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Journal of Biosciences and Medicines 2023年第6期11卷 118-134页

作者： Iveren Winifred Nyinoh shiyima nathaniel azera Emmanuel Msugh Mbaawuaga Department of Biological Sciences Benue State University Makurdi Nigeria

This study was conducted to determine the gut bacteria and nutritional status of children (n = 30) aged 2 - 11 in Benue’s largest internally displaced persons (IDP) camp since information on this is lacking. Gut bacteria were identified using culture techniques, while Body Mass Index (Kg/m2), Weight-for-Height (WHZ), and Weight-for-Age (WAZ) z scores were computed from anthropometric measurements. Socio-demographic and economic variables were collected via structured questionnaires. IBM SPSS v25 was used to analyze the data, with p Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and Escherichia coli compared to children from a nearby private school (n = 10), except for E. coli, where the prevalence was equal. The results for BMI revealed that 23 (57.5%) of the children had a healthy weight while 17 (42.5%) were *** z-scores were between (-0.02 - 2.51) with evidence of mildly underweight (20%) and mildly overweight (5%) children. WHZ z-scores were between -0.03 - 2.37, with moderately wasted (30%) and severely wasted (5%) found. To ensure better health outcomes for residents, conditions in the camp must be improved.

关键词： Nutritional Status Gut Bacteria Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Body Mass Index (BMI) Weight-for-Height (WHZ) Weight-for-Age (WAZ)

Lipocoacervate,a tunable vesicle for protein delivery

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Nano Research 2024年第10期17卷 9135-9140页

作者： Chia-Wei Yeh nathaniel Wright Chelsea Loh Nabeen Chu Yadong Wang Nancy E.and Peter C.Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering Cornell UniversityKimball Hall 290Ithaca 14853USA Human Biology Healthand Society.College of Human EcologyCornell UniversityIthaca 14853USA

Controlled delivery of proteins and other biologics is a growing medium of therapy for diseases previously *** we report a self-assembling,tunable vesicle for the controlled delivery of growth factors and *** made of heparin and a biocompatible polycation,PEAD,forms the core of the vesicle;lipids form the membrane of the *** call this vesicle lipocoacervate(LipCo),which has a high affinity for growth factors and cytokines due to *** is a tunable protein delivery *** vesicle size is controlled through polymer and salt *** functionalization enables potential for targeting capabilities with long-term storage through ***,the controlled delivery of therapeutics also avoids high toxicity to treated cells in *** we report on these key principles of LipCo assembly and design.

关键词： complex coacervate drug delivery protein delivery heparin lipid particle

Commentary on“The deterministic condition for the ground reaction force acting point on the combined knee valgus and tibial internal rotation moments in the early phase of cutting maneuvers in female athletes”

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Journal of Sport and Health Science 2024年第3期13卷 373-375页

作者： Nathan D.Schilaty nathaniel A.Bates Department of Neurosurgery&Brain Repair University of South FloridaTampaFL 33620USA Department of Medical Engineering University of South FloridaTampaFL 33620USA Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Research University of South FloridaTampaFL 33620USA Department of Orthopaedics The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterColumbusOH 43210USA

*** For decades,substantial disagreement has persisted as to whether dynamic knee valgus is the cause of the majority of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)injuries or rather the result of the ACL rupture.1 Consequently,great effort and expense has gone into capturing 3-dimensional kinetics and kinematics from live athletes to drive in vitro and in silico models of ACL injury in order to elucidate the actual mechanism of injury,as these factors have been demonstrated to be surrogates of intraarticular structural loading on the ACL.2,3 The elucidation of injury mechanisms for non-contact ACL injuries is of great medical value as such knowledge consequently permits quantified examination and validation of interventions and their respective effectiveness in both prevention and rehabilitation of these traumatic knee injuries.

关键词： injuries knee prevention

Energy-growth nexus for‘Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index’countries:Evidence from new econometric methods

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Geoscience Frontiers 2024年第3期15卷 298-311页

作者： Mandeep Mahendru Aviral Kumar Tiwari Gagan Deep Sharma Solomon nathaniel Mansi Gupta Szechenyi Istvan University GyorHungary Indian Institute of Management BodhgayaIndia University School of Management Studies Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha UniversitySector 16 CDwarkaNew DelhiIndia Department of Economics University of LagosAkokaNigeria Centre for Financial Innovation S P Jain Institute of Management and ResearchMumbaiIndia

This study explores the connections between renewable energy consumption(REC),non-renewable energy consumption(NREC),gross fixed capital formation(GFCF),the labor force(LF),and economic growth(GDP)in Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index(RECAI)countries for *** quantify the nexus between REC,NREC,and GDP while utilizing a production model framework and including the measures of labor and capital,for suggesting a phase-wise strategy to attain the sustainable development *** use robust methodologies including Lagrange Multiplier(LM)panel unit root tests with trend shifts,Westerlund cointegration test,LM bootstrap technique for cointegration with breaks,continuously updated fully modified(CUP-FM)and continuously updated bias-corrected(CUPBC)estimators,Augmented Mean Group(AMG)approach,fully modified ordinary least squares,dynamic ordinary least squares,Canonical Cointegrating Regression(CCR),and panel causality test proposed by Canning&*** compute non-parametric time-varying coefficients with fixed effects for seeing the impact of GFCF,LF,REC,and NREC on *** results press upon policymakers to shift toward clean energy and REC for attaining the environmental goals(SDGs 6,7,13,and 15)and the economic goals(SDGs 1,2,8,and 10).While this shift would help developed economies,which have already attained the economic goals,to progress on the front of environmental goals,it would enable developing countries to progress on both fronts in a balanced manner.

关键词： Renewable energy consumption Economic growth Non-renewable energy consumption CUP-BC CUP-FM Time-varying coefficients with fixed effects

Impact of D-dimer on in-hospital mortality following aortic dissection:A systematic review and meta-analysis

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World Journal of Cardiology 2024年第6期16卷 355-362页

作者： Sashwath Srikanth Shabnam Abrishami Lakshmi Subramanian Ashwini Mahadevaiah Ankit Vyas Akhil Jain Sangeetha nathaniel Subramanian Gnanaguruparan Rupak Desai Department of Medicine ECU Health Medical CenterGreenvilleNC 27834United States Department of Research Independent Outcomes ResearchLos AngelesCA 90036United States Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health Harvard UniversityBostonMA 02115United States Department of Vascular Medicine Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew OrleansLA 70121United States Department of Leukemia The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTX 77079United States Department of Cardiology Heart and Vascular ClinicNewarkDE 19713United States Independent Researcher AtlantaGA 30079United States

BACKGROUND The utility of D-dimer(DD)as a biomarker for acute aortic dissection(AD)is ***,its predictive value for in-hospital mortality remains uncertain and subject to conflicting *** To conduct a meta-analysis of AD-related in-hospital mortality(ADIM)with elevated DD *** We searched PubMed,Scopus,Embase,and Google Scholar for AD and ADIM literature through May *** was assessed using I2 statistics and effect size(hazard or odds ratio)analysis with random-effects *** size,study type,and patients’mean age were used for subgroup *** significance threshold was P60 *** and larger sample size studies(n>250)demonstrated a heightened likelihood of ADIM associated with elevated DD levels(effect size:2.57,95%CI:1.30-5.08,P<0.01 vs effect size:1.05,95%CI:1.00-1.11,P=0.05,respectively).CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis shows elevated DD increases in-hospital mortality risk in AD patients,highlighting the need for larger,prospective studies to improve risk prediction models.

关键词： D-dimer Aortic dissection Mortality Biomarker Systematic review Meta-analysis

Outcomes following minimally invasive dorsal cheilectomy for hallux rigidus:A systematic review

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World Journal of Orthopedics 2024年第6期15卷 585-592页

作者： Katherine Esser James J Butler Mackenzie Roof nathaniel P Mercer Michael C Harrington Alan P Samsonov Andrew J Rosenbaum John G Kennedy Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Toledo Medical Center University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life SciencesToledoOH 43614United States Department of Orthopedic Surgery NYU Langone HealthNew YorkNY 10002United States Department of Orthopedic Surgery Albany Medical CenterAlbanyNY 12208United States

BACKGROUND Cheilectomy of the 1^(st)metatarsophalangeal joint(MTPJ)is one of the most common procedures for the management of hallux ***,there is no consensus regarding outcomes following minimally invasive dorsal cheilectomy(MIDC)for the management of hallux *** To evaluate outcomes following MIDC for the management of hallux *** During November 2023,the PubMed,EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were systematically reviewed to identify clinical studies examining outcomes following MIDC for the management of hallux *** Six studies were *** total,348 patients(370 feet)underwent MIDC for hallux rigidus at a weighted mean follow-up of 37.9±16.5 *** distribution of patients by Coughlin and Shurna's classification was recorded in 4 studies as follows:Ⅰ(58 patients,27.1%),Ⅱ(112 patients,52.3%),Ⅲ(44 patients,20.6%).Three studies performed an additional 1^(st)MTPJ arthroscopy and debridement following *** intra-articular bone debris was observed in 100%of patients in 1 *** weighted mean American orthopedic foot and ankle society score improved from a preoperative score of 68.9±3.2 to a postoperative score of *** complication rate was 8.4%,the most common of which was persistent joint pain and ***-two failures(8.7%)were ***-three secondary procedures(8.9%)were performed at a weighted mean time of 8.6±3.2 months following the index *** This systematic review demonstrated improvements in subjective clinical outcomes together with a moderate complication rate following MIDC for the management of hallux rigidus at short-term follow-up.A moderate reoperation rate at short-term follow-up was *** marked heterogeneity between included studies and paucity of high quality comparative studies limits the generation of any robust conclusions.

关键词： Minimally invasive dorsal cheilectomy Hallux rigidus The first metatarsophalangeal joint Cheilectomy Minimally invasive surgery

The super-pangenome of Populus unveils genomic facets for its adaptation and diversification in widespread forest trees

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Molecular Plant 2024年第5期17卷 725-746页

作者： Tingting Shi Xinxin Zhang Yukang Hou Changfu Jia Xuming Dan Yulin Zhang Yuanzhong Jiang Qiang Lai Jiajun Feng Jianju Feng Tao Ma Jiali Wu Shuyu Liu Lei Zhang Zhiqin Long Liyang Chen nathaniel R.Street Par K.Ingvarsson Jianquan Liu Tongming Yin Jing Wang Key Laboratory for Bio-Resources and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education College of Life SciencesSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina College of Horticulture and Forestry Tarim UniversityAlar 843300China Umea Plant Science Centre Department of Plant PhysiologyUmea UniversityUmeaVasterbottenSweden Linnean Centre for Plant Biology Department of Plant BiologyUppsala BioCenterSwedish University of Agricultural SciencesUppsalaSweden The Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Biotechnology of Jiangsu Province and Education Department of China Nanjing Forestry UniversityNanjingJiangsuChina

Understanding the underlying mechanisms and links between genome evolution and adaptive innovations stands as a key goal in evolutionary ***,among the world’s most widely distributed and cultivated trees,exhibit extensive phenotypic diversity and environmental *** this study,we present a genus-level super-pangenome comprising 19 Populus genomes,revealing the likely pivotal role of private genes in facilitating local environmental and climate *** the integration of pangenomes with transcriptomes,methylomes,and chromatin accessibility mapping,we unveil that the evolutionary trajectories of pangenes and duplicated genes are closely linked to local genomic landscapes of regulatory and epigenetic architectures,notably CG methylation in gene-body *** comparative genomic analyses have enabled the identification of 142202 structural variants across species that intersect with a significant number of genes and contribute substantially to both phenotypic and adaptive *** have experimentally validated a∼180-bp presence/absence variant affecting the expression of the CUC2 gene,crucial for leaf serration ***,we developed a user-friendly web-based tool encompassing the multi-omics resources associated with the Populus super-pangenome(http://***).Together,the present pioneering super-pangenome resource in forest trees not only aids in the advancement of breeding efforts of this globally important tree genus but also offers valuable insights into potential avenues for comprehending tree biology.

关键词： Populus pangenomes whole-genome duplication structural variation genome evolution

Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Customer Churn Prediction in the U.S. Banking and Financial Services: Economic Impact and Industry-Specific Insights

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Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing 2024年第3期12卷 388-418页

作者： Omoshola S. Owolabi Prince C. Uche nathaniel T. Adeniken Oghenekome Efijemue Samuel Attakorah Oluwabukola G. Emi-Johnson Emmanuel Hinneh Department of Data Science Carolina University Winston-Salem NC USA Department of Computer Science Austin Peay State University Clarkesville TN USA Department of Statistical Sciences Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC USA

Customer churn poses a significant challenge for the banking and finance industry in the United States, directly affecting profitability and market share. This study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of machine learning models for customer churn prediction, focusing on the U.S. context. The research evaluates the performance of logistic regression, random forest, and neural networks using industry-specific datasets, considering the economic impact and practical implications of the findings. The exploratory data analysis reveals unique patterns and trends in the U.S. banking and finance industry, such as the age distribution of customers and the prevalence of dormant accounts. The study incorporates macroeconomic factors to capture the potential influence of external conditions on customer churn behavior. The findings highlight the importance of leveraging advanced machine learning techniques and comprehensive customer data to develop effective churn prevention strategies in the U.S. context. By accurately predicting customer churn, financial institutions can proactively identify at-risk customers, implement targeted retention strategies, and optimize resource allocation. The study discusses the limitations and potential future improvements, serving as a roadmap for researchers and practitioners to further advance the field of customer churn prediction in the evolving landscape of the U.S. banking and finance industry.

关键词： Churn Prediction Machine Learning Economic Impact Industry-Specific Insights Logistic Regression Random Forest Neural Networks

Blockchain-Based System for Secure and Efficient Cross-Border Remittances: A Potential Alternative to SWIFT

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Journal of Software Engineering and Applications 2024年第8期17卷 664-712页

作者： Omoshola S. Owolabi Emmanuel Hinneh Prince C. Uche nathaniel T. Adeniken Jennifer A. Ohaegbulem Samuel Attakorah Oluwabukola G. Emi-Johnson Chinaza S. Belolisa Harold Nwariaku Department of Data Science Carolina University Winston Salem NC USA Patterson School of Business Carolina University Winston Salem NC USA Department of Statistical Sciences Wake Forest University Winston Salem NC USA Department of Computer Science Fisk University Nashville TN USA Harold & Co Procurement and Supply Chain Consulting Lagos Nigeria

This paper proposes a blockchain-based system as a secure, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to SWIFT for cross-border remittances. The current SWIFT system faces challenges, including slow settlement times, high transaction costs, and vulnerability to fraud. Leveraging blockchain technology’s decentralized, transparent, and immutable nature, the proposed system aims to address these limitations. Key features include modular architecture, implementation of microservices, and advanced cryptographic protocols. The system incorporates Proof of Stake consensus with BLS signatures, smart contract execution with dynamic pricing, and a decentralized oracle network for currency conversion. A sophisticated risk-based authentication system utilizes Bayesian networks and machine learning for enhanced security. Mathematical models are presented for critical components, including transaction validation, currency conversion, and regulatory compliance. Simulations demonstrate potential improvements in transaction speed and costs. However, challenges such as regulatory hurdles, user adoption, scalability, and integration with legacy systems must be addressed. The paper provides a comparative analysis between the proposed blockchain system and SWIFT, highlighting advantages in transaction speed, costs, and security. Mitigation strategies are proposed for key challenges. Recommendations are made for further research into scaling solutions, regulatory frameworks, and user-centric designs. The adoption of blockchain-based remittances could significantly impact the financial sector, potentially disrupting traditional models and promoting financial inclusion in underserved markets. However, successful implementation will require collaboration between blockchain innovators, financial institutions, and regulators to create an enabling environment for this transformative system.

关键词： Interoperability Tokens AML/KYC Compliance Peer-to-Peer Transfers Financial Inclusion

A Reduced-Form Rapid Economic Consequence Estimating Model:Application to Property Damage from U.S. Earthquakes

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International Journal of Disaster Risk Science 2013年第1期4卷 20-32页

作者： nathaniel Heatwole Adam Rose National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events(CREATE) University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 90089USA Price School of Public Policy University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 90089USA

Modeling the economic consequences of disasters has reached a high level of maturity and accuracy in recent years. Methods for providing reasonably accurate rapid estimates of economic losses, however, are still limited. This article presents the case for “reduced-form” models for rapid economic consequence estimation for disasters, and specifies and statistically estimates a regression equation for property damage from significant U.S. earthquakes. Explanatory variables are of two categories:(1) hazard-related variables pertaining to earthquake characteristics;and(2) exposure-related variables pertaining to socioeconomic conditions. Comparisons to other available earthquake damage estimates indicate that our Reduced-Form Model yields reasonably good results, including several statistically significant variables that are consistent with a priori hypotheses. The article concludes with a discussion of how the research can be enhanced through the collection of data on additional variables, and of the potential for the extension of the reduced-form modeling approach to other hazard types.

关键词： earthquake hazard maturity