bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided fascia hydrorelease on the coracohumeral ligament in patients with global limitation of the shoulder range of motion
Authors: Suda Masei , Kimura Hiroaki , Kobayashi Tadashi , Suzuki Shigeki , Fukui Sho , Obata Hideaki 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
We conducted a prospective single-arm interventional study of the treatment efficacy of ultrasound-guided fascia hydrorelease (US-FHR) on the coracohumeral ligament (CHL) of patients with global limitation of shoulder range of motion (ROM) without local inflammation. The primary outcome was the change in passive ROM (pROM) of external rotation (ER) after first US-FHR. Secondary outcomes included the change in pROM of other directions from baseline, the pain visual analogue scale (pVAS) at the timepoints after each procedure (first, second US-FHR and rehabilitation) as well as the change in the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) from the first to the second visit. Eleven patients underwent US-FHR. The pROM of ER after the 1st US-FHR changed by a median of 7.1° (p < 0.01). There was a statistically significant improvement in the pROM of flexion, extension, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation from baseline to each timepoints. The pVAS at rest showed no significant improvement, although the pVAS at maximal ER showed a trend towards improvement. The SPADI score decreased by a median of 13.4° (p < 0.01). No adverse events were observed. US-FHR on the CHL with or without rehabilitation might be an effective, less invasive treatment for patients with global limitation of shoulder ROM.
Microalgae- and biochar-mediated wastewater treatment: augmentation of bioelectrochemical nitrogen removal and biogas production
Authors: Chen Deqiang , Ibrahim Muhammad , Tian Ran , Wang Chenhui , Yang Ying 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Bioelectrochemical systems can recover energy while treating wastewater as an attractive form of bioengineering technology. This research devised a novel upgraded system that can remove a high proportion of nitrogen (N) from wastewater and produce biogas. We investigated the scale-up effect of mixing ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N) and nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N) under anoxic conditions, and we also assessed the mediation-impact of Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) and carbon-based biocatalyst (biochar). The experiment was carried out using three independent batches, and each lasted for 35 d. The results showed that the unique enhanced system could simultaneously remove more than 90% of NH3 and NO3 from wastewater and generate a significant amount of N2O, CH4, and CO2. In addition, dominant bacteria genera such as Sporosarcina, Tissieralla, and Pseudomonas have played a robust role in N removal and biogas generation. Compared to past studies, the unique enhanced system significantly improved the N removal efficiency of the bioelectrochemical systems.
Design and Production of Camel Phenotyping Assistance System
Authors: Asadzadeh Nader , Sani Morteza Bitaraf , Banabazi Mohammad Hossein , Esmaeilkhanian Saeid , Harofte Javad Zare , Naderi Ali Shafei , Davodly Ehsan Shams , Burger Pamela Anna , Mirjalili Alibeman 
Published: May 2022

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Background: One of the significant challenges in camel husbandry is the lack of records and characterization of economically and health-relevant phenotypes. There are many fundamental problems due to their dispersion and the nature of the camel grassland farming specially phenotyping of camels. People's participation in the design and implementation of livestock and agriculture development programs is a straightforward matter, and an inevitable necessity and they should be involved in all cases and aspects of the programs.Methods: This research aims to design and set up a system in order to establish communication and networking among herds, phenotyping, and tracking of camels. The capabilities of camel phenotyping assistance system include: registration of the herd characteristics, camel tracker, estimation of body weight, and training, developed in cell phone platform. Results: This system, named SAREBANYAR, will improve data collection and can undoubtedly pave the way for the development of applied research to improve camel production traits. It also provides the skills training for the camel owners and will also increase the herd’s performance.
Landuse Characteristics of Flood Prone Areas in Birnin-kebbi Local Government Area, Nigeria
Authors: Olanrewaju Samson Olaitan 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
This study assessed the landuse characteristics of flood-prone areas (FPAs) in BirninKebbi Local Government Area. There are twelve FPAs in the study area, out of which three (Ambursa, Gwadagwanji, and Dagere) were randomly selected. In each of the FPA, flood plains were identified while a radius of 300 meters was delineated around the widest plain. Thereafter, landuse characterization was done. Also, 240 questionnaires were administered to elicit information on the impact of flooding. The major landuses in the study area are residential (56.73%), and agricultural (33.97%). Intensive farming, mostly rice plantation, is carried out in the study area – a practice that loosens the soil and makes it vulnerable to flooding. Unfortunately, there is no landuse regulation concerning agricultural practice and development in hazard zones in the area, and none of the developments in these areas is approved by the Kebbi State Urban Development Authority. All the sampled respondents have experienced flooding. With the Flood Impact Index (FII) of 0.22 and 0.08, the impacts of flooding in the area are displacement and loss of agricultural products. The paper, therefore, recommends the declaration of FPAs as hazard zones with landuse plans developed – both for agricultural landuses and built-up developments.
A simple model to fit and interpret creep curves-behaviour of modified micro-cellulose particulate composites
Authors: Ornaghi Heitor Luiz , Neves Roberta Motta , Kerche Eduardo Fischer , Monticeli Francisco Maciel , Zattera Ademir José 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Micro crystalline cellulose is largely used to improve thermos-mechanical properties of composites. This study aims to evaluate the creep behaviour of micro-cellulose epoxy-based composites, and the effect of reinforcements’ silanization treatment. A new viscoelastic model, based on the generalized logistic function was successfully tested. The results were directly associated with the material’s structure-property relationships. Rigid particles restricted the molecular chain’s motion, mainly on the amorphous segments. This difference achieved the needing of more energy, to achieve creep deformation. Then, MCC improved the structural integrity, when incorporated into an epoxy matrix. On one hand, the incorporation of silanized-MCC increased the mechanical behavior of the composite, due to the stiffer structure. Furthermore, the chemical modification provided an increment in the glassy plateau, associated with higher thermal energy required to initiate strain of the amorphous polymeric chains. This behaviour conducted in an abrupt decrease of load-bearing capability for the composites. Finally, the proposed model is suitable to be employed in creep curves, aiming to easily interpret the structure-property relationships of this test.
Tension Subdural Hygroma following Resection of Posterior Fossa Tumor in a Child – A new Clinical Pathological Radiological entity
Authors: Pillai Mahesh Krishna , Kariyattil Rajeev , Chhabra Rajesh , Govindaraju Venkatesh , Kochummen Koshy 
Published: May 2022

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Subdural hygroma following posterior fossa tumor resection is very rare, with only three cases reported in the literature. Authors describe a case of subdural hygroma following posterior fossa tumor resection with distinct clinical, pathological and radiological features, through an illustrative case of a child, who underwent gross total resection of a fourth ventricular tumor. The clinical, radiological and pathological sequelae following development of post-operative bilaterally symmetrical subdural cerebrospinal fluid collection, under high pressure, explained. The term “tension sudural hygroma” introduced to describe this unique condition, not described elsewhere, to date. Features that differentiate this condition from previously reported cases of subdural hygroma following posterior fossa tumor resection, explained. Subduro-peritoneal shunt as the choice of treatment, rather than ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, burr hole drainage of the subdural hygroma or aspiration of the pseudomeningocele, suggested.
Analysis and enhancement of risk management for ethnic differences in antineoplastic drugs in Japan
Authors: Uzu Shinobu , Sato Jun , Wakao Rika , Nonaka Takahiro 
Published: May 2022

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Background Risk management in the post-marketing phase is crucial to minimize health problems caused by drugs. Because ethnic factors may affect drug safety, the objective of this study was to explore concrete approaches to reflecting ethnic factors in risk management under multi-regional drug development.Methods We assessed Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) review reports on antineoplastic drugs approved as new molecular entities in the last 10 years to identify any differences in the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to myelosuppression, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, and interstitial lung disease between Japanese and non-Japanese populations. In addition, we investigated how those ADRs were handled in the labeling of each drug.Results In total, 44 drugs were available for comparing the incidence of ADRs between Japanese and non-Japanese populations. Of these, 32 drugs had a higher incidence of ADRs in the Japanese population. However, the incidence of ADRs in the Japanese population was described in the labeling for 7 drugs, and only the incidence in the overall population in multi-regional phase III trials was described in the labeling for the remaining 25 drugs. Of these 25 drugs, two drugs were immediately placed under emergency safety control measures after approval because of the high incidence of ADRs in Japanese patients.Conclusions For drugs that might cause serious ADRs and with a higher incidence in the Japanese population, information should be provided on the incidence in the Japanese population as well as in the overall population.
Do patients want clinicians to ask about social needs and include this information in their medical record?
Authors: Albert Steven , McCracken Polly , Bui Thuy , Hanmer Janel , Fischer Gary S , Hariharan Jaishree , James Everette A 
Published: May 2022

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BackgroundSocial needs screening in primary care may be valuable for addressing non-medical health-related factors, such as housing insecurity, that interfere with optimal medical care. Yet it is unclear if patients welcome such screening and how comfortable they are having this information included in electronic health records (EHR).ObjectiveTo assess patient attitudes toward inclusion of social needs information in the EHR and key correlates, such as sociodemographic status, self-rated health, and trust in health care.Design, participants, and main measuresIn a cross-sectional survey of patients attending a primary care clinic for annual or employment exams, 218/560 (38%) consented and completed a web survey or personal interview between 8/20/20 − 8/23/21. Patients provided social needs information using the Accountable Care Communities Screening Tool. For the primary outcome, patients were asked, “Would you be comfortable having these kinds of needs included in your health record (also known as your medical record or chart)?”AnalysesRegression models were estimated to assess correlates of patient comfort with including social needs information in medical records.Key resultsThe median age was 45, 68.8% were female, and 78% were white. Median income was $75,000 and 84% reported education beyond high school. Social need ranged from 5.5% (utilities) to 26.6% (housing), and nonwhite and gender-nonconforming patients reported greater need. 20% reported “some” or “complete” discomfort with social needs information included in the EHR. Adjusting for age, gender, race, education, trust, and self-rated health, each additional reported social need significantly increased discomfort with the EHR for documenting social needs.ConclusionsPeople with greater social needs were more wary of having this information placed in the EHR. This is a concerning finding, since one rationale for collecting social need data is to use this information (presumably in the EHR) for addressing needs.
Delineation of groundwater potential in Southeastern Peshawar using lithostratigraphic properties and geophysical techniques
Authors: Shahzad Asim , Janjuhah Hammad Tariq , Shahzad Syed Muzyan , Kontakiotis George , Fanidi Meryam , Makri Panayota 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The Peshawar basin is a part of the lower Himalayas that contains an enormous amount of groundwater storage. The evaluation of groundwater potential in the southern Peshawar district was done using a hydrogeological and geophysical technique. A total of 13 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) profiles were utilized to assess potential groundwater zones for surface resistivity studies. The aquifer system was delineated by comparing the data from five boreholes with the VES findings. It was also possible to find areas of super-saturated groundwater potential by linking metrics such as transmissivity (T), hydraulic conductivity (K), storativity (S), and the Dar Zarrouk. The examined aquifer is composed of clay, sand, gravels, boulders, and loose layers of lacustrine mud that are interlayered to form unconsolidated groundwater aquifer system. As a result, it is possible to use the aquifer for groundwater development because of its low-medium discharge.
Anti-Control of Hopf Bifurcation for High-Deimensional Chaotic Systems with Coexisting Attractors
Authors: Zhu Erxi , Xu Min , Pi Dechang 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Anti-control of Hopf bifurcation for the chaotic system is a common means of chaos application. It realizes the system’s bifurcation advance or delay, thereby meeting the practical needs of engineering. Herein, the nonlinear dynamic properties of the equilibrium point of a hyperchaotic system with coexisting attractors in a high dimensional band are examined to meet the research gap in the anti-control of Hopf bifurcation for the low-dimensional chaotic system. Specifically, anti-control of Hopf bifurcation is implemented by the dynamic state feedback control method. After the adjustment of the introduced system parameters, Hopf bifurcation is generated at a predetermined position, thus realizing the desired negative control. The simulation results demonstrate the simplified calculation process and remarkable control effect of this anti-control method.
Derivation of Digital-to-Analog Converter Architectures Based on Number Theory.
Authors: Bai Xueyan , Yao Dan , Du Yuanyang , Tran Minh Tri , Katayama Shogo , Wei Jianglin , Zhao Yujie , Kuwana Anna , Kobayashi Haruo , Kubo Kazuyoshi 
Published: May 2022

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This paper investigates possibilities of deriving new digital-to-analog converter (DAC) architectures based on polygonal and prime number theories. As the result, configurations of polygonal number DACs and prime number DACs are obtained; each consists of a few current sources, a resistor network, switch arrays and a decoder circuit. Whole circuits are designed and their operations are confirmed with simulation; they work as DAC in principle. In many cases, analog/mixed-signal circuit architecture design relies on intuitions and experiences of the designer, but here we demonstrate that it is feasible to derive different DAC architectures from conventional ones based on mathematical theory.
Lactoferrin binding to Sars-CoV-2 Spike glycoprotein protects host from infection, inflammation and iron dysregulation.
Authors: Cutone Antimo , Rosa Luigi , Patti Maria Carmela Bonaccorsi di , Iacovelli Federico , Conte Maria Pia , Ianiro Giusi , Romeo Alice , Campione Elena , Bianchi Luca , Valenti Piera , Falconi Mattia , Musci Giovanni 
Published: May 2022

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The anti-SARS-Cov-2 activity of the iron-binding protein Lactoferrrin has been investigated in epithelial and macrophagic cell models using a Pseudovirus decorated with the SARS-CoV-2 Spike glycoprotein. The human and, even more, the nutraceutically available bovine Lactoferrin inhibit pseudoviral infection in all cellular models tested. The bovine protein efficiently counteracts the deleterious effects of purified Spike on iron and inflammatory homeostasis, as shown by restored levels of the main proteins of the iron-handling system and, in the case of macrophagic THP-1 cells, of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-6. A direct interaction between Lactoferrin and Spike is likely at the basis of the observed effects, as demonstrated by an in vitro pull-down assay. Finally, in silico approaches have been applied to analyze the interactions of human and bovine Lactoferrins with Transferrin Receptor 1, a potential gate for SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells, as well as the binding of the bovine protein to different variants of concern of the SARS-Cov-2 Spike glycoprotein. Our results give hope for the employment of bovine Lactoferrin as an adjuvant of the standard of care therapies in COVID-19 treatment.
A Self-adaptive Extragradient Method for Fixed Point and Pseudomonotone Equilibrium Problems in Hadamard Spaces
Authors: AREMU KAZEEM OLALEKAN , JOLAOSO LATEEF OLAKUNLE , OYEWOLE OLAWALE KAZEEM 
Published: May 2022

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In this work, we study a self-adaptive extragradient algorithm for approximating a common solution of a pseudomonotone equilibrium problem and fixed point problem for multivalued nonexpansive mapping in Hadamard spaces. Our proposed algorithm is designed in a such way that its step-size does not require the knowledge of the Lipschitz-like constants of the bifunction. Under some nice conditions, we establish the strong convergence of the algorithm without prior knowledge of the Lipschitz constants. Furthermore, we provide a numerical experiment to demonstrate the efficiency of our algorithm. This result extends and compliments recent results in the literature.
An Unsupervised Method Based on Unpaired Multimodality Data for Heterogeneous Face Recognition
Authors: Mingxin Tang , wei chen 
Published: May 2022

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Current deep learning methods for heterogeneous face recognition (HFR) rely on pairwise multimodal image data for training, but such data are difficult to collect. In this paper, we propose an unsupervised deep learning method based on unpaired multimodal image data. This method employs a variational autoencoder (VAE) and a discriminator from a generative adversarial network (GAN) to disentangle the given heterogeneous image data into domain-independent semantic features and domain-dependent style features. Specifically, the VAE utilizes its latent space to disentangle features and encode explicitly domain-independent semantic features that are used to match face images from different modalities. The discriminator is used to discriminate the domains of images generated by the VAE, which can improve the domain recognition ability of the VAE. Moreover, multiple-scale feature aggregation is incorporated into the encoder part of the VAE to make the domain-independent semantic features contain multiple-scale construction information. Experimental results obtained on three widely used face datasets are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Our code will be available on GitHub.
Ultrafast biodegradation pathway of polyimides using aromatic diamine with two spiro moieties derived from camphor
Authors: Sim Su Ji , Kang Ju Hui , Lee Joon Hyuk , Suh Dong Hack 
Published: May 2022

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As a key structural element, polyimides (PIs) are garnering attention as high-functional polymers in the microelectronics and optical fields. Recently, their structural behaviour renders PIs as promising candidates for the formation of charge-transfer complex (CTC). However, unfortunate drawbacks of PI-based CTCs are in their insolubility and low degradability. The endeavour to overcome the aforementioned issue is aimed at designing biodegradable PIs with high solubility. A novel organic diamine monomer bridges this gap. Based on these fundamental phenomena, we demonstrate an environmentally-friendly camphor aromatic diamine (CAD diamine). The efforts described herein shows excellent solubility and thermal stability by introducing two spiro moieties. Ultrafast degradable PIs were further prepared from CAD diamine, which not only prevented the polymer deterioration but also reported ultrafast degradability in a sufficient manner.
Maxillary sinus morphometric changes after using three types of RME (conventional, hybrid and MSE)CBCT study
Authors: Shendy Mohamed , Abouelnour Ahmed , Shehata Ahmed 
Published: May 2022

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Aim of the study: To evaluate morphometric changes in maxillary air sinus (MS) of three different Rapid maxillary expander (RME) {conventional, hybrid and maxillary skeletal expander (MSE)} using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) Material and Methods: A total sample of sixty CBCT of patients presented with constricted maxilla with an age ranged from 11–18 was distributed in to three groups. Group 1 conventional hyrax, group 2 hybrid hyrax and group 3 maxillary skeletal expander (MSE). The mean age was 14.20Y, 15.13Y, 15.40Y in group 1,2 and 3 respectively CBCT records were taken before and after six month of maxillary expansion; the maxillary sinus was segmented and quantified using Romexis software (version 5.3.4.39USA). Results: Comparison between pre and post values and between left and right was performed by paired t test. the post treatment value was significantly higher than the pre value in the right side, left side and in both sides together. The significance level was set at P ≤ 0.05. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, followed by Bonferroni post hoc test. Conclusions: RME may have a good effect on maxillary sinus by increasing it is volume (MSV).
Realization of Unpinned Two-Dimensional Dirac States in Antimony Single Layers
Authors: Lu Qiangsheng , Cook Jacob , Zhang Xiaoqian , Chen Kyle , Snyder Matthew , Nguyen Duy Tung , Reddy Sreenivasa , Qin Bingchao , Zhan Shaoping , Zhao Li-Dong , Kowalczyk Pawel , Brown Simon , Chiang Tai-Chang , Yang Shengyuan , Chang Tay-rong , Bian Guang 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) Dirac states with linear dispersion have been observed in graphene and on the surface of topological insulators. 2D Dirac states discovered so far are exclusively pinned at high-symmetry points of the Brillouin zone, for example, surface Dirac states at Γ in topological insulators Bi2Se(Te)3 and Dirac cones at K and K' points in graphene. The low-energy dispersion of those Dirac states is isotropic due to the constraints of crystal symmetries. In this work, we report the observation of novel 2D Dirac states in antimony atomic layers with phosphorene structure. The Dirac states in the antimony films are located at generic momentum points. This unpinned nature enables versatile ways such as lattice strains to control the locations of the Dirac points in momentum space. In addition, dispersions around the unpinned Dirac points are highly anisotropic due to the reduced symmetry of generic momentum points. The exotic properties of unpinned Dirac states make antimony atomic layers a new type of 2D Dirac semimetals that are distinct from graphene.