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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0441.v1

The Moderating Role of CSR On the Antecedents And Out Come of Earnings Management in The Iraqi Firm

Mohammed Ghanim Ahmed, Yuvaraj Ganesan, Fathyah Hashim

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: board independence; audit committee; meeting frequency; M-score model

Online: 24 November 2021 (08:08:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1832.v1

Development and Validation of a Machine Learning Model for Predicting Endoscopic Intervention in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Omran A. Abu-Dhaim, Abdel-Latif Mughrabi Sabbagh, Yaman B. Ahmed, Daoud O. Al Aruri, Owais Ghammaz, Yaser M. Rayyan, Omar Alqudah, Mu'taz M Massad, Karam I. Khraim, Mustafa Q. Khasawneh, Laith F. Alquran, Batool N. AlQadri, Qasim N. Mhaidat, Hamza Alhawamleh, Own M. Al-Ajlouni, Khalil I. Hamarneh, Mohammad A. Hussein, Lina N. Mustafa, Basel E. Al-Bkoor, Amro Alkhatib, Layla Abu Joudeh, Osama Alghafri, Niazy Abu Farsakh

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Gastroenterology And Hepatology Keywords: upper gastrointestinal bleeding; machine learning; endoscopic intervention; gradient boosting classifier; Glasgow Blatchford Score; Rockall Score

Online: 29 March 2024 (11:53:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1624.v1

On Positive Recurrence of M_n/GI/1/∞ Model

Alexander Veretennikov

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Probability And Statistics Keywords: M/GI/1/∞; positive recurrence; general service distribution function

Online: 25 September 2023 (05:37:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1052.v1

Identification of the Best Predictive Model for Mortality in Outborn Neonates – Retrospective Cohort Study

MARIA LIVIA OGNEAN, IOANA ANDRADA RADU, BIANCA COSMINA COTOVANU, DUMITRU ALIN TEACOE, SAMUEL BOGDAN TODOR, CRISTIAN ICHIM, IRIS CODRUTA MURESAN, ADRIAN GHEORGHE BOICEAN, RADU GALIS, MANUELA CUCEREA

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Perinatology And Child Health Keywords: newborn; outborn; sick neonatal score; mortality; neonatal transportation; scoring system

Online: 17 October 2023 (12:06:27 CEST)

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Background: Neonatal transportation of sick newborns is a major predictor of outcome. Prompt identification of the sickest newborns allows immediate corrective intervention and outcome optimization. Multiple severity scores were developed, however an optimal score has not yet been identified. Aim: To identify a rapid, accurate, and easy to perform score predictive for neonatal mortality in outborn neonates. Material and methods: All neonates, irrespective of gestational age, admitted by transfer in our level III regional neonatal unit between 01.01.2015 and 31.12.2021 were included. Infants with congenital critical abnormalities were excluded. Sick neonatal score (SNS) was calculated and compared between survivors and non-survivors. Gestational age (GA), birth weight (BW), gender, Apgar score, place of birth, time between delivery and admission (AT), early onset sepsis were collected from medical records and compared between study groups. Subgroup analysis was performed based on gestational age (preterm versus term infants). A new score was elaborated, including GA, BW, and AT, namely MSNS-AT score, to further improve mortality prediction. The main outcomes were mortality prediction using SNS and MSNS-AT score. Univariable and multivariable analysis, including Cox regression, were performed using SPSS Statistic 22.0. P-value was considered statistically significant if <0.05, 95% confidence intervals, odds ratio and hazard ratios were calculated were appropriate. Results: A total of 418 outborn infants were admitted during study period; 15 infants were excluded due to critical congenital defects. Out of 403 outborn infants, 217 born prematurely (53.8%), 224 males (55.6%), 20 died (4.96%). Compared to the survivors, the non-survivor neonates had significantly lower GA, BW, and SNS score (p<0.05), although only SNS score remained significantly lower in all subgroups (preterm vs term infants). A SNS score ≤8 was associated with mortality both in the whole study group and in subgroups (p<0.001). Time to admission was significantly associated with increased mortality rate in the whole group (p<0.05) and in preterm infants but not in term ones (p>0.05). In univariable and multivariable Cox regression models, MSNS-AT score, with a cut-off optimal value of ≤10 was more precise in predicting mortality compared to SNS (AUC 0.735 vs. 0.775) when applied to the entire group, had a lower accuracy in the term infants (AUC 0.765 vs 0.809) and a better accuracy the preterm infants group (AUC 0.885 vs. 0.810). Conclusions: The MSNS-AT score – calculated by adding GA, BW, and AT to the SNS score - significantly improved mortality prediction at admission in the whole study group as compared to SNS score. The best accuracy prediction of MSNS-AT score was observed in preterm infants suggesting that, besides GA and BW, TA may be decisive for the outcome of outborn preterm infants. Further studies are necessary to confirm the predictive value of MSNS-AT score and to identify variables that can improve its value in term infants without affecting the simplicity, ease, and rapidity of the scoring system.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0298.v2

A Hierarchical Machine Learning Model to Discover Gleason Grade Group-specific Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer

Osama Hamzeh, Abedalrhman Alkhateeb, Julia Zheng, Srinath Kandalam, Crystal Lueng, Govindaraja Aikukke, Dora Cavallo-Medved, Nallasivam Palanisamy, Luis Rueda

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: classification; prostate cancer; gleason score; machine learning; next-generation sequencing

Online: 26 November 2019 (04:01:21 CET)

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1) Background: One of the most common cancer that affects men worldwide and North American men is prostate cancer. Gleason score is a pathological grading system to examine the potential aggressiveness of the disease in the prostate tissue. The advancement in computing and next-generation sequencing technology now allow us to study the genomic profiles of patients in association with their different Gleason score more accurately and effectively. 2) Methods: In this study, we used a novel machine learning method to analyze gene expression of prostate tumors with different Gleason scores, and identify potential genetic biomarkers for each Gleason group. We obtained a publicly-available RNA-Seq dataset of a cohort of 104 prostate cancer patients from the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s (NCBI) Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) repository, and categorized patients based on their Gleason scores to create a hierarchy of disease progression. A hierarchical model with standard classifiers in different Gleason groups, also known as nodes, was developed to identify and predict nodes based on their mRNA or gene expression. In each node, patient samples were analyzed via class imbalance and hybrid feature selection techniques to build the prediction model. The outcome from analysis of each node is a set of genes that can differentiate each Gleason group from the remaining groups. To validate the proposed method, the set of identified genes are used to classify a second dataset of 499 prostate cancer patients collected from cBioportal [1]. 3) Results: The overall accuracy of applying this novel method to the first dataset was 93.3%, and further validated to 87% accuracy using the second dataset. This method also identified genes that were not previously reported as potential biomarkers for specific Gleason groups. In particular, PIAS3 was identified as a potential biomarker for Gleason score 4+3=7, and UBE2V2 for Gleason score 6. 4) Insight: Previous reports show that the genes predicted by this newly proposed method strongly correlate with prostate cancer development and progression. Furthermore, pathway analysis shows that both PIAS3 and UBE2V2 share similar protein interaction pathways, the JAK/STAT signaling process.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1106.v1

An Explainable Vision Transformer Model Based White Blood Cells Classification and Localization

Oguzhan Katar, Ozal Yildirim

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: Vision Transformers; white blood cells; explainable AI models; deep learning; Score-CAM

Online: 15 June 2023 (08:42:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0251.v1

Comprehensive Study of Thunderstorm Indices Threshold Favorable for Thunderstorms During Monsoon Season Using WRF-ARW Model and ERA5 Over India

Unashish Mondal, Anish Kumar, S. K. Panda, Devesh Sharma, Someshwar Das

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Thunderstorm Indices; WRF-ARW; Lightning; Optimal Threshold; Model Skill Score

Online: 4 May 2023 (10:01:07 CEST)

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The First, Comprehensive Immunological Model of COVID-19: Implications for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Public Health Measures

Paolo Matricardi, Roberto Dal Negro, Roberto Nisini

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: antibodies; COVID-19; glycans; immunoglobulin M; SARS-CoV-2; pneumonia; prediction; protection

Online: 24 April 2020 (10:25:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1484.v1

(m, n)-Closed Submodules of Modules over Commutative Rings

Ece Yetkin Celikel, Hani Khashan

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: (m,n)-closed ideals, (m,n)-prime ideals, (m,n)-closed submodules, n-absorbing submodules

Online: 26 February 2024 (15:33:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1681.v1

The Hyperbolic Ptolemy’s Theorem in the Poincare Ball Model of Analytic Hyperbolic Geometry

Abraham A. Ungar

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Geometry And Topology Keywords: Ptolemy’s Theorem; Poincar´e ball model; Hyperbolic geometry; M¨obius addition; Gyrogroups; Gyrovector spaces; Gyrotrigonometry

Online: 23 June 2023 (12:31:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2163.v1

New Soliton Solutions of M-fractional Westervelt Model in Ultrasound Imaging via Two Analytical Techniques

Haitham Qawaqneh, Asim Zafar, Muhammad Raheel, Abdullah A. Zaagan, Emad H.M. Zahran, Adem Cevikel, Ahmet Bekir

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Keywords: M-fractional Westervelt model; The $\exp_a$ function technique; Modified simplest equation technique; Exact solutions

Online: 30 September 2023 (08:53:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.2013.v1

Information Data Length Theory for the Transient

Dr Ismail A Mageed

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Probability And Statistics Keywords: Information data length; transient queues; M/M/ Infinity Queueing System

Online: 29 January 2024 (12:59:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0278.v1

Nonsingular Model of Magnetized Black Hole Based on Nonlinear Electrodynamics

Sergey I. Kruglov

Subject: Physical Sciences, Thermodynamics Keywords: non-singular black hole; modified theory of gravity; nonlinear electrodynamics; reissner-nordstr\"{o}m solution; thermodynamics; Hawking temperature

Online: 24 October 2019 (11:10:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.2052.v1

Geomicrobiological Control on Arsenic Heterogeneity – The Taciturn Factor Controlled by Rural Sanitation System

Pinaki Ghosh, Debjani Mandal, Mina Aghababaei, Jishnu Adhikari, Indranil Saha, Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Debashis Chatterjee, Abhishek Basu, Santanu Majumder

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Groundwater; Surface water; Arsenic; Sanitary risk score; Fecal coliform score

Online: 28 June 2023 (15:54:39 CEST)

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Arsenic (As) contamination of groundwater is a common problem in BDP. The alkaline pH of the groundwater provides favourable condition for geomicrobiochemical processes, where organic matter also plays an important role in mobilization of As. The total arsenic content (AsT) of the groundwater is in the range of 69-178 µgL-1 with mean value of 118.58 µgL-1. The groundwater quality of monitored drinking water wells are related to local land–use pattern and rural sanitation installation and practices (which can have a strong influence on microbial contamination). The study indicates that As heterogeneity, probably a consequence of microbial heterogeneity is a feature of the study area. The excessive total and fecal coliform (TC and FC) count of the ponds possibly suggest uncontrolled surface run offs and sewage leakage, notably from nearby pit-latrine, which increased the microbial contamination in these water sources. The tube wells located in close proximity (~ 2-3 m) of the surveyed ponds are also contaminated with high TC and FC values, due to faulty water supply system, pond water infiltration and cracked tube well platforms. Coliforms may influence geomicrobiological processes in groundwater and thereby, contribute in As release and mobilization. The TC and FC values of monitored tube wells and ponds show seasonal variation, with high TC and FC values during wet season. Attempt has been made to focus on sanitation risk of the monitored wells (based on sanitation and fecal coliform scores) which is usually less explored. The sanitary risk score reveal the need of immediate attention to all the sites, as 25.0 %, 58.3 %, 11.1 % and 5 % of tube wells of the six sites fell under very high risk (sanitary risk score ≥ 9), high risk (sanitary risk score 6-8), intermediate risk (sanitary risk score 3-5) and low risk category (sanitary risk score 0-2), respectively. Fecal coliform score classified all the sites under intermediate risk category (FC count 10-100 per 100 ml of water). The predominance of As heterogeneity particularly in areas under high risk category (showing high TC and FC contamination) is observed along with the similar sinusoidal pattern of TC, FC and AsT content. Finally, this study shed light on the factors responsible for unsafe nature of monitored tube wells and the influence of anthropogenic activities on the microenvironment of the groundwater, which could be a probable reason behind the As heterogeneity in the groundwater of the study area.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0002.v1

Therapeutic Approach of Anticoagulants and Acute Blood Purification for Patients with Sepsis-Induced Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Post-marketing Surveillance Data of Antithrombin Supplementation

Yutaka Eguchi, Hiroyuki Nagafuchi, Toshiaki Ikeda

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Hematology Keywords: antithrombin; recombinant thrombomodulin; SOFA score; JAAM DIC score; PMX-DHP

Online: 1 October 2022 (07:09:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0456.v1

Systemic Inflammatory Response and the Noble and Underwood (Nun) Score as Early Predictors of Anastomotic Leakage after Esophageal Reconstructive Surgery

Elke Van Daele, Hanne Vanommeslaeghe, Flo Decostere, Louise Beckers Perletti, Esther Beel, Yves Van Nieuwenhove, Wim Ceelen, Piet Pattyn

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: NUn score; esophagectomy; anastomotic leakage; risk score; esophageal cancer; inflammatory biomarkers

Online: 5 January 2024 (10:38:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0375.v1

Human slc11a1 Gene Polymorphism Has the Propensity to Confer Susceptibility to M. Africanum TB Disease in Ghana

Adwoa Asante-Poku, Portia Morgan, Samuel Yaw Aboagye, Prince Asare, Isaac Darko Otchere, Samuel M. Adadey, Khuthala Minka, Kenneth Mawuta Hayibor, Nelly Arthur, Audrey Forson, Gaston Mazandu, Ambroise Wonkam, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Tuberculosis, M. africanum, SLC11A1

Online: 18 August 2020 (05:07:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201903.0114.v1

Nonlinear Schrödingers equations with cubic nonlinearity: M-derivative soliton solutions by $\exp(-\Phi(\xi))$-Expansion method

Alphonse Houwe, Zakia Hammouch, Dépélair Bienvenue, Savaissou Nestor, Gambo Betchewe, Serge Y. DOKA

Subject: Physical Sciences, Mathematical Physics Keywords: solitons; M-Fractional; integrability

Online: 11 March 2019 (07:56:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0260.v1

Serving SDGs via Bank Mergers: Neuro-Quantum Fuzzy Analysis of SDG-Based Bank Mergers in Qatar

Tamy Al-Binali, Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Hasan Dinçer, Ibrahim Musa Unal, Serhat Yüksel

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Finance Keywords: Balanced scorecard; SDG; M&A; Banking; M-SWARA; quantum spherical fuzzy sets

Online: 12 April 2023 (08:21:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0209.v1

Characterization of Microbiota in Bronchiectasis Patients with Different Disease Severities

Sang Hoon Lee, YeonJoo Lee, Jong Sun Park, Young-Jae Cho, Ho Il Yoon, Choon-Taek Lee, Jae Ho Lee

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: bronchiectasis; FACED score; microbiome

Online: 10 October 2018 (08:14:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0472.v1

(m, n)-Prime Ideals of Commutative Rings

Hani Khashan, Ece Yetkin Celikel

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: (m; n)-prime ideal; (m; n)-closed ideal; n-absorbing ideal; avoidance theorem

Online: 5 January 2024 (14:21:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0045.v1

Interaction between M. tuberculosis Lineage and Human Genetic Variants Reveals Novel Pathway Associations With Severity of TB

Michael McHenry, Eddie Wampande, Moses Joloba, LaShaunda Malone, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, William Bush, W Henry Boom, Scott Williams, Catherine Stein

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: tuberculosis severity; M. tuberculosis; population genetics; lineage-based GWAS; M. tuberculosis-human coevolution

Online: 4 October 2021 (10:56:53 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0409.v1

Comparison of 0.12% Chlorhexidine and a New Bone Bioactive Liquid, BBL, Mouthrinses on Oral Wound Healing: A Randomized, Double Blind Clinical Human Trial

Eduard Ferrés-Amat, Ashraf Al Madhoun, Elvira Ferrés-Amat, Neus Carreo, Miguel Barrajas, Areej Said Al-Madhoun, Eduard Ferrés-Padró, Carles Marti, Maher Atari

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: chlorhexidine; bioactive liquid; oral wound healing; pain index score; early wound healing score

Online: 27 September 2022 (03:37:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0351.v1

Smoking Topography among Korean Smokers: Intensive Smoking Behavior with Larger Puff Volume and Shorter Interpuff Interval

Sungroul Kim, Sol Yu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: topography; cotinine; fagerstrom score; addiction

Online: 27 April 2018 (06:21:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1318.v1

Naples Prognostic Score Is a Useful Tool to Assess the Surgical Treatment in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Stefano Elia, Alexandro Patirelis, Georgia F. Hardavella, Antonella Santone, Federica Carlea, Eugenio Pompeo

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: Non-small cell lung cancer; prognosis; Naples Prognostic Score; thoracic surgery; survival; prognostic score.

Online: 22 November 2023 (07:45:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0320.v1

Performance Analysis of Segmentation and Classification of CT scanned Ovarian Tumours using UNet and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

Ashwini Kodipalli, Vaishnavi Gururaj, Shriya VR, Steven L Fernandes, Santosh Dasar

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematical And Computational Biology Keywords: Ovarian Tumours; UNet; Convolutional Neural Networks; VGG 16; DenseNet; ResNet; Dice score; Jaccard score

Online: 13 April 2023 (10:50:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0367.v1

Some Bounds on Eigenvalues of the Hadamard Product and the Fan Product of Matrices

Qianping Guo, Jinsong Leng, Houbiao Li, Carlo Cattani

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: Hadamard product; Nonnegative matrices; Spectral radius; Fan product; M-matrix; Inverse $M$-matrix; Minimum eigenvalue

Online: 15 November 2018 (15:34:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0027.v1

Microginins from a Microcystis sp. Bloom Material Collected from the Kishon Reservoir, Israel

Anat Lodin-Friedman, Shmuel Carmeli

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Organic Chemistry Keywords: microginins; cyanobacteria; Microcystis; aminopeptidase M inhibitors

Online: 5 January 2018 (04:16:23 CET)

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Preprint SHORT NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.2243.v1

Upper and Lower Bounds of the State Variable of M/G/1 Psffa Model of the Non‐Stationary m/E_k/1 Queueing System

Dr Ismail A Mageed

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Keywords: PSFFA Model; Non-stationary M/Ek/1 queueing system; threshold; upper and lower bounds; ; set of phases

Online: 31 January 2024 (15:52:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1533.v1

Associations of Clinical and Dosimetric Parameters with Urinary Toxicities after Prostate Brachytherapy: A Long-Term Single-Institution Experience

Masaya Ito, Chiyoko Makita, Takayuki Mori, Hirota Takano, Tomoyasu Kumano, Masayuki Matsuo, Koji Iinuma, Makoto Kawase, Keita Nakane, Masahiro Nakano, Tomoyasu Kumano

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Urology And Nephrology Keywords: prostate cancer; brachytherapy; lower urinary tract symptom; international prostate symptom score (IPSS); overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS)

Online: 22 May 2023 (16:28:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0177.v1

A Variety of Optical Wave Solutions to Space-Time Fractional Perturbed Kundu-Eckhaus Model with Full Non-Linearity

Asim Zafar, Muhammad Raheel, Kalim U Tariq, Ali M. Mahnashi, Emad H.M. Zahran, Adem Cevikel, Ahmet Bekir

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Keywords: The perturbed Kundu-Eckhaus model; truncated M-fractional derivative; the expa function technique; modified extended tanh expansion function technique; new optical wave solutions

Online: 4 September 2023 (10:55:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0299.v1

Low Oncostatin M Levels Are Associated with the Pathogenesis of Pcos and Its Metabolic Complications

Figen Efe Camili, Merve Akis, Ertan Adali, Adnan Adil Hismiogullari, Mine Islimye Taskin, Gurhan Guney, Selim Afsar

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Reproductive Medicine Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome; Oncostatin M; CRP; Inflammation

Online: 6 November 2023 (07:39:25 CET)

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive and endocrinological disease characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries, and hyperandrogenism. Adipokines are believed to contribute to developing PCOS and its accompanying metabolic complications such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular diseases. Oncostatin M (OSM), a novel adipokine, plays a role in oogenesis, lipogenesis, and inflammation and may contribute to PCOS pathogenesis and its related metabolic problems. Methods: In this case-control study, the patients were grouped in a 1:1 ratio into either the PCOS (n = 32) or the control group (n = 32). Blood samples were obtained between the 3rd and 5th days of the menstrual cycle. Serum levels of fasting glucose, insulin, C-reactive protein (CRP), low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglyceride, white blood cell count, thyroid-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, total testosterone, prolactin estradiol, and OSM were analyzed. Results: OSM levels were significantly lower, but CRP levels were substantially higher in the PCOS group than in the control group (p = .002, p = .001, respectively). OSM was inversely correlated with total cholesterol, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting glucose, and the luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio (ρ = .329, p = .017; ρ = .386, p = .005; ρ = .440, p = .001; ρ = .316, p = .023, respectively). Conversely, there was no correlation between OSM and total testosterone level (ρ = .220; p = .118). In the context of inflammation and metabolic parameters, OSM was inversely correlated with CRP, Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance score (HOMA-IR), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) (ρ = .353, p = .019; ρ = .275, p = .048; ρ = .470, p < .001, respectively). The performance of Oncostatin M for diagnosing PCOS showed 50% sensitivity, 75% specificity, and 63% accuracy (p = .009) in ROC curve analysis. Conclusions: Plasma OSM levels were considerably lower in patients with PCOS than in the control group, and this was inversely correlated with the hormonal and metabolic parameters of PCOS. Thus, OSM may be a novel therapeutic target for PCOS and metabolic complications.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1971.v1

Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Connected Vehicles for Traffic Flow Optimization

Zeinab Shahbazi, Sławomir Nowaczyk

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: Energy efficiency; optimization; electric vehicle; M-EAD

Online: 29 August 2023 (10:32:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0068.v1

Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated From Children Under 5 Years With and Without Diarrhoea in Two Hospitals in Dschang, Cameroon

Lethicia Danaelle Mafo Kamga, Raspail Carrel Founou, Michel Noubom, Brice Davy Dimani, Jessica Ravanola Zemtsa, Patrice Landry Koudoum, Aurelia Djeumako Mbossi, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu, Diomede Noukeu, Luria Leslie Founou, Donatien Gatsing

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: ESBLs; CTX-M; E. coli; Children; Cameroon

Online: 2 May 2023 (07:37:53 CEST)

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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) mediating resistance in Enterobacterales is a global public health issue, especially in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Cameroon. ESBL-producing Enterobacterales reduce therapeutic options and lead to the use of last resort drugs such as carbapenems even in vulnerable populations like children under five years. This study aims at determining the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) isolated from children under five years with and without diarrhoea in two health care facilities in Dschang. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 3 February to 19 May 2022 in two hospitals in the city of Dschang, Cameroon. Stool collected were cultured on Eosine Methylen Blue (EMB) medium. Enterosystem 18 R kit was used for bacterial identification. Evaluation of the resistance patterns and detection of ESBL production were performed with, the Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method and CHROMagar® ESBL medium, respectively. The genomic DNA of ESBL-Ec was extracted using the boiling method and subjected to conventional and multiplex PCRs for detection of blaSHV, blaCTX-M and blaTEM genes. Data were entered into ExcelTM 2016. Epi info and R software were used for statistical analyses with a p-value <0.05 considered statistically significant. Out of the 125 children enrolled, 67.2% (84/125) were colonized by E. coli. Among these, 57.14% (48/84) were colonized by ESBL-Ec. ESBL- Ec isolates showed high levels of resistance to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (96.22%), cefotaxime (75.47%), ceftriaxone (73.58%), ofloxacin (67.92%), levofloxacin (56.6%) and ciprofloxacin (54.71%). Children aged between 1-3 years (47.62%, p=0.09) and those who had taken an antibiotic one week prior to collection (70.83%, p=0.04) had a higher prevalence of ESBL-Ec with statistical significance. The majority of ESBL-Ec isolates (52.83%; 28/53) were co-producers of blaCTX-M and blaTEM. Infection prevention and control measures coupled with antimicrobial stewardship strategies need to be strengthened to reduce emergence and dissemination of ESBL-Ec among this vulnerable population.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0704.v1

The Biology of Colicin M and Its Orthologs

Dimitri Chérier, Delphine Patin, Didier Blanot, Thierry Touzé, Hélène Barreteau

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Colicins; colicin M; peptidoglycan; lipid II; antibacterials

Online: 30 July 2021 (13:27:37 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202004.0530.v1

Role of CDK1 in Translational Regulation in the M-Phase

Jaroslav Kalous, Denisa Jansova, Andrej Susor

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: CDK1; eIF4F; mTOR; mRNA translation; M-phase

Online: 30 April 2020 (13:46:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201611.0118.v1

Some Algebraic Polynomials and Topological Indices of Octagonal Network

Young Chel Kwun, Waqas Nazeer, Mobeen Munir, Shin Min Kang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Theoretical Chemistry Keywords: M-polynomial; Zagreb polynomial; topological index; network

Online: 24 November 2016 (01:53:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201611.0041.v1

Some Computational Aspects of Triangular Boron Nanotubes

Mobeen Munir, Waqas Nazeer, Shazia Rafique, Abdul Rauf Nizami, Shin Min Kang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: M-polynomial; degree-based index; boron nanotubes

Online: 7 November 2016 (07:41:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0821.v1

Prediction of Difficult Airway Using Arne Score and Flexible Laryngoscopy in Patients with Laryngeal Pathology

Danica Zlatimir Markovic, Maja Šurbatović, Dušan Milisavljević, Vesna Marjanović, Biljana D. Stošić, Milan Stankovic

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Anesthesiology And Pain Medicine Keywords: Laryngoscopy; Airway Assessment; Intubation; difficult; Risk Score

Online: 14 March 2024 (09:32:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0495.v1

Movement Analysis to Predict Broiler Walking Ability

Danilo Florentino Pereira, Irenilza de Alencar Nääs, Nilsa Duarte da Silva Lima

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: computing image analysis; gait score; unrest index

Online: 19 April 2021 (14:17:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201703.0164.v1

Decentralization and Transboundary Pollution: Evidence from the Change of Water Pollution Levels in China

Yongliang Yang, Manhong Shen

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Boundary effect; Transboundary pollution; Propensity Score Matching

Online: 20 March 2017 (17:33:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1472.v4

General Quantum Gravity

Shashwata Vadurie

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: Quantum Gravity; M-theory; Dark Energy; Dark Matter

Online: 22 November 2023 (12:12:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0077.v1

Evaluation of Complex Carbohydrates Showing Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Activity against SARS-CoV-2, Influenza-a (H1N1) and Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (hRSV) Strain A2 in ‘In Vitro’ Setting

David Platt, Alben Sigamani, Nehal Shah

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Virology Keywords: Infection; Influenza; anti-viral; ProLectin-M; ProLectin-I

Online: 4 September 2023 (03:50:33 CEST)

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ntroduction: Respiratory tract Infections are the greatest cause of death worldwide. Since its outbreak in 2019, the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has been a challenge to humans in terms of treatment and prevention of this respiratory viral infection. The re-emergence of respiratory viral infections like influenza, pose a serious hazard to global public health because they occur seasonally. Creating broad-spectrum antiviral compounds for rapid action in the case of an outbreak crisis, as well as bioweapon defences, is critical. Human galectin-3 is found in high concentrations in activated T lymphocytes, epithelial and endothelial cells, and fibroblasts. ProLectin -I and ProLectin -M are both galectin antagonists. Blocking viral entry with a complex polysaccharide component "ProLectin-M" has downstream effects on viral reproduction enabling it to be used as a therapeutic tool and a safe alternative to conventional anti-viral medicines. Methods: In total, 3 cell based assays have been conducted to evaluate antiviral efficacy of ProLectin–I and ProLectin-M against SARS-CoV-2 virus, Influenza-A (H1N1), and human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) strain A2. ProLectin-M and ProLectin-I were evaluated for their anti-viral potency using SARS-CoV2 virus strain by viral RNA Extraction and qRT-PCR assays. The plaque assays were carried out to determine the antiviral activity of the test products (ProLectin-I and ProLectin-M) against ‘Influenza-A (H1N1)-A/PR/8/34 (TC adapted)’ and ‘Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) strain A2’ in a cell based in vitro setting. As eference standard, "Oseltamivir Phosphate" and "Remdesivir" were used to determine antiviral activity of test products against H1N1 and hRSV strains respectively.Results: The IC_{50 of}ProLectin-M and ProLectin-I against SARS-CoV-2 virus was found to be 6248 ng/ml (6.2µg/ml) and 4207 ng/ml (4.2μg/ml) respectively. The CC₅₀ value was similar in both the test products i.e. >100 µg/ml. Against Influenza A (H1N1) strain, ProLectin-M exhibited 95 % reduction in the viral load at the test concentration of 21.8 µg/mL with an IC₅₀ value of 5.4 µg/mL whereas, ProLectin-I did not show any cytotoxicity till 250 µg/mL concentration. Against 'human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) strain A2, ProLectin-M exhibited 65 % reduction in the viral load at the test concentration of 43.75 µg/mL with an IC₅₀value of 27.41 µg/mL whereas, ProLectin- I did not show any cytotoxicity till 250 µg/mL concentration. Conclusion: Both ProLectin-I and ProLectin-M have been reported to exhibit broad-spectrum antiviral activity in ‘in-vitro’ setting. ProLectin-M reducing influenza-A virus by 95% and hRSC strain A2 by 65%. To better understand broad spectrum antiviral activity of ProLectin-I and ProLectin-M, further pre-clinical research is warranted.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.2095.v1

Spread of Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Producing Pathogenic Escherichia coli Clonal Complex 10 in the Republic of Korea

Jungsun Park, Eunkyung Shin, Joohyun Han, Wooju Kang, Jaeil Yoo, Jung-sik Yoo, Dong-Hyun Roh, Junyoung Kim

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: ESBL; pathogenic E. coli; Clonal complex; CTX-M

Online: 31 August 2023 (02:43:12 CEST)

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Utilizing a Rapid Multi-Plug Filtration Cleanup Method Determination of 72 Pesticides in Grape Wines by Gas Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry

shaowen Liu, Aijuan Bai, Le Song, Nan Zou, Yongtao Han, Li Zhou, Chuanshan Yu, Canping Pan

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: Pesticide residue /GC- MS/MS/m-PFC/Wine

Online: 3 September 2021 (17:16:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0034.v1

Sustainability Analysis of the M-30 Madrid Tunnels and Madrid Río through the MIVES Method After 14 Years of Service Life

Lucía López-de Abajo, Ana Patricia Pérez-Fortes, Marcos G. Alberti, Jaime C. Gálvez, Tomás Ripa

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: Sustainability; MIVES method; tunnels; construction materials; M-30

Online: 2 October 2020 (09:27:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0098.v1

Consciousness and the Problem of Quantum Measurement

Chris Broka

Subject: Physical Sciences, Quantum Science And Technology Keywords: Consciousness; Quantum Measurement; M-Properties; Quantum Zeno Effect

Online: 9 October 2019 (10:29:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0892.v1

Predictive Score for Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia Based on Cardiovascular and Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors

Lara M. Ruiz Belmonte, Patricia Carrera-Lasfuentes, Alberto Cebollada-Solanas, Carmelo Scarpignato, Angel Lanas, Carla J. Gargallo-Puyuelo

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Gastroenterology And Hepatology Keywords: colorectal neoplasia; cardiovascular risk; risk factors; predictive score

Online: 15 April 2024 (08:56:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1599.v1

Şengül Demiral, Meltem Nazıroğlu, Nurper Özbar, Cüneyt Taşkın

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: score analysis; competitive performance; performance analysis; covid-19

Online: 28 February 2024 (07:59:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1394.v1

Distributed Subgraph Query Processing Using Filtering Scores on Spark

Kyoungsoo Bok, Minyoung Kim, Hyeonbyeong Lee, Dojin Choi, Jongtae Lim, Jaesoo Yoo

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: subgraph query; search order; distributed graph; filtering score

Online: 20 July 2023 (08:17:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0539.v1

Communication Networks used by Smallholder Livestock Farmers in Disease Outbreaks: Case Study of the Free State, South Africa

Christopher Nwafor, Ifeoma Nwafor

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Networks And Communications Keywords: Correlation; Disease; Extension; Information-Score; Livestock; Perceived-Usefulness

Online: 25 August 2020 (05:01:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0431.v2

Prediction of Postoperative Outcomes Following Hip Fracture Surgery: Independent Validation and Recalibration of the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score

William J. Doherty, Thomas A. Stubbs, Andrew Chaplin, Mike R. Reed, Avan A. Sayer, Miles D. Witham, Antony K. Sorial

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: Hip fracture; Casemix; Validation; Discrimination; Risk score; Calibration

Online: 9 July 2020 (17:23:04 CEST)

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Objectives Independent validation of risk scores after hip fracture is uncommon, particularly for evaluation of outcomes other than death. We aimed to assess the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score (NHFS) for prediction of mortality, physical function, length of stay and postoperative complications. Design Analysis of routinely collected prospective data partly collected by follow-up interviews. Setting and Participants Consecutive hip fracture patients were identified from the Northumbria hip fracture database between 2014-2018. Patients were excluded if they were not surgically managed or if scores for predictive variables were missing. Methods C-statistics were calculated to test the discriminant ability of the NHFS, Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS), and ASA grade for in-hospital, 30- and 120-day mortality, functional independence at discharge, 30-days and 120-days, length of stay, and postoperative complications. Results We analysed data from 3208 individuals, mean age 82.6 (SD 8.6). 2192 (70.9%) were female. 194 (6.3%) died during the first 30-days, 1686 (54.5%) were discharged to their own home, 211 (6.8%) had no mobility at 120-days, 141 (4.6%) experienced a postoperative complication. The median length of stay was 18 days (IQR 8-28). For mortality, c-statistics for the NHFS ranged from 0.68-0.69, similar to ASA and AMTS. For postoperative mobility, the c-statistics for the NHFS ranged from 0.74-0.83, similar to AMTS (0.61-0.82) and better than the ASA grade (0.68-0.71). Length of stay was significantly correlated with each score (p<0.001 by Jonckheere-Terpstra test); NHFS and AMTS showed inverted U-shaped relationships with length of stay. For postoperative complications, c-statistics for NHFS (0.54-0.59) were similar to ASA grade (0.53-0.61) and AMTS (0.50-0.58). Conclusions and Implications The NHFS performed consistently well in predicting functional outcomes, moderately in predicting mortality, but less well in predicting length of stay and complications. There remains room for improvement by adding further predictors such as measures of physical performance in future analyses.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0171.v3

Clinical Relevance of Genome-Wide Polygenic Score may Be Less than Claimed

David Curtis

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: genome-wide polygenic score; coronary artery disease; AUC

Online: 6 December 2018 (07:06:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0398.v1

Trajectory of Type 2 Diabetes in Sepsis Outcome: Impacts of Diabetic Complication Burdens, Initial Glucose Level, and HbA1c: Population-Based Cohort Study Combining with Nationwide and Hospital-Based Database

Ming-Shun Hsieh, Sung-Yuan Hu, Chorng-Kuang How, Yi-Tzu Lee, Chen-June Seak, Vivian Chia-Rong Hsieh, Jen-Huai Chiang, Chiann-Yi Hsu, Sheng-Hsiang Ma, Pau-Chung Chen

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Endocrinology And Metabolism Keywords: diabetes mellitus; sepsis; diabetes complication severity index score

Online: 22 July 2018 (10:54:29 CEST)

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Background Diabetic patients have an increased risk of infections; however, the association between type 2 diabetes and hospital outcomes of sepsis remains controversial when the diabetes severity is not considered. We examined this association using nationwide and hospital-based databases concomitantly. Methods The first part of this study was conducted using 2 nationwide databases: the Longitudinal Cohort of Diabetes Patients and the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000. The diabetic complication burden was evaluated using the adapted Diabetes Complications Severity Index score (aDCSI score). In the second part, we used the hospital-based database with laboratory data, such as initial blood glucose and HbA1c levels, to make comparisons between surviving and dead patients with type 2 diabetes and sepsis. Results The nationwide study included 19,719 type 2 diabetic sepsis patients and an equal number of non-diabetic patients. The diabetic sepsis patients had an increased odds ratio (OR) of 1.14 (95% CI 1.1-1.19) for hospital mortality. The OR for mortality increased as the complication burden increased (diabetic sepsis patients with aDCSI scores of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and ≥5 had ORs of 0.91, 0.87, 1.14, 1.25, 1.56, and 1.77 for mortality, respectively (all P<0.001 and P for trend <0.001)). A total of 1,054 diabetic sepsis patients were included from the hospital-based database. Initial blood glucose levels in the surviving and dead diabetic sepsis patients did not differ significantly: 273.9 ± 180.3 versus 266.1 ± 200.2 (mg/dL) (P=0.095). Moreover, the surviving diabetic sepsis patients did not have a lower HbA1c (%): 8.4 ± 2.6 versus 8.0 ± 2.5 (P=0.078). Conclusions In the case of type 2 diabetic sepsis patients, the diabetes-related complication burden is the major determinant of hospital mortality rather than the diabetes itself. Contrary to popular belief, initial blood glucose and HbA1c levels may not be as important as previously thought.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0208.v1

The M-basis Functions and Their Application

Mehran Emadi Andani

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: M-basis function; Fourier basis function; optimization; minimum jerk

Online: 13 February 2023 (08:59:47 CET)

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The CB2 Receptor as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Epilepsy Treatment

Xiaoyu Ji, Yang Zeng, Jie Wu

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: cannabinoid receptor 2; epilepsy; cAMP, M-current; anti-inflammatory

Online: 6 July 2021 (17:09:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201707.0078.v1

An In Silico Study of a Novel rpoB Insertion in a Cluster of Clinical Strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Highly-Rifampicin Resistant

Maria Lucia R. Rossetti, Pedro Almeida da Silva, Raquel Maschmann, Andrea von Groll, Leonardo S. Esteves, Fernanda S. Spies, Evelin Sabini, Rubia Raubach Trespach, Elis R. Dalla Costa, Hermes Luís Neubauer de Amorim

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Rifampicin; insertion; biological cost; M. tuberculosis; resistance; structural bioinformatics

Online: 27 July 2017 (11:07:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0958.v1

The Efficacy of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine VS Fentanyl on Post-Operative Pain: A Retrospective Study

Lou’i Al-Husinat, Sarah Al Sharie, Mohammad Araydah, Lana Talafha, Abbas Baydoun, Zaid AL Modanat, Giovanna Grasso, Silvia Tripepi, Maria Rosaria Cuomo, Mohammad Wasfi Amir, Domenico Gammaldi, Antonella Paladini, Giustino Varrassi

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Anesthesiology And Pain Medicine Keywords: dexmedetomidine; fentanyl; spinal anesthesia; post-operative pain; VAS score

Online: 12 January 2024 (05:23:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0816.v1

Recalibration of Framingham Risk Score for Predicting 10-Year Cardiovascular Disease Risk in a South Indian Population

Thirunavukkarasu Sathish, Midhun Sasikumar, Getu Debalkie Demissie, Thyparambil Aravindakshan ParmodKumar, Brian Oldenburg, Anu Mary Oommen

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Framingham Risk Score; cardiovascular disease; prediction; risk factors; recalibration

Online: 12 October 2023 (16:24:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1083.v1

Impact of Policy Packages on Beef Cattle Breeding in China: Evidence from 297 Beef Cattle Farmers

Junru Li, Zizhong Shi

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: beef cattle farming; supportive policies; evaluation; propensity score matching

Online: 18 September 2023 (05:52:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0820.v1

Dietary Pattern, Nutrition-Related Knowledge and Attitudes of Working Women in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Ayesha Salwathura, Faruk Ahmed

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Dietary Pattern; Dietary Diversity Score; Nutrition Knowledge; Nutrition Attitudes

Online: 12 June 2023 (10:13:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0305.v1

Polygenic Risk Score and Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes

Marija Majda Perisic, Klemo Vladimir, Mario Storga, Ali Mostashari, Raya Khanin

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology Keywords: gestational diabetes; pregnancy; polygenic risk score; gwas; machine learning

Online: 20 July 2022 (12:09:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0289.v3

Internet Access and Nutritional Intake: Evidence from Rural China

Ping Xue, Xinru Han, Ehsan Elahi, Yinyu Zhao, Xiudong Wang

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: internet access; nutritional intake; rural China; propensity score matching

Online: 11 June 2021 (14:54:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0314.v3

Financial Performance Analysis of Distressed Banks in Ghana: Exploration of Financial Ratios and Z-score

Juabin Matey

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Bank; , Debt; Distress; Performance; Credit Management Practice; Z-score

Online: 19 December 2019 (13:05:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201710.0169.v1

A Longitudinal Approach to Biological Psychiatric Research: The PsyCourse Study

Monika Budde, Heike Anderson-Schmidt, Katrin Gade, Daniela Reich-Erkelenz, Kristina Adorjan, Janos L. Kalman, Fanny Senner, Sergi Papiol, Till F. M. Andlauer, Ashley L. Comes, Eva C. Schulte, Farah Klöhn-Saghatolislam , Anna Gryaznova, Maria Hake, Kim Bartholdi, Laura Flatau, Markus Reitt, Silke Quast, Sophia Stegmaier, Milena Meyers, Barbara Emons, Ida Sybille Haußleiter, Georg Juckel, Vanessa Nieratschker, Udo Dannlowski, Max Schmauß, Jörg Zimmermann, Jens Reimer, Sybille Schulz, Jens Wiltfang, Eva Reininghaus, Ion-George Anghelescu, Volker Arolt, Bernhard T. Baune, Carsten Konrad, Andreas Thiel, Andreas J. Fallgatter, Christian Figge, Martin von Hagen, Manfred Koller, Fabian U. Lang, Moritz E. Wigand, Thomas Becker, Markus Jäger, Detlef E. Dietrich, Sebastian Stierl, Harald Scherk, Carsten Spitzer, Here Folkerts, Stephanie H. Witt, Franziska Degenhardt, Andreas J. Forstner, Marcella Rietschel, Markus M. Nöthen, Peter Falkai, Thomas G. Schulze, Urs Heilbronner

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Schizophrenia; bipolar; psychosis; depression; polygenic risk score; diagnosis; RDoC

Online: 27 October 2017 (11:58:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201705.0091.v1

The Government Support and the Innovation of the New Energy Firms

Weijian Du, Mengjie Li

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Government support; Innovation probability; Innovation destiny; Propensity score matching

Online: 10 May 2017 (18:04:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0541.v9

A Solution of The Collatz Conjecture Problem

baoyuan duan

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Signal Processing Keywords: Collatz conjecture; (*3+1)/2^k odd sequence; (*3+2^m-1)/2^k odd sequence; (*3+2^m-1)/2^k odd tree; weight function

Online: 21 July 2023 (08:53:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0926.v1

High-Voltage Electric Power Transmission Monitoring by Micro-Motion Estimation on Synthetic Aperture Radar Data

Filippo Biondi

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), SAR micro-motion (m-m), High-voltage power transmission monitoring, electric cables, electric towers, vibrations, high-power voltage monitoring.

Online: 11 August 2023 (12:05:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0529.v1

QUMA: Quantum Unified Medical Architecture using Blockchain

Akoramurthy B, Surendiran Balasubramanian

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Other Keywords: Health Informatics; Blockchain; Quantum Hash; Electronic Medical Record; M-IoT

Online: 8 February 2024 (16:06:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1648.v1

Oncostatin M Levels Are Associated With the Pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Metabolic Complications

Figen Efe Camili, Merve Akis, Ertan Adali, Adnan Adil Hismiogullari, Mine Islimye Taskin, Gurhan Guney, Selim Afsar

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology Keywords: polycystic ovary syndrome; oncostatin M; adipokins; C-reactive protein; inflammation

Online: 27 November 2023 (05:34:54 CET)

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common reproductive and endocrinological disease characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries, and hyperandrogenism. Adipokines are believed to contribute to developing polycystic ovary syndrome and its accompanying metabolic complications such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular diseases. Oncostatin M, a novel adipokine, plays a role in oogenesis, lipogenesis, and inflammation and may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome pathogenesis and its related metabolic problems. Methods: In this case-control study, the patients were grouped in a 1:1 ratio into either the polycystic ovary syndrome (n = 32) or the control group (n = 32). Blood samples were obtained between the third and fifth days of the menstrual cycle. Serum levels of fasting glucose, insulin, C-reactive protein, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride, white blood cell count, thyroid-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, total testosterone, prolactin, estradiol, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance and oncostatin M were analyzed. Results: Oncostatin M levels were significantly lower, but C-reactive protein levels were substantially higher in the polycystic ovary syndrome group than in the control group (p = 0.002, p = 0.001, respectively). Oncostatin M was inversely correlated with total cholesterol, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting glucose, and the luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio (ρ = -0.329, p =0 .017; ρ = -0.386, p = 0.005; ρ = -0.440, p = 0.001; ρ = -0.316, p = 0.023, respectively). Conversely, there was no correlation between oncostatin M and total testosterone level (ρ = 0.220; p = 0.118). In the context of inflammation and metabolic parameters, oncostatin M was inversely correlated with C-reactive protein, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance score, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (ρ = -0.353, p = 0.019; ρ = -0.275, p = 0.048; ρ = -0.470, p < 0.001, respectively). The diagnostic performance of oncostatin M, C-reactive protein, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol for polycystic ovary syndrome is as follows: Oncostatin M, sensitivity: 50%, specificity: 75%, Accuracy: 63%, p = 0.009; C-reactive protein, sensitivity: 84%, specificity: 61%, Accuracy: 74%, p = 0.004; homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance, sensitivity: 72%, specificity: 81%, Accuracy: 77%, p < 0.001; and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; sensitivity: 72%, specificity: 75%, accuracy: 73%, p < 0.001. Conclusions: Plasma oncostatin M levels were considerably lower in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than in the control group, and this was inversely correlated with the hormonal and metabolic parameters of polycystic ovary syndrome. Thus, oncostatin M may be a novel therapeutic target for polycystic ovary syndrome and its metabolic complications.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0380.v1

Exposure of Cultured Hippocampal Neurons to the Mitochondrial Uncoupler CCCP Induces a Rapid Growth of Dendritic Processes

Lilia Kushnireva, Eduard Korkotian, Menahem Segal

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: CCCP, Carbonyl Cyanide m Chlorophenyl Hydrazone; calcium; Orai1; STIM1; mitochondria

Online: 4 August 2023 (12:39:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0327.v1

Inference of Dynamic Geophysical Conditions and Probability of Advanced Life in Potentially Habitable Rocky Exo Planets

Varnana M. Kumar, Girish T. E., Eapen P. E., Thara N. Sathyan, Biju Longhinos, Sony K. S., Binoy J.

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: habitable planets; exo planets; advanced life; M stars; geophysical conditions

Online: 17 March 2023 (13:48:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0665.v1

Synthesis and Application of Arylaminophosphazene as a Flame Retardant and Catalyst for the Polymerization of Benzoxazines

Natalia V. Bornosuz, Irina Yu. Gorbunova, Vyacheslav V. Kireev, Yulya V. Bilichenko, Larisa V. Chursova, Yuri S. Svistunov, Denis V. Onuchin, Vyacheslav V. Shutov, Viktoria V. Petrakova, Alexander A. Kolenchenko, Duong T. Nguyen, Nikolay V. Pavlov, Alexey V. Orlov, Tatyana A. Grebeneva, Igor S. Sirotin

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: benzoxazines; phosphazenes; curing kinetics; flammability; flame retardant; catalysis; m-toluidine

Online: 25 December 2020 (13:34:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0327.v1

Reconstruction of the Cloud-Free Time Series Satellite Observations of Land Surface Temperature (LST) Using Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA)

Hamid Reza Ghafarian Malamiri, Iman Rousta, Haraldur Olafsson, Hadi Zare, Hao Zhang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Gap filling, M-SSA, Monte Carlo test, Time series, LST

Online: 20 June 2018 (16:25:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0705.v1

Generalization of the Standard Model. Theory of Everything (T.O.E.)

Hector Gerardo Flores, Maria Isabel Gonçalves de Souza, Harshit Jain

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: RLC electrical model; RC electrical model; cosmology; astronomy; astrophysics; background radiation; Hubble’ s law; Boltzmann´; s constant; dark energy; dark matter; black hole; Big Bang; cosmic inflation; early universe; quantum gravity; CERN; LHC; Fermilab; general relativity; particle physics; condensed matter physics; M theory; super string theory; extra dimensions.

Online: 9 January 2024 (10:21:01 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0111.v1

Interpretation of Tumor Response Grade Following Preoperative Therapy for Gastric Cancer: An Overview

Vasileios Tsagkalidis, Maryjka B. Blaszczyk, Haejin In

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: tumor response grade (TRG); gastric cancer; RECIST; tumor regression score

Online: 3 July 2023 (14:25:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0010.v1

Use of Biomarkers to Improve 28-Day Mortality Stratification in Patients with Sepsis and SOFA≤6

Jaume Baldirà, Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodríguez, Adolfo Ruiz-Sanmartin, Luis Chiscano, Alejandro Cortés, Diego Angeles-Sistac, Roser Ferrer-Costa, Imma Comas, Yolanda Villena, M.Nieves Larrosa, Juan José González-López, Ricard Ferrer

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine Keywords: Sepsis biomarkers; mortality; MR-proADM; SOFA score; Lactate; molecular diagnosis

Online: 3 July 2023 (08:10:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.2111.v1

Impact of Homegrown School Feeding Program on Smallholders' Farmer Household Food Security in Northeastern Nigeria

Bulus Barnabas, Sylvester Amoako Agyemang, Edwin Zhllima, Miroslava Bavorova

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: smallholder farmers; food security; school feeding; Nigeria; propensity score matching

Online: 30 May 2023 (10:31:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0187.v1

Workload in the Care of a Patient with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and the Patient’s Need for Nursing Care

Paulina Szydłowska-Pawlak, Dorota Maria Kilańska, Remigiusz Kozlowski, Roman Załuska, Monika Borzuchowska, Michał Marczak

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: nurse; workload; staff workload; nursing intensive care; nursing activities score

Online: 10 February 2023 (07:53:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0026.v1

Tracking Obesity Phenotypes in Korean Adults Based on KNHANES (2015-2019)

Jieun Shin, Okhyun Kim, Myoungsook Lee

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dietetics And Nutrition Keywords: obesity phenotypes, obesogenic environments, metabolic syndrome, K-score, food pattern

Online: 1 November 2022 (09:36:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0108.v1

Clinical Validation of the Greek Version of the Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS). Part II

Konstantinos Stamatiou, Evangelia Samara, Jakhongir F. Alidjanov, Adrian M. E. Pilatz, Kurt G. Naber, Florian M. E. Wagenlehner

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Urology And Nephrology Keywords: Acute Cystitis Symptom Score; cystitis; patient-reported outcome; questionnaire; women

Online: 6 September 2021 (17:02:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0559.v1

Comparative Analysis of Lenvatinib and Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multi-Center, Propensity Score Study

Jaejun Lee, Ji Won Han, Pil Soo Sung, Soon Kyu Lee, Hyun Yang, Hee Chul Nam, Sun Hong Yoo, Hae Lim Lee, Hee Yeon Kim, Sung Won Lee, Jung Hyun Kwon, Jeong Won Jang, Chang Wook Kim, Soon Woo Nam, Jung Suk Oh, Ho Jong Chun, Si Hyun Bae, Jong Young Choi, Seung Kew Yoon

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: Hepatocellular carcinoma; Lenvatinib; Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy; Propensity score matching

Online: 26 July 2021 (09:59:34 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0402.v2

I Can Achieve Intrauterine Growth Rete if You Give Me Enough Nutrition: Preterm Infant Born at ≤29 Weeks Gestation

Angela Hoyos

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: Very preterm infants; Z-score on weight; neonatal nutrition; appropriate intrauterine neonatal growth

Online: 30 July 2021 (15:00:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0295.v1

Veridical Causal Inference for Comparative Effectiveness Research Using Medical Claims

Ryan Ross, Xu Shi, Megan Caram, Pheobe Tsao, Paul Lin, Amy Bohnert, Min Zhang, Bhramar Mukherjee

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: insurance claims; reproducibility; propensity score; veridical data science; sensitivity analysis

Online: 24 June 2020 (09:51:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0223.v1

Identification and Preference of Game Styles in LaLiga Associated with Match Outcomes

Julen Castellano Paulis, Miguel Pic

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: match analysis; team sport; key performance indicator; interaction; elite; score

Online: 19 November 2019 (03:57:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1707.v1

An Archaeometric Study of Lead Glazed Medieval Ceramics (13th–14th Century) from Santarém, Portugal

Luis Filipe Vieira Ferreira, Tania Manuel Casimiro, Carlos Boavida, Manuel Francisco Costa Pereira, Isabel Luisa Ferreira Machado

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Applied Chemistry Keywords: Medieval ceramics; Santaré; m; micro-Raman; GSDR; XRD; XRF; SM

Online: 28 March 2024 (08:41:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1478.v1

Colour M-mode Velocity Propagation to Predict Early Left Ventricular Diastolic Performance in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

A Andrianto, Ivan Satria Pratama, Agus Subagjo, Fahrun Nisa’i Fatimah, Muhammad Ramadhan, Ricardo Adrian Nugraha

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Cardiac And Cardiovascular Systems Keywords: heart failure; HFpEF; Colour M– Mode Velocity Propagation; diastolic dysfunction

Online: 19 January 2024 (14:41:50 CET)

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This study aimed to determine the correlation of colour M-mode velocity propagation in the assessment of left ventricular diastolic function among acute decompensated heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). This research is an observational analytical study using a cross–sectional study design conducted from April to June 2022. The subjects of this study were patients diagnosed with acute HFpEF and treated at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya. Patients with heart rhythm disturbances, moderate to severe valvular heart disease, and congenital heart defects were excluded from this study. Patients were measured for diastolic function including mitral valve early mitral inflow velocity (MV E Velocity), mitral peak velocity of early filling (E’) (E' Septal and E' Lateral), left atrial volume index (LAVI), The maximal tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TR V Max), Vp, the ratio of early diastolic mitral inflow velocity to early diastolic mitral annulus velocity (E/E'), the ratio between early and late ventricular filling velocity (E/A) and E/Vp Ratio. N-terminal-pro hormone B-type natriuretic peptide (NT–ProBNP) examination was also performed on study subjects as an additional diagnosis of acute heart failure. There were 33 patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included in our study. There were 26 patients (78.8%) with grade I diastolic dysfunction, 4 patients (12.1%) with grade II diastolic dysfunction, and 3 patients (9.1%) with grade III diastolic dysfunction. There is a strong positive correlation between Vp with parameters E' Septal (p = < 0.001; r = 0.636) and E' Lateral (p = < 0.001; r = 0.650). Vp is negatively correlated with the ratio E/E' (p = 0.029; r = –0.37). The PCWP estimate with E/Vp ratio had a strong correlation with the NT–Pro BNP value > 300 pg/ml in acute HFpEF patients (p = < 0.001; r = 0.726) compared to the PCWP estimate with E/E' (p = < 0.001; r = 0.549). There is no correlation between Vp value and degree of diastolic dysfunction in patients with acute HFpEF.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1072.v1

Partial mGlu5 Receptor NAM, M-5MPEP, Induces Rapid and Sustained Antidepressant-like Effects in the BDNF-dependent Mechanism and Enhances (R)-Ketamine Action in Mice

Agnieszka Pałucha-Poniewiera, Anna Rafało-Ulińska, Michał Santocki, Yana Babii, Katarzyna Kaczorowska

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pharmacology And Toxicology Keywords: antidepressant; BDNF; mGlu5 receptor; M-5MPEP; RAAD; (R)-ketamine; TrkB receptor

Online: 15 January 2024 (08:30:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0053.v1

Oncostatin M Suppresses Bone Morphogenetic Protein-4-Induced Osteoprotegerin Synthesis in Osteoblasts: Attenuation of p70 S6 Kinase

Tomoyuki Hioki, Junko Tachi, Rie Matsushima-Nishiwaki, Hiroki Iida, Osamu Kozawa, Haruhiko Tokuda

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Endocrinology And Metabolism Keywords: oncostatin M; bone morphogenetic protein-4; osteoprotegerin; p70 S6 kinase; osteoblast

Online: 2 January 2024 (09:38:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1798.v1

Ricci Vector Fields

Hanan Alohali, Sharief Deshmukh

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Geometry And Topology Keywords: r-Ricci vector fields; Fischer-Marsden equation; m-sphere; Ricci curvature

Online: 27 October 2023 (11:18:20 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0144.v1

Genetic Environments of Plasmid-Mediated bla_CTXM-15beta-lactamase gene in Enterobacteriaceae from Africa

Babafela Awosile, Michael Agbaje

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance; blaCTX-M-15; genetic environment; mobile genetic elements; Africa

Online: 7 December 2020 (12:49:16 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0714.v1

Osteoclasts and Microgravity

John Smith

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Cell And Developmental Biology Keywords: Osteoclasts; microgravity, spaceflight, osteoblasts; osteocytes; M-CSF; RANKL; bone; microgravity; cytokines.

Online: 30 July 2020 (10:46:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0213.v1

Fueling Global Energy Finance: The Emergence of China in Global Energy Investment

Sucharita Gopal, Joshua Pitts, Zhongshu Li, Kevin Gallagher, William Kring

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Econometrics And Statistics Keywords: FDI, M&Q, energy, supply chain, inbound investment, outbound investment, BRI.

Online: 12 August 2018 (19:19:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0210.v1

Topological Indices of Carbon Graphite and Crystal Cubic Carbon Structures via M Polynomials

Wei Gao, Waqas Nazeer, Amna Yousaf, Shin Min Kang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: carbon graphite; crystal cubic carbon; M-polynomial; Zagreb index; Randic index

Online: 13 June 2018 (10:58:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0172.v1

Amyloid Assembly Endows Gad m 1 with Biomineralization Properties

Milagros Castellanos, Rosa Rodríguez-Pérez, María Gasset

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: amyloids; Gad m 1, EF-hand motif, calcium carbonate precipitation, calcite

Online: 18 January 2018 (15:13:24 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201612.0015.v1

VRP-GMRES(m) Iteration Algorithm for Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method

Chunxiao Yu, Cuihuan Ren, Xueting Bai

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: FM-BEM; variable restart parameter; GMRES(m); error vector projection; convergence

Online: 2 December 2016 (09:01:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201905.0260.v1

Pixel Tracking for Micro-Motion Estimation of Maritime Targets by COSMO-SkyMed Synthetic Aperture Radar Data - An Operative Assessment

Filippo Biondi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Oceanography Keywords: Synthetic aperture radar (SAR); along-track interferometry (ATI); sub-pixel offset tracking (sPOT); COSMO-SkyMed (CSK); staring spotlight (ST); micro-motion (m-m); vibrations; frequency modes

Online: 21 May 2019 (11:33:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1025.v1

Pre-infection Nutritional Status, Oxidative Stress, and One-Year Long COVID Persistence in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Natalia Stepanova, Lesya Korol, Tetyana Ostapenko, Valeriia Marchenko, Olga Belousova, Lyudmila Snisar, Iryna Shifris, Mykola Kolesnyk

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Urology And Nephrology Keywords: long COVID; hemodialysis; controlling nutritional status score; undernutrition; oxidative stress; persistence

Online: 16 April 2024 (11:10:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1968.v1

Effect of Agricultural Production Trusteeship on Agricultural Carbon Emission Reduction

Xiaoyan Sun, Shuya Guang, Jingjing Cao, Fengying Zhu, Jianxu Liu, Songsak Sriboonchitta

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: agricultural production trusteeship; agricultural carbon emission reduction; propensity score matching (PSM)

Online: 28 June 2023 (08:34:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1847.v1

Inverse Association between Dairy Product Consumption and Lower Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Japanese Older Adults Based on a Cross-Sectional Study

Hunkyung Kim, Yosuke Osuka, Narumi Kojima, Hiroyuki Sasai, Kentarou Nakamura, Chisato Ohba, Mayuki Sasaki, Takao Suzuki

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: dairy product consumption; mini-mental state examination score; lower cognitive function

Online: 27 June 2023 (04:58:23 CEST)

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