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Fuzzy adaptive cat swarm algorithm and Borda method for solving dynamic multi‐objective problems
Authors: Orouskhani Maysam , Shi Daming 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThe main goal of this paper is to introduce a novel dynamic multi‐objective optimization algorithm. First, after detecting the environmental changes, Borda count ranking method is applied to population in order to assign the Borda score to each individual, and then the lowest score individuals are removed from population and replaced with new created solutions. Furthermore, fuzzy adaptive multi‐objective cat swarm optimization algorithm is used to estimate the Pareto‐optimal front in which its parameters are tuned to new environment by Mamdani fuzzy rules when a change occurs. Performance of the proposed algorithm is tested on dynamic multi‐objective benchmarks and is compared with recent achievements. The simulations show the quite satisfactory results and higher performance of the proposed method in comparison with traditional approaches.
HIV incidence is rapidly increasing with age among young men who have sex with men in China: a multicentre cross‐sectional survey
Authors: Mao X , Wang Z , Hu Q , Huang C , Yan H , Wang Z , Lu L , Zhuang M , Chen X , Fu J , Geng W , Jiang Y , Shang H , Xu J 
Published: June 2018

ObjectivesThe HIV epidemic is worsening among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, especially among those who are younger than 25 years old [younger MSM (YMSM)]. The aim of the study was to compare the prevalences of HIV incidence and recent HIV infection as well as factors associated with recent HIV infection in YMSM and older MSM (OMSM).MethodsA multicentre cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 4496 MSM recruited from seven Chinese cities. YMSM were defined as those aged < 25 years. Data on demographics and sexual behaviours were collected using structural questionnaires. Blood samples were tested for recent HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections.ResultsAmong the participants, 1313 were YMSM and 3183 were OMSM. Compared with OMSM, YMSM had a higher prevalence of recent HIV infection [5.4% (71 of 1313) for YMSM vs. 3.6% (115 of 3175) for OMSM; P = 0.006] and a higher HIV incidence [11.8 per 100 person‐years (PY) (95% confidence interval (CI) 9.0–14.5) for YMSM vs. 7.6 per 100 PY (95% CI 6.3–9.0) for OMSM]. The incidence increased with age among YMSM, especially between the ages of 16 and 21 years. In contrast, the incidence declined with age among OMSM. Anal bleeding, recreational drug use, syphilis and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV‐2) infection were independent risk factors for recent HIV infection among YMSM. The prevalence of all these risk factors increased with age between the ages of 16 and 21 years. Anal bleeding (19.8%) and recreational drug use (19.5%) had the highest adjusted population attributable fractions (aPAFs) among YMSM. The highest aPAFs of anal bleeding (27.4%) and syphilis infection (25.5%) were found between the ages of 19 and 21 years.ConclusionsThe HIV incidence in Chinese YMSM was significantly higher than that in OMSM. YMSM aged 16–21 years had an extremely high risk of recent HIV infection.
Microstructure and electrical conductivity of La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85‐Ce0.8Gd0.2O1.9 composite electrolytes for SOFCs
Authors: Xu Shun , Lin Xuping , Ge Ben , Ai Desheng , Ma Jingtao , Peng Zhijian 
Published: June 2018

Abstract(100‐x) wt.% La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85 ‐ x wt.% Ce0.8Gd0.2O1.9 (x = 0, 5, 10, 20) electrolytes were prepared by solid‐state reaction. The composition, microstructure, and electrical conductivity of the samples were investigated. At 300 ~ 600°C, the pure La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85 electrolyte has a higher conductivity compared to the composite electrolytes, but at 650 ~ 800°C the 95 wt.% La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85 ‐ 5 wt.% Ce0.8Gd0.2O1.9 composite electrolyte presents the highest conductivity, reaching 0.035 S cm−1 at 800°C. The cell performances based on La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85‐Ce0.8Gd0.2O1.9 electrolytes were measured using Sr2CoMoO6‐La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85 as anode and Sr2Co0.9Mn0.1NbO6 ‐La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85 as cathode, respectively. At 800°C, the measured open‐circuit voltages are higher than 1.08 V, and the maximum power density and current density of the fuel cell prepared with 95 wt.% La0.9Sr0.1 Ga0.8Mg0.2O2.85 ‐ 5 wt.% Ce0.8Gd0.2O1.9 electrolyte reach 192 mW cm−2 and 720 mA cm−2, respectively.
Inseparable interaction of the prostate and inguinal hernia
Authors: Miyajima Akira 
Published: June 2018

AbstractWith an increase in their prevalence, it has become apparent that both benign prostatic hyperplasia and radical prostatectomy for cancer can induce inguinal hernia development. An inguinal hernia is a common late complication following radical prostatectomy, with an occurrence rate of 12–25%. Following radical prostatectomy, the space of Retzius can develop adhesions to surrounding tissue, often causing difficulty during inguinal hernia repair. Conversely, inguinal hernia repair before radical prostatectomy also induces severe adhesions around the space of Retzius and causes difficulty during radical prostatectomy. The association between radical prostatectomy and inguinal hernia development is complex and unclear. Both urologists and surgeons are challenged by this interaction. The surgical approaches for prostate cancer have undergone a major transition from open surgery to robotic surgery, and the treatment of inguinal hernia is also changing. Based on historical trends, several preventive and treatment measures have been proposed, although there is no direct evidence for risk factors that lead to inguinal hernia development. This article focuses on the complex interaction between the prostate and inguinal hernia, and considers preventive measures against inguinal hernia development.
Invisible Development? Remittances for Housing and Transnational Reproduction Strategies among Migrant Households in Colombia
Authors: Zapata Gisela P. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractIn recent years, the Colombian government has embraced the migration‐development agenda by designing programmes to channel remittances to key sectors such as housing and finance,in an attempt to institutionalise migrant households’ transnational economic practices. However, little is known about migrant households’ multifaceted transnational practices, their broader impact on households’ and localities’ socioeconomic development and migrants’ engagement with these migration‐for‐development programmes. Drawing on qualitative data collected along the Colombia‐UK migration network, this paper contrasts the narrow interpretation of development that underpins the migration‐development agenda, as exemplified by the remittances‐for‐housing programmes implemented in Colombia, with the more nuanced social and economic contributions that remittance‐financed housing investments have for migrant households’ and communities’ socioeconomic development. Thus, it provides a more nuanced interpretation of development to account for the often invisible, socioeconomic spinoffs that occur in the process of migrant households’ attempts to produce and reproduce their livelihoods transnationally.
Lung transplant: the Western Australian experience
Authors: Dhillon Sarbroop , McKinnon Elizabeth , Wrobel Jeremy , Lavender Melanie , Lawrence Sharon , Gabbay Eli , Musk Michael 
Published: June 2018

AbstractBackgroundThe Western Australian lung transplant programme commenced in 2004 to serve the growing demand of patients with end‐stage lung disease.AimThis report summarises our 11‐year experience in lung transplantation.MethodsData on 115 consecutive patients and their respective donors transplanted between 2004 and 2015 were collected. The Kaplan–Meier method was used to estimate survival. Cox regression was used to analyse the impact of donor and recipient characteristics on survival.ResultsA total of 88 bilateral, 22 single‐lung and 5 heart‐lung transplants were performed in Western Australia during the first 11 years of the lung transplant programme. The most common indications for transplantation were interstitial lung disease (30.4%), cystic fibrosis (27.8%) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (excluding alpha‐1 antitrypsin deficiency) (22.6%). Median recipient age was 50 years. Overall survival rates were 96% at 3 months, 93% at 1 year, 84% at 3 years and 70% at 5 years. Older age and higher BMI negatively impacted survival. Chronic lung allograft dysfunction was the leading cause of late mortality.ConclusionLung transplantation is a treatment option in end‐stage lung disease, with annual transplant rates in Western Australia continuing to rise. Our patients enjoy survival rates that compare favourably against international standards.
Choice reaction time and grip strength as predictors of cardiovascular mortality in middle‐aged and elderly Japanese: from the Radiation Effects Research Foundation Adult Health study
Authors: Shimizu Masaki , Misumi Munechika , Yamada Michiko , Ohishi Waka , Yamamoto Hideya , Kihara Yasuki 
Published: June 2018

AbstractBackgroundCognitive function and physical function are important predictors of mortality.AimTo investigate whether or not reaction time (RT) as a cognitive function and grip strength (GS) as a physical function were associated, alone or in combination, with mortality from heart disease or stroke.MethodsThe subjects included 4901 Adult Health Study participants in Hiroshima who had undergone RT and GS measurements, were 35–74 years old at baseline (1970–1972) and were followed until the end of 2007.ResultsAfter adjustment for other potential risk factors, RT was positively and GS was negatively associated with mortality from both heart disease and stroke. These associations were persistent in the model when adjusting simultaneously for RT, GS and other factors, but hazard ratios were attenuated. When we evaluated the associations by baseline age and gender, we found the greater hazard ratios for RT in the younger cohort, but no clear modification by age for GS. The interaction between RT and GS was statistically significant (P = 0.012) for stroke mortality. In the stratified analyses divided using the age‐specific median value of RT or GS, the estimated hazard ratio of stroke mortality for RT was significant in participants with weak or strong GS but greater in the former, and for GS, it was only significant in participants with slow RT.ConclusionRT and GS, alone and in combination, predicted heart disease and stroke mortalities. Interventions for both cognitive function and physical function may be beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular disease mortality.
CD93 regulates central nervous system inflammation in two mouse models of autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Authors: Griffiths Mark R. , Botto Marina , Morgan Bryan Paul , Neal James W. , Gasque Philippe 
Published: June 2018

SummaryMicroglia and non‐professional immune cells (endothelial cells, neurons) participate in the recognition and removal of pathogens and tissue debris in the injured central nervous system through major pro‐inflammatory processes. However, the mechanisms involved in regulating these responses remain ill‐characterized. We herein show that CD93, also known as complement C1qRp/AA4 stem cell marker, has an important role in the regulation of inflammatory processes. The role of CD93 was evaluated in two models of neuroinflammation. We used the MOG‐experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model and the antibody‐dependent EAE (ADEAE), which were induced in wild‐type and CD93 knockout mice. We found that CD93 was highly expressed by neurons, endothelial cells and microglia (ramified >> amoeboid). Astrocytes and oligodendrocytes did not to express CD93. We further observed that CD93‐deficient (CD93−/−) mice presented a more robust brain and spinal cord inflammation in EAE and ADEAE. Encephalitis in CD93−/− was characterized by increased numbers of infiltrating M1 macrophages (CD11c+ CD206−) and amoeboid microglia exhibiting a more activated phenotype (Tomato Lectinhigh Cox2high). Damage to and leakage through the blood–brain barrier was increased in CD93−/− animals and was associated with a more robust neuronal injury when compared with wild‐type EAE mice. We propose that CD93 is an important neuro‐immune regulator to control central nervous system inflammation.
Reversible upconversion switching for Ho/Yb codoped (K,Na)NbO3 ceramics with excellent luminescence readout capability
Authors: Sun Haiqin , Zhang Yao , Liu Jian , Peng Dengfeng , Zhang Qiwei , Hao Xihong 
Published: June 2018

AbstractLuminescent readout capability for photochromic materials plays a critical role in 3D optical data storage applications, especially for inorganic photochromic materials in the solid‐state form. In our previous studies, we found that the luminescent readout capability can be improved using two or multiple‐photon excited luminescent mode (upconversion), which can effectively decrease the destruction degree of the excitation energies to the stored information during the luminescent “reading” process. However, the luminescent readout performance is unsatisfactory owing to the absence of nondestructive luminescence readout capability. Herein, we report a new solid‐state photochromic material with excellent upconversion readout capability: Ho3+/Yb3+ codoped (K,Na)NbO3. Upon 407 nm light irradiation, the luminescent switching contrast (ΔRt) is up to 78%. Particularly, the materials almost have no any re‐absorption to 980 nm light, exhibiting extremely low destruction to information recording points. The luminescent readout intensity retains 96% after constant 980 nm irradiation for 4 minutes at a high pumping power of 1W, which is superior to our previously reported results (Er/Yb codoped Bi2.5Na0.5Nb2O9 materials). This work would help to further develop new inorganic photochromic materials with high performance to satisfy the requirements for optical storage devices.
Influences of rare‐earth oxide additives on the formation and properties of porous Si2N2O ceramic
Authors: Wen Jiangbo , Wang Hongjie , Fan Lei , Wei Liting , Niu Min , Gao Hongfei , Cai Zhixin 
Published: June 2018

AbstractHere we prepared porous silicon oxynitride (Si2N2O) ceramics by reaction sintering of SiO2 and Si3N4 using five different rare‐earth oxides (RE2O3, RE = Lu, Yb, Y, Sm, and La) as sintering aids. The influences of RE2O3 on the formation, densification, microstructure, and mechanical properties of Si2N2O ceramics have been investigated in detail. The results have indicated that with the increase in RE ionic radius, the formation temperature of Si2N2O decreases, and the densification process could be promoted by RE2O3 with larger RE3+ ionic radius. In addition, microstructures and mechanical properties are highly dependent on the RE2O3 additives. With the increase in RE3+ ionic radius, Si2N2O changes from platelike crystals to elongated crystals. The samples doped with La2O3 and Sm2O3 with elongated crystals exhibit higher flexural strength and higher Vickers hardness.
Experiences of Postpartum Women after Mindfulness Childbirth Classes: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Kantrowitz‐Gordon Ira , Abbott Shannon , Hoehn Rachel 
Published: June 2018

IntroductionThe postpartum period can be a challenging experience for many women as they adjust to the physical and social changes after childbirth. Mindfulness‐based interventions have been developed for stress reduction in a variety of health contexts, including pregnancy. These interventions provide strategies that may help new mothers handle the physical, emotional, and relationship challenges of the postpartum period and increase acceptance of postpartum physical changes and body image. Limited research has explored whether women use skills learned in prenatal mindfulness classes for the postpartum experience and parenting. The purpose of this study was to explore women's experience with mindfulness in the year after childbirth.MethodsTwelve women who participated in a Mindfulness for Childbirth and Parenting course during pregnancy were interviewed between 2 and 16 months postpartum. The semistructured interview guide included questions on how participants may have used mindfulness to approach a variety of positive and negative postpartum experiences. Qualitative description methodology guided the research team to code the transcripts independently. The team met to review and achieve consensus in the development of codes, categories, and themes from the data.ResultsFour themes were identified in women's postpartum experiences: 1) developing a new relationship with postpartum challenges, 2) formal practices of mindfulness to address postpartum challenges, 3) informal practices to address postpartum challenges, and 4) life‐changing and transformative experiences. These themes showed a pathway by which participants used mindfulness skills to address postpartum challenges and to transform these challenges with a positive perspective.DiscussionMindfulness skills helped class participants cope with physical and emotional challenges postpartum and fostered positive meaningful relationships with partners and newborns. Findings have implications for future research on mindfulness‐based interventions and the postpartum experience.
Inflammation of brown/beige adipose tissues in obesity and metabolic disease
Authors: Villarroya F. , Cereijo R. , Gavaldà‐Navarro A. , Villarroya J. , Giralt M. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractMany of the comorbidities of obesity, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, are related to the low‐grade chronic inflammation of white adipose tissue. Under white adipocyte stress, local infiltration of immune cells and enhanced production of pro‐inflammatory cytokines together reduce metabolic flexibility and lead to insulin resistance in obesity. Whereas white adipocytes act in energy storage, brown and beige adipocytes specialize in energy expenditure. Brown and beige activity protects against obesity and associated metabolic disorders, such as hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidaemia. Compared to white fat, brown adipose tissue depots are less susceptible to developing local inflammation in response to obesity; however, strong obesogenic insults ultimately induce a locally pro‐inflammatory environment in brown fat. This condition directly alters the thermogenic activity of brown fat by impairing its energy expenditure mechanism and uptake of glucose for use as a fuel substrate. Pro‐inflammatory cytokines also impair beige adipogenesis, which occurs mainly in subcutaneous adipose tissue. There is evidence that inflammatory processes occurring in perivascular adipose tissues alter their brown‐versus‐white plasticity, impair the extent of browning in these depots and favour the local release of vasculature damaging signals. In summary, the targeting of brown and beige adipose tissues by pro‐inflammatory signals and the subsequent impairment of their thermogenic and metabolite draining activities appears to represent obesity‐driven disturbances that contribute to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular alterations in obesity.
Hepcidin in newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease in children
Authors: Karaskova Eva , Volejnikova Jana , Holub Dusan , Velganova‐Veghova Maria , Sulovska Lucie , Mihal Vladimír , Horvathova Monika , Pospisilova Dagmar 
Published: June 2018

AimHepcidin is a central regulator of iron homeostasis. Its production is also influenced by systemic inflammation. The aims of this study were to compare hepcidin levels in paediatric patients newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) and to determine the association of hepcidin levels with laboratory and clinical parameters of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity.MethodsChildren with newly diagnosed IBD between January 2012 and September 2016 were enrolled in this comparative cross‐sectional study. We analysed levels of serum hepcidin, C‐reactive protein, iron, ferritin, soluble transferrin receptors, blood count and faecal calprotectin in all subjects. Serum hepcidin levels were measured by reverse‐phase liquid chromatography. The Paediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index was used to evaluate CD in children, and Paediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index was used for the assessment of UC disease activity.ResultsSubjects with CD (n = 53) had significantly higher serum hepcidin levels compared with subjects with UC (n = 23) – 22.6 ng/mL (range 8.5–65.0) versus 6.5 ng/mL (range 2.4–25.8) (P < 0.05). Hepcidin was independently associated with ferritin levels in all IBD patients (P < 0.05). Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between hepcidin and platelet count (P < 0.05) in children with CD and a negative correlation between hepcidin and faecal calprotectin (P < 0.05) in children with UC.ConclusionDifferent hepcidin levels between children with newly diagnosed CD and UC suggest the distinct contribution of iron deficiency and/or systemic inflammation to anaemia and may help clinicians choose the best anti‐anaemic treatment.
Temporal analysis of brown eye spot of coffee and its response to the interaction of irrigation with phosphorous levels
Authors: Chaves Eugênio , Pozza Edson Ampélio , Neto Helon Santos , Vasco Gabriel Brandão , Dornelas Gabriel Avelar , Pozza Adélia Aziz Alexandre , Scalco Myriane Stella 
Published: June 2018

AbstractBrown eye spot (BES—Cercospora coffeicola) is a major disease of coffee, and its occurrence is affected by water supply and nutritional balance. Little is known about the effect of phosphorous (P) on coffee fields under irrigation. Thus, this study evaluated the effect of the interaction between different water application levels and phosphorus levels (5 irrigation levels × 4 phosphorus levels) on the intensity of this disease. The area under the incidence progress curve (AUIPC) was calculated and subjected to analysis of variance. The progress curve of the average incidence of BES varied in both evaluation years. In Year 1 (November 2011 to December 2012), the incidence peaked on August 12, 2012 (22.45%), while in Year 2 (January 2013 to January 2014), the incidence reached its highest level on September 12, 2013 (16.29%). The exponential nonlinear model was adjusted for the two years. There was an interaction between irrigation and phosphorus levels on October 07, 2012. The incidence interacted significantly with the harvest dates. On the first evaluation date, an increase in phosphorus levels at shallower irrigation depths and an absence of phosphate fertilizer at higher irrigation levels caused higher incidences.