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Infrared properties of the quark-gluon vertex in general kinematics
Authors: Aguilar A. C. , Ferreira M. N. , Oliveira B. M. , Papavassiliou J. , Teixeira G. L. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIn the present work we determine the eight form factors of the transversely-projected quark-gluon vertex in general kinematics, in the context of Landau-gauge QCD with two degenerate light dynamical quarks. The study is based on the set of Schwinger–Dyson equations that govern the vertex form factors, derived within the formalism of the three-particle-irreducible (3PI) effective action. The analysis is performed by employing lattice data for the main ingredients, such as gluon and quark propagators, and three-gluon vertex. The numerical treatment is simplified by decoupling the system of integral equations: the classical form factor is determined from a single non-linear equation involving only itself, while the remaining ones are subsequently computed through simple integrations. The form factors are obtained for arbitrary values of space-like momenta, and their angular dependence is examined in detail. A clear hierarchy is established at the level of the corresponding dimensionless effective couplings, in agreement with results of earlier studies. Furthermore, the classical form factor is found to be in excellent agreement with recent unquenched lattice data in the soft-gluon configuration, while the two non-classical dressings depart substantially from the lattice results. Finally, the accurate implementation of multiplicative renormalizability is confirmed, and the transition from Minkoswski to Euclidean space is elucidated.
A matrix model of a non-Hermitian β-ensemble
Authors: Mezzadri Francesco , Taylor Henry 
Published: November 2024

We introduce the first random matrix model of a complex [Formula: see text]-ensemble. The matrices are tridiagonal and can be thought of as the non-Hermitian analogue of the Hermite [Formula: see text]-ensembles discovered by [I. Dumitriu and A. Edelman, Matrix models for beta ensembles, J. Math. Phys. 43 (2002) 5830–5847]. The main feature of the model is that the exponent [Formula: see text] of the Vandermonde determinant in the joint probability density function (j.p.d.f.) of the eigenvalues can take any value in [Formula: see text] However, when [Formula: see text], the j.p.d.f. does not reduce to that of the Ginibre ensemble, but it contains an extra factor expressed as a multidimensional integral over the space of the eigenvectors.
Multi-Ethnic Colonial Forces in China: The Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Field Ambulance, 1939–1945
Authors: Ho Justin Ching , Kwong Chi Man 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This article examines the experiences of multi-ethnic colonial forces in China during the twentieth century, using the Field Ambulance unit of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC) as an example. Formed in the early 1900s, this medical company, comprising mainly expatriate medical professionals and local Chinese, played a crucial role in sustaining the garrison’s medical system during the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in December 1941. Using various sources, this article looks at the wartime experience of its members and discusses the broader implications of their service, challenging simplifications about colonial distrust and showcasing how military necessity and resource constraints, rather than ethnic or cultural considerations, dictated recruitment and deployment. The study contributes to understanding the complex interplay of identity, loyalty, and colonial military structures in East Asia, offering insights into the adaptability of British colonial forces in accommodating diversity and complexity within their ranks.
Diplomacy in the Villages
Authors: Hägerdal Hans 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The aim of the article is to analyse how colonial diplomacy worked on a local level in a supposedly ‘marginal’ area, in an early modern setting. The VOC created a comprehensive diplomatic network which also involved the people of the Aru Islands in Southeastern Maluku, who were approached by the VOC after 1623 and who exported a range of valuable sea and forest products, such as birds of paradise, lorises, turtle-shell, pearl shells, trepang, and sagu. The efforts to create stable alliances with the villages were complicated by several factors, including the dualism between the Ulisiwa-Ulilima moieties; the rivalry between the VOC-influenced western and the fiercely autonomous eastern villages; the existence of pela alliances with other Malukan groups; and practical difficulties in maintaining VOC commercial monopolies. The article discusses the inception of diplomatic relations; the violent conflict that arose in the early phase of VOC domination; and the efforts to maintain stability using local negotiatory practices, which finally broke down in the 1780s.
Rolling in Modernity
Authors: Veering Arjan 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This article addresses the development of General Motors’ assembly plant in the port of Tanjung Priok in Batavia/Jakarta, Indonesia. The American multinational operated the plant—its first production line in Southeast Asia—between 1927 and 1955. General Motors gave impetus to Tanjung Priok’s economic importance, and it became a key element in the port’s ‘social-economic fabric’. Car manufacturing was considered a new phenomenon within the colonial economy of the Netherlands Indies, which had previously been largely agricultural/plantation-based. The company brought along new technologies and ways of organizing; it also advertised—for instance, via the company magazine GM World—the idea of free trade and actively tried to distinguish itself from the colonial establishment. However, this critical stance should not be overstated; as this article shows, General Motors was introducing alternative corporate perspectives and modern industrial elements in the Netherlands Indies but also became part of the Western colonial system.
Between Oppa and Borahae
Authors: Yannuar Nurenzia , Nazarudin  
Published: November 2024

Abstract
K-pop fans in Indonesia use social media extensively to interact and form connections. The platforms of X (previously Twitter) and Instagram are used to create a community of speech that is characterized by multilingualism. This research focuses on how K-pop fans communicate by using a mix of colloquial Indonesian, local languages such as Javanese and Sundanese, and foreign languages such as Korean and English. Our study collected tweets, posts, and comments that were created by popular K-pop fans from 2021 to 2023. These primary data were then transcribed, coded, and analysed thematically. The result of the study demonstrates that Indonesia’s K-pop community performs translanguaging as they swiftly transition between several linguistic codes. It was also found that in the digital space, K-pop culture has intersected with the fans’ religious and cultural identities.
Is Qurʾān Sūra 4:157–158 an Islamic Kalima-Like Christological Reading of the Crucifixion? A Textual Investigation beyond Polemics
Authors: Awad Najib George 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
It is believed to be a fact that the Qurʾān takes a rejective and antagonistic stance to Christian Christology and the belief in the crucifixion. However, is this conviction unquestionable or hard to re-consider? This article demonstrates that opting for revision and reconciliation, rather than antagonism and rejection, may be a considerable stance characteristic of how the Qurʾān approaches Jesus’s crucifixion in Sūra 4:157–158. The article offers an analysis of these verses, demonstrating that the Qurʾān’s concern about the crucifixion neither implements heterodox Christian views that deny it happened, nor does it negatively respond to the orthodox Christian insistence on the truthfulness of the cross. Rather, this article proposes that the Qurʾān attempts to develop an Islamic theological approach that resonates with a particular Christological trend, but was also adopted by the Qurʾān as it was a more appropriate revised interpretation of the fate of “Allah’s Word and Spirit from Him.” Discerning the revisionary, propositional, and reconciliatory characteristics of the Qurʾānic attestations on the crucifixion not only invites observers to realize the serious dialogical, interlocutional, and connectional – and not just the apologetic – nature of the Qurʾān. It also unravels the fascinating development of the Qurʾān’s complex, multi-phased and multi-faceted theology, which amounts to more than a simple call to monotheism.
An Islamic Approach to the Veil of Ignorance and the Original Position
Authors: Ponezhev Azret 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
One critique of John Rawls’ theory of justice is the inconceivability of the “original position,” as it is impossible to conceive of a self without all particular features. When this problem is considered, we try to imagine the position of contracting parties with no definite idea of the good, helping us understand the correspondence between the conditions of the original position and the contracting parties’ ideas of the good. This article focuses on the unacceptability of the conditions of the original position, with its implicit veil of ignorance, as it is related to Islam. Islamic thought cannot accept Ralws’ conditions due to Islam’s universal command to follow the dictates of God and specific religious norms. Alternatively, the international original position presented in The Law of Peoples, with access to particular types of the good, is more appropriate for the Islamic context, exemplified through the idea of Kazanistan, with its Islamic form of government and membership in the Society of Peoples.
A comparison of kinematic and kinetic characteristics of intrinsic flexor muscles of the foot exercises: Effect on the medial longitudinal arch of the foot
Authors: Umezaki Yasuyuki , Kawamura Daichi , Sugawara Riku , Haba Toshihiro , Shinohara Hiroshi 
Published: November 2024

Background Standing toe curl (STC) has an immediate effect on muscle activity, but the kinematics of the exercise and its effect on the medial longitudinal arch of the foot are unknown. Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in kinematic and kinetic changes during toe flexion while performing towel curl (TC) in a standing position and STC. Methods Ten healthy adults with normal feet (18 limbs) participated in this study. Using a three-dimensional motion analysis system, we calculated the toe flexion angle, medial longitudinal arch (MLA) angle, MLA height, MLA length, ankle joint angle, center of foot pressure, and center position of the hip joint during toe flexion using TC and STC exercises. Results The TC exercise resulted in a decrease in the MLA due to the backward shift in the center of pressure and ankle dorsiflexion. On the other hand, STC did not demonstrate any significant difference in the position of the center of pressure or ankle joint angle, allowing the toes to flex while maintaining a standing posture and resulting in an increase in the MLA. Conclusions STC was suggested to be effective in maintaining MLA for weight support.
Long-term effects of functional recovery based on emergency and late repair with Achilles tendon rupture: A retrospective study
Authors: Chu Hyunsik , Choi Yongchul , Kim Yonghwan , Park Yoonjung 
Published: November 2024

Background Repair for total Achilles tendon ruptures is sometimes delayed, despite the recommendation for early repair. Objective To investigate patient recovery scores, and ankle strength and function according to the timing of Achilles tendon rupture repair. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis by categorizing repair: emergency (ER, n = 38), late (LR, n = 16), and very late (VLR, n = 13). Patients were evaluated based on the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS), dorsiflexion range of motion, ankle strength, hop tests, and balance. Results All groups showed consistent improvement in the ATRS, heel-raise, plantarflexion strength, hop tests, and balance up to 6 and 9 months post-surgery. At 3 months, the ER and LR groups had significantly better values in the ATRS, heel raise, plantarflexion strength, and single-hop test compared with the VLR group (p < 0.05); by 12 months, there were no significant between-group differences (p > 0.05). The ER group outperformed the VLR group in the crossover hop test, and in posteromedial and lateral balance at 12 months (p < 0.05). Conclusion Twelve months after Achilles tendon rupture repair, VLR induced similar improvement in the ATRS, and ankle strength and function compared to ER and LR. Therefore, despite being very late, the repair was significantly effective in improving ankle function.
Curcuma Longa Phytocompounds: An in Silico Analysis Aimed at Targeting the EGFR Protein as a Potential Anti-cancer Agent
Authors: Mishra Hara Prasad , Suvvari Tarun Kumar , Grover Shubhima , Mohapatra Chinmaya , Patra Pratap Kumar 
Published: November 2024

>Background: Curcumin, a well-known phytocompound in turmeric, has demonstrated anti-cancer properties. However, its therapeutic efficacy is often limited. Additionally, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is frequently overexpressed in various cancers, making it a promising target for novel drug development. This study aims to utilise in silico analysis to identify potential anti-cancer agents within the phytocompounds of Curcuma longa (turmeric) that target the EGFR protein. The objective of this research is to investigate the binding interactions between curcumin and other Curcuma longa phytocompounds with the EGFR protein through computational modelling. Methods: Curcumin and paclitaxel (standard drug) were chosen as ligands and retrieved from PubChem. The researchers obtained the 3D structure of the EGFR protein from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) and prepared it for docking simulations. To assess curcumin’s drug-likeness and potential safety profile, online tools were utilised: SWISSADME analysed its ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) properties, and ProTox-II evaluated its predicted toxicity. Finally, molecular docking simulations using Pyrx software were performed to predict how curcumin interacts with the EGFR protein. This computational approach helps predict how well a small molecule (ligand) like curcumin binds to a larger molecule (protein) like the EGFR receptor. Results: In silico analysis predicted favourable drug-like properties and a potentially safer profile for curcumin compared to paclitaxel. Curcumin exhibited high gastrointestinal absorption, adhered to Lipinski’s rule, and lacked predicted hepatotoxicity or carcinogenicity. The molecular docking binding energy for curcumin was –5.64 as compared to –3.85 for paclitaxel. Conclusion: This in silico investigation identified the potential for curcumin to target the EGFR protein, a promising strategy for cancer treatment. Curcumin displayed favourable drug-like properties and a potentially safer profile compared to the reference drug paclitaxel. However, in-vitro and in-vivo experiments are crucial to validate these findings and assess curcumin’s efficacy as a potential anti-cancer agent.
A Case of Foetus-in-Fetu
Authors: Vamshitha B. , Badurunisha M. , Karthick M. P. , Gokulan T. , Prabhuraj A. , Anurekha V. , Kanimozhi P. , Kumaravel K. S. , Manikanthan P. , Sampathkumar D. 
Published: November 2024

Background: A foetus-in-fetu (FIF) is a very rare congenital abnormality (incidence of 1 in 5.00,000 live births) in which a mass of tissue, a malformed foetus grows within the body of the foetus. It is an unusual cause of the abdominal mass in neonates. We here report a case of FIF in a newborn male for its rarity and interest in its evolution. Case report: A one-day-old male term neonate was referred for evaluation of abdominal mass. Antenatal ultrasonogram at 32 weeks of gestational age revealed a complex multi-septated cystic lesion with internal echogenic components. Clinical examination revealed a distended abdomen with an ill-defined mass filling the entire abdominal cavity. Plain X-ray abdomen revealed a mass on the right side of the abdomen with few long bone-like densities and few vertebrae. An ultrasonogram showed ill-defined hetero echoic lesions, measuring 10.9 × 11.1 Centimeters, with solid and cystic components and few calcifications in the mass. The CT scan of the abdomen showed an ill-defined mass lesion on the right side of the abdomen, measuring 11.3 × 6.6 × 9.9 Centimeters, with internal soft tissue, distorted long bones, and few vertebrae in the subhepatic region of the right hypochondrium. The 3-dimensional reconstruction of the CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of FIF. On laparotomy, the mass had a covering membrane attached to the adjacent abdominal wall and was connected by a cord-like structure with vessels. Excision of the mass was done in toto and the post-operative period was uneventful. Conclusion: FIF is considered a benign condition that causes mass effects on the adjoining organs and should be considered a differential diagnosis in neonates with abdominal distension.
Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Ling Samuel Ka-Kin , Mak Clarence Tsz-Kit , Lo Jasmine Pui-Yin , Yung Patrick Shu-Hang 
Published: November 2024

Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition without a reproducible and timely treatment modality. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection has been proposed as an enticing treatment option, but there is no consensus regarding its effectiveness. Purpose: To pool the available data and evaluate the evidence of the effect of PRP injections on Achilles tendinopathy. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 1. Methods: This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. CINAHL via EBSCOhost, Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing PRP injection with nonoperative treatment, with the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment–Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire score or maximal Achilles tendon (AT) thickness on ultrasound as outcome measures. Risk-of-bias assessment was performed of the included studies, and meta-analyses compared differences in outcome measures between PRP injection and control at the short-term (3-month), intermediate-term (6-month), and long-term (12-month) follow-ups. Results: Of 409 publications, 6 publications (N = 422 patients with chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy) were identified from the literature search. Risk-of-bias assessment revealed 2 studies were low risk, 1 was of some concern, and 3 were high risk of bias. Meta-analysis revealed no significant differences between PRP injection and control at any time point for both VISA-A score (short term: P = .29; intermediate term: P = .42; long term: P = .57) and maximal AT thickness (short term: P = .60; intermediate term: P = .20; long term: P = .55). Conclusion: Our review demonstrated that although recent trends have shown an increasing popularity of PRP injection, no solid evidence has been established. The heterogenicity of the tendinopathy pathology and the PRP injection content and methodology should be controlled by better-designed clinical trials. Further research is needed before it should be recommended as a standard treatment.
A systematic review about strategies to reduce kinesiophobia after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR)
Authors: Serafim TT , Lehmkuhl SL , Andrade A 
Published: November 2024

Objectives Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common injuries within sports. While these are common injuries, they are also feared injuries due to the surgical procedure, the long period of rehabilitation and the uncertainty of returning to sport (RTS), with kinesiophobia being one of the main causes that prevent athletes from this RTS. The objective of this systematic review is to verify which strategies can be used and which are effective in reducing kinesiophobia during the rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. A secondary objective is to analyze whether any of these strategies can facilitate RTS. Methods This is a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) model. The search was carried out in the databases: PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, ScienceDirect (Elsevier) and PsycINFO (APA) and was closed on December 16, 2023 with the following terms: "Anterior Cruciate Ligament" AND “ACL injur *” OR kinesiophobia OR Fear OR Psychological AND Therapy OR Rehabilitation OR Treatment. Results Eight clinical trials were selected for data analysis. In total, 396 individuals were evaluated with a mean age of 16.0±5.0 years to 35.0±11.9 years. The most used questionnaires to assess kinesiophobia were the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament – Return to Sport Index (ACL-RSI). Most studies showed the effectiveness of interventions in reducing kinesiophobia. Other outcomes were also evaluated and were found to be favorable for the intervention groups (IG), compared to the control groups (CG). Conclusion Education about treatment, progressive physical training and variation in the post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation process prove to be an effective alternative in reducing kinesiophobia and improving knee function.
Adipose tissue harvesting for microfragmented adipose tissue injection: A pilot study to evaluate safety and learning curve for orthopedic surgeons
Authors: Varone BB , Leite CBG , Giglio PN , Kubota BS , Gobbi RG , Demange MK 
Published: November 2024

Objectives The objective of this study is to compare the complication rate between plastic and orthopedics surgeons on harvesting adipose tissue for osteoarthritic knee mFAT injections. Methods We evaluated patients with knee osteoarthritis who were submitted to a one-stage procedure that included the harvesting of abdominal adipose fat tissue, the processing of the adipose tissue using a single-use device Lipogems®, and the injection of the processed micro fragmented adipose tissue (mFAT) into the knee. One group of patients had the adipose tissue harvested by a plastic surgeon and the other group had the procedure performed by a recently trained orthopedic surgeon. We compared the adverse effects, minor and major complications related to the adipose tissue harvesting during the procedure and after 15 days. Results Both groups showed no major complications such as fat embolism, thromboembolic event, abdominal perforation, wound infection, dehiscence or cosmetic changes. Minor complications, such as abdominal discomfort during the harvesting showed no statistical difference. Adverse effects such as abdominal ecchymosis and abdominal discomfort after the procedure were prevalent in both groups and were solved within 15 days of the procedure Conclusion For small adipose tissue volume harvesting, our study supports that low complication rates can be achieved by an orthopedic surgeon with adequate training.