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Driving forces of temporal-spatial differences in CO2 emissions at the city level for China’s transport sector
Authors: Liu Yuxiang , Yang Songyuan , Liu Xianmei , Guo Pibin , Zhang Keyong 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe paper aims to investigate the influencing factors that drive the temporal and spatial differences of CO2emissions for the transportation sector in China. For this purpose, this study adopts a Logistic Mean Division Index (LMDI) model to explore the driving forces of the changes for the transport sector’s CO2emissions from a temporal perspective during 2000–2017 and identifies the key factors of differences in the transport sector’s CO2emissions of China’s 15 cities in four key years (i.e., 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2017) using a multi-regional spatial decomposition model (M-R). Based on the empirical results, it was found that the main forces for affecting CO2emissions of the transport sector are not the same as those from temporal and spatial perspectives. Temporal decomposition results show that the income effect is the dominant factor inducing the increase of CO2emissions in the transport sector, while the transportation intensity effect is the main factor for curbing the CO2emissions. Spatial decomposition results demonstrate that income effect, energy intensity effect, transportation intensity effect, and transportation structure effect are important factors which result in enlarging the differences in city-level CO2emissions. In addition, the less-developed cities and lower energy efficiency cities have greater potential to reduce CO2emissions of the transport sector. Understanding the feature of CO2emissions and the influencing factors of cities is critical for formulating city-level mitigation strategies of the transport sector in China. Overall, it is expected that the level of economic development is the main factor leading to the differences in CO2emissions from a spatial-temporal perspective.
Current treatment concepts of calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder
Authors: Loew Markus , Schnetzke Marc , Lichtenberg Sven 
Published: January 2021

AbstractCalcifying tendinitis is a very common pathology in the shoulder region, which may be acute or chronic. The rotator cuff, particularly the supraspinatus tendon, is most frequently affected. The tendons of the rotator cuff undergo a natural cycle of destruction and regeneration. The development of calcifying tendinitis is caused by defective tendon repair. Typical is a chronic course with acute pain exacerbation, which leads to medical presentation. Treatment options range from conservative therapy including rest, physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and shock wave therapy, to surgical therapy with arthroscopic removal of the calcific focus. This article discusses the current stage-dependent therapeutic concepts and provides a treatment recommendation.
Early introduction of anakinra improves acute pericarditis and prevents tamponade in Staphylococcal sepsis
Authors: Sicignano Ludovico Luca , Massaro Maria Grazia , Savino Marinica , Rigante Donato , Gerardino Laura , Manna Raffaele 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe clinical response to anakinra observed by this patient concurrently treated with antibiotics indirectly confirms the potentially pathogenic role of IL-1 in maintaining the pericardial disease and shows how IL-1 blockade might allow avoiding the pericardiocentesis procedure. The report supports the hypothesis that anakinra is an effective and safe tool in the early treatment of acute pericarditis of presumed bacterial origin nonresponding to targeted antibiotic therapy.
1H, 13C, and 15N NMR chemical shift assignment of the complex formed by the first EPEC EspF repeat and N-WASP GTPase binding domain
Authors: Karjalainen Mikael , Hellman Maarit , Tossavainen Helena , Permi Perttu 
Published: January 2021

AbstractLEE-encoded effector EspF (EspF) is an effector protein part of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli’s (EPEC’s) arsenal for intestinal infection. This intrinsically disordered protein contains three highly conserved repeats which together compose over half of the protein’s complete amino acid sequence. EPEC uses EspF to hijack host proteins in order to promote infection. In the attack EspF is translocated, together with other effector proteins, to host cell via type III secretion system. Inside host EspF stimulates actin polymerization by interacting with Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (N-WASP), a regulator in actin polymerization machinery. It is presumed that EspF acts by disrupting the autoinhibitory state of N-WASP GTPase binding domain. In this NMR spectroscopy study, we report the 1H, 13C, and 15N resonance assignments for the complex formed by the first 47-residue repeat of EspF and N-WASP GTPase binding domain. These near-complete resonance assignments provide the basis for further studies which aim to characterize structure, interactions, and dynamics between these two proteins in solution.
Die Migrationspolitik der deutschen Länder
Authors: Meyer Daniel , Philipp Jonas , Wenzelburger Georg 
Published: January 2021

ZusammenfassungDer vorliegende Aufsatz untersucht, (1) inwieweit Unterschiede in der Ausgestaltung der Migrationspolitik auf substaatlicher Ebene in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland bestehen und (2) wodurch sich die Policy-Varianz zwischen den deutschen Ländern erklären lässt. Während bestehende Studien ähnlich gelagerte Fragen meist nur auf Basis eines spezifischen Indikators der Migrationspolitik untersucht haben – wie etwa der Ausgaben – schlagen wir ein mehrdimensionales Messkonzept vor, das sechs unterschiedliche Dimensionen der Migrationspolitik auf Länderebene unterscheidet: (1) die Art der Unterbringung, (2) die Art der Leistungserbringung, (3) die Gesundheitsversorgung, (4) die Aufnahmepraxis, (5) die Abschiebepraxis, sowie die (6) bundesstaatliche Positionierung am Beispiel der „sicheren Herkunftsländer“. Zur Analyse möglicher Pfade zur Erklärung der Unterschiede zwischen den Bundesländern nutzen wir eine fuzzy-set QCA-Analyse und greifen auf Parteipolitik, sozioökonomischen Kontext und die Einstellungen der Bevölkerung als Bedingungen zurück.Unsere Ergebnisse zeigen, dass in der Tat substanzielle Unterschiede zwischen den Bundesländern bestehen. Zudem finden wir, dass die parteipolitische Zusammensetzung der Regierung in unterschiedlichen Pfaden eine wichtige Bedingung für das Vorliegen restriktiver bzw. permissiver Migrationspolitik ist. In keinem einzigen kausalen Pfad der fsQCA-Analyse ist überhaupt eine Erklärung restriktiver bzw. permissiver Migrationspolitik ohne Berücksichtigung der Parteiideologie möglich – ein Ergebnis, das klar für die hohe Relevanz der parteipolitischen Zusammensetzung der Regierung spricht. Die Einstellungsmuster der Bevölkerung in dem jeweiligen Bundesland, die Migrationspolitik und die sozioökonomischen Bedingungen scheinen hingegen nur eine untergeordnete Rolle zu spielen.
Beyond the Expected—Residual Risk and Cases of Overload in the Context of Managing Alpine Natural Hazards
Authors: Hartmann Sönke , Pedoth Lydia , Dalla Torre Cristina , Schneiderbauer Stefan 
Published: January 2021

AbstractStructural protection measures are designed to protect the population and infrastructure against natural hazards up to a specific predefined protection goal. Extreme events with intensities that exceed the capacity of these protection structures are called “cases of overload” and are associated with “residual risks” that remain after the implementation of protection measures. In order to address residual risks and to reduce the damages from overload events, a combination of structural protection measures with additional, nonstructural measures is required. Based on data collected through a literature review, a questionnaire survey, expert interviews, and an expert workshop we highlight the status quo as well as key challenges of dealing with residual risks and cases of overload in Alpine countries in the context of geohydrological hazards and gravitational mass movements. We present a holistic conceptual framework that describes the relationships of residual risks, cases of overload, and protection goals in the context of both risk governance and integrated risk management. This framework is valuable for decision makers aiming at an improved management of natural hazards that takes adequate account of residual risk and cases of overload in Alpine countries and mountain areas worldwide.
The Nature–Culture Distinction in Disaster Studies: The Recent Petition for Reform as an Opportunity for New Thinking?
Authors: van Riet Gideon 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThis article constructively challenges the often cited distinction between the so-called hazard and vulnerability perspectives in disaster studies. In a context of increasingly intertwined, dense, and complex socioecological dynamics, disaster scholars often hold onto an apparently untenable distinction between nature and culture, manifested as either a hazard or a vulnerability approach. This article maintains that the typically undesired approach (the hazard approach) is inherent to the preferred (vulnerability) perspective. The article builds on Oliver-Smith’s (2013) critique of the magnitude of requirements placed upon practitioners given the full implications of the vulnerability perspective. Although critical of the vulnerability perspective, this article does not fundamentally disagree with the validity of its claims. Instead, by drawing on the pragmatist philosophy of Rorty (1989) and by demonstrating the potential value of posthumanism for disaster studies, I wish to argue for greater pragmatism within disaster scholarship. The article considers the recent petition or manifesto for disaster studies (Gaillard et al. 2019) for more inclusive disaster research as a potential opportunity to challenge the aforementioned nature–culture distinction in the field, as the petition signed by a number of disaster scholars outlines various concerns over the asymmetrical power relations between local and external researchers. These power relations have adverse consequences for the appropriateness of knowledge production in many contexts. I am primarily concerned with the very local level of disaster occurrence, where posthumanism might be most valuable.
Optimization of UV-Electroproxone procedure for treatment of landfill leachate: the study of energy consumption
Authors: Kermani Majid , Shahsavani Abbas , Ghaderi Pegah , Kasaee Pooria , Mehralipour Jamal 
Published: January 2021

AbstractWith increased population, treatment of solid waste landfill and its leachate is of major concern. Municipal landfill leachate shows variable, heterogeneous and incontrollable characteristics and contains wide range highly concentrated organic and inorganic compounds, in which hampers the application of a solo method in its treatment. Among different approaches, biological treatment can be used, however it is not effective enough to elimination all refractory organics, containing fulvic-like and humic-like substance. In this experimental study, the UV Electroperoxone process as a hybrid procedure has been employed to treat landfill leachate. The effect of various parameters such as pH, electrical current density, ozone concentration, and reaction time were optimized using central composite design (CCD). In the model fitting, the quadratic model with a P-Value less than 0.5 was suggested (< 0.0001). The R2, R2 adj, and R2 pre were determined equal to 0.98,0.96, and 0.91 respectively. Based on the software prediction, the process can remove 83% of initial COD, in the optimum condition of pH = 5.6, ozone concentration of 29.1 mg/l. min, the current density of 74.7 mA/cm2, and process time of 98.6 min. In the optimum condition, 55/33 mM H2O2 was generated through electrochemical mechanism. A combination of ozonation, photolysis and electrolysis mechanism in this hybrid process increases COD efficiency removal up 29 percent which is higher than the sum of separated mechanisms. Kinetic study also demonstrated that the UV-EPP process follows pseudo-first order kinetics (R2 = 0.99). Based on our results, the UV-EPP process can be informed as an operative technique for treatment of old landfills leachates.
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The contribution of cooking appliances and residential traffic proximity to aerosol personal exposure
Authors: Shehab M. , Pope F. D. , Delgado-Saborit J. M. 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Purpose
Indoor and outdoor factors affect personal exposure to air pollutants. Type of cooking appliance (i.e. gas, electricity), and residential location related to traffic are such factors. This research aims to investigate the effect of cooking with gas and electric appliances, as an indoor source of aerosols, and residential traffic as outdoor sources, on personal exposures to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter lower than 2.5 μm (PM2.5), black carbon (BC), and ultrafine particles (UFP).

Methods
Forty subjects were sampled for four consecutive days measuring personal exposures to three aerosol pollutants, namely PM2.5, BC, and UFP, which were measured using personal sensors. Subjects were equally distributed into four categories according to the use of gas or electric stoves for cooking, and to residential traffic (i.e. houses located near or away from busy roads).

Results/conclusion
Cooking was identified as an indoor activity affecting exposure to aerosols, with mean concentrations during cooking ranging 24.7–50.0 μg/m3 (PM2.5), 1.8–4.9 μg/m3 (BC), and 1.4 × 104–4.1 × 104 particles/cm3 (UFP). This study also suggest that traffic is a dominant source of exposure to BC, since people living near busy roads are exposed to higher BC concentrations than those living further away from traffic. In contrast, the contribution of indoor sources to personal exposure to PM2.5 and UFP seems to be greater than from outdoor traffic sources. This is probably related to a combination of the type of building construction and a varying range of activities conducted indoors. It is recommended to ensure a good ventilation during cooking to minimize exposure to cooking aerosols.
Radiometric Autonomous Navigation Fused with Optical for Deep Space Exploration
Authors: Ely Todd A. , Seubert Jill , Bradley Nicholas , Drain Ted , Bhaskaran Shyam 
Published: January 2021

AbstractWith the advent of the Deep Space Atomic Clock, operationally accurate and reliable one-way radiometric data sent from a radio beacon (i.e., a DSN antenna or other spacecraft) and collected using a spacecraft’s radio receiver enables the development and use of autonomous radio navigation. This work examines the fusion of radiometric data with optical data (i.e. OpNav) to yield robust and accurate trajectory solutions that include selected model reductions and computationally efficient navigation algorithms that can be readily adopted for onboard, autonomous navigation. The methodology is characterized using a representative high-fidelity simulation of deep space cruise, approach, and delivery to Mars. The results show that the combination of the two data types yields solutions that are almost an order of magnitude more accurate than those obtained using each data type by itself. Furthermore, the combined data solutions readily meet representative entry navigation requirements (in this case at Mars).
Insights on safety and efficacy of renal artery denervation for uncontrolled-resistant hypertension in a high risk population with chronic kidney disease: first Italian real-world experience
Authors: Marin Federico , Fezzi Simone , Gambaro Alessia , Ederle Francesco , Castaldi Gianluca , Widmann Maddalena , Gangemi Concetta , Ferrero Valeria , Pesarini Gabriele , Pighi Michele , Ribichini Flavio L. 
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Aims
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of catheter-based radiofrequency renal sympathetic denervation (RSD) in a daily practice population of patients with uncontrolled resistant hypertension, on top of medical therapy.

Methods
Consecutive unselected patients with uncontrolled resistant hypertension undergoing RSD were enrolled. Office and ambulatory blood pressure (BP) measurements were collected at baseline and 3, 6 and 12 months after RSD. Efficacy was assessed even in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2. Patients were defined as responders if systolic BP decreased by at least 5 mmHg at ambulatory BP or by 10 mmHg at office BP at their last follow-up visit.

Results
Forty patients with multiple comorbidities underwent RSD from 2012 to 2019. Baseline office and ambulatory BP was 159.0/84.9 ± 26.2/14.9 mmHg and 155.2/86.5 ± 20.9/14.0 mmHg, respectively. At 12-month follow up a significant reduction in office and ambulatory systolic BP, respectively by − 19.7 ± 27.1 mmHg and by − 13.9 ± 23.6 mmHg, was observed. BP reduction at 12-month follow-up among patients with eGFR < 45 mL/min was similar to that obtained in patients with higher eGFR. Twenty-nine patients (74.4%) were responders. Combined hypertension, higher ambulatory systolic BP and lower E/E’ at baseline emerged as predictors of successful RSD at univariate analysis. No major complications were observed and renal function (was stable up to 12 months), even in patients with the lowest eGFR values at baseline.

Conclusion
RSD is safe and feasible in patients with uncontrolled resistant hypertension on top of medical therapy, even in a high-risk CKD population with multiple comorbidities, with a significant reduction in systolic BP and a trend towards a reduction in diastolic BP lasting up to 12 months.

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What drives TFP long-run dynamics in five large European economies?
Authors: Bellocchi Alessandro , Sanchez Carrera Edgar J. , Travaglini Giuseppe 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to study the long-run cointegrating relationship ofTFPin a panel of five large European economies, namely France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK. We test whetherTFPis determined by the so-called “capital misallocation effects, scale effects, and labor market effects”. By considering aggregate data, over the period 1983–2017, we employ dynamic panel cointegration techniques to identify the long-run component ofTFP. We get two main results. First, the interest rate, the real compensation and the real exchange rate have a positive impact on TFP. Then, the incidence of temporary employment (a proxy of labor market flexibility) has a negative effect onTFP. Moreover, for robustness, we run a panel VECM to check for causalities among the variables. Notably, this further excercise confirms the existence of a strong and positive long-run relationship betweenTFPand prices. We conclude that coordinated policies on the issue of interest rate, exchange rate, labour cost and regulation, may allow to reassemble the productivity slowdown puzzle and strengthen the European economic structure.
Environmental factors affecting the wintering raptor community in Armenia, Southern Caucasus
Authors: Chiatante Gianpasquale , Panuccio Michele 
Published: January 2021

AbstractThe species–habitat relationships can change during the year because of the seasonality of resources. Therefore, the investigation of habitat use by animals in each season plays a fundamental role in their conservation. The main aim of this research was to investigate the raptor community that spends the winter in Armenia, southern Caucasus, and to explore its relationship with environmental features, such as land use and topography. During January 2012, we collected data by carrying out 15 roadside counts along which we calculated three community parameters: the relative abundance, the species richness, and the species diversity. Then, we carried out a multiple linear regression with the Information-Theoretic Approach, to explain the relationship between the parameters and environmental variables. Besides, we computed a Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) between the species and the environment around their observations. As a general pattern, the community was associated with permanent crops, maybe because of their heterogeneity, which in turn allows them to support higher densities of prey during the winter. The most abundant species was the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), followed by the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) and the Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). To our knowledge, this is one of the first studies investigating the wintering raptor community in the Caucasus, with raptors generally studied in this area during the breeding season and migration.
Natural Cycle Results in Lower Implantation Failure than Ovarian Stimulation in Advanced-Age Poor Responders Undergoing IVF: Fertility Outcomes from 585 Patients
Authors: De Marco Maria Paola , Montanari Giulia , Ruscito Ilary , Giallonardo Annalise , Ubaldi Filippo Maria , Rienzi Laura , Costanzi Flavia , Caserta Donatella , Schimberni Mauro , Schimberni Matteo 
Published: January 2021

AbstractTo compare pregnancy rate and implantation rate in poor responder women, aged over 40 years, who underwent natural cycle versus conventional ovarian stimulation. This is a retrospective single-center cohort study conducted at the GENERA IVF program, Rome, Italy, between September 2012 and December 2018, including only poor responder patients, according to Bologna criteria, of advanced age, who underwent IVF treatment through Natural Cycle or conventional ovarian stimulation. Between September 2012 and December 2018, 585 patients were included within the study. Two hundred thirty patients underwent natural cycle and 355 underwent conventional ovarian stimulation. In natural cycle group, both pregnancy rate per cycle (6.25 vs 12.89%, respectively, p = 0.0001) and pregnancy rate per patient101 with at least one embryo-transfer (18.85 vs 28.11% respectively, p = 0.025) resulted significant reduced. Pregnancy rate per patient managed with conventional ovarian stimulation resulted not significantly different compared with natural cycle (19.72 vs 15.65% respectively, p = 0.228), but embryo implantation rate was significantly higher in patients who underwent natural cycle rather than patient subjected to conventional ovarian stimulation (13 vs 8.28% respectively, p = 0.0468). No significant difference could be detected among the two groups in terms of abortion rate (p = 0.2915) or live birth pregnancy (p = 0.2281). Natural cycle seems to be a valid treatment in patients over 40 years and with a low ovarian reserve, as an alternative to conventional ovarian stimulation.