bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BMRMI Reduces Depressive Rumination Possibly through Improving Abnormal FC of Dorsal ACC
Authors: Yang Ming-Hao , Guo Zhi-Peng , Lv Xue-Yu , Zhang Zhu-Qing , Wang Wei-Dong , Wang Jian , Hong Lan , Lin Ying-Na , Liu Chun-Hong
Published: April 2022

Rumination is a common symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD) and has been characterized as a vulnerability factor for the onset or recurrence of MDD. However, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying rumination and appropriate treatment strategies remain unclear. In the current study, we used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the effects of body-mind relaxation meditation induction (BMRMI) intervention in MDD with rumination. To this aim, we have recruited 25 MDD and 24 healthy controls (HCs). Changes in functional connectivity (FC) of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) subregion and the scores of clinical measurements were examined using correlation analysis. At baseline, MDD showed stronger FC between the right dorsal ACC (dACC) and right superior frontal gyrus than did the HC group. Compared to baseline, the HC group showed a significantly enhanced FC between the right dACC and right superior frontal gyrus, and the MDD group demonstrated a significantly weaker FC between the left dACC and right middle frontal gyrus (MFG) after the intervention. Furthermore, the FC between the right dACC and right superior frontal gyrus was positively associated with rumination scores across all participants at baseline. The above results indicate that BMRMI may regulate self-referential processing and cognitive function through modulating FC of the dACC in MDD with rumination.
Establishment and Evaluation of EGFR Mutation Prediction Model Based on Tumor Markers and CT Features in NSCLC
Authors: Zhang Hao , He Meng , Wan Ren’an , Zhu Liangming , Chu Xiangpeng
Published: April 2022

Background. Lung cancer has become one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. EGFR gene mutation has been reported in up to 60% of Asian populations and is currently one of the main targets for genotype-targeted therapy for NSCLC. Objective. The objective is to determine if a complex model combining serum tumor makers and computed tomographic (CT) features can predict epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation with higher accuracy. Material and Methods. Retrospective analysis of the data of patients diagnosed with in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by EGFR gene testing was carried out in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Jinan Central Hospital. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictors of EGFR mutations, and logistic regression prediction models were developed. The subject operating characteristic curve (ROC) was plotted, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated to assess the accuracy and clinical application of the EGFR mutation prediction model. Results. Logistic regression analysis identified the predictive factors of EGFR mutation including nonsmoking, high expression level of Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), low expression level of cytokeratin 19 fragments (CYFRA21-1), and subsolid density containing ground-glass opacity (GGO) component. Using the results of multivariate logistic regression analysis, we built a statistically determined clinical prediction model. The AUC of the complex prediction model increased significantly from 0.735 to 0.813 (

p

 = 0.014) when CT features are added and from 0.612 to 0.813 (

p

 < 0.001) when serum variables are added. When P was 0.441, the sensitivity was 86.7% and the specificity was 65.8%. Conclusion. A complex model combining serum tumor makers and CT features is more accurate in predicting EGFR mutation status in NSCLC patients than using either serum variables or imaging features alone. Our finding for EGFR mutation is urgently needed and helpful in clinical practice.
Successful Radiofrequency Ablation of the Right Lateral Accessory Pathway with Modified Carpentier Reconstruction Surgery in a Patient with Ebstein Anomaly Concomitant of Secundum Atrial Septal Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, and Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome
Authors: Nguyen Van Dan , Nguyen Xuan Tuan , Pham Van Tung , Pham Le Tra
Published: April 2022

Ebstein anomaly (EA) results from the failure of proper delamination of the tricuspid valve leaflets from the right ventricle (RV) myocardium. The severity of EA occurs on a spectrum that results in varying degrees of tricuspid regurgitation, atrial dilation, RV dilation, and dysfunction. These effects have the potential to create substrates that can give rise to atrial arrhythmia, ventricular arrhythmia, and a greater incidence of Wolff–Parkinson–White (WPW) syndrome Wackel et al. (2018) accounting for 0.5% of all congenital heart diseases (Oh et al. 1985). In the case of atrial fibrillation and WPW, it is very dangerous for the patient because of hemodynamic compromise, syncope, and sudden death. In this case report, we share our experience in using radiofrequency ablation to ablate right lateral accessory pathway, with modified Carpentier technique in operation to treat an adult patient diagnosed with Ebstein anomaly, atrial septal defect, atrial fibrillation, and WPW syndrome.
Hyperspectral Image Reconstruction Based on Reference Point Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Wang Li , Wang Wei
Published: April 2022

Spatial and spectral features of hyperspectral imagery reconstruction have gained increasing attention in the latest years. Based on the study of orthogonal matching pursuit (OMP) idea, a hyperspectral image reconstruction algorithm based on reference point nondominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA) is proposed. Instead of directly reconstructing the entire hyperspectral data as a traditional OMP reconstruction algorithm, the proposed algorithm explores the idea of the evolution process in the reconstruction. The Gabor redundancy dictionary is established as the sparse basis of hyperspectral images, and the reconstruction model of multiobjective optimization is constructed. In the reconstruction process, the NSGA-III algorithm is used to find the optimal atoms to represent the original signal, and Hermitian inversion lemma is also used to realize the recursive update of the residuals. The initial solution generation, the definition of reference points, the association and niche-preservation operation, and the crossover and mutation operation in NSGA-III are presented in detail. Experimental results on hyperspectral data demonstrate that the proposed algorithm could maintain the reconstruction accuracy, as well as the computational efficiency, and are superior to the state-of-the-art reconstruction algorithms. The proposed algorithm could be applied in the classification and unmixing in hyperspectral images.
Integrating Cross-lingual Ontologies through Co-Evolutionary Algorithm
Authors: Huang Lili , Ko Leong
Published: April 2022

To support the collaborations among intelligent applications, it is necessary to integrate various ontologies which are developed and maintained by different organizations. One of the challenges is that different ontologies in the same application domain might use different languages to describe the same concept, which yields the cross-lingual heterogeneity problem, i.e., how to map two identical entities in different languages. To address this problem, this work proposes a problem-specific co-evolutionary algorithm (CoEA)-based matching technique. In particular, we first propose a parallel aggregating framework to aggregate different SMs and then construct a continuous optimization model for defining the problem of cross-lingual ontology integration. To better trade off the algorithm’s exploitation and exploration, we use two competitive subpopulations to, respectively, execute the exploitation and exploration. The experiment utilizes OAEI’s multifarm track for testing purpose, and the experimental results show that CoEA is able to effectively integrate various cross-lingual ontologies.
An Intelligent SDN-Based Clustering Approach for Optimizing IoT Power Consumption in Smart Homes
Authors: Nazari Amin , Tavassolian Fazeleh , Abbasi Mahdi , Mohammadi Reza , Yaryab Parsa
Published: April 2022

As a novel technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) has many applications in diverse fields, especially in smart homes. IoT includes a variety of communication networks and technologies which facilitate communication between heterogeneous devices. One of the primary challenges of IoT is energy consumption. This paper introduces a new Software Defined Network-based (SDN-based) clustering approach using intelligent algorithms for energy conservation in IoT. The proposed method uses an evolutionary algorithm to identify the required number of clusters and ensures their distribution in the environment. A virtual network is also employed to ensure network coverage and the formation of balanced clusters. Clustering, steady, and routing are the main steps of the proposed method that the clustering step is done in SDN. By expanding the steady phase and leveraging energy-based greedy routing, the network’s lifetime increases. After simulation in MATLAB, the proposed method is tested then the results are compared with other well-known algorithms. The evaluation results indicate that the proposed method has improved in terms of metrics such as energy consumption and network lifetime. The proposed approach improves energy consumption by 31%, 28%, 8% and 21% than FPA, MCFL, BEEG and NodeRanked respectively. The lifetime has been improved by 34% and 71% than BEEG and NodeRanked, respectively, and more than 100% for MCFL and FPA.
Improved Measurement Accuracy Based on Moving Sine-Wave Fitting for Ultrasonic Ranging
Authors: Wang Xuanze , Wang Aihui , Yin Jinping , Zhao Hang , Dong Zhengqiong , Fan Yiyan , Zhai Zhongsheng
Published: April 2022

In ultrasonic ranging system, the time-of-flight (TOF), which acquired by the determination of two special points of ultrasonic echo, is important for accuracy and speed. The published calculation of TOF processing methods is too enormous to affect the real-time performance. To improve its measurement accuracy and speed, we proposed a new algorithm called “moving sine-wave fitting” to calculate the envelope of ultrasonic echo for each calibration point. Then, the absolute feature point (AFP) corresponding to half of the envelope peak can be defined and used to find out the relative feature point (RFP); the linear relationship between the RFPs and the known distances should be obtained referring to calibration points. At last, the distance on the measure can be acquired by using linear interpolation according to the above relationship. The measurement experiments have been performed on a set of distances, which shows a good measurement resolution that the overall measurement accuracy is 0.513 mm, and the linear correlation coefficient between the RFPs and the obtained distances is R2 = 0.806.
Characterization of Two Wheat-Derived Glycoside Hydrolase Family-10 Xylanases Resistant to Xylanase Inhibitors
Authors: Liang Fangfang , Mo Yi , Shah Suleman , Xie Ying , Mehmood Arshad , Jiang Hesheng , Guo Yafen
Published: April 2022

Xylanase inhibitors inhibit the activities of microbial xylanases and seriously compromise the efficacy of microbial xylanases added to modify cereals. Cereal endogenous xylanases are unaffected by these xylanase inhibitors, but little information is available regarding their effects in improving cereal quality, a neglected potential application. As a strategy for circumventing the negative effects of xylanase inhibitors, the objective of this study was to use genetic engineering to obtain sufficient amounts of active endo-1,4-β-D-xylanase from wheat to analyze the characteristics of its structure. The endo-1,4-β-D-xylanase from wheat was heterologously expressed. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), western blotting, MALDI-TOF/TOF (MS) analyses, and enzyme activity determination confirmed 2 active endo-1,4-β-D-xylanases (EXY3 and EXY4) were successfully obtained. The molecular weights (MW) and isoelectric point (pI) of EXY3 were 36.108 kDa and 5.491, while those of the EXY4 protein were 41.933 kDa and 5.726. They both contained the same catalytic domain of GH10 xylanases from G266 to V276 and have the same catalytic site, Glu273. They shared the same putative N-glycosylation sites (N62-T63-S64 and N280–V281–S282) and 3 putative O-glycosylation sites (Ser8, Ser9, and Thr21), but EXY4 had an additional O-glycosylation site (Thr358). EXY3 was smaller than EXY4 by 51 amino acids because of a nonsense mutation and premature termination. They both had the 8-fold beta/alpha-barrel (TIM-barrel) fold. The specific activities of EXY3 and EXY4 were 152.0891 and 67.2928 U/mg, respectively. This work demonstrates a promising way to obtain wheat xylanases by genetic engineering; the properties of the enzymes indicate their potential application in cereal-based industries.
Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Increases the Levels of Soluble Immune Checkpoint Proteins in Patients with Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Authors: Liu Chao , Li Xiaohui , Li Aijie , Zou Wenxue , Huang Rui , Hu Xiaoyu , Yu Jinming , Zhang Xiaoling , Yue Jinbo
Published: April 2022

Purpose. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) has been widely applied to locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) patients, inducing the massive release of antigen and systematic immunomodulatory effects. However, its effect on the soluble immune checkpoint proteins (sICPs) remains unclear, which might play a key role in the immune response. Therefore, the current study explored changes in the levels of 16 sICPs in LACC patients during CCRT. Methods. We prospectively enrolled fifty-one LACC patients treated with CCRT and collected patients’ blood before, during and after CCRT. The levels of 16 sICPs were measured using the Luminex platform, and the changes were measured using Friedman test with Bonferroni’s posttest. One month after CCRT, the tumor response was evaluated according to the RECIST 1.1 guidelines. Results. The levels of soluble T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (sTIM-3) significantly increased during CCRT (

P
=
0.041

), while those of the soluble B and T lymphocyte attenuator (sBTLA), sCD40, soluble glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor ligand (sGITRL), sCD80, sCD86, sPD-1, sPD-L1, sCTLA-4, and soluble inducible T-cell costimulator (sICOS) significantly increased after CCRT (all

P
<
0.05

). Other sICPs showed no significant changes throughout the CCRT (all

P
>
0.05

). 41 (80%), 8 (16%), and 2 (4%) patients showed complete response (CR), partial response (PR), and stable disease (SD) after CCRT, respectively. Interestingly, the level of soluble lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (sLAG-3) was significantly higher among the PR/SD patients as compared to the CR after CCRT (

P
=
0.009

). Conclusions. This study revealed that CCRT might elevate the serum levels of sTIM-3, sBTLA, sCD40, sGITRL, sCD80, sCD86, sPD-1, sPD-L1, sCTLA-4, and sICOS in the patients with LACC. The sLAG-3 level was higher in the patients with poor response to CCRT. These findings revealed the dynamic changes in the sICPs levels during CCRT, which might be helpful in designing optimal treatment strategies for LACC patients.
Social Functioning in Individuals Affected by Childhood Maltreatment: Establishing a Research Agenda to Inform Interventions
Authors: Pfaltz Monique C. , Halligan Sarah L. , Haim-Nachum Shilat , Sopp Marie R. , Åhs Fredrik , Bachem Rahel , Bartoli Eleonora , Belete Habte , Belete Tilahun , Berzengi Azi , Dukes Daniel , Essadek Aziz , Iqbal Naved , Jobson Laura , Langevin Rachel , Levy-Gigi Einat , Lüönd Antonia M. , Martin-Soelch Chantal , Michael Tanja , Oe Misari , Olff Miranda , Ceylan Deniz , Raghavan Vijaya , Ramakrishnan Muniarajan , Sar Vedat , Spies Georgina , Wadji Dany Laure , Wamser-Nanney Rachel , Fares-Otero Natalia E. , Schnyder Ulrich , Seedat Soraya
Published: April 2022

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is linked to impairments in various domains of social functioning. Here, we argue that it is critical to identify factors that underlie impaired social functioning as well as processes that mediate the beneficial health effects of positive relationships in individuals exposed to CM. Key research recommendations are presented, focusing on: (1) identifying attachment-related alterations in specific inter- and intrapersonal processes (e.g., regulation of closeness and distance) that underlie problems in broader domains of social functioning (e.g., lack of perceived social support) in individuals affected by CM; (2) identifying internal (e.g., current emotional state) and external situational factors (e.g., cultural factors, presence of close others) that modulate alterations in specific social processes; and (3) identifying mechanisms that explain the positive health effects of intact social functioning. Methodological recommendations include: (1) assessing social processes through interactive and (close to) real-life assessments inside and outside the laboratory; (2) adopting an interdisciplinary, lifespan perspective to assess social processes, using multi-method assessments; (3) establishing global research collaborations to account for cultural influences on social processes and enable replications across laboratories and countries. The proposed line of research will contribute to globally develop and refine interventions that prevent CM and further positive relationships, which – likely through buffering the effects of chronic stress and corresponding allostatic load – foster resilience and improve mental and physical health, thereby reducing personal suffering and the societal and economic costs of CM and its consequences. Interventions targeting euthymia and psychological well-being are promising therapeutic concepts in this context.
Subtle Cognitive Deficits Are Associated with Amyloid-β Positivity, but Not Severity of Self-Reported Decline: Results from the CoSCo Study
Authors: Ryu Seon Young , Hong Yun Jeong , Ho SeongHee , Jeong Jee Hyang , Park Kee Hyung , Kim SangYun , Wang Min Jeong , Choi Seong Hye , Yang Dong Won
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) can be considered as the preclinical manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association criteria for preclinical AD proposed that subtle cognitive changes appear along with AD biomarkers in the late stage of preclinical AD. The objective of this study was to explore whether subtle cognitive impairment (SCI) in individuals with SCD is associated with brain amyloid-β (Aβ) status and SCD severity. Methods: One hundred twenty individuals with SCD (mean age: 70.87 ± 6.10 years) were included in this study. SCI was defined as performance ≤ −1.0 SD on at least two neuropsychological tests. Participants underwent an amyloid positron emission tomography, which was assessed visually and quantitatively using standardized uptake value ratio (SUVR). The severity of SCD was assessed using two self-reported questionnaires: the SCD questionnaire based on the SCD-plus features and the Korean-Everyday Cognition (K-ECog) scale. Results: SCD individuals with SCI (n = 25) had more Aβ positivity than the SCD only group (n = 95) (44% vs. 15.79%; p = 0.002). In addition, the SCI group had a higher global SUVR than the SCD only group (p = 0.048). For self-reported questionnaires, there were no differences in SCD questionnaire total scores and K-ECog global and cognitive domain-specific scores between two groups. Conclusions: In SCD individuals, SCI was associated with higher Aβ positivity, but not with the severity of self-reported cognitive decline, compared to the SCD only group. These results suggest that the recognition of objectively defined subtle cognitive deficits may contribute to the early identification of AD in SCD.
CPET : Gambaran Umum dan Penggunaan pada Pasien Gagal Jantung
Authors: Suprapta Aloysius , Listyoko Aditya , Djajalaksana Susanthy
Published: April 2022

Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) atau uji latih jantung paru merupakan modalitas non-invasif yang digunakan untuk menilai tingkat kebugaran seseorang. Penilaian atas mekanisme pertukaran gas yang terjadi di tahap respirasi secara breath – to - breath akan menggambarkan pertukaran gas di tingkat selular.  Pemantauan pertukaran gas ini menjadi parameter dalam menilai tentang kelainan-kelaianan yang menyebabkan terganggunya proses metabolisme aerob di dalam tubuh. Paramater-parameter pada CPET ini membantu klinisi dalam memilah dan menilai faktor penyebab gangguan dypnea atau kelelahan saat aktivitas, apakah gangguan di sisi sistem pernafasan, sistem kardiovaskular, ataukah di sisi muskuloskeletal. Di samping itu, CPET juga menjadi modalitas dalam menentukan prognosis dan kelayakan transplantasi jantung pada klien dengan gagal jantung (heart failure). Penilaian peak VO2 ≥ 14 mL/kg/menit memberikan gambaran cumulative survival yang lebih baik pada pasien gagal jantung, dan O2 pulse ≥ 10 mL/beat menunjukkan event-free survival yang lebih baik.
Path analysis: A method to estimate altered pathways in time-varying graphs of neuroimaging data
Authors: Falakshahi Haleh , Rokham Hooman , Fu Zening , Iraji Armin , Mathalon Daniel H. , Ford Judith M. , Mueller Bryon A. , Preda Adrian , van Erp Theo G. M. , Turner Jessica A. , Plis Sergey , Calhoun Vince D.
Published: April 2022

Graph-theoretical methods have been widely used to study human brain networks in psychiatric disorders. However, the focus has primarily been on global graphic metrics with little attention to the information contained in paths connecting brain regions. Details of disruption of these paths may be highly informative for understanding disease mechanisms. To detect the absence or addition of multistep paths in the patient group, we provide an algorithm estimating edges that contribute to these paths with reference to the control group. We next examine where pairs of nodes were connected through paths in both groups by using a covariance decomposition method. We apply our method to study resting-state fMRI data in schizophrenia versus controls. Results show several disconnectors in schizophrenia within and between functional domains, particularly within the default mode and cognitive control networks. Additionally, we identify new edges generating additional paths. Moreover, although paths exist in both groups, these paths take unique trajectories and have a significant contribution to the decomposition. The proposed path analysis provides a way to characterize individuals by evaluating changes in paths, rather than just focusing on the pairwise relationships. Our results show promise for identifying path-based metrics in neuroimaging data.
The Governance of New Territories During the Qin Unification
Authors: Li Jingrong
Published: April 2022

This paper uses recently discovered administrative and legal manuscripts to investigate the governance of newly conquered territories during the Qin unification, with the aim of examining Qin’s governing intentions and strategies, which were inextricably interwoven with its swift territorial expansion. The manuscripts demonstrate that the new territories experienced instability and crisis and that Qin had to address various administrative problems to achieve successful governance. The paper explores the flexible, pragmatic policies that Qin devised and adopted to suit the specific social and political circumstances of the new territories. These policies included the removal of native Qin people, laborers, criminals, soldiers, and officials from the old lands to the new lands, preferential and tolerant treatment of the new population, and enactment of laws made specifically for the new territories. The paper shows that although the Qin central government successfully imposed its own administrative system in the new territories with some compromises, there remained a considerable number of unstable and treacherous elements.
The Wall Theory: A Case Study of Intercultural Experience among Chinese Migrants in Hungary
Authors: Gao (高毛毛) Maomao
Published: April 2022

This paper presents an empirical study of the intercultural conflicts that Chinese migrants have experienced in Hungary, so far unexamined in the scientific literature. This study hypothesizes the wall theory, consisting of the visible wall and the invisible wall. The visible wall entails physical and spatial boundaries whereas the invisible wall refers to trust deficit. Our results suggest a visible wall is a ubiquitous concept in Hungarian culture, whereas the boundaries of the visible wall are obscure in Chinese culture. In contrast, the invisible wall is not prevalent in Hungarian culture, yet the invisible wall is a predominant concept in Chinese culture which alienates people in thinking. The concept of wall denotes different meanings in Chinese and Hungarian cultures. The study attempts to provide Chinese overseas with practical knowledge to be aware of the cultural differences and potential strategies to reduce intercultural conflicts.
A Commonwealth for Galileo
Authors: Carmel Elad
Published: April 2022

A Hobbesian utopia might sound paradoxical. Hobbes never prescribed a utopia per se, and he is well-known for his practical and pragmatic approach to human nature and to politics. Yet, this article identifies several utopian elements in Hobbes, starting with the ways in which his contemporaries thought of his work as utopian. Following Galileo and others, Hobbes might have been part of a utopian moment, or at least believed that he was, especially due to his novel and historic philosophy. Behind his dystopian description of the state of nature there is a utopian vision of a civilized, peaceful, and industrious society, the result of true moral philosophy. Finally, the differences between Hobbes and Plato notwithstanding, there might be one overlooked similarity: if Plato designed a republic where Socrates would not have been persecuted, Hobbes might have designed a commonwealth that would produce and allow future Galileos to work without hindrance.
In Extremis: The Wildness of William James
Authors: Livingston Alexander
Published: April 2022

William James advocates strenuousness as the key to the moral life yet his hunger for extreme experiences sometimes leads him to risk sacrificing morality in their pursuit. This paradox is best represented by James’s fascination with soldiers and warfare as exemplars of the strenuous life. This essay examines the tension between strenuousness and morality in James’s ethical thought through the lens of his celebration of wildness. Wildness, I argue, names the hungry craving for meaning, lust for intense, novel, and risky experiences, and contempt for the banality of American modernity. In response to Sarin Marchetti and Trygve Throntveit’s recent interpretations of James’s moral thought, I argue that a fuller account of a radical empiricist approach to ethics – its originality, its contributions, its shortcomings – demands a deeper engagement with James’s craving for wildness and its implications for grasping the aesthetic-affective registers of his social criticism and political thought.
Dyadic Analysis of Fragile Middle Eastern States and Humanitarian Implications of Restrictive covid-19 Policies
Authors: Habib Daniel , Elmore Naela , Gulas Seth , Ruhde Nathan , Mathew Daniel , Parente Nicholas
Published: April 2022

The covid-19 pandemic has pressured governments to respond with restrictive and health resource-oriented policies to contain the spread of the virus. The aim of this paper is to assess differential policy implementation due to state fragility with a spatial scope of the Middle Eastern region. The policies implemented by the four strongest and six most fragile Middle Eastern countries were extracted from the CoronaNet Government Response Database and grouped into restrictive and resource-oriented categories. Clustering based on these categories informed dyadic analysis. Drawing from the Oxford Government Response Policy Tracker and covid-19 World Symptom Survey, we found that fragile states tended to be characterized by a higher proportion of restrictive policies, lower government stringency, and lower compliance. The results identify sectors that would benefit most from humanitarian aid and raise the issue of whether restrictions are disproportionately implemented due to covert political agendas or lack of political and economic power.
Towards an Emerging Unified Theory of Helix Architectures (EUTOHA): Focus on the Quintuple Innovation Helix Framework as the Integrative Device
Authors: Carayannis Elias G. , Campbell David F.J.
Published: April 2022

Quadruple and Quintuple Helix Innovation Systems aim to optimize the design and operation of modern, democratic societies and economies in a smart, sustainable, inclusive, resilient and efficacious manner via the cyber-physical ecosystems that align with Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0 precepts. In this context, the Quintuple Innovation Helix Framework (which is part of the Quadruple/Quintuple Innovation Helix or Q2IH) represents the most comprehensive, meaningful and valuable construct and modality as it encompasses the five key core dimensions of modern, sustainable and democratic knowledge economies and societies. These are the Environment, the Civil Society as well as the Government, University and Industry dimensions. We strongly feel that it is appropriate and even critical, given current events in Europe that starkly highlight the conflict and struggle between democracies and autocracies, to enable, facilitate and even accelerate the further development of an Emerging Unified Theory of Helical Architectures (EUTOHA). The objective would be to bring clarity, coherence and consistency to the process of leveraging the helical architectures to advance and enhance the design of solutions for the digital transformation of modern knowledge economies and societies towards more democratic and sustainable (green) ones.
A new species of Chusquea sect. Serpentes (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae: Chusqueinae) endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico
Authors: RUIZ-SANCHEZ EDUARDO , MEJIA-SAULÉS MA. TERESA , CLARK LYNN G.
Published: April 2022

The most speciose bamboo genus worldwide is Chusquea with 195 described species, 24 of which occur in Mexico. Chusquea is classified into five subgenera, with two of them present in Mexico. Chusquea subg. Chusquea is classified into six sections, of which Chusquea sect. Serpentes has eight described species; one of them is present in Mexico. Forty-three years ago, S.D. Koch and P.A. Fryxell collected a vegetative Chusquea species from Suchixtepec, Oaxaca in the Sierra Madre del Sur with a circular central bud and the infravaginal branching pattern. The same unknown species was collected in 1993 by L.G. Clark, and again by E. Ruiz-Sanchez & L. Cervantes in 2013. Based on these collections and a morphological analysis, here we describe a new Chusquea species, C. kochii, in honor of the late agrostologist S.D. Koch. This species most closely resembles C. glauca. Here we present a geographical distribution map, illustrations, photographs, and a morphological comparison with C. glauca. Chusquea increases to a total of 196 described species, 25 of them present in Mexico, and sect. Serpentes now has nine species, two of them distributed in Mexico. The number of woody bamboo species native to Mexico increases to 58, with 41 of them, including C. kochii, endemic to Mexico.
Vochysia sobralii (Vochysiaceae), a new species from Serra do Cachimbo, Pará, Brazil, and updated keys for Vochysia sect. Pachyantha
Authors: SHIMIZU GUSTAVO HIROAKI , GONÇALVES DEISE JOSELY PEREIRA
Published: April 2022

Vochysia sobralii, a new species of Vochysiaceae endemic to the Serra do Cachimbo, in the state of Pará, Brazil, is described and illustrated in this study. The newly described species is included in Vochysia section Pachyantha, which comprises species with tomentose ovary and without petals. Additionally, two updated identification keys (one dichotomous and other multi-access interactive) for V. sect. Pachyantha, with all ten species, are provided.
A new huriine genus and notes on morphological characters (Araneae: Salticidae: Salticinae)
Authors: MARTA KIMBERLY S. , BUSTAMANTE ABEL A. , RUIZ GUSTAVO R. S. , TEIXEIRA RENATO A. , HAGOPIÁN DAMIÁN , BRESCOVIT ANTONIO D. , VALIATI VICTOR HUGO , RODRIGUES EVERTON N. L.
Published: April 2022

Huriini Simon, 1901 currently consists of six genera and 17 species, distributed exclusively in South America. In this work, the huriine genus Guriurius Marta, Bustamante, Ruiz & Rodrigues, gen. nov. is proposed with two new species herein described: Guriurius minuano Marta, Bustamante, Ruiz & Rodrigues, sp. nov. (type species) and Guriurius nancyae Marta, Bustamante, Ruiz & Rodrigues, sp. nov. The female of Atelurius segmentatus Simon, 1901 is described and illustrated for the first time. Scoturius dipterioides Perger & Rubio, 2018 is transferred to Atelurius Simon, 1901 due to the morphological similarity of copulatory ducts of epigyne, and Hurius pisac Galiano, 1985 is transferred to Simonurius Galiano, 1988 due to the similarities in body shape and female genitalia. Simonurius campestratus (Simon, 1901) is synonymized with Simonurius quadratarius (Simon, 1901). The interpretation of genitalic characters in Huriini is discussed. In addition, we provide new distributional records for Admesturius bitaeniatus (Simon, 1901), Ad. mariaeugeniae Bustamante & Scioscia, 2014, Ad. schajovskoyi Galiano, 1988, At. segmentatus Simon, 1901, Scoturius tigris Simon, 1901, Hurius aeneus (Mello-Leitão, 1941), and Simonurius gladifer (Simon, 1901). Except for Urupuyu Ruiz & Maddison, 2015, all huriine genera are rediagnosed in the new context of tribe and genus composition.
New synonyms and redescription of two little-known Thiodia species (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae): T. ursulana (Kennel, 1919) comb. nov. and T. klapperichi (Razowski, 1967) comb. nov.
Authors: BIDZILYA OLEKSIY , BLACKSTEIN HANS , BUDASHKIN YURIY , ŠUMPICH JAN , TSVETKOV EUGENE
Published: April 2022

The lectotype of Semasia ursulana Kennel, 1919 is designated. The name of the species is recombined as Thiodia ursulana (Kennel, 1919) comb. nov. and considered as a senior synonym of Thiodia aequilibris Tsvetkov, 2017 syn. nov. The female genitalia of this species are described for the first time. Eucosma buratana Blackstein, 2014 syn. nov. described from Tajikistan is synonymised with Thiodia klapperichi (Razowski, 1967) comb. nov. The latter species was known from the male holotype from Afghanistan. We report T. klapperichi from Turkmenistan for the first time and describe hitherto unknown female of this species. Adults and male genitalia of the type specimens of T. ursulana and T. klapperichi are illustrated. Thiodia glandulosana Walsingham, 1907 is transferred to Epinotia Hübner [1825]: Epinotia glandulosana (Walsingham, 1907) comb. nov. An annotated checklist of 27 species of Thiodia is given. In addition, the holotypes of Thiodia dahurica (Falkovitsh, 1965), Thiodia densistriata (Falkovitsh, 1964) and Thiodia hyrcana Kuznetzov, 1976 are illustrated for the first time
Parameter Calibration to Improve the Prediction of Tropical Cyclones over the Bay of Bengal Using Machine Learning–Based Multiobjective Optimization
Authors: Baki Harish , Chinta Sandeep , Balaji C. , Srinivasan Balaji
Published: April 2022

The prediction skill of a numerical model can be enhanced by calibrating the sensitive parameters that significantly influence the model forecast. The objective of the present study is to improve the prediction of surface wind speed and precipitation by calibrating the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model parameters for the simulations of tropical cyclones over the Bay of Bengal region. Ten tropical cyclones across different intensity categories between 2011 and 2017 are selected for the calibration experiments. Eight sensitive model parameters are calibrated by minimizing the prediction error corresponding to 10-m wind speed and precipitation, using a multiobjective adaptive surrogate model-based optimization (MO-ASMO) framework. The 10-m wind speed and precipitation simulated by the default and calibrated parameter values across different aspects are compared. The results show that the calibrated parameters improved the prediction of 10-m wind speed by 17.62% and precipitation by 8.20% compared to the default parameters. The effect of calibrated parameters on other model output variables, such as cyclone track and intensities, and 500-hPa wind fields, is investigated. Eight tropical cyclones across different categories between 2011 and 2018 are selected to corroborate the performance of the calibrated parameter values for other cyclone events. The robustness of the calibrated parameters across different boundary conditions and grid resolutions is also examined. These results will have significant implications for improving the predictability of tropical cyclone characteristics, which allows us to better plan adaptation and mitigation strategies and thus help in reducing the adverse effects of tropical cyclones on society.
The Teachers’ Transfer Policy, Haryana (2016): A Critical Evaluation
Authors: Sharan Arushi , Jain Naman , Vashistha Prachi , Singh Pulin
Published: April 2022

The Teachers’ Transfer Policy, 2016, for teachers serving in government schools across Haryana was started with the explicit goal of improving job satisfaction for teachers. It represented a major reform in transfer of teachers in public schools across the state, as prior to this, transfers were mired in political hurdles and corruption. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach to assess teachers’ satisfaction with the policy and explores perceptions across the population on whether it affects their work satisfaction too. The study finds that teachers experience the implementation of the policy in a more nuanced way than the officials. It also finds that they exhibit a high level of satisfaction with the policy, but that it is not uniformly distributed. Rather, satisfaction varies by age and preference for allotments. Work satisfaction has been only marginally affected by the policy.
The Logic of Transitional Justice and State Repression: The Effects of Human Rights Prosecutions in Post-Conflict States
Authors: Kitagawa Risa , Bell Sam R.
Published: April 2022

Human rights prosecutions addressing wartime crimes are often credited with deterring future rights abuses, but routinely occur alongside state repression. This article develops a theory of how such prosecutions generate uneven effects across domestic human rights practice by making some repression tactics costlier than others—in the public visibility of the abuse or ease of attribution to leadership—or by directly substituting certain tactics. We test the implications with a multivariate probit analysis of novel prosecution data in contemporary conflict and post-conflict settings. Trials significantly reduce reliance on political imprisonment and extrajudicial killings, relatively visible abuses, whereas gains for less visible physical integrity rights are limited. Further, trials themselves are sometimes deployed as a direct substitute for political imprisonment. The findings reveal how human rights prosecutions themselves can be part of a government’s repressive toolkit, with implications for the study of transitional justice and the judicialization of repression.
Clinical relevance of Tai Chi on pain and physical function in adults with knee osteoarthritis: An ancillary meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Kelley George A , Kelley Kristi S , Callahan Leigh F
Published: April 2022

The clinical relevance of Tai Chi on pain, stiffness, and physical function in adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has not been established. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to address this gap. Eight randomized controlled trials from a recent meta-analysis representing 407 participants (216 Tai Chi, 191 control) in adults ≥18 years of age with KOA and included the assessment of pain, stiffness, and physical function using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) were assessed. The inverse variance heterogeneity model (IVhet) was first used to pool standardized mean difference effect sizes (ES) for each outcome. Clinical relevance, i.e., number-needed-to treat (NNT) ≤10 and relative risk reduction (RRR) ≥25% was calculated across assumed controlled risks (ACR) ranging from 0.01 to 0.99. Statistically significant improvements were found for pain (ES, −0.75, 95% CI, −0.99, −0.51; Q = 8.9, p = 0.26; I2 = 21%), stiffness (ES, −0.70, 95% CI, −0.95, −0.46; Q = 9.6, p = 0.21; I2 = 27%), and physical function (ES, −0.91, 95% CI, −1.12, −0.70; Q = 7.2, p = 0.40; I2 = 3%). The intersection of results for a NNT ≤10 and RRR ≥25% yielded high evidence and clinically relevant improvements across a wide range of ACR for pain (0.15 to 0.88), stiffness (0.15 to 0.87), and physical function (0.13 to 0.97). These findings suggest that Tai Chi results in statistically significant as well as clinically important improvements in pain, stiffness, and physical function across a wide range of ACR in adults with KOA.
Aerogel and expanded perlite incorporated lightweight cementitious composites containing crushed glass: Evaluation of the drying shrinkage and alkali-silica expansion
Authors: Shah Syed Nasir , Tan Tee How , Tey Onn Wee , Leong Geok Wen , Chin Yoong Sheng , Yuen Choon Wah , Mo Kim Hung
Published: April 2022

Lightweight cementitious composite (LCC) produced by incorporating lightweight silica aerogel was explored in this study. Silica aerogel was incorporated as 60% replacement of fine aggregate (sand/crushed glass) in producing the LCC. The effect of aerogel on the drying shrinkage and alkali-silica expansion of LCC was evaluated and compared with those of lightweight expanded perlite aggregate. At the density of 1600  ±  100 kg/m3, the aerogel/ expanded perlite LCC had attained compressive strength of about 17/24 MPa and 22/26 MPa in mixtures with sand and crushed glass as a fine aggregate, respectively. The inclusion of aerogel and expanded perlite increased the drying shrinkage. The drying shrinkage of aerogel LCC was up to about 3 times of the control mixtures. Although the presence of aerogel and expanded perlite could reduce the alkali-silica expansion when partially replacing crushed glass, the aerogel-glass LCC still recorded expansion exceeding the maximum limit of 0.10% at 14 days. However, when 15% cement was replaced with fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag, the alkali-silica expansion was reduced to 0.03% and 0.10%, respectively. Microstructural observations also revealed that the aerogel with fly ash can help in reducing the alkali-silica expansion in mixes containing the reactive crushed glass aggregate.
Evaluating the fit-effectiveness of fabric-based reusable face masks on 3D printed NIOSH headforms
Authors: Stannard Casey , Freeman Charles , Strawderman Lesley , Moore Meagan , Newhauser Wayne , Burch Reuben , Black Catherine , Saucier David
Published: April 2022

Poor-fitting face masks can allow particles, including the coronavirus disease 2019 virus, to spread. Reproducible methods for fit testing face masks are scarce and many require sophisticated testing equipment. The purpose of this experimental research was twofold: (a) to develop a simple and reproducible method for assessing face mask fit at key facial areas; and (b) to utilize the method to examine the fit of various commercially available fabric-based face masks on different head shapes at key facial areas. The mask fit test method was developed to assess face mask fit in six key face mask/head correspondence areas: bridge of nose; cheek/area below the eyes (including the nasolabial fold); chin; ear loops; sides of mask near the ears; and sides of nose. Proper fit was indicated when no excessive tightness or gaping occurred. The mask fit test method was used to assess the fit of eight types of commercially available face masks on five three-dimensional printed headforms. The five headforms were created from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards for head shapes and sizes. Six evaluators utilized the mask fit test method to score the eight face masks on each headform. Overall, only two face masks had proper fit for the majority of the headforms. All other face masks exhibited loose or gaping fit. General trends included superior fit for larger headforms and poor fit for all face masks evaluated on the smaller phantom. Facial areas that commonly produced large gaps were the bridge of nose, cheeks, and sides of nose. Thus, this study recommends improved design and sizing of face masks to properly fit a larger segment of the population.
Developing a Culturally Informed Integrative Practice: A Response to Michael Vogel’s “Transitioning Integration: The Case of Regan”
Authors: Ponder Lina S.
Published: April 2022

This article is a response to Michael Vogel’s article, “Transitioning Integration: The Case of Regan.” This response highlights Vogel’s ideas on cultural-linguistic models that center culture in understanding religious and spiritual traditions. In addition, this article captures Vogel’s therapeutic sensibilities throughout his work which enabled him to engage with his client’s multiplicity, fluidity, and permeability. This response riffs off of Vogel’s work and attempts to further his ideas of cultural-linguistic models of integration that encompass the Cultural Third and the conscious and unconscious reactions of clients and clinicians. Furthermore, guidelines are provided in how one might become a culturally informed integrative practitioner.
COVID-19 and Australian school psychology: Qualitative perspectives for enhancing future practice
Authors: Reupert Andrea , Greenfeld Daliya , May Fiona , Berger Emily , Morris Zoe A. , Allen Kelly-Ann , Summers Dianne , Wurf Gerald
Published: April 2022

The challenges and changes driven by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the education sector have been linked to high rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic symptoms in school-aged populations. Despite this, it is also acknowledged that children and young people can be resilient and adaptable, with the right support in place. In schools, psychologists play an important role in supporting students’ learning, behavior, wellbeing, and mental health. The aim of this study is to investigate the practices of Australian school psychologists during COVID-19 related school closures, focusing on their experiences and challenges and how they adapted their practices. Twelve Australian school psychologists were interviewed and, after member checks were undertaken, interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Six interrelated themes were identified including: (a) heightened student psychological stress, (b) alternative delivery modes and associated challenges, (c) close collaboration with families, (d) participants personal challenges during COVID-19, (e) assessment during COVID-19, and (f) possible long-term practice changes post pandemic. The results of this study have implications for policies to support students in future pandemics or where physical school attendance is disrupted (e.g., natural disasters).