bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative Study of 150 vs. 200 Units of Botulinum Toxin as Treatment for Vaginismus
Authors: Helmi Zeena R. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Objective To comparatively evaluate the outcome of treatment with 150 versus 200 units (U) of botulinum toxin in achieving pain-free intercourse and relieving muscle contraction in order to allow gynecological examination.
Methods In this comparative prospective observational study, 99 patients with vaginismus were treated with botulinum toxin injections from September 2016 to August 2021. Diagnosis and grading of vaginismus severity were assessed using a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. Under local or general anesthesia, botulinum toxin diluted with preservative-free saline (150 U and 200 U) was injected into, above, and below the right and left bulbospongiosus muscle and the lateral submucosal areas of the introitus and perineal body using an insulin syringe. Patients were recalled after 2 weeks, and the postoperative outcome was recorded using a similar preoperative questionnaire.
Results Overall, the mean age of patients was 30.2 years. The baseline and clinical characteristics were comparable between the 2 groups (p > 0.05). Significant improvements were seen in the pain and anxiety scores of finger penetration, dilator use, intercourse, and cotton swab in individual groups. The intergroup comparisons between 150 U and 200 U of Botox were not statistically significant (p > 0.05).
Conclusion Low-dose Botox (150 U) is equally effective as high dose Botox injections (200 U) in vaginismus patients. Therefore, Botox-150 U can be used to treat vaginismus as an alternative to high doses of the same substance.
Neurasthenia and autonomic imbalance as minor diagnoses: comparison, concept and implications
Authors: Chen Jia-shin 
Published: July 2022

AbstractA new term, autonomic imbalance (自律神經失調 or AI), which refers to a wide variety of physical and mental symptoms that are medically unexplained, has recently emerged in Taiwan. Many people compared this condition to neurasthenia, a now obsolete diagnosis. Whether neurasthenia and AI are medically the same or merely similar is a debate that is better left to clinicians; however, this article endeavours to explore the significance of the comparability in terms of socio-cultural theory of health. With Deleuze and Guattari’s notion of minor literature as reference, the objectives of this paper are as follows: to address how and why neurasthenia and AI should be treated as ‘minor diagnoses’ and consequently expose the limitations of current clinical medicine; to provide and discuss reasons why AI can be seen as a reincarnated form of neurasthenia; and to further elaborate how this approach may elevate inquiries on the varieties of medically unexplained symptoms to highlight the bodies that suffer without a legitimate name.
Partial cholecalciferol replacement with 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol glycoside in diets for piglets
Authors: Trautenmüller Heloíse , Genova Jansller Luiz , Santos Liliana Bury de Azevedo dos , Leal Isabela Ferreira , Santos Gleicianny de Brito , Rupolo Paulo Evaristo , Nunes Ricardo Vianna , Oliveira Eduardo Raele de , Carvalho Paulo Levi de Oliveira 
Published: July 2022

Context Vitamin D supplementation plays a key role because its actions positively affect the animal’s overall health for optimal performance. Aims To assess partial cholecalciferol replacement with 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol glycoside for piglets on nutrient digestibility and daily balance of calcium and phosphorus, growth performance and blood metabolites. Methods To test digestibility, a total of 36 whole male piglets (18.79 ± 3.37 kg BW) were assigned in a randomised complete block design, with four treatments: (1) D3 (100% of the vitamin D supplemented with 1969 IU of cholecalciferol), (2) no supplemental sources of vitamin D (control), (3) D3 (50% of requirement + 0.375 μg of 1,25(OH)2D3 glycoside) or (4) 100% supplemented with 0.750 μg of 1,25(OH)2D3 glycoside. Nine replicates were performed, with one animal per experimental unit. For growth performance (Experiment II), a total of 128 whole male piglets (6.82 ± 0.38 kg BW) were distributed in a randomised complete block design, with four treatments: (1) 100% D3 (2707 IU in the pre-starter phase I, 2405 IU in the pre-starter phase II and 1969 IU in the starter phase), (2) 50% D3 + 0.25 μg of 1,25(OH)2D3 glycoside, (3) 25% D3 + 0.375 μg of 1,25(OH)2D3 glycoside or (4) 100% supplemented with 0.50 μg of 1,25(OH)2D3 glycoside. Eight replicates were conducted, with and four animals per experimental unit. Key results The apparent digestibility of nutrients and mineral balance were not influenced (P > 0.1). The results of Experiment II indicate effects (P < 0.1) of vitamin D supplementation on the growth performance evaluated during the nursery phase. Plasma calcium concentrations in the pre-starter II phase showed (P < 0.1) the highest concentration in the 50/50 treatment. Alkaline phosphatase showed (P < 0.001) a difference between treatments in the starter phase, with treatment 25/75 promoting the lowest plasma value. Conclusions Cholecalciferol or 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol glycoside resulted in similar digestibility and balance of calcium and phosphorus, even though the combination increased plasma calcium and alkaline phosphatase concentration in piglets. In addition, the partial replacement reduced the voluntary feed intake of piglets during nursery phase. Implications This investigation provided new information on partial cholecalciferol replacement with 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol glycoside in piglet starter as an alternative in post-weaning nutrition.
Structural and magnetic properties in the Heusler compounds Co3−x
Fe
x
Al thin films
Authors: Wang Ruifeng , Gao Qinwu , Liu Ruobai , Zhao Yafei , Ning Jiai , Yan Pengfei , Sun Yizhe , Wang Jin , Zeng Qianjin , Du Jun , Xu Yongbing , He Liang 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The structural and magnetic properties are important parameters for spintronic applications of Heusler compounds. The Co2FeAl and CoFe2Al alloys are considered as the representatives of the regular and inverse Heusler structure, respectively. Here, we present a systematic study of the structural and magnetic properties of Co3−x
Fe
x
Al (x = 1 ∼ 2) Heusler thin films grown on MgO (001) substrates. The lattice parameters and magnetic properties, such as magnetic coercivity, saturated moment and four-fold magnetic anisotropy constant, display different change trends in the Co-rich and Fe-rich regions, which suggest that magnetic properties have relevance to the Heusler structures. Our findings give a better understanding of the Heusler structures and magnetic properties, which is helpful for developing spintronic applications.
X-ray photoemission and absorption study of the pyrochlore iridates (Eu

1−x

Bi
x
)2Ir2O7, 0

⩽

x

⩽

1
Authors: Telang Prachi , Bandyopadhyay Abhisek , Mishra Kshiti , Rout Dibyata , Bag Rabindranath , Gloskovskii A , Matveyev Yu , Singh Surjeet 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The pyrochlore iridates (Eu

1
−
x

Bi
x
)2Ir2O7 (0

⩽

x

⩽

1) undergo an anomalous negative lattice expansion for small Bi-doping (

x
⩽
0.035

) (region I) and a normal lattice expansion for

x
⩾
0.1

(region II); this is accompanied by a transition from an insulating (and magnetically ordered) to a metallic (and with no magnetic ordering) ground state. Here, we investigate (Eu

1
−
x

Bi
x
)2Ir2O7 (0

⩽

x

⩽

1) using hard x-ray photoemission spectroscopy and x-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy. By analyzing the Eu-L
3, Ir-L
3 and Bi-L
2 & L
3 edges x-ray absorption near edge structure spectra and Eu-3d core-level XPS spectra, we show that the metal cations retain their nominal valence, namely, Ir4+, Bi3+ and Eu3+, respectively, throughout the series. The Ir-4f and Bi-4f core-level XPS spectra consist of screened and unscreened doublets. The unscreened component is dominant In the insulating range (

x
⩽
0.035
)

, and in the metallic region (

x
⩾
0.1

), the screened component dominates the spectra. The Eu-3d core-level spectra remain invariant under Bi doping. The extended XAFS data show that the coordination around the Ir remains well preserved throughout the series. The evolution of the valence band spectra near the Fermi energy with increasing Bi doping indicates the presence of strong Ir(5d)–Bi(6p) hybridization which drives the metal-to-insulator transition.
Feasibility study of clinical target volume definition for soft-tissue sarcoma using muscle fiber orientations derived from diffusion tensor imaging
Authors: Shusharina Nadya , Liu Xiaofeng , Coll-Font Jaume , Foster Anna , El Fakhri Georges , Woo Jonghye , Bortfeld Thomas , Nguyen Christopher 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Objective. Soft-tissue sarcoma spreads preferentially along muscle fibers. We explore the utility of deriving muscle fiber orientations from diffusion tensor MRI (DT-MRI) for defining the boundary of the clinical target volume (CTV) in muscle tissue. Approach. We recruited eight healthy volunteers to acquire MR images of the left and right thigh. The imaging session consisted of (a) two MRI spin-echo-based scans, T1- and T2-weighted; (b) a diffusion weighted (DW) spin-echo-based scan using an echo planar acquisition with fat suppression. The thigh muscles were auto-segmented using the convolutional neural network. DT-MRI data were used as a geometry encoding input to solve the anisotropic Eikonal equation with the Hamiltonian Fast-Marching method. The isosurfaces of the solution modeled the CTV boundary. Main results. The auto-segmented muscles of the thigh agreed with manually delineated with the Dice score ranging from 0.8 to 0.94 for different muscles. To validate our method of deriving muscle fiber orientations, we compared anisotropy of the isosurfaces across muscles with different anatomical orientations within a thigh, between muscles in the left and right thighs of each subject, and between different subjects. The fiber orientations were identified reproducibly across all comparisons. We identified two controlling parameters, the distance from the gross tumor volume to the isosurface and the eigenvalues ratio, to tailor the proposed CTV to the satisfaction of the clinician. Significance. Our feasibility study with healthy volunteers shows the promise of using muscle fiber orientations derived from DW MRI data for automated generation of anisotropic CTV boundary in soft tissue sarcoma. Our contribution is significant as it serves as a proof of principle for combining DT-MRI information with tumor spread modeling, in contrast to using moderately informative 2D CT planes for the CTV delineation. Such improvements will positively impact the cancer centers with a small volume of sarcoma patients.
Plasma parameters profiles from Langmuir probe measurements in low-density, low-temperature plasmas in an axial magnetic field
Authors: Causa F , Gittini G , Minelli D , Mellera V , Uccello A , Nardone A , Ripamonti F 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Determining plasma parameters in low-density, low-temperature, weakly ionized, magnetised plasmas can be challenging, especially when using in-house-built Langmuir probes that may perturb the plasma. Radial profiles along the plasma column in such conditions present further challenges, not only because the densities evanesce at the edges, but also because of the presence of magnetic fields that may significantly affect the measurements. The analysis is presented here of radial profiles in pure argon and pure helium plasmas obtained using in-house-built Langmuir probes. The study was done in detail not only to obtain plasma parameter profiles, but also to gain an insight into the relevant physical mechanisms in the operating conditions of interest. Results from a plasma model were used to complement the analysis together with qualitative observations from resulting electron energy distribution functions. The main conclusions are: profiles obtained with the plasma model closely represent those obtained from Langmuir probe data, with irregularities qualitatively explained using electron density profiles obtained with Druyvesteyn and first derivative methods; plasma densities and electron currents are sufficiently small that no diamagnetic effects are evident; the strong magnetisation of the electrons is evident from the resulting characteristic Bessel-type density profiles.
Multi-hop quantum operation teleportation via different high-level partially entangled channels
Authors: Wu Fan , Tang Liang , Mo Zhi-wen , Bai Ming-qiang 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
To implement remote control operations in quantum networks, two schemes for the multi-hop quantum operation teleportation are proposed by using different partially entangled states. One is to adopt high-level partially Bell states as quantum channels, the other is to use high-level partially GHZ-Bell states. By comparing the two schemes, it is found that although both schemes have the same communication delay, the latter has less classical information cost and higher success probability of the communication.
Particle production during inflation:
a Bayesian analysis with
CMB data from Planck 2018
Authors: Naik Suvedha Suresh , Furuuchi Kazuyuki , Chingangbam Pravabati 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
A class of inflationary models that involve
rapid bursts of particle productions predict
observational signatures, such as bump-like
features in the primordial scalar power spectrum.
In this work, we analyze such models by
comparing their predictions with the latest CMB data
from Planck 2018.
We consider two scenarios of particle production.
The first one is a simple scenario consisting of a single burst
of particle production during observable inflation.
The second one consists of multiple bursts of particle production
that lead to a series of bump-like features in the primordial power spectrum.
We find that the second scenario of the multi-bump model
gives better fit to the CMB data
compared to the concordance ΛCDM model.
We carried out model comparisons using Bayesian evidences.
From the observational constraints on the amplitude of primordial features of the multi-bump model, we find that the dimensionless coupling parameter g responsible for particle production is bound to be g < 0.05.
Two-Higgs-doublet models in light of current experiments: a brief review
Authors: Wang Lei , Yang Jin Min , Zhang Yang 
Published: July 2022

AbstractWe briefly survey several typical CP-conserving two-Higgs-doublet models (2HDMs) in light of current experiments. First we derive the masses and couplings of the mass eigenstates from the Lagrangians. Then we analyze the constraints from theory and oblique electroweak parameters. Finally, we delineate the status of 2HDM in light of the LHC searches, the dark matter detections and the muong− 2 measurement.
On the applicability of three and four parameter fits for analysis of swept embedded Langmuir probes in magnetised plasma
Authors: Komm M. , Adamek J. , Cavalier J. , Brotankova J. , Grover O. , Hecko J. , Horacek J. , Matejicek J. , Peterka M. , Podolnik A. , Seidl J. , Hron M. , Panek R. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The problem of power exhaust is one of the grand challenges of nuclear fusion research today. In order to understand the physics phenomena occurring in the scrape-off layer and the divertor regions of tokamaks, it is essential to correctly determine the divertor plasma parameters, which are often measured by swept Langmuir probes (LPs). While the construction and operation of this diagnostic can be straightforward, the data analysis using three- or four-parameter fits presents a challenge and can potentially lead to erroneous values of electron temperature and ion saturation current. In this work, we present modelling and experiments aimed at determination of conditions for proper analysis of swept LPs using these two fitting models. Particle-in-cell modelling was employed to evaluate the sheath-expansion effects for particular probe geometry and plasma conditions, yielding a semi-empirical rule capable of predicting its magnitude. Experiments with unusually wide range of swept voltage in the divertor of the COMPASS tokamak explored the magnitude of voltage range required for successful analysis with either three or four-parameter fitting. With the use of our new semi-empirical rule, it is possible to improve the four-parameter fit reliability in situations where the available voltage range is limited. In addition, we introduce the tangent method—an independent and fast method of electron temperature estimation, which allows to reliably determine the available voltage range and as such assist more complex methods of probe analysis.
Qualification study of SiPMs on a large scale for the CMVD Experiment
Authors: Jangra Mamta , Bhupen Raj , Majumder Gobinda , Gothe Kiran , Saraf Mandar , Parmar Nandkishor , Satyanarayana B. , Shinde R.R. , Rao Shobha K. , Upadhya Suresh S , Datar Vivek M , Glenzinski Douglas A. , Bross Alan , Pla-Dalmau Anna , Zutshi Vishnu V. , Group Robert Craig , Dukes E. Craig 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
A Cosmic Muon Veto (CMV) detector using extruded plastic
scintillators is being designed around the mini-Iron Calorimeter
(mini-ICAL) detector at the transit campus of the India based
Neutrino Observatory, Madurai for the feasibility study of shallow
depth underground experiments. The scintillation signals that are
produced in the plastic due to muon trajectories are absorbed by
wavelength shifting (WLS) fibres. The WLS fibres re-emit photons of
longer wavelengths and propagate those to silicon photo-multipliers
(SiPMs). The SiPMs detect these photons, producing electronic
signals. The CMV detector will use more than 700 scintillators to
cover the mini-ICAL detector and will require around 3000 SiPMs. The
design goal for the cosmic muon veto efficiency of the CMV is
>99.99%. Hence, every SiPM used in the detector needs to be
tested and characterised to satisfy the design goal of CMV. A mass
testing system was developed for the measurement of gain and choice
of the overvoltage (V
ov) of each SiPMs using an LED
driver. The V
ov is obtained by studying the noise rate,
the gain of the SiPM. This paper describes the experimental setup
used to test the SiPMs characteristics along with detailed studies
of those characteristics as a function of temperature.
First-passage-driven boundary recession
Authors: De Bruyne B , Randon-Furling J , Redner S 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
We investigate a moving boundary problem for a Brownian particle on the semi-infinite line in which the boundary moves by a distance proportional to the time between successive collisions of the particle and the boundary. Phenomenologically rich dynamics arises. In particular, the probability for the particle to first reach the moving boundary for the nth time asymptotically scales as

t

−

(

1
+

2

−
n

)

. Because the tail of this distribution becomes progressively fatter, the typical time between successive first passages systematically gets longer. We also find that the number of collisions between the particle and the boundary scales as ln ln t, while the time dependence of the boundary position varies as t/ln t.
Molecular phylogenetic of silver barb barbonymus gonionotus (bleeker, 1849) (cypriniformes: cyprinidae) in Java, Indonesia
Authors: Valen F S , Widodo M S , Islamy R A , Wicaksono K P , Soemarno  , Insani L , Hasan V 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Barbonymus gonionotus is a species of cyprinid native to river drainages in southeastern Asia, which occurs in the Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Indonesia. This study aims to identify the molecular phylogenetic of Barbonymus gonionotus in Java, Indonesia based on the Cytochrome C Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene. Specimen from the Opak river had 656 base pairs with the Identity values 100% to Barbonymus gonionotus. The genetic distance of Barbonymus gonionotus in the Java was 0.000-0.005. Phylogenetic tree of Barbonymus gonionotus in the Java is provided.
Sensory and Chemical Properties of Long Jawed Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta L.) Fish Balls with Addition of Canna (Canna edulis Kerr.) Starch Concentration as a Filler
Authors: Herdiana Novita , Sapta Z A , Susilawati  , Widaputri Silaturahmi 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigated the characteristic of chemical and sensory properties of Long Jawed Mackerel fish balls which is uses canna starch concentration as a filler. The design of the research used Completely Randomized Block Design with one factor, canna starch concentration which is consist of 7 level concentration (control with tapioca starch, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%). The sensory parameters were observed scoring methods (color, scent, flavor, and texture), and hedonic methods (overall acceptance) by 20 panelists. Chemical parameters were observed a score of moisture content, and ash content. The best fish balls with concentration of canna starch based on sensory, moisture, and ash content were continued observed a score of protein, fat, and carbohydrate content. The result showed that the usage of canna starch as a filler affected the sensory and chemical characteristics of long jawed mackerel fish balls. Fish balls with 5% canna starch concentration was the best concentration as a filler which has sensory characteristic grayish white color, fish specific scent, fish specific taste, chewy texture, overall acceptance likes, and has 73,70% moisture content, 1,46% ash content, 16,51% protein content, 4,66% fat content, 3,67% carbohydrate content.
Comparison Effects Of Seaweed Concentrations On Total Bacteria And Yeast Kombucha Gracilaria Verrucosa During The Production Process
Authors: Andrianto Wahyu , Sudarno  , kusdarwati Rahayu , nirmala dan Dwitha 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Yeasts and bacteria used in the fermentation of kombucha Gracilariaverrucosa require nutrients to be able to grow and function optimally. The carbohydrate content of seaweed Gracilaria verrucosa is one of the factors that affect the growth of bacteria and yeasts that play a role in producing kombucha beverage products. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of comparison of seaweed concentrations on total bacteria and yeast kombucha seaweed during the production process. The method used in this study is an experimental method with a completely randomized design (CRD) with six treatments and 4 replications. The result of this research is that the concentration of seaweed affects the total total bacteria and yeast during the kombucha production process. Tests on the total bacteria showed that the total number of bacteria treated by P0 increased up to day 3 with the highest total bacteria at 1.7x107 CFU/ml. On the 3rd day total yeast also increased, the highest yield of total yeast in treatment P1 was 1.9x107 CFU/ml.