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Changes in Skin Barrier Function in Neonates: Daily Variation and Impact of Bathing
Authors: Tanaka Fumi , Hayashi Chiemi , Iida Mayumi , Shinya Kimika , Futamura Masaki 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe skin barrier function is an important predictor of neonatal barrier defects. This study aimed to investigate the daily changes in skin barrier function and the impact of bathing on skin barrier function in neonates.MethodsWe assessed the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and stratum corneum hydration (SCH) on the forehead, cheek, volar forearm, and chest from days 2 to 7 and at 1 month after birth. Additionally, we measured the values after bathing and compared them with the pre‐bathing values.ResultsSixty‐six neonates were involved in the assessment, and each value at the four sites showed significant correlations. TEWL remained stable between days 2 and 7, but SCH significantly increased at most sites. Both significantly increased by 1.5–2 times in 1 month. After bathing, TEWL increased by more than 20% but decreased again after 3 h.ConclusionsTEWL did not change significantly with age during the first week of life. To minimize the effects of bathing, TEWL should be measured at least 3 h after bathing.
Indirect Effects of Municipal Public Health Nurse Workforce on Cancer Standardized Mortality Ratios Mediated by Cancer Screening Rates
Authors: Kodama Shimpei , Hinokuma Rika 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveThis study examined the indirect effects of the number of Japanese municipal public health nurses (PHNs) on cancer standardized mortality ratios (SMRs), using cancer screening and diagnostic follow‐up rates as mediators.DesignEcological study using municipalities as the unit of analysisMeasurementsAggregate, municipal‐level government data were analyzed using a linear model with empirical Bayes estimates of SMRs (EBSMRs) for gastric, colorectal, and lung cancers as the dependent variables, and the number of PHNs, cancer screening rate, diagnostic follow‐up rate, and adjustment variables as independent variables. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the indirect effects of PHNs.ResultsCancer screening rates were significantly negatively associated with EBSMR, except for gastric cancer in women. No significant association was observed between the EBSMR and diagnostic follow‐up rates. SEM revealed a significant indirect effect of the number of PHNs, most of which was due to the cancer screening rate.ConclusionsFrom a population‐based public health perspective, increasing the number of PHNs and focusing on improving cancer screening rates may effectively reduce cancer SMRs.
Proteomic analysis during seed development provides insight into the early establishment of seed dormancy in Xanthium strumarium
Authors: Nemati Iman , Hamzelou Sara , Gholizadeh Somayeh , Kamath Karthik Shantharam , Haynes Paul A. , Sedghi Mohammad , Afshari Reza Tavakkol , Salekdeh Ghasem Hosseini 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis experiment was carried out to provide a comprehensive insight into the protein activities involved in dormancy establishment in seeds of common cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), an annual plant with two dimorphic seeds contained in one casing known as a burr. These consist of a smaller dormant seed and a larger non‐dormant seed. The proteome profile was compared between developing dormant and non‐dormant seeds of Xanthium strumarium at five consecutive stages including three, 10, 20, 30, and 45 days after burr emergence (stages 1 to 5). We identified 6524 proteins in total, and approximately 3.6% of these were differentially abundant proteins (DAPs) between the two seed types. Both seed types showed fundamental changes in developmental programs during the examined stages. More than 38% of all DAPs were observed at the first stage, supporting the importance of the early developmental stage in seed fate determination. The detected DAPs at stage 1 were mainly associated with the cell division phase, which showed a delay in the dormant seeds. Over‐representation of proteins responsible for cell wall biosynthesis, cytokinesis, and seed development were detected for non‐dormant seeds at the first stage, while dormancy‐associated proteins showed less abundance. Stage 3 was the critical stage for switching processes toward seed maturation and abscisic acid (ABA) signaling. Interestingly, higher abundance proteins in the mature non‐dormant seed were mainly involved in the facilitation of seed germination. Taken together, the temporal pattern of the accumulated proteins in developing dormant seeds demonstrated a delay in the initiation of active cell division, enriched response to ABA, and defects in seed maturation. Moreover, stored proteins in the mature dormant seed delay germination but not dormancy induction. Finally, our results suggest that dormancy may be established at a stage of seed development earlier than previously thought.
Visions of the Whole: Scripture, the Life of Christian Doctrine, and Formation
Authors: Dominiak Paul 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe idea of ‘Christian doctrine’ has become sundered over time from its spiritual roots as part of the formative Christian life shaped by a vision of the whole that sees everything in integral and open‐ended relation to God. This review article explores some of the reasons behind this severing of Christian doctrine from everyday Christian practice. It then unpacks how the unity between Christian doctrine and spiritual formation is retrieved in three recent publications that variously explore the nature of Christian doctrine. Together, they offer a vibrant account of Christian doctrine, its formative power and its calling to be humbly confident as a form of life under God.
A new exceptionally preserved sawfly fossil (Hymenoptera: Pergidae) and an evaluation of its utility for divergence time estimation and biogeography
Authors: Rodriguez Juanita , Frese Michael , Dettmann Mary , Chavoshi‐Jolfaei Mahin , Macdonald John 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe report the discovery of the first fossil of an Australian species of Pergidae, Baladi warru gen. et sp. n., found at McGraths Flat, a newly discovered Miocene Konservat‐Lagerstätte in central New South Wales. Using morphological data from the well‐preserved fossil, along with a previously published molecular dataset of 59 taxa and a newly generated molecular dataset for 8 taxa, we constructed a data matrix and generated the first chronogram for Pergidae that incorporates internal calibration points. Our data reveal that Baladi warru belongs to the subfamily Perginae and is closely related to the Australian genera Cerealces and Xyloperga (tribe Cerealcini). According to our analysis, the origin of Pergidae appears slightly younger than previously hypothesised; however, additional calibration points are needed for a more detailed age constraint. Furthermore, ancestral character reconstruction indicates four independent adaptations to toxic Myrtaceae as host plants, while biogeographic analyses suggest that sympatry followed by founder events were the primary processes shaping the current disjunct distribution of pergids. Two significant founder events correspond with transitions to utilising Myrtaceae as host plants. With the approval of the Mudgee Local Aboriginal Land Council, Wiradjuri words were used to name the newly described species. ‘Baladi’ means ‘saw’ and ‘warru’ means ‘wasp’. This name honours the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the fossil was collected.
A Novel HLA‐DPA1 Allele, HLA‐DPA1*01:204, Was Identified by Next‐Generation Sequencing
Authors: He Xiong‐jie , Wang Kun‐Xiang , Zhang Peng , Huang Ti‐Long , Zhang Xian‐Wen 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTHLA‐DPA1*01:204 has a single nucleotide substitution at position 426G > T when compared to the HLA‐DPA1*01:03:01:15 allele.
Ultrasonographic assessment of the normal ileocecocolic junction in dogs
Authors: Azoulay Florian , Fritz Julien , Rault Delphine , Cauvin Eddy , Besson Julie , Graille Mélanie , Rousseau Khadija Serghini , Couturier Laurent 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe ultrasonographic appearance of the ileocecocolic junction (ICCJ), comprising the ileocolic junction (ICJ) and the cecocolic junction (CCJ), has not been established in dogs. The purpose of this prospective study was (1) to evaluate the feasibility and technique of systematic ultrasonographic evaluation of the ICJ and CCJ and (2) to describe its ultrasonographic features. Abdominal ultrasound was performed in 102 fasted dogs, free of digestive signs. The time required to identify the ICJ using a standardized method was recorded for each operator and compared among four experienced ultrasonographers (ECVDI certified and associated member ECVDI) and two previously trained ECVDI residents to evaluate the feasibility of the technique. Measurements were obtained for the ICJ wall thickness. Evaluation of the contents and peristalsis of the ICJ was recorded for descriptive purposes. The easiest way to identify the ICJ was to follow the colon proximally from the urinary bladder to the ICJ. The probe was then rotated anticlockwise and shifted slightly laterally while increasing the pressure to obtain a longitudinal section of the ICJ. The ICJ was identified in less than 2 min in 98% of cases by experienced ultrasonographers and in 86% of cases by ECVDI residents. The canine ICJ appears as a short invagination of the ileum into the colon, whereas the CCJ appears as a small opening of the colon within the cecum. This study suggests that it is possible to nearly systematically identify the ICCJ with ultrasound in dogs using the described method and provides reference values for its ultrasonographic measurements.
Strip deformations of decorated hyperbolic polygons
Authors: Panda Pallavi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we study the hyperbolic and parabolic strip deformations of ideal (possibly once‐punctured) hyperbolic polygons whose vertices are decorated with horoballs. We prove that the interiors of their arc complexes parametrise the open convex set of all uniformly lengthening infinitesimal deformations of the decorated hyperbolic metrics on these surfaces, motivated by the work of Danciger–Guéritaud–Kassel. We also give a version of this result for the undecorated ideal polygons and once‐punctured ideal polygons.
On the analytical construction of radially symmetric solutions for the relativistic Euler equations
Authors: Hu Yanbo , Zhang Binyu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper is concerned with the analytical construction of piecewise smooth solutions containing a single shock wave for the radially symmetric relativistic Euler equations with polytropic gases. We derive meticulously the a priori ‐estimates on the Riemann invariants of the governing system under some assumptions on the piecewise initial data. Based on these estimates, we show that the long time of existence of smooth solutions in the angular region bounded by a characteristic curve and a shock curve. The piecewise smooth initial conditions ensured the existence of smooth solutions in the angular region are discussed. Moreover, it is verified that the existence time is proportional to the initial discontinuous position.
Growth curve models for weight among infants: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Alves Marta , Serra Sofia , Costa Teresa , Brás-Geraldes Carlos , Papoila Ana Luisa , Heleno Bruno 
Published: October 2024

Objective:
This scoping review aims to provide a systematic overview of the literature on statistical models to estimate weight growth curves among infants, examining key features such as study design, sample size, and statistical approaches.

Introduction:
Growth models were first developed to estimate individuals’ growth curves by modeling each individual separately. Later, with the aim of estimating mean trajectories, approaches using mixed effects regression models were proposed. More flexible models were also applied in this context, enabling the estimation of more parameters (eg, Generalized Additive Models for Location, Scale, and Shape; SuperImposition by Translation and Rotation models).

Inclusion criteria:
Studies of statistical/mathematical methodologies for estimating weight growth curves of infants under 24 months of age, based on prospective/retrospective cohorts, or cross-sectional studies will be included. Only studies published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish will be considered. Case series reports, reviews, short letter publications, books, and abstract-only papers, such as conference proceedings, will be excluded.

Methods:
This review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, SciELO, and LILACS will be searched for published studies, while ProQuest and RCAAP will be searched for unpublished studies. Search results will be imported into Rayyan to remove duplicates. Two reviewers will independently screen titles, abstracts, and full-text articles. Any disagreements will be resolved through discussion or with a third reviewer. The resulting data, namely mathematical/statistical approaches and models, will be summarized in tabular format, accompanied by a narrative summary.

Review registration:
Open Science Framework https://osf.io/95udq
A Finite Difference-Based Adams-Type Approach for Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Fractional Differential Equations: A Fractional Lotka–Volterra Model as a Case Study
Authors: Odibat Zaid 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we developed an efficient Adams-type predictor–corrector (PC) approach for the numerical solution of fractional differential equations (FDEs) with a power law kernel. The main idea of the proposed approach is to use a linear approximation to the nonlinear problem and then implement finite difference approximations of derivatives. Numerical comparisons with the fractional Adams method are made and simulation results are demonstrated to evaluate the approximation error of the proposed approach. The efficiency of this approach has been depicted by presenting numerical solutions of some test fractional calculus models. Numerical simulation of a fractional Lotka–Volterra model is provided, as a case study, using the proposed approach. The advantage of the proposed approach lies in its flexibility in providing approximate numerical solutions with high accuracy.
Continuum Mechanics Applied to the Biomechanics of Motion
Authors: Federico Salvatore 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Continuum mechanics is the discipline that studies the motion and deformation of material bodies and is at the basis of both solid mechanics and fluid mechanics. This work aims at highlighting how a basic education in modern continuum mechanics can be of fundamental importance not only in the biomechanics of tissue but also in the biomechanics of movement. The latter is largely based on rigid body mechanics, which can be considered as a simple particular case of the general theory of continuum mechanics. As an example, a straightforward methodology for the extraction of the angular velocity from motion analysis data is illustrated. The method is based on a quantity that is more primitive than the angular velocity: the spin tensor.
Design, Analysis, and Testing of an Additively Manufactured Catalytic Combustor for a Micro-Wave Rotor Turbine
Authors: Tüchler S. , Adamou Adamos , Akbari P. , Copeland C. D. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this paper, an additively manufactured (AM) Inconel catalytic combustor was tested in combination with a microwave rotor turbine with nonaxial channels designed for shaft power extraction. This was done in an open-loop configuration over a range of operating conditions in order to characterize the behavior of the wave rotor and combustor separately. The catalytic combustor data yielded low pressure losses of approximately 1% and provided stable and continuous operation up to outlet temperatures of 900 °C and combustion efficiencies of up to 99%. The data also revealed a high sensitivity to local over-fueling and hotspots that severely reduced service life. This is attributed to the additive manufacturing process producing uneven fuel injector hole sizes that cause uneven fuel mixing upstream of the catalytic reactor. However, it showed that first, it is possible to manufacture and coat an additively manufactured catalytic core. Second, it showed that the design freedom of AM could be used to make catalytic combustors viable in commercial applications.
Flashback Prevention in a Hydrogen-Fueled Reheat Combustor by Water Injection Optimized With Global Sensitivity Analysis
Authors: Pousada Pablo Rouco , Doan Nguyen Anh Khoa , Aditya Konduri , Düsing Michael , Ciani Andrea , Langella Ivan 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This paper investigates water injection effects in a simplified Ansaldo GT36 reheat system under realistic conditions of 20 atm using large eddy simulation (LES) coupled with thickened flame modeling and adaptive mesh refinement. The water injection conditions are optimized by performing a parametric study based on global sensitivity analysis (GSA) with a surrogate model based on Gaussian process (GP) to reduce computational cost. In particular, the influence of four design parameters, namely, Sauter mean diameter (SMD), water mass flow, and the angles of the spray's hollow cone, is tested to achieve an optimized solution. In the “dry” case, the LES simulations show several flashback events attributed to compressive pressure waves resulting from auto-ignition in the core flow near the crossover temperature. The use of water injection is found to be effective in suppressing the flashback occurrence. In particular, the global sensitivity analysis shows that the external angle of the spray cone and the mass flow of water are the most important design parameters for flashback prevention. NOx emissions are reduced by about 17% with water injection. Once an optimized condition with water injection is found, a recently proposed method to downscale the combustor to lower pressures is applied and tested. Additional LESs are performed for this purpose at the dry, unstable condition and the “wet,” stable condition. Results show that similar dynamics are predicted at 1 atm, validating the method's robustness. This provides avenues for experimentally testing combustion dynamics at simplified conditions which are still representative of high-pressure practical configurations.
Optimization of District Heating Network Parameters in Steady-State Operation
Authors: Hari Sai Krishna K. , Zlotnik Anatoly , Srinivasan Shriram , Sundar Kaarthik , Ewers Mary 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
We examine the modeling, simulation, and optimization of district heating systems, which are widely used for thermal transport using steam or hot water as a carrier. We propose a generalizable framework to specify network models and scenario parameters, and develop an optimization method for evaluating system states including pressures, fluid flowrates, and temperatures throughout the network. The network modeling includes pipes, thermal plants, pumps, and passive or controllable loads as system components. We propose basic models for thermodynamic fluid transport and enforce the balance of physical quantities in steady-state flow over co-located outgoing and return networks. We formulate an optimization problem with steam and hot water as the outgoing and return carriers, as in legacy twentieth century systems. The physical laws and engineering limitations are specified for each component type, and the thermal network flow optimization problem is formulated and solved for a realistic test network under several scenarios.
A Study of Loss Model Parameter Sensitivity in Compressor Unsteady Flow Simulations
Authors: Jing Zhenhao , Neumeier Yedidia , Prasad J. V. R. , James Darrell K. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
This article presents results from a comprehensive sensitivity analysis focused on loss models used in a recently developed compressor unsteady mean line flow model for a transonic axial-centrifugal compressor. The mean line flow model treats flow through rotors and stators in their respective reference frames (rotating or stationary), and the compressor performance is determined by the kinetic energy addition and various physics-based loss models in relative frames. In this paper, we describe the modeling approach of the compressor flow model, as well as the loss models that are used to obtain a relatively good match against test data. Sensitivity studies of selected loss model parameters are presented to show the effect of individual loss model parameters on the overall compressor characteristics in the entire speed range. The effects of losses on unsteady flow transients are assessed by comparing the transient responses when a step reduction of throttle area is applied. The comparisons show that the change in loss magnitude has weak effects on transient response if the change of loss does not significantly change the system stability.
Noise Source Identification for the Unsteady Low-Pressure Turbine Flow Fields
Authors: Yan Lanyi , Simoni Daniele , Luan Yigang , Sun Tao , Barsi Dario , Zunino Pietro 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The article presents a data processing methodology to identify the noise sources in low-pressure turbine (LPT) stages and their relative importance. Scale adaptive simulation (SAS) has been carried out on a geometry reproducing the midspan blade section of an entire LPT stage. The proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) is applied to data matrices constructed with the velocity and the pressure fields in order to distinctly extract the coherent structures responsible for velocity fluctuations and pressure waves (i.e., POD modes from the corresponding kernel), their temporal evolution and energies. The cross-correlation matrices of the pressure modes and the velocity modes reveal the degree of coupling between pressure and velocity oscillations, thus highlighting the modes linked to the same flow phenomena. The results show that the periodic vortex shedding at the stator trailing edge emits strong pressure waves, and the upstream-propagating waves reflect against the adjacent stator suction surface. The POD modes related to the rotor–stator interaction show peak amplitudes at the blade passing frequency and its harmonics and their shapes mimic the potential interaction in the stator domain and the migration of viscous wakes in the rotor domain. The POD modes with lower energy content correspond to the stochastic turbulent structures originated from the turbulent boundary layers as well as those carried by the vane and blade wakes. The biggest noise sources of the current flow fields are identified to be the von Karman vortex street downstream the stator trailing edge and the rotor–stator interaction.