bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Music Recognition Using Blockchain Technology and Deep Learning
Authors: Chen Xize , Qu Xiaoyu , Qian Yufeng , Zhang Yiyao
Published: August 2022

The purposes are to recognize and classify different music characteristics and strengthen the copyright protection system for original digital music in the big data era. Deep learning (DL) and blockchain technology are applied and researched herein. Based on CNN (Convolutional Neural Network), a music recognition method combined with hashing learning is proposed. The error generated when outputting the binary hash code is considered, and the semantic similarity of the hash code is ensured. Besides, the application of blockchain technology in the current intellectual property protection in original music is discussed. According to digital music property rights protection needs, the system is divided into modules, and its functions are designed. The system ensures its various functions by applying the application protocol designed in the Algor and network. In the experiments, the MagnaTagATune dataset is selected to verify the performance of the proposed CRNNH (Convolutional Recurrent Neural Network Hashing) algorithm. The algorithm shows the best music recognition performance under different bit numbers. When the number of connections is about 100, the QPS value of the blockchain-based music property rights protection system can be stabilized at about 20,000. At any number of threads, the system pressure will increase dramatically with the increase in the number of analog connections. The music recognition algorithm based on DL and hash method discussed is of great significance in improving the classification accuracy of music recognition. The application of blockchain technology in the copyright protection platform of original music works can protect the copyright of digital music and ensure the operation performance of the system.
Design of Intelligent Financial Investment Risk Prediction System Based on Edge Computing
Authors: Zhou Hang
Published: August 2022

With the continuous development of economy and society, the financial market has ushered in its own peak, which has pushed the financial industry as a whole into a new stage. In this environment, the financial investment activities of the public and enterprises have greatly increased and have an important role and impact on the optimal allocation of market funds. Due to the coexistence of risks and interests, the financial investment market will be impacted by high-risk events, which will lead to instability of order and certain economic losses. The operation risk of an enterprise is a huge challenge for its own development. A little carelessness may lead to a sharp decline in the status of the enterprise. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen financial investment control and risk prediction, which has important practical significance for the benign development of enterprises, improving market competitiveness, and reducing negative impacts. Therefore, this paper adopts the concept of edge computing, and based on the R&D and operation experience of relevant venture capital systems, develops an intelligent system that can predict various risks in the whole process of financial investment. Firstly, the mobile edge computing framework is introduced, followed by the computing advantages. Then, the system architecture is designed around the edge computing, such as designing specific algorithms, so as to complete the overall design of the intelligent financial investment risk prediction system. Then, the results are systematically analyzed through experiments, which show that the system can well predict the financial investment risk. Finally, the strategy of optimizing the intelligent financial risk prediction system is proposed.
Diagnostic Value of Combined Detection of Pelvic Ultrasound and Serum LH, FSH, and E2 Levels in Children with Idiopathic Central Precocious Puberty
Authors: He Zhen , Yuan Bo
Published: August 2022

Objective. To study the diagnostic value of combined detection of pelvic ultrasound and serum LH, FSH, and E2 levels in children with idiopathic central precocious puberty (ICPP). Methods. 30 cases of children with ICPP admitted to our hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 were selected as the experimental group, and 30 healthy people during the same period were selected as the control group. Both groups received pelvic ultrasound and serum LH, FSH, and E2 detection; the two groups were compared in terms of serum indicators, combined diagnosis, specificity, and sensitivity. Results. There were statistical differences in height, leptin, bone age, and areola diameter between the two groups (

p
<
0.05

). The length of the uterus, the volume of the uterus, the area of the ovary, the volume of the ovary, and the maximum diameter of the follicle in the experimental group were larger than those in the control group (

p
<
0.05

). The endometrial thickness of the experimental group was significantly greater than that of the control group (

p
<
0.05

). The levels of serum LH, FSH, and E2 in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group (

p
<
0.05

). The area of the combined detection was significantly larger than that of the single detection. The combined detection was superior to the single detection with respect to the area, standard error a, asymptotic Sig. B, and asymptotic 95% confidence interval (

p
<
0.05

). The sensitivity of the combined detection was significantly higher than that of the single detection. Conclusion. The combined detection of pelvic ultrasound and serum LH, FSH, and E2 levels may be a preferred technique for the diagnosis of children with ICPP due to its benefits of high sensitivity and accuracy. It is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
Regularization of Inverse Initial Problem for Conformable Pseudo-Parabolic Equation with Inhomogeneous Term
Authors: Long L. D. , Saadati Reza
Published: August 2022

The main goal of the paper is to approximate two types of inverse problems for conformable heat equation (or called parabolic equation with conformable operator); as follows, we considered two cases: the right hand side of equation such that

F

x
,
t

and

F

x
,
t

=
φ

t

f

x

. Up to now, there are very few surveys working on the results of regularization in

L

p

spaces. Our paper is the first work to investigate the inverse problem for conformable parabolic equations in such spaces. For the inverse source problem and the backward problem, use the Fourier truncation method to approximate the problem. The error between the regularized solution and the exact solution is obtained in

L

p

under some suitable assumptions on the Cauchy data.
Properties Evaluation of Electroless Ni‐Coated Low‐Carbon Steels
Authors: Saravanan M. S. Senthil , Ananda V. , Babu S. P. Kumaresh , Ramalingam G. , Haiter Lenin A. , Yimer Jemal Mohammed , Sajin J. B. , Tharayil Trijo
Published: August 2022

Electroless deposition or chemical coating is a well‐established industrial technique that is gaining popularity. The purpose of the current investigation was to determine how long a heat treatment process had on the mechanical and corrosion performances of a Ni‐P coating on low‐carbon steel. The coating is performed on the low‐carbon steel using Ni‐P salt bath. The coated samples were heat treated at 400°C under atmospheric condition using muffle furnace. The heat treatment offers greater corrosion resistance and mechanical qualities. The coated samples were analysed using scanning electron microscope for morphological studies and X‐ray diffraction analysis for phase change during heat treatment. According to the experimental findings, a heat treatment prior to coating with Ni‐P layer increases hardness and corrosion resistance while lowering friction.
Unusual Cause of Persistent Epistaxis with Severe Anemia in a Child
Authors: Zemene Yilkal , Hailu Tadele , Wiedermann Josh
Published: August 2022

Epistaxis in children can be caused by different systemic and local pathologies. Respiratory infections, nasal mucosa dryness, and foreign bodies are some local causes of bleeding from the nose. In developing countries, infestations still contribute a significant proportion of anemia in children. But it is very unusual for leech-causing persistent epistaxis with a consequence of severe anemia. We herein report a rare cause of severe anemia in a 5-year-old child presented to our clinic for persistent epistaxis. A leech was taken out with forceps, and his anemia was treated accordingly.
A Novel Generalized-M Family: Heavy-Tailed Characteristics with Applications in the Engineering Sector
Authors: El-Morshedy Mahmoud , Almaspoor Zahra , Abbas Nasir , Khan Zahid
Published: August 2022

The Weibull distribution has prominent applications in the engineering sector. However, due to its monotonic behavior of the hazard function, the Weibull model does not provide the best fit for data in many cases. This paper introduces a new family of distributions to obtain new flexible distributions. The proposed family is called a novel generalized-

M

family. Based on this approach, an updated version of the Weibull distribution is introduced. The updated version of the Weibull distribution is called a novel generalized Weibull distribution. The proposed distribution is able to capture four different patterns of the hazard function. Some mathematical properties of the proposed method are obtained. Furthermore, the maximum likelihood estimators of the proposed family are also obtained. Moreover, a simulation study is conducted for evaluating these estimators. For illustrating the proposed model, two data sets from the engineering sector are analyzed. Based on some well-known analytical measures, it is shown that the novel generalized Weibull distribution is the best competing distribution for analyzing the engineering data sets.
Enterprise Financial Management Control System considering Virtual Realization Technology Combined with Comprehensive Budget Management
Authors: Zhang Dan
Published: August 2022

Nowadays, the corporate financial control management system has become more perfect with the development of the economy. With the continuous enrichment of financial management systems, enterprises will have to face more and more problems. The modern effective way to solve these financial problems is the combination of financial budget management and financial control. It is very important to combine financial control and financial management from the perspective of collaboration. Taking overall consideration into account, relevant personnel should consider both in the financial management system. They should make effective arrangements from the system and implementation links, so as to effectively prevent all enterprise development crises caused by the control risks. Relevant personnel must strictly control finances from the source and standardize various financial budget management systems. Virtual reality is an emerging digital technology in recent years, which is based on computer networks and transforms traditional paper-based information into a new way that is interactive, understandable, and easy to use. It is different from other things: in the traditional environment, people need to get the content they need through visual. Virtual reality can provide human-computer interconnection and various forms of interactive experiences; it also enables users to update the interface in real time and evaluate the feedback of related products or services, etc. Therefore, virtual reality is widely used in enterprises.
Predictive Value of Adenoviral Load for Bronchial Mucus Plugs Formation in Children with Adenovirus Pneumonia
Authors: Peng Li , Liu Silan , Xie Tian , Li Yu , Yang Zhuojie , Chen Yongqi , Deng Liangji , Huang Han , Ding Xiaofang , Chen Min , Lin Lin , Wei Sangzi , Zhong Lili
Published: August 2022

Background. The study aimed to explore risk factors for bronchial mucus plugs (BMP) formation in children with adenovirus (AdV) pneumonia. Methods. A retrospective study was conducted on children with AdV pneumonia who underwent bronchoscopy from January 2019 to December 2019. Children were divided into the BMP group and the control group, depending on whether BMP was formed or not. The clinical information and treatment proposals of the two groups of children were counted and analyzed via multiple logistic regression analysis, ROC curve analysis, and correlation analysis. Results. Among 453 patients with AdV pneumonia, 185 (40.84%) were in the BMP group. Among all the cases, there were 188 patients with a single AdV infection, including 64 (34.04%) in the BMP group and 124 (65.96%) in the control group. The incidence of dyspnea, poor spirits, mixed infections, and other symptoms in the BMP group was higher than in the control group. Children in the BMP group had a longer heat range. C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), D-dimer (DD), and AdV load levels were higher in the MBP group. AdV load, Mycoplasma coinfection, DD, heat range, and LDH were independent risk factors for BMP, among which AdV load was the most significant (AUC = 0.819). AdV load was positively correlated with other risk factors, respectively. AdV load and heat range were independent risk factors for BMP patients with a single AdV infection. Conclusion. AdV load might have important clinical value in predicting BMP development in AdV pneumonia.
A Novel Cold-Mixed Epoxy Concrete and Its Comparison with Hot-Mixed Epoxy Asphalt Concrete
Authors: Li Kuan , Xie Jianguang , Pan Youqiang , Liu Yanping , Wang Zhanqi
Published: August 2022

A novel cold-mix epoxy (CME) concrete was developed to meet the urgent demand of quick maintenance in long-span steel deck pavement. Considering that the CME is a thermosetting resin, a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) was employed to evaluate the curing behavior of the CME binder. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) was used to investigate the viscoelasticity of the CME binder. The semicircular bending test and the three-point bending test were used to evaluate the crack resistance of CME concrete. Long-term performance was investigated by comparing the fatigue behavior of the CME concrete and hot-mixed epoxy asphalt (HMEA) concrete. The results showed that the curing reaction order of CME is similar to that of HME (hot-mixed epoxy) and the activation energy of CME is slightly higher than that of HME which means that the reactivity of the latter is higher. The bimodality that occurs in tanδ curve means that there are two phases existing in the CME and HMEA microstructure, while the secondary phase ensures that the CME and HMEA have good damping behavior. CME concrete has a better crack resistance than HMEA concrete at low temperature, and a similar crack resistance compared with HMEA concrete at high temperature. From the residual ratio of flexural stiffness after 1 million load cycles, the CME concrete shows better fatigue resistance than the HMEA concrete.
Aloe-Emodin Suppresses Oxidative Stress and Inflammation via a PI3K-Dependent Mechanism in a Murine Model of Sepsis
Authors: Gao Huijie , Ren Yan , Liu Chao
Published: August 2022

Background. This study was designed to assess the impact of aloe-emodin (AE) on oxidative stress and inflammation in a murine model of LPS-induced sepsis. In addition, the mechanistic basis for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity was assessed. Methods. Male ICR mice received an intraperitoneal injection of LPS (10 mg/kg), and the preventive properties of AE (80 or 150 mg/kg) on these mice were assessed by monitoring spleen index, and levels of inflammatory and oxidative stress-related factors. Peripheral blood TNF-α and IL-6 levels were assessed via ELISA kits, while changes in hepatic SOD and GSH-Px levels were assessed using appropriate biochemical kits. Splenic PI3K, AKT, and mTOR levels were assessed via qPCR and western blotting. Results. Relative to animals in the LPS model group, those in the AE treatment groups exhibited reduced spleen index, decreased inflammatory cytokine levels, and improved SOD and GSH-Px activity in liver tissues. Splenic PI3K, Akt, and mTOR levels were also reduced in response to AE treatment. Conclusions. These findings indicated that AE can alleviate sepsis-related tissue damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress, at least in part by suppressing the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. These results offer a clinical basis for the use of AE to treat sepsis and associated diseases.
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Metabolic Health Status in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
Authors: Mohammadi Sobhan , Lotfi Keyhan , Mirzaei Saeideh , Asadi Ali , Akhlaghi Masoumeh , Saneei Parvane
Published: August 2022

Background. Obesity is becoming more prevalent around the world and greatly contributes to chronic disease progression. Previous studies have investigated individual food groups in relation to metabolic health status of adolescents, mainly in Western countries. Limited data are available on the association between dietary patterns and metabolic health in Middle East nations, where childhood overweight/obesity is increasing drastically. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and metabolic health status among Iranian adolescents. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 203 overweight/obese adolescents. Dietary intakes were evaluated by a validated food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric parameters and blood pressure were measured. Fasting blood samples were obtained to determine circulating insulin, glucose, and lipid profile. Two different methods were applied to classify participants as metabolically healthy obese (MHO) or unhealthy obese (MUO): International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria and IDF along with insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) criteria. Results. A total of 79 (38.9%) and 67 (33.0%) adolescents were, respectively, categorized as MUO, based on IDF and IDF/HOMA definitions. Considering IDF criteria, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was related to lower odds of being MUO, both in the crude (OR: 0.17; 95%CI: 0.08–0.37) and fully adjusted model (OR: 0.33; 95% CI: 0.13–0.84). Excluding each component from the score made the association insignificant, except for two components of meat and dairy products. Based on the IDF/HOMA-IR criteria, there was no significant association between Mediterranean diet score and MUO, after considering all potential confounders (OR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.17–1.30). Conclusions. We found an inverse association between the Mediterranean diet and odds of MUO among Iranian adolescents, based on IDF criteria. No significant relation was found when MUO was defined based on HOMA-IR/IDF criteria. Further prospective cohort studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Fish Biodiversity and Water Quality of Tropical Forest Streams Adjacent to the Western Boundary of Kinabalu Park, Sabah
Authors:   Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Soo Chen , Mahsol Hairul ,   Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Jainih Leonardo ,   Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Fikri Arman ,   Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Chen Cheng ,   Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Kamal Nur ,   Forest Research Centre, Sabah Forestry Department, P.O. Box 1407, 90715 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Published: August 2022

Modification and degradation of habitats outside the boundaries of a national parkmay result in the park's integrity being compromised. Thus, the present study aims todocument variation in freshwater fish and water quality of tropical forest streams adjacent to the western boundary of Kinabalu Park, Sabah. Concurrently, fish samplesand environmental parameters were collected at six stations covering a total streamline length of 10 km. The three most abundant species were Tor tambra (34.4%), Barbodes sealei (19.5%), and Lobocheilos ovalis (12.4%). Tor tambra exhibited a negative allometric growth pattern (coefficient < 3) and was in poor to fair condition (0.8< Fulton’s condition factor < 1.2). The highest fish abundance was found in downstream stations with species addition. Metrics of diversity, such as Shannon's diversityindex and the Margalef index of species richness, decreased as elevation increasedfrom 100 to 600 metres above sea level. The water quality of the forest streams isgood, classified as Class I and/or Class II by Malaysia's National Water Quality Standards, except for ammoniacal nitrogen at station 6, which was classified as Class III.Higher turbidity, orthophosphate, and ammoniacal-nitrogen values were found nearthe Podos village. In conclusion, the altitudinal gradient of fish biodiversity was observed in the forest streams near Kinabalu Park. Regular water quality monitoring ofthe downstream river is necessary, as indicated by the potential domestic impacts onthe river.Keywords: Biodiversity, Elevation, Freshwater fish, Forest stream, Kinabalu Park
Ambivalencias culturales sobre el divorcio en discursos de niños, niñas y adultos
Authors: Vergara-del Solar Ana , Sepúlveda-Galeas Mauricio
Published: August 2022

(analítico)El artículo ilustra algunas de las ambivalencias culturales acerca del divorcio de los padres en el discurso de niños, niñas y adultos, a la luz de herramientas conceptuales proporcionadas por los estudios culturales británicos. Se desarrollaron entrevistas grupales triangulares, con personas de distintos estratos socioeconómicos de Santiago, Chile, y un análisis discursivo. En los resultados, se apreciaron discursos que establecían articulaciones más fijas y convencionales,coherentes con el modelo prototípico moderno dominante de familia, así como otros más oscilantes, que daban cuenta de rearticulaciones y de la presencia de formas culturales residuales y emergentes, además de las dominantes.
Palabras clave: Familia; infancia; divorcio; Chile; estudios culturales; discursos.
Deformation of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prostheses: Implications for Hypoattenuating Leaflet Thickening and Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Fukui Miho , Bapat Vinayak N. , Garcia Santiago , Dworak Marshall W. , Hashimoto Go , Sato Hirotomo , Gössl Mario , Enriquez-Sarano Maurice , Lesser John R. , Cavalcante João L. , Sorajja Paul
Published: August 2022

Background:

Although transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) therapy continues to grow, there have been concerns about the occurrence of hypoattenuating leaflet thickening (HALT), which may affect prosthesis function or durability. This study aimed to examine prosthesis frame factors and correlate their extent to the frequency of HALT and clinical outcomes.

Methods:

We prospectively examined 565 patients with cardiac computed tomography screening for HALT at 30 days after balloon-expandable SAPIEN3 and self-expanding EVOLUT TAVR. Deformation of the TAVR prostheses, asymmetric prosthesis leaflet expansion, prosthesis sinus volumes, and commissural alignment were analyzed on the postprocedural computed tomography. For descriptive purposes, an index of prosthesis deformation was calculated, with values >1.00 representing relative midsegment underexpansion. A time-to-event model was performed to evaluate the association of HALT with the clinical outcome.

Results:

Overall, HALT was present in 21% of SAPIEN3 patients and in 16% of EVOLUT patients at 30 days after TAVR. The occurrence of HALT was directly associated with greater prosthesis frame deformation (
P
<0.001), worse asymmetry of the leaflets (
P
<0.001), and smaller TAVR neosinus volumes (
P
<0.001). These relations were present in both prosthetic types and in all of their size ranges (all
P
<0.05). In multivariable analyses that include clinical variables previously associated with HALT (eg, anticoagulant therapy), variables of TAVR prosthesis deformation remained predictive of HALT. Although HALT was not associated with changes in prosthetic hemodynamics, its presence was associated with the risk of mortality at 1 year, with respect to greater incidences of all-cause mortality (hazard ratio, 2.98 [95% CI, 1.57–5.63];
P
=0.001), cardiac death (hazard ratio, 4.58 [95% CI, 1.81–11.6];
P
=0.001), and a composite outcome of all-cause mortality and heart failure hospitalization (hazard ratio, 1.94 [95% CI, 1.14–3.30];
P
=0.02) with adjustment for age, sex, and comorbidities.

Conclusions:

Nonuniform expansion of TAVR prostheses resulting in frame deformation, asymmetric leaflet, and smaller neosinus volume is related to occurrence of HALT in patients who undergo TAVR. These data may have implications for both prosthesis valve design and deployment techniques to improve clinical outcomes for these patients.
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Vitamin K Antagonists in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Yaghi Shadi , Saldanha Ian J. , Misquith Chelsea , Zaidat Bashar , Shah Asghar , Joudi Kareem , Persaud Bianca , Abdul Khalek Feras , Shu Liqi , de Havenon Adam , Mistry Eva A. , Bakradze Ekaterina , Goldstein Eric D. , Reagan John , Theodorou Aikaterini , Palaiodimou Lina , Furie Karen , Field Thalia S. , Tsivgoulis Georgios , Mac Grory Brian
Published: August 2022

Background:

High level evidence for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis is lacking. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of DOACs versus vitamin K antagonists in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis.

Methods:

This systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021228800). We searched MEDLINE (via Ovid), EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Web of Science Core Collection between January 1, 2007 and Feb 22, 2022. Search terms included a combination of keywords and controlled vocabulary terms for cerebral venous thrombosis, vitamin K antagonists/warfarin, and DOACs. We included both randomized and nonrandomized studies that compared vitamin K antagonists and DOACs in 5 or more patients with cerebral venous thrombosis. Where studies were sufficiently similar, we performed meta-analyses for efficacy (recurrent venous thromboembolism and complete recanalization) and safety (major hemorrhage) outcomes, using relative risks (RRs).

Results:

Out of 10 665 records identified, we screened 254 as potentially eligible. Nineteen studies (16 observational studies [n=1735] and 3 randomized controlled trials [n=215]) met the inclusion criteria. All 3 randomized controlled trials had some concerns, and all 16 observational studies had at least moderate risk of bias. When compared with vitamin K antagonist treatment, DOAC had comparable risks of recurrent venous thromboembolism (relative risk [RR], 0.85 [95% CI, 0.52–1.37], I
2
=0%), major hemorrhage (RR, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.40–1.21], I
2
=0%), intracranial hemorrhage (RR, 0.58 [95% CI, 0.30–1.12]; I
2
=0%), death (RR, 1.14 [95% CI, 0.54–2.43], I
2
=1%), and complete venous recanalization (RR, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.87–1.11]; I
2
=0%).

Conclusions:

This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis, DOACs, and warfarin may have comparable efficacy and safety. Given the limitations of the studies included (low number of randomized controlled trials, modest total sample size, rare outcome events), our findings should be interpreted with caution pending confirmation by ongoing randomized controlled trials and large, prospective, observational studies.
Extended Phase Boundaries and the Spell-Out Trap
Authors: Safir Ken
Published: August 2022

Grano and Lasnik (2008) argue that phases should be extended if features are still unvalued on the complement of a phase head at the end of what would normally be a phase. Thus, if pronouns are bound variables with unvalued features, then the phase that matters for resolving the unvalued features is extended. However, the one case that their generalization should not cover, namely, local anaphora, suggests that phase extension based on unvalued features is not the right explanation of the bound pronoun effect, and that phases for anaphora are not coordinated with phases that restrict the relations that the bound pronoun effect encompasses.
Alternaria vignae sp. nov. (Ascomycota: Pleosporaceae) from Vigna unguiculata in China
Authors: HUANG CHENG XIN , LIU FENG YIN , GOU YA NAN , DENG JIAN XIN , LI MEI JIA
Published: August 2022

Alternaria is a widely distributed fungal genus served as saprophytes, endophytes and pathogens. An Alternaria species was isolated from Vigna unguiculata in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The strains were determined based on morphological characteristics and multi-locus phylogenetic analyses including the internal transcribed spacer of rDNA  region (ITS), glyceraldehydes-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), RNA polymerase second largest subunit (RPB2) and translation-elongation factor 1 alpha (TEF1). The results indicated that it was a new species, which described and illustrated as Alternaria vignae sp. nov. in this study. Phylogenetic analyses showed that the species formed a well-supported clade (sect. Helianthiinficientes) close to A. helianthiinficiens.
What Happens When a Trans Patient Happens
Authors: Kloppenberg Brian
Published: August 2022

Transphobia, now emerging as a limit to the analytic attitude, requires the kind of psychoanalytic investigation that continues in response to misogyny, homophobia, and biphobia, as they figure in both clinical practice and theory building. Without a psychoanalytic investigation into the dynamics of transphobia in psychoanalysis, efforts to conceptualize trans subjects in an analytically open and neutral manner must falter. An exploration of the author’s own efforts to overcome transphobic bias, as well as an analysis of transphobic dynamics in a well-known case in the literature, show some of the challenges that arise when attempts at thinking psychoanalytically get caught up in conscious and unconscious forms of transphobia.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Surgical Patients and Impact on Postoperative Outcomes, Patient Wellbeing, and Satisfaction
Authors: Hymowitz Genna , Hasan Farah , Yerramalli Gowri , Cervoni Cynthia
Published: August 2022

Several psychosocial factors can impact surgical outcomes and overall patient wellbeing following surgery. Although advances in surgical interventions and pain management protocols can reduce surgical trauma and enhance recovery from surgery, additional intervention is warranted to optimize surgical outcomes and patient quality of life (QoL) in the short- and long-term. Research on mindfulness techniques suggests that mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) effectively promote health behaviors, reduce pain, and improve psychological wellbeing and QoL. Thus, there has been an increase in research evaluating the use of MBIs to improve postoperative outcomes and wellbeing in surgical patients. The authors provide a brief overview of psychosocial outcomes of surgery and MBIs and review the literature on the impact of MBIs on postoperative outcomes. The extant literature indicates that MBIs are feasible and acceptable for use in surgical patient populations and provides preliminary evidence of the benefits of mindfulness across a range of surgical patient populations. However, more research is needed to assess the long-term efficacy of MBIs delivered online and in-person across the perioperative continuum.
Support for “we” visions and for broadening the scope in the debate on alternative forms of agriculture
Authors: Baveye Philippe C.
Published: August 2022

In recent years, the need for profound changes in agricultural practices has become increasingly acknowledged, and it has given rise to an intense, and rapidly intensifying, debate among experts and in the media. Before the general framework under which this debate currently unfolds become too set in stone, it would seem useful to devote some time to a reflexion on how discussions should be approached in order to have the best chance to result in practically workable, sustainable solutions. In a recent, provocative article, Amundson (2022) voiced very strong opinions in this respect. In particular, he criticizes the emergence in the general public of “we” visions about alternate forms of agriculture, he argues that key current stakeholders (i.e. farmers) imperatively have to be included in the discussions, and he opines that the debate should not attempt to solve “social wicked problems”, which tend to remain long-standing because no one can manage to solve them. In the present article, I propose an in-depth reflexion on these three aspects of the debate, and adopt very different perspectives than Amundson’s (2022). After decades of laboriously trying to get members of the general public engaged with soils and agricultural issues, “we” visions with which members of the public may come up need to be resolutely welcomed, carefully analyzed, and responded to, soon after they emerge. Furthermore, I argue that stakeholders who are currently in the agricultural sector may not necessarily be the most likely to eventually implement changes and therefore should not be allowed to sway the debate in a direction that suits them in the short run. Finally, I contend that the lack of willingness, or the reluctance, of decision-makers and the private sector to envisage fundamental changes, thereby giving the impression that some problems cannot be readily solved, should not constrain in any way the scope of the reflexion.
Design optimization of powered ankle prosthesis to reduce peak power requirement
Authors: Bilal Muhammad , Rizwan Mohsin , Maqbool Hafiz Farhan , Ahsan Muhammad , Raza Ali
Published: August 2022

The aim of the prosthetic devices is to replicate the able-bodied angle-torque profile of a healthy human during locomotion. A lightweight and energy-efficient ankle joint is able to lower the actuator peak power and/or energy consumption per gait cycle, while adequately fulfilling the profile matching constraints. This study presents the design optimization of the prosthetic ankle joint containing an elastic element and actuator coupled with a rigid triangular part. The dimensions of the ankle joint triangular part were optimized to minimize actuator peak power and maximize spring energy within its elastic limits. As a result of series simulation tests, at 1.1 and 1.6 m/s walking speeds, the simulation of dorsi/plantar flexion shows up to 78.8% and 66.98% reduction in motor peak power compared to a direct drive system, respectively. Low power ankle-prosthetic device that closely matches the angle-torque profile of a healthy human’s ankle, is one of the key parameters for the cost-effectiveness of lower limb prostheses.
Numerical study of flows for slub yarn transmission in an air jet
Authors: Messiry Magdi El , Mohamed Abeer
Published: August 2022

This paper focused on the investigation of the slub yarn parameters and the relationships of the aerodynamic friction along the surface of the slub yarn. The calculation of the frictional drag force was analyzed for spun yarns, which proves it has an irregular surface due to the irregularity of the yarn diameter along its length. In the case of slub yarns, the main descriptive parameters such as slub length, slub distance, slub multiplier, and base yarn count, will affect the air drag coefficient. A methodology for the calculation of the coefficient of air drag along the yarn in an airstream was developed for both regular and slub yarns under different conditions. The air frictional drag coefficients of yarn samples were calculated accordingly. Finally, empirical equations were developed. Calculations of the air friction drag coefficient of slub yarn were determined. The experimental results agreed well with the model predictions and showed that the present model had a high prediction accuracy.
Post-COVID Changes to Assessment Practices: A Case Study of Undergraduate STEM Recitations
Authors: Kerrigan John , Cochran Geraldine , Tabanli Sheila , Charnley Matt , Mulvey Sally
Published: August 2022

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty members transitioned their courses online. This paper describes how assessment practices were altered in online “active learning” STEM recitations at a large research university. Survey data collected for this study included aspects of the in-person recitation that were retained, lost, or modified due to emergency remote teaching. Findings indicate that assessment practices were altered from the traditional in-person recitation model. Many of these practices will continue to exist even when recitations are offered in person again. This study collates the perspectives of faculty to provide a window into assessment practices.
The Design and Optimality of Survey Counts: A Unified Framework Via the Fisher Information Maximizer
Authors: Guo Xin , Fu Qiang
Published: August 2022

Grouped and right-censored (GRC) counts have been used in a wide range of attitudinal and behavioural surveys yet they cannot be readily analyzed or assessed by conventional statistical models. This study develops a unified regression framework for the design and optimality of GRC counts in surveys. To process infinitely many grouping schemes for the optimum design, we propose a new two-stage algorithm, the Fisher Information Maximizer (FIM), which utilizes estimates from generalized linear models to find a global optimal grouping scheme among all possible [Formula: see text]-group schemes. After we define, decompose, and calculate different types of regressor-specific design errors, our analyses from both simulation and empirical examples suggest that: 1) the optimum design of GRC counts is able to reduce the grouping error to zero, 2) the performance of modified Poisson estimators using GRC counts can be comparable to that of Poisson regression, and 3) the optimum design is usually able to achieve the same estimation efficiency with a smaller sample size.
Battling Defense Austerity Cuts With the COVID-19 Crisis Response? The Czech Army’s Online Public Perception
Authors: Kleiner Jan
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced militaries worldwide to join the fight. Numerous (e.g., British or Czech) armed forces seized the opportunity to propagate their domestic pandemic mitigation activities to improve their public image. However, defense budgets are usually cut first in times of crisis. Such cuts, or the mere threat of them, can have severe strategic and national security ramifications. This research, both exploratory and explanatory, investigates how military crisis-relief activities and their online propagation can muster public support against austerity cuts. It employs mixed-methods analyses of more than 160,000 posts and comments from the Czech Army’s Facebook page case study from January 2011 to January 2021. The study concludes that the Army’s propagation of information about its participation in pandemic mitigation induced positive feelings significantly more than the other content. Moreover, despite unpopular measures (e.g., lockdowns and policing), the Army’s efforts mobilized online public opposition to the austerity cuts.
A modified LSTM network to predict the citation counts of papers
Authors: Du Wumei , Li Zhemin , Xie Zheng
Published: August 2022

Quantifiable predictability in the citation counts of articles is significant in scientometrics and informetrics. Many metrics based on the citation counts can evaluate the scientific impact of research articles and journals. Utilising time series models, an article’s citation counts up to the yth year after publication can be predicted by those up to the previous years. However, the typically used models cannot predict the fat tail of the actual citation distributions. Thus, based on cumulative advantage of the citation behaviour, we propose a method to predict the accumulated citation counts, by using a random number sampled from a power-law distribution to modify the results given by a recurrent neural network (RNN), long short-term memory. Extensive experiments on the data set including 17 journals in information science verified the effectiveness of our method by the good fittings on distributions and evolutionary trends of the citation counts of articles. Our method has the potential to be extended to predict other popular assessment measures such as impact factor and h-index for journals.
Family Matters: Modeling Naturalization Propensities in the United States
Authors: Le Thai V. , Pastor Manuel
Published: August 2022

Despite the benefits of gaining citizenship, many eligible immigrants in the United States are not naturalizing. In this article, we examine factors that lead to naturalization in the United States, finding that immigrants’ pathways to citizenship are simultaneously shaped by individual characteristics, place-based attributes, and family dynamics. Of notable significance, and largely omitted from previous empirical work on naturalization, we find that having a naturalized spouse prior to one’s own naturalization is associated with a higher probability of naturalization, whereas being married to an undocumented immigrant reduces the probability of naturalization. Similarly, having a naturalized adult in the family other than a spouse improves the odds of naturalization, but having an undocumented family member other than a spouse reduces the odds. These findings suggest that while eligible immigrants with naturalized family members are more likely to improve their access to naturalization through pooled resources and increased information sharing, eligible immigrants with undocumented family members are more likely to avoid the naturalization process entirely, likely due to chilling effects from immigrant enforcement and policies that target close ties with liminal legality. These findings suggest that immigrants’ access to citizenship could be improved by (1) reaching immigrants who are the first in their families to naturalize and (2) improving the context of reception for undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families. More broadly, while individual factors play a role in naturalization, complex contextual factors, including place and family, shape immigrants’ pathways to citizenship and provide opportunities for new policies to promote immigrant integration.
Inclusive socio-musical spaces for newly arrived migrant children in a Norwegian primary school: Teacher and school leader perspectives
Authors: Rinde Felicity Burbridge
Published: August 2022

This ethnographic case study investigates how teachers and leaders in a Norwegian primary school perceive and promote an inclusive school environment for newly arrived migrant children through music. The analysis draws on two aspects of inclusion. The first is on whose terms inclusion takes place and whether newcomers have the opportunity to transform the existing social order. The second is the boundaries of inclusive practices: inclusion and exclusion are seen as processes separated by a boundary that, once crossed, can result in exclusion despite good intentions. The case is a primary school with a dedicated introductory class for newly arrived migrant children. The data collection instruments were participant observation, interviews and field conversations over a period of 10 months. There was a participatory element to the fieldwork in connection with the school’s ongoing development work to create an inclusive environment. Three socio-musical spaces were identified. The findings suggest that inclusive music practices face obstacles at individual, organisational and discursive levels. Fields of tension are identified relating to boundaries around what cultural expressions are welcomed and represented in the school; visibility and performance of home cultures; and exclusion and self-exclusion through musical markers of belonging.
Finding Common Ground: Medical Professionals and Special Education Providers Supporting Young Children and Families
Authors: Moran Kaitlin K. , Sheppard Mary E.
Published: August 2022

Several types of professionals support families of young children with disabilities as they navigate the early intervention and early childhood special education systems (EI/ECSE). Medical professionals are often the first to discuss service provision with families, while EI/ECSE providers are responsible for evaluating, determining eligibility, and providing services. The alignment between these two groups can directly influence child and family outcomes. We explored the experiences of medical professionals and EI/ECSE providers working in one large Northeastern U.S. city to understand how each group views their respective roles within the system and to gauge the degree to which they collaborate. Our findings revealed that both groups are committed to the families they serve but are often frustrated by conflicting recommendations for EI/ECSE service delivery. We provide suggestions to improve opportunities to communicate and collaborate to increase the effectiveness of support for children and their families.
Implementation of abbreviated breast MRI in diagnostic and screening settings
Authors: Ahmadinejad Nasrin , Azhdeh Shilan , Arian Arvin , Eslami Bita , Mehrabinejad Mohammad-Mehdi
Published: August 2022

Background

Abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) includes fewer sequences than standard MRI, which could be utilized for breast cancer detection.

Purpose

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of abbreviated MRI protocol in screening and diagnostic settings.

Material and Methods

All women with screening and diagnostic (problem-solving and preoperative staging) MRI examination were recruited from 2017 to 2020. Two expert radiologists assessed designed abbreviated protocol (fat-saturated T1-weighted [T1W] pre-contrast and two first fat-saturated T1W post-contrast series with reconstruction of their subtraction) including maximum intensity projection (MIP) and then evaluated standard protocol of breast MRI. Associated findings, including axillary lymphadenopathy and invasion to nipple, skin, or pectoralis muscle were also evaluated. The concordance rate of abbreviated with standard protocol in screening and diagnostic settings were also compared, based on BI-RADS classification. Diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive value were calculated.

Results

A total of 108 (26.5%) of 408 patients (mean age = 43 ± 9 years) were classified as BI-RADS 4–5 and considered positive findings based on suspicious enhancement (mass or non-mass enhancement). Compared to standard protocol, abbreviated protocol revealed >98% accuracy in the diagnostic setting as well as 100% accuracy in the screening setting. Concordance rates in screening and diagnostic settings were 99.6% and 98.1%, respectively. There was no discordance between abbreviated and standard protocol in the evaluation of associated findings.

Conclusion

Abbreviated MRI protocol possesses substantial diagnostic accuracy in both screening and diagnostic settings. Additional information provided by standard protocol might not require for cancer detection.
On being a dog-person: Meaning-making & dog-walking identities
Authors: Amberson Jessica
Published: August 2022

This paper investigates the dog-walk as a sociologically significant site of inquiry, offering a reflective account of using walking-interviews to understand an intersubjectively-oriented construction of personal and social dog-walking identities. Taking a Human-Animal Studies perspective and drawing on data from fourteen interviews with dog-owners in Cork, this paper suggests that the dog-walk, although a mundane, daily activity, is a multifaceted and mutually meaningful practice. Reflecting on my use of walking-interviews, I explore the meanings that dog-owners ascribe to dog-walking, how it shapes their perception of self, and consider their construction of social identities as dog-people, hybridised beings comprising dog and owner, whose focus lies in issues of shared interest to such beings. I propose that mobile methods, such as walking-interviews, support enhanced epistemological and methodological insights into how being a dog-person is done.