for the tone generation and its transduction at tissue level. The devised model can accurately reproduce the impact of luminal pressure on different cytoplasmic components involved in myogenic signalling, both in the control case and when combined with some specific pharmacological interventions. Furthermore, the model is also able to capture and predict experimentally recorded ‘pressure-diameter’ relationships obtained for vessels under control conditions, both in a Ca 2+-free bath and under drug inhibition. The modularity of the proposed framework allows the integration of new components for the study of a broad range of processes involved in the vascular function.
Association between Social Relationship of Mentors and Depressive Symptoms in First- Time Mothers during the Transition from Pregnancy to 6-Months Postpartum
Authors: Gasperowicz Malgorzata , Benzies Karen M. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
First-time motherhood is characterized by high psychosocial distress, which untreated, has serious consequences. Informal social support provided by specially trained mentors may be protective against postpartum depressive symptoms but may vary by women’s social relationship with the mentor. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of types of mentors on women’s depressive symptoms between late pregnancy to 6-months postpartum and the characteristics of women associated with mentor type.
Methods
This study was a secondary analysis of data from a community sample of 312 primiparous women from a single-group, longitudinal intervention study of Welcome to Parenthood. Welcome to Parenthood provided education and mentorship for women during the transition from pregnancy to postpartum. Women completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in late pregnancy, and 2- and 6-months postpartum.
Results
Women who recently relocated were less likely to be mentored by their mothers and more likely to be mentored by friends or volunteers. Women who were mentored by their mothers or sisters scored the lowest on the EPDS; those mentored by their mothers-in-law scored the highest. Women who were mentored by other family, friends, or volunteers scored between the two extremes. EPDS scores of women mentored by each type of mentor decreased from pregnancy to 6-months postpartum; only for mother-, sister-, and volunteer-mentored groups was this decrease significant.
Conclusions
During transition to parenthood, support provided by mothers or sisters is best for women’s mental health but may not always be available to women who have recently relocated. In such situations, specially trained community volunteers may be the second-best option.
Synthesis and application of novel benzophenone photoinitiators
Authors: Feng Chao , Wang Qinlin , Liu Feng , Zhang Bianxiang 
Published: June 2023

AbstractA series of new benzophenone derivatives were synthesized by the esterification reaction of hydroxy-benzophenone and acyl chloride or sulfonyl chloride. All the compounds were characterization by NMR and MS spectroscopy technology. The resulting products exhibited efficient UV light absorption in the range of 225–325 nm, leading to excellent photoinitiating effects as photoinitiators in light-cured coatings. The cured film showed comparable mechanical performance with the commercial product. Moreover, we discussed the photoinitiation mechanism of the new benzophenone derivatives, which would promote the further development of novel photoinitiators for industry application.
A host-specialized aphid lineage helps another conspecific lineage utilize new host by disrupting the plant defenses
Authors: Hu Xiaoyue , Hereward James P. , Wang Duoqi , Yang Qinglan , Wang Yongmo 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Polyphagous aphids often have host-specialized lineages and the mechanisms remain to be elucidated. The aphid Aphis gossypii has several host-specialized lineages including one specialized on Cucurbitaceae and one on Malvaceae. We found that the performance of Malvaceae lineage were poor on cucumbers, but significantly improved on cucumbers that were previously infested by Cucurbit lineage for 14 d. Following feeding experience on pre-infested cucumbers Malvaceae lineage acquired ability to use healthy cucumbers. The pre-infestation largely decreased insect-negative metabolites such as cucurbitacins and phenols and increased insect-negative metabolites such as soluble sugars. The pre-infestation decreased salicylic acid by 25.9% while increased jasmonic acid by 13.37-fold in cucumbers, which corresponded to expression of marker genes in phytohormone signaling pathways. Exogenous salicylic acid significantly decreased performance improvement of Malvaceae lineage on pre-infested cucumbers, but exogenous jasmonic acid did not. Those results indicate that infestation by Cucurbit lineage altered the metabolism of cucumbers and interrupted the defense-associated phytohormones, from which we conclude that the disability in overcoming cucumber's defenses caused the incompatibility of Malvaceae lineage to cucumbers. The process of acclimation to cucumbers may activate some effector genes targeting cucumber in Malvaceae lineage. Our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms of aphid host-specialization and new clues for preventing A. gossypii switching from Malvaceae hosts to cucurbits.
Machine Learning Model for Predicting Brain Metastases in Lung Adenocarcinomas
Authors: y Larkey , Tao Dan , Wang Dehuan , Zeng Siwei , Yuan Ze , Yang Dingyi , Jiang Yong , Munai Erha , Zhou Wei , Yang Li 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
Precisely predicting the onset of brain metastasis in patients with lung adenocarcinoma is critical for making informed clinical treatment decisions. After brain metastasis occurs, the survival period of patients with lung adenocarcinoma is substantially reduced, and a dearth of models hinders accurate prediction of its onset in affected patients. In this study, we compared the performance of five models and identified the random forest model as the most effective for predicting brain metastasis in patients with lung adenocarcinoma.
Methods
This study enrolled patients diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma between 2000 to 2018, sourced from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Correlation between variables was observed using a heatmap and the model's discriminative ability was assessed by calculating the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (AUROC). In addition, features were ranked according to their importance. Furthermore, the precision of the model was assessed by means of calibration curves, and a decision curve analysis was performed to evaluate its clinical usefulness.
Results
A total of 60,805 patients were included in this study. The heatmap analysis provided a preliminary assessment of the correlation between different feature variables, and all variables showed differences between cases with and without brain metastasis after standardization. The random forest model exhibited better predictive performance with an accuracy of 0.919 (95% CI: 0.915–0.926) and an AUROC of 0.92 (95% CI: 0.913–0.924). Regarding feature importance ranking, the most relevant features were radiation therapy, survival time, tumor size, age, and bone metastasis. The calibration curve showed the highest degree of consistency between the predicted probabilities and actual probabilities in the random forest model. The decision curve analysis revealed a considerable enhancement in net benefit for the models containing 10 features, 17 features, and all features, as compared to the basic model.
Conclusions
We developed predictive model using machine learning to predict brain metastasis in patients with lung adenocarcinoma, utilizing only commonly available clinical variables. The model showed good discrimination in predicting the occurrence of brain metastasis. It may contribute to clinical decision-making and treatment strategies.