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GOALS-JWST: Gas Dynamics and Excitation in NGC 7469 Revealed by NIRSpec
Authors: Bianchin Marina , U Vivian , Song Yiqing , Lai 賴 Thomas S.-Y. 劭愉 , Remigio Raymond P. , Barcos-Muñoz Loreto , Díaz-Santos Tanio , Armus Lee , Inami Hanae , Larson Kirsten L. , Evans Aaron S. , Böker Torsten , Kader Justin A. , Linden Sean T. , Charmandaris Vassilis , Malkan Matthew A. , Rich Jeff , Bohn Thomas , Medling Anne M. , Stierwalt Sabrina , Mazzarella Joseph M. , Law David R. , Privon George C. , Aalto Susanne , Appleton Philip , Brown Michael J. I. , Buiten Victorine A. , Finnerty Luke , Hayward Christopher C. , Howell Justin , Iwasawa Kazushi , Kemper Francisca , Marshall Jason , McKinney Jed , Müller-Sánchez Francisco , Murphy Eric J. , van der Werf Paul P. , Sanders David B. , Surace Jason
Published: April 2024

We present new JWST NIRSpec integral field spectroscopy (IFS) data for the luminous infrared galaxy NGC 7469, a nearby (70.6 Mpc) active galaxy with a Seyfert 1.5 nucleus that drives a highly ionized gas outflow and a prominent nuclear star-forming ring. Using the superb sensitivity and high spatial resolution of the JWST instrument NIRSpec IFS, we investigate the role of the Seyfert nucleus in the excitation and dynamics of the circumnuclear gas. Our analysis focuses on the [Fe ii], H2, and hydrogen recombination lines that trace the radiation/shocked-excited molecular and ionized interstellar medium around the active galactic nucleus (AGN). We investigate gas excitation through H2/Brγ and [Fe ii]/Paβ emission line ratios and find that photoionization by the AGN dominates within the central 300 pc of the galaxy except in a small region that shows signatures of shock-heated gas; these shock-heated regions are likely associated with a compact radio jet. In addition, the velocity field and velocity dispersion maps reveal complex gas kinematics. Rotation is the dominant feature, but we also identify noncircular motions consistent with gas inflows as traced by the velocity residuals and the spiral pattern in the Paα velocity dispersion map. The inflow is 2 orders of magnitude higher than the AGN accretion rate. The compact nuclear radio jet has enough power to drive the highly ionized outflow. This scenario suggests that the inflow and outflow are in a self-regulating feeding–feedback process, with a contribution from the radio jet helping to drive the outflow.
Magnetic Activity of Millions of G-type Stars Based on the LAMOST DR10 Low-resolution Spectral and TESS Light-curve Surveys and the Future CSST Survey
Authors: Su Tianhao , Zhang Li-yun , Long Liu , Misra Prabhakar , Han Xianming L. , Meng Gang , Yang ZiLu , Pi Qingfeng
Published: April 2024

The Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) data release 10 (DR10) provides over 3 million G-type stellar spectra, which are important for the study of chromospheric activity of solar-like stars. We have used the iSpec program to perform spectral subtraction on the G-type stellar spectra obtained from LAMOST DR10 with a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 10. We have calculated the magnetic activity of G-type stars using Hα lines and analyzed the Hα variation. Among the more than 3 million spectra from more than 2.3 million stars, a total of 220,000 stars show excess chromospheric activity. There were a total of about 480,000 stars with repeated observations. About 390,000 stars were found to exhibit variations in the Hα line, and 14,000 stars showed changes in their radial velocity. By using the Gaia data, we determined the distances of these stars above the Galactic disk. We first concluded that the fraction of G-type active stars decreases with increasing distance above the Galactic disk. By using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite light curves, we obtained the effective fluctuation range of the light curve caused by the starspot and confirmed that there was a positive correlation between the starspot and chromospheric activity. We also concluded that

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The XMM-Newton Line Emission Analysis Program (X-LEAP). I. Emission-line Survey of O vii, O viii, and Fe L-shell Transitions
Authors: Pan Zeyang , Qu Zhijie , Bregman Joel N. , Liu Jifeng
Published: April 2024

The XMM-Newton Line Emission Analysis Program (X-LEAP) is designed to study diffuse X-ray emissions from the Milky Way (MW) hot gas, as well as emissions from the foreground solar wind charge exchange (SWCX). This paper presents an all-sky survey of spectral feature intensities corresponding to the O vii, O viii, and iron L-shell (Fe-L) emissions. These intensities are derived from 5418 selected XMM-Newton observations with long exposure times and minimal contamination from point or extended sources. For 90% of the measured intensities, the values are within ≈2–18 photons cm−2 s−1 sr−1 (line unit (LU)), ≈0–8 LU, and ≈0–9 LU, respectively. We report long-term variations in O vii and O viii intensities over 22 yr, closely correlating with the solar cycle and attributed to SWCX emissions. These variations contribute ∼30% and ∼20% to the observed intensities on average and peak at ≈4 and ≈1 LU during solar maxima. We also find evidence of short-term and spatial variations in SWCX, indicating the need for a more refined SWCX model in future studies. In addition, we present SWCX- and absorption-corrected all-sky maps for a better view of the MW hot gas emission. These maps show a gradual decrease in oxygen intensity moving away from the Galactic center and a concentration of Fe-L intensity in the Galactic bubbles and disk.
The comprehensive checklist of myxomycetes of Ukraine, based on extended occurrence and reference datasets
Authors: Yatsiuk Iryna , Leshchenko Yuliia , Viunnyk Vitalii , Leontyev Dmytro
Published: April 2024

A significant body of valuable data about the myxomycetes of Ukraine lies in a “grey zone”. This encompasses undigitised historical books and articles published in languages such as Polish, French or German, as well as proceedings from local conferences, articles featured in local scientific journals and annual reports submitted to public authorities by employees of protected areas, published in Ukrainian or Russian. Yet, due to their exclusive existence in print and often the Cyrillic alphabet, these publications remain neither findable nor accessible to a wider audience.

The datasets presented here aim to summarise over 150 years of myxomycetes research in Ukraine. The majority of the data has been extracted from published literature sources spanning the years 1842 to 2023, with a minor supplement from unpublished herbarium specimens. The datasets include 5036 georeferenced occurrences, 339 taxa and 91 literature sources. Seventy-one of the used literature sources, mostly published before 2010, were uploaded to Zenodo and are available in open access.
Cour d’appel de Mons (22 e ch.), 25 juin 2019
Authors: Lutte Isabelle
Published: April 2024

1. Le juge ne peut écarter le calcul par capitalisation d’un dommage permanent que s’il constate et indique de manière précise que ce calcul est en soi radicalement impossible. 2. La thèse de l’accoutumance selon laquelle on s’habituerait à son handicap, ne repose sur aucun fondement scientifique sérieux et ne saurait être retenue ; au contraire, il convient de relever que la consolidation marque la fin des espoirs. 3. Le recours aux tables de capitalisation stationnaires perd de vue l’augmentation constante de l’espérance de vie. On ne peut reprocher à la victime de préférer un placement sûr avec un taux bas plutôt que de se lancer dans des spéculations immobilières ou autres. Il y a donc lieu de retenir les Tables de Schryvers 2018 avec un taux technique de 1 %.
Accident du travail et Covid-19
Authors: Gilson Steve
Published: April 2024

Un facteur se dit contaminé par la Covid-19 après avoir utilisé la camionnette de son collègue, laquelle n’aurait pas été préalablement désinfectée. Contracter la Covid-19 peut-il être considéré comme accident du travail et donc, mener à l’intervention de l’assureur-loi ?
L’article 8 du Code des droits de succession selon la vision nouvelle de l’administration fiscale fédérale
Authors: Devoet Claude
Published: April 2024

L’administration fédérale a revu sa position par sa circulaire 2021/C/2 du 7 janvier 2021 relative à l’article 8 du Code des droits de succession et à la taxation applicable selon divers types de contrat d’assurance vie. Elle distille ses « commentaires administratifs relatifs à l’article 8 du Code des droits de succession et à la taxation à opérer en fonction de la structure du contrat d’assurance vie concernant un défunt, ce dernier pouvant y intervenir à titre de preneur et/ou assuré et/ou bénéficiaire, tant dans les cas où le défunt est un conjoint marié sous un régime de communauté que dans les cas où le défunt n’est pas marié ou marié sous un régime de séparation de biens ».
Tableau indicatif : Aubaine pour les uns, pénalisation pour les autres
Authors: Jaumain Christian
Published: April 2024

Le Tableau indicatif 2020, présenté en juin 2021, recommande un taux d’intérêt de 1 % pour la capitalisation des dommages. Sans mettre en doute le souci d’équité qui anime les auteurs du Tableau indicatif, la présente communication démontre que cette recommandation ne saurait être raisonnablement suivie.
Suspension probatoire avec une formation VIAS : une mesure aux nombreux avantages
Authors: Colette-Basecqz Nathalie , Danthine Camille
Published: April 2024

La suspension probatoire avec une formation VIAS peut être ordonnée en matière d’infractions au Code de la route. Elle relève de l’appréciation souveraine du juge et est subordonnée à la réunion de plusieurs conditions, dont l’accord de l’intéressé. Par ailleurs, elle est soumise à un délai d’épreuve. Cette mesure de faveur permet non seulement d’éviter une condamnation, mais présente en même temps de nombreux avantages, notamment celui d’une sensibilisation accrue à la sécurité routière.
Quand l’opération de capitalisation du grand-duché de luxembourg n’en est pas une en belgique ! propos sur la réglementation belge des assurances et les contrats luxembourgeois de capitalisation « multi-supports »
Authors: Longfils Fleur , Lejeune Benoît
Published: April 2024

L’apparition sur le marché belge du contrat de capitalisation « multi-supports », à l’origine issu du droit luxembourgeois, soulève un certain nombre de questions juridiques et fiscales de droit belge. Parmi elles figure notamment l’autorisation ou non de commercialiser un tel contrat en Belgique. Ces questions sont traitées dans la présente contribution principalement sous l’angle réglementaire et accessoirement sous l’angle fiscal.
Los usos pedagógicos de los archivos de la atrocidad
Authors: Raggio Sandra , Bustamante Alejandra Londoño , Agüero José Carlos , Ortiz María Luisa
Published: April 2024

Cet article analyse la manière dont les archives de l’atrocité ont été appropriées et utilisées dans le but de construire des récits nationaux sur le passé récent dans des sociétés ayant traversé, ou traversant encore, des épisodes massifs de violence politique. En explorant le Lieu de la mémoire, de la tolérance et de l’inclusion sociale au Pérou, le Centre national de la mémoire historique en Colombie, la Commission pour la mémoire en Argentine et le Musée de la mémoire et des droits humains au Chili, ce travail met en évidence l’hétérogénéité des parcours, des expériences et des perspectives suivis par les documents de l’atrocité, un vaste programme de débats et de défis communs, ainsi que les fortes disparités du passé évoqué, du présent dans lequel elles s’inscrivent et la complexité et conflictualité des espaces dans lesquels se déroulent les pratiques de mémoire.
Generating irregular fractals based on iterated function systems
Authors: Zhang Baoxing , Zhang Yunkun , Xie Yuanyuan
Published: April 2024

The iterated function system (IFS) is important in different fields like image compression. An important feature of such systems is that they can be used to generate fractals. Yet, for the obtained fractals, it is difficult to locally control them to generate new ones with desired structures at specific places. In this paper, we gave an attempt to solve this problem based on a nonuniform multiple function system. For this, we first analyzed the multiple function systems needed in the generation of the final desired fractals. Based on such analysis, the final fractals with desired structures at specific places can be generated using the nonuniform multiple function system. Moreover, these two procedures were summarized into two algorithms for convenience. Examples were also given to illustrate the performance of the nonuniform multiple function system and the two algorithms in this paper.
Clar covering polynomials of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Authors: Li Peirong , Bian Hong , Yu Haizheng , Dou Yan
Published: April 2024

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) is a compound composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Chemically, large PAHs contain at least two benzene rings and exist in a linear, cluster, or angular arrangement. Hexagonal systems are a typical class of PAHs. The Clar covering polynomial of hexagonal systems contains many important topological properties of condensed aromatic hydrocarbons, such as Kekulé number, Clar number, first Herndon number, which is an important theoretical quantity for predicting the aromatic stability of PAH conjugation systems, and so on. In this paper, we first obtained some recursive formulae for the Clar covering polynomials of double hexagonal chains and proposed a Matlab algorithm to compute the Clar covering polynomial of any double hexagonal chain. Moreover, we presented the characterization of extremal double hexagonal chains with maximum and minimum Clar covering polynomials in all double hexagonal chains with fixed $ s $ naphthalenes.
A new control scheme for temperature adjustment of electric furnaces using a novel modified electric eel foraging optimizer
Authors: Alzakari Sarah A. , Izci Davut , Ekinci Serdar , Alhussan Amel Ali , Hashim Fatma A.
Published: April 2024

In this study, we present a comprehensive framework for enhancing the temperature control of electric furnaces, integrating three novel components: a proportional-integral-derivative controller with a filter (PID-F), a customized objective function, and a modified electric eel foraging optimization (mEEFO) algorithm. The PID-F controller, introduced for the first time in the literature for temperature control of electric furnaces, leverages a filter coefficient to effectively mitigate the kick effect, improving transient and frequency responses. To further optimize the PID-F controller, we employed the mEEFO, a recently proposed metaheuristic inspired by the social predation behaviors of electric eels, with tailored modifications for electric furnace temperature control. The study also introduces a new objective function, based on the modification of the integral of absolute error (IAE) performance index. The proposed framework was evaluated through extensive comparisons with established metaheuristic algorithms, including statistical analysis, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and time and frequency domain analyses. Comparative assessments with reported methods, such as genetic algorithms and Ziegler–Nichols-based PID controllers, validated the efficacy of the proposed approach, highlighting its transformative impact on electric furnace temperature regulation. The non-ideal conditions such as measurement noise, external disturbance, and saturation at the output of the controller were also evaluated in order to demonstrate the superior performance of the proposed approach from a wider perspective. Furthermore, the robustness of the proposed approach against variations in system parameters was also demonstrated.
Negative effects of high public debt on health systems facing pandemic crisis: Lessons from COVID-19 in Europe to prepare for future emergencies
Authors: Coccia Mario , Benati Igor
Published: April 2024

The investigation goal here was to analyze how the level of public debt affects preparedness of health systems to face emergencies. In particular, this study examined the negative effects of high public debt on health systems of European countries in the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Empirical evidence revealed that European countries with a lower level of government debt as a percentage of GDP both in 2009 and 2019 (the period before the arrival of the pandemic) had lower COVID-19 fatality rates compared to countries with higher levels of public debt. The explanation is that high levels of public debt in countries trigger budget constraints that limit their ability to allocate resources to healthcare systems (e.g., health expenditures and investments), weakening health system performance and causing systemic vulnerability and lower preparedness during emergencies, such as with the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications of health policies are suggested to improve strategies of crisis management.
Geografski atlas naravnih nesreč v Sloveniji
Authors: Komac Blaž , Ciglič Rok , Hrvatin Mauro , Volk Bahun Manca , Štaut Lenart , Zorn Matija
Published: April 2024

Spletni Geografski atlas naravnih nesreč v Sloveniji prikazuje temeljne podatke o naravnih nevarnostih in naravnih nesrečah v Sloveniji. Obsega podatke o zgodovinskih naravnih nesrečah ter predstavlja zemljevide nevarnosti za več naravnih pojavov (snežni plaz, poplava, zemeljski plaz, potres, gozdni požar) in podatke o škodi nastali zaradi naravnih nesreč. Namen atlasa je seznaniti strokovno in splošno javnost z vrstami in pogostostjo naravnih nesreč, ki so nastale na ozemlju Slovenije vse od 14. stoletja dalje, pogosteje od leta 1750, natančneje pa za obdobje zadnjih 150 let. Skupaj ima podatkovna baza približno 5000 enot, ki obsegajo prek 100.000 podatkov, od katerih so relevantni prikazani v spletnem atlasu. V članku predstavljamo nastanek in zasnovo atlasa ter podajamo analizo vsebine.

The Geographical Atlas of Natural Disasters in Slovenia

The online Geographical Atlas of Natural Disasters in Slovenia shows basic information on natural hazards and natural disasters in Slovenia. It includes data on historical natural disasters, and it presents hazard maps for several natural phenomena (avalanches, floods, landslides, earthquakes, and forest fires) and data on the damage caused by natural disasters. The aim of the atlas is to inform the professional community and the public about the types and frequency of natural disasters that have occurred on Slovenian territory since the fourteenth century, more frequently since 1750, and more specifically for the last 150 years. In total, the database comprises approximately five thousand units, with over 100,000 pieces of data, of which the relevant ones are displayed in the online atlas. This article presents the origins and design of the atlas, along with an analysis of its content.
Apports de la pédagogie de la terre dans un projet d’éveil au(x) michif(s)
Authors: Lemaire Eva
Published: April 2024

Comment un projet de recherche-action-formation, cherchant à valoriser les langues et les cultures des Métis dans les écoles primaires francophones de l’Ouest canadien, permet-il d’explorer les interconnexions entre les langues autochtones, les savoirs traditionnels et la relation à la terre  ? À travers une série d’exemples tirés de l’approche que nous avons développée autour des langues traditionnelles des Métis, nous explorons comment la pédagogie de la terre, telle que nous l’interprétons en lien avec les savoirs transmis par les Ainés qui ont collaboré à ce projet, nous permet de jeter un regard neuf sur notre rapport à la nature et aux Autres.
Rubella virus vaccine-induced granulomas: a case in children with ataxia-telangiectasia
Authors: Le Lay Florine , Deparis Marianna , Fraitag Sylvie , Dompmartin Anne
Published: April 2024

Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency disorder (PID) resulting from a mutation in the ATM gene, which is involved in DNA repair. We describe the case of a young girl with cutaneous granulomas that developed after childhood vaccinations. Immunohistochemistry revealed granulomas induced by the rubella virus vaccine. This finding raises the question of live rubella vaccine strains safety in immunocompromised children.
Money Attitudes Among Iranians: A Test of Yamauchi and Templer’s Money Attitudes Scale
Authors: Talaei Amirreza , Kwantes Catherine
Published: April 2024

The factor structure of Yamauchi and Templer’s (1982) attitudes toward money scale was explored in Iran. While some items loaded on the same factors as found in western contexts, some unique factors were also found, reflecting particular cultural and economic impacts on money attitudes in Iran. Both etic and emic factors emerged. Saving was the only factor that emerged with the original scale items found in western cultures. Two of the original Anxiety items loaded onto a single factor, labelled Bargain-Conscious consistent with a small number of previous studies. Some of the Anxiety and Distrust items together loaded on the same factor in this research, as has been found in some existing studies in non-western cultures. Three sub-dimensions of Power were found in this sample, as opposed to one major Power dimension in the original scale, which may reflect specific contextual factors. Further, and contrary to previous findings, no significant correlations were found between any of the scale factors and gender, age, education, job level or salary.
Parenting Practices, Racial Socialization, and Adolescent Functioning in African American Families
Authors: Richmond Adeya , Pittman Laura
Published: April 2024

African American parents’ use of racial socialization messages has been associated with other parenting practices and behaviors as well as adolescent functioning. This study explored the relationships among racial socialization, general parenting practices (e.g., parental monitoring knowledge, harsh parental discipline, and parent-child relationship) and three psychological outcomes (e.g., scholastic competence, self-esteem, and externalizing behaviors) among 103 African American adolescents. Based on linear regressions, adolescents’ scholastic competence was positively associated with cultural socialization and negatively associated with promotion of mistrust, but self-esteem and externalizing behaviors were not linked to any racial socialization dimension. Further, cultural socialization was found to be related to each of the general parenting practices. Implications for research on African American parenting behaviors and adolescents’ functioning are discussed.
Dealing with Diversity: A Qualitative Evaluation of the Program Mentor Migration SALAM
Authors: Wenzler-Cremer Hildegard
Published: April 2024

In the project “Mentor Migration SALAM -Spielen Austauschen Lernen Achtsam Miteinander (Playing-Sharing- Learning-Attentively-Together) students mentor a child from a migrant family for a period of 8 months. They spend about three hours of leisure time a week together. The students are assigned to only one child, so they can develop an interpersonal relationship to that child and its family. For the children the project helps to expand their horizons, gaining a wider knowledge of their surroundings, the urban neighborhood they live in, the city itself. The act of students and pupils coming together, offers in itself, lots of learning opportunities: the children are forced to communicate, they negotiate the choice of activities with the students; they explore new places and spaces; they learn something about student life. The students on the other, hand gain a better awareness of how to act in intercultural encounters; they gain insights into milieus they would usually not know or have the opportunity to enter. They can assist the families with any questions regarding the German educational system. 50-70 students per year have been involved since 2009. The Freiburg University of Education, the City of Freiburg and four primary schools are cooperating in the project. The University recruits and selects the students and supports them via supervision. The project is integrated into the curriculum, so that the students can also get credit for taking part. The whole project is regularly evaluated and scientifically escorted. Some of the evaluation results are presented here.
Bicultural Couples in China: Factors Related to their Adjustment
Authors: Pless-Rasumussen Trine
Published: April 2024

Research on bicultural couples has mainly been conducted in the USA and is primarily focused on interracial couples. The main challenge for biracial couples according literature on the subject is dealing with racism (Batson et al., 2006; Bischoff, 2005; Bratter & King, 2008; Firmin & Firebaugh, 2008; Hibbler & Shinew, 2002; Jacobson & Heaton, 2008; Kalmijn & van Tubergen, 2006; Killian, 2003; Thompson & Collier, 2006; Yancey, 2007). Few studies address cultural differences (Rodríguez García, 2006), including dating/cohabiting bicultural couples (Firmin & Firebaugh, 2008; Yancey, 2007). In China, the bicultural couple rate is increasing along with the immigrant flow. Unfortunately the divorce rate among the bicultural couples is similarly rising (De- Hart & Zhang, 2010; Li, 2004). Although the non-Chinese members of the bicultural relationship in China can come from various nations, very few empirical studies have been conducted in English on this group. Results from the literature suggest that individuals entering bicultural relationships are often motivated by factors such as physical or sexual attraction (Blakely, 1999), curiosity (Morgan, 2007), or to complement or avoid negative same-culture traits (Constable, 2003; Morgan). For the Chinese partner, in addition, avoiding a controlling Chinese mother in-law has been listed as a motivation factor (Lim, 2011). Furthermore, a common Western assumption is that Asians mainly show an interest in forming romantic bicultural relationships in order to acquire a foreign passport and financial benefits, whereas there is a Western notion of Western males forming relationships with Asian women in order to find submissive females (Constable). Pan (2000), however discovered a new trend whereby, as a result of China’s economic growth, Chinese males are growing in popularity and are now regarded as financially resourceful. Same-culture couples have in previous studies been found to have the greatest satisfaction level (Fu, Tora & Kendall, 2001). Complications addressed as some of the main reasons to avoid bicultural relationships are associated with cultural differences (Morgan, 2007) and language barriers (Constable, 2003; Morgan, 2008). Additional factors impacting the bicultural couples include: culturally defined variances in gender roles (Kalmijn & van Tubergen, 2007; Morgan, 2008, Qian, 1997; Rodríguez García, 2006), geographical location (South and town area) (Johnson & Jacobson, 2005; Killian, 2003),
Cross-cultural Differences in the Use of Disciplinary Methods among Chinese, Immigrant Chinese and English Mothers
Authors: Huang Ching-Yu
Published: April 2024

Researchers have long studied parenting practices, and have recently paid increasing attention to cross-cultural differences. Unfortunately, most of the research has only examined self-report data; studies including both self-report and observational data are still very rare. This study examined the disciplinary methods of mothers (of 5- to 7-year-old children) in a cross-cultural sample (N = 89: 30 Chinese in Taiwan, 30 Chinese immigrants in the UK, and 29 non-immigrant white English in the UK) using both questionnaires and observational data. Cultural differences were found between groups both in reported, as well as observed parenting. The Taiwanese mothers reported greater use of Chinese-specific parenting methods as well as physical coercion and were observed to use more (gentle and assertive) physical intervention than the Chinese immigrant and English mothers. The Chinese immigrant mothers reported a higher degree of granting child autonomy than the Taiwanese and English mothers. These findings provided valuable insights into parenting in different cultural contexts, underscoring the importance of examining both reported and observed behaviour, in order to understand human development from a holistic perspective.
Toward the Theoretical Constructs of East Asian Cultural Psychology
Authors: Ma Weijun , Feng Rui , Hu Rui , Xi Juzhe , Fox Edward , Ding Xia
Published: April 2024

The core values of traditional Chinese Confucian culture such as “five virtues”, “five cardinal relationships”, and the thought of “golden mean” exert significant influence on East Asian culture, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. In recent years, with the rapid development of the studies of cultural psychology in East Asian cultural circles, it is necessary to conduct the theoretical constructs to integrate the common psychological characteristics in East Asian cultural circle. The theoretical constructs of East Asian Cultural Psychology regard the impacts of traditional Confucian culture on East Asian culture and the individual as its core, and focus on self-construal, self-esteem, self-enhancement, collectivism, the differences of relationship and class, and the thinking of “golden mean” among the East Asians as the key constructs of the theoretical framework.
Attitude toward Multiculturalism: Majority in the Minority Perspective
Authors: Murdock Elke , Ferrings Dieter
Published: April 2024

Even within a globalizing world, Luxembourg takes an exceptional position with a foreign population of 44%. In the capital of Luxembourg, home to one-fifth of the country’s population, native members make up only 33% of the population. Outwardly the cosmopolitan diversity is praised, but how does the native population, which finds itself in the minority in its own capital, perceive this increasingly plural composition of society? To investigate this specific “majority-as-minority” perspective, we conducted a quantitative study within a Luxembourg employer (N = 507) with a large native-born workforce. We examined the endorsement of multiculturalism with an adapted version of the Multicultural Ideology Scale and the Societal Participation Subscale of the Multicultural Attitude Scale. We tested the relationships between the endorsement of multiculturalism and demographic variables and different forms of culture contact experiences. The results show that most respondents endorse the idea of a plural society. However, the results also show reluctance towards specific societal participation measures of the allochthonous population. In addition, we found a slight gender effect, with women showing higher endorsement of multiculturalism, but no age effect. Support for multiculturalism is also tied to the educational level achieved. Finally, direct culture contact, operationalized as composition of circle of friends, is also conducive to endorsement of multiculturalism. We discuss the results within an acculturation context, in which majority– minority relationships become increasingly fluid and cultural diversity is positively evaluated and accepted as a norm; conversely, specific behavioral aspects of living together are yet to be aligned.
East vs. West – Developmentally Early Differences in Attention
Authors: Kuwabara Megumi , Smith Linda
Published: April 2024

Growing evidence indicates a suite of generalized differences in the attentional and cognitive processes of adults from Eastern and Western cultures (Nisbett, 2003). Cognition in Eastern adults is characterized as more relational and in Western adults as more object focused (Nisbett & Miyamoto, 2005). This chapter will present evidence on the early emergence of these differences in preschoolers from Japan and the U.S. and will also present initial findings on transmission of these cultural differences being very early.
Research Progress on Deep Learning Based Defect Detection Technology for Solar Panels
Authors: Wang Yuxin , Guo Jiangyang , Qi Yifeng , Liu Xiaowei , Han Jiangning , Zhang Jialiang , Zhang Zhi , Lian Jianguo , Yin Xiaoju
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: Based on machine vision technology to carry out photovoltaic panel defect detection technology research to solve the photovoltaic panel production line automation online defect detection and localization problems.
OBJECTIVES: The goal is to improve the accuracy of defect detection on PV cell production lines, increase the speed of defect detection to meet real-time monitoring needs, and improve production efficiency.
METHODS: In this paper, three detection methods such as image processing based detection, traditional machine learning based detection and deep learning algorithm based detection are discussed and compared and analyzed respectively. Finally, it is concluded that deep learning based detection methods are more effective in comparison. Then, further analysis and simulation experiments are done by several deep learning based detection algorithms.
RESULTS: The experimental results show that the YOLOv8 algorithm has the highest precision rate and maintains good results in terms of recall and mAP values. The detection speed is all less than other algorithms, 10.6ms.
CONCLUSION: The inspection model based on yolov8 algorithm has the highest comprehensive performance and is the most suitable algorithmic model for detecting defects in solar panels in production lines.
Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine and inflammatory cytokines, markers and mediators of coronary artery disease progression in diabetes
Authors: Eiras Sonia
Published: April 2024

This editorial refers to the article “Comparative analysis of Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine and inflammatory markers in diabetic and non-diabetic coronary artery disease patients”, published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes 2023 is based on glucose metabolism, advanced glycation end products (AGEs), inflammation and adiposity on diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). This study has included CAD patients who were stratified according to glycosylated hemoglobin higher than 6.5 and sex-matched. A higher prevalence of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and non-vegetarian diet were found in the diabetic group. These risk factors might influence body weight and adiposity and explain the increment of the left atrium. Although this data was not supported by the study. The diet can also explain the non-enzymatic reactions on lipids, proteins, or nucleic acids and consequently an increment of AGEs. These molecules can emit fluorescence. However, one of the non-fluorescent and most abundant AGEs is Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine (CML). Its association with coronary artery stenosis and severity in the diabetic group might suggest its role as a player in CAD progression. Thus, CML, after binding with its receptor (RAGE), can induce calcification cascade through reactive oxygen species and mitogen-activated protein kinase. Moreover, this interaction AGE-RAGE can cause activation of the transcription nuclear factor-kb and induce inflammatory cytokines. It might explain the relationship between CML and pro-inflammatory cytokines in diabetic and CAD patients. Although this is a population from one center, the determination of CML and inflammatory cytokines might improve the diagnosis of severe and progressive CAD. Future and comparative studies among glycosylated hemoglobin, CML, and other AGE levels according to diagnosis and prognosis value might modify the clinical practice. Although these molecules are irreversible, they can act through a specific receptor inducing a signal transduction that might be modu-lated by inhibitors, antibodies, or siRNA. Further mechanistic studies might improve the development of future preventive therapies for diabetic patients.
Non-pharmacological interventions for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Are we winning the battle?
Authors: Blaibel Dania , Fernandez Cornelius James , Pappachan Joseph M
Published: April 2024

Despite the advent of relatively reliable modalities of diagnosing diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), such as nerve conduction studies, there is still a knowledge gap about the pathophysiology, and thus limited available interventions for symptom control and curtailing disease progression. The pharmacologic aspect of management is mainly centred on pain control, however, there are several important aspects of DPN such as loss of vibration sense, pressure sense, and proprioception which are associated with risks to lower limb health, which pharmacotherapy does not address. Furthermore, published evidence suggests non-pharmacologic interventions such as glycaemic control through dietary modification and exercise need to be combined with other measures such as psychotherapy, to reach a desired, however modest effect. Acupuncture is emerging as an important treatment modality for several chronic medical conditions including neuropathic and other pain syndromes. In their study published in the World Journal of Diabetes on the potential of acupuncture to reduce DPN symptoms and enhance nerve conduction parameters, Hoerder et al have been able to demonstrate that acupuncture improves sensory function and that this effect is likely sustained two months after treatment cessation. Although previous studies also support these findings, larger multi-center randomized control trials including a sham-controlled arm accounting for a placebo effect are required. Overall, given the satisfactory safety profile and the positive results found in these studies, it is likely that acupuncture may become an important aspect of the repertoire of effective DPN management.
Prevalence and risk factors of wound complications after transtibial amputation in patients with diabetic foot
Authors: Park Young Uk , Eim Seong Hyuk , Seo Young Wook
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Diabetic foot (DMF) complications are common and are increasing in incidence. Risk factors related to wound complications are yet to be established after trans-tibial amputation under the diagnosis of DMF infection.

AIM

To analyze the prognosis and risk factors related to wound complications after transtibial amputation in patients with diabetes.

METHODS

This retrospective cohort study included seventy-two patients with DMF complications who underwent transtibial amputation between April 2014 and March 2023. The groups were categorized based on the occurrence of wound complications, and we compared demographic data between the complication group and the non-complication group to analyze risk factors. Moreover, a multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors.

RESULTS

The average follow-up period was 36.2 months. Among the 72 cases, 31 (43.1%) had wound complications. Of these, 12 cases (16.7%) received further treatment, such as debridement, soft tissue stump revision, and re-amputation at the proximal level. In a group that required further management due to wound complications after transtibial amputation, the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level was 9.32, while the other group that did not require any treatment had a 7.54 HbA1c level. The prevalence of a history of kidney transplantation with wound complications after transtibial amputation surgery in DMF patients was significantly greater than in cases without wound complications (P = 0.02). Other factors did not show significant differences.

CONCLUSION

Approximately 43.1% of the patients with transtibial amputation surgery experienced wound complications, and 16.7% required additional surgical treatment. High HbA1c levels and kidney transplant history are risk factors for postoperative wound complications.
Effect of special types of bread with select herbal components on postprandial glucose levels in diabetic patients
Authors: Gostiljac Drasko M , Popovic Srdjan S , Dimitrijevic-Sreckovic Vesna , Ilic Sasa M , Jevtovic Jelena A , Nikolic Dragan M , Soldatovic Ivan A
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Nutrition recommendations in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are to consume rye or integral bread instead of white bread. A positive effect on glucoregulation has been achieved by enriching food with various biologically active substances of herbal origin, so we formulated an herbal mixture that can be used as a supplement for a special type of bread (STB) to achieve better effects on postprandial glucose and insulin levels in patients with T2DM.

AIM

To compare organoleptic characteristics and effects of two types of bread on postprandial glucose and insulin levels in T2DM patients.

METHODS

This trial included 97 patients with T2DM. A parallel group of 16 healthy subjects was also investigated. All participants were given 50 g of rye bread and the same amount of a STB with an herbal mixture on 2 consecutive days. Postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels were compared at the 30th, 60th, 90th and 120th min. A questionnaire was used for subjective estimation of the organoleptic and satiety features of the two types of bread.

RESULTS

Compared to patients who consumed rye bread, significantly lower postprandial blood glucose and insulin concentrations were found in T2DM patients who consumed STB. No relevant differences were found among the healthy subjects. Subjectively estimated organoleptic and satiety characteristics are better for STB than for rye bread.

CONCLUSION

STB have better effects than rye bread on postprandial glucoregulation in T2DM patients. Subjectively estimated organoleptic and satiety characteristics are better for STB than for rye bread. Therefore, STB can be recommended for nutrition in T2DM patients.
Correlation of periodontal inflamed surface area with glycated hemoglobin, interleukin-6 and lipoprotein(a) in type 2 diabetes with retinopathy
Authors: Thazhe Poyil Nusreen Jamal , Vadakkekuttical Rosamma Joseph , Radhakrishnan Chandni
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

The two-way relationship between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is well established. Prolonged hyperglycemia contributes to increased periodontal destruction and severe periodontitis, accentuating diabetic complications. An inflammatory link exists between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and periodontitis, but the studies regarding this association and the role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in these conditions are scarce in the literature.

AIM

To determine the correlation of periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) with glycated Hb (HbA1c), serum IL-6 and Lp(a) in T2DM subjects with retinopathy.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study comprised 40 T2DM subjects with DR and 40 T2DM subjects without DR. All subjects were assessed for periodontal parameters [bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss (CAL), oral hygiene index-simplified, plaque index (PI) and PISA], and systemic parameters [HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose and postprandial plasma glucose, fasting lipid profile, serum IL-6 and serum Lp(a)].

RESULTS

The proportion of periodontitis in T2DM with and without DR was 47.5% and 27.5% respectively. Severity of periodontitis, CAL, PISA, IL-6 and Lp(a) were higher in T2DM with DR group compared to T2DM without DR group. Sig-nificant difference was observed in the mean percentage of sites with BOP between T2DM with DR (69%) and T2DM without DR (41%), but there was no significant difference in PI (P > 0.05). HbA1c was positively correlated with CAL (r = 0.351, P = 0.001), and PISA (r = 0.393, P ≤ 0.001) in study subjects. A positive correlation was found between PISA and IL-6 (r = 0.651, P < 0.0001); PISA and Lp(a) (r = 0.59, P < 0.001); CAL and IL-6 (r = 0.527, P < 0.0001) and CAL and Lp(a) (r = 0.631, P < 0.001) among study subjects.

CONCLUSION

Despite both groups having poor glycemic control and comparable plaque scores, the periodontal parameters were higher in DR as compared to T2DM without DR. Since a bidirectional link exists between periodontitis and DM, the presence of DR may have contributed to the severity of periodontal destruction and periodontitis may have influenced the progression of DR.
Association of age at diagnosis of diabetes with subsequent risk of age-related ocular diseases and vision acuity
Authors: Ye Si-Ting , Shang Xian-Wen , Huang Yu , Zhu Susan , Zhu Zhuo-Ting , Zhang Xue-Li , Wang Wei , Tang Shu-Lin , Ge Zong-Yuan , Yang Xiao-Hong , He Ming-Guang
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

The importance of age on the development of ocular conditions has been reported by numerous studies. Diabetes may have different associations with different stages of ocular conditions, and the duration of diabetes may affect the development of diabetic eye disease. While there is a dose-response relationship between the age at diagnosis of diabetes and the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, whether the age at diagnosis of diabetes is associated with incident ocular conditions remains to be explored. It is unclear which types of diabetes are more predictive of ocular conditions.

AIM

To examine associations between the age of diabetes diagnosis and the incidence of cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and vision acuity.

METHODS

Our analysis was using the UK Biobank. The cohort included 8709 diabetic participants and 17418 controls for ocular condition analysis, and 6689 diabetic participants and 13378 controls for vision analysis. Ocular diseases were identified using inpatient records until January 2021. Vision acuity was assessed using a chart.

RESULTS

During a median follow-up of 11.0 years, 3874, 665, and 616 new cases of cataract, glaucoma, and AMD, respectively, were identified. A stronger association between diabetes and incident ocular conditions was observed where diabetes was diagnosed at a younger age. Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosed at < 45 years [HR (95%CI): 2.71 (1.49-4.93)], 45-49 years [2.57 (1.17-5.65)], 50-54 years [1.85 (1.13-3.04)], or 50-59 years of age [1.53 (1.00-2.34)] had a higher risk of AMD independent of glycated haemoglobin. T2D diagnosed < 45 years [HR (95%CI): 2.18 (1.71-2.79)], 45-49 years [1.54 (1.19-2.01)], 50-54 years [1.60 (1.31-1.96)], or 55-59 years of age [1.21 (1.02-1.43)] was associated with an increased cataract risk. T2D diagnosed < 45 years of age only was associated with an increased risk of glaucoma [HR (95%CI): 1.76 (1.00-3.12)]. HRs (95%CIs) for AMD, cataract, and glaucoma associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) were 4.12 (1.99-8.53), 2.95 (2.17-4.02), and 2.40 (1.09-5.31), respectively. In multivariable-adjusted analysis, individuals with T2D diagnosed < 45 years of age [β 95%CI: 0.025 (0.009,0.040)] had a larger increase in LogMAR. The β (95%CI) for LogMAR associated with T1D was 0.044 (0.014, 0.073).

CONCLUSION

The younger age at the diagnosis of diabetes is associated with a larger relative risk of incident ocular diseases and greater vision loss.
The New Future of Public Transportation
Authors:   Modaxo Americas, Comfort Paul
Published: April 2024

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