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A Simple Single‐Layer Wideband Filtenna With Multiple Controllable Radiation Nulls
Authors: Xiang Min , Bian Zi‐Hao , Xiong De‐Yi , Yang Fan , Kang Xin , Liu Xiao , Hu Kun‐Zhi 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this letter, a single‐layer wideband filtenna with multiple controllable radiation nulls is presented. The developed filtenna has a very simple structure and is composed with a square substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) cavity, a square patch, and a pair of U‐shaped slots. Notably, the filtenna possesses three radiation nulls that can be tuned by adjusting specific geometrical parameters. To achieve a wide bandwidth and better frequency selectivity, the TM10 mode of the square patch is utilized to couple with the TE210 mode of the square SIW cavity. And a radiation null at upper and lower edge of the passband can be simultaneously obtained because of the effective multipath coupling and the impact of TE110 mode in SIW cavity. An extra in‐band resonance and out‐of‐band radiation null are concurrently introduced by etching a pair of U‐shaped slots at the metal ground plane so as to further expand the bandwidth and enhance the frequency selectivity. To validate the design method, a prototype of the filtenna operating at center frequency of 4.76 GHz was fabricated and measured. The measurement results show an impedance fractional bandwidth of 15.8% (4.38‐5.13 GHz) and a peak realized gain of 6.1dBi.
Multiscale Stochastic Modeling of Backward Erosion Piping Initiation, From Grain Kinetics to Weibull Statistics. Part II: Model Validation and Applications
Authors: Wang Zhijie , Oskay Caglar , Fascetti Alessandro 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackward erosion piping (BEP) is a leading internal erosion mechanism for flood protection system failures. A model capable of predicting critical hydraulic conditions for BEP initiation at multiple scales while also incorporating soil variability is a pressing need. This study formulates and validates a novel multiscale probabilistic BEP initiation framework with incorporation of soil variability. The framework is based on a grain‐scale probabilistic model and the weakest link theory, and the theory of rate processes. The multiscale framework proposed herein is validated through a wide range of available experimental data from independent sources, encompassing tests performed at multiple scales. Following calibration with small‐scale experimental data, the model demonstrates accurate prediction of critical hydraulic gradients at larger scales (3–6 orders of magnitude difference), including the ability to capture the grain size dependence of BEP initiation and providing uncertainty estimates. A systematic analysis is performed to uncover the effects of different soil properties on multiscale critical hydraulic conditions.
Factors Influencing the Demoralisation Syndrome of Post‐Operative Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Huang Yuxin , Zhuang Panpan , Guan Aixuan , Ren Xiu Rong , Xu Lichun 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimWe explored demoralisation syndrome among post‐operative patients with breast cancer and its relationship with patients' body image and marital intimacy.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, 237 patients with breast cancer who were hospitalised in the breast surgery department of Grade A tertiary hospital in Xiamen, China from June 2022 to December 2023 and met the standards of adaxation were selected by the convenience sampling method. The survey tool consists of four parts: general data questionnaire, demoralisation scale‐II (DS‐II), quality of relationship index (QRI) and body image scale (BIS).ResultsIn this study, we examined the demoralisation syndrome in 237 post‐operative breast cancer patients, predominantly aged 45–59 years (47.3%), with the majority living with family (94.1%) and having children (95.4%). A small proportion (5.9%) lived alone, and 3% were uninsured, opting to pay for their treatment out‐of‐pocket. The majority (83.1%) had undergone mastectomy, and 51.9% visited the hospital for chemotherapy, with 5.1% experiencing disease recurrence. The mean demoralisation score was 8.52 (SD = 8.47). We found that 22.8% had moderate and 14.8% had severe demoralisation symptoms. Socioeconomic factors such as age, residence, income, tumour staging, post‐operative time, hospital purpose and disease recurrence were associated with demoralisation. Multivariate analysis revealed that income, cancer stage, recurrence, quality of recovery index (QRI) and BIS were independent influencing factors for demoralisation syndrome after breast cancer surgery. These findings highlight the importance of considering a range of patient characteristics when addressing demoralisation in post‐operative breast cancer patients.Patient ContributionDemoralisation syndrome in patients after breast cancer surgery is influenced by a combination of sociodemographics, disease, intimate relationship and body image. Clinical medical staff should accurately evaluate and identify patients with demoralisation syndrome after breast cancer surgery and formulate and implement personalised intervention strategies according to their physical conditions and possible influencing factors, so as to reduce the incidence of demoralisation syndrome and improve the quality of life.
Synergistic toughening of carbon fiber/vinyl ester resin composites with core–shell rubber particles and polyphenylene sulfide veils
Authors: Ran Xiaolu , Qin Jiaxin , Wang Mingyan , Jiang Qiuran , Zeng Yongchun , Liu Wanshuang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIn this work, the interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber/vinyl ester resin (VER) composites was improved through the synergistic effects of core–shell rubber (CSR) particles and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) veils. First, a systematic investigation was conducted to assess the impact of the CSR particles on the viscosity, tensile properties, fracture toughness, and thermal properties of the modified VERs. Compared with the pristine VER, the modified VER containing 10 wt% CSR particles exhibits a 124% improvement in the critical stress intensity factor (KIC) and a 512% improvement in the critical strain energy release rate (GIC). The predicted tensile properties and fracture toughness calculated by the empirical formulas and theoretical models show a good concordance with the measured values. Compared with those of the unmodified composite, the Mode I and Mode II interlaminar fracture toughness of the composite modified by the CSR particles and PPS veils increase by 110% and 132%, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy observations indicate that the multiscale toughening mechanisms include matrix plastic deformation, plastic void growth, fiber pull‐out, fiber breakage, fiber bridging and so forth.Highlights
The toughening behavior of CSR particle‐modified VERs was investigated.
Empirical formulas and theoretical models were used.
The synergistic toughening effect was exerted by CSR particles and PPS veils.
Post‐Treatment Cancer Survivors' Experience of Social Reintegration: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Synthesis
Authors: Ruan Junyi , Liu Cheng , Ren Ruolin , Xing Weijie 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveSynthesize qualitative research to explore post‐treatment cancer survivors' social reintegration experience.MethodsWe conducted a meta‐synthesis that included studies on all types of cancer. There were no restrictions on article age or location of the studies, provided they met the inclusion criteria. A search of the Cochrane Library, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase (Ovid), and CINAHL (EBSCO) was conducted for studies published in English in February 2024. The PRISMA guidelines were followed. The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual was used to assess the quality of studies. Meta‐aggregation was performed to synthesize the findings of the included studies.ResultsA total of 1031 articles were identified in the initial search. Sixteen articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The total number of cancer survivors included in this systematic review was 395. Five synthesized findings were identified: the impact of cancer and treatments on survivors' physical, psychological, and social interactions was the cause of social withdrawal; cancer survivors encountered internal and external obstacles in the process of social reintegration; cancer survivors took action to promote social reintegration; support from others encouraged cancer survivors' social reintegration, but they also had unmet needs; social reintegration promoted cancer survivors to view cancer positively and achieve self‐transcendence.ConclusionThis study synthesized qualitative evidence related to social reintegration among post‐treatment cancer survivors. Cancer survivors took active measures for social reintegration. In turn, social reintegration also had a positive consequence on cancer survivors. Survivors had internal and external obstacles and needs in the process of social reintegration. Therefore, practitioners should identify obstacles and needs for social reintegration and develop targeted intervention programs to facilitate the social reintegration of survivors.
Furazan and Furoxan—A Promising Building Block for Energetic Materials
Authors: Wang Jian‐Hua , Wang Fa‐Wei , Wang Jia‐Peng , Liu Yu‐Cun 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis review summarizes the representative furazan/furoxan‐based high‐energy‐density materials (HEDMs) synthesized in recent years, the related detonation parameters, and their synthesis methods, as well as classifies them based on their engineering practicality. These materials have furazan or furoxan as the key structure, which is linked to various energetic groups or nitrogen‐rich and nitrogen–oxygen azoles, such as 1,2,4‐triazole, tetrazole, and 1,2,4‐ and 1,3,4‐oxadiazoles. The review also mentions several compounds linked by two or more furazan/furoxan rings. For compounds capable of synthesizing ionic salts, some corresponding ionic salts of energetic compounds are also presented. The majority of discussed compounds have relatively good detonation properties and high sensitivity. They also have the potential to replace existing conventional explosives, such as TNT, RDX, and HMX.
Aloe arborescens Standardized Glycosidic Fraction Suppresses Hepatocarcinoma by Modulating TIMP1, MMP9 Genes Expression, and Inflammation/Ki67/TGFβ1 Pathway
Authors: Hakami Zaki H. , Abdo Walied , Nazeam Jilan A. , Osman Samir M. , Goda Wael , Fadl Sabreen E. , Alsulimani Ahmad , AL‐Noshokaty Tohada M. , Haridy Mohie , Alnasser Sulaiman Mohammed , Abdeen Ahmed 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT(1) Background and aim:
Aloe arborescens
Mill. (
A. arborescens
) is one of the most widely distributed species in the genus Aloe and has garnered widespread recognition for its anticancer properties. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these activities have not yet been fully elucidated. This study aimed to explore the effects of the plant polar glycosidic fraction (AAG) on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in an in vivo model induced by diethylnitrosamine (DEN). (2) Experimental procedure: The fraction was standardized using HPLC‐PDA‐MS/MS fingerprinting, and two distinct intragastric AAG dose regimens were examined (10 and 20 mg/kg) in combination with DEN 200 mg/kg. Serum alpha‐fetoprotein (AFP), gamma‐glutamyl transferase (γ‐GGT), glutathione S‐transferase placental (GST‐P), mRNA expression of metabolic cytochrome enzymes (CYP1A3 and CYP2B2), inflammatory genes (nuclear factor kappa‐B p65 subunit; NF‐κB p65), metalloproteases 9 (MMP9), tissue inhibitors of metalloproteases (TIMP1), transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFβ1), and histological features were assessed. (3) Key results and conclusions and implications: AAG was characterized by five major secondary metabolites: saponins, chromones, anthraquinone, and triterpenes. The fraction reduced hepatic malignancy characteristics by diminishing the size and number of altered foci and lowering hepatic cancer biomarkers, such as γ‐GGT, AFP, and GST‐positive foci. It also reduced the mRNA levels of CYP1A3 and CYP2B2, NF‐κB p65, and MMP9, hepatic Ki‐67, and TGFβ1 while upregulating TIMP1 levels. This study revealed that AAG exhibited a marked suppressive effect on HCC cell proliferation, displaying a range of mechanistic actions, including decreasing the metabolic activation of cytochrome enzymes, which consequently reduced the production of reactive oxygen species and other genes implicated in cancer development. AAG could be a significant therapeutic candidate for patients diagnosed with hepatocarcinoma.
Clinical Feasibility and Technical Aspects of Single Port Robotic TransAnal Minimally Invasive Surgery (SP–rTAMIS) for Rectal Neoplasm
Authors: Kim In Kyeong , Bae Jung Hoon , Lee Yoon Suk , Lee In Kyu 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundSingle port robotic platform offers articulation and 360° camera rotation for anorectal tumour excision in a narrow pelvic space. This study assesses the clinical usefulness and outcomes of SP robotic transanal surgery.MethodsNine patients who underwent transanal excision using the SP robotic platform were included. A GelPOINT path Transanal Access channel with insufflation stabilisation bag was used to maintain rectal inflation.ResultsAll patients underwent full‐thickness excision without intraoperative complications. The mean distance from anal verge was 6.41 cm. Prone position was used regardless of the direction of the tumour due to the 360° rotation. The mean operative time was 66.1 min. The mean docking time was 8.7 min with only one docking. All oncologic resection margins were negative, and recurrence was not observed during follow‐up.ConclusionsSP robotic transanal surgery allows flexible vision and meticulous procedures in narrow spaces; therefore, this method has greater feasibility and oncologic safety.
Characterizing variations in the figured worlds of teachers and students in science class
Authors: Alzen Jessica L. , Buell Jason Y. , Edwards Kelsey , Reiser Brian J. , Passmore Cynthia , Penuel William R. , Griesemer Chris D. , Zhang Yang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis article explores the challenges of enacting reform‐oriented curriculum in science classrooms. We use the concept of figured worlds to analyze a case study of an eighth‐grade science class where the teacher reported that the students were resistant to changes she was trying to make. By examining stimulated recall interviews with the teacher (including the associated classroom episodes) and post‐unit interviews with a subset of the students, we found that the students and the teacher constructed different figured worlds about the science learning in the classroom. These differences centered on the goals that students and teachers had for the class and the roles of the teacher and students in the learning environment. Specifically, we found that there was a lack of alignment around how students and the teacher viewed the purpose of student agency and collaboration and therefore they had different ideas about how they should interact with one another in the classroom. We conclude by discussing the implications of our findings for science education. We believe that the concept of figured worlds allows researchers and teachers to better understand the challenges of implementing reform‐oriented practices in science classrooms. This understanding can help teachers and professional development providers to create strategies for bridging the gap between different figured worlds and creating more collaborative and productive learning environments for all students.
Oil Pollution and Public Health: A Bibliometric Review of Trends, Key Contributions, and Future Perspectives
Authors: Paz‐Barzola Daniela , Escobar‐Segovia Kenny 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTOil spills constitute one of the gravest threats to ecosystems and living beings. Exposure to oil pollution has the potential to yield a range of adverse health consequences for individuals. The aim of this study is to examine the intricate relationship between oil pollution and public health through a bibliometric review. The proposed methodology is broken down into four stages: (1) Search criteria, (2) Data collection, (3) Data processing and software selection, and (4) Data analysis and interpretation. The results highlighted a rise in scientific production over time, peaking in 2019. Research production is predominantly led by the United States. Leading authors in this domain include D. P. Sandler and L. S. Engel, notable for their volume of publications and citations. Co‐citation and keyword co‐occurrence analyses revealed “oil spill,” “human health,” and “public health” as recurring terms, underlining the core focus of the literature on these subjects. This study concludes that research on oil pollution and public health has surged notably in recent decades, with deep and pressing academic engagement evident in the literature. Future research appears set to follow a robust trajectory, with an increasingly globalized and collaborative emphasis.
Case Study 4: Frans Hals & Co: the Civic Guard Portraits and the Attribution of The Meagre Company
Authors: Tummers Anna , Wallert Arie , G. Erdmann Robert , Dik Joris , De Keyser Nouchka , van Loon Annelies , Hermens Erma 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study concerns Hals’s civic guard portraits, his largest and most prestigious commissions. All five Haarlem civic guard portraits, which were completed under Hals’s supervision, are studied in depth (using super-high-resolution photography, MA-XRF scans and infrared reflectography), as well as a contested Amsterdam civic guard portrait, The Meagre Company. That last work was begun by Hals and – because of a conflict with his patrons - eventually finished by another painter, Pieter Codde (1599–1678). Hals experts have long disagreed about the exact extent of Hals’s and Codde’s contribution to the painting. This case study offers deeper insights into Hals’s technique, style and workshop practice as well as the differences with Codde, and subsequently sheds new light on the attribution of The Meagre Company.
Epilogue
Authors: Tummers Anna 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe epilogue discusses some of the most revealing findings in this book, ranging from spectacular sketches found underneath some of his most famous paintings to a surprising new insight into seventeenth-century attribution practice (i.e. Hals monogrammed a painting that he did not technically paint himself). Building on the survey of the development of Hals connoisseurship and the extensive case studies, the epilogue reflects on how (relatively) new techniques, digital tools and a close reading of primary sources have altered and expanded our understanding of Frans Hals, and explores their potential for enhancing the eye in attribution matters.
Simple Transition Dynamics
Authors: Dieker Antonius B. , Hackman Steven T. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis chapter defines and describes four model primitives that impose structure on the transition probabilities of a QPLEX chain. We exploit this structure to derive an efficient representation of the QPLEX map that overcomes the curse of dimensionality for histograms, thereby establishing the QPLEX calculus for a broad class of QPLEX chains.
Conditional and Joint Probabilities
Authors: Dieker Antonius B. , Hackman Steven T. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis chapter modifies the QPLEX iterative scheme to reflect information about the counter vector observed at various time epochs and illustrates its use to perform Bayesian updates and to make prediction and dynamic adjustments. We define conditional QPLEX iterates and use them to define the joint QPLEX pmf of the counter vectors at different time epochs. We show via counterexample that the corresponding finite-dimensional joint pmfs of the counter vectors at different time epochs are not, in general, consistent. Consequently, these pmfs cannot be associated with a stochastic process (such as a Markov chain or a hidden Markov model). We use the original unconditional QPLEX iterates to define finite-dimensional joint ex-post pmfs of the counter vectors at different time epochs. These pmfs are consistent, which leads to a so-called nonlinear Markov chain of the counter vectors. However, there is a conceptual flaw underlying these ex-post pmfs.
How to and Where to Justice
Authors: Sand Martin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWhere ought we to interfere to create and ideally just society? Rawls’ assumption that the primary locus of justice is the basic structure—comprising various socio-political institutions—initiates a discussion about the nexus of a just society. Technological utopias exceed the dichotomy between individualist and collectivist utopias and add technology as a third possible constituent for justice. They also challenge to rethink the background assumptions that underlie many theories of justice and are often seen as immutable. Doing this, advances our understanding of justice.
On z-elements of multiplicative lattices
Authors: Goswami Amartya , Dube Themba 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to investigate further properties of z-elements in multiplicative lattices. We utilize z-closure operators to extend several properties of z-ideals to z-elements and introduce various distinguished subclasses of z-elements, such as z-prime, z-semiprime, z-primary, z-irreducible, and z-strongly irreducible elements, and study their properties. We provide a characterization of multiplicative lattices where z-elements are closed under finite products and a representation of z-elements in terms of z-irreducible elements in z-Noetherian multiplicative lattices.
Resilience-oriented management control systems: a systematic review of the relationships between organizational resilience and management control systems
Authors: Weber Max M. , Pedell Burkhard , Rötzel Peter G. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Organizations regularly face serious challenges due to pandemics, recessions, and financial crises. One reason some organizations cope better than others may be that their management control systems (MCSs) more effectively foster organizational resilience. Despite considerable literature on MCSs and organizational resilience, there is a lack of research on the impact of an MCS’s use on organizational resilience. This study examines and bridges the literatures on MCSs and organizational resilience to illuminate how organizations can better cope with adversity. To identify potential relationships between management controls, MCSs, and organizational resilience, we systematically review the literature and perform a content analysis. We examine the relationships between organizational resilience measures, capabilities, and management controls. We propose the use of resilience-oriented management controls and discuss whether organizations can increase their resilience by building resilience-oriented MCSs. Based on Simons’s levers of control framework and Duchek’s capability-based conceptualization of organizational resilience, we develop a conceptual organizational resilience/MCS framework. Our study reveals relationships and gaps between the literatures on MCSs and organizational resilience and proposes avenues for future research. Our findings suggest that resilience-oriented MCSs are beneficial to organizational resilience.