bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
“The effect of water potential on the water balance of lichens and mosses – distribution patterns of internal and external water”
Authors: Möller Theresa , Porada Philipp , Petersen Imke 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Lichen-forming fungi and mosses form a major part of the terrestrial non-vascular vegetation and are thought to have a significant impact on global biogeochemical cycles, such as the nitrogen and carbon cycle. However, in order to draw quantitative conclusions about their ecosystem functions, it is essential to understand the metabolic processes underlying their growth. The dynamic water balance of lichens and mosses is a crucial factor in this regard since the metabolic processes of the organisms can only occur in phases with sufficient water saturation. Water can occur inside the cells (internal) in the symplast and in pores in the cell wall (apoplast water), and also externally in the capillaries of the intercellular space. It is poorly known, however, how atmospheric demand for water, related to water potential ( ψ ), affects the dynamic distribution of internal and external water in lichens and mosses and which consequences this may have for their water balance. Here, we examined water absorption of Pleurozium schreberi , Cladonia portentosa and Peltigera rufescens under a gradient of ψ in the laboratory. Results show that for all species, relative water content decreased with decreasing ψ. Both internal and external water contents thereby showed a consistent pattern across the range of ψ- values tested here. This indicates that, although a proportion of the internal water has already evaporated and therefore the turgor pressure is altered, in all three species a proportion of external water is retained by capillary forces even at low ψ .
Effect of potassium silicate fertilizer on soil nutrient content and silicon content in winter wheat in the open field
Authors: Xu Yunshuo , Li Meng , Chen Shuang , Li Wubo , Shi Yan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In order to explore the effect of potassium silicate fertilizer on soil nutrient content and silicon content in winter wheat in the open field. The experimental variety is Jimai22. 4 different potassium silicate fertilizer rates were applied as Control (CK, 0kg/hm), Treatment 1 (T1, 45 kg/hm), Treatment 2 (T2, 90kg/hm), Treatment 3 (T3, 135kg/hm). The effects of potassium silicate fertilizer on soil nutrient (soil moisture content, pH, alkali solution nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium) and silicon (all silicon, available silicon) content in wheat growth stages were studied. Experimental results show that: The soil moisture content of T1, T2 and T3 was significantly higher than that of CK, among them, there were soil moisture content in each period highest in T2, soil pH is closer to neutral, thereby alleviating the problem of soil acidification; The nutrient content of T2 soil was significantly higher than that of CK; The content of silicon in the soil is proportional to the amount of potassium silicate fertilizer applied, there were silicon content highest in T3. Under the conditions of this experiment, it is recommended that the application rate of potassium silicate fertilizer is 90kg/hm in winter wheat in the open field.
Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on those living with an eating disorder in the UK
Authors: Foye Una , Raby Sam , Elson Emily , Parkinson Kevin , Baker Suzanne , Kelly Jonathan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Introduction: During the early stages of the pandemic there was concern raised regarding the impact of Covid-19 on those with eating disorders due to the loss of eating and social routines, disrupted access to food and the increased societal prominence. The primary aim of this study was to establish how individuals with eating disorders in the UK have been affected by the covid-19 pandemic. Method: Using an online mixed methods survey, a total of 1121 participants completed the survey to explore the impact that covid-19 restrictions had on their eating disorder and access to services.Findings: Findings of this survey showed that there were a considerable number of individuals reporting negative impacts on their mental health and well-being, with many reporting the detrimental impact that they felt that this time had on their recovery (87%, n=785). Over a quarter of participants reported that covid-19 had stopped them from accessing help and 80% of participants reported changes to their delivery of care. Of those who receive physical health monitoring as part of their care prior to the pandemic, almost half reported considerable changes to their care.Conclusions: Lessons from this growing evidence should be learned to ensure that we are able to better protect people with eating disorders in future pandemics as well as using these findings to plan service for future demand where individuals’ recovery has been considerably impacted.
Dose-dependent effect of canine lyophilized platelet on an in vitro hemodilution model
Authors: Kim Mu-Young , Han Hyun-Jung 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The transfusion of stored platelet has emerged as an efficient method for treating dogs with thrombocytopenia. However, the availability of fresh platelet is limited in veterinary medicine due to demanding storage conditions. Lyophilized platelets have long shelf lives and can be easily stored, increasing their accessibility for thrombocytopenic dogs. Due to the lack of information on the appropriate dose of lyophilized canine platelet, the platelet transfusion dosage, approximately 1×1011/m2 in veterinary practice was extrapolated from human studies. This study was to evaluate the dose effect of lyophilized canine platelet on blood coagulability and to provide a basis for the clinical application. Three different concentrations of lyophilized canine platelets were added to in vitro hemodilution blood model, increasing the platelet count by 25, 50, and 100 ×106/ml and coagulation profiles were analyzed. The coagulability profiles showed tendencies to improve as the transfusion dose increased. These results revealed the possibility that the higher dose of canine lyophilized platelets than the standard dose, currently used in veterinary clinics, may show better clinical outcomes.
Accelerated peridynamic computation on GPU for quasi-static fracture simulations
Authors: Zhong Jiandong , Han Fei , Zhang Ling 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Due to the adoption of integral equations instead of partial differential equations to describe the deformations of materials, the peridynamics has advantages in dealing with fracture problems. However, the non-local effect of peridynamics brings too much computation cost to make large-scale engineering applications challenging. In this paper, a parallel algorithm in Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA) framework is presented to speed up the computational process of peridynamic model for quasistatic fracture simulations on GPU, in which the peridynamic model is numerically implemented by the peridynamics-based finite element method (PeriFEM) [1]. The parallel algorithm makes crack simulations by the pure peridynamics with millions of degrees of freedom possible with one GPU. To validate the accuracy and efficiency of the parallel algorithm based on PeriFEM, several numerical benchmarks are performed, and the results are compared with those obtained by the finite element method (FEM) and the serial algorithm. The results of the comparison show that the presented parallel algorithm is effective and efficient.
Testing Electron-phonon Coupling for the Superconductivity in Kagome Metal CsV3Sb5
Authors: Zhong Yigui , Li Shaozhi , Liu Hongxiong , Dong Yuyang , Arai Y. , Li Haoxiang , Shi Youguo , Wang Ziqiang , Shin Shik , Lee Ho Nyung , Miao Hu , Kondo Takeshi , Okazaki Kozo 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In crystalline materials, electron-phonon coupling (EPC) is a ubiquitous many-body interaction that drives conventional Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer superconductivity. Recently, in a new kagome metal CsV3Sb5, superconductivity that possibly intertwines with unconventional charge density wave order is observed. Density functional theory calculations predicted weak EPC strength, supporting an unconventional pairing mechanism in CsV3Sb5. However, experimental determination of EPC strength is still missing, hindering a microscopic understanding of the intertwined ground state of CsV3Sb5. Here, using 7-eV laser-based angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and Eliashberg function analysis, we determine an intermediate EPC strength, 0.45~0.6, at T=6 K for both Sb 5p and V 3d electronic bands, which can support a conventional superconducting transition temperature on the same magnitude of experimental value in CsV3Sb5. Our results support an EPC driven superconductivity in CsV3Sb5.
Normobaric oxygen may attenuate patent foramen povale-related migraine
Authors: Wang Mengqi , Lan Duo , Dandu Chaitu , Ding Yuchuan , Ji Xunming , Meng Ran 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Existing methods on correcting patent foramen ovale (PFO)-mediated migraine (PFO-migraine) are not satisfactory. Herein, the effect of normobaric oxygenation (NBO) on inhibiting PFO-migraine was analyzed. Methods: Patients with PFO confirmed by Transesophageal Ultrasound were enrolled in this real-world self-control study consecutively. Baseline data of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) from their blood gas was compared to PaO2 values from 20 volunteers without a PFO. Patients with PFO-migraine underwent NBO (8L/min. for 1h/q8h) treatment through a mask. The clinical symptoms, results of blood gas, and electroencephalograph (EEG) pre-and post-NBO were compared. Results: A total of 67 eligible patients entered final analysis, of whom 39 had PFO-migraines. Of those 39 patients with PFO-migraines, a small-aperture PFO accounted for 36%. The PaO2 in patients with PFO-migraine at baseline were lower than that in non-PFO volunteers. After one round of NBO treatment, 74.4% of all PFO-migraine patients demonstrated dramatic headache attenuation, and their arterial PaO2 increased remarkably (p<0.01). This increase in PaO2 was maintained for 4 hours and then gradually declined. EEG data in 12 patients prior to and post-NBO treatment were compared. EEG maps prior to NBO treatment demonstrated significant abnormal slow waves. After NBO treatment, the abnormal slow waves disappeared on EEG maps. Conclusions: PFO-mediated right-to-left shunts induce arterial hypoxemia resulting in brain hypoxia, which may be the pathological link between PFO and migraines. Patients with PFO–migraine may benefit from NBO treatment.
Germline VWF/MPRIP and somatoplasm FGA variants synergically confer susceptibility to non-traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Authors: Wang Dawei , Gu Longchao , Zheng Juan , Zhang Qiang , Xu Qi , Li Rongrong , Song Da , Ha Chengzhi , Zhang Qianqian , Yin Han , Xu Mingtao , Wang Hongmin , Li Wei , Yuan Zhengfeng , Yang Cuncun , Gu Mingliang 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Non-traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) relies on multiple pathogenic factors, including intravascular coagulation, osteoporosis and lipid metabolism disorders. Although non-traumatic ONFH has been extensively explored from various aspects, its genetic mechanism has not been fully elucidated. To identify candidate pathogenic genes responsible for non-traumatic ONFH, to explore potential roles of embryonic genetic (germline) and somatic mutations in individual susceptibility to ONFH, we performed whole-exome sequencing on tissue and blood samples from 32 patients with non-traumatic ONFH and blood samples from 30 healthy controls. Three genes might correlate with non-traumatic ONFH: VWF, MPRIP (germline mutations) and FGA (somatic mutations). Germline or somatic mutations in VWF, MPRIP and FGA correlate with intravascular coagulation and thrombosis of femoral head, consequently ischemic necrosis of the femoral head.
A distributed remote collaborative hybrid test method for complex substructures based on OpenFresco
Authors: Li Tengfei , Su Mingzhou , Guo Jiangran , Zhang Qi , Zhao Kun 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
A distributed remote collaborative hybrid test (RCHT) method for complex substructures based on OpenFresco is presented in this paper. Challenges in the RCHT include the modeling of the numerical substructure, boundary degree-of-freedom (DOF) loading, and equivalent communication of the multi-story space frame as a test substructure in OpenFresco. The effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed RCHT method are verified by a series of remote distributed tests that reproduce the seismic response of a three-story five-span space Y-shaped eccentric brace steel frame model consisting of two test substructures and a numerical substructure. The main contributions of this study are the realization of the multi DOF loading RCHT of the space global frame and reasonable simplification of the substructure boundaries, which further promotes the use of the RCHT method to realize the seismic performance simulation of complex substructures.
Uncovering natural allelic and structural variants of OsCENH3 gene by targeted resequencing and in silico mining in genus Oryza
Authors: Kaur Karminderbir , Neelam Kumari , Singh Jasdeep , Malik Palvi , Singh Kuldeep 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Plant breeding efforts to boost productivity have focused on developing a haploid development pipeline. CENH3 gene has emerged as a leading player that can be manipulated to engineer haploid induction system. Currently, allele mining for the OsCENH3 gene was done by PCR-based resequencing of 33 wild species accessions of genus Oryza and in silico mining of alleles from pre-existing data. We have identified and characterized CENH3 variants in genus Oryza. Our results indicated that the majority CENH3 alleles present in the Oryza gene pool carry synonymous substitutions. A few non-synonymous substitutions occur in the N-terminal Tail domain (NTT). SNP A/G at position 69 was found in accessions of AA genome and non-AA genome species. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that non-synonymous substitutions carrying alleles follow pre-determined evolutionary patterns. O. longistaminata accessions carry SNPs in four codons along with indels in introns 3 and 6. Fifteen haplotypes were mined from our panel; representative mutant alleles exhibited structural variations upon modeling. Structural analysis indicated that more than one structural variant may be exhibited by different accessions of single species (Oryza barthii). NTT allelic mutants, though not directly implicated in HI, may show variable interactions. HI and interactive behavior could be ascertained in future investigations.
Factors influencing physical inactivity status among Chinese pregnant women: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Zhou Tianchun , Lin Yuping , Xu Feng , Ma Xiaoxia , Wang Na , Ding Yan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Regular prenatal physical activity can bring about health benefits to both mother and fetus and can reduce the risk of various complications of pregnancy. However, little is known about whether pregnant women in China are meeting the current guidelines for prenatal physical activity. The aims of the study were to assess physical inactivity status and associated factors among pregnant women in Shanghai, China.Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1636 pregnant women were registered and received routine prenatal care at a tertiary obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Shanghai, China between May 2021 and March 2022. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics and health information were obtained using structured questionnaires or from the medical records. Maternal physical inactivity status was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form and subjected to descriptive analysis. Factors pertinent to physical inactivity were identified by binary logistic regression and are reported with adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Physical inactivity was defined as a total energy expenditure of <600 metabolic equivalent (MET) min/week.Results: In total, the prevalence of physical inactivity was 47.5%. Multivariate logistic regression identified a significant negative association of physical inactivity with personal monthly income (adjusted OR 0.648, 95% CI 0.505–0.831), engagement in regular exercise before pregnancy (adjusted OR 0.575, 95% CI 0.464–0.711) and in the second (adjusted OR 0.534, 95% CI 0.411–0.693) and third (adjusted OR 0.615, 95% CI 0.470–0.806) trimester of pregnancy. Women with nausea or vomiting during pregnancy were more likely to be physically inactive during pregnancy (adjusted OR 1.307, 95% CI 1.002–1.705). Conclusion: Physical inactivity is highly prevalent among pregnant women in China, particularly those with a low income, those who do not engage in regular exercise before pregnancy, those in the first trimester, and those with nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. These women require help to overcome barriers to physical activity and to promote health.
Cu(In,Ga)Se2 based ultrathin solar cells: the pathway from lab rigid to large scale flexible technology
Authors: Lopes Tomás , Teixeira Jennifer , Curado Marco , Ferreira Bernado , Oliveira Antonio , Cunha José , Monteiro Margarida , Violas André , Barbosa João , Sousa Patricia , Çaha Ihsan , Borme Jérôme , Oliveira Kevin , Ring Johan , Chen Wei , Zhou Ye , Takei Klara , Niemi Esko , Francis Leonard , Edoff Marika , Brammertz Guy , Fernandes Paulo , Vermang Bart , Salomé Pedro 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
For the first time, the incorporation of interface passivation structures in ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) based solar cells is shown in a flexible lightweight stainless-steel substrate. The fabrication was based on an industry scalable lithography technique - nanoimprint lithography (NIL) - for a 15x15 cm2 dielectric layer patterning, needed to reduce optoelectronic losses at the rear interface. The nanopatterning schemes are usually developed by lithographic techniques or by processes with limited scalability and reproducibility (nanoparticle lift-off, spin-coating, etc). However, in this work the dielectric layer is patterned using NIL, a low cost, large area, high resolution, and high throughput technique. To assess the NIL performance, devices with a NIL nanopatterned dielectric layer are benchmarked against electron-beam lithography (EBL) patterning, using rigid substrates. Up to now, EBL is considered the most reliable technique for patterning laboratory samples. The device patterned by NIL shows similar light to power conversion efficiency average values compared to the EBL patterned device - 12.6 % vs 12.3 %, respectively - highlighting the NIL potential for application in the solar cell sector. Moreover, the impact of the lithographic processes, such as different etch by-products, in the rigid solar cells’ figures of merit were evaluated from an elemental point of view via X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and electrically through a Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator (SCAPS) fitting procedure. After an optimised NIL process, the device on stainless-steel achieved an average power conversion efficiency value of 11.7 % - a slightly lower value than the one obtained for the rigid approach, due to additional challenges raised by processing and handling steel substrates, even though scanning transmission electron microscopy did not show any clear evidence of impurity diffusion towards the absorber. Notwithstanding, time-resolved photoluminescence results strongly suggested the presence of additional non-radiative recombination mechanisms in the stainless-steel absorber, which were not detected in the rigid solar cells, and are compatible with elemental diffusion from the substrate. Nevertheless, bending tests on the stainless-steel device demonstrated the mechanical stability of the CIGS-based device up to 500 bending cycles.
Analog circuits diagnosis based on support vector machine with parameter optimization by improved NKCGWO
Authors: Song Ping , Chen Lishun , Cai Kailong , Jiang Tianhe 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Support Vector Machine (SVM) is a widely used machine learning method in analog circuits fault diagnosis. However, SVM parameters such as kernel parameters and penalty parameter can seriously affect the classification accuracy. The current parameter optimization methods have some defects, such as low convergence speed, easy to fall into local optimal solution and premature convergence. In view of this, an improved grey wolf optimization algorithm (GWO) based on nonlinear control parameter strategy, the first Kepler’ law strategy and chaotic search strategy (NKCGWO) is proposed to overcome the shortcoming of the traditional optimization methods in this paper. In NKCGWO method, three strategies are developed to improve the performance of GWO. Thereafter, the optimal parameters of SVM are obtained using NKCGWO-SVM. To evaluate the performance of NKCGWO-SVM for analog circuits diagnosis, two analog circuits are employed to fault diagnosis. The proposed method is compared with GA-SVM, PSO-SVM and GWO-SVM. The experimental results show that the proposed method has higher diagnosis accuracy than the other compared methods for analog circuits diagnosis.
Neurovascular outcomes in relation with carotid artery stenosis in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Authors: Oestreicher Simon , Vella Agnese , Muller Olivier , Kirsch Matthias , Eeckhout Eric , Fournier Stephane , Monney Pierre , Roux Olivier , Roguelov Christan , Zhang Philippe , Abraham Paul , Ferlay Clémence , Antiochos Panagiotis , Lu Henri 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Data regarding the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) are scarce. Whether CAS, especially severe or bilateral, is a predictor of worse prognosis after TAVI is unknown. We aimed to address these questions. We included all patients who underwent TAVI between 2018 and 2021. Using pre-TAVI carotid Doppler ultrasound, atherosclerosis of the right and left carotid internal arteries was assessed. CAS was defined as moderate (50–69% stenosis, peak systolic velocity of 125–230 cm/sec) or severe (≥ 70%, > 230 cm/sec). When both carotid arteries presented ≥ 50% stenosis, CAS was defined as bilateral. Endpoints included the 30-day incidence of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), 30-day all-cause mortality and periprocedural complications. Among 448 patients, 56 (12.5%) had CAS, of which 15 had bilateral and 15 had severe CAS. Patients with CAS were more often men and had higher rates of peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease and previous percutaneous coronary intervention. There was no association between CAS and 30-day stroke or TIA (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 2.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.73–8.91, p = 0.142), even when considering severe CAS only. However, a significant association was found between bilateral CAS and 30-day stroke or TIA (aHR 8.399, 95%CI 1.603-44.000, p = 0.012). No association between CAS and 30-day mortality or periprocedural complications was found. CAS is common among TAVI patients. While CAS as a whole was not a predictor of neurovascular complications, the subgroup of bilateral CAS was associated with an increased risk of stroke.