bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Various frameworks for integrating image and video streams for spatiotemporal information learning employing 2D-3D Residual networks for human action recognition
Authors: Yosry Shaimaa , elrefaei Lamiaa , Ziedan rania 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Human action recognition has been identified as an important research topic in computer vision because it is an essential form of communication and interplay between computers and humans. To assist computers in automatically recognizing human behaviors and accurately comprehending human intentions. Inspired by some keyframe extraction and multifeatured fusion research, this paper improved the accuracy of action recognition by utilizing keyframe features and fusing them with video features. In this article, we suggest a novel multi-stream approach architecture made up of two distinct models fused using different fusion techniques. The first model combines convolutional neural networks in two dimensions (2D-CNN) with Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) networks to glean long-term spatial and temporal features from video keyframe images for human action recognition. The second model is a 3-dimensional convolutional neural network (3D-CNN) that gathers quick spatial-temporal features from video clips. Next, we use Early and Late Fusion techniques for the two different models to recognize human action from video. The HMDB-51 and UCF-101 datasets, two important action recognition benchmarks, were used to test our method. When applied to the HMDB-51 dataset and the UCF-101 dataset, the Early-Fusion (EF) strategy had an accuracy of 70.2% and 95.5%, respectively, while the Late-Fusion (LF) strategy had an accuracy of 77.2% and 97.5%, respectively.
Fabrication and properties of LaF3 reinforced porous HA/Ti scaffolds
Authors: Fan Xingping 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
To improve the performance of porous hydroxyapatite/Titanium (HA/Ti) composites, LaF3 reinforced porous HA/Ti scaffolds with a porosity of approximately 60% were prepared via a powder metallurgical method using NH4HCO3 as the pore-forming agent. The scaffolds induced HA formation and showed high bioactivity, and the compressive strength could be regulated by changing the LaF3 dosage. When the LaF3 dosage was 0.3%, the compressive strength of the porous scaffold was 65 MPa. And LaF3 reinforced porous HA/Ti scaffolds can further induce the deposition of calcium phosphate after immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7 days,which indicating the corresponding scaffold was an ideal choice for spongy bone repair.
The Association Between Caffeine Intake And Glycemic Control Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Al-Smadi Fatima , Alakour Nemeh , Khader Yousef 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

AIM: The present study aimed to examine the association between caffeine intake and glycemic control as measured by HbA1c levels among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
METHOD: A cross-sectional study of eligible 96 adolescents aged between 13 to 18 years old with type 1 diabetes mellitus from three governmental hospitals and one university hospital in Jordan. Descriptive analysis was done to describe sample characteristics as well as using correlation to find the relationship between caffeine intake and glycemic control.
RESULTS: The mean age of adolescents was 14.7 years old. 95.8% used the subcutaneous insulin injection method and only 4.2% used an insulin pump. 84.4% of adolescents were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus for more than one year. The mean HbA1c level was 9.3%. Study results showed that the mean daily caffeine intake was 286.7 mg which was associated with glycemic control as measured by HbA1c level.
CONCLUSION: Modifying the amount of daily caffeine intake may be a proper target to get better glycemic control, especially among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
A new ionic cross-linking network type high hysteresis oil resistant ACM/POM TPV preparation method and performance research
Authors: Huang Xin , Gong Weiying , Deng Tao 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In the article, the concept of ionic cross-linking was introduced into the preparation of TPV for the first time, and the dynamic full vulcanization technique was adopted to prepare acrylate rubber (ACM)/polyoxymethylene formaldehyde (POM) thermoplastic vulcanizates using Ca(OH)2 as cross-linking agent, and ACM/POM TPVs completely different from the traditional covalent bonding vulcanization system were obtained. The physical and mechanical properties, aging resistance, dynamic mechanical properties, micromorphology, and energy loss of the composites under covalent crosslinking networks and ion cross-inking networks with different degrees of crosslinking were systematically studied. The results showed that Ca2+ could form metal ion binding with the -COOH of ACM, attracting each other to form ion clusters and playing a crosslinking role for ACM. Compared with the traditional covalent bond system, the TPV under the ionic bond system can be increased by a maximum of 31%, and the elongation can be increased by 14.5% under the 100% shape variable.
After stretching, the system shows higher permanent deformation, a higher energy storage modulus, and a higher loss modulus in the range of 95~140 °C, showing higher hysteresis. With the increase in Ca(OH)2 dosage, the crosslinking density of ACM increases gradually and decreases at 8 phr. The increase in dispersed phase modulus increases the phase domain of dispersed phase, weakens the binding with matrix, weakens the tensile strength, increases the intrusion of hot oxygen and hot oil, increases the energy storage modulus, and decreases the loss modulus.
Alleviation of apple replant disease in sandy soils by clay amendments increasing plant available silicon
Authors: Schimmel Jessica , Gentsch Norman , Boy Jens , Uteau Daniel , Rohr Annmarie-Deetja , Winkelmann Traud , Busnena Belnaser , Liu Benye , Krueger Jiem , Kaufhold Stephan , Rammlmair Dieter , Dultz Stefan , Maurischat Philipp , Beerhues Ludger , Guggenberger Georg 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Aims
The production of apple fruits in orchards or plants in tree nurseries is negatively affected by apple replant disease (ARD), worldwide. Our objective was to develop a method to counteract ARD without applying chemical soil disinfection. We tested if (i) an addition of clays with high release of plant available silicon reduces ARD symptoms and (ii) a biochemical effect of silicon on the plant defense reaction occurs.
Methods
In a greenhouse experiment, apple rootstocks ‘M26’ were grown for 8 weeks in a sandy replant soil, a heat disinfected control and a grassland soil with and without amendment by bentonite and the clay blend Florisol®TM Profi (6 and 18%). The micromorphology of silica bodies (phytoliths) in roots and the phytoalexin concentration as a measure of the defense reaction of roots were analysed. In a second approach, the gene expression of ARD biomarkers involved in phytoalexin biosynthesis was determined after two weeks.
Results
Normalised gene expression was significantly higher for the ARD soil with clay amendments compared to the ARD variant whereas phytoalexin concentrations were similar. Significantly lower phytoalexin levels were found in the heat disinfected and Grass variants, indicating less defense reaction than in the ARD variant. Clay amendment increased soluble silicon in the substrates and consequently the epidermis and vascular bundles, which indicates high silicon accumulation. Overall, plants grown in ARD and Grass soils with amendments showed improved growth compared to plants grown in the respective soils without amendments.
Conclusion
The amendment by clays rich in plant-available silicon may be a measure to counteract ARD symptoms. However, these results need to be reproduced in future experiments with ARD soils of other origins.
Reducing anisotropic material properties of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V parts via interval island laser scanning method
Authors: Yang Jeongho , Kang Dongseok , Yeon Si Mo , Son Yong , Park Sang-Hu 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) process using Ti-6Al-4V powder has special applications in the manufacture of high-value mechanical parts in the aerospace and medical industries. PBF is the accumulation of laser-assisted melting layers. High thermal stresses, residual stresses, and local temperature variations occur during rapid melting and cooling in processes that affect the anisotropic mechanical properties of additive manufacturing components. In this work, we analyzed the effective scanning strategy of additive manufacturing and its effect on the mechanical properties, microstructure, and residual stresses of the part. Three commonly used scanning methods to reduce the anisotropic material properties resulting from the PBF process of Ti-6Al-4V: strip, continuous island, and interval island scanning strategies are explicitly analyzed and compared. Through the cantilever experiment, it was confirmed that the interval island scan method reduces deformation by up to 12.6% compared to the conventional strip scan method due to the reduction of anisotropic residual stress.
Experience and Outcomes of Thrombolysis for Ischemic Stroke in Sub-saharan Africa: Insights From Côte D'ivoire
Authors: Bony Kotchi Elisée , Konan Landry , Diakité Ismaila , Kouassi Leonard , Amon Muriel , Gnazebo Any , Karidioula Armel , Souza Nancy Ahya Essoin , Broh Yves N’guessan , Yapo-Ehounoud Constance , Kouamé-Assouan Ange Eric 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Intravenous thrombolysis has been a widely used treatment in developed countries for several years. However, its application in Africa is still limited due to the lack of infrastructure, which is a significant barrier to thrombolysis therapy in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries. In Côte d'Ivoire, thrombolysis activity only began in 2017. We have reported a case series of thrombolytic therapy in Côte d'Ivoire between 2017 and 2021, involving 20 patients, 11 men and 9 women, with a mean age of 57.25 years. High blood pressure was the predominant risk factor, and atherosclerosis was the most incriminating etiologic factor (9/20). The mean initial NIH score was 10.17, and the mean time from onset to patient admission was 76.78 minutes, with the "Door to needle time" being 99.20 minutes. The mean NIH score within 24 hours was 7 (n=17). Eleven patients had a good outcome at 3 months (mRs M3 between 0 and 1), while two patients died within the same period.
Whole Blood Transcriptomics Identifies Subclasses of Pediatric Septic Shock
Authors: Yang Jamie O , Zinter Matt S. , Pellegrini Matteo , Wong Man Yee , Gala Kinisha , Markovic Daniela , Nadel Brian , Peng Kerui , Do Nguyen , Mangul Serghei , Nadkarni Vinay M. , Karlsberg Aaron , Deshpande Dhrithi , Butte Manish J. , Asaro Lisa , Agus Michael , Sapru Anil 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
Sepsis is a highly heterogeneous syndrome, that has hindered the development of effective therapies. This has prompted investigators to develop a precision medicine approach aimed at identifying biologically homogenous subgroups of patients with septic shock and critical illnesses. Transcriptomic analysis can identify subclasses derived from differences in underlying pathophysiological processes that may provide the basis for new targeted therapies. The goal of this study was to elucidate pathophysiological pathways and identify pediatric septic shock subclasses based on whole blood RNA expression profiles.
Methods
The subjects were critically ill children with cardiopulmonary failure who were a part of a prospective randomized insulin titration trial to treat hyperglycemia. Genome-wide expression profiling was conducted using RNA-sequencing from whole blood samples obtained from 46 children with septic shock and 52 mechanically ventilated noninfected controls without shock. Patients with septic shock were allocated to subclasses based on hierarchical clustering of gene expression profiles, and we then compared clinical characteristics, plasma inflammatory markers, cell compositions using GEDIT, and immune repertoires using Imrep between the two subclasses.
Results
Patients with septic shock depicted alterations in innate and adaptive immune pathways. Among patients with septic shock, we identified two subtypes based on gene expression patterns. Compared with Subclass 2, Subclass 1 was characterized by upregulation of innate immunity pathways and downregulation of adaptive immunity pathways. Subclass 1 had significantly worse clinical outcomes despite the two classes having similar illness severity on initial clinical presentation. Subclass 1 had elevated levels of plasma inflammatory cytokines and endothelial injury biomarkers and demonstrated decreased percentages of CD4 T cells and B cells, and less diverse T-Cell receptor repertoires.
Conclusions
Two subclasses of pediatric septic shock patients were discovered through genome-wide expression profiling based on whole blood RNA sequencing with major biological and clinical differences.
Trial Registration:
This is a secondary analysis of data generated as part of the observational CAF PINT ancillary of the HALF PINT study (NCT01565941). Registered 29 March 2012.
Association analysis of clinical phenotype and exon gene mutation locus in children with hyperthyroidism
Authors: mao xiaojian , he hongman , li hongyi , wang heyong , zhang wen , liu li , Headar Abdalbari 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Purpose: To explore the association between the clinical phenotype of hyperthyroidism in children and the exon gene mutation loci of hyperthyroidism in children.
Methods: As a prospective study, this study collected data from 39 children with hyperthyroidism at Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center in 2023. Apriori association rules and network diagram were used to analyze the clinical phenotype of 39 children with hyperthyroidism and the association between exon gene mutation loci.
Results:Among 39 children with hyperthyroidism, 74.36% were females. It was discovered that hyperthyroidism often occurs in children of school age, and the age of patients is correlated with the mutations of TG, TSHR, DBH, LHCGR and other genes. Children with hyperthyroidism who have a family history of hyperthyroidism have a high correlation with GPR1, TSHR and TG gene mutations. It was also found that abnormal liver function is correlated with TG, DBH and LHCGR gene mutations. The children showed different degrees of goiter, and those of them with 2-degree goiter were associated with mutations in DBH, LHCGR and TR genes. Further findings show that hyperthyroidism can lead to exophthalmos and LHCG, DBH, and FSHR are the most closely related genes with exophthalmos. Most of the biochemical indexes TPOAb, TGAb, TG and TRAb of children with hyperthyroidism exceed the normal range.
Conclusion:Association rules and network diagrams can be used to explore the multiple correlations between the clinical phenotypes of hyperthyroidism in children and the mutation loci of different exons of hyperthyroidism in children. In the association analysis, it was found that the abnormal values of TPOAb, TGAb, TG and TRAb in the children with hyperthyroidism were females, school-age, grade 2 goiter, exophthalmos, and were closely related to the mutations of TG, DBH, TSHR and LHCGR genes.
Batch studies of hexavalent Chromium (VI) adsorption from wastewater by using Lelliottia amnigena
Authors: ahmady-asbchin salman , Aghajani Hamed , samsami ali , alipanah hamid reza , Monfared Mohammad Hasan Tajvidi , Karimi Amir Hossein Alipour 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Industrial and human activities and agriculture can contaminate the water sources and make serious problems for the health of living beings. A significant contaminant is heavy metals. They directly and indirectly penetrate into the drinking water and wastewater that make it necessary to be removed. Chromium as a heavy metal plays an important role in polluting water sources due to its extensive use and extreme toxicity of it. In this study a chromium resistant bacterium that was isolated from Babol-Rood River, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran, applied to absorb chromium from aquatic solution. The bacterium was identified as Lelliottia amnigena based on its morphology and 16S rRNA sequence assay. This study checked the chromium biosorption from aqueous solution in diverse situation such as isotherm condition, different pH, different temperature, kinetic situation. It also computed primary and secondary metal concentration, initial and terminal biomass concentration, absorption differences between living and dead bacterial biomass, effect of shaker on absorption, influences of bacterial (life phase) on absorption, and the effect of desorption compounds in addition of using different methods of dyeing. Not only was this bacterium resistant to chromium but also it can remove cadmium and lead; thus, it can be used in binary or ternary biosorption treatments. Optimum situation was determined based on all the factors that were mentioned above. To show surface adsorption of bacteria, SEM-EDX and FTIR analysis were done before and after the metal adsorption. The results showed that Lelliottia amnigena successfully and effectively could remove heavy metals from aqueous solution.
Hypovirulence-associated Mycovirus Epidemics Cause Pathogenicity Degeneration of Beauveria bassiana in the Field
Authors: Zhang Zhengkun , Guo Wenbo , Lu Yang , Kang Qin , Sui Li , Liu Hongyu , Zhao Yu , Zou Xiaowei , Li Qiyun 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

BackgroundThe entomogenous fungusBeauveria bassianais used as a biological insecticide worldwide, but its application is affected by pathogenicity degeneration in the field. Previous studies showed that multiple factors contribute to this phenomenon. Mycovirus infection causes hypovirulence of phytopathogenic fungi and mycoviruses have been used for plant disease biocontrol. However, it remains unknown whether mycovirus epidemics are key factors causing hypovirulence ofB. bassiananaturally in the field. Methods A mycovirus Beauveria bassiana chrysovirus 2 (BbCV2) we have previously identified was employed to clarify its impact on the pathogenicity of host fungiBeauveria bassianaagainstthelarvae of insect pestOstrinia furnacalis. Wild strains ofB. bassianawere collected from different geographic locations in Jilin Province, China, to clarify the epidemic and genetic diversity of the mycovirus BbCV2. The serological analysis was conducted by preparing polyclonal antibody against a BbCV2 coat protein, to determine whether the it can dissociate outside the host fungi cells and subsequently infect new hosts. Transcriptome analysis was used to reveal the interactions between viruses and hosts.ResultsWe found that themycovirus BbCV2 possessed efficient and stable horizontal and vertical transmission capabilities and causedB. bassianahypovirulence. Surprisingly, this virus was prevalent in the field as a core virus in wildB. bassianastrains, without obvious genetic differentiation. The serological results showed that the virus could not only replicate within the host cell, but also dissociate outside to infect new hosts. Transcriptome analysis revealed decreased expression of genes related to insect epidermis penetration and toxin metabolism inB. bassianacaused by mycovirus infection. ConclusionB.bassianainfected byhypovirulence-associated mycovirus can spread the virus to new host strainsafter infecting insects, and causethe virus epidemics in the field. The findings confirmed that mycovirus infection may be an important factor affecting the pathogenicity degradation ofB. bassianain the field.
Keep it simple: a crosshair on the screen during proctored laparoscopic surgeries
Authors: Paschold Markus , Kneist Werner , Soufiah Edwar , Nissen Arnold , Nikolay Johannes , Seilheimer Natalie , Watzka Felix , Zimniak Lennart 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Introduction
Inside the operating room, experts use verbal instructions to guide surgical novices through laparoscopic procedures. In this study, we evaluated the use of a crosshair attached to the video monitor, as a hands-free pointing tool to simplify instructions during operation.
Methods
Ten surgical novices performed two elective laparoscopic cholecystectomies within a week of each other, randomized such that one was performed with and the other without using the crosshair. Directly after operation, questionnaires were completed by the novices and the consultant surgeons. Measures including the comprehensibility of instructions, subjective feeling of safety during preparation, time delays due to different instruction options, and disruptive influence while instructors used the crosshair. Differences in operative performance were evaluated based on GOALS scores.
Results
When the crosshair was used, surgical novices had a better understanding of which anatomical structure should be shown (p < 0.02). Operating time and feeling of confidence during preparation did not differ with versus without crosshair use (p > 0.05). All participants stated that the crosshair did not negatively affect the field of vision. In terms of the GOALS score, the operative performance was improved when the crosshair was used (15.0 ± using crosshair vs. 12.4 ± with verbal instructions only) (p < 0.01).
Conclusion
The crosshair is a simple, inexpensive, and widely available method to improve communication between instructors and novices in everyday training.
Combined application of hot water treatment and eucalyptus leaf extract postpones seneṣcence in harvested green chilies by conserving their antioxidants: A sustainable approach
Authors: Haider Muhammad Wasim , Nafees Muhammad , Iqbal Rashid , Ali Sajid , Asad Habat Ullah , Azeem Farrukh , Arslan Muhammad , Rahman Muhammad Habib Ur , Gaafar Abdel-Rhman Z. , Elshikh Mohamed S 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background Green chilies are grown in tropical and subtropical regions globally. Pakistan is the main stakeholder and plays a vital role in chili’s export. However, approximately 15% of the country's chili yield goes to waste due to inadequate post-harvest handling. The deterioration of natural antioxidants during storage is a primary reason for reduced chili shelf-life and quality. While cold storage helps extend market life, its use is limited for temperature-sensitive produce like green chilies. In this regard, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of alone or combined application of hot water treatment (HWT) and eucalyptus leaf extract (ELE) on 'Golden Hot' chilies in comparison to control. After treatment, chilies were stored at 20 ± 1.5°C for 20 days.Results HWT + ELE treated chilies exhibited significant improvements compared to the control, with significant reductions in fungal decay, red chilies, weight loss, soluble solids, ripening index, and reactive oxygen species. HWT + ELE also enhanced antioxidative properties i.e., DPPH scavenging activities, ascorbic acid, phenolics, and enzyme activities. Moreover, HWT + ELE-treated chilies displayed improved chlorophyll levels and overall appearance, with reduced anthocyanins, and wrinkling, resulting in increased marketable fruits compared to the control.Conclusion The pre-storage HWT and ELE application offers an effective treatment for preserving green chilies at ambient temperature.