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Suture tapes show superior biomechanical properties and greater meniscal healing compared to conventional sutures in posterior meniscal root tear repairs: A systematic review
Authors: Boksh Khalis , Shepherd Duncan E. T. , Espino Daniel M. , Ghosh Arijit , Boutefnouchet Tarek , Aujla Randeep 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPurposeThis study aims to perform a systematic review to determine whether ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) tapes have superior biomechanical properties compared to conventional sutures in posterior meniscal root tear (PMRT) repairs, and whether this translates into superior clinical outcomes.MethodsThe Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials, PubMed and Embase were used to perform a systematic review using the following search terms: (meniscus OR meniscal) AND (root OR posterior horn) AND (suture OR tape OR wire OR cord). Data pertaining to certain biomechanical properties (load to failure, stiffness, displacement during cyclical loading and at failure), meniscal healing and patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) were extracted.ResultsSeven biomechanical and two clinical studies were included. There were 232 knees for biomechanical testing: 81 with UHMWPE tapes and 151 with conventional sutures (133 with UHMWPE sutures and 18 with Ethibond [Ethicon]). Testing set‐up was similar across studies, but there were differences in repair techniques, including suture configuration, location and method of fixation. In general, the consensus was that tapes had a higher load to failure and stiffness, with similar displacement at failure to that of UHMWPE sutures. A similar trend was also observed when tapes were compared to Ethibond, except for FiberTape (Arthrex). This particular UHMWPE tape showed greater displacement during cyclical loading, resulting from knot slippage. Clinically, there were 73 patients, 41 with UHMWPE tapes and 32 with either UHMWPE sutures (n = 18) or braided polyester sutures (n = 14). Tapes led to greater meniscal healing 1 year postoperatively, with PROMs similar across groups.ConclusionsUHMWPE tapes generally demonstrated superior biomechanical properties compared to conventional sutures in PMRT repairs with a simple stitch configuration. However, further biomechanical studies are required to determine the extent to which tapes contribute to the repaired construct, especially with more complex repair configurations, as the existing evidence displayed a notable amount of methodological heterogeneity.Level of EvidenceLevel IV systematic review of level IV evidence.
Programmable Metamaterial for In‐Plane Electromagnetic Wave Control in the Microwave Range
Authors: Hu Xiaojun , Peng Liang , Zhuo Ruofan , Zhang Shuang , Ye Dexin 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Tunable and programable devices hold a significant interest in electromagnetic (EM) engineering. A notable example is the programmable metasurfaces, which are quite powerful in controlling the phase front and steering beam of free‐space waves. Similarly, managing in‐plane EM waves on board is crucial for various applications. However, a programmable metamaterial (PMM) suitable for in‐plane EM wave control is yet to be developed. Here, a PMM is presented that dynamically controls in‐plane waves and is integrated on‐boardly. The PMM is designed by incorporating metallic structures and tunable varactors. By biasing the varactors, a bulk module composed of an array of metamaterial unit cells can exhibit varied responses to incoming waves. As proof of concept, a PMM module for microwave control is fabricated and measured. In experiments, the PMM is successfully programmed to perform three distinct functions: wave splitting, Luneburg focusing, and wave differentiation, around the destination frequency (4.5 GHz). Although the PMM is dispersive and its bandwidth is somehow limited, its central frequency can be shifted in a dynamic range from 4 to 5 GHz. The proposed PMM resembles a miniaturized platform for reprogrammable in‐plane wave control and manipulation, showing promise for realizing full wave operators, integrable computing, and deep learning devices.
Just Walk Out Stores—The Future of Shopping? Examining Configurations of Reasons for and Against Consumer Adoption
Authors: Hazée Simon , De Keyser Arne , Larivière Bart , Kim Yenee , Talebi Arash , Gordeliy Ivan 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTArtificial intelligence‐enabled technologies have paved the way for innovative retail formats, such as “just walk out” stores, where consumers use their smartphone to enter, take what they want, and exit without an elaborate checkout process. Despite its promise, however, this new retail format has challenges maturing and being fully embraced by consumers. Coupling behavioral reasoning theory with a configurational perspective, this multimethod paper examines consumers' contextualized reasons for and against adoption of just walk out stores. Through qualitative field depth interviews (n = 60), Study 1 uncovers five reasons for (i.e., access convenience, transaction convenience, search convenience, no need for interaction, and limited social judgment) and seven reasons against (i.e., technology reliability concerns, entry inconvenience, payment unease, customer care inconvenience, privacy, contamination, and assortment‐related concerns) adoption of just walk out stores. Building on a subsequent empirical online survey (n = 546), Study 2 uses fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis and shows that different configurations (or combinations) of reasons for and against may lead to favorable and unfavorable attitude and adoption intentions. This research contributes to the emerging literature on artificial intelligence‐enabled retail formats by shedding light on the nuanced adoption/rejection drivers of just walk out stores. With these insights, retailers can tailor their approaches to minimize barriers and accentuate positive factors associated with customer adoption of just walk out stores.
Long‐Range Temporal Correlations in Electroencephalography for Parkinson's Disease Progression
Authors: Lee Chih‐Hong , Juan Chi‐Hung , Chen Hsiang‐Han , Hong Jia‐Pei , Liao Ting‐Wei , French Isobel , Lo Yen‐Shi , Wang Yi‐Ru , Cheng Mei‐Ling , Wu Hsiu‐Chuan , Chen Chiung‐Mei , Chang Kuo‐Hsuan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundPatients with Parkinson's disease (PD) present progressive deterioration in both motor and non‐motor manifestations. However, the absence of clinical biomarkers for disease progression hinders clinicians from tailoring treatment strategies effectively.ObjectivesTo identify electroencephalography (EEG) biomarker that can track disease progression in PD.MethodsA total of 116 patients with PD were initially enrolled, whereas 63 completed 2‐year follow‐up evaluation. Fifty‐eight age‐ and sex‐matched healthy individuals were recruited as the control group. All participants underwent EEG and clinical assessments. Long‐range temporal correlations (LRTC) of EEG data were analyzed using the detrended fluctuation analysis.ResultsPatients with PD exhibited higher LRTC in left parietal θ oscillations (P = 0.0175) and lower LRTC in centro‐parietal γ oscillations (P = 0.0258) compared to controls. LRTC in parietal γ oscillations inversely correlated with changes in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part III scores over 2 years (Spearman ρ = −0.34, P = 0.0082). Increased LRTC in left parietal θ oscillations were associated with rapid motor progression (P = 0.0107), defined as an annual increase in UPDRS part III score ≥3. In cognitive assessments, LRTC in parieto‐occipital α oscillations exhibited a positive correlation with changes in Mini‐Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores over 2 years (Spearman ρ = 0.27–0.38, P = 0.0037–0.0452).ConclusionsLRTC patterns in EEG potentially predict rapid progression of both motor and non‐motor manifestations in PD patients, enhancing clinical assessment and understanding of the disease. © 2024 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
The Road to a Realistic 3D Model for Estimating R2 and R2* Relaxation Versus Gd‐DTPA Concentration in Whole Blood and Brain Tumor Vasculature
Authors: van Dorth Daniëlle , Alafandi Ahmad , Soloukey Sadaf , Kruizinga Pieter , Venugopal Krishnapriya , Delphin Aurélien , Poot Dirk H. J. , Christen Thomas , Smits Marion , de Bresser Jeroen , Hernandez‐Tamames Juan A. , van Osch Matthias J. P. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTDynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI is commonly part of brain tumor imaging. For quantitative analysis, measurement of the arterial input function and tissue concentration time curve is required. Usually, a linear relationship between the MR signal changes and contrast agent concentration ([Gd]) is assumed, even though this is a known simplification. The aim of this study was to develop a realistic 3D simulation model as an efficient method to assess the relationship between ΔR2(*) and [Gd] both in whole blood and brain tissue. We modified an open‐source 3D simulation model to study different red blood cell configurations for assessing whole‐blood ΔR2(*) versus [Gd]. The results were validated against previously obtained 2D data and in vitro data. Furthermore, hematocrit levels (30%–50%) and field strengths (1.5–3.0–7.0 T) were varied. Subsequently, realistic tumor vascular networks were derived from intraoperative high framerate Doppler ultrasound data to study the influence of vascular structure and orientation with respect to the main magnetic field (1.5–3.0–7.0 T) for the calculation of ΔR2(*) versus [Gd] in brain tissue. For whole blood, good agreement of the 3D model was found with in vitro and 2D simulation data when red blood cells were aligned with the blood flow. For brain tissue, minor differences were found between the vascular networks. The effect of vessel direction with respect to B0 was apparent in case of clear directionality of the main vessels. The dependency on field strength agreed with previous reports. In conclusion, we have shown that the relationship between ΔR2(*) and [Gd] is affected by the organization of red blood cells and orientation of blood vessels with respect to the main magnetic field, as well as the field strength. These findings are important for further optimization of the realistic 3D model that could eventually be used to improve the estimation of hemodynamic parameters from DSC‐MRI.
‘Menjadi Manusia’ (Becoming Somebody): The Aspirations and Realities of Marind Young People, Papua, Indonesia
Authors: Sudibyo Lintang , Parker Lyn 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe Marind live in the southeast corner of Indonesian Papua, traditionally relying on sago cultivation, gardening, hunting and foraging for their daily subsistence. Like many Indigenous People, they have been subject to a series of unsought and often devastating incursions – of disease, sedentarization, cultural dislocation, the theft of traditional economic resources, the occupation of their land by large numbers of transmigrants, and the depredations of a massive agri‐business development. Multiple observers have predicted their annihilation over more than a century. Against this dire backdrop, it is important to study the aspirations and experiences of Marind youth. Drawing on 18 months of ethnographic fieldwork, the article examines the meanings of the ubiquitous and hopeful expression, the desire to ‘menjadi manusia’, to ‘become somebody’, as a measure of human‐ness, and of Marind, and Papuan identity. Parents admonish their children to go to school so that they can ‘become somebody’ – thereby challenging the stigmatizing perception that the Marind are backward and inferior to non‐Papuan Indonesians. The article analyses the life stories of several Marind young people, showing their aspirations and the precariousness and unpredictability of their life pathways, but also their adaptability and resilience.
Rancher viewpoint diversity in human–wildlife coexistence management: The case of jaguar–livestock interaction in the region of Calakmul, Mexico
Authors: Gordillo‐Chávez Elías J. , Villanueva‐García Claudia , Melo‐Guerrero Enrique , Hidalgo‐Mihart Mircea G. , Lizana‐Avia Miguel , Rodríguez‐López Fernando , Colino‐Rabanal Victor J. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Protected areas in Latin America are typically surrounded by ranching landscapes, where large carnivores such as the jaguar (Panthera onca), co‐habit with ranchers, which potentially causes negative interactions. It is crucial, however, recognize that effective coexistence hinges on developing conservation policies that not only address these negative interactions but also embrace the diversity of the landowners' perspectives, aligning with the preferences of communities to prevent conservation conflicts.

In this study, we conducted discrete choice experiments (DCE) with 196 ranchers in five localities in the Calakmul region to assess their preferences about four key attributes related to jaguar conservation: percentage of forests, livestock management practices, the number of desired jaguars and the willingness to invest in measures that promote coexistence between livestock and jaguars.

Our research reveals that ranchers' preferences are diverse. Some favour increased forest cover and silvopastoral ranching, while others prefer reduced forest areas and the absence of jaguars. To address these diverse viewpoints and promote positive preferences, we must develop a comprehensive strategy considering the full spectrum of needs and preferences.

Therefore, conservation incentives must be designed to address local communities' fundamental needs, such as education, healthcare, women's empowerment and cultural preservation. Participatory diagnostics involving local communities are imperative to accurately identify these needs. The observed heterogeneity of preferences in our study emphasizes the importance of integrating these diverse perspectives into conservation policies for a more balanced and equitable distribution of resources.

Our findings demonstrate the value of DCEs in providing valuable information for developing more effective and socially acceptable jaguar conservation policies that consider diverse perspectives and the people's characteristics in our sample population.

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Investigation on the Changes of Perioperative Psychological State of Young Patients With Early Breast Cancer
Authors: Ren Yinpeng , Wang Xiangyu , Peng Wenya , Yang Kairong , Kong Xiangyi , Jiang Jiang , Wang Jing 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveThis study aims to explore the variations and dynamics in the mental states of young patients with early breast cancer across different perioperative periods and to analyse how different surgical methods impact these patients' psychological well‐being.MethodsA prospective observational study was conducted on young patients with early breast cancer who underwent surgery from March 2021 to March 2022. Mental status questionnaires were administered at four key time points: preoperatively, 1 month, 6 months and 1 year postoperatively. The collected data were statistically analysed to discern the psychological shifts in these patients throughout the perioperative timeline. The patients were categorized into either the breast‐conserving or mastectomy group based on their surgical procedure, and their mental state scores during each phase were analysed to investigate the effects of different surgical methods on their psychological health.ResultsDuring the study period, 149 young patients with early breast cancer completed the four‐phase questionnaire. Statistically significant differences were observed in self‐evaluation, self‐esteem, physiological state, fear of death, economic stress, negative emotion, and anxiety and depression among these patients across different periods. The baseline data revealed differences in marital status, place of residence and prior tumour history between the two surgical groups. Significant differences in self‐evaluation, depression, self‐esteem and positive emotions were found between the breast‐conserving group and mastectomy groups.ConclusionBreast cancer presents significant physical and psychological challenges from diagnosis through treatment. Our findings indicate that young patients with early breast cancer experience varying degrees of psychological distress during the entire perioperative period, influencing their surgical choices and postoperative recovery. This study found that the psychological state of patients undergoing breast‐conserving surgery is more favourable compared with that of patients who received mastectomies, particularly in terms of self‐assessment, self‐esteem, positive affect and depression levels.
An In Vitro‐In Vivo Comparative Study Using Highly Sensitive Radioisotopic Assays to Assess the Predictive Power of Emerging Blood‐Brain Barrier Models
Authors: Refaat Ahmed , Thomas Patrick , Zhang Weisen , Esser Lars , Tong Ziqiu , Beer Michael , Mawdsley David , Thirkettle‐Watts David , Shields Katherine A. , Nicolazzo Joseph A. , Voelcker Nicolas H. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractMicrofluidic BBB‐on‐a‐chip models (μBBB) aim to recapitulate the organotypic features of the human BBB with great potential to model CNS diseases and advance CNS therapeutics. Nevertheless, their predictive capacity for drug uptake into the brain remains uncertain due to limited evaluation with only a small number of model drugs. Here, the in vivo brain uptake of a panel of nine radiolabeled compounds is evaluated in Swiss‐outbred mice following a single intravenously administered dose and compared against results from the microfluidic μBBB platform and the conventional Transwell BBB model. Radioisotopic measurements are employed to calculate brain‐to‐plasma concentration ratios (B/P) of the compounds both in vivo and in vitro. The in vitro‐in vivo correlation plots of the B/P ratios revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.8081, R2 = 0.6530) for the μBBB, suggesting a high degree of predictive ability for drug permeability into the brain. In contrast, the Transwell assay showed a weaker in vitro‐in vivo correlation (r = 0.6467, R2 = 0.4182). Finally, brain uptake of radiolabeled, brain‐targeted, angiopep2‐conjugated nanoparticles (ANG2‐NP) is assessed in the μBBB and results mirrored the in vivo uptake, while the Transwell model failed to resolve the differences between the targeted and non‐targeted NPs.
Metabolic Mechanism of Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Regulated by Magnetoelectric Microenvironment
Authors: Zhao Han , Zhu Fangyu , Guo Yusi , Deng Xuliang , Liu Wenwen 
Published: December 2024

Conventional methods to stimulate the metabolism of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) for osteogenic differentiation typically involve systemic mobilization, which faces challenges including limited in vivo half‐life, lack of selectivity, and potential side‐effects. Therefore, localized modulation of BMSCs represents a more efficient and safer alternative. However, few studies have explored the regulation of a localized stimuli‐responsive microenvironment to activate osteogenic differentiation via mitochondrial pathways and clarified its underlying mechanisms. Herein, a novel strategy to accelerate the metabolic switch of BMSCs in tissue defects through targeted modulation using built‐in magnetoelectric biomaterials is proposed. BMSCs cultured in the magnetoelectric microenvironment exhibited an increased mitochondrial membrane potential, the highest oxygen consumption rate and enhanced adenosine triphosphate production. Furthermore, BMSCs in the magnetoelectric microenvironment demonstrated a successful metabolic switch of energy resource from glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation, indicating a strong tendency toward osteogenic differentiation. The highest multiclass metabolite profile, indicating the most active metabolic state, was shown in rats cranial defect model treated with magnetoelectric microenvironment. This research introduces a novel approach to accelerate bone defect repair by targeted modulation of BMSC mitochondria with magnetoelectric microenvironment and provides a promising direction for exploring the intrinsic mechanisms through which the magnetoelectric microenvironment promotes bone regeneration.
First case report of intraosseous lipoma in a sheep and a literature review
Authors: Akbari‐Shahkhosravi Nafis , Mohajeri Daryoush , Babaei Navid , Javadi Afshin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIntraosseous lipomas are rare benign tumours of the bone. The current report describes a large intraosseous lipoma located in the right rib cage of a 4‐year‐old, female Absheron sheep, observed during a pre‐mortem inspection at an abattoir. This represents the first documented case of intraosseous lipoma in sheep and the sixth reported case in animals overall. The mass exhibited a lobulated structure and firm consistency, with a greasy appearance. Histopathological examinations, in conjunction with macroscopic features, suggested the diagnosis of osteolipoma, characterised by mature yellow adipocytes and residual bony trabeculae.
Derivation of a two‐phase flow model accounting for surface tension
Authors: Mathis H. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis paper presents the derivation of a two‐phase flow model that incorporates surface tension effects using Hamilton's principle of stationary action. The Lagrangian functional, which defines the action consists of kinetic energy–accounting for interface characteristics–and potential energy. A key feature of the model is the assumption that the interface separating the two phases possesses its own internal energy, which satisfies a Gibbs form that includes both surface tension and interfacial area. Consequently, surface tension is considered in both the kinetic and potential energy terms that define the Lagrangian functional. By applying the stationary action principle, a set of partial differential equations (PDEs) governing the dynamics of the two‐phase flow is derived. This includes evolution equations for the volume fraction and interfacial area, incorporating mechanical relaxation terms. The final model is proven to be well‐posed, demonstrating hyperbolicity and satisfying Lax entropy conditions.