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Legal pluralism in the Roman Empire. A case study
Authors: Jakab Éva 
Published: September 2024

AbstractYears ago, John Griffiths introduced the concept of ‘legal pluralism’ in comparative legal research. He underlined the significance of ‘the presence in a social field of more than one legal order’ (1986). In the meantime, the phenomenon of legal pluralism and the pluralism of norms is widely discussed in modern societies. Decades later, Dupret seeks to sum up the development of research and ideas about the plurality of legal and social norms in our time (2007). In this paper I look at sources from the ancient world. I raise the question whether the phenomenon of legal pluralism and the plurality of social norms already existed in the Roman Empire. Traditionally, Roman law is considered as a systematized, and sophisticated system of rules. Approaching the topic from the aspect of everyday practice, one gets a different picture. A closer look at concrete legal disputes and at the reaction of leading lawyers of Rome to problems of citizens who lived in the provinces convince us of the co-existence of different legal conceptions in the Empire.
Hearing rehabilitation in a patient with Goldenhar syndrome – a case report
Authors: Kasprzyk Gabriela , Cywka Katarzyna B. , Skarżyński Piotr H. 
Published: September 2024

WprowadzenieZespół Goldenhara u dziecka objawia się różnorodnymi wadami rozwojowymi. W zależności od przypadku mogą one bardziej lub mniej wpływać na rozwój i funkcjonowanie pacjenta. Niedosłuch typu przewodzeniowego jest typowym skutkiem anomalii ucha, będących jednym z objawów zespołu Goldenhara. Istotną kwestią w leczeniu jest prawidłowa diagnostyka, a następnie dobór odpowiednich środków wspomagających rozwój oraz umożliwiających zwiększenie jakości życia pacjentów. Niniejsze opracowanie przedstawia opis przypadku zastosowania aparatów wykorzystujących kostne przewodnictwo dźwięku u pacjenta z zespołem Goldenhara.Opis przypadkuPacjent z zespołem Goldenhara oraz niedosłuchem przewodzeniowym w uchu lewym nie korzystał wcześniej z aparatów słuchowych. Ze względu na zgłaszane problemy z niedosłuchem oraz brak możliwości zastosowania urządzeń wszczepialnych zastosowano system ADHEAR.WnioskiPacjent po zastosowaniu systemu ADHEAR uzyskał znaczną poprawę słyszenia i rozumienia mowy. Aparat kostny ADHEAR jest efektywną i nieinwazyjną formą rehabilitacji słuchu u pacjentów z niedosłuchem przewodzeniowym.
Colon cancer radical surgery postoperative morbidity and mortality
Authors: Salamakhin M. P. , Leonov O. V. , Dergacheva T. S. , Leonova A. O. , Mamedli Z. Z. 
Published: September 2024

Aim. The aim of the study was to evaluate the surgical treatment outcomes in a regional oncology dispensary and postoperative complications risk factors evaluation.Materials and methods. The retrospective study included clinical data of patients with verified colon carcinoma who underwent radical surgery. The treatment outcomes and postoperative complications risk factors were assessed.Results. 968 patients data wes analyzed. Complicated cancer was observed in 10.2 % of patients. Postoperative mortality was 0.6 %. Mortality was almost significantly lower in patients under 75 years old (p = 0.06) OR 0.092 (95 % CI 0.017–0.509), the reoperations rate was influenced by the male gender of patients (p = 0.021, odds ratio (OR) 2.189, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.125–4.259). Combined colon resection was significantly associated with anastomotic leakage (AL) (p = 0.048, OR 3.328, 95 % CI 1.011–10.957), laparotomic access was almost significantly associated with AL (p = 0.074, OR 2.984, 95 % CI 0.9–9.892).Conclusions. Regional oncology dispensary colon cancer radical surgery care allows not to exceed postoperative mortality rate in comparison with modern world practice. Older patients are at risk of increased postoperative mortality, laparoscopic access is associated with a lower rate of postoperative complications.
Comparative assessment of changes ADAMTS-13/von Willebrand factor axis in singleton and bichorial biamniotic pregnancy
Authors: Yagubova F. Е. , Bitsadze V. O. , Samburova N. V. , Khizroeva J. Kh. , Makatsariya A. D. 
Published: September 2024

Aim: to compare changes in the ADAMTS-13 metalloproteinase/von Willebrand factor (vWF) axis in pregnant women with spontaneous or following in vitro fertilization (IVF) singleton and bichorial biamniotic pregnancies.Materials and Methods. A prospective observational randomized controlled trial was conducted. The examination data of pregnant women with singleton (group 1, n = 34) and multiple bichorial biamniotic spontaneous pregnancies (group 2, n = 17), and with singleton (group 3, n = 34) and multiple bichorial biamniotic pregnancies (group 4, n = 34) following reproductive technologies were analyzed. The studied parameters included quantitation of ADAMTS-13 antigen (ADAMTS-13:Ag), ADAMTS-13 activity (ADAMTS-13:Ac) and vWF antigen (vWF: Ag) by chromogenic enzyme immunoassay.Results. A progressive increase in the vWF:Ag level has been revealed that was proportional to escalating gestational age and a decrease in ADAMTS-13:Ag level from the second trimester of physiological non-induced pregnancy, more profound during twin pregnancy (p < 0.001). In induced pregnancy, vWF:Ag level increased, ADAMTS-13:Ag - decreased starting from 6-7 weeks of gestation (p < 0.001), more prominent in twin pregnancy (p < 0.001). The ADAMTS-13 activity in induced single and multiple pregnancies did not differ significantly by trimester but was lower compared with non-induced pregnancies of matched timeframe. The most pronounced decrease in the ADAMTS-13:Ag/vWF:Ag ratio was observed in multiple induced pregnancies.Conclusion. Stimulation of superovulation and subsequent embryo transfer into the uterine cavity is accompanied by higher procoagulant vascular endothelium properties, vWF release, which activates platelets and the coagulation cascade from the early stages of induced pregnancy. vWF hyperreactivity is compensated by the expenditure of ADAMTS-13, which level declines dramatically during twin pregnancy creating conditions for disruption of hemostasis gestational adaptation and increases a risk of thrombotic complications and obstetric pathology.
Studying Past Earthquakes with Modern Techniques: Ground-Motion Simulations for the 11 January 1693 Noto Earthquake in Italy
Authors: Munafò Irene , Akinci Aybige , Taroni Matteo , Faenza Licia , Oliveti Ilaria , Antonucci Andrea , Gomez-Capera Augusto Antonio , Rovida Andrea 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The 1693 Noto earthquake, which struck on 11 January, is one of the Italy’s largest and most devastating earthquakes. According to the Italian Parametric Earthquake Catalogue, it reached a maximum intensity of 11 on the Mercalli–Cancani–Sieberg scale and had an estimated magnitude of M 7.3. Nevertheless, its precise location and source definition remain subjects to debate due to the complexity of the seismic sequence and lack of geological evidence. A series of potential seismic sources differing in location, dimension, and kinematics have been proposed in the literature based on seismotectonic data and interpretations. The goal of this work is to perform a retrospective experiment to verify which of the proposed seismic sources have a better fit with the observed intensity data. To do so, novel simulation techniques are used to study this historical earthquake. We generated ground-motion scenarios for each proposed source model through a stochastic finite-fault simulation approach. Then, the simulated ground-motion parameters were converted to intensities using two different ground-motion intensity conversion equations for Italy. Finally, we compared these converted intensities with the observed intensity data in terms of normalized root mean square errors and converted intensities from ground-motion models. Our results generally show good consistency between converted intensities from the simulated and predicted ground motions, whereas the observed intensities fit better to converted ones from the peak ground velocity rather than peak ground acceleration. Our analysis reveals that the source model reproducing the best of the macroseismic data of the Noto earthquake is the Canicattì–Villasmundo fault system with a magnitude of 7.1.
L’élevage de poulets biologiques : les verrous à lever et les opportunités offertes par cette production
Authors: GERMAIN Karine , BONNEFOUS Claire , CALANDREAU Ludovic , CHIRON Geoffrey , DESAINT Brieuc , LE BIHAN-DUVAL Elisabeth , FERREIRA Vitor , GUESDON Vanessa , GUILLOTEAU Laurence A. , LOMBARD Sarah , MÉDA Bertrand , SILVESTRE Anne , COLLIN Anne 
Published: September 2024

La France est actuellement au premier rang des productions européennes de poulets biologiques. Cette production ne représente toutefois encore que quelques pourcents de la production nationale. L’élevage avicole biologique est souvent considéré comme respectueux du bien-être animal et de l’environnement. Cependant, au-delà de ces images positives que l’élevage avicole biologique et les produits biologiques véhiculent, certaines contraintes déjà identifiées limitent leur développement. Le contact avec la faune sauvage présentant un risque sanitaire, la gestion du parcours, les tensions sur l’environnement dues à une excrétion des déjections sur le parcours difficilement maîtrisables et la sensibilité au contexte économique et aux comportements de consommation sont autant d’obstacles. L’élevage biologique offre néanmoins des opportunités 1) pour l’animal : le parcours facilite l’expression de nombreux comportements et permet la consommation d’insectes et de plantes possédant diverses propriétés (nutritionnelle, médicinales…) ; 2) pour l’éleveur : une amélioration des conditions de travail ainsi qu’une plus grande satisfaction sont mises en avant ; 3) pour l’environnement : le parcours constitue une source de biodiversité.
Après une présentation des conditions d’élevage des poulets biologiques en France et en Europe, nous proposons d’identifier les barrières à l’extension de l’élevage biologique et les leviers/opportunités pour les dépasser.
Qualité et authentification des produits animaux issus de l’agriculture biologique vs conventionnelle
Authors: PRACHE Sophie , LEBRET Bénédicte , BAÉZA Élisabeth , MARTIN Bruno , GAUTRON Joël , MÉDALE Françoise , CORRAZE Geneviève , VAN BAELEN Chloé , RAULET Mégane , LEFÈVRE Florence , VERREZ-BAGNIS Véronique , SANS Pierre 
Published: September 2024

Cette synthèse fait le point des connaissances sur les différentes dimensions de la qualité des produits issus d’élevages en agriculture biologique (AB) vs conventionnelle et sur les méthodes développées pour les authentifier. Les pratiques d’élevage étant variables, en AB comme en agriculture conventionnelle (AC), les résultats sont hétérogènes. Nous soulignons les pratiques à l’origine des différences observées, ce qui permet d’éclairer les conséquences des possibles trajectoires de l’agriculture biologique. De manière générale, la qualité est plus variable pour les produits AB, en lien avec un moindre niveau d’intrants et/ou une plus grande variabilité des conditions d’élevage, ainsi qu’une moindre sélection génétique pour le poulet de chair. Les propriétés améliorées sont la teneur en acides gras polyinsaturés, notamment oméga 3, plus élevée pour le lait de vache et les viandes AB, une réduction du risque de résidus de médicaments et d’apparition de résistances bactériennes aux antimicrobiens. Mais l’accès au plein air et la période d’élevage souvent plus longue augmentent la probabilité et la durée d’exposition des animaux aux éventuels contaminants environnementaux et le risque de leur bioaccumulation dans les produits. Nous identifions des antagonismes entre différentes dimensions de la qualité, notamment pour les viandes ovine et porcine. Les implications de la plus grande variabilité de la qualité des produits AB sur leur acceptabilité par les consommateurs et l’adaptation des procédés de transformation restent peu étudiées. La fiabilité des méthodes d’authentification se heurte à la variabilité des pratiques d’élevage, car elles se fondent sur les différences dans l’alimentation des animaux.
Clinical Outcomes Do Not Deteriorate Over Time Following Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Kriechling Philipp , Calek Anna-Katharina , Hatziisaak Kimon , Hochreiter Bettina , Bouaicha Samy , Wieser Karl 
Published: September 2024

Background:
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) offers satisfactory mid-term outcomes for a variety of pathologies, but long-term follow-up data are limited. This study demonstrates the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes as well as the predictive factors for an inferior outcome following RTSA.

Methods:
Using the prospective database of a single, tertiary referral center, we included all primary RTSAs that were performed during the study period and had a minimum 10-year follow-up. Clinical outcomes included the absolute Constant-Murley score (CS), relative CS, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), range of motion, pain, complication rate, and reintervention rate. Radiographic measurements included the critical shoulder angle (CSA), lateralization shoulder angle (LSA), distalization shoulder angle (DSA), reverse shoulder angle (RSA), acromiohumeral distance (ACHD), center of rotation, glenoid component height, notching, radiolucent lines, heterotopic ossification, and tuberosity resorption.

Results:
A total of 135 shoulders (133 patients) were available for analysis at a mean follow-up of 10.9 ± 1.6 years. The mean age was 69 ± 8 years, and 76 shoulders (76 patients; 56%) were female. For most of the clinical outcomes, initial improvements were observed in the short term and were sustained in the long term without notable deterioration, with >10-year follow-up values of 64 ± 16 for the absolute CS, 79% ± 18% for the relative CS, 79% ± 21% for the SSV, and 14 ± 3 for the CS for pain. However, after initial improvement, deterioration was seen for flexion and external rotation, with values of 117° ± 26° and 25° ± 18°, respectively, at the final follow-up. Scapular notching, heterotopic ossification, and radiolucent lines of <2 mm progressed during the study period. Younger age (p = 0.040), grade-II notching (p = 0.048), tuberosity resorption (p = 0.015), and radiolucent lines of <2 mm around the glenoid (p = 0.015) were predictive of an inferior outcome. The complication rate was 28%, with a reintervention rate of 11%.

Conclusions:
RTSA provided improved long-term results that did not significantly deteriorate over time for most of the clinical parameters. Negative clinical outcome predictors were younger age, grade-II notching, tuberosity resorption, and radiolucent lines of <2 mm around the glenoid.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
HLC-YOLOv8: An algorithm for disordered parts recognition based on improved YOLOv8
Authors: Xu Jiazhong , Tong Xin , Song Ge , Huang Cheng 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

In order to address the challenge of recognizing parts placed on an assembly line in a disordered manner, a disordered parts recognition algorithm HLC-YOLOv8 based on improved YOLOv8 is proposed. To enhance the accuracy and robustness of image recognition and processing, the HorNet module is introduced into the backbone network. This module is capable of effectively fusing features from different layers, thereby improving the feature extraction capability. Furthermore, to enhance computational efficiency and speed, the LightConv module is employed in the neck network. This module features a simpler structure with a smaller number of parameters, rendering it more efficient than the standard convolutional operation. In Addition, the ConTainer module is integrated into the conventional YOLOv8 architecture, which integrates and understands the contextual information in the image more efficiently, enhances the sensory field of the model, and improves the accuracy of small target recognition. The experimental results on the disordered parts datasets show that the improved model in this paper has better detection performance, and the detection accuracy and speed have been significantly improved to achieve the purpose of real-time identification of disordered parts.
Effect of Lime Neutralization Wastewater on the Performance of Alkali-Activated Slag / Fly Ash Mortars
Authors: Zhou Tao , Li Jin 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

This paper was conducted to upcycle lime-neutralize etching wastewater (LNW), produced from the etching of cenospheres for producing perforated cenospheres (PCs), into alkali-activated slag / fly ash, considering the high contents of Ca2+, Cl-, and OH-. The effects of LNW on the fresh properties, hydration products, compressive strength, microstructure and nanomechanical properties of AASF were investigated. Results revealed that the addition of LNW extended the setting times and inhibited the early hydration of AASF due to the existence of Ca2+ and NH4+ in LNW. In addition, the existence of Ca2+ in LNW reacts with NaOH to form Ca(OH)2, which can work as an auxiliary activator for AASF. Consequently, the LNW-added AASF mortars exhibited denser pore structures and higher compressive strengths. By using 25—100% LNW, the compressive strengths of AASF mortars can be improved by 2.7—18.9% (3d), 4.8—19.5% (7d) and 5.6—19.7% (28d), respectively.
Sensorless Anti-Control and Synchronization of Chaos of Brushless DC Motor Driver
Authors: Souhail Wahid , Khammari Hedi 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

The present study examines the anti-control of chaos in a brushless DC motor. We use several numerical approaches to analyze periodic and chaotic processes, including bifurcation diagrams, and parametric regions of periodic oscillations. Anti-chaotic control can be implemented by using an external periodic term or an external constant. The investigation of the parametric singularities of brushless DC (BLDCM), permits to identify of a complex bifurcation structure namely the Limit Point (LP), the Hopf (H), and the Bogdanov-Takens (BT) bifurcations, period-doubling bifurcation and route to chaos. Parametric singularities are analyzed using a variety of anti-control signals, including constant voltage, periodic square, saw-tooth wave, triangular, and so on. The simulation results show that adding constant or periodic factors improves chaos and anti-control effects.
Genome-wide ribosome profiling reveals dynamic translational landscape in Arabidopsis seedling roots under simulated microgravity
Authors: Xu Peipei , yang yiling , hu jinbo , cai weiming , zheng huiqiong 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Plants can adapt to environmental change through a variety of transcriptional and translational mechanisms. Although extensive knowledge exists about plant stress responses at the transcriptional level, understanding of these responses at the translational level is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the translational dynamics of plants in a simulated microgravity environment through the utilization of a ribosome profiling assay. A comparative analysis of ribosome profiling data and RNA-seq on a global scale demonstrated a modest correlation in the alteration of gene expression between transcriptional and translational levels. However, under one third of responsive genes exhibited concurrent transcriptional and translational activities. We found that simulated microgravity simulation elicited separate transcriptional and translational responses in plants. The findings indicated a significant alteration in the translational efficiency (TE) of 1081 genes under simulated microgravity conditions. Subsequent analysis identified specific sequence characteristics, including GC content and coding sequence length, as influential factors on gene TE. The abundance of upstream open reading frames (uORFs) within gene promoters indicates a possible influence on the translation efficiency of primary open reading frames located downstream. These results suggested that in response to simulated microgravity, plants had a responsive translational mechanism that interacted with transcription in a coordinated manner.
Intrinsically Anisotropic 1D NbTe4 for Self-Powered Polarization-Sensitive Photodetection
Authors: Yu Peng , Luo Huahu , Wu Fafa , He Chaowei , Shen Wanfu , Hu Chunguang , Zhao Weina , Yang G. W. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Polarization-sensitive photodetection enhances scene information capture, crucial for modern optoelectronic devices. One-dimensional (1D) materials with intrinsic anisotropy, capable of directly sensing polarized light, are promising for such photodetectors. NbTe4, a quasi-1D transition metal tetra-chalcogenide, offers significant benefits for polarization-sensitive photodetection due to its structural anisotropy. Nonetheless, to date, the anisotropic properties of 1D NbTe4 have not been reported. Herein, NbTe4 nanobelts were synthesized via mechanical exfoliation from needle-like bulk crystals, and their anisotropic and optoelectronic properties were comprehensively studied. Angle-resolved polarized Raman spectroscopy, in conjunction with azimuth-dependent reflectance difference microscopy, confirmed that 1D NbTe₄ exhibits intrinsic structural and in-plane optical anisotropy. 1D NbTe4 device demonstrated characteristic anisotropic photodetection behavior, achieving dichroic ratios of 1.16 at 671 nm and 1.24 at 1064 nm. The 1D NbTe4 device exhibits distinct anisotropic photodetection properties, achieving dichroic ratios of 1.16 at 671 nm and 1.24 at 1064 nm. Meanwhile, the device exhibits a pronounced photothermoelectric effect, conferring a broad spectral photoresponse ranging from visible to near-infrared wavelengths (532-1064 nm), with a rapid response time of 158 ms. This study demonstrates that NbTe4 inherently possesses in-plane anisotropy, making it a promising candidate for polarization-sensitive photodetection applications.
Immunogenicity of intraperitoneal and intranasal liposome adjuvanted VLP vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection
Authors: Chulanetra Monrat , Punnakitikashem Primana , Mahasongkram Kodchakorn , Chaicumpa Wanpen , Glab-ampai Kantaphon 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Humans get SARS-CoV-2 infection through inhalation; thus, vaccine that induces protective immunity at the virus entry site is appropriate for early control of the infection. In this study, two anionic liposome-adjuvanted VLPs vaccines made of full-length S, M and E proteins SARS-CoV-2 were formulated. S1-S2 junction of S protein displayed on VLPs of one vaccine (L-SME-VLPs) contained furin cleavage site, while VLPs of another (L-S¢ME-VLPs) did not. Both vaccines were similarly/equally immunogenic in mice. Mice immunized parenterally with the vaccines had principally serum IgG3 neutralizing antibodies, while mice immunized intranasally produced predominantly specific Th1-antibody isotypes (IgG2a and/or IgG2b) in bronchoalveolar lavage samples. IgG3 isotype is known to be highly efficient in complement activation, opsonophagocytic activities, and antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, which causes virus clearance upon infection. Nevertheless, complement fixation and immune-complex formation may exacerbate tissue inflammation, cytokine storm, and lung immunopathology in the SARS-CoV-2-infecting host, which exacerbate the COVID-19 morbidity. Th1 antibodies are less efficient in complement fixation and phagocytic activity but exhibit stronger anti-viral effects than other antibody isotypes; thus, confer protection with minimal immunopathology upon new infection. The intranasal liposome-adjuvanted VLP vaccines should be tested further towards the clinical use as effective, safe, and better compliant vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.