bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Newer Insecticides against the Major Sucking Pests of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.)
Authors: Priyanka N. , Shaila O. , Anurdha M. , Rani V. Divya , Rajashekhar M. 
Published: July 2022

The field experiments on the efficacy of newer insecticides on sucking insect pests of groundnut was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem, of Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, India during rabi, 2021-22 in a randomized block design with eight treatments viz., Tolfenpyard 15% EC at 1.5ml L-1 and Tolfenpyard 15% EC at 2 ml L-1, Tolfenpyard 15% EC at 2.5ml L-1, Spinetoram 11.7% SC at 0.5ml L-1, Thiamethoxam 12.6+ Lambdacyhalothrin 9.5% ZC at 0.4ml L-1, Clothianidin 50% WDG at 0.3g L-1, Afidopyropen 50g/IDC at 2ml L-1 and Sulfoxaflor 21.89% SC at 0.5ml L-1. Among all the insecticides tested clothianidin @ 0.3g L-1 worked very effectively in reducing the population of leafhoppers and thrips. The other effective treatments were afidopyropen at 2ml L-1 and tolfenpyard @ 2.5ml L-1 followed by tolfenpyard 15 %EC at 2.5ml L-1, tolfenpyard at 2.5ml L-1, thiamethoxam+ lambdacyhalothrin at 0.4ml L-1. The treatment spinetoram at 0.5ml L-1 was less effective on the sucking pest. The highest Incremental Cost Benefit Ratio (ICBR) is recorded from the plots sprayed with clothianidin @ 0.3g L-1 (1.4.83) followed by afidopyrofen @ 2ml L-1 (1:3.94).
Management Strategies of Acute Bacterial Rhino Sinusitis
Authors: Shabaka Eslam Mossa Mossa , Amer Mohamed Abd Al Rahman , Arfan Fathy Aly , Askar Mohamed Hamed 
Published: July 2022

Aims: The aim of the work is to compare 3 different Guidelines for Management of ABRS and determine the most appropriate Guideline to be adopted by the Egyptian patients.
Methodology: This was a prospective study conducted on 90 consecutive patients selected from the outpatient clinic of Otorhinolaryngology department at Tanta university hospital within the period from December 2019 to December 2020.
Results: The Arabic version of nose scale distribution among studied groups before and after intervention. Before intervention, there were no statistically significant differences among the three studied groups and among each other’s (P>0.05). After intervention, there were highly statistically significant differences among the three studied groups and each other’s (P<0.001) being highly decreased in group 2 followed by group A and lastly group C. Paired t test demonstrated highly statistically significant difference before and after intervention in the three studied groups (P<0.001).
Conclusion: In conclusion, the current study reported that, the three approaches demonstrated promising outcomes for management of ABRS in terms of SNOT as well as Arabic version of nose scale. However, Epos 2020 Guidelines of ARS were demonstrated to be associated with the most promising ones.
Comparison of Percent Positivity of Two Districts of Kashmir during the 3rd COVID Wave
Authors: Qayoom Jalila , Rashid Omar , Masoodi Talat , Khan Umar R. , Arshi Syed 
Published: July 2022

Background: SARS CoV-2 virus is the infectious agent that causes COVID-19 infection. The majority of those who contract this virus experience mild to moderate respiratory illnesses. This infection affected the entire population of India. The infection ratio (IR) of COVID-19 can be calculated by comparing the % positivity of various districts in a State/UT, which may prove crucial for developing policies and in taking necessary interventions for future.
Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the district level variation of COVID-19 infection in Kashmir during December 2021 and January 2022. The present study also gives the percent positivity of the COVID-19 infection at the various district levels.
Data and Methods: This study was retrospective in nature. The data was collected from COVID-19 lab of SKIMS Medical college and hospital (SKIMS MCH), Bemina and analysed.
Results: The total samples received in the month of December 2021 and January 2022 during 3rd COVID-19 wave from 2 districts in SKIMS MCH, Bemina,Srinagar was 56279. Out of these samples, 34141 was from district Kupwara and 22138 was from district Srinagar. The percent positivity for both months of December and January was more in district Srinagar i.e 11.4% and 3.8% respectively as compared to district Kupwara which was 8.7% and 2.9% respectively. From district Srinagar, the samples were received from 4 different regions i.e, Batmaloo, Tourist reception centre (TRC), SR gunj and Khanyar.The percent positivity in the month of December 2021 for various regions from district Srinagar i.e, Batmaloo, TRC, SR gunj and Khanyar was 4.1%, 5.2%, 2.9% and2.8% respectively. The percent positivity in the month of January 2022 for various regions from district Srinagar i.e, Batmaloo, TRC, SR gunj and Khanyar was 12.6%, 21%, 7.9% and 8.0% respectively.
Conclusion: The district Srinagar showed more cases of COVID-19 infection as compared to district Kupwara. This study provided the crucial information for the policies discourse and giving special attention to the vulnerability of the highly urban area.
Importance of International Treaties and Declarations for Adaptive Reuse in Historical Buildings: Berlin Parliament Building and Santral Istanbul Examples
Authors: Cenik Irem , Sirel Ayse 
Published: July 2022

Today, a number of historical buildings, which lost their original functions that were relevant in the period they were built, are subject to the process of "adaptation for reuse" with a new function or an addition. The aim of adaptive reuse is to allow those buildings meet the prevailing needs that emerge as a result of the social, economic, political, and cultural factors of the time. There are international treaties, statutes, declarations, and standards, which specify the fundamentals and principles of conserving historical buildings during adaptive reuse process. The “conservation principles and principles” provided in the aforementioned documents are important in the context of serving as a guide for additions and new functional applications to historical buildings.
The present article aimed to discuss the issue of intervention by additions and new functions based on the two public buildings selected from Germany and Turkey. The study first investigated the extent to which historical buildings were integrated with their surroundings on a contextual scale and what factors determined the said integration. International agreements, declarations, and directives were used as the determining framework for the purposes of the study. In the context thereof, the provisions governing additions and new functions as specified in international treaties, which were entered so far, were reviewed. The articles governing the additions and new functions stipulated in the international treaties and declarations from the “Carta del Restauro” of 1931 to the “Burra Charter: The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance, 2013” were compiled. Those provisions were adopted as the determining criteria in the assessment of the two historical buildings, including Berlin Parliament Building and Santral Istanbul. While working with examples, the concepts of addition and new function were examined with a historical perspective and in a historical context. It was seen as a result of the study that both historical buildings, which received additions and new functions upon adaptive reuse intervention, complied with the criteria provided in international treaties. The two examples both maintained their values associated with historical heritage and became a focal point across their location, thanks to the adaptive use, which adhered the relevant provisions of the international treaties.
Microbiological Assessment of Used Face Masks in Port Harcourt Secondary Schools in COVID-19 Era
Authors: Nrior Renner Renner , Egbuchelem Amadi , Dike Victory N. 
Published: July 2022

Aim: This study was aimed at identifying bacterial and fungal contaminations in used face masks from different secondary schools in Port Harcourt during COVID-19 Era
Study Design: The study employs statistical analysis of the data and interpretation.
Place and Duration of Study: Five Secondary Schools–Three public schools: Federal Government College Rumuokoro; Rumueme and Rumuokuta Girls’ Secondary Schools; Two Private Schools: Solid Steps and Istan Secondary Schools; all located in the city of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Sample collection lasted for a week and the analysis lasted for six months.
Methodology: The research study was facilitated through Laboratory analysis and the use of questionnaire to get the age and sex from the school children. A total of 25 used face masks samples were collected from school children between ages of 12-18years and they were examined microbiologically. Sterile swab sticks soaked in sterile nutrient broth were employed to swab the inner surface area of the used face mask of circular diameter 10 cm. The swabbed samples were dipped and shaken in 9ml of sterile saline water for 1-3 minutes to dislodge the organisms; the mixture was then diluted through a ten-fold serial dilution, after which an aliquot of 0.1ml were inoculated unto Nutrient Agar (dilution used 10-6, incubated at 370C for 24h), Mac Conkey Agar (dilution used 10-3, incubated at 44±0.20C for 24-48h) and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (dilution used 10-3; incubated at 370C for 5-7 days). Frequency evaluation and identification of isolates were carried out using standard microbiological techniques.
Results: The entire face masks sampled were found contaminated with microorganisms. The Microbial load (Log10 CFU/cm2;) and Percentage (%) occurrence of bacterial isolates from used facemask were; Bacillus spp (6.10±2.13)(30.81) > Staphylococcus auerus (3.89±3.01)(19.57%) > Proteus spp (2.25±2.45)(11.35) > Paenibacillus spp (1.55±2.52)(7.82) > Escherichia coli (0.36±0.81)(1.82) while fungal isolates were Aspergillus spp (2.20±0.55)(11.09) > Mucor spp (2.19±0.96)(11.04) > Penicillum spp (1.29±0.61)(6.51). The contaminated used face masks with microorganism were highest in school children of ages 16-18years (72%) and the lowest occurred in children of 12-14years of age (12%).
Conclusion: The presence of potential pathogen such as Staphylococcus auerus, Bacillus spp etc. are of public health significance. It is therefore recommended that crowd should be controlled in such environments with high bacterial and fungal load such as schools and COVID-19 protocols duly observed.
Use of Scheimpflug Tomography and OCT Tomography to Examine Corneal Dimensional and Anterior Chamber Depth before and after LASIK Surgery
Authors: Mouzaka Aikaterini E. , K. Gialelis Themistoklis , Sideroudi Haris , Tsakiris Kleonikos , P. Kozobolis Vassilios 
Published: July 2022

Aims: The aim of this study is to compare corneal parameters in: central corneal thickness (CCT), thinnest corneal thickness (TCT), mean radius of curvature (Rm) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) obtained from Pentacam Schiempflug and OCT Tomography imaging which are checked preoperatively and six months postoperatively after LASIK surgery.
Methodology: Our sample consisted of 40 eyes. Changes in corneal dimensions were monitored before and after LASIK surgery using scheimpflug tomography (Pentacam HR) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). The parameters measured were CCT, TCT, Rm and the ACD. The results between the two techniques were compared with the Bland-Altman method.
Results: During the analysis of the results, a statistically significant difference was observed between the two techniques in terms of the preoperative CCT as well as the TCT both preoperatively and postoperatively.
Scheimpflug tomography gives higher values of the CCT than OCT, up to thickness 530nm, while above this it seems that OCT overestimates the thickness of the cornea. Scheimpflug tomography at the TCT seems to give higher values than OCT tomography, up to thickness 520 nm, while above that it seems that OCT tomography overestimates TCT. We have similar results postoperatively for TCT.
The two techniques agree on the ACD and the Rm rating.
Conclusion: How converging or different the two imaging devices are because it is important for both clinical practice and research may be a point of reference for starting a new research.
Predicting and Rationalizing the Soret Coefficient of Binary Lennard‐Jones Mixtures in the Liquid State
Authors: Zimmermann Nils E. R. , Guevara‐Carrion Gabriela , Vrabec Jadran , Hansen Niels 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe thermodiffusion behavior of binary Lennard‐Jones mixtures in the liquid state is investigated by combining the individual strengths of non‐equilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) and equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) simulations. On the one hand, boundary‐driven NEMD simulations are useful to quickly predict Soret coefficients because they are easy to set up and straightforward to analyze. However, careful interpolation is required because the mean temperature in the measurement region does not exactly reach the target temperature. On the other hand, EMD simulations attain the target temperature precisely and yield a multitude of properties that clarify the microscopic origins of Soret coefficient trends. An analysis of the Soret coefficient suggests a straightforward dependence on the thermodynamic properties, whereas its dependence on dynamic properties is far more complex. Furthermore, a limit of applicability of a popular theoretical model, which mainly relies on thermodynamic data, was identified by virtue of an uncertainty analysis in conjunction with efficient empirical Soret coefficient predictions, which rely on model parameters instead of simulation output. Finally, the present study underscores that a combination of predictive models and EMD and NEMD simulations is a powerful approach to shed light onto the thermodiffusion behavior of liquid mixtures.
Boosting Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Activity of Amorphous Molybdenum Sulfide Under High Currents Via Preferential Electron Filling Induced by Tungsten Doping
Authors: Zhang Dai , Wang Feilong , Zhao Wenqi , Cui Minghui , Fan Xueliang , Liang Rongqing , Ou Qiongrong , Zhang Shuyu 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe lack of highly efficient, durable, and cost‐effective electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) working at high current densities poses a significant challenge for the large‐scale implementation of hydrogen production from renewable energy. Herein, amorphous molybdenum tungsten sulfide/nitrogen‐doped reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites (a‐MoWSx/N‐RGO) are synthesized by plasma treatment for use as high‐performance HER catalysts. By adjusting the plasma treatment duration and chemical composition, an optimal a‐MoWSx/N‐RGO catalyst is obtained, which exhibits a low overpotential of 348 mV at a current density of 1000 mA cm−2 and almost no decay after 24 h of working at this current density, outperforming commercial platinum/carbon (Pt/C) and previously reported heteroatom‐doped MoS2‐based catalysts. Based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations, it is found that with a reasonable tungsten doping level, the catalytic active site (2S2 − ) shows excellent catalytic performance working at high current densities because extra electrons preferentially fill at 2S2 − . The introduction of tungsten tends to lower the electronic structure energy, resulting in a closer‐to‐zero positive . Excessive tungsten introduction, however, can lead to structural damage and a worse HER performance under high current densities. The work provides a route towards rationally designing high‐performance catalysts for the HER at industrial‐level currents using earth‐abundant elements.
Experimental and computational fluid dynamics modeling of double‐partition divided‐wall column for flow hydrodynamics and wall heat transfer characteristics
Authors: Shen Yichao , Zhang Tao , Pan Hui , Ling Hao 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe aim of this study is to investigate the flow hydrodynamics and wall heat transfer characteristics on the tray of a two‐staggered walled region in a double‐partition divided‐wall column (DPDWC). An experimental setup of DPDWC is designed, and a theoretical temperature gradient (TG) model based on Fourier's equation, which describes the wall heat transfer, is proposed. A coupled computational fluid dynamics‐TG model is developed to analyze the heat transfer characteristics across partitions of DPDWC. The effects of liquid velocity, gas velocity, and different wall thermal boundary conditions on the flow and temperature fields are studied. The results indicate that the lack of a gas cone near partitions led to few vertical backflows of the liquid phase on the tray. Furthermore, the TGs near the liquid phase outlet increased with an increase in the liquid phase velocity. This work provides a scope for design and operation of DPDWC for industrial implementation.
Cerebral small vessel disease burden and cognitive and functional outcomes after stroke: A multicenter prospective cohort study
Authors: Georgakis Marios K. , Fang Rong , Düring Marco , Wollenweber Frank A. , Bode Felix J. , Stösser Sebastian , Kindlein Christine , Hermann Peter , Liman Thomas G. , Nolte Christian H. , Kerti Lucia , Ikenberg Benno , Bernkopf Kathleen , Poppert Holger , Glanz Wenzel , Perosa Valentina , Janowitz Daniel , Wagner Michael , Neumann Katja , Speck Oliver , Dobisch Laura , Düzel Emrah , Gesierich Benno , Dewenter Anna , Spottke Annika , Waegemann Karin , Görtler Michael , Wunderlich Silke , Endres Matthias , Zerr Inga , Petzold Gabor , Dichgans Martin ,   the DEMDAS Investigators
Published: July 2022

AbstractIntroductionIt remains unknown whether the global small vessel disease (SVD) burden predicts post‐stroke outcomes.MethodsIn a prospective multicenter study of 666 ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients, we quantified magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)–based SVD markers (lacunes, white matter hyperintensities, microbleeds, perivascular spaces) and explored associations with 6‐ and 12‐month cognitive (battery of 15 neuropsychological tests) and functional (modified Rankin scale) outcomes.ResultsA global SVD score (range 0–4) was associated with cognitive impairment; worse performance in executive function, attention, language, and visuospatial ability; and worse functional outcome across a 12‐month follow‐up. Although the global SVD score did not improve prediction, individual SVD markers, assessed across their severity range, improved the calibration, discrimination, and reclassification of predictive models including demographic, clinical, and other imaging factors.DiscussionSVD presence and severity are associated with worse cognitive and functional outcomes 12 months after stroke. Assessing SVD severity may aid prognostication for stroke patients.Highlights
In a multi‐center cohort, we explored associations of small vessel disease (SVD) burden with stroke outcomes.
SVD burden associates with post‐stroke cognitive and functional outcomes.
A currently used score of SVD burden does not improve the prediction of poor outcomes.
Assessing the severity of SVD lesions adds predictive value beyond known predictors.
To add predictive value in assessing SVD in stroke patients, SVD burden scores should integrate lesion severity.
resPAINT: Accelerating Volumetric Super‐Resolution Localisation Microscopy by Active Control of Probe Emission**
Authors: Sanders Edward W. , Carr Alexander R. , Bruggeman Ezra , Körbel Markus , Benaissa Sarah I. , Donat Robert F. , Santos Ana M. , McColl James , O'Holleran Kevin , Klenerman David , Davis Simon J. , Lee Steven F. , Ponjavic Aleks 
Published: July 2022

AbstractPoints for accumulation in nanoscale topography (PAINT) allows practically unlimited measurements in localisation microscopy but is limited by background fluorescence at high probe concentrations, especially in volumetric imaging. We present reservoir‐PAINT (resPAINT), which combines PAINT and active control of probe photophysics. In resPAINT, an activatable probe “reservoir” accumulates on target, enabling a 50‐fold increase in localisation rate versus conventional PAINT, without compromising contrast. By combining resPAINT with large depth‐of‐field microscopy, we demonstrate super‐resolution imaging of entire cell surfaces. We generalise the approach by implementing various switching strategies and 3D imaging techniques. Finally, we use resPAINT with a Fab to image membrane proteins, extending the operating regime of PAINT to include a wider range of biological interactions.
Identification of DNA Aptamers for Benzodiazepine Detection in Synthetic Urine
Authors: Samuelian John S. , Baum Dana A. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractBenzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive compounds that are commonly prescribed for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The use and abuse of benzodiazepines is slowly rising and requires reliable detection methods to monitor patient use and compliance. Most current screening methods are antibody‐based and have inherent issues, including limited stability and shelf life. The use of non‐antibody‐based detection methods that overcome these challenges would be useful for testing purposes. Using in vitro selection, we have identified three DNA aptamers for benzodiazepines with Kd values between 0.2–0.6 μM for diazepam and alprazolam and their metabolites but little to no binding for lorazepam or clonazepam. One aptamer, 20DF42, was used to develop a strand‐displacement fluorescence polarization biosensor for detection of benzodiazepines in synthetic urine. The resulting sensor had a limit of detection of 231 ng/mL with temazepam as the calibrant.
Improving mechanical properties and processability of a very high Tg epoxy amine network via anti‐plasticizer fortification
Authors: Swan Samuel R. , Gan Houlei , Creighton Claudia , Griffin James M. , Gashi Bekim V. , Varley Russell J. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractIn this work, molecular fortifiers are added to a highly aromatic and rigid epoxy monomer bis(2,7 diglycidyl ether naphthalenediol) methane (NNE) possessing a very high glass transition temperature (Tg) when cured with 4,4′‐diaminodiphenyl sulfone (DDS) to explore their impact upon mechanical and thermal properties and reactivity. The molecular fortifiers used are the nonfunctional naphthalene (NAPH), the reactive diluent o‐cresyl glycidyl ether (CGE) and an adduct of dihydroxy naphthalene and CGE (molecular fortifier naphthalene, MFN), a variant on the partially reacted substructures approach. The fortifiers are found to affect NNE/DDS reactivity and increase processability depending upon their propensity to attach to the network either through hydrogen bonding or pi‐pi electron interactions. Thermal analysis shows that the fortifiers increased cure conversion although the Tgs of the networks were generally unaffected until higher levels of addition. The fortifiers reduce moisture ingress and suppress glassy state β relaxations while increasing modulus significantly. Although there is little improvement in toughness overall, some evidence for higher fracture toughness is observed for the MFN and NAPH modified networks. This work highlights the effectiveness of different molecular level fortifiers on improving properties, in particular the rigidity of highly crosslinked networks.