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52. One Hundred Most-cited Papers on Bacterial Meningitis: A Bibliometric Study
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Hakkaraki, Vinayak Parashuram
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Background: In previous decades, large-scale research has been carried out on bacterial meningitis. In every field, citation analysis is the most significant contribution. The study’s objective was to identify and analyze the 100 articles on bacterial meningitis that received the most citations between 2000 and 2023, highlighting the most significant developments in the field.Objective: The objective of this study was to find out what makes a highly influential article by identifying and analyzing the characteristics of the 100 articles in the field of bacterial meningitis that receive the most citations. The goal of this study was to find and examine the 100 articles on bacterial meningitis that received the most citations.Methodology: We identified the top 100 most-cited papers in the field of bacterial meningitis from 55 journals using the Dimensions AI database. The results of each author’s analysis of 100 articles were then compared. We gathered fundamental data such as the journal’s title, country of publication, and study type. Descriptive counts or percentages were used to compare the various categories.Results: Between the year 2000 and the year 2023, articles were published. The total number of citations ranged from 115 to 1176, with 42 papers receiving more than 200 citations. In 2008, 14 articles were published, followed by 10 in 2000 and 2007. One thousand one hundred and seventy-six times were given to the most-cited paper, whereas 115 times were given to the least-cited article. “Clinical Features and Prognostic Factors in Adults with Bacterial Meningitis,” by Diederik van de Beek, et al. (2004) was the article that received the most citations. 1176 people have cited this article. van de Beek Diederik of the Academic Medical Center in The Netherlands is the author who has written the most articles, was mentioned in 14 of the top 100 articles. Papers were primarily published in Pediatrics(n= 9) publication with 1861 citations. The Netherlands came in second with 18 publications, followed by the United States (n= 46).Conclusion: Our study uses bibliometrics and visualization analysis of the most important articles in this field to show the current state of research in the area of bacterial meningitis, provide a history of research trends, and offer a perspective for future bacterial predicts the growth of meningitis.
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53. Role of metal passivator on production of hydrogen gas in insulating oil and oil-impregnated insulation paper
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Wang, Huijuan, Qu, Guanghao, and Li, Shengtao
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Dissolved gas analysis is significant for the exact fault diagnosis of power transformers. This paper focuses on investigating the mechanism of hydrogen gas production in insulating oil and oil-impregnated insulation paper (OIIP) by a metal passivator named N-bis(2-Ethylhexyl)-aminomethyl-tolutriazole (TTAA). High-performance liquid and gas chromatography are used to quantitatively test the concentration of TTAA and dissolved gases in the oil, respectively. The molecular dynamics simulation is applied to analyze the mechanisms of gas production and adsorption of TTAA. The results indicate that TTAA could be easily pyrolyzed to form carbon and nitrogen free radicals, which induces oil decomposition to form more low-molecular-weight hydrocarbon gases and H2. The higher the TTAA concentration in oil, the more H2is generated. Additionally, the H2content decreases by about 80% in the OIIP compared with the insulating oil. In the OIIP, the residual content of TTAA decreases in the oil and increases in the paper after the thermal aging experiment as the mass of the pressboard increases. The simulation results indicate that the insulating pressboard could adsorb TTAA, slowing down the reaction between oil and TTAA, leading to the decreasing content of hydrogen. At 393 K, the adsorption energy reaches approximately − 60.0 kJ/mol, which is a stable physical adsorption. That is why the TTAA does not substantially affect gas quantity in the OIIP during transformer operation. This work contributes to the accurate diagnosis and safe operation of power transformers.
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54. A Potential Substitute for Traditional Insulating Paper: Low-Ash Paper Processed From Natural Bamboo
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Xu, Tianlei, Wang, Qingyu, Song, Shunxi, Zhang, Meiyun, Peng, Zongren, Liu, Peng, Xie, Zongliang, and Wang, Rui
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Reducing large scale of insulating wood paper usage in electric power systems is critical for decarbonizing and achieving neat-zero emissions to address climate change. This requires low-carbon substitutes with excellent electrical insulating properties, high mechanical strength, and heat resistance. Herein, we proposed a feasible way to fabricate low-ash content bamboo paper through hydrochloric acid and magnesium salt processing. The monovalent cation contents are substantially reduced by replacement reaction; meanwhile, impurities, such as hemicellulose and lignin, being hydrolyzed, contributing to a higher crystallinity. The purified bamboo paper demonstrates both high mechanical strength, great thermal stability, and improved impregnation performance. Moreover, the fabricated epoxy/bamboo paper composites exhibit high electrical strength and low dielectric loss under power frequency, making it a comparable substitute for traditional insulating wood paper.
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55. Faculty members' use of artificial intelligence to grade student papers: a case of implications.
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Kumar, Rahul
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,UNIVERSITY faculty ,GRADING of students ,INTEGRITY ,EDUCATION ethics ,DILEMMA ,ADJUNCT faculty - Abstract
This paper presents the case of an adjunct university professor to illustrate the dilemma of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to grade student papers. The hypothetical case discusses the benefits of using a commercial AI service to grade student papers—including discretion, convenience, pedagogical merits of consistent feedback for students, and advances made in the field that yield high-quality work—all of which are achieved quickly. Arguments against using AI to grade student papers involve cost, privacy, legality, and ethics. The paper discusses career implications for faculty members in both situations and concludes with implications for researchers within the discourse on academic integrity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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56. Regional resilience and innovation: paper profiles and research agenda.
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Viana, Luiz Fernando Câmara, Hoffmann, Valmir Emil, and Miranda Junior, Newton da Silva
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Purpose: The paper describes patterns of study on innovation in the regional economic resilience literature regarding methods and findings. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a descriptive one and it uses, as a method, the scoping review based on Scopus and Web of Science databases. Forty-eight theoretical-empirical papers were thematically coded, and analyses were conducted using R packages and MaxQDA. Findings: Innovation has been used narrowly in the regional resilience literature, considering the variables, the types of shocks and the analyzed loci. From the sampled papers, this study suggests that, depending on the operationalization, the addressed relationship can be positive or negative, which still needs further investigation. In addition, the study identified two lines of research. The first, characterized by quantitative research, secondary sources and multivariate analyses, focuses on testing predictive regional resilience models based on innovation-related variables. The second, characterized by qualitative or multi-method approaches, is more concerned with explaining the knowledge accumulation and the learning capacity related to regional innovation. Research limitations/implications: The paper's findings show a restricted view of the innovation–resilience relationship. Although this study does not present a meta-analysis, it reveals gaps for future research. Some suggestions can be highlighted, such as (1) expanding knowledge about innovation as a predictor of resilience, (2) the theoretical development of this relationship to guide empirical investigations and (3) studies that consider the meso or micro level, approaching the role of actors in fostering innovation in the regional resilience process. Originality/value: This paper fulfills an identified need to investigate how innovation has been operationalized in regional resilience empirical research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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57. The EEG pen-on-paper sound: History and recent advances.
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Norata, Davide, Broggi, Serena, Alvisi, Lara, Lattanzi, Simona, Brigo, Francesco, and Tinuper, Paolo
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• The EEG is one of the most useful technologies for brain research and clinical neurology. • The acquired traces are visibly displayed, but various studies investigate the translation of brain waves in sound. • The analog EEG was equipped with an auditory output, the pen-on-paper noise made by the writer unit, useful to facilitate the diagnosis of epileptic disorders. • Early digital EEG devices could be equipped with special software to duplicate the pen-on-paper noise digitally. • Nowadays, auditory neurofeedback has applications in therapeutic interventions, cognitive improvement, and basic research. The electroencephalogram (EEG) is one of the most useful technologies for brain research and clinical neurology, characterized by non-invasiveness and high time resolution. The acquired traces are visibly displayed, but various studies investigate the translation of brain waves in sound (i.e., a process called sonification). Several articles have been published since 1934 about the sonification of EEG traces, in the attempt to identify the "brain-sound." However, for a long time this sonification technique was not used for clinical purposes. The analog EEG was in fact already equipped with an auditory output, although rarely mentioned in scientific papers: the pen-on-paper noise made by the writer unit. EEG technologists often relied on the sound that pens made on paper to facilitate the diagnosis. This article provides a sample of analog video-EEG recordings with audio support representing the strengths of a combined visual-and-auditory detection of different types of seizures. The purpose of the present article is to illustrate how the analog EEG "sounded," as well as to highlight the advantages of this pen-writing noise. It was considered so useful that early digital EEG devices could be equipped with special software to duplicate it digitally. Even in the present days, the sonification can be considered as an attempt to modify the EEG practice using auditory neurofeedback with applications in therapeutic interventions, cognitive improvement, and basic research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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58. Production and Optimization of Briquettes from Sugarcane Bagasse using Blends of Waste Paper and Clay as Binders.
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INUWA, F. M., MOHAMMED, J., and BAWA, M. A.
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Demand for green environments has stimulated research on the migration from conventional to renewable energy sources. In the case of combustible energy for domestic applications, briquettes produced from biomass have proven to be a good replacement for wood fuel. In this study, investigation on the performance analysis and optimization of mix ratio of briquettes produced from sugarcane bagasse using composite binders (waste paper and clay) was carried out. Box-Behnken Design feature of the Design Expert software was employed for the optimization of the briquettes mix ratio. Briquettes were produced from sugarcane bagasse based on the optimum conditions of 9.12% clay, 12.57% waste paper, 78.31% proportion of sugarcane bagasse and 5 KN compaction pressure. The produced briquette was found to have a compressive strength of 6.4715 MPa and 0.857 g/min burning rate. The results of the study shows that the experimental values were close to the predicted values with a percentage error of 3.11% for compressive strength and1.79% for burning rate which confirms the validity and adequacy of the predicted models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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59. Cellulase activity of a novel bacterial strain Arthrobacter woluwensis TDS9: its application on bioconversion of paper mill sludge.
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Das, Tuhin, Ali, Ferdausi, and Rahman, Md. Shafiqur
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CELLULASE ,PAPER mills ,CHEMICAL processes ,BIOCONVERSION ,ARTHROBACTER ,CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE - Abstract
Background: Lignocellulosic biomasses produced from agriculture and forest-based industries are the cheapest or negative-cost biomass with a great potential for biotransformation to value-added bioproducts. Paper mill sludge, an important lignocellulosic biomass creates an environmental threat, which requires financial input for disposal. Thus, this study was aimed to isolate a novel bacterial strain capable of degrading cellulosic biomass including paper mill sludge to produce reducing sugar and other value-added bioproducts. Results: A novel bacterial strain Arthrobacter woluwensis TDS9 isolated from the soil was screened for its cellulolytic activity using carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as the sole carbon source. The incubation period, temperature, pH, carbon, and nitrogen sources are the most important factors ruling the CMCase and sugar productions of the strain A. woluwensis TDS9, and an alkaline pH (pH 8.0) led to enhanced sugar production up to 1100.09 μg/mL after 72 h of incubation at 25°C in a medium containing 1.5% CMC and 1.25% beef extract. The optimal conditions for maximum CMCase activity were defined, and the potassium ion boosted the CMCase activity up to 1.06 U/mL when the enzymatic reaction was performed for 30 min at 50°C and pH 8 using CMC as a substrate. Moreover, the strain A. woluwensis TDS9 produced 433.33 μg/mL reducing sugar from 1% pretreated paper mill sludge. Significant alterations in the structural arrangement of cellulosic fiber of paper mill sludge observed under microscope after each step of chemical treatment process helped for loosening the cellulose fibers and increased the saccharification for enzymatic hydrolysis. Endoglucanase IV (33 KDa) and beta-glucosidase II (53 KDa) were identified in crude enzyme based on the zymogram analysis and substrate specificity. Conclusions: The research has for the first time proved that this A. woluwensis TDS9 strain can efficiently convert cellulose. Therefore, the strain TDS9 could be a potential candidate for cellulase production in an industrial biotransformation process of paper mill sludge to produce reducing sugar. This sugar stream can be further used as a substrate to produce biofuels and other organic acids using another microorganism, which represents a greener alternative to add value to the paper production helping paper mill industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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60. Remote-Site Data in Real Time: A Case Study: Wireless devices reduce road trips for pulp and paper mill workers.
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Smith, Jack
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PAPER pulp ,PULP mills ,PAPER mills ,RADAR transmitters ,TELECOMMUNICATION - Published
- 2023
61. Evaluating the Effects of Temperature on Moisture Dynamics and Relaxation Mechanism in Transformer Oil-Paper Insulation
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Ojha, S. K., Purkait, P., and Chakravorti, S.
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The a ging of paper insulation in a transformer produces
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62. Insulation Condition Prediction of Oil-Impregnated Paper Bushings Using a Novel Hybrid Geometric Approach
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Ansari, Hossein Taghizade and Vahedi, Abolfazl
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An expensive power system component, transformers play a crucial role in power systems. Among the parts of transformers whose health status may affect their performance is oil-impregnated paper (OIP) bushings. Therefore, OIP bushings must be monitored to ensure safe transformer operation. It is important to note that moisture is one of the factors that can damage the OIP bushing. Therefore, effective evaluation of moisture in OIP bushings is crucial to ensure the safe operation of power systems. Previous studies have revealed, however, that the insulation’s aging can cause inaccurate moisture level predictions. Consequently, OIP bushing aging should be considered when estimating moisture levels. In recent years, the frequency domain spectroscopy (FDS) technique has been widely used to evaluate the insulation conditions of OIPs. This study introduced a novel approach to evaluate the insulation conditions of OIP bushings based on the FDS results. Twenty-three sets of oil-paper samples with different insulation conditions were selected. Moreover, eight features are introduced to extract from
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63. Mapping research in marketing: trends, influential papers and agenda for future research
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Ramos, Ricardo, Rita, Paulo, and Vong, Celeste
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Purpose: This study aims to map the conceptual structure and evolution of the recent scientific literature published in marketing journals to identify the areas of interest and potential future research directions. Design/methodology/approach: The 100 most influential marketing academic papers published between 2018 and 2022 were identified and scrutinized through a bibliometric analysis. Findings: The findings further upheld the critical role of emerging technologies such as Blockchain in marketing and identified artificial intelligence and live streaming as emerging trends, reinforcing the importance of data-driven marketing in the discipline. Research limitations/implications: The data collection included only the 100 most cited documents between 2018 and 2022, and data were limited only to Scopus database and restrained to the Scopus-indexed marketing journals. Moreover, documents were selected based on the number of citations. Nevertheless, the data set may still provide significant insight into the marketing field. Practical implications: Influential authors, papers and journals identified in this study will facilitate future literature searches and scientific dissemination in the field. This study makes an essential contribution to the marketing literature by identifying hot topics and suggesting future research themes. Also, the important role of emerging technologies and the shift of marketing toward a more data-driven approach will have significant practical implications for marketers. Originality/value: To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first comprehensive study offering a general overview of the leading trends and researchers in marketing state-of-the-art research.
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64. Becoming Scientifically Literate: Developing Epistemic Practices Through Reading Scientific Papers
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Katz, Jacqueline and Smolyn, Jennifer
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AbstractTo help students confront pseudoscientific claims and misinformation in their everyday lives, it is important to develop the epistemic practices of scientists in the classroom. Many of these practices can be illuminated by challenging students to read primary source literature. This article outlines a lesson that has sophomore students reading review and research articles on a pertinent topic. While reading, students think like scientists to extract main ideas, analyze bias, and justify claims with evidence. The papers themselves, as well as the steps employed in the classroom to support students in reading them, highlight the fact that scientists regularly utilize statistics and data, develop a strong theoretical knowledge-base prior to forming conclusions, and seek out critique of their work. Students read these papers collaboratively, working together with one another and with upperclassmen peer mentors to engage in scientific discourse and solidify their understanding of the process of science. This experience challenges students to think as scientists do and provides them with a strong foundation for scientific literacy, preparing them to make more informed decisions about their futures.
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65. Migration and Bridging Characteristics of Cellulose Impurities in Oil-Paper Insulation
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Li, Yuan, Yang, Senhong, Li, Ranran, Yuan, Hao, Zhou, Kai, and Akram, Shakeel
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For oil-immersed power equipment, the accumulation of cellulose impurities in oil-paper insulation poses a significant problem. To address this issue, this study investigates the migration and bridging characteristics of cellulose impurities in oil-paper insulation under dc voltage. A kinetic analysis model is developed to simulate the impurity trajectories and quantitative analysis of speed, offset distance, and other parameters of cellulose impurities. The results indicate the motion cycle of cellulose impurity under the slightly uneven dc electric field consists of lifting, upward, and downward stages, with a maximum speed of over 102 mm/s and maximum acceleration of over 102 m/s2. During the lifting stage, particle velocity grows quickly and then slows, while during the downward stage velocity increases sharply to a maximum and then gradually decreases. The horizontal offset distance decreases with increased motion cycles. The cellulose impurities departed from the sphere electrode and the insulating paper surface migrate in opposite directions along their respective trajectories. As they gradually approach each other, these impurities undergo collisions and exchange charges, and eventually form a heap-like bridge. Results of this study can guide the development of better insulation materials for high-voltage electrical equipment and aid in the removal of impurities.
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66. Paper based molecularly imprinted SERS substrate for early detection of lysophosphatidic acid in ovarian cancer
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Tarannum, Nazia, Kumar, Deepak, Yadav, Akanksha, and Yadav, Anil K.
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The current study is related to fabrication of point-of-care molecularly imprinted paper-based analytical devices, specifically related to ovarian cancer early stage detection. The task involves creating a paper coated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that can be used as a transducer via surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect the threshold level of the biomarker lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) as a template molecule to diagnose ovarian cancer. MIPs are synthetic receptors designed for a targeted molecule which are prepared from polymers in the presence of target such as small molecules, proteins or cells etc. Removal of the template results in cavities which are structurally and electrostatically complementary to the template molecule. The molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) layer was anchored on vinyl trimethoxy silane modified-paper, which served as a detector by hydrolytically modifying the paper surface with vinyl trimethoxy silane. To detect LPA in serum samples for ovarian cancer, MIP-paper based on SERS was developed. Patients with benign ovarian tumors had an LPA level of 7.73 μM whereas those with ovarian cancer have a level of 16.99 μM. A healthy person's LPA level is 2.92 μM. Consequently, the rise in LPA levels may aid in the early detection of ovarian cancer. The study refers to the use of a point of care device to diagnose ovarian cancer early, which should be simple, effective, and cost-effective. The analytical tool in the study is a sensor with high selectivity and sensitivity, quick assay times, and inexpensive costs. For LPA in serum, the binding constant of modified paper-based MIP ranges from 11.00 μM to 0.08 μM. The amalgamation of nanoparticles on 2D-paper with MIP have lead to develop sensor which can effectively select LPA in untreated real samples like serum.
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67. Fabrication of hydrophobic coatings on paper substrates using silicone oil impregnated silica: a promising sustainable packaging material
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Francy, Angitha, Ragi, T. M., Mohamed, A. Peer, and Ananthakumar, S.
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Abstract: Paper substrates possessing features ranging from hydrophobic to oxygen-barrier functional properties are gaining great attention recently due to the global ban on single-use plastics as well as the compulsion to avoid nonbiodegradable polymer packing. In this work, hydrophobic silica carriers are processed first through a direct physical impregnation of silicone oil in various amounts into the 20-nm sized silica nanoparticles and subsequently analyzed for the progressive changes in the surface hydrophobicity by water contact angle measurements. The hydrophobic nano-silica was also systematically analyzed by XRD, TGA, FTIR, SEM, and TEM and the results are presented. It was found that the nano-silica with the bulk BET surface area of 157 m
2 /g can accommodate 2.5 g of silicone oil per gram of silica, finally resulting in hydrophobic silica with a maximum contact angle of 139°. Later, this hydrophobic nano-silica was dispersed in a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) matrix and a coating formulation was prepared to develop water-repellent self-cleaning functional coatings on eco-friendly paper substrates. While applied as topcoats on paper substrates, the hydrophobic silica-PMMA gets embedded into the porous fibrous cellulose network and converts it into an impressive water-repellent packaging material with a contact angle of about 142°. This facile inorganic–organic hybrid topcoat strategy was successfully applied on the fibrous cellulose sludge waste produced by the paper mills to produce lightweight, water/moisture resistance packing material for circular economy. Graphical abstract:- Published
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68. Bivariate Modeling of Normalized Energy Intensity of Oil and Paper for Determining the Health Index of In-Service Transformers and Reactors
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Paul, Devaprasad and Goswami, Arup Kumar
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This article aims at developing a copula model for investigating the dependence structure between normalized energy intensity of oil
and normalized energy intensity of paper ($(\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{oil}})$ The normalized energy index is a quantity that is directly related to the energy dissipated during a fault inside an oil filled transformer and reactor. The$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{paper}}).$ and$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{oil}}$ are derived from real time dissolved gas analysis data of in-service transformer and reactors. Gumbel copula has been used for evaluating the conditional probabilities between the parameters. Results of the copula model indicate that for an increment of 0.5 kJ/kL in$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{paper}}$ there is an increment in$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{oil}}$ between 1.0 and 2.2 kJ/kL. It demonstrates the importance of considering$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{paper}}$ in addition to$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{paper}}$ for assessing the fault severity and evaluating the internal condition of liquid and solid insulation of transformer and reactor. Subsequently, the health index of transformers and reactors considering oil parameters,$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{oil}}$ and$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{oil}}$ have been evaluated thus making it an unique nature of study. Additionally, a range of values of$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{paper}}$ and$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{oil}}$ has been determined which can be used directly for future study. The study undertaken will help in monitoring, maintenance, and conditioning assessment of the equipment based on NEI values, thereby saving unprecedented failure of in-service transformers and reactors.$\mathbf{NE}{\mathbf{I}}_{\mathbf{paper}}$ - Published
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69. Bibliometric analysis of highly cited papers on oral mucosal lesions in COVID-19: Trends and impact in medical literature
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Sengupta, Namrata, Sarode, Gargi, Anand, Rahul, and Sarode, Sachin C.
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Bibliometric analysis of highly cited papers facilitates researchers in formulating strategic research possibilities and addressing gaps in specific domains. In this context, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify published papers on “oral mucosal lesions in COVID-19” within medical literature.
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70. Risks of abuse of large language models, like ChatGPT, in scientific publishing: Authorship, predatory publishing, and paper mills
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Kendall, Graham and Teixeira da Silva, Jaime A.
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Academia is already witnessing the abuse of authorship in papers with text generated by large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT.LLM‐generated text is testing the limits of publishing ethics as we traditionally know it.We alert the community to imminent risks of LLM technologies, like ChatGPT, for amplifying the predatory publishing ‘industry’.The abuse of ChatGPT for the paper mill industry cannot be over‐emphasized.Detection of LLM‐generated text is the responsibility of editors and journals/publishers.
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71. Country-specific net-zero strategies of the pulp and paper industry
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Dai, Min, Sun, Mingxing, Chen, Bin, Shi, Lei, Jin, Mingzhou, Man, Yi, Liang, Ziyang, de Almeida, Cecilia Maria Villas Bôas, Li, Jiashuo, Zhang, Pengfei, Chiu, Anthony S. F., Xu, Ming, Yu, Huajun, Meng, Jing, and Wang, Yutao
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The pulp and paper industry is an important contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions1,2. Country-specific strategies are essential for the industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, given its vast heterogeneities across countries3,4. Here we develop a comprehensive bottom-up assessment of net greenhouse gas emissions of the domestic paper-related sectors for 30 major countries from 1961 to 2019—about 3.2% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from the same period5—and explore mitigation strategies through 2,160 scenarios covering key factors. Our results show substantial differences across countries in terms of historical emissions evolution trends and structure. All countries can achieve net-zero emissions for their pulp and paper industry by 2050, with a single measure for most developed countries and several measures for most developing countries. Except for energy-efficiency improvement and energy-system decarbonization, tropical developing countries with abundant forest resources should give priority to sustainable forest management, whereas other developing countries should pay more attention to enhancing methane capture rate and reducing recycling. These insights are crucial for developing net-zero strategies tailored to each country and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 for the pulp and paper industry.
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72. The effect of environmental regulation on firm productivity: evidence from pulp and paper industry in China
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Wang, Yijie and Liu, Kaihao
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AbstractThe relationship between environmental regulation and firm productivity has been widely debated but inconsistencies in findings across different studies. Using detailed firm-level micro-data from 2000 to 2007, this paper employs difference-in-difference combined with matching based on entropy balancing method to explore the effect of environmental regulation on firm total factor productivity (TFP) in pulp and paper industry in China. Our main findings are as following: Firstly, stricter environmental regulation, as represented by the Wastewater Discharge Standards for Pulp and Paper Industry in Shandong province, increases firm TFP significantly. Moreover, the coefficients of interest are robust to multiple robustness checks. Secondly, dynamic effects estimates reveal that when faced with this phase-in environmental regulation, firms take the foreseeably increasing strictness into account from the very beginning and prefer to take one-step adjustment to reach full compliance. Thirdly, potential mechanism analysis finds that the positive effect mainly comes from the improvement of resource allocation efficiency within firms. Fourthly, the heterogeneity test indicates that the effect of environmental regulation on firm TFP is heterogeneous across firms with different sizes, ages, ownerships, capital intensity, and export status. Finally, this paper provides convincing and insightful evidence that environmental regulation has the potential to achieve the dual goals of environmental sustainability and economic growth and is thus of broader significance for understanding the enforcement of environmental regulation in developing countries.
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73. Assessment of Degradation of Oil-Paper Insulation Caused by Thermal Aging in the Presence of Acids
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Haque, Nasirul and Medya, Raju
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The a ging of oil-impregnated paper insulation under high thermal stresses leads to cellulose chain scissions. These chain scission reactions produce organic acids, accelerating the aging process and shortening the insulation life. Therefore, the detection of organic acids in oil-paper insulation can provide vital information regarding overall insulation health. However, it is very difficult to evaluate the presence of acids in oil-paper insulation from dielectric measurements because it is often masked by moisture. In the present work, a methodology has been developed that is capable of acid detection in oil-paper insulation even in the presence of high moisture content. This has been achieved through the analysis of dielectric measurements, i.e., dc conductivity and impedance spectroscopy performed on carefully prepared oil-paper insulation samples in the laboratory. The impact of low molecular organic acids on dielectric relaxation processes in the presence and absence of high moisture content and the resulting insulation degradation has also been studied.
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74. Error Exponents of the Dirty-Paper and Gel’fand–Pinsker Channels
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Tamir, Ran and Merhav, Neri
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We derive various error exponents for communication channels with random states, which are available non-causally at the encoder only. For both the finite-alphabet Gel’fand–Pinsker channel and its Gaussian counterpart, the dirty-paper channel, we derive random coding exponents, error exponents of the typical random codes (TRCs), and error exponents of expurgated codes. For the two channel models, we analyze some sub-optimal bin-index decoders, which turn out to be asymptotically optimal, at least for the random coding error exponent. For the dirty-paper channel, we show explicitly via a numerical example, that both the error exponent of the TRC and the expurgated exponent strictly improve upon the random coding exponent, at relatively low coding rates, which is a known fact for discrete memoryless channels without random states. We also show that at rates below capacity, the optimal values of the dirty-paper design parameter
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75. Introduction to the Special Issue: Select Papers Presented at the 2022 OLC Accelerate Conference and the 2023 OLC Innovate Conference.
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Moskal, Patsy D. and Dringus, Laurie
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BLENDED learning ,ONLINE education ,EDUCATIONAL technology ,SCIENTIFIC literacy ,VIRTUAL classrooms ,FLIPPED classrooms ,PSYCHOLOGY of students ,CLASSROOM environment ,STUDENT engagement - Published
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76. Predicting rock–paper–scissors choices based on single‐trial EEGsignals
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He, Zetong, Cui, Lidan, Zhang, Shunmin, and He, Guibing
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Decision prediction based on neurophysiological signals is of great application value in many real‐life situations, especially in human–AI collaboration or counteraction. Single‐trial analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is a very valuable step in the development of an online decision‐prediction system. However, previous EEG‐based decision‐prediction methods focused mainly on averaged EEG signals of all decision‐making trials to predict an individual's general decision tendency (e.g., risk seeking or aversion) over a period rather than on a specific decision response in a single trial. In the present study, we used a rock–paper–scissors game, which is a common multichoice decision‐making task, to explore how to predict participants' single‐trial choice with EEG signals. Forty participants, comprising 20 females and 20 males, played the game with a computer player for 330 trials. Considering that the decision‐making process of this game involves multiple brain regions and neural networks, we proposed a new algorithm named common spatial pattern‐attractor metagene (CSP‐AM) to extract CSP features from different frequency bands of EEG signals that occurred during decision making. The results showed that a multilayer perceptron classifier achieved an accuracy significantly exceeding the chance level among 88.57% (31 of 35) of participants, verifying the classification ability of CSP features in multichoice decision‐making prediction. We believe that the CSP‐AM algorithm could be used in the development of proactive AI systems.
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77. Aging of Oil-Impregnated Paper High Voltage Current Transformers: Long Duration Test and Lifespan Estimation
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Spressola, Flavio Eduardo, Roman, Zoltan, Oliveira, Rodrigo Gomes, Lagos, Fernando Moreira, and Neto, Estacio Tavares Wanderley
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Although the current transformer (CT) is an essential component in the electrical power system and its failure may result in serious consequences, there are no accelerated aging tests for this equipment prescribed by technical standards. Life estimation for this equipment is generally made based on field experience, something that cannot be done for new models and/or new manufacturers. In this work, experimental results of life tests performed on mockups, representing high-voltage CTs with oil-impregnated paper insulation, are presented and discussed. The analysis is based on the application of a multistress model, which combines the Montsinger rule and inverse power law. The proposed approach considers the existence of threshold values for electrical and thermal stresses, below them, electrical and thermal degradation is negligible. An order of magnitude for the electrical stress threshold value (
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78. Effect of Copper Sulfide Deposition on the Partial Discharge of Oil-Paper Insulation Under Plate–Plate Electrodes
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Cong, Haoxi, Qiao, Lipan, Wang, Yuxuan, Hu, Xuefeng, Su, Wenjing, Lian, Hongsong, and Li, Qingmin
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79. Time-Domain Dielectric Response Characteristics of Oil-Immersed Paper Bushings Under Radial Nonuniform Moisture
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Zhang, Yiyi, Yang, Liuting, Su, Zhicheng, Wei, Wenchang, Dong, Chengye, Huang, Ziyue, and Hua, Jinyi
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The moisture intrusion of high-voltage oil-immersed paper (OIP) bushing may cause insulation deterioration. Polarization and depolarization current (PDC) technology is an effective and nondestructive method to evaluate the moisture state of OIP bushings’ insulation. However, the current PDC assessment methods are difficult to evaluate the nonuniform moisture status of OIP bushings. To address this issue, this article studies the PDC characteristics of OIP bushings under radial nonuniform moisture distribution. Initially, by combining with the laboratory PDC measurements and finite element method (FEM) simulation, the influence laws of the dampest insulation layer’s moisture content and position on the overall PDC curve of OIP bushings are explored. The results show that the moisture content and position of the dampest insulation layer have a significant influence on the overall polarization current curve. The peak value, steady-state value, and integral value of the polarization current are negatively correlated to the position and positively correlated to the moisture content of the dampest insulation layer. The moistest layer’s position of the radial nonuniformly damped bushing can be determined by polarization current integral difference under positive and negative PDC link-wire ways. This research provides the theoretical basis and technical support for the nonuniform moisture state evaluation of OIP bushing insulation.
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80. Recognition of 2023 Transactions and Magazine Paper Reviewers
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Nondahl, Thomas A.
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Authors submitted over 2,800 original and revised manuscripts in 2023 for possible publication in these
Transactions andIEEE Industry Applications Magazine . This Special Feature is offered to recognize the people who volunteered their time and expertise to evaluate those manuscrips and to make the recommendations that determined which papers would be published. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. The names, affiliations, and countries listed below are taken from the user profiles stored in ScholarOne Manuscripts. Some of the entries have been edited for consistency in spelling, length and/or capitalization. We apologize for any omissions or editing errors.- Published
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81. Solution Processed Organic Transistors on Paper Substrate for Sustainable Electronics
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Konwar, Gargi, Raghuwanshi, Vivek, Saxena, Pulkit, Rahi, Sachin, Bhattacharjee, Somnath, and Tiwari, Shree Prakash
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Ecofriendly solution processed organic transistors were demonstrated on a biodegradable paper substrate for −5-V operation. Blend of solution processed organic semiconductor TIPS-pentacene and polystyr- ene (PS) polymer was utilized to form the active layer, along with a natural protein, i.e., gelatin as a primary gate dielectric, both of which offer eco-friendliness from proc- ess and material aspects. Fabricated organic transistors showed excellent transistor behavior for p-channel opera- tion with a maximum process transconductance value of 15 nF/
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82. A Bandpass Frequency-Selective Surface Based on an Aramid-Paper Honeycomb Sandwich Structure
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Han, Ye, Liu, Taowei, Li, Qi, Che, Wenquan, and Xue, Quan
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This communication presents a wide bandpass frequency-selective surface (FSS) based on aramid-paper honeycomb sandwich structures. The proposed FSS consists of a 2-D planar array of hexagonal rings and a 3-D honeycomb array of stepped impedance slotlines. The 2-D structures are constructed on printed circuit board (PCB); meanwhile, the 3-D structures are achieved with printed silver paste circuit. Based on the even- and odd-mode analysis method, equivalent circuit models are extracted and analyzed to explain the operating principles of the proposed structures. The FSS with a thickness of 16.7 mm achieves a wide passband of 2.90–9.55 GHz (106.8% fractional bandwidth). An FSS sample was fabricated and measured to verify the design strategies.
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83. Negative energy balance and its implication on productive and reproductive performance of early lactating dairy cows: review paper
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Mekuriaw, Yeshambel
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ABSTRACTIn Ethiopia, the dairy cows’ major feed resources are natural pasture and crop residues, both of which are nutritionally low and do not even satisfy the maintenance requirement. Consequently, dairy productivity per head is low in the country. This paper reviews the existing knowledge of negative energy balance (NEB) and summarizes its implication on production and reproduction parameters, as well as the monitoring tools as a means of intervention in minimizing the effect on dairy cows. The presence of NEB in late gestation and early lactation of dairy cows could contribute to both short and long-term negative effects on production and reproduction ability. Lower body condition, reduced milk production, a change in the milk fat to protein ratio, an increasing incidence of health problems, a late time to become estrus, delayed ovarian cycle, and a lower conception rate are the common implications. Through the knowledge created so far, it can be concluded that NEB is almost a common phenomenon in transitional high milking dairy animals, but there is a possibility to shorten its persistence through strategic supplementation using the NEB monitoring tools.
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84. The Role of Effective Complaint Handling For Business Sustainability: A Review Paper
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Helmy, Yehia, Ashraf, Merna, and Abdelhamid, Laila
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Various issues or difficulties that sometimes are beyond the control of the business, lead to customers’ dissatisfaction. A customer complaint is a way by which customers express their dissatisfaction. With the quick growth of technology and the abundance of convenient channels for customers to voice their complaints, like chatbots, email, and the web, online complaints have increased dramatically. As a result, handling customers’ complaints quickly and efficiently became challenging. The purpose of this paper is to summarize extant literature on complaint handling to provide guidance for researchers in this area. A review is carried out on past literatures on complaint handling systems in different fields from famous academic databases. A total of 99 articles published between 2018 and 2023 were analyzed using various classification criteria. This research highlights the different technologies that enhance the complaint-handling process.
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85. Bidding farewell to paper financial reports – are Polish micro businesses coping with the phenomenon.
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Bucior, Grzegorz and Jaworska, Elżbieta
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In the wake of the IT revolution of recent decades, Polish companies have experienced changes, such as the obligation to report financials in purely electronic form. This shift creates benefits but is also a source of challenges. The authors' inspiration for this research stems from the recognition of a clear research gap in the literature relating to the electronic reporting of micro and small companies. The article aims to verify how Poland's smallest companies covered by reporting obligations cope with the compulsory compilation, signing and publication of financial statements solely by electronic means. The study was qualitative in nature, followed a case study methodology, and concerned two Polish micro-companies. The results show that the entities analyzed essentially do cope with e-reporting. Certain attributes of these reports - - such as timeliness or completeness, are questionable, however. The results contribute to the understanding of the financial reporting practice by micro companies in Poland. They can indicate directions for changes in the actions taken by those involved in corporate reporting. Cognizance of this issue can also provide the regulator with directions for regulatory changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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86. Priorities for research on neuromodulatory subcortical systems in Alzheimer's disease: Position paper from the NSS PIA of ISTAART.
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Ehrenberg, Alexander J., Kelberman, Michael A., Liu, Kathy Y., Dahl, Martin J., Weinshenker, David, Falgàs, Neus, Dutt, Shubir, Mather, Mara, Ludwig, Mareike, Betts, Matthew J., Winer, Joseph R., Teipel, Stefan, Weigand, Alexandra J., Eschenko, Oxana, Hämmerer, Dorothea, Leiman, Marina, Counts, Scott E., Shine, James M., Robertson, Ian H., and Levey, Allan I.
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The neuromodulatory subcortical system (NSS) nuclei are critical hubs for survival, hedonic tone, and homeostasis. Tau‐associated NSS degeneration occurs early in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis, long before the emergence of pathognomonic memory dysfunction and cortical lesions. Accumulating evidence supports the role of NSS dysfunction and degeneration in the behavioral and neuropsychiatric manifestations featured early in AD. Experimental studies even suggest that AD‐associated NSS degeneration drives brain neuroinflammatory status and contributes to disease progression, including the exacerbation of cortical lesions. Given the important pathophysiologic and etiologic roles that involve the NSS in early AD stages, there is an urgent need to expand our understanding of the mechanisms underlying NSS vulnerability and more precisely detail the clinical progression of NSS changes in AD. Here, the NSS Professional Interest Area of the International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment highlights knowledge gaps about NSS within AD and provides recommendations for priorities specific to clinical research, biomarker development, modeling, and intervention. Highlights: Neuromodulatory nuclei degenerate in early Alzheimer's disease pathological stages.Alzheimer's pathophysiology is exacerbated by neuromodulatory nuclei degeneration.Neuromodulatory nuclei degeneration drives neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia.Biomarkers of neuromodulatory integrity would be value‐creating for dementia care.Neuromodulatory nuclei present strategic prospects for disease‐modifying therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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87. Herpes simplex virus alters Alzheimer's disease biomarkers ‐ A hypothesis paper.
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Goldhardt, Oliver, Freiberger, Robert, Dreyer, Tobias, Willner, Luisa, Yakushev, Igor, Ortner, Marion, Förstl, Hans, Diehl‐Schmid, Janine, Milz, Esther, Priller, Josef, Ramirez, Alfredo, Magdolen, Viktor, Thaler, Markus, and Grimmer, Timo
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Introduction: Human herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) is discussed to induce amyloid‐β (Aβ) accumulation and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau (pTau) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) in cell culture and animal models. Aβ appears to be virostatic. We investigated the association between intrathecal antibodies against HSV or cytomegalovirus (CMV) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AD biomarkers. Methods: Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio, pTau, and tTau were measured in CSF of 117 patients with early AD positive for amyloid pathology (A+) and 30 healthy controls (A‐). CSF‐to‐serum anti‐HSV1/2‐IgG antibody indices (AI‐IgGHSV1/2) and CMV (AI‐IgGCMV) were determined by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Exclusively in HSV1‐seropositive AD, pTau was positively and significantly predicted by AI‐IgGHSV1/2 and negatively by the Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio in both univariate and multivariate regression analyses. Furthermore, a significant and negative interaction between the AI‐IgGHSV1/2 and Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio on pTau was found. Discussion: The results support the hypothesis that HSV infection contributes to AD. Highlights: HSV antibody index is positively associated with tau pathology in patients with AD.HSV antibody index is negatively associated with cerebral FDG metabolism.Amyloid modulates the association of HSV antibody index with CSF‐pTau.HSV in AD offers a pathophysiological model connecting tau and amyloid. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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88. Evaluation of Computer-Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm Compared With a Paper-Based Protocol in the Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
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Martinez, Heather M., Elwood, Kirsten, Werth, Chris, and Sarangarm, Preeyaporn
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89. Development of Pipetteless Paper-Based Analytical Devices with a Volume Gauge.
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Danchana, Kaewta, Iwasaki, Hiroshi, Thayawutthikun, Yada, Saetear, Phoonthawee, and Kaneta, Takashi
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90. α,ε-Hybrid Peptide-Stabilized Magnetic Nanoparticle-Coated Paper-Based Actuators.
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Shit, Ananda, Singh, Surajit, Ibukun, Olamilekan Joseph, Gumtya, Milan, and Haldar, Debasish
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91. Fabrication of Gold Nanoparticles and Cinnamaldehyde-Functionalized Paper-Based Films and Their Antimicrobial Activities against White Film-Forming Yeasts.
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Lee, Seong Youl, Kim, Eun Hae, Kim, Tae-Woon, Chung, Young-Bae, Yang, Ji-Hee, Park, Sung Hee, Lee, Mi-Ai, and Min, Sung Gi
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92. Automatic extraction of significant terms from the title and abstract of scientific papers using the machine learning algorithm: A multiple module approach.
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Mukherjee, Bhaskar and Majhi, Debasis
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Keyword extraction is the task of identifying important terms or phrase that are most representative of the source document. Although the process of automatic extraction of keywords from title is an old method, it was mainly for extraction from a single web document. Our approach differs from previous research works on keyword extraction in several aspects. For those who are non-expert of the scientific fields, understating scientific research trends is difficult. The purpose of this study is to develop an automatic method of obtaining overviews of a scientific field for non-experts by capturing research trends. This empirical study excavates significant term extraction using Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools. More than 15000 titles saved in a .csv file was our dataset and scripts written in Python were our process to compare how far significant terms of scientific title corpus are similar or different to the terms available in the abstract of that same scientific article corpus. A light-weight unsupervised title extractor, Yet Another Keyword Extractor (YAKE) was used to extract the results. Based on our analysis, it can be concluded that these algorithms can be used for other fields too by the non-experts of that subject field to perform automatic extraction of significant words and understanding trends. Our algorithm could be a solution to reduce the labour-intensive manual indexing process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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93. Excessive Trabeculation of the Left Ventricle: JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging Expert Panel Paper.
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Petersen, Steffen E., Jensen, Bjarke, Aung, Nay, Friedrich, Matthias G., McMahon, Colin J., Mohiddin, Saidi A., Pignatelli, Ricardo H., Ricci, Fabrizio, Anderson, Robert H., and Bluemke, David A.
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Excessive trabeculation, often referred to as "noncompacted" myocardium, has been described at all ages, from the fetus to the adult. Current evidence for myocardial development, however, does not support the formation of compact myocardium from noncompacted myocardium, nor the arrest of this process to result in so-called noncompaction. Excessive trabeculation is frequently observed by imaging studies in healthy individuals, as well as in association with pregnancy, athletic activity, and with cardiac diseases of inherited, acquired, developmental, or congenital origins. Adults with incidentally noted excessive trabeculation frequently require no further follow-up based on trabecular pattern alone. Patients with cardiomyopathy and excessive trabeculation are managed by cardiovascular symptoms rather than the trabecular pattern. To date, the prognostic role of excessive trabeculation in adults has not been shown to be independent of other myocardial disease. In neonates and children with excessive trabeculation and normal or abnormal function, clinical caution seems warranted because of the reported association with genetic and neuromuscular disorders. This report summarizes the evidence concerning the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical relevance of excessive trabeculation. Gaps in current knowledge of the clinical relevance of excessive trabeculation are indicated, with priorities suggested for future research and improved diagnosis in adults and children. [Display omitted] • Current evidence shows that the extent of trabeculated vs compact myocardium in the adult is determined by differential (allometric) growth of each myocardial layer. Because trabeculated myocardium does not coalesce to form the compact myocardial wall, the term "left ventricular noncompaction" is inaccurate and use should be discouraged. • Excessive trabeculation, as diagnosed using existing criteria, may be present as a normal variant or as a response to preload conditions. • In adults incidentally found to have excessive trabeculation with normal myocardial function and morphology, clinical management is determined by other cardiovascular symptoms or abnormalities, without regard to trabecular pattern. • In adults diagnosed with hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy where excessive trabeculation is also present, the extent of ventricular trabeculation has not been demonstrated to alter management nor prognosis. Following guidelines developed specifically for those conditions is recommended. • In infants and children, caution is warranted because fewer data are available regarding the etiology and prognosis of excessive trabeculation. Clinical evaluation for occult neuromuscular disease or another genetic/metabolic etiology may be appropriate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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94. THE SPY PAPERS.
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DAVIES, NICK
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95. Paper: Modeling and scenario analysis of residential building energy conservation in cities of different weather
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Kaghembega, Wendkuuni Steve-Harold, Chen, Sha, Tchewafei, Abide, and Lionel, Kaghembega Bawendsomd Franck
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Building models are used to predict energy consumption and CO2emissions under current and future conditions and serve as a basis for building design. The most important energy saving potentials in buildings can be achieved by improving the thermal performance of building and the efficiency of the district heating system. This study investigated energy savings in buildings in cold and hot regions of China and Africa and developed a modeling approach for energy savings in heating and cooling of residential buildings. We have provided an overview of long-term scenarios for energy demand and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Using the industry-renowned software RETScreen, parameter simulations and optimizations are performed over the three time periods (currently 2030 and 2050). As a result, it was found that energy consumption has also increased and the comfort level of high-rise houses is about 10–21% higher than that of cold regions. The comfortable temperature range in these different cities is between 20°C and 29°C. We have showed the difference between the observed values and the model simulations (model bias) for HDD and CDD in cold and hot regions of China and Africa. This model represents spatial patterns and scales observed in Harbin, Shenzhen and South Africa. These features are characterized by an increased north-south gradient in eastern China, a topographically dependent distribution in western China and an associated increase in average temperature. The most commonly used types of heating in residential areas are heat pumps (31%) and district heating (21%). This is also the preferred case for condensing boilers (17%). In non-residential areas, heat pumps (32%), district heating (27%) and condensing boilers (11%) are the most commonly used heating systems. The total energy demand in Africa and China will be increased from 2020 to 2050. It is expected that the total demand for primary energy in China will be 8770 Mtoe in 2050, which corresponds to an increase in demand for primary energy of 1.9%, while Africa will see an increase of 2.7%. Final energy consumption in China and Africa will be 5776 Mtoe and 970 Mtoe respectively.
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96. Analysis of Research Papers on the Use of English Movies in Chinese Senior High School English Teaching in the Past Three Years.
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Peiyuan Lin and Mei Hong
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Much attention has been paid to using English movies in senior high school English teaching in China since the release of 2017 edition of Senior High School English Curriculum Standards that lists English Movie Appreciation as an optional compulsory course. Senior high school teachers have conducted substantial research over the past three years regarding the practical application of English movies in their teaching, yet there has been a lack of thorough and systematic of analysis of the large number of relevant papers published, which, more or less, limits the understanding and further advancements of this study area. This paper attempts, in light of the emerging systematic review methodology, to present an overview of the research papers spanning the period 2019 to 2022 on the use of English movies in Chinese senior high school from the four perspectives: language ability, cultural awareness, thinking quality, and learning ability based on the concept of core literacy of English as an academic discipline in the new curriculum standard. With focus on the discussion of the common problems and corresponding countermeasures that have been sorted out from the works of front-line teachers, the paper also puts forward suggestions and prospects for further studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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97. Confirmaciones en papel de mercedes regias tardomedievales (Castilla, 1465-1479).
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Ávila Seoane, Nicolás
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98. ZBIRKA SVETISLAVA STANČIĆA U KNJIŽNICI MUZIČKE AKADEMIJE U ZAGREBU – KNJIŽNICA STANČIĆ I KRAĆI OSVRT NA NJEGOV OSOBNI ARHIVSKI FOND.
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KARAFIN, Aleksandra MEŽNARIĆ
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99. ARHIVSKO GRADIVO U KNJIŽNICI MUZIČKE AKADEMIJE: ZBIRKA OSOBNIH FONDOVA.
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KLAJZNER, IVANA
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100. PAPER, PAPERMAKING & THE HISTORY OF LIBRARIES.
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Roughen Jr., Patrick F.
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This article traces the history of the relationship of papermaking and paper to libraries over time. Paper was first made in China and is traditionally considered one of that nation's four greatest inventions, along with gun powder, printing, and the compass. Papermaking was often associated with archives in its early development in China, as well as when it was introduced to Japan, where it came to be a part of some Shinto and Buddhist temples, and later governmental agencies. Under Islam, the availability of paper was linked to increased literacy and growth of libraries. In early modern Europe, before the widespread use of wood in the papermaking process, libraries and archives were part of an "economy of paper" with paper at times being in short supply. In the modern era, the world of papermaking did not intersect much with the world of the library, which made progress with the problem of brittle books, one of its greatest challenges, slow, though recent efforts of government, industry, scientists, and representatives of the library have produced positive results. The damage caused by wood-based paper in libraries was mirrored by the environmental damage caused by wood-based papermaking in communities. The history of papermaking and libraries demonstrates the importance of understanding the technologies which support the library, while also advocating effectively to the representatives of all its sources of support in ways which promote the values of the library and its associated community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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