bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optical diffraction properties of three superimposed self-organized nanostructures induced by a laser process
Authors: Le Van Doan , Destouches Nathalie
Published: January 2024

Controlling the diffraction properties of materials over a large area holds great promise for a wide range of optical applications. Laser-based techniques have emerged as a viable solution to address this need. Here, we present the diffraction properties of laser-induced self-organized structures, which consist of three interlaced grating-like structures: self-organized nanoparticles, self-organized cracks, and laser marking lines. Under normal incidence external illumination, the sample exhibits an asymmetric diffraction pattern. However, when the incidence angle is tilted, circular diffraction patterns are observed in the plane perpendicular to both the sample and the incidence plane. These phenomena are attributed to the combination effect of the diffraction gratings. To elucidate the underlying physics of multiple diffraction, we use rigorous coupled-wave analysis (RCWA) and grating equations written in direction cosine space, extended to account for the presence of three superimposed gratings. Exploiting the laser-induced diffraction properties of these samples may have great potential for various industrial implementations, including security, display, and design.
Machine-learning-based optical spectrum feature analysis for DoS attack detection in IP over optical networks
Authors: Gong Xiaoxue , Lei Yang , Zhang Qihan , Gan Lu , Zhang Xu , Guo Lei
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we introduce a novel approach for detecting Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in software-defined IP over optical networks, leveraging machine learning to analyze optical spectrum features. This method employs machine learning to automatically process optical spectrum data, which is indicative of network security status, thereby identifying potential DoS attacks. To validate its effectiveness, we conducted both numerical simulations and experimental trials to collect relevant optical spectrum datasets. We then assessed the performance of three machine learning algorithms XGBoost, LightGBM, and the BP neural network in detecting DoS attacks. Our findings show that all three algorithms demonstrate a detection accuracy exceeding 97%, with the BP neural network achieving the highest accuracy rates of 99.55% and 99.74% in simulations and experiments, respectively. This research not only offers a new avenue for DoS attack detection but also enhances early detection capabilities in the underlying optical network through optical spectrum data analysis.
Investigation of acousto-optic interaction with momentum mismatching considering acoustic anisotropy in birefringent crystal
Authors: Zheng Guofeng , Lv Zhichao , Zhang Chunguang , Zhang Yizhe , Li Jiakang , Yang Shufan , Wang Hao
Published: January 2024

In this work, the momentum mismatching based on which the acousto-optic (AO) transfer function and diffraction efficiency was acquired, was calculated considering the properties of AO crystals in AO interactions in acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF). Transfer functions were obtained using a 4f optical system combined with AOTF and compared with theoretical calculations. It demonstrated the influence of acoustic energy shift on the AO interaction which should be considered in the design of AOTF.
Testing the feasibility, acceptability, and exploring trends on efficacy of the problem management plus for moms: Protocol of a pilot randomized control trial
Authors: Falgas-Bague Irene , Melero-Dominguez Maria , de Vernisy-Romero Daniela , Tembo Thandiwe , Chembe Mpela , Lubozha Theresa , Paul Ravi , Parkerson Doug , Rockers Peter C. , Sikazwe Dorothy , Fink Günther
Published: January 2024

Mental health disorders are one of the most common causes that limit the ability of mothers to care for themselves and for their children. Recent data suggest high rates of distress among women in charge of young children in Zambia. Nevertheless, Zambia’s public healthcare offers very limited treatment for common mental health distress. To address this treatment gap, this study aims to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a context-adapted psychosocial intervention. A total of 265 mothers with mental health needs (defined as SRQ-20 scores above 7) were randomly assigned with equal probability to the intervention or control group. The intervention group will receive a locally adapted version of the Problem-Management Plus and “Thinking Healthy” interventions developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), combined with specific parts of the Strong Minds-Strong Communities intervention. Trained and closely supervised wellbeing-community health workers will provide the psychosocial intervention. Mental health distress and attendance to the intervention will be assessed at enrollment and 6 months after the intervention. We will estimate the impact of the intervention on mental health distress using an intention-to-treat approach. We previously found that there is a large necessity for interventions that aim to address mother anxiety/depression problems. In this study, we tested the feasibility and efficacy of an innovative intervention, demonstrating that implementing these mental health treatments in low-income settings, such as Zambia, is viable with an adequate support system. If successful, larger studies will be needed to test the effectiveness of the intervention with increased precision.

Trial registration: This study is registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT05627206.
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Perspective-taking in a language game
Authors: Nedergaard Johanne , Smith Kenny
Published: January 2024

Many theories of communication claim that perspective-taking is a fundamental component of the successful design of utterances for a specific audience. In three experiments, we investigated perspective-taking in a constrained communication situation: Participants played a word guessing game where each trial required them to select a clue word to communicate a single target word to their partner. In many cases, the task requires participants to take the perspective of their partner when generating, evaluating, and selecting potential clue words. For example, if the target word was ‘heart’, the first word that came to mind might be ‘love’, but this would not in fact be a very useful clue word. Instead, a word like ‘cardiovascular’ is much more likely than ‘love’ to make the partner guess ‘heart’. Pairs of participants took turns giving and receiving clues to guess target words, receiving feedback after each trial. In Experiment 1, participants appeared unable to improve their perspective-taking over repeated interactions, despite a baseline performance that suggested strong perspective-taking abilities. In Experiment 2, which included extensive feedback after each trial and only target words for which good clues existed and which required perspective-taking, some measures of perspective-taking showed modest improvements. In Experiment 3, which was conducted online, we used Experiment 2 feedback with Experiment 1 target words. As in Experiment 1, participants did not improve over the course of the game in Experiment 3. The results of these three experiments show quite strong limits on people’s ability to adapt and improve perspective-taking without the context provided by interaction history and growing common ground.
The clinical effectiveness of one-dose vaccination with an HPV vaccine: A meta-analysis of 902,368 vaccinated women
Authors: Setiawan Didik , Nurulita Nunuk Aries , Khoirunnisa Sudewi Mukaromah , Postma Maarten J.
Published: January 2024

Background

The comprehensive effectiveness of the HPV vaccine has been widely acknowledged. However, challenges such as dosing adherence and limited budgets have led to delays in HPV vaccination implementation in many countries. A potential solution to these issues could lie in a one-dose vaccination with an HPV vaccine, as indicated by promising outcomes in multiple studies.

Methods

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we examine the comparative effectiveness of the one-dose vaccination with an HPV vaccine against two- and three-dose regimens. Our investigation focuses on clinical efficacy, encompassing the prevention of HPV16, HPV18, and hrHPV infections, HSIL or ASC-H incidence, and CIN2/3 incidence.

Results

Our analysis suggests that a single-dose HPV vaccine may offer effectiveness on par with two- or three-dose schedules. This conclusion is drawn from its capacity to confer immunogenic protection for at least 8 years of follow-up, coupled with its ability to mitigate infections and pre-cancerous occurrences.

Conclusion

While our findings underscore the potential of the one-dose vaccination with an HPV vaccine, further research and prolonged study durations are necessary to establish robust evidence supporting this recommendation. As such, continued investigation will be critical for informing vaccination strategies
Propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia is associated with less postoperative recurrence than desflurane anesthesia in thyroid cancer surgery
Authors: Chiu Wei-Chieh , Wu Zhi-Fu , Lee Meei-Shyuan , Chen Jamie Yu-Hsuan , Huang Yi-Hsuan , Tseng Wei-Cheng , Lai Hou-Chuan
Published: January 2024

Background

The effects of anesthesia in patients undergoing thyroid cancer surgery are still not known. We investigated the relationship between the type of anesthesia and patient outcomes following elective thyroid cancer surgery.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent elective surgical resection for papillary thyroid carcinoma between January 2009 and December 2019. Patients were grouped according to the type of anesthesia they received, desflurane or propofol. A Kaplan-Meier analysis was conducted, and survival/recurrence curves were presented from the date of surgery to death/recurrence. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression models were used to compare hazard ratios for recurrence after propensity matching.

Results

A total of 621 patients (22 deaths, 3.5%) under desflurane anesthesia and 588 patients (32 deaths, 5.4%) under propofol anesthesia were included. Five hundred and eighty-eight patients remained in each group after propensity matching. Propofol anesthesia was not associated with better survival compared to desflurane anesthesia in the matched analysis (P = 0.086). However, propofol anesthesia was associated with less recurrence (hazard ratio, 0.38; 95% confidence interval, 0.25–0.56; P < 0.001) in the matched analysis.

Conclusions

Propofol anesthesia was associated with less recurrence, but not mortality, following surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma than desflurane anesthesia. Further prospective investigation is needed to examine the influence of propofol anesthesia on patient outcomes following thyroid cancer surgery.
Using machine learning to assess the extent of busy ambulances and its impact on ambulance response times: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Næss Lars Eide , Krüger Andreas Jørstad , Uleberg Oddvar , Haugland Helge , Dale Jostein , Wattø Jon-Ola , Nilsen Sara Marie , Asheim Andreas
Published: January 2024

Background

Ambulance response times are considered important. Busy ambulances are common, but little is known about their effect on response times.

Objective

To assess the extent of busy ambulances in Central Norway and their impact on ambulance response times.

Design

This was a retrospective observational study. We used machine learning on data from nearby incidents to assess the probability of up to five different ambulances being candidates to respond to a medical emergency incident. For each incident, the probability of a busy ambulance was estimated by summing the probabilities of candidate ambulances being busy at the time of the incident. The difference in response time that may be attributable to busy ambulances was estimated by comparing groups of nearby incidents with different estimated busy probabilities.

Setting

Medical emergency incidents with ambulance response in Central Norway from 2013 to 2022.

Main outcome measures

Prevalence of busy ambulances and differences in response times associated with busy ambulances.

Results

The estimated probability of busy ambulances for all 216,787 acute incidents with ambulance response was 26.7% (95% confidence interval (CI) 26.6 to 26.9). Comparing nearby incidents, each 10-percentage point increase in the probability of a busy ambulance was associated with a delay of 0.60 minutes (95% CI 0.58 to 0.62). For incidents in rural and urban areas, the probability of a busy ambulance was 21.6% (95% CI 21.5 to 21.8) and 35.0% (95% CI 34.8 to 35.2), respectively. The delay associated with a 10-percentage point increase in busy probability was 0.81 minutes (95% CI 0.78 to 0.84) and 0.30 minutes (95% CI 0.28 to 0.32), respectively.

Conclusion

Ambulances were often busy, which was associated with delayed ambulance response times. In rural areas, the probability of busy ambulances was lower, although the potentially longer delays when ambulances were busy made these areas more vulnerable.
Scientific clickbait: Examining media coverage and readability in genome-wide association research
Authors: Morosoli José J. , Colodro-Conde Lucía , Barlow Fiona Kate , Medland Sarah E.
Published: January 2024

In the present study, we analyzed a large corpus of English-language online media articles covering genome-wide association studies (GWAS), exemplifying the use of computational methods to study science communication in biological sciences. We analyzed trends in media coverage, readability, themes, and mentions of ethical and social issues, in over 5,000 websites published from 2005 to 2018 from 3,555 GWAS publications on 1,943 different traits, identified via GWAS Catalog using a text-mining approach to inform the discussion about genetic literacy and media coverage. We found that 22.9% of GWAS papers received media attention but most were described in language too complex to be understood by the public. Ethical issues are rarely mentioned and mentions of translation are increasing over time. We predicted media attention based on year of publication, number of genetic associations identified, study sample size, and journal impact factor, using a regression model (r2= 38.7%). We found that chronotype, educational attainment, alcohol and coffee consumption, sexual orientation, tanning, and hair color received substantially more attention than predicted by the regression model. We also evaluated the prevalence of the clickbait “one gene, one disease” headlines (e.g., “Scientists Say They’ve Found Gene That Causes Breast Cancer”) and found that it is declining. In sum, online media coverage of GWAS should be more accessible, introduce more modern genetics terms, and when appropriate, ELSI should be mentioned. Science communication research can benefit from big data and text-mining techniques which allow us to study trends and changes in coverage trends across thousands of media outlets. Results can be explored interactively in a website we have built for this manuscript:https://jjmorosoli.shinyapps.io/newas/.
Determinants and constraints of carrot (Daucus carota L.) production and marketing in Cameroon
Authors: Djoufack Maxime Merlin Tonfack , Kouam Eric Bertrand , Foko Edith Marius Kouam , Anoumaa Mariette , Meli Gilles Raoul Lontsi , Kaktcham Pierre Marie , Zambou François Ngoufack
Published: January 2024

The market gardening sector in Cameroonian agriculture is facing a challenge in producing vegetables to meet consumer needs. Among these vegetables, carrot is known to play an important role in the livelihood of millions of people around the world. It is therefore important to understand its technical itinerary in the different agricultural basins in order to provide further information on carrot production. This study aimed to identify the different production constraints faced by carrot growers by providing information on applied growing systems. Two surveys were conducted using a questionnaire simultaneously with carrot traders and producers. A total of 218 carrot traders and 62 producers were interviewed. Nine basins were identified as main carrot production zones in Cameroon. In the production basins, five main varieties namely New Kuroda, Pamela+, Madona, Amazonia and Vanessa F1 were identified. The agricultural yield of carrots is related to the growing area, fertilization method, size of the field and ploughing. Farmers use an integrated fertilization approach based on chemical fertilizer (N-P-K: 20-10-10) and chicken manure at various doses, from 250 to 500 Kg.ha-1 and 2.5 to 9 t.ha-1 respectively. Factors such as farmland area, number of cultivated plots, experience in cultivation, family size and amounts of organic and chemical fertilizers used have been found to have significant impact on carrot production. However, among the many technical problems faced by producers and which result in low carrots yields, is the lack of knowledge of soil properties. This in turn contributes to inappropriate fertilization and poor choice of the appropriate variety to be cultivated. Low germination, the lack of efficient irrigation systems and the high costs of agricultural inputs are the main constraints that affect carrot production. Although valued by market gardeners, the benefit in a production season is not always enough to encourage more farmers to grow carrots. Thus, there is a need to develop a follow-up policy for the quality and high yield production of the carrot sector.
Geometric-based approach for linking various building measurement data to a 3D city model
Authors: Ogawa Yoshiki , Sato Go , Sekimoto Yoshihide
Published: January 2024

Currently, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (Japan) is in the process of developing an open 3D city model known as PLATEAU. Abundant measurement data related to buildings, including maps produced by private companies and mobile mapping system point clouds, have been collected to enhance the value of the 3D city model. To achieve this, it is necessary to identify the buildings for which measurement data is available. In this study, we propose and evaluate an efficient matching method for various building measurement data, primarily using geometric properties. In Numazu city, PLATEAU IDs were assigned to 88,525 Zenrin buildings as part of a private map. The results indicate that 90.6% of the polygons were matched. For aerial images, 93.6% of the extracted buildings matched the PLATEAU buildings, although only 70.9% of the PLATEAU data was extracted from the images. Using the level of detail 1 and 2 models, 46 textured building files were created from the mobile mapping system point cloud. In addition, the cover ratio for the laser profiling point cloud was mostly greater than 40%, which was higher than that of the mobile mapping system.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use and resistance among health science and non-health science university students in Thailand
Authors: Precha Nopadol , Sukmai Suppachai , Hengbaru Muhammadsarif , Chekoh Muhammadkaddfee , Laohaprapanon Sawanya , Makkaew Prasert , Dom Nazri Che
Published: January 2024

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) have been recognized as one of the global health issues affecting humans, animals, and the environment. A lack of knowledge, negative attitudes, and irrational drug use can make significant contributions to the spread of ARB. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding antibiotic use and resistance among health science (HS) and non-health science (NHS) students and to determine the factors that influence their KAP concerning antibiotic use and resistance. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 404 HS and NHS students in Southern Thailand from December 2021 to March 2022. The students who fulfilled the study inclusion criteria responded to a questionnaire that had five dimensions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the qualitative variables, and Fisher’s exact test was applied to compare the demographic variables, KAP responses between the HS and NHS students. The KAP regarding antibiotic use and resistance for each variable were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis H test. Spearman’s correlation test was used to estimate the correlation between the variables and KAP. A total of 404 (HS,162; NHS,242) students completed the self-administered questionnaire. The students’ highest score was for attitude, followed by practice and knowledge. Our findings revealed that the HS students had higher levels of KAP correlated with antibiotic use and resistance than the NHS students (P < 0.001). The higher KAP scores were among the more senior students, which indicates that instruction on antibiotics was effective in their curriculum. Antibiotic use and resistance knowledge and attitudes should be conveyed to all university students via academic curriculum. Such interventions could set the standard for rational antibiotic use as well as long-term prevention and control of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Long-term experience of the thermo-active ground source system at the metro station Taborstrasse in Vienna
Authors: Adam Dietmar , Brunner Adrian , Markiewicz Roman , Pistrol Johannes
Published: January 2024

Four of the stations newly opened during the underground extension of the U2 line in Vienna in 2008 have been covering a large part of their heating and cooling needs for now almost one and a half decades by using geothermal energy, which is generated by means of energy diaphragm walls, energy piles and energy bottom slabs of the station buildings. As this was the first infrastructure building of this type and scale worldwide at the time of construction, one of the diaphragm walls of the Taborstraße station was equipped with numerous sensors to obtain data sets for the thermo-mechanical long-term behavior of these wall elements for the very first time. Continuous measurements with automatic data recording were initially carried out from April 2008 until May 2011. In October 2020, the measurements were resumed with the existing sensors, this time manually and once a month, in order to carry out a long-term comparison of the measurement data and to create a basis for assessing the effects of the geothermal operation on its structural components. This paper gives an overview of the Taborstraße station with a focus on the thermally activated geostructures and their instrumentation. A comparison of the recorded generated energy with the predicted heating and cooling demand is discussed in the context of the energy data. In addition, the temperature and the strain behavior of the observed energy diaphragm wall is discussed based on the measurement data collected over a period of around 14 years of operational experience.
Providing stability to a highway cut in a landslide area with the use of diaphragm wall panels
Authors: Fišer Zdeněk , Kopecký Miloslav , Ondrášik Martin
Published: January 2024

The route of the D1 highway in the Lietavská Lúčka - Dubná Skala section near Žilina is taken forward by a 17 m deep cut in a section about 300 m long. The first proposed solution of the highway route was based on the assumption that it is a stable area. However, during the construction of the highway cut an old landslide area with a depth of shear surfaces of up to 25 m was identified right in the area of the cut. Therefore, massive measures had to be designated to assure that the area above the highway and the access to the tunnel portal were not threatened by landslides. When addressing the security of the cut, an unusual solution was used - anchored diaphragm wall panels of underground concrete walling oriented towards the slope. Currently, this given solution is under construction and is controlled by inclinometers incorporated into selected diaphragm wall panels.
Directing classical geotechnical engineering to future challenges
Authors: Franzén Gunilla , Garin Håkan
Published: January 2024

Geotechnical engineers have traditionally been focused on soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology. Thus it has been sufficient to master these topics to be recognized as a key participant in building and civil engineering projects. However, gradually concerns within both projects themselves and societies more generally are shifting towards new questions and challenges. Therefore, ensuring that geotechnical engineers remain central to all relevant projects, there is a need to master increasingly different and new ways of working together, obtaining new skills and increasing professionally pertinent knowledge and experience. This paper will give an overview of the issues geotechnical engineers have to address and master, if they are to take a lead in projects that seek to meet future challenges. This is really about working in a multi-disciplinary environment, using relevant technical methods without losing specifically engineering judgement, and then using open-minded communication skills to question previous practices that can proceed to find solutions to those future challenges identified. How is this to be done successfully within the profession? This paper offers some ideas. All professionals, and geotechnical engineers cannot be an exception, want to influence and contribute to solving current and future challenges, and thus we need to expand our knowledge awareness. The list of topics where we need to develop our knowledge is rather lengthy and include environmental considerations, contracts, law, conceptualisations of sustainability, robustness, monitoring, digitalisation, standardisation, and climate change. This paper will highlight two examples where geotechnical engineers with increased knowledge sensitivity and skills could make a significant contribution. First, there is an example from Göteborg about limiting a project impact within its zone of influence. Designing the geotechnical structure itself is only the first step, for in addition there is a need to control the building process, have sufficient monitoring, handling the expectations of society while ensuring recognition and use of a particular professional scope of operation. The other example concerns the re-use of material in our embankments to limit transportation. Which criteria should be used to determine the suitability of materials for re-use? How can we cope with societal reactions? Finally, the paper will discuss how geotechnical engineers, by combining geotechnical knowledge with new skills, can contribute with a sustainability foundation involving both relevant concepts and principles looking forward.
Microagulhamento fotobiomodulado associado a agregados plaquetários e
ozonioterapia: relato de caso Hidralips usando protocolo Crisale®
Authors: Saliba Luara Alves Pena , Trindade Alessandra Cezar , Feldmann Cristina Rech
Published: January 2024

O envelhecimento é um fenômeno biológico inevitável, complexo e dinâmico, que
ocorre de forma contínua até o fim da vida. As manifestações do envelhecimento incluem
alterações estéticas peribucais, tais como: afinamento dos lábios e flacidez cutânea,
marcada pelo aumento e afrouxamento da pele em relação à sua base de inserção. Ao longo
dos anos, foram propostas inúmeras técnicas buscando amenizar os sinais do
envelhecimento cutâneo, entre as quais pode-se citar: o microagulhamento, a utilização
de agregados plaquetários, a ozonioterapia e a fotobiomodulação. Com base na evidência
disponível na literatura para cada uma dessas técnicas, a associação dessas terapias—
que, mesmo de forma isolada, demonstram efeitos clínicos altamente satisfatórios — foi
proposta no Protocolo Crisale®. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo
apresentar um relato de caso no qual o gerenciamento do envelhecimento deu-se por meio
do Protocolo Crisale®. Trata-se de uma paciente do sexo feminino, que compareceu à
clínica de Especialização em Harmonização Orofacial do Centro de Pós-Graduação do
Cirurgião Dentista (Belo Horizonte/MG) buscando terapias de rejuvenescimento labial.
Foram empregadas técnicas combinadas de microagulhamento, e uso de agregados
plaquetários, ozonioterapia e fotobiomodulação. A partir da aplicação do Protocolo
Crisale®, foram observadas mudanças no volume e na textura dos lábios, evidenciadas pelo
maior volume labial, associado a uma maior viscosidade e hidratação dos tecidos, com
melhorias faciais marcadas pela diminuição das linhas de expressão e flacidez na pele.
Foi possível concluir que o Protocolo Crisale® é capaz de amenizar os sinais do
envelhecimento cutâneo.
Estudo clínico para a avaliação do fio liso de polidioxanona na correção das deformidades nasogenianas
Authors: Leite Bárbara Veronezi
Published: January 2024

Introdução: O sulco nasogeniano é uma característica anatômica que se estende desde o canto do nariz até o canto dos lábios e, com o passar dos anos, se aprofunda ainda mais, devido à flacidez da pele causada pela falta de colágeno, perda natural de gordura da face e perda de ácido hialurônico. Os fios de sustentação constituem um grande grupo de biomateriais sintéticos usados em dispositivos médicos, como sistemas de distribuição de drogas, implantes e fios cirúrgicos. Os fios de polidioxanona destacam-se por serem atraumáticos, e possuem alta biocompatibilidade com os tecidos humanos, não apresentando caráter alergênico ou piogênico. Seu uso é minimamente invasivo, e serve para estimular o colágeno na face. Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos do fio de polidioxanona liso no tratamento de deformidades nasogenianas. Métodos: Esse estudo foi composto por vinte pacientes do sexo feminino, com idades entre 20 e 65 anos, que foram submetidas a procedimentos de harmonização orofacial com fios de polidioxanona. O aspecto facial inicial das pacientes, pré-tratamento, foi comparado com os resultados após 30 dias da colocação do fio. Os procedimentos foram realizados na Clínica-Escola de Odontologia da Unisul e na Instituição Gustavo Molina (Tubarão/SC, Brasil). O instrumento de coleta de dados foi a escala Merz. Resultados: Após o tratamento, duas pacientes ficaram ligeiramente satisfeitas com os resultados, seis ficaram satisfeitas e doze ficaram muito satisfeitas. Conclusão: Os resultados apontaram uma melhora no rejuvenescimento facial com o uso dessa técnica, pela formação de colágenos, evitando que as pacientes precisassem, em muitos casos, ser submetidas a cirurgias invasivas e de alto custo
Homoeroticism vs Homoaesthetics in the Literary Works of Oles Ulianenko
Authors: Shteinbuk Feliks , Gordiienko Yulia
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the literary heritage of Oles Ulianenko, who was virtually the only national author addressing LGBTQIA+ subject matter. The corporal-mimetic method was applied to analyze fiction works, which enabled us to draw a number of meaningful conclusions. On the one hand, LGBTQIA+ themes are typologically represented by a variety of images which are characterized by both an ironic dimension and dramatic pathos, interpreted not in ethical but in aesthetic terms. On the other hand, Oles Ulianenko was the first to shift homosexuality into the visible realm, and to represent the “splendors and miseries” (H. de Balzac) of homoeroticism to Ukrainian society; who, with his sexualized, homosexualized and lesbian narrative of his literary works attempted to speak of a future when his country would overcome the lack of social and sexual freedom.
Realizacja projektu „człowieka czułego” w Dzienniku wojskowym z 1813 r. i Wspomnieniach mojej młodości Kazimierza Brodzińskiego
Authors: Bąkowska Patrycja
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the anthropological “man of feelings” project. This pattern, formed in the 18th century, found its most well-rounded form in Franciszek Karpiński’s work. However, it is worth considering how the “man of feelings” project functioned in the late Enlightenment. This kind of perspective may give an opportunity to show “the long duration” of sentimentalism, defined not only as a literary movement but also a set of anthropological attitudes and ideas, playing a crucial role in Polish culture in the first decades of the 21st century. Kazimierz Brodziński’s literary legacy is one of the most important examples of this phenomenon.
Optimization and kinetics study for the conversion of furfuryl alcohol towards ethyl levulinate using sulfonic acid functionalized catalyst
Authors: Prajapati Rahul V. , Srivastava Sanjay , Jadeja Girirajsinh C. , Parikh Jigisha
Published: January 2024

In the present work, furfuryl alcohol (FAL) alcoholysis towards ethyl levulinate (EL) was studied over a mesoporous SO3H-SBA-15 catalyst. The effect of various operating parameters i.e., temperature, catalyst dose, furfuryl alcohol amount, and time was studied and optimized via robust Response Surface Methodology through central composite rotatable designs (CCRD) method on the conversion of FAL to EL. According to Response Surface Methodology, under optimum reaction conditions viz. temperature 110 °C, catalyst dose 0.42 g, time 3 h, and FAL amount of 1.46 g, maximum EL yield (95 %) was recorded. Further, the effect of reaction parameters on the kinetics of the said reaction was also examined, suggesting the second-order kinetic concerning all operating parameters. Eventually, the reusability of the catalyst is evident in a decrease of almost 40 % yield towards EL in the fourth cycle.
Molecular dynamics simulation of microstructure and thermophysical properties of LiCl–CaCl2eutectic molten salt
Authors: Liang Jinglong , Zhang Huilin , Huo Dongxing , Li Hui
Published: January 2024

Chloride molten salt systems are widely used as electrolytes for molten salt electrolysis because of their relatively low eutectic temperatures and good thermal stability, but there is a serious lack of data on the thermophysical properties of chloride molten salts at elevated temperatures, whereas the nature of the electrolyte is very important for the electrolysis process. In this paper, the variation of the microstructure and thermophysical properties of the binary mixed LiCl–CaCl2molten salt system with temperature and composition is calculated using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations based on the BMH potential. The microscopic conformations observed in LiCl–CaCl2molten salts are mainly irregular, distorted tetrahedra and octahedra, which dynamically coexist, as analyzed by the radial distribution function, coordination number and angular distribution function. In addition, the effects of temperature and composition on the density, ionic self-diffusion coefficient, shear viscosity, and ionic conductivity of the molten salts were investigated, and the relationships of the thermophysical properties of LiCl–CaCl2molten salts with temperature and composition were obtained, which provide fundamental thermophysical data for the molten salt electrolytes.
A discretizing Tikhonov regularization method via modified parameter choice rules
Authors: Zhang Rong , Xie Feiping , Luo Xingjun
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we propose two parameter choice rules for the discretizing Tikhonov regularization via multiscale Galerkin projection for solving linear ill-posed integral equations. In contrast to previous theoretical analyses, we introduce a new concept called the projection noise level to obtain error estimates for the approximate solutions. This concept allows us to assess how noise levels change during projection. The balance principle and Hanke–Raus rule are modified by incorporating the error estimates of the projection noise level. We demonstrate the convergence rate of these two modified parameter choice rules through rigorous proof.
In addition, we find that the error between the approximate solution and the exact solution improves as the noise frequency increases. Finally, numerical experiments are provided to illustrate the theoretical findings presented in this paper.
Leo Strauss and Edith Stein in the Grip of the Theopolitical
Authors: Lévy Antoine
Published: January 2024

What connection with institutional religion ought modern political states promote? As they developed their political thinking in the early years of the Weimar Republic, Leo Strauss and Edith Stein came up with opposite answers to this question. While Strauss discerned in Carl Schmitt’s maximalist concept of the theopolitical a possible remedy against the flaws of liberal democracy, Stein ascribed democracy’s chance of survival to a renewed distinction between the political and religious spheres. Here, Strauss can be viewed as an heir to the ancient and medieval Jewish understanding of the ideal state, whereas Stein appears rooted in the critical legacy of the German Haskalah. At a fundamental level, the contrast between the two thinkers has to do with a difference in their respective philosophical epistemé. While Strauss, walking in the footsteps of Heidegger, thinks in terms of Geschichlichkeit (“historiality”), Stein applies a phenomenological method based on the intuition of essences and very much indebted to Adolph Reinach’s philosophy of law. That Stein's essentialism succeeds where the 'historial' thinking of the young Strauss fails; that is, in diagnosing the nature of the political threat that would soon engulf European Jewry, is the main conclusion of the present paper.
Programmable topological metasurface to modulate spatial and surface waves in real time
Authors: Xiao Qiang , Ma Qian , Ning Yu Ming , Chen Long , Liu Shuo , Zhang Jingjing , You Jian Wei , Cui Tie Jun
Published: January 2024

We propose a programmable topological metasurface to integrate intelligent modulations of spatial and surface waves. A general design method is presented to design the programmable metasurface elements with PIN diodes. The surface waves can be controlled to propagate along the topological domain-wall interface by programming the C3-symmetry elements, while the spatial waves are modulated by the patterns of C6-symmetry elements. By independently controlling the bias voltages of meta-elements, the programmable topological metasurface can generate different coding patterns with distinct combinations of C3- and C6-symmetries in real time, respectively achieving the dynamical manipulation of the surface- and spatial-wave by using distinct element states in a time-division manner. To validate the modulation performance, we perform both near- and far-field tests with different coding patterns. Experimental results demonstrate good agreement with numerical simulations, thereby showcasing the flexible manipulations of surface waves and spatial waves by the topological metasurface. The proposed metasurface opens up new possibilities for multifunctional metadevices, which hold great potentials for future wireless communications and smart sensing systems.
Surface plasmon-cavity hybrid state and its graphene modulation at THz frequencies
Authors: Zhang Yifei , Zhang Baoqing , Li Zhaolin , Feng Mingming , Ling Haotian , Zhang Xijian , Wang Xiaomu , Wang Qingpu , Song Aimin , Chen Hou-Tong
Published: January 2024

Fabry–Pérot (F–P) cavity and metal hole array are classic photonic devices. Integrating F–P cavity with holey metal typically enhances interfacial reflection and dampens wave transmission. In this work, a hybrid bound surface state is found within rectangular metal holes on a silicon substrate by merging an extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) mode and a high-order F–P cavity mode both spatially and spectrally. Transmission, Q-factor, and bandwidth can be enhanced significantly with respect to the classical EOT and F–P interference by simply sweeping the cavity length. This state can provide EOT properties and ten times broader EOT bandwidth well below the effective plasma frequency of the periodic metal holes, where the metal holes typically show evanescent properties and do not support EOT in theory. Furthermore, a large modulation range of 25 % and 39 % is demonstrated with various graphene patterns for the transmittance of this hybrid state at 500 and 582 GHz, respectively.
Penetration and spreading of graphene oxide ink in rice paper enabling its unique expressiveness in Chinese paintings
Authors: Liu Ximei , Teng Cheng , Li Jianlin
Published: January 2024

In Chinese paintings, the marriage of rice paper and ink is the soul of this art. Ink possesses a highly distinctive “color” expressiveness. By employing ink, various shades of black and diverse color effects can be portrayed, making the image more rich, vibrant, and three-dimensional on a rice paper. However, when used in traditional ink wash painting, the flow and penetration of conventional ink is difficult to control, and its carbon black particles make it a challenge to achieve multiple transparent gradients. Considering the water solubility and two-dimensional nanostructure of graphene oxide (GO), the authors of this paper has developed and proposed the use of water-based GO ink for Chinese ink wash painting, aiming to endow it with new aesthetic forms and unique expressive potentials.
Three-to-one internal resonances of stepped nanobeam of nonlinearity
Authors: Nalbant Mustafa Oguz , Bağdatli Süleyman Murat , Tekin Ayla
Published: January 2024

In this study, vibrations of stepped nanobeams were investigated according to Eringen’s nonlocal elasticity theory. Multi-time scale method, which is one of the perturbation methods, has been applied to solve dimensionless state equations. The solution is considered in two steps. First-order terms obtained from the perturbation expansion formed the linear problem in the first step. In the second step, the solution of the second order of the perturbation expansion was made and nonlinear terms emerged as corrections to the linear problem from this solution. The main issue that the study wants to emphasize is the examination of the mechanical effects of the steps, which are discontinuities encountered at the nanoscale, on the system. For this purpose, while the findings of the research were obtained, various nonlocal parameter values were obtained to capture the nano-scale effect, and frequency-response and nonlinear frequency-amplitude curves corresponding to the 1st Mode values of the beam for different step ratios and step locations were obtained to capture the step effect. One of the important features of the nonlinear system is the formation of internal resonance between the modes of the system. How this situation affects the characteristics of the system has also been examined and results have been given by graphs. The obtained data show that taking into account the nanoscale step is essential for the accuracy and sensitivity of many nanostructures such as sensors, actuators, biostructures, switches, etc. that are likely to be produced at the nanoscale in practice.
DERMATITE ATÓPICA CANINA: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: De Souza Bruna Carioca , Pedrosa Gabriela Ribeiro , Lopes Lara Pereira , Lima Juliana Benedito , De Lima Scarlet Fortunato , Alves Breno Henrique , Junior Sávio Tadeu Almeida , Guedes Elizângela
Published: January 2024

A dermatite atópica canina (DAC) é uma enfermidade crônica, de cunho alérgico, sendo considerada uma das dermatopatias mais comuns na clínica de cães. É caracterizada pela deficiência na barreira cutânea, que possibilita a penetração de alérgenos ambientais e microrganismos através da pele. Tais alérgenos incluem ácaros, fungos, leveduras, alimentos, pólen, poeira e outros. A patogênese dessa enfermidade é complexa e pouco compreendida, porém, acredita-se que animais geneticamente predispostos possuem uma deficiência na barreira cutânea, seja absorvendo, inalando ou ingerindo alérgenos que sensibilizam o sistema imunológico e irão ocasionar respostas de hipersensibilidade do tipo I causadas por aumento da imunoglobulina E (IgE). O diagnóstico é clínico e consiste em exclusão de outras patologias e por se tratar de uma patologia multifatorial a mesma não tem cura, porém é passível de controle. O objetivo deste trabalho foi discorrer sobre os mecanismos da imunopatogenia, fatores predisponentes, manifestação clínica, diagnóstico e tratamento da DAC.
PARÂMETROS BIOQUÍMICOS DE PARATI (Mugil curema) EM AMBIENTE ESTUARINO
Authors: Gueretz Juliano Santos , Murasaki Juliana , Boeing Maiara , Schwegler Elizabeth , Cancelier Carla Dezan , Martins Maurício Laterça
Published: January 2024

O mugilídeo parati (Mugil curema) é encontrado em todo o litoral brasileiro. De modo geral, os parâmetros bioquímicos podem ser utilizados como biomarcadores. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever parâmetros bioquímicos de M. curema, mensurados em peixes, no seu habitat, bem como a possibilidade de se utilizar soro ou plasma para a determinação desses parâmetros. Os peixes, M. curema, foram pescados em rede de emalhe, malha com sete cm entre nós, pescados no Rio Parati, município de Araquari, estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. O sangue dos peixes foi colhido, por venopunção, do vaso caudal. Os testes bioquímicos foram realizados em Analisador Bioquímico Labmax Plenno Labtest®, sendo cada parâmetro analisado com o seu respectivo kit. A média dos resultados das análises foram: ureia 16,27 mg/dL, creatinina 1,74 mg/dL, fosfatase alcalina 17,90 U/L, alanina aminotransferase 23,31 U/L, aspartato aminotransferase 31,51 U/L, proteína sérica total 4,56 g/dL, albumina 1,00 g/L, globulina 3,56 g/L, ácido úrico 2,95 mg/dL, colesterol 132,80 mg/dL e triglicerídeos 353,54 mg/dL. O estudo é uma contribuição para o estabelecimento de um padrão de parâmetros bioquímicos em parati (M. curema) em seu habitat estuarino.
ATENDIMENTO CLÍNICO DE TAMANDUÁ-MIRIM (Tamandua tetradactyla) COM TRAUMATISMO CRANIOENCEFÁLICO
Authors: Passini Ynara , Lima Sá Mayana , Lima Nunes João Sérgio , Nunes Louzada Dias Cavalcanti Eduarda Aléxia , França Raqueli Teresinha
Published: January 2024

Os tamanduás são animais lentos e frequentemente são encontrados atropelados próximos a rodovias. Muitos deles sofrem traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE), que é uma afecção com alta taxa de mortalidade. Este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar o atendimento clínico de um exemplar de tamanduá-mirim (Tamandua tetradactyla) com histórico de atropelamento e suspeita de TCE. O animal foi avaliado clinicamente e submetido a exames complementares, após foi instituído tratamento de suporte e acompanhamento. O manejo clínico e o protocolo terapêutico instituídos para este caso foram semelhantes aos descritos na literatura para animais de companhia, os quais mostraram-se eficientes, sendo o animal reintroduzido ao seu habitat natural após dois meses.
CRESCIMENTO E NUTRIÇÃO DE Tamandua tetradactyla - RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Chagas dos Passos Marina , Santos Beanes Alan , Thurow Schulz Érica , Aranha da Costa Eduarda , Nunes Louzada Dias Cavalcanti Eduarda Aléxia , Afonso Coimbra Marco Antônio , Mota Bandarra Paulo , França Raqueli Teresinha
Published: January 2024

Os tamanduás são mamíferos pertencentes a superordem Xenarthra, ordem Pilosa e família Myrmecophagidae. O Tamandua tetradactyla sofre constantemente com a pressão antrópica, sendo vítima de atropelamentos, destruição de habitat, ataques de animais domésticos, queimadas e caça, o que pode fazer com que as fêmeas sejam afastadas de seus filhotes e estes sejam encaminhados aos centros de reabilitação de fauna do Brasil. Sua dieta em vida livre é composta por formigas, cupins, larvas de abelhas, cera e mel. Quando os filhotes são entregues aos cuidados humanos, o fornecimento de uma dieta que possa suprir as exigências nutricionais é fundamental para o desenvolvimento destes animais. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo descrever o manejo nutricional e o desenvolvimento de um filhote de T. tetradactyla encaminhado a um Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres (CETAS) no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Elaborou-se uma dieta específica, composta por leite sem lactose, ração de gato adulto, gema de ovo, frutas, verduras e legumes, além de suplementação vitamínica com taurina e vitamina K. Realizou-se o acompanhamento do desenvolvimento através da biometria e medição do peso durante sete semanas, observando-se crescimento esperado para a espécie, com ganho de peso e aumento considerável das medidas corporais, o que indicou o sucesso da dieta e do manejo ambiental instituído.