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Enhanced spray-wall interaction model for port fuel injection under medium load conditions
Authors: Hamid Mohammed O. A. , Kunwar Anil 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This study presents an Eulerian-Lagrangian framework for the numerical analysis of spray dynamics, with a focus on droplet movement, spray-wall interactions, and the effects of varying injection parameters associated with port fuel injection (PFI) system. A grid-independent criterion is introduced to optimize mesh analysis for accurate predictions of fuel penetration length. The size distribution of secondary droplets is described using a probability density function, and statistical optimization is subsequently implemented to estimate their mean size. This probabilistic approach enhances the Lagrangian wall film (LWF) model, leading to accurate predictions of the Sauter mean diameter (SMD) at a given radial width (

$$R_\text{{w}}$$

R
w

), with results closely matching experimental data. For

$$8.0 ~\text {mm} \le R_\text{{w}} \le 24.0 ~\text {mm}$$

8.0

mm
≤

R
w

≤
24.0

mm

, the maximum SMD of 21.67

$$\mu$$

μ

m corresponds to

$$R_\text{{w}} = 14.0, \text {mm}$$

R
w

=
14.0
,
mm

, while the smallest SMD of 12.68

$$\mu$$

μ

m is computed for a radial position of

$$R_\text{{w}} = 24.0 ~\text {mm}$$

R
w

=
24.0

mm

. The numerical investigation quantifies the role of spray-wall interactions in determining the trajectory of fuel distribution, particularly in the formation of wall films and the relative spatio-temporal diesel concentration (F/A) %. The study explores aspects such as droplet size variations, heat transfer during evaporation, and film behavior under different injection pressures, providing insights into the multiphysical characteristics of spray-wall systems. Near the impingement site (

$$2.0 ~\text {mm} \le R_\text{{w}} \le 4.0 ~\text {mm}$$

2.0

mm
≤

R
w

≤
4.0

mm

), the plume height (

$$H_\text{{w}}$$

H
w

) slightly decreases with an increase in injection pressure. While the CFD methodology in this current work has been primarily developed for automotive engineering sector (PFI engines), it also has potential applications in areas such as additive manufacturing, hydropower engineering, climate science, and environmental engineering.
Linking adults and cystacanths of a new species of Rhadinorhynchus Lühe, 1911 (Acanthocephala: Rhadinorhynchidae) from the Pacific coast of Mexico by using morphological and molecular data
Authors: Grano-Maldonado Mayra I. , Sereno-Uribe Ana L. , Payán José Carlos Hernández , de León Gerardo Pérez-Ponce , García-Varela Martín 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
During parasitological surveys of marine fishes and zooplankton in localities of the Northwestern Pacific coast of Mexico, 28 Gafftopsail pompano (Trachinotus rhodopus Gill) and 50 mysid crustaceans (Metamysidopsis frankfiersi Hendrickx & Hernández-Payán) we identified to be infected with adults and cystacanths, respectively of an acanthocephalan morphologically corresponding to the genus Rhadinorhynchus Lühe, 1911. DNA sequences of the small (SSU) and large (LSU) subunits of ribosomal DNA, and cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox 1) from mitochondrial DNA were obtained. Phylogenetic analyses revealed that the newly sequenced individuals in a clade with Rhadinorhynchus sp. from carangids in other localities of the Pacific coast of Mexico; together, all these individuals formed an independent lineage that is recognized herein as a new species, Rhadinorhynchus trachinoti
n. sp. The new species is morphologically distinguished from the other 38 congeners by having a long and cylindrical proboscis armed with 12 longitudinal rows bearing 16–18 hooks each. The ecological information gathered from the parasites, together with genetic evidence, confirms that the Gafftopsail pompano is the definitive host of R. trachinoti
n. sp., while mysid crustaceans serve as the intermediate host. Current records also indicate that R. trachinoti
n. sp. is distributed along the Pacific coast of Mexico, from Mazatlán, Sinaloa in the north to Puerto Angel, Oaxaca in the south. This distribution aligns with the Mexican Coastal Current, which extends from the Gulf of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca to the entrance of the Gulf of California and southern Baja California.
A new kind of polynomials for finite groups
Authors: Asboei A. K. , Anabanti C. S. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractLet Property X be a certain property of some finite groups; for instance, nilpotent, supersolvable, solvable et cetera. The Thompson-like problem asks whether for two finite groups $$G_{1}$$

G
1

and $$G_{2}$$

G
2

of the same order type, does $$G_{2}$$

G
2

always satisfy Property X if $$G_{1}$$

G
1

satisfies Property X? Thompson-like problem has been solved where Property X is nilpotent. In this paper, we will introduce a new kind of polynomials for finite groups, which we shall call ‘the order polynomials’ and use it to propose another way of solving the Thompson-like problem, where Property X is nilpotent. Furthermore, we examine Thompson-like problem when Property X is supersolvable, and give infinitely many counterexamples to show that the answer to the problem is in the negative there.
One-to-One psychodrama: applied to transgenerational psychotherapy
Authors: Maciel Manuela 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In this article, published in the Zeitschrift für Psychodrama und Soziometrie (ZPS), we will review and discuss the different one-to-one psychodrama methods that we teach at the Anne Ancelin Schutzenberger International School of Psychogenealogy and Transgenerational Therapy. It covers the use of the empty chair, the two chairs, internal psychodrama, psychodrama with objects, the minimalist bipersonal psychodrama and the ancestral psychodrama, together with some form of bilateral stimulation of the body.
Friction and Wear Performance of Composite SiC-YAG Thermal Spray Coatings in Water-Based Lubricants for Maritime Applications
Authors: Khanmohammadi H. , Valaker E. A. , Perello-Badia D. , Espallargas N. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe tribological performance of four different thermal spray coatings has been tested against five different polymer seal materials in a fully formulated water-based lubricant. Water-based lubricants have been proposed for a marine application due to their environmental acceptability and their potential benefits when they are used in oil-to-sea interfaces minimizing the issues related to seawater contamination. The effect of normal load and speed on friction was studied for all seal-coating candidates. Hydrogenated acronitrile–butadiene rubber (HNBR) and ethylene–propylene–diene rubber (EPR) seals resulted in higher coefficient of friction (CoF) compared to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), aliphatic polyketone (PK) and synthetic woven fabric impregnated with phenolic resin (SWF) plastic seals. This was attributed to the higher real contact area generated by the softer rubber seals compared to the harder plastic seals at the same normal load. From the point of view of the tribosurfaces tested in this work (hardened steel, WC-CoCr, Cr3C2-NiCr and SiC-YAG), friction and wear were controlled by two different mechanisms depending on the type of tribosurface. For metallic surfaces, the friction modifiers in the lubricant were adsorbed on the metals and controlled the frictional performance. The hardened steel (100% metallic surface) showed the lowest CoF, followed by the two cermet coatings (21-23 vol.% of metallic binder). The SiC-YAG coating (ThermaSiC) showed the best friction and wear performance due to the formation of a hydrated film on the SiC phase (77 vol.% of the surface) despite not having any metal matrix.
Obesity-Related Kidney Disease in Bariatric Surgery Candidates
Authors: Pereira Pedro Reis , Almeida Manuela , Braga Patrícia , Pereira João , Pereira Sofia , Nora Mário , Guimarães Marta , Malheiro Jorge , Martins La Salete , Monteiro Mariana P. , Rodrigues Anabela 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Obesity has a negative impact in kidney health. However, the hallmarks of kidney dysfunction in bariatric surgery candidates are poorly characterized. To address this knowledge gap, we used a propensity score-matched analysis to compare kidney lesion biomarkers in bariatric surgery candidates and living kidney donors.

Methods
Bariatric surgery candidates attending a single center for obesity treatment were pair-matched for sex and age to potential living kidney transplant donors (PLKD) using a 1:1 nearest-neighbor approach (N = 400, n = 200/group). A 24-h urine collection was used to analyze proteinuria and creatinine clearance.

Results
Patients with obesity (PWO) had higher creatinine clearance when compared to PLKD (143.35 ± 45.50 mL/min vs 133.99 ± 39.06 mL/min, p = 0.03), which was underestimated when correction for body surface area (BSA) was used (creatinine clearance corrected for BSA of 115.25 ± 33.63 mL/min/1.73 m2 in PWO vs 135.47 ± 35.56 mL/min/1.73 m2 in PLKD). Proteinuria was also higher in PWO compared to PLKD (139.82 ± 353.258 mg/day vs 136.35 ± 62.24 mg/day, p < 0.0001). Regression analysis showed that creatinine clearance was strongly correlated with proteinuria in PWO (HR 1.522, p = 0.005), but it was less evident in PLKD (HR 0.376, p = 0.001).

Conclusion
Hyperfiltration and disproportionate proteinuria are frequent in patients with obesity. Since hyperfiltration can be underestimated by adjusting creatinine clearance for BSA, this should not be used when evaluating kidney function in bariatric surgery candidates.
The occurrence of opportunistic pathogenic Pseudomonas species in bathing ponds
Authors: Baudišová Dana , Bobková Šárka , Pumann Petr 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate opportunistic pathogenic bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas in anthropogenically impacted bathing waters, primarily focusing on bathing ponds. The findings include the detection of these bacteria, their susceptibility to selected antibiotics, and the determination of the Exotoxin A (exoA) gene using PCR method. P. aeruginosa was present in most samples, albeit in low concentrations (1–14 CFU/100 mL). The presence of P. otitidis, which is associated with ear infection, in this type of bathing water, was not rare (up to 90 CFU/100 mL). This species would not be detected by the standard methods, including tests on acetamid medium, used for P. aeruginosa in water. The isolated strains of P. otitidis lack the exoA gene and exhibited higher resistance to meropenem compared to P. aeruginosa.
Endothelial Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Allow to Differentiate Between Various Endotypes of INOCA: A Multicentre, Prospective, Cohort Study
Authors: Gąsecka Aleksandra , Szolc Piotr , van der Pol Edwin , Niewiara Łukasz , Guzik Bartłomiej , Kleczyński Paweł , Tomaniak Mariusz , Figura Emilia , Zaremba Mateusz , Grabowski Marcin , Kochman Janusz , Legutko Jacek , Kołtowski Łukasz 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIschemia and non-obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA) might be due to coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), vasospastic angina (VSA) or both. We compared plasma concentration of various extracellular vesicles (EVs) in patients with different INOCA endotypes. Patients were divided into those with INOCA (CMD, VSA, mixed CMD + VSA) and non-anginal chest pain. Plasma concentrations of EVs were measured using flow cytometry. Out of 96 patients included, 34 had CMD (35%), 15 VSA (16%), 24 mixed endotype (25%) and 23 non-anginal chest pain (24%). Patients with INOCA had lower ratio of endothelial EVs (CD144 +) to total EVs, compared to patients with non-anginal pain (p = 0.027). Patients with mixed endotype had lower ratio of endothelial EVs (CD144 +) to total EVs, compared to CMD (p = 0.008), VSA (p = 0.014) and non-anginal pain (p < 0.001). Decreased ratio of endothelial EVs (CD144 +) to total EVs might serve as a "circulating footprint" of the mixed INOCA endotype.
Graphical Abstract
CCS – chronic coronary syndrome, CD – cluster of differentiation, CMD – coronary microvascular dysfunction, CFR – coronary flow reserve, EVs – extracellular vesicles, FFR – fractional flow reserve, INOCA - IMR – index of microvascular resistance, VSA – vasospastic angina
Guiding principles in physics
Authors: Fischer Enno 
Published: December 2024

AbstractGuiding principles are central to theory development in physics, especially when there is only limited empirical input available. Here I propose an approach to such principles looking at their heuristic role. I suggest a distinction between two modes of employing scientific principles. Principles of nature make descriptive claims about objects of inquiry, and principles of epistemic action give directives for further research. If a principle is employed as a guiding principle, then its use integrates both modes of employment: guiding principles imply descriptive claims, and they provide directives for further research. By discussing the correspondence principle and the naturalness principle as examples, I explore the consequences for understanding and evaluating current guiding principles in physics. Like principles of nature, guiding principles are evaluated regarding their descriptive implications about the research object. Like principles of epistemic action, guiding principles are evaluated regarding their ability to respond to context-specific needs of the epistemic agent.
How Does Bereavement Affect the Health-Related Quality of Life of Household Members Who Do and Do Not Provide Unpaid Care? Difference-in-Differences Analyses Using the UK Household Longitudinal Survey
Authors: Pennington Becky , Hernández Alava Mónica , Strong Mark 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Guidelines for modelling in economic evaluation recommend that it may be necessary to consider costs and outcomes until all modelled patients have died. Some guidelines also recommend that carers’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes should be included. However, it is unclear whether economic evaluations should continue to include carers’ HRQoL after patients have died, and whether there is any evidence to support an additional bereavement effect for carers.

Methods
We used the UK Household Longitudinal Study waves 1–12. We used Difference-in-Differences to estimate the short- and long-term bereavement effects on the SF-6D for people who reported that they did and did not provide care to a household member who then died. We assumed parallel trends conditional on age, sex, long-term health conditions, education, and household income.

Results
Carers and non-carers experienced a significant loss in HRQoL in the year immediately following bereavement. Carers potentially experienced a loss in HRQoL in the year before bereavement, whereas the bereavement effect may have lasted longer for non-carers. For both groups, HRQoL became comparable to the non-bereaved population around 3 years after bereavement.

Conclusions
Bereavement has a statistically significant negative impact on HRQoL in the short-term, for both carers and non-carers. However, the effect size is small and is not sustained, suggesting that including bereavement in economic evaluation would make little difference to results.
Pharmacodynamics (PD), Pharmacokinetics (PK) and PK-PD Modeling of NRF2 Activating Dietary Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and in Health
Authors: Shannar Ahmad , Chou Pochung Jordan , Peter Rebecca , Dave Parv Dushyant , Patel Komal , Pan Yuxin , Xu Jiawei , Sarwar Md Shahid , Kong Ah-Ng 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Purpose of Review
Dietary phytochemicals, bioactive compounds derived from plants, have gained increasing attention for their potential role in cancer prevention. Among these, NRF2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2) activating dietary phytochemicals such as curcumin, sulforaphane, ursolic acid, and cyanidin have demonstrated significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making them promising agents in chemoprevention. This review examines the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles of these dietary phytochemicals, with a focus on their NRF2-mediated effects in cancer prevention.

Recent Findings
Preclinical studies have highlighted the potential of these dietary phytochemicals to modulate oxidative stress and inflammation, key drivers of carcinogenesis. We explore the complexity of their PK/PD properties, influenced by factors such as bioavailability, metabolism, and drug interactions. While most of these phytochemicals follow two compartmental PK, their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects follow the indirect response (IDR) model. Furthermore, we discuss the application of physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to simulate the behavior of these compounds in humans, providing insights for clinical translation.

Summary
The integration of PK-PD analysis into the development of dietary phytochemical-based therapies offers a pathway to optimize dosing strategies, enhance therapeutic efficacy, and improve safety. This review underscores the importance of these compounds as part of cancer interception strategies, particularly in the early stages of cancer development, where they may offer a natural, less toxic alternative to conventional therapies.

Graphical Abstract
An Experimental Approach to Measure Slips at Frictional Contact Interfaces Using a Self-Powered Sensor
Authors: Ba M. , Qin W. , Sun Y. , Zhao W. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWhen fastening components connected through friction contacts are subjected to tangential cyclic loads, slips may occur at the contact interfaces. Under multiple cyclic tangential load excitations, slips may be cumulative or shakedown. However, few reports have conducted experimental work on slip behaviors because local micro slips are difficult to measure. In this paper, an experimental approach to measure slips at frictional contact interfaces under cyclic loads was presented, which could directly capture slip behaviors. In this approach, local micro slips at the contact interfaces were measured by a self-powered sensor based on the principles of a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), and a conventional digital source meter was used to collect the voltage signals from the sensor. This approach is completely different from existing contact displacement measurement methods. The slip behaviors in a flat-on-flat contact using an established test bench were observed experimentally. The finite element model of this contact configuration was built to simulate the dynamic slips and the results were in good agreement with the experimental results.
The Relationship Between CEO Characteristics and Banks’ Risk-Taking: Review and Research Directions
Authors: Hertrampf Patrick , Brunner-Kirchmair Thomas M. , Hiebl Martin R. W. , Wiedemann Arnd 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe fundamental role of the banking sector in society and the economy necessitates extensive regulation and supervision. Given that increased risk-taking behavior can undermine the stability of the banking sector, it is crucial to identify the factors affecting banks’ risk-taking. This study focuses on the impact of chief executive officer (CEO) characteristics on banks’ risk-taking behavior. To achieve this, we conduct a systematic literature review and analyze the findings through the lens of the upper echelons theory (UET) framework. Our analysis reveals that banks’ risk-taking is measured in diverse and often arbitrary ways, highlighting the need for standardized measurement methods to ensure comparability. Our findings also indicate that various CEO characteristics, including demographic, psychological, social psychological, biological, and other traits, significantly influence banks’ risk-taking. These results suggest that stringent regulations do not serve as a boundary condition for UET. We propose five research avenues, include new methods for measuring CEO characteristics (such as linguistic approaches), explore new areas of research based on the developments of UET (such as moderators and the objective situation), refine the measurement of banks’ risk-taking, address questions regarding control variables, and identify additional CEO characteristics of major interest (such as emotional intelligence or CEO attractiveness). Our study underscores the relevance of UET in banking, providing valuable insights for practitioners, academics, and regulators.
Antisemitismus unter Muslim*innen: Sozialisation, religiöse Tradierung oder herkunftsübergreifendes Feindbild des islamischen Fundamentalismus
Authors: Öztürk Cemal , Pickel Gert 
Published: December 2024

ZusammenfassungIn Deutschland werden die Debatten über Antisemitismus unter Muslim*innen zunehmend unter verzerrten Voraussetzungen geführt. So stellt z. B. die Alternative für Deutschland stellt Antisemitismus als ein „importiertes“ Feindbild aus dem Nahen Osten dar, das tief in der islamischen Religion verwurzelt sei. Diese Sichtweise suggeriert eine einfache Erklärung für die Quellen des Antisemitismus unter Muslim*innen, die jedoch in der wissenschaftlichen Forschung stark umstritten ist. So wird kontrovers diskutiert, ob die Sozialisation im Nahen Osten tatsächlich eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Entstehung antisemitischer Einstellungen spielt. Ebenso wird infrage gestellt, ob der Antisemitismus tatsächlich in der islamischen Tradition begründet ist. Viele Studien heben stattdessen hervor, dass nicht die islamische Religion an sich, sondern der islamische Fundamentalismus die entscheidende Triebkraft des Antisemitismus ist. Dieser Beitrag nähert sich der Thematik anhand mehrerer Bevölkerungsumfragen und vor allem einer Befragung unter deutschen Muslim*innen. Die Analysen zeigen, dass antisemitische Einstellungen unter Muslim*innen – besonders in ihrer tradierten gegen Israel gerichteten Artikulationsform– häufiger vertreten sind als im Durchschnitt der Gesamtbevölkerung. Dennoch können viele der gängigen Annahmen über die Ursachen des Antisemitismus die Unterschiede innerhalb der muslimischen Gemeinschaft nicht ausreichend erklären. Die Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass die Neigung zu antisemitischen Einstellungen nicht signifikant zwischen Muslim*innen unterschiedlicher Herkunft variiert. Auch die individuelle Religiosität der Muslim*innen ist kein wesentlicher Prädiktor für antisemitische Haltungen. Vielmehr zeigt sich, dass eine fundamentalistische Interpretation der Religion ein zentraler Einflussfaktor ist. Eine Moderationsanalyse deutet darauf hin, dass Antisemitismus ein herkunftsübergreifendes Feindbild unter fundamentalistischen Muslim*innen darstellt. Dieser Einfluss des religiösen Fundamentalismus erweist sich dabei auch im Vergleich zu anderen Erklärungsansätzen als robust.
A short review of current knowledge regarding long-term treatment of Graves’ disease with antithyroid drugs
Authors: Giordani Ilaria , Sykiotis Gerasimos P. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractGraves’ disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism, especially in younger people. Current European guidelines recommend antithyroid drugs as initial treatment for a period limited to 12–18 months. Definitive treatment such as surgery or radioactive iodine is proposed in the case of contraindication to antithyroid drugs or in the case of recurrence after medical treatment. However, more recent studies show that long-term antithyroid treatment is associated with reduced risk of recurrence without an increase in adverse effects. Such data support the option of long-term treatment of Graves’ disease with antithyroid drugs and suggest the necessity for a change to long-standing practices in the field. Herein, after reviewing some general knowledge on Graves’ disease treatment, we discuss the evidence regarding long-term treatment of Graves’ disease with antithyroid drugs for endocrinologists, internists, and other specialists involved in the management of these patients. We consider the main studies in the field, outline their respective strengths and limitations, and, finally, present our opinion on when, in the light of this new evidence, endocrinologists should consider long-term treatment with antithyroid drugs.