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Spatial analysis of malaria cases and Anopheles species in East Java region, Indonesia
Authors: Ngadino  , Winarko  , Nurmayanti Demes , Marlik  , Wardoyo Slamet , Nurhayati Syarifah , Wuryaningtyas Desya 
Published: December 2024

AbstractMalaria remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, including in Indonesia, particularly in the East Java region. This study aimed to analyse the spatial distribution of malaria cases and Anopheles species that act as vectors in the area. Using an observational design with a cross-sectional approach, data on malaria cases were collected from tiers from the Community Health Centre, District Health Office and Province, all of which were documented on the Ministry of Health's malaria information system for the period 2021–2023. Malaria Vector Distribution Data from the East Java Health Office and the research team directly. Sampling of mosquitoes and larvae was carried out by researchers using a purposive sampling method, which prioritised locations with districts that have a high risk factor for the presence of breeding Anopheles sp., namely, Treggalek District, Malang District and Pacitan District with diverse topography, such as coastal (lagoon), rice fields and hills. The results of the analysis show that the distribution of imported malaria cases in East Java is uneven, with hotspots identified in several areas that have working population mobility from outside the East Java region. The presence of Anopheles species, particularly An. sundaicus and An. maculatus, contributes to their potential as vectors of malaria transmission, with An.sundaicus being more common in coastal areas and An. maculatus in valley and paddy fields. Environmental factors, such as topography of the region, temperature, humidity, and rainfall, influence the variation of Anopheles species. This study emphasises the importance of an ecosystem-based approach to malaria control, as well as the need to improve access to health services and community education. The findings provide important insights for the development of more effective and sustainable health policies in an effort to maintain malaria elimination areas in East Java.
Tensor networks for hierarchical lattices
Authors: Akimenko S. S. , Myshlyavtsev A. V. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we propose an approach to obtain numerically exact solutions for hierarchical lattices by representing them as a tensor network. The visual representation of these networks greatly simplifies the computational algorithm. Furthermore, we introduce a method for incorporating single-node interactions, enabling us to disregard the inhomogeneity of the hierarchical lattice nodes and simulate the behavior on a regular lattice instead. This methodology allows for qualitative studies of the phase space of desired lattice models with single-node interactions, which holds relevance for adsorption systems. The efficiency of the approach is demonstrated using the Ising model and the binary gas adsorption model as examples.
Fluid Biomarkers in Dementia Diagnosis
Authors: Quinn Joseph F. , Gray Nora E. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE
This article familiarizes neurologists with the currently available CSF and plasma biomarkers for the diagnosis of dementia and diagnosis-dependent treatment decisions.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
For Alzheimer disease, the recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of monoclonal antibody therapy has increased the urgency of confirming the pathologic diagnosis with biomarkers before initiating therapy. The new availability of disease-modifying therapies also highlights the need for biomarkers to monitor efficacy over time. Both of these needs have been partially addressed by the emergence of improved blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer disease. Regarding other forms of dementia, the latest development is a CSF assay for aggregated α-synuclein, which permits the biomarker confirmation of synuclein pathology in Lewy body dementia.

ESSENTIAL POINTS
CSF biomarkers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, Lewy body dementia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease are well established. Blood-based biomarkers for dementia diagnosis are emerging and rapidly evolving. Sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis continue to improve, and they are being incorporated into diagnostic decisions. Fluid biomarkers for monitoring the efficacy of therapy are not yet established. Because serial CSF examinations are impractical, the validation of blood-based biomarkers of disease activity will be critical for addressing this unmet need.
Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Silbert Lisa C. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE
Vascular cognitive impairment is a major contributor to age-associated cognitive decline, both independently and as a contributor to mixed dementia syndromes. This article reviews the current understanding of how vascular dysfunction contributes to cognitive impairment and dementia risk in older individuals and includes updated diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
Clinical and research criteria have been evolving to more accurately determine the full prevalence of vascular cognitive impairment. The Boston Criteria version 2.0 for cerebral amyloid angiopathy now includes multiple punctate MRI T2 white matter hyperintensities and MR-visible perivascular spaces in addition to previously described T2* hemorrhagic signatures. MR-visible perivascular spaces are associated with both vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease, potentially linking cerebrovascular dysfunction to neurodegenerative disorders through its role in brain waste clearance. The American Heart Association’s goal for cardiovascular health promotion, “Life’s Essential 8,” has been updated to include sleep health and acknowledges psychological well-being and social determinants of health as fundamental components necessary to achieve optimal cardiovascular health for all adults.

ESSENTIAL POINTS
Vascular cognitive impairment is a common and often underrecognized contributor to cognitive impairment in older individuals, with heterogeneous etiologies requiring individualized treatment strategies. Effective cerebrovascular disease risk factor modification starting in midlife is critical to reducing the risk of Alzheimer disease and related dementias, with the goal of preventing vascular brain injury and maintaining cognitive reserve in the presence of nonvascular age-related brain pathologies.
Giant Cell Arteritis: A review of current knowledge and new biological treatment options
Authors: Cygnarowicz Aleksandra 
Published: December 2024

Introduction and objective
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common primary systemic vasculitis in Europe. It mainly affects individuals over the age of fifty, its incidence increases with age. The most common clinical manifestation is bilateral headache accompanied by systemic symptoms. The disease may be associated with serious complications, such as permanent vision loss, stroke or rupture of aortic aneurysm. The aim of this study is to discuss the current knowledge about giant cell arteritis and new possibilities of biological treatment.
Review methodsTo prepare this review, PubMed and Google Scholar databases were used, searching the following terms: “giant cell arteritis,” “temporal arteritis,” “giant cell arteritis biological treatment,” “giant cell arteritis biological therapy,” “giant cell arteritis treatment,” “giant cell arteritis epidemiology.” The search results were limited to publications from 2007 to 2024, as well as key studies from earlier years, including original papers and randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.
Brief description of the state of knowledgeThe pathogenesis of GCA remains unclear. Since inflammatory factors appear to play an important role, new therapeutic strategies are aimed in direction to interfere these pathways. Setting a diagnosis of GCA requires imaging studies or a temporal artery biopsy. The results of current treatment with high doses of glucocorticoids are unsatisfying, which has led to ongoing research into new therapeutic options.
SummaryEarly diagnosis and initiation of treatment are crucial for preventing occurrence of complications. Although the current treatment regimen is effective, it leads to many side effects and does not prevent relapses. This highlights the need to better understand the pathomechanism of the disease to develop more precise therapeutic strategies, including biological treatment.
A Model to Predict the Risk of Adverse Ocular Outcomes in Pregnant Women
Authors: Liu Xintian , Wen Yiyi , Zou Haiqing , Wang Shuangyong 
Published: December 2024

Aims/Background Pregnancy can affect various bodily functions, including metabolism, cardiovascular function, and eyesight. Pathological ocular changes observed during pregnancy are linked to the development of pregnancy-specific conditions, such as preeclampsia/eclampsia and gestational diabetes. This study aims to analyze clinical data disease history and maternal characteristics collected during pregnancy, to determine ocular parameters and develop a risk prediction model for adverse ocular outcomes. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 760 pregnant women (1520 eyes) from September 2020 to September 2022 at The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. We identified maternal variables that could influence adverse ocular outcomes, including maternal age, pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, uterine disease, fetal abnormalities, in vitro fertilization with embryo transfer, hypoproteinemia, and major comorbidities during pregnancy. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the effects of these independent predictors on adverse ocular outcomes. Additionally, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the cut-off probability with for optimal sensitivity and specificity. Results Eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, GDM, a history of chronic hypertension, and hypoproteinemia were identified as independent predictors of adverse ocular outcomes during pregnancy (p < 0.05). Maternal age, PIH, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), obesity, and pregnancy with immunoglobulin A nephropathy were predictors of moderate and severe retinal arteriole sclerosis during pregnancy (p < 0.05). Additionally, hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome were predictors of retinal hemorrhage and exudate during pregnancy (p < 0.05). The area under the ROC curve for adverse ocular outcomes were 0.75 and 0.74, respectively. Conclusion Our predictive model effectively forecasts adverse ocular outcomes during pregnancy, incorporating risk factors such as maternal age, eclampsia and pre-eclampsia, GDM, obesity, a history of chronic hypertension, hypoproteinemia, IUGR, pregnancy with immunoglobulin A nephropathy, and HELLP syndrome.
Improving NIR single-pixel imaging: using deep image prior and GANs
Authors: Osorio Quero Carlos , Rondon Irving , Martinez-Carranza Jose 
Published: December 2024

We introduce a hybrid approach that combines deep image prior (DIP) with generative adversarial networks (GANs) to improve the resolution of single-pixel imaging (SPI). SPI excels in challenging conditions such as low light or limited spectral camera availability, particularly in the near-infrared (NIR) range from 850 to 1550 nm. By employing an unsupervised image super-resolution technique based on DIP, we reduce the need for extensive direct SPI image datasets. This innovation simplifies enhancing image quality in specific NIR bands. We provide numerical and experimental evidence to support our method and detail the enhancements in UNet and GAN architectures across four neural network configurations.
Broadband transmission characterization of indoor building materials using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy
Authors: Zhai Min , Shi Haolian , Pan Haoyue , Xiao Bin , He Wenlong , Lu Xingxing , Zhai Cong 
Published: December 2024

The demands for achieving larger transmission capacity, lower latency, and higher efficiency are driving the carrier frequency to evolve up to the terahertz (THz) band. Understanding the optical and dielectric properties of indoor building materials within the THz frequencies is crucial for designing a reliable and robust propagation channel in the future wireless communication system. In this paper, four common indoor building materials, namely, ceramic, gypsum plasterboard, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and soda-lime float glass, are systematically recorded using THz time-domain spectroscopy in the transmission configuration. The frequency-dependent refractive index n(ν), absorption coefficient α(ν), complex permittivity ε(ν), electrical conductivity σ(ν), as well as loss tangent tan δ(ν) are calculated based on Fresnel equations from 200 GHz to 3 THz. These measured material parameters can serve as a valuable database for modeling the propagation channel of future 6G communications.
Investigating experiences of stigma and its impact on substance use recovery among residents of recovery residences in the United States: A scoping review protocol. BSGH 020
Authors: Abu-Ba’are Gamji Rabiu , Hogarty Sahil , Shamrock Osman Wumpini , Russell Holly , Manchisi Kate , Smith Van , Mericle Amy 
Published: December 2024

Objective
The objective of this scoping review is to systematically review the literature on stigma experienced by residents in recovery residences and its impact on substance use recovery outcomes.

Method
The review will use the PRISMA-ScR framework to identify studies focused on stigma and recovery in recovery residences published in English within the United States since 2000, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies. Data will be extracted and analyzed thematically to identify gaps in the literature and inform future research and policy development.

Result
Preliminary findings suggest that stigma, including labeling and discrimination, significantly hinders recovery by promoting secrecy and withdrawal among residents. Proximity to recovery residences has been shown to reduce community stigma, indicating the potential for better integration and acceptance.

Conclusion
This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of stigma in recovery residences, its effects on substance use recovery, and recommendations for creating supportive recovery environments. The significance of this study lies in its potential to inform policy, practice, and research, highlighting the need for stigma reduction to improve recovery outcomes in recovery residences. By addressing gaps in the literature, the findings will contribute to developing more effective interventions and supportive environments for individuals recovering from substance use.
Wilhelm Reich: Neoliberalismo e Tecnologia
Authors: Macêdo Junior Gefferson Eusébio de , Almeida Gabriel Puopolo Alves de 
Published: December 2024

Este artigo procura por pistas a partir de uma interrogação colocada acerca de: quais seriam as organizações e dinâmicas pulsionais e/ou libidinais características do “modelo neoliberal”? Partindo dessa questão, e por não haver uma base de entendimento clara nas linhas que tratam diretamente desse tipo, isto é, em torno de um possível “comportamento neoliberal da libido” e de sua descrição numa formulação mais embasada, é o que se deseja desenvolver ao longo das próximas linhas deste texto. Recorreremos à uma estruturação com base em uma arqueologia das pulsões, desde Freud, articulando especialmente com as formas objetivas e materialistas erguidas por Marx e Engels, numa formulação que culmina em Wilhelm Reich, que integrou ambos fundamentos e perspectivas, unindo o material ao psíquico, e os descreveu, de forma seminal, em sua obra “Psicologia de Massas do Fascismo”, na qual desenvolve uma análise, que tem como chave de compreensão a noção de “caráter”, sobre como a ideologia se torna força material, propondo compreender as capturas que o ideário fascista operou na estrutura libidinal do povo alemão da época. Nossa intenção é atualizar uma descrição freudomarxista - tendo em vista ser Reich um dos pioneiros do campo - no qual se descreve os processos de mobilização libidinal que promoveu a repetição da carnificina em uma segunda grande guerra e que tem suas dinâmicas renovadas sob o neoliberalismo em nossos dias. A Psicologia Política de Reich, também entendida como “o estudo do fator subjetivo da história” de um povo em uma dada época, nos serve de método a nos guiar ante a análise de uma economia libidinal agora postas numa “Nova Razão do Mundo” (Dardot e Laval, 2016), em suas formas libidinais/instintuais e objetivas, que se apresentam a partir de uma estruturação fragmentada, ora de controle, ora de desregulação da economia da libido, especialmente no Sul Global por meio do uso de novas tecnologias. Novas formas de governamentalidade (Foucault 2012) entrópicas e que necessariamente precisam ser pontuadas para o intento de acharmos saídas para o quadro fragmentário e autofágico atual da humanidade, em meio a disputas por identidades, atenção pelo consumo, imperativos de gozo e outras modalidades de dominação e cooptação.
Nauka podczas wojny. Praktyki edukacyjne i szkolnictwo w dobie konfliktu w Ukrainie
Authors: Drozdowicz Jarema 
Published: December 2024

The paper attempts to highlight key aspects of the impact of war in Ukraine on educational practices ans schooling system not just in the Ukraine alone, but also in a broader context of the collective West. The role of the school becoes thus crucial in understanding how war influcences the changes in the public sphere, but also influences directly practices and coping strategies allowing educators and academics to continue with their work. The effect of war on ukrainian pupils and chidlren is yet to be edtimated, however it becoes clear now that the long term conseqences of the Russian agression will force educators to introduce new pefdagogical tools and methods in order to deal with the psychological trauma and learning deficits related to war time operations. The issue of war education affects not only schools but also universities. The case of the Pedagogical University of Bierdyansk might serve here as an example how bottom up direct actions and cooperation between students, academics, and local authorities helps to maintain the learning and scientific activity despite obvious obstacles. The text identifies therefore main boundaries and issues of war education with the goal of redefining educatioanl paradigms and adjusting them to the contemporary context.
Sztuczna inteligencja (AI) w modyfikacjach biznesowych i niezauważone przejście od informacji do inwigilacji
Authors: Puślecki Zdzisław W. 
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming the foundation of IT systems and will gradually take over many decision-making processes. Passion for modern technologies is commonly combined with many years of experience gained in analyzing large data sets and creating analytical applications. Interdisciplinary teams specializing in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools (Machine Learning), in particular classification and prediction models and data clustering, are formed. In the new development conditions, there were radical restrictions on social and economic activity and the emergence of new barriers, which resulted in an increase in the importance of innovative products and services based on modern technologies, aimed at overcoming the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trends such as gamification, Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) were visible. Thanks to this, the right vision was created, supported by the necessary technical knowledge to implement solutions that open the gate of undiscovered potential. Acceleration of digitization processes resulted in long-term organizational changes, including more frequent remote work of some employees. Uncertainty in the global economy caused by the pandemic has prom pated many companies reassess their development models. Instead of relying on global supply chains, more and more companies have invested in robots, resulting in a manufacturing renaissance in industrialized countries. The main aim of the study is to present artificial intelligence and the threats of its use.
Exercise during pregnancy modulates infant cellular and whole‐body adiposity
Authors: Claiborne Alex , Jevtovic Filip , Zheng Donghai , Strom Cody , Wisseman Breanna , McDonald Samantha , Newton Edward , Mouro Steven , DeVente James , Houmard Joseph A. , Broskey Nicholas T. , May Linda E. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractNon‐pharmaceutical interventions are needed to target the growing intergenerational cycle of obesity. We aimed to determine whether in utero exposure to different exercise doses during pregnancy directly reduces infant cellular and whole‐body adiposity. Pregnant women completed ~24 weeks of supervised exercise training; for standardization of exercise analysis (frequency, intensity, time, and volume‐FIT‐V), metrics were assessed from 16 to 36 weeks. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) collected from the umbilical cord at delivery underwent 21 days of adipogenic differentiation, then Oil Red O staining for lipid content. Infant body composition was measured at 1 month of age. ANCOVA and Pearson correlations determined the influence of prenatal exercise on infant adiposity. Exercise decreased infant MSC lipid content (p = 0.01) and body fat percentage (p = 0.009) irrespective of dose. Total exercise volume throughout pregnancy was negatively correlated with infant body fat % (R2 = 0.31, p = 0.02) due to lower subscapular skinfolds (R2 = 0.30, p = 0.02), while weekly exercise duration influenced adipogenic MSC lipid accumulation (R2 = −0.23, p = 0.03) and BF% (R2 = −0.15, p = 0.01). In utero exposure to exercise reduced cellular and whole‐body infant adiposity in a dose‐dependent manner.
Ethnophyletism, War and (Just) Peace: Towards a Theology of
Tolerance
Authors: Asproulis Nikolaos 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
One of the key challenges Orthodox Christianity presents to contemporary society is the imperative to genuinely consider and embrace the “other” without imposing our desires upon them. The article first explores ethnophyletism for the background for any discussion about peace from an Orthodox perspective. Then the involvement of Orthodoxy in the ongoing discussion is critically examined. Finally the article attempts to develop a theology of just peace and tolerance, where the latter is conceived as perhaps one of the most substantial premises often neglected in the respective debates.