bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Life cycle impact of concrete incorporating nylon waste and demolition waste
Authors: Gillani Syed Tafheem Abbas , Hu Kui , Ali Babar , Malik Roshaan , Elhag Ahmed Babeker , Elhadi Khaled Mohamed 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The large consumption of natural resources by the construction industry and resultant pollution have inspired the necessity to investigate the potential of eco-friendly materials, such as recycled aggregates and recycled fibers. In this study, the effect of different percentages of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) and nylon waste fibers (NWF) was investigated on engineering performance and performance-related carbon emissions of high-performance concrete (HPC). Engineering performance indices include compressive strength (CS), splitting tensile strength (STS), water absorption (WA), and chloride ion penetration (CIP). The environmental impact of designed mixes was evaluated using a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment approach on the HPC mixes. The results showed that the incorporation of 0.25–0.5% yielded maximum STS for all percentages of RCA. The use of NWF helped overcome the negative impact of RCA on the STS of HPC. The use of the 0.1–0.25% volume of NWF was helpful to the permeability-related durability of HPC. CS-related emissions were minimum for concrete incorporating 0.1–0.25% NWF with 0% and 50% substitution levels of RCA, while STS-related emissions were lowest for HPC incorporating 0.5% NWF with 50% and 100% substitution levels of RCA.
Enhancement of Cancericidal Activity of Bamlet Complexes by Enzymatic Treatment
Authors: KOYUNCU REYHAN , Duruksu Gokhan , Ozcelik Beraat , Yazir Yusufhan 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
BAMLET (Bovine α-Lactalbumin Made LEthal to Tumors) is a tumoricidal molecular complex of partially unfolded bovine α-lactalbumin and multiple oleic acid molecules. Although this class of molecules was shown to be effective in many cancer types, their effectivity was not promising compared to synthetic drug products. In this study, the α-lactalbumin was purified from the skimmed cow milk, and BAMLET was produced with oleic acid. The cytotoxic character and the anti-cancer activity of BAMLET and of its hydrolysed form were comparatively analyzed in vitro focusing on breast cancer (MCF7) and prostate cancer cell (DU145) lines. The results showed that the most effective dose of the untreated form of BAMLET decreased the viability of MCF7 and DU145 by 89.2% at 10 µg/mL and 48.0% at 2.14 µg/mL after 24 hours, respectively. After the hydrolyses, the most effective doses were altered, but the anti-cancer effect was improved to 21.9% for MCF7 (6.38 µg/mL) and 32.2% for DU145(6.38 µg/mL) under the same condition. Interestingly, the untreated BAMLET demonstrated cytotoxic effect on fibroblasts above the concentration of 2.1 µg/mL, but this detrimental effect was vanished after the enzyme treatment of BAMLET. The cell viability was supported by 2.7-fold at 6.38 µg/mL hydrolised BAMLET. As conclusion, BAMLET produced from the hydrolysed form of the α-lactalbumin was found to be more effective against the cancer cells than its non-hydrolysed form. The hydrolysed BAMLET was found to be a promising natural anti-cancer product without any toxic effect on fibroblasts.
Short Communication: Impact of corn grain particle size on production performance of lactating dairy cows
Authors: Carrari Isabela Fonseca , Poczynek Milaine , Fillus Aline Milani , Baptista Fernando Solano , Los Leopoldo Braz , Ferraretto Luiz Felipe , Maiorka Alex , de Almeida Rodrigo 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Corn grain particle size has the potential to influence the performance of lactating dairy cows and the overall profitability of a dairy farm. The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive performance of lactating cows fed diets containing finely or coarsely ground corn grain. Fifty lactating Holstein cows (n = 50; 10 primiparous and 40 multiparous), averaging (mean ± standard deviation, SD) 658 ± 64 kg of BW, 38.8 ± 7.3 kg of milk/d, and 155 ± 80 DIM, were fed diets with finely ground corn grain (FGC) or coarsely ground corn grain (CGC) in a randomized block design with a 28-d treatment period. Finely and coarsely ground corn grain had an average particle size of 660 and 915 µm, respectively. Dry matter intake (DMI) was reduced (p < 0.01) for cows fed FGC (22.1 vs. 21.2 kg d− 1). Milk yield and efficiency were not affected by treatments (37.9 vs. 36.8 kg d− 1; p = 0.12 and 1.78 vs. 1.79; p = 0.15). Concentrations of milk protein and fat, as well as other milk solids, were unaffected (p > 0.05) by treatments. Fecal starch (FS) concentrations were greater (p < 0.01) for cows fed CGC (7.0 vs. 4.9%), whereas plasma concentrations of D-lactate were greater (p < 0.05) for cows fed FGC (98.5 vs. 79.7 µM). Overall, feeding finely ground corn grain increased total-tract starch digestibility and reduced DMI while maintaining milk yield.
Association between second and third trimester maternal lipid profiles and adverse perinatal outcomes among women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Shi Ping , Tang Jie , Yin Xiaoyan 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background: Lipid metabolism disorder during pregnancy has been reported in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, some controversy remains regarding the relationship between maternal dyslipidemia and perinatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between maternal lipid levels and adverse perinatal outcomes in women with GDM.
Methods: Total 1755 pregnant women with GDM who delivered between 2011–2021 were enrolled in this study. Serum samples were assayed for fasting total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (95 % CI) were calculated via stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysis to determine the association of lipid levels with perinatal outcomes.
Results: The serum TC, TG, LDL, and HDL levels in third trimester were significantly higher than those in second trimester(p<0.001). Women with GDM had significantly higher levels of TC and TG in second and third trimesters compared with women without GDM in the same trimesters, while HDL levels decreased in women with GDM. After adjusting for confounding factors by multivariate logistic regression, every mmol/L elevation in TG levels in second and third trimesters was associated with a higher risk of caesarean section(AOR=1.241, 95% CI: 1.103–1.396, p<0.001; AOR=1.716, 95% CI: 1.556–1.921, p<0.001), large for gestational age infants (AOR=1.419, 95% CI: 1.173–2.453, p=0.001; AOR=2.011, 95% CI: 1.673–2.735, p<0.001), macrosomia (AOR=1.220, 95%CI: 1.133–1.643, p=0.005; AOR=1.891, 95% CI: 1.322–2.519, p<0.001), and neonatal unit admission (AOR=1.781, 95% CI: 1.267–2.143, p<0.001; AOR=2.052, 95% CI: 1.811–2.432, p<0.001). Additionally, every mmol/L increase in second and third trimester HDL levels was associated with decreased risk of large for gestational age infants (AOR=0.478, 95% CI: 0.329–0.879, p=0.008; AOR=0.599, 95% CI: 0.321–0.783, p=0.017) and neonatal unit admission (AOR=0.575, 95% CI: 0.311–0.722, p=0.012; AOR=0.322, 95% CI: 0.178–0.599, p=0.001).
Conclusions: Among women with GDM, dyslipidemia in second and third trimesters was related to adverse perinatal outcomes, suggesting the importanceof monitoring second and third trimester lipid profiles in improving clinical outcomes in GDM pregnancies.
Are Conventional MRI Findings Adequate for Differentiating Head and Neck Masses as Malignant or Benign?
Authors: ocak Ali , çakır binali 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
In this study, we evaluate that a distinction can be made in terms of whether the masses are benign or malignant that considering certain characteristics with the images obtained in conventional MRI scans for head and neck masses in line with the findings have obtained.
Purpose
This work aims to determine the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of the masses seen in the head and neck region and effectiveness of the MRI in separation of malignant from benign head and neck masses through with histopathological datas.
Material and Methods
This retrospective study was conducted on 86 patients who were referred with pre-diagnosed as mass in oral and neck region. MRI images were analyzed according to homogeneity and signal intensity in T1 and T2 weighted images, contrast enhancement pattern, peripheral edge characteristic of the lesion, invasion condition, presence of cystic / necrotic content and presence of bone involvement of head and neck masses.
Results
The MRI features of benign and malignant head and neck masses in which signal intensity in T1-weighted images, signal homogeneity in T2-weighted images, contrast enhancement pattern, edge feature and presence of invasion showed statistically significant difference to determine of benignity and malignancy. But the signal homogeneity in T1-weighted images, signal intensity in T2-weighted images, presence of cystic/necrotic content and bone involvement did not reveal a statistically significant difference.
Conclusions
Overall, our findings were consistent with the literature data. As a result of our study, we recommend that certain MRI features of head and neck masses (signal intensity in T1-weighted images, signal homogeneity in T2-weighted images, contrast enhancement pattern, edge feature and presence of invasion) can be used to differentiate between benign and malignant masses.
Adaptive Dynamic Programming-Based Optimal Control for Nonlinear State Constrained Systems with Input Delay
Authors: Wang Jianfeng , Zhang Ping , Wang Yan , Ji Zhicheng 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This paper investigates the problem of adaptive optimal tracking control for strict-feedback nonlinear full-state constrained systems with input delay. A control method combined with the backstepping design technique and adaptive dynamic programming (ADP) theory is developed. An appropriate Barrier Lyapunov Function is implemented into the backstepping design approach to solve the state constraints. To avoid the influence of input delay, we design an intermediate variable using Pade approximation. With regard to uncertainty, neural networks are utilized to approximate the unknown functions. Then, an adaptive backstepping feedforward controller is designed. Based on the feedforward controller, the tracking task for strict-feedback systems can be converted into an equivalent regulation issue for the nonlinear systems in affine form. Secondly, a critic network is constructed under the framework of ADP to approximate the solution of Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman equation. Following that, online learning is applied to obtain the optimal feedback control. Therefore, the whole controller of the nonlinear system is made up of the feedforward and the feedback part. In addition, the closed-loop system is proved to be stable and its states remain within the bounded intervals. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of our control scheme.
Permeability of dimethyl phthalate through human skin models – Health Risk Assessment
Authors: OLKOWSKA EWA 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) is used widely in cosmetics and personal care products as a solvent, skin penetrant, moisturizer and softener as well as an anti-cracking agent. Dermal absorption is one of the major exposure routes for lower molecular weight phthalates such as DMP and assessing their dermal permeability is important for evaluating the impact and toxicity of such compounds in humans.
The aim of this study was to evaluate DMP permeability through different human skin models (Strat-M® synthetic membrane, in vitro reconstructed human epidermis and human dermatomed skin) using solutions containing various types of surfactants, as a simulation of the types of mixtures occurring in cosmetics and personal care products, in order to ascertain the impact that surfactants can have on skin permeability. The results have shown that human skin is the least permeable of the used skin models, and that surfactants (in particular cationic and non-ionic) lead to a significant increase of DMP permeability through all skin models. The performed risk assessment however shows that, for all tested models, the margin of safety was not exceeded.
Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
Authors: Moussa Hassane Ahmet Malam , Lele Elysée Claude Bika , Guessogo Wiliam Richard , Assomo-Ndemba Peguy Brice , Ayina Clarisse Noel , Kojom Loick Pradel Foko , Wiliam Mbang Biang , Ahmadou Ahmadou , Dupré Caroline , Guyot Jessica , Bongue Bienvenu , Ba Abdoulaye , Samb Abdoulaye , Mandengue Samuel Honoré , Ndongo Jerson Mekoulou , Barth Nathalie 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background

Musculoskeletal pains (MSPs) in sport are cause of poor performances and loss of competition in athletes. The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of MSPs in relation to sport disciplines and athletic status.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 Senegalese professional and amateur athletes practicing football, basketball, rugby, tennis, athletics, and wrestling. Rates of MSPs were assessed in a year (MSPs-12) and a week (MSPs-7d) using standard questionnaires.

Results

Overall proportions of MSPs-12 and MSPs-7d were 70% and 74.2%, respectively. MSPs-12 were most frequently reported on shoulders (40.6%), neck (37.1%), and hips/thigh (34.4%) while MSPs-7d were predominant on hips/thigh (29.5%), shoulders (25.7%), and upper back (17.2%). Proportions of MSPs-12 and MSPs-7d were significantly varied by sport disciplines, with highest values in basketball players. Again, MSPs-12 proportions on shoulders (29.7%, P = 0.02), wrists/hands (34.6%, P = 0.001), (40.2%, P = 0.0002), and knees (38.8%, P = 0.002) were highest in basketball players. Highest proportion estimates for MSPs-7d were seen on shoulders (29.6%, P = 0.04) for tennis players, wrists/hands (29.4%, P = 0.03) for basketball and football players, and hips/thigh (38.8%, P < 0.00001) for basketball players. Football players had reduced risk of MSPs-12 on lower back (OR = 0.25; 95% CI. 0.10–0.63; P = 0.003) and knees (OR = 0.28; 95% CI. 0.08–0. 95; P = 0.04). In contrast, tennis players were more at risk of MSPs-12 on shoulders (OR = 3.14; 95% CI. 1.14–8.68; P = 0.02), wrists/hands (OR = 5.18; 95% CI.1.40-11.13; P = 0.01), and hips/thigh (OR = 2.90; 95% CI. 1.1–8.38; P = 0.04). Professionals were protected from MSPs-12 on neck pain with a significant reduction of risk by 61% (OR = 0.39, 95% CI. 0.21–0.75, P = 0.03).

Conclusion

MSPs are a reality among athletes and are related to sport disciplines, athletic status, and gender.
Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of major chronic diseases at age 40 in Chinese population: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Sun Qiufen , Hu Yizhen , Yu Canqing , Guo Yu , Pei Pei , Yang Ling , Chen Yiping , Du Huaidong , Sun Dianjianyi , Pang Yuanjie , Burgess Sushila , Sansome Sam , Ning Feng , Chen Junshi , Chen Zhengming , Li liming , Lv Jun 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Background A healthy lifestyle has been associated with a longer life expectancy (LE). However, whether it also helps achieve gains in LE free of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and its share of total LE in Chinese adults remains unknown. Methods We used data from China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) of 451,233 adults aged 30–79 free of heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma at baseline. Low-risk lifestyle factors included never smoking or quitting for reasons other than illness, no excessive alcohol use, being physically active, healthy eating habits, and healthy body shape. We built multistate life tables for individuals with different risk levels of lifestyle factors to calculate LE with and without diseases (cardiovascular diseases [CVDs], cancer, chronic respiratory diseases [CRDs, including COPD and asthma]) at age 40. For life table calculation, we used prevalence of lifestyle factors, transition rates, and hazard ratios (HRs) for three transitions (disease-free to disease onset, disease-free to death, and presence of disease to all-cause mortality). Results During a median follow-up of 11.1 years, we documented 111,002 new CVD cases, 24,635 cancer cases, 12,506 CRD cases, and 34,740 deaths. The adjusted HRs (95% confidence intervals [CIs]) of men adopting all five versus 0–1 low-risk factors was 0.56 (0.50, 0.63), 0.40 (0.20, 0.80), and 0.64 (0.50, 0.83) for baseline to disease, baseline to death, and disease to death, respectively; the corresponding values for women were 0.69 (0.64, 0.75), 0.57 (0.34, 0.94), and 0.57 (0.47, 0.69). The LE free of the three NCDs (95%CI) at age 40 for individuals with 0–1 low-risk factor was on average 23.9 (23.2, 24.6) years for men and 24.2 (23.5, 24.9) years for women. For individuals adopting all five low-risk factors, it was 30.2 (28.8, 31.6) years for men and 28.4 (27.2, 29.6) years for women, with an increase of 6.3 (5.1, 7.5) years (men) and 4.2 (3.6, 5.4) years (women). Correspondingly, the proportion of LE free of the three NCDs to total LE increased from 73.1–76.3% for men and from 67.6–68.4% for women. Conclusions Our findings suggest that promoting healthy lifestyles through public health interventions could be associated with increased LE free of major NCDs and “relative compression of morbidity” in the Chinese population.
Reliability and Validity of the English, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, and Vietnamese Versions of the Public Health Research Foundation Stress Checklist Short Form
Authors: HAYASHI Yoko , IMAZU Yoshie , DENG Sixin , MURAKAMI Masato 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background: Foreign nationals residing in Japan account for approximately 2% of the total population (i.e., approximately 2.6 million people). Of these, 12% are not proficient in speaking Japanese, and 25% feel difficulty in reading Japanese. Therefore, a simple, convenient, and accurate scale in the native language of foreign nationals is required to support their mental health. In this study, the Public Health Research Foundation Stress Checklist Short Form (PHRF-SCL (SF)) was translated into five languages, ​​and the reliability and validity of the translations were confirmed. These scales are expected to address the needs of over half of the foreign nationals residing in Japan
Methods: The five translated versions of the PHRF-SCL (SF) have been reverse-translated into the original language, Japanese. The creator confirmed that there were no inconsistencies between the Japanese and reverse-translated version. A total of 777 adults aged 18–64 years participated in the study. They were asked to complete the native language version of the PHRF-SCL (SF) and DASS 21 online.
Results: The internal consistency was confirmed by the alpha coefficients of the subscales in each language version. Participants were classified into two groups based on the severity classification obtained from each subscale of the DASS 21. Scores of PHRF-SCL(SF) are significantly higher in groups classified as severe by DASS 21, thereby confirming construct validity. Concomitant validity was confirmed based on correlations with the DASS 21.
Conclusions: The results indicate that the English, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, and Vietnamese versions of the PHRF-SCL (SF) can be applied as scales for evaluating the stress levels of foreign healthy adults.
Analysis of Laser Beam Modulation Effect on Aluminum and Copper Welding
Authors: Choi Hae Woon , Choi Se Hoon 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Theoretical and experimental study is conducted to characterize the welding of copper and aluminum at various heat input distributions. Optimal heat inputs and methodologies were derived by analyzing weld cross-sections and tensile strengths as well as computer simulations. To compare the results of weld quality, 3 cases of welding schedules were analyzed. A computer simulation was conducted by using multi-physics finite element analysis to explore heat flows. The inputs were the heat parameters, the welding speeds, the boundary conditions, and the material properties. The laser-beam power was assumed as Gaussian distribution and various shape factors were compared. A comparison of Cases 1, 2 and 3 revealed non-linear relationship between the welding strengths of the low and high heat-input areas. In Case 1, the center-beam output was fixed at 800 W and the ring-beam output was 1,600W–3,000 W. The results showed that higher heat input resulted in better welding strength. In Case 2, the center-beam output was changed in 50W steps from 900 to 1,250 W while the ring-beam output was fixed at 500 W. The heat input was relatively small, but the welding strength remained excellent. In Case 3, the laser output was fixed at 1,100 W and 600 W for center and ring, respectively and the entire beam was repeatedly rotated. The result showed that welding strength varied when the heat input remained constant which lead us to the fact that beam modulation ensures weld reliability.
Professional LoRaWAN IoT Decentlab sensors: one year of data and analysis within the experimental project of meteorological monitoring in the Regional Forest of Pian Cansiglio (north-east region of Italy)
Authors: Costantini Andrea , Girotto Mauro 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
within the experimental project of meteorological monitoring in the Regional Forest of Pian Cansiglio (mountain Regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia – Italy - https://www.piancansigliometeowebcam.it), three professional sensors with LoRaWAN technology have been installed in 2020 and 2021, suitable for the chosen locations and the peculiar climatic conditions (I Bech – 983m a.s.l., Valmenera – 903m a.s.l. and Rif. Carlo e Alberto Semenza – 2.020m a.s.l.).
Experimental Investigation on Fracture Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Red Sandstone Subjected to Freeze-thaw Cycles
Authors: Zhang Xiao-Wu , Xu Jin-Hai , Cao Yue , Sun Lei , Shaikh Faiz 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The freeze-thaw process plays a dominant role as far as the exploration and development of the natural resource in the cold region is concerned. Freeze-thaw cycles can cause frost heaving pressure in the rock matrix and result in micro cracking, which influence its physical and mechanical properties. A series of physical and mechanical tests are performed on red sandstone to investigate the fracture behavior and mechanical properties induced by freeze-thaw cycles. The testing results show that after treated by freeze-thaw cycles, the mass, density and P-wave velocity of rocks decrease, while the volume of rocks increases. The peak stress and elastic modulus decrease with the increase of freeze-thaw cycles, while peak strain and poisson’s rate increase. When 30 MPa confining pressure is applied, the peak stress and elastic modulus of untreated samples reach the maximum values of 92.49 MPa and 12.84 GPa, respectively. However, after treated by 30 freeze-thaw cycles, the peak strain and poisson’s rate reach the maximum value of 0.631% and 0.18, respectively. The development of micro-cracks and growth of pores induced by frost heaving stress are the main reason for the deterioration of the mechanical properties of rocks. Confining pressure and freeze-thaw cycles can transfer the rock’s failure mode from tensile to shear and make red sandstone show more ductility feature.