bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The feasibility of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy versus Standard Dressings in Paediatric Hand and Foot Burns Protocol: A Pilot, Single-Centre, Randomised Control Trial
Authors: Lumsden Emma , Kimble Roy , McMillan Catherine , Storey Kristen , Ware Robert , Griffin Bronwyn 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Introduction: The goal of paediatric hand and foot burn management is hypertrophic scar and/or contracture prevention. The risk of scar formation may be minimised by integrating Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) as an acute care adjunct as it decreases the time to re-epithelialisation. NPWT has known associated therapeutic burden; however, this burden is hypothesised to be outweighed by an increased likelihood of hypertrophic scar prevention. This study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and safety of NPWT in paediatric hand and foot burns with secondary outcomes of time to re-epithelialisation, pain, itch, cost and scar formation.
Methods and analysis: This is a single site, pilot randomised control trial. Participants must be aged ≤16-years, otherwise well and managed within 24hours of sustaining either a hand or foot burn. Thirty participants will be randomised to either standard care (Mepitel® – a silicone wound interface contact dressing – and ACTICOAT™ – a nanocrystalline silver-impregnated dressing) or standard care plus NPWT. Patients will be reviewed until three months post burn wound re-epithelialisation, with measurements taken at dressing changes to assess primary and secondary outcomes. Surveys, randomisation and data storage will be done via online platforms and physical data storage collated at the Centre for Children’s Health Research, Brisbane, Australia. Analysis will be performed using Stata statistical software.
Ethics and Dissemination: Queensland Health and Griffith University Human Research ethics approval including a site-specific assessment was obtained. The findings of this study will be disseminated through clinical meetings, conference presentations and peer reviewed journals.
Registration and Details: Registered with the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12622000044729, https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=381890&isReview=true, registered 17/01/2022).
Double-layer SOC and SOH Equalization Scheme for LiFePO4 Battery Energy Storage System using MAS Blackboard System
Authors: Lu Zhongda , Wang Qilong , Xu Fengxia , Fan Mingqing , Peng Chuanshui , Yan Shiwei 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
26650 LiFePO4 battery, as an ideal energy storage battery, has the shortcomings of fast aging speed and large dispersion of aging trend. However, it is noted that the 26650 LiFePO4 battery with high aging trend dispersion shows the characteristics of grouping. Therefore, this paper proposes a SOC and SOH double-layer equalization scheme for such batteries based on a multiagent blackboard system(MABS) by utilizing such characteristics. On the basis of MABS, the battery units with similar SOH are clustered into a group by a hierarchical clustering algorithm. Then SOH balancing is performed by changing the depth of charge and discharge (DOD) between groups, and SOC balancing is performed within the group. MATLAB simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed scheme in ensuring the balance of battery charge and discharge and prolonging the life of the battery energy storage system(BESS).
Electrocapillary flow in Melcher – Taylor experimental setup
Authors: Gelfgat Alexander Yu. , Horstmann Gerrit Maik 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Electrocapillary two-phase flow in a confined cavity is studied. The flow configuration corresponds to a classical experiment of Melcher and Taylor. It is shown that the computed streamlines of the flow of the heavier liquid (corn oil) qualitatively represents the corresponding experimental image. With the increase of electrocapillary forcing, the flow pattern changes, so that the main circulation localizes near boundary with a larger electric potential. It is shown that numerical results satisfy the Lippmann equation connecting electrically induced surface tension with non-uniform surface electric potential.
Molecular characterization of Feline coronavirus in Shandong from 2017 to 2019, China
Authors: Song Xiaoli , Zhang Chuanmei , Li Wenfeng , Shan Hu , Yang Haiyan 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is the causative agent of feline infectious peritonitis and diarrhoea in kittens worldwide. In this study, a total of 73 feline diarrhoeal faecal samples were collected from veterinary hospitals in ShanDong province from 2017 to 2019. FCoV was detected in 58.23% (46/79) of the samples using the RT-nPCR method. The results showed that the detection rate of FCoV in healthy cats and sick cats were 41.7% (10/24) and 81.6% (40/49), respectively. Full gene amplification and sequencing of N, M and S2 of positive FCoV isolates were performed. There was an amino acid mutation site (M1058L) in the S gene, which could be predicted to be used as a marker for Feline enteric coronavirus (FECV) and Feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV). These results enriched the epidemiological information of FCoV and provided an important reference for the prevention of FCoV in Shandong.
RETRACTED: The role and significance of socio-historical phenomena in the development of personality (on the example of S. Kadyrbayev)
Authors: Çetin Nur , Oshangaliyev Kazhumkan , Aitmagambetov Duman , Sailaubai Yerlan , Saktaganova Elmira 
Published: December 2022

Abstract

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Bio-based poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate-co-propylene 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylate): synthesis and characterization
Authors: Wang Guoqiang , Dong Yakun 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This study aimed to reduce the cost of poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PPF) using cheap 2,5-thiophene dicarboxylic acid (TDCA) and determine the effect of TDCA on properties of PPF. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), TDCA and 1,3-propanediol (PDO) were melt polymerized to synthesize poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PPF), poly(propylene 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylate) (PPTF), and poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate-co-propylene 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylate) (PPFTFs). FTIR and NMR spectra suggested that the copolymers were successful synthesized. The large carboxyl intercalation angle and low electronegativity of the thiophene ring result in weaker intermolecular interaction. Therefore, glass transition temperature decreased with increasing the content of TDCA. All copolyesters exhibit diffraction peaks similar to β-crystal of PPTF (more stable crystalline phase), indicating TDCA can promote the growth of β-crystal of PPTF. PPTF has a higher crystallinity than PPF due to the difference between furan rings and thiophene rings. In addition, the cheap TDCA-based polyesters in terms of costs seem to be a more worthwhile option.
Every Fq -linear code is equivalent to a non-trivial multi-twisted code
Authors: Samei Karim , Mahmoudi Saadoun 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Aydina and Halilovi\'{c} [Finite fields Appl. 45 (2017) 96-106] introduced multi-twisted codes and studied some of their basic properties. Let S be a finite commutative Fq-algebra. An Fq-linear code over S of length n is an Fq-submodule of Sn. Recently, Mahmoudi et al. [Finite fields Appl. 64 (2020) 101665] studied Fq-linear codes over Fq-algebras. In this paper, we show that every Fq-linear code is equivalent to a multi-twisted (MT) code. This gives us a new point of view to study linear codes. In particular, we can investigate the structure of multi-twisted codes instead of Fq-linear codes.
2000 Mathematics subject classification: 94B15, 16S36.
Novel Application of Real-Time Editable 3D-reconstructed Imaging in a Mixed-Reality Holographic Overlay Using a Video Pass-through Head-Mounted Display – A Pathway to future Navigation in Thoracic Surgery?
Authors: Arensmeyer Jan , Bedetti Benedetta , Schnorr Philipp , Buermann Jens , Zalepugas Donatas , Schmidt Joachim , Feodorovici Philipp 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Introduction: 3D reconstructions of widely available high-resolution imaging is only rarely used for preprocedural assessment in thoracic surgery. However, it is a promising tool that aims to improve patient-specific treatment planning. Increasingly available mixed reality hardware based on video pass-through technology enables to project image data as a hologram onto the patient. We describe the novel method of real-time 3D surgical planning in a mixed reality setting presenting two representative cases.
Material and Methods: A mixed reality system was set-up using a high-performance workstation running a video pass-through based head-mounted display. Image data of computer tomography was imported and visually customized through live editing. The image-based hologram was projected onto the patient highlighting the regions of interest. Results: Two oncological cases were selected, both presenting large tumor masses in the thoracic cavity. We aligned 3D holographic image data onto the patient allowing us to investigate the relationship between anatomical structures and their respective body position.
Discussion and Outlook: The exploration of holographic overlay proved to be promising in improving preprocedural surgical planning, particularly on complex oncological tasks in the thoracic surgery area. A pilot study on approach planning shall therefore be conducted. Ongoing technological progresses of extended reality hardware and intelligent software features will most likely enhance applicability and range of use in surgical fields within the near future.
Identification of a novel GOPC-RET fusion in a patient with lung adenocarcinoma: A case report
Authors: Zhuo Hongyu , Meng Nan , Cao Lei , Wang Dongliang , Niu Beifang , Ren Li 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: RET fusion has reported in 1–2% of lung adenocarcinomas, and it is one of the key driver mutations and an actionable target. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients harboring RET fusion can obtained clinical benefit from the therapy with multi-kinase inhibitors like cabozantinib and potent and highly selective RET inhibitors like selpercatinib (LOXO-292) and pralsetinib (BLU-667). In NSCLC, several partners of RET have been reported. However, to the best of our knowledge, no report is available on the golgi-associated PDZ and coiled-coil motif containing gene (GOPC) as a partner of RET fusion in NSCLC.
Case presentation: Here, we identified a novel GOPC-RET fusion in a 63-year-old female patient with lung adenocarcinoma by next-generation sequencing (NGS). The GOPC-RET fusion is composed of exon 1–4 of GOPC and exon 12–20 of RET that retains the intact RET kinase domain.
Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first report of GOPC-RET fusion in a patient with lung adenocarcinoma. The novel GOPC-RET fusion has immediate clinical implications for patients with malignancy.
Manipulating micro-electric field and coordination-saturated site configuration boosted activity and safety of frustrated single−atom Cu/O Lewis pair for acetylene hydrochlorination
Authors: Huang Chaofeng , Peng Junchen , Dong Dandan , Wang Zongyuan , Yang Hong , Qiao Dongyang , Wang Qinqin , Sun Wei , Liu Minmin , Wang Jiajun , Mingyuan Zhu , Dai Bin , He Fei 
Published: December 2022

AbstractSimultaneously boosting acetylene hydrochlorination activity and avoiding formation of explosive copper acetylide over Cu-based catalyst, which represented a promising alternative to Hg-based and noble metal catalysts, remained challenging. Herein, we fabricated a frustrated single−atom Cu/O Lewis pair catalyst (Cu/O−FLP) by coupling epoxide group (C−O−C) with atom-dispersed Cu−cis−N2C2Cl center to address this challenge. The basic epoxy site modulated the electron-deficient state of Lewis-acidic Cu center and paired with the Cu−cis−N2C2Cl moiety to preferentially break HCl into different electronegative Cu−Clδ− and C−O−Hδ+ intermediates, which further induced both an extra localized electric field to polarize acetylene and a upshift of the d-band center of catalyst, thereby promoting adsorption and enrichment of acetylene by enhancing the dipolar interaction between acetylene and active intermediates. Moreover, the generated Cu−Clδ− and C−O−Hδ+ drastically reduced the energy barrier of rate-limiting step and made vinyl chloride easier to desorb from the Lewis-basic oxygen-atom site rather than traditional Lewis-acidic Cu center. These superiorities ensured a higher activity of Cu/O-FLP compared with its counterparts. Meanwhile, preferential dissociation of HCl endowed single-atom Cu with the coordination-saturated configuration, which impeded formation of explosive copper acetylide by avoiding the direct interaction between Cu and acetylene, ensuring the intrinsic safety during catalysis.
Effect of abdominal aortic calcification on the prognosis and recurrence of colorectal cancer stages II–III: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Imaoka Kouki , Shimomura Manabu , Shimizu Wataru , Akabane Shintaro , Ohira Masahiro , Imaoka Yuki , Yoshinaka Hisaaki , Ono Kosuke , Mochizuki Tetsuya , Matsubara Keiso , Bekki Tomoaki , Hattori Minoru , Ohdan Hideki 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose: Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a well-known risk marker for cardiovascular disease. However, its clinical effect on patients who underwent radical surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) stages II–III is unclear. This study aimed to analyze the associations between AAC and prognosis of patients with stage II–III CRC.
Methods: To evaluate the effect of AAC on clinical outcomes, prognosis, and metastatic patterns of CRC, we analyzed 362 patients who underwent radical surgery for stage II–III CRC between 2010 and 2018.
Results: The high AAC group had significantly worse overall survival (OS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and recurrence-free survival (RFS) after propensity score matching to adjust for differences in baseline characteristics of patients and tumors. In the multivariate Cox regression analyses, a high AAC was an independent risk factor for poor OS (hazard ratio [HR], 2.38; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23–4.59; p=0.01), poor CSS (HR, 5.22; 95% CI, 1.74–15.6; p<0.01), and poor RFS (HR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.19–2.83; p<0.01). A high AAC was not associated with a risk of lung metastasis or local or peritoneal recurrence, but a risk for liver metastasis of CRC.
Conclusion: A high AAC showed a strong relationship with poor OS, CSS, and RFS after curative resection for stage II–III CRC. A high AAC was also associated with a risk for liver metastasis, which may worsen the prognosis in stage II–III CRC. ACC could be a new clinical tool for predicting the prognosis for patients in stage II–III CRC.
Mapping the invisible sacred center of Bulverket’s interior water square: alignment to Gotlands’ northern strait and vi, and to a “system” of early medieval stone church locations and related orientations; possible evidence of a subsequent intrusive landscape pattern focused on the adjacent Tingstäde church on land
Authors: Doxtater Dennis 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This study of a cultural landscape at the cusp of the Norse – Christian transformation assumes a technical ability to accurately survey on land and ice. Beginning with probability tests of two existing vis (bisects) with vertexes at significant natural or prehistoric features to the North, these patterns are compared with the likelihood of identical geometry being created by random points in test areas. The Bulverket center and Tingstäde church on the shore of the lake create vi centered data points to map accurate three-point alignments involving two possible groups of churches. The alignments of the Bulverket focal point of the lake platform are separately tested against random phenomena producing a statistical proof that land and ice was being very accurately surveyed to align numerous churches. It follows that land surveyed azimuths to either of the center points at Tingstäde Trask (lake) and any points in their systems might create the varied orientations of these churches; they range from 14° north and 18° south of due East. At each church, pairs or triads of azimuths from other church lat/long points create squares or parallelograms whose diagonals mathematically are within one degree of church orientations measured from Swedish digital maps. This kind of geometric determination of structure orientation might have begun with the sacred Bulverket platform square itself.
Assessment Of Health Related Quality Of Life Of Children With Nephrotic Syndrome and Their Care Takers At A Tertiary Hospital In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Mulatu Abdi , Abebe Bezaye , Hawlet Michael , Mechal Desalegn , Nigusie Mulualeme 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is one of the commonest pediatric chronic renal problems affecting children’s worldwide. Beyond the well-known effects of on kidney function, NS can also have impact on the patients and care givers life style, peer relationship, social functioning, intellectual functions and behavioral characteristics.
Objective: To assess the quality of life of children with NS as well as their caregivers and to determine the factors that adversely affect it.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study conducted using a pre coded, pretested structured questionnaire including PedsQoLTM 4.0 scale score generic core and family impact module. Data obtained for demographic and clinical parameters of children and for each domain of generic core and family impact module and data was be analyzed using IBM SPSS® version 26.
Results: 153 children aged 4-18 years with NS were included over a period of three months. Among the scores with median (inter-quartile range) the domains of generic core scale, child school performance was most affected with 73(53.0-97.5) followed with child physical performance 87(75-97.5). Children whose parents were earning less (p=0.009), children having hypertension (p=0.047) and steroid resistant clinical type (p=0.016) of NS were at increased odds of encountering poorer child health related quality with AOR of 0.306, 2.464 and 2.560 respectively. In the family impact module domains with median (inter-quartile range), the most affected are being ‘worry’ with 60.0 (45.5-75), followed with emotion 77(54.5-90.0). It was demonstrated that caregivers of child with hypertension are at 4.3times(AOR,4.3, p=0.016)increased risk of having poorer quality of life(QoL) than those without.
Conclusion: School performance and ‘worry’ are the most affected domains in child generic scale and family impact modules respectively. Low socioeconomic status, Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome and hypertension are also associated with poorer HRQoL.
New results on exponential stability analysis for non-switched and switched systems with interval time-varying delays
Authors: Li Xu , Zhao Kunyang , Yu Jiajia , Wang Hao , Chen Fangyu , Li Te 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Nowadays the Krasovskii functional method is still widely used for stability analysis of many delay systems. It means that improving the resultful method is significative for obtaining new stability criteria. Thus, exponential stability analysis for non-switched and switched systems with interval time-varying delays is restudied in this paper. A generalization of the Krasovskii functional method for nonlinear delay systems is proposed. This is achieved by weakening a condition in the Krasovskii functional method. It is proved that the generalized method can be extended to study switched nonlinear systems with delays. How to apply the new method to obtain stability criteria for non-switched and switched linear systems with interval time-varying delays is also shown and three examples are given to illustrate that the conditions of the linear systems are less conservative than some existing criteria.
Plasmonic characteristics of rhodium dual broken nanorings in UV-visible regime
Authors: Zhang Yue , Xiong Tao , Dong Dandan , Wang Wei , Sun Cheng 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This work reports on the plasmonic properties of a symmetry-breaking system consisting of rhodium dual broken nanorings, in the ultraviolet-visible regime. In the structure, two rhodium broken rings are located with a separation on the scale of nanometers. As the separation, the light polarization, and the relative orientation of the broken angles are respectively varied, the plasmonic scattering efficiency of the system is investigated, using the finite difference time domain method. Multiple plasmonic resonances are revealed, and the associated asymmetry-induced Fano-like lineshapes are fitted to a model that employs multiple Fano lineshape functions. The resonance wavelengths, the spectral widths, and the characteristic q values are determined from the best fit parameters, and the plasmonic characteristics of the system are quantitatively probed. The results in this work may be beneficial in designs of plasmonic devices that operates at ultraviolet-visible wavelengths.
Water consumption and wastewater generation from small-scale crude palm oil extraction in Ghana
Authors: Awere Eric , Appiah Obeng Peter , Bonoli Alessandra 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Crude palm oil extraction is one of the sources of livelihood in Ghana's Central Region. However, the water use and wastewater generation associated with the industry have not been given adequate attention. This study assessed the water consumption and wastewater generation by small-scale crude palm oil extraction mills in the region. Twenty-five (25) mills were selected from four palm oil-processing local government areas in the region. An interview guide was used to obtain information about the operations of the mills and corroborated through structured observations. Water consumption and wastewater generation were measured using a graduated plastic bucket. Water for processing was found to be sourced from hand-dug wells (56%), treated piped water (20%), boreholes with handpumps (16%) and rivers (8%). Water was bought at US$1.93 (boreholes) and US$2.89 (piped water) per cubic metre. The recurrent cost of water was the same as that paid for domestic use. For a litre of palm oil produced, 0.760-2.391 litres of water were consumed and 68-82% returned as wastewater. Sixty-eight percent of the water was used for boiling. The distance to water source influenced the consumption, with higher water consumption recorded for mills with on-plot water sources. Higher recurrent costs of water did not necessarily lead to lower water consumption. There was no significant difference in the water consumption and wastewater production between the wet and dry processing methods. The small-scale palm oil processing industry requires attention to manage a potential competition between commercial and domestic water use in rural and small towns.