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Effect of bridge wire material in electro-hydraulic forming of AA5754 sheet metal using experimental and finite element analysis
Authors: Ali Ayisha , Ahmed Meraj , Soni Manoj , Kumar Surendra , Gavel Khushwant Singh , Chilla Venkat 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
High velocity forming techniques like electro-hydraulic forming are very advantageous over conventional forming for sheet metal forming application. The problems such as low formability, non-uniform strain distribution etc. in conventional quasi-static process can be tackled by electro-hydraulic forming (EHF). It is high strain rate process and exerts uniform pressure on the workpiece through shockwave/pulse propagating through liquid medium. In the process, energy is delivered to bridge wire connected between electrodes that is place inside cavity of dies. The pressure is generated inside liquid medium by vaporisation of the wire due to current pulse. The material of bridge wire/its diameter plays important role in generation of desired shockwave pressure and archiving better efficiency of the process. Present work investigates the effect of bridge wire material/its diameter on efficiency of the process by comparing formability of sheets by EHF process using wires of Al and Cu having three diameters (19, 21 and 24 gauge). FE simulation of the EHF process is also carried out using alternative process to simulate explosive forming process and the result have been correlated. It is found that the Al wire performs better when formability and strain distribution across samples are analysed as compared to corresponding Cu wires.
Serum glycated albumin as a predictive biomarker for renal involvement of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis
Authors: Park Pil Gyu , Pyo Jung Yoon , Ahn Sung Soo , Song Jason Jungsik , Park Yong-Beom , Lee Sang-Won 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Background: Glycated albumin (GA) is known to reflect the current inflammatory burden in non-diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. In this study, we investigated whether GA at diagnosis could reflect the cross-sectional activity and predict poor outcomes during follow-up in non-DM patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV).Methods: The medical records of 118 immunosuppressive drug-naïve AAV patients were retrospectively reviewed, and 76 patients who had both GA and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) results but not DM were included in this study. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data at diagnosis were assessed. Results: The median age of AAV patients was 61 years, and 31 patients were male. GA was positively correlated with five-factor score (r = 0.282), Birmingham vasculitis activity score (BVAS) assigned to renal manifestation (r = 0.315), and blood urea nitrogen (r = 0.382), whereas negatively correlated with haemoglobin (r = -0.345). AAV patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) exhibited significantly higher GA than those without ESRD (15.8% vs. 13.6%). When the cut-off of GA at diagnosis for ESRD was set at GA ≥ 14.25%, AAV patients with GA ≥ 14.25% had a significantly higher risk for ESRD development than those without (relative risk 12.040). In addition, AAV patients with GA ≥ 14.25% exhibited significantly lower cumulative ESRD-free survival rates than those without (P = 0.020).Conclusion: In conclusion, GA at diagnosis can reflect the cross-sectional BVAS assigned to renal manifestation of AAV and predict ESRD development during follow-up better than HbA1c or GA/HbA1c in AAV patients.
The Impact of Green Credit Policy on The Firms’ Green Strategy Choices: Green Innovation or Green-Washing?
Authors: he ling , gan shengdao , zhong tingyong 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Taking the green credit policy in 2012 as a quasi-natural experiment, this paper has investigated the impact of green credit policy on firms’ green strategy choices in China by using the panel data of the A-share firms listed from 2008 to 2019. The results reveal that green credit improves firms’ green innovation overall. In terms of time, listed firms’ green-washing can be significantly increased at the early stage of the implementation of green credit policy, but as time goes by, such green behavior of firms will be detected, which in turn will motivate firms to improve green innovation. Furthermore, the green credit policy has a more significant effect on the green innovation in firms in localities under high environmental regulation, economically developed regions, and without other alternative financing channels. Firms located in economically underdeveloped and low environmental regulation regions prefer to adopt the behavior of green-washing environmental information. Besides, green innovation by firms after the implementation of green credit can promote corporate financial, environmental, and social performance, while green-washing behavior will damage corporate financial, environmental, and social performance. Our findings contribute to the literature on green credit policy, corporate green innovation, environmental disclosure, and also provide some policy implications to improve the quality of green credit policy in the future.
Effects of rye inclusion in dog food on fecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids
Authors: Palmqvist Hanna , Ringmark Sara , Höglund Katja , Pelve Erik , Lundh Torbjörn , Dicksved Johan 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
BackgroundRye intake has been associated with beneficial effects on health in human interventions, possibly due to soluble dietary fiber in rye. In dogs, few studies have explored the effects on health of dietary fiber in general, and rye fiber in particular. The aim of this study was to investigate how inclusion of rye, compared with wheat, influenced fecal microbiota composition, short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) in dogs. Six male Beagle dogs (mean age 4.6 years, SEM 0.95 years; mean body weight 14.6 kg, SEM 0.32 kg) were fed three experimental diets, each for 21 days, including an adaptation period of six days. The diets were as similar as possible regarding energy and protein, but had different carbohydrate sources (refined wheat (W), whole grain rye (R), or an equal mixture of both (RW)) comprising 50% of total weight on a dry matter (DM) basis. The diets were baked and titanium dioxide was added for ATTD determination. Fecal samples were collected before and in the end of each experimental period. Fecal microbiota was analyzed by sequencing 16S rRNA gene amplicons and fecal SCFA by high-performance liquid chromatography. Crude protein, crude fat, neutral detergent fiber, and gross energy (GE) in food and feces were analyzed and ATTD of each was determined. Univariate and multivariate statistical methods were applied in data evaluation.Results:Microbiota composition, in feces, differed depending on diet (P=0.002), with samples collected after consumption of the R diet differing from baseline. This was primarily because of a shift in proportion of Prevotella, which increased significantly after consumption of the R diet (P<0.001). No significant differences were found for SCFA, but there was a tendency (P<0.06) for higher molar proportions of acetic acid following consumption of the R diet. The ATTD of crude protein, crude fat, neutral detergent fiber, and GE was lower after consumption of the R diet compared with the other diets (P<0.05).Conclusions:Consumption of the R diet, but not RW or W diets, was associated with specific shifts in microbial community composition and function, but also with lower ATTD.
Perception and Attitudes of Private Secondary School Proprietors to the Adoption of Online Classes Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Jatto Esther.O , BAKARE O.D 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Covid-19 and its attendant lockdown adversely affected the traditional face-to-face classroom activities in virtually all parts of the world, Nigeria inclusive. As a way out, online teaching became the vogue in many parts of the world. This study measured the perception and attitudes of private school proprietors to the adoption of online learning amidst Covid-19 in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria. To elicit information for the study, a purposive sample of 327 listed private secondary schools in Ibadan was used to select 180 of them for this study. A questionnaire was used for data collection and the responses were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).The study revealed that there is a low level of adoption of online learning by private school proprietors in the study(X̄= 2.07) due to inadequate digital literacy skills for online learning and interaction with the students, paucity of ICT infrastructure, and the complexity of the learning environment under it. It was found that the proprietors under study had positive attitude towards online learning (X̄= 3.10). Computer exposure by these proprietors played a statistically significant role in their attitude. It is recommended that training and regular exposure to the benefit of online learning are necessary for proprietors’ and teachers’ appreciation of online learning.
Green Growth and Carbon Neutrality Targets in BRICS: Do ICT-Trade and Bank Credit Matter?
Authors: Bo Li , Yunbao Xu , Chengbo Dai , Chao Tan , Guangde Zhao , Yameen Tahira 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Although the momentous rise in ICT-trade and financial development in BRICS, but their effect on green growth and carbon neutrality have not been explored. This study, thus, examines the effects of ICT-trade and bank credit on green growth and carbon neutrality in BRICS using CS-ARDL over the period 1996–2019. Empirical results prove that ICT-trade significantly increases green growth and reduces carbon emissions. More bank credit promotes green growth by reducing carbon emissions in long-run. Findings also showed that education boosts green growth and mitigate significantly carbon emissions. We also obtained consistent results from PMG-ARDL. Moreover, the stock market is found to have a negative impact on carbon emissions. The results of the PMG-ARDL method show that R&D increases green growth and reduces carbon emissions. Our outcomes may further strengthen the belief of policymakers in BRICS economies on the promotion of green growth.
Bioremoval of Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii cells and cylindrospermopsin toxin in batch culture by the yeast Aureobasidium pullulans
Authors: Mohamed Zakaria A , Alamri Saad , Hashem Mohamed , Mostafa Yasser 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
This study describes the ability of a yeast strain, Aureobasidium pullulans KKUY0701 isolated from eutrophic lake to eliminate Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii and cylindrospermopsin (CYN) toxin. The anti-cyanobacterial activity of this yeast strain was evaluated by growing with living cells and filtrate of C. raciborskii. CYN bioremoval was assayed using living and heat-inactivated yeast cells. Both Living cells and filtrate of this yeast strain were able to suppress the growth of C. raciborskii, with total cell death occurring at day 2 and day 3, respectively. Living and inactivated yeast cells, but not yeast filtrate, reduced CYN concentrations released into cyanobacterial cultures, indicating that this toxin might be removed from the culture medium via absorption onto yeast surface rather than enzymatic biodegradation. The adsorption experiments also confirmed the elimination of CYN by living and heat-inactivated yeast. Nevertheless, inactivated yeast exhibited higher capacity (K = 3.3) and intensity (n = 1.4) than living yeast (K = 1.9, n = 1) for CYN adsorption. The study suggests that this yeast strain could be employed for bioremediation of Cylindrospermopsis blooms in freshwaters. Additionally, heat-inactivated yeast biomass could be used in slow sand filters for elimination of CYN in drinking water treatment plants.
A Comparative Analysis of PMMA Versus CaP Titanium-Enhanced Implants for Cranioplasty After Decompressive Craniectomy
Authors: Wesp Dominik , Krenzlin Harald , Ottenhausen Malte , Jägersberg Max , Ringel Florian , Keric Naureen 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Objective
Numerous materials used for cranioplasty (CP) after decompressive craniectomy (DC) have been investigated to meet certain demanded key features, such as stability, surgical applicability, and biocompatibility. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of biocompatible calcium-phosphate (CaP) titanium-enhanced implants for CP compared to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) implants.
Methods
The medical records of all patients who underwent CP between January 1st, 2015, and January 1st, 2022, were reviewed. Demographic, clinical, and diagnostic data were collected before and after the CP.
Results
82 consecutive patients with a mean age of 52 years (range 22–72 years) who received either a PMMA (43) or CaP (39) cranial implant after DC were included in our study. Indications for DC were equally distributed in both groups, including middle cerebral artery infarction (35 cases), traumatic brain injury (24 cases), subarachnoid hemorrhage (15 cases), intracerebral hemorrhage (3 cases). Time from DC to CP was similar in both groups 143.8 ± 17.46 days (PMMA) versus 98.46 ± 10.37 days (CaP). The mean follow-up period was 34.9 ± 27.1 months. 13 procedure-related complications occurred in patients with PMMA, 6 in those with CaP implants (p = 0.126). Revision surgery with implant removal was necessary for 9 patients with PMMA implants, one in those with CaP implants. The probability of implant removal was significantly higher in the PMMA implant group (p = 0.039).
Conclusions
In the present study, a titanium-enhanced biocompatible CaP implant proved superior to a PMMA implant in terms of surgical site infection. This supports the idea of the biocompatible implant material with its ability for tissue integration.
Community Pharmacists’ Expanding Roles In Supporting Patients Before And During COVID-19: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Authors: Isenor Jennifer E. , Cossette Benoît , Murphy Andrea , Breton Mylaine , Mathews Maria , Moritz Lauren , Buote Richard , McCarthy Lisa , Woodill Lisa , Morrison Bobbi , Guénette Line , Marshall Emily Gard 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Background: Timely access and attachment to a primary healthcare provider is essential for population health outcomes. Patients without a family physician or nurse practitioner (“unattached”) or who cannot access their provider when needed may seek care from a community pharmacist. Community pharmacists are highly accessible in Canada and have a broad scope of practice. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, community pharmacists took on additional roles. However, little is known about how community pharmacists managed the needs of unattached versus attached patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.Aim: To explore Nova Scotian community pharmacists’ roles in caring for patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifying barriers and facilitators to optimizing patient access.Method: Semi-structured interviews with community pharmacists across the province of Nova Scotia (Canada) were conducted. Data were analyzed using framework analysis.Results: Eleven community pharmacists were interviewed. Five key themes were noted: 1) rising pressure on pharmacists to meet unique health needs; 2) what pharmacists have to offer; 3) positioning pharmacists in the system; 4) pharmacist wellbeing; and 5) recommendations for practice post-pandemic.Conclusion: Before and during the pandemic, community pharmacists played a significant and increasing role in providing care to patients, especially unattached patients. With the growing number of unattached patients, it is vital community pharmacists are supported to provide additional services to care for the health needs of patients.
Development of Hybrid Titania/Polybenzoxazine Composite for Enhance Thermo-Mechanical, Flame Retardancy and Dielectric Properties
Authors: asrafali shakilaparveen 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Polybenzoxazines (Pbzs) are recently developed class of thermosetting polymeric materials possessing low surface free energy with non-fluorine or non-silicon content. In the present study, a new type of Pbz-BN/TiO2 composites were fabricated using benzoxazine monomer [bis(6-phenyl diazenyl-3-phenoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,3-benzoxazinyl) benzonitrile] and inorganic TiO2 fillers by a simple and inexpensive process. Thermal curing method was found to be effective for preparing superhydrophobic surfaces combining low surface energy and surface roughness. The presence of benzonitrile group in the benzoxazine monomer paves way for accelerating the curing of the benzoxazine monomer as shown by the DSC analysis. The as-prepared Pbz/TiO2 surfaces containing 5 wt% of TiO2 generated a superhydrophobic surface exhibiting static water contact angle (SWCA) of 146°. In addition to it, the effect of inorganic fillers on the thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of the Pbz/TiO2 composites was investigated in detail.
Does glyphosate cause acute toxicity to grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)?
Authors: Impellitteri Federica , Faggio Caterina , Azadikhah Dariush , Varcheh Matin , Yalsuyi Ahmad Mohamadi , Vajargah Mohammad Forouhar 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Nowadays, glyphosate, and its commercial formulation (Roundup 41% SL, Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germania), is the most widely used broad-spectrum herbicide in industrial agriculture for weed control. The massive use of this substance also affects aquatic ecosystems and water organisms around the world. The potential toxic effects of glyphosate on aquatic specimens should worry us. Indeed, animals such as grass carp are part of the human food chain, so exposure to glyphosate may cause environmental damage and harm human health. In this study, the effect of acute 96h exposure of the commercial formulation of glyphosate (Roundup) on blood biochemical indices of grass carp (Ctenopharhyngoden idella) was evaluated. Three different concentrations of glyphosate were chosen for exposure to three groups of 21 animals each. The lowest was 50mg.L-1, the intermediate concentration was 100mg.L-1, and the highest concentration was 150mg.L-1. The toxicity of the pollutant was tested using lethal concentrations and determining the LC50 (lethal concentrations for 50% of fish). Histopathological damage to the gills and liver was also evaluated, as well as the survival rate of the fish. Results showed severe gill and liver damage, with necrosis, leukocyte infiltration, hyperplasia and hypertrophy, in the group exposed to the highest concentration of glyphosate (150 mg.L-1). Many biochemical changes were also observed, confirming the toxicity hypothesized at the start of the study.
Screening of Monoamine Oxidase A Inhibitory Peptides from Proteins of Edible Fungi
Authors: Ou Cansheng , Zhou Xianmin , Liu Songbin , LU Huan , Wang Ruijuan , Zeng Qiaohui 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
In this paper, the binding relationship between oligopeptides of edible fungi and monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) was explored by computer simulation. The frequency of high affinity oligopeptides (F value) was calculated, and the MAO-A inhibitory peptide was screened. By simulating the hydrolysis of 27 proteins from 8 common edible fungi in China, the oligopeptides obtained by hydrolysis were docked with MAO-A to screen high affinity oligopeptides (docking fraction ≤ -120) and ultra-high affinity oligopeptides (docking fraction ≤ -160). At the same time, the F value was calculated to predict the inhibitory effect of edible fungi protein on MAO-A. A total of 430 high-affinity oligopeptides and 32 ultra-high-affinity oligopeptides were obtained by molecular docking after 27 proteins were simulated hydrolysis. Among them, the three oligopeptides with the highest docking were PQSTW (-195.952), PTSGW (-187.942) and QCQW (-180.007). In addition, the simulated hydrolyzed edible fungi all contained oligopeptides with strong inhibitory effect on MAO-A. In summary, this paper aims to screen MAO-A inhibitory peptides, provide new possibilities for high-speed screening of MAO-A inhibitory peptides, and provide a theoretical basis for exploring the potential value of edible fungi.
Risk Of Cardiotoxicity With Lapatinib Treatment In Patients With Or Without Previous Cardiotoxicity Induced By Trastuzumab With Cardiac Disorder Who Were Treated With Lapatinib: A Single Institutional Retrospective Study.
Authors: Shimanuki Yumiko , Shimomura Akihiko , Kubota Shuji , Komuro Masato , Kawamura Yukino , Taniyama Tomoko , Terakado Hiroyuki , Shimizu Chikako 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Background: Cardiotoxicity is a significant adverse event of trastuzumab, which is used in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer patients. Lapatinib (Lap) is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor of HER1 and HER2, serving as an anti-HER2 treatment. Lap reportedly causes lesser cardiotoxicity than does trastuzumab. In clinical practice, Lap is often administered to patients with cardiac disorder (CD) induced by trastuzumab. However, there are only a few reports on the safety of Lap administration and subsequent evaluation of CDs in such patients. We evaluated whether there was a difference in cardiac toxicity due to Lap administration based on the presence or absence of previous cardiotoxicity induced by trastuzumab.Methods: Ten patients who received Lap for the treatment of metastatic or recurrent and HER2-positive breast cancer at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, between April 1, 2016 and August 31, 2020, were included in this study. All patients had a history of trastuzumab administration, and two had developed CD after trastuzumab administration. Lap was carefully administered to these two patients after consultation with a cardiologist. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and other clinical information before and after Lap treatment were retrieved from electronic medical records. Results: All patients other than the two with CD after trastuzumab treatment had a baseline LVEF of >55%, and there was no clinically relevant decrease in LVEF after the initiation of Lap. The two patients with CD after trastuzumab treatment exhibited LVEF of 38% and 51% after Lap treatment, respectively.Conclusion: Our data indicate that Lap can be administered without causing further deterioration of cardiac function in patients with CD induced by anti-HER2 monoclonal antibodies. The number of cases must be expanded for further investigation.