bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Influence of different skew angles of the submerged vane on pressure flushing performance
Authors: Beiramipour Sepideh , Qaderi Kourosh , Rahimpour Majid , Kantoush Sameh A. , Hghjouei Hadi 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Siltation is a major threat to the original storage capacity and lifespan of a reservoir. Pressure flushing is an effective measure against siltation through the partial drawdown of the reservoir water level with limited flushed cone volumes in front of the bottom outlet. In this study, a novel configuration with submerged vanes has been proposed and tested experimentally to increase the flushed sediment volume during the pressure flushing operation. In the new configuration, submerged vanes aligned with ten skew angles (θ) of 10°, 20°, 30°, 45°, 70°, 110°, 135°, 150°, 160°, and 170° to flow direction in non-cohesive sediment bed materials were conducted. The results showed that in 45° ≤ θ ≤ 160°, increasing the skew angle increased the flushing cone geometry. The minimum and maximum flushing cone dimensions and volume occurred at skew angles of θ = 45° and 135° ≤ θ ≤ 160° around the bottom outlet. Eventually, nonlinear regression analysis yielded an equation for estimating flushing cone volumes. The developed equation was tested in real case studies of a target reservoir, and an acceptable correlation between calculated and experimental results was obtained.
Navigating Newcomers’ Food Transitions in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A developmental evaluation of a community-based program
Authors: Hanjahanja-Phiri Thokozani , Buchan Claire , Butler Alexandra , Doggett Amanda , Romano Isabella , Centre Sanctuary Refugee Health , Neufeld Hannah , Janes Craig 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Refugee newcomers almost invariably face “food” culture shock and are at greater risk of food insecurity due to slow-to-evolve institutions. Community programs can help boost refugee newcomer confidence through knowledge exchange during intercultural culinary experiences. The originally proposed program was “Breaking Down the Walls (BDTW) - Building Integration and Cultural Appreciation through Shared Food Experiences with Refugee Newcomers”. With the restrictions set in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adaptations were made to the BDTW program. Specifically, the program’s scope was greatly reduced and the program itself shifted to a virtual environment. The final deliverables for this program included: 1) a framework/guide for conducting intercultural cooking events; and 2) an Online cultural brokerage training tool to help users to grasp some of the food-related challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. To best identify the challenges, successes, and efficacy of conducting community-based research, the team adopted a Developmental Evaluation approach, which is often used in complex settings and evolving scenarios such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The themes which emerged from interviews with participants were further distilled into broader areas of the COVID-19 pandemic, collaboration, and equity. Programs like BDTW have the potential to create infrastructure for newcomer nutrition programming that is integrated and streamlined as a long-term intervention. This type of programming would help shift care practices from sporadically addressing health/nutrition and settlement issues as they arise to a system that proactively anticipates nutritional needs from day one, ultimately promoting long-term health and mental wellbeing among newcomer populations.
Transcriptional profiling of canine osteosarcoma identifies prognostic gene expression signatures with translational value for humans
Authors: Mannheimer Joshua , Tawa Gregory , Gerhold David , Braisted John , Sayers Carly , McEachron Troy , Meltzer Paul , Mazcko Christina , Beck Jessica , LeBlanc Amy 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Spontaneous canine osteosarcoma is increasingly recognized as an informative model for human osteosarcoma research. However, additional knowledge is needed to appreciate how well canine osteosarcoma recapitulates the disease in humans, given the significant heterogeneity and genomic complexity of this tumor. Here we show in one of the largest clinically annotated canine osteosarcoma datasets that two previously reported gene signatures cluster the data into two groups that are prognostic for both disease-free interval and overall survival. Furthermore, these signatures are similarly predictive of progression-free and overall survival when applied to a comparable human dataset, NCI-TARGET. Further analysis of both the human and canine clusters reveals similar patterns of activities among immune related pathways and populations of immune cells such as T-cells and macrophages. Collectively these findings further validate the naturally occurring osteosarcoma of the pet dog as a translationally relevant patient model for humans and improve our understanding of the immunologic and genomic landscape of the disease in both species.
An Experience-Sampling investigation of Job Resources, Emotions and Job Performance
Authors: Wang Kexin , Fan Yangyang , Zhang Shuhua 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Based on the affective event theory and the job demand-resource model, this study explored the impact of daily job resources on job performance through the mediation of emotions from the perspective of intra-individual dynamics. 580 valid data were obtained through a follow-up survey of 58 counselors over a period of 10 working days based on the experience-sampling method (ESM). The results show that: (1) daily work resources have a significant positive effects on daily work performance, daily positive mood, and daily negative mood; (2) daily positive emotions have significant and positive effect on daily job performance, while daily negative emotions shown insignificant effect on daily job performance; (3) daily positive emotions partially mediate the positive relationship between daily work resources and job performance, whereas daily negative emotions did not shown significant mediating effect. This study explored the antecedent of job performance from a micro-mechanism perspective and has contributions both in theory and management practice.
Magnetic mechanical properties of pipeline steel and stress detection of oil and gas pipelines based on magnetic stress coupling
Authors: Weng Guangyuan , Ding Junfeng , Cao Jingting , Hui Yang 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Complexity of service environment and particularity of the transportation medium make it difficult to develop a nondestructive stress testing on oil and gas pipelines in real time and online. In this case, a stress detection method of oil and gas pipelines is proposed in this work based on the magnetic mechanical properties of pipeline steel materials and the magnetic induction intensity stress coupling relationship. Six commonly used pipeline steels (X52, X56, X60, X65, X70, and X80) are selected as the research objects to test the hysteresis curves. The key parameters of local magnetization of oil and gas pipelines are determined based on their magnetic properties. A finite element simulation model is established for oil and gas pipelines with magnetic field and stress field coupling. The magnetic field distribution and magnetic induction intensity along the length of the pipeline and the height of cross section are studied after local magnetization of the simulation model of oil and gas pipelines unpressurized. The mechanism of magnetic induction intensity and stress variation of the simulation model of oil and gas pipelines with different internal pressures are discussed. The coupling relationship of axial stress, circumferential stress, and magnetic induction intensity are separately established. The systems for stress-strain test and magnetic induction intensity test are integrated to test the X80 pipeline steel. Analysis results on test data and finite element simulation data verify the validity of magnetic coupling simulation of oil and gas pipelines and the reliability of stress detection, which provides a theoretical basis for the key technologies of nondestructive online stress detection of oil and gas pipelines.
Mechanisms and predictors of menses resumption once normal weight is reached in Anorexia Nervosa
Authors: GALUSCA Bogdan , GAY Aurélia , BELLETON Gwenaëlle , EISINGER Martin , MASSOUBRE Catherine , LANG François , GROUSELLE Dominique , ESTOUR Bruno , GERMAIN Natacha 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: In Anorexia Nervosa (AN), association of weight gain recovery above WHO’s lower limits, and classical nutritional markers normalization appears to be mandatory, but not always sufficient, to restore menses. This may worry both patient and practitioner and disrupt medical care. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the ability of anthropometric and hormonal factors to predict menses resumption in anorexia nervosa once normal weight was normalized.
Method: AN patients recovering a normal BMI but not their menses (ANRec) were evaluated twice, at visit 1, and 6 months later if bodyweight was maintained over this period (visit 2). The 46 ANRec patients reaching visit 2 were separated into two groups: 20 with persistent amenorrhea (PA-ANRec) and 26 with recovered menses (RM-ANRec). Anthropometric and plasma levels of several hormones, Luteinizing Hormone (LH) pulse and LH response to gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) injection were then compared between groups at visit 1.
Results: RM-ANRec presented with higher plasma level of follicular Stimulating hormone (FSH), Estradiol, inhibin B, LH/GnRH and ghrelin compared to PA-ANRec. ROC curves analyses showed that LH pulses’ number ≥2, LH/GnRH ≥ 33 UI/l and Inhibin B >63 pg/ml predicted menses resumption with high specificity (87, 100 and 100% respectively) and sensitivity (82, 80 and 79% respectively).
Conclusions: LH pulses’ number≥2, LH/GnRH≥33UI/l or Inhibin B≥63pg/ml can predict accurately menses resumption in still amenorrheic weight-normalized AN patients if they do not lose weight nor practice intense exercise. Negative parameters could help clinician and patient to maintain efforts to achieve individual metabolic set-point.
Toxicity evaluation of the contaminated area of Crotone from biological indicators: a multispecies approach
Authors: Mastroberardino Anna , Casaburi Filomena , Canino Rosario , Iannone Michelangelo , Procopio Salvatore 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Contamination of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by toxic industrial waste has become a major issue in many countries. Of particular concern is the reuse of toxic hazardous waste in construction materials. This paper examined for the first time the chemical and radiation ecotoxicity of site-specific Technological Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM) residues from phosphate processing industry in soil environmental matrices through bioindicators. The area under investigation was the former industrial district of Crotone (Calabria, Italy), recently included within the Sites of National Interest (SIN), comprising the 42 Italian national priority contaminated sites. Major biological exposure pathways considered were absorption and bioaccumulation. The marine bacterium Vibrio fischeri and the freshwater crustacean Daphnia magna were employed as aquatic bioindicators, while for the soil ecosystem the seeds of Sorghum saccharatum and Lepidium sativum were used. The selection of test species aimed at assessing the toxicity of wastes in soil as well as in freshwater or marine systems. Results indicated Vibrio fischeri as the most sensitive of all the species tested (5.56 g/L), while Daphnia magna was found to be affected at 94.27 g/L. An overall inhibition was observed in seedling growth as compared to control at the highest concentration of the pollutants (100 g/L), while seed germination was not adversely affected by the pollutant. At this preliminary level, data indicated a potential risk for biodiversity of the area. In fact, the measured toxicity thresholds, even below 100 mg/L, are comparable to concentrations of the toxicants spread all over the territory of Crotone.
Diagnostic Value of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 Combined with Tumor Markers in Cervical Cancer
Authors: He Lijie , Wang Jing , Zhang Heping 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Objective
To investigate the diagnostic value of SMARCE1, cysteine-rich secreted protein 3 (CRISP3) combined with tumor markers in the diagnosis of cervical cancer.
Methods
A total of 80 patients with cervical lesions who were diagnosed and treated in our hospital from January 2020 to March 2022 were selected and divided into control group (chronic cervicitis, n = 30) and observation group (cervical cancer, n = 50). Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression levels of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 in cervical tissue of the two groups of subjects, and the relationship between the expression of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 in cervical cancer tissue and the clinicopathological data of the patients was analyzed. In addition, the serum tumor marker levels of the two groups of subjects were detected, and the diagnostic value of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 combined with tumor markers in cervical cancer was analyzed.
Results
The positive expression rates of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the positive expression of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 among cervical cancer patients with age, lymph node metastasis and TNM stage (P > 0.05), and the lower the degree of tumor differentiation, the higher the positive expression rate of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 proteins (P < 0.05). The serum levels of CEA, CA125 and CA153 in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The results of ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC values of SMARCE1, SMARCE1 + tumor markers, CRISP3, CRISP3 + tumor markers, SMARCE1, CRISP3 combined with tumor markers for the diagnosis of cervical cancer were 0.760, 0.851, 0.739, 0.810, and 0.944, respectively.
Conclusion
SMARCE1 and CRISP3 are expressed in patients with cervical cancer, and CEA, CA125, and CA153 are expressed at high levels in the serum of patients with cervical cancer. The combined detection of SMARCE1 and CRISP3 combined with tumor markers has high clinical diagnostic value for cervical cancer.
Hibberdia magna (Chrysophyceae): Novel promising freshwater Fucoxanthin and Polyunsaturated fatty acid producer
Authors: Střížek Antonín , Přibyl Pavel , Lukeš Martin , Grivalský Tomáš , Kopecký Jiří , Galica Tomáš , Hrouzek Pavel 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background
Algae are prominent producers of carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids which are relevant in the food and pharmaceutic industry. Fucoxanthin represents a notable high-value carotenoid produced exclusively by algae. Its benefits by far exceed antioxidant activity and include anti-diabetes, anti-obesity, and many other positive effects. Therefore, large-scale microalgae cultivation to produce fucoxanthin and polyunsaturated fatty acids is still under intensive development in the industry and academic sectors. Industrially exploitable strains are predominantly derived from marine species while comparable freshwater fucoxanthin producers are missing.
Results
In this study, we searched for freshwater fucoxanthin producers among photoautotrophic flagellates including members of the class Chrysophyceae. The initial screening turned our attention to chrysophyte alga Hibberdia magna. We performed a comprehensive cultivation experiment using the temperature × light cross-gradient to assess the impact of these conditions on the target compounds productivity. We present the observations that H. magna simultaneously produces fucoxanthin (max. 1.2% dry biomass) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (max. ~10% dry biomass) and is accessible to routine cultivation in lab-scale conditions. The highest biomass yields were 3.73 g L-1 accompanied by maximal volumetric productivity of 0.54 g L-1 d-1 which are comparable values to marine microalgae fucoxanthin producers in phototrophic mode. H. magna demonstrated different optimal conditions for biomass, fucoxanthin, and fatty acids accumulation. While maximal fucoxanthin productivities were obtained in dim light and moderate temperatures (23ᵒC × 80 µmol m-2 s-1), the highest PUFA and overall biomass productivities were found in low temperature and high light (17-20ᵒC × 320-480 µmol m-2s-1). Thus, a smart biotechnology setup should be designed to fully utilize H. magna biotechnological potential.
Conclusions
Our research brings pioneer insight into the biotechnology potential of freshwater autotrophic flagellates and highlights their ability to produce high-value compounds. Freshwater fucoxanthin-producing species are of special importance as the use of sea-water-based media may increase cultivation costs and it is not feasible for inland microalgae production.
Case report: A case of welder’s lung with end stage pulmonary fibrosis
Authors: Baur Xaver , Abraham Jerrold L. 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background
Welding which as performed regularly by more than a million workers worldwide is associated with exposures to irritative, fibrogenic and carcinogenic fumes and gases.
Methods and Results
We present the case of a welder who had worked under extremely poor hygiene conditions for nearly 20 years and had developed end-stage lung fibrosis, finally requiring lung transplantation. Detailed histopathology and Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) analysis of his lungs showed advanced interstitial fibrosis and dust deposits in the lungs and in peribronchial lymph nodes containing welding type bodies, Fe, Si (silica), Ti (titanium), SiAl (aluminum silicates), Fe with Cr (Steel), Zr (Zirkonium).
Conclusion
Due to these severe findings, the absence of a systemic disorder and the failure to meet the criteria for diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the most likely diagnosis of this case is welder’s lung fibrosis.
Assessing brain states with two-photon calcium signals
Authors: Tort-Colet Núria , Resta Francesco , Montagni Elena , Pavone Francesco , Allegra-Mascaro Anna-Letizia , Destexhe Alain 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Brain states, such as wake, sleep, or different depths of anesthesia are usually assessed using electrophysiological techniques, such as the local field potential (LFP) or the electro-encephalogram (EEG), which are ideal signals for detecting activity patterns such as asynchronous or oscillatory activities. However, it is technically challenging to have these type of measures during calcium imaging recordings such as two-photon or wide field techniques. Here, using simultaneous two-photon and LFP measurements, we demonstrate that despite the slower dynamics of the calcium signal, there is a high correlation between the LFP and two-photon signals taken from the neuropil outside neuronal somata. These results suggest that calcium signals alone can be used to detect activity patterns such as slow oscillations and ultimately assess the brain state.
Treatment of Commercial Laundry Wastewater Using Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS)
Authors: Kumar Sushil , Mostafazadeh Ali Khosravanipour , Drogui Patrick , Tyagi R D 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The problem of management and treatment of wastewater from commercial laundries is a matter of concern. The present study provides an effective and eco-friendly solution to the treatment of wastewater from commercial laundries in Quebec (Canada) by using extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) as bio-flocculant. EPS was produced from valorization of crude glycerol and paper mill sludge by a bacterial strain (BS-04). Two different types of EPS: Slime EPS (S-EPS) and Broth EPS (B-EPS) were used for treatment of commercial laundry wastewater (CLWW). This is the first study for treatment of CLWW using bio-flocculant EPS. A comparison between the conventional treatment of laundry wastewater (LWW) by chemical coagulants (FeSO4, CaCl2, Alum) and enhanced treatment by bio-flocculant EPS has been drawn in the study. Moreover, LWW treatment by combination of EPS and chemical coagulants was also investigated. It was observed that S-EPS (0.6 g/L) gave better flocculation activity (FA) than B-EPS. S-EPS alone can remove 83.20% of turbidity, 77.69% suspended solids (SS) and 76.37% chemical oxygen demand (COD). The best results were obtained by combining S-EPS (0.6 g/L) together with alum (300 mg/L) at pH 7 for treatment time of 30 min. This combination was able to remove 98% of turbidity, 95.42 % of SS and 83.08% of COD from LWW. When treatment time has been increased to 4 h at pH 7, it resulted in more than 88% COD removal from CLWW.
Roles of electrostatic interactions in the peroxide systems for bleaching of cotton fiber
Authors: Fu Jiangpeng , Du Jinmei , Miao Dagang , Xiao Guowei , Jiang Yang , Xu Changhai 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The industrial bleaching of cotton fiber is often carried out
in an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide
(H2O2) with the addition of sodium hydroxide
(NaOH) at a boiling temperature. In order to overcome the higher
energy consumption problem of the H2O2/NaOH
system, activated peroxide systems are proposed by adding so-called
bleach activators to the H2O2 solution in
which bleach activators can react with H2O2
to generate more kinetically active bleaching species enabling
cotton fiber to be bleached at lower temperatures. In previous
studies, most researchers focused their attention on the chemical
behaviors of bleaching species. In this paper, it was found that
the electrostatic interactions between bleaching species and cotton
fiber might be played an important role in the peroxide systems for
bleaching of cotton fiber. In order to disclose the effects of
electrostatic interactions on the bleaching performance, cotton
fiber was modified with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium
chloride (CHPTAC) which changed the negative surface charge of
cotton fiber to positive one, and bleached with the
H2O2/NaOH system and activated peroxide
systems that generated bleaching species with various ionic
charges. It was found that the electrostatic attraction between
bleaching species and cotton fiber contributed to improving the
bleaching performance, but the electrostatic repulsion between
bleaching species and cotton fiber undermined the bleaching
performance. The addition of a neutral electrolyte (e.g. NaCl) and
ionic surfactants to these bleaching systems could give rise to
similar charge effect. Hence, the findings in this work provide
further understanding that the performance of the peroxide systems
for bleaching of cotton fiber depends not only on the chemical
activities of the bleaching species but also on the electrostatic
interactions between the bleaching species and cotton fiber.