bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of head cabbage varieties and botanicals for diamondback moth management in east Shewa
Authors: Begna Feyisa 
Published: May 2022

Cabbage is the second most important vegetable crop in Ethiopia. Many insect pest species belonging to 16 families have been recorded on cabbages. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of head cabbage varieties and botanicals against DBM on head cabbage. The experiment was conducted using irrigation at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center (ATARC) during the 2020 cropping season. The head cabbage Glorai, Victoria, K500, Bandug F1and ThomaF1 varieties were used for this experiment. Treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. For DBM management two locally available botanicals and fastac chemicals were sprayed continuously for four weeks and an untreated plot was included for comparison. Throughout the growing season fastac significantly reduced the DBM larvae and pupae population, followed by neem seed and garlic cloves. Highly significant differences among the treatments were observed after the application of botanicals and chemicals on DBM larvae and pupae mortality rate in all of the treatments, but non-significant differences were observed among the head cabbage varieties.
Keywords: Botanical; garlic; fastac; head cabbage; neem; Plutella xylostella.
Body Image and Health-related Behaviors Among Fitspirit Participants
Authors: Bordeleau Manon , Gilbert Jo-Anne , Alméras Natalie , Monthuy-Blanc Johana , Gagnon Joël , Mathieu Marie-Ève , Drapeau Vicky 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background: Body image variables such as body size perception (BSP) and body size dissatisfaction (BSD) can influence health-related behaviors. However, few studies have investigated these body image variables in adolescent girls participating in a physical activity intervention. Therefore, the study objectives were to examine the 1) associations between health-related behaviors (physical activity, screen time, eating habits and sleep duration) and BSP and BSD among girls participating in FitSpirit, a physical activity intervention for girls; and 2) influence of weight control practices on the association between health-related behaviors and BSP and BSD.Methods: This cross-sectional study used a sample of 545 adolescent girls (mean age: 15.0±1.5 years) from 240 schools. Body mass index, health-related behaviors, perceived actual body size and desired body size variables were self-reported and collected via an online questionnaire at the end of the FitSpirit intervention. A negative BSP score [perceived actual body size – calculated BMI z-score] indicates an underestimation of body size. A positive BSD score [perceived actual body size – desired body size] indicates a desire to reduce body size. A multiple linear regression analysis examined the effects of age, zBMI and health behaviors on BSP and BSD. A second multiple linear regression analysis examined the independent associations between BSP and BSD by weight control practice. The linear relationships between BSP and BSD were evaluated with Pearson’s correlations. Results: Underestimation and dissatisfaction of body size are more prevalent in participants living with overweight/obesity. Screen-time and sleep duration were independently associated with BSP score (Beta=0.02; P<0.05 and Beta=-0.07; P<0.05, respectively), whereas only screen time was associated with BSD score (Beta=0.07; P<0.001). Physical activity was independently associated with BSP score only in participants trying to control their weight (Beta=-0.18; P<0.05).Conclusions: Body size overestimation and dissatisfaction are associated with health-related behaviors, specifically with more screen-time and less optimal sleeping habits. Physical activity level does not appear to be associated with body image in girls engaged in a physical activity intervention and who want to lose or gain weight. Health promotion interventions could include screen-time and sleep components as they may influence body image.
Understanding the role of complexity in bottom-up healthcare innovations: a multiple case study using the NASSS-CAT tool
Authors: Tang Ulla Hellstrand , Smith Frida , Karilampi Ulla , Gremyr Andreas 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background: New digital technology presents new challenges to healthcare on multiple levels. There are calls for further research embracing the complex factors related to digital innovations in complex healthcare settings in order to bridge the gap in moving from linear, logistic research to embracing and testing the concept of complexity. The aim was to explore the role of complexity in bottom-up innovations within public healthcare in a Swedish region.Methods: Four bottom-up innovators identified complexities in their innovations using the NASSS framework with its seven domains (condition, technology, value proposition, adopters, organisations, wider system and embedding, and adaption over time); the related Complexity Assessment Tool (CAT); and Constant Comparative Analysis (CCA), in collaboration with the Innovation Platform in the Region Västra Götaland in Sweden.Results: An initiated understanding of the complexity relating to the illness addressed in the innovation is of great importance as a starting point. Value proposition needs to be clearly described early in the process, to enable understanding costs and outcome. If regional support only allows regional use, not national spread, there will be no dissemination and the innovations risk failing after the initial project phase.Conclusions: Using a validated tool early in the process of innovation is helpful but requires profound knowledge about complexity and the intended system for implementation. Finding and defining complexity does not solve the issues, but will increase possibilities of success if the right competence is available for support. Trial registration: n/a
Early intubation and patient-centered outcomes in septic shock: a secondary analysis of a prospective multicenter study
Authors: Artigas Ricard Mellado , Ferrando Carlos , Martino Fréderic , Delbove Agathe , Ferreyro Bruno L , Darreau Cedric , Jacquier Sophie , Brochard Laurent , Lerolle Nicolas 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Purpose: Despite the benefits of mechanical ventilation, its use in critically ill patients is associated with complications and had led to the growth of non-invasive techniques. We assessed the effect of early intubation (first 8 hours after vasopressor start) in septic shock patients, as compared to non-early-intubated subjects (unexposed), regarding in-hospital mortality, intensive care and hospital length of stay. Methods: Secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective study. To adjust for baseline differences in potential confounders, propensity score matching was carried out. In-hospital mortality was analyzed in a time-to-event fashion while length of stay was assessed as a median difference using bootstrapping. Results: 735 patients (137 intubated in the first 8 hours) were evaluated. Propensity score matching identified 78 pairs with similar severity and characteristics on admission. Intubation was used in all patients in the early intubation group and in 27 (35%) subjects beyond 8 hours in the unexposed group. Mortality occurred in 35 (45%) and in 26 (33%) subjects in the early intubation and unexposed groups (hazard ratio 1.44 95% CI 0.86-2.39, p=0.16). ICU and hospital length of stay were not different among groups [9 vs 5 (95% CI 1 to 7) and 14 vs 16 (95% CI -7 to 8) days]. All sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of our findings.Conclusions: An early approach to invasive mechanical ventilation did not improve outcomes in this matched cohort of patients. The limited number of patients included in these analyses out the total number included in the study may limit generalizability of these findings. Trial registration: NCT02780466. Registered on May 19th, 2016.
Robust Laser Beam Attenuation Characteristics Using Novel Polymeric Nanocomposite
Authors: Saeed Chro , Qader Abdulqader Abdullah , Aziz shujahadeen Bakr 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Novel polymer nanocomposites polyethylene oxide (PEO) with lead oxide (Pb3O4) semiconductor nanoparticles were prepared using solution casting technique and investigated experimentally. A robust laser power attenuation for semiconductor laser and green laser were obtained for different concentrations (0, 3, 6, and 9) wt% of Pb3O4 in the polymer matrix (PEO), and different angle of laser beam incidence. Polymer nanocomposites have applications in electromagnetic absorption shields, cut-off laser filters, and photo-electronics.
Development of new Copper-64 labeled Rhodamine: A potential PET myocardial perfusion imaging agent
Authors: aljammaz I. , Al-Hokbany N. , Al-Otaibi B. , Al-Malki Y. , AlJammaz B. , Okarvi S. M. 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background
Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is one of the most commonly performed investigations in nuclear medicine procedures. Due to the longer half-life of the emerging positron emitter copper-64 and its availability from low energy cyclotron, together with its well-known coordination chemistry, we have synthesized 64Cu-labeled NOTA- and 64Cu-NOTAM-rhodamine conjugates as potential cardiac imaging agents using PET.
Results
64Cu-NOTA- and 64Cu-NOTAM-rhodamine conjugates were synthesized using a straightforward and one-step simple reaction. Radiochemical yields were greater than 97% (decay corrected), with a total synthesis time of less than 25 min. Radiochemical purities were always greater than 98% as assessed by TLC and HPLC. These synthetic approaches hold considerable promise as a simple method for 64Cu-rhodamine conjugates synthesis, with high radiochemical yield and purity. Biodistribution studies in normal Fischer rats at 60 min post-injection, demonstrated significant heart uptake and a good biodistribution profile for both the radioconjugates. However, the 64Cu-NOTAM-rhodamine conjugate has shown more heart uptake (~ 10% ID/g) over the 64Cu-NOTA-rhodamine conjugate (5.6% ID/g).
Conclusions
These results demonstrate that these radioconjugates may be useful probes for the PET evaluation of MPI.
Deep reinforcement learning identifies personalized intermittent androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
Authors: Lu Yitao , Chu Qian , Li Zhen , Wang Mengdi , Zhang Qingpeng 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The evolution of drug resistance leads to treatment failure and tumor progression. Intermittent androgen deprivation therapy (IADT) helps responsive cancer cells compete with resistant cancer cells in intratumoral competition. However, conventional IADT is population-based and ignores the heterogeneous phenotypes of individual patients. To address this challenge, we developed a time-varied, mixed-effect, and generative Lotka-Volterra (tM-GLV) model to account for the heterogeneity of the evolution mechanism and the pharmacokinetics of individual patients. Then, we proposed a reinforcement learningenabled individualized IADT framework, namely, I2ADT, to learn the patient-specific tumor dynamics and derive the optimal drug administration policy. Experiments with clinical trial data demonstrated that the proposed I2ADT can significantly prolong the time to progression of prostate cancer patients with reduced cumulative drug dosage. This research elucidates the application of reinforcement learning techniques to identify personalized adaptive cancer therapy.
Temporal and Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen in the Surface Sediment of the Caohai Lake, Southwest China
Authors: Yan Xinting , Liao Jiahao , Cao Xingxing , Han Zhiwei 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
The Caohai is a typical natural lake-type karst plateau wetland, which is sensitive to environmental changes, and the release of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in the sediment is a potential factor of nitrogen pollution in the lake. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics and source analysis of DON in karst lake sediments. Surface sediment samples were collected from the Caohai Lake in southwest China, and the sample locations were distributed across almost the entire wetland area during both the wet and dry seasons. The DON content and fluorescence spectroscopy were determined and analysed using a three-dimensional fluorescence-parallel factor analysis (3DEEM-PARAFAC) model. The mean DON content in the sediment during the dry season (67.79 mg/kg) was higher than in the wet season (28.57 mg/kg). There were four fluorescent components of DON in the sediment: C1 (tyrosine-like protein), C2 (terrestrial humus), C3 (tryptophan-like protein), and C4 (terrestrial humus). The maximum fluorescence intensity of each component in both seasons showed the trend of C2 > C1 > C3 > C4. The DON in the surface sediment of the Caohai Lake was influenced by terrestrial sources and biological activities. These findings help reveal the circulation mechanism of endogenous nitrogen in the lake and provide theoretical support for the prevention and control of nitrogen pollution in the Caohai Lake.
Calcium poisoning mechanism on the selective catalytic reduction of NOx by ammonia over the γ-Fe2O3 (001) surface
Authors: Geng Xuan , Xie Chaoyue , Zhu Baozhong , Chen Jiuyu , Sun Yunlan , Xu Minggao 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
γ-Fe2O3 has an excellent low-temperature SCR deNOx performance, but its resistance to alkaline earth metal calcium (Ca) is poor. In particular, the detail mechanism of Ca poisoning on the γ-Fe2O3 catalyst at the atomic level is not clear. Hence, the density functional theory (DFT) method was used in this research to investigate the influence mechanism of Ca poisoning on the NH3-SCR over the γ-Fe2O3 catalyst surface. The findings reveal that NH3, NO, and O2 molecules can bind to the γ-Fe2O3 (001) surface to generate coordinated ammonia, monodentate nitroso, and adsorption oxygen species, respectively. The main active site is Fe1-top. For the γ-Fe2O3 with Ca poisoning, the Ca atom has a higher adsorption energy on the surface of γ-Fe2O3 (001), which covers the catalyst surface and reduces the active sites. The presence of Ca atom decreases the adsorption performance of NH3, while slightly improves the NO and O2 adsorption. In particular, The Ca atom restrains the NH3 activation and NH2 formation, which is detrimental to the NH3-SCR process.
Does Environmental, Social and Governance Performance Score Mitigate Earnings Management Practices ? Evidence from the US Commercial Banks.
Authors: Kolsi Mohamed Chakib , Al-Hiyari Ahmad , Hussainey Khaled 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has attracted debates of regulatory bodies and the academic community. Previous studies highlighted the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure index and earnings management (EM) for non-financial firms. In this paper, we examine the relationship between the ESG performance and EM practices for a sample of US commercial banks over the period 2010–2019. We use two proxies for earnings management: abnormal loan loss provisions (ALLP) and EM to avoid losses (SPOS). Consistent with the transparent financial reporting hypothesis, we find that banks reporting higher ESG performance are less likely engaged in income-increasing practice through (ALLP). However, no evidence supports that ESG score mitigates EM through loss avoidance. Furthermore, we disaggregate the ESG score into its main three components: environmental, social, and governance. Our findings show that the governance pillar effectively mitigates earnings management (EM) practice under its two proxies. Furthermore, the social pillar also seems to be an efficient constraint of banks’ EM through income increasing abnormal loan loss provisions and loss avoidance activity. However, no supporting evidence of a mitigating role for the environmental pillar is provided. Taken together, our results show that, except the environmental pillar, ESG performance score acts as an efficient mitigating tool for EM practices. Our findings provide a better understanding of banks earnings management practices. Our findings are helpful for managers, regulators, and banks’ stakeholders.
The clinical outcomes and complications of combined fixation with cannulated screws and the modified Pyrford technique for the treatment of transverse patellar fractures: a case series study
Authors: Li Yihan , Tian Qingxian , Leng Kunpeng , Guo Meng 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background: Transverse patellar fractures can be fixed using various techniques. The purpose of the current study was to assess the clinical outcomes and complications rate of a combined fixation technique using cannulated screws and the modified Pyrford technique with non-absorbable polyester sutures.Methods and Patients: Between January 2015 and February 2021, 26 transverse patellar fractures were fixed with this combined technique. Pre-operative data were collected from patients with transverse patellar fractures and the patients were followed up for at least 12 months. At each follow-up visit, plain radiographs were taken. At the 12-month post-operative follow-up, range of motion of the affected knee joint and clinical outcomes, as evaluated by the Bostman scoring system, were recorded.Results: The average Bostman score at the 12-month post-operative follow-up was 28.3±1.5. Further, the average extension and flexion of the knee joint were 1.2±2.1 and 125.6±6.7 degrees, respectively. One patient experienced delayed bone union and one experienced superficial wound infection. There were no other post-operative complications. One patient required removal of the device for social-psychological reasons. Conclusions: The combined fixation technique with cannulated screws and the modified Pyrford technique with suture materials produced excellent clinical outcomes and a low rate of complications in the treatment of transverse patellar fractures.
Evaluation of landslide susceptibility based on VW-AHP-IV model: a case of Pengyang County, Ningxia, China
Authors: Li Minghong , MA Chuanming , Qiu Yang , Xiong Hanxiang , Zhang Zechen 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Landslide is one of the most common and severe geological disasters, which significantly endangers people's lives and properties. Therefore, the evaluation of landslide susceptibility in a specific area is important for disaster control and mitigation. This paper selected Pengyang County as the study area. It divided the indicator state levels, and further assigned a score for each indicator according to the related information values (IV) based on the analysis of graded area ratio and landslide occurrence frequency distribution. Because the solo analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method always causes large errors during the weight determination, a variable-weight based weighted information value (VW-AHP-IV) model was applied in this paper for landslide susceptibility evaluation. The study area was classified into four grades by the natural breakpoint method: high susceptibility area (11.80%), medium susceptibility area (29.23%), low susceptibility area (42.45%) and very low susceptibility area (16.52%). In addition, this paper also discussed the influences of precipitation and human activities. According to the evaluation results and discussion, the study area was classified into three prevention and control areas: focus prevention and control area, sub-focus prevention and control area, and general prevention and control area. For each area, the corresponding prevention and control suggestions were proposed in order to reduce the occurrence of landslide disasters.
Short-term effects of air pollutants and meteorological factors on daily outpatient visits for urticaria in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
Authors: Nie Yaxiong , Liu Lijuan , Xue Shilin , Yan Lina , Ma Ning , Liu Xuehui , Liu Ran , Wang Xue , Wang Yameng , Zhang Xinzhu , Zhang Xiaolin 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Objective: The associations of air pollutants and meteorological factors with the outpatient visits of urticaria remain poorly studied. This study aimed to assess the short-term effects of air pollutants and meteorological factors on daily outpatient visits for urticaria in Shijiazhuang, China, during 2014-2019.Methods: Daily recordings of air pollutants concentrations, meteorological data, and the outpatient visits data for urticaria were collected during the 6 years. Descriptive research methods were used to describe the distribution characteristics and demographic features of urticaria. A combination of the generalized linear regression model (GLM) and distribution lag nonlinear model (DLNM) was used to evaluate the lag effect of environmental factors on daily outpatient visits for urticaria. Results: The dose-response relationship between daily urticaria visits and CO, NO2, O3, temperature, and relative humidity was nonlinear. High concentrations of CO, NO2, O3, and high temperatures increased the risk of urticaria outpatient visits. The maximum cumulative effect of high concentrations of CO, NO2, and O3 was lag 0-14 days (CO: RR = 1.10, 95%CI: 1.06, 1.31; NO2: RR = 1.09, 95%CI: 1.01, 1.08; O3: RR = 1.16, 95%CI: 1.08, 1.25), and high temperatures was lag 0-7 days (RR = 1.27, 95%CI: 1.14, 1.41). Low concentrations of NO2, O3, and high humidity, on the other hand, act as protective factors for the urticaria outpatient. The maximum cumulative effect of low concentrations of NO2 was the 0-day lag (RR = 0.97, 95%CI: 0.95, 0.99), O3 was lag 0-5 days (RR = 0.94, 95%CI: 0.88, 0.99), and high humidity was lag 0-10 days (RR = 0.93, 95%CI: 0.89, 0.98).Conclusions: In conclusion, we found that the development of urticaria in Shijiazhuang has a distinct seasonal and cyclical nature. Air pollutants and meteorological factors had varying degrees of influence on the risk of urticaria outpatient visits.
Genetic diversity, reassortment, and recombination of mammalian orthoreoviruses from Japanese porcine fecal samples
Authors: Fukase Yuka , Minami-Fukuda Fujiko , Masuda Tsuneyuki , Oi Toru , Takemae Hitoshi , Ishida Hiroho , Murakami Hironobu , Aihara Naoyuki , Shiga Takanori , Kamiie Junichi , Furuya Tetsuya , Mizutani Tetsuya , Oba Mami , Nagai Makoto 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Mammalian orthoreovirus (MRV) is a non-enveloped double-stranded RNA virus with a broad host range. MRVs are prevalent worldwide and have been isolated from various hosts, including humans, dogs, cats, wild boars, sewage, and pigs, in Japan. However, Japanese porcine MRV has not been genetically characterized yet. While investigating porcine enteric viruses including MRV, five MRVs were isolated from the feces of Japanese pigs using the MA104 cell culture. Genetic analysis of the S1 gene revealed that the Japanese porcine MRV strain isolates could be classified as MRV-2 and MRV-3. Whole genome analysis showed that Japanese porcine MRVs exhibited genetic diversity, although they shared homology with porcine MRV sequences deposited in the DDBJ/EMBL/GenBank database. Several potential intra-genetic reassortment events among MRV strains from pigs, sewage, and humans have been detected in Japan, suggesting zoonotic transmission. Furthermore, homologous recombination events were identified in the M1 and S1 genes of Japanese porcine MRV. These findings imply that different strains of Japanese porcine MRVs share a porcine MRV genomic backbone and have evolved through intra-genetic reassortment and homologous recombination events.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Interlaminar Discectomy for Severe Lumbar Disc Herniation in a 12-year Pediatric Diver: A Case Report, technical note and literature review
Authors: Wu Hui , Zheng Sikuan , He Dingwen , Cheng Xigao 
Published: May 2022

Abstract
Background Lumbar disc herniation(LDH) is rare in pediatric diver. Because of the particularity of age and occupation, which makes the treatment concept of pediatric diver lumbar disc herniation quite different from that of the general population. In this case report, we report a rare case of using percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy (PEID) successfully treats a 12-year-old professional diver.