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“VeryFemale, with the Allure of a Foreign Aura”: Vocality, Gender, and European Exoticism in the US Careers of Alice Babs and Caterina Valente
Authors: Vad Mikkel 
Published: December 2021

Abstract“How can America import ‘American’ jazz?,” asked the music editor ofGood Housekeeping, George Marek, in 1956. Marek answered, “Singers, particularly if they are very female, give the home-grown music the allure of a foreign aura.” Taking these statements as a starting point, this article gives an account of the US careers of Alice Babs and Caterina Valente. Gender, class, and ethnicity were key elements in the US construction of Babs's and Valente's musical personae, which was especially heard in their vocality, with an emphasis on high-pitched vocal stylings, melismas, and “white” timbres to signify gender and European exoticism. The US careers of Babs and Valente show us that musical Americanness or Europeanness are not created separately on either side of the Atlantic. Their European identities were not created in Europe and then imported to the United States but were created in the process of transmission into the United States. Importantly, the article argues that race and ethnicity were used by musicians, critics, and listeners to position Babs and Valente as Europeans. Their whiteness was transposed in a US context and their stories tell us as much about US ideologies of whiteness as it does about European ethnicities.
Impact of Lockdowns and Winter Temperatures on Natural Gas Consumption in Europe
Authors: Ciais Philippe , Bréon François‐Marie , Dellaert Stijn , Wang Yilong , Tanaka Katsumasa , Gurriaran Léna , Françoise Yann , Davis Steven J. , Hong Chaopeng , Penuelas Josep , Janssens Ivan , Obersteiner Michael , Deng Zhu , Liu Zhu 
Published: December 2021

AbstractAs the COVID‐19 virus spread over the world, governments restricted mobility to slow transmission. Public health measures had different intensities across European countries but all had significant impact on people's daily lives and economic activities, causing a drop of CO2 emissions of about 10% for the whole year 2020. Here, we analyze changes in natural gas use in the industry and gas distribution to the built environment during the first half of year 2020 with daily gas flows data from pipeline and storage facilities in Europe. We find that reductions of industrial gas use reflect decreases in industrial production across most countries. Surprisingly, natural gas use in the built environment also decreased despite most people being confined at home and cold spells in March 2020. Those reductions that we attribute to the impacts of COVID‐19 remain of comparable magnitude to previous variations induced by cold or warm climate anomalies in the cold season. We conclude that climate variations played a larger role than COVID‐19 induced stay‐home orders in natural gas consumption across Europe.
Marine Paleoseismic Evidence for Seismic and Aseismic Slip Along the Hayward‐Rodgers Creek Fault System in Northern San Pablo Bay
Authors: Watt J. T. , McGann M. L. , Takesue R. K. , Lorenson T. D. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractDistinguishing between seismic and aseismic fault slip in the geologic record is difficult, yet fundamental to estimating the seismic potential of faults and the likelihood of multi‐fault ruptures. We integrated chirp sub‐bottom imaging with targeted cross‐fault coring and core analyses of sedimentary proxy data to characterize vertical deformation and slip behavior within an extensional fault bend along the Hayward‐Rodgers Creek fault system in northern San Pablo Bay. We identified and traced four key seismic horizons (R1–R4), all younger than approximately 1400 CE, that cross the fault and extend throughout the basin. A stratigraphic age model was developed using detailed down‐core radiocarbon and radioisotope dating combined with measurements of anthropogenic metal concentrations. The onset of hydraulic mining within the Sierra Nevada in 1852 CE left a clear geochemical and magnetic signature within core samples. This key time horizon was used to calculate a local reservoir correction and reduce uncertainty in radiocarbon age calibration and models. Vertical fault offset of strata younger than the most recent surface‐rupturing earthquake on the Hayward fault in 1868 CE suggest near‐surface vertical creep is occurring along the fault in northern San Pablo Bay at a rate of approximately 0.4 mm/yr. In addition, we present evidence of at least one and possibly two coseismic events associated with growth strata above horizons R1 and R2, with median event ages estimated to be 1400 CE and 1800 CE, respectively. The timing of both these events overlaps with paleoseismic events on adjacent fault sections, suggesting the possibility of multi‐fault rupture.
Differences in personal care product use by race/ethnicity among women in California: implications for chemical exposures
Authors: Collins Hannah N. , Johnson Paula I. , Calderon Norma Morga , Clark Phyllis Y. , Gillis April D. , Le Amy M. , Nguyen Dung , Nguyen Caroline , Fu Lisa , O’Dwyer Tiffany , Harley Kim G. 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Background
Personal care products may contain many chemicals, some of which are suspected endocrine disrupters. This is an important source of chemical exposure for women, but little is known about how chemical exposure differs among different races/ethnicities.

Objective
This study examines differences in personal care product use among Black, Latina, Vietnamese, Mixed Race, and White women in California.

Methods
We used a community-based participatory process to create and administer a personal care product usage survey to 321 Black, Latina, Vietnamese, Mixed Race, and White women. We used multivariate regression models with pairwise comparisons to examine the frequency of product use by race/ethnicity.

Results
We found distinct trends of personal care product use by race/ethnicity: Latina women typically used makeup most frequently; Black women used certain hair products or styles most frequently; and Vietnamese women were most likely to use facial cleansing products compared to other races/ethnicities. Latina and Vietnamese women were less likely to try to avoid certain ingredients in their products.

Significance
These findings can help estimate disparities in chemical exposure from personal care product use and complement future research on health inequities due to chemical exposures in the larger environmental and social context.
Integrated photonics enables continuous-beam electron phase modulation
Authors: Henke Jan-Wilke , Raja Arslan Sajid , Feist Armin , Huang Guanhao , Arend Germaine , Yang Yujia , Kappert F. Jasmin , Wang Rui Ning , Möller Marcel , Pan Jiahe , Liu Junqiu , Kfir Ofer , Ropers Claus , Kippenberg Tobias J. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIntegrated photonics facilitates extensive control over fundamental light–matter interactions in manifold quantum systems including atoms1, trapped ions2,3, quantum dots4 and defect centres5. Ultrafast electron microscopy has recently made free-electron beams the subject of laser-based quantum manipulation and characterization6–11, enabling the observation of free-electron quantum walks12–14, attosecond electron pulses10,15–17 and holographic electromagnetic imaging18. Chip-based photonics19,20 promises unique applications in nanoscale quantum control and sensing but remains to be realized in electron microscopy. Here we merge integrated photonics with electron microscopy, demonstrating coherent phase modulation of a continuous electron beam using a silicon nitride microresonator. The high-finesse (Q0 ≈ 106) cavity enhancement and a waveguide designed for phase matching lead to efficient electron–light scattering at extremely low, continuous-wave optical powers. Specifically, we fully deplete the initial electron state at a cavity-coupled power of only 5.35 microwatts and generate >500 electron energy sidebands for several milliwatts. Moreover, we probe unidirectional intracavity fields with microelectronvolt resolution in electron-energy-gain spectroscopy21. The fibre-coupled photonic structures feature single-optical-mode electron–light interaction with full control over the input and output light. This approach establishes a versatile and highly efficient framework for enhanced electron beam control in the context of laser phase plates22, beam modulators and continuous-wave attosecond pulse trains23, resonantly enhanced spectroscopy24–26 and dielectric laser acceleration19,20,27. Our work introduces a universal platform for exploring free-electron quantum optics28–31, with potential future developments in strong coupling, local quantum probing and electron–photon entanglement.
Targeting SWI/SNF ATPases in enhancer-addicted prostate cancer
Authors: Xiao Lanbo , Parolia Abhijit , Qiao Yuanyuan , Bawa Pushpinder , Eyunni Sanjana , Mannan Rahul , Carson Sandra E. , Chang Yu , Wang Xiaoju , Zhang Yuping , Vo Josh N. , Kregel Steven , Simko Stephanie A. , Delekta Andrew D. , Jaber Mustapha , Zheng Heng , Apel Ingrid J. , McMurry Lisa , Su Fengyun , Wang Rui , Zelenka-Wang Sylvia , Sasmal Sanjita , Khare Leena , Mukherjee Subhendu , Abbineni Chandrasekhar , Aithal Kiran , Bhakta Mital S. , Ghurye Jay , Cao Xuhong , Navone Nora M. , Nesvizhskii Alexey I. , Mehra Rohit , Vaishampayan Ulka , Blanchette Marco , Wang Yuzhuo , Samajdar Susanta , Ramachandra Murali , Chinnaiyan Arul M. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe switch/sucrose non-fermentable (SWI/SNF) complex has a crucial role in chromatin remodelling1 and is altered in over 20% of cancers2,3. Here we developed a proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC) degrader of the SWI/SNF ATPase subunits, SMARCA2 and SMARCA4, called AU-15330. Androgen receptor (AR)+ forkhead box A1 (FOXA1)+ prostate cancer cells are exquisitely sensitive to dual SMARCA2 and SMARCA4 degradation relative to normal and other cancer cell lines. SWI/SNF ATPase degradation rapidly compacts cis-regulatory elements bound by transcription factors that drive prostate cancer cell proliferation, namely AR, FOXA1, ERG and MYC, which dislodges them from chromatin, disables their core enhancer circuitry, and abolishes the downstream oncogenic gene programs. SWI/SNF ATPase degradation also disrupts super-enhancer and promoter looping interactions that wire supra-physiologic expression of the AR, FOXA1 and MYC oncogenes themselves. AU-15330 induces potent inhibition of tumour growth in xenograft models of prostate cancer and synergizes with the AR antagonist enzalutamide, even inducing disease remission in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) models without toxicity. Thus, impeding SWI/SNF-mediated enhancer accessibility represents a promising therapeutic approach for enhancer-addicted cancers.
Local and systemic responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adults
Authors: Yoshida Masahiro , Worlock Kaylee B. , Huang Ni , Lindeboom Rik G. H. , Butler Colin R. , Kumasaka Natsuhiko , Dominguez Conde Cecilia , Mamanova Lira , Bolt Liam , Richardson Laura , Polanski Krzysztof , Madissoon Elo , Barnes Josephine L. , Allen-Hyttinen Jessica , Kilich Eliz , Jones Brendan C. , de Wilton Angus , Wilbrey-Clark Anna , Sungnak Waradon , Pett J. Patrick , Weller Juliane , Prigmore Elena , Yung Henry , Mehta Puja , Saleh Aarash , Saigal Anita , Chu Vivian , Cohen Jonathan M. , Cane Clare , Iordanidou Aikaterini , Shibuya Soichi , Reuschl Ann-Kathrin , Herczeg Iván T. , Argento A. Christine , Wunderink Richard G. , Smith Sean B. , Poor Taylor A. , Gao Catherine A. , Dematte Jane E. ,   NU SCRIPT Study Investigators, Budinger G. R. Scott , Donnelly Helen K. , Markov Nikolay S. , Lu Ziyan , Reynolds Gary , Haniffa Muzlifah , Bowyer Georgina S. , Coates Matthew , Clatworthy Menna R. , Calero-Nieto Fernando J. , Göttgens Berthold , O’Callaghan Christopher , Sebire Neil J. , Jolly Clare , De Coppi Paolo , Smith Claire M. , Misharin Alexander V. , Janes Sam M. , Teichmann Sarah A. , Nikolić Marko Z. , Meyer Kerstin B. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIt is not fully understood why COVID-19 is typically milder in children1–3. Here, to examine the differences between children and adults in their response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, we analysed paediatric and adult patients with COVID-19 as well as healthy control individuals (total n = 93) using single-cell multi-omic profiling of matched nasal, tracheal, bronchial and blood samples. In the airways of healthy paediatric individuals, we observed cells that were already in an interferon-activated state, which after SARS-CoV-2 infection was further induced especially in airway immune cells. We postulate that higher paediatric innate interferon responses restrict viral replication and disease progression. The systemic response in children was characterized by increases in naive lymphocytes and a depletion of natural killer cells, whereas, in adults, cytotoxic T cells and interferon-stimulated subpopulations were significantly increased. We provide evidence that dendritic cells initiate interferon signalling in early infection, and identify epithelial cell states associated with COVID-19 and age. Our matching nasal and blood data show a strong interferon response in the airways with the induction of systemic interferon-stimulated populations, which were substantially reduced in paediatric patients. Together, we provide several mechanisms that explain the milder clinical syndrome observed in children.
Statistical strong lensing
Authors: Sonnenfeld Alessandro 
Published: December 2021

Context.Existing samples of strong lenses have been assembled by giving priority to sample size, but this is often at the cost of a complex selection function. However, with the advent of the next generation of wide-field photometric surveys, it might become possible to identify subsets of the lens population with well-defined selection criteria, trading sample size for completeness.Aims.There are two main advantages of working with a complete sample of lenses. First, such completeness makes possible to recover the properties of the general population of galaxies, of which strong lenses are a biased subset. Second, the relative number of lenses and non-detections can be used to further constrain models of galaxy structure. The present work illustrates how to carry out a statistical strong lensing analysis that takes advantage of these features.Methods.I introduce a general formalism for the statistical analysis of a sample of strong lenses with known selection function, and then test it on simulated data. The simulation consists of a population of 105galaxies with an axisymmetric power-law density profile, a population of background point sources, and a subset of ∼103strong lenses, which form a complete sample above an observational cut.Results.The method allows the user to recover the distribution of the galaxy population in Einstein radius and mass density slope in an unbiased way. The number of non-lenses helps to constrain the model when magnification data are not available.Conclusions.Complete samples of lenses are a powerful asset with which to turn precise strong lensing measurements into accurate statements on the properties of the general galaxy population.
Development of compression algorithms for hyperspectral aerospace images based on discrete orthogonal transformations
Authors: Sarinova Assiya 
Published: December 2021

The paper describes the development of compression algorithms for hyperspectral aerospace images based on discrete orthogonal transformations for the purpose of subsequent compression in Earth remote sensing systems. As compression algorithms necessary to reduce the amount of transmitted information, it is proposed to use the developed compression methods based on Walsh-Hadamard transformations and discrete-cosine transformation.
The paper considers a methodology for developing lossy and high-quality compression algorithms during recovery, taking into account which an adaptive algorithm for compressing hyperspectral AI and the generated quantization table has been developed. The conducted studies have shown that the proposed lossy algorithms have sufficient efficiency for use and can be applied when transmitting hyperspectral remote sensing data in conditions of limited buffer memory capacity and bandwidth of the communication channel.
Failure of ureteral access sheath insertion in primary flexible ureteroscopy for renal stones: is there any relation with inflammation?
Authors: Yavuzsan Abdullah Hizir , Kirecci Sinan Levent , Ilgi Musab , Turk Semih , Bursali Kerem , Yesildal Cumhur , Albayrak Ahmet Tevfik , Demirel Huseyin Cihan , Horasanli Kaya 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Purpose To investigate the relationship between failure to insert a ureteral access sheath (UAS) with inflammation and other clinical parameters in patients treated with flexible ureteroscopy for renal stones.
Methods This study included patients who underwent flexible ureteroscopy for the treatment of renal stones in our centre between 2015 and 2020. Patients who underwent any surgical procedure on the ipsilateral ureter and had a history of spontaneous stone passage were excluded. Patients were divided into two groups based on UAS insertion success (group 1) or failure (group 2). Both groups were compared with a view to clinical characteristics, preoperative neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte and platelet counts and ratios of these counts, all being considered inflammatory markers. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the independent variables affecting UAS insertion success.
Results There were 113 (59.1%) patients in group 1, while group 2 consisted of 78 (40.9%) patients. The rates of male gender, coronary artery disease and preoperative ipsilateral hydronephrosis were significantly higher in group 2, while platelet counts and platelet-lymphocyte ratios were significantly lower. Our analysis revealed four independent predictors for UAS insertion failure: female gender (odds ratio [OR]=2.1) increased the rate of UAS insertion success, while hydronephrosis (OR=1.6), low platelet counts and PLR increased the rate of UAS insertion failure (OR=0.99, OR=0.98, respectively).
Conclusion Our results suggest that male gender and ipsilateral hydronephrosis are associated with increased UAS insertion failure. Although we found a relationship between relatively low platelet levels and UAS insertion failure, we think that further studies are needed to investigate this matter.
Statischer Stiffness-Index von zwei Multikomponenten-Bandagen-Kompressionssystemen: Ergebnisse einer randomisierten kontrollierten Studie an gesunden Probanden
Authors: Benigni Jean-Patrick , Balet Florence , Guidet Bérengère , Tacca Olivier 
Published: December 2021

Zusammenfassung
Zweck Vergleich der Leistung von zwei Mehrkomponenten-Kompressionssystemen.
Methoden In dieser randomisierten, kontrollierten Studie wurden beide Beine von 25 gesunden Probanden nach dem Zufallsprinzip entweder mit einem Kompressionssystem der neuen Generation (UrgoK1, eine einzige Binde) oder einem etablierten System (UrgoK2, zwei Binden) als Kontrolle bandagiert. Beide Systeme wurden Tag und Nacht getragen. Arbeits- und Ruhegrenzflächendruck wurden unmittelbar nach dem Anlegen und nach 4 h, 24 h, 48 h und 72 h gemessen und der Static Stiffness Index (SSI) berechnet.
Ergebnisse Nach 4 Stunden wurden mit beiden Systemen ähnlich hohe Arbeitsdrücke und mäßige Ruhedrücke registriert. Im Zeitverlauf folgten die Druckänderungen und des SSI den gleichen Kurven. Nach 48 h wurde ein SSI ≥ 10 mmHg bei 88 % der getesteten und 76 % der Kontrollsysteme erreicht, was die Nichtunterlegenheit des Testsystems bestätigt (p = 0,016). Beide Systeme wiesen gute Halteeigenschaften auf und waren gut verträglich, aber das getestete System wurde von der Mehrheit der Probanden als deutlich angenehmer empfunden und schließlich dem Kontrollsystem vorgezogen.
Schlussfolgerung Das neue Kompressionssystem erreichte ähnliche Leistungen wie die Kontrolle, aber seine bessere Akzeptanz könnte ein Vorteil für die Patientencompliance sein. Diese vielversprechenden Ergebnisse müssen in einer klinischen Studie an Patienten mit Unterschenkelulcera und/oder Ödemen bestätigt werden.
Pregnancy After Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation in
Treatment of End-Stage Diabetes Mellitus: a Review
Authors: Stanic Zana , Vulic Marko , Hrgovic Zlatko , Fureš Rajko , Plazibat Milvija , Cecuk Esma , Vusic Iva , Lagancic Marko 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe majority of patients with simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant (SPKT)
required transplantation owing to a long-standing history of insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM). The disease causes multiple organ damage, impairs
fertility, and affects quality of life. A successful kidney and pancreas
transplant can improve health, ameliorate the consequences of pre-existent
diabetes, and restore fertility. Good graft function, without any sign of
rejection, and stable doses of immunosuppressant drugs are of utmost importance
prior to the planned pregnancy. SPKT recipients who become pregnant may be at an
increased risk for an adverse outcome and require meticulous multidisciplinary
surveillance. We present experiences with SPKT pregnancies, traditional
approaches, and recent considerations. In light of complex interactions between
new anatomic relations and the impact of developing pregnancy and
immunosuppressive medications, special stress is put on the risk of graft
rejection, development of pregnancy complications, and potential harmful effects
on fetal development. Recent recommendations in management of SPKT recipients
who wish to commence pregnancy are presented as well. Key words:
transplantation, pregnancy, pancreas, kidney, simultaneous pancreas and kidney
transplantation (SPKT)
Concepts in Musculoskeletal Bone and Soft Tissue Biopsy
Authors: Mills Megan K. , Leake Richard L. , Crawford Amanda M. , Soltanolkotabi Maryam , Hansford Barry G. 
Published: December 2021

AbstractImaging-guided needle biopsy of musculoskeletal lesions is a high-yield and low-risk procedure that can be used for definitive characterization of indeterminate bone and soft tissue lesions. Familiarity with the preprocedural, technical, and postprocedural steps is vital for the appropriate management of these cases. Biopsy request triage requires an awareness of definitively benign conditions and other tumor mimics. A complete clinical, laboratory, and imaging work-up is essential for procedural planning and determining pathologic concordance. Consultation with an orthopaedic oncologist is a requisite step to ensure maximizing biopsy yield and to avoid interference with any future limb-sparing surgical intervention. Knowledge of the equipment, pertinent medications, and appropriate biopsy technique can minimize the risk of periprocedural complications. Finally, the radiologist may be required to discuss the concordance of histopathology with preprocedure imaging, perform repeat image-guided biopsy, and carefully interpret sarcoma surveillance imaging examinations.