bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effectof epoxy functionalized elastomer modified carbon fiber on mechanical properties and interfacial adhesion of chloroprene rubber (CR)/natural rubber (NR) composites
Authors: Wang Haitong , Zhao Meng , Han Linfeng , Chen Haiming , Li Qiao , Borah Jyotishmoy , Lin Guangyi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe carbon fibers were oxidized with concentrated hydrochloric acid, and subsequently modified in two steps. First, the oxidized carbon fibers were grafted with γ‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH550) with the purpose of building a platform on the fiber surface, then the epoxy functionalized elastomer (ethylene‐vinyl acetate‐glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer, EVMG) was grafted on the carbon fiber surface. Chloroprene rubber/natural rubber/carbon fiber (CR/NR/CF) composites were prepared by mechanical blending process. Carbon fibers were characterized by different techniques such as X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The results show that EVMG can enhance the interface adhesion between fiber and rubber. It was observed that the surface of the carbon fiber is covered with a layer of the macromolecular film by EVMG, which increases the surface roughness and introduces epoxy groups. On the one hand, carbon fiber and rubber can be entangled through macromolecular chains, and on the other hand, interfacial bonding can be enhanced by chemical interactions. Furthermore, modification by EVMG impacted tensile strength of CF composite increase by 11.05%, the 300% constant tensile stress increased by 21.87%, and the wear resistance increased by 29.8%, respectively.
Predicting self‐injurious behavior at age three among infant siblings of children with autism
Authors: Dimian Adele F. , Estes Annette M. , Dager Stephen , Piven Joseph , Wolff Jason J. ,   for the IBIS Network
Published: July 2023

AbstractExisting research suggests that self‐injurious behavior (SIB) is a relatively common interfering behavior that can occur across the lifespan of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We previously reported that SIB or proto‐injurious SIB at 12 months was related to increased risk of SIB at 24 months among a preschool sample of children with a high familial likelihood for ASD (Dimian et al., 2017). In the present study, we extend these findings, examine SIB occurrence, and associated potential risk factors at 36 months. The present sample included 149 infants with an older sibling with ASD (65.8% male) who completed assessments at ages 12, 24, and 36 months. Descriptive analyses and binary logistic regression models were utilized. SIB was more prevalent among those children who received a diagnosis of ASD. Logistic regression indicated that presence of SIB, stereotypy, hyper‐ and hypo‐ sensory responsivity, and lower intellectual functioning at age 12 months significantly predicted the occurrence of SIB at 36 months. These findings have implications for understanding developmental processes culminating in persistent SIB and may inform prevention programming.
Peri‐implant mucosal enhancement using leukocyte platelet rich fibrin under Sohn's poncho technique: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Authors: Patnaik B. Bharghavi , Penmetsa Gautami S. , Raju M. Satyanarayana , Haripriya N. , Gera Dinesh , Ramesh KSV 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundA biological seal that protects the implant from any biological or external impingement is created by the supracrestal attached tissues. Sohn's poncho technique is a technique that utilizes a healing abutment at the implant site to stabilize the platelet rich fibrin (PRF) membrane. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Sohn's poncho technique used for placement of leukocyte PRF (L‐PRF) membrane in improving the peri‐implant mucosal thickness and width of keratinized mucosa as well as in the acceleration of healing process compared to the peri‐implant mucosa surrounding healing abutments placed without the L‐PRF membrane.MethodsA split mouth randomized controlled clinical trial was designed in which implants were placed in the mandibular posterior region. Healing abutment is placed along with the L‐PRF membrane at the test site using Sohn's poncho technique and at control site conventional healing abutment placement was done at second stage. The thickness of peri‐implant mucosa as primary outcome and the Width of keratinized tissue and healing as secondary outcomes were measured and assessed at various time intervals.ResultsStatistically significant difference was seen in inter‐group analysis when peri‐implant mucosal thickness (3.8 ± 0.4 mm vs. 2.3 ± 0.4 mm) and width of keratinized mucosa (3.6 ± 0.6 mm vs. 2.7 ± 0.3 mm) in test and control groups respectively and intragroup analysis of test and control groups at 4 weeks and 6 weeks’ time points. The control group showed faster healing when compared to the test group.ConclusionSohn's poncho technique in combination with L‐PRF has the potential to improve the thickness of peri‐implant mucosa and the width of keratinized mucosa around implants.
Operation of Modular Intralogistic Systems in Chemical Industry Production Networks
Authors: Pannok Maik , Lier Stefan 
Published: July 2023

AbstractVolatilities in market demand and resource supply require flexible production and logistic concepts in the chemical industry. Modular production plants provide an answer that also promises advantages for operation in decentralized production networks. However, intralogistic processes also have to cope with volatile requirements from the supply chain, such as fluctuating demand quantities, products or packaging types. Therefore, this paper focuses on production‐related intralogistic processes and develops modular intralogistic concepts for flexible operation in the chemical industry. On this basis, a framework for the flexible operation of intralogistic systems is derived, in which organizational and legal developments are considered in addition to technological solutions.
FeIII‐Based Eutectic Mixtures as Multi‐task and Reusable Reaction Media for Efficient and Selective Conversion of Alkynes into Carbonyl Compounds
Authors: Ramos‐Martín Marina , Ríos‐Lombardía Nicolas , González‐Sabín Javier , García‐Garrido Sergio E. , Concellón Carmen , Presa Soto Alejandro , del Amo Vicente , García‐Álvarez Joaquín 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAn efficient, simple and general protocol for the selective hydration of terminal alkynes into the corresponding methyl ketones has been developed by using a cheap, easy‐to‐synthesise and sustainable FeIII‐based eutectic mixture [FeCl3 ⋅ 6H2O/Gly (3 : 1)] as both promoter and solvent for the hydration reaction, working: i) under mild (45 °C) and bench‐type reaction conditions (air); and ii) in the absence of ligands, co‐catalysts, co‐solvents or toxic, non‐abundant and expensive noble transition metals (Au, Ru, Pd). When the final methyl ketones are solid/insoluble in the eutectic mixture, the hydration reaction takes place in 30 min, and the obtained methyl ketones can be isolated by simply decanting the liquid FeIII‐DES, allowing the direct isolation of the desired ketones without VOC solvents. By using this straightforward and simple isolation protocol, we have been able to recycle the FeIII‐based eutectic mixture system up to eight consecutive times. Furthermore, the FeIII‐eutectic mixture is able to promote the selective and efficient formal oxidation of internal alkynes into 1,2‐diketones, with the possibility of recycling this system up to three consecutive times. Preliminary investigations into a possible mechanism for the oxidation of the internal alkynes seem to indicate that it proceeds through the formation of the corresponding methyl ketones and α‐chloroketones.
Stock price forecasting based on the relationship among Asian stock markets using deep learning
Authors: Kumar Gourav , Singh Uday Pratap , Jain Sanjeev 
Published: July 2023

SummaryThe stock price fluctuation of one country can be influenced by the movement of the stock price of other countries implying that there exists some relationship among various stock markets. This study examines the interrelationship among Asian stock markets and forecasts the stock market on the basis of the relationship that exists among Asian stock markets. The interrelationship is tested by using the Granger causality (GC) test and Pearson's correlation (PC) matrix. Further, a deep learning model namely a long short term memory (LSTM) neural network is utilized to forecast the stock price of one country by using the price of other countries that have a correlation and causal relationship with the target stock market. PC matrix shows that there exists a strong correlation among Asian stock markets. Results from the GC show that there exists a unidirectional relationship between Sensex and NIKKEI 225 to SSE composite index, Sensex to NIKKEI 225, and Sensex and TSEC weighted index to KOSPI composite index and a bi‐directional relationship among Sensex, TSEC weighted index and Hang Seng index. Experimental results show that GC and LSTM‐based model namely GC‐LSTM shows better forecasting performance in comparison to PC and LSTM‐based model termed as PC‐LSTM.
Prediction of nitrogen mineralization in organically fertilized growing media for soil‐less production
Authors: Cannavo Patrice , Recous Sylvie , Valé Matthieu , Bresch Sophie , Benbrahim Mohammed , Guénon René 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundOrganic fertilizers derived from recycled materials and by‐products are currently investigated as a way of freeing ourselves from synthetic chemical mineral fertilizers within the framework of the agroecological transition. These organic fertilizers have to undergo a mineralization process mainly carried out by microbes, so that the mineral elements can be consumed by the plants.AimsThe challenge consists in providing tools to predict available N coming from mineralization of organic fertilizers to better control the doses and the frequency of application.MethodsWe developed and compared two predictive models of N mineralization of organic fertilizers, a multivariate statistical model and a first‐order kinetic model. Temperature (4, 20, 28, and 40°C) and humidity (−3.2, −10, and −31.6 kPa) were modulated and confronted to the response of four different growing media (GM) types and two organic fertilizers during a 49‐day experiment. The input parameters tested for the statistical model were the amount of N in the fertilizer, the initial N content, temperature and humidity of the GM.ResultsBoth models satisfactorily predicted the mineral N content, even if they tended to overestimate it for low concentrations (mostly corresponding to low temperature, 4°C) and the first‐order kinetic model overestimated it for the highest mineral N content (1000–1300 mg N kg−1). The two models were used to predict mineral N content on an independent dataset acquired under in situ conditions. The errors of prediction (RMSE) ranged between 220 and 256 mg N kg−1 according to the multivariate and first‐order models, respectively.ConclusionsTwo models have demonstrated satisfactory their ability to estimate the mineral nitrogen content in GM they need to be validated in more GM‐fertilizer couples and in the presence of plant.
New insights into the function of lipid droplet‐related proteins and lipid metabolism of salt‐stimulated porcine biceps femoris: label‐free quantitative phosphoproteomics, morphometry and bioinformatics
Authors: Pan Jiajing , Jin Yongguo , Jin Haobo , Li Chengliang , Zhang Yan , Liu Yuanyi , Jin Guofeng , Zhao Jianying , He Lichao , Sheng Long 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundLipid droplets (LDs) are important multifunctional organelles responsible for lipid metabolism of postmortem muscle. However, the dynamics in their building blocks (cores and layers) and phosphorylation of lipid droplet‐related proteins (LDRPs) regulating meat lipolysis remain unknown at salt‐stimulated conditions.ResultsLDRPs extracted from cured porcine biceps femoris (1% and 3% salt) were subjected to label‐free quantitative phosphoproteomic analysis and LDs morphological validation. Results indicated that 3% salt curing significantly decreased triglyceride (TG) content with increase in glycerol and decrease in LDs fluorescence compared to 1% salt curing. Comparative phosphoproteomics showed that there were significant changes in phosphorylation at 386 sites on 174 LDRPs between assayed groups (P < 0.05). These differential proteins were mainly involved in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Curing of 3% salt induced more site‐specific phosphorylation of perilipin 1 (PLIN1, at Ser81) and adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL, at Ser399) than 1%, whereas the phosphorylation (at Ser600) of hormone‐sensitive lipase (HSL) was up‐regulated. Ultrastructure imaging showed that LDs were mostly associated with mitochondria, and the average diameter of LDs decreased from 2.34 μm (1% salt) to 1.73 μm (3% salt).ConclusionPhosphoproteomics unraveled salt‐stimulated LDRPs phosphorylation of cured porcine meat provoked intensified lipolysis. Curing of 3% salt allowed an enhanced lipolysis than 1% by up‐regulating the phosphorylation sites of LDRPs and recruited lipases. The visible splitting of LDs, together with sarcoplasmic disorganization, supported the lipolysis robustness following 3% salt curing. The finding provides optimization ideas for high‐quality production of cured meat products. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Technical note: Realization and uncertainty analysis for an adjustable 3D structured breast phantom in digital breast tomosynthesis
Authors: Salomon Elisabeth , Unger Ewald , Homolka Peter , Cockmartin Lesley , Petrov Dimitar , Semturs Friedrich , Songsaeng Chatsuda , Panagiotis Kapetas , Vancoillie Liesbeth , Figl Michael , Sommer Alexander , Bosmans Hilde , Hummel Johann 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundProjection imaging phantoms are often optimized for 2‐dimensional image characteristics in homogeneous backgrounds. Therefore, evaluation of image quality in tomosynthesis (DBT) lacks accepted and established phantoms.PurposeWe describe a 3D breast phantom with a structured, variable background. The phantom is an adaptable and advanced version of the L1 phantom by Cockmartin et al. Phantom design and its use for quality assurance measurements for DBT devices are described. Four phantoms were compared to assess the objectivity.MethodsThe container size was increased to a diameter of 24 cm and a total height of 53.5 mm. Spiculated masses were replaced by five additional non‐spiculated masses for higher granularity in threshold diameter resolution. These patterns are adjustable to the imaging device. The masses were printed in one session with a base layer using two‐component 3D printing. New materials compared to the L1 phantom improved the attenuation difference between the lesion models and the background. Four phantoms were built and intra‐human observer, inter‐human observer and inter‐phantom variations were determined. The latter assess the reproducibility of the phantom production. Coefficients of variance (V) were calculated for all three variations.ResultsThe difference of the attenuation coefficients between the lesion models and the background was 0.20 cm−1 (with W/Al at 32 kV, equivalent to 19–20 keV effective energy) compared to 0.21 cm−1 for 50/50 glandular/adipose breast tissue and cancerous lesions. PMMA equivalent thickness of the phantom was 47.0 mm for the Siemens Mammomat Revelation. For the masses, the for the intra‐observer variation was 0.248, the averaged inter‐observer variation, was 0.383. for phantom variance was 0.321. For the micro‐calcifications, was 0.0429, 0.0731 and 0.0759.ConclusionsPosition, orientation and shape of the masses are reproducible and attenuation differences appropriate. The phantom presented proved to be a candidate test object for quality control.
First‐principles study of optical and thermoelectric properties of Zn3As2 and ZnSb
Authors: Hnuna Lai , Haidar El‐Abed , Djamel Bezzerga , Stampfl Catherine , Mohammed Sahnoun , Pachuau Zaithanzauva 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThermoelectric materials have an important role in electronic chips due to their capability of heat and electricity interconversion. Here we investigated thermoelectric properties of Zn3As2 and ZnSb by using density functional theory combined with the Boltzmann transport equation. We evaluated the well‐known thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT) of both materials and found a maximum ZT of 0.09 and 0.27 for Zn3As2 and ZnSb at 200°C and 1000°C, respectively. While investigating the electronic properties, we found that Zn3As2 has a direct band‐gap at the Γ‐point of 1.01 eV, while ZnSb has an indirect bandgap of 0.65 eV. Both materials exhibited high optical absorption and reflectivity in the visible and UV regions, which suggest that these materials are beneficial in photovoltaic cells, along with thermoelectric applications.
Some modified estimators for efficient estimation of power function model
Authors: Bhatti Sajjad Haider , Irfan Muhammad , Azeem Muhammad , Javed Maria , Raza Muhammad Ali 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe Power Function distribution is one of the most suitable distributions for failure times modeling, especially of electric components and devices. The article proposes some new modified estimators for parameter estimation of the Power Function distribution. The proposed modified estimators are based on the mean and geometric mean of the distribution. The performance of these estimators is compared with existing traditional and modified estimators by means of Monte Carlo simulation and two real‐life examples. Total mean square error, total relative deviation, root mean square error and mean absolute error are used as performance criteria. The performance of the estimators is also compared on two real‐life data sets repressing the device failures times. From both, Monte Carlo simulation and real‐life applications, the results indicated that the proposed modified estimators perform better than the competing estimators and hence their use is recommended for parameter estimation of the Power Function probability model. The findings will help to get more precise parameter estimates for the distribution which is very much applied in different fields particularly in modelling failure times of electronic devices and components.
Cost and value of office‐based facial plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures
Authors: Hamberis Alexandra O. , Gray Mingyang L. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIntroductionThis chapter will provide an overview of factors affecting the cost of office‐based procedures in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (FPRS), and will discuss the value of office‐based interventions.Material and MethodsAn in‐depth literature review was conducted using multiple primary and secondary sources. Literature from multiple disciplines was included in the review, including otolaryngology, anesthesiology, surgery, public health, and economics.Discussion/ConclusionsA wide variety of procedures can be performed in an FPRS office. Large upfront costs to the office include laser, electrocautery and surgical equipment. These investments will yield an initial negative cost margin until sufficient case volume is achieved. It is often in the best interest of the patient to perform a procedure in‐office and avoid the facility and anesthesia fees associated with a surgical center or hospital. Costs and reimbursements vary greatly across regions and facilities. Additionally, overall cost depends on payer mix, procedures performed, and productivity of the practice. The scarcity of literature on this topic as it applies specifically to FPRS indicates that further research is needed to elucidate the value of common facial plastics procedures in an office‐based setting.
Endogenous Entry and Growth of Firms with Heterogeneous Firms
Authors: Münter Markus Thomas 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe analyze the impact of persistent cost heterogeneity of potential firms on free entry equilibria under a Cournot setting. We show that firm heterogeneity always reduces the number of firms in equilibrium, and that vertical and horizontal market growth have different effects on industry population and firm dynamics. Vertical market growth always promotes entry and growth of new firms, but heterogeneity weakens this effect. For horizontal market growth, we identify two growth regimes: incumbents dominate in large markets with significant heterogeneity, while new entrants grow faster in smaller markets with low heterogeneity. In contrast to existing research, we show that higher degrees of heterogeneity among potential firms reduces entry rates in both cases.
Health literacy in female patients affected by anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: a cross-sectional study with pair-matched controls
Authors: Campanino Chiara , Falone Andrea , Rossi Eleonora , Angeletti Lorenzo Lucherini , Cassioli Emanuele , Gemignani Sara , Brogioni Giulietta , Castellini Giovanni , Bonaccorsi Guglielmo , Mannucci Edoardo , Ricca Valdo , Rotella Francesco 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Health Literacy (HL) consists in all the skills and knowledges used by people to understand and seek health-related information. Inadequate levels of HL substantially affect many different aspects of health. The primary aim of the present study was to assess levels of HL in female patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), compared with matched control subjects.

Methods
A consecutive series of 64 female patients with AN and BN (mean age 23.1 ± 7.0) was enrolled, matched with 64 female control subjects (mean age 23.7 ± 7.1). Both groups completed the Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16) and the Newest Vital Sign (NVS), which evaluate subjective and objective HL level respectively.

Results
Patients with AN and BN showed lower levels of subjective HL (10.0 ± 3.5 vs. 11.3 ± 3.0) and higher levels of objective HL (5.0 ± 1.3 vs. 3.6 ± 1.6) when compared with controls. No difference between AN and BN was found. No correlation between HLS-EU-Q16 Total Score and duration of illness was found. A negative correlation was found between EDE-Q Eating Concerns and subjective HL levels. HLS-EU-Q16 Total Score was predicted by educational level in control subjects only, while NVS Total Score was not predicted by educational level in control subjects nor in patients.

Conclusion
Patients with AN and BN had lower levels of subjective HL. NVS scores could overestimate objective HL in female patients with AN and BN. The promotion of HL in areas differing from those that concern nutritional characteristics of food, could be a therapeutic target for these patients.

Level of evidence
III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case–control analytic studies.
Developmental differences in reported speech and internal state language in preschoolers’ personal narratives
Authors: WELLIVER Megan E. , DAVIDSON Alice J. , MCCRARY Alexandra 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe present study explored developmental differences in preschoolers’ use of reported speech and internal state language in personal narratives. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds attending a laboratory preschool shared 204 stories about ‘a time when you were happy/sad’. Stories were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for reported speech (direct, indirect, narrativized) and internal state language (cognitive states, total emotion terms, unique emotion terms). Personal narratives told by five-year-olds included more cognitive states and more narrativized speech than those told by three- and four-year-olds, even when accounting for children’s vocabulary skills, and that reported speech (narrativized, direct) were positively correlated with cognitive state talk. These findings highlight distinct shifts in children’s use of cognitive state talk and reported speech in personal narratives told at age five. Associations between reported speech and internal state language are both informed by and support Vygotsky’s (1978) fundamental claim that psychological processes are socially mediated by language.