bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dispeptik hastalarda Helicobacter pylori ile duodenumun dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonları arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi
Authors: EVİRGEN Sami 
Published: August 2022

Giriş ve Amaç: Rutin endoskopik değerlendirmede genellikle karşılaştığımız ve intestinal lenfanjiektazi olarak değerlendirdiğimiz duodenumun dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonlarının çoğunlukla belirgin bir nedeni veya klinik karşılığı bilinmemektedir. Çalışmamızda dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonların sıklığını, patolojik karşılığını ve Helicobacter pylori ile olan ilişkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: İç Hastalıkları ve Gastroenteroloji Bilim Dalımız polikliniklerine başvuran ve aynı endoskopist tarafından dispeptik yakınma şikayeti ile gastroskopileri uygulanan toplam 445 hastanın endoskopi bulguları retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Endoskopik bulgularında dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonlar saptanan hastaların antrum ve duodenal biyopsileri alınarak histolojik olarak incelendi. Bulgular: Tüm hastaların %60’ı kadın (n = 245) ve yaşları ortalaması 47.1 yıl idi. İncelenen endoskopik raporlarda 39 (%8.8) hastada dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonların olduğu saptandı. Dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonlar saptanan hastaların biyopsilerinde 10 hastada (%26.3) intestinal lenfanjiektazi, 21 hastada (%55.2) kronik nonspesifik duodenit ve 7 hastada (%18.5) Giardia enfeksiyonu saptandı. Dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonların saptandığı hastaların yarısında (n = 19) Helicobacter pylori pozitif olarak saptandı (p = 0.695). Helicobacter pylori sıklığı patolojik olarak intestinal lenfanjiektazi saptanmış grupta da istatiksel olarak farklı bulunmadı. Sonuç: Dispeptik yakınmalar ile gelen hastaların gastroskopilerinde dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonların sıklığı %8.8 olarak bulundu. Bu hastaların ancak dörtte birinde patoloji ile konfirme intestinal lenfanjiektazi görülmektedir. Dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonlar ve intestinal lenfanjiektazi saptanması ile Helicobacter pylori pozitifliği arasında bir ilişki saptanmamıştır.
Dispepsi, duodenal dağınık beyaz noktasal lezyonlar, Helicobacter pylori
Incidence of Overweight and Its Predictors in Adults after 10 Years of Follow-up: Yazd Healthy Heart Project
Authors: Moghtaderi Fatemeh , Sarebanhassanabadi Mohammadtaghi , Hosseini Shabnam , Pakseresht Mohammadreza , Beiki Omid , Seyed Hosseini Seyed Mostafa , Namayandeh Seyedeh Mahdieh , Emami Mahmood , Salehi-Abargouei Amin 
Published: August 2022

Background: Obesity and overweight are important public health problems which are rapidly growing throughout the world. This study aims to provide 10-year incidence estimates of obesity and overweight in adults along with their risk factors in an Iranian adult population.
Methods: This cohort study was conducted within the framework of the Yazd Healthy Heart Project (YHHP) throughout phases from 2005-2006 to 2015-2016 among urban adult population. The participants comprised of 1000 males and 1000 females aged 20-74 years from urban areas of Yazd. Cox proportional hazards model was used to examine the potential risk factors for obesity and overweight.
Results: A total of 2000 participants aged 47.09 ± 16.97 years and body mass index (BMI) of 21.99 ± 2.21 kg/m2 were entered in this study at baseline. After 10 years of follow-up, the cumulative incidence of overweight for the entire population was 38.6% (41.6% in women and 36.8% in men). Furthermore, the 10-year cumulative incidence of obesity was 14.8% in the population (20.8% for women and 10.5% for men). Female participants showed a significantly higher incidence rate compared to males either for obesity or overweight. Regarding risk factors, there was a significant association between non-smoking (HR= 1.54, 95% CI: 1.06-2.25), socio-economic status (HR= 1.82, 95% CI: 1.13-2.94), and education (HR= 1.56, 95% CI: 1.14-2.13) with overweight (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: This study revealed the incidence rate of obesity and overweight is significantly high in adult population of Yazd, Iran especially in women. The most important predictors of overweight seem to be smoking, lower socio-economic status, and education.
Construction Grammar Meets Language Testing and Evaluation: Redefining & Ensuring Construct Validity
Authors: Gedik Tan Arda 
Published: August 2022

<p>Theoretical linguistics and teaching are concurrent, that is, neither can exist without the other. In other words, decisions made in (foreign) language teaching will inevitably affect how language testing and evaluation as a concept is designed and administered. For example, if a curriculum states that the English as a foreign language teachers need to make a distinction between a gerund and an infinitive in the classroom and teach it as such, then, this distinction will be tested or evaluated in one way or another. In this article, language testing and evaluation (LTE), an important component in language teaching, is combined with construction grammar (henceforth CxG), a salient theory of language with ample evidence to support its claims. Specifically, this article discusses how construct validity, test items, and rubrics can be reimagined from the perspective of usage-based construction grammar. </p>
The Relationship Between Students’ Reading Motivation and the Success to Comprehend the English Texts
Authors: Fauzi Iwan , Saman Tampung N , Zannah Nurul , Octaviani Shellina , Winey Brigita Girlani 
Published: August 2022

<span lang="EN-US">Reading is one of the main skills that must be possessed by students in order to be successful in learning English as a foreign language. Meanwhile, motivation is very much needed in English learning because motivation is one of the determinant factors of student to succeed. The relationship of reading and motivation is two coin-sides that encourage anyone to read or not to read. The aim of making this study is to determine the relationship between students' reading motivation and reading comprehension. This study takes the setting of students who learn English as a foreign language at a state university in Palangka Raya--Indonesia during one month and half by selecting 36 college students with an age range between 19-21 years covered by 22 females and 14 males. This study used a correlational research design. The result shows that there is a positive correlation between students’ reading motivation and their reading comprehension which means the more motivated students in reading the more increased their comprehension in reading the texts. </span>
Holocene East Asian Summer Monsoon Variation Recorded by Sensitive Grain Size Component from the Pearl River-Derived Mud in the Northern South China Sea
Authors: Xu Jin , Huang Chao , Huang Xin 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
To better understand the environmental significance of sediment grain size in continental shelf of the South China Sea (SCS), we carried out a detailed grain size study of sediments from the YJ Core, derived from the mud deposits of the northern SCS. Based on the grain size-standard deviation method, two sensitive grain size components were identified, namely, component 1 (8.2 ~ 9.3 μm) and component 2 (106.8 ~ 120.7 μm), respectively. The results indicate that the sensitive component 1 is likely to derive from fine-grained materials of the Pearl River. These fine-grained materials could be transported by the southwestward coastal current during the wet season, with the domination of the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM). Accordingly, the sensitive component 1 could be sensitive to climate change and has a great potential to reconstruct details of EASM variations. During the period of 7500-6800 cal yr BP, the sensitive component 1 may be controlled by both sea level change and EASM intensity. Besides, the curve of the sensitive component 1 in the YJ Core presents a strong EASM during the interval 6800-3500 cal yr BP and a weak EASM during the period of 3500-2000 cal yr BP, which is synchronous with other paleoclimate records in southern China. In the past 2000 years, the sensitive component 1 may reflect the increasing of human activities. It is essential to carry out more studies with higher resolution in mud areas to clarify a detailed historical evolution of EASM intensity over the whole Holocene.
Pull in Analysis of Nano sized RF switches using Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Sethuraman Seetharaman , Chaitanya Pranav , S kanthamani , Percy J.Joslin , Roomi S.Mohamed Mansoor 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model for the pull-down voltage analysis of Radio Frequency (RF) NEMS(Nano Electro-Mechanical) switch is presented in this paper. The fixed-fixed beam and cantilever beam structure have been chosen and analyzed in terms of pull-down voltage with the variation of its physical parameter values. An ANN model was trained with several training algorithms to achieve higher performance and computational efficiency.The pull-down voltage predicted from theLevenberg-Marquardt backpropagationANN modelhas been compared with previous results presented in experimental and theoretical studies available in the literature.The proposed ANN model was also used to investigate the geometric and physical influence of the nano-switch on the pull-in voltage, and results were reported.The proposed ANN model performs better, with less Mean Square Error (MSE) of 0.000045 and 0.000092 for cantilever and fixed-fixed beam structures respectively.
Screening of lactic acid bacteria with anti-adipogenic effect and potential probiotic properties from grains
Authors: Seo Min Ju , Won Sung-Min , Kwon Min Ju , Song Ji Hyeon , Lee Eun Bee , Cho Jun Hyeong , Park Kye Won , Yoon Jung-Hoon 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
A total of 187 lactic acid bacteria were isolated from four types of grains collected in South Korea. The bacterial strains were assigned as members of Levilactobacillus brevis, Latilactobacillus curvatus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lactococcus taiwanesis, Pediococcus pentosaceus, and Weissella paramesenteroides based on the closest similarity using 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. The strains belonging to the same species were analyzed using RAPD-PCR, and one or two among strains showing the same band pattern were selected. Finally, 25 representative strains were selected for further functional study. Inhibitory effects of lipid accumulation were observed in the strains tested. Pediococcus pentosaceus K28, Levilactobacillus brevis RP21 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum RP12 significantly reduced lipid accumulation and decreased expression of six adipogenic marker genes in C3H10T1/2 adipocytes. The three strains survived under strong acidity and bile salt conditions. The three strains showed adhesion to Caco-2 cells similar to a reference strain LGG. The resistance of the three strains to several antibiotics was also assessed. Strains RP12 and K28 were confirmed not to produce harmful enzymes based on API ZYM kit results. Based on these results, strains K28, RP21 and RP12 isolated from grains had the ability to inhibit adipogenesis in adipocytes and potentially be useful as probiotics.
Dielectric Properties of Cellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Materials
Authors: Luo Qiguan , Shen Huimin , Zhou Guofu , Xu Xuezhu 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
As a biodegradable green dielectric material, cellulose has been used in wearable electronic devices, sensors, film capacitors, and other electronic devices. Cellulose-based dielectric has the advantages of renewable, non-toxic, flexible, and strong mechanical properties, so it of is great significance to study the dielectric properties of cellulose. In this paper, we summarized the factors influencing the dielectric properties of cellulose-based dielectric and the ways to change the dielectric properties, mainly explored the methods to improve the dielectric constant of nanocellulose-based dielectric materials. This review summarizes the current state-of-art progress of new dielectric materials, the application of cellulose in electronic devices, the development of green energy storage materials and etc.
Waterborne diseases as an indicator of health disparities: A nationwide study of WaSH related morbidity and mortality in Ecuador from 2011-2020
Authors: Ortiz-Prado Esteban , Simbaña-Rivera Katherine , Cevallos-Sierra Gabriel , Cevallos Domenica , Lister Alex , Fernandez-Naranjo Raul , Ríos-Touma Blanca , Vasconez Jorge , Izquierdo-Condoy Juan S. , Gomez-Barreno Lenin 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
BackgroundDespite worldwide progress in terms of clean water supply, sanitation, and hygiene knowledge, some middle and most of low-income countries are still experiencing many diseases transmitted using unsafe water and the lack of sanitation.MethodsTo understand the impact of all waterborne diseases (WBD) registered in Ecuador, we performed an analysis of all cases and deaths related to WBD to compute incidence and mortality rates.ResultsWe found that in Ecuador, mestizo people had the greatest morbidity rate (141/100,000) patient followed by indigenous (63/100,000) and self-determined white patients (21/100,000). However, in terms of mortality, indigenous population have a 790% increase in mortality rate (2.6 /100,000) when compared to self-determined white populations (0.29/100,000) or 176% more when compared to mestizos (0.94/100,000). This trend remains the same among children and the elderly who have higher mortality rates when compared to other ethnic groups.ConclusionsIn Ecuador, water borne diseases (WBD) are still a major public health problem. We found that younger children and elderly are more likely to be get sick and die due to water borne diseases. In terms of morbidity, mestizos reported the highest rate, while in terms of mortality, indigenous populations are the most affected, having the highest mortality among different ethnic groups. We hypostatize that reduced health care access is linked to fewer reporting incidence rates among indigenous populations but higher mortality rates.
FKN regulates macrophage activation in lupus nephritis via the Hippo signaling pathway
Authors: Zuo Yao , Pan Xiuhong , Wang Xiaochao , You Yanwu 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Introduction: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and its pathogenesis is not fully understood. There is an imbalance in the polarization of macrophages and an interplay between fractalkine (FKN) and its receptor, CX3CR1, in LN. Previously we showed that the expression levels of FKN were positively correlated with the severity of LN. Here we aimed to study the role of the Hippo signaling pathway (HSP) and its interaction with FKN in LN in an attempt to provide novel strategies for the treatment of this condition. Methods: 91 LN patients and 64 healthy controls were included in this study. In addition, FKN-knockout mice and RAW.267.4 cells were used for in vivo and in vitro experiments. The levels of YAP, TAZ, MST1, IL-6, and IL-10 were measured in LN patients by qRT-PCR and ELISAs. HE, Masson and PASM staining were used to assess the pathological changes in kidney tissues and western blots measured the protein content of FKN, MST1, YAP, p-YAP, p-TAZ, iNOS, TNF-α, IL-10 and Arg-1. IF was used to localize F4/80, F4/80, p-YAP, IL-10 and TNF- α proteins. Results: Up-regulation of FKN was associated with increased macrophage activation and increased YAP expression. When FKN was down-regulated the HSP was activated and the YAP expression was decreased. In addition, macrophages polarization switched to M1-phenotype. Activation of the HSP in vivo was associated with FKN deficiency and increased phosphorylation of YAP and TAZ, leading to reduced activation of macrophages. This could relieve the renal damage associated with LN. Conclusions: Our results confirmed a negative correlation between the FKN gene and the HSP. Down-regulation of FKN could activate the HSP to reduce the activation of macrophages in kidney tissues and attenuate renal damage. The HSP may provide a new molecular target for the treatment of LN patients.
Epidemic Diffusion Network of Spain: a mobility model to characterize transmission routes of disease. A COVID-19 case study.
Authors: Del-Águila-Mejía Javier , García-García David , Rojas-Benedicto Ayelén , Rosillo Nicolás , Guerrero-Vadillo María , Peñuelas Marina , Ramis Rebeca , Gómez-Barroso Diana , Donado-Campos Juan de Mata 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Human mobility drives geographical diffusion of airborne infectious diseases at different scales. During the COVID-19 pandemic mobility data was made available and has been widely used, but few studies focus on mobility itself. We used public data from February 14th 2020, to May 9th 2021, in Spain to characterize mobility patterns and study geographical diffusion phenomena using network science methods. With 135 (out of 2.264) connections and the 52 provinces of Spain, a weighted, directed network was built: the Epidemic Diffusion Network (EDN). Centrality measures (degree and strength), community structure and shortest distances were obtained using the EDN. The resulting network was highly clustered (modularity: 63%) with 7 communities. Madrid, Valladolid and Araba/Álaba act as mobility hubs of their communities and the whole network. Shortest distances unveil a geographical wave-like diffusion pattern with occasional distance jumps, a small-world network characteristic, and COVID-19 cumulative incidence curves showed a pattern of proximity within provinces of the same community. These properties remain constant in time despite factors like seasonality or restrictions and could inform public health authorities in preparedness and response plans for diseases and other threads. Further studies are needed to better understand relationship between network measures and epidemiological outcomes in real life.
Body condition variation in a riverine piscivore: have small non-native cyprinids benefited an endangered fish?
Authors: Osmundson Douglas 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Effects of three introduced fishes on body condition of an endangered piscivore, Colorado pikeminnow Ptychocheilus lucius, in the upper Colorado River were assessed to aid prioritization of non-native fish control efforts. Relative condition (Kn: mass at a given length) was monitored during spring, 1991–2013. Positive and significant relations were found between annual mean Kn and backwater densities of two common non-native, small-bodied, cyprinid species in downstream reaches of the 293-km study area. High mean Kn in spring followed years when fall densities of fathead minnow Pimephales promelas and red shiner Cyprinella lutrensis were high. No such relation was found with a third species, sand shiner Notropis stramineus. These three species have dominated zero-velocity habitats since their introduction in the 1960s. There was also a significant relation between mean Kn and low antecedent river flow levels, likely because fathead minnows and red shiners flourish under such conditions. No relation was found between mean Kn prior to spawning and subsequent abundance of young-of-the-year 3-months post spawning, suggesting mean Kn was not a driver of annual reproductive success or larval survival. Based on predatory interactions with larval native fishes documented in the literature, red shiners were deemed detrimental to Colorado pikeminnow persistence despite their food value. Sand shiners appeared benign: non-predatory and unimportant as food. Fathead minnows, however, might be beneficial. They appear non-predatory on fish larvae while providing an important food source for various Colorado pikeminnow life stages. Managers need to weigh these benefits when considering control efforts.
Efficient multiple shoot organogenesis in the African bush apple
Authors: Chukwurah Peter Nkachukwu , Osuagwu Aniefiok Ndubuisi , Ekerette Ekerette Emmanuel 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
African bush apple [Heinsia crinita (Afzel.) G. Taylor] is a threatened orphan crop with immense nutritional and medicinal value to many rural African communities. We developed an efficient system for the in vitro induction of direct multiple shoot organogenesis from different explants of the crop using combinations of two cytokinins (benzyl adenine - BA and thidiazuron - TDZ) and the auxin, naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) in Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium. Multiple shoot induction was most effectively achieved from hypocotyl and stem explants using 1.0 mg/L BA + 0.1 mg/L NAA combination. In vitro-regenerated shoots were successfully rooted on hormone-free 0.5x MS medium and acclimatized to generate H. crinita plantlets, thus providing a strategy for in vitro conservation of this crop as well as a pathway for its genetic improvement via biotechnology.
Effects of Slope Green Infrastructure on Water Quantity-Quality Processes at the Watershed Scale: A Review
Authors: Li Jian , Liu Shanshan , Qin Tianling , Li Xueyao , Zhang Xin , Li Chenhao , Feng Jianming , Dong Biqiong , Xu Lulu 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Vegetation protection and restoration, protective forest and grass construction, as the typical Slope Green Infrastructures (SGI), significantly effect water hydrological and environmental process on the slope. The change of water production and confluence impact the river discharge, which could determine the environmental condition of waters. This review investigated the relevant literature over the past 20 years via the bibliometric tool, and analyzed the relevant hotspots of SGI and water quantity-quality (WQQ). Findings confirm that urban, runoff, land use, stormwater, climate change had been paid attention. Then the potential response of the water cycle and water environmental process to the SGI construction were explored, including precipitation, evaporation, and dissolved oxygen, nitrate, etc. WQQ joint simulation methods were also listed. At last, we proposed the development trend and future research hotspots of the research on SGI and WQQ. The word of this paper could provide technique support for water problem treatment and natural resource management at the watershed scale.
A Bolt Assembly Robotic System Based on Hybrid Vision: Effect of its Process Parameters on Fastening Performance
Authors: Chen Jianzhou , Liu Zhifeng , Xu Jingjing , Yang Congbin , Li Ying , Cheng Qiang 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Bolt assembly is very common in modern manufacturing. With the improvement of industrial automation levels, the demand for automatic assembly increases. However, the robotic automation still suffers from various impracticalities. In this work, to improve the environment adaptability and reduce the system cost, a robotic system based on hybrid vision is presented for the bolt assembly, which is composed of a 6-DOF robot, a hybrid vision and an electric fastening tool. In the hybrid vision, a scene monocular vision and a hand-eye monocular vision are combined to obtain the accurate pose of the hole. Besides, motion parameters of the robotic system, including the end-effector linear speed of the manipulator, the rotation speed of the tool, have the major impact on the assembly efficiency and quality. For this problem, the effect of the combined changes in robotic motion parameters on the bolt fastening efficiency and quality was studied based on experimental data. The efficiency and quality were evaluated by the speed of the bolt screwed in and the combination of standard deviation and average value of the torque variation, respectively. Results can provide proper values for motion parameters of the robotic system through considering requirements of the actual bolt assembly.