bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neurobiological Changes Associated with Excess Weight: A Narrative Review
Authors: Sharmila B , Bagchi Sovan , Imran Mohd , Chakraborty Tamalika , Pushpalatha K
Published: January 2025

Brain and neuronal changes related to excessive weight and obesity is critical due to address, given the rising global prevalence of obesity and its significant impact on neurological health. Obesity is associated with significant neuronal changes that can have profound effects on brain structure and function. These neuronal changes highlight the complex interplay between obesity and brain function, emphasising the importance of addressing both physical and neurological aspects of obesity in treatment and prevention strategies. Early reviews have often overlooked the intricate relationship between obesity and brain function, focusing more on peripheral effects, such as cardiovascular and metabolic complications, while neglecting the specific effects on brain structure and function. The present review explores the research question of how does excess weight contribute to specific structural and functional changes in brain regions involved in cognitive control, reward processing and memory and what are the implications of these changes for clinical outcomes and obesity management. It focuses on the clinical implications of neural changes in the context of obesity management. The analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms driving these brain modifications and their potential impacts on clinical outcomes.
Analysis of Mobile Banking Usage in Increasing Customer Trust and Loyalty
Authors: Afiyah Eva Mutiara , Rizan Mohamad , Usman Osly
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the influence of perceived risk and perceived benefit on customer trust and loyalty in the use of mobile banking services at Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) within the Jabodetabek region. Mobile banking has become an essential component of the banking sector's digital transformation, providing customers with convenient, rapid, and secure transaction capabilities. Nonetheless, concerns persist regarding data security, financial risks, and trust in this technology. The study adopts a quantitative approach utilizing Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to investigate the relationships among the variables. The results demonstrate that perceived risk has a negative and significant impact on customer trust, while perceived benefit positively and significantly influences trust. Furthermore, trust serves as a key mediator, reinforcing the effect of perceived benefit and risk on customer loyalty. High customer loyalty is determined not only by perceived benefits but also by customers' trust in the security and dependability of mobile banking services. This study contributes to the existing literature on digital banking, particularly in the context of developing countries, by underscoring the importance of managing risks and benefits to build customer trust and loyalty. It also advocates for the development of innovative features and enhanced security measures in mobile banking services to maintain customer loyalty, which is crucial for success in the era of digital banking.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) in Agile Development: Implementation Strategies and Benefits
Authors: G. Singaravel , S. Sethupathi , T. Satheshkumar
Published: January 2025

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices are proven essential foundations for the realization of Agile ideals in the field of software development. Though CI/CD is widely recognized for its potential gains regarding shortened development cycles, increased code quality, and improved team collaboration, management of CI/CD in Agile environments is still problematic. The research wants to study the following key research questions: a) What are the most effective strategies for implementing CI/CD in agile development teams? b) What are the perceived advantages and difficulties in adopting CI/CD practices in agile projects? c) How does the integration of CI/CD affect the speed, code quality, and productivity of development in agile environments? d) What are the critical success factors and best practices to maximize the benefits of CI/CD in Agile development?
The research aims to provide empirical studies, case analyses, and interviews with industry practitioners in relation to the questions for meaningful actionable insights and recommendations on how CI/CD implementation strategies can best be maximized and what can be done to harness the full power of CI/CD in Agile development contexts [1],[12]. Such insights will help advance the field of practice and software development methodologies in rapidly evolving digital landscapes.
Gestão Estratégica Em Saúde E As Implicações Sobre A Qualidade Dos Serviços
Authors: Oliveira Átila Jamil , Júnior Flávio Williams Ferreira Mélo , Costa Jéssica Pereira , Pereira Michelle Da Silva , Ferreira Kátia Cristina Barbosa
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a contribuição da gestão estratégica para a melhoria contínua da
qualidade dos serviços de saúde, identificando desafios e benefícios de sua implementação nas instituições. A
pesquisa foi de natureza exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa, e contou com uma amostra de 23 profissionais
da saúde, cujos dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados indicaram que,
apesar dos desafios como resistência à mudança, falta de capacitação e escassez de recursos, a gestão estratégica
tem um impacto positivo na melhoria da comunicação interna, na padronização de processos e na satisfação dos
pacientes. Estratégias como a digitalização dos processos e a capacitação contínua foram apontadas como
eficazes para otimizar a eficiência e reduzir erros, enquanto a liderança desempenhou um papel fundamental na
implementação bem-sucedida das estratégias. A pesquisa concluiu que a gestão estratégica, quando bem
estruturada e alinhada com os objetivos organizacionais, pode promover melhorias significativas nos serviços de
Tecnologias Na Educação: Perspectivas Sobre O Uso De Inteligência Artificial Na Gestão Escolar
Authors: Filho José Matias Dos Santos , Valério Erison De Moraes , Costa Lavina Helena Veras , Carvalho João Cláudio Nunes
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar as perspectivas sobre o uso de inteligência artificial (IA) na gestão
escolar, investigando as vantagens, desafios e implicações dessa tecnologia no contexto educacional. A pesquisa
adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, com a participação de 27 profissionais da educação, incluindo gestores,
coordenadores pedagógicos, professores e técnicos administrativos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de
entrevistas semiestruturadas e análise documental. Os resultados indicaram que a IA é amplamente vista como
uma ferramenta promissora para otimizar processos administrativos, personalizar o ensino e melhorar a
comunicação escolar. No entanto, a pesquisa também revelou desafios significativos, como a falta de
infraestrutura tecnológica, resistência à mudança por parte de educadores e questões éticas relacionadas à
privacidade dos dados dos alunos. A capacitação dos professores e a necessidade de uma implementação gradual
e estratégica da IA foram destacadas como aspectos essenciais para o sucesso dessa tecnologia. Conclui-se que,
embora a IA tenha grande potencial para transformar a gestão escolar, sua adoção exige um planejamento cuidadoso e a superação de barreiras tecnológicas e culturais, para garantir que seus benefícios sejam plenamente aproveitados sem comprometer os princípios educativos fundamentais
Letramento Digital E A Formação Docente No Contexto Pós-Pandemia
Authors: Moura Adailton Nunes De , Oliveira Leticia Rocha De , Vieira Silvana Lima , Fonseca Dagoberto José , Moraes Josenice Ribeiro Souza
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar o letramento digital dos professores e analisar os desafios e as
oportunidades de sua formação continuada no cenário pós-pandemia. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem
qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva, com a aplicação de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 15 professores de
diferentes áreas do conhecimento. Os resultados revelaram que, embora tenha ocorrido um avanço no uso das
tecnologias digitais, os docentes ainda enfrentam desafios significativos, como a infraestrutura inadequada, a
falta de formação inicial em tecnologia educacional e a desigualdade no acesso às tecnologias pelos alunos. A
formação continuada foi identificada como fundamental, mas muitos professores apontaram que os cursos
disponíveis não atendem de maneira específica às suas necessidades práticas. Além disso, os docentes
enfrentaram dificuldades na adaptação pedagógica e na avaliação no ensino remoto. A pesquisa conclui que a
integração eficaz das tecnologias digitais requer um esforço conjunto das escolas, universidades e políticas públicas, com uma formação mais prática e contextualizada, além de investimentos em infraestrutura para garantir o acesso equitativo à tecnologia.
Tobacco Product Marketing Orders and Online Marketing and Sale of Unauthorized ENDS Products
Authors: Le Nicolette , McMann Tiana J. , Cui Mandy , Cuomo Raphael E. , Yang Joshua S. , Mackey Tim Ken
Published: September 2023

This study characterizes online marketing of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
Clinician Response to Patient Medication Prices Displayed in the Electronic Health Record
Authors: Sinaiko Anna D. , Sloan Caroline E. , Soto Mark J. , Zhao Olivia , Lin Chen-Tan , Goss Foster R.
Published: September 2023

This cross-sectional study examines whether clinicians changed their medication orders after seeing the patient’s out-of-pocket drug costs in the electronic health record.
Tracking Heterogeneous Interface Charge Reverse Separation in SrTiO3/NiO/NiS Nanofibers with In Situ Irradiation XPS
Authors: Wang Li , Li Yukun , Ai Yinyin , Fan Erchuang , Zhang Fei , Zhang Wentao , Shao Guosheng , Zhang Peng
Published: September 2023

Photocatalytic conversion of H2O and CO2 into solar fuels is considered to be a green and renewable technology while photocatalytic performance is hampered by the severe recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs. Drawing inspiration from the concepts of the electrons transfer layer (ETL) and the holes transfer layer (HTL) in perovskite solar cells, a multicomponent photocatalyst SrTiO3/NiO/NiS that incorporates p–n heterojunction and Schottky junction is constructed for converting solar energy into easily storable solar fuels. The NiS and NiO play the roles analogy to the ETL and the HTL which accomplishes the reverse migration of electrons and holes, accordingly, SrTiO3/NiO/NiS exhibits a noticeable enhancement in photocatalytic performance. However, the lack of direct observation of charge transfer pathways in complex multicomponent photocatalysts makes it challenging to thoroughly investigate their catalytic mechanisms. Herein, the in situ irradiation X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ISI–XPS) is employed to track photogenerated charges migration pathways between microscopic heterogeneous interfaces, thereby providing a comprehensive elucidation of the catalytic mechanism and heterojunction formation process by integrating the photoelectrochemical tests. This study not only serves as compelling evidence for the capability of ISI–XPS in directly and accurately tracking charge transfer pathways but also as an intriguing highlight within the catalyst design strategy.
Rear Interface Engineering in Solution‐Processed Submicron Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 Solar Cells on Transparent Sn:In2O3 Back Contact
Authors: Gao Yao , Yin Guanchao , Schmid Martina
Published: September 2023

The parasitic absorption in Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 (CIGSSe) solar cells emerging from the Mo back contact can be significantly reduced by replacing it with tin‐doped indium oxide (ITO). Commonly, an undesirable GaOx layer forms at the CIGSSe/ITO interface during the high‐temperature fabrication process, which has a detrimental effect on photo‐carrier extraction. Here, a Cu‐In‐TU‐DMF (TU: thiourea, DMF: N, N‐Dimethylformamide) intermediate layer for modification of the CIGSSe/ITO interface, which improves the efficiency of submicron CIGSSe solar cells significantly, is reported about. The reference submicron CIGSSe solar cells exhibit inferior performance (2.4% efficiency) and a large open circuit voltage deficit (Voc,def = 815.9 mV) due to a high barrier at the CIGSSe/ITO interface. At the modified rear interface, the recombination is reduced and hence carrier transport and collection are obviously improved. The efficiency of submicron CIGSSe solar cells on ITO with rear interface modification achieves 7.9% with an open circuit voltage of 565.8 mV, a short circuit current density of 23.4 mA cm−2, and a fill factor of 59.5%, as well as a Voc,def of 589.2 mV.
Efficient Photocatalytic Selective Oxidation of Benzylamines over Cobalt Molecular Catalyst Covalently Bonded to Carboxyl Functionalized Carbon Nitride
Authors: Wang Chuntao , Li Haixia , Guo Yingxin , Zhao Hui , Dong Yuming , Zhu Yongfa
Published: September 2023

Photocatalysis is accepted as a promising method for selective oxidative coupling of amine to imine. However, owing to the rapid dehydrogenation of the generated imine intermediate of α‐amino hydrogen to butyronitrile, it remains a huge challenge to fabricate an exquisite catalyst with enhanced conversion and selectivity. Herein, a novel heterogeneous catalyst (Bpy‐CoCl2/CNCOOH) is developed, where carboxyl functionalized carbon nitride (CNCOOH) serves as a substrate material and couples with highly efficient cobalt‐aminopyridine (Bpy‐CoCl2) molecular catalyst through covalent bonding. The catalyst not only effectively facilitates the transfer of photogenerated charges, but also generates mildly oxidatively active species of superoxide radicals, which can effectively oxidize various functionalized benzylamines to corresponding imines in the presence of oxygen with at least 78.5% conversion and >99% selectivity using O2 as oxygen source, especially for the unmodified benzylamine with >99% conversion and >99% selectivity. This unique combination of a selective molecular catalyst and a simple and robust semiconducting material open new avenues for the selective oxidative coupling of amines.
Impact of tracheostomies on the long‐term survival of patients with trisomy 13 syndrome
Authors: Tamaki Shoko , Iwatani Sota , Hagimoto Shinji , Izumi Ayako , Ikuta Toshihiko , Takeoka Emiko , Matsui Sachiko , Mimura Hitomi , Minamikawa Shogo , Nakagishi Yasuo , Yoshimoto Seiji , Nakao Hideto
Published: September 2023

In this retrospective cohort study, we investigated the impact of tracheostomies on the long‐term survival of children with trisomy 13 syndrome at a Japanese tertiary pediatric center. We compared survival and survival to discharge rates between patients who underwent tracheostomies during their NICU stays (T group, n = 8) and those who did not (non‐T group, n = 11). A total of 19 patients enrolled. Median survival in all patients was 673 (266–1535) days. Significant differences in the 1‐, 2‐, and 3‐year survival rates were found between the T and the non‐T groups (100% vs. 46%, p = 0.018; 88% vs. 18%, p = 0.006; 63% vs. 9%, p = 0.041, respectively). The survival to discharge rate was higher in the T versus non‐T group (75% vs. 45%, p = 0.352). This study highlights a significantly higher long‐term survival of patients with trisomy 13 syndrome who underwent tracheostomies during their NICU stays.
Controlled‐NOT Gate Based on the Rydberg States of Surface Electrons
Authors: Wang Jun , He Wan‐Ting , Lu Cong‐Wei , Wang Yang‐Yang , Ai Qing , Wang Hai‐Bo
Published: September 2023

Due to the long coherence time and efficient manipulation, the surface electron (SE) provides a perfect 2D platform for quantum computation and quantum simulation. In this work, a theoretical scheme to realize the controlled‐NOT gate is proposed, where the two‐qubit system is encoded on the four‐level Rydberg structure of SE. The state transfer is achieved by a three‐level structure with an intermediate level. By simultaneously driving the SE with two external electromagnetic fields, the dark state in the electromagnetically induced transparency effect is exploited to suppress the population of the most dissipative state and increase the robustness against dissipation. The fidelity of the scheme is 0.9989 with experimentally achievable parameters.
Transfer of β‐agonists from animal feed into Tricholoma gambosum through manure
Authors: Han Yunsheng , Zhan Tengfei , Zhang Kai , Zhao Qingyu , Guo Xiaoqing , Tang Chaohua , Zhang Junmin
Published: September 2023

Fungi are dependent on animal manure as a cultivation medium and may be vulnerable to feed‐derived β‐agonist contamination. To test whether β‐agonists incorporated in animal feed can transport into fungi through manure, a greenhouse study was conducted with Tricholoma gambosum grown in a culture medium amended with medicated cattle manure. Cattle were orally administrated with a single (ractopamine, 670.0 μg/kg BW/day) or a mixture of β‐agonists (clenbuterol, ractopamine, and salbutamol at the doses of 5.3, 223.3, and 50.0 μg/kg BW/day, respectively) for 28 days. Three batches of T. gambosum were harvested. A liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry‐based method was developed to quantify the number of β‐agonists taken up by T. gambosum from animal manure. The analytical recoveries for β‐agonists were between 66.61% and 91.78% with relative standard deviations between 1.70% and 12.18%, and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0.3 ng/g. The ractopamine residues in T. gambosum from batch 1 were 1.3 ng/g and were below the LOQ in batches 2 and 3 in the single treatment group. In the mixed treatment group, ractopamine concentrations were 0.42 and 0.50 ng/g in batches 1 and 2, respectively, and the salbutamol concentration was 1.94 ng/g in batch 1, while clenbuterol was undetectable in all three batches. These results indicated that the β‐agonists transferred to T. gambosum in trace amounts and presented a limited risk to consumers.
Temperature‐Responsive Pickering Double Emulsions Stabilized by Binary Microgels
Authors: Guan Xin , Li Yunxing , Jiang Hang , Tse Ying‐Lung Steve , Ngai To
Published: September 2023

Microgels are excellent emulsifiers that can self‐assemble to reduce interfacial tension and form a steric barrier at an oil‐water interface. Herein, we report a two‐step emulsification approach to prepare oil‐in‐water‐in‐oil (O/W/O) Pickering double emulsions through the dispersion of microgels in two immiscible phases. The stabilization mechanism depends on the uneven distribution and adsorption of hydrophilic water‐swollen microgels and hydrophobic octanol‐swollen microgels on either outer water droplets or inner oil droplets. Our results reveal that binary microgels outperformed single microgels in terms of interfacial tension reduction and emulsion stabilization. Notably, the binary microgel‐stabilized Pickering double emulsions show excellent temperature responsiveness owing to the intrinsic thermal sensitivity of microgels. Consequently, the selective and rapid release of encapsulated substances in different phases can be achieved through the adjustment of the ambient temperature.
Effectiveness and safety of CD22 and CD19 dual‐targeting chimeric antigen receptor T‐cell therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory B‐cell malignancies: A meta‐analysis
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thuy , Thanh Nhu Nguyen , Chen Chia‐Ling , Lin Chiou‐Feng
Published: September 2023

Background

The efficacy of CD22 or CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR‐T) cells in the management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and non‐Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) was observed. Because antigen loss and lack of CAR‐T‐cell persistence are the leading causes of progressive disease following single‐antigen targeting, we evaluated CD22/CD19 dual‐targeting CAR‐T‐cell therapy efficacy and safety in relapsed/refractory B‐cell malignancies.

Methods

The Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched until July 2022. Patients confirmed with any relapsed/refractory B‐cell hematological malignancies were included regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, receiving CD22 and CD19‐dual‐targeting CAR‐T‐cell therapy. The studies conducted on patients with coexisting other cancer were excluded. We used random‐effect models to explore the outcome, and heterogeneity was investigated by subgroup analysis.

Results

Fourteen studies (405 patients) were included. The pooled overall response (OR) and complete remission (CR) were 97% and 93%, respectively, for ALL patients. The 1‐year proportions of overall survival (OS) and progression‐free survival (PFS) were 70% and 49%, respectively. For NHL, OR occurred in 85% of patients, and 57% experienced CR. The results illustrated that the 1‐year OS and 1‐year PFS were 77% and 65%, respectively. The subgroup analysis showed that the dual‐targeting modality achieved higher CR in the following cases: coadministration of CD22/CD19‐CAR‐T cells and third‐generation CAR‐T cells combined with ASCT and BEAM pretreatment. The ALL and NHL groups seemed similar in treatment‐related toxicity: all grade cytokine release syndrome (CRS), severe CRS, and neurotoxicity occurred in 86%, 7%, and 12% of patients, respectively.

Conclusions

Our meta‐analysis demonstrated that the CD22/CD19 dual‐targeting CAR‐T‐cell strategy has high efficiency with tolerable adverse effects in B‐cell malignancies.
Biotechnology in India: An Analysis of ‘Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council’ (BIRAC)‐Supported Projects
Authors: Differding Edmond
Published: September 2023

A comprehensive analysis of 2165 projects funded by India's Department of Biotechnology since 2005 through private‐public partnerships, and as of 2012 through the ‘Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)’ until BIRAC's tenth anniversary at the end of March 2022 reveals details of the science and technology underpinning past and current biotechnology research and development projects in the country. They are led by human healthcare projects (74.9 % overall), of which medical technology (58.7 %) and therapeutics (24.5 %) are the main drivers, ahead of vaccines (4.3 %), regenerative medicine (3.9 %), public health (3.5 %) and others (5.1 %). Agricultural projects (15.2 % overall) have mainly been driven by plant breeding and cloning (24.6 %), animal biotechnology (20.4 %), agri‐informatics (13.4 %), aquaculture (6.1 %), and (bio)fertilizers (4.3 %). The key components of industrial biotechnology (9.9 % overall) have been fine chemicals (44.7 %), environmental projects (23.3 %), clean energy (18.1 %) and industrial enzymes (12.1 %). Analysis of the projects funded pre‐ versus post‐2017, compared to the distribution of equity funding as of early 2022 identifies trends in terms of growth areas and locations of industrial biotechnology projects and activities in India.
Implications of sexual fantasy characteristics and memory intensity for harmful sexual behaviour
Authors: Allen Andrew , Katsikitis Mary , Millear Prudence , McKillop Nadine
Published: September 2023

Background

Sexual fantasies and memories are aetiological considerations in the perpetration of sexual violence, but fantasy–memory–behaviour relationships may be influenced by various factors, including sexual fantasy and memory phenomenology, that are the properties of mental imagery.

Aims

To investigate differences in sexual fantasy phenomenology and sexual memory intensity in men who report a history of harmful sexual behaviour compared to those who do not. We also investigated whether the likelihood of reporting harmful sexual intent was related to sexual memory intensity, independently of age and harmful sexual behaviour history.

Methods

An online cross‐sectional survey design was used, focusing on men aged ≥18 years who were recruited from the general population via social media. The survey prompted participants to envisage a favoured sexual fantasy, then obtained data on fantasy phenomenology, including vividness and sensations, and arousal level. In addition, information was requested about sexual memory intensity and harmful sexual behaviour history and intent.

Results

A total of 322 men completed the survey. Multiple Welch's t‐tests showed that men self‐reporting one or more harmful sexual behaviours, such as rape or child sexual abuse, gave significantly higher ratings of sexual fantasy phenomenology but not fantasy frequency or masturbation. They were also more likely to report higher sexual memory intensity. Although the significance of fantasy phenomenology varied between subgroups, binary logistic regression indicated that age, history of harmful sexual behaviour and sexual memory intensity were each independently associated with harmful sexual intent.

Conclusions

Our findings provide new insights into the importance of fantasy phenomenology, demonstrating nuanced differences between those with and without a history of harmful sexual behaviour and illustrating that memory intensity is associated with harmful sexual behaviour intent. Further research into these differences in the context of assessment and intervention for sexual violence perpetration is warranted.
Waldenström's macroglobulinemia with necrotic extremities: A case with challenging diagnosis
Authors: Nekooghadam Seyyed Mojtaba , Ghadirzadeh Erfan , Lapevandani Mahsa Mohammadi , Ghorbani Parastoo , Yazdi Yeganeh Ghalichehbaf , Shafiei Sasan , Rakhshan Azadeh , Paraandavaji Elham , Charkazi Elham
Published: September 2023

Key Clinical Message

Waldenström's macroglobulinemia may begin with constitutional symptoms that are common in primary care settings and it is crucial for physicians to be aware of the potential complications of hyperviscosity syndrome and to employ the appropriate diagnostic methods in order to achieve better outcomes.

Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) refers to a type of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma distinguished by the hyperproliferation of plasma cells, lymphocytes, and plasmacytoid lymphocytes. The disease is primarily diagnosed by increased monoclonal immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels and lymphoplasmacytic cell infiltration into the bone marrow. Individuals exhibit a high risk for hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) as immunoglobulin levels increase. In addition to constitutional symptoms (fever, night sweats, and unintentional weight loss), clinical findings such as cytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy, this condition may cause hyperviscosity‐related organ failures. Here we discuss a patient with WM who presented with neurological complaints and blurry vision and developed necrosis at distal portions of his body during the 6‐month course of the disease.
Relapse of immune thrombocytopenia after receiving AstraZeneca coronavirus disease‐2019 vaccine: A case report
Authors: Seyedi Saba , Navid Shadan , Saadatian Zahra
Published: September 2023

Key Clinical Message

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by a low platelets count. In this paper, we present a case of ITP relapse in a 31‐year‐old Iranian woman as a potential complication of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Management of Marjolin's ulcer with popliteal lymphadenopathy with surgical resection and lymphadenectomy in a young patient, an uncommon lesion and overlooked entity: A case report
Authors: Naeem Aroma , Tabassum Shehroze , Bibi Arifa , Gill Saima , Afzal Faiza , Anand Ayush
Published: September 2023

Key Clinical Message

In non‐healing ulcers with a previous history of burns, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for Marjolin's ulcer and a low threshold for biopsy, irrespective of age.

Marjolin's ulcer is a rare malignancy arising from chronic inflammation and commonly manifests in burn scars. Thus, in cases of chronic wounds or non‐healing ulcers, health professionals should have a high index of suspicion and a low threshold for biopsy, irrespective of age. Early diagnosis and timely management of tumors can improve the prognosis and overall survival rate. Moreover, further studies are needed to develop an evidence‐based management approach for Marjolin's ulcer.
Acute calcific periarthritis of acromioclavicular joint: A case report
Authors: Awal Shila , Acharya Nabaraj , Awal Lila , Prajapati Nabin , Gupta Kunal , Srivastava Ayushi
Published: September 2023

Key Clinical Message

It is of utmost importance to be aware of acute calcific periarthritis, as it may confuse the clinicians leading to misdiagnosis. Furthermore, patients may be subjected to various diagnostic and invasive procedures due to a lack of familiarity with this condition.

Deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals in the para‐articular soft tissues is a well‐known condition, often involving the shoulder joint. However, the deposition of calcium salts in the para‐articular soft tissue of acromioclavicular joint has rarely been described. We report a case of a 55‐year‐old otherwise healthy man, presented with acute onset of pain and restriction of movement of left shoulder, who was diagnosed based on radiographic findings with calcific periarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint. As suggested by the literatures, he was managed conservatively, and no reoccurrence was reported after the episode.
Environmental performance of autoclaved aerated concrete in the USA
Authors: Fouad Fouad , Ramadan Wessam , Schoch Torsten , Kirby Jason
Published: September 2023

Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight, cellular concrete, and eco‐friendly building material that has a low environmental impact at all stages of its life cycle. Production of AAC requires less energy than other masonry products, thereby reducing the use of fossil fuels and associated carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. AAC is an environmentally responsible building material that conserves material and energy consumption during manufacture as well as promotes energy efficiency in the performance of buildings.

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is the chosen method to evaluate the environmental performance of AAC, which is summarized in identifying, evaluating, and interpreting the environmental effects including material, natural resources, energy consumption, environmental burdens of a product, process, or activity. A cradle to gate (CTGt) analysis is chosen for this study which assesses a product's environmental footprint from raw materials extraction until the end of manufacturing. LCA has been conducted for an arbitrary facility in the USA, assumed to be located in the state of Georgia. The expected annual production and facility energy consumption is based on the business model of Xella's German facilities.

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the potential of AAC performance as an efficient building material with an environmentally friendly advantage compared to other conventional construction materials.
Will privacy rights of young people with drug use histories be protected?
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: September 2023

Young people whose substance use — either as a patient or in another way — is revealed can have problems getting a job, and even may be kicked out of school. The problems would haunt them through their lives in some cases. This is why there are specific protections for privacy, and why breaches of that privacy are particularly serious.
PVDF‐Based Flexible Piezoelectric Tactile Sensors: Review
Authors: Qi FangXi , Xu Lei , He Yin , Yan Han , Liu Hao
Published: September 2023

With the advent of the intelligence era, flexible piezoelectric tactile sensors are the key components for sensing information and sending signals. The performance parameters of piezoelectric sensors are closely related to the selection of piezoelectric materials. Compared with conventional piezoelectric materials, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) has significant advantages in flexibility, stretchability, chemical stability, electromechanical conversion, ease of use, and acoustic propagation impedance. As a result, PVDF has become a popular topic of research. This paper introduces the working principle of piezoelectric materials and flexible piezoelectric sensors based on PVDF materials and details the research progress of different materials based on PVDF for the preparation of flexible piezoelectric tactile sensors, such as: PVDF and its copolymers for the preparation of flexible piezoelectric sensors and PVDF doped with other functional materials for the preparation of flexible piezoelectric sensors. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of different materials and the development prospects of PVDF flexible piezoelectric sensors are summarized to provide some insights for high‐performance flexible PVDF piezoelectric sensors.
A better SPQR‐tree decomposition of electrical circuits containing multiports and its application to wave digital emulation
Authors: Al Beattie Bakr , Ochs Karlheinz
Published: September 2023

We report on a systematic method for the port‐wise decomposition of electrical networks. Our method exploits the SPQR‐tree decomposition as an algorithmic way for decomposing a given circuit into a maximal set of one‐port and multiports. We provide a solution for representing multiports by suitable replacement graphs, such that they are encapsulated not decomposed or processed by the SPQR‐algorithm. Contrary to current methods, our replacement graphs are not sophisticated but rather simple, which, in general, enhances the performance of the algorithm, when it comes to decomposing large electrical networks containing multiports. Some electrical devices, such as transistors or op‐amps, are commonly described in terms of their terminals rather than their ports. Thus, we cover the application of the template‐based approach to three‐terminal devices. Lastly, we make use of the new decomposition method for the emulation of a wave digital filter.
Unusual dynamics and nonlinear thermal self‐focusing of initially focused magnetoacoustic beams in a plasma
Authors: Perelomova Anna
Published: September 2023

Unusual thermal self‐focusing of two‐dimensional beams in plasma which axis is parallel to the equilibrium straight magnetic field is considered. The equilibrium parameters of plasma determine scenario of a beam divergence (usual or unusual) which is stronger as compared with a flow without magnetic field. Nonlinear thermal self‐action of a magnetosonic beam behaves differently in the ordinary and unusual cases. Damping of wave perturbations and normal defocusing in gases leads to reduction of the magnitude of initially planar perturbations at the axis of a beam. Additional thermal self‐focusing nonspecific for gases occurs in plasma under some condition which counteracts this reduction. The theory and numerical examples concern thermal self‐action of initially focused (defocused) magnetosonic beam. Dynamics of perturbations in a beam is determined by dimensionless parameters responsible for diffraction, damping of the wave perturbations, initial radius of a beam's front curvature, and the ratio of viscous to thermal damping coefficients.
A novel approach for particle swarm optimization‐based clustering with dual sink mobility in wireless sensor network
Authors: Kaur Supreet , Grewal Vinit
Published: September 2023

The proliferation in the sensing technology in wireless sensor network has left an everlasting impact to revolutionize every sector of human's lives. The limited battery of sensor nodes (SNs) has generated a tremendous challenge for the researchers to ameliorate the network's life span. To pacify this concern, in this paper, we have proposed a particle swarm optimization (PSO)‐based dual sink mobility (PSODSM) technique to reduce the energy expenditure of the SNs. PSODSM has the paramount focus on the cluster head (CH) selection based on integration of crucial factors: “ratio of remaining energy to the initial energy,” node degree, node centrality, separation factor between the SN and the sink, CH number, and energy consumption rate. As soon as the CHs are selected, two sinks placed opposite to each other are made to move towards the selected CHs for data collection. The most prominent fact is the movement of sinks which is done outside the periphery of the network to collect data rather than the reported conventional research works that employ sink mobility inside the network. Extensive simulations are performed to examine the empirical evaluation of PSODSM based on the benchmark of different performance metrics. The performance validation of PSODSM is done against the other meta‐heuristic algorithms, and findings show that the PSODSM outperforms the competitive algorithms and is also found to be scalable pertaining to real time implementation.
New approach of GA–PSO‐based clustering and routing in wireless sensor networks
Authors: Anand Veena , Pandey Sudhakar
Published: September 2023

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) not only have become an essential technology in the current scenario but also has been established as a core technology for many applications, like the Internet of Things (IoT). The drawback of limited energy resources in WSN creates the challenge of designing an energy‐efficient network topology and routing path. As these devices are generally not attended for any maintenance, such as battery replacement or charging, these resources need to be intelligently used. The paper represents a methodology for enhancing the lifetime of a network by using a genetic algorithm‐based clusteringand particle swarm optimization‐based routing in WSN. The best cluster head (CH) that collects the data from the remaining nodes is selected using a genetic algorithm, which considers distance and energy parameters. Further, the particle swarm optimization algorithm depends on optimal routing paths that are chosen for all relay nodes to send data to the Base Station (BS). The proposed procedure shows that the relay node supports and facilitates communication among the sink and CH, which enhances energy efficiency. Finally, the quality of service (QoS) of the WSNs is improved, due to which the system would survive longer. The results of simulated experiments show that the proposed approach significantly increases the lifetime of WSN and that energy consumption is reduced when compared with the existing protocols.
A case report of splenic injury related to colonoscopy: Fortunately treated with conservative treatment
Authors: Moriwake Kazuya , Isozaki Hiroshi , Takama Takehiro , Murakami Shigeki , Matsumoto Sasau
Published: September 2023

Colonoscopy is a common procedure for screening of colon cancer. Although complications are rare, recently there have been reports of splenic injury associated with colonoscopy. Its causes are not clear. Herein, we report an 84‐year‐old man who underwent a colonoscopy for an annual routine examination. The colonoscopy was performed with moderate difficulty due to loop formation and took about 50 min. After the examination, he developed syncope, sweating, and abdominal distention with low blood pressure. Plain computed tomography revealed ascites, and the patient was hospitalized with close monitoring. The following day, his hemoglobin level was decreased by about 3.0 g/dL. Contrast‐enhanced computed tomography revealed the splenic injury. The patient was hemodynamically stable and was treated conservatively. Splenic injury is an uncommon complication of colonoscopy; however, it may cause hemodynamic instability. Physicians performing colonoscopies should be aware of this potential complication.
The effects of early rearing experiences on mutual eye gaze among captive olive baboons (Papio anubis)
Authors: Achorn Angela M. , Mulholland Michele M. , Hopkins William D.
Published: September 2023

Among human and nonhuman primates, mutual eye gaze (MEG) and gaze following are believed to be important for social cognition and communicative signaling. The goals of this study were to examine how early rearing experiences contribute to individual variation in MEG and to examine the potential role of genetic factors underlying this variation. Subjects included 93 female and 23 male baboons (Papio anubis) ranging from 3 to 20 years of age. Within the sample, there were 55 mother‐reared (MR) and 61 nursery‐reared (NR) baboons. MEG was assessed in four 60‐s test sessions. For each session, the duration, frequency, and bout length were recorded. Mean values were then calculated for each individual from the four sessions. A multivariate analysis of covariance revealed an overall significant main effect for rearing. Subsequent univariate analyses revealed significant rearing effects on mean bout length, but not mean duration or mean frequency, with MR baboons having longer bout lengths compared to NR baboons. Furthermore, mean bout length was found to be significantly heritable. These results indicate that rearing experiences, and to a small extent, genetic factors, affect patterns of mutual eye gaze ‐ in particular, bout length. These results differ from previous findings in MR and NR chimpanzees, further suggesting that rearing may impact MEG in a species‐specific manner that reflects the function of gaze in different primate species.
Informing management of recovering predators and their prey with ecological diffusion models
Authors: Eisaguirre Joseph M , Williams Perry J , Lu Xinyi , Kissling Michelle L , Schuette Paul A , Weitzman Benjamin P , Beatty William S , Esslinger George G , Womble Jamie N , Hooten Mevin B
Published: September 2023

The reintroduction and recovery of predators can be ecologically beneficial as well as socially and economically controversial. However, the growth and expansion of predator populations, and thus their ecological, social, and economic impacts, are not static but rather they vary in space and time. We propose a spatiotemporal statistical modeling framework based on ecological diffusion to better inform the ecology and management of recovering predators and their prey. We demonstrate its utility by applying it to a recovering sea otter (Enhydra lutris) population in Southeast Alaska, where sea otters were reintroduced in the late 1960s and have exhibited unprecedented population growth. Estimated parameters yield inferences about movement and population ecology, and our approach provides useful derived quantities, such as local abundance and carrying capacity as well as a quantity we term the equilibrium differential. We used our model to examine how density dependence and carrying capacity of sea otters vary spatially across a region. The diffusion modeling approach we present can be generalized for use in other instances of (re)colonization across taxa to inform management and conservation efforts.
The dynamics of crude oil future prices on China's energy markets: Quantile‐on‐quantile and casualty‐in‐quantiles approaches
Authors: Meng Juan , Mo Bin , Nie He
Published: September 2023

This study employs the quantile‐on‐quantile method, casualty‐in‐quantiles method, and rolling window regression to investigate the impact of international crude oil future prices on the stock prices of both traditional and new energy sectors in China. The empirical results reveal that the effect of oil future prices on the energy stock market in China varies across quantiles and is easily affected by extreme events. Specifically, the impact of oil future prices on the new energy stock market is significant and volatile, while it is less volatile and displays a negative correlation with the traditional energy market. Furthermore, a concentrated positive correlation is observed in the middle and low quantile stages of the energy stock market. A significant Granger causality exists between oil future prices and the energy stock market in different quantiles. Those findings can provide useful guidance for policymakers, investors, and consumers.
A global dataset of sandstone detrital composition by Gazzi‐Dickinson method
Authors: Dong Xiaolong , Hu Xiumian , Lai Wen , Xue Weiwei , Zhang Shijie , Zhang Yiqiu , An Wei , Fan Haiming , Chen Sijin , Li Cui , Wang Xingyun , Wu Yue , Chen Jinlv , Zhang Yajun , Yu Kun
Published: September 2023

Detrital composition of sandstone is the most important data for siliciclastic studies including sandstone classification, provenance analysis, oil and gas exploration. A large amount of detrital composition data has accumulated over the past decades, however, they are scattered in publications without unified standards. Here we constructed a global dataset of detrital components of sandstones from 646 peer‐reviewed publications using Gazzi‐Dickinson method. A total of 19,861 samples from Precambrian to Quaternary are involved in this dataset. For each sample, we present details on reference information, geographic information, geological background, depositional age and the original data. It is a high‐quality dataset for the information on each sandstone sample from different studies which was standardized. The dataset can be used widely, such as for stratigraphic comparison, provenance analysis, exploring the general laws of the source‐to‐sink process and geological engineering.
Bilateral nodule radiofrequency ablation in a single setting: First reported case series
Authors: Issa Peter P. , Magazine Brandon M. , LaForteza Alexandra , Shama Mohamed , Kandil Emad
Published: September 2023

Background

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally‐invasive ablative technique with an impressive safety profile used to manage thyroid nodules. Current reports with RFA describe the treatment of a single nodule in a single‐setting. We describe the first series of bilateral nodule RFA in a single‐setting.

Methods

RFA was performed on patients with bilateral thyroid nodules in a single‐setting. A cohort of randomly selected patients undergoing RFA for bilateral thyroid nodules in a separate setting was reported as a control cohort.

Results

A total of 12 patients were included in our series, included 6 patients in the single‐setting ablation cohort. For patients with bilateral nodules treated by RFA in a separate setting, the mean volume reduction rate (VRR) at 6 months of 63.79% ± 18.86%. There were no reports of complications in the separate setting cohort. For patients with bilateral nodules treated by RFA in a single‐setting, the mean VRR at 6 months was 64.% ± 18.97%. There were no reports of complications in the single‐setting cohort.

Conclusions

Our work describes a novel use of RFA, providing preliminary insight into its use for appropriately selected patients with bilateral thyroid nodules. Future studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to corroborate and expand on our findings.