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Influences of variations in the sledgehammer trajectory and collinearity of the geophone array in an MASW survey on the shear-wave velocity profile
Authors: Diaz-Segura Edgar Giovanny 
Published: April 2020

AbstractIn professional activities aimed at seismic site classification, geophysical methods based on measurements of surface waves are often used to measure the shear-wave velocity (Vs), with the MASW survey being one of the most common techniques employed for this purpose. An MASW survey is characterized by an in-field configuration that requires a relatively simple setup; however, several uncertainties that arise are related to the survey execution process. Thus, surface irregularities and/or obstacles on the ground surface in conjunction with possible human-related errors can result in alterations to the MASW survey execution. Therefore, it is necessary to possess a clear understanding of the variables that can potentially produce alterations in Vs profiles. The purpose of this study was to evaluate, based on a field measurement campaign, the effect of the repeatability of the sledgehammer trajectory prior to striking the plate and the effects of variations in the collinearity of the geophone arrays on the Vs profile in consideration of various forced alterations commonly encountered in practice. The repeatability of the active source trajectory plays a significant role in the quality and reliability of Vs measurements. Likewise, altering the collinearity of the geophone array leads to reductions in the amplitude at low frequencies, thereby hindering the interpretation of the test. The recorded effects become more relevant depending on the local conditions and whether the surveyed terrain exhibits possible heterogeneity.
Development and feasibility of an intervention featuring individual supported work placements to aid return to work for unemployed people living with chronic pain
Authors: Froud Robert , Grant Mary , Burton Kim , Foss Jonathan , Ellard David R. , Seers Kate , Smith Deb , Barillec Mariana , Patel Shilpa , Haywood Kirstie , Underwood Martin 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background
Working in good jobs is associated with good health. High unemployment rates are reported in those disabled with musculoskeletal pain. Supported employment interventions work well for helping people with mental health difficulties to gain and retain employment. With adaptation, these may be useful for people with chronic pain. We aimed to develop and explore the feasibility of delivering such an adapted intervention.

Methods
We developed an intervention and recruited unemployed people with chronic pain from NHS pain clinics and employment services. We trained case managers to assess participants and match them to six-week work placements in the Midlands and provide ongoing support to them and their managers. Participants attended a two-day work preparation session prior to placement. Outcome measures included quality of life at baseline, six- weeks, 14-weeks, and six-months, and return to work at 14-weeks and six-months. We held focus groups or interviews with stakeholders to examine acceptability and experiences of the intervention.

Results
We developed an intervention consisting of work preparation sessions, work experience placements, and individualised employment support. We enrolled 31 people; 27 attended work preparation sessions, and 15 attended placements. Four of our participants started jobs during the study period. We are aware of two others starting jobs shortly after cessation of follow-up. We experienced challenges to recruitment in one area where we had many and diverse placement opportunities and good recruitment in another area where we had a smaller range of placement opportunities. All stakeholders found the intervention acceptable, and it was valued by those given a placement. While there was some disappointment among those not placed, this group still valued the work preparation sessions.

Conclusions
The developed intervention was acceptable to participants and partners. Trialling the developed intervention could be feasible with attention to three main processes. To ensure advanced availability of a sufficiently wide range of work placements in each area, multiple partners would be needed. Multiple recruitment sites and focus on employment services will yield better recruitment rates than reliance on NHS pain clinics. Maintaining an adequate follow-up response rate will likely require additional approaches with more than the usual effort.
microRNA-9 might be a novel protective factor for osteoarthritis patients
Authors: Jiang Lei , Sun Xu , Kong Hongyang 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background
The study aimed to identify the targeting genes and miRNAs using the microarray expression profile dataset for Osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between OA and control samples were identified using Bayes method of limma package. Subsequently, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed. miRNAs and transcription factor (TFs) based on DEGs in PPI network were identified using Webgestalt and ENCODE, respectively. Finally, MCODE, Gene Ontology (GO) function, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) were performed. The expressions of several DEGs and predicted miRNAs in OA rats were detected by RT-PCR.

Results
A total of 594 DEGs were identified. In PPI network, there were 313 upregulated DEGs and 22 downregulated DEGs. Besides, the regulatory relationships included 467 upregulated interactions and 85 downregulated interactions (miR-124A → QKI and MAP 1B) between miRNA and DEGs in PPI network. The module from downregulated DEGs-TFs-miRNA networks was mainly enriched to low-density lipoprotein particle clearance, response to linoleic acid, and small molecule metabolic process BP terms. Moreover, QKI, MAP 1B mRNA and miR-9 expressions were significantly reduced in OA rats.

Conclusion
miR-9 might be a protective factor for OA patients via inhibiting proliferation and differentiation of cartilage progenitor cells. miR-124A might play an important role in progression of OA through targeting QKI and MAP 1B.
Animal models for the risk assessment of viral pandemic potential
Authors: Park Mee Sook , Kim Jin Il , Bae Joon-Yong , Park Man-Seong 
Published: April 2020

AbstractPandemics affect human lives severely and globally. Experience predicts that there will be a pandemic for sure although the time is unknown. When a viral epidemic breaks out, assessing its pandemic risk is an important part of the process that characterizes genomic property, viral pathogenicity, transmission in animal model, and so forth. In this review, we intend to figure out how a pandemic may occur by looking into the past influenza pandemic events. We discuss interpretations of the experimental evidences resulted from animal model studies and extend implications of viral pandemic potentials and ingredients to emerging viral epidemics. Focusing on the pandemic potential of viral infectious diseases, we suggest what should be assessed to prevent global catastrophes from influenza virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, dengue and Zika viruses.
Small-bowel mucosal changes in Egyptian cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension using capsule endoscopy versus single-balloon enteroscopy
Authors: Saad Zienab M. , El-Dahrouty Ali H. , El-Sayed Amr M. , Keryakos Hesham K. H. , Fanous Nancy N. , Mostafa Ibrahim 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background
Small-bowel mucosal abnormalities that may occur secondary to portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis have an impact on health and quality of life. In spite of the importance of these changes, little is known about the frequency and features of small-bowel changes in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. Eighty cirrhotic patients with or without esophageal or gastric varices were recruited in this study as well as 60 age- and sex-matched controls. All study participants underwent capsule endoscopy. In addition, half of the patients and controls were randomized to receive single-balloon enteroscopy.

Results
The prevalence of small-bowel mucosal changes was statistically significantly higher in cirrhotic patients than in controls; 57% versus 6.7%, respectively (p < 0.05). Cirrhotic patients with portal hypertensive gastropathy showed a significant increase in the small-bowel changes (p < 0.001). Small-bowel changes were significantly higher in patients with higher MELD and Child-Pugh scores (p < 0.001). Moreover, capsule endoscopy was more effective in the detection of small-bowel changes than single-balloon enteroscopy.

Conclusions
Mucosal changes associated with portal hypertensive enteropathy are more prevalent in cirrhotic patients, regardless of the presence or absence of gastric varices. Small-bowel mucosal changes in patients with portal hypertensive enteropathy were more common in patients who suffered from portal hypertensive gastropathy and were positively correlated with advanced chronic liver disease.
Laparoscopic-assisted repair of Morgagni hernia in children
Authors: Bawazir Osama A. , Mahomed Anies , Fayyad Amira , Bagaryn Elham , Bawazir Abdullah , Mandora Rahaf 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background
Morgagni hernia (MH) is a rare diaphragmatic hernia with nonspecific symptoms and variable presentation. MH is managed surgically via laparotomy or a thoracotomy. Recently, laparoscopy was described for the repair of MH. The objective of this study is to report our institutional experience in laparoscopic repair of MH in infants and children.

Results
Twenty-five patients with MH were included; 17 of them were males (68%). Their median age at the time of diagnosis was 18 months. Sixteen patients (64%) presented with a recurrent chest infection. MH was on the right side in 8 patients, left side in 2, and central in 12, and 3 patients had bilateral hernias. Eleven patients (44%) had congenital heart disease, 10 (40%) had Down’s syndrome, and 2 (4%) had malrotation of the bowel. The median size of the hernia defect was 3 × 3.5 cm2, and the most common content was the colon (n = 19). One patient with Down’s syndrome developed recurrence and underwent open repair. The median operative time was 95 min. The postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the average postoperative stay was 3 days. The median follow-up was 4.5 years, and there was no reported mortality.

Conclusions
Morgagni hernia is commonly associated with other congenital anomalies. Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia in children is feasible with excellent postoperative outcomes.
The texture of narrative dilemmas: qualitative study in front-line professionals working with asylum seekers in the UK
Authors: Abbas Paaras , von Werthern Martha , Katona Cornelius , Brady Francesca , Woo Yeree 
Published: April 2020

Aims and methodAsylum seekers are required to narrate past experiences to the UK Home Office, doctors, lawyers and psychologists as part of their claims for international protection. The Home Office often cites perceived inconsistencies in asylum interviews as grounds for refusal of their claims. A number of processes affect asylum seekers' abilities to narrate past experiences fully to the professionals interviewing them. The dilemmas around disclosure that asylum seekers face have received little attention to date. This work aims to explore the perspectives of UK-based medico-legal report-writing doctors, lawyers and psychologists whose work involves eliciting narratives from asylum seekers on the processes that affect asylum seekers' abilities to disclose sensitive personal information in interview settings. Eighteen professionals participated in semi-structured interviews in individual or focus group settings to discuss, from their perspectives of extensive collective professional experience, the narrative dilemmas experienced by asylum seekers with whom they have worked.ResultsProfessionals identified a number of processes that made disclosure of personal information difficult for asylum seekers. These included asylum seekers' lack of trust towards the professionals conducting the interview, unclear ideas around pertinence of information for interviewers, feelings of fear, shame and guilt related to suspicions around collusions between UK and their country-of-origin's authorities, sexual trauma and, occasionally, their own involvement or collusion in crimes against others.Clinical implicationsRecommendations are made on how to improve the interview environment to encourage disclosure. These have important implications for future research and policy initiatives.
Not Just for Joints: The Associations of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Brain Cortical Thickness
Authors: FALCK RYAN S. , HSU CHUN L. , BEST JOHN R. , LI LINDA C. , EGBERT ANNA R. , LIU-AMBROSE TERESA 
Published: April 2020

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Cortical thinning is associated with aging; however, lifestyle factors can moderate this relationship. Two distinct lifestyle behaviors associated with brain health are regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and limited sedentary behavior (SB). However, it is unclear whether MVPA and SB levels contribute to cortical thickness independent of each other. We therefore investigated the independent relationships of MVPA and SB with cortical thickness using baseline data from a randomized controlled trial.

Methods
At baseline, we measured MVPA and SB for 7 d using the SenseWear Mini. A subset of the randomized controlled trial participants (n = 30) underwent a 3T magnetic resonance imaging scan, wherein region-specific cortical surface morphometric analyses were performed using T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance imaging. We conducted regression analyses using a surface-based cluster size exclusion method for multiple comparisons within FreeSurfer neuroimaging software to determine if MVPA and SB are independently correlated with region-specific cortical thickness.

Results
This subset of participants had a mean age of 61 yr (SD = 9 yr), and 80% were female. Higher MVPA was associated with greater cortical thickness in the temporal pole (cluster size, 855 mm2; cortical thickness range, 2.59–3.72 mm2; P < 0.05) and superior frontal gyrus (cluster size, 1204 mm2; cortical thickness range, 2.41–3.15 mm2; P < 0.05) of the left hemisphere, independent of SB. Sedentary behavior was not associated with greater cortical thickness in any region, independent of MVPA.

Conclusions
Our results indicate that adults with greater MVPA—independent of SB—are associated with greater cortical thickness in regions, which are susceptible to age-associated atrophy.
Gait Performance Is Associated with Subsequent Lower Extremity Injury following Concussion
Authors: OLDHAM JESSIE R. , HOWELL DAVID R. , KNIGHT CHRISTOPHER A. , CRENSHAW JEREMY R. , BUCKLEY THOMAS A. 
Published: April 2020

ABSTRACTPurposeThe purpose was to examine gait characteristics between collegiate athletes who did and did not sustain a lower-extremity musculoskeletal (LEMSK) injury in the year after concussion.MethodsThirty-four NCAA collegiate athletes with diagnosed concussions were divided into two groups based on if they did (n= 16) or did not (n= 18) sustain a LEMSK in the year after concussion. Participants completed baseline testing before the start of the season and again at return to play postconcussion. Injuries were tracked using an electronic medical database. Participants were instrumented with three APDM Opal triaxial accelerometers and performed five single-task (ST) and five dual-task (DT) gait trials. Participants traversed a 10-meter walkway, turned around a specified endpoint, and returned to the original line. During DT, participants simultaneously walked and answered mini-mental style questions. A linear mixed-effects model assessed interactions and/or main effects between groups for gait speed, double support time, cadence, stride length, and cognitive accuracy.ResultsThe LEMSK group walked slower (ST, 1.15 ± 0.10 m·s−1; DT, 1.01 ± 0.10 m·s−1) than the uninjured group (ST, 1.23 ± 0.11 m·s−1; DT, 1.10 ± 0.11 m·s−1) during both ST (P= 0.04) and DT (P= 0.03). The injury group spent longer in double support (ST, 20.19% ± 2.34%; DT, 21.92% ± 2.13%) than the uninjured group (ST, 18.16% ± 2.60%; DT, 20.00% ± 2.32%) during both ST (P= 0.02) and DT (P= 0.02). The injury group had a significantly lower cognitive accuracy (89.56% ± 6.48%) than the uninjured group (95.40% ± 7.08%) across time points (P= 0.02).ConclusionsThere were significant differences in gait characteristics and cognitive accuracy between those who did and did not sustain a LEMSK injury after concussion. The LEMSK group demonstrated a conservative gait strategy both before and after their concussive injury.
Identification Sus scrofa and Mus musculus as potential hosts of SARS-CoV-2 via phylogenetic and homologous recombination analysis
Authors: Hu Xiaopeng , Li Weixin , He Zhendan , Zhang Fengxue 
Published: April 2020

Background: Previously, most studies focus on the wild animal being sold in the Wuhan Huanan seafood wholesale market, neglecting that the livestock living around other place could also be the original hosts. Methods: First, relative synonymous codon usage was utilized to analyze the potential hosts of SARS-CoV-2; Then cluster SARS-CoV-2 and related coronavirus through the phylogenetic tree. Next, we used Recombination Detection Program to identify the possible recombination region, as well as verifying via Simplot. Results: Related coronavirus from porcine or murine sources may faciliatate the evolution and reorganization of SARS-CoV-2. Conclusions: Overall, to our knowledge, this is the first paper to illustrate that swine and mice could be probable reservoirs for the SARS-CoV-2.
Kaasav haridus ja õpetajakoolitus sotsiaal-kultuurilisest käsitlusest lähtudes
Authors: Arcidiacono Francesco , Baucal Aleksandar 
Published: April 2020

Selles artiklis keskendume õpetajaharidusele ja õpetaja professionaliseerumisele, käsitledes neid teemasid sotsiaal-kultuurilisest vaatenurgast. Soovime paremini mõista mõningaid vastuolusid ja probleeme, mis tekkivad kaasava hariduse rakendamisel, ja seostada need teemad õpetajakoolituse ja professionaliseerumisega. Esiteks anname ülevaate sotsiaal-kultuurilise käsitluse lähtealustest, mis loovad teoreetilise raamistiku õpetajakoolitusele, õpetajate professionaliseerumisele ja kaasava hariduse rakendamisele. Seejärel tutvustame mõningaid rahvusvahelisi põhimõtteid ja väärtusi, mis moodustavad kaasava hariduse normatiivse raamistiku. Sellele raamistikule toetuvad oskused ja praktikad, millega tagatakse kõikidele lastele sobivad õppimis- ja arenguvõimalused. Viimases osas tutvustame õpetajakoolituse erimudelit, et näidata, milliseid võimalusi pakub sotsiaal-kultuuriline käsitlus kaasava ja erivajadustega laste hariduse staatuse ja rolli tugevdamiseks.
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Murrangute uurimine – neoliberaalsete haridusreformide mõju õpetajate tööelule Eestis
Authors: Tinn Maarja 
Published: April 2020

Viimaste aastakümnete hariduspoliitilist arengut läänemaailmas on suunanud neoliberalistlikud initsiatiivid, mille tulemusel on suurenenud muutustele keskenduvate uuringute arv. Siinses uurimuses kasutatakse muutustega kaasnenud mõju uurimiseks murrangute kontseptsiooni, seades eesmärgiks selgitada ja mõista neoliberaalsete haridusreformide trajektoore Eestis aastatel 1987–2017. Selleks loodi esmalt muutuste tausta kirjeldavad süsteemi ja tööelu narratiivid, mille alusel tehti kindlaks toimunud murrangud ning nende mõju õpetajate tööelule. Olgugi et süsteemi narratiiv toetas neoliberalistliku initsiatiivi rakendamist, esines nende trajektoorides arvukaid murranguid. Süsteemi ja tööelu narratiivi kõrvutades ilmnes, kuidas reformid töötasid sageli õpetajate kogemuse ja töö ajaloo konteksti vastu, selgitades nii murrangute tagamaid. Mõned negatiivsed tagajärjed – näiteks kogukonna killustumine või kogukonnasisese hierarhia tekke tajumine – ei ole seega otseselt mõne reformi või initsiatiivi tulemus, vaid toimunud murrangu esilekutsutud muutuse tagajärg.
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Short-pulse-induced thermal lensing effect in 1,2-dichloroethane and 1,2-dibromoethane
Authors: Huang Po-Yuan , Kuo Yu-Ting , Li Yi-Ci , Wei Tai-Huei 
Published: April 2020

1,2-dichloroethane () and 1,2-dibromoethane () show linear absorption (LA) and stimulated light scattering in response to the excitation by 820 nm 18 fs laser pulses. Using the -scan technique, with these pulses separated by 12.2 ns (much shorter than both samples’ thermal diffusivity time constants ’s) and extended over 41 ms (considerably longer than ’s), we investigated the thermal lensing effect of both samples and found that LA dominates their heating. In addition, relative to , shows more/less thermal lensing effect before/after the exposure time passes ’s. This means that the thermal lensing effect is more severely reinforced by heating and stabilized by thermal diffusivity in than in . Notably, the Kerr lensing effect is negligible in this study, although it is noticeable in a -scan study with 17 ps laser pulses.
‘Le plus beau métier du monde’: Dans les coulisses de l’industrie de la mode, Giulia Mensitieri (2018)
Authors: Flamme Kévin 
Published: April 2020

Review of: ‘Le plus beau métier du monde’: Dans les coulisses de l’industrie de la mode, Giulia Mensitieri (2018)
Paris: La Découverte, 350 pp.
ISBN 978-2-70719-540-1, p/bk, €22.00
Two-dimensional metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes): preparation, property, and applications in cancer therapy
Authors: Dong Lu Ming , Ye Cui , Zheng Lin Lin , Gao Zhong Feng , Xia Fan 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes), which comprise a rapidly growing family of two-dimensional materials, have attracted extensive attention of the scientific community, owing to its unique characteristics of high specific surface area, remarkable biocompatibility, and versatile applications. Exploring different methods to tune the size and morphology of MXenes plays a critical role in their practical applications. In recent years, MXenes have been demonstrated as promising nanomaterials for cancer therapy with substantial performances, which not only are helpful to clarify the mechanism between properties and morphologies but also bridge the gap between MXene nanotechnology and forward-looking applications. In this review, recent progress on the preparation and properties of MXenes are summarized. Further applications in cancer therapy are also discussed. Finally, the current opportunities and future perspective of MXenes are described.
A conformal transformation approach to wide-angle illusion device and absorber
Authors: Huang Yao , Zhang Youming , Zhang Jingjing , Liu Dongjue , Wang Qijie , Zhang Baile , Luo Yu 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
We theoretically investigate the illusion device designed by a conformal transformation that can render an elliptic defect behave like a flat mirror. Different from illusion devices consisting of the complementary medium and anti-object with negative permittivity and permeability, our proposed illusion device requires only isotropic positive permittivity medium. It offers a possible route to eliminate the lateral shift in the conventional quasi-conformal carpet cloak. Interestingly, with the same conformal transformation, we can achieve an impedance-matched flat absorber by simply varying the shape and the refractive index of the defects. Both the illumination device and the absorber in our design have broad bandwidth, wide-illumination range and polarization-insensitive performance.