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Neonatal Preterm Respiratory Care in Ukraine: An Observational Study of Outcomes in Relation to Timing and Methods of Surfactant Treatment
Authors: Dobryanskyy Dmytro O. , Menshykova Anna O. , Salabay Zoriana V. , Detsyk Olga Y. 
Published: November 2020

Objective Timely and effective noninvasive respiratory support and surfactant administration are the key determinants of clinical outcomes in very preterm infants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the changes in clinical practice of surfactant administration on clinical outcomes and the incidence of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) failure defined as the need for mechanical ventilation (MV) during the first 5 days of life in preterm infants <32 weeks.
Study Design One hundred sixty-five outborn very preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), initially managed on CPAP, were enrolled in a retrospective cohort study. Fifty-two infants treated with surfactant using less invasive or INSURE technique were included in the surfactant group. One hundred thirteen control infants received surfactant only in case of CPAP failure.
Results The study groups were similar in gestational age, rates of main obstetric complications, and antenatal steroid prophylaxis. The rate of cesarean delivery was significantly higher but birth weight and need for resuscitation were lower in infants from the surfactant group. Fifty-five infants with CPAP failure (49%) received surfactant after initiation of MV in the control group in comparison with 52 (100%) in the surfactant group (p < 0.001). The incidence of CPAP failure was significantly higher in the control group (49 vs. 27%; p < 0.01) and it occurred earlier (median [interquartile range age: 4 [2–5] vs. 47 [36–99] hours, respectively; p < 0.001). Early surfactant administration significantly and independently affected the probability of CPAP failure (adjusted odds ratio: 0.29, 95% confidence interval: 0.13–0.67; p < 0.01). There were no differences in morbidities between the groups, but CPAP failure was significantly associated with higher morbidity and mortality.
Conclusion Adherence to the European RDS guidelines with early rescue, less invasive surfactant administration in very preterm infants decreased the probability of CPAP failure which was significantly associated with higher morbidity and mortality.
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Monsters and posttraumatic stress: an experiential-processing model of monster imagery in psychological therapy, film and television
Authors: Hamilton Jenny 
Published: November 2020

AbstractTrauma survivors may see images of monsters in nightmares and visions when experiencing posttraumatic stress. However, there has been little commentary on the significance and meaning of this imagery and the wider relationship between monster imagery and posttraumatic stress. Applying an integrated experiential-processing approach to working with trauma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, emphasis is placed on facilitating ‘processing’ or making sense of the trauma, psychologically, emotionally, existentially and culturally. Examining the interplay of these elements, this paper explores monsters as symbol and metaphor for unspoken or unprocessed personal and cultural trauma, vessels for symbolically representing underlying, unacknowledged fears and experience. This paper discusses how encounters with the monster onscreen, in mental imagery or metaphor, may be allegorical to the individual’s internal struggle with post-traumatic stress. The model presented is applied within an analysis of the symbolic representation of the trauma of cancer, cancer treatment and traumatic loss in survival horror movieThe Shallows(Collet-Serra (dir) (2016). The Shallows. Columbia Pictures). Jungian ideas are integrated to consider monsters as emergent symbolisation of unspoken ‘shadow’ fears, such as those surrounding cancer. In an experiential-processing account of trauma, incongruence between self-concept (our beliefs about self and world) and our actual experience of traumatic events is viewed as a source of psychological distress, prompting a breakdown and reorganisation of the self-structure. It is proposed that trauma experience confronts us with our mortality and fragility, bringing us into contact with the sense of ‘abject’ horror represented by monster imagery. Creeds (2007. The monstrous feminine: film, feminism, psychoanalysis. Routledge, London and New York) description of the abject as the ‘place where meaning collapses’ is applied to an understanding of psychological trauma, given that encounters with existential threats may render the everyday meaningless, engendering a need for meaning-making. Monster imagery psychologically represents the collapsing border between our ideas about self and world, and the destabilising experience of the shattering of pre-trauma assumptions. In this account monsters are located within a wider, adaptive evolutionary drive towards the reduction of trauma-related psychological distress, through symbolising experience into awareness for processing and meaning making. In this way monsters may play a complex role in a human struggle to come to terms with overwhelming events.
Construction grammar for monkeys?
Authors: Pleyer Michael , Hartmann Stefan 
Published: November 2020

AbstractIn recent years, multiple researchers working on the evolution of language have put forward the idea that the theoretical framework of usage-based approaches and Construction Grammar is highly suitable for modelling the emergence of human language from pre-linguistic or proto-linguistic communication systems. This also raises the question of whether usage-based and constructionist approaches can be integrated with the analysis of animal communication systems. In this paper, we review possible avenues where usage-based, constructionist approaches can make contact with animal communication research, which in turn also has implications for theories of language evolution. To this end, we first give an overview of key assumptions of usage-based and constructionist approaches before reviewing some key issues in animal communication research through the lens of usage-based, constructionist approaches. Specifically, we will discuss how research on alarm calls, gestural communication and symbol-trained animals can be brought into contact with usage-based, constructionist theorizing. We argue that a constructionist view of animal communication can yield new perspectives on its relation to human language, which in turn has important implications regarding the evolution of language. Importantly, this theoretical approach also generates hypotheses that have the potential of complementing and extending results from the more formalist approaches that often underlie current animal communication research.
Narratives of dialogue in parliamentary discourse
Authors: Truan Naomi 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This paper puts forward an argument about the relation between narratives and constructed dialogue in political discourse.
Narratives of dialogue are special cases of constructed dialogue that emphasize the embeddedness of the speaker, displayed as a discourse
participant engaging in a conversation with an ordinary citizen or a public figure. Close analysis of British, German, and French
parliamentary debates reveals how narratives of dialogue shape an image of the speaker involved in a dialogue. While being engaged in the
activity of debating, parliamentarians simultaneously perform the act of debating. I argue that the main point of narratives of dialogue is
not so much to report on a prior or hypothetical situation, but to create the ethos of a Member of Parliament receptive to their
interlocutors.
Sur les verbes de réalisation en anglo-normand
Authors: Blanco Xavier 
Published: November 2020

RésuméL’article étudie les collocations correspondant aux verbes de réalisation et leurs bases nominales en anglo-normand à partir du dépouillement exhaustif de la chanson de gesteBeuve de Hamptone(fin du XIIesiècle). Les observations concernant les verbes de réalisation sont formalisées moyennant les trois fonctions lexicales standard simplesReali,FactietLabrealij, ainsi que des fonctions complexes et des configurations de fonctions lexicales incluant les trois fonctions mentionnées. Les bases des collocations sont décrites moyennant des étiquettes sémantiques qui, comme les fonctions lexicales, relèvent de la Lexicologie Explicative et Combinatoire. L’article présente un grand nombre d’exemples et de nombreuses observations concernant la traduction de l’anglo-normand au français moderne.
Variation diatopique de la langue espagnole : variantes, synonymies et homonymies en phraséologie
Authors: Oddo Alexandra 
Published: November 2020

Résumé
Dans son fonctionnement, la langue se caractérise par une évidente hétérogénéité qui naît de l’existence de variétés linguistiques et de la production de variantes lexicales souvent recensées dans les dictionnaires d’usage ou dans des supports méta-lexicographiques divers. Dans le domaine lexical, la variation dans le champ des unités phraséologiques a surtout fait l’objet d’un recensement de variantes de sens équivalents mais des travaux récents sur la synonymie et l’homonymie ouvrent des perspectives intéressantes pour une nouvelle typologie de ces phénomènes. Ils exigent une redéfinition des différents produits de la variation et peuvent alimenter une réflexion fructueuse sur les conséquences de la fragmentation géographique d’une langue pour l’intercompréhension de ses usagers.
Curved passive mixing structures: a robust design to obtain efficient mixing and mass transfer in microfluidic channels
Authors: Oevreeide Ingrid H , Zoellner Andreas , Mielnik Michal M , Stokke Bjørn T 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Analyte mixing and delivery to a functionalized sensor surface are important to realize several advantages associated with biosensors integrated with microfluidic channels. Here, we present a comparison between a herringbone structure (HBS) and a curved passive mixing structure of their efficiency at facilitating mixing and surface saturation using fluorescein included in one of the inlets of a Y-channel microfluidic device. We performed a large parametric study to assess the effects of varying the height of the microfluidic channel as well as the height, width, and spacing of the passive mixing structures. Scanning confocal microscopy combined with a custom-designed image-analysis procedure were utilized to visualize and quantify the observed changes in efficiency in inducing solute mixing by the different designs. The flow patterns within the channels were found to vary significantly with changes in the geometry of the passive mixing structures, which in turn affected the efficiency of the channel at mixing the fluid and saturating the surface opposite the mixing structures. The solute mixing as a function of the channel length was also determined; an initial slow mixing rate does not always coincide with a low mixing index (MI). We found that the range of MIs for the curved mixing structure 1 cm downstream from the inlet was 0.85–0.99 whilst for our HBS it was 0.74–0.98, depending on the design parameters of the passive mixing structures. Overall, this study shows that the curved passive mixing structure family is more robust in inducing efficient mixing than the HBSs.
Thermoelectric figure of merit enhancement in dissipative superlattice structures
Authors: Priyadarshi Pankaj , Muralidharan Bhaskaran 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Utilizing the non-coherent quantum transport formalism, we investigate thermoelectric (TE) performance across dissipative superlattice (SL) configurations in the linear regime of operation. Using the dissipative non-equilibrium Green’s function formalism coupled self-consistently with the Poisson’s equation, we report an enhanced figure of merit zT in the multi-barrier device designs. The proposed enhancement, we show, is a result of a drastic reduction in the electronic thermal conductance triggered via non-coherent transport. We show that a maximum zT value of 18 can be achieved via the inclusion of momentum relaxation processes. There is also a reasonable enhancement in the Seebeck coefficient, with a maximum of 1000 µV K−1, which we attribute to an enhancement in electronic filtering arising from the non-coherent transport. Distinctly the thermal conduction is drastically reduced as the length of the SL scales up, although the power factor shows an overall degradation. While the presence of interfaces is known to kill phonon thermal conduction, our analysis shows that momentum relaxation processes in SL structures can effectively kill electronic thermal conduction also. We believe that the analysis presented here could set the stage to understand better the interplay between relaxation processes and coherent quantum processes in the electronic engineering of heterostructure TE devices.
The interactions between spin wave and stacked domain walls
Authors: Gao Zhong-Chen , Yang Yuxuan , Su Yuanchang , Hu Jingguo , Park Chan 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
In this study, the interactions between spin wave (SW) and stacked domain walls in a magnetic nanostrip are investigated via micromagnetic simulation. It is found that under the excitation of SW, the metastable TWVW structure consisting of a transverse wall (TW) and a vortex wall (VW) may transform into a 360° wall or may completely annihilate depending on the frequency and amplitude of the SW. In contrast, stacked TWs (STWs) structure shows good robustness. Similar to a single TW, the STWs can be moved by SW and the inside TWs exhibit coherent motions. Notably, the frequency dependence of STWs’ velocity demonstrates obvious emergence, shift and disappearance of the resonant peaks. Such changes are found to be in accordance with SW reflection, which thus agrees with the mechanism of linear momentum transfer torque (LMTT). In concern with the SW transmission through STWs, we show that by varying TWs number and SW frequency, a wide range of transmission efficiency η can be obtained. At certain frequencies, η may increase with TWs number and may go beyond 100%, which indicates a lowered attenuation by STWs. On the other hand, the phase shift of the transmitted SW always increases linearly with the TWs number and can be resonantly enhanced at frequencies same as that of TWs normal modes. Mapping of SW reveals that the phase shift is a result of fast propagation of SW through TWs. The fast propagation and the low attenuation of SW through STWs suggests that STWs may serve as an excellent SW channel. Meanwhile, the induced STWs motion and the controlled SW transmission and phase shift by STWs also promises great uses of STWs in future magnonic devices and domain wall devices.
Simultaneous detection of multiple exosomal microRNAs for exosome screening based on rolling circle amplification
Authors: Wang Zhile , Zong Shenfei , Liu Yun , Qian Ziting , Zhu Kai , Yang Zhaoyan , Wang Zhuyuan , Cui Yiping 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) have attracted great attention as predictive and prognostic biomarkers of cancer. Profiling of miRNAs plays a key role in the effective diagnosis of cancers. However, simultaneous quantification of multiple miRNAs is challenging due to their homology and low abundance especially in exosomes. Here, we developed a sensitive detection method for multiple exosomal miRNAs with the help of rolling circle amplification (RCA). In contrast of the traditional ways, this method takes the advantages of both the multiplex sensing ability and the simplicity of RCA. Specifically, multiple exosomal miRNAs from different cell lines were replicated simultaneously through RCA and detected using designed molecular beacons (MBs). miRNA-21, miRNA-122 and miRNA-155 were chosen as the targets, which are overexpressed in cancers. Normalized fluorescence intensities of MB were used to imply the relative concentrations of these miRNAs. The obtained relative miRNAs expression levels could be used to distinguish the breast cancer exosome from normal one. If the varieties of the detected exosomal miRNAs are abundant enough, the concentration ratios of miRNAs could basically indicate the corresponding exosome and exosome screening could be realized. Such exosomal miRNA profiling and exosome screening can assist cancer diagnosis, which is promising in clinical application.
Foundations of capacitive and inductive radio-frequency discharges
Authors: Chabert Pascal , Tsankov Tsanko Vaskov , Czarnetzki Uwe 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This paper is the first from a set of two companion papers on radio-frequency (RF) discharges. These two papers are in turn part of a larger series on the foundations of plasma and discharge physics. In this part we cover the basics of non-magnetized capacitive and inductive RF discharges, introduce the main concepts related to them and provide reference literature for further reading. In the second part we concentrate on RF discharges in the presence of external magnetic field. These types of RF discharges find a wide range of applications in various industries. Among the most prominent examples are the microelectronics industry for etching and deposition of thin films, the medical and food industry for the application of various coatings and changing the wettability of surfaces, the space industry to power ion-gridded thrusters for satellites, the fusion and elementary particle research for the production of beams of energetic ions or atoms. The paper introduces the basic concepts of RF power deposition and describes in more detail the operating conditions of the plasma reactors. The most important physical phenomena encountered in these discharges are outlined through the use of simplified models. The paper is intended as an entry point for newcomers to the field and provides ample of references (including textbooks) for further reading on the more specific and/or subtle aspects of the operation of these types of RF discharges.
The variation in self-organized anode plasma pattern structure with solution electrolyte type in 1 atm DC glow discharge
Authors: Kovach Yao E , Garcia Maria C , Foster John E 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Plasma self-organization on anode surfaces in 1 atm DC glow discharges remains poorly understood. This effort aims to elucidate the nature of self-organization through the experimental study of resulting patterns on liquid anode surfaces with 13 different electrolytes and thus improves our understanding of the underlying physical processes that give rise to self-organization by investigating electrolyte sensitivity. Self-organization pattern formation and behavior were studied as a function of discharge current, solution ionic strength, and their chemical property evaluation. The response of the patterns to variation in these parameters was measured using an imaging camera and optical emission spectroscopy. Observed pattern characteristic length scales for all of the electrolytes were ranged from 2 to 13 mm and typically increased with current over the investigated range of 20–80 mA. Complex self-organized pattern structures not reported to date were also observed. The parameters associated with pattern formation and morphology complexity are discussed and summarized.
The inverse proximity effect in strong ferromagnet–superconductor structures
Authors: Yagovtsev V O , Gusev N A , Pugach N G , Eschrig M 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The magnetization in a superconductor induced due to the inverse proximity effect is investigated in hybrid bilayers containing a superconductor and a ferromagnetic insulator or a strongly spin-polarized ferromagnetic metal. The study is performed within a quasiclassical Green function framework, wherein Usadel equations are solved with boundary conditions appropriate for strongly spin-polarized ferromagnetic materials. A comparison with recent experimental data is presented. The singlet to triplet conversion of the superconducting correlations as a result of the proximity effect with a ferromagnet is studied.
Advances in Nb3Sn superconducting radiofrequency cavities towards first practical accelerator applications
Authors: Posen S , Lee J , Seidman D N , Romanenko A , Tennis B , Melnychuk O S , Sergatskov D A 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Nb3Sn is a promising next-generation material for superconducting radiofrequency cavities, with significant potential for both large scale and compact accelerator applications. However, so far, Nb3Sn cavities have been limited to continuous wave accelerating fields <18 MV m−1. In this paper, new results are presented with significantly higher fields, as high as 24 MV m−1 in single cell cavities. Results are also presented from the first ever Nb3Sn-coated 1.3 GHz 9-cell cavity, a full-scale demonstration on the cavity type used in production for the European XFEL and LCLS-II. Results are presented together with heat dissipation curves to emphasize the potential for industrial accelerator applications using cryocooler-based cooling systems. The cavities studied have an atypical shiny visual appearance, and microscopy studies of witness samples reveal significantly reduced surface roughness and smaller film thickness compared to typical Nb3Sn films for superconducting cavities. Possible mechanisms for increased maximum field are discussed as well as implications for physics of RF superconductivity in the low coherence length regime. Outlook for continued development is presented.
Effects of packing particles on the partial discharge behavior and the electrical characterization of oxygen PBRs
Authors: NI Sijia , CAI Yixi , SHI Yunxi , WANG Weikai , ZHAO Nan , LU Yirui 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Packed-bed reactors (PBRs) hold great promise for environmental applications, but a deeper understanding of the behavior of plasma discharge within PBRs is required. To this end, a partial-discharge alternative equivalent circuit for PBRs was established in this work. Dielectric particles (glass beads or glass sand) were used to place focus on the effects of the particle size and shape on the partial discharge behavior of the oxygen PBRs. Some electrical characterizations were explored (e.g. the effective dielectric capacitance, partial discharge coefficient, and corrected burning voltage) that may differ from long-standing interpretations. The findings indicate that the suppressive effect of surface discharge on filament discharge is stronger with the decrease of the particle size. For partial discharge, the effective dielectric capacitance is always less than the dielectric capacitance. The corrected burning voltage and partial discharge tendency increase with the decrease of the particle size. As compared to an empty reactor, the average electric field in the PBR was found to be improved by 3–4 times, and the ozone energy efficiency and production were promoted by more than 20% and 15%, respectively. The plasma processing capacity can therefore be improved by choosing a relatively large size or a complex, irregularly-shaped packing material that is suitable for the discharge gap.