bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Classification Method of Point Clouds of Transmission Line Corridor Based on Improved Random Forest and Multi-Scale Features
Authors: Tang Qingyun , Zhang Letan , Lan Guiwen , Shi Xiaoyong , Duanmu Xinghui , Chen Kan
Published: January 2023

Classification of airborne laser scanning (ALS) point clouds of power lines is of great importance to their reconstruction. However, it is still a difficult task to efficiently and accurately classify the ground, vegetation, power lines and power pylons from ALS point clouds. Therefore, in this paper, a method is proposed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the classification of point clouds of transmission lines, which is based on improved Random Forest and multi-scale features. The point clouds are filtered by the optimized progressive TIN densification filtering algorithm, then the elevations of the filtered point cloud are normalized. The features of the point cloud at different scales are calculated according to the basic features of the point cloud and the characteristics of transmission lines. The Relief F and Sequential Backward Selection algorithm are used to select the best subset of features to estimate the parameters of the learning model, then an Improved Random Forest classification model is built to classify the point clouds. The proposed method is verified by using three different samples from the study area and the results show that, compared with the methods based on Support Vector Machines, AdaBoost or Random Forest, our method can reduce feature redundancy and has higher classification accuracy and efficiency.
An Evaluation of the Safety Effectiveness and Cost of Autonomous Vehicles Based on Multivariable Coupling
Authors: Tan Hong , Zhao Fuquan , Zhang Wang , Liu Zongwei
Published: January 2023

There is a need for in-depth studies of autonomous vehicle safety that evaluate the effectiveness of safety functions and different “atomic” technology combinations for vehicles and roads. In this paper, we provide a crash avoidance effectiveness evaluation model for autonomous vehicles enabled with different sensor combinations based on multiple variables of 14 different “atomic” sensing technologies on the vehicle side and road side, 52 safety functions, and 14 accident types. Meanwhile, a cost-sharing model is developed based on the traveled distance during the life cycle of vehicles and based on the traffic flow over the life cycle of roads to evaluate the unit cost per km of different “atomic” technology combinations. The results clearly show that the cost increases with the addition of “atomic” sensing technologies on the vehicle side, while an increase in crash avoidance effectiveness decreases. It is necessary to switch to V2X and to introduce roadside “atomic” technology combinations to realize better safety effectiveness at a lower cost for vehicles. In addition, a map that covers the safety effectiveness and cost per kilometer of all “atomic” technology combinations is calculated for decision-makers to select combinations under the preconditions of cost and safety.
Quantifying Urban Activities Using Nodal Seismometers in a Heterogeneous Urban Space
Authors: Li Yunyue Elita , Nilot Enhedelihai Alex , Zhao Yumin , Fang Gang
Published: January 2023

Earth’s surface is constantly vibrating due to natural processes inside and human activities on the surface of the Earth. These vibrations form the ambient seismic fields that are measured by sensitive seismometers. Compared with natural processes, anthropogenic vibrations dominate the seismic measurements at higher frequency bands, demonstrate clear temporal and cyclic variability, and are more heterogeneous in space. Consequently, urban ambient seismic fields are a rich information source for human activity monitoring. Improving from the conventional energy-based seismic spectral analysis, we utilize advanced signal processing techniques to extract the occurrence of specific urban activities, including motor vehicle counts and runner activities, from the high-frequency ambient seismic noise. We compare the seismic energy in different frequency bands with the extracted activity intensity at different locations within a one-kilometer radius and highlight the high-resolution information in the seismic data. Our results demonstrate the intense heterogeneity in a highly developed urban space. Different sectors of urban society serve different functions and respond differently when urban life is severely disturbed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The anonymity of seismic data enabled an unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution, which potentially could be utilized by government regulators and policymakers for dynamic monitoring and urban management.
A 4 × 4 Active Antenna Array with Adjustable Beam Steering
Authors: Verho Sebastian , Nguyen Van Thang , Chung Jae-Young
Published: January 2023

An adjustable 4×4 antenna array with electrical beam steering and polarization control is presented. Here, adjustability means the ability to correct the beam steering angle post-calibration. The objective is to improve the steering accuracy which is critical in point-to-point communication as inaccuracy will cause transmission failure due to a missed target. The accuracy is enhanced by adjusting the beam steering angle in beamforming calculations. To execute this, the system is calibrated by measuring several unit cells of a partial 4×4 array structure at different voltage bias points and calculating an average model of the phase shift profile. This reduces the phase error from variations between components and robust beam steering is achieved. This technique is utilized in far-field measurements, and fairly accurate initial beam steering angles are achieved at 3 GHz. The accuracy is further improved by over or under steering the desired angle in the beamforming calculations to finally achieve the steering angle of interest with an accuracy of 2∘. Overall, the main beam is incrementally steered from 0∘ to 45∘ with the gain ranging from 4.7 dB to 2.8 dB. The polarization control is also demonstrated in horizontal and vertical directions for a linearly polarized wave.
Less Is More: Adaptive Trainable Gradient Dropout for Deep Neural Networks
Authors: Avgerinos Christos , Vretos Nicholas , Daras Petros
Published: January 2023

The undeniable computational power of artificial neural networks has granted the scientific community the ability to exploit the available data in ways previously inconceivable. However, deep neural networks require an overwhelming quantity of data in order to interpret the underlying connections between them, and therefore, be able to complete the specific task that they have been assigned to. Feeding a deep neural network with vast amounts of data usually ensures efficiency, but may, however, harm the network’s ability to generalize. To tackle this, numerous regularization techniques have been proposed, with dropout being one of the most dominant. This paper proposes a selective gradient dropout method, which, instead of relying on dropping random weights, learns to freeze the training process of specific connections, thereby increasing the overall network’s sparsity in an adaptive manner, by driving it to utilize more salient weights. The experimental results show that the produced sparse network outperforms the baseline on numerous image classification datasets, and additionally, the yielded results occurred after significantly less training epochs.
Recent Progress in Self-Powered Wireless Sensors and Systems Based on TENG
Authors: Li Yonghai , Yu Jinran , Wei Yichen , Wang Yifei , Feng Zhenyu , Cheng Liuqi , Huo Ziwei , Lei Yanqiang , Sun Qijun
Published: January 2023

With the development of 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, diversified sensors (such as the signal acquisition module) have become more and more important in people’s daily life. According to the extensive use of various distributed wireless sensors, powering them has become a big problem. Among all the powering methods, the self-powered sensor system based on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) has shown its superiority. This review focuses on four major application areas of wireless sensors based on TENG, including environmental monitoring, human monitoring, industrial production, and daily life. The perspectives and outlook of the future development of self-powered wireless sensors are discussed.
A Survey on Wearable Sensors for Mental Health Monitoring
Authors: Gomes Nuno , Pato Matilde , Lourenço André Ribeiro , Datia Nuno
Published: January 2023

Mental illness, whether it is medically diagnosed or undiagnosed, affects a large proportion of the population. It is one of the causes of extensive disability, and f not properly treated, it can lead to severe emotional, behavioral, and physical health problems. In most mental health research studies, the focus is on treatment, but fewer resources are focused on technical solutions to mental health issues. The present paper carried out a systematic review of available literature using PRISMA guidelines to address various monitoring solutions in mental health through the use of wearable sensors. Wearable sensors can offer several advantages over traditional methods of mental health assessment, including convenience, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to capture data in real-world settings. Their ability to collect data related to anxiety and stress levels, as well as panic attacks, is discussed. The available sensors on the market are described, as well as their success in providing data that can be correlated with the aforementioned health issues. The current wearable landscape is quite dynamic, and the current offerings have enough quality to deliver meaningful data targeted for machine learning algorithms. The results indicate that mental health monitoring is feasible.
Frequency Comb-Based Ground-Penetrating Bioradar: System Implementation and Signal Processing
Authors: Shi Di , Gidion Gunnar , Aftab Taimur , Reindl Leonhard M. , Rupitsch Stefan J.
Published: January 2023

Radars can be used as sensors to detect the breathing of victims trapped under layers of building materials in catastrophes like earthquakes or gas explosions. In this contribution, we present the implementation of a novel frequency comb continuous wave (FCCW) bioradar module using a commercial software-defined radio (SDR). The FCCW radar transmits multiple equally spaced frequency components simultaneously. The data acquisition of the received combs is frequency domain-based. Hence, it does not require synchronization between the transmit and receive channels, as time domain-based broadband radars, such as ultra wideband (UWB) pulse radar and frequency-modulated CW (FMCW) radar, do. Since a frequency comb has an instantaneous wide bandwidth, the effective scan rate is much higher than that of a step frequency CW (SFCW) radar. This FCCW radar is particularly suitable for small motion detection. Using inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT), we can decompose the received frequency comb into different ranges and remove ghost signals and interference of further range intervals. The frequency comb we use in this report has a bandwidth of only 60 MHz, resulting in a range resolution of up to 2.5 m, much larger than respiration-induced chest wall motions. However, we demonstrate that in the centimeter range, motions can be detected and evaluated by processing the received comb signals. We want to integrate the bioradar into an unmanned aircraft system for fast and safe search and rescue operations. As a trade-off between ground penetrability and the size and weight of the antenna and the radar module, we use 1.3 GHz as the center frequency. Field measurements show that the proposed FCCW bioradar can detect an alive person through different nonmetallic building materials.
“(De)constructing NASCAR Space”: A Black Placemaking Analysis of Fan Agency, Mobility, and Resistance
Authors: Vadeboncoeur Joshua D.
Published: January 2023

This article examines how blackness is not only situated within sporting spaces, but also, and more narrowly, experienced within a historically and predominantly White sporting space—that of NASCAR. To explore and define Black individuals’ racialized experiences and movements as NASCAR fans from their perspective, this article uses a qualitative approach as grounded in narrative inquiry. Findings suggest that Black fans shift the otherwise oppressive geographies of NASCAR into sites of belongingness, celebration, and enjoyment, which advances the theoretical understanding of how “White spaces” can be contested through processes of racialized resistance. Thus, through the process of Black placemaking, Black fans construct and employ practices to transform their geographic “immobility” (both discursive and physical) into a reality that subverts racism and White supremacy more broadly.
A Study on the Spatial Correlation Effects of Digital Economy Development in China from a Non-Linear Perspective
Authors: Huang Jie , Jin Huali , Ding Xuhui , Zhang Aihua
Published: January 2023

Accurate analysis of the spatial correlation effects, spatial aggregation patterns, and critical factors in the development of China’s digital economy is of great significance to the high-quality development of China’s economy. Based on the monthly data of “The Tencent Internet Plus” digital economy index for 31 provinces in China from 2018 to 2020, the non-linear Granger causality test and social network analysis were applied to reveal the spatial correlation effects of China’s digital economy. The quadratic assignment procedure (QAP) was used to empirically examine the factors influencing the formation of non-linear spatial association networks. The results show that the spatially linked relationships of the digital economy in 31 Chinese provinces exhibit a significant non-linear spatially correlated network structure. Block model analysis reveals that the development of the digital economy between the four major sectors is closely linked, and the national linkage effect is significant. The results of the secondary assignment procedure indicate that capital stock, information infrastructure, and geographical proximity have a significant positive impact on the formation of spatial linkages in the digital economy. In contrast, technological innovation has a significant negative impact.
Radiation Exposure to Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening: Should We Be Concerned?
Authors: Pozzessere Chiara , von Garnier Christophe , Beigelman-Aubry Catherine
Published: January 2023

Lung cancer screening (LCS) programs through low-dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) are being implemented in several countries worldwide. Radiation exposure of healthy individuals due to prolonged CT screening rounds and, eventually, the additional examinations required in case of suspicious findings may represent a concern, thus eventually reducing the participation in an LCS program. Therefore, the present review aims to assess the potential radiation risk from LDCT in this setting, providing estimates of cumulative dose and radiation-related risk in LCS in order to improve awareness for an informed and complete attendance to the program. After summarizing the results of the international trials on LCS to introduce the benefits coming from the implementation of a dedicated program, the screening-related and participant-related factors determining the radiation risk will be introduced and their burden assessed. Finally, future directions for a personalized screening program as well as technical improvements to reduce the delivered dose will be presented.
Global Research Activities on Micro(nano)plastic Toxicity to Earthworms
Authors: Gong Wenwen , Li Haifeng , Wang Jiachen , Zhou Jihua , Zhao Haikang , Wang Xuexia , Qu Han , Lu Anxiang
Published: January 2023

Micro(nano)plastics are emerging contaminants that have been shown to cause various ecotoxicological effects on soil biota. Earthworms, as engineers of the ecosystem, play a fundamental role in soil ecosystem processes and have been used as model species in ecotoxicological studies. Research that evaluates micro(nano)plastic toxicity to earthworms has increased greatly over the last decade; however, only few studies have been conducted to highlight the current knowledge and evolving trends of this topic. This study aims to visualize the research status and knowledge structure of the relevant literature. Bibliometrics and visualization analyses were conducted using co-citations, cooperation networks and cluster analysis. The results showed that micro(nano)plastic toxicity to earthworms is an emerging and increasingly popular topic, with 78 articles published from 2013 to 2022, the majority of which were published in the last two years. The most prolific publications and journals involved in this topic were also identified. In addition, the diversity of cooperative relationships among different countries and institutions confirmed the evolution of this research field, in which China contributed substantially. The high-frequency keywords were then determined using co-occurrence analysis, and were identified as exposure, bioaccumulation, soil, pollution, toxicity, oxidative stress, heavy metal, microplastic, Eisenia foetida and community. Moreover, a total of eight clusters were obtained based on topic knowledge clustering, and these included the following themes: plastic pollution, ingestion, combined effects and the biological endpoints of earthworms and toxic mechanisms. This study provides an overview and knowledge structure of micro(nano)plastic toxicity to earthworms so that future researchers can identify their research topics and potential collaborators.
Ghost Condensates and Pure Kinetic k-Essence Condensates in the Presence of Field–Fluid Non-Minimal Coupling in the Dark Sector
Authors: Hussain Saddam , Chatterjee Anirban , Bhattacharya Kaushik
Published: January 2023

In this article, we try to determine the conditions when a ghost field, in conjunction with a barotropic fluid, produces a stable accelerating expansion phase of the universe. It is seen that, in many cases, the ghost field produces a condensate and drives the fluid energy density to zero in the final accelerating phase, but there can be other possibilities. We have shown that a pure kinetic k-essence field (which is not a ghost field) interacting with a fluid can also form an interaction-induced condensate and produce a stable accelerating phase of the universe. In the latter case, the fluid energy density does not vanish in the stable phase.
Bayesian Spatio-Temporal Prediction and Counterfactual Generation: An Application in Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions in COVID-19
Authors: Lawson Andrew , Rotejanaprasert Chawarat
Published: January 2023

The spatio-temporal course of an epidemic (such as COVID-19) can be significantly affected by non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as full or partial lockdowns. Bayesian Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) models can be applied to the spatio-temporal spread of infectious diseases (STIFs) (such as COVID-19). In causal inference, it is classically of interest to investigate the counterfactuals. In the context of STIF, it is possible to use nowcasting to assess the possible counterfactual realization of disease in an incidence that would have been evidenced with no NPI. Classic lagged dependency spatio-temporal IF models are discussed, and the importance of the ST component in nowcasting is assessed. Real examples of lockdowns for COVID-19 in two US states during 2020 and 2021 are provided. The degeneracy in prediction over longer time periods is highlighted, and the wide confidence intervals characterize the forecasts. For SC, the early and short lockdown contrasted with the longer NJ intervention. The approach here demonstrated marked differences in spatio-temporal disparities across counties with respect to an adherence to counterfactual predictions.
Monkeypox Vaccine Acceptance among Ghanaians: A Call for Action
Authors: Ghazy Ramy Mohamed , Yazbek Saja , Gebreal Assem , Hussein Mai , Addai Sylvia Agyeman , Mensah Ernestina , Sarfo Michael , Kofi Agyapong , AL-Ahdal Tareq , Eshun Gilbert
Published: January 2023

Background: Ghana ranked 31st worldwide and 3rd in Africa in the number of confirmed cases worldwide. We aimed to assess the intention to receive the monkeypox (MPOX) vaccine and its associated psychological antecedents among the Ghanaian population. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Ghana from November to December 2022. Snowball sampling was used to recruit participants via social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook. The validated 5C scale was used to assess five psychological factors that influence vaccination behavior and intent: confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation, and collective responsibility. Results: The study drew 605 participants; their mean age was 30.0 ± 6.8; 68.1% were single; 60.8 % were males, and 51.9% were living in Greater Accra (The capital and largest city of Ghana). About 53.9% of the studied Ghanaian population did not intend to receive the MPOX vaccination. Vaccine acceptance among non-healthcare workers (non-HCWs) was significantly lower than among HCWs (41.7 vs. 55.3, p < 0.001). The determinants of vaccine acceptance were male gender (AOR = 1.48, 95% CI, 1.00–2.18, p = 0.049), urban residence (AOR = 0.63, 95% CI, 0.41–0.96, p = 0.033), refusal of coronavirus 2019 vaccine (AOR = 0.29, 95% CI, 0.16–0.52, p < 0.001), confidence in vaccination ((AOR = 2.45, 95% CI, 1.93–3.15, and p < 0.001), and collective responsibility (AOR = 1.34, 95% CI, 1.02–1.75, p = 0.034)). Conclusions: The participants in this study did not show high levels of intention to accept the MPOX vaccination. Consequently, tailoring the efforts aiming to promote MPOX vaccination is needed especially among non-HCWs through increasing their confidence in vaccine effectiveness and safety and promoting the importance of self-vaccination to protect others.
Vaccine Formulation Strategies and Challenges Involved in RNA Delivery for Modulating Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Race from Laboratory to Market
Authors: Shaharyar Md. Adil , Bhowmik Rudranil , Al-Abbasi Fahad A. , AlGhamdi Shareefa A. , Alghamdi Amira M. , Sarkar Arnab , Kazmi Imran , Karmakar Sanmoy
Published: January 2023

It has been demonstrated that noncoding RNAs have significant physiological and pathological roles. Modulation of noncoding RNAs may offer therapeutic approaches as per recent findings. Small RNAs, mostly long noncoding RNAs, siRNA, and microRNAs make up noncoding RNAs. Inhibiting or promoting protein breakdown by binding to 3’ untranslated regions of target mRNA, microRNAs post-transcriptionally control the pattern of gene expression. Contrarily, long non-coding RNAs perform a wider range of tasks, including serving as molecular scaffolding, decoys, and epigenetic regulators. This article provides instances of long noncoding RNAs and microRNAs that may be a biomarker of CVD (cardiovascular disease). In this paper we highlight various RNA-based vaccine formulation strategies designed to target these biomarkers—that are either currently in the research pipeline or are in the global pharmaceutical market—along with the physiological hurdles that need to be overcome.
Evaluation of the Effect of CD70 Co-Expression on CD8 T Cell Response in Protein-Prime MVA-Boost Vaccination in Mice
Authors: Stephan Ann-Sophie , Kosinska Anna , Mück-Häusl Martin , Muschaweckh Andreas , Jäger Clemens , Röder Natalie , Heikenwälder Mathias , Dembek Claudia , Protzer Ulrike
Published: January 2023

Here, we investigate the potential of CD70 co-expression during viral vector boost vaccination to improve an antigen-specific T cell response. To determine the chance of activating antigen-specific T cells by CD70, we used the HBV core antigen as a model antigen in a heterologous protein-prime, Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) boost vaccination scheme. Both the HBV core and a CD70 expression cassette were co-expressed upon delivery by an MVA vector under the same promoter linked by a P2A site. To compare immunogenicity with and without CD70 co-expression, HBV-naïve, C57BL/6 (wt) mice and HBV-transgenic mice were prime-vaccinated using recombinant HBV core antigen followed by the MVA vector boost. Co-expression of CD70 increased the number of vaccine-induced HBV core-specific CD8 T cells by >2-fold and improved their effector functions in HBV-naïve mice. In vaccinated HBV1.3tg mice, the number and functionality of HBV core-specific CD8 T cells was slightly increased upon CD70 co-expression in low-viremic, but not in high-viremic animals. CD70 co-expression did not impact liver damage as indicated by ALT levels in the serum, but increased the number of vaccine-induced, proliferative T cell clusters in the liver. Overall, this study indicates that orchestrated co-expression of CD70 and a vaccine antigen may be an interesting and safe means of enhancing antigen-specific CD8 T cell responses using vector-based vaccines, although in our study it was not sufficient to break immune tolerance.
Community Perception and Attitude towards COVID-19 Vaccination for Children in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alalmaei Asiri Waddah M. , Shati Ayed A. , Mahmood Syed E. , Al-Qahtani Saleh M. , Alqahtani Youssef A. , Alhussain Raghad M. , Alshehri Noura A.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Vaccines are an important part of the COVID-19 pandemic response plan. This study was undertaken to find out the percentage of supporters in the Saudi population for COVID-19 vaccination among children, and to assess the study population’s perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccination among children. Material and Methods: This nationwide study adopted a cross-sectional survey of adult participants, conducted by trained medical students. The anonymous questionnaire was published on social media tools. Statistical analysis was conducted using two-tailed tests. Results: Six hundred and twenty (620) participants were recruited for this study. Nearly 17.0% of participants had a chronic health problem/comorbidity. About 28.7% of the study participants reported having COVID-19 infection. The COVID-19 vaccine was received among 94.7% of the study respondents. The majority of the vaccination supporters (89.0%) wanted to get the third dose. There was a statistically significant association between the participant’s attitudes towards getting vaccinated themselves, and their attitude towards children’s vaccination. Vaccine newness, as a reason for hesitating to get vaccinated, was most reported among non-vaccine supporters. False religious beliefs were found to significantly influence the opposing attitude towards children’s vaccination. Conclusion: Health professionals and policy makers should implement and support strategies to ensure children are vaccinated against COVID-19. They also need to educate parents and families regarding the importance of vaccination against COVID-19.
Immunohistochemical Expression of Tensin-4/CTEN in Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs
Authors: Monteiro Alexandra , Delgado Leonor , Monteiro Luís , Pires Isabel , Prada Justina , Raposo Teresa
Published: January 2023

C-terminal tensin-like (tensin-4/TNS4/CTEN) is the fourth member of the tensin family, frequently described as displaying oncological functions, including cellular migration, invasion, adhesion, growth, metastasis, epithelial to mesenchymal transition, and apoptosis, in several different types of cancer. To investigate, for the first time, the clinical significance of CTEN in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of dogs, we studied a total of 45 SCC sections from various dog breeds. The mean age of the affected dogs was 8.9 ± 3.6 years. Immunohistochemistry confirmed strong cytoplasmatic CTEN expression in the basal layer of the epidermis next to the tumor. We detected high CTEN expression associated with the highest grade of the tumor (grade III) and observed 100% of immunopositivity for this tumor grading (p < 0.0001). These data suggest that CTEN is an oncogene in SCC of dogs and a promising biomarker and a therapeutic target for dogs affected by SCC.
Evaluating the Histologic Grade of Digital Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Dogs and Copy Number Variation of KIT Ligand—A Correlation Study
Authors: Cerezo-Echevarria Argiñe , Kehl Alexandra , Beitzinger Christoph , Müller Tobias , Klopfleisch Robert , Aupperle-Lellbach Heike
Published: January 2023

Dark-haired dogs are predisposed to the development of digital squamous cell carcinoma (DSCC). This may potentially suggest an underlying genetic predisposition not yet completely elucidated. Some authors have suggested a potential correlation between the number of copies KIT Ligand (KITLG) and the predisposition of dogs to DSCC, containing a higher number of copies in those affected by the neoplasm. In this study, the aim was to evaluate a potential correlation between the number of copies of the KITLG and the histological grade of malignancy in dogs with DSCC. For this, 72 paraffin-embedded DSCCs with paired whole blood samples of 70 different dogs were included and grouped according to their haircoat color as follow: Group 0/unknown haircoat color (n = 11); Group 1.a/black non-Schnauzers (n = 15); group 1.b/black Schnauzers (n = 33); group 1.c/black and tan dogs (n = 7); group 2/tan animals (n = 4). The DSCCs were histologically graded. Additionally, KITLG Copy Number Variation (CNV) was determined by ddPCR. A significant correlation was observed between KITLG copy number and the histological grade and score value. This finding may suggest a possible factor for the development of canine DSCC, thus potentially having an impact on personalized veterinary oncological strategies and breeding programs.
An Evaluation of Temporal Distributions of High, Low, and Zero Cohort Morbidity of Cumulative First Treatment Bovine Respiratory Disease and Their Associations with Demographic, Health, and Performance Outcomes in US Feedlot Cattle
Authors: Johnson Blaine , White Brad , Lancaster Phillip , Larson Robert
Published: January 2023

Timing and magnitude of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) can impact intervention and overall economics of cattle on feed. Furthermore, there is a need to better describe when cattle are being treated for BRD. The first objective was to perform a cluster analysis on the temporal distributions of cumulative first treatment BRD from HIGH (≥15% of cattle received treated for BRD) and LOW cohorts (>0 and <15% of cattle received treated for BRD) to assess cohort-level timing (days on feed) of BRD first treatments. The second objective was to determine associations among cluster groups (temporal patterns) and demographic risk factors, health outcomes, and performance. Cluster analysis determined that optimal number of clustering groups for the HIGH morbidity cohort was six clusters and LOW morbidity cohort was seven clusters. Cohorts with zero BRD treatment records were added for statistical comparisons. Total death loss, BRD morbidity, average daily gain (ADG), railing rate, days to 50% BRD, cattle received, shrink, arrival weight, and sex were associated with temporal groups (p < 0.05). These data could be used as a tool for earlier identification and potential interventions for cohorts based on the BRD temporal pattern.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation and SSRIs in the complex treatment of Parkinson’s disease patients with depressive disorders
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education ", Prosvetov A.O. ,   A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry",   of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Tsygankov B.D. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Rangus S.R. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kuznetsov E.V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: January 2023

Affective disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) are significantly more common than in the general population in people of the same age. It is known that the ef ficacy of antidepressants in PD patients is lower than in patients with a depressive disorder not associated with PD. Therefore, such patients may take high doses of antidepressants, which is accompanied by side effects manifestations and a decrease in quality of life. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe treatment for depressive disorder that has been successfully used in PD patients. The article presents a comparison of the effectiveness of complex therapy with TMS and SSRIs with SSRI monotherapy for the treatment of depressive disorder in PD patient.
Post-traumatic stress disorder: a literature review
Authors:   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia, Pakhomova S. A. , Barylnik Yu. B. ,   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia, Murylev V. Yu. ,   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia, Atapina E. A. ,   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia, Bychkova P. P. ,   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia, Afutina S. V. ,   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia, Abrosimova Yu. S. ,   FSBEI HE Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saratov, Russia
Published: January 2023

Post-traumatic stress disorder, included in the ICD-10 under the category «Response to severe stress and adjustment disorders », is one of the debilitating disorders that accompany trauma. Risk identification and timely early diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prerequisites for effective medical care and prevention. Based on the data of the studied scientific material, the article discusses the features of the diagnosis, clinic, prevention, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Vascular decompression in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia in dolichoectated vertebrobasilar artery
Authors:   Central Clinical Hospital of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Reutov A.A. , Odamanov D.A. ,   Medsi Clinical Hospital No. 1, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, Koledova Yu.V. ,   Medsi Clinical Hospital No. 1, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region
Published: January 2023

Dolichoectasia of vertebrobasilar artery is an uncommon and rare cause of trigeminal neuralgia. The article presents a case of successful treatment of a patient with trigeminal neuralgia caused by vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia. The technical complexity of the operation is due to the rigidity and tortuosity of a large-caliber vessel with perforating branches leading to the brain stem and limited space in the cerebellopontine angle. The implantation of Teflon wool in areas of neurovascular conflict is an effective surgical aid for complete elimination of trigeminal neuralgia while maintaining the anatomical integrity of the nerve structures and minimizing the risk to the patient.
Union responses to workforce. Feminization in the United States
Authors: Milkman Ruth
Published: January 2023

La question de la mixité dans les organisations syndicales américaines.

La féminisation rapide de la force ouvrière aux Etats-Unis dans les dernières décennies a aussi provoqué une féminisation des syndicats : 40% des membres des syndicats américains sont maintenant des femmes, la plupart se trouve dans le secteur public. Ce phénomène est sans précédent dans toute l'histoire américaine. Toutefois, le pourcentage global de la force ouvrière qui est syndiqué est maintenant beaucoup plus faible qu'avant -en 1956, 36% des ouvriers américains (des deux sexes) étaient syndiqués ; en 1991, ce pourcentage était seulement de 16%.

Ici je veux explorer les implications politiques de la féminisation des syndicats et présenter une analyse empirique que j'ai faite des élections syndicales aux Etats-Unis, de la relation entre la composition sexuée de la force de travail et le succès électoral des syndicats. Les résultats de cette analyse indiquent que c'est dans les situations où la force ouvrière est homogène, c'est-à-dire constituée essentiellement de femmes ou essentiellement d’hommes, que les syndicats obtiennent plus fréquemment un succès électoral. Bien sûr, ceci pose des questions.

Par ailleurs, il y a maintenant dans les syndicats une politique nouvelle concernant le genre, sans précédent aux Etats-Unis, et qui prend en compte l'ancienne opposition féministe entre différence et égalité. Les femmes syndicalistes maintenant essaient de négocier cette contradiction quand elles font des revendications spécifiques pour les ouvrières, comme par exemple l'égalité des salaires pour des métiers comparables (pay equity ) le congé maternité, des exigences basées sur le rôle traditionnel féminin mais orientées en même temps vers l'obtention de l'égalité de genre. Ceci semble aussi être un effet de la féminisation des syndicats.
Working class women : psychological and social aspects of survival
Authors: Walkerdine Valerie
Published: January 2023

Les femmes de la classe ouvrière : survie psychologique et sociale.

Dans ce texte, l’auteur se propose d’étudier certains aspects du discours produit autour des femmes de la classe ouvrière, dans un contexte, la période d’après-guerre, où la notion de classe ouvrière, à la fois surestimée, dénigrée et crainte, pose problème. Dans ces discours et ces pratiques, les femmes ont une place centrale en tant que mères ayant à leur charge la production de citoyens dans un ordre démocratique bourgeois en extension. En effet, le discours de la mobilité sociale, de l’égalité des chances transforme en pathologie tout échec d’entrer dans la classe moyenne définie comme normale. Il s’agit donc de “normaliser” les groupes potentiellement pathologiques et entre autres les mères de la classe ouvrière dont la capacité à exercer la maternité doit être mise sous surveillance. Inadéquates, ne sont-elles pas responsables d’un large éventail de maux sociaux (criminalité, délinquance...) ?

Ce modèle normatif et normalisant, ce nouveau mode de régulation sociale fait l’impasse sur les conséquences de l’oppression, et sur les réalités psychologiques qui découlent de la souffrance vécue, d’une subjectivité construite à travers des “vérités” projetées sur 1’ ’’autre”.

L’auteur a mené une recherche auprès de femmes d’origine ouvrière ayant eu accès à l’Université pour comprendre la spécificité de ce groupe et les mécanismes de défense mis en place pour vivre et survivre l’oppression.
Grèves d’été, grèves d’automne, femmes et mouvement social. L’année 1953 annoncerait-elle l’année 1995 ?
Authors: Zylberberg-Hocquard Marie-Hélène
Published: January 2023

Analysant le mouvement social de décembre 1995, certains n’ont pas hésité à esquisser un rapprochement avec la grève de la fonction publique de l’été 1953. Cette dernière paralyse le pays, et pourtant l’opinion publique, loin de lui manifester son hostilité, s’en montre solidaire. L’action est déclenchée par l’attaque d’un gouvernement de droite contre des acquis sociaux, notamment la Sécurité sociale ; mais au-delà d’une défense d’intérêts, que l’on pourrait taxer de catégoriels, les grévistes expriment le manque de perspectives ressenti par tous, ils sont les porte-parole de citoyens impuissants et déçus. Les femmes, actrices dans ce mouvement, sont pourtant invisibles. Huit ans après la fin de la guerre, pèsent lourdement sur elles la pénurie, toujours bien réelle, et la morale traditionnelle, qui ne connaît aucune évolution, les organisations de gauche n’étant pas, loin de là, porteuses de contestation dans ce domaine. Leur taux d’activité est alors un des plus faibles, elles occupent des emplois sous-qualifiés, mal payés, et il serait absurde pour elles de parler de carrière. Nombreuses dans l’administration des PTT, elles y découvrent l’effet libérateur de la grève, et retrouvent des chemins parcourus par leurs aînées.
L’ingénieur ou le génie du mâle : masculinité et enseignement technique au tournant du XXe siècle
Authors: Berner Boel
Published: January 2023

Dans cet article, j'examine comment l'expertise technique est constituée comme un domaine masculin. L'objet de l'étude est l'enseignement technique supérieur en Suède au tournant du siècle, son programme, ses méthodes pédagogiques, ses relations et rites d’homosociabilité. Ces pratiques contribuaient à créer une identité masculine d'ingénieur, caractérisée par la distinction envers le monde des femmes et la supériorité vis-à-vis d'hommes dépourvus des connaissances techniques scientifiques. Des liens de solidarité et de communauté masculine se créaient entre ces futurs ingénieurs hautement sélectionnés, destinés à assumer des postes de direction au sein d’une nouvelle élite.
L’émergence d’une agriculture flexible et les transformations du marché du travail rural en Amérique latine
Authors: Lara Sara
Published: January 2023

Cet article analyse le rôle actuel de l’agriculture des pays latino-américains dans le nouvel ordre international et le processus de restructuration de la production qui se met en place surtout dans le secteur agro-exportateur où se déploient les nouvelles formes de production et de travail. L’analyse porte sur l’ensemble du continent latino-américain mais s’appuie particulièrement sur un exemple mexicain : la culture des fleurs.
Les métiers de la crèche. Entre compétences féminines et savoirs spécialisés
Authors: Mozère Liane
Published: January 2023

À l'origine, nombre de «métiers » prenant en charge les jeunes enfants mobilisent ce que nous appellerons des qualités féminines ou maternelles : toute femme n’est-elle pas potentiellement toujours mère ? En s’appuyant sur un certain nombre de travaux historiques, notre travail cherche à déterminer la manière dont ces qualités sont utilisées, mais aussi métabolisées, tant par ce que Foucault appelle des formations de pouvoir et de savoir, que par les pratiques des personnels dans la crèche. Elles se transforment, au cours de ce processus en compétences féminines. C’est ce mouvement que nous avons appelé « processus de professionnalisation » que nous distinguons clairement de la définition anglo-saxonne traditionnelle de la profession. Les femmes qui travaillent dans les crèches tendent en effet, par ce « processus de professionnalisation » d’une part, à développer des savoirs propres et d’autre part, à expérimenter des régimes de pratiques qui peuvent, si leurs partenaires des savoirs spécialisés y consentent, donner lieu, à la place des habituelles imposition et aliénation. à ce que nous avons appelé une coproduction.
Impact of emotional intelligence on employee’s job performance and job satisfaction in the aged care industry
Authors:   , Rani Meena
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this was to explore emotional intelligence, as defined by Mayer & Salovey (1997, p.3), being “the ability to perceive one's own and others' emotions, ability to understand, manage and use of emotions”, impacts on employee job performance and job satisfaction in the aged care industry. Mixed methods research was adopted to explore the impact of EI on employee job performance and job satisfaction. The convenience (non-probability) sampling method was used to conduct the survey and collect the data from participants. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire including demographic profiles, the Wong & Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (Wong & Law, 2002), self-evaluate job performance, and job satisfaction scale. Regression and descriptive statistics data analysis techniques were employed to analyse quantitative data. Thematic data analysis was used to identify the themes from the interview data. This mixed methods research investigated relationship between EI, job performance, and job satisfaction. It found that employees’ EI impacts their job performance and job satisfaction. It also revealed that relationship between the leaders’ EI and the employees’ job performance and job satisfaction. The findings of this research demonstrate how a leader and an employee's emotional intelligence impact an employee's job performance and job satisfaction in the aged care industry. The recommendation would be for future research regarding the training in emotional intelligence, as well as investigating the factors which can improve emotional intelligence.
Pembangunan Ekonomi Indonesia Dengan Tantangan Transformasi Digital
Authors: Rahayu Nina , Agus Supriyono Ignatius , Mulyawan Eki
Published: January 2023

Di era revolusioner kita saat ini, ekonomi digital merupakan proyeksi talenta baru yang dapat menginspirasi daya saing. Ekonomi digital saat ini sedang berkembang pesat di seluruh dunia, termasuk Indonesia, terbukti dengan meningkatnya jumlah pengguna internet. Pada awal tahun 2021, pengguna internet di Indonesia akan mencapai 204,7 juta, meningkat 8 juta dibandingkan Januari 2020. Apalagi saat pandemi COVID-19 mengubah cara kerja layanan dan perilaku konsumen. Pelaku ekonomi harus berinovasi untuk menyelaraskan kebiasaan konsumen baru, dari model jual beli tradisional hingga e-commerce. Asosiasi E-Commerce Indonesia menemukan, hingga Maret 2021, jumlah UMKM yang terdaftar di berbagai pasar mencapai kisaran 5,8 juta. Jumlah itu meningkat menjadi 4,8 juta sejak akhir 2020. Namun, semakin jelas bahwa digitalisasi yang sedang berlangsung tidak hanya menguntungkan pelaku ekonomi yang dapat berkembang dengan kemajuan teknologi, tetapi juga menciptakan kesenjangan bagi mereka yang tidak dapat mengikutinya. Penelitian ini merupakan studi pustaka dan merupakan hasil pemikiran peneliti. Jenis data menggunakan data sekunder dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Manfaat yang diperoleh dari digitalisasi bagi perkembangan perekonomian Indonesia antara lain peningkatan pangsa pasar, penyederhanaan transaksi, peningkatan produksi, penyederhanaan pembayaran, dan diversifikasi promosi. Kelemahannya, di sisi lain, termasuk kurangnya serapan, kerentanan terhadap penipuan, dan plagiarisme.Sektor industri kreatif.
Identification of Landslide Prone Areas Using Slope Morphology Method in South Leitimur District, Ambon City
Authors: Sugandhi Nadhi , Supriatna Supriatna , Rakuasa Heinrich
Published: January 2023

South Leitimur District is one of the districts in Ambon City where landslides often occur, and this disaster causes many losses. One of the mitigation efforts is mapping areas with the potential for landslides to determine their distribution and risks. This study aims to apply the slope morphology method to identify landslide-prone areas in South Leitimur Regency. This study uses a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) extracted into the shape of slopes and slopes and processed using ArcGIS 10.8 software. This study uses the slope morphology method or SMORPH to identify and classify areas with potential landslides based on the matrix between the slope's shape and angle. The results of the study were classified into four classes of landslide potential, namely very low potential with an area of 2,489, 53 ha, low with an area of 3,278, 22 ha, medium with an area of 672, 32 ha, and high with an area of 685, 67 ha. Hutumury Village is a village that has the largest landslide potential area in each class of landslide potential in the South Leitimur District; this is because this village is a village that has the most significant area compared to other villages. The village that has a low landslide potential is Ema Village. The results of this study also illustrate that the higher the slope with convex or concave slopes, the higher the potential for landslides. The results of this study are expected to help the government of South Leitimur Regency in efforts to mitigate landslides in the future.