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Ion Transport and Process of Water Dissociation in Electromembrane System with Bipolar Membrane: Modelling of Symmetrical Case
Authors: Melnikov Stanislav
Published: December 2022

A model is proposed that describes the transfer of ions and the process of water dissociation in a system with a bipolar membrane and adjacent diffusion layers. The model considers the transfer of four types of ions: the cation and anion of salt and the products of water dissociation – hydrogen and hydroxyl ions. To describe the process of water dissociation, a model for accelerating the dissociation reaction with the participation of ionogenic groups of the membrane is adopted. The boundary value problem is solved numerically using COMSOL® Multiphysics 5.5 software. An analysis of the results of a numerical experiment shows that, at least in a symmetric electromembrane system, there is a kinetic limitation of the water dissociation process, apparently associated with the occurrence of water recombination reaction at the of the bipolar region. An interpretation of the entropy factor (β) is given as a characteristic length which shows the possibility of an ion that appeared as a result of the water dissociation reaction to be removed from the reaction zone without participating in recombination reactions.
On-Farm Precision Experiments (OFPE) framework: tapping local data to optimize crop sub-field scale decisions
Authors: Hegedus Paul , Maxwell Bruce , Sheppard John , Loewen Sasha , Duff Hannah , Morales-Luna Giorgio , Peerlinck Amy
Published: December 2022

Precision agriculture and open-source data repositories provide a plethora of field-specific ecological data about agroecosystems, but few mechanisms have been developed to turn that information into management recommendations for crop production. The On-Farm Precision Experiments (OFPE) framework is an agroecological model-based methodology to improve crop manager’s abilities to make field-scale agronomic input decisions. This work evaluates the use of field-specific experiments that employ open-source data and the data emanating from precision agriculture technologies to gain local knowledge of the spatial and temporal variability in agroeconomic performance at the sub-field scale. Quantification of the temporal variability in crop response to inputs (e.g., crop seeding rates, crop rotations, fertilizers, other soil amendments, pesticides, etc.) allows for estimation of the probability that a future management scenario will outcompete another, in terms of crop yield, crop quality, farmer net return, or environmental quality. The challenge is to integrate OFPE into applied management with minimal disruption of stakeholder practices while drawing on historic knowledge about the field and economic constraints. OFPE is the basis of a decision support system that includes a six-step cyclical process that harnesses precision agriculture technology to apply experiments and gather field-specific data, incorporates modern data management and analytical approaches, and generates management recommendations as probabilities of outcomes. The OFPE framework allows field managers to assess the tradeoffs in agronomic input management between the maximization of crop production, quality and profits from production while considering environmental effects.
Half Life: The Decline of Sonata Form in the 19th Century Overture
Authors: Crawford Emily
Published: December 2022

Opera and oratorio overtures exist in an indeterminate state between purely symphonic and dramatic music. While they can be and often are extracted for symphonic programs, they are ultimately tied to the story to which they grant the audience a preview of the story and music yet to come. Those that are easily extracted are so independent due to their structure, one well known to the symphony: the sonata form. In studying overtures from the 19th century, however, one can trace a decline of the sonata form overture for one that is more subservient to the dramatic story soon to follow it. In this paper, three representatives of the early, mid and late period of the highlight this steady shift away from sonata form. Using Hepokoski and Darcy’s Elements of Sonata Theory: Norms, Types, and Deformations in the Late-Eighteenth-Century Sonata, I will categorize these overtures into one of the five sonata types listed therein. The increasing number of deformations as one moves through the overtures chronologically will illustrate the deliberate decline of use of the sonata form for the overture in favor of a clearer reflection of the upcoming story.
THE ROLE OF POULTRY MEAT IN THE NUTRIENT BALANCE FOOD RATIONS FOR YOUTH
Authors: Kondratiuk Nataliia , Cherniavska Anna , Savchenko Alina , Kotov Oleksiy , Karpenko Serhii
Published: December 2022

The topical issue of directions for improving young people's diets by developing technologies for combined products and dishes that have an enhanced health-improving function was considered. The modern issue of the role of healthy nutrition in improving the health of young people is considered. The trend of changes in the formation of food rations for a growing organism ready for reproduction is indicated, which is relevant for scientific developments. According to the results of the given analytical review of modern trends related to changes in the nutrition of the defined population group, the ways of creating technologies for the development of new combined dishes based on poultry meat with the possibility of introducing them into production are discribed. New approaches and modern world trends to the creation of combined products with high nutritional and biological value for the benefit of the growing body are described. The essence of production and the need to consume such food products are indicated by providing the characteristics of the main and additionally introduced components. The ways to improve the technology of semi-finished meat dishes by developing new compositions of ingredients with health-giving properties as part of marinades mixtures to improve the organoleptic, technological and physiological characteristics of ready-made food products for the nutrition of young people are considered. It has been proven that the new generation of food products and dishes meets the requirements of modern nutrition and is able to provide the growing organism with available health-promoting (functional) products and/or ingredients, because the state of health of the young generation and the quality of its future life directly depends on the quality and structure of nutrition is stated. The proposals for improving poultry dishes relate to additional vitaminization and reduction of heat treatment time due to pre-pickling in citrus and fruit juices (tangerines, pineapples and other fruits and berries). The proposed technological methods made it possible to develop the technology of a new bird dish - "Turkey with a "Fruit-mix" side dish", during the preparation of which not only the cooking time of the dish was reduced by almost 15% and it was enriched with vitamins, in particular vitamin C, but also provided a number of useful properties of the finished dish due to the content of dietary fibers contained in the side dish.
MODELING THE CONTENT OF COMPONENTS OF COMPOSITE ELECTROLYTIC COVER FROM THE POLARIZATION CURRENT
Authors: Nenastina Tetiana , Sakhnenko Nikolai , Proskurina Valeria , Horokhivska Natalia
Published: December 2022

The composite coatings electrodeposition with the refractory metals and zirconium with cobalt makes it possible to obtain a coating with a unique combination of physicochemical properties that are unattainable when using other application methods. One of the reasons for the limited use of the electrolytic method of coating with such composites is the difficulty of controlling the process. The properties of alloys of the iron subgroup with refractory metals and composites depend not only on the chemical composition (the content of the refractory component) but also on the deposition conditions. Varying the polarization current density allows the creation of coatings of different compositions and, accordingly, different functional properties. The basis of the work was experimental research on the physicochemical patterns of electrolytic deposition of cobalt-based composite coatings by the galvanostatic current. The purpose of the work was to develop a mathematical model of the dependence of the cobalt-containing composite coatings formation on the polarization current density. The problem of describing the electrochemical deposition of metals, alloys and composite coatings is relevant since mathematical modeling is an integral part of the development of new and improvement of existing systems. A mathematical model is proposed to control the composition of composite electrolytic coatings based on cobalt, which allows obtaining coatings of a predetermined composition when varying the density of the operating current. It has been established that the composition of coatings, in particular the content of Co, Mo, W, can be controlled by varying the electrolysis current density, using quite simple developed mathematical models. The inclusion of Zr in the composition of composite coatings is described by a more complex model, in which the parameter values depend on both the concentration of the electrolyte components and the electrolysis conditions.
A Review of the Research on the Evaluation of High School English Writing Portfolio
Authors: Chen Long , Yi Peng
Published: December 2022

Teaching writing has always been an important part of high school English teaching, and improving students' writing ability has always been a challenge for teachers. Traditional writing teaching focuses too much on the results of writing and neglects the process of reflection and summary after writing. Recent changes to the English college entrance examination have focused on flexibility and innovation in writing, and new questions such as reading followed by writing have appeared one after another in the provincial entrance examination. Portfolio assessment has been used as one of the main tools of formative assessment and has been used in foreign language writing teaching at home and abroad. It has also been a guiding factor for the reforms in the new English writing teaching in high school. The purpose of this paper is to review & analyse the research on the use of portfolio assessment in foreign language writing by scholars at home and abroad through literature collection and see what the current situation is in China and give new ideas for future research on the use of portfolio assessment in high school foreign language writing.
Understanding the Linkages Between Spatio-temporal Urban Land System Changes and Land Surface Temperature in Srinagar City, India, Using Image Archives from Google Earth Engine
Authors: Murtaza Khalid Omar , Shafai Shahid , Peer Shahid , Romshoo Shakil A
Published: December 2022

Land-use and land-cover (LULC) is a necessary component of sustainable natural resource management. There are considerable negative effects on the environment, ecosystem services, and natural resources as a result of the rapid anthropogenic land system changes. One of the significant negative implications of the rapidly changing urban LULC is the increase in the Land Surface Temperature (LST) resulting in the urban heat island effect. In this study, we used a time series of Landsat satellite images from 1992 to 2020 in the Srinagar city of the Kashmir valley, North-western Himalayas India to understand the linkages between LULC dynamics and Land Surface Temperature (LST), derived from the archived images using the Google Earth Engine (GEE). Furthermore, the relation between LST and biophysical indices, i.e., Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) was also analysed. LULC change detection analysis revealed that the built-up area has increased significantly, while the vegetation cover and water bodies extent has decreased during the study period. The results showed that the built-up in the city has increased significantly from 12% in 1992 to 40% in 2020, the corresponding plantation has decreased from 26–17% in 2020, Forests have decreased from 4–2% and waterbody extent has declined from 6–4%2 in 28 years. Urban development of Srinagar city has resulted in the depletion of natural land covers, modification of natural drainage, and loss of green and blue spaces over the past few decades. The study revealed that the maximum LST in the city has increased by 11°C from 1992 to 2020. During the same period of time, the minimum LST in the city has increased by 4°C, indicating the impact of urbanization on the city environment. It was found that the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and normalized difference water index (NDWI), two important urban environmental indices are negatively correlated with LST. The findings shall serve as a vital source of knowledge for urban planners and decision-makers to better develop sustainable urban environmental management strategies for Srinagar city.
Minimum Dominating Sets in Uncertain Graphs
Authors: Li Hao , Zang Wenxia
Published: December 2022

Power networks, biological networks, and other networks are becoming more and more complex. And corresponding problems of these networks accompany by uncertainty, which can only rely on expert opinion. In practical applications, the dominating ability of these networks is often within the scope of the designer's consideration. It is more appropriate to use uncertain graphs to characterize these networks. And then it is necessary to explore the domination problem in uncertain graphs. As an important parameter, the minimum dominating set of graphs could be used to measure the dominating ability of some complex networks. In the paper, our discussion will focus on the minimum dominating set problem in uncertain graphs. We will first study the domination number of uncertain graphs and show the formulas for calculating the corresponding distribution and its numerical characteristics. Then two models are proposed to find the minimum dominating set in uncertain graphs. Besides, corresponding algorithms for and some examples are also shown.
Comparison between retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy and traditional open nephrectomy to treat polycystic kidney disease before kidney translantation
Authors: Lyu Jing-Cheng , Zhu Yichen
Published: December 2022

Objective: To compare the efficiency and safety between retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy and traditional open nephrectomy to treat autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease before kidney transplantation.
Materials and Methods: A total of 57 patients diagnosed with huge autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease between 2000 and 2020 at our center were included in this study.Patients were divided into a retroperitoneal laparoscopic (RL; n=23) group and traditional open (TO; n=34) group. We retrospectively analyzed and compared preoperative and perioperative variables between the two groups.
Result: Patients in the RL group showed a longer operation time (201.09±83.76min) compared to patients in the TO group (113.38±51.84min, p＜0.001). The RL group also showed significantly less intraoperative blood loss (p=0.025) and less intraoperative blood transfusion volume (p=0.016) compared to the TO group. Meanwhile, time of gastrointestinal function recovery, bed leave, catheter indwelling and postoperative hospitalization in the RL group were 2.13±0.63, 1.30±1.0, 5.22±2.09, 7.35±2.48 days, respectively, which were significantly shorter than the TO group (p＜0.05). Pain degree of patients during the first 48 hours after operation was similar between the RL and TO groups, but Opioid use percentage in the RL group was 8.70% (2/23) and was lower than the 26.47% (9/34) in the TO group (p=0.022). Meanwhile, 5 and 23 patients exhibited postoperative complications in the RL and TO groups, respectively (p＜0.001).
Conclusion: Both retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy and traditional open surgery are feasible to treat huge polycystic nephrectomy. However, patients who undergo retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy experience higher levels of safety and recover more rapidly.
TRIP13 as a prognostic marker and its correlation with clinicopathological features in human cancers: a meta-analysis
Authors: Li Jipin , Deng Hongyang , Xiao Qi , Zheng Yijun , Wang Mancai , Wang Xiang , Zhang Youcheng
Published: December 2022

Background: Recent studies have shown thyroid hormone receptor interacting protein 13 (TRIP13) is involved in tumorigenesis and associated with poor clinical outcomes. Here, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effect of TRIP13 expression on clinicopathological features and prognosis in patients with different kinds of cancers.
Methods: The comprehensive literature search was performed through the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science electronic databases to identify eligible studies. The pooled hazard ratio (HR) and odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated by STATA 15.0 software to evaluate the correlation between TRIP13 with overall survival (OS) and clinicopathology.
Results: In total, 1461 patients from 12 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled results suggested that high expression of TRIP13 correlated to unfavorable OS (HR=1.91, 95%CI 1.67-2.16, P<0.001) with no heterogeneity (I2=0.0, P=0.975). Subgroup analysis also indicated a significant association between high TRIP13 expression and poor OS regardless of tumor type, sample size, or method of data extraction. Moreover, a high level of TRIP13 was positively associated with tumor invasion depth (OR=2.86, 95%CI 1.38-5.94), lymph node metastasis (OR=3.72, 95%CI 2.65-5.20), distant metastasis (OR=2.64, 95%CI 1.42-4.91), and advanced TNM stage (OR=2.57, 95%CI 1.87-3.53) in patients with cancers.
Conclusion: High expression of TRIP13 has a significant correlation with poor clinical outcomes and could serve as an unfavorable prognostic biomarker in cancer patients.
Ergativity, agreement and alignment shift in Western Indo-Aryan
Authors: Chandra Pritha , D'Alessandro Roberta
Published: December 2022

The Western Indo-Aryan languages are known for their aspect-based split ergativity, where subjects in the perfective are marked with an ergative case and unmarked objects usually trigger verbal agreement. In this paper, we survey data from multiple languages in the area and identify patterns that indicate an ongoing ergative to nominative shift. We show that languages that initiate verbal agreement with differentially marked objects (DOM) start deviating and losing the ergative case. With the subsequent emergence of an auxiliary, the subjects also start to control agreement on T. These patterns, we claim, evolve when accusative objects trigger agreement at the vP-edge, forcing subjects to get a nominative case from T in the expanded clausal spine. Our study identifies a diachronic path, from a system where the v de facto licenses both arguments to another system with a clear division of labour between v that licenses the objects, and T that licenses the subjects.
Au Clusters Enhanced Charge Separation and Transfer in WOx/g-C3N4 Heterojunctions for Efficient NOx and Benzene Conversion
Authors: Zhang Xiao , Matras-Postolek Katarzyna , Yang Ping
Published: December 2022

Topics on effectively improving the photochemical CO2/benzene/NO oxidation conversion performances of g-C3N4 based materials via charge transfer and separation enhancement are still considered challenging, despite the growing popularity of applying these materials in a variety of energy conversion related applications. WOx/Au-g-C3N4 heterojunctions are synthesized using two-step thermal polymerization and solvothermal treatment methods in this paper. Small Au nanoparticles are firstly incorporated in superior thin g-C3N4 via mechano-chemical pre-reaction and two-step thermal polymerization (treated at 500 and 700°C). Enhanced photocurrent density is observed after incorporated with Au, which is also in good agreement with the photocatalytic activity (H2 generation and CO2 reduction) data. Layered WOx with abundant oxygen vacancies are further incorporated into Au-modified g-C3N4 nanosheets to form heterojunctions possessing excellent photocatalytic CO2 photo-reduction performances with CO and CH4 generation rate of 5.64 and 2.58 µmolg− 1h− 1, respectively, under full solar spectrum. The heterojunctions constructed via in-situ formation show direct Z-scheme charge transfer pathway with improved charge separation and transport efficiencies. These highly stable and recyclable hierarchical g-C3N4 hybrid nanostructures (WOx/Au/g-C3N4 heterojunctions) show outstanding conversion rate (88.1%) and selectivity (99.3%) for benzene to phenol conversion under full solar spectrum condition, as well as excellent NO removal rate (61%).
Oxidized low-density lipoprotein concentration and CBF in patients with white matter hyperintensities
Authors: Zhou Ya-jun , Zhang Man , Yu Si-qi , Li Lin-lin , Huang Chao-juan , Zhang Wei , Cao Jing , Zhou Xia , Sun Zhong-Wu , Zhu Xiao-Qun
Published: December 2022

Background
Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL), as a biomarker for atherosclerosis, is closely related to the occurrence and development of cerebrovascular diseases such as acute cerebral infarction caused by cerebral vascular stenosis. White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) of presumed vascular origin, one of the most important neuroimaging markers of cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD), is associated with inflammation and chronic cerebral ischemia.
Methoeds
: Our objective is to determine whether ox-LDL concentration was associated with the change of cerebral blood flow (CBF) in patients with WMHs. Serum ox-LDL concentration was measured among 45 healthy controls (61.89 ± 6.55 years; 58% female) and 45 WMHs patients (64.96 ± 8.88 years; 44% female). CBF was automatically segmented using arterial spin labeling(ASL)for all the subjects. Results:The findings showed that the concentration of ox-LDL was higher in WMHs patients (mean ox-LDL = 184.10 ± 28.34µg/L) compared to the healthy controls (mean ox-LDL = 166.34 ± 29.72µg/L). CBF in the right precuneus (Pcu.R),an important region in the default mode network (DMN),in the WMHs patients were noticeably lower than that in the controls. Meanwhile, there was a significant correlation between ox-LDL levels and CBF in the Pcu.R (R2 = 0.165, P = 0.006) in the WMHs patients.
Conclusions
The results showed that the CBF of Pcu.R was decreased in patients with WMHs and was correlated to ox-LDL concentration. This study suggests a new treatment idea to combine antithrombotics and antioxidants for patients with white matter hyperintensitis.
Effect of fermentation on the bioactivities of the aqueous extract of Viburnum coriaceum Blume – positive as well as negative inferences on experimental basis
Authors: Vijayakumar Vijaytha , Variyar E Jayadevi , M Haridas
Published: December 2022

Products of natural fermentation have been considered as appealing targets for the study of drug discovery as they were diverse and complex in structure and biological activities. Significance of fermentation in drug preparation, its physicochemical parameters and clinical evaluation were extensively studied. Present study was focusing on fermentative modifications in the biological activities of the aqueous extract of Viburnum coriaceum Blume. Fermented and unfermented extracts were compared for their bioactivities. Free radical scavenging assays were performed for antioxidant activity. In vitro trypsin and lipoxygenase assays for anti-inflammatory activity and inflammation induced cell lines were studied for anti-neuroinflammatory activity. Pilocarpine induced rat models were studied for antiepileptic activity. Phytochemical screening of the extracts that befits the investigation was performed before starting the experiments. When the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-neuroinflammatory activities were found to be enhanced by fermentation, antiepileptic activity on animal models was found diminished. Qualitative analysis revealed the increased concentration of some classes of phyto-constituents and disappearance of some others after fermentation. Analysis of results uncovered the fact that fermentation has both positive and negative implications on the extract bioactivity. Disappearance of phytoconstituents and their derivatization may be the reason behind the negative effect.
Plastome phylogenomics, biogeography, and evolutionary diversification of Lilium (Liliaceae)
Authors: Zhou Nian , Miao Ke , Liu Changkun , Jia Linbo , Hu Jinjin , Huang Yongjiang , Ji Yunheng
Published: December 2022

BackgroundLilium(Liliaceae) is an economically important genus with great medicinal, ornamental, and edible values, however evolutionary history of the genus remains poorly understood due to the lack of robust phylogeny. Based on a large plastome data set, this study aims to recover a robust backbone phylogeny of the genus to infer its historical biogeography and evolutionary diversification. Results Complete plastomes representing 50 currently accepted species in the genusLiliumwere sampled for phylogenetic analysis, among which, plastomes representing 14 species were newly sequenced in this study. Under time-calibrated phylogenetic framework, biogeographic scenarios and evolutionary diversification ofLiliumwere explored. Phylogenetic analysis recovered a backbone phylogeny ofLilium, in which most nodes were fully supported; however, failed to resolve all intrageneric sections as monophyletic. Ancestral area reconstruction proposed that the ancestor ofLiliummight widely distribute throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and has experienced multiple dispersal, extinction, and vicariance events during the evolutionary course. The rate of species diversification has sharply accelerated since the late Miocene (ca.9 Ma) and kept increasing in the Pliocene and Pleistocene. Conclusions The results suggest that ancient climatic changes and geological tectonic activities, such as the Middle Miocene Climate Optimum (MMCO), the late Miocene global cooling, as well as the successive uplift of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) and the enhancement of monsoonal climate in East Asia during the late Miocene and the Pliocene, jointly shaped the distribution range and drove evolutionary radiation ofLilium. Resulted from radiative divergence and distant dispersal events, the genus may have experienced incomplete lineage sorting (ILS) and morphological convergence. The uplift of QTP and enhancement of monsoonal climate dramatically triggered radiative divergence of species, accounting for the higherLiliumspecies diversity in East Asia than in Central Asia, Europe, and North America. The findings shed light on the crucial role of the unique Neogene geological and climatic events in East Asia, such as the uplift of QTP and the establishment of monsoonal climate, in shaping the uneven distribution of plant diversity in the Northern Hemisphere.
Multivariate runoff prediction by employing decomposition techniques, sample entropy, and sequence2sequence framework utilizing spatio-temporal attention
Authors: Sibtain Muhammad , Li Xianshan , Li Fei , Shi Qiang , Bashir Hassan , Azam Muhammad Imran , Yaseen Muhammad , Saleem Snoober , Ain Qurat ul
Published: December 2022

The exploitation of hydropower provides cleaner, sustainable and cheaper energy contrary to fossil fuels. Therefore, hydropower offers prospects to meet the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. These benefits motivate this study to develop different models for efficient runoff prediction utilizing multivariate hydro-meteorological data. The techniques employed for this purpose include correlation analysis, time series decomposition, sample entropy (SE), and sequence2sequence (S2S) algorithm with spatio-temporal attention (STAtt). The decomposition techniques include improved complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with additive noise (ICEEMDAN) and the maxim overlap discrete wavelet transform (MODWT). The ICEEMDAN-STAtt-S2S model reveals the best prediction results over the counterpart hybrid and standalone models in terms of statistical metrics and comparison plots. The surpassed prediction outcomes substantiate the merger of ICEEMDAN and S2S utilizing STAtt for runoff prediction. Moreover, ICEEMDAN-STAtt-S2S offers the potential for reliable prediction of similar applications, including renewable energy, environment monitoring, and energy resources management.
Traumatic dental injuries due to occupational safety accidents of adult workers in Korea: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Son Ji-Young , Han Dong-Hun
Published: December 2022

Background This study aimed to determine the incidence of traumatic dental injuries due to safety accidents in the workplace among Koreans using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) database of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Methods Data from KNHANES VII and VIII conducted between 2016 and 2020 were analyzed. Of the 39,738 participants of KNHANES VII and VIII, 16,588 adults between the ages of 19–54 years who completed the questionnaire on whether they experienced traumatic dental injury due to a safety accident were included. Data on the characteristics of occupational classification according to demographic characteristics and of the traumatic dental injury due to safety-related accidents. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the incidence of traumatic dental injuries caused by accidents according to demographic characteristics and occupational classification. The analyses were adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and related covariates. Results Of the 16,588 participants included in the analysis, 13% experienced traumatic dental injuries and 7.3% experienced traumatic dental injuries due to accidents at work. Traumatic dental injuries were significantly higher among workers involved in manual labor. Education level had the most significant impact on the association between occupational class and incidence of traumatic dental injury at work. Among manual workers, the difference in incidence of traumatic dental injuries at work between those employed in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, and those employed in industrial plants, machine operation, and assembly was also largely influenced by the participant’s level of education. Conclusion The results of this study show that manual workers have higher incidence of traumatic dental injury due to workplace accidents than non-manual workers, and that their level of education greatly impacts this association.
Near-unity fidelity four-dimensional speckle imaging through scattering media
Authors: Xu Yi , Ye Jianwei , Pan Tuqiang , Zheng Kanpei , Luo Zhichao , Fu Songnian , Wang Yuncai , Qin Yuwen
Published: December 2022

Overcoming multiple scattering and realizing multidimensional speckle imaging through a turbid medium is of vital importance in both fundamental science and applications, where multiple input multiple output information of the scattering system can be bridged by a transmission matrix. Theoretically, the input wavefront can be perfectly reconstructed by simply inverting the transmission matrix of the turbid medium. However, this deterministic method for retrieving encoded amplitude and phase information has not been experimentally demonstrated yet because both the precision of measurement for the output complex light field and the transmission matrix are quite limited. Herein, we revisit the problem of speckle imaging using the inverse transmission matrix and demonstrate a concept of multidimensional speckle imaging with near-unity fidelity. Leveraging by the precise calibration of both the output light field and transmission matrix of the strongly scattering medium, four-dimensional speckle imaging exploring the amplitude, phase and two spatial dimensions is achieved without any average or approximation, where Pearson correlation coefficient can be up to 99$\%$. To the best of our knowledge, both the achieved multiplexing dimensions and the fidelity of speckle imaging represent the state-of-the-art performance among all deterministic and deep learning methods. It is therefore anticipated that our results could immediately shed new light on various general scattering problems with multiple input multiple output and beyond.
Effects of Training for Obtaining a Teaching Post in Spain in Terms of Stress, Burnout Syndrome, Resilience and Hours of Study: Structural Equation Models
Authors: Melguizo-Ibáñez Eduardo , González-Valero Gabriel , Zurita-Ortega Félix , Ortega-Martín José Luis
Published: December 2022

The preparation to qualify for a permanent placement as a public teacher (civil servant) in Spain is a complex process. The aim of this study is to empirically investigate the levels of resilience, stress, the burnout syndrome and study hours of candidates preparing for the state examination to get a permanent placement in the Spanish education system in relation to different education levels and to research the effects of resilience, stress and burnout syndrome on the number of study hours spent by teacher candidates in relation to different education levels. This paper presents the results of a descriptive, comparative and non-experimental investigation with a sample of 4117 teacher candidates in Spain. The instruments used for the data collection were adapted Spanish versions of the Perceived Stress Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Finally, the conclusions drawn suggest that the preparation to obtain a permanent teaching post in Spain raises the levels of burnout syndrome and stress among teacher candidates.
Bioinformatics Analysis of Key Differentially Expressed Genes in Pericoronary Adipose Tissue Associated with the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Li Yan , Guo Chao , Zhang Panpan , Hu Yahui , Adili Abasijiang , Xing Yan , Zhang Weimin
Published: December 2022

Objective: To investigate the potential key biomarkers for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) in pericoronal adipose tissue using bioinformatics analysis, and to explore the mechanism underlying the occurrence and progression of CAD.
Methods: Two datasets were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database for bioinformatics analysis, the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, and the relevant biological pathways of these genes were functionally annotated and enriched by the Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. Meanwhile, functional enrichment and protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analyses. Pericoronary adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue of patients with CAD(n=60) were analyzed and verified by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR).
Results: A total of 82 DEGs from CAD patients and healthy individuals. The results of enrichment analysis showed that the top DEGs were mainly enriched in the retinol metabolism, carbon metabolism, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling pathway. Among them, the PPAR signaling pathway with the strongest correlation with the key genes was associated with the downstream target protein Janus kinase (JAK), and verification using RT-qPCR revealed that the expression levels of JAK, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1/CD31), IL-6, and leptin in pericoronary PVAT tissue were significantly upregulated. In contrast, the expression level of PPAR was significantly reduced (P<0.05).
Conclusion: This study revealed 4 DEGs in pericoronal adipose tissue for diagnosing CAD, which may improve understanding of CAD and assist scholars to explore the molecular mechanism of CAD.
Effect of Vertical Separation of Piers and Beams on Failure Modes of Bridge Piers
Authors: An Wenjun , Zhou Lin , Kang Meilan , Yang Hailin , Mo Lanyan
Published: December 2022

In this study, a double span continuous girder bridge is used to derive the dynamic response of the structure. By calculating the variation of vertical contact force of pier and beam, the vertical separation condition of pier and beam is put forward. By comparing the changes of the vertical contact force of pier and beam and the extreme value of longitudinal deformation of pier under the two conditions of separation or not, the influence of the dynamic response change caused by separation on pier failure is analyzed. According to the calculation, the separation of pier and beam is related to the excitation frequency and amplitude, and the separation will increase the risk of pier failure under compression, bending and shear. And the failure mode of bridge pier at the initial moment is separated. Therefore, it is of great significance to reasonably design bridges near faults and balances all kinds of possible pier damage.
NCAM1 Promotes the Proliferation and Migration of Pulmonary Arterial Smooth Muscle Cells via the ERK1/2 Pathway
Authors: Chen Yunwei , Yang Yunjing , Yang Lingzhi , Li Yan , Li Ailing , Huang Wei
Published: December 2022

Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a malignant vascular disease characterized by pulmonary arterial remodeling. Neural cell adhesion molecule 1 (NCAM1) is a cell surface glycoprotein that is involved in a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease. However, the relationship between NCAM1 and PAH is unknown.
Methods: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Bioinformatics methods, Echocardiography, Right heart catheterization, Hematoxylin-eosin staining, Immunofluorescent staining, Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, Western blotting, Cell Counting Kit-8, EdU staining, Scratch wound healing assay and Transwell migration assay were used to elucidate the role of NCAM1 in PAH.
Results: The protein expression levels of NCAM1 were increased in the plasma of PAH patients. Using bioinformatics methods, we found that the transcript levels of NCAM1 were also upregulated in the lung tissues of PAH patients. The expression levels of NCAM1 protein in the plasma of MCT-induced PAH rats were also increased. We found that both NCAM1 protein and mRNA expression levels were significantly enhanced in MCT rat lung tissues. Furthermore, we found that NCAM1 mRNA and protein levels were significantly upregulated in PDGF-BB-treated PASMCs. NCAM1 knockdown could partially reverse PDGF-BB-induced proliferation and migration of PASMCs. However, the effects were partially restored by tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), an ERK1/2 activator. And recombinant rat NCAM1 protein promotes PASMC proliferation and migration and activates the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that NCAM1 may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension and promotes the proliferation and migration of PASMCs via the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
Co-exposure to cadmium and microplastics promotes liver fibrosis through the hemichannels -ATP-P2X7 pathway
Authors: Sun Jian , Qu Huayi , Ali Waseem , Chen Yan , Wang Tao , Ma Yonggang , Yuan Yan , Gu Jianhong , Bian Jianchun , Liu Zongping , Zou Hui
Published: December 2022

Background
The widespread use of plastic products and the imperfection of plastic recycling systems have led to a continuous increase in microplastics (PS) in the environment. Microplastics have an adsorption effect and can act as carriers for other pollutants in the environment. Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that interacts with microplastics. However, the potential toxicity of co-exposure of cadmium and microplastics to the body is not clear. This study focuses on the effects of co-exposure to cadmium and microplastics on liver fibrosis and its mechanism.

Results

In this study investigated, Cd+PS exposure increased superoxide anion production and promoted extracellular ATP release compared with exposure to Cd or PS alone. Cd+PS increased inflammatory cell infiltration, activated the P2X7-NLRP3 signaling pathway, and promoted inflammatory factor release. Cd+PS aggravated Cd- or PS-induced liver fibrosis and induced liver inflammation. In AML12/HSC-T6 cell in vitropoisoning model, exposure of AML12 cells to Cd+PS increased the opening of connexin hemichannels and promoted extracellular ATP release. Treatment of HSC-T6 cells with the supernatant of AML12 cells exposed to Cd+PS significantly promoted HSC-T6 cell activation. Treatment of HSC-T6 cells with different concentrations of ATP produced similar results. TAT-Gap19TFA, an inhibitor of connexin hemichannels, significantly inhibited the ATP release and activation of Cd+PS-treated HSC-T6 cells. Finally, the expression of the ATP receptor P2X7 was silenced in HSC-T6 cells, which significantly inhibited their activation.

Conclusion

Cadmium and microplastics have a synergistic toxic effect on the liver, destroy the microenvironment in the liver, and promote the development of liver fibrosis through the hemichannel-ATP-P2X7 signaling pathway. Our study reveals the impact of co-exposure to cadmium and microplastics on chronic liver diseases, providing a theoretical basis for disease prevention and treatment.
Generalized Lipschitz and Besov spaces in terms of decay of Dunkl transforms in the space L2(Rd, wl(x)dx)
Authors: Ouadih Salah El , Daher Radouan
Published: December 2022

For functions f ∈ L2 (R d, wl (x)dx) with wl is a weight function invariant under the action of an associated Weyl group, we give necessary and sufficient conditions for f to belong to the generalized Lipschitz and Besov spaces in terms of the behaviour of their Fourier transformsˆftransformsˆ transformsˆf setting by means of kth-order moduli of continuity.
WITHDRAWN: Task-oriented mirrored upper-limb robotic training in subacute patients after stroke: a case control study
Authors: Wu Jingsong , Huang Zhenming , Deng Haiyin , He Youze , Huang Jia , Wu Jianhuang
Published: December 2022

Objective
People with stroke often have upper limb motor impairment, which has an impact on their activities of daily living and quality of life. Robotic-assisted training devices are used for upper limb rehabilitation, but their effectiveness in enhancing activities of daily living is not satisfactory yet. In this study, we combined task-oriented training and mirror training to an upper limb robot, created a task-oriented mirrored upper limb robot (Wisebot X5), and investigated the feasibility and safety of task-oriented mirror robot training for subacute stroke patients and observed its effects on upper limb motor function and activities of daily living.
Methods
Based on case-control principles, 32 patients with subacute stroke were assigned to receive task-oriented mirrored upper limb rehabilitation robot training for 30 minutes each time, 5 times per week for 4 weeks, or to receive the equivalent duration of conventional occupational therapy training. The primary outcome was the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), and secondary outcomes were the Modified Barthel Index (MBI), the Stroke Self-Efficacy Scale (SSEQ), the System Usability Scale (SUS), and the Chinese version of the Quebec User Evaluation With Assistive Technology(C-QUEST). Statistical analysis was performed with paired-samples t-test.
Results
Thirty-two patients participated and completed the study. After the 4-week intervention, for FMA-UE, the experimental group was better than the control group in terms of the change score from the baseline to post intervention (P༜0.05). For MBI and SSEQ, both the experimental and control groups showed significant increases after the intervention(P༜0.05). However, there was no statistical difference between the groups in terms of the change score from the baseline to post intervention(P༞0.05). The usability assessment reported a high level of satisfaction: mean SUS score is 74.84% (SD = 11.64), mean QUEST scale is 4.42 (SD = 0.31).
Conclusions
Task-oriented mirrored upper-limb robotic training is feasible and safe for patients with subacute stroke. It is beneficial in promoting the recovery of upper limb function and activities of daily living.
The Comparison of Adjuvant Mitomycin-C and Triamcinolone-Impregnated Nasal Packing for Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy
Authors: Kim Sang Yoon , Chambers Christopher B , Ahn Jung Hyo
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study compared the success rate and complications of adjuvant use of mitomycin C (MMC) and triamcinolone (TA)-impregnated biodegradable nasal packing in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy(DCR). We also evaluated the efficacy of the combined use of intraoperative MMC and TA-impregnated biodegradablenasal packing for endoscopic DCR.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 198 eyes from 148 patients who underwent endoscopic DCR for acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The patients were randomly divided into three groups. Group A included patients treated without intraoperative MMC but with TA-impregnated nasal packing. Group B included patients treated without TA but with intraoperative MMC and normal saline-impregnated nasal packing. Group C included patients treated with intraoperative MMC with TA-impregnated nasal packing.
Results: The results revealed no significant difference in the overall success rates between groups A (86.8%) and B (89.2%) (p = 0.377). However, group C (97.5%) showed a higher overall success rate than groups A and B, with statistically significant differences. The incidence rate of granulomas was significantly lower in group C (5%) than in groups A (20.8%) and B (15.2%) (p = 0.009). Other complications, like crust, synechiae, and revision surgery, did not differ significantly between the three groups.
Conclusions: The combined use of intraoperative MMC and TA-impregnated absorbable nasal packing was effective in preventing granulomas and enhancing the surgical success rate.Additionally, single use of MMC or TA nasal packing was not statistically different.