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Extraction of association rules in a diabetic dataset using parallel FP-growth algorithm under apache spark
Authors: Fakir Youssef , Khalil Salim , Fakir Mohamed 
Published: October 2024

This research paper focuses on enhancing the frequent pattern growth (FP-growth) algorithm, an advanced version of the Apriori algorithm, by employing a parallelization approach using the Apache Spark framework. Association rule mining, particularly in healthcare data for predicting and diagnosing diabetes, necessitates the handling of large datasets which traditional methods may not process efficiently. Our method improves the FP-growth algorithm’s scalability and processing efficiency by leveraging the distributed computing capabilities of apache spark. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of diabetes data, focusing on extracting frequent itemsets and association rules to predict diabetes onset. The results demonstrate that our parallelized FP-growth (PFP-growth) algorithm significantly enhances prediction accuracy and processing speed, offering substantial improvements over traditional methods. These findings provide valuable insights into disease progression and management, suggesting a scalable solution for large-scale data environments in healthcare analytics.<p> </p>
Using Music Features for Managing Revisions and Variants of Musical Scores
Authors: Grünbacher Paul , Hanl Rudolf , Linsbauer Lukas 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Music engravers nowadays use music notation software to create scores for musical works. As is common in any creative process, many different versions of digital artifacts are created—e.g., to manage editions of the same musical work, editorial markups, or the history and genesis of compositions. In the field of software engineering, researchers have proposed the use of features, i.e., user-visible aspects of systems, to manage both revisions and variants of source code and other software artifacts. Feature-based version control systems establish and maintain feature-to-code mappings defining which parts of the artifacts realize particular features, e.g., which code implements a specific function. These mappings can then be used to generate new variants based on the artifacts by selecting the desired features. Our article provides an in-depth study on feature-based version control for music notation. Our automated approach adopts the domain-specific language (DSL) LilyPond and the feature-oriented version control system ECCO. Existing studies show that features in musical scores are often fine-grained and affect only small parts of an artifact, are scattered across noncontiguous locations in the artifact, and highly interact with each other. Such properties have strong implications for the usefulness of versioning tools. Our experiment investigates two factors related to the correctness of output from feature-based version control systems when used for symbolic music notation. We demonstrate the incremental refinement of feature-to-artifact mappings when committing DSL code. We further study the impact of the order of feature interactions on the correctness of the automatically generated music artifacts. We find that a larger feature interaction threshold produces only marginally more correct results, but fixing and recommitting incorrect variants has a more powerful effect. Our results further show that considering DSL specifics is important for versioning fine-grained and scattered features.
Behavior can be decoded across the cortex when individual differences are considered
Authors: Nakuci Johan , Yeon Jiwon , Kim Ji-Hyun , Kim Sung-Phil , Rahnev Dobromir 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Group-level analyses have typically linked behavioral signatures to a constrained set of brain areas. Here, we show that two behavioral metrics—reaction time (RT) and confidence—can be decoded across the cortex when each individual is considered separately. Subjects (N = 50) completed a perceptual decision-making task with confidence. We built models decoding trial-level RT and confidence separately for each subject using the activation patterns in one brain area at a time after splitting the entire cortex into 200 regions of interest (ROIs). First, we developed a simple test to determine the robustness of decoding performance, which showed that several hundred trials per subject are required for robust decoding. We then examined the decoding performance at the group and subject levels. At the group level, we replicated previous results by showing that both RT and confidence could be decoded from a small number of ROIs (12.0% and 3.5%, respectively). Critically, at the subject level, both RT and confidence could be decoded from most brain regions even after Bonferroni correction (90.0% and 72.5%, respectively). Surprisingly, we observed that many brain regions exhibited opposite brain-behavior relationships across individuals, such that, for example, higher activations predicted fast RTs in some subjects but slow RTs in others. All results were replicated in a second dataset. These findings show that behavioral signatures can be decoded from a much broader range of cortical areas than previously recognized and suggest the need to study the brain-behavior relationship at both the group and subject levels.
Tangent space functional reconfigurations in individuals at risk for alcohol use disorder
Authors: Moghaddam Mahdi , Dzemidzic Mario , Guerrero Daniel , Liu Mintao , Alessi Jonathan , Plawecki Martin H. , Harezlak Jaroslaw , Kareken David A. , Goñi Joaquín 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Human brain function dynamically adjusts to ever-changing stimuli from the external environment. Studies characterizing brain functional reconfiguration are, nevertheless, scarce. Here, we present a principled mathematical framework to quantify brain functional reconfiguration when engaging and disengaging from a stop signal task (SST). We apply tangent space projection (a Riemannian geometry mapping technique) to transform the functional connectomes (FCs) of 54 participants and quantify functional reconfiguration using the correlation distance of the resulting tangent-FCs. Our goal was to compare functional reconfigurations in individuals at risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD). We hypothesized that functional reconfigurations when transitioning to/from a task would be influenced by family history of AUD (FHA) and other AUD risk factors. Multilinear regression models showed that engaging and disengaging functional reconfiguration were associated with FHA and recent drinking. When engaging in the SST after a rest condition, functional reconfiguration was negatively associated with recent drinking, while functional reconfiguration when disengaging from the SST was negatively associated with FHA. In both models, several other factors contributed to the functional reconfiguration. This study demonstrates that tangent-FCs can characterize task-induced functional reconfiguration and that it is related to AUD risk.
The French Debate over On the Jewish Question: From an Anachronistic Trial to the Crisis of Secularism
Authors: Couture Jean-Pierre 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This article analyses the debate over an ‘antisemitic Marx’ in the French context. Since the republication of On the Jewish Question in the aftermath of the Six-Day War, the French intellectual field has seen continuous conflict between supporters of this ‘thesis’ (Mishari, Kaplan, Birnbaum) and their detractors, who are sometimes militant (J. Aron, Bensaïd) and sometimes academic (De Fontenay, Traverso), including those involved in the Grande édition Marx et Engels (Clochec). First, the article examines at length the French debate which spans over 50 years. Second, building on the insights garnered from this debate, it tackles the limits of materialist criticism of religious views. In light of the contemporary crisis of secularism in France, this problem forces Marxist and critical thinkers (Tosel, Meziane) to reassess the issue of religious minorities and their ‘assimilation’ to the ‘national majority’.
Complex Causation, Reason, Freedom: Rethinking the Politics in Hobbes
Authors: Frost Samantha 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this symposium response, I suggest that a key to thinking about the implications of Hobbes’s materialism for his arguments about ethics, politics, and law is to trace his efforts to defend complex causation. I suggest that when we read Hobbes as trying to hold onto complex causation as an ontological and epistemological fact, we have to rethink the relationship between freedom, reason, sovereignty, and the law.
Understanding Constitutional Principles for the Advancement of Digital Rights in Palestine
Authors: Qandeel Mais 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Information and Communication Technologies raise new legal issues, risks and implications regarding the rights and legal protection of individuals in cyberspace. Constitutions generally protect basic rights and freedoms. Departing from the importance of constitutional protection concerning basic rights and freedoms, this article aims at assessing the constitutional and legal status of digital rights in Palestine, while considering the political and legal challenges. It studies the concept of digital rights and their protection in the Palestinian Basic Law, as constitutional norms. The article finally analyses the available constitutional remedies to address implications of the new and emerging needs to protect human rights in the cyberspace. The article argues that the existing constitutional principles should be understood broadly from a human-rights-centred approach to address risks and implications of technologies on human rights.
The Prevalence and Related Factors of Hearing Loss Among Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Authors: Tao Yueqing , Zhang Haozhe , Wang Dongming , Li Wenzhen 
Published: October 2024

Objectives: We aimed to estimate the global prevalence of hearing loss among adults and to explore its associated factors. Methods: Our systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement (PRISMA). We retrieved corresponding documents published up to Sep 24, 2021 in PubMed and Web of Science. Random-effects models were used to calculate the pooled prevalence of hearing loss. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore potential heterogeneity. Results: The pooled prevalence of any hearing loss across 100 studies was 31.0% (95% CI: 26.9-35.1, P < .001, I2 = 99.9%), and the pooled prevalence of disabling hearing loss across 34 studies was 15.9% (95% CI: 11.1-20.7, P < .001, I2 = 99.9%). The prevalence of hearing loss was higher in the year range of 2000 to 2009, among the elder (≥70) or males, in studies using either ear side of hearing loss definition or in the region of the Americas. Ear disease or surgery, job noise exposure, current smoking, off-work noise exposure, males, cardiovascular disease, past drinking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, older age, and past smoking are risk factors of hearing loss while education level surpasses high school acts as a protect factor for hearing. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate high prevalence of hearing loss among adults worldwide and verify several related factors of the disease. Prevention and intervention measures should be implemented.
Examining cultural background and the protective effect of marriage on alcohol use disorder in Sweden
Authors: Salvatore Jessica E , Larsson Lönn Sara , Chartier Karen G , Sundquist Jan , Kendler Kenneth S , Sundquist Kristina 
Published: October 2024

Background Little is known about whether the protective effect of marriage on alcohol use disorder (AUD) varies by cultural background. Aims Using Swedish national data, we examined whether marriage is associated with a stronger reduction in AUD risk among Swedes of a Swedish background (i.e. those with two Swedish-born parents) compared to Swedes with a foreign background (i.e. one or two foreign-born parents) and whether the protective effect of marriage depends on whether the spouse has a Swedish or foreign background. Method Among those born in Sweden 1960 to 1990 (3,093,439; 49% female), associations between cultural background and AUD registration during marriage were estimated with Cox models. Analyses of intra- and intermarriage on AUD registration were examined with Cox models and limited to groups of focal individuals for which there was sufficient statistical power, which included Swedes with two Swedish-born parents, two Finnish-born parents, or bicultural background (one Swedish and one foreign-born parent). Models were sex stratified. Results Marriage was associated with reductions in AUD risk among those with Swedish and with foreign backgrounds, though less protective for males of Finnish versus Swedish background as indicated by a significant interaction between marital status and parental region of birth, HR = 0.80, 95% CI [0.71, 0.90]. Marriage was also less protective for those with a bicultural versus Swedish background, HRmales = 0.87, 95% CI [0.81, 0.92] and HRfemales = 0.88, 95% CI [0.81, 0.97]. Among those of Swedish background, marriage to a spouse with a foreign versus Swedish background was associated with increased risk of AUD, HRmales = 1.26, 95% CI [1.19, 1.34] and HRfemales = 1.20, 95% CI [1.10, 1.31]. This risk was diminished when family-level confounders (genes, rearing environment) were controlled for. Conclusions The protective effect of marriage depends on cultural background, with some evidence that increased risks associated with a spouse’s foreign background are confounded by family-level factors.
Attitudes toward partner violence in men: An evaluation in terms of narcissism and attachment style in Turkey
Authors: Keskin Gülseren , Aslan Melike 
Published: October 2024

Background: Intimate partner violence is quite common around the world. Aim: This study aims to determine the attitudes toward partner violence in men and to evaluate their attitudes toward violence according to narcissistic characteristics and attachment styles. Method: This study was conducted using descriptive cross-sectional methods. Data has been collected by using The Experiences in Intimate Relationship Inventory (EIRI), The Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI), and Attitude Scales Toward Dating Violence (ASTDV). Results: There was a positive correlation between the PSV and PV of ASTDV in the anxiety sub-dimension of the EIRI-2 ( r = .283, p < .05; r = .262, p < .05) and a negative correlation with PSV and PV in the avoidance sub-dimension ( r = −.656, p < .05; r = −.656, p < .05). PSV and PV sub-dimension of ASTDV and PNI’s expectations of being noticed ( r = .423, p < .05; r = .313, p < .05), fragile self ( r = .256, p < .05; r = .154, p < .05), self-sacrifice ( r = .186, p < .05; r = .106, p < .05), grandiose dreams ( r = −.217, p < .05; r = −.109, p < .05). Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that attitudes toward psychological and physical violence in men were directly related to anxious attachment, pathological narcissism, expectations of being noticed, fragile self, grandiose dreams, and self-sacrifice. Increasing the duration of the relationship with the partner, living in a village or town, having more siblings, having a father with a low level of education, and having a mental disorder under treatment constitute a risk for increasing positive attitudes toward psychological and physical violence in men.
Siglec-15 expression in diffuse gliomas and its correlation with MRI morphologic features and apparent diffusion coefficient
Authors: Chen Quan , Wang Chunhua , Geng Yingqian , Zheng Wanyi , Chen Zhen , Jiang Rifeng , Hu Xiaomei 
Published: October 2024

Background Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin 15 (Siglec-15) enhances tumor immune escape and leads to tumor growth. Purpose To investigate the expression of Siglec-15 in diffuse gliomas and its correlation with tumor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features. Material and Methods This study included 57 patients with gliomas. Morphological MRI features, including the largest tumor diameter, enhancement category, location, calcification, cysts, and hemorrhage, were visually rated. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values were calculated in tumor region. MRI morphologic features and ADC were compared between patients with positive and negative Siglec-15 expression. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were further constructed to assess the diagnostic performance. Results Siglec-15 was expressed in immunocytes, such as macrophages in the peritumoral area. Siglec-15 expression was positive in 20/57 (35.09%) patients, with higher expression in patients with IDH-mutant gliomas and lower grade gliomas. The tumor diameter was significantly smaller in patients with positive Siglec-15 expression than in those with negative expression for all patients ( P = 0.017) and for patients with IDH-mutant gliomas ( P = 0.020). Moreover, ADC values of the tumor were significantly higher in patients with positive Siglec-15 expression than in those with negative expression for all patients ( P = 0.027). The areas under the ROC curve (AUCs) of the diameter and ADC were 0.702 and 0.686, respectively. A combination of these two parameters generated an improved AUC of 0.762. Conclusion Siglec-15 was expressed in immunocytes such as macrophages in the peritumoral area, with a positive rate of 35.09%. Positive Siglec-15 expression in diffuse gliomas was correlated with smaller tumor size and higher ADC values.
Deep-learning reconstruction enhances image quality of Adamkiewicz Artery in low-keV dual-energy CT
Authors: Tatsugami Fuminari , Higaki Toru , Kawashita Ikuo , Fujioka Chikako , Nakamura Yuko , Takahashi Shinya , Awai Kazuo 
Published: October 2024

Background Low-keV virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) enhances iodine contrast for detecting small arteries like the Adamkiewicz artery (AKA), but image noise can be problematic. Deep-learning image reconstruction (DLIR) effectively reduces noise without sacrificing image quality. Purpose To evaluate whether DLIR on low-keV VMIs of dual-energy CT scans improves the visualization of the AKA. Material and Methods We enrolled 29 patients who underwent CT angiography before aortic repair. VMIs obtained at 70 and 40 keV were reconstructed using hybrid iterative reconstruction (HIR), and 40 keV VMIs were reconstructed using DLIR. The image noise of the spinal cord, the maximum CT values of the anterior spinal artery (ASA), and the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of the ASA were compared. The overall image quality and the delineation of the AKA were evaluated on a 4-point score (1 = poor, 4 = excellent). Results The mean image noise of the spinal cord was significantly lower on 40-keV DLIR than on 40-keV HIR scans; they were significantly higher than on 70-keV HIR images. The CNR of the ASA was highest on the 40-keV DLIR images among the three reconstruction images. The mean image quality scores for 40-keV DLIR and 70-keV HIR scans were comparable, and higher than of 40-keV HIR images. The mean delineation scores for 40-keV HIR and 40-keV DLIR scans were significantly higher than for 70-keV HIR images. Conclusion Visualization of the AKA was significantly better on low-keV VMIs subjected to DLIR than conventional HIR images.
High-frequency episodic migraine: Time for its recognition as a migraine subtype?
Authors: Cammarota Francescantonio , De Icco Roberto , Vaghi Gloria , Corrado Michele , Bighiani Federico , Martinelli Daniele , Pozo-Rosich Patricia , Goadsby Peter J. , Tassorelli Cristina 
Published: October 2024

Background High-frequency episodic migraine (HFEM) has gained attention in the field of headache research and clinical practice. In this narrative review, we analyzed the available literature to assess the evidence that could help decide whether HFEM may represent a distinct clinical and/or biological entity within the migraine spectrum. Methods The output of the literature search included 61 papers that were allocated to one of the following topics: (i) socio-demographic features and burden; (ii) clinical and therapeutic aspects; (iii) pathophysiology; and (iv) classification. Results Multiple features differentiate subjects with HFEM from low-frequency episodic migraine and from chronic migraine: education, employment rates, quality of life, disability and psychiatric comorbidities load. Some evidence also suggests that HFEM bears a specific profile of activation of cortical and spinal pain-related pathways, possibly related to maladaptive plasticity. Conclusions Subjects with HFEM bear a distinctive clinical and socio-demographic profile within the episodic migraine group, with a higher disease burden and an increased risk of transitioning to chronic migraine. Recognizing HFEM as a distinct entity is an opportunity for the better understanding of migraine and the spectrum of frequency with which it can manifest, as well as for stimulating further research and more adequate public health approaches.
The Integrated Care Team: A primary care based-approach to support older adults with complex health needs
Authors: Heckman George A. , Gimbel Sarah , Mensink Chantelle , Kroetsch Brittany , Jones Aaron , Nasim Anooshah , Northwood Melissa , Elliott Jacobi , Morrison Adam 
Published: October 2024

Many older adults have complex needs and experience high rates of acute care use and institutionalization. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is a specialized multidimensional interprofessional intervention to prevent such outcomes, but access to CGA in the community is limited. The Integrated Care Team (ICT) is a proactive case-finding intervention to support older adults with complex needs in primary care. The ICT provides nurse practitioner-led shared-care supported by a pharmacist, family physician, and geriatrician. Patients undergo a CGA, and a person-centred plan of care is implemented. We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the ICT. Patients were 81 ± 9.2 years old, 71% were women. Patients had a high burden of dementia and multimorbidity and received 12.8 ± 5.8 prescriptions daily. The ICT improved prescribing and reduced emergency department visits by 49.5% ( P = 0.0001). Patients, care partners, and referring physicians reported high satisfaction with care. The ICT is currently being expanded to support additional primary care providers.
Residential Relocation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Role of Physical Function and the Housing Environment
Authors: Jensen-Battaglia Marielle , Loh Kah Poh , Wang Ying , Block Robert C. , Mohile Supriya G. , Agree Emily M. , Seplaki Christopher L. 
Published: October 2024

Objective Most older adults in the United States (U.S.) prefer to remain in their current housing as they age, but difficulty with mobility (e.g., walking) may make this more challenging. We estimated the association between difficulty with mobility (mobility) and residential relocation in the following year. Methods We included adults aged ≥65 participating in ≥2 rounds (years 2011–2019) of the National Health and Aging Trends Study. Mobility was self-reported and change in permanent address was captured by study staff. We used a prospective cohort design and logistic regression with a clustering correction to estimate adjusted associations. Results We did not find evidence that mobility was associated with relocation versus no relocation in our sample of 26,444 observations from 5699 older adults. However, mobility was positively associated with moves to housing with fewer environmental barriers. Discussion Mobility is associated with relocation to housing that is more accessible and may be an indicator of greater need for supports to age in place.