bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Influence of climate variability on change in storage of overexploited aquifers in a semi-arid region
Authors: Céspedes Juan Manuel Navarro , Anguiano Jesús Horacio Hernández , Concepción Pedro Camilo Alcántara , Sarmiento Christian Dominguez , Martínez Jorge Luis Morales , Knappett Peter S. K. , Reyes Miguel Angel Acosta , Li Yanmei , González Viridiana Piña , Zha Xiaoxiao 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Arid and semi-arid regions are vulnerable to natural disturbances and particularly, to anthropogenic climate change. In these regions, water resources are scarce, and groundwater is commonly the main source of water for municipal supply, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Groundwater overexploitation is a common issue for these regions, where overextraction, climate variability and recharge are responsible for groundwater storage evolution. This study aims to find teleconnections through wavelet analysis between annual rates of change in storage, obtained from geostatistical groundwater modeling, and climate variability. Continuous wavelet transform, cross-wavelet analysis and wavelet coherence were used to analyze and characterize non-stationary patterns of variability of precipitation (PP), standardized precipitation index (SPI), minimum (Min_Temp) and maximum temperature (Max_Temp), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), the Oceanic Niño Index (ONI), the Pacific-North American pattern (PNA), the Caribbean Index (CAR) and Groundwater Change in Storage (ΔGS) semestral time series. The results suggest significant influences of the indices on ΔGS, PP, Min_Temp and EVI. PNA manifested an important influence in short periods (2-4 years) in all aquifers, ONI showed influence mainly over long periods (8-16 years) and CAR had influence in periods of high hurricane activities. In addition, under extreme climatic conditions (El Niño or La Niña) the higher/lower water demand increase their influence on groundwater level response creating an indirect link between climate indices and ΔGS. This research can serve as a good indicator of the climate variations behavior and can provide information to understand the regional climate effects of the ENSO phenomenon in overexploited aquifers.
Surface characteristics of NiTi cardiovascular stents by selective laser melting
Authors: Zhang Wei , Li Zhiyong , Xu Chen , Chai Mingxia , Dong Peiyu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Selective laser melting (SLM) has gained great attention to manufacture cardiovascular stents given its potential of fabricating customized stents with complex shapes to satisfy clinical requirements. In this study, the surface characteristics of NiTi cardiovascular stents by SLM were explored. The effect of SLM machining parameters on surface morphology, geometry accuracy, phase composition, surface roughness and contact angle were analyzed. The results demonstrated that the surface morphology of stent became more irregular and the surface roughness was enhanced accompanied by the volume energy density (VED) increased. SLMed stents exhibited hydrophobic properties, and the rougher surface obtained a lower contact angle. The deviation of strut thickness was more than 200% than the nominal value under 194 J/mm3. The lowest VED displayed strong cubic B2 structure with less content loss of Ni, satisfying the self-expand NiTi stent requirements. Then electrochemical polishing (ECP) process distinctly improved the surface quality, providing smoother surfaces. The surface roughness reduced minimum to 0.45 µm from 6.64 µm for SLMed stent, and the average strut thickness was reduced to 230 µm at most. Finally, electrochemical test results revealed that SLM-ECPed stents showed a more obvious tendency to resist corrosion compared to SLMed stents.
Mild cognitive impairment is not associated with gut microbiota alterations in Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Aho Velma , Klee Matthias , Landoulsi Zied , Heintz-Buschart Anna , Pavelka Lukas , Leist Anja , Krüger Rejko , May Patrick , Wilmes Paul 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Gut microbiome differences between people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and control subjects without parkinsonism are widely reported, but potential alterations related to PD with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have yet to be comprehensively explored. We compared gut microbial features of PD with MCI (n=58) to cognitively unimpaired PD (n=60) and control subjects (n=90) without MCI. Our results did not support a specific microbiome signature related to MCI in PD.
Evaluation of various infiltration models based on multicriteria decision making across various soil types and land uses in India
Authors: Ghosh Tridiv , Das Bappa , Roy Debasish , Chakraborty Debashis , Sethi Deepak 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Characterization of infiltration is crucial for designing and assessing hydrological processes. This study characterized the infiltration across different soil types (fine, moderately fine, medium, and moderately coarse in texture) and agricultural land uses (paddy, fallow, and upland crops) in India, evaluated six major infiltration models (Kostiakov, Phillp, Horton, Holtan, Green and Ampt and modified Kostiakov), and developed pedotransfer functions for individual model coefficients based on basic soil parameters. Mean basic infiltration rate was maximum in medium texture soil (7.02 cm h− 1), followed by moderately fine (4.58 cm h− 1), fine (3.7 cm h− 1), and moderately coarse (3.19 cm h− 1) soils. Under paddy, fallow land and upland crops, the values of basic infiltration rate were 2.5, 4.1 and 5.27 cm h− 1, respectively. The Kostiakov model was the best performing model across land use identified through ranking based multicriteria decision making which was closely followed by the Phillip model. Bulk density had the strongest correlation with model parameters, indicating the importance of soil management in modifying the infiltration process. The pedotransfer models developed using basic soil properties may be employed for easy and rapid characterisation of infiltration in India.
Depression and Anxiety among Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Cumulative Stress and Emotion Dysregulation
Authors: Cheung Rebecca Y. M. , Vaydich Jenny Lee 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many new stressors for parents worldwide. This study investigated the link between parents’ cumulative stress and psychological distress during the pandemic. Parents’ emotion dysregulation was further examined as a moderator between cumulative stress and psychological distress.
Methods: A total of 155 parents in the United States participated in the present study. Path analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of cumulative stress, including COVID-19-related stress, general stress, and parental stress, as well as emotion dysregulation on parents’ psychological distress, including depression and anxiety.
Results: The present findings indicated that parents’ general stress, parental stress, and emotion dysregulation predicted depressive symptoms. Emotion dysregulation further exacerbated the effect of parental stress on depression. Parents’ general stress and emotion dysregulation were also predictive of anxiety symptoms. In addition, emotion dysregulation exacerbated the effect of COVID-19-related stress on parental anxiety.
Conclusions: This study revealed that parents’ stress and emotion dysregulation were additively and interactively associated with their psychological distress. The findings inform researchers and practitioners that parents’ stressors have cumulative effects on their psychological distress, and that emotion dysregulation can worsen the negative effect of stress on mental health in challenging times, such as the pandemic.
HIF-1α is a “Brake” in JNK3 Mediated Activation of Amyloid Protein Precursor and Hyperphosphorylation of Tau Induced by T-2 Toxin in BV2 Cells
Authors: Zhao Yingying , Valis Martin , Wang Xu , Nepovimova Eugenie , Wu Qinghua , Kuca Kamil 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Mycotoxins have the capacity of triggering neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease (AD), which is marked by β-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and hyperphosphorylation of tau (P-tau). However, there is no evidence of an exact molecular mechanism to prove the above point. Due to the high toxicity and broad contamination of T-2 toxin, we assessed how T-2 toxin exposure alters amyloid precursor protein (APP) and P-tau formation in BV2 cells, and determined the underlying roles of HIF-1α and JNK3 signaling. The findings revealed that T-2 toxin stimulated the expression of HIF-1α and hypoxic stress factors in addition to increasing the expression of APP and P-tau. Additionally, HIF-1α acted as a “brake” on the induction of APP and P-tau expression by negatively regulating these proteins. Notably, T-2 toxin activated JNK3 signaling, which broke this “brake” to promote the formation of APP and P-tau. Furthermore, the cytoskeleton was an essential target for T-2 toxin to exert cytotoxicity, and JNK3/HIF-1α participated in this damage. Collectively, when the T-2 toxin induces the production of APP and P-tau, JNK3 might interfere with HIF-1α's protective function. This study will provide clues for further research on the neurotoxicity of mycotoxins.
Safety and Efficacy of Stoma Site Selection in CT-guided Percutaneous Gastrostomy: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Chang-ming Hu , Xiao-mei Qi , Liu li , Qing-Hua Liang , Jun-ru Xiong , Liang-shan Li , Liang-yu Deng , Xue-quan Huang , Chuang He 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of CPG in the rectus abdominis and intercostal regions.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 226 patients who underwent CPG at a single center, with the stoma placed in the rectus abdominis or intercostal region. Surgical outcomes and complications, such as pain and infection within 6 months postoperatively, were recorded.
Results: The surgical success rate was 100%, and the all-cause mortality rate within one month was 0%. An intercostal stoma was placed in 56 cases, while a rectus abdominis stoma was placed in 170 cases. The duration of surgery was longer for intercostal stoma placement (37.66 ± 14.63 min) than for rectus abdominis stoma placement (30.26 ± 12.40 min) (p=0.000). At one month postoperatively, the rate of stoma infection was higher in the intercostal group (32.1%) than in the rectus abdominis group (20.6%), but the difference was not significant (P=0.077). No significant difference was observed in the infection rate between the two groups at three or six months postoperatively (P>0.05). Intercostal stoma patients reported higher pain scores during the perioperative period and at one month postoperatively (P=0.000), but pain scores were similar in the two groups at three and six months postoperatively. The perioperative complication rate for intercostal and rectus abdominis surgery was 1.8% and 5.3%, respectively (P=0.464), with no significant difference in the incidence of tube dislodgement (P=0.514). Patient weight was significantly improved at three and six months postoperatively compared to preoperatively (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Both rectus abdominis and intercostal stomas show similar levels of safety and efficacy. However, intercostal stomas may result in greater short-term patient discomfort.
Laser-Induced Changes in the gene expression, Growth and Development of Gladiolus grandiflorus cv. "White Prosperity"
Authors: Hassan Manar , Shaaban Shimaa A. , ziat Rasha A. El , Khaled Khaled A. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Corms of Gladiolus grandiﬂorus cv. "White Prosperity" was irradiated via red laser at wavelength 635 nm. Various morphological, flowering, elemental and chemical characterizations were studied. Irradiation with different power (5, 20, and 50 mW) and various irradiation time (0.0, 0.5, 1, 3, 5 and 10 min.) was studied. Several characters), totaletermined include vegetative growth parameter (spouting days, plant height (cm), leaves number, leaves fresh and dry weights (g/plant), diameter of plant middle part (mm) and leaf area (cm2), ﬂoral parameters (ﬂowering days, vase life (day), fresh and dry weights of inflorescence (g/plant), number of flowers per inflorescence, inflorescence length(cm), flowers diameter(cm), number of corms per plant, corms fresh weight(g/plant), circumference/ corms), pigments [ total chlorophylls in leaves (SPAD), anthocyanin content (mg/100 g F.W.) in petals], NPK (%) in new corms and chemical composition in corms; total carbohydrates (%),total phenol (μg CE/g (%),total ﬂavonoid (μg CE/g) (%), antioxidant (DPPH IC50 (μg /ml (%), and proline content (μ moles /g). The results showed that the medium level (20 mW) of He-Ne laser at 5 min caused favorable changes in the leaf anatomical structures and other studied characters followed by the low level (5 mW) of He-Ne laser at 5min. 112 bands emerged from 22 SSR primers, ranging between 130–540 bp, with 32 bands having polymorphism ranging from 17-100 %. Out of the 22 SSR primers, 3 primers exhibited a high polymorphism percentage, i.e., SSR6, SSR16 and SSR22 which exhibited 7 positive markers. These ﬁndings revealed the eﬃciency of SSR primers for diﬀerentiating gladiolus plants and revealed that some alleles were aﬀected by laser in their corms and the expression resulted in color or abnormalities in leaves and /or ﬂowers. Mutation in some alleles could result in abnormalities like mutation in the allele with 410 bp revealed by SSR16.
Machine learning and atomistic origin of high dielectric permittivity in oxides
Authors: Shimano Yuho , Kutana Alex , Asahi Ryoji 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Discovering new stable materials with large dielectric permittivity is important for future energy storage and electronics applications. Theoretical and computational approaches help design new materials by elucidating microscopic mechanisms and establishing structure-property relations. Ab initio methods can be used to reliably predict the dielectric response, but for fast materials screening, machine learning (ML) approaches, which can directly infer properties from the structural information, are needed. Here, random forest and graph convolutional neural network models are trained and tested to predict the dielectric constant from the structural information. We create a database of the dielectric properties of oxides and design, train, and test the two ML models. Both approaches show similar performance and can successfully predict response based on the structure. The analysis of the feature importance allows identification of local geometric features leading to the high dielectric permittivity of the crystal. Dimensionality reduction and clustering further confirms the relevance of descriptors and compositional features for obtaining high dielectric permittivity.
Fertilizer application increases alfalfa yield and crude protein content: roles of fertilizer type, application rate, and environmental conditions
Authors: Ben Zhuanlin , Li Yuan , Yang Huimin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Insufficient supply of high-quality forage is a critical factor constraining the growth of the livestock industry. Cultivated grasslands, such as alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) grasslands, play a vital role in addressing this issue. Fertilizer application is an effective strategy for enhancing alfalfa yield and forage quality; however, optimizing management practices is essential for adapting to variable environmental conditions. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of fertilizer application on alfalfa productivity, taking into account fertilizer type, application rate, and environmental factors. Fertilizer application significantly increased overall alfalfa yield and crude protein content by 17.7% and 5.8%, respectively, compared to the no-fertilizer group. Manure application contributed to a greater increase in alfalfa yield than phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and nitrogen (N) fertilizers, with increments of 14.0%, 24.9%, and 25.6%. Considering alfalfa yield, quality, and crude protein content, the optimal application rates for N and P fertilizers were found to be 100–150 kg ha− 1 and 150–200 kg ha− 1, respectively. We also found that N and K fertilizers were more effective under lower (≤ 10℃) mean annual temperatures (MATs), while P fertilizer and manure performed better under higher MATs. N fertilizer and manure led to greater yield increases under higher mean annual precipitations (MAPs), whereas P and K fertilizers demonstrated lower use efficacy under the same conditions. Additionally, the application of N, P, and K fertilizers, and manure resulted in higher crude protein content under lower MATs and MAPs. Although soil conditions influenced growth and production, their effects on the fertilization impact of all fertilizers on alfalfa yield and crude protein content were limited. These findings provide valuable insights for the development of optimized fertilizer management strategies by taking into account site-specific differences, environmental factors, and other management practices. Future research should focus on integrating additional forage quality parameters, exploring the synergistic effects of different fertilizers, and evaluating the long-term sustainability of these practices.
Levator palpebralis superioris muscle histopathologic findings in congenital ptosis and surgical outcome after its resection: Is there any association?
Authors: Kasaee Abolfazl , Jamshidian-Tehrani Mansooreh , Deyhim Zana , Rafizadeh Seyed Mohsen , Nozarian Zohreh , Sonbolestan Seyed Ali 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Purpose
To evaluate the histopathologic findings of Levator palpebralis superioris (LPS) muscle biopsy after LPS resection for treatment of congenital ptosis and its possible relation with surgical outcomes.
Methods
Congenital ptosis patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. All of them underwent full ophthalmologic examination included of Margin-reflex distance 1 (MRD-1) and LPS function measurement preoperatively. The patients were followed for three months for the postoperative period and after that the measurements were repeated. Histologic parameters including percentages of fat, striated and smooth muscle, and fibrous tissue. The histopathologic findings and their possible correlation with the measurements are analyzed.
Results
67 patients with unilateral congenital ptosis were enrolled. 45 patients (67.2%) were males. The mean age of patients was 16.10 ± 11.18 years. The patients’ MRD-1 was improved significantly from 0.82 ± 1.26 mm to 3.85 ± 1.25 mm after LPS resection (P = 0.000). The success rate was 80.3%. There were no correlations between MRD change and histopathologic tissue percentages but significant correlation was found between success of surgery and fibrous tissue percentage of resected sample (P = 0.033).
Conclusions
The histopathology of the LPS may be useful in prediction of surgical outcome after LPS resection in congenital ptosis patients. The percentage of fibrous tissue play an important role.
A Novel Approach to Aircraft Range Optimization Using a Streamlined Hollow NACA 0018 Airfoil
Authors: Tiwari Harishankar Balram , Pattanaik Amitansu , Dethe Ganesh Prakash , Bhagat Aniket Dhanraj 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In this paper, a idea of having a streamlined hollow shape is introduced to the basic NACA airfoil namely, NACA 0018, which is symmetrical along the chord. To obtain detailed information about the pressure, lift, drag, and velocity distribution over the airfoil, along with the coefficient of lift and drag forces, I used popular advanced software such as Catia for design and modelling, structural sizing was also done in Catia, aerodynamic meshing was done in ANSYS fluent, it also helped me to obtain flow solutions. The optimization of the wing is to reduce the weight of the wing along with some decrease in the negative lift for the negative angle of attack of the wing with approximately small decrement in drag for positive angle of attack. Therefore, according to the Breguet equation, there will be the increase in range. According to the power and effective coding of the ANSYS and CATIA, I obtained increase in range in the domain of negative angle of attack. The second most effective thing is that I reduced the planform area but assumed to be constant due to negligible increment. The freestream velocity has been taken as 30 meters per second which comes in the domain of subsonic flight considerations.
Affinity hierarchies and amphiphilic proteins underlie
the co-assembly of nucleolar and heterochromatin condensates
Authors: Karpen Gary H , Rajshekar Srivarsha , Adame-Arana Omar , Bajpai Gaurav , Lin Kyle , Colmenares Serafin , Safran Samuel 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Nucleoli are surrounded by Pericentromeric Heterochromatin (PCH), reflecting a close spatial association between the two largest biomolecular condensates in eukaryotic nuclei. This nuclear organizational feature is highly conserved and is disrupted in diseased states like senescence, however, the mechanisms driving PCH-nucleolar association are unclear. High-resolution live imaging during early Drosophila development revealed a highly dynamic process in which PCH and nucleolar formation is coordinated and interdependent. When nucleolus assembly was eliminated by deleting the ribosomal RNA genes (rDNA), PCH showed increased compaction and subsequent reorganization to a shell-like structure. In addition, in embryos lacking rDNA, some nucleolar proteins were redistributed into new bodies or ‘neocondensates,’ including enrichment in the core of the PCH shell. These observations, combined with physical modeling and simulations, suggested that nucleolar-PCH associations are mediated by a hierarchy of affinities between PCH, nucleoli, and ‘amphiphilic’ protein(s) that interact with both nucleolar and PCH components. This result was validated by demonstrating that the depletion of one candidate amphiphile, the nucleolar protein Pitchoune, significantly reduced PCH-nucleolar associations. Together, these results unveil a dynamic program for establishing nucleolar-PCH associations during animal development, demonstrate that nucleoli are required for normal PCH organization, and identify Pitchoune as an amphiphilic molecular link that promotes PCH-nucleolar associations. Finally, we propose that disrupting affinity hierarchies between interacting condensates can liberate molecules to form neocondensates or other aberrant structures that could contribute to cellular disease phenotypes.
Fractional Quantum Ferroelectricity
Authors: Xiang Hongjun , Ji Junyi , Yu Guoliang , Xu Changsong 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
For an ordinary ferroelectric, the magnitude of the spontaneous electric polarization is at least one order of magnitude smaller than that resulting from the ionic displacement of the lattice vectors, and the direction of the spontaneous electric polarization is determined by the point group of the ferroelectric. Here, we introduce a new class of ferroelectricity termed Fractional Quantum Ferroelectricity (FQFE). Unlike ordinary ferroelectrics, the polarization of FQFE arises from substantial atomic displacements that are comparable to lattice constants. Applying group theory analysis, we identify 28 potential point groups that can realize FQFE, including both polar and non-polar groups. The direction of polarization in FQFE is found to always contradict with the symmetry of the “polar” phase, which violates Neumann's principle, challenging conventional symmetry-based knowledge. Through the FQFE theory and density functional calculations, we not only explain the puzzling experimentally observed in-plane polarization of monolayer α-In2Se3, but also predict polarization in a cubic compound of AgBr. Our findings unveil a new realm of ferroelectric behavior, expanding the understanding and application of these materials beyond the limits of traditional ferroelectrics.