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Bringing high spatial resolution to the far-infrared
Authors: Linz Hendrik , Beuther Henrik , Gerin Maryvonne , Goicoechea Javier R. , Helmich Frank , Krause Oliver , Liu Yao , Molinari Sergio , Ossenkopf-Okada Volker , Pineda Jorge , Sauvage Marc , Schinnerer Eva , van der Tak Floris , Wiedner Martina , Amiaux Jerome , Bhatia Divya , Buinhas Luisa , Durand Gilles , Förstner Roger , Graf Urs , Lezius Matthias 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe far-infrared (FIR) regime is one of the wavelength ranges where no astronomical data with sub-arcsecond spatial resolution exist. None of the medium-term satellite projects like SPICA, Millimetron, or the Origins Space Telescope will resolve this malady. For many research areas, however, information at high spatial and spectral resolution in the FIR, taken from atomic fine-structure lines, from highly excited carbon monoxide (CO), light hydrides, and especially from water lines would open the door for transformative science. A main theme will be to trace the role of water in proto-planetary discs, to observationally advance our understanding of the planet formation process and, intimately related to that, the pathways to habitable planets and the emergence of life. Furthermore, key observations will zoom into the physics and chemistry of the star-formation process in our own Galaxy, as well as in external galaxies. The FIR provides unique tools to investigate in particular the energetics of heating, cooling, and shocks. The velocity-resolved data in these tracers will reveal the detailed dynamics engrained in these processes in a spatially resolved fashion, and will deliver the perfect synergy with ground-based molecular line data for the colder dense gas.
Ganoderic Acid A Alleviates OVA-Induced Asthma in Mice
Authors: Lu Xinhua , Xu Chenyang , Yang Rui , Zhang Guojun 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe aim of this study is to investigate the effects of ganoderic acid A (GAA) on OVA-induced asthma in mice. Mouse asthma model was established by ovalbumin (OVA) in vitro. Diff-Quik staining was used to observe the total numbers of cells and the number of classification cells in each group, and HE staining was used to observe lung inflammation in lung tissue sections. ELISA was used to detect the effect of GAA on the levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-5, and IL-13 in serum and lung tissue. The expression levels of TLR/NF-κB were detected by Western blot. Immunohistochemistry was used to observe the expression changes of TLR4 and P-P65. Compared with the normal group, the inflammatory cell count, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 expression in the model group increased, and TLR/NF-kB signal protein expression increased. Compared with the model group, in GAA group, the number of inflammatory cells, the expression of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 decreased, and the expression of TLR/NF-kB signaling protein decreased. GAA regulated lung inflammation in asthmatic mice by inhibiting TLR/NF-kB signaling pathway.
Potential fabric-reinforced composites: a comprehensive review
Authors: Hasan K. M. Faridul , Horváth Péter György , Alpár Tibor 
Published: May 2021

AbstractFabric-based laminated composites are used considerably for multifaceted applications in the automotive, transportation, defense, and structural construction sectors. The fabrics used for composite materials production possess some outstanding features including being lighter weight, higher strength, and lower cost, which helps explain the rising interest in these fabrics among researchers. However, the fabrics used for laminations are of different types such as knit, woven, and nonwoven. Compared to knitted and nonwoven fabrics, woven fabrics are widely used reinforcement materials. Composites made from fabric depend on different properties such as fiber types, origin, compositions, and polymeric matrixes. Finite element analysis is also further facilitating the efficient prediction of final composite properties. As the fabric materials are widely available throughout the world, the production of laminated composites from different fabric is also feasible and cost-effective. This review discusses the fabrication, thermo-mechanical, and morphological performances of different woven, knit, and nonwoven fabric-based composites.
Geometric speed limit of neutrino oscillation
Authors: Khan Fazeel , Dajka Jerzy 
Published: May 2021

AbstractWe investigate geometric quantum speed limit of neutrino oscillations in a presence of matter and CP-violation. We show that periodicity in the speed limit present in an unperturbed system becomes damped by interaction with a normal matter and decoherence. We also show that (hypothetical) CP-violation causes enhancement of periodicity and increases amplitude of an oscillating quantum speed limit and can quantify CP-violation.
Assessing baseline dependency of anchor-based minimal important change (MIC): don’t stratify on the baseline score!
Authors: Terluin Berend , Roos Ewa M. , Terwee Caroline B. , Thorlund Jonas B. , Ingelsrud Lina H. 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Purpose
The minimal important change (MIC) of a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) is often suspected to be baseline dependent, typically in the sense that patients who are in a poorer baseline health condition need greater improvement to qualify as minimally important. Testing MIC baseline dependency is commonly performed by creating two or more subgroups, stratified on the baseline PROM score. This study’s purpose was to show that this practice produces biased subgroup MIC estimates resulting in spurious MIC baseline dependency, and to develop alternative methods to evaluate MIC baseline dependency.

Methods
Datasets with PROM baseline and follow-up scores and transition ratings were simulated with and without MIC baseline dependency. Mean change MICs, ROC-based MICs, predictive MICs, and adjusted MICs were estimated before and after stratification on the baseline score. Three alternative methods were developed and evaluated. The methods were applied in a real data example for illustration.

Results
Baseline stratification resulted in biased subgroup MIC estimates and the false impression of MIC baseline dependency, due to redistribution of measurement error. Two of the alternative methods require a second baseline measurement with the same PROM or another correlated PROM. The third method involves the construction of two parallel tests based on splitting the PROM’s item set. Two methods could be applied to the real data.

Conclusion
MIC baseline dependency should not be tested in subgroups based on stratification on the baseline PROM score. Instead, one or more of the suggested alternative methods should be used.
Reworking the Social Order: Skam as an Instance of Public Moral Education
Authors: Kvamme Ole Andreas 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe Norwegian high-school drama series Skam is produced and published by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, a publicly funded institution distinguished by an explicit obligation to the public interest, not only serving their audience as consumers but even as citizens. Generally, the normativity expressed in Skam may be summarized by treating all with respect, involving not only moral considerations of what is right, but also ethical conceptions of what is good, offered, opened up and obstructed by the living social order established there. In season three, given attention here, the plot revolves around issues concerning same-sex relationships, mental disorder and religion. Here Skam becomes interesting for the field of moral education, elaborating on how to encounter the challenges of pluralistic societies that undergo continuous changes and in which common values have become open questions. In this paper attention is drawn toward Skam’s ethical dimension, considering Skam as an instance of public moral education. Faced with tensions, hindrances and conflicts, the norm of treating all with respect, irrespective of how trivial it may appear outside of context, becomes loaded with meaning, while the actualization of the good life is at risk. Appalling is the way hegemonic religion is transformed in the living social order. Decisive is the active role taken by the youths in the series, recontextualizing the norm. The social order here is not a static, given condition, but a continuous, moving, cultivating project. In that respect, a certain democratic aspect of the public moral education of Skam also becomes visible. Together, the youths portrayed in the series seem to accommodate a variety of expressions of life emerging within their community.
Invariance or equivalence: a tale of two principles
Authors: Jacobs Caspar 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe presence of symmetries in physical theories implies a pernicious form of underdetermination. In order to avoid this theoretical vice, philosophers often espouse a principle called Leibniz Equivalence, which states that symmetry-related models represent the same state of affairs. Moreover, philosophers have claimed that the existence of non-trivial symmetries motivates us to accept the Invariance Principle, which states that quantities that vary under a theory’s symmetries aren’t physically real. Leibniz Equivalence and the Invariance Principle are often seen as part of the same package. I argue that this is a mistake: Leibniz Equivalence and the Invariance Principle are orthogonal to each other. This means that it is possible to hold that symmetry-related models represent the same state of affairs whilst having a realist attitude towards variant quantities. Various arguments have been presented in favour of the Invariance Principle: a rejection of the Invariance Principle is inter alia supposed to cause indeterminism, undetectability or failure of reference. I respond that these arguments at best support Leibniz Equivalence.
ShadingNet: Image Intrinsics by Fine-Grained Shading Decomposition
Authors: Baslamisli Anil S. , Das Partha , Le Hoang-An , Karaoglu Sezer , Gevers Theo 
Published: May 2021

AbstractIn general, intrinsic image decomposition algorithms interpret shading as one unified component including all photometric effects. As shading transitions are generally smoother than reflectance (albedo) changes, these methods may fail in distinguishing strong photometric effects from reflectance variations. Therefore, in this paper, we propose to decompose the shading component into direct (illumination) and indirect shading (ambient light and shadows) subcomponents. The aim is to distinguish strong photometric effects from reflectance variations. An end-to-end deep convolutional neural network (ShadingNet) is proposed that operates in a fine-to-coarse manner with a specialized fusion and refinement unit exploiting the fine-grained shading model. It is designed to learn specific reflectance cues separated from specific photometric effects to analyze the disentanglement capability. A large-scale dataset of scene-level synthetic images of outdoor natural environments is provided with fine-grained intrinsic image ground-truths. Large scale experiments show that our approach using fine-grained shading decompositions outperforms state-of-the-art algorithms utilizing unified shading on NED, MPI Sintel, GTA V, IIW, MIT Intrinsic Images, 3DRMS and SRD datasets.
Equine Hoof Stem Progenitor Cells (HPC) CD29 + /Nestin + /K15 + – a Novel Dermal/epidermal Stem Cell Population With a Potential Critical Role for Laminitis Treatment
Authors: Marycz Krzysztof , Pielok Ariadna , Kornicka-Garbowska Katarzyna 
Published: May 2021

AbstractLaminitis is a life threating, extremely painful and frequently recurrent disease of horses which affects hoof structure. It results from the disruption of blood flow to the laminae, contributing to laminitis and in severe separation of bone from the hoof capsule. Still, the pathophysiology of the disease remains unclear, mainly due to its complexity. In the light of the presented data, in the extremally difficult process of tissue structure restoration after disruption, a novel type of progenitor cells may be involved. Herein, we isolated and performed the initial characterization of stem progenitor cells isolated from the coronary corium of the equine feet (HPC). Phenotype of the cells was investigated with flow cytometry and RT-qPCR revealing the presence of nestin, CD29, and expression of progenitor cell markers including SOX2, OCT4, NANOG and K14. Morphology of HPC was investigated with light, confocal and SEM microscopes. Cultured cells were characterised by spindle shaped morphology, eccentric nuclei, elongated mitochondria, and high proliferation rate. Plasticity and multilineage differentiation potential was confirmed by specific staining and gene expression analysis. We conclude that HPC exhibit in vitro expansion and plasticity similar to mesenchymal stem cells, which can be isolated from the equine foot, and may be directly involved in the pathogenesis and recovery of laminitis. Obtained results are of importance to the field of laminitis treatment as determining the repairing cell populations could contribute to the discovery of novel therapeutic targets and agents including and cell‐based therapies for affected animals.
Prediction of the Thermal Elongation of the Ball Screw Mechanism under Various Rotational Speeds
Authors: Zhang Lu-Chao , Ou Yi , Feng Hu-Tian 
Published: May 2021

AbstractIn numerical control machines, the thermal elongation of the ball screw influences the position accuracy. Different rotational speeds lead to different temperature changes at different positions in a ball screw system. In this paper, a new method is proposed to calculate the temperature rise of different positions when the ball screw is in the thermal equilibrium state. The thermal transmission of ball screws is analyzed, and the heat generation and transfer coefficient are calculated based on the laws of thermodynamics. The function between the temperature rise and position is built by solving the thermal equilibrium differential equations. The thermal elongation is obtained after the temperature rise is calculated. In order to prove the validity of this model, a series of detection tests are conducted to obtain the temperature rise of a ball screw and the thermal elongation under different rotational speeds. The experimental results show that the realistic temperature rise and the thermal elongation agree well with the theoretical values.
Impacts as Triggers for Weather-Related Decision Making: Observations at the Berlin Fire Brigade Control and Dispatch Center
Authors: Kox Thomas , Lüder Catharina 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThis article presents the results of a series of ethnographic observations at the Berlin fire brigade control and dispatch center during routine and severe weather situations. The weather-related challenges of a fire brigade lie between the anticipation of events and their potential consequences, and the ad hoc reactions to actual impacts of weather. The results show that decisions and actions related to high impact weather are not necessarily motivated by weather warnings alone. Instead, they are reactions to the experience of impacts, for example, an increased number of missions or emergency calls. Impacts are the main trigger for the decision making. Weather is one additional external factor that influences the operational capability of a fire brigade. While commanding officers in a fire brigade control and dispatch center experience weather primarily through technical equipment, verified by ground truth, observations showed that direct personal contact with the regional weather service and colleagues on the ground takes on a greater role in actual severe weather situations. The observations point to the need for increased interagency communication between the emergency services, the weather service, and other organizations to integrate weather information, impacts, and non-weather-related tasks into coherent weather-related decision making.
Influence of wall roughness on cavitation performance of centrifugal pump
Authors: Xu Weihui , He Xiaoke , Hou Xiao , Huang Zhihao , Wang Weishu 
Published: May 2021

AbstractCavitation is a phenomenon that occurs easily during rotation of fluid machinery and can decrease the performance of a pump, thereby resulting in damage to flow passage components. To study the influence of wall roughness on the cavitation performance of a centrifugal pump, a three-dimensional model of internal flow field of a centrifugal pump was constructed and a numerical simulation of cavitation in the flow field was conducted with ANSYS CFX software based on the Reynolds normalization group k-epsilon turbulence model and Zwart cavitation model. The cavitation can be further divided into four stages: cavitation inception, cavitation development, critical cavitation, and fracture cavitation. Influencing laws of wall roughness of the blade surface on the cavitation performance of a centrifugal pump were analyzed. Research results demonstrate that in the design process of centrifugal pumps, decreasing the wall roughness appropriately during the cavitation development and critical cavitation is important to effectively improve the cavitation performance of pumps. Moreover, a number of nucleation sites on the blade surface increase with the increase in wall roughness, thereby expanding the low-pressure area of the blade. Research conclusions can provide theoretical references to improve cavitation performance and optimize the structural design of the pump.
Systemic Racism in EEG Research: Considerations and Potential Solutions
Authors: Choy Tricia , Baker Elizabeth , Stavropoulos Katherine 
Published: May 2021

AbstractThe current theoretical paper discusses the unintended systemic racism and racial biases that impact neuroscience, specifically in research utilizing electroencephalography (EEG). As a popular technique in affective science research, EEG requires adherence between the electrode and scalp to measure brain activity. To obtain high-quality data, various factors such as hair length, hair type, body movement, and/or extraneous noise from the environment are taken into consideration. As EEG researchers attempt to gather good-quality data, the recruitment and retention of Black American participants is challenging due to hairstyles commonly worn by Black American participants (e.g., cornrows, braids) and hair type. Taken together, the systemic lack of data from Black American participants renders research findings less generalizable and causes disparities in theoretical knowledge applicable to this population. To address this disparity, innovative solutions invented by bioengineers are discussed.
Updates on the QCD phase diagram from lattice
Authors: Sharma Sayantan 
Published: May 2021

AbstractDifferent aspects of the phase diagram of strongly interacting matter described by quantum chromodynamics (QCD), which have emerged from the recent studies using lattice gauge theory techniques, are discussed. A special emphasis is given on understanding the role of the anomalous axial U(1) symmetry in determining the order of the finite temperature chiral phase transition in QCD with two massless quark flavors and tracing its origin to the topological properties of the QCD vacuum.
The Impact of Social Distancing Measures Due to COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual Function and Relationship Quality of Couples in Greece
Authors: Sotiropoulou Paraskevi , Ferenidou Fotini , Owens Dimitra , Kokka Ioulia , Minopoulou Eirini , Koumantanou Evangelia , Pavlopoulou Iliana , Apotsos Panagiotis , Karvouni Maria , Koumantarou Elli , Mourikis Iraklis , Vaidakis Nikos , Papageorgiou Charalambos 
Published: May 2021

Abstract

Introduction
Recent studies have reported that the quarantine imposed in several countries around the world due to Covid-19 affected the sexual function and relationship quality. On the March 23, 2020 the Greek government imposed a national quarantine to contain the spread of the pandemic. The impact of such conditions on sexual function and relationship quality of couples is unknown.

Aim
To investigate sexual function and relationship quality of couples during the quarantine.

Methods
An online anonymous survey was conducted one month post-impose of the quarantine, between the April 21 and the May 3, 2020. Adult respondents in a relationship completed a questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics, structured inquiries regarding sexual activity and quality of relationship, anxiety level, and mood during the quarantine, as well as the IIEF and FSFI indices.

Outcomes
Sexual function was assessed using the Greek versions of the FSFI and IIEF for females and males respectively. Sexual activity using 5 statements regarding frequency of sexual thoughts, masturbation, and intercourse, quality of intercourse and general estimation of the level of sexual function. Participants graded their level of agreement. Relationship quality was assessed using 5 questions regarding communication, company, understanding, tension and general estimation of companionship. Participants graded their level of agreement. Two additional statements were used in order to evaluate mood and the level of anxiety.

Results
A sum of 299 adult heterosexual participants in a relationship participated. Little or no negative impact on sexual function was reported. Increased anxiety and deficient mood were reported only for those with no access to their partner. Being in a steady relationship and living with their partner, but only for couples without children, resulted in satisfaction by sexual activity and enhanced emotional security.

Conclusion
Sexual function and relationship quality appeared as not affected by the quarantine and by the measures of social distancing.
Integration of an enhanced recovery after surgery program for patients undergoing pituitary surgery
Authors: Flukes Stephanie , Laufer Ilya , Cracchiolo Jennifer , Geer Eliza , Lin Andrew L. , Brallier Jess , Tsui Van , Afonso Anoushka , Tabar Viviane , Cohen Marc A. 
Published: May 2021

AbstractEvidence‐based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs aim to improve patient outcomes and shorten hospital stays. The objective of this study is to describe the development, implementation, and evolution of an ERAS protocol to optimize the perioperative management for patients undergoing endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary tumors. A systematic review of the literature was performed, best practices were discussed with stakeholders, and institutional guidelines were established and implemented. Key performance indicators (KPI) were measured and patient‐reported outcome surveys were collected. The ERAS protocol was introduced successfully at our institution. We describe the process of initiation of the program and the perioperative management of our patients. We demonstrated the feasibility of integration of ERAS protocols for pituitary tumors with multidisciplinary engagement, with a particular emphasis on the use of data informatics and metrics to monitor outcomes. We expect that this approach will translate to improved quality of care for these often‐complex patients.
Security misconfigurations and how to prevent them
Authors: Loureiro Sergio 
Published: May 2021

Security misconfigurations present serious trouble when security settings are not properly defined and implemented and default values are retained. Usually, this means the configuration settings do not comply with industry security standards such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks, OWASP Top 10 etc, which are critical to ensuring smooth business continuity, security maintenance and a reduction in business risk. 1,2 Security misconfigurations present serious trouble when security settings are not properly defined and implemented and default values are retained. For a seasoned cyber criminal, misconfigurations present easy targets, as it's often simple to detect misconfigured web servers, cloud instances and applications, which then become exploitable. Sergio Loureiro of SecludIT explains that it's important to ensure that your technology stack is built with security by design.