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Effect of Linear Velocity on Magneto-mechanical Properties of Ni-Mn-Ga-Based Melt-Spun Ribbons
Authors: Kowalska Milena , Czaja Paweł , Rogal Łukasz , Szczerba Maciej J. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe study brings original data on the effect of linear velocity during melt-spinning process on magneto-mechanical properties of Heusler Ni-Mn-Ga-based melt-spun ribbons. The research revealed that different linear velocity of the copper wheel had a significant impact on the ribbon's geometry resulting in distinct changes in magneto-mechanical properties. X-ray diffraction measurements were used to examine the phase composition, confirming the presence of L21 austenite phase. To assess the mechanical properties of the Ni-Mn-Ga-based melt-spun ribbons, cyclic bending experiments were conducted at a strain rate of 0.1 mm/s. Additionally, experiments involving magnetic field-induced bending were carried out in an external magnetic field ranging from 0 to 0.28 T. Finally, it was observed that there was a proportional relationship between the linear velocity of the copper wheel and magnetic field-induced ribbons deflection. Conversely, the dependence between linear velocity and mechanical bending load was found to be inversely proportional. Electron backscattered diffraction measurements revealed that melt-spun ribbons produced at high linear velocity of 18.5 m/s exhibited fine-grained microstructure in contrast to low linear velocity of 3 m/s. Based on these results it seems feasible to optimize the functional properties of the studied ribbons by varying the linear velocity of the melt-spinning process.
Agro-Waste Biochar Conversion into a Fish Feed Additive: Assessing its Effects on the Health and Performance of Cyprinus carpio
Authors: Amjad Muhammad , Hussain Syed Makhdoom , Ali Shafaqat , Rizwan Muhammad , Ahmad Ajaz , Yong Jean Wan Hong 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Managing agro-waste effectively and sustainably is a significant challenge today. In this study, various waste-derived biochar (BC) derived from agricultural origins such as cotton, wheat, corn, grass, household and green wastes, were used as supplements in the various fish meal formulation. Cyprinus carpio fishes were fed with the different diets to investigate their effects on growth, nutrient and mineral digestibility, hematology and body composition. A basal diet of sunflower meal was fed for a period of 60 days. Seven experimental diets were prepared, consisting of a control diet and six test diets, each containing 2% of a distinct biochar sources: household waste (HW), cotton stick (CS), green waste (Gw) wheat straw (WS), corn cob (CC), and grass waste (GW). There were 15 fingerlings in each tank; with three replicas of each test diet and they were fed at 5% with respect to the body weight. The findings demonstrated that supplementing with CCBC substantially (p < 0.05) increased the growth performance, digestibility and carcass of Common carp, C. carpio, while HWBC showed negative results. The highest efficiency in mineral absorption was observed in the test fishes when with the supplementation of 2% corn cob biochar (CCBC) in the diet. Moreover, the fish blood profiles showed significant improvements (p < 0.05) when fed with CCBC. Conclusively, CCBC was found to be the most effective supplementation for improving growth, hematology, carcass, digestibility, and mineral status of C. carpio.
In-office Procedures for Dermatologists Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Authors: Gomez Jason , Fonjungo Fonette , Chen Stella X. , Aleshin Maria A. , Naik Haley B. , Wadhera Akhil , Sayed Christopher J. , Barnes Leandra A. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose of Review
This review aims to assess the landscape of in-office procedural management of HS. It evaluates the role of simple office procedures, such as steroid injections and incision and drainage (I&D), to the more complicated office surgical procedures, including deroofing and excisions with secondary intention healing, and innovative light and laser-based therapies.

Recent Findings
Punch debridement (mini-deroofing) remains an underutilized in-office procedure for HS. While the neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd: YAG) laser continues to be preferred for laser hair removal (LHR), recent evidence highlights the effectiveness of Alexandrite lasers. Minimally invasive approaches such as cryoinsufflation and intralesional photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be helpful for patients reluctant to undergo more invasive surgical procedures.

Summary
In-office procedures are integral to managing HS in conjunction with medical therapies. These procedures enable a personalized approach to addressing the chronic and challenging nature of HS and improving quality of life.
“Health is Just the Basic Requirement for Optimal Performance and Winning”: Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Testing and Training in Competitive Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing
Authors: Bonell Monsonís Oriol , Balsiger Peter , Verhagen Evert , Gouttebarge Vincent , Spörri Jörg , Bolling Caroline 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background and Objective
Competitive alpine skiing, snowboarding and freestyle skiing, all different in nature and risks, are known for their high injury and illness burden. Testing measures and training methods may be considered for athletes’ preparation to support performance enhancement while safeguarding their health. We explored the perspectives and perceptions of competitive alpine skiing, snowboarding and freestyle skiing stakeholders regarding testing and training practices in their competitive snow sports.

Methods
We conducted an exploratory qualitative study based on grounded theory principles through 13 semi-structured interviews about testing and training practices with athletes, on-snow and off-snow coaches, managers and healthcare providers from different national teams. The interviews were inductively analysed through a constant comparative data analysis.

Results
Participants described winning as the end goal of testing and training practices, which requires athletes to perform in their best condition. To do so, they mentioned two main targets: performance enhancement and health protection. Participants acknowledged health as a premise to perform optimally, considering testing and monitoring approaches, goal setting, and training to support and protect athlete performance. This continuous cyclic process is driven by communication and shared decision making among all stakeholders, using testing and monitoring outputs to inform goal setting, training (e.g. on-snow and off-snow) and injury prevention. Such an approach helps athletes achieve their goal of winning while being fit and healthy throughout their short-term and long-term athletic career development.

Conclusions
The ultimate goal of testing measures and training methods in such competitive snow sports is winning. Performance enhancement and health protection act as pillars in systematic, tailored and flexible processes to guarantee athletes’ best preparation to perform. Moreover, athletes’ assessments, goal setting, monitoring tools, open communication and shared decision making strongly guide this cyclic process.
Setting-Less Differential Protection of Power Transformers Based on Wavelet Transform
Authors: Bakhshipour M. , Namdari F. , Rezaeealam B. , Sedaghat M. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a novel algorithm for power transformer differential protection based on wavelet transform (WT) and introduces new indices to distinguish internal faults from normal operating conditions and the occurrence of the inrush current. The proposed setting-less algorithm has no limits on the structure, dimension, capacity, and core type of the transformer. For this purpose, six indices based on fault detection functions extracted from WT transform are presented. Then, weighting factors for the indices by using the least squares method are calculated. In order to validate the proposed method, the approach has been evaluated on four transformers with 2 kVA, 10 kVA, 400 kVA, and 125 MVA. The success rate of fault detection in 10 kVA, and 125 MVA transformers was 100% and in 2 kVA and 400 kVA transformers was 93.33% and 94.44%, respectively. Also, the proposed algorithm has a remarkable capability in fast fault detection to protect the power transformer.
Religious coping with contingency as a resource for democracy?
Authors: Roleder Felix 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis quantitative study empirically examines the mediating factors between Christian religiosity, political trust, and populist attitudes. As a novel approach, we ask whether religious coping with contingency reduces anxiety among religious citizens. Given that anxiety can reduce institutional trust and increase the appeal of populism, religiously reduced anxiety could support democratic attitudes. In addition, generalized social trust and acceptance of immigration are tested as further mediators between Christian religiosity and its political outcomes. Based on a recent representative sample of the German population (6th Membership Survey of the Protestant and Roman Catholic Churches in Germany), regression analyses find limited evidence for the coping thesis. Overall, religious coping, generalized social trust, and acceptance of immigration together explain to a large extent the higher prevalence of political trust and the lower prevalence of populist attitudes among liberal Christians in Germany.
Miocene magmatism in Northern Tunisia and its geodynamic implications
Authors: Abdallah Randa Ben , Abdelmalak Mansour M. , Augland Lars Eivind , Lazaar Sonia , Polteau Stephane , Callegaro Sara , Rossetti Lucas M. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe Nefza igneous rocks in Northern Tunisia belong to the Miocene magmatic belt extending from Northern Tunisia to Morocco and consist mainly of Serravallian–Tortonian granodiorite and rhyodacite (~ 14–8 Ma) and Messinian basalts (~ 8–6 Ma). Differences in geochemical composition between units have been interpreted to be the result of geodynamic processes in the upper mantle below the Western Mediterranean area, but their implications for Northern Tunisia are unclear due to limited data. In this contribution, we present an updated geodynamic model for Northern Tunisia based on new petrographic and whole-rock geochemical results from the Nefza magmatic suite from outcrop and OB45 drill core samples. Petrographic observations show that rhyodacites display a microlithic texture with quartz, plagioclase, K-feldspar, biotite, and glass, whilst granodiorite contains plagioclase, quartz and exhibits fine-grained texture with a 2–3 mm crystal size. The Nefza magmatic rocks are overprinted by multiple weathering and alteration processes with loss of ignition (LOI) ranging between 0.88 and more than 5 wt%. The linear relationships between mobile elements (Ca, Na, P, K, Mg, Si), large-ion lithophile elements (LILE), and LOI suggest element mobilisation during alteration. Major and trace element compositions show the Nefza magmatic rocks plot in the rhyolite, dacite, and trachydacite fields for felsic rocks and plot in the basalt and trachybasalt fields for mafic rocks. Granodiorite and rhyodacite rocks exhibit negative Eu anomalies and a LILE enrichment (Rb, Ba, Pb) relative to high-field-strength elements (HFSE: Nb, Ta, Hf, Zr, REE). Mafic rocks enriched in LILE show geochemical characteristics between calc-alkaline and alkaline trends. Comparison with nearby regions suggests that the generation of calc-alkaline magmas resulted from the partial melting of the lithospheric mantle due to slab break-off or tearing in Eastern Algeria. The upward flow of asthenospheric material through the widening tear in the sinking slab leads to partial melting of the mantle and shallowing of the lithosphere–asthenosphere boundary, ultimately leading to the formation of alkaline magma. The Nefza geochemical variations underscore Mediterranean upper mantle heterogeneity, offering crucial insights into Mediterranean geodynamics. More studies are needed to constrain mantle dynamics and the region’s complex geological history.
Bakterien, deine Freunde und Helfer?
Authors: Manzini Roberto , Scharl Michael 
Published: September 2024

ZusammenfassungDas intestinale Mikrobiom ist eine Gemeinschaft an Mikroorganismen, welche den Verdauungstrakt besiedeln und Schlüsselfunktionen in der Verdauung, Immunregulation und Homöostase der Darmschleimhaut übernehmen. Störungen oder Veränderungen des Mikrobioms – eine Dysbiose – sind mit zahlreichen Erkrankungen assoziiert, darunter metabolische, neurologische, maligne oder immunologische Erkrankungen. Unter Probiotika versteht man Präparate, welche Mikroorganismen enthalten und einen positiven Effekt auf das intestinale Mikrobiom ausüben können. Probiotika gelten als Nahrungsergänzungsmittel und werden als supportive Therapie für eine Vielzahl an Erkrankungen eingesetzt. Die Studienlage und Evidenz bleibt jedoch aktuell in vielen Indikationen noch gering, ist jedoch insbesondere bei der Antibiotika-assoziierten Diarrhoe schon durchaus weit fortgeschritten. Somit bleibt das intestinale Mikrobiom weiterhin von grossem Forschungsinteresse. Produkte, darunter Probiotika, welche das Mikrobiom positiv beeinflussen, könnten in Zukunft wichtige präventive und therapeutische Ansätze darstellen.
Operation of a plasma thruster featuring a 1.1 T high temperature superconducting magnet
Authors: Acheson Chris R. , Kinefuchi Kiyoshi , Ichihara Daisuke , Maeshima Daiki , Mori Ryoyu , Nakano Ryota , Takagi Ryohei , Bouloukakis Konstantinos , Glowacki Jakub , Goddard-Winchester Max , Long Nicholas J. , Olatunji Jamal R. , Pavri Betina , Pollock Randy , Shellard Cameron , Strickland Nicholas M. , Wimbush Stuart C. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIncreasingly ambitious space missions rely upon the advancement of propulsion systems, and innovations in electric propulsion represent a vital step toward potential solutions. Electric propulsion research has indicated improved thruster performance at higher magnetic fields, but real-world implementations have been encumbered by available magnet technology. In this study, a new class of superconducting magnet designed for such space applications is demonstrated. A central cathode electrostatic thruster was paired with a conduction cooled high temperature superconducting magnet operated in non-pulsed mode. Using Xe propellant, thrust of 38–73 mN was measured at a central bore magnetic field of 1.13 T and on-anode field of 1.28 T, and the thruster’s specific impulse was throttled between 1050s and 1450s. The peak thruster efficiency was 18.7%, inclusive of the power consumption of the magnet subsystems. This was performed without the onset of plasma instabilities, and is the first case in the literature of a high temperature superconducting plasma thruster operating at >1 T.
Acute kidney injury, fluid balance, and continuous renal replacement therapy in children and neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Authors: Gist Katja M , Bastero Patricia , Ricci Zaccaria , Kaddourah Ahmad , Strong Amy , Chanchlani Rahul , Steflik Heidi J. , Arikan Ayse Akcan , Fuhrman Dana Y , Gelbart Ben , Menon Shina , Beck Tara , Bridges Brian , Lafever Sarah Fernandez , Schmitt Claus Peter , Gorga Stephen M , Salloo Asma , Basu Rajit K , Paden Matthew , Selewski David T 
Published: September 2024

AbstractExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a lifesaving therapy used primarily for reversible cardiopulmonary failure across the lifespan. Mortality from multiple organ failure on ECMO is high, and unfortunately, complications such as acute kidney injury (AKI) and disorders of fluid balance such as fluid overload (FO) necessitating continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) are also common. The largest series of AKI, FO and ECMO related outcomes has been published by the Kidney Interventions During Membrane Oxygenation (KIDMO) multicenter study, which demonstrated patients with AKI and FO have worse outcomes, corroborating with findings from previous single center studies. There are multiple ways to perform CRRT during ECMO, but integration of a CRRT machine in series is the most common approach in neonates and children. The optimal timing of when to initiate CRRT, and how fast to remove fluid during ECMO remain unknown, and there is an urgent need to design studies with these research questions in mind. The disposition and clearance of drugs on ECMO also require urgent study, as drugs metabolism not only is disproportionately affected by the presence of AKI and FO, but also by CRRT prescription and the rate of fluid removal. In this review, we discuss the contemporary epidemiology and outcomes of AKI and FO during ECMO, as well as the use of concurrent CRRT and highlight evidence gaps as a research map.
L-Thyroxin bei Hypothyreose – absetzen oder nicht?
Authors: Kramer Martin Richard , Bleckwenn Markus , Deutsch Tobias , Voigt Karen , Schübel Jeannine 
Published: September 2024

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
L‑Thyroxin ist eines der am häufigsten verordneten Arzneimittel in Deutschland. Es wird hauptsächlich zur Behandlung der Hypothyreose eingesetzt. Aufgrund von Verordnungsdaten ist davon auszugehen, dass L‑Thyroxin häufiger verordnet wird als es medizinisch indiziert ist.

Ziel der Arbeit
Sind hausärztlich Tätige bereit, Dosisreduktionen oder Absetzversuche von L‑Thyroxin vorzunehmen?

Methodik
Auf der Jahrestagung der Sächsischen Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin erfolgte eine Querschnittserhebung mittels Fragebogen. Dieser beinhaltete 3 konstruierte Fälle, deren L‑Thyroxin-Therapie auf Änderungspotenzial zu bewerten war. Es erfolgte eine deskriptive Analyse der quantitativen Daten sowie eine qualitative Inhaltsanalyse.

Ergebnisse
Insgesamt nahmen 33 hausärztlich Tätige an der Befragung teil. Am häufigsten wurde eine Beibehaltung der Dosis oder sogar eine Dosiserhöhung favorisiert. Dies wurde mit guter Therapieeinstellung, mutmaßlich fehlendem Nachteil einer geringen Dosis oder der Vermeidung von Komplikationen begründet. Selten wurde eine Reduktion oder ein Absetzen vorgeschlagen. Für das Absetzen oder Dosisreduktion wurde sich mit Verweis auf die fehlende medizinische Indikation ausgesprochen.

Diskussion
Auch bei fehlender medizinischer Indikation waren die Teilnehmenden zurückhaltend, eine bestehende Therapie zu verändern. Dies deckt sich mit Angaben aus der existierenden Literatur. Die Annahme der Vermeidung von Folgeerkrankungen, begrenzte Zeit für Beratungsgespräche und mangelnde Kommunikation zwischen Verordnenden wurden in anderen Studien als Ursachen identifiziert. Dabei gibt es Hinweise auf den Nutzen von Deprescribing. Es besteht diesbezüglich im deutschen primärärztlichen Bereich noch großer Forschungsbedarf.
Dual formulation of constrained solutions of the multi-state Choquard equation
Authors: Wolansky Gershon 
Published: September 2024

The Choquard equation is a partial differential equation that has gained significant interest and attention in recent decades. It is a nonlinear equation that combines elements of both the Laplace and Schrödinger operators, and it arises frequently in the study of numerous physical phenomena, from condensed matter physics to nonlinear optics.
In particular, the steady states of the Choquard equation were thoroughly investigated using a variational functional acting on the wave functions.
In this article, we introduce a dual formulation for the variational functional in terms of the potential induced by the wave function, and use it to explore the existence of steady states of a multi-state version the Choquard equation in critical and sub-critical cases.
DDPG-based path planning for cable-driven manipulators in multi-obstacle environments
Authors: Zhang Dong , Ju Renjie , Cao Zhengcai 
Published: September 2024

AbstractHyper-redundant cable-driven manipulators (CDMs) are widely used for operations in confined spaces due to their slender bodies and multiple degrees of freedom. Most research focuses on their path following but not path planning. This work investigates a deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG)-based path-planning algorithm for CDMs in multi-obstacle environments. To plan passable paths under many constraints, a DDPG algorithm is modified according to features of CDMs. To improve adaptability of planned paths, a specialized reward function is newly designed. In this function, such factors as smoothness, arrival time and distance are taken into account. Results of simulations and physical experiments are presented to demonstrate the performances of the proposed methods for planning paths of CDMs.
St Aelred And The Assumption
Authors: Dumont Charles 
Published: September 2024

A Number of things have been written of late on the opinion held by St Aelred on the Assumption of Mary. Since an unknown sermon of the saint, found recntly and published by Dr C. H. Talbot, contains a decisive allusion to the point, it may be interesting to resume the discussion and set it against its true background. To those who have studied the sources likely to afford some evidence for the belief, the apparent hesitation of the Cistercians seems surprising, having due regard to their outstanding devotion to our Lady. A remarkable study by Fr E. Wellens of the Abbey of Westmalle (Belgium), throws some light on the real situation.1To begin with, a charming legend told by Caesar of Heisterbach will explain the circumstances. In a monastery of our Order in Lombardy, there was a noble and well- educated monk named Bertram, who could no longer endure hearing doubts about the bodily assumption of Mary.
Optimal design via polynomial Euler function for UAV applications
Authors: Chen Z. Y. , Meng Yahui , Wang Ruei-Yuan , Chen Timothy 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have recently been widely applied in a comprehensive realm. By enhancing computer photography and artificial intelligence, UAVs can automatically discriminate against environmental objectives and detect events that occur in the real scene. The application of collaborative UAVs will offer diverse interpretations which support a multiperspective view of the scene. Due to the diverse interpretations of UAVs usually deviating, UAVs require a consensus interpretation for the scenario. This study presents an original consensus-based method to pilot multi-UAV systems for achieving consensus on their observation as well as constructing a group situation-based depiction of the scenario. Taylor series are used to describe the fuzzy nonlinear plant and derive the stability analysis using polynomial functions, which have the representations

$V(x )={m_{\textrm{1} \le l \le N}}({{V_\textrm{l}}(x )} )$

and

${V_l}(x )={x^T}{P_l}(x )x$

. Due to the fact that the

${\dot{P}_l}(x )$

in

${\dot{V}_l}(x )={\dot{x}^T}{P_l}(x )x + {x^T}{\dot{P}_l}(x )x + {x^T}{P_l}(x )\dot{x}$

will yield intricate terms to ensure a stability criterion, we aim to avoid these kinds of issues by proposing a polynomial homogeneous framework and using Euler's functions for homogeneous systems. First, this method permits each UAV to establish high-level conditions from the probed events via a fuzzy-based aggregation event. The evaluated consensus indicates how suitable is the scenario collective interpretation for every UAV perspective.
High-output cardiac failure in the setting of iron deficiency anaemia: a case report
Authors: Kandoi Kesha , Gan Stephen , Gamboa David , Ganigara Madhusudan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWe present a case of a child with high-output heart failure and severe iron deficiency anaemia-induced dilated cardiomyopathy managed with serial blood transfusions, preload and afterload reducing agents, inotropic therapies, and long-term iron supplementation. The complete resolution of echocardiogram findings of moderate enlargement of all cardiac chambers and moderately depressed left ventricular systolic function was achieved.