bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Strength and Pressure Profiles of Conical Ice Crushing Experiments
Authors: Gudimetla P. S. Reddy , Colbourne Bruce , Daley Claude , Bruneau Stephen E. , Gagnon Robert 
Published: April 2022

Experimental procedures for obtaining the crushing strength and pressure profiles of cone shaped ice samples are presented. These experiments were conducted as the part of the STePS2 (Sustainable Technology for Polar Ships and Structures) research project at Memorial University, St. John`s, Canada. An objective of this project is to study the response of a full size structural grillage for both quasi-static and dynamic ice loading. To prepare for the structural tests, both 1/4 m dia. and 1m dia. conical ice samples are being crushed against a rigid high-resolution pressure panel in quasi-static conditions. Data from the tests on the pressure panel will help to set the conditions for the later quasi-static and dynamic experiments on the steel grillage.
Contact pressure profiles are obtained at each time step during the experiments. The pressure profiles obtained reveal the shape and variability of the high pressure zones that develop during ice-structure contact. The paper describes the experimental procedure including; making the ice samples, shaping the samples, crushing tests and data analysis. Preliminary experimental data from both small cones (i.e., 25 cm diameter) and large cones (i.e., 1 m diameter) tests are provided in this paper.
El “Discorso della virtù feminile e donnesca” de Torquato Tasso en el marco del debate literario de la Querelle des femmes
Authors: Aguilar González Juan 
Published: April 2022

Torquato Tasso is one of the most important poets in Italian and world literature. His fame is due to the writing of the epic poem The Liberation of Jerusalem, a text to which he dedicated his entire life. However, in this work we want to give an account of one of the works that we can classify as minor: Il discorso della virtù femmiline e donnesca. Tasso has never been recognized as someone who has shown himself in favor of the cause of women, indeed, the opposite could be said, since he is considered one of the spokesmen for the ideals of a movement in conflict with the ones looking for female equality, as the Counter-Reformation was. Having a reference to the feminine virtues in the title, the question to be discussed is whether the discourse can be included in the broader debate of the Querelle des femmes, what was his point of view and if it deserves the consideration of a philogynous treatise.
Torquato Tasso es uno de los poetas más recordados de la literatura italiana y mundial. Su fama se debe a la redacción del poema épico la Jerusalén liberada, texto al que dedicó toda su vida. Sin embargo, en este trabajo queremos dar cuenta de una de las obras que podemos catalogar como menores: Il discorso della virtù femmiline e donnesca. El sorrentino no ha sido nunca reconocido como alguien que se haya mostrado a favor de la causa de las mujeres, es más, podría decirse lo contrario, pues es considerado como uno de los portavoces de los ideales de un movimiento en conflicto con las aspiraciones de quienes buscaban la igualdad femenina, como fue la Contrarreforma.
Llevando por título la referencia a las virtudes femeninas, la cuestión por analizar es si el discurso puede o no ser incluido en el más amplio debate de la Querelle des femmes cuál fue su punto de vista y si merece la consideración de tratado filógino.
RFPDR: a random forest approach for plant disease resistance protein prediction
Authors: Simón Diego , Borsani Omar , Filippi Carla Valeria 
Published: April 2022

Background
Plant innate immunity relies on a broad repertoire of receptor proteins that can detect pathogens and trigger an effective defense response. Bioinformatic tools based on conserved domain and sequence similarity are within the most popular strategies for protein identification and characterization. However, the multi-domain nature, high sequence diversity and complex evolutionary history of disease resistance (DR) proteins make their prediction a real challenge. Here we present RFPDR, which pioneers the application of Random Forest (RF) for Plant DR protein prediction.

Methods
A recently published collection of experimentally validated DR proteins was used as a positive dataset, while 10x10 nested datasets, ranging from 400-4,000 non-DR proteins, were used as negative datasets. A total of 9,631 features were extracted from each protein sequence, and included in a full dimension (FD) RFPDR model. Sequence selection was performed, to generate a reduced-dimension (RD) RFPDR model. Model performances were evaluated using an 80/20 (training/testing) partition, with 10-cross fold validation, and compared to baseline, sequence-based and state-of-the-art strategies. To gain some insights into the underlying biology, the most discriminatory sequence-based features in the RF classifier were identified.

Results and Discussion
RD-RFPDR showed to be sensitive (86.4 ± 4.0%) and specific (96.9 ± 1.5%) for identifying DR proteins, while robust to data imbalance. Its high performance and robustness, added to the fact that RD-RFPDR provides valuable information related to DR proteins underlying properties, make RD-RFPDR an interesting approach for DR protein prediction, complementing the state-of-the-art strategies.
Water Harvesting, Land and Water Use Planning for Sustainable Agriculture for the Western Part of the West Bengal
Authors: Biswas R. K. , Ghosh Uddipta , Banerjee Debargha , Biswas Debjyoti , Biswas Suvrodip , Karmakar Subhajit , Mehbub S. M. , Debbarma Naikwtal , Sarkar Sankar Nath , Mondal Anit , Saha Akash , Das Debasmita , Nayek Sayantan , Charan Subhadeep , Roy Abhinaba Banik 
Published: April 2022

The western district of West Bengal is notorious for its water scarcity and low crop output. Having visited the sites, interacting to the farmers and officials, and studying the proposed programs there is reason to appreciate the endeavor already put and likely to put forward towards eradication of drought from the region of Jangalmahal area. In consideration to adverse soil, land, geographical and geological several water harvesting, agriculture, and water management strategies that have been found to be effective in the region are offered and detailed. These are (i) check dams, ponds and recharging wells in jhor (drainage ditch) (ii) land grading and contour bunds (iii) sub-surface dam (iv) river-bank erosion measures (v) non-conventional lined channel (vi) drip irrigation to orchards (vii) water ponds of low percolation and evaporation loss (viii) high seepage pond (ix) affluent pond (x) jallergola (water silo). With minimal environmental impact, successful implementation of these strategies could have a significant positive influence on drought management and agricultural development.
Hydroponic Technique: A New approach for Crop Production at Trans Himalayan High-altitude Cold Desert Regions of India
Authors: Kumar Kaushal , Kumari Kamini , Tsewang Thupstan , Tiwari Vivek Kumar , Avantika . , Sahay Devi , Mishra Alok , Verma Anshu , Acharya Somen 
Published: April 2022

Aims: The trans-Himalayan high-altitude cold desert regions of India is characterized by a rugged topography at an altitude ranging from 2550 to 7742 meters above sea level. It has a vast geographical area of 72976 km2 with very little cultivated area of about 13726 hectare. Hydroponic is a soilless cultivation technique which may produce fresh vegetable in areas where environmental stress (cold, heat, dessert etc.) and limited space or on non-arable land is a major constrains for agriculture production.
Methodology: The experiment was conducted under open natural ventilated double layer polycarbonate green house in cold desert high altitude conditions of Leh, India. The hydroponic structures were designed for crop production (viz. leafy greens, vegetables, fruits etc) in deep water culture (DWC) and nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic techniques and compared them with conventional soil grown system. Nutrient solution for growing vegetables was prepared and standardized.
Results: The result obtained has shown that crop yield was significantly higher in hydroponic system as compared to traditional system for all crops. The recorded increase in yield for various crops in hydroponic system compared to soil grown system were: arugula 221%, atriplex 248%, coriander 288%, fenugreek 208%, lettuce 293%, mint 237%, mustard 227%, spinach 294%, cucumber 533%, strawberry 280%, summer squash 229% and tomato 345% which were significantly higher. Hydroponics can be explored to grow vegetables round the year especially for leafy greens. The hydroponic systems may come out as a valuable asset to forward and remote area of trans-Himalayan region for growing fresh vegetables where cultivated land and availability of the water are the limiting factors for crop production.
Risk Factors Associated with Leishmaniasis among Residents of Rural Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County - Kenya
Authors: Philipo Gwandi Martin , Odongo Alfred Owino , Kirira Peter G. , Jeruto Esleen 
Published: April 2022

Aim: Leishmaniasis is a parasitic and vector-borne disease existing in two main forms, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Visceral Leishmaniasis with an average global incidence of 0.95 and 0.3 million cases consecutively per annum. The study determined the prevalence and risk factors associated with Leishmaniasis in Baringo County-Kenya.
Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study design that employed a mixed method was used. Study recruited 333 head of households in Marigat sub-County of Baringo County-Kenya. Purposive and multistage sampling techniques were used to recruit study participants. SPSS version 26 was used for analysis of quantitative data. Statistical test employed were X2 test of independence and binary logistic regression. NVivo version 10 was used for analysis of qualitative data.
Results: Of 333 participants, 96 reported to have had Leishmaniasis translating to the prevalence of 28.8%. Increased odds of contracting Leishmaniasis were associated with living in a temporary house (OR = 5, 95% CI 2.64 – 9.44), Living below the poverty line (OR = 2.4, 95% CI 0.23 – 0.78), primary level of education (OR = 8.6, 95% CI 0.14 – 0.97), presence of termite hills (OR = 7.6, 95% CI 0.60 – 0.97) and presence of soil cracks (OR = 3.6, 95% CI 0.16 – 0.50). Having bed net (OR = 3.5, 95% CI 1.90 – 6.57), use of repellent (OR = 3.7, 95% CI 1.58 – 8.58), and wearing long sleeves after sunset (OR = 2.5, 95% CI 0.24 – 0.84) were associated with decreased odds of Leishmaniasis infection.
Conclusion: In the study area, Leishmaniasis was found to be aggravated by low level of education, living below the poverty line, living in a temporary house, presence of termite hills and soil cracks near the residential area. Government should network with development partners to improve the livelihood of people and people should destroy dormant termite hills around their area of residence.
Incidence of Endometriosis in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Cases of Primary Infertility in Tanta University Hospital
Authors: Hassan Gehad Emad , Hussein Naglaa Ali , Shamloula Maha Mostafa , Abdo Mohammed Ismael 
Published: April 2022

Background: Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which induces a chronic, inflammatory reaction. Some women with endometriosis experience painful symptoms and/or infertility, others have no symptoms at all. The aim of this study was to detect the incidence of endometriosis among symptomatic and asymptomatic cases of primary infertility in Tanta University Hospital over one year.
Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on 50 females aged between 20 and 35 years old, with unexplained infertility, symptoms of endometriosis and infertility for 1 or more years. Patients were divided into two equal groups: group (1): cases with unexplained infertility for 1 year or more and group (2): cases with symptoms of primary infertility and endometriosis for 1 year or more. Patients were subjected to the following: meticulous history taking (personal, obstetric and menstrual history, history of present illness, past history 'medical and surgical'), thorough clinical examination, routine laboratory investigations, imaging techniques (ultrasound and HSG) and laparoscopy for diagnosis of possible presence of endometriosis.
Results: Endometrioma size was significantly higher in group 2 compared to group 1 (P value = 0.020). Stage 1 of endometriosis was significantly lower in group 2 compared to group 1 and Stage 2, 3 and 4 of endometriosis were significantly higher in group 2 compared to group 1 (P value = 0.04). Dysmenorrhea of endometriosis after treatment were significantly higher in group 2 compared to group 1(P value <0.001). Chronic pelvic pain was significantly higher in group 1 compared to group 2 (P value <0.001).
Conclusions: The presence of dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, infertility, and clinical signs of cul-de-sac tenderness raise the suspicion of endometriosis in infertility patients.
Model Eye Pictures can Lay the Foundation for Pictures Observed by Patients having Cataract Surgery while Simulation
Authors: Jandan Nisar Ahmed , Jamali Maqbool Ahmed , Rehman Ateeq , Abbasi Muhammad Ashfaque , Ghoto Abbas Ali , Ahmer Arslan 
Published: April 2022

Aim: The photographs of a model eye during the fake waterfall are to be evaluated by medical treatment.
Methodology: This study was performed as a study in a research institution and a case procedure was carried out. Our current research was conducted at People Medical College Hospital, Nawabshah from April 2020 to March 2021. In the "front office" of a model eye, the iced rear surface was inserted with a flawed fogged focus, an acceptable intraocular focal point or an I/A tip. During the replicated Waterfall treatment, video pictures were collected from the back surface of the model eye. Before the waterfall surgery, 26 patients saw the video pictures and post-operatively rated their visual impressions.
Results: View from behind were pictures of the movable focal parts, the I/A tip and the IOL add-on. The image via the opiated focus point and the IOL has been the light of the meticulous enlargement lens from behind without moving objects. However, after IOL added, pictures of the tiny and working space were switched off from behind by the light of the magnifying equipment. 70% of patients reported the visual feel of shifting focal components as video cuts and 58%. The overwhelming majority of patients advised that the film before their intended medical operation should be viewed.
Conclusion: The model eye can re-enable visual insight for patients throughout the medical treatment for a waterfall. The preoperative view of the video pictures might aid to loosen the sufferers during the treatment.
Magnetic‐Powered Janus Cell Robots Loaded with Oncolytic Adenovirus for Active and Targeted Virotherapy of Bladder Cancer
Authors: Cong Zhaoqing , Tang Songsong , Xie Leiming , Yang Ming , Li Yangyang , Lu Dongdong , Li Jiahong , Yang Qingxin , Chen Qiwei , Zhang Zhiqiang , Zhang Xueji , Wu Song 
Published: April 2022

AbstractA unique robotic medical platform is designed by utilizing cell robots as the active “Trojan horse” of oncolytic adenovirus (OA), capable of tumor‐selective binding and killing. The OA‐loaded cell robots are fabricated by entirely modifying OA‐infected 293T cells with cyclic arginine–glycine–aspartic acid tripeptide (cRGD) to specifically bind with bladder cancer cells, followed by asymmetric immobilization of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) on the cell surface. OA can replicate in host cells and induce cytolysis to release the virus progeny to the surrounding tumor sites for sustainable infection and oncolysis. The asymmetric coating of magnetic NPs bestows the cell robots with effective movement in various media and wireless manipulation with directional migration in a microfluidic device and bladder mold under magnetic control, further enabling steerable movement and prolonged retention of cell robots in the mouse bladder. The biorecognition of cRGD and robust, controllable propulsion of cell robots work synergistically to greatly enhance their tissue penetration and anticancer efficacy in the 3D cancer spheroid and orthotopic mouse bladder tumor model. Overall, this study integrates cell‐based microrobots with virotherapy to generate an attractive robotic system with tumor specificity, expanding the operation scope of cell robots in biomedical community.
Highly Efficient Quasi‐2D Green Perovskite Light‐Emitting Diodes with Bifunctional Amino Acid
Authors: Liu Chenwei , Liu Yongjie , Wang Shuxin , Liang Jiwei , Wang Cheng , Yao Fang , Ke Weijun , Lin Qianqian , Wang Ti , Tao Chen , Fang Guojia 
Published: April 2022

AbstractQuasi‐two‐dimensional (quasi‐2D) perovskite light‐emitting diodes (PeLEDs) are considered as one of the most potential candidates in electroluminescence territory owing to their unique quantum confinement effect and excellent thermal stability of the light. Nevertheless, heterogeneous energy domain distribution leads to severe non‐radiative recombination in the process of energy transfer, which enormously hinders the performance and application of PeLEDs. Herein, an ambipolar amino acid, 5‐aminovaleric acid (5AVA), is demonstrated to be able to coordinate lead and halides simultaneously with its carboxyl and amidogen groups. The coordinated ambipolar molecule not only reconstitutes energy domains of perovskites but also minimizes the interfacial defects of PeLEDs. Accordingly, the presence of 5AVA in perovskite precursors leads to dramatic suppression of the n = 1 and n = 2 phases and accelerates energy transfer from wide bandgap domains to narrow bandgap ones. As a result, maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 19.3% (18.20% ± 1.10%) is achieved in quasi‐2D green PeLEDs with current efficiency of 61.7 cd A−1.
Third reported patient with RAP1B‐related syndromic thrombocytopenia and novel clinical findings
Authors: Miller Dana , Saeed Azhar , Nelson Andrew C. , Bower Matthew , Aggarwal Anjali 
Published: April 2022

AbstractRAP1B is a RAS‐superfamily small GTP‐binding protein involved in numerous cell processes. Pathogenic gain‐of‐function variants in this gene have been associated with RAP1B‐related syndromic thrombocytopenia, an ultrarare disorder characterized by hematologic abnormalities, neurodevelopmental delays, growth delay, and congenital birth defects including cardiovascular, genitourinary, neurologic, and skeletal systems. We report a 23‐year‐old male with a novel, de novo RAP1B gain‐of‐function variant identified on genome sequencing. This is the third reported case which expands the molecular and phenotypic spectrum of RAP1B‐related syndromic thrombocytopenia.
Hollow CoNiS polyhedrons/MnCoNi layered double hydroxide nanorod arrays on nickel foam as integral electrodes for improved oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media
Authors: Shi Huafeng , Ni Yonghong 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with sluggish kinetics in electron transportation has been the key process to develop water splitting technology for the hydrogen production. Here, we successfully prepared hollow CoNiS polyhedrons/MnCoNi layered double hydroxide (MCN LDH) nanorod arrays on Ni foam (labeled as CNS/MCN LDH/NF) through a two‐step wet chemical route, employing NF‐supported MCN LDH nanoneedle arrays as the substrate. ZIF‐67 polyhedrons first loaded on MCN LDH to form ZIF‐67/MCN LDH/NF, and then ZIF‐67/MCN LDH/NF was sulfurized to obtain the final product. The investigations revealed that MCN LDH could not be sulfurized under the current sulfurization conditions and simultaneously nickel element entered the sulfurized product to form hollow CoNiS polyhedrons. Electrochemical tests showed that the as‐obtained CNS/MCN LDH/NF electrode merely required 259 mV of overpotential in 1.0 M KOH solution to deliver the current density of 50 mA cm−2, which was lower than 372 mV of the hollow Co9S8polyhedrons/NF electrode. Furthermore, the as‐constructed CNS/MCN LDH/NF electrode could continuously and stably work at the current density of 100 mA cm−2for 110 h, indicating its superb long‐term stability.
Resistance sensing response optimization and interval loading continuity of multiwalled carbon nanotube/natural rubber composites: Experiment and simulation
Authors: Liu Xingyao , Wang Yang , Li Rui , Yang Yang , Niu Kangmin , Fan Zhengming , Guo Rongxin 
Published: April 2022

AbstractTo achieve long‐term and real‐time monitoring of the deformation of isolation bearings, a conductive composite with a natural rubber (NR) matrix modified by multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is processed by prestrain. The resistance‐strain response of this composite indicates excellent uniformity, linearity, hysteresis, reproducibility and stability due to the prestrain process for the composite before application. To explain the mechanism of the resistance‐strain response for the composite, a theoretical model is developed to analyze the relation between the conductivity and the MWCNT network structure. Mechanical and electrical testing under cyclic loads indicates that the prestrain of the composite could reduce or even eliminate the ‘shoulder peak’ effect of the resistance‐strain curve. Meanwhile, the resistance‐strain response behavior is independent of the prestrain temperature and discontinuous before and after the interval time. Furthermore, the coarse‐grained molecular dynamics simulation and microstructure testing indicate that the resistance‐strain response is induced by the changing orientation of MWCNT molecules in the rubber matrix under tension loading. All of the results and findings provide potential applications of this MWCNT/NR composite for deformation monitoring.
An insight on the effect of the hard segment domain on the thermo‐mechanical and surface properties of new piperazine‐based polyurethanes
Authors: Potolinca Violeta Otilia , Oprea Stefan 
Published: April 2022

Abstract1,4‐piperazinediethanol was used as chain extender in the synthesis of new polyurethanes based on poly (tetramethylene oxide) glycol and 1,6‐hexamethylene diisocyanate. Also new polyurethanes which contain renewable cross‐linkers (polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate (Tween® 20) and sorbitan monolaurate (Span® 20)) were obtained. The degree of microphase separation and the weight fraction of hydrogen‐bonded urethane groups is calculated by FTIR spectroscopy. The thermal, mechanical, and surface properties are examined and related with the structure of the corresponding polyurethanes. Linear polyurethanes have good thermal stability with the 5% weight loss in the range 250–280°C and cross‐linked samples in the range 295–320°C. Tensile strength and elongation at break have higher values (38 MPa and 1140%) when the 1,4‐piperazinediethanol content is lower. The increase in the piperazine content leads to more hydrophilic polyurethane surface. Cross‐linkers increase the water contact angle and thus the surface of the corresponding polyurethanes becomes hydrophobic.