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Superior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm in a Case of Moyamoya Disease: A Rare Entity
Authors: Soladhra Krushikumar B. , Verma Arvindkumar , Shah Varshesh K. , Velani Dharmikkumar K. , Modh Jaimin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractMoyamoya disease is a rare condition characterized by progressive narrowing and occlusion of internal carotid artery and other major arteries of the brain with formation of multiple collaterals. The incidence of aneurysm in moyamoya disease is higher than normal population. Treating the simultaneous pathology of aneurysm and moyamoya disease in an individual is a rare entity. A 35-year-old male presented with headache, loss of consciousness, and generalized tonic-clonic seizure with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Digital Subtraction angiography showed moyamoya disease with left superior cerebellar artery aneurysm. Rupture of aneurysm was suspected to be the source of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Patient underwent clipping of the left superior cerebellar artery aneurysm with encephalo-duro-arterio-myo-synangiosis. Patient survived the procedures. All patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage in moyamoya disease should undergo angiogram and aneurysm should be looked for carefully. The site of aneurysm and the risk for damaging the collaterals should be kept in mind while planning the surgery in such cases.
Auditory arguments, advertising, and argumentation theory
Authors: Groarke Leo , Kišiček Gabrijela 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this essay, we explore the ways in which argumentation theory can be applied to multimodal advertising. In our discussion we emphasize “auditory” advertisements: advertisements that depend on non-verbal sounds. We show how key tools developed by argumentation theorists (KC tables, argument diagrams, and argument schemes) can be used to analyze and assess advertisements of this sort. Doing so demonstrates one way in which standard methods of argument analysis and evaluation can be applied to one important multimodal genre.
Critical reconstructions of populist multimodal argumentation
Authors: Serafis Dimitris , Mădroane Irina Diana , Lalér Theodor 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This article extends to the study of populist argumentation a framework for the analysis of inferences implicitly emerging from multimodal artifacts. The framework builds on a post-structuralist approach to populism and integrates multimodal critical discourse studies and argumentation studies, specifically the Argumentum Model of Topics. Particular emphasis is laid on the contribution of visual discourse to the process of inference-making in interrelation with verbal discourse. We illustrate the framework by examining the social media posts of three populist right-wing parties/party members from Sweden, Greece and Romania. Finally, we discuss future avenues for the analysis of populist communication practices online from the perspective we propose.
Detecting generic patterns in multimodal argumentation
Authors: Stöckl Hartmut 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The present study devises and puts into practice an annotation scheme for interrogating the patterns of multimodal argumentation found in environmental protection print-advertisements collected between 2018 and 2022. 134 ads featuring the sub-topics climate change, deforestation, pollution, and preservation have been subjected to annotations for various features on four levels: genre/text, image, multimodal argument and multimodal coherence/rhetoric. By contrast with previous, predominantly case-based studies in argumentation, the approach presented here aims not to reconstruct single instances of multimodal argumentation but to identify recurrent patterns along with their typical features. The results show distinct regularities in the way arguments for environmental protection are constructed from large images and short text.
Millimeter wave radiation to measure blood flow in healthy human subjects
Authors: Nelson Julia Louise , Cobb Connor , Keller Joshua L , Traylor Miranda K , Nelson David A , Francis Christopher Michael 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Objective. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a progressive cardiovascular condition affecting 8–10 million adults in the United States. PAD elevates the risk of cardiovascular events, but up to 50% of people with PAD are asymptomatic and undiagnosed. In this study, we tested the ability of a device, REFLO (Rapid Electromagnetic FLOw), to identify low blood flow using electromagnetic radiation and dynamic thermography toward a non-invasive PAD diagnostic. Approach. During REFLO radio frequency (RF) irradiation, the rate of temperature increase is a function of the rate of energy absorption and blood flow to the irradiated tissue. For a given rate of RF energy absorption, a slow rate of temperature increase implies a large blood flow rate to the tissue. This is due to the cooling effect of the blood. Post-irradiation, a slow rate of temperature decrease is associated with a low rate of blood flow to the tissue. Here, we performed two cohorts of controlled flow experiments on human calves during baseline, occluded, and post-occluded conditions. Nonlinear regression was used to fit temperature data and obtain the rate constant, which was used as a metric for blood flow. Main results. In the pilot study, (N = 7) REFLO distinguished between baseline and post-occlusion during the irradiation phase, and between baseline and occlusion in the post-irradiation phase. In the reliability study, (N = 5 with 3 visits each), two-way ANOVA revealed that flow and subject significantly affected skin heating and cooling rates, while visit did not. Significance. Results suggest that MMW irradiation can be used to distinguish between blood flow rates in humans. Utilizing the rate of skin cooling rather than heating is more consistent for distinguishing flow. Future modifications and clinical testing will aim to improve REFLO’s ability to distinguish between flow rates and evaluate its ability to accurately identify PAD.
The compression deformation and particles removal of PVA brushes during the post-CMP cleaning process
Authors: Chen Fuping , Wang Yin , Zhou Fan , Chai Guangming , Jin Haiyang , Li Zengyuan , Zhang Jiani , Jiang Yinkui , Wu Zihang , Liu Jiajie , Zhou Frey , Yang Shu , Zhang Xiaoyan , Zhao Hu , Li Xuejun , Zhang David Wei 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In advanced wafer manufacturing processes, a wet cleaning system (wet in dry out) integrated with chemical mechanical polishing equipment is the primary form of post-chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) cleaning. This pioneering study addresses the quantitative description of the contact between a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge brush and the wafer surface and establishes a relationship between the compression deformation as a function of the pressure on the wafer surface to achieve precise control of the contact between the brush and the wafer. The physical properties of the three types of PVA sponge brushes, namely, porosity, saturated water absorption, and pore change rate, were analyzed, and the effect of particle removal was explored. Finally, the effect of the brush on removing the residual polishing liquid from the wafer surface under different compression deformation conditions was studied, and its internal mechanism was explained. A ‘√’ curve was observed between the compression deformation (stress) and particle removal effect. When the compression deformation (stress) is 0.5 mm (35.11 g), the 26 nm particles on the wafer surface after post-CMP cleaning can reach less than 10ea.
Dancing bubble sonoluminescence in phosphoric acid solution
Authors: Wang 王 Dexin 德鑫 , Qinghim 清 河美 , Bao 包 Wurihan 乌日汗 , Han 韩 Haiying 海英 , Naranmandula 那 仁满都拉 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Sonoluminescence is more distinctly observed in phosphoric and sulfuric acid, which exhibit high viscosity and lower vapor pressures relative to water. Within an 85-wt% phosphoric acid solution saturated with argon (Ar), variations in the light-emitting regimes of bubbles were noted to correspond with increments in the driving acoustic intensity. Specifically, the bubbles were observed to perform a dance-like motion 2 cm below the multi-bubble sonoluminescence (MBSL) cluster, traversing a 25-mm2 grid during the camera exposure period. Spectral analysis conducted at the beginning of the experiment showed a gradual attenuation of CN (B2Σ–X2Σ) emission concurrent with a strengthening of Ar (4p–4s) atom emission lines. The application of a theoretical temperature model to the spectral data revealed that the internal temperature of the bubbles escalates swiftly upon their implosion. This study is instrumental in advancing the comprehension of the underlying mechanisms of sonoluminescence and in the formulation of a dynamic model for the behavior of the bubbles.
Additional observational features of the thin-shell wormhole by considering quantum corrections*
Authors: Chen 陈 Yun-Xian 芸仙 , Zheng 郑 He-Bin 何斌 , He 何 Ke-Jian 柯腱 , Li 李 Guo-Ping 国平 , Jiang 蒋 Qing-Quan 青权 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
By considering an asymmetric thin-shell wormhole (ATSW) surrounded by an optically and geometrically thin disk, we investigate the luminosity distribution of this ATSW with the spacetime on two sides encoded with the renormalization group improved (RGI) parameters (Ω, γ). Although some light rays are absorbed into the throat in the vicinity of the wormhole, they return through the throat with certain conditions, unlike in the case of black holes. The spacetime on one side of the wormhole can capture the additional photons emitted from the thin disk, resulting in several interesting observable features of the wormhole. The results in this paper show that there are two additional orbit numbers n in the ATSW and six transfer functions, rather than three as in the black hole case. In this case, the ATSW indeed has a more complex observable structure, where some additional light rings arise naturally. For instance, there are two additional photon rings for the emitted Model 1. Moreover, we also find a new wide hump between the first and second additional photon rings in Model 2. The effects of Ω and γ on the observed images are clearly addressed throughout this study, and the influence of Ω is found to be larger. Finally, we conclude that the observations of the RGI-ATSW can help further distinguish it from other ATSWs and black holes when a thin accretion disk exists around it.
A comprehensive analysis of Urban Ecosystem Services and their Valuation – a Case Study on Barasat City, India
Authors: Mukherjee Kasturi , Bhadra Tuhin 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The urban environment blends natural and artificial components, influenced by factors like culture, behavior, politics, economics, and social structures. Ecosystem services, beneficial to humans, are valued based on the cost of replication. Given urban expansion, studying urban ecosystems is increasingly crucial. This research assesses ecosystem service value (ESV) changes at a regional level from 1989 to 2020 in Barasat, West Bengal, within Kolkata’s urban area. The ESV variations are examined with the value coefficients and land use data. Barasat, an ancient town, is chosen as a case study. Land cover changes are analyzed using 1989, 2001, 2014, and 2020 imagery classified into six categories: built-up areas, water bodies, vegetation, bare soil, homesteads with plantations, and agricultural land. Nine ecosystem services are identified, with calculations made for each ecosystem’s surface area and total service value in 1989 and 2020. Barasat’s urban growth trend has transformed ecosystems into urban areas, reducing service values over time. This study underscores the importance of locally generated urban ecosystem services for city life and calls for attention in urban and environmental management practices.
Pick the butt up! Upcycling cigarette butts in road building material for sustainable road construction.
Authors: Ahlawat Yadvendra , Bhardawaj Avdesh , Bhardwaj Raghav 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Roads are the lifeline of any nation. They are vital in passenger and freight transportation. Over usage and heavy loads put a lot of stress and strain on the health of the roads. On the other hand, cigarette butts (CB) are discarded unsafely after smoking and persist in nature as the cellulose acetate content in them, which is a microplastic, that does not decompose easily leading to a lot of littering, pollution and toxin dispersal in the environment. This proposed research utilizes the discarded cigarette butts into road construction material increasing its strength, durability and resistance against rutting while reducing costs and thermal conductivity to maintaining better surface temperatures. The utilization of discarded cigarette butts in road construction is a sustainable solution to not only strengthen the roads, but also reduce the negative environmental impact of improper cigarette butt disposal. In contrast to conventional bitumen roads, these roads possess superior toughness along with broad level durability. Multi-pronged approach to research was implemented here that included firstly a thorough literature review, conceiving the research design, conduct of research steps, evaluation of experimental results, and finally drawing conclusions from them. These experiments included retrieval of cellulose acetate from CBs, traditional physical and rheology tests, sieve analysis by Rothfuch’s technique and Marshall stability test. This paper aims to contribute to sustainable development goals by utilizing CBs to strengthen roads and clean the environment by eliminating this litter.
A comparative study of indoor and outdoor air quality and associated potential health effects in Gurugram, India.
Authors: Bhardawaj Avdesh , Chaudhary Anurag Singh , Bhardwaj Raghav 
Published: September 2024

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Deteriorating air quality remains a leading reason for global human illness and death. This study aims to investigate and compare inside and outside ambient air quality in 15 locations of Gurugram, India. Research technique adopted comprised of extracting outdoor air quality parameter values via Air Quality Index reporting stations for the entire year 2022. Parallel to that, indoor air quality parameter values of houses close to those monitoring stations were recorded through low-cost IoT based AirCubic sensors (T1595) as PM2.5, PM10, relative humidity (RH) and carbon monoxide (CO). After statistical evaluation, it was found that there were significant variations in outdoor and indoor air quality with maximum variations seen in colder season. The study revealed that PM levels were generally lower inside homes than outsides, while CO and RH concentrations were higher indoors. However, these levels often exceeded the acceptable thresholds set by both Indian national and global air quality standards, that could potentially result in harmful health effects, as well as increased risk of short and long-term illnesses, and even death. It may be concluded that more research, extensive air quality monitoring, data sharing, citizen awareness, and better technical and policy inputs are required to maintain healthy air quality for a sustainable lifestyle.
Investigation of the influencing factors and optimization study for the removal of levofloxacin in water using commercial TiO2 photocatalyst under UV-LED irradiation
Authors: Quoc Thao Tran , Tan Thi Pham , Thi Diem Tran , Pham Thanh Hien Lam , Thi Thuy Nguyen , Thi Bich Huyen Trinh , Thi Cam Tien Nguyen , Nhat Huy Nguyen 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Photocatalysis holds significant promise for effectively eliminating toxins, hard-to-biodegrade, and persistent organic pollutants in water. In this study, we used commercial TiO2 as a photocatalyst under UVA-LED irradiation to remove levofloxacin from water. In the photocatalytic tests, levofloxacin removal efficiency in water reached 68.21% after 120 minutes at pH 4 with an antibiotic/catalyst concentration ratio of 1:20. ANOVA revealed that the model achieved significance, as indicated by a p-value of 0.009. LEVO degradation under UVA-LED is three times higher than that under natural light. Optimal conditions for LEVO removal include pH 4, LEVO/TiO2 ratio of 1:20, and UVA-LED irradiation. The regression model predicts LEVO removal with high accuracy (R2 = 0.8469). This study highlights the use of photocatalysis with TiO2 as a promising approach for pharmaceutical pollutant removal, emphasizing the need for further research in sustainable water treatment technologies.
Simulation of the effects of pile-rock breakwaters on the coastal sediment transport at Ganh-Hao beach, Bac-Lieu province, Vietnam
Authors: Tuan Duc Ho , Quang Truong Nguyen , Quang Hung Phan , Dinh Vu Trinh , Thong Nguyen 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In recent years, the flat riverside coastal area of the Mekong Delta has been dealing with complex issues related to erosion and the buildup of sediment. Numerous research efforts have been undertaken to propose ways to address the adverse effects of shoreline erosion. One of these proposed solutions involves the construction of various types of breakwaters. A contemporary approach includes a design featuring concrete piles combined with a rock core, which has shown promising initial results in reducing wave impact and promoting sediment accumulation behind the structure. This study adopts a quantitative approach to examine how this structure influences sedimentation and erosion processes, the movement of suspended sandy sediments, and the seafloor within the zone extending from the structure to the shore. The research team utilized the Telemac numerical model, which combines dynamic hydrological calculations with simulations of coastal waves and sediment transport. The simulation results indicate a noticeable reduction in the concentration of suspended sandy sediments and an enhancement in sediment deposition in the area behind the coastal structure.
Assessment on the awareness and attitude about waste recycling in three Vietnamese universities in the framework of GREENUS project
Authors: Thi Tham Tran , Palmieri Roberta , Serranti Silvia , Calderari Gabriella 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
GREEN waste management new edUcation System for recycling and environmental protection in Asia (GREENUS) is a project funded by the European Union to develop the technical capabilities of the younger generations in the waste management sector in Vietnam, enhancing the fundamental role of universities. As a part of the GREENUS project, this study aims to investigate the level of awareness and attitude of the Vietnamese universities about waste recycling and the impact of the project activities. Data were gathered from a questionnaire, which was distributed to three universities in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Can Tho University, and Hanoi University of Science and Technology) for three months in 2023. Descriptive statistics and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) analysis were used to analyze the data. The results show that Professors/lecturers as well as older people have higher level of awareness and appear more inclined to engage in waste separation. In addition, females express more willingness to participate in the separate collection of waste for recycling than males. Regarding small electronic devices, the majority replace their mobile phones within three to five years due to damage, while laptops tend to have a longer lifespan, often exceeding five years. Furthermore, the majority of respondents (over 70%) find the GREENUS initiative effective in enhancing their awareness of the importance of proper waste management. They believe that the initiative is valuable since it simply explains why appropriate waste management is everyone responsibility, provides new knowledge on waste management techniques and inspires/motivates people to handle waste correctly. The study can represent a good source of references for suggesting practical policies that spread a new recycling culture, promoting the use of innovative waste collection and recycling systems in the Universities.
Green biochar briquette from enzymatic pretreated biomass wastes via mild-temperature pyrolysis for eco-friendly biofuels
Authors: Xuan Que Vo Nguyen , Tuan Nguyen Ngoc , Xuan Phuong Vo Nguyen 
Published: September 2024

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In this study, benefits of the enzymatic pretreatment of mixed biomass wastes to a thermochemically favourable precursor for production of ecological biofuels are demonstrated. Biochar briquettes derived from the enzymatic- hydrolysis assisted, mild-temperature pyrolysis of biomass wastes are rich in carbon, exhibit higher calorific values and emit less toxic gases during combustion. Specifically, HHV value of the pretreated briquette increases one half of that of untreated briquette. Levels of CO and CO2 emission during the production and consumption of the treated briquette are lower than those of the untreated one. The results indicate a superior performance of biochar produced from the mixtures of various biomass wastes via the combined enzymatic pretreatment and mild-temperature pyrolysis processes in sustainable applications including biofuels.
A capsule-based scaffold incorporating decellularized extracellular matrix and curcumin for islet beta cell therapy in type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Ma Hailin , Xu Jie , Fang Huan , Su Ya , Lu Yueqi , Shu Yan , Liu Wang , Li Bing , Cheng Yuen Yee , Nie Yi , Zhong Yiming , Song Kedong 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The transplantation of islet beta cells offers an alternative to heterotopic islet transplantation for treating type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). However, the use of systemic immunosuppressive drugs in islet transplantation poses significant risks to the body. To address this issue, we constructed an encapsulated hybrid scaffold loaded with islet beta cells. This article focuses on the preparation of the encapsulated structure using 3D printing, which incorporates porcine pancreas decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) to the core scaffold. The improved decellularization method successfully preserved a substantial proportion of protein (such as Collagen I and Laminins) architecture and glycosaminoglycans in the dECM hydrogel, while effectively removing most of the DNA. The inclusion of dECM enhanced the physical and chemical properties of the scaffold, resulting in a porosity of 83.62% ± 1.09% and a tensile stress of 1.85 ± 0.16 MPa. In teams of biological activity, dECM demonstrated enhanced proliferation, differentiation, and expression of transcription factors such as Ki67, PDX1, and NKX6.1, leading to improved insulin secretion function in MIN-6 pancreatic beta cells. In the glucose-stimulated insulin secretion experiment on day 21, the maximum insulin secretion from the encapsulated structure reached 1.96 ± 0.08 mIU ml−1, representing a 44% increase compared to the control group. Furthermore, conventional capsule scaffolds leaverage the compatibility of natural biomaterials with macrophages to mitigate immune rejection. Here, incorporating curcumin into the capsule scaffold significantly reduced the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ) secretion by RAW264.7 macrophages and T cells in T1DM mice. This approach protected pancreatic islet cells against immune cell infiltration mediated by inflammatory factors and prevented insulitis. Overall, the encapsulated scaffold developed in this study shows promise as a natural platform for clinical treatment of T1DM.