bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exact simulation of the genealogical tree for a stationary branching population and application to the asymptotics of its total length
Authors: Abraham Romain , Delmas Jean-François 
Published: July 2021

AbstractWe consider a model of a stationary population with random size given by a continuous-state branching process with immigration with a quadratic branching mechanism. We give an exact elementary simulation procedure for the genealogical tree of n individuals randomly chosen among the extant population at a given time. Then we prove the convergence of the renormalized total length of this genealogical tree as n goes to infinity; see also Pfaffelhuber, Wakolbinger and Weisshaupt (2011) in the context of a constant-size population. The limit appears already in Bi and Delmas (2016) but with a different approximation of the full genealogical tree. The proof is based on the ancestral process of the extant population at a fixed time, which was defined by Aldous and Popovic (2005) in the critical case.
Body Dissatisfaction, Weight-Related Behaviours, and Health Behaviours: A Comparison Between Australian and Malaysian in Female Emerging Adults
Authors: Shagar Pravina Santhira , Donovan Caroline L. , Boddy Jennifer , Tapp Caley , Lee Patricia , Harris Neil 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe presence of body dissatisfaction (BD) in non-Western countries is an important area of empirical enquiry. The results reflect collectivistic and individualistic cultures of Malaysians and Australians, respectively, whereby social approval, social acceptance, and cultural values are of high importance to Malaysians compared with the more liberal attitudes of Australians with respect to health behaviours. This study sought to compare: (1) Australian and Malaysian women on BD, thin ideal internalisation, sociocultural influences, problematic weight-related behaviours, and health behaviours; and (2) the degree to which BD is associated with health behaviours (smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use, and sexual behaviours) across the two cultures. Participants were 428 Australian females and 402 Malaysian females aged 18–25 years old. Australians had higher BD, thin ideal internalisation, family and media influences, restrained eating, and poorer health behaviours, while Malaysians had higher peer influence. There was no difference for bulimic behaviours across the two countries. BD was found to have an association with use of drugs, smoking, and sexual behaviours among Malaysian women, but not for Australian participants. The permeation of Western standards of the thin ideal due to increased industrialisation, Westernisation, and modernisation has brought about bulimic behaviours in Malaysian women, similar to that of Australian women.
Christ as Yogi: The Jesus of Vivekananda and Modern Hinduism
Authors: Neumann David J. 
Published: July 2021

AbstractSwami Vivekananda was the most influential pioneer of a Yogi Christ, illustrating well over a century ago how the life and teachings of Jesus might be incorporated within a larger Hindu worldview—and then presented back to Western audiences. Appropriation of Jesus, one of the central symbols of the West, might be viewed as the ultimate act of counter-Orientalism. This article begins by providing a brief biography of Vivekananda and the modern Hinduism that nurtured him and that he propagated. He articulated an inclusivist vision of Advaita Vedanta as the most compelling vision of universal religion. Next, the article turns to Vivekananda's views of Christianity, for which he had little affection, and the Bible, which he knew extraordinarily well. The article then systematically explores Vivekananda's engagement with the New Testament, revealing a clear hermeneutical preference for the Gospels, particularly John. Following the lead of biblical scholars, Vivekananda made a distinction between the Christ of the Gospels and the Jesus of history, offering sometimes contradictory conclusions about the historicity of elements associated with Jesus's life. Finally, the article provides a detailed articulation of Vivekananda's Jesus—a figure at once familiar to Christians but, in significant ways, uniquely accommodated to Hindu metaphysics. Vivekananda demonstrated a robust understanding and discriminating use of the Christian Bible that has not been properly recognized. He deployed this knowledge to launch an important and long-lived pattern: an attractive, fleshed out depiction of Jesus of Nazareth, transformed from the Christian savior into a Yogi model of self-realization. Through his efforts, Jesus became an indisputably Indian religious figure, no longer just a Christian one. The Yogi Christ remains a prominent global religious figure familiar to Hindus, Christians, and those of other faiths alike.
Internet-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for non-cardiac chest pain: a pilot and feasibility study
Authors: Thesen Terje , Jonsbu Egil , Martinsen Egil W. , Himle Joseph A. , Thorup Frode , Launes Gunvor , Gallefoss Frode , Klovning Ingrid , Walseth Liv T. 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Nearly half of patients with non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) experience significant complaints after a negative cardiac evaluation, at considerable costs for society. Due to the lack of treatment capacity and low interest for psychological treatment among patients with somatic complaints, only a minority receive effective treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and usefulness of internet-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy (I-CBT), including encouragement of physical activity for this condition. Ten patients with NCCP received a six-session I-CBT intervention with minimal support from a therapist. Questionnaires assessing cardiac anxiety, fear of bodily sensations, depression, interpretation of symptoms, frequency of chest pain and impact of chest pain symptoms were collected at baseline, post-treatment and at 3-month follow-up. Semi-structured interviews employing a phenomenological hermeneutic approach assessed the participants’ experience of the intervention. Quantitative results showed clear improvements in several measures both at end of treatment and at 3-month follow-up. The retention rate was 100% and client satisfaction was high. The intervention was feasible to implement in a cardiac setting. This setting made it easier for patients to accept a psychological approach. Qualitative interviews revealed that the participants felt respected and taken care of, and they obtained a better understanding of their chest pain and how to cope with it. This pilot study yielded promising results regarding feasibility, clinical effect and patient satisfaction from a brief I-CBT intervention for NCCP in a cardiac setting. These results indicate that a randomized controlled trial with a larger sample size is warranted.

Key learning aims

(1)
Feasibility of internet-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy (I-CBT) for non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP).

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How NCCP patients experience I-CBT.

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Possible effects of I-CBT.

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How I-CBT can be delivered at the Cardiac Department.
Low limit of detection of the AlGaN/GaN-based sensor by the Kelvin connection detection technique
Authors: Zhang Hanyuan , Gan Ying , Yang Shu , Sheng Kuang , Wang Ping 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe AlGaN/GaN-based sensor is a promising POCT (point-of-care-testing) device featuring miniaturization, low cost, and high sensitivity. BNP is an effective protein biomarker for the early diagnosis of HF (heart failure). In this work, a novel AlGaN/GaN device with the Kelvin connection structure and the corresponding detection technique was proposed. This technique can effectively suppress the background noise and improve the SNR (signal-to-noise ratio). A BNP detection experiment was carried out to verify the effectiveness of this technique. It is shown that compared with that of the traditional detection method, the LOD (limit of detection) was improved from 0.47 ng/mL to 1.29 pg/mL. The BNP detection experiment was also carried out with a traditional electrochemical Au-electrode sensor with the same surface functionalization steps. The AlGaN/GaN sensor showed a better LOD than the Au-electrode sensor. Moreover, the influence of AlGaN/GaN sensor package on background noise was investigated with the mechanism of the noise source revealed. Finally, based on the optimized package, the optimal SNR quiescent operating point of the AlGaN/GaN sensor was determined. By biasing the sensor at the optimal quiescent operating point and immobilizing the magnetic beads with anti-BNP on the gate of the AlGaN/GaN sensor, the LOD for BNP detection was further improved to 0.097 pg/mL.
Genomic analysis of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 from cattle and pork-production related environments
Authors: Zhang Peipei , Essendoubi Saida , Keenliside Julia , Reuter Tim , Stanford Kim , King Robin , Lu Patricia , Yang Xianqin 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThree E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks have been attributed to contaminated pork in Alberta, Canada, recently. This study investigates the phylogenetic relatedness of E. coli O157:H7 from pigs, cattle, and pork-production environments for source attribution. Limited strain diversity was observed using five conventional subtyping methods, with most or all strains being in one subgroup. Whole-genome single nucleotide polymorphism analysis confirmed the recent ancestry of the isolates from all three sources. Most environmental isolates clustered closer with pig isolates than cattle isolates. Also, a direct link was observed between 2018-outbreak environmental isolates and isolates collected from a pig farm in 2018. The majority of pig isolates harbor only one Shiga toxin gene, stx2a, while 70% (35/50) of the cattle isolates have both stx1a and stx2a. The results show some E. coli O157:H7 strains could establish persistence on pig farms and as such, pigs can be a significant source of the organism.
A region within the third extracellular loop of rat Aquaporin 6 precludes trafficking to plasma membrane in a heterologous cell line
Authors: Soler D. C. , Kowatz T. , Sloan A. E. , McCormick T. S. , Cooper K. D. , Stepanyan R. , Engel A. , Vahedi-Faridi A. 
Published: July 2021

AbstractThe inability to over-express Aquaporin 6 (AQP6) in the plasma membrane of heterologous cells has hampered efforts to further characterize the function of this aquaglyceroporin membrane protein at atomic detail using crystallographic approaches. Using an Aquaporin 3-tGFP Reporter (AGR) system we have identified a region within loop C of AQP6 that is responsible for severely hampering plasma membrane expression. Serine substitution corroborated that amino acids present within AQP6194–213 of AQP6 loop C contribute to intracellular endoplasmic reticulum (ER) retention. This intracellular retention signal may preclude proper plasma membrane trafficking and severely curtail expression of AQP6 in heterologous expression systems.
Characterization of nanoparticles combining polyamine detection with photodynamic therapy
Authors: Li Wenting , Wang Lingyun , Sun Tianlei , Tang Hao , Bui Brian , Cao Derong , Wang Ruibing , Chen Wei 
Published: July 2021

AbstractPolyamine detection and depletion have been extensively investigated for cancer prevention and treatment. However, the therapeutic efficacy is far from satisfactory, mainly due to a polyamine compensation mechanism from the systemic circulation in the tumor environment. Herein, we explore a new solution for improving polyamine detection as well as a possible consumption therapy based on a new photosensitizer that can efficiently consume polyamines via an irreversible chemical reaction. The new photosensitizer is pyrrolopyrroleaza-BODIPY pyridinium salt (PPAB-PyS) nanoparticles that can react with the over-expressed polyamine in cancer cells and produce two photosensitizers with enhanced phototoxicity on cancer destruction. Meanwhile, PPAB-PyS nanoparticles provide a simultaneous ratiometric fluorescence imaging of intracellular polyamine. This combination polyamine consumption with a chemical reaction provides a new modality to enable polyamine detection along with photodynamic therapy as well as a putative depletion of polyamines for cancer treatment and prevention.
M. iliopsoas – ein Multitalent
Authors: Corts Magga 
Published: July 2021

SummaryDer Hüftbeugemuskel M. iliopsoas kann nicht nur das Hüftgelenk in Beugeposition bringen, sondern auch über die Lendenwirbelsäule die Körperhaltung beeinflussen. Indirekt unterstützt er das Zwerchfell, den wichtigsten Atemmuskel des Menschen, in seiner Bewegung.
Trabeculectomy with OloGen versus Mitomycin C for the Treatment of Silicone Oil-Induced Glaucoma
Authors: Shalaby Hisham Samy , Hashem Noureldin Hussein 
Published: July 2021

AbstractAim To compare the intraocular pressure-lowering effect and success rate of trabeculectomy with OloGen to that of trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC) in cases of silicone oil-induced glaucoma.Materials and Methods Forty eyes of forty patients with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) after vitrectomy and silicone oil injection (followed by silicone oil removal) were assigned to two groups. Group A included 20 cases who underwent trabeculectomy with OloGen, while group B cases contained 20 cases undergoing trabeculectomy with MMC. The follow-up period was 24 months. Patients enrolled had IOP > 21 mmHg despite being on antiglaucoma medications.Results The mean postoperative IOP reduction was lower in group A than in group B at all follow-up visits, but this difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Moreover, group A and B patients were found to be similar as regards the need for postoperative antiglaucoma medications on all follow-up visits. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis curves for the two groups revealed slightly higher success rates in group B than in group A. However, these differences were not statistically significant for both qualified success (IOP ≤ 21 mmHg with or without antiglaucoma medications) and complete success (IOP ≤ 21 mmHg without antiglaucoma medications). There was no significant difference in the postoperative complication rate between the two groups.Conclusion OloGen implant lowers IOP to a similar extent as MMC when combined with trabeculectomy for the treatment of silicone oil-induced glaucoma, and with comparable success rates. The rate of postoperative complications is similar for OloGen implantation and MMC.
Zenker’s peroral endoscopic myotomy, or flexible or rigid septotomy for Zenker’s diverticulum: a multicenter retrospective comparison
Authors: Al Ghamdi Sarah S. , Farha Jad , Moran Robert A. , Pioche Mathieu , Moll Frédéric , Yang Dennis J. , Hernández Mondragón Oscar V. , Ujiki Michael , Wong Harry , Tantau Alina , Sedarat Alireza , Fejleh M. Phillip , Chang Kenneth , Lee David P. , Nieto Jose M. , Andrawes Sherif , Ginsberg Gregory G. , Saumoy Monica , Bapaye Amol , Dashatwar Parag , Aghaie Meybodi Mohamad , Lopez Ariana C. , Sanaei Omid , Yousaf Muhammad N. , Jovani Manol , Ichkhanian Yervant , Brewer Gutierrez Olaya I. , Kumbhari Vivek , O’Rourke Ashli K. , Lentsch Eric J. , Elmunzer B. Joseph , Khashab Mouen A. 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Background Treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum has evolved from open surgery to endoscopic techniques, including flexible and rigid endoscopic septotomy, and more recently, peroral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM). This study compared the effectiveness of flexible and rigid endoscopic septotomy with that of Z-POEM.
Methods Consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic septotomy (flexible/rigid) or Z-POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum between 1/2016 and 9/2019 were included. Primary outcomes were clinical success (decrease in Dakkak and Bennett dysphagia score to ≤ 1), clinical failure, and clinical recurrence. Secondary outcomes included technical success and rate/severity of adverse events.
Results 245 patients (110 females, mean age 72.63 years, standard deviation [SD] 12.37 years) from 12 centers were included. Z-POEM was the most common management modality (n = 119), followed by flexible (n = 86) and rigid (n = 40) endoscopic septotomy. Clinical success was 92.7 % for Z-POEM, 89.2 % for rigid septotomy, and 86.7 % for flexible septotomy (P = 0.26). Symptoms recurred in 24 patients (15 Z-POEM during a mean follow-up of 282.04 [SD 300.48] days, 6 flexible, 3 rigid [P = 0.47]). Adverse events occurred in 30.0 % rigid septotomy patients, 16.8 % Z-POEM patients, and 2.3 % flexible septotomy patients (P < 0.05).
Conclusions There was no difference in outcomes between the three treatment approaches for symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum. Rigid endoscopic septotomy was associated with the highest rate of complications, while flexible endoscopic septotomy appeared to be the safest. Recurrence following Z-POEM was similar to flexible and rigid endoscopic septotomy. Prospective studies with long-term follow-up are required.
Synthesis of (Hetero)Aryl-Functionalized Azaindoline Derivatives by Palladium-Catalyzed Domino Heck Cyclization/Hiyama Cross-Coupling
Authors: Wu Xin-Xing , Ye Hao , Zhang Ruotong , Xia Xiaolong , Ding Yue , Sun Meihui , Shi Lei , Jiang Guomin 
Published: July 2021

AbstractA palladium-catalyzed domino Heck cyclization/Hiyama cross-coupling has been achieved for the synthesis of (hetero)aryl-functionalized azaindoline derivatives bearing all-carbon quaternary centers in 46–85% yields. The synthetic versatility of this protocol has been highlighted by the gram-scale synthesis and modification of aryl-containing complex bioactive molecules.
Resonant-type inertial impact piezoelectric motor based on a cam locking mechanism
Authors: He Liangguo , Gao Guangjie , Kan Yan , Hao Sai , Li Xinyu , Ge Xinfang , Chen Jian , Chang Weijie 
Published: July 2021

A new resonant-type inertial impact piezoelectric motor based on a cam locking mechanism was designed, assembled, and tested. The motor is composed of a stator, a rotor, and other auxiliary components. The cam clamping foot of the stator in contact with the inner surface of the rotor forms a cam locking mechanism, which can make the resonant vibration of the stator effective in a half cycle. By receiving sinusoidal signals, the stator generates bending deformation due to the regular deformation of the piezoelectric plate, which drives the cam clamping foot to move and subsequently causes the rotor to rotate. COMSOL5.4 finite element analysis software was used to design the structure of the piezoelectric motor, and an experimental device was built to evaluate and verify the performance of the motor. The maximum no-load speed of the prototype reached 21.61 rpm and the maximum load torque of the motor was 84 N mm under a driving voltage of 360 Vp–p and a driving frequency of 388 Hz. The motor achieved a net efficiency of 5.6% under a preload torque of 2 N mm with the same condition. The maximum resolution of the motion angle of the new motor prototype was 0.0748° with a driving voltage of 160 Vp–p and the same frequency.
Characterization of the ultrafast spectral diffusion and vibronic coherence of TIPS-pentacene using 2D electronic spectroscopy
Authors: Le Duc Viet , de la Perrelle Jessica M. , Do Thanh Nhut , Leng Xuan , Tapping Patrick C. , Scholes Gregory D. , Kee Tak W. , Tan Howe-Siang 
Published: July 2021

TIPS-pentacene is a small-molecule organic semiconductor that is widely used in optoelectronic devices. It has been studied intensely owing to its ability to undergo singlet fission. In this study, we aim to develop further understanding of the coupling between the electronic and nuclear degrees of freedom of TIPS-pentacene (TIPS-Pn). We measured and analyzed the 2D electronic spectra of TIPS-Pn in solutions. Using center line slope (CLS) analysis, we characterized the frequency-fluctuation correlation function of the 0–0 vibronic transition. Strong oscillations in the CLS values were observed for up to 5 ps with a frequency of 264 cm−1, which are attributable to a large vibronic coupling with the TIPS-Pn ring-breathing vibrational mode. In addition, detailed analysis of the CLS values allowed us to retrieve two spectral diffusion lifetimes, which are attributed to the inertial and diffusive dynamics of solvent molecules. Amplitude beating analysis also uncovered couplings with another vibrational mode at 1173 cm−1. The experimental results can be described using the displaced harmonic oscillator model. By comparing the CLS values of the simulated data with the experimental CLS values, we estimated a Huang–Rhys factor of 0.1 for the ring-breathing vibrational mode. The results demonstrated how CLS analysis can be a useful method for characterizing the strength of vibronic coupling.
Subjective visual vertical and horizontal
Authors: Dessai Teja Deepak , Prasannan Anaswara 
Published: July 2021

Objective
The Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV) and Subjective Visual Horizontal (SVH) are convincing tools to assess otolithic organ and/or central gravio-ceptive pathways. This study was undertaken to establish normative of SVV and SVH in different age groups from Indian population.

Methods
A total of 180 subjects divided into 6 groups 30 each with respect to age (10–20, 21–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60 years) were recruited in the study. Testing was administered using the bucket technique. The subject was instructed to rotate the bucket to match his/her perceptual visual vertical and horizontal. The movement of the bucket in the clockwise and counter-clockwise directions made the string tied to the weight rotate freely. This made it possible for the investigator to read the findings on protractor.

Results
SVH and SVV range between −1 to +3 which is in congruence with the findings of literature. However, there is no significant difference observed across age groups for both SVV and SVH.

Conclusion
The study provides normative for SVV and SVH which can be considered as reference values to assess a subject with acute peripheral vestibular pathology. The test findings can be grouped with counselling and rehabilitation to improve the subject’s quality of life.
Wavelength sensitivity of the speckle patterns produced by an integrating sphere
Authors: Facchin Morgan , Dholakia Kishan , Bruce Graham D 
Published: July 2021

Abstract
Speckle metrology is a powerful tool in the measurement of wavelength and spectra. Recently, speckle produced by multiple reflections inside an integrating sphere has been proposed and showed high performance. However, to our knowledge, a complete characterisation of speckle sensitivity to wavelength in that geometry has not been performed to date. In this work, we derive a general model predicting the variation in a speckle pattern as a result of a generic transformation. Applying this to a shift in the incident wavelength, we show that the speckle sensitivity is mainly governed by the radius and surface reflectivity of the sphere. We show that integrating spheres offer sensitivity four orders of magnitude above that of multimode fibres of a similar size, and discuss analogies with the transmission profile of a Fabry–Pérot interferometer.