bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fabrication of Eco‐Friendly Wearable Strain Sensor Arrays via Facile Contact Printing for Healthcare Applications
Authors: Wu Shin‐Da , Hsu Shan‐hui , Ketelsen Bendix , Bittinger Sophia C. , Schlicke Hendrik , Weller Horst , Vossmeyer Tobias 
Published: May 2023

AbstractWearable flexible strain sensors with spatial resolution enable the acquisition and analysis of complex actions for noninvasive personalized healthcare applications. To provide secure contact with skin and to avoid environmental pollution after usage, sensors with biocompatibility and biodegradability are highly desirable. Herein, wearable flexible strain sensors composed of crosslinked gold nanoparticle (GNP) thin films as the active conductive layer and transparent biodegradable polyurethane (PU) films as the flexible substrate are developed. The patterned GNP films (micrometer‐ to millimeter‐scale square and rectangle geometry, alphabetic characters, and wave and array patterns) are transferred onto the biodegradable PU film via a facile, clean, rapid and high‐precision contact printing method, without the need of a sacrificial polymer carrier or organic solvents. The GNP‐PU strain sensor with low Young's modulus (≈17.8 MPa) and high stretchability showed good stability and durability (10 000 cycles) as well as degradability (42% weight loss after 17 days at 74 °C in water). The GNP‐PU strain sensor arrays with spatiotemporal strain resolution are applied as wearable eco‐friendly electronics for monitoring subtle physiological signals (e.g., mapping of arterial lines and sensing pulse waveforms) and large‐strain actions (e.g., finger bending).
In Situ Fabricated Non‐Flammable Quasi‐Solid Electrolytes for Li‐Metal Batteries
Authors: Zhao Jiwei , Li Mengjie , Su Hai , Liu Yuansheng , Bai Panxing , Liu Hang , Ma Lanhua , Li Weiyang , Sun Jie , Xu Yunhua 
Published: May 2023

AbstractLithium metal batteries (LMBs) are viewed as one of the most promising high energy density battery systems, but their practical application is hindered by significant fire hazards and fast performance degradation due to the lack of a safe and compatible configuration. Herein, nonflammable quasi‐solid electrolytes (NQSEs) are designed and fabricated by using the in situ polymerization method, in which 1,3,2‐dioxathiolan‐2,2‐oxide is used as both initiator to trigger the in situ polymerization of solvents and interphase formation agent to construct robust interface layers to protect the electrodes, and triethyl phosphate as a fire‐retardant agent. The NQSEs show a high ionic conductivity of 0.38 mS cm−1 at room temperature and enable intimate solid‐electrolyte interphases, and demonstrate excellent performance with stable plating/striping of Li metal anode, and high voltage (4.5 V) and high temperature (>60 °C) survivability. The findings provide an effective strategy to build high‐temperature, high‐energy density, and safe quasi‐solid LMBs.
Monitoring of dairy farm management determinants and production performance using structural equation modelling in the Amhara region, Ethiopia
Authors: Birhan Malede , Mekuriaw Yeshambel , Tassew Asaminew , Tegegne Firew 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundModels have been presented to evaluate the link between dairy farm production factors and their degree of association with production determinants. Studies have found causal relationships between production parameters (dairy farm facility, farm hygiene and waste management, feed and nutrition, reproduction performance, health and extension services, mode of transportation, education level and gross revenue) as well as farm efficiency parameters. Furthermore, structural equation modelling (SEM) allows for the estimation of parameters that are not directly quantifiable, known as latent variables.ObjectiveThe research was designed to identify the dairy management determinants and evaluate farm production performance using an SEM approach in the selected areas of the Amhara region, Ethiopia.MethodologyIn‐person survey using a semi‐structured pre‐tested questionnaire was employed in 2021 to collect primary data on 117 randomly selected commercial dairy producers keeping cross‐breed Holstein Frisian cows in the Amhara region. SEM was used to study the complexity of influences on efficiency measures in milk production utilizing the combined data.ResultsThe model result revealed that the relationship between construct reliabilities and farm facilities was significantly varied (p < 0.01). The model analysis showed that the level of education has also a positive and statistically significant correlation with the reproduction performance of the dairy farms, (ρ = 0.337) and the gross revenue of the farm showed as (p = 0.849). Farm gross revenue articulated a positive, strong statistically significant association with feed and nutrition values (ρ = 0.906), dairy farm facilities (ρ = 0.934), and hygiene and waste management (ρ = 0.921). Consequently, the predictors of dairy farm facility's feed and nutrition and hygiene and waste management explained 93.40%, 84.0%, 80.20%, and 88.50% of the variance.ConclusionThe proposed model was scientifically valid, and training and education have an effect on management practices, subsequently affecting the production performance of the dairy farms.
Effects of dietary supplementation of probiotic and Spirulina platensis microalgae powder on growth performance immune response, carcass characteristics, gastrointestinal microflora and meat quality in broilers chick
Authors: khalilnia Fatemeh , Mottaghitalab Majid , Mohiti Maziar , Seighalani Ramin 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundWith the potential development of human pathogenic bacteria resistant to antibiotics, the use of antibiotics as growth promoter in poultry production was banned in different countries, and it has forced the poultry industry to consider ‘Biologically safer’ alternatives to antibiotics, among which the probiotics and microalgae can be mentioned.ObjectivePresent study aimed to compare Spirulina platensis microalgae in combination with a native probiotic as an alternative to antibiotics.Methods336 male broiler chicks were allotted into 7 treatments and 4 repetitions in a completely randomised design to evaluate chick's performance and immune response to different treatment based on indexes as feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio, humoral immunity, carcass characteristics, thigh and breast pH, intestinal morphology and microbial population. European production efficiency coefficient was also reported.ResultsNo significant difference was appeared in the pH of thigh and breast meat (p > 0.05). Supplementation of diets with SP0.3 revealed better villi height, villi length to crypt depth ratio and villi surface. With significant difference (p < 0.05), the highest and lowest colonies of Lactobacillus and E. coli were recorded for PR0.5SP0.3 treatments.ConclusionsSupplementation of broilers diets either with probiotic prepared from the microorganism isolated of native birds (1 g/kg) or S. platensis (0.2 g/kg) alone and their combination (0.3 g/kg of S. platensis in combination with 0.5 g/kg of native probiotic) are promising and can be a good alternative to antibiotics, lead to progress of broiler's performance.
Pneumopericardium associated with blunt trauma in a dog
Authors: Angelou Vasileia , Papazoglou Lysimachos , Thomas Angelos‐Lauris , Svigkas Panagiotis , Patsikas Michail 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPneumopericardium due to blunt trauma in the thorax is rarely described in veterinary literature. The pathogenetic mechanism of pneumopericardium is not always clear. In the present case, a 15‐year‐old dog was referred by the local veterinarian due to walking disability after a fall from height of 2 m. The dog was paralysed in pelvic limbs with increased spinal reflexes, compatible with thoracolumbar syndrome. Plain radiographs of the thorax revealed pneumopericardium. The dog was monitored during hospitalisation for signs of respiratory distress. It remained asymptomatic, so pericardiocentesis was not performed. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging was recommended for diagnosis of the thoracolumbar syndrome, but owners declined for financial reasons. The dog was discharged 10 days after admission. The last day of hospitalisation thoracic radiographs revealed resorption of pneumopericardium. In conclusion, the aim of this study was to describe a case of incidentally found pneumopericardium that is rarely reported after a blunt trauma.
Lingual abscess in a South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris): A diagnostic challenge
Authors: Mercera Karl , Michaux Denis 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAn 18‐year‐old, male South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris) presented with acute oropharyngeal damage beginning with moderate macroglossia, ptyalism and dysphagia, and rapidly progressing to severe macroglossia with hypoglossal nerve sensory and motor damage. Investigations did not allow the authors to find the origin of this damage and, in view of the deterioration of the general state and wellbeing of the animal despite the care provided, euthanasia was carried out. Anatomical and histopathological examination revealed a lingual and sublingual abscess of undetermined origin associated with lesions of bacterial interstitial pneumonia, probably secondary to dysphagia. This case illustrates the diagnostic failure of investigations performed, including submandibular ultrasound by a ventral approach and fine‐needle aspiration, which are supposed to be efficient in the diagnostic of lingual abscesses.
Wild origins and mitochondrial genetic diversity of Angolan Colobus monkeys (Colobus angolensis) in AZA‐accredited zoos and its implications for ex situ population management
Authors: McDonald Monica M. , Cunneyworth Pamela M. K. , Anderson Aaron G. , Wroblewski Emily 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAcross zoo's accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), species are typically managed as a single population to retain 90% of the founding members' gene diversity. Often, little is known about the specific geographic origins of the founders or how representative the ex situ population's genetic diversity is of the wild population. This study uses mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing to investigate haplotype diversity and geographic female founder origin of the AZA‐managed Angolan colobus (Colobus angolensis) monkey population. We obtained fecal samples from individuals closely related to founder animals at five zoos and found four haplotypes among 23 individuals. Analyzed together with wild C. angolensis haplotypes, we found two haplotypes identical to those found in Tanzanian populations: one haplotype, possessed by 13 individuals (descended from three founders), matched an East Usambara Mountains haplotype, while the other, possessed by seven individuals (from four founders), matched a haplotype found in both the South Pare Mountains and Rufiji River. Two haplotypes were not detected in wild populations but were closely related to haplotypes found in the Rufiji River (one individual descended from one founder) and Shimoni, Kenya (two individuals descended from one founder) populations, suggesting nearby origins. Thus, the AZA‐managed population of Angolan colobus likely originated from several localities, but all have mtDNA lineages associated with the subspecies C. a. palliatus, a Vulnerable subspecies. Examining founders' mtDNA haplotypes may be a useful addition to the zoo population management toolkit to help improve breeding recommendations by identifying individuals with rare haplotypes and revealing likely kinship among founders.
Generalized Quasilinear Elliptic Equations in $${\mathbb {R}}^N$$
Authors: Mennuni Federica , Salvatore Addolorata 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we aim at establishing a new existence result for the quasilinear elliptic equation$$\begin{aligned} - \textrm{div} (a(x,u,\nabla u)) + A_t(x,u,\nabla u) + V(x) {\vert u \vert }^{p-2} u= g(x,u) \quad \quad \hbox { in }{{\mathbb {R}}}^{N} \end{aligned}$$-div(a(x,u,∇u))+At(x,u,∇u)+V(x)|u|p-2u=g(x,u)inRNwith$$p>1$$p>1,$$N\ge 2\ $$N≥2and$$V:{\mathbb {R}}^N\rightarrow {\mathbb {R}}$$V:RN→Rsuitable measurable positive function. Here, we suppose$$A: {\mathbb {R}}^N \times {\mathbb {R}}\times {\mathbb {R}}^N \rightarrow {\mathbb {R}}$$A:RN×R×RN→Ris a given$${C}^{1}$$C1-Carathéodory function which grows as$$|\xi |^p$$|ξ|p, with$$A_t(x,t,\xi ) = \frac{\partial A}{\partial t}(x,t,\xi )$$At(x,t,ξ)=∂A∂t(x,t,ξ),$$a(x,t,\xi ) = \nabla _\xi A(x,t,\xi )$$a(x,t,ξ)=∇ξA(x,t,ξ),$$V:{\mathbb {R}}^N\rightarrow {\mathbb {R}}$$V:RN→Ris a suitable measurable function and$$g:{\mathbb {R}}^N \times {\mathbb {R}}\rightarrow {\mathbb {R}}$$g:RN×R→Ris a given Carathéodory function which grows as$$|\xi |^q$$|ξ|qwith$$1<q<p$$1<q<p. Since the coefficient of the principal part depends on the solution itself, under suitable assumptions on$$A(x,t,\xi ), V(x)$$A(x,t,ξ),V(x)andg(x, t), we study the interaction of two different norms in a suitable Banach space with the aim of obtaining a good variational approach. Thus, a minimization argument on bounded sets can be used to state the existence of a nontrivial weak bounded solution on an arbitrary bounded domain. Then, one nontrivial bounded solution of the given equation can be found by passing to the limit on a sequence of solutions on bounded domains. Finally, under slightly stronger hypotheses, we can able to find a positive solution of the problem.
The “Bankart knee”: high‐grade impression fractures of the posterolateral tibial plateau lead to increased translational and anterolateral rotational instability of the ACL‐deficient knee
Authors: Milinkovic Danko Dan , Kittl Christoph , Herbst Elmar , Fink Christian , Greis Friedrich , Raschke Michael J. , Śmigielski Robert , Herbort Mirco 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPurposeThe aim of this biomechanical cadaver study was to evaluate the effects of high‐grade posterolateral tibia plateau fractures on the kinematics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)‐deficient joints; it was hypothesized that, owing to the loss of the integrity of the osseous support of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus (PHLM), these fractures would influence the biomechanical function of the lateral meniscus (LM) and consequently lead to an increase in anterior translational and anterolateral rotational (ALR) instability.MethodsEight fresh‐frozen cadaveric knees were tested using a six‐degree‐of‐freedom robotic setup (KR 125, KUKA Robotics, Germany) with an attached optical tracking system (Optotrack Certus Motion Capture, Northern Digital, Canada). After the passive path from 0 to 90° was established, a simulated Lachman test and pivot‐shift test as well as external rotation (ER) and internal rotation (IR) were applied at 0°, 30°, 60° and 90° of flexion under constant 200 N axial loading. All of the parameters were initially tested in the intact and ACL‐deficient states, followed by two different types of posterolateral impression fractures. The dislocation height was 10 mm, and the width was 15 mm in both groups. The intraarticular depth of the fracture corresponded to half of the width of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus in the first group (Bankart 1) and 100% of the meniscus width in the second group (Bankart 2).ResultsThere was a significant decrease in knee stability after both types of posterolateral tibial plateau fractures in the ACL‐deficient specimens, with increased anterior translation in the simulated Lachman test at 0° and 30° of knee flexion (p = 0.012). The same effect was seen with regard to the simulated pivot‐shift test and IR of the tibia (p = 0.0002). In the ER and posterior drawer tests, ACL deficiency and concomitant fractures did not influence knee kinematics (n.s.).ConclusionThis study demonstrates that high‐grade impression fractures of the posterolateral aspect of the tibial plateau increase the instability of ACL‐deficient knees and result in an increase in translational and anterolateral rotational instability.
Bone bridge technique for lateral meniscal allograft transplantation: no difference in clinical outcome compared to the soft tissue technique
Authors: Bhattacharyya Rahul , Krishnan Harry , Bausch Nicole , Pilarski Adam , McGoldrick Niall , Thompson Peter , Metcalfe Andrew , Spalding Tim 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPurposeThere is considerable debate regarding the optimal method of fixation for lateral meniscus allograft transplantation (MAT), with bone bridge techniques technically harder but allowing maintenance of root attachments, while soft tissue techniques are potentially more challenging for healing. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical results of the bone bridge and soft tissue techniques for lateral MAT in terms of failure, re‐operation rate, complications and patient reported outcomes.MethodsRetrospective analysis of prospectively collected data for patients undergoing primary lateral MAT with a minimum of 12‐month follow‐up. Patients following surgery utilising the bone bridge technique (BB) were compared with historical control patients who underwent MAT with the soft tissue technique (ST). Outcome was assessed by failure rate, defined as removal or revision of the meniscus transplant, survivorship by Kaplan–Meir analysis, re‐operation rates, and other adverse event. Patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) were compared using data at the 2‐year point or 1 year if not reached 2 years.ResultsOne‐hundred and twelve patients following lateral meniscal transplants were included, 31 in the BB group and 81 in the ST historical control group, with no differences in demographics between both groups. Median follow‐up for the BB group was 18 (12–43) months compared to 46 (15–62) months for the ST group. There were 3 failures (9.6%) in the BB group v 2 (2.4%) in the ST group (n.s.) with a mean time to failure of 9 months in both groups. 9 patients (29%) required a re‐operation (all cause) in the BB group v 24 patients (29.6%) in the ST group (n.s). There was no difference in complications between both groups. There was significant improvement (p < 0.0001) in all PROMs (Tegner, IKDC, KOOS and Lysholm) between baseline and 2‐year follow‐up for both groups but no between‐group differences.ConclusionLateral MAT has a high success rate for symptomatic meniscal deficiency with significant benefits irrespective of the fixation technique. There is no advantage in performing the more technically demanding BB technique over ST fixation.Level of evidenceLevel 2.
Valgus alignment of the femoral component is associated with higher revision rates 10 years after TKA
Authors: Luyckx T. , Moreels R. , Geernaert H. , Scheys L. , Vandenneucker H. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPurposeAppropriate positioning and alignment of tibial and femoral component in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are factors of major importance directly related to patient satisfaction and implant survival. Most literature works elaborate on overall post‐operative alignment and its correlation to implant survival. However, less is known about the impact of individual component alignment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of undercorrection of overall alignment as well as the effect of individual tibial and femoral component alignment on the post‐operative failure rate after total knee arthroplasty.MethodsClinical and radiographic data of primary TKA cases from 2002 to 2004, with a minimum of 10‐year follow‐up, were retrospectively reviewed. The pre‐ and post‐operative hip–knee–ankle angle (HKA), mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA) and mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA) were measured on weight‐bearing, full‐length antero‐posterior lower limb radiographs. Statistical analysis was performed to establish the correlation between both overall and implant alignment and revision rate.ResultsIn total, 379 primary TKA cases were evaluated. The mean time of follow‐up was 12.9 years (range 10.3–15.9 years, SD = 1.8). Nine out of 379 cases were revised due to aseptic loosening; the mean time to revision was 5.5 years (range 1.0–15.5 years, SD = 4.6). Varus undercorrection of overall alignment was not associated with a higher rate of revision (p = 0.316). Post‐operative valgus femoral alignment (mLDFA < 87°) contributed to a significant decreased prosthesis survival in contrast to neutral femoral alignment (revision rate valgus group: 10.7% and neutral group: 1.7%; p = 0.003). Post‐operative tibial mechanical alignment was not identified as a significant predictor for implant survival (revision rate varus group: 2.9% and neutral group: 2.4%; p = 0.855).ConclusionsPrimary TKA showed significantly higher revision rates when the femoral component was placed in > 3° of valgus (mLDFA < 87°). In contrast, postoperative overall residual varus alignment (HKA) and varus alignment of the tibial component were not related to higher revision rates at a minimum 10‐year follow‐up after TKA. These findings should be considered when choosing component position in individualised TKA.Level of evidenceIII.
A consensus score to combine inferences from multiple centres
Authors: Haselimashhadi Hamed , Babalola Kolawole , Wilson Robert , Groza Tudor , Muñoz-Fuentes Violeta 
Published: May 2023

AbstractExperiments in which data are collected by multiple independent resources, including multicentre data, different laboratories within the same centre or with different operators, are challenging in design, data collection and interpretation. Indeed, inconsistent results across the resources are possible. In this paper, we propose a statistical solution for the problem of multi-resource consensus inferences when statistical results from different resources show variation in magnitude, directionality, and significance. Our proposed method allows combining the corrected p-values, effect sizes and the total number of centres into a global consensus score. We apply this method to obtain a consensus score for data collected by the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) across 11 centres. We show the application of this method to detect sexual dimorphism in haematological data and discuss the suitability of the methodology.
Memory-guided navigation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Authors: Maier Patrizia M. , Iggena Deetje , Meyer Thomas , Finke Carsten , Ploner Christoph J. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
Previous studies have yielded inconsistent results about hippocampal involvement in non-demented patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We hypothesized that testing of memory-guided spatial navigation i.e., a highly hippocampus-dependent behaviour, might reveal behavioural correlates of hippocampal dysfunction in non-demented ALS patients.

Methods
We conducted a prospective study of spatial cognition in 43 non-demented ALS outpatients (11f, 32 m, mean age 60.0 years, mean disease duration 27.0 months, mean ALSFRS-R score 40.0) and 43 healthy controls (14f, 29 m, mean age 57.0 years). Participants were tested with a virtual memory-guided navigation task derived from animal research (“starmaze”) that has previously been used in studies of hippocampal function. Participants were further tested with neuropsychological tests of visuospatial memory (SPART, 10/36 Spatial Recall Test), fluency (5PT, five-point test) and orientation (PTSOT, Perspective Taking/Spatial Orientation Test).

Results
Patients successfully learned and navigated the starmaze from memory, both in conditions that forced memory of landmarks (success: patients 50.7%, controls 47.7%, p = 0.786) and memory of path sequences (success: patients 96.5%, controls 94.0%, p = 0.937). Measures of navigational efficacy (latency, path error and navigational uncertainty) did not differ between groups (p ≥ 0.546). Likewise, SPART, 5PT and PTSOT scores did not differ between groups (p ≥ 0.238).

Conclusions
This study found no behavioural correlate for hippocampal dysfunction in non-demented ALS patients. These findings support the view that the individual cognitive phenotype of ALS may relate to distinct disease subtypes rather than being a variable expression of the same underlying condition.