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Una técnica de excitación natural extendida para el análisis modal de datos ambiente del sistema eléctrico de potencia
Authors: Nuño-Ayón Jose J. , Sotelo-Castañón Julián , Bañuelos-Cabral Eduardo S. , García-Sánchez Jorge L. 
Published: December 2021

Actualmente, varias técnicas avanzadas de procesamiento digital de señales han sido desarrolladas para analizar datos ambiente del sistema eléctrico de potencia obtenidos a partir de sistemas de medición de área amplia. Una técnica de excitación natural extendida se propone en este artículo para caracterizar la información dinámica contenida en los datos ambiente. Esta nueva técnica es basada en la técnica de excitación natural y la descomposición de factores paralelos. La técnica propuesta usa la correlación de los datos medidos a través de varias matrices de correlación que son usadas para formar un tensor de tercer orden. A partir de este tensor de correlaciones, las respuestas al impulso del sistema eléctrico de potencia pueden ser extraidas mediante la descomposición de factores paralelos. Después, el algoritmo de realización de eigensystem se aplica a cada respuesta al impulso del sistema para estimar su frecuencia oscilatoria y su relación de amortiguamiento. La técnica propuesta es aplicada a datos ambiente obtenidos de simulaciones de estabilidad transitoria del sistema eléctrico de potencia Nueva Inglaterra-Nueva York. Los resultados indican que las frecuencias oscilatorias y las relaciones de amortiguamiento pueden ser estimados precisamente usando la técnica propuesta. Por lo tanto, se concluye que la técnica propuesta podría ser usada para el monitoreo de las oscilaciones ambiente usando sistemas de medición de área amplia.
Pelaksanaan QA dan QC untuk Efektivitas dan Keamanan Brakhihterapi Intrakaviter
Authors: Suharmono Bambang Haris 
Published: December 2021

Dalam dunia kesehatan, radiologi mempunyai peran penting untuk mendiagnosis dan mengobati suatu penyakit serta mempelajari radiasi, terutama di bidang radiodiagnostik dan radioterapi yang bertujuan untuk penyembuhan dari penyakit ganas yang sangat mematikan yaitu kanker. Brachytherapy memberikan pengobatan yang lebih tepat dan mengurangi kerusakan di daerah jaringan yang sehat di sekitar tumor. Telah banyak kasus tumor maupun kanker yang sembuh dengan metode brachytherapy ini mulai dari kanker serviks, kanker mulut rahim, hingga kanker lidah. Tujuan jurnal ini diharapkan akan membantu dalam memahami aspek fisis dan aspek klinis. sehingga diketahui bahwa Quality Assurance (Penilaian kualitas) adalah seluruh rencana dan tindakan sistematis yang penting sedangkan Quality control (kontrol kualitas) adalah sistem yang digunakan untuk mempertahankan tingkat kualitas.
Temperature Effects on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Clay Soils: Experimental and Constitutive Study
Authors: Mohammadi Fariborz , Maghsoodi Soheib , Cheshomi Akbar , Rajabi Ali Mohammad 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Unconfined compressive strength (Su) is one of the soil engineering parameters used in geotechnical designs. Due to the temperature changes caused by some human activities, it is important to study the changes in Su at different temperatures. For this purpose, kaolin, illite and montmorillonite clays with a liquid limit (LL) of 47, 80 and 119 respectively, were tested in a temperature-controlled cell in temperature range of 20 to 60 ℃. The results showed that the pore water pressure is a function of temperature and by heating, pore water pressure in the samples increased. In all three types of clay, the Su decreased linearly with increasing temperature. The reduction of Su in kaolin is more than illite and in illite is more than montmorillonite. The reason for this reduction, might be due the difference in the mineralogy of the clays. The results of unconfined compressive tests at different temperatures were simulated using hypoplastic model.
Articles Signifying Renogram Processing Practices-A Systematic Review
Authors: Gokhale Pradnya , Patil Babasaheb Rajaram 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The renography represents time activity process detected when one measures the activity in the kidneys after the dose injection of radiolabeled radio tracer(e.g.99mTc- DTPA,99mTc-MAG3). Interpretation of this renal scan helps to diagnose whether the drainage function from the kidney is normal or abnormal. This renal tracer’s data is processed by mathematical models and data processing techniques like Rutland-Patlak and deconvolution methods to produce renograph. This research study is carried out to review previously published research articles incorporating various methods, their applications and image processing algorithms as well as techniques that were applied to process renal radiotracer’s transit time data. This review includes various types, advantages, gaps and possible scopes for existing renogram data processing techniques. After analysis process of 142 articles it is found that, maximum of the articles are associated with renal scan’s processing methods that are limited to renal patient’s related disease categories and having absence of quantifiable measurement and study of parenchymal radio tracer’s transit time counted from renal cortex to renal pelvis path while limited numbers of articles are purely related to applied algorithms for detecting obstruction level qualitatively.
Mirroring Emotions: Patients' Versus Caregivers' Perceptions of Sexual Experience in Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Landi Giovanni , Monaco Maria Rita Lo , Stasio Enrico Di , Ricciardi Diego , Solito Marcella , Petracca Martina , Fusco Domenico , Rota Elisabetta , Salerno Andrea , Pagano Francesco , Liperoti Rosa , Bentivoglio Anna Rita , Siveri Maria Caterina 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background and aims:
The need for intimacy and sexual expression is an essential dimension of quality of life. As patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) have to cope with essential changes in their global and sexual functioning, achieving a satisfying intimate and sexual relationship can be challenging. Sexual experience is a complex process that involves a dyadic relationship. In this study, we aimed to characterize the sexual experience of patients with Parkinson's disease and patients' vs caregivers' perceptions.
Methods
Twenty-seven PD patients and their caregivers were asked to complete the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) anonymously. They were instructed to refer to their sexual behavior over the past year and to consider behavioral changes that lasted for at least four consecutive weeks.
Results
Our data suggest that when considering sexual perceptions in PD, there is often agreement of judgment between patients and their partners. Overall, they have a rather good sex life, especially in the early stage of the disease, with similar behavior shown by men and women.
Conclusions
The effect of PD on the sexual and couple relationship challenges healthcare professionals to focus on the needs of both partners and to plan specific interventions in such a way as to prevent the deterioration of the couples' sexual wellbeing.
Identification of a Saltol-independent Salinity Tolerance Polymorphism in Rice Mekong Delta Landraces and Characterization of a Promising Line, Doc Phung
Authors: Tam Nguyen Thanh , Dwiyanti Maria Stefanie , Sakaguchi Shuntaro , Koide Yohei , Dung Le Viet , Watanabe Toshihiro , Kishima Yuji 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The Mekong Delta River in Vietnam is facing salinity intrusion caused by climate change and sea-level rise that is severely affecting rice cultivation. Here, we evaluated salinity responses of 97 rice accessions (79 landraces and 18 improved accessions) from the Mekong Delta population by adding 100 mM NaCl to the nutrient solution for up to 20 days. We observed a wide distribution in salinity tolerance/sensitivity, with two major peaks across the 97 accessions when using the standard evaluation system (SES) developed by the International Rice Research Institute. SES scores revealed strong negative correlations (ranging from –0.68 to –0.83) with other phenotypic indices, such as shoot elongation length, root elongation length, shoot dry weight, and root dry weight. Mineral concentrations of Na+ in roots, stems, and leaves and Ca2+ in roots and stems were positively correlated with SES scores, suggesting that tolerant accessions lower their cation exchange capacity (CEC) in the root cell wall. The salinity tolerance of Mekong Delta accessions was independent from the previously described salinity tolerance–related locus Saltol, which encodes an HKT1-type transporter in the salinity-tolerant cultivars Nona Bokra and Pokkali. Indeed, genome-wide association studies (GWASs) using SES scores and shoot dry weight ratios of the 79 accessions as traits identified a single common peak located on chromosome 1. This SNP did not form a linkage group with other nearby SNPs and mapped to the 3′ untranslated region of gene LOC_Os01g32830, over 6.5 Mb away from the Saltol locus. LOC_Os01g32830 encodes chloroplast glycolate/glycerate translocator 1 (OsPLGG1), which is responsible for photorespiration and growth. SES and shoot dry weight ratios differed significantly between the two possible haplotypes at the causal SNP. Through these analyses, we characterize Doc Phung, one of the most salt-tolerant varieties in the Mekong Delta population and a promising new genetic resource.
The Effect of the Baduanjin Exercise on the Covid-19-Related Anxiety, Psychological Well-being and Lower Back Pain of College Students During the Pandemic
Authors: Li Keqiang , Walczak-Kozłowska Tamara , Lipowski Mariusz , Li Jianye , Krokosz Daniel , Fan Hongying 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background

Baduanjin exercise is recognized as having a beneficial effect on both physical and mental health. However, studies lacked consideration of its potential advantageous outcomes during the coronavirus pandemic. This study aimed to examine the effect of Baduanjin exercise on the COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and the lower back pain of college students during the coronavirus pandemic in China.
Methods

Participants consisted of 387 people, ranging in age from 20 to 30 years (M = 23.55; SD = 3.13), and were randomly divided into two groups: 195 participated in the 12-week Baduanjin exercise program, and 192 learned health knowledge during this time. Subsequently, the two groups were analyzed and compared in terms of an intervention effect on the COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and lower back pain.
Results

The intervention effect on the Baduanjin exercise group was remarkably better than that of the control group (p < 0.05). With the intervention of the Baduanjin exercise, the COVID-19-related anxiety score decreased from 5.22±0.45 to 5.07±0.27. The total psychological well-being score increased from 70.11±8.65 to 84.12±7.38, and the prevalence of low back pain decreased from 22.45±1.67 to 18.35±1.05 among college students.
Conclusion

During the pandemic, the Baduanjin exercise contributes to the reduction of the perceived anxiety related to the COVID-19, decreases the prevalence of the lower back pain, and improves the psychological well-being of college students.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Visceral Adiposity Index in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Yi Xianhao , Zhu Shaihong , Zhu Liyong 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background: Many studies have shown that visceral adiposity index (VAI) is valuable in the diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but the accuracy of VAI in the diagnosis of NAFLD is not consistent. we aimed to assess the VAI as a predictor of NAFLD. Methods: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and other databases were searched to collect all the documents that meet the inclusion criteria, The retrieval period is from the establishment of the database to September 2021. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the quadas-2 tool. The heterogeneity among the studies was analyzed by the Cochran-Q test and I2 test, and the appropriate model was selected according to the heterogeneity. The diagnostic efficacy of VAI was evaluated by meta-analysis and a Fagan diagram was drawn to evaluate the diagnostic ability of VAI.Results: A total of 9 studies were included. The overall quality of the included studies was good. Meta-analysis showed that the combined sensitivity (Sen combined) of VAI in the diagnosis of NAFLD was 0.70 [95% CI (0.69-0.71)], the combined specificity (Spe combined) was 0.67 [95% CI (0.67-0.68)], PLR combined was 2.08 [95% CI (1.87-2.31)], NLP combined was 0.39 [95% CI (0.34-0.44)], and DOR combined was 5.81 [95% CI (4.73-7.14)]. The corresponding AUC was 0.79 [95% CI (0.75-0.82)]. Meta-regression analysis showed that the gold index was a potential source of heterogeneity (P < 0.05). The Fagan diagram shows that the precision of NAFLD diagnosis is 70% when the pre-test probability is set to 50% and then supplemented by VAI.Conclusion: VAI has a certain value in the diagnosis of NAFLD and may be helpful in the early detection of NAFLD, but it still needed a large number of prospective studies to support this.
UVRAG-Knockdown Regulates Mitochondrial Autophagy in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Cells by Targeting BNIP3L
Authors: Liu ChaoYong , Ma YanMin , Zhang XiaoQin , Liu Yang , Yin XiaoCheng 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Objective: To explore whether UVRAG regulates mitochondrial autophagy via BNIP3L in K562 cellsMaterial and methods: We designed various assays to verify the relation between UVRAG and BNIP3L, we estabilished a mitochondrial autophagy model of K562 cells by CCCP, a mitochondrial autophagy inducer, and regulated the expression of UVRAG by cells transfection. Then we detected the expression of the BINP3L and autophagy-related proteins LC3-II/LC3-Ⅰ and P62 by Western blot. The changes of ROS, mitochondrial mass, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were detected by flow cytometry technology.Results: We found that CCCP could induce K562 cells mitochondrial autophagy, along with the change of MMP, mitochondrial mass and accumulation of ROS, also our experiment proved that UVRAG-Knockdown could reverse this phenomenon. Investigating the pathway of mitochondrial autophagy revealed UVRAG knockdown was accompanied by a decrease in BNIP3L and LC3 expression, a increase in P62 during mitochondrial autophagy. Conclusion: In our study, the results suggested that UVRAG may regulate mitochondrial autophagy of K562 cells via targeting BINP3L, which may be a potential target for the treatment of CML.
Geospatial Analysis of Road Traffic Accidents and Emergency Response Optimization in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Yunus Sulaiman , Abdulkarim Ishaq A. 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
BackgroundIncrease in occurrence of road traffic accidents in Kano metropolis have resulted into continuous loss of lives, injuries and increased people’s exposure to risk. This study examined road traffic accidents emergency response within Kano metropolis with a view to enhancing its efficiency through establishing communication and synergy between Emergency Healthcare Facilities (EHCF), ambulances and accident hotspots. MethodsGPS surveying was conducted to obtain the location and attributes of the major EHCF, accident hotspots along the junctions of the highways and the 2 existing ambulances at Kano State Fire Service and Federal Road Safety Corp head offices (KSFS and FRSC). Road traffic data (vector format) was digitized from Worldview 3 satellite image (2018, 30cm spatial resolution) from which two major road classes were identified (highways and minor roads) along with their speed limits of 50km/hr and 30km/hr respectively. Time distances were determined based on length and speed limits. Nearest Neighbor and Network analysis (closest facility, shortest route and location-allocation) analyses were conducted. ResultsThe result revealed a variation in the distribution patterns of EHCH, ambulances and accident spots. Closest ambulance facility analysis shows that it takes the FRSC ambulance about 9.41 minutes to reach to accident spot 18 (Maiduguri Road, after NNPC), and 7.52 minutes to travel to AKTH as the closest EHCF. On the other hand, it takes the same ambulance about 3 times the time taken to spot 18 and 4 times the time taken to AKTH to reach to Court road incident spot (spot 16) and IRPH as the closest EHCF. This signifies greater chances of death of almost all victims across the metropolis due to inability to provide CPS within the first 4 minutes before reaching to the hospital. However, in case of Pediatric emergencies, the analysis of closest EHCF from accident spots revealed that it takes less than one minute to travel from accident spots 13, 14 and 15 to IRPH as the closest Pediatric EHCF. Equally, similar time is taken to travel from incident spots 20 and 23 to Sir Sunusi and MMS hospitals respectively. Location-allocation analysis identified eight new locations based on maximum of 4 minutes impedance cutoff from all directions towards the incidents spots. ConclusionIt is concluded that the prevailing road traffic accident emergency response system within the metropolis is inefficient. Therefore, more ambulances should be strategically positioned to fasten emergency response.
The Austrian Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA): a cross-sectional survey
Authors: Dun Patrick L.S. van , Arcuri Lorenzo , Verbeeck Johan , Esteves Jorge E. , Cerritelli Francesco 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background: Since the previous survey of the osteopathic profession in Austria was almost a decade ago, an update was necessary. The Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA) project was developed as a Europe-based survey, whereby an updated profile of the profession not only provides new data for Austria, but also allows for a clear comparison with other European countries. Methods: A voluntary, online-based, closed-ended survey was distributed across Austria in the period between April and August 2020. The original English OPERA-questionnaire, composed of 52 questions in seven sections, was formally translated in German and adapted to the Austrian situation. Recruitment was performed through social-media and an e-based campaign.Results: The survey was completed by 338 individuals, of which 239 (71%) were female, and the median age was 40-49 years. Almost all respondents had preliminary healthcare training, mainly in physiotherapy (72%). The majority of respondents were self-employed (88%) and working as sole practitioners (54%). The median number of consultations per week was 21-25 and the majority of respondents scheduled 46-60 minutes for each consultation (69%). The most commonly used diagnostic techniques were: palpation of position/structure, palpation of tenderness and visual inspection. The most commonly used treatment techniques were cranial, visceral and articulatory/mobilisation techniques. The majority of patients estimated by respondents consulted an osteopath for musculoskeletal complaints mainly localised in the lumbar and cervical region. Although the majority of respondents experience a strong osteopathic identity, only a small proportion (17%) advertise themselves exclusively as osteopaths. Conclusions: This study represents the first published document to determine the characteristics of the osteopathic practitioners in Austria using large, national data. It provides new information on where, how, and by whom osteopathic care is delivered. The information provided may contribute to the evidence used by stakeholders and policy makers for the future regulation of the profession in Austria.
α-Mangostin Inhibits LPS-Induced Bone Resorption by Restricting Osteoclastogenesis Via NF-κB and MAPK Signaling
Authors: Zhang Wenkan , Jiang guangyao , zhou xiaozhong , huang leyi , meng jiahong , he bin , qi yiying 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background: Excessive activation of osteoclasts is an important cause of imbalance in bone remodeling, which further leads to pathological bone destruction. This is a clear feature of many osteolytic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteolysis around the prosthesis. Based on the fact that many natural compounds have therapeutic potential for treating these diseases by suppressing osteoclast formation and function, we proved that α-mangostin, a natural compound isolated from mango, might be a promising choice. α-mangostin was described had anti‐inflammatory, anticancer and cardioprotective effects. Methods: We evaluated the therapeutic effect of α-mangostin in the process of osteoclast formation and bone resorption. The receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL) induces the formation of osteoclasts in vitro, and the potential pathways of α-mangostin to inhibit the differentiation and function of osteoclasts were explored. A mouse model of LPS‐induced calvarial osteolysis was establish. Subsequently, micro-CT, histology, etc. were used to evaluate the effect of α-mangostin in preventing inflammatory osteolysis.Results: In our study, we found that α-mangostin could inhibit RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis and reduced osteoclast‐related gene expression in vitro. Besides, F-actin ring immunofluorescence and resorption pit assay indicated that α-mangostin can also destroy the function of osteoclast. Furthermore, α-mangostin achieved these effects by disrupting the activation of NF-κB/MAPKs signaling pathways. In vivo, our data revealed that α-mangostin could protect mouse calvarial from osteolysis. Conclusions: Together, our study demonstrates that α-mangostin exhibit the ability of inhibiting steoclastogenesis both in vitro and in vivo, and may be a potential option for treating osteoclast‐related diseases.
PPARg Dysfunction in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex Mediates High-Fat Diet-Induced Depression
Authors: Fu Cong-Cong , Zhang Xin-Yi , Xu Liu , Huang Hui-Xian , Xu Shuang , Wu Qiao-Qi , Wang Zhen , Gu Xi , Lin Li-Fang , Lin Song , Fang Ying-Ying , Cao Xiong , Wang Xue-Min 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
ObjectiveEpidemiological studies suggest a bidirectional association between depression and obesity; however, the biological mechanisms that link the development of depression to a metabolic disorder remain unclear. Even though nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) agonists show anti-depressive effect, and high-fat diet-(HFD)-induced PPARγ dysfunction is involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders, the neuronal PPARg has never been studied in HFD-induced depression. Thus, we aimed to investigate the effect of neuronal PPARγ on depressive-like behaviors in HFD-induced obese mice. MethodsWe fed male C57BL/6J mice with HFD to generate obese mice and conducted a series of behavioral tests to assess the effects of HFD feeding on depression. We generated neuron-specific PPARγ knockout mice (NKO) to determine whether neuronal PPARg deficiency was correlated with depressive-like behaviors. To further prove whether PPARγ in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) neurons is involved in depressive-like behaviors, we applied AAV- CaMKIIa-Cre approach to specifically knockout PPARγ in the mPFC neurons of LoxP mice and used AAV-syn-PPARγ vectors to overexpress PPARγ in the mPFC neurons of NKO mice. ResultsWe observed a low mPFC PPARγ level and an increase in depressive-like behaviors in the HFD-fed mice. Moreover, neuronal-specific PPARγ deficiency in mice induced depressive-like behaviors, which could be abolished by imipramine. Furthermore, overexpressing PPARg in the mPFC reversed the depressive-like behaviors in HFD-fed mice as well as in neuronal-specific PPARγ knockout mice. ConclusionsThese results implicate that dysregulation of neuronal PPARγ in the mPFC may contribute to an increased risk for depression in obese populations.