Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Shaojiang Wu, Yibo Wang
Summary: The estimation of dip in geological structures is crucial for geophysical applications. Principal component analysis (PCA) is commonly used to estimate local dips by analyzing seismic migration images. However, robust and high-resolution dip estimations for low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) migration images are challenging with PCA. In this study, we propose a multiscale PCA (MPCA) method with a fusion mechanism based on propagation weights to achieve reliable dip estimation for low SNR migration images. The MPCA method demonstrates its effectiveness and outperforms conventional PCA and multiscale methods in terms of robustness and resolution.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ahmad Shalaldeh, Shannon Page, Patricia Anthony, Stuart Charters, Majeed Safa, Chris Logan
Summary: Visual imaging combined with live weight and body parameters can be used to predict the body compositions of ewes. The correlation between the estimated values obtained from image processing and the results from computerized tomography indicates the potential usefulness of these measurements for farmers to improve their management practices.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ian S. Hines, Justin Markov Madanick, Stephen A. Smith, David D. Kuhn, Ann M. Stevens
Summary: This study analyzed the taxonomic diversity of bacteria in the microbiome of consumer-ready-to-eat live Eastern oysters and explored the impact of environmental factors. The research found that a core group of bacterial species were consistently associated with the Eastern oyster, regardless of external factors such as water temperature.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiachen Wang, Lianghui Li, Shengli Yang
Summary: Illuminance is a crucial factor in optical sorting for underground coal mining, affecting image features and accuracy of rock mixing ratio estimation. Proper illuminance can enhance the differences in image features between bright coal and sandstone. The study highlights the importance of using appropriate illuminance for accurate image analysis in underground mining.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL PREPARATION AND UTILIZATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Josh Wimpenny, Kyle M. Samperton, Pedro Sotorrio, Matthew S. Wellons, Spencer M. Scott, David Willingham, Kim Knight
Summary: We propose a method for characterizing the isotopic composition of uranium in mu m-scale particles using laser ablation multicollector-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS). The method was successfully applied to U-235-enriched Certified Reference Material (CRM) U200 and depleted uranium (DU) samples. By rastering the laser over the sample surface and integrating the signal from each individual particle, accurate U-234/U-238, U-235/U-238, and U-236/U-238 ratios were obtained with percent-level precision. The results obtained by laser ablation (LA) MC-ICP-MS were comparable to those obtained by large geometry-secondary ionization mass spectrometry (LG-SIMS), suggesting that laser ablation is a valuable tool for rapid U isotopic analysis of environmental samples.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Linh Nguyen, Dung K. K. Nguyen, Thang Nguyen, Binh Nguyen, Truong X. X. Nghiem
Summary: Monitoring and estimating the density of microalgae in a closed cultivation system is crucial for optimal control. Image-based methods, such as texture features extracted from images, can provide more accurate and informative estimation results compared to traditional methods that only average pixel values.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yilong Li, Danhua Xin, Zhenguo Zhang
Summary: This study develops earthquake fatality ratio estimation models for different regions in China using historical earthquake data and population exposure data, which can help rapidly estimate the number of fatalities following an earthquake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Tsuyoshi Yoda, Satoko Ichinohe, Yukihito Yokosawa
Summary: The study utilized microwave decomposition combined with inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry to analyze multiple minerals in oysters. By homogenizing all edible parts of oysters as samples, the impact of different acid digestion formulations on mineral concentration was evaluated.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Qian Li, Hong Yu, Qi Li
Summary: Genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 methodology holds great potential for improving aquaculture, but the screening and identification of successfully edited individuals remains challenging. In this study, we developed and optimized a high-resolution melting analysis (HRM) assay to rapidly screen and identify CRISPR/Cas9-edited oysters. The HRM assay showed sensitivity in detecting temperature shifts and successfully identified oysters with indel mutations. This reproducible, sensitive, and efficient method has the potential to accelerate genetic improvement in aquaculture.
Article
Ecology
Rylinn Sorini, Marissa Kordal, Brittany Apuzza, Laura E. Eierman
Summary: Plastic pollution poses complex threats to marine organisms, impacting survival, growth, and sex ratio. Exposure to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic altered the sex ratio of eastern oysters, resulting in more females than expected, although gene expression was not significantly impacted. Further research into underlying genes affecting gamete differentiation and sex determination is warranted.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hans Estrella Cainglet, Joanne Tanner, Naghmeh Nasiri, Christine Browne, Gil Garnier, Warren Batchelor
Summary: A new rheological method is described for determining the aspect ratio of cellulose fibres, which is faster and more widely applicable than microscopic methods. It is demonstrated that this method can be used for the production of nanocellulose at industrial scale.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi, Ahmed Hussein Subki, Hazim Abdulkarim Khatib, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Rahaf Ali Alghamdi, Mohammed Saad Alsallum, Ahmed A. Alharbi, Mohammad Nasser Almatrafi, Abdullah Ahmed Alobisi, Faten Al-Zaben, Harold G. Koenig
Summary: This study examined the prevalence and risk factors for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptoms in the general population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The findings showed that significant BDD symptoms were common in this population, with higher rates in females, younger individuals, unmarried people, and those with a history of depression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Zhijiang He, Jianyu He, Jianxin Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Meihua Fan, Isabella Buttino, Pengzhi Qi, Xiaojun Yan, Zhi Liao
Summary: This study delves into the molecular mechanisms of physiological and immune responses in Mytilus tissues, revealing distinct immune responses in the gill and gonad when challenged with different bacteria. The data provides important clues for exploring the mechanisms of mussel immune system.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin T. Davis
Summary: This paper presents an algorithm for locating individuals using structural vibrations, which offers lower cost and higher accuracy compared to traditional time-of-flight methods. The improved algorithm achieves 99% accuracy in locating individuals and accurately estimates participants' body-weight ratios.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Octavian Vasiliu
Summary: The importance of detecting and treating eating disorders during pregnancy is crucial due to the significant negative impact on both maternal and fetal health. However, there are limitations in understanding the diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and mechanisms, necessitating further research for specific diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Henri G. M. J. Bertrand, Svenja Springer, Wesley Burnside, Charlotte Sandersen, Paul A. Flecknell
LABORATORY ANIMALS
(2017)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Wesley M. Burnside, Paul A. Flecknell, Angus I. Cameron, Aurelie A. Thomas
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2013)
Editorial Material
Veterinary Sciences
Wesley M. Burnside, Samuel J. Sharpe, Jessica D. Gaudy, Andrew D. Miller, Catherine G. Lamm
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2014)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Carolyn M. Malinowski, Angus Cameron, Wesley M. Burnside, Sylvia E. West, Elizabeth A. Nunamaker
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Stara N. Robertson, Angus Cameron, Pablo R. Morales, Wesley M. Burnside
Summary: The West Nile virus (WNV) seroprevalence was investigated in three species of outdoor-housed non-human primates (NHP) in South Florida, with an overall seroprevalence of approximately 14%, higher in baboons (29%) compared to rhesus macaques (11%) and cynomolgus macaques (9%). Seropositivity significantly increased with age, but sex and site did not have a significant impact on seroprevalence.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)