bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Heavy metals transfer in soil‐vegetable continuum and health risk assessment via consumption in the urban sprawl of Delhi, India
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Prasad Shiv , Shrivastava Manoj , Bhatia Arti , Islam Sadikul , Yadav Krishna Kumar , Kharia Sushil Kumar , Yadav Sunita 
Published: May 2023

AbstractHuman health is the biggest issue with consumption of contaminated vegetables and water. This study aimed to quantify heavy metals in soil, irrigation water, and vegetables in five urban and peri‐urban area of Delhi. Under this study, vegetable crops, i.e. spinach, tomato, carrot, potato, onion and mustard were selected and soil, water and vegetable samples were analyzed for five toxic heavy metals, i.e. As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb. Result showed that in irrigation water samples, Cd crossed the WHO/FAO permissible limit at Mehrauli and Najafgarh, while in all vegetable samples Cd content was detected more than permissible limit except for spinach. At all the sites, transfer factor and hazard risk index were observed higher in spinach and okra. The target hazard quotient were higher in spinach (1.184) and correlated with higher As content. Findings revealed that contaminated vegetables consumption needs to be continuously monitored to avoid adverse health impacts.
Additively manufactured CAD‐CAM complete dentures with intraoral scanning and cast digitization: A controlled clinical trial
Authors: Al‐Kaff Fatma T. , Al Hamad Khaled Q. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPurposeTo assess, clinically, patient satisfaction of additively manufactured complete dentures with intraoral scanning and hybrid cast digitization in comparison with conventional complete dentures.Materials and MethodsParticipants who were edentulous in both arches were recruited and received three types of complete dentures (CDs): conventionally manufactured with conventional impression (CC), additively manufactured with intraoral scanning (AMI), and additively manufactured with cast digitization (AMH). Definitive impressions of the edentulous arches were made with medium viscosity polyvinyl siloxane (Hydrorise Monophase; Zhermack, Italy) for the CC group, intraoral scanning (TRIOS 4; 3Shape, Copenhagen, Denmark) for the AMI group, and laboratory scanning of the definitive casts (Ceramill Map400 AMANNGIRRBACH, Pforzheim, Deutschland) for the AMH group. The trial dentures of the CC group were scanned for occlusion registrations of the AMI and AMH groups and were used to guide the designing process (Exocad 3.0 Galway; Exocad GmbH). The AMI and AMH dentures were additively manufactured with a vat‐polymerization 3D printer (Sonic XL 4K; phrozen, Taiwan). Patient satisfaction and clinical outcome were assessed with OHIP EDENT, and 14‐factor criteria, respectively. Statistical analyses were performed with paired sample t‐test and one‐way repeated measure ANOVA for satisfaction, Wilcoxon signed rank test for clinical outcome, and Pearson's r (r) for effect size, with α = 0.05.ResultsA total of 20 participants were included. Satisfaction had no statistically significant difference within or among the groups (p < 0.105). Within‐group comparison between the two arches showed no statistical significance for the clinical outcome except for a significantly higher maxillary AMI score (p = 0.01, r = −0.40 with medium effect size). For among group's comparison; AMI had a significantly lower score than CC for the maxillary and mandibular arches (p = 0.01, r = −0.40, medium effect size, and p = 0.003, r = −0.47, medium effect size), and significantly lower score than the mandibular AMH (p = 0.03, r = −0.47, medium effect size), with significantly lower quality in teeth arrangement and retention domains for the AMI, and teeth arrangement for the AMH, in comparison with CC.ConclusionsPatient satisfaction with both types of additively manufactured dentures is comparable to conventional dentures. The comparable overall clinical outcomes between hybrid and conventional dentures indicate that additive manufacturing is an acceptable clinical substitute for the conventional methods. However, additively manufactured dentures made with intraoral scanning have lower clinical quality and retention than hybrid and conventional dentures, particularly for the mandibular arch. Teeth arrangement of both additively manufactured dentures is clinically inferior to the conventional denture.
Functions of the Black Church in a Global Society: A Du Boisian Approach
Authors: Scott Marquisha Lawrence 
Published: May 2023

AbstractGlobalization's impact on local communities is a topic that religious congregations should address as a means of moral and socioeconomic well‐being. This is especially important for the Black Church if it hopes to continue supporting the socioeconomic outcomes of its congregants and community members, as it has in the past. Using Du Boisian assessments of the functions of the Black Church, this study assessed how today's congregations can serve similar functions as the congregations that Du Bois studied, while exploring contemporary concerns. With an explanatory sequential research design, this study surveyed Philadelphia‐based congregations (N = 108) to assess their understanding of and engagement with the impact of globalization on future generations, paired with subsequent interviews (N = 15) for deeper analysis. The survey included clergy members and youth leaders of various races and religious traditions. With an eye toward equity and considering Philadelphia's diverse demographics, the in‐depth semistructured interviews centered on Black churches in Philadelphia. The core findings highlight that clergy members in Philadelphia recognize the importance of prioritizing global issues as a means of social betterment and that a special lens toward race should be considered when looking to solve socioeconomic global issues.
Discussion notes on “classical‐Keynesians”
Authors: Parrinello Sergio 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis article aims at stimulating a discussion on “the nine building blocks presented by Pasinetti to define the main methodological characteristic features of the classical‐Keynesian school” and chosen as the guidelines of a recent collective volume. The discussion notes are tripartite. Part I presents a list of short annotations at the margin of the nine blocks for possible debate. Part II starts the discussion by focusing on “an appropriate analytical framework for dealing with technical change and economic growth” and, in particular, on the theoretical approach in terms of vertically integrated sectors. Part III deals briefly with the blocks on normal states, causality and macroeconomics versus microeconomics.
The Biomechanical Influence of Defected Cartilage on the Progression of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Three‐dimensional Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Ruan Yaokuan , Du Yanhui , Jiang Zhende , Qian Zhihui , Chang Fei 
Published: May 2023

ObjectivesOsteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are common injuries in the general population. Abnormal mechanical conditions applied to defected cartilage are believed to be the culprits to deteriorating OLTs. This study aims to investigate the biomechanical effects of defect size of talar cartilage on OLTs during ankle movements.MethodsA finite element model of the ankle joint was created based on the computed tomography images of a healthy male volunteer. Different defect sizes (S = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, and 2.0 cm2) of talar cartilage were modeled to simulate the progression of OLTs. Mechanical moments were applied to the model to generate different ankle movements, including dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion. The effects of varying defect sizes on peak stress and its location were evaluated.ResultsThe maximum stress on the talar cartilage increased as the area of the defect enlarged. Additionally, as the defect size of OLTs increased, the areas with peak stress on talar cartilage tended to move closer to where the injury was located. High stresses were present in the medial and lateral areas of the talus at the neutral position of the ankle joint. The concentrated stresses were mainly located in the anterior and posterior defect areas. The peak stress in the medial region was higher than on the lateral side. The order of peak stress from highest to lowest was dorsiflexion, internal rotation, inversion, external rotation, plantar flexion, and eversion.ConclusionsOsteochondral defect size and ankle joint movements significantly modulate the biomechanical features of the articular cartilage in osteochondral lesions of the talus. The progression of osteochondral lesions in a talus deteriorates the biomechanical well‐being of the bone tissues of the talus.
A service evaluation of the impact of parental information provision on analgesia administration at home posttonsillectomy
Authors: Nicholls Anna , Gupta Eksha , Bew Stephanie , Bliss Alison 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIntroductionTonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy are together the most common pediatric surgical procedure and are increasingly performed as day cases. Postoperative pain is commonly severe for 1–2 weeks, but parental analgesia concerns lead to poor analgesia prescription compliance and under administration. This service evaluation assessed parental compliance with analgesia, elicited parental concerns, and obtained parental suggestions for improving the current written advice.MethodsTelephone questionnaires were completed on postoperative Days 3/4 and 7 with 42 parents of pediatric (adeno)‐tonsillectomy patients over a 6‐month period, peri‐pandemic. The questionnaire collected categorical data on: analgesia prescribed and administered, the child's symptoms, and healthcare resource use. Qualitative data on barriers to analgesia administration and suggestions for written advice improvement were grouped thematically.ResultsSore throats were reported by 93.3% parents between discharge and Day 3/4 but only 43.3% parents had 100% compliance with regular paracetamol and ibuprofen in the same time period. Parents frequently avoided morphine administration, expressing concerns about side effects, addiction, and previous experience. Parents were also concerned about using ibuprofen, discrepancies between weight‐based and bottle instruction doses, and the length of the analgesia course. Parents would like further written information and reassurance on these topics as well as guidance on tapering or stopping analgesics and whether to wake their child at night.ConclusionThe breadth of unmet information needs identified in this service evaluation, alongside parental suggestions, will be used to improve the current written advice with the aim to improve the postoperative pain experience at home. These include information on length of analgesic course, safety of ibuprofen and paracetamol coadministration for analgesia, and details about morphine administration, including safety, side effects, and indication.
Paramicrosphaeropsis eriobotryae sp. nov., a new agent of loquat canker in Iran
Authors: Tavakolian Behnaz , Mostowfizadeh‐Ghalamfarsa Reza , Crous Pedro W. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractLoquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a subtropical evergreen plant, important in terms of both horticulture and green space in the urban environment. In recent years, symptoms of branch and trunk canker, dieback and decline have been observed in the main cultivation areas of this tree in Iran. To study the aetiology of loquat canker in Fars Province, branches and trunks of loquat trees with disease symptoms were sampled from 2018 to 2019. Several isolates of an unknown Paramicrosphaeropsis species (Didymellaceae, Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes) were recovered from the trunks and branches of infected loquat trees. Phylogenetic analysis of the isolates based on a multigene phylogeny of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS), partial β‐tubulin gene (tub2) and the second‐largest subunit of RNA polymerase II (rpb2) loci revealed that the isolates belonged to a new taxon, Paramicrosphaeropsis eriobotryae sp. nov. Pathogenicity tests revealed that this species was able to cause canker, trunk flaking, dieback, decline, leaf yellowing, defoliation and growth reduction in loquat trees. A host range evaluation on detached branches of some important horticultural trees occurring adjacent to loquat tree orchards of Fars Province showed that P. eriobotryae might have a broader host range, as it was also able to infect almond and olive trees.
Openness relates to COVID‐19 vaccination rates across 48 United States but politics trump personality
Authors: Webster Gregory D. , Howell Jennifer L. , Losee Joy E. , Mahar Elizabeth A. , Wongsomboon Val 
Published: May 2023

AbstractDoes geographic variation in personality across the United States relate to COVID‐19 vaccination rates? To answer this question, we combined multiple state‐level datasets: (a) Big Five personality averages (i.e., extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness; Rentfrow et al., 2008), (b) COVID‐19 full‐vaccination rates (CDC, 2021a), (c) health‐relevant demographic covariates (population density, per capita gross domestic product, and racial/ethnic data; Webster et al., 2021), and (d) political and religiosity data. Analyses showed openness as the strongest correlate of full‐vaccination rates (r = 0.51). Controlling for other traits, demographic covariates, and spatial dependence, openness remained significantly related to full‐vaccination rates (rp = 0.55). Adding political and religiosity data to this model diminished openness effects for full‐vaccination rates to non‐significance (rp = 0.26); however, extraversion emerged as a significant correlate of full‐vaccination rates (rp = 0.37). Although politics are paramount, we suspect that states with higher average openness scores are more conducive to novel thinking and behavior—dispositions that may be crucial in motivating people to take newly‐developed vaccines based on new technologies to confront a novel coronavirus.
Multidetector‐row CT features and histopathological analysis of pericardial recesses in dogs
Authors: Negro Linda , Cordella Alessia , Costa Arianna , Nordio Laura , Bertolini Giovanna 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAt the level of pericardial reflections and near the great thoracic vessels, pericardial recesses (PRs) are present, where fluid can collect to increase the pericardial reserve volume. To date, these structures have not been described in vivo in veterinary patients. The aims of this observational and descriptive study were to describe the location and appearance of PRs in dogs, as seen with multidetector‐row CT (MDCT), and to develop a dedicated imaging technique for their best visualization. Dogs who underwent MDCT examination of the whole body were included in the study and CT data were retrospectively evaluated. Dogs with any thoracic abnormality were excluded. MDCT analysis of the PR's was compared with the pathological features of PRs. PRs were identified as fluid‐attenuating (10‐30 HU), non‐enhancing structures showing varied appearance. Two types of PRs were identified at the level of the transverse sinus of the pericardium and classified on the basis of their anatomic location: the aortic recess and the pulmonic recess. A third pericardial fluid‐containing structure was seen in a little number of cases, at the level of the termination of the caudal vena cava into the right atrium. A dorsal, slight oblique multiplanar section through the aortic bulb resulted the best technique for visualization of all the recesses. Anatomo‐pathological evaluation confirmed the location and the presence of pocket‐like reflections of the pericardium identified with 3D‐CT models. Knowledge of the CT appearance of the pericardial recesses is necessary in order to avoid their misinterpretation and subsequent unnecessary invasive investigations.
Mechanical Response of Trapezoidal Cage on Cervical 6–Cervical 7 Level
Authors: Balamurugan S. , Chhatoi Rushav Kumar , Dixit Vallabh , Manickam Pechimuthu Susai 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
The human cervical spine is the most essential support system of the whole body. It consists of vertebras, tissues, facet joints, intervertebral disks and ligaments. The problems in the cervical spine is more frequent, it can be due to accident or increase with the age. The objective of this study is to develop the interbody fusion cage with different porosity size and study the behavior of the cage for the compression loads. The bone graft introduced in the cage will provide osteointegration with the adjacent vertebra. For the biomechanical analysis we created the cervical level C6–C7 and inserted the cage in the functional spine unit and analyzed using finite element analysis for compression loadings. In this study, by introducing the semispherical shape porosity in the inferior and superior surface of the cage will reduce the cage stress and in the same porosity we introduced the bone graft for the better osteointegration. So, the reduced stress in the cage structure will reduce the occurrence of the subsidence and migration of the cage.
Co-Optimization of the Spooling and Cross-Current Trajectories of an Energy Harvesting Marine Hydrokinetic Kite
Authors: Bhattacharjee Debapriya , Tiburcio Miguel Alvarez , Opila Daniel F. , Vermillion Christopher , Fathy Hosam K. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
This paper examines the problem of simultaneously optimizing the spooling and cross-current flight trajectory of a tethered marine hydrokinetic kite using an analytic solution of its inverse dynamics. Tethered kites hold considerable promise for energy production, especially when undergoing cross-current motion. The novelty of this work lies in the use of an analytic solution of the inverse dynamics of the kite to solve the trajectory optimization problem. The term “inverse dynamics” refer to the process of obtaining an exact solution for the actuator inputs from the position, velocity, and acceleration of the kite. While the literature on tethered kites explores trajectory optimization in great detail, most of the work exploits the forward dynamics of the kite, and does not simultaneously optimize the spooling motion and cross-current trajectory. This paper formulates the co-optimization of the kite spooling and cross-current trajectory using a three degrees-of-freedom kite model, paired with an inelastic tether model. The analytic solution of the inverse dynamics is solved in terms of the roots of a fourth-order polynomial in terms of the angle of attack. A simulation study validates the optimization approach and shows that the kite is able to achieve significant energy production.
Experimental and Probability-Based Approaches to Estimate Leakage Rates in Plugged and Abandoned Wells in CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery Fields
Authors: On Thinh , Nguyen Tan , Balch Robert 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
When a well is at the end of its lifetime, it must be permanently plugged and abandoned to prevent fluid migration. Federal and local governmental authorities in different regions regulate plug and abandonment activities by setting minimum requirements for oil and gas operators. The regulatory requirements should be informed by an understanding of how wellbore damage occurs. Near-wellbore environments may experience long-term and complex coupled hydro-mechanical-chemical processes, such as those at CO2-enhanced oil recovery fields, where internal pressure loading on the casing varies greatly and essentially unpredictably due to changing injection operations, production operations, and/or reservoir flow conditions. The time-varying loading inside the wellbore may result in damage to the wellbore cement, especially the bond between casing and cement. We present results of an experimental setup that simulates the representative cement, casing, and internal casing pressure for field conditions, including measurement of evolving cement permeability and X-ray computed tomography to quantify near-wellbore damage and potentially identify damage mechanisms due to time-dependent and cyclic loading. Findings include an increase in cement permeability due to cyclic loading and the chloride ion’s effects on steel corrosion. We include a case study for a well in the Farnsworth Unit, Texas, where the cement plug was designed based on the minimum requirements of U.S. regulations. Based on the experimental results of permeability increase due to cyclic loading, we develop a probability-based approach for well-integrity using a normal distribution and rejection sampling to estimate potential leakage rates through the cement plug.
Worldwide transmission of ST11-KL64 carbapenem-resistant
Klebsiella pneumoniae
: an analysis of publicly available genomes
Authors: Wang Junna , Feng Yu , Zong Zhiyong 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

ST11-KL64 is an internationally distributed lineage of carbapenem-resistant
Klebsiella pneumoniae
and is the most common type in China. The international and interprovincial (in China) transmission of ST11-KL64 CRKP remains to be elucidated. We used both static clusters defined based on a fixed cutoff of ≤21 pairwise single-nucleotide polymorphisms and dynamic groups defined by modeling the likelihood to be linked by a transmission threshold to investigate the transmission of ST11-KL64 strains based on genome sequences mining. We analyzed all publicly available genomes (
n
= 730) of ST11-KL64 strains, almost all of which had known carbapenemase genes with KPC-2 being dominant. We identified 4 clusters of international transmission and 14 clusters of interprovincial transmission across China of ST11-KL64 strains. We found that dynamic grouping could provide further resolution for determining clonal relatedness in addition to the widely adopted static clustering and therefore increases the confidence for inferring transmission.

Carbapenem-resistant
Klebsiella pneumoniae
(CRKP) is a serious challenge for clinical management and is prone to spread in and between healthcare settings. ST11-KL64 is the dominant CRKP type in China with a worldwide distribution. Here, we used two different methods, the widely used clustering based on a fixed single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) cutoff and the recently developed grouping by modeling transmission likelihood, to mine all 730 publicly available ST11-KL64 genomes. We identified international transmission of several strains and interprovincial transmission in China of a few, which warrants further investigations to uncover the mechanisms for their spread. We found that static clustering based on ≤21 fixed SNPs is sensitive to detect transmission and dynamic grouping has higher resolutions to provide complementary information. We suggest the use of the two methods in combination for analyzing transmission of bacterial strains. Our findings highlight the need of coordinated actions at both international and interprovincial levels for tackling multi-drug resistant organisms.