bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fluoride pollutants removal from industrial wastewater
Authors: El Diwani G. , Amin Sh. K. , Attia N. K. , Hawash S. I. 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background
The main object of the present study is the industrial wastewater effluent treatment resulting from a solar cell manufacturing process, which is a Joint Egyptian Chinese Renewable Energy laboratory, in Sohag Governorate. Fluoric and hydrochloric acids are the main pollutants causing a pH of 1 to 3. The effluent is neutralized by the addition of both potassium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide to permit the precipitation of the resulting sparingly soluble calcium fluoride. The chlorides are partially precipitated as calcium chloride, and the further addition of hydrated aluminum sulfate is used to precipitate the remaining extra chloride as an insoluble complex to reach the allowable chloride concentration in the treated effluent. Set of experiments at bench and pilot scales were run to achieve the optimum conditions for defluorination and dichlorination taking into consideration not exceeding the allowable ranges of pollutants as soluble salts in the final effluent.

Results
Experimental results showed that the performance of a pilot scale was satisfactory in fluorides, chlorides, and dissolved solids by 97.64, 78.85, and 79.4% removal, respectively. Based on these results a full-scale industrial treatment unit was designed for construction and operation as a treatment unit for industrial wastewater contaminated with fluorides as main pollutant.

Conclusions
The recommended treatment procedure succeeded in the removal of fluorides and chlorides as main contaminants in the effluent which permit the use of treated water in the irrigation of non-edible plants, according to Egyptian Code No. (501/2015).
Mobile Clinical Trial Matching Technology in Medical Oncology Clinic: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Authors: Borno Hala T. , Zhang Li , Zhang Sylvia , Kaplan Celia , Palmer Nynikka R. , Bell Alexander , Bakke Brian , Lin Amy , Aggarwal Rahul , Small Eric J. 
Published: May 2022

PURPOSE The internet is a common source of health information for patients and can be leveraged to provide patient-facing clinical trial information. This pilot study integrated an online prostate cancer clinical trial matching technology, called Trial Library (TL), in an academic medical oncology clinic from February 2019 to April 2021. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a single-arm interventional pilot study among patients with a known prostate cancer diagnosis. Participants were given access to TL before seeing a provider. The primary and secondary study end points were the overall satisfaction with TL and the proportion of participant-initiated clinical trial discussion with providers after exposure to TL, respectively. The null hypothesis or true satisfaction rate (acceptability) was tested against a one-sided alternative and was rejected if 29 or more satisfactions were observed. RESULTS Among 272 patients approached, 66 provided informed consent to participate in the study. The mean age was 70.8 years (standard deviation = 7.9). The majority of participants were White (82%) and had metastases present at the time of enrollment (65%). The baseline clinical trial discussion rate ascertained via electronic medical record review was 28%. After accessing TL, a significantly larger proportion of participants (48.5%) discussed clinical trials during the clinic visit ( P = .007), half of which were patient-initiated. The majority of participants indicated that TL increased their interest in clinical trials (68.2%); however, satisfaction/extreme satisfaction with the technology was 38%. CONCLUSION Access to TL resulted in a significant increase in patient-initiated discussions regarding clinical trials and an increase in interest in clinical trial participation although these data do not address if this resulted in increased accrual to clinical trials. The satisfaction rate did not meet the target to reject the null hypothesis, suggesting the need for iterative design of patient-facing health information.
Nationwide Study to Assess the Psychosocial, Financial, and Professional Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiation Therapy Technologists
Authors: Vadgaonkar Rohit , Dhar Debojoyti , Viswanath Vidya , Miriyala Raviteja , Mahantshetty Umesh 
Published: May 2022

PURPOSE Radiation therapy technologists (RTTs), being the frontline health care workers, are vulnerable to COVID-19 disease and subsequent detrimental consequences of the pandemic. Hence, the study was undertaken for the comprehensive assessment of adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on RTTs. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional, survey-based study was carried out among RTTs working in various cancer centers across India. Assessment was carried out by using a questionnaire comprising the demographic profile and a structured instrument to quantify psychological, social, financial, and professional impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Responses were collected between February 1, 2021, and April 31, 2021. RESULTS Of 302 responders, more than two third of the RTTs were concerned for getting COVID-19 disease either outside the hospital (n = 210, 69.5%) or from patients or attendants (n = 220, 72.8%). More than one third of RTTs were very much concerned for increased financial burden of COVID-19 pandemic (n = 94, 34.1%), and one third (n = 92, 30.5%) were very much concerned for newly imposed restrictions. RTTs working in a private setup ( P = .000), living in a tier 1 city ( P = .028), and lacking the coverage of COVID-19 disease in health insurance ( P = .010) faced a significantly higher financial burden. RTTs living in tier 1 city ( P = .023) and those who were in profession for > 5 years ( P = .013) had significantly higher concern for ensuring proper sanitization of the professional environment. More than half (n = 171, 56.6%) were interested in taking COVID-19 vaccine. CONCLUSION COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected psychosocial, financial, and professional well-being of RTTs even after subsidizing the initial wave, and a timely intervention is warranted for their well-being and to sustain oncologic facilities.
Evidence for Neuropeptide W Acting as a Physiological Corticotropin-releasing Inhibitory Factor in Male Chickens
Authors: Liu Meng , Bu Guixian , Wan Yiping , Zhang Jiannan , Mo Chunheng , Li Juan , Wang Yajun 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
In vertebrates, adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), released by the pituitary gland, is a critical part of the stress axis and stress response. Generally, the biosynthesis and secretion of ACTH are controlled by both hypothalamic stimulatory factors and inhibitory factors [eg, ACTH-releasing inhibitory factor (CRIF)], but the identity of this CRIF remains unrevealed. We characterized the neuropeptide B (NPB)/neuropeptide W (NPW) system in chickens and found that NPW could directly target the pituitary to inhibit growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) secretion via neuropeptide B/W receptor 2 (NPBWR2), which is completely different from the mechanism in mammals. The present study first carried out a series of assays to investigate the possibility that NPW acts as a physiological CRIF in chickens. The results showed that (1) NPW could inhibit ACTH synthesis and secretion by inhibiting the 3′,5′-cyclic adenosine 5′-monophosphate/protein kinase A signaling cascade in vitro and in vivo; (2) NPBWR2 was expressed abundantly in corticotrophs (ACTH-producing cells), which are located mainly in cephalic lobe of chicken pituitary, as demonstrated by single-cell RNA-sequencing, immunofluorescent staining, and fluorescence in situ hybridization; (3) dexamethasone could stimulate pituitary NPBWR2 and hypothalamic NPW expression in chicks, which was accompanied by the decease of POMC messenger RNA levels, as revealed by in vitro and subcutaneous injection assays; and (4) the temporal expression profiles of NPW-NPBWR2 pair in hypothalamus-pituitary axis and POMC in pituitary were almost unanimous in chicken. Collectively, these findings provide comprehensive evidence for the first time that NPW is a potent physiological CRIF in chickens that plays a core role in suppressing the activity of the stress axis.
Inscriptional Practices of the Song Literati
Authors: Sturman Peter C. 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
After decades of being hidden from public view, the recent emergence of Su Shi's (1037–1101) Old Tree, Rock, and Bamboo has led to a long overdue reexamination of this famous scroll that many scholars regard as the single credible extant painting by the artist. Questions concerning authenticity have been at the forefront, and this has led to a focus on the scroll's impressive documentation, which begins with two poetic inscriptions contemporary to Su Shi, including one by the famed calligrapher Mi Fu (1052–1107). Yet, while scrutiny of the painting and its documentation has made a strong case for authenticity, it has largely avoided two seals on the painting that claim the actual authorial presence of Su and Mi. It is argued in this article that those two seals, which some have attributed to the later collector Yang Zun (ca. 1320–after 1368), should in fact belong to Su Shi and Mi Fu. Acknowledging their true provenance consequently provides an extraordinary entrée to reconstructing the dates and circumstances of both the painting and Mi's poetic inscription. Beyond this, we gain a glimpse of how the literati creatively employed inscriptional practices to enhance the communicative function of painting and calligraphy in the late eleventh century.
The role of genetic factors in microtia: A systematic review
Authors: Putri Indri Lakhsmi , Stephanie Alexandria , Pramanasari Rachmaniar , Kon Moshe , Wungu Citrawati Dyah Kencono 
Published: May 2022

Background: Microtia is a congenital malformation of the outer ears caused by improper embryonic development. The origin of microtia and causes of its variations remain unknown. Because of the lack of clarity regarding the role of genetic variables in microtia, we conducted a systematic review to qualitatively identify the genes most important in the development of microtia to provide an up-to-date review. Methods: Using six search engines, we searched all published studies related to the genetic factors of isolated microtia and syndromic microtia. The identified publications were screened and selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria by the authors and assessed for methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools. We found 40 studies, including 22 studies on syndromic microtia and 18 studies on isolated microtia. Data extraction of each study was arranged in tabulation for syndromic and isolated microtia. The extracted data were: first author’s surname, year of publication, country of origin, study design, sample characteristic and gene assessed. Results: After the data were extracted, analyzed, and reviewed, the most common gene suspected to be involved in isolated microtia was Homeobox A2 (HOXA2, 12.1%). Conversely, in syndromic microtia, the two most common genes supposed to play a role were Fibroblast Growth Factor 3 (FGF3, 47.2%) and Treacher–Collins–Franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, 30.2%). From the studies, the three most prevalent genes associated with microtia were HOXA2 (10%), FGF3 (8.4%), and TCOF1 (5.4%). In syndromic microtia, the most common mutation types were deletion in TCOF1 (46.9%) and missense and deletion in FGF3 (both 38%), and in isolated microtia, the most common mutation type was silent in HOXA2 (54.2%). Conclusions: In summary, genetic factors are involved in microtia; thus, molecular analysis is strongly advised. PROSPERO registration: CRD42021287294 (25/10/21).
Pulse fortified whole wheat bread: A review on dough rheology, bread quality, and sensory properties
Authors: Hoque Mominul , Biswas Rahul , Alam Mahabub , Sarkar Animesh , Haque Md Ismail , Hasan Md. Moinul 
Published: May 2022

The increase in the consumption of pulses can perform a key role in preventing protein deficiency among people specifically in developing countries. The fortification of whole wheat bread with pulses is an efficient approach to boost the nutritional profile of bread as protein, starches, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals are all abundant in pulses. The optimum ratio of the pulse to whole wheat flour is necessary to determine for producing bread with good quality, sensory attributes, and handling properties. This review investigated the impact of the pulse addition on the whole wheat dough rheology, bread quality, and sensory characteristics, with a particular focus on dough stability, elasticity, strength, and bread volume. The improvement in the nutritional value as well as the negative impact of pulses on whole-wheat bread was also reviewed. The research gaps in pulse supplemented whole grains bread were identified, and further study directions were recommended. Fortification of whole wheat bread with pulses produced affordable bread with a balanced diet for all classes of people. The addition of a higher level of pulses develops a weak gluten structure, which negatively affects dough stability, strength, elasticity, and handling properties. The volume of bread also decreased, and the off-flavor compound produced at a higher level of pulse fortification. The addition of additives and prior processing of pulses not only promote the nutritional value but also produce bread with better dough stability, bread volume, and sensory score.
MSTCN: A multiscale temporal convolutional network for user independent human activity recognition
Authors: Raja Sekaran Sarmela , Pang Ying Han , Ling Goh Fan , Yin Ooi Shih 
Published: May 2022

Background: In recent years, human activity recognition (HAR) has been an active research topic due to its widespread application in various fields such as healthcare, sports, patient monitoring, etc. HAR approaches can be categorised as handcrafted feature methods (HCF) and deep learning methods (DL). HCF involves complex data pre-processing and manual feature extraction in which the models may be exposed to high bias and crucial implicit pattern loss. Hence, DL approaches are introduced due to their exceptional recognition performance. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) extracts spatial features while preserving localisation. However, it hardly captures temporal features. Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) learns temporal features, but it is susceptible to gradient vanishing and suffers from short-term memory problems. Unlike RNN, Long-Short Term Memory network has a relatively longer-term dependency. However, it consumes higher computation and memory because it computes and stores partial results at each level. Methods: This work proposes a novel multiscale temporal convolutional network (MSTCN) based on the Inception model with a temporal convolutional architecture. Unlike HCF methods, MSTCN requires minimal pre-processing and no manual feature engineering. Further, multiple separable convolutions with different-sized kernels are used in MSTCN for multiscale feature extraction. Dilations are applied to each separable convolution to enlarge the receptive fields without increasing the model parameters. Moreover, residual connections are utilised to prevent information loss and gradient vanishing. These features enable MSTCN to possess a longer effective history while maintaining a relatively low in-network computation. Results: The performance of MSTCN is evaluated on UCI and WISDM datasets using a subject independent protocol with no overlapping subjects between the training and testing sets. MSTCN achieves accuracies of 97.42 on UCI and 96.09 on WISDM. Conclusion: The proposed MSTCN dominates the other state-of-the-art methods by acquiring high recognition accuracies without requiring any manual feature engineering.
Los captadores de la atención: creadores de contenido ante las lógicas de las plataformas digitales
Authors: Villegas Simón Isabel 
Published: May 2022

Los creadores de contenido digital han revolucionado la producción y el consumo mediático y de entretenimiento; además, se han erigido como nuevas modalidades de trabajadores creativos asociados a la expansión del poder cultural, tecnológico, económico y social de las plataformas digitales. En este texto se propone una revisión bibliográfica de los principales conceptos, modelos teóricos e investigaciones que han explicado y categorizado las prácticas y experiencias de los creadores de contenido digital y, en particular, su relación con las plataformas digitales para las que trabajan como captadores de atención. Los principales conceptos se enmarcan en tres apartados: la relación entre visibilidad y atención; las estrategias de visibilidad y supervivencia de los creadores de contenido digital, y las experiencias de precariedad y problemas emocionales y psicológicos que sufren los creadores digitales. Finalmente, se sugieren un conjunto de propuestas que pueden guiar futuras líneas de investigación con base en algunas tendencias actuales del fenómeno vinculadas a la potencial consolidación del sector profesional y creativo formado por los creadores de contenido digital y también a la identificación de carencias en la literatura científica generada hasta el momento.
PARENTING ISLAMI BAGI KAUM IBU-IBU MILENIAL DI DESA TEMUWUH KECAMATAN DLINGO KABUPATEN BANTUL YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sutarman Sutarman , Pertiwi Swastika Tri , Akbar M. Ilham , Aprilianto Dedy 
Published: May 2022

Tujuan Program pelatihan ini, adalah untuk memberikan pemahaman dan edukasi kepada ibu-ibu milenial di Dusun Nglampengan, Salam, dan Temuwuh desa Temuwuh Kecamatan Dlingo Kabupaten Bantul tentang bagaimana mendidik anak-anak yang baik secara Islami; bagaimana orang tua Â memiliki motivasi kuat agar anaknya memiliki semangat belajar tinggi dalam menempuh pendidikan sehingga menjadi generasi yang religius, kuat dan berakater serta memiliki integritas. Metode yang digunakan dalam program pelatihan: Â â€œParenting Islami untuk Kaum Ibu-ibu Millenialâ€ di desa Temuwuh ini adalah dengan metode â€œCooperatif Learningâ€, dengan pendekatan FGD (Forum Group Discussion) terhadap masyarakatâ€ serta Â tanya jawab. Hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah bahwa mereka paham akan materi yang disampaikan, dan peserta merasa diuntungkan karena mendapat ilmu atau pengetahuan baru yang sebelumnya belum mereka dapatkan yaitu pengetahuan dalam mendidik anak secara baik yang Islami, orangtua termotivasi untuk membimbing pendidikan anak setinggi-tingginya dan adanya kesadaran orang tua dalam menjaga dan merawat keluarga(anak-anaknya) dari perilaku amoral (pergaulan bebas). Dampak dari pelatihan ini, yaitu anak-anak yang mengaji lebih banyak dibandingkan dengan biasanya. Masyarakat juga tertanam semangat untuk menyekolahkan anaknya hingga ke pendidikan pada jengjang yang lebih tinggi. Selain itu masyarakat yang datang di pengajian rutin setiap malam Rabu juga lebih banyak dari biasanya. Serta Â adanya tranformasi orang tua timbul kesadaran dalam menjaga dan merawat keluarga(anak-anaknya) dari perilaku amoral (pergaulan bebas).Â
Computed tomography in resolving flame topology with internal optical
blockage involved
Authors: Wu Haifeng , Gao Yu , Wu Yue , Gong Bugao , Ling Chen 
Published: May 2022

This work reports the modification and optimization of a computed tomography (CT)
algorithm to become capable of resolving an optical field with
internal optical blockage (IOB) present. The
IOB&#x2014;practically, the opaque mechanical parts installed
inside the measurement domain&#x2014;prevents a portion of emitted
light from transmitting to optical sensors. Such blockage disrupts the
line-of-sight intensity integration on recorded projections and
eventually leads to incorrect reconstructions. In the modified
algorithm developed in this work, the positions of the obstacle are
measured a priori, and then the
discretized optical fields (i.e., voxels) are classified as those that
participate in the CT process (named effective voxels) and those that
are expelled, based on the relative positions of the imaging sensors,
IOB, and light signal distribution. Finally, the effective voxels can
be iteratively reconstructed by combining their projections on sensors
that provide direct observation. Moreover, the impact of IOB on
reconstruction accuracy is discussed under different sensor
arrangements to provide hands-on guidance on sensor orientation
selection in practical CT problems. The modified algorithm and sensor
arrangement strategy are both numerically and experimentally validated
by simulated phantoms and a two-branch premixed laminar flame in this
work.
ANALISIS PENEMUAN BARANG BUKTI DIGITAL MELALUI REKAMAN SUARA MENGGUNAKAN PRAAT DENGAN METODE AUDIO FORENSIK
Authors: Hafiz Pratama S Nawawi  
Published: May 2022

Perkembangan zaman saat ini membawa pengaruh besar kedalam dunia digital, informasi bisa diterima sangat cepat, namun dalam menerima informasi yang didapat seringkali masyarakat salah menggunakan nya, salah satu diantaranya informasi penyebaran hoax mengenai vaksin sinovac yang masuk ke Indonesia, banyak opini yang masyarakat terima tentang hal negatif setelah melakukan vaksin tersebut. Salah satunya berupa rekaman suara yang beredar tentang informasi bohong vaksin tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah membuktikan rekaman suara yang diterima identik atau tidak berdasarkan jenis kelamin. Oleh karena itu perlu penanganan forensik untuk mengidentifikasi bukti digital dengan menggunakan metode audio forensik. Sedangkan metodologi yang digunakan adalah SOP 12 DFAT (Digital Forensic Analyst Team) dengan melakukan proses akuisisi, enhancement, decoding dan voice recognition. Tools yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Adobe Audition CS6, Praat , dan Gnumeric. Analisis dilakukan dengan mencari nilai statistik pitch, formant dan, spectrogram dimana dari hasil ketiga komponen suara tersebut. Hasil yang didapat dari tujuh sampel suara yang identik dengan barang bukti yaitu sampel suara ke-7 dan jenis kelamin dari masing masing rekaman suara yang dimiliki yaitu tujuh orang laki-laki dan satu orang perempuan. Bukti yang ditemukan merupakan bukti yang sah berdasarkan UU Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 Tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik dan UU ITE No 19 Tahun 2016 Pasal 28 Ayat 1 mengenai berita penyebaran hoaks di media elektronik.
Carrying a passenger and relaxation before driving: Classification of young drivers’ physiological activation
Authors: Meteier Quentin , Capallera Marine , De Salis Emmanuel , Widmer Marino , Angelini Leonardo , Abou Khaled Omar , Mugellini Elena , Sonderegger Andreas 
Published: May 2022

AbstractDrivers are often held responsible for road crashes. Previous research has shown that stressors such as carrying passengers in the vehicle can be a source of accidents for young drivers. To mitigate this problem, this study investigated whether the presence of a passenger behind the wheel can be predicted using machine learning, based on physiological signals. It also addresses the question whether relaxation before driving can positively influence the driver's state and help controlling the potential negative consequences of stressors. Sixty young participants completed a 10‐min driving simulator session, either alone or with a passenger. Before their driving session, participants spent 10 min relaxing or listening to an audiobook. Physiological signals were recorded throughout the experiment. Results show that drivers experience a higher increase in skin conductance when driving with a passenger, which can be predicted with 90%‐accuracy by a k‐nearest neighbors classifier. This might be a possible explanation for increased risk taking in this age group. Besides, the practice of relaxation can be predicted with 80% accuracy using a neural network. According to the statistical analysis, the potential beneficial effect of relaxation did not carry out on the driver's physiological state while driving, although machine learning techniques revealed that participants who exercised relaxation before driving could be recognized with 70% accuracy. Analysis of physiological characteristics after classification revealed several relevant physiological indicators associated with the presence of a passenger and relaxation.