bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluating management zones and crop‐sensing relationships for improved irrigated maize nitrogen management
Authors: Crowther Joel , Parrish John , Luck Joe D. , Ferguson Richard B. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractActive crop canopy sensors and management zones (MZ) are two methods of directing variable‐rate, in‐season nitrogen (N) fertilizer applications in maize (Zea mays L.). Researchers have suggested that integrating these two approaches may result in improved performance of sensor‐based N application algorithms through increased N use efficiency and profitability. The objectives of this research study were to (1) identify soil and topographic variables that are related to in‐season canopy reflectance and yield for soil‐based MZ delineation and (2) determine if delineated MZ can identify areas with differential crop response to N fertilizer. N ramp blocks were placed end‐to‐end in field‐length strips at eight irrigated maize fields in east central Nebraska in 2016 and 2017. Maize response to N was evaluated with in‐season canopy reflectance measurements and grain yield. Relationships between maize response variables and measured soil and topographic attributes were evaluated and used to delineate MZ. Yield response to N rate was highly variable among and within fields. Soil apparent electrical conductivity had the highest overall correlations with crop response and was used as a clustering variable in five of eight fields. Economic analysis showed a potential advantage to using soil‐based MZ compared to producer‐chosen uniform N rates in five of eight fields. Delineated MZ were able to identify areas with differential soil properties and crop response to N fertilizer. Integrating soil‐based MZ and sensor‐based N management has potential to achieve further economic benefits.
Radiographic predictors of occult intracranial involvement in olfactory neuroblastoma patients
Authors: Geltzeiler Mathew , Choby Garret W. , Ji Keven Seung Yong , JessMace C. , Almeida Joao Paulo , de Almeida John , Champagne Pierre‐Olivier , Chan Erik , Ciporen Jeremy N. , Chaskes Mark B. , Cornell Sarah , Drozdowski Veronica , Fernandez‐Miranda Juan , Gardner Paul A. , Hwang Peter H. , Kalyvas Aristotelis , Kong Keonho A. , McMillan Ryan A. , Nayak Jayakar V. , Patel Chirag , Patel Zara M. , Celda Maria Peris , Pinheiro‐Neto Carlos , Sanusi Olabisi R. , Snyderman Carl H. , Thorp Brian D. , Van Gompel Jamie J. , Zadeh Gelareh , Zenonos Georgios , Zwagerman Nathan T. , Wang Eric W. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundTraditional management of olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) includes margin‐negative resection with removal of cribriform plate, dura, and olfactory bulb, regardless of intracranial disease. This approach may be overtreating certain patients. Our investigation examines risk factors associated with occult intracranial disease to optimize therapeutic outcomes.MethodsThis retrospective, multi‐institutional cohort study examined clinical covariates associated with occult intracranial involvement. Patient demographics, staging, Hyam's grade, and pathologic involvement of dura, olfactory bulb/tract, and brain were collected. Diagnostic imaging was reviewed. Positive and negative predictive value (NPV) were estimated along with effect size estimates. Cox hazard regression examined associations with overall survival (OS) and disease‐free survival (DFS).ResultsA total of 224 subjects with new diagnoses of ONB (2005–2021) were identified. Skull base bone involvement on computed tomography (CT) had the highest NPV for pathologic dura (88.0%), olfactory bulb (88%), and brain involvement (97.3%). Hyam's grade category was significantly associated with dural involvement (φC = 0.26; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.16, 0.42). Subjects without radiologic skull base involvement (n = 66) had pathologic positivity of 12.1%. Within this subgroup, Hyam's grade was clinically significant for dural positivity (φ = 0.34; 95% CI: −0.12, 0.71) with 28.6% involvement in high grade tumors. Neither clinical nor pathologic positivity of intracranial structures were associated with significantly different OS or DFS.ConclusionsBoth CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had reasonably good NPV for involvement of dura and olfactory bulb. Higher Hyam's grade was associated with dural involvement. Patients with low‐grade tumors not involving the skull base may be suitable for avoiding skull base resection; however, further investigation is warranted.
Reactive grafting of hydroxyethyl acrylate in styrene butadiene rubber: Characterization and its effect on silica reinforced tire composites
Authors: Li Shengkai , Liu Yudong , Hua Jing 
Published: February 2023

AbstractHydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) was grafted onto styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) macromolecular chain by melt grafting method. Grafted structure was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and 1H spectra of nuclear magnetic resonance. In addition, the SBR‐g‐HEA/silica composites have been studied for their improved filler dispersion through hydrogen bonding interaction at the SBR/silica interface. SBR molecular chains and the silica interface was enhanced through coupling interaction at the hydroxyl modified SBR/silica, at the same time. scanning electron microscope image of the cryo fractured surface of different SBR/silica composites and reduced Payne effect of rubber compound confirmed the silica particles have an even dispersion throughout the SBR matrix. The dynamic curves indicated the highest efficacy for wet and dry traction performances of SBR‐g‐HEA/silica composites comparing to unmodified reference sample. Meanwhile, the preparation of the composite does not need to add silane coupling agent to increase the capacity, there will be no volatile organic compounds produced by silanization reaction. Owing to the good properties such reduced energy and increased fuel efficiency, the SBR‐g‐HEA is an ideal eco‐friendly material for green tire tread.
A spatiotemporal analysis of precipitation anomalies using rainfall Gini index between 1980 and 2022
Authors: Sahbeni Ghada , Pleynet Jean Baptiste , Jarocki Konrad 
Published: February 2023

AbstractAs a reaction to the expanding challenges associated with social susceptibility and their interconnection to diverse environmental threats, parametric insurance plays a key role as an innovation tool in the insurance sector to enhance social resilience to natural disasters and extreme climatic conditions, which can tremendously impact several economic sectors, including agriculture and as a result food security. In this context, this research investigates the association between rainfall Gini index and drought events in Western Europe. For this purpose, we acquired ERA5 data for daily precipitation for five locations from 1980 to 2022. Gini index (GI) values were calculated and analyzed for each location with the Mann–Kendall test at a 5% significance level. As expected, a minimal decreasing trend has been observed for daily precipitation, while an increasing trend was recorded for Gini index. In addition, data on the soil moisture index (SMI) and top drought events were extracted from the European Drought Observatory (EDO) to explore their potential connection with the Gini index over time and space. Although a moderately low to negligible correlation, ranging between −0.27 and 0.02, was found between SMI and GI, a qualitative comparison between major drought episodes and Gini index anomaly showed that similar spatiotemporal patterns are present across the region, particularly for extreme drought events in 1996–1997 and 2003. The current study elucidates the rainfall Gini index's efficiency as a drought indicator for qualitative analysis, yet more work must be conducted to quantitatively evaluate its association with drought magnitude.
Medium chain carboxylate production from cassava wastes pretreated by ensiling
Authors: Undiandeye Jerome , Kiman Silas , Abubakar Abdulhalim M. , Dahunsi Samuel O. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractEvery year, approximately 35 million tons of combined cassava peels (CP) and cassava wastewater (CWW) are generated from the processing of cassava in Nigeria. The improper disposal of these wastes has serious environmental consequences in the form of air and water pollution. Using these wastes for biofuel production is one way of mitigating the impact of the mass flows on the environment. However, being a lignocellulosic biomass, CP requires pretreatment before it can yield a reasonable amount of biofuel. In this study, ensiling was chosen as a method for the pretreatment of CP slurry (CPS), formed from the combination of CP and CWW, for the production of medium‐chain carboxylates (MCCs), which have been reported to be more valuable than biogas and bioethanol. Calcined egg shells (CES) were added to some of the CPS before ensiling, to enhance the formation of butyric acid. The MCCs were produced through batch fermentation of the silage. The results show that ensiling degraded the hemicellulose and cellulose content of CPS. The silage containing CES had greater loss of volatile solids, higher butyric acid content, and a higher MCCs (C6‐C8) yield of 210 gkg‐1VS while the silage without CES had an MCC yield of 137 gkg‐1VS. Out of the three kinetic models that were used to predict the production of MCCs, the dual pool model gave the best prediction.
Optical and thermal properties of rare earth–doped K4Ca(PO4)2 phosphor
Authors: Mushtaque Sadaf Gauhar M. , Pawade Vijay B. , Dhoble Sanjay J. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe luminescent properties and energy transfer (ET) mechanism in the Ln3+ pair of the RE3+ (RE = Eu3+, Ce3+, Dy3+ and Sm3+) doped K4Ca(PO4)2 phosphor were successfully investigated using a conventional high‐temperature solid‐state reaction. In the near infrared (NIR) range, Ce3+‐doped K4Ca(PO4)2 phosphor exhibited a UV–Vis. emission band, whereas K4Ca(PO4)2:Dy3+ exhibited characteristic emission bands centred at 481 and 576 nm in the near‐ultraviolet excitation range. The possibility of ET from Ce3+ to Dy3+ in K4Ca(PO4)2 phosphor was confirmed by a significant increase in the photoluminescence intensity of the Dy3+ ion based on the spectral overlap of acceptor and donor ions. X‐ray diffraction, Fourier‐transform infrared and thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis TGA/DTA were carried out to study phase purity, presence of functional groups and amount of weight loss under different temperature regimes. Therefore, the RE3+‐doped K4Ca(PO4)2 phosphor may be a stable phosphor host for light‐emitting diode applications.
Cellulose‐based Conductive Gels and Their Applications
Authors: Jia Han , Michinobu Tsuyoshi 
Published: February 2023

AbstractCellulose‐based conductive gels are representative nanomaterials and have a good flexibility, biodegradability, and biocompatibility due to the cellulose. Therefore, they are considered as important candidates for the development of next generation nanoarchitectonics materials for electronics and green energy. To date, conductive cellulose gels have been widely investigated for various applications, including sensors, energy storage devices, energy generators, and actuators. A number of studies has shown that cellulose‐based conductive gels have a superior performance compared to gels prepared using petroleum‐derived chemicals. Therefore, in this review, we will introduce the general preparation method of cellulose‐based conductive gels in order to present the latest research results and to provide information for future nanoscience and research studies. Also, the main applications of cellulose‐based conductive gels and the progress of their research will be described.
Binary swallow swarm optimization with convolutional neural network brain tumor classifier for magnetic resonance imaging images
Authors: Kothandaraman Vigneshwari 
Published: February 2023

SummaryThe brain tumor classification is implemented through biopsy, which is not normally executed before classic mind surgery. Machine learning (ML) algorithms assist radiologists in tumor analysis, not including obtrusive evaluations. The conventional ML strategies need separate feature extraction to tumor detect thus it needs more computation time to perform classification. Deep learning (DL) based convolution neural networks (CNNs) have been focused on brain tumor detection. In this paper, the CNN algorithm is improved based on meta‐heuristics, which are used for pre‐trained systems for databases to categorize MRI brain tumor images. Pre‐trained DL, binary swallow swarm optimization (BSSO) is used for improving the weight and predispositions of the CNN algorithm. It is a block‐wise calibrating system which is dependent on transfer learning. The current technique is assessed over a publically accessible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain tumor database containing three categories as glioma, meningioma, and pituitary by the most noteworthy rate among everyone brain tumor in medical training. The proposed strategy is assessed over T1‐weighted contrast‐enhanced MRI (CE‐MRI) benchmark data. To assess the execution, utilize the proposed strategies to the CE‐MRI dataset for tumor detection and in the general execution of the BSSO‐CNN model is estimated using the execution assessment measurements such as precision, sensitivity (recall), specificity, F1‐score, and accuracy. Exploratory outcomes demonstrated with the purpose of the proposed strategy higher when compared to other methods to all metrics.
Small tradeoffs between social equity and conservation outcomes in a freshwater payment for ecosystem services scheme
Authors: Wineland Sean M. , Rezapour Shabnam , Neeson Thomas M. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractConservation programs around the world aim to balance social equity, economic efficiency, and conservation outcomes. Tradeoffs among these three objectives necessarily exist but have been quantified in only a handful of systems. Here, we use a multi‐objective mathematical optimization model in a large, water‐limited river basin to quantify these tradeoffs in a freshwater payment for ecosystem services (PES) program aimed at establishing environmental flows (e‐flows). Across a range of budgetary and future climate scenarios, we find that tradeoffs between social equity and conservation outcomes are small. We also show that payment schemes in which incentives are allocated to a single water use sector are much less cost‐effective than schemes in which incentives are allocated among multiple sectors. Thus, allocating payments equally among agricultural, municipal, and industrial sectors can be both more equitable and more cost‐effective. Overall, our results illustrate how some carefully designed conservation programs may be able to achieve a triple bottom line of social equity, economic efficiency, and conservation effectiveness.
Cardiology pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia: Historical evolution, current status, and future directions
Authors: Almalki Ohoud S. , Aldemerdash Ahmed , Al‐Jazairi Abdulrazaq S. , Badreldin Hisham A. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia has improved over the past two decades. Cardiology pharmacy practice was among the pharmacy practice specialties that witnessed steady improvement. A number of cardiology residency programs have been introduced in recent years, which has led to this steady growth in cardiology pharmacy practice. The current model of cardiology pharmacy practice in major hospitals in Saudi Arabia matches the model used in the United States. Nevertheless, more studies illustrating the value of clinical pharmacists' work with cardiovascular disease management are needed in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases presents a unique opportunity for cardiovascular clinical pharmacists to illustrate and expand the role they play at the individual and population levels. Moreover, Saudi Arabian cardiology pharmacy practice models need to be described to explain their growing importance. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of cardiology pharmacy practices’ historical evolution and their current status. In addition, we highlighted some challenges that continue to exist despite the development of cardiology pharmacy research, training, and education. Lastly, we discussed several strategies for overcoming these challenges and expanding the integral role of cardiology clinical pharmacists in Saudi Arabia.
Real‐World Hepatic Safety of Oral Acetaminophen Versus Loxoprofen/Celecoxib: Using a Nationwide Electronic Medical Record Database
Authors: Okumura Yasuyuki , Kimura Takeshi , Inokuchi Shoichiro , Okamoto Masahiro , Takano Toshio , Miyake Masumi , Kumagai Yuji 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of liver injury associated with acetaminophen compared with 2 commonly prescribed non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, loxoprofen and celecoxib, over 1‐year period. This study used an electronic medical record database obtained from 219 medical institutions in Japan. Eligible patients were individuals with an initial prescription of oral acetaminophen, loxoprofen, or celecoxib prescribed for ≥28 days of treatment between January 2015 and December 2019. The primary outcome was the incidence rate of liver injury, defined as a diagnosis of liver disease and an elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level (>3 times the upper limit of normal). The primary hypothesis was that acetaminophen would be non‐inferior to loxoprofen or celecoxib with regard to the incidence of liver injury, with a non‐inferiority margin of 1.39. As a result, a total of 83,976 patients were eligible for inclusion in this study. The numbers of events per 100 person years for the primary outcome were 0.64, 0.52, and 0.41 for acetaminophen, loxoprofen, and celecoxib, respectively; these differences did not meet the non‐inferiority margin. The results for the 2 secondary outcomes for acetaminophen, loxoprofen, and celecoxib were incidence rates (events per 100 person years) of a diagnosis of liver disease of 1.51, 1.38, and 1.11, respectively, and incidence rates of elevated ALT of 9.69, 7.75, and 7.90, respectively; 3 of 4 comparison group differences did meet the non‐inferiority margin. In conclusion, the non‐inferiority of acetaminophen to loxoprofen and celecoxib in terms of the risk of liver injury in clinical practice was inconclusive in this study.
Valorization of kaffir lime peel through extraction of essential oil and process optimization for phenolic compounds
Authors: Houng Peany , Ly Keakaknika , Lay Sovannmony 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDKaffir lime peel is a food waste which contains good aromatic essential oil and phenolic compounds. Extraction of essential oil from kaffir lime peel is conducted to obtain the extract for using as biological ingredients in various products. After essential oil extraction, kaffir lime peel residue has been remained, and it can be considered as another by‐product. Therefore, it is interesting to evaluate the contents of phenolic compounds in the kaffir lime peel residue to understand the possibility of valorization of kaffir lime peel wastes at a practical level. In this study, extraction of essential oil from fresh kaffir lime peel was conducted by hydrodistillation, and phenolic compounds were extracted from the kaffir lime peel residue by process optimization of an ethanolic extraction method.RESULTSThrough hydrodistillation and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis, essential oil of kaffir lime peel contained terpinene‐4‐ol (19%), β‐pinene (15.8%) and d‐limonene (15.6%) as the major volatile compounds. In extraction of phenolic compounds from kaffir lime peel residue, all investigated parameters had significant linear effects on the yield of phenolic compounds, but no interaction effects among the extraction parameters were observed. Optimal conditions for the extraction were 120 min, 60 °C and 1:20 g mL−1, resulting in phenolic compounds of 8.6 mg GAE g−1 sample. The phenolic compound yield extracted from fresh kaffir lime peel at the optimal conditions was close to that extracted from the kaffir lime peel residue.CONCLUSIONSThrough hydrodistillation, only essential oil was extracted from kaffir lime peel, while phenolic compounds are still remained in the solid residue of the kaffir lime peel at high concentration as the fresh sample. Results of this study are useful for maximizing extraction yield of phenolic compounds from kaffir lime peel. The results of this study also revealed the possibility of maximizing the utilization of kaffir lime peel wastes at the practical stage through extraction of both essential oils and phenolic compounds. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Enhanced protein glutaminase production from Chryseobacterium proteolyticum combining physico‐chemical mutagenesis and resistance screening and its application to soybean protein isolates
Authors: Wang Lijuan , Lyu Yunbin , Miao Xing , Yin Xiaoqiang , Zhang Chong 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDProtein glutaminase (PG) is a novel protein modification biotechnology that is increasingly being used in the food industry. However, the current level of fermentation of PG‐producing strains still does not meet the requirements of industrial production. To obtain the mutant strains with high PG production, the atmospheric and room temperature plasma (ARTP) combined with LiCl chemical mutagen were used in mutagenesis of a PG producing Chryseobacterium proteolyticum 1003.RESULTSA mutant strain (WG15) was successfully obtained based on malonic acid resistance screening after compound mutagenesis of the starting strain C. proteolyticum 1003 using ARTP with LiCl, and it was confirmed to be genetically stable in PG synthesis after 15 generations. The protein glutaminase production of WG15 was 2.91 U mL−1 after optimization of fermentation conditions, which is 48.69% higher than the original strain C. proteolyticum 1003. The PG obtained from fermentation showed good activities in deamidation of soy protein isolate. The solubility and foaming properties of the PG‐treated soy protein isolate were significantly increased by 36.50% and 10.03%, respectively, when PG was added at the amount of 100 U mL−1. In addition, the emulsifying activity and emulsion stability of the treated soy protein isolate were improved by 12.44% and 10.34%, respectively, on the addition of 10 U mL−1 PG. The secondary structure of the soy protein isolate changed after PG treatment, with an increased proportion of glutamate.CONCLUSIONThe results of the present study indicate that the PG produced by this mutant strain could improve the functional properties of soybean protein isolate and the C. proteolyticum mutant WG15 has great potential in food industry. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Introduction to the special section on social relationships and posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: Harnessing the power of significant relationships
Authors: Thompson‐Hollands Johanna 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis article introduces the special section in the Journal of Traumatic Stress focused on social relationships and their connection to treatment among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Interpersonal relationships have the potential to influence treatment‐seeking, retention, and outcomes. For individuals with PTSD, social relationships have long been understood to be intimately and bidirectionally tied to symptom levels. In light of somewhat modest rates of treatment response to current first‐line interventions for PTSD, there is growing interest in engaging these relationships, as well as relationship‐relevant beliefs and behaviors, to enhance PTSD treatment. This introductory article frames the rationale for examining these social factors to better understand and improve treatments and provides an overview of the collection of articles contained herein.