bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association of blood cadmium level with nonmelanoma skin cancer: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Chen Jigang , Feng Rui , Wang Yanni 
Published: December 2022

AbstractPurpose Cadmium is widely used in industries and found in cigarette smoke. While animal studies have shown some potential effects of cadmium exposure on the skin, little has been known about the role of chronic cadmium exposure on the development of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). We conducted this study to examine whether blood cadmium was related to the risk of NMSC. Methods An analysis of cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999–2000 to 2017–2018 was conducted. NMSC was ascertained based on self-reported physician diagnoses. Taking the cadmium level as either a continuous variable or a quartile variable, we examined the association between the blood cadmium level and the odds of NMSC with a multivariable logistic regression model. Restricted cubic splines (RCS) were added to the regression model the estimate the non-linear relationship between cadmium and NMSC. Results A total of 41577 participants were included, of which 952 were reported to have NMSC and 40625 did not have any caners. Cadmium was not associated with NMSC when it was taken as a continuous or quartile variable. RCS showed an inverted U-shaped curve between the blood cadmium level and the odds of NMSC. The result remained similar when limiting the participants to non-Hispanic White. Conclusions Blood cadmium level was associated with the risk of NMSC. Further studies are needed to explore the causality and underlying mechanisms.
An empirical analysis of the effects of physical exercise and socioeconomic status on the multidimensional health of urban and rural residents: take China’s microdatabase analysis as an example
Authors: Li Jing , Guo Enkai , Zhong Huamei , Gong Meizhi , Wang Zhaohong 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected physical and mental health around the world, and an increasing number of groups are seeking important means to improve individual health. The fitness, social, and economic functions that sports possess have attracted widespread attention.
Methods: This article used data from the China General Social Survey (CGSS2017). This article divides multidimensional health into three aspects: mental health, physical health and social health. By constructing a binary logistic model, this paper intends to address two theoretical hypotheses: 1) participation in physical exercise significantly improves the multidimensional health of urban and rural residents, and 2) socioeconomic status plays a mediating role in the process of physical exercise promoting the health of urban and rural residents.
Result: After including independent and control variables, the results of Model (1) indicate that participation in physical exercise can significantly improve the mental health of urban and rural residents (p=0.000 < 0.01), and the OR value (odds ratio=exp0.159) is 1.172. Model (3) results indicate that participation in physical exercise significantly improves the physical health of individuals (p=0.000 < 0.01), and the OR (odds ratio=exp0.239) is 1.270. Model (5) results indicate that participation in physical exercise significantly improves social health (p=0.000<0.01), and the OR (odds ratio=exp0.305) is 1.357. Hypothesis 1 was verified. The establishment of a mediating effect test model showed that participation in physical activity improves individuals' multidimensional health by improving their socioeconomic status, that socioeconomic status is a mediating path for participation in physical activity to improve individuals' multidimensional health, and that it is a partially mediating path. Hypothesis 2 was verified.
Conclusion: Participation in physical exercise can significantly improve the multidimensional health of individuals, and this effect is heterogeneous for groups with different household, marital, regional, and educational levels; participation in physical exercise can significantly increase the possibility of individuals improving their socioeconomic status; and socioeconomic status plays a mediating role in the process of participating in physical exercise to improve the multidimensional health of individuals.
WITHDRAWN: Effects of light intensity and quality on needle physiological and biochemical traits of eighteen-year-old Pinus koraiensis trees adapted long-period to real field environment
Authors: Li Bei , Ma Xiao , Saha Sudipta , Gao Yuanke , Zhang Peng , Shen Hailong 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Regeneration of Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis) has been mostly fraught with failure and light is considered primarily the cause. Considerable experiments concerning it were using seedlings or shaded by black nets or both and thus with conflicting results. Here we investigated the effects of light conditions on eighteen-year-old Korean pines that have been long-period adapted to the under-canopy environment in the field. Photosynthetic pigments, chlorophyll a fluorescence, non-structural carbohydrate metabolism, antioxidant enzyme activity and nutrient concentrations of current-year needles under four light regimes (three understory, one full light, classified by light intensity and quality) were measured. From June to September, light intensity and quality decreased under full light, but understory light conditions got a little better after leaf fall. Photosynthetic pigments content decreased as the light improved, but Car/Chl was the highest in full-light needles. Glucose content and Rubisco activity were all positively correlated with light conditions. APX activity, DPPH scavenging capacity and proline content were all the highest in needles under full light, along with higher NPQ and lower Fv/Fm readings, suggested that full-light Korean pines were under stress and inhibited photosynthesis to some degree. The highest content of ABA in full-light needles in September contrasting with previous results might imply that full light conditions helped trees to adapt to cold earlier than understory ones. This study implied that the understory light during growing season was not always unfavourable, Korean pine trees were capable of living under the canopy of deciduous trees for at least eighteen years.
A generalized super-efficiency in fuzzy data envelopment analysis
Authors: Yaghoubi Maryam 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
One of the research methods for evaluating data envelopment analysis is general efficiency and identifying ranks and estimating inefficient values at inputs and outputs. Various models have been introduced for ranking efficient units. LJK and Super SBM models are presented for ranking efficient units. In these methods, decision making units the fuzzy sample cannot be evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to present these models with fuzzy data. We first show several features of these models and then compare them. And we show that the Fuzzy Super SBM model is superior for easier and simpler solutions, and our model is superior for solving the shortcomings. Then we show with a few examples the fuzzy LJk model can be impossible or unstable while the fuzzy Super SBM model is achievable and stable.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2020) 90C90 · 90C70
Three-dimensional reconstruction of the cone-like aggregate pile based on binocular vision
Authors: Su Chang , Wang Liu , Wei Zhongliang , Xu Hua , Wu Zhuang 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
In order to use image recognition for the three-dimensional reconstruction of target objects faster and more conveniently, with the help of various machine vision technologies such as mathematical algorithms and machine learning algorithms, it aims to help engineers complete the three-dimensional reconstruction of cone-like aggregate piles. First, under the method based on a genetic algorithm, the proposed method can be used to identify the most common contour segments to deal with the contour recognition of aggregate piles and complete the work of region segmentation. The common fragment illustrates the particular logic contained in the outline. Then, this paper shows that the explicit representation of shape contour contributes to shaping representation and object recognition. Multiple two-dimensional virtual slices are used to divide the target object in the field of view of the binocular camera into multiple cross-sectional areas, so that an appropriate ellipse of the material pile contour curve similar to a cone is obtained to approximately express these cross-sectional areas. Finally, the three-dimensional reconstruction of the surface of the three-dimensional target object is completed by many two-dimensional elliptical slices. Experiments show that the method of three-dimensional reconstruction of images in a rapid and straightforward ability to prove its feasibility of the method.
Rules-based fuzzy control method to improve Mamdani model in the automotive anti-lock braking system
Authors: Ardalani MOHAMMADREZA Vazifeh , Adriani HAMIDEREZA Rezaei , Kia ALI Parsai 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
To determine how the anti-lock braking system is implemented, it is necessary to examine how the wheels can be prevented from locking. Depending on how the car's transmission system is designed in braking conditions, if one of the car's wheels has a higher or lower rotational speed than the other wheels, that wheel may be locked. So the first step is to check the condition of each wheel in braking mode. For this purpose, automotive engineers turn to electronics and study the conditions of each wheel using sensors mounted on each wheel. In the next step, the engineers take the wheel out of the critical state by changing the force from the brake. That is, if a wheel spins at a slower speed than other car wheels in braking mode, by reducing the braking force on this wheel, its rotational speed will increase, and the wheel will exit the critical state. In the other case, if a wheel spins faster than other car wheels in braking mode, the rotational speed can be reduced by increasing the braking force on that wheel to get the wheel out of the critical state. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) improves vehicle control during abrupt braking, especially on slippery road surfaces. The purpose of such control is to increase the tensile force of the wheel in the desired direction and, at the same time, the appropriate stability and strength of the vehicle and also to reduce the stopping distance of the vehicle. In this paper, an optimal fuzzy controller is presented. The functional purpose of the anti-lock braking system is to optimally maintain the wheel slip to achieve maximum wheel traction and maximum vehicle deceleration.
Managing Monkeypox Disease: Response Actions of the Governments (Union, Kerala &amp; Delhi) in India
Authors: Kodavandi Shefeequ Rehman 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
On July 14 (2022), the first confirmed case of Monkeypox disease in the World Health Organization South East-Asia region was reported in southern state in India, the Kerala. In less than four weeks, nine confirmed cases including one Monkeypox fatality were reported in the country. While five cases were reported in Kerala, four cases were reported in the national capital, the Delhi. In the article, the author discusses response actions taken by the Governments in India to contain spread of the virus in the country. As the confirmed cases were reported only from Kerala and Delhi, the response actions taken by the Union Government, the Government of Kerala and the Government of Delhi were only considered for the study. The study involved a detailed analysis of secondary data. The data was collected from various (offline & online) platforms such as newspapers, reports, news portals, blogs, websites etc. The period of study was limited to 4 weeks (July 14 to August 10). The response actions, of the Governments, covered almost all aspects of disease management such as; forming expert team, constituting task force, issuing guidelines & SOPs, surveillance & contact tracing, samples testing, isolation & treatment, workforce training, transfer of infected persons, disease recovery, death, etc. The response actions were timely, comprehensive and highly effective which eventually led to mitigation of Monkeypox virus spread in the country.
Under nutrition and associated factors among school adolescents in Hageremariam district, Central Ethiopia
Authors: Zeneb Wegayehu , kassaye Desta , Teshome Tesfalem , Gashu Molla 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: Adolescence is the last chance for breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition and poor health, despite it is a neglected age groups. Therefore, this study is designed to assess the prevalence and the factors associated with under nutrition among school adolescents in Hageremariam district, central Ethiopia.
Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted on 381 adolescent living in Hageremariam district, from June 10-26/2019 using multistage sampling technique and structured pretested questionnaire. Anthropometric indices (height-for-Age and BMI-for-Age) were generated by using WHO Anthro plus software. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression were carried out to compute OR with 95%CI. Statistical significance was declared at p <0.05.
Results: The prevalence of stunting and underweight were 18.6% and 18.9% respectively. Factors identified for stunting were family size > 5, having no latrine in the compound and adolescent food insecurity. Having illness in the last 2weeks preceding the study, having no latrine in the house-hold and hand washing practice after toilet were the predictors identified for underweight.
Conclusion and recommendation: The study revealed that nearly one in five school adolescents are undernourished. Family size, adolescent food insecurity, hygienic practice /sanitation, and having illness in the last two weeks preceding the study were found to be an important factor of under nutrition. Thus, nutritional intervention program would better to consider these factors in the study area.
Evaluation of Quality of Life in Patients With Gastric Adenocarcinoma Receiving Chemoradiotherapy: a Cross-sectional Study
Authors: YILMAZ Mukaddes , ERDİŞ Eda , UÇAR Mahmut , YÜCEL Birsen 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate quality of life in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma receiving adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT).
Methods: The records of 156 patients who presented to the Cumhuriyet University Oncology Center between 2010 and 2015, underwent surgery for gastric cancer, and received adjuvant CRT were evaluated retrospectively. The European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) and site-specific module for gastric cancer (QLQ-STO22) were administered at four time points.
Results: The patient group comprised 76% men and 24% women with a median age of 61 years (range, 18-88). The most common side effects associated with CRT were Grade 1-2 upper GI symptoms (62%) and grade 1-2 leukopenia (44%). During CRT, 12 patients (8%) discontinued treatment, 25 (16%) lost weight, and 42 (27%) had reduced performance. There was significant worsening in QLQ-C30 global health status and all functional and symptom scale scores at CRT completion. In the QLQ-STO22, all symptoms except dry mouth and hair loss were negatively affected at CRT completion. In general, scores were improved at 1 month after CRT and almost all scores reached baseline level by 6 months. Certain scores were more adversely affected in women (global health status, physical functioning, role functioning, fatigue, pain, and insomnia) and those who lost weight during CRT (emotional functioning).
Conclusion: Although CRT reduces QoL in gastric cancer patients, the effects tend to resolve within 6 months after completing treatment. Female gender and weight loss negatively affected QoL.
Solar Ultraviolet Light Collector for Germicidal Irradiation on the Moon
Authors: Lombini Matteo , Schreiber Laura , Albertini Roberto , Alessi Elisa Maria , Attinà Primo , Bianco Andrea , Cascone Enrico , Colucci Maria Eugenia , Cortecchia Fausto , De Caprio Vincenzo , Diolaiti Emiliano , Fiorini Mauro , Lessio Luigi , Macchi Alberto , Malaguti Giuseppe , Mongelluzzo Giuseppe , Pareschi Giovanni , Pelizzo Maria G. , Pasquarella Cesira 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Prolonged human-crewed missions on the Moon are foreseen as a gateway for Mars and asteroid colonisation in the next decades. Health risks related to long-time permanence in space have been partially investigated. Hazards due to airborne biological contaminants are possible. A possible way to perform pathogens' inactivation is by employing the shortest wavelength range of Solar ultraviolet radiation, the so-called germicidal range. On Earth, it is totally absorbed by the atmosphere and does not reach the surface. In space, such UV solar component is present and effective germicidal irradiation for airborne pathogens' inactivation can be achieved inside habitable outposts through a combination of highly reflective internal coating and optimised geometry of the air ducts. The Solar Ultraviolet Light Collector for Germicidal Irradiation on the Moon is a project whose aim is to collect Ultraviolet solar radiation and use it as a source to sanitise the re-circulating air of the human outposts. The most favourable positions where to place these collectors are over the peaks at the Moon's poles, which have the peculiarity of being exposed to solar radiation most of the time. On August 2022, NASA communicated to have identified 13 candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole for Artemis missions. Another advantage of the Moon is its low inclination to the ecliptic, which maintains the Sun’s apparent altitude inside a reduced angular range. For this reason, Ultraviolet solar radiation can be collected through a simplified Sun's tracking collector or even a static collector and used to sanitise the recycled air. Fluid-dynamic and optical simulations have been performed to support the proposed idea. The expected inactivation rates for some airborne pathogens, either common or found on the International Space Station, are reported and compared with the proposed device efficiency. The results show that it is possible to use Ultraviolet solar radiation directly for air sanitation inside the lunar outposts and deliver a healthy living environment to the astronauts.
Is chimerism associated with cancer across the tree of life?
Authors: Kapsetaki Stefania E , Fortunato Angelo , Compton Zachary , Rupp Shawn M. , Nour Zaid , Riggs-Davis Skyelyn , Stephenson Dylan , Duke Elizabeth G. , Boddy Amy M. , Harrison Tara M. , Maley Carlo C. , Aktipis Athena 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Chimerism is a widespread phenomenon across the tree of life. It is defined as a multicellular organism composed of cells from other genetically distinct entities. This ability to ‘tolerate’ non-self cells may be linked to susceptibility to diseases like cancer. Here we test whether chimerism is associated with cancers across obligately multicellular organisms in the tree of life. We classified 12 obligately multicellular taxa from lowest to highest chimerism levels based on the existing literature on the presence of chimerism in these species. We then tested for associations of chimerism with tumour invasiveness, neoplasia (benign or malignant) prevalence and malignancy prevalence in 11 terrestrial mammalian species. We found that taxa with higher levels of chimerism have higher tumour invasiveness, though there was no association between malignancy or neoplasia and chimerism among mammals. This suggests that there may be an important biological relationship between chimerism and susceptibility to tissue invasion by cancerous cells. Studying chimerism might help us identify mechanisms underlying invasive cancers and also could provide insights into the detection and management of emerging transmissible cancers.
Efisiensi dan efektivitas dalam pengelolaan keuangan daerah Kabupaten Cilacap
Authors: Rahman Amni Zarkasyi , Saputra Feri Lintang 
Published: December 2022

Efektivitas dan efisiensi pengelolaan keuangan daerah merupakan indikator keberhasilan daerah dalam mengelola keuangan serta keberhasilan pembangunan. Pengelolaan keuangan daerah meliputi kewenangan pengelolaan keuangan daerah, prinsip umum dan struktur Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah (APBD). Untuk mengetahui suatu daerah mengelola keuangan dengan baik maka dapat dilihat menggunakan rasio efisiensi dan efektivitas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis tingkat efisiensi dan efektivitas dalam pengelolaan keuangan di daerah Kabupaten Cilacap. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder berupa Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah periode 2016-2020 Kabupaten Cilacap, data ini kemudian dianalisis menggunakan rasio efisiensi dan rasio efektivitas. Hasil pada penelitian ini adalah rata-rata tingkat efisiensi selama periode tahun 2016 sampai 2020 tergolong baik dengan rata-rata 3,37%. Tingkat efektivitas pengelolaan keuangan daerah Kabupaten Cilacap juga menunjukan sangat efektiv dengan rata rata selama periode 2016 sampai 2020 adalah 106,35 %. Diperlukan optimalisai pemanfaatan pengelolaan keuangan secara digital agar dimasa mendatang dapat diketahui kondisi keuangan secara real time.One of the indicators that can be used in managing regional budgets and the success of development is to use the ratio of efficiency and effectiveness of regional financial management. In managing regional finances, it consists of the authority to manage regional finances, general principles and the structure of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD). To find out an area manages finances well, it can be seen using the ratio of efficiency and effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the level of efficiency and effectiveness in financial management in the Cilacap Regency area. This study uses secondary data in the form of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the 2016-2020 period of Cilacap Regency, this data is then analyzed using efficiency ratios and effectiveness ratios. The results in this study are the average level of efficiency during the period 2016 to 2020 is classified as good with an average of 3.37%. The level of effectiveness of Cilacap Regency's regional financial management also shows that it is very effective with the average during the 2016 to 2020 period being 106.35%. It is necessary to optimize the use of digital financial management so that in the future financial conditions can be known in real time.