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Seeing Otherwise: ‘The Least of These’ and Revelation in Jean‐Luc Marion
Authors: Breedlove Thomas 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn his familiar essay in Phenomenology and the ‘Theological Turn’, Jean‐François Courtine writes that the ‘cardinal experience’ of revelatory phenomena would undoubtedly be the incarnation. But in its singularity, this experience, he admits, seems to elude phenomenological thought. Against such a judgement, many Christian traditions affirm Christ's ongoing presence in diverse privileged sites, in the eucharist, saints, the Church itself, and, via Christ's own identification with ‘the least of these’ in Matthew's parable, in those who suffer. This essay considers this last possibility of divine manifestation, taking up ‘the least of these’ to reconsider the relationship between finitude and the infinite in Jean‐Luc Marion's phenomenogical account of revelation and saturation. While the heart of Marion's account, both in his words and according to his critics, has primarily concerned revelation's contradiction of finite experience, this essay argues that the development of Marion's own hermeneutics and his attentiveness to paradox and kenosis also reveal the confirmation of finitude at the heart of revelation. Revelation, that is, though it comes from elsewhere, is not other than finitude, but finitude otherwise, finitude's transfiguration.
Adherence and uncertainty during rehabilitation for urinary incontinence: Validation of a scale
Authors: Terzoni Stefano , Parozzi Mauro , Mora Cristina , Marconi Pietro , Wallace Eva , Gaia Giorgia , Maruccia Serena , Sighinolfi Chiara , Lusignani Maura , Pinna Barbara , Ricci Cristian , Ferrara Paolo 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe sought to create an Italian version of Mishel's Uncertainty in Illness Scale, dedicated to people undergoing conservative rehabilitation for urinary incontinence, for studying uncertainty as a determinant of therapeutic adherence. Urinary incontinence has a high prevalence worldwide, ranging from 25% to 45%. Incontinence is often treatable with conservative interventions but demands a long and intensive commitment from the patient. Results are not immediate, and relapses are possible. These patients can experience uncertainty and difficulty complying with rehabilitation programs, hence the importance of the therapeutic relationship with a healthcare professional. Mishel's theory of uncertainty can be used to measure uncertainty and the effects of such a relationship, but no instrument currently exists for this purpose. Prospective observational study enrolling all male and female adult patients admitted to a nurse‐led outpatient pelvic clinic for non‐neurogenic urinary incontinence, excluding puerpera. A scale named MUIS‐PF (pelvic floor) was created, based on previous versions of Mishel's scale, and administered during the first consultation and at the end of the rehabilitation program. Internal consistency was assessed, and exploratory factor analysis was conducted. A total of 109 patients enrolled (54 M, 55 F) aged 64 ± 5 years, medial initial leakage 245 grams/day, IQR [90; 370]. Seventy‐nine percent obtained continence; there were no dropouts during the study. Internal consistency of the MUIS‐PF was high (93%), and structure analysis yielded a clear separation of the factors. Patient uncertainty decreased significantly at the end of the program compared to the first consultation (p < 0.001). The MUIS‐PF is valid and reliable. Utilizing the correct approach, the nurse could significantly reduce the uncertainty of persons with incontinence by listening, giving clear information and searching for the best solution for their continence issues.
Perception, attitude, and opinion of parents of cleft lip and palate patients treated with nasoalveolar molding (NAM): A cross‐sectional questionnaire study
Authors: Martínez‐Orellana Ana , Camañes‐Gonzalvo Sara , Tejero‐Martínez Ana , Salom‐Alonso Lucas , Bellot‐Arcís Carlos , García‐Sanz Verónica , Paredes‐Gallardo Vanessa 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe main goal of the nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is to mitigate the initial severity of the cleft, facilitating the subsequent surgical procedures. Nevertheless, the use of the appliance entails high stress levels for families.AimThe aim of this study was to assess the perceptions, attitudes, and opinions of parents whose cleft‐affected children underwent treatment using the NAM technique.DesignA cross‐sectional questionnaire study was conducted on a cohort of relatives of infants born with cleft lip and palate who were treated with the NAM appliance. The parents completed a 59‐item questionnaire that had been previously validated.ResultsThe initial cohort consisted of 104 families. The level of satisfaction was high, and there was a direct correlation with early diagnosis. Satisfaction levels varied depending on the cleft type, with a decrease in cases of bilateral presentation. Satisfaction was influenced by the newborns' adaptation and the absence of complications. Parents who exhibited lower levels of satisfaction contemplated terminating the treatment.ConclusionsParents expressed high satisfaction with NAM treatment, due to effective management and understanding. Bilateral clefts and delayed diagnosis can significantly impact satisfaction. These results emphasize the importance of personalized approaches to address challenges in NAM treatment, particularly in instances of bilateral clefts and delayed diagnoses.
Microstructure and ablation behavior of C/C–HfC–SiC composites fabricated by reactive melt infiltration with Hf–Si alloy
Authors: Xu Chongqing , Jia Chenglan , Liu Qian , Peng Zheng , Chen Sian 
Published: October 2024

AbstractC/C–HfC–SiC composites were prepared by reactive melt infiltration using Hf–Si alloy (Hf, more than 95 wt%) with a density of 3.86 g/cm3 and an open porosity of 8.34%. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and ablation behavior at high temperatures were studied in detail. SiC played a crucial role in alleviating the thermal mismatch between HfC and PyC, which formed at the interface between the carbon matrix and the HfC matrix. The flexural strength and modulus of C/C–HfC–SiC composites were 237 MPa and 37.6 GPa, respectively. The C/C–HfC–SiC composites exhibited excellent ablation resistance with a linear ablation rate of 8.9 × 10−3 mm/s and maintained a surface temperature above 2925°C during ablation. During this process, HfO₂ remained in a molten state with high viscosity and served as a thermal barrier, while the volatilization of SiO₂ effectively removed heat, protecting the composites from further ablation.
Management of human epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors‐related acneiform rash: A position paper based on the first Europe/USA Delphi consensus process
Authors: Apalla Z. , Freites‐Martinez A. , Grafanaki K. , Ortiz‐Brugues A. , Nikolaou V. , Fattore D. , Sollena P. , Deverapalli S. , Babakoohi S. , Galimont A. , Kluger N. , Beylot‐Barry M. , Larocca C. , Iriarte C. , Smith J. , Tattersall I. , Dodiuk‐Gad R. , Sauder M. , Carrera C. , Kwong B. , Whitley M. , Leboeuf N. , Romano P. , Starace M. , Mateeva V. , Riganti J. , Hirner J. , Patel A. B. , Reyes‐Habito C. M. , Kraehenbuehl L. , Kheterpal M. , Fida M. , Hassel J. , Lacouture M. , Sibaud V. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundThere is a need for unified guidance in the management of acneiform rash induced by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRi) among dermatologists.ObjectiveTo establish unified international guidelines for the management of acneiform rash caused by EGFR inhibitors, based on an experts' Delphi consensus.MethodsThe initiative was led by five members of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force ‘Dermatology for Cancer Patients’ who developed a questionnaire that was circulated to a group of 32 supportive oncodermatology experts in Europe, Canada, Argentina, the US States and Asia. The questionnaire consisted of 84 statements in total, regarding diagnosis and treatment of EGFRi‐induced acneiform rash. Experts responded to an anonymous 5‐point Likert scale survey. The coordinators collected the first‐round responses that were checked for consensus (≥75% agreement in positive [agree or strongly agree] or in negative [disagree or strongly disagree] vote). The statements that did not reach strong consensus in the first round were revised, according to experts' feedback, for a second‐round survey.ResultsStrong consensus was reached in 75/84 (89.3%) of the statements, whilst moderate consensus was achieved in 6/84 elements. Key points include consideration of low‐dose isotretinoin for refractory grade II/III acneiform rash, use of topical steroid‐sparing agents like topical pimecrolimus in the maintenance phase and use of doxycycline in either 100 or 200 mg per day as prophylactic treatment. Interestingly, experts did not recommend topical antibiotics, neither for prevention, nor for treatment. Consensus failure in 3/84 objects is mostly related to the lack of robust data on these topics.ConclusionThis consensus offers crucial insights often overlooked by radiotherapists, general practitioners, dermatologists and oncologists, and it is expected to improve the management of oncologic patients treated with EGFRi in different settings and continents.
Monolithic Hybrid Abutment Crowns (Screw‐Retained) Versus Monolithic Hybrid Abutments With Monolithic Crowns (Adhesively Cemented): Three‐Year Data of a Prospective Clinical Split‐Mouth Study
Authors: Naumann Michael , Happe Arndt , Holtkamp Agnes , Blender Sarah M. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTObjectivesThis study compares the restoration of single‐tooth implants with screw‐retained lithium‐disilicate hybrid‐abutment crowns and single‐tooth lithium‐disilicate crowns adhesively bonded to hybrid abutments with regard to objective clinical and subjective patient‐specific evaluation criteria over a time of observation of 3 years.Materials and MethodsTwo bone‐level implants were placed in contralateral sides of the same jaw in 10 patients, each with two single‐tooth gaps. After osseointegration, implants were uncovered and an impression was taken. In accordance with the split‐mouth design, one implant in each patient was restored with a screw‐retained hybrid abutment crown and the other implant with a hybrid abutment and an adhesively bonded single‐tooth crown. The restorations were randomly allocated to the implants. Prefabricated titanium bases were used. The ceramic abutments and restorations were fabricated monolithically with pressed lithium‐disilicate ceramic. An objective evaluation (survival, technical, or biological complications, FIPS) by the practitioner and a subjective evaluation (satisfaction, OHIP) by the patient were carried out after 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after restoration placement.ResultsBoth restoration types showed a survival rate of 100% after 3 years of observation. No technical or biological complications occurred. No significant difference was observed between the two types of restoration neither for objective (survival, technical or biological complications, FIPS) nor subjective (satisfaction, OHIP) evaluation criteria (p > 0.05).ConclusionNo statistically significant differences were observed between screw‐retained and cemented pressed lithium‐disilicate restorations on bone‐level implants for both objective and subjective evaluation criteria, respectively.Clinical SignificanceMonolithic hybrid‐abutment crowns (screw‐retained) and monolithic hybrid abutments with single‐tooth crowns (cemented) made of pressed lithium disilicate can be used to successfully restore single implants.
Strategies to promote safety for sexual and gender minority youth in secondary schools: A longitudinal analysis
Authors: Real André Gonzales , Sherwood S. Henry , Ioverno Salvatore , Russell Stephen T. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn order to promote school safety for sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY), many schools implement strategies such as SGM‐focused policies and gender‐sexuality alliances (GSAs). Little is known about the effects such strategies have over time on feelings of safety at school for SGMY. Hierarchical Linear Models were conducted using longitudinal data from 417 SGMY attending secondary schools to examine trajectories of feelings of safety and the effects of SGM‐focused policies, GSA presence, or GSA membership on feelings of safety. Findings indicate that SGM‐focused policies and GSAs had direct benefits for safety at school SGMY, both independently and in combination; however, GSA membership was not. Schools should implement a combination of school strategies to promote safer environments for SGMY.
Social needs and health outcomes in two rural Veteran populations
Authors: Friedman Hannah R. , Griesemer Ida , Hausmann Leslie R. M. , Fix Gemmae M. , Hyde Justeen , Gurewich Deborah 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundAddressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural areas and experience a high social need burden. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and association with health outcomes of social needs in two distinct rural Veteran populations.MethodsWe conducted a survey (n = 1150) of Veterans at 2 rural VA sites, 1 in the Northeast and 1 in the Southeast (SE), assessing 11 social needs (social disconnection, employment, finance, food, transportation, housing, utilities, internet access, legal needs, activities of daily living [ADL], and discrimination). We ran weighted‐logistic regression models to predict the probability of experiencing four outcomes (poor access to care, no‐show visits, and self‐rated physical and mental health) by individual social need.FindingsMore than 80% of Veterans at both sites reported ≥1 social need, with social disconnection the most common; Veterans at the SE site reported much higher rates. A total of 9 out of 11 needs were associated with higher probability of poor physical and mental health, particularly financial needs (average marginal effect [AME]: 0.21–0.32, p < 0.001) and ADL (AME: 0.27–0.34, p < 0.001). We found smaller associations between social needs and poor access to care and no‐show visits.ConclusionHigh prevalence of social needs in rural Veteran population and significant associations with four health outcomes support the prioritization of addressing social determinants of health for health systems. Differences in the findings between sites support tailoring interventions to specific patient populations.
The Pharmacokinetics of Subcutaneous Eprinomectin in Plasma and Milk in Dry Dairy Cattle
Authors: Miller Ranee A. , McCluney Tyana S. , Halleran Jennifer L. , Baynes Ronald E. , Foster Derek M. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTParasitic infections in dairy cattle reduce herd immunity, milk production, and conception rates. This leads to higher production costs, compromised animal welfare, and increased interest in extralabel drug use. The extralabel use of anthelmintics poses food safety risks for consumers since appropriate withdrawal intervals in milk have yet to be established. Although topical eprinomectin has no milk withdrawal time, more research is needed to determine the residues present in milk after subcutaneous administration. This study aimed to characterize the pharmacokinetics of injectable eprinomectin in dry dairy cows. We hypothesized that, when given at the labeled dose, eprinomectin residues in dry dairy cattle would be below the FDA milk tolerance at the onset of lactation. Plasma was collected daily from 13 mature dairy cattle for 7 days postadministration, followed by periodic samples for 90 days. After calving, milk was collected daily until 90 days. Eprinomectin concentrations were measured using HPLC‐fluorescence detection. The maximum eprinomectin concentration in plasma and milk was approximately 36 ng/mL 43 h after administration and 3 ng/mL at the onset of lactation, respectively. The low eprinomectin levels in milk collected from these lactating dairy cattle suggest that administering eprinomectin at dry‐off is unlikely to result in violative residues. However, subcutaneous eprinomectin in lactating dairy cattle would be hard to justify unless there is evidence that the approved topical formulation is clinically ineffective.
Coordination of distributed adaptive signal control and advisory speed optimization based on shockwave theory
Authors: Xie Ning , Dong Changyin , Wang Hao 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a distributed adaptive signal control and advisory speed coordination method based on shockwave theory, which accommodates diverse traffic conditions. In order to assess signal control efficiency under various scenarios, an innovative evaluation index termed synthetic delay is introduced based on the analysis of traffic dynamics at intersections. Considering the formation and dissipation of queue, and flow fluctuation of incoming traffic, it automatically evaluates control delay and throughput with distinctive significances. The distributed adaptive control method calculates the optimal green time in real time to minimize total synthetic delay at intersections. Furthermore, the coordination of advisory speed with the signal control schemes is addressed to ensure smooth progressions for vehicles. The proposed method considers the saturation of traffic and upstream traffic flow changes, leading to adaptability to changing traffic scenarios and effective coordination of traffic control. Several simulations were conducted and compared with the proposed method with other control methods. The results demonstrate that the proposed methods reduce the control delay and increase intersection throughput remarkably under different traffic saturations, confirming their effectiveness.
Ontogenetic correlates, not direct adaptation, explain the evolution of stelar morphology
Authors: Suissa Jacob S. , Niklas Karl J. , Tomescu Alexandru M. F. , Friedman William E. 
Published: October 2024

SummaryThe primary vascular system of plants (the stele) has attracted interest from paleobotanists, developmental biologists, systematists, and physiologists for nearly two centuries. Ferns, with their diverse stelar morphology, deep evolutionary history, and prominent fossil record, have been a major focus in studies of the stele. To explain the diversity of stelar morphology, past adaptive hypotheses have invoked biomechanics, hydraulics, and drought tolerance as key selection pressures in the evolution of stelar complexity; but, these hypotheses often isolate the stele from a whole‐plant developmental context, ignoring potential covariation between vascular patterning and shoot morphology. Furthermore, incongruence between expected patterns and observed data challenge adaptive hypotheses, precluding a comprehensive explanation of stelar evolution. While ontogeny has been previously recognized as a factor in stelar diversification, it has not been fully integrated into a comprehensive framework. Here we synthesize 150‐years of research on stelar morphology, incorporating developmental, physiological, and phylogenetic data to present the ontogenetic hypothesis of stelar evolution. This hypothesis posits that stelar morphology is an integrated feature of whole‐plant ontogeny, not a trait shaped by direct selection for adaptive patterns. This shift in perspective provides an updated framework for understanding the determinants of stelar morphology and focusses future efforts to ask more incisive questions about the evolution and function of primary vascular architecture.
State‐Dependent Exchange Rate Pass‐Through
Authors: Carrière‐Swallow Yan , Firat Melih , Furceri Davide , Jiménez Daniel 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTWe estimate how the rate of pass‐through from the exchange rate to domestic prices varies across states of the economy and depending on the shocks that drive fluctuations in the exchange rate. We confirm several results from the literature and uncover new facts. Drawing on the experience of a large sample of advanced and emerging market economies over the past 30 years, we document that exchange rate pass‐through is significantly larger during periods of elevated uncertainty and when inflation is high. Using a novel identification strategy, we also show that pass‐through is higher when exchange rate fluctuations are driven by U.S. monetary policy.
Regulating AI in the ‘twin transitions’: Significance and shortcomings of the AI Act in the digitalised electricity sector
Authors: Espinosa Apráez Brenda , Noorman Merel 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the electricity sector is increasing as part of the twin digital and green transitions in the European Union (EU). AI technologies can be used for optimisation, prediction and scheduling purposes, offering possible solutions to the challenges presented by the ongoing energy transition. At the same time, AI technologies in general, not only in the electricity sector, also raise concerns about (unintended) harms and risks for people. To respond to these concerns, the EU has taken steps to regulate the responsible development and use of AI. A significant milestone in this endeavour is the recent adoption of the AI Act, the first horizontal EU legislation introducing harmonised rules for AI systems. In this paper, we examine different uses of AI in the electricity domain and investigate the extent to which the upcoming AI Act applies to them. In addition, we identify the shortcomings of the AI Act in the context of the electricity sector, as well as aspects that are not covered by this legislation. We show that the AI Act will only cover a narrow subset of AI systems in the electricity sector and that addressing some of the challenges that these systems pose may require further regulation.
Rich dynamics of a hepatitis C virus infection model with logistic proliferation and time delays
Authors: Guo Ke , Ma Wanbiao 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we study a dynamic model of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with density‐dependent proliferation of uninfected and infected hepatocytes and two time delays, which is derived from a three‐dimensional model by the quasi‐steady‐state approximation. The model can exhibit forward bifurcation or backward bifurcation, and an explicit control threshold parameter is obtained for the case of backward bifurcation. It is shown that if the proliferation rate of infected hepatocytes is greater than the proliferation rate of uninfected hepatocytes by a certain amount, it becomes more difficult for the virus to be removed. The model has rich dynamical properties: (i) In some parameter regions, bistability can occur; (ii) both time delays (virus‐to‐cell delay) and (cell‐to‐cell delay) can lead to Hopf bifurcations; (iii) same length of time delays and can lead to at most one stability switch, but different time delays can lead to multiple stability switches. Several sufficient conditions for the global stability of the disease‐free equilibrium and the endemic equilibrium are obtained for both forward and backward bifurcation scenarios. In particular, several sharp results on global stability are obtained. Theoretical and numerical results portray the complexity of viral evolutionary dynamics in chronic HCV‐infected patients.
Orthogonal Laurent Polynomials of Two Real Variables
Authors: Cruz‐Barroso Ruymán , Fernández Lidia 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn this paper, we consider an appropriate ordering of the Laurent monomials , that allows us to study sequences of orthogonal Laurent polynomials of the real variables and with respect to a positive Borel measure defined on such that . This ordering is suitable for considering the multiplication plus inverse multiplication operator on each variable and , and as a result we obtain five‐term recurrence relations, Christoffel–Darboux and confluent formulas for the reproducing kernel and a related Favard's theorem. A connection with the one‐variable case is also presented, along with some applications for future research.