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Rapid seizure resolution with cannabidiol in medically refractory epilepsy with myoclonic‐atonic seizures
Authors: Sarnacki Peter F. , Pestana‐Knight Elia 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEpilepsy with myoclonic‐atonic seizures (EMAS) is an early childhood epilepsy syndrome with an explosive onset of multiple seizure types in a previously healthy child. EMAS often evolves to a drug‐resistant epileptic encephalopathy before a variable degree of remission around 3 years from onset. Highly purified cannabidiol (CBD, available in United States as Epidiolex®) has demonstrated efficacy and tolerability as an adjunct in medically refractory EMAS. We present two cases of medically refractory EMAS achieving rapid seizure freedom (7–30 days) with CBD, illustrating CBD as a potential effective monotherapy in EMAS.
Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle biopsy needle can facilitate histological diagnosis of type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis
Authors: Kurita Yusuke , Kubota Kensuke , Harada Jotaro , Honda Yu , Yamazaki Yuma , Iizuka Takeshi , Nihei Shinichi , Hasegawa Sho , Hosono Kunihiro , Kobayashi Noritoshi , Fujii Satoshi , Endo Itaru , Nakajima Atsushi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe choice between 22‐gauge endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle biopsy (EUS‐FNB) and EUS‐guided fine‐needle aspiration (EUS‐FNA) for histological diagnosis of type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is unclear. We retrospectively examined the detection rate of histological findings for AIP using EUS‐FNA/FNB.MethodsPatients diagnosed with type 1 AIP using EUS‐FNB (Franseen needle) or EUS‐FNA (conventional needle) with 22‐gauge needles at our hospital between 2012 and 2023 were included in this study. AIP was diagnosed according to International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria (ICDC). The detection rates of level 1 findings, which included storiform fibrosis and/or obliterative phlebitis, and level 2 histological findings were evaluated according to the ICDC.ResultsThe EUS‐FNB and EUS‐FNA groups included 25 and 24 patients, respectively. No significant differences in patient background were noted between the two groups. The detection rates of prominent filtration of lymphocytes and plasma cells along with fibrosis were 56.0% in the EUS‐FNB group and 12.5% in the EUS‐FNA group (p = .001). The detection rates of more than 10 IgG4‐positive plasma cells per high‐power microscopic field were 68.0% and 29.2% in the EUS‐FNB and EUS‐FNA groups, respectively (p = .007). The histological findings for levels 1 and 2 were significantly higher in the EUS‐FNB group (56.0% vs. 12.5%; p = .001). Mild pancreatitis was observed in the EUS‐FNB group; however, no other serious adverse events occurred.ConclusionThe 22‐gauge EUS‐FNB yielded a higher rate of histological findings than 22‐gauge EUS‐FNA, suggesting that 22‐gauge EUS‐FNB is suitable and safe for the histological diagnosis of type 1 AIP.
Measurement of pulmonary hematocrit using oscillation of hyperpolarized 129Xe MR signals in blood
Authors: Liu Xiaoling , Li Haidong , Li Hongchuang , Zhang Ming , Zheng Yu , Zhao Xiuchao , Shi Lei , Han Yeqing , Guo Fumin , Zhou Xin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPurposeTo demonstrate the feasibility of measuring pulmonary hematocrit (Hct) in blood in vivo using oscillation of hyperpolarized 129Xe MR signals and its potential for disease assessment in animal models.MethodsHyperpolarized 129Xe dynamic MR spectroscopy was performed on 10 anemia model rats and 10 control rats. A concise model based on hyperpolarized 129Xe MR signal oscillations was built for calculating pulmonary Hct. Blood tests and chemical shift saturation recovery were conducted on each rat to obtain Hct. Correlations of Hct obtained from different methods were analyzed using SPSS 22.0.ResultsHct measurements were strongly correlated with blood test (Spearman correlation coefficient r = 0.871, p < 0.001) and chemical shift saturation recovery measurements (r = 0.956, p < 0.001). Hct was 0.198 ± 0.054 for the anemic cohort and 0.457 ± 0.039 for the control group (p < 0.001).ConclusionWe developed an approach that provided a way to quantify changes in pulmonary Hct using oscillations of hyperpolarized 129Xe signals. This method shows promise for noninvasive pulmonary Hct assessment and disease evaluation.
An Evaluation of the Damping Characteristics of Some Silicon Rubber/Ferric Oxide Composites
Authors: Wang Xiaowen , Yan Jun , Yu Yan , Qiu Haoyan , Li Xuanchuan , Joseph Paul , Zhong Meiling , Hu Xinyue , Zhang Ri‐Chao 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTGenerally, polymeric materials with superior damping characteristics are in great demand for many advanced functional applications, such as in building, aerospace, electronics, and transport sectors. However, it still remains a challenge to improve the damping characteristics of such materials owing to the lack of adequate practical knowledge in this area. Here, we report on the successful fabrication of silicon rubber (SR)/ferric oxide (Fe3O4) composites with excellent damping characteristics. The results obtained from the study showed that the damping characteristics of the specimens increased with the loading of Fe3O4 within a range of −105°C to 200°C. Specifically, the damping factor (tanδ) is 0.45 at room temperature, and the effective working temperature, the temperatures that correspond to the tanδ > 0.3, ranged from −105°C to 165°C for the loading of Fe3O4 at 60 phr. The scanning electron microscopy results showed that the excellent damping characteristics of composites can be attributed to the good dispersion of Fe3O4 in the SR matrix. This work, therefore, opens up a pathway toward a relatively easy and up‐scalable means for fabricating polymer composites that have superior damping characteristics and ones with a wider applicability.
ZnO quantum dots reduce acquisition of huanglongbing pathogen by Diaphorina citri
Authors: Rao Wenhua , Yue Qi , Gao Shang , Li Minyu , Lin Tao , Pan Xiaohong , Fan Guocheng , Hu Jinfeng 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDDiaphorina citri Kuwayama is the main vector of the Huanglongbing (HLB) pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). Therefore, reducing CLas acquisition by D. citri is crucial for controlling the spread of HLB.RESULTSThis study aimed to investigate the effect of ZnO quantum dots (ZnO QDs) on CLas acquisition by D. citri. The results showed that ZnO QDs were absorbed by citrus plants and D. citri, inducing reactive oxygen species generation in the intestine and causing intestinal cell apoptosis. The uptake rate of CLas was reduced to 75% and 22.3% after treatment with 2 and 5 mg ∙ mL−1 ZnO QDs, respectively, compared with 100% in the control group. Transcription analysis showed significant changes in the expression of D. citri genes related to apoptosis, oxidative stress, and DNA replication and repair.CONCLUSIONThe results suggested that ZnO QDs could efficiently reduce CLas acquisition by D. citri, providing a safe and reliable tool for HLB prevention and control. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Decentralized Finite‐Time Adaptive Neural Output‐Feedback Quantized Control for Switched Nonlinear Large‐Scale Delayed Systems
Authors: Li Zhenhua , Chen Hongtian , Wu Wentao , Jia Zehua , Zhang Weidong 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis paper considers the problem of decentralized finite‐time adaptive neural output‐feedback quantized control for a class of switched nonlinear large‐scale delayed systems. A switched high‐gain quantized state observer is therefore constructed for each subsystem to estimate unavailable system states. Different from the traditional Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional method, multiple Lyapunov–Krasovskii functions are introduced to develop the decentralized adaptive output‐feedback control strategy with neural network approximation for the switched nonlinear large‐scale delayed systems. Under a category of switching signals with persistent dwell time, all signals in the closed‐loop switched system are semi‐globally uniformly ultimate bounded. Meanwhile, the tracking errors can remain in a small domain of origin in finite time. Case studies are finally used to illustrate the flexibility and effectiveness of the proposed control approach, including the switched two continuous stirred tank reactor delayed systems.
Regulating the Intralayer Cation Disorder in Layered Lithium‐Rich Cathodes to Improve Cycle Performance
Authors: Cai Guohong , Cai Guanqun , Cao Tong , Qu Shangqing , Chu Shengqi , Zhang Daliang , Xu Juping , Yin Wen , Liu Yiding , Li Guobao , Sun Junliang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe Li/Mn ordered structure of lithium‐rich (LR) cathodes leads to the heterogeneous Li2MnO3 and LiTMO2 components, readily triggering structural degeneration and performance degradation in long‐term cycling. However, the lack of guiding principles for promoting cation disorder within the transition metal (TM) layers has posed a persistent challenge in designing homogeneous layered LR cathodes. Herein, the (Li + Mn)TM content in the TM layer as a criterion for the design of cation‐disordered layered LR cathodes is proposed. The intralayer cation disorder can be achieved by tuning the (Li + Mn)TM content less than 0.5 combined with incorporating the solute ions with suitable ionic radii. For a multicomponent LR nickel cobalt manganese (LRNCM) oxides system, multiscale structural analyses reveal that cation‐disordered layered Li1.1(Ni0.6Co0.1Mn0.3)0.9O2 (LR613) exhibits enhanced compositional homogeneity and higher Rm symmetry. The developed LR613 cathode undergoes a solid‐solution reaction during Li+ deintercalation and mitigates voltage decay during cycling. It is elucidated that intralayer cation disorder effectively alleviates microstrain within the cathode structure and enhances overall structural stability. This comprehensive understanding of the composition‐structure‐electrochemical behavior relationship inspires the development of durable cation‐disordered layered LR cathodes through composition tuning.
Prevalence of feline upper respiratory tract pathogens and risk factors for clinical disease and final outcomes in an RSPCA shelter in Queensland, Australia
Authors: Kennedy Uttara , Stevenson Mark , Paterson Mandy , Jaensch Susan , Hayward Doug , Clark Nicholas 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIntroductionFeline respiratory tract infection poses a serious challenge in animal shelters. Potential risk factors include pathogens introduced through animals entering the shelter. We aimed to determine the proportion of animals shedding feline upper respiratory tract (URT) pathogens at the time of entry and to assess how this contributed to the burden of clinical disease and final outcomes.MethodsOropharyngeal and conjunctival swabs were collected from incoming cats over 11 months and tested using real‐time PCR. The prevalence and distribution of pathogens were reported; causal associations with clinical disease and shelter outcomes were assessed using Bayesian generalised regression models.ResultsOn admission, 43% (n = 86) cats were shedding one or more pathogens (feline herpes virus, feline calici virus, Mycoplasma felis, Chlamydia felis and Bordetella bronchiseptica). Shedding was somewhat associated with subsequent clinical disease but not with risk of euthanasia. Animals placed into foster care were less likely (odds ratio [OR] 0.27, Bayesian credible interval [CI] 0.09‒0.78) and those enrolled into behavioural rehabilitation programmes were more likely to develop disease (OR 5, CI 2.4‒11). Kittens had a delayed time to onset of disease (daily hazard 0.39, CI 0.13‒1.2). Geriatric animals (OR 4.1, CI 1.8‒10) and those with comorbidities (OR 8.8, CI 3.5‒25) were most likely to be euthanased.ConclusionsWhile a substantial proportion of animals were shedding pathogens on entry, animal characteristics (age and behaviour) and shelter operations (foster care) were more important in impacting the shelter's burden of clinical feline URT disease.
New constraints on gauged $$ \textrm{U}{(1)}_{L_{\mu }-{L}_{\tau }} $$ models via Z − Z′ mixing
Authors: Asai Kento , Miyao Coh , Okawa Shohei , Tsumura Koji 
Published: December 2024

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Models based on a $$ \textrm{U}{(1)}_{L_{\mu }-{L}_{\tau }} $$
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symmetry breaking is caused by a single scalar field. Due to the charge assignment of the scalar field, each model predicts a unique structure of the neutrino mass matrix, which demands non-trivial relations among neutrino mass and mixing parameters. We find that the model called type 2+1, which features an SU(2)L doublet scalar Φ+1 with the $$ \textrm{U}{(1)}_{L_{\mu }-{L}_{\tau }} $$
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charge +1 and the hypercharge +1/2 and predicts the B3 texture structure, is marginally acceptable under the current neutrino oscillation data and cosmological observation. When the $$ \textrm{U}{(1)}_{L_{\mu }-{L}_{\tau }} $$
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gauge symmetry is broken by the vacuum expectation value of the standard model non-singlet representation such as Φ+1, there are additional contributions to flavor-changing meson decay processes and atomic parity violation via mixing between the Z boson and the $$ \textrm{U}{(1)}_{L_{\mu }-{L}_{\tau }} $$
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gauge boson Z′. We newly evaluate the model-dependent constraints on the model and find that the type 2+1 model is robustly ruled out. The model is extended to have an additional vacuum expectation value of a standard model singlet scalar in order to avoid the stringent constraints via the Z – Z′ mixing. Finally, we clarify the allowed range of the ratio of these vacuum expectation values.
Spinning waveforms in cubic effective field theories of gravity
Authors: Brandhuber Andreas , Brown Graham R. , Chen Gang , Travaglini Gabriele , Matasan Pablo Vives 
Published: December 2024

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We derive analytic all-order-in-spin expressions for the leading-order time-domain waveforms generated in the scattering of two Kerr black holes with arbitrary masses and spin vectors in the presence of all independent cubic deformations of Einstein-Hilbert gravity. These are the two parity-even interactions I1 and G3, and the parity-odd ones Ĩ1 and $$ {\overset{\sim }{G}}_3 $$

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deformations we can express the spinning waveform in terms of the scalar waveform with appropriately shifted impact parameters, which are reminiscent of Newman-Janis shifts. For I1 and Ĩ1 similar shifts occur, but are accompanied by additional contributions that cannot be captured by simply shifting the scalar I1 and Ĩ1 waveforms. We also show the absence of leading-order corrections to gravitational memory. Our analytic results are notably compact, and we compare the effectiveness of the three methods used to obtain them. We also briefly comment on the magnitude of the corrections to observables due to cubic deformations.
New dimer integrable systems and defects in five dimensional gauge theory
Authors: Lee Norton 
Published: December 2024

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We study the relation between the quantum integrable systems derived from the dimer graphs and five dimensional $$ \mathcal{N} $$
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-background. We identify, in the ε2 → 0 limit, the canonical co-dimensional two defect satisfying the Baxter T-Q equation of the generalized A-type dimer integrable system, and the monodromy defect as its common eigenstate of the commuting Hamiltonians, with the eigenvalues being the expectation value of the BPS Wilson loop in the anti-symmetric representation of the bulk gauge group.
Preserving Heritage Amid War: A Protocol for Recording and Disseminating the Tomb of Djehutyhotep at the Sudan National Museum
Authors: Lemos Rennan , Abdllatief Ikhlas , Linarello Sveva , Capuchio Victor 
Published: December 2024

AbstractArchaeological sites in southern Egypt and northern Sudan faced a significant threat of destruction caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The UNESCO Nubian campaign sponsored extensive surveys and excavations to salvage as much as possible, yielding large datasets. Temples and tombs were disassembled and relocated, including to various museums, in preservation efforts. Despite these endeavors, much information was lost. The wall paintings and inscribed features of the tomb of Djehutyhotep were among the monuments reassembled in the courtyard of the Sudan National Museum. However, the preserved tomb features are once again at risk of destruction due to war in Sudan. The first field season of a project to document, study, and disseminate information about the tomb of Djehutyhotep in April 2023 was disrupted by war, compromising the quality of collected data. Inaccessibility to the material and the threat of destruction or permanent damage pose major challenges. This paper addresses the challenges posed by incomplete datasets, inaccessibility, and the risk of destruction, proposing a protocol for documenting and digitally disseminating heritage at risk, which is potentially applicable to other conflict zones to enable remote research and outreach.
Circular Consumption Practices as Matters of Care
Authors: Mesiranta Nina , Mattila Malla , Koskinen Outi , Närvänen Elina 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWhile a circular economy (CE) paradigm shift has gained significant momentum among academics, practitioners, and policymakers, theory regarding its social aspects remains scant, especially theory based on an ethical, micro-level perspective. Circular consumption, referring to those consumption practices that aim to extend the lifetimes of objects and materials, involves ethical considerations. However, everyday circular consumption and its ethics have not gained a foothold in the CE literature. This article builds on the existing circular consumption literature by drawing insights from the posthuman feminist theorising of care, shifting the focus of care from humans to the complex relations between humans and nonhumans and conceptualising circular consumption practices as matters of care. This conceptualisation, which follows a thinking-with-theory approach, is based on empirical material constructed in two research projects focusing on frontrunner consumers in terms of circular consumption in Finland: food waste reduction and circular clothing consumption. We identify circular consumption as care by introducing three distinct perspectives: care as tinkering, care as affective practices, and care as ethico-political action. We show that approaching circular consumption practices as matters of care, while not always easy or straightforward, is an attempt to make consumption better: more attentive, inclusive, durable, and enjoyable. Our findings emphasise the interconnected nature of circular practices, the constant performativity of circular consumption, and nonhumans as crucial stakeholders in care relations. Consequently, we offer an alternative to technocentric CE perspectives and a way to promote a sustainable world through care.
Programming education across disciplines: a nationwide study of Danish higher education
Authors: Nicolajsen Sebastian Mateos , Nielsen Sofie , Carlsen Louise Meier , Brabrand Claus 
Published: December 2024

AbstractDecades of technological development and innovation have led to an unprecedented digitalization of society. Graduates entering the modern workforce now need better computational competences. Higher education is thus forced to adapt and consider how to support these demands. To support educators in making decisions regarding how to integrate computing in their programmes, we set out to investigate to what extent and how mandatory (computer) programming has emerged in the tertiary educational system of an entire country: Denmark. We analyzed all course descriptions from 1169 tertiary educational programmes at all higher educational institutions spanning all of Denmark. This provides a “snapshot” of where and how programming education has emerged and manifested itself in higher education across faculties, study programmes, and disciplines for an entire country. Our results demonstrate that, as of 2023, 1 in 6$$\nicefrac {1}{2}$$

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educational programmes (175 out of 1169) include mandatory programming. To support educators in introducing programming, we quantify and provide an overview of educational programmes with mandatory programming along several dimensions. We characterize the roles programming has in different programmes, how programming is delineated, and which families of competences are often taught in connection with programming. Based on the results of our study, we issue five recommendations directed at policymakers and educators responsible for navigating the inclusion of programming in their education.
Revolutionizing Fingerprint Detection: Ce3+ Doped SiO2-Zr2O3:Sr2+ Nanocomposites with Enhanced Luminescence and Selectivity
Authors: Qayyum Momna , Shahid Sammia , Mansoor Sana , Faizan Muhammad , Javed Mohsin , Zidan Ammar , Bahadur Ali , Iqbal Shahid , Mahmood Sajid , Farouk Abd-ElAziem , Aloufi Salman 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEven though fingerprints remain one of the most reliable methods of identification, they are often lost during the recovery process. Accurate fingerprint recognition depends on the contrast between the ridges and substrate. On tough surfaces, such as glossy, colorful, and patterned materials, the contrast is harder to establish. Photoluminescent materials play a crucial role in forensic investigations as they enable the development of procedures that enhance image quality and increase the accuracy of findings from security institutions. Due to the strong emission in the red area at 620 nm, the use of trivalent Rare Earth ions (RE3+) doped materials in this work is notable. Because of the unique properties and abundance of cerium, luminous materials based on SiO2-Zr2O3: Ce3+, Sr2+ prepared via sol-gel technique present a more practical alternative for use in criminal investigations compared to current photonic materials. The sample was further co-doped with synthetic (Safranin-O and crystal violet) as well as organic (curcumin and lycopene) photoluminescent dyes. The nanocomposites were examined using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). In conclusion, this work highlights the qualities critical to obtaining higher-resolution latent fingerprint images for potential forensic applications.
Decomposed quasiconvex optimization with application to generalized cone problems
Authors: Cunis Torbjørn 
Published: December 2024

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We propose a gradient-based method to solve quasiconvex optimization problems through decomposed optimization and prove local superlinear convergence under mild regularity assumptions at the optimal solution. A practical implementation further provides global convergence while maintaining the fast local convergence. In numerical examples from generalized cone programming, the proposed method reduced the number of iterations to 18 to 50% compared to bisection.