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STAR AND POOR FUND PHENOMENA IN ISLAMIC- AND CONVENTIONAL-FOCUSED FAMILIES: EMERGING COUNTRY EVIDENCE
Authors: Bani Atta Anas Ahmad , Marzuki Ainulashikin 
Published: May 2021

The aim of this study is to investigate star and poor phenomena and their impact on the flows of Islamic-focused family (IFF) and conventional-focused family (CFF). The sample includes the four emerging countries with the largest number of Islamic mutual funds from 2007 to 2018 (Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan). Panel regression analysis was used to examine the impact of dummy star and poor as independent variables, and family age, size, number of funds, past returns, and total risk as control variables for fund family flows. The results show that the dummy star has a significantly positive relationship with family flows. Family managers have succeeded in attracting more investors by using the strategy of advertising the best performing funds. However, in both, all families and IFF, the dummy poor has a negative relationship, but is insignificant. On the other hand, for CFFs, the dummy poor is significantly negative. This is because investors in IFFs, unlike those in CFFs, have more loyalty due to their moral and religious goals in addition to traditional goals. The novel finding of the study is the difference in the star phenomenon between the IFF and CFF. The findings are important for managers, as they will help them to create appropriate strategies to attract more flows and increase the assets under their management. In addition, the findings will help investors to direct their money to appropriate families.
Simulation of Effect of Force Chain on Graphite Migration of Copper Based Graphite Composites During Friction
Authors: Chen Kun , Xie Ting , Zhang Longxiao , Li Chen , Wen Heng , Meng Xiang 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
To further reveal the mechanism of graphite migration in copper based graphite composites sliding against 45 steel, the particle Flow Code in 2 Dimensions (PFC2D) was employed to simulate and analysis the relationship between internal force chain and graphite migration in the composites. The simulation results show that a migrated graphite particle layer is formed on the composite surface during friction, and maintains dynamic equilibrium relying on “self-consumption”. The graphite migration displacement to the friction surface is affected by the force chain. The greater the force chain strength is, the smaller the graphite migration displacement is. When the force chain angle is in the range of 75° to 95°, the migration of the graphite particles can not occur; when the angle is 95° to 135°, the graphite migration displacement increases with the increase of the angle. And the greater force chain strength corresponds to the less worn particles and the less migrated graphite particles. The simulation results are significant for optimizing material design and improving the friction performances of copper based graphite composites.
Clinicopathological features and outcomes in different histologic subtypes of HPV-independent endocervical adenocarcinomas
Authors: Chen Lili , Niu Yizhen , Wan Xiaoyun , Yu Lina , Zhang Xiaofei , Strickland Amanda Louise , Dong Liya , Zhou Feng , Lu Weiguo 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Background: We aim to analyze the clinicopathological features and outcomes among different histologic subtypes of HPV-independent endocervical adenocarcinomas（HPVI ECAs).Methods: Forty-five HPVI ECAs, including 16 minimal deviation adenocarcinoma (MDA), 17 non-MDA type of gastric adenocarcinoma (GAS), and 12 non-GAS HPVI ECAs were studied. Data of clinical features, pathological characteristics, treatment, and outcomes were evaluated. Results: The median age of patients with GAS was 46 years old (IQR: 41.5, 59.5), with no significant difference compared to patients with non-GAS HPVI ECA (48-year-old, IQR: 40.5, 60.5) (p=0.92). Compared with non-GAS HPVI ECAs, GAS hade more common complains of vaginal watery discharge (p=0.047). GAS cases were also associated with higher clinical stage at diagnosis (P=0.016), deeper cervical stromal invasion (p=0.01), and worse 5-year progression free survival (PFS) (p=0.032). Compared with non-MDA GAS, MDA had similar clinical and pathological features and prognosis. Of note, cytology results showed a lower positivity rate for HPVI ECAs (65.2% for GAS and 60% for non-GAS HPVI ECA), and MDA had a lower positivity rate than that for non-MDA (40.0% vs 84.6%, p=0.026). Serum CA19-9 levels were significantly higher in MDA than those in non-MDA (184.5 U/ml vs 22.4U/ml, p=0.045) and non-GAS cases (184.5U/ml vs 10.6U/ml, p=0.006).Conclusions: GAS HPVI ECA had different clinical presentation with genital watery discharge compared with non-GAS HPVI ECA cases. Comparison with those of non-GAS HPVI ECAs, GAS cases were more likely to have high risk pathological factors and poorer PFS. Serum CA19-9 may be helpful for diagnosis and screening in patients with GAS, especially those with MDA.
Design and Characteristics of a Novel QZS Vibration Isolation System with Origami-inspired Corrector
Authors: Liu Shiwei , Peng Gaoliang , Jin Kang 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
A new class of quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) vibration isolation systems, inspired by the origami metamaterial, is proposed to achieve high-performance vibration suppression in this paper. According to the mechanical characteristics of Tachi-Miura origami (TMO) with single degree-of-freedom, the nonlinear geometric relationship is developed with the folding angle as the master variable. By utilizing equivalent transformation and virtual work principle, the static model is established, the influence of structural parameters on stiffness is investigated, and the negative stiffness mechanism of origami mechanism is revealed. By adding a linear spring with positive stiffness to the origami in parallel, the Tachi-Miura origami vibration isolator (TMOriVi) is obtained. Subsequently, the governing equation is presented by means of the harmonic balance method. Two types of instability situations, jump phenomenon and unbounded response, are studied, and their analytic criteria and relationship are derived. Finally, through the parametric influence analysis and a series of comparative studies, the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed isolator are verified. The proposed vibration isolation system with great design flexibility exhibits a significant potential in the field of low-frequency vibration isolation.
Evaluation of the Equivalence of Different Intakes of Fruitflow® in Affecting Platelet Aggregation and Thrombin Generation Capacity in a Randomized, Pilot Study in Male Subjects
Authors: Das Ranjit K , Datta Tanushree , Biswas Dipankar , Duss Ruedi , O'Kennedy Niamh , Duttaroy Asim K 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
BackgroundWe aimed to investigate the range of intakes linked to efficacy and to make an initial assessment of variability in response to the water-soluble tomato extract, Fruitflow®. Platelet response to ADP agonist and thrombin generation capacity were monitored at baseline and 24h after consuming 0,30,75,150,300mg of Fruitflow® in a randomized, double-blinded crossover study in male subjects 30–65 years of age (n=12, ISRCTN53447583,24/02/2021). ResultsResults showed that the changes from baseline aggregation (-12.0±13.9 to -17.7±15.7%) and thrombin generation (-8.6±4.1 to -11.3±2.3%) achieved for the 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg supplements were equivalent. Effects observed for 0 mg and 30mg supplements were non-equivalent to150mg and not different from baseline (aggregation changed by -0.7±10.2 to 3.0±5.0%, thrombin generation by 0.8±3.1%). ConclusionsThe data suggest that the efficacious range for Fruitflow® lies between 75mg and 300mg, depending on the individual. It may be pertinent to personalize the daily intake of Fruitflow® depending on individual platelet response.
Association Between Polymorphisms of CTLA-4 + 49A &gt; G Locus and Susceptibility of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Zhang Xu , He Xiao-dong , Zhang You-cheng , Yang Ke-hu , Tian Jin-hui , Chen Yao-long 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Objective: To explore the correlation between CTLA-4 + 49A > G polymorphism and risks of upper gastrointestinal cancer.Methods: Searched Pubmed, Embase, Cochran Library, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese CNKI, VIP and Wanfang database, retrieve the deadline to Feb 2021. Document acquired independently by the two collectors according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. System analysis was performed by Revman 5.3 software.Results: A total of seven case-control studies were included in the study, including 3045 patients and 3545 controls. The results of the systematic analysis showed that all studies on upper gastrointestinal tumors were combined: random effects model, dominant genetic model GG + GA vs AA: the difference was not statistically significant [OR=1.15; 95%CI: 0.74-1.81]; recessive genetic model GG vs GA + AA [OR=0.99; 95%CI: 0.74-1.31], codominant model GG vs AA [OR=1.14; 95%CI: 0.67-1.95], GA vs AA [OR=1.20; 95%CI: 0.80-1.79], allele model G vs A [OR=1.06; 95%CI: 0.82-1.38]. The above results show CTLA-4 + 49A > G locus. There was no correlation between gene polymorphism and susceptibility to upper gastrointestinal tumors including gastric cancer and esophageal cancer. After the five studies on gastric cancer were combined, each genetic model showed that the CTLA-4 + 49.Conclusion: This study showed that there was no correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms in CTLA-4 + 49A > G locus and upper gastrointestinal tumors including gastric cancer and esophageal cancer.
Studying the Impact of Indian Urban Parenting on Emotion Regulation in female children and adolescents during COVID-19: A Cultural Analysis
Authors: Khurana Ritwik , Singla Saakshi 
Published: May 2021

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We focus on Indian parenting and its impact on emotion regulation in female first born offspring residing in an Urban complex. The case report relies on a case report analysis between two groups, A and B. Group A comprises two families, and their young children, while Group B consisted of two families with adolescents. Extensive qualitative analysis has been conducted to understand the ground reality of Indian parenting practices and the emotional mechanisms present in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 crisis. Multiple baseline design was followed and the measures employed were the Parenting style questionnaire (Robinson Et. Al., 1995) and Difficulties in emotion regulation scale (Gratz & Roemer, 2004), where the parents, ages between 30 and 55 years, were supposed to fill the PSQ and their children (Ages between 4 and 18 years) completed the DERS through an online test form. This was followed by a semi-structured interview to complete the analysis and get a better idea about the family dynamic. We achieved two goals; (1) It was found that the Indian family functions in a complicated manner and studying it required creating novel constructs to accommodate the cultural diversity. Conveying a real lack of present work done by Indian researchers to effectively come to any conclusion, (2) It was discovered that young children are bound to face novel challenges, caused by a new style of parenting which comprises of mixed parenting style with a focus towards maintaining cultural values and social norms. Adolescent females, unfortunately do face an authoritarian father, on an above average basis, but this is changing as the parents from Group A were observed employing mixed parenting. Which has proved our assumptions correct.
Blockchain-based Learning for Health Screening with Digital Anthropometry from Body Images
Authors: J Chandra Priya , Choudhury Tanupriya , Khanna Abhirup , Preethi Roseline 
Published: May 2021

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Anthropoid images encode reliable biometric information in abundance. Recent research on image-based screening drives this effort to investigate the feasibility of interpreting the inherent nutritional state from multidimensional human body images. However, anthropometric databases are becoming increasingly essential and grow in parallel to achieve efficient system designs. This paper presents a novel imaging-based strategy in an augmented environment to quantify the human anthropometric features with blockchain-based learning to generate a diagnosis report. It includes evaluating the attributes such as height, weight, forearm, wrist, waist, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), Knee, Feet, head length from an image using the Augmented Reality and Blockchain-based Transfer Learning for diagnostic accuracy. We developed a novel skeleton known as FETTLE to determine the role of body measures for assessing nutritional conditions and body weight from human body images. It forms an instantly applicable technique aimed at evaluating children’s growth patterns all through their initial ages. FETTLE app can also be operated on bedridden people as a screening mechanism to spot their risk of pressure ulcers and undernutrition, followed by a more structured examination. Our approach is superior in accuracy measures with consortium blockchain-based learning context with privacy-preserved medical data sharing and high-end user experience and interaction. Our framework is proved to gain about 97.26% validation accuracy on anthropoid images.
The relationship between long non-coding RNAs and clinical metastasis as well as prognosis of renal cell carcinoma patients: a meta-analysis
Authors: Su Yang , Xu Shun , Wu Cheng , Zhang Li , Fan Song , Zhou Jun , Liang Chaozhao 
Published: May 2021

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Background: Recently, some lncRNAs in studies were also regarded as the potential prognostic biomarkers for renal cell carcinoma. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the prognostic significance of lncRNAs for RCC and explore their correlation with lymph node metastasis (LNM) and distant metastasis (DM).Methods: A series of electronic databases were chosen to retrieve the eligible articles. A total of 35 studies involving 3535 patients with RCC were included finally. The statistical analysis was performed using STATA 16.0 and review manager 5.3 software. The relative risk (RR) and hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to assess the significance. The stratified subgroup analysis was conducted by the up-regulated group and down-regulated group. Additionally, the sensitivity analysis was performed by the sequential omission of individual studies, and the publication bias was detected using Begg’s test.Results: The results indicated lncRNAs expression levels were correlated with LNM for up-regulated lncRNAs (RR=2.06, 95% CI: 1.53-2.78, p<0.00001) and down-regulated lncRNAs (RR=0.49, 95% CI: 0.31-0.76, p=0.002). The expression levels of lncRNAs were closely related to DM (RR=1.67, 95% CI: 1.21-2.29, p=0.002). Moreover, the expression levels of these lncRNAs were also associated with the overall survival (HR=1.71, 95% CI: 1.28-2.28, P=0.0003).Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggested that lncRNAs could be regarded as biomarkers for clinical lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis and also may serve as the potential predictive factors of prognosis for RCC.
An Update on the Distribution, Bionomics, and Insecticide Susceptibility of Anopheles Stephensi in Ethiopia, 2018-2020
Authors: Balkew Meshesha , Mumba Peter , Yohannes Gedeon , Abiy Ephrem , Getachew Dejene , Yared Solomon , Worku Amha , Gebresilassie Araya , Tadesse Fitsum G , Gadisa Endalamaw , Esayas Endashaw , Ashine Temesgen , Yewhalaw Delenasaw , Chibsa Sheleme , Teka Hiwot , Murphy Matt , Yoshimizu Melissa , Dengela Dereje , Zohdy Sarah , Irish Seth R. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
BackgroundAnopheles stephensi, an invasive malaria vector, was first detected in Africa nearly 10 years ago. After the initial finding in Djibouti, it has subsequently been found in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia. To better inform policies and vector control decisions, it is important to understand the distribution, bionomics, insecticide susceptibility, and transmission potential of An. stephensi. These aspects were studied as part of routine entomological monitoring in Ethiopia between 2018 and 2020.MethodsAdult mosquitoes were collected using human landing collections, pyrethrum spray catches, CDC light traps, animal-baited tent traps, resting boxes, and manual aspiration from animal shelters. Larvae were collected using handheld dippers. The source of blood in bloodfed mosquitoes and the presence of sporozoites was assessed through enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Insecticide susceptibility was assessed for pyrethroids, organophosphates, and carbamates.ResultsAdult An. stephensi were collected with aspiration, black resting boxes, and animal-baited traps collecting the highest numbers of mosquitoes. Although sampling efforts were geographically widespread, An. stephensi larvae were collected in urban and rural sites in eastern Ethiopia, but An. stephensi larvae were not found in western Ethiopian sites. Blood meal analysis revealed a high proportion of blood meals that were taken from goats, and only a small proportion from humans. Plasmodium vivax was detected in wild collected An. stephensi. High levels of insecticide resistance were detected to pyrethroids, carbamates, and organophosphates. Pre-exposure to piperonyl butoxide increased susceptibility to pyrethroids. Larvae were found to be susceptible to temephos.ConclusionsUnderstanding the bionomics, insecticide susceptibility, and distribution of An. stephensi will improve the quality of a national response in Ethiopia and provide additional information on populations of this invasive species in Africa. Further work is needed to understand the role that An. stephensi will have in Plasmodium transmission and malaria case incidence. While additional data are being collected, national programs can use the available data to formulate and operationalize national strategies against the threat of An. stephensi.
Prediction of Unified New Physics beyond Quantum Mechanics from the Feynman Path Integral: Elementary Cycles String Theory
Authors: Dolce Donatello 
Published: May 2021

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We prove that the Feynman Path Integral is equivalent to a novel stringy description of elementary particles characterized by a single compact (cyclic) world-line parameter playing the role of the particle internal clock. This clearly reveals an exact unified formulation of quantum and relativistic physics, potentially deterministic, fully falsifiable having no fine-tunable parameters, also proven in previous pap,rs to be completely consistent with all known physics, from theoretical physics to condensed matter. New physics will be discovered by observing quantum phenomena with experimental time accuracy of the order of 10-2 sec.
Seven Autophagy-Related Genes are Associated with the Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Predicting Survival Risk of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Jiang Huihui , Xu Aiqun , Li Min , Han Rui , Wang Enze , Zhu Ke , Zhou Sijing , wang ran 
Published: May 2021

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Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) ranks first among global cancer-related deaths. Despite the emergence of various immunological and targeted therapies, immune tolerance remains a barrier to treatment. Methods: It has been found that this obstacle can be overcome by targeting autophagy-related genes (ATGs). ATGs were screened by coexpression analysis and the genes related to the prognosis of lung cancer were screened using Kaplan–Meier (K-M) survival analysis, univariate Cox regression, and multivariate Cox regression. The prognostic risk model of ATGs was constructed and verified using K-M survival analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results: The prognostic risk model of ATGs was constructed. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) showed that the function and pathway of ATG enrichment were closely related to immune cell function. CIBERSORT, LM22 matrix, and Pearson correlation analysis showed that risk signals were significantly correlated with immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoint genes. Conclusions: We identified and independently verified the ATG (AL691432.2, MMP2-AS1, AC124067.2, CRNDE, ABALON, AL161431.1, NKILA) in NSCLC patients and found that immune regulation in the tumor microenvironment is closely related to this gene.
Selective Image Encryption Based On Chaotic Maps And Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Authors: Soleymani Ali , Nordin Md Jan 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The rapid evolution of imaging and communication technologies has transformed images into a widespread data type. Different types of data, such as medical information, official correspondence or governmental and military documents saved and transmitted in the form of images over public networks. Cryptography is a solution to protect confidential images by encrypting before transmission over unsecure channels. Most of the current image encryption methods based on symmetric cryptosystems, which the encryption and the decryption keys are the same and will be shared. However, asymmetric cryptosystems are more useful and secure because of the decryption key kept secret. This paper will focus on asymmetric image encryption algorithms to improve and enhance the security of transmission. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is a new public key cryptosystem and provides equivalent security with shorter key length, low mathematical complexity and more computationally efficient rather than RSA. Selective encryption is a solution to decrease the consumed time for asymmetric cryptosystems, which reduce the encryption regions as small as possible. Hence, a hybrid cryptosystem is proposed based on the combination of ECC and chaotic maps that detects the face(s) in an image and encrypt the selected regions. This scheme will encrypt around five percent of the whole image and only confidential regions rather than whole image. The results of security analysis demonstrate the strength of the proposed cryptosystem against statistical, brute force and differential attacks. The evaluated running time for both encryption and decryption processes guarantee that the cryptosystem can work effectively in real-time applications.