bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Measurements for characteristics of turbulence over a streamwise preferential porous substrate
Authors: Morimoto Mahiro , Aoki Ryoma , Kuwata Yusuke , Suga Kazuhiko 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
To investigate the flow characteristics over a streamwise-preferential porous substrate, we design a layered porous medium that satisfies the drag-reducing conditions suggested by the DNS of Gomez-de Segura and Garcia-Mayoral (2019). Planar PIV measurements are carried out for fully developed turbulent flows over substrates made of the layered porous medium. Two (square duct and two-dimensional channel) flow cases are considered. Streamwise-wall-normal plane measurements are performed at the bulk Reynolds numbers Reb=5000-15000 for the square duct flows. The measurement data indicate that with the drag-reducing conditions, which are suggested by the DNS, turbulence over the porous substrate is suppressed to a similar level to that near a solid smooth wall. For further discussion, we then carry out another PIV campaign for channel flows. With streamwise-wall-normal and streamwise-spanwise plane measurements of channel flows at Reb=3000-15000, it is observed that the turbulence level near the porous medium is more significant than that near the solid wall. To investigate why turbulence over the layered porous medium behaves unlike in the DNS, we analyse the data comparing with our previously studied porous medium turbulence. With the spanwise streak distributions and quadrant analyses, their similarity and dissimilarity of turbulence structures are discussed.
Hypericons for Abstract Concepts: Non-traditional Approaches to Visual Explainability
Authors: Pandiani Delfina Sol Martinez , Lazzari Nicolas , Erp Marieke van , Presutti Valentina 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

In the cultural heritage (CH) field, abstract concepts–such as comfort, power, or freedom–are considered powerful tools to index cultural visual data. Simultaneously, the ever-increasing number of images is too great to index manually, so computer vision (CV)-based methods are employed to automatically classify images. The CV field, however, has paid scarce attention to image classification based on abstract concepts, partly because it has historically favored tasks and datasets for purportedly objective, concrete categories. More subjective and culturally-coded classes, like abstract concepts, more explicitly require interpretability of predictions by automatic models, given the potential to echo harmful bias. This is especially true for their detection in CH collections, given that they tend to contain many `ethically sensitive' depictions. To address the gap in CV-based interpretable methods for automatic classification of abstract concepts, we (1) present ARTstract, a dataset of cultural images and their evocation of certain abstract concepts (2) report baseline model performances on ARTstract for the task of image classification by abstract concepts, and, critically, (3) use them as a case study of traditional and non-traditional approaches to visual interpretability, inspired by [Offert \& Bell 2021]’s work. We introduce a unique approach to testing the interpretability of predictions by automatic models, using a combination of attribution maps (AM) and stable diffusion (SD). This approach has not been attempted before, and we experiment with it as a way to extend hermeneutic work back into the technical system that enables, unveiling its potential as a provider of lessons for developing systems that are interpretable-by-design.
Welding motion matching of tank with variable curvature section based on discrete planning method of welding torch posture
Authors: song Yanli , Li Weihao , Wang Jun , Lu Jue , Zhang Shulei , Zuo Hongzhou , Wang Xuanguo 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Welding path planning and motion matching of complex tanks are major areas of research for intelligent welding equipment. In the present work, the welding of tank with variable curvature section was taken as the study object, an innovative method to automatically generate the posture of welding torch at the welding spots of variable curvature section was proposed. The torch posture homogeneous transformation matrix was established, and the equation of welding motion matching on basis of the method of torch posture planning was constructed by combining the angle planning equation of the positioner. Then, a set of welding torch posture and positioner’s rotation angles along the welding path of variable curvature section was created in Matlab, and the combination code of the welding torch movement and positioner rotation was obtained to accurately control the welding speed, wire extension and the posture of welding torch during the welding process of the tank. An aluminum alloy tank composed of eight arcs was chosen to verify the proposed technique. The results show that the difference of welding position at the same positioner’s rotation angle ranged from -0.7976 mm to 0.7616 mm, the repeatability accuracy of the posture of the automatic welding system was less than 0.1 mm, and the weld qualification rate of aluminum alloy tank is more than 98% with limited weld defects. That is, the tanks with variable curvature sections can be automatically and accurately welded by the proposed method.
Data from the European registry for patients with McArdle disease (EUROMAC): Functional status and social participation.
Authors: Karazi Walaa , Scalco Renata S. , Stemmerik Mads G. , Løkken Nicoline , Lucia Alejandro , Santalla Alfredo , Martinuzzi Andrea , Vavla Marinela , Reni Gianluigi , Toscano Antonio , Musumeci Olimpia , Kouwenberg Carlyn V. , Laforêt Pascal , Millán Beatriz San , Vieitez Irene , Siciliano Gabriele , Kühnle Enrico , Trost Rebecca , Sacconi Sabrina , Durmus Hacer , Kierdaszuk Biruta , Wakelin Andrew , Andreu Antoni L. , Pinós Tomàs , Marti Ramon , Quinlivan Ros , Vissing John , Voermans Nicol C. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
The European registry for individuals with GSD5 and other muscle glycogenosis (EUROMAC) was launched to register rare muscle glycogenosis in Europe, to facilitate recruitment for research trials and to learn about the phenotypes and disseminate knowledge about the diseases. A network of twenty full and collaborating partners from eight European countries and the US contributed data on rare muscle glycogenosis in the EUROMAC registry.
Methods
Following the initial report on demographics, neuromuscular features and comorbidity (2020), we here present the data on social participation, previous and current treatments (medication, supplements, diet and rehabilitation) and limitations. Furthermore, the following questionnaires were used: Fatigue severity scale (FSS), WHO Disability Assessment Scale (DAS 2.0), health related quality of life (SF36) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
Results
Of 282 participants with confirmed diagnoses of muscle glycogenosis, 269 had GSD5. Of them 196 (73%) completed all questionnaires; for the others, the data were incomplete. The majority, 180 (67%) were currently working. Previous medical treatments included pain relief (23%) and rehabilitation treatment (60%). The carbohydrate-rich diet was reported to be beneficial for 68%, the low sucrose diet for 76% and the ketogenic diet for 88%. Almost all participants (93%) reported difficulties climbing stairs. The median FSS score was 5.22, indicating severe fatigue. The data from the WHODAS and IPAQ was not of sufficient quality to be interpreted.
Conclusions
The EUROMAC project and registry have provided insight into the functional and social status of participants with GSD5: most participants are socially active despite limitations in physical and daily life activities. Regular physical activity and different dietary approaches may alleviate fatigue and pain.
Survival Rate of Kidney Cancer in the Asian Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis study
Authors: Delam Hamed , Keshtkaran Zahra , Eidi Ahmadreza , Zare Reza , Shahedi Alireza , Hassanipour Soheil , Amini-Salehi Ehsan , Abdollahpour‐Alitappeh Meghdad 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background:Kidney cancer is one of the most deadly cancers of the urinary tract. Among the different continents, Asia has the highest percentage in terms of incidence and mortality. In the present study, we aimed to provide a comprehensive estimate of kidney cancer survival in Asian countries.Methods:The current study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of kidney cancer survival in Asian countries. Researchers in the study searched for articles published in six international databases. We included all observational studies (cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies) published up to June 1, 2022. Survival and exclusively localized renal cell carcinoma in Asian countries were included in the study. The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Form has been prepared in previous studies to evaluate the quality of papers. The random-effects model was used to reduce the risk of bias in the studies. The Egger bias test was also used to assess the risk of publication bias.Results:In total, 42 articles had criteria for inclusion in the analysis. The one-year survival rate in Asian countries was 71% (95% CI 66.2-75.3). The five-year survival rate was 69.4% (95% CI 67.7-71.0), and the 10-year survival rate was 62.3% (95% CI 57.6-66.7). The meta-regression results showed a significant association between publication year and one-year and five-year survival rates. Thus, the year of study is a cause of variability in results of one-year (Reg Coef = 0.099, P<0.001) and five-year (Reg Coef = 0.045, P<0.001) survival rates. Human Development Index was a cause of variability in results of one-year (Reg Coef = 4.80, P<0.001) and five-year survival rates (Reg Coef = 2.90, P<0.001).Conclusion:The survival rate of kidney cancer in Asian countries is lower than in European countries and the United States.
Survival and Factors Associated with Mortality Among Infants with Anorectal Malformation: A Population- Based Study from A Middle-Income Country
Authors: BAH Mohd Nizam MAT , ZAHARI Norazah , KASIM Aina Salwa , SHARIF Noorintan Liana MOHAMED 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Limited data on the survival of anorectal malformation (ARM) patients from lower-and-middle income countries is available. This retrospective population-based study from the State of Johor, Malaysia, determines the incidence, mortality rate, and survival of ARM patients and factors associated with mortality. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to estimate the survival of ARM patients at 1-, 5- and 10- years. In addition, multivariate cox-regression analysis was used to analyze mortality-related factors. There were 175 ARM patients among 803850 live births, giving an overall ARM incidence of 2.2 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.9 to 2.5) per 10,000 live births. The male-to-female ratio was 1.5: 1. There was 122 (69%) non-isolated ARM, of which 41 were Down syndrome and 34 had VACTERL. Seventy-three (41.7%) had CHD, with 38 severe and 35 non-severe CHD. Overall, 33 (18.9%) patients died, with a median age of death of 5.7 months (Interquartile range 25 days to 11.2 months). The overall estimated 1-, 5- and 10-year survival rate for ARM patients was 82.3% (95% CI, 76.0% – 88.6%), 77.3% (95% CI, 70.4% - 84.2%), and 77.3% (95% CI, 70.4%- 84.2%), respectively. Univariate analysis shows that non-isolated ARM, VACTREL association, and severe CHD were associated with mortality. However, only severe CHD is the independent factor associated with mortality, with a hazard ratio of 4.03 (95% CI: 1.93-8.42).
Conclusion: CHD is common among ARM patients, and one in five ARM patients had a severe cardiac defect, significantly affecting their survival.
Building Product Family Platform and Product Service System Based on Extension Innovation Method
Authors: Chen Tao , LUH Ding-Bang , Li Xing-Sen 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
In order to improve the universality of the product family platform, from the perspective of extension innovation method, the product family architecture composed of demand domain, functional domain, technology domain and physical domain was studied. Based on the extension innovation methods, a product service system centered on the product family development platform was established. The basic-element logic language and method of extension design is employed to analyze the characteristics of product family design including generalization, parameterization, modularization, and intelligence. The product family design platform is built through three aspects: formal and modeled basic element representation, modular element configuration and intelligent generation paths. The platform consists of four models and three resource libraries, which is beneficial to forming a decision-making and configuration framework based on product family design platform and reveal the whole process of product development. Combined with artificial intelligence technology, this research constructs a smart product service system framework oriented towards product family design and proposes an extension design generation system. The main challenges and future research directions are also discussed.
Alteration of Circulating levels of BDNF, SPARC, FGF-21, and GDF-15 after 1 Year of Anti-Obesity Treatments and Their Association with 1-Year Weight Loss
Authors: Chaiyasoot Kusuma , Khumkhana Nanta , Deekum Wanjan , Chaichana Chartchai , Taweerutchana Voraboot , Srisuwora Nicha , Pramyothin Pornpoj 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Conclusions: This study highlights the association of SPARC, FGF-21, and GDF-15 levels with BMI. Decreased circulating levels of GDF-15 and FGF-21 were associated with greater weight loss at 1 year regardless of types of anti-obesity modalities.
Purpose: Emerging evidence revealed that brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine(SPARC), fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF-21) and growth differentiation factor 15(GDF-15) are involved in energy metabolism and body weight regulation. Our study aimed at examining their association with BMI, their alterations after anti-obesity treatments, and their association with 1-year weight loss.
Methods: A prospective observational study of 171 participants with overweight and obesity and 46 lean controls was established. All participants received lifestyle educational intervention (LEI) with or without anti-obesity treatments (LEI+bariatric/metabolic surgery, n=41; LEI+topiramate, n=46; LEI+liraglutide, n=31; LEI+orlistat, n=12; and LEI alone, n=41). Anthropometric and metabolic parameters, insulin sensitivity, C-reactive protein (CRP), fasting plasma levels of BDNF, SPARC, GDF-15, and FGF-21 were measured at baseline and 1 year.
Results: Multiple linear regression showed that the fasting levels of SPARC, FGF-21, and GDF-15 were significantly associated with baseline BMI after adjusting for age and sex. At 1 year, average weight loss was 4.8% in the entire cohort with a significant improvement in glycemia, insulin sensitivity and CRP. Multiple linear regression adjusted for age, sex, baseline BMI, type of treatment, and the presence of T2DM revealed that the decrease in log10FGF-21 and log10GDF-15 at 1 year from baseline were significantly associated with greater 1-year percentage weight loss.
Integrative Pan-Cancer Analysis Reveals the Value of POU3F4 in Tumor Prognostic Signature, Immunity and Drug Resistance
Authors: Ji Yaya , Ji Ruijie , Lin Yujian , Zhang Xunrui , Li Wen , Zhang Lei , Wu Yuhang , Liu Lehan , Sha Tianle , Chen Weiwei , Song Jianxiang , Zhang Xinhua 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
POU3F4, a transcription factor (TF), has been proved to be critical regulator of inner ear and pancreas development and neurogenesis. Despite growing evidence confirming the indispensable role of POU3F4 in carcinogenesis of specific cancers, the pan-cancer assessment of POU3F4 remains scanty. As a result, we aimed at studying the prognostic value of POU3F4 in thirty-three cancers and to study the underlying function in immunity. On the grounds of data from The Cancer Genome Atlas, Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia, Genotype Tissue-Expression and Gene Set Cancer Analysis, we made use of numerous bioinformatics ways to study the prospective carcinogenic effects of POU3F4, DNA methylation, RNA methylation, tumor mutation burden (TMB), mismatch repair (MMR) gene, microsatellite instability (MSI), POU3F4-prognosis interrelation, and immune cell infiltration (ICI) in discrepant tumors. The analysis yielded that the POU3F4 expression was at a low rate in most cancers, while it was higher in breast invasive carcinoma, glioblastoma multiforme, liver hepatocellular carcinoma, and thyroid carcinoma. Additionally, POU3F4 had a link with the prognosis of discrepant cancers, either positively or negatively. Expression of POU3F4 showed relevance to MSI (4 cancer types) and TMB (6 cancer types), and exhibited striking relevance to DNA methylation (13 cancer types) and RNA methylation (most cancers). Additionally, its expression was associated with tumor immune microenvironment, immune-related genes, ICI and drug resistance in different cancers. In vitro experiments had shown that POU3F4 could increase cell viability, proliferation and migration of glioma cells. Our research reveals that concerning the indispensable function in carcinogenesis and tumor immunity, POU3F4 is deemed as a prognostic hallmark in discrepant malignancies.
DC-GAN with Feature Attention for Single Image Dehazing
Authors: TASSEW TEWODROS MEGABIAW , Xuan Nie 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
In recent years, the frequent occurrence of smog weather has affected people's health and has also had a major impact on computer vision application systems. Images captured in hazy environments suffer from quality degradation and other issues such as color distortion, low contrast, and lack of detail. This study proposes an end-to-end, adversarial neural network-based dehazing technique called DC-GAN that combines Dense and Residual blocks efficiently for improved dehazing performance. In addition, it also consists of channel attention and pixel attention, which can offer more versatility when dealing with different forms of data. The Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Network with Gradient Penality(WGAN-GP) was used as an enhancement method to correct the shortcomings in the original GAN's cost function and create an improvised loss. On the basis of the experiment results, the algorithm used in this paper is able to generate sharp images with high image quality. The processed images were simultaneously analyzed using the objective evaluation metrics Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Structural Similarity (SSIM). The findings demonstrate that the dehazing effect is favorable compared to other state-of-the-art dehazing algorithms, achieving a PSNR and SSIM of 14.7 and 0.54 for the indoor images, and 16.54 and 0.54 for the outdoor images respectively using the NTIRE 2018 dataset. Using the SOTS dataset, the model achieved a PSNR and SSIM of 23.98 and 0.87 for the indoor images, and 19.88 and 0.83 for the outdoor images.
Aluminum soap nanoparticles-lignin powder form phase-selective gelator: synergistic adsorption and gelation for rapid oil spill recovery
Authors: Cui Suwan , Qi Bohao , Liu Hao , Sun Xiaojun , He Rui , Lian Junshuai , Li Yiming , Lu Jinren , Bao Mutai 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Rapid and effective recovery of the oil spill is extremely challenging during oil spill remediation. To meet this challenge, an organogelator-polymerized porous matrix composed of adsorbents and organogelators provided a new strategy. This work investigated the gelling mechanism of aluminum 12-hydroxystearate (Al HSA) to form spherical nano micelles in solvents via UV-vis, FT-IR, and XRD. We creatively proposed a method for saponification of 12-hydroxystearic acid (HSA) on lignin via epichlorohydrin (ECH) crosslinking to produce aluminum soap-lignin gelator (OTS-AL/Al HSA). By adjusting the ECH content, Al HSA nanoparticles (15-40 nm) were grown on lignin, which improved the roughness endowing lignin with better hydrophobicity (WCA 134.6°) before octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) modification. Oils and organic solvents could be rapidly adsorbed by OTS-AL/Al HSA gelator at low temperatures due to the abundant pore structures. Rheological studies demonstrated its gelation characteristics, which were attributed to the rapid absorption of oils by lignin and the self-assembly of Al HSA nano micelles on lignin to form an aggregated network structure trapping oils, thus realizing the synergistic effect of oil adsorption-gelation. Recyclable materials, easy preparation process, and excellent oil treatment capacity make this new biomaterial may inspire more research in oil spill remediation in the future.
Explorative research on glucolipid metabolism and levels of adipokines in pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1 patients
Authors: Yang Yi , Song An , Gong Fengying , Jiang Yan , Li Mei , Xia Weibo , Xing Xiaoping , Wang Ou , Pan Hui 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1 (PHP1) is a rare disease featuring hypocalcemia and elevated PTH level. Though disturbed calcium and phosphorus metabolism under PTH resistant have been widely studied, glucolipid metabolism abnormalities observed in PHP1 patients have received little attention. The aim of this research is to explore the glucolipid metabolism features in a rather large cohort of PHP1 patient. In the current study, PHP1 patients and primary hyperparathyroidism patients as well as normal control were recruited for the investigation. Glucolipid metabolic indices as well as the level of four adipokines were examined.
Results
A total of 49 PHP1 patients, 64 PHPT patients and 30 healthy volunteers were enrolled. A trend of higher HOMA-β index was found in PHP1 patients than normal controls (median 97.08% vs 68.19%, p = 0.060). Both the PHP1 and PHPT group presented with significantly lower TNFα level compared to normal controls (average 10.74 pg/ml and 12.53 pg/ml vs 15.47 pg/ml, p = 0.002 and 0.041, respectively). FGF21 level was significantly higher in PHPT group than in PHP1 group (median 255.74 pg/ml vs 167.46 pg/ml, p = 0.019). No significant difference in glucolipid metabolic indices and adipokines was found between PHP1A or PHP1B patients and normal controls, while overweight/obese PHP1 patients tended to have higher leptin than normal-BMI cases (p = 0.055). Multiple linear regression analysis showed BMI rather than PTH or HOMA-IR to be an independent variable of leptin in PHP1.
Conclusion
Metabolic stress given upon especially overweight PHP1 patients may resulted in possible β-cell compensation. Elevated TNFα may be related with hyper-PTH level regardless of calcium level.