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The Platformization of the Family
Authors: Livingstone Sonia , Sefton-Green Julian 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis chapter sets the context for the whole book by describing the broad context of digital transformations focusing on digital platforms across many domains in contemporary life. Platforms are now a key type of societal infrastructure governing many social, institutional and interpersonal interactions. The chapter then introduces literature describing how platforms are increasingly understood in relationship to families. This is both in terms of the family as a social unit and how the family conducts its interior and exterior lives through or ‘on’ platforms. The chapter describes the theories and concepts that have been used to explain how families use platforms to ‘compose’ themselves and how families are addressed and identified as a social unit through and by digital platforms. Contemporary ideas of the family itself are of course in a change of flux and the chapter goes onto describe how the sociology of the family is reconceptualising what the family might mean in the context of radical social restructuring and individualisation. The chapter ends by trying to conceptualise the relationship between families and platforms and how this relationship may be better understood by researching the activities of platformization.
Researching the Platformization of the Family: Methodological Challenges
Authors: Membrive Antonio , Miño-Puigcercós Raquel 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis chapter addresses the challenge of designing research methods to empirically study the platformization of the family. In order to move away from simplistic definitions and discussions like “screen time”, we need rigorous and imaginative methods for capturing everyday family life and understand how platform logics are structuring relationships between and beyond families. Therefore, this chapter identifies ethnographical and participatory methodological approaches and strategies used by researchers who have conducted empirical work on family lives and platformization. By illustrating how these methodologies have been useful to understand how interactions among families are mediated by digital platforms, the authors discuss its potentials and limitations to understand and theorise the processes of platformization in contemporary societies.
Planar Binary Trees, Noncrossing Partitions and the Operator-Valued S-Transform
Authors: Ebrahimi-Fard Kurusch , Ringeard Timothé 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe revisit the twisted multiplicativity property of Voiculescu’s S-transform in the operator-valued setting, using a specific bijection between planar binary trees and noncrossing partitions.
An 808 line phasor-based dehomogenisation Matlab code for multi-scale topology optimisation
Authors: Woldseth Rebekka Varum , Sigmund Ole , Jensen Peter Dørffler Ladegaard 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This work presents an 808-line Matlab educational code for combined multi-scale topology optimisation and phasor-based dehomogenisation titled . The multi-scale formulation utilises homogenisation of optimal microstructures to facilitate efficient coarse-scale optimisation. Dehomogenisation allows for a high-resolution single-scale reconstruction of the optimised multi-scale structure, achieving minor losses in structural performance, at a fraction of the computational cost, compared to its large-scale topology optimisation counterpart. The presented code utilises stiffness optimal Rank-2 microstructures to minimise the compliance of a single-load case problem, subject to a volume fraction constraint. By exploiting the inherent efficiency benefits of the phasor-based dehomogenisation procedure, on-the-fly dehomogenisation to a single-scale structure is obtained. The presented code includes procedures for structural verification of the final dehomogenised structure by comparison to the multi-scale solution. The code is introduced in terms of the underlying theory and its major components, including examples and potential extensions, and can be downloaded from Github.
Peter Paul Rickham: the Liverpool neonatal surgery unit 1953
Authors: Losty Paul D. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis article highlights the evolution, birth and legacy of the world’s first neonatal surgical unit established at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Liverpool in 1953. Peter Paul Rickham, a creative pioneering and innovative surgeon, is credited here as a major driving force that helped shape and progress the modern day development of neonatal surgery. Rickham’s vision was realised by studying neonatal surgical disorders and the mortality rate of congenital anomalies in Mersey Region while working as a young senior registrar with Isabella Forshall. Rickham defined the extent of the problem(s) and set to work as a newly appointed consultant a vision for improving outcomes with the creation and establishment of a preeminent world leading neonatal surgical unit. Surgeons from all over the world travelled to work, learn and train with Rickham and the paediatric surgical staff team at Alder Hey in the subsequent years to follow. Neonatal anaesthesia greatly advanced by Jackson Rees a colleague working in Liverpool with Rickham allowed huge success to flourish—‘the impossible became possible’. The neonatal surgical unit in Liverpool became the benchmark and prototype for units to develop around the world immediately resulting in improvement in the survival of newborn infants undergoing surgery from 22 to 74%. Rickham’s contributions to neonatal and paediatric surgery are truly remarkable. Alder Hey hosts an international symposium and special dinner with Rickham family members as VIP guests in its calendar of events. A symposium highlight is the Rickham Lecture with the PPR Gold Medal awarded to an international renowned leader in the field of paediatric surgery and the surgical sciences.
Concurrent consumption of cocoa flavanols and caffeine does not acutely modulate working memory and attention
Authors: Akyürek Elkan G. , Altınok Ahmet , Karabay Aytaç 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Consumption of cocoa flavanols and caffeine might acutely enhance cognition, particularly in synergy. Due to the use of multifaceted tasks in prior research, it is unclear precisely which cognitive functions are implicated. Here we aimed to assess the acute effects of the (joint) ingestion of cocoa flavanols and caffeine on temporal attention, spatial attention, and working memory.

Methods
In four separate sessions of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, 48 young adult participants consumed a placebo drink, a cocoa flavanols (415 mg) drink, a caffeine (215 mg) drink, and a drink containing both concurrently. In each session, after ingestion, we tested performance in three cognitive tasks. We tested temporal attention in a dual-target rapid serial visual presentation paradigm, known to elicit the attentional blink, in which the time between the targets was manipulated. We measured spatial attention in a visual search task, where we varied the number of distractors that appeared simultaneously with the target. We tested working memory in a delayed recall task, in which the number of stimuli to be remembered was manipulated.

Results
We obtained the expected performance pattern in each task, but found no evidence for modulation of response accuracy or reaction times by the ingestion of either substance, nor of their combined ingestion, even in the most challenging task conditions.

Conclusions
We conclude that, even when jointly ingested, neither the tested amount of cocoa flavanols nor caffeine have acute effects that are robustly measurable on cognitive tasks that target attention and working memory specifically.
Does simplification of plastic waste separation promote plastic recycling?
Authors: Ishimura Yuichi , Nomura Kai , Ichinose Daisuke 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis study explores the effects of a policy intervention designed to simplify the standards for plastic waste separation on collection volume and the quality of recyclables. We employ a causal impact analysis based on a Bayesian structural time-series approach to estimate the effects of simplifying the municipal solid waste-separation process for plastic waste in Japan. We find that simplifying plastic waste-separation standards increases plastic packaging waste-collection volume. This effect seems to be largely driven by behavioral changes such as decreased time spent on waste separation. We also find that simplifying home separation increases the percentage of contaminated plastic packaging waste collected for recycling and other materials not subject to collection in the post-collection period. Several robustness and falsification tests corroborated these results. Our results highlight the importance of considering the trade-off between the quantity and quality of recyclables when designing plastic waste recycling policies.
Multimodal Argument as Dialogue
Authors: van Laar Jan Albert 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAccording to a dialectical approach to argumentation, a single argument can be seen as a dialogical "Why? Because!" sequence. Does this also apply to multimodal arguments? This paper focuses on multimodal arguments with a predominantly visual character and shows that dialogues are helpful for identifying and reconstructing arguments in multimodal communication. To include nonverbal arguments in dialectical argumentation theory, it is proposed to regard dialogue as mode-fluid. The account of multimodal argument as dialogue will be compared with Champagne and Pietarinen’s account of visual argument as movement.
Molecular and Cellular Foundations of Aging of the Brain: Anti-aging Strategies in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Dziewa Magdalena , Złotek Magdalena , Herbet Mariola , Piątkowska-Chmiel Iwona 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a condition characterized by the gradual degeneration of the nervous system that poses significant challenges to cognitive function and overall mental health. Given the increasing global life expectancy, there is an urgent need for effective strategies to prevent and manage Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on anti-aging interventions. Recent scientific advancements have unveiled several promising strategies for combating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), ranging from lifestyle interventions to cutting-edge pharmacological treatments and therapies targeting the underlying biological processes of aging and AD. Regular physical exercise, cognitive engagement, a balanced diet, and social interaction serve as key pillars in maintaining brain health. At the same time, therapies target key pathological mechanisms of AD, such as amyloid-beta accumulation, tau abnormalities, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and synaptic loss, offering potential breakthroughs in treatment. Moreover, cutting-edge innovations such as gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, and novel drug delivery systems are emerging as potential game-changers in the fight against AD. This review critically evaluates the latest research on anti-aging interventions and their potential in preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by exploring the connections between aging mechanisms and AD pathogenesis. It provides a comprehensive analysis of both well-established and emerging strategies, while also identifying key gaps in current knowledge to guide future research efforts.
Development of analytical method for zirconium determination in U–Pu–Zr alloy samples
Authors: Mishra Vivekchandra Guruprasad , Rawat Neetika , Thakur Uday Kumar , Kumar Ashwani , Santu Kaity 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe study focuses on developing a robust method for determining zirconium in U–Pu–Zr alloy samples, crucial for assessing fuel composition and ensuring uniformity. Using mandelic acid precipitation and spectrophotometric quantification with Arsenazo-III, the method achieves high sensitivity and reproducibility, crucial for handling microgram-levels of Pu. By optimizing conditions to maintain Pu in its + 3 oxidation state, interference during Zr precipitation is minimized. Comparative analyses with ICP-AES validate the accuracy and reliability of the results. This approach not only enhances analytical precision but also reduces radioactive waste, making it suitable for nuclear fuel characterization.
A systematic review of stereotactic radiosurgery for metastatic spinal sarcomas
Authors: Kite Trent , Jaffe Stephen , Yadlapalli Vineetha , Verma Rhea , Li Jenna , Karlovits Stephen , Wegner Rodney E. , Shepard Matthew J. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Sarcomas metastasizing to the spine are a rare entity. Ideally an En-bloc resection is necessary to achieve durable local control (LC) rates. However, anatomical constraints often limit the degree of tumor resection. Because of this, other therapeutic modalities either replacing or as an adjuvant to resection are necessary. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a reasonable candidate therapy.

Methods
We conducted a systematic review of the literature using the following databases: PubMed, Science Direct, and Cochrane library. We used a combination of the following terms connected by boolean operators: “Metastatic Sarcoma, Sarcoma of the Spine, Spine Sarcoma, Metastasis, stereotactic radiosurgery, SRS.” All retrospective and prospective cohorts, as well as randomized control trials reporting on patients with histopathologically confirmed metastatic sarcomas of the bony elements of the vertebrae, thecal sac, cord, or associated soft tissues of the spine were included. We excluded animal studies, case reports, case series, patients < 18 (pediatric cohorts), review articles and meta-analyses. No date filters were applied to our search.

Results
Our final analysis included 5 studies ranging from 2009 to 2024 reporting on 260 patients and 371 associated lesions. Leiomyosarcoma was the most frequently reported histologic subtype (60%). Most lesions were localized to the thoracic spine (48.6%). 75% of studies reported a median dose < 30 Gy, and achieved biologically equivalent doses (BEDs) ranging from < 50–100. Pooled 1-year median survival was 64.5% (IQR: 61.8–75.10). Pooled 1-year median LC was 86% (IQR: 79.4–88.5). Three of five studies (60%) for OS and 4/5 (80%) for LC had data availability suitable for meta-analysis. The 1-year OS and LC rates proportions across these studies were 67% (proportion = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.57–0.75, p = 0.07, I2 = 63%), and 84% (proportion = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.78–0.89, p = 0.10, I2 = 52%) respectively. Median follow up across all studies was 18 months (IQR:12.7–31.3).

Conclusions
SRS is a reasonable alternative therapy in either the up front, salvage or adjuvant setting which can facilitate durable LC.
Sustainable water resources allocation for wetlands based on triple bottom line analytical hierarchy collaborative elicitation
Authors: Curiel-Esparza Jorge , Benitez-Navio Alberto , Martin-Utrillas Manuel , Martinez-Leon Jesus , Canto-Perello Julian 
Published: November 2024

AbstractHydrological restoration of wetlands has become a critical pressing issue in environmental preservation due to climate change. This study seeks to develop a novel methodology to identify which type of water resources available are the most appropriate for restoring a particular wetland, considering a holistic perspective based on the triple bottom line (TBL) assessment, which is a logical framework for identifying and integrating social, environmental, and economic factors into decision-making processes. The elicitation was addressed through a comprehensive holistic index using analytic hierarchy process for ranking TBL dimensions and drivers. This new hybrid technique was applied for elaborating sustainable rules of water allocation to restore the wetlands of the Tablas de Daimiel National Park, located in central Spain. The environmental dimension was analyzed using six drivers: the synergistic use of infrastructures, the water resources location, the wastewater reuse, the energy consumption, the landscape degradation, and the impact on water resources. The social dimension was evaluated measuring three drivers: community acceptance, political acceptance, and market acceptance. And finally, the economic dimension was assessed through the expropriation of land costs, the infrastructure costs, the maintenance costs, and opportunity costs associated. These drivers guarantee traceability and transparency in the elicitation process, becoming a novel allocation framework to support policy makers in wetland conservation. Applying the proposed methodology, Tagus-Segura interbasin water transfer is the best ranked option (83.13%), closely followed by pumping well areas (79.12 and 78.24%) and wastewater recycling plants (74.34 and 68.26%). The unique holistic index proposed is a transparent and traceable decision support tool to address water allocation in wetland restoration.
Zweierlei Wiederaneignung der postsozialistischen Stadt. Kommunale Selbstverwaltung und Privatisierung in Polen in den 1990er-Jahren
Authors: Peters Florian 
Published: November 2024

Zusammenfassung
Dieser Aufsatz analysiert das funktionale Ineinandergreifen von kommunaler Selbstverwaltung und Privatisierung in der postsozialistischen Transformation polnischer Städte nach 1989. Damit lenkt er das Augenmerk auf den Prozess der Kommunalisierung der Verfügung über bisheriges Staatseigentum, der die historisch beispiellose Expansion des Privateigentums nach der Implosion des Staatssozialismus begleitete. Um die historischen Voraussetzungen für das Aufkommen der Frage „Wem gehört die Stadt?“ darzulegen, arbeitet der Aufsatz zunächst den Aufstieg von Selbstverwaltung (polnisch: samorząd) und Eigentum zu Leitbegriffen der postsozialistischen Transformation heraus. In einem zweiten Schritt beleuchtet er die grundlegenden Debatten um die Neukonstituierung kommunalen Eigentums im Zuge der polnischen Kommunalreform vom Frühjahr 1990, um schließlich exemplarisch zentrale eigentumspolitische Herausforderungen und Handlungsfelder polnischer Kommunen in den frühen 1990er-Jahren zu diskutieren. Auf diese Weise werden Privatisierung und Kommunalisierung als miteinander verflochtene, aber durchaus spannungsreiche Dimensionen der Wiederaneignung lokaler Lebenswelten durch die postsozialistischen Stadtgesellschaften kenntlich gemacht. Diese waren aufs Engste mit Ansprüchen auf individuelle und kollektive Wiederaneignung von Handlungsmacht verknüpft. Mit seinem Fokus auf die turbulente Anfangsphase der postsozialistischen Transformation der urbanen Eigentumsordnungen zielt der Aufsatz darauf ab, zu einem differenzierten Verständnis der vielfältigen Funktionen verschiedener Eigentumsformen und ihrer sozialen Einbettung beizutragen. Er begreift die postsozialistische Stadt somit als Labor, in dem sich sowohl die tragenden Bauelemente als auch die potenziellen Bruchlinien der liberal-kapitalistischen Eigentumsordnung sichtbar machen lassen.
Schizophrenia Biomarkers: Blood Transcriptome Suggests Two Molecular Subtypes
Authors: Dor Herut , Hertzberg Libi 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSchizophrenia is a chronic illness that imposes a significant burden on patients, their families, and the health care system. While it has a substantial genetic component, its heterogeneous nature—both genetic and clinical—limits the ability to identify causal genes and mechanisms. In this study, we analyzed the blood transcriptomes of 398 samples (212 patients with schizophrenia and 186 controls) obtained from five public datasets. We demonstrated this heterogeneity by clustering patients with schizophrenia into two molecular subtypes using an unsupervised machine-learning algorithm. We found that the genes most influential in clustering were enriched in pathways related to the ribosome and ubiquitin-proteasomes system, which are known to be associated with schizophrenia. Based on the expression levels of these genes, we developed a logistic regression model capable of predicting schizophrenia samples in unrelated datasets with a positive predictive value of 64% (p value = 0.039). In the future, integrating blood transcriptomics with clinical characteristics may enable the definition of distinct molecular subtypes, leading to a better understanding of schizophrenia pathophysiology and aiding in the development of personalized drugs and treatment options.
Central Capabilities to Well-Being in the Context of Forced Migration: A Scoping Review of Capability Approach-Based Literature
Authors: Nassar Areen 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis paper provides a comprehensive overview of the Capability Approach-based literature relevant to forced migrants’ valued capabilities to well-being. Its primary aim is to identify the capabilities that are of centrality to well-being within the context of forced migration. This research applies Naz’s (2020) methodological argument, identifying the elements of the ideal list of capabilities to well-being by reviewing literature, in the context of forced migration. Following Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) methodological framework for scoping studies, seven electronic databases were searched, resulting in the inclusion of ten peer-reviewed journal articles in this research. Using descriptive and thematic data analysis methods, this study reveals that forced migrants value three key capabilities: the Capability to Legality, which involves being able to be legally recognised and secure; the Capability to Education, which emphasises being able to be educated at various levels of learning; and the Capability to Sociality, which encompasses being able to be socially connected. While broader scoping reviews and further empirical studies are still highly recommended, the capabilities identified in this review have the potential to inform policies and services relevant to the context of forced migration, ultimately improving the overall well-being of forced migrants in host societies.
Functional model for generalised resolvents and its application to time-dispersive media
Authors: Cherednichenko Kirill D. , Ershova Yulia Yu. , Naboko Sergey N. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractMotivated by recent results concerning the asymptotic behaviour of differential operators with highly contrasting coefficients, whose effective descriptions have involved generalised resolvents, we construct the functional model for a typical example of the latter. This provides a spectral representation for the generalised resolvent, which can be utilised for further analysis, in particular the construction of the scattering operator in related wave propagation setups.