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The effectiveness and safety of centralized early rehabilitation care for critically ill children with severe acquired brain injury: A retrospective cohort and implementation study Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Ting Zhang, Xiao-ling Duan, Yu-xia Chen, Ying Feng, Qin-rong Huang, Xiang Tang, Li Lin, Nong Xiao
BackgroundMost children with neurocritical illness are at risk of physical, neurocognitive, and psychosocial sequelae and need centralized early rehabilitation care.ObjectiveTo identify the effectiveness and safety of centralized early rehabilitation care for children with severe acquired brain injury.MethodsThis is a mixed methods study—an implementation study and single-center retrospective cohort
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Use of the Phylobone database for the annotation of bone extracellular matrix proteins in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Alba Sánchez-Reverté, Margalida Fontcuberta-Rigo, Miho Nakamura, Pere Puigbò
Bone extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins play a key role in bone formation and regeneration, including structural and regulatory functions. The Phylobone database consists of 255 ECM protein groups from 39 species and can be used to support bone research. Here, we gathered bone ECM proteins from reindeer ( Rangifer tarandus), a member of the Cervidae family. The importance of reindeer lies in their
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Understanding behavioral and cognitive dispositions as subsystem topologies within cognitive models: A proposal Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Alexander Hölken
In our 2023 paper, entitled “Modeling interactions between the embodied and the narrative self: Dynamics of the self-pattern within LIDA,” Kugele, Newen, Franklin, and I propose a functional description and implementation of a central element of Gallagher & Newen's pattern theory of self, which identifies an agent's self with a dynamic pattern of so-called cognitive aspects which govern their thought
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Harnessing technology to improve sleep in frontline healthcare workers: A pilot study of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective and objective sleep measures Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Heinrich C Haller, Susan L Moore, Katherine K Green, Rachel L Johnson, Mary D Sammel, C Neill Epperson, Andrew M Novick
Objective: This pilot study assessed the effects of electronic noise-masking earbuds on subjective sleep perception and objective sleep parameters among healthcare workers (HCWs) reporting sleep difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Using a pre–post design, 77 HCWs underwent 3 nights of baseline assessment followed by a 7-night intervention period. Participants wore an at-home sleep monitoring
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Renewable energy investments in South Africa: Potentials and challenges for a sustainable transition - a review Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Ifeanyi Michael Smarte Anekwe, Stephen Okiemute Akpasi, Mphathesithe Mzwandile Mkhize, Helper Zhou, Ranganai Tawanda Moyo, Luke Gaza
The Republic of South Africa is one of the leading investors in renewable energy in Africa, despite the widespread perception that the country is trapped in the carbon age due to its high dependence on fossil fuels. Renewable energy, rooted in sustainable development, requires the creation of an appropriate framework and environmentally friendly technologies to support growth. Renewable energy sources
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Quantum projections on conceptual subspaces: A deeper dive into methodological challenges and opportunities Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Alejandro Martínez-Mingo, Jose Ángel Martínez-Huertas, Ricardo Olmos, Guillermo Jorge-Botana
In alignment with the distributional hypothesis of language, the work “Quantum Projections on Conceptual Subspaces” (Martínez-Mingo A, Jorge-Botana G, Martinez-Huertas JÁ, et al. Quantum projections on conceptual subspaces. Cogn Syst Res 2023; 82: 101154) proposed a methodology for generating conceptual subspaces from textual information based on previous work (Martinez-Mingo A, Jorge-Botana G and
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Effects of sevoflurane and fullerenol C60 on lower limb ischemia–reperfusion injury in streptozocin-induced diabetic mice Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Yücel Polat, Necmiye Şengel, Ayşegül Küçük, Çağrı Özdemir, Zeynep Yığman, Abdullah Burak Balcı, Aydan İremnur Ergörün, Mustafa Kavutçu, Mustafa Arslan
Background:Ischemia–reperfusion injury (IRI) poses a significant challenge for physicians, necessitating the management of cell damage and the preservation of organ functions. Various surgical procedures, such as vascular surgery on extremities, temporary cross-clamping of the abdominal aorta in aortic surgery, and the use of a tourniquet in extremity surgeries, may induce lower limb IRI. The susceptibility
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Acute fatigue-induced alterations in hamstring muscle properties after repeated Nordic hamstring exercises Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Podczarska-Głowacka Magdalena, Bogdański Bartłomiej, Trybulski Robert, Smoter Małgorzata, Wang Hsing-Kuo, Klich Sebastian
This study aimed to investigate the impact of the Nordic hamstring exercises (NHE) on acute fatigue-induced alterations in the mechanical and morphological properties of hamstring muscles. The second aim was to define the blood flow and perfusion after NHE in recreational active volunteers. Twenty-two individuals volunteered to participate in the study. This study investigated fatigue outcomes: rate
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Influence of contextual factors on match running performance of starters and non-starters in elite youth male soccer players Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Luiz Guilherme Gonçalves, Hadi Nobari, Alex Ambrosio Rites, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Gabriel Rodrigues Garcia, Rodrigo Aquino
This study investigated the effects of match location, quality of opposition (classified into: strong [1st to 4th position]; intermediate [5th to 15th position]; weak [16th to 20th position]), and match outcome on the match running performance of starters and non-starters from a top elite Brazilian soccer team. Absolute measures were calculated using total distance, high-speed (19.8–25.2 km·h−1), sprinting
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Avoidance of causality outside experiments: Hypotheses from cognitive dissonance reduction Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Michael Höfler, Alexander Giesche
The avoidance of causality in the design, analysis and interpretation of non-experimental studies has often been criticised as an untenable scientific stance, because theories are based on causal relations (and not associations) and a rich set of methodological tools for causal analysis has been developed in recent decades. Psychology researchers (n = 106 with complete data) participated in an online
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WET-UNet: Wavelet integrated efficient transformer networks for nasopharyngeal carcinoma tumor segmentation Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Yan Zeng, Jun Li, Zhe Zhao, Wei Liang, Penghui Zeng, Shaodong Shen, Kun Zhang, Chong Shen
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in the epithelium and mucosal glands of the nasopharynx, and its pathological type is mostly poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Since the nasopharynx is located deep in the head and neck, early diagnosis and timely treatment are critical to patient survival. However, nasopharyngeal carcinoma tumors are small in size and vary widely
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Research on the grasping characteristics of composite-driven double-finger flexible manipulator Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Taotao Li, Jianping Chen
Aiming at the flexible manipulator grasping complex target parts of different shapes, a double-finger flexible manipulator model is proposed. The manipulator is composed of a flexible mechanical finger, a driving component and a position compensation mechanism. It imitates the motion characteristics of human finger joints and follows the principle of double-fingered grasping. According to the structural
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Optimal topology control for grounding protection sensor networks in shipboard electrical systems Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Benxiang Wu, Geng Li, Jianhua Wu, Youyuan Li
Intelligent monitoring of environmental information in ships is an important prerequisite for reducing and avoiding accidents and is of great importance for safety at sea. The use of a ship environmental monitoring system based on wireless sensor networks has the unique advantages of low cost, stability, and reliability, allowing real-time monitoring of many environmental factors in ships. This article
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Characteristics of adults with potential refractory chronic cough identified using an algorithm designed for administrative claims databases: A descriptive study Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Sascha van Boemmel-Wegmann, Kenneth W. Altman, Ron Herrera, Philippe Vieira Pires, Priscilla F.A Pichardo, Pareen Vora
Objective As population-based studies describing the characteristics of patients with refractory chronic cough (RCC) are sparse, the objective of this descriptive study was to identify and describe such patients using an algorithm developed for administrative claims databases and requiring validation in future. Methods We identified adults with chronic cough (N = 782,121) from Optum Clinformatics™
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Immune microenvironment of human papillomavirus-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Dong Zhu, Xiang He, Yu Li, Guoping Li, Min Chen
ObjectivesResearch progress of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) based on immune microenvironment.MethodsThis article preliminarily discusses the composition of immune microenvironment components and immune therapy and elaborates and analyzes the involvement and impact of T cells, B cells, natural killer (NK) cells, tumor-associated fibroblasts, and bone
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Optimization of terminal area arrival flight sorting based on an improved sparrow search algorithm Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Weixi Zhao, Te Liang
At present, airspace congestion and flight delays have become widespread concerns. This study aims to optimize the sequencing of arrival flights in the terminal area of multirunway airports. Considering the constraints of multiple runways, slant intervals and moving flight positions, this article establishes an optimization model for arrival flight sequencing in a multirunway airport terminal area
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Study on the degradation conditions of corn stalks by Asian corn borer digestive enzymes combined with white-rot fungus Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Yanchen Wang
Since the environmentally friendly reuse of corn stalks attracts more and more attention, it is an efficient and feasible way to reuse corn stalks as forage. However, whether the cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose within corn stalks can be effectively decomposed becomes a key to reusing corn stalks as forage. Orthogonal test was designed by five different degradation temperatures (22°C, 24°C, 26°C
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A simulation of chip formation mechanism in elliptical vibration assisted cutting of nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718 Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Guoshun Tong, Lv Yang, Bin Ji, Huaichao Wu, Fengyi Zou
This article reveals the chip formation and the reducing of cutting force mechanisms of nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718 under elliptical vibration cutting using finite element analysis software. The results are compared with traditional cutting methods. The elliptical motion trajectory of the tool in elliptical vibration cutting machining is analyzed, and a two-dimensional finite element elliptical
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Production line balance problem identification and improvement based on decision tree: A case study of commercial air conditioner production line Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Rui Wang, Tengyuan Xin, Shun Jia, Dawei Ren, Meiyan Li
In the production of air conditioners, there are various issues such as complex requirements, redundant stations, excessive man-hours, and low production line balance rate. This paper aims to address these problems by analyzing the historical data of H Company's commercial air conditioner production line. The data is categorized into five aspects: station, working hours, standard working hours, labor
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Abiotic stress tolerance in pearl millet: Unraveling molecular mechanisms via transcriptomics Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Faten Dhawi
Pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum (L.)) is a vital cereal crop renowned for its ability to thrive in challenging environmental conditions; however, the molecular mechanisms governing its salt stress tolerance remain poorly understood. To address this gap, next-generation RNA sequencing was conducted to compare gene expression patterns in pearl millet seedlings exposed to salt stress with those grown
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CPBA-CLIM: An entity-relation extraction model for ontology-based knowledge graph construction in hazardous chemical incident management Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Wanru Du, Xiaoyin Wang, Quan Zhu, Xiaochuan Jing, Xuan Liu
In recent years, hazardous chemical incidents have occurred frequently, resulting in significant human casualties, property damage, and environmental pollution due to human or natural factors. Accurately mining the lessons learned from accumulating incident reports and constructing the knowledge graph for hazardous chemical incident management can assist managers in identifying patterns and analyzing
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Longitudinal pathways of associations between motor proficiency and physical fitness during earlier and later childhood: The NW-CHILD study Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Anita Elizabeth Pienaar, Carli Gericke, Wilmarié du Plessis
Understanding the relationships between motor proficiency (MP) and physical fitness (PF) is important for the future health of children, although longitudinal findings of this nature are limited. This study explored the association between MP and PF during earlier childhood (6 and 9 years old) and later childhood (12 years old) in boys and girls. A stratified and randomized research design including
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A bibliometric literature review of stock price forecasting: From statistical model to deep learning approach Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Pham Hoang Vuong, Lam Hung Phu, Tran Hong Van Nguyen, Le Nhat Duy, Pham The Bao, Tan Dat Trinh
We introduce a comprehensive analysis of several approaches used in stock price forecasting, including statistical, machine learning, and deep learning models. The advantages and limitations of these models are discussed to provide an insight into stock price forecasting. Traditional statistical methods, such as the autoregressive integrated moving average and its variants, are recognized for their
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A rat model for acute limb ischemia using microsized gelatin beads Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Yuki Menjo, Masaya Yasui, Kaori Fukushige, Naoyuki Hatayama, Tomiko Yakura, Munekazu Naito
ObjectiveAcute limb ischemia (ALI) is a rapid decrease in lower limb blood flow due to acute occlusion of peripheral arteries or bypass grafts. This study aimed to establish an ALI model using microsized gelatin beads and to investigate the pathophysiological conditions.MethodsMale Sprague-Dawley rats were anesthetized, and a low or high dose of microsized gelatin beads was administered into the left
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Characterization and in-vitro plant-based control of hindgut bacteria isolated from Odontotermes obesus Rambur (Termitidae) and Heterotermes indicola Wasmann (Rhinotermitidae) Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Asma Ashraf, Saima Qadeer, Sana Ullah, Muhammad Asad, Huma Fatima, Muhammad Farhan Nasir, Nargis Shaheen, Naveeda Akhtar Qureshi
Termites cause a serious menace to wooden structures all over the world. They rely mostly on entozoic fauna residing in their hindgut for the digestion of cellulosic and hemicellulosic materials. One of the ways to control termites is through their gut symbionts. The present study was designed to characterize the hindgut bacteria isolated from Odontotermes obesus and Heterotermes indicola. Furthermore
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The impact of pre-compression and temperature on perfluoroalkoxy alkane springs: Insights into spring relaxation Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Lihua He, Xinyu Gao, Jing Ni, Zhi Cui, Jingbo Sun, Zefei Zhu
A predictive model was proposed for determining the high-temperature free height of perfluoroalkoxy alkane springs in air-operated double-bellow pumps with the aim of investigating their relaxation. The model incorporates classical spring deformation theory and considers the material, structure, and real-world operating conditions of the perfluoroalkoxy alkane springs. Experimental validation of the
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Fluoxetine attenuates stress-induced depression-like behavior due to decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines in male rats Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Ritah Nabirumbi, Hope Onohuean, Kato Charles Drago, Abdullateef Isiaka Alagbonsi, Ahmed A. Adedeji
Background: Pro-inflammatory cytokines are implicated in depression caused by both environmental- and alcohol-induced stress. The purpose of the study was to investigate the cytokine levels in serum and hippocampus following induction of depression-like behaviors (DLB) by either forced swimming test (FST) or ethanol-induced DLB (EID). We also investigated the effect of prior administration of antidepressant
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A novel measurement approach to dynamic change of limb length discrepancy using deep learning and wearable sensors Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Jianning Wu, Yujie Shi, Xiaoyan Wu
The accurate identification of dynamic change of limb length discrepancy (LLD) in non-clinical settings is of great significance for monitoring gait function change in people's everyday lives. How to search for advanced techniques to measure LLD changes in non-clinical settings has always been a challenging endeavor in recent related research. In this study, we have proposed a novel approach to accurately
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Ecotoxicity of commonly used oilfield-based emulsifiers on Guinean Tilapia (Tilapia guineensis) using histopathology and behavioral alterations as protocol Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Davies Ibienebo Chris, Okechukwu Kenneth Wokeh, Guillermo Téllez-Isaías, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Mohamad Nor Azra
This study examined the histological aberrations in the gill and liver tissues and behavioural changes of Tilapia guineensis fingerlings exposed to lethal concentrations of used Oilfield-based emulsifiers for 96 h. Various concentrations of the surfactants were tested, ranging from 0.0 to 15.0 ml/L. The behaviour of the fish was observed throughout the experiment, and the results showed that increasing
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Akkermansia muciniphila in infectious disease: A new target for this next-generation probiotic? Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Jonathan M. Keane, Monica Cazzaniga, Cormac G.M. Gahan
The common gastrointestinal commensal Akkermansia muciniphila is a mucin-degrading bacterium that is greatly reduced in individuals consuming a high-fat diet. Increasing evidence from a variety of clinical and pre-clinical studies suggests that oral supplementation with Akkermansia can improve metabolic health and moderate systemic inflammation. We and others have demonstrated a role for Akkermansia
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The effect of fibroblast growth factor-2 on the outcomes of tooth replantation: A systematic review of animal studies Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Shariq Najeeb, Farwa Ali Manekia, Muhammad Shahrukh Khan Sadiq, Necdet Adanir, Zohaib Khurshid, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Artak Heboyan
Background/Aim: The ideal treatment of tooth avulsion is replantation. However, replanting teeth may lead to root resorption. Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) is a cytokine that plays an important role in wound repair and tissue regeneration. Recently, FGF-2 has been studied a potential regenerative agent to prevent root resorption and ankylosis. The aim of this review is to analyze and summarize
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Effects of small-sided games training programs on physiological and physical adaptations of youth basketball players: A systematic review Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Tingyu Li, Qi Xu, Hugo Sarmento, YongXing Zhao, Rui Miguel Silva, Filipe Manuel Clemente
The primary objective of this study was to systematically investigate the physiological and physical fitness adaptations resulting from small-sided games (SSGs) training programs in basketball players competing at youth competitive levels, as compared to other training approaches and/or control groups. To achieve this, we conducted a literature search on PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science
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What are optimum cycles for immediate primary closure of large cutaneous defects? Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Gang Li, Yajun Huang, Mingzhi Song, Ming Lu
Background:In the reconstruction of large complex cutaneous wounds, a myriad of mechanical devices has been designed to facilitate primary wound closure. However, there is a dearth of studies elucidating how best to achieve optimum use and efficiency of skin stretching (SS) when using the device for immediate primary closure of defects.Methods:Skin defect wounds (7 × 7 cm) were prepared on the back
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Flow control by circular cavities in lateral flow porous membranes Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Syed Rehman Jamil, Muhammad Salman Abbasi, Ali Turab Jafry, Tanveer Shahzad, Shahid Sarwar, Muhammad Hammad Qureshi
This research explores the flow penetration in porous media by virtue of capillary action and geometric control of the liquid imbibition rate in microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) having applications in food quality management, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. We examine changes in flow resistance and membrane geometry, aiming to understand factors influencing capillary
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Mesenchymal stem cells reduce long-term cognitive deficits and attenuate myelin disintegration and microglia activation following repetitive traumatic brain injury Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Lan-Wan Wang, Chung-Ching Chio, Chien-Ming Chao, Pi-Yu Chao, Mao-Tsun Lin, Ching-Ping Chang, Hung-Jung Lin
The underlying mechanisms for the beneficial effects exerted by bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) in treating repetitive traumatic brain injury (rTBI)-induced long-term sensorimotor/cognitive impairments are not fully elucidated. Herein, we aimed to explore whether BM-MSCs therapy protects against rTBI-induced long-term neurobehavioral disorders in rats via normalizing white matter integrity
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Characterization and properties of Chinese red clay for use as ceramic and construction materials Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Xinhua Gu, Yongqiang Ling
This study involves the characterization and analysis of a Chinese red clay obtained from Hunan province to determine its suitability for manufacturing ceramic products. X-ray fluorescence analysis showed the clay has high silica (63.25 weight percent) and alumina (21.38 weight percent) content along with iron oxide, alkalis, and calcium acting as fluxes. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the presence
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Unravelling the mystery of PXo bodies: Insights into a newly identified cell organelle Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Tarun Kumar Suvvari, Nithya Arigapudi
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Image deblurring by multi-scale modified U-Net using dilated convolution Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Xiao-Pei Shi, Song-Yih Lin, Min-Lang Yang, Chung-Chi Huang, Jen-Chun Lee
In modern urban traffic systems, intersection monitoring systems are used to monitor traffic flows and track vehicles by recognizing license plates. However, intersection monitors often produce motion-blurred images because of the rapid movement of cars. If a deep learning network is used for image deblurring, the blurring of the image can be eliminated first, and then the complete vehicle information
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Multiple exposures to low-dose ionizing radiation induced the initiation and progression of pro-atherosclerotic phenotypes in mice and vascular endothelial cell damage Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Meng-Meng Liu, Chun-Yan Ding, Zhi-Hui Li, Ru-Han Yi, Li-Ping Ma, Xiang-Ming Ou, Hai-Xiang Liu, Ling Gao, Qing-Jie Liu
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of low-dose radiation on the abdominal aorta of mice and vascular endothelial cells.MethodsWild-type and tumor-bearing mice were exposed to 15 sessions of low-dose irradiation, resulting in cumulative radiation doses of 187.5, 375, and 750 mGy. The effect on the cardiovascular system was assessed. Immunohistochemistry analyzed protein expressions
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A puzzling case report of well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor mixed with gastric adenocarcinoma of the fundic gland type associated with autoimmune gastritis Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Zheng Wang, Weixun Zhou, Jingnan Li, Wenlong Wen, Zhiyong Liang, Zhen Huo
Gastric adenocarcinoma of the fundic gland type (GA-FG) is a rare gastric neoplasm. We present a unique case of multiple GA-FG that coexisted with the well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors in a patient with autoimmune gastritis. To our knowledge, this is the first documented instance of such a co-occurrence and the molecular mechanism of their origin has been reviewed systematically. A 47-year-old
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Human–wildlife conflicts in the aerial habitat: Wind farms are just the beginning Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Yuval Werber
The aerial habitat occupies an enormous three-dimensional space around Earth and is inhabited by trillions of animals. Humans have been encroaching on the aerial habitat since the time of the pyramids, but the last century ushered in unprecedented threats to aerial wildlife. Skyscrapers, jet-age transportation and recently huge wind turbines kill millions of flying animals annually and despite substantial
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Unraveling Dravet Syndrome: Exploring the complex effects of sodium channel mutations on neuronal networks Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Nina Doorn
Dravet Syndrome (DS) is a severe developmental epileptic encephalopathy with frequent intractable seizures accompanied by cognitive impairment, often caused by pathogenic variants in SCN1A encoding sodium channel NaV1.1. Recent research utilizing in vitro patient-derived neuronal networks and accompanying in silico models uncovered that not just sodium—but also potassium—and synaptic currents were
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Data-based bipartite formation control for multi-agent systems with communication constraints Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Juqin Wang, Huarong Zhao, Hongnian Yu, Ruitian Yang, Jiehao Li
This article investigates data-driven distributed bipartite formation issues for discrete-time multi-agent systems with communication constraints. We propose a quantized data-driven distributed bipartite formation control approach based on the plant’s quantized and saturated information. Moreover, compared with existing results, we consider both the fixed and switching topologies of multi-agent systems
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Experimental study on new structure teeth in a high-temperature environment Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Dongdong Song, Yingxin Yang, Zhangping Ren, Jian Wang, Xianzhi He, Ya Huang, Siduan Lv, Kaizhi Yang, Song Peng, Hanyu Chen
In high-temperature drilling, especially in high-temperature geothermal drilling, cone bits often experience common and severe tooth loss. This issue significantly reduces the cone bit's service life and has a detrimental impact on drilling efficiency. The quality of the fixed teeth plays a crucial role in the performance of the cone bit. In high-temperature environments, conventional methods fail
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Otitis media with effusion in adults during the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Yu Zhang, Feifei Yang, Yanan He, Sinan Yan, Yushuang Bai, Yifan Jin, Hui Shi, Jingrui Liu, Zhanchi Zhang, Feng Luan
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate the fluctuations in the prevalence of individuals diagnosed with otitis media with effusion (OME) during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, while also evaluating the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in middle ear effusion (MEE) and assessing the effectiveness of tympanocentesis as a treatment modality for OME in this specific period.MethodsThe total number of outpatients
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Diagnostic accuracy of conventional orthodontic radiographic modalities and cone-beam computed tomography for localization of impacted maxillary canine teeth Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Behzad Salari, Maryam Tofangchiha, Parviz Padisar, Rodolfo Reda, Alessio Zanza, Luca Testarelli
Background:Orthodontic treatment planning for an impacted canine tooth requires accurate information about its position. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of two conventional orthodontic radiographic modalities with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for localization of impacted maxillary canine teeth.Materials and Methods:Panoramic radiographs, lateral cephalograms, and
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Advances in nanotechnology-based targeted-contrast agents for computed tomography and magnetic resonance Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Jianjun Lai, Zhizeng Luo, Liting Chen, Zhibing Wu
X-ray computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are essential tools in modern medical diagnosis and treatment. However, traditional contrast agents are inadequate in the diagnosis of various health conditions. Consequently, the development of targeted nano-contrast agents has become a crucial area of focus in the development of medical image-enhancing contrast agents. To fully understand
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Research on speed sensorless control strategy of permanent magnet synchronous motor based on fuzzy super-twisting sliding mode observer Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Chao Song, Dejun Liu, Letian Ren, Junjie Han, Yuqi Jin, Yanming Cheng, Xiang Li, Hao Zhang
Aiming at the problems of poor adjustment effect, weak anti-disturbance ability, and low robustness of the traditional sliding mode algorithm for permanent magnet synchronous motor speed sensorless, a permanent magnet synchronous motor speed observation method combining super-twisting sliding mode control algorithm and fuzzy control is proposed to accelerate the convergence speed of the system and
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Improved dark channel priori single image defogging technique using image segmentation and joint filtering Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Zhenguo Lu, Hongbin Wang, Mingyan Wang, Zhiwen Wang
Foggy images affect image analysis and measurement because of their low definition and blurred details. Despite numerous studies on haze in natural images in hazy environments, the recovery effect is not ideal for processing hazy images in sky areas. A dark channel priori technique for processing haze images with sky areas where atmospheric light values are misestimated and halo artefacts are produced
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Resistance training and inter-interindividual response differences on cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults: An ancillary meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 George A. Kelley, Kristi S. Kelley, Brian L. Stauffer
Examine true inter-individual response differences (IIRD) as a result of resistance training on cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults. Data from a recent meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials representing 552 men and women (292 resistance training, 260 control) ≥ 60 years of age were included. The primary outcome was cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) in ml.kg−1.min−1. Using the inverse
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Person re-identification based on multi-branch visual transformer and self-distillation Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Wenjie Chen, Kuan Yin, Yongsheng Wu, Yunbing Hu
Person re-identification technology has made significant progress in recent years with the development of deep learning. However, the recognition rate of models in this field is still lower than that of face recognition, which is challenging to implement in practical application scenarios. Therefore, improving the recognition rate of the pedestrian re-identification model is still a critical task.
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Special collections for applying artificial intelligence techniques to encourage economic growth and maintain sustainable societies Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Wu Nanping, Tsung-Ju Lee, Li-Jiun Chen, Chih-Chun Kung
Efficient resource use requires substantial evaluation and re-evaluation of production processes. Since not all production details can be properly and timely monitored and adjusted, improvement of resource allocation has long been a critical issue in commodity production, technique selection, and sustainable development. The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) offers a possibility. For example
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Psychometric properties of the Mongolian version of shitsu-taikan-sho (alexisomia) in young adults Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Battuvshin Lkhagvasuren, Enkhzaya Batkhuyag, Enkhnaran Tumurbaatar, Tserendolgor Urtnasan, Delgermaa Tsengel, Gantsetseg Tumur-Ochir, Takakazu Oka
Objective: Alexisomia is characterized by difficulty in identifying and describing bodily feelings. Shitsu-taikan-sho scale (STSS) is a self-report tool that assesses alexisomia. This study aimed to validate the Mongolian version of STSS in a nonclinical student sample. Methods: A total of 593 undergraduate students (217 males, 376 females, 18–25 years), who were studying at medical universities, were
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The application value of deep learning in the background of precision medicine in glioblastoma Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Pengyu Chen, Ping Wang, Bo Gao
Introduction: Glioblastoma is a highly malignant central nervous system tumor, World Health Organization Ⅳ, glioblastoma is the most common primary malignancy, due to its own specificity and complexity, different patients often benefit from the current conventional treatment regimen because of different molecular subtypes, in the context of precision medicine, the application of deep learning to identify
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Lower limbs strength variations between injured and non-injured professional soccer players Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Francisco Martins, Cíntia França, Hugo Sarmento, Ricardo Henriques, Krzysztof Przednowek, Marcelo de Maio Nascimento, Adilson Marques, Andreas Ihle, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia
Due to its physical demands, professional soccer is becoming a real challenge regarding players’ exposure to high injury risk. Given its tight correlation with high-intensity actions, muscular strength is a crucial physical characteristic for soccer players. Therefore, the aims of this study are (a) to compare the vertical jumping performance during the season according to the injury profile, and (b)
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Machine learning approach for carbon disclosure in the Korean market: The role of environmental performance Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Jeong Hwan Lee, Jin Hyung Cho, Bong Jun Kim, Won Eung Lee
Over the past few decades, scholars have employed a wide range of methodologies to determine the factors influencing firms’ voluntary carbon disclosure. Most of these studies have been conducted in advanced markets. This article aims to examine the trend of voluntary carbon disclosure in the Korean financial market by utilizing machine learning models such as Random Forest and Gradient Boosted Decision
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Toxicological effects of dimethlybenzeneanthracene in Balb C mice and pharmacological intervention by silk sericin–conjugated silver nanoparticles Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Samaira Mumtaz, Shaukat Ali, Asim Pervaiz, Uzma Azeem Awan, Tooba Nauroze, Lubna Kanwal, Muhammad Summer, Shumaila Mumtaz, Tafail Akbar Mughal, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as 7, 12-dimethylbenzneanthracene (DMBA), due to long-term bioaccumulation cause serious physiological processes and behavioral dysfunctions such as cancer, ageing, and hypertension. Silk sericin (SS) is instrumental in cancer applications due to presence of flavonoids and carotenoids which are natural pigments, present in the layer of sericin that has antioxidant
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Physician-made pericardium stent graft as a potential endovascular alternative for infectious aortic disease – an ex-vivo proof-of-concept study Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Benedikt Reutersberg, Lorenz Meuli, Alexander Zimmermann, Albert Busch
Purpose.The treatment of infectious aortic disease is still challenging with open surgical debridement and reconstruction using biological, preferably autologous material, being the treatment of choice. However, these procedures are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Endovascular therapy is often considered a bridging method only, since the biologically inactive fabric of the covered stent
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Physiological and locomotor variations of 3v3 and 5v5 small-sided games soccer formats: A 4-month study on sedentary young adults Sci. Progess (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Qi Xu, Rui Miguel Silva, Kai Qi, Dong Ma, TingYu Li, Filipe Manuel Clemente
The objectives of this study were twofold: (a) to analyze the variability of 3v3 and 5v5 small-sided games (SSG) formats in sedentary young adults, and (b) to compare the physiological and locomotor demands of 3v3 and 5v5 SSG formats while considering variations based on sex. The study followed a longitudinal design over 4 months. Thirty sedentary young adults with a mean age of 20.2 ± 1.0 years, height