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Spatial versus normal audio guides in exhibitions: Cognitive mechanisms and effects on learning
Authors: Glaser Manuela , Hug Laura , Werner Stephan , Schwan Stephan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe present paper examines possible benefits of spatial audio guides on learning outcomes in the spatial learning setting of an experimental exhibition and attempts to differentiate between different mechanisms underlying such an effect. In Experiment 1, we examined whether the spatial contiguity principle may be such a mechanism. A spatial audio guide was used that allows for perception of audio explanations either at the location of the exhibit (audio-visuo-spatially close) or within the headphones (audio-visuo-spatially distant). The results showed that with the external, exhibit-located compared to headphone-located presentation, memory of audio explanations was significantly better. No significant differences were found regarding text-picture-integration. However, these results cannot only be explained by audio-visuo-spatial contiguity but also by externalization and audio-spatial cueing. In Experiment 2, we therefore tried to disentangle these possible mechanisms and compared three conditions (audio explanations perceptually located within the exhibits, behind the visitors at the opposite wall, always at the same location in the room), thereby keeping externalization constant while varying audio-visuo-spatial contiguity and audio-spatial cueing. No significant differences between the conditions were found regarding memory of the audio explanations and text-picture integration, whereby memory of audio explanations in all conditions was at the same level as in the picture-located audio condition in the first experiment. This excludes spatial contiguity effects and audio-spatial cueing as explanations for the results in Experiment 1 and indicates a general externalization effect needing closer examination. The results are discussed regarding future studies and the use of spatial audio guides in museums and exhibitions.
Managing Shared Maritime Heritage: Australian Warships in Timor-Leste
Authors: Pearson Natali 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis article examines the effective management and governance of World War II shipwrecks with a particular focus on two Australian wartime wrecks in Timor-Leste, HMAS Voyager and HMAS Armidale. With reference to international frameworks such as the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, as well as Timor-Leste’s evolving domestic regulations, this article explores the challenges in managing these shipwrecks and seeks to broaden the protection and preservation paradigm that defines approaches to other forms of underwater cultural heritage. Particular attention is given to balancing the interests of states, local communities and international actors, while addressing the legal, moral and environmental complexities and sensitivities associated with WWII wrecks. The article aims to contribute to the broader discourse on maritime heritage governance by providing insights into the complex and multiple challenges of managing WWII wrecks, within the context of a nation that only achieved lasting independence relatively recently.
Investigation of inert gas washout methods in a new numerical model based on an electrical analogy
Authors: Schmidt Christoph , Hatziklitiu Wasilios , Trinkmann Frederik , Cattaneo Giorgio , Port Johannes 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Inert gas washout methods have been shown to detect pathological changes in the small airways that occur in the early stages of obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. Numerical lung models support the analysis of characteristic washout curves, but are limited in their ability to simulate the complexity of lung anatomy over an appropriate time period. Therefore, the interpretation of patient-specific washout data remains a challenge. A new numerical lung model is presented in which electrical components describe the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the lung as well as gas-specific properties. To verify that the model is able to reproduce characteristic washout curves, the phase 3 slopes (S3) of helium washouts are simulated using simple asymmetric lung anatomies consisting of two parallel connected lung units with volume ratios of

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Investigating Hot corrosion, CMAS, and Thermal Shock Behaviour of Double-layer YSZ/La2Ce2O7 + YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings
Authors: Pakseresht Amirhossein , Ariharan S , Sekar Anusha , Parchovianský Milan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this work, new double-layer YSZ/La2Ce2O7 (LC) + YSZ coatings were developed using air plasma spraying (APS). The surface of the prepared coatings was relatively smooth and consisted of melted and partially melted areas. Their resistance to hot corrosion, CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 (CMAS), and thermal shock were examined. YSZ was added to the upper layer to enhance the lanthanum cerate (La2Ce2O7, LC) properties. During the hot corrosion tests, the corrosion salt reacted with the upper layer, and the CeO2 phase and new corrosion products were identified. The main phase was LaVO4, and the secondary phases were CeVO4 and YVO4. SEM confirmed the formation of new, cuboidal-shaped corrosion products. The infiltration of CMAS led to the formation of additional new products: Ca4MgxAl4Si(6-x-γ)O14 and Ca2.8(LaxCe1-x).6(SiO4)O6-4x. SEM revealed CMAS infiltration through the upper layer in the form of islands. Following the thermal shock resistance tests, the upper layer gradually peeled off, and the coating survived 67 cycles. Possible failure mechanisms were identified, and failure was attributed to the spallation of the upper layer from the surface layer by layer. After all tests, the top layer showed partial spalling and delamination. This was mainly caused by the reaction of corrosive salt or CMAS with the top layer, which changed its composition, leading to the formation and propagation of cracks and, ultimately, the separation of part of the upper layer. Peeling of the upper layer through mainly horizontal cracks was observed after hot corrosion, CMAS and thermal shocks. The NiCrAlY bond coat and YSZ interlayer remained undamaged.
Stress Echocardiography for Assessment of Diastolic Function
Authors: Laws J. Lukas , Maya Tania Ruiz , Gupta Deepak K. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Purpose of Review
Diastolic dysfunction is an important, though often underappreciated, cause for exertional dyspnea. Echocardiography enables noninvasive evaluation of diastolic function and filling pressure, but images acquired at rest may be insensitive for detection of exertional abnormalities. This review focuses on stress echocardiography to assess diastolic function, including traditional and novel techniques, with emphasis on specific patient sub-groups in whom this testing may be valuable.

Recent Findings
Emerging data informs patient selection for diastolic stress testing. Further, increasing literature provides considerations for performance and interpretation of diastolic metrics relevant to patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, athletes, and those with microvascular coronary dysfunction. Methods, such as speckle-tracking and multi-modality imaging, provide additional and complementary information for non-invasive diastolic assessment.

Summary
This review serves as a guide to optimally utilize existing and novel techniques of stress echocardiography for diastolic assessment across a broad range of patients.
Improving the diagnostic strategy for thyroid nodules: a combination of artificial intelligence-based computer-aided diagnosis system and shear wave elastography
Authors: Chen Ziman , Chambara Nonhlanhla , Lo Xina , Liu Shirley Yuk Wah , Gunda Simon Takadiyi , Han Xinyang , Ying Michael Tin Cheung 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Purpose
Thyroid nodules are highly prevalent in the general population, posing a clinical challenge in accurately distinguishing between benign and malignant cases. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of different strategies, utilizing a combination of a computer-aided diagnosis system (AmCAD) and shear wave elastography (SWE) imaging, to effectively differentiate benign and malignant thyroid nodules in ultrasonography.

Methods
A total of 126 thyroid nodules with pathological confirmation were prospectively included in this study. The AmCAD was utilized to analyze the ultrasound imaging characteristics of the nodules, while the SWE was employed to measure their stiffness in both transverse and longitudinal thyroid scans. Twelve diagnostic patterns were formed by combining AmCAD diagnosis and SWE values, including isolation, series, parallel, and integration. The diagnostic performance was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic curve and area under the curve (AUC). Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, missed malignancy rate, and unnecessary biopsy rate were also determined.

Results
Various diagnostic schemes have shown specific advantages in terms of diagnostic performance. Overall, integrating AmCAD with SWE imaging in the transverse scan yielded the most favorable diagnostic performance, achieving an AUC of 72.2% (95% confidence interval (CI): 63.0–81.5%), outperforming other diagnostic schemes. Furthermore, in the subgroup analysis of nodules measuring <2 cm or 2–4 cm, the integrated scheme consistently exhibited promising diagnostic performance, with AUCs of 74.2% (95% CI: 61.9–86.4%) and 77.4% (95% CI: 59.4–95.3%) respectively, surpassing other diagnostic schemes. The integrated scheme also effectively addressed thyroid nodule management by reducing the missed malignancy rate to 9.5% and unnecessary biopsy rate to 22.2%.

Conclusion
The integration of AmCAD and SWE imaging in the transverse thyroid scan significantly enhances the diagnostic performance for distinguishing benign and malignant thyroid nodules. This strategy offers clinicians the advantage of obtaining more accurate clinical diagnoses and making well-informed decisions regarding patient management.
Training Needs for School Staff Supporting Students Returning to School After a Psychiatric Hospitalization
Authors: Henderson Smith Lora , Hendrickson Natalie , Warren Emily , Tran Amy , Savina Elena 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSupporting students returning to school after a mental health crisis often involves more training than many school staff members receive. With the increase in youth mental health diagnoses, there has also been an increase in the number of youth requiring psychiatric emergency department visits and hospitalizations. As such, this study employed a basic qualitative design to gather the perspectives of school staff who support students’ mental health about their experiences and training needs related to supporting youth returning to school after psychiatric hospitalization. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 school mental health professionals or administrators. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Three themes were identified: (1) most participants received minimal formal training in graduate school on hospital-to-school transition, (2) most participants learned about hospital-to-school transition on the job, and (3) participants made recommendations and identified specific training needs. Implications for training are discussed including a need for variety (e.g., some practitioners need basic training while others need more advanced training) and different format preferences (in-person may be preferred but online asynchronous is more convenient).
Non-invasive physiological assessment of coronary artery obstruction on coronary computed tomography angiography
Authors: Becker Leonie M. , Peper Joyce , van Nes Sophie H. , van Es Hendrik W. , Sjauw Krischan D. , van de Hoef Tim P. , Leiner Tim , Swaans Martin J. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractComputed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) enhances the specificity of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to that of the most specific non-invasive imaging techniques, while maintaining high sensitivity in stable coronary artery disease (CAD). As gatekeeper for invasive coronary angiography (ICA), use of CT-FFR results in a significant reduction of negative ICA procedures and associated costs and complications, without increasing cardiovascular events. It is expected that CT-FFR algorithms will continue to improve, regarding accuracy and generalisability, and that introduction of new features will allow further treatment guidance and reduced invasive diagnostic testing. Advancements in CCTA quality and artificial intelligence (AI) are starting to unfold the incremental diagnostic and prognostic capabilities of CCTA’s attenuation-based images in CAD, with future perspectives promising additional CCTA parameters which will enable non-invasive assessment of myocardial ischaemia as well as CAD activity and future cardiovascular risk. This review discusses practical application, interpretation and impact of CT-FFR on patient care, and how this ties into the CCTA ‘one stop shop’ for coronary assessment and patient prognosis. In this light, selective adoption of the most promising, objective and reproducible techniques and algorithms will yield maximal diagnostic value of CCTA without overcomplicating patient management and guideline recommendations.
Advances in mechanotransduction and sonobiology: effects of audible acoustic waves and low-vibration stimulations on mammalian cells
Authors: del Rosario-Gilabert D. , Valenzuela-Miralles A. , Esquiva G. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In recent decades, research on mechanotransduction has advanced considerably, focusing on the effects of audible acoustic waves (AAWs) and low-vibration stimulation (LVS), which has propelled the field of sonobiology forward. Taken together, the current evidence demonstrates the influence of these biosignals on key cellular processes, such as growth, differentiation and migration in mammalian cells, emphasizing the determining role of specific physical parameters during stimulation, such as frequency, sound pressure level/amplitude and exposure time. These mechanical waves interact with various cellular elements, including ion channels, primary cilia, cell–cell adhesion receptors, cell–matrix and extracellular matrix proteins, and focal adhesion complexes. These components connect with the cytoskeletal fibre network, enabling the transmission of mechanical stimuli towards the nucleus. The nucleus, in turn, linked to the cytoskeleton via the linkers of the nucleoskeleton and cytoskeleton complex, acts as a mechanosensitive centre, not only responding to changes in cytoskeletal stiffness and nuclear tension but also regulating gene expression through the transcriptional co-activator YAP/TAZ and interactions between chromatin and the nuclear envelope. This intricate chain of mechanisms highlights the potential of sonobiology in various fields, including dentistry, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and cancer research. However, progress in these fields requires the establishment of standardized measurement methodologies and biocompatible experimental setups to ensure the reproducibility of results.
Textbook outcome and nomogram-guided approaches for enhancing surgical success in elderly HCC patients: Deciphering the influence of sarcopenia
Authors: Lanari Jacopo , Lupi Amalia , Billato Ilaria , Alessandris Remo , Crimì Filippo , Caregari Silvia , Pepe Alessia , D’Amico Francesco Enrico , Vitale Alessandro , Quaia Emilio , Cillo Umberto , Gringeri Enrico 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSarcopenia, serving as a surrogate for frailty, is clinically significant in liver resection (LR) for elderly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Our study aims to assess sarcopenia’s impact, measured by Psoas Muscle Index (PMI), on postoperative outcomes. We retrospectively studied patients aged ≥ 60 years who underwent LR for HCC between 2014 and 2018. PMI, derived from preoperative CT scans, and Textbook Outcome (TO) for LR were assessed. A nomogram predicting overall survival (OS) was developed via multivariable analysis. Of the 149 eligible HCC patients, the median PMI was 7.225 cm2/m2 in males and 4.882 cm2/m2 in females, with 37 (24.8%) patients identified as sarcopenic. Mortality was significantly associated with sarcopenia (HR 2.15; p = 0.032), MELD ≥ 10 (HR 3.13; p = 0.001), > 3 HCC nodules (HR 4.97; p = 0.001), and Clavien–Dindo ≥ 3 complications (HR 3.38; p < 0.001). Sarcopenic patients had a 5-year OS of 38.8% compared to 61% for non-sarcopenic individuals (p = 0.085). Achieving TO correlated with higher OS (p = 0.01). In sarcopenic cases, the absence of postoperative complications emerged as a limiting factor. Sarcopenic patients failing to achieve TO had worse OS compared to non-sarcopenic and TO-achieving counterparts (5-year OS 18.5%; p = 0.00039). Sarcopenia emerges as a prognostic factor for LR outcomes in elderly HCC patients. Postoperative complications in sarcopenic patients may compromise oncological outcomes.
Prediction intervals for future Pareto record claims
Authors: Empacher Christina , Kamps Udo , Schmiedt Anja Bettina 
Published: October 2024

AbstractStochastic models and methods for quantifying extreme events are of interest in numerous disciplines. Within this paper, statistical prediction of extreme claims or losses in insurance industry is considered based on upper record values, which describe successively largest observations in a sequence of data over time. The problem of predicting a future record value (here in particular, a future record claim) based on a sequence of previously observed record values (here, past record claims) is addressed by means of prediction intervals. For an underlying Pareto distribution, respective exact and approximate intervals from the literature are summarized and modified and new ones are developed. In a simulation study, these prediction intervals are evaluated and compared regarding coverage frequency and length. The impact of the number of observed record values as well as the choice of the Pareto distribution is discussed. In the case of a small number of record values, the use of k-th record values is considered as an option for statistical analyses to predict, e.g., second largest record claims. Selected prediction methods are applied to several real data sets, which turn out to perform well and to be able to capture the magnitude of future record claims, even for fairly small numbers of record observations. For comparison, generalized Pareto distributions are fitted to real data sets and a corresponding point predictor as well as a respective upper prediction interval for the next record to appear are derived and evaluated.
To What Extent are Food, Culture, Economics and the Natural Environment Reflected in the Language of the Australian and Brazilian Food-based Dietary Guidelines?
Authors: Midjord Natasha Hanssen , Bell Colin 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Purpose of the Review
Our aim was to review literature describing language use in dietary guidelines and explore the extent to which food, culture, economics and the natural environment are reflected in the language of the Australian, compared to the Brazilian food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs).

Recent Findings
Australia’s FBDGs are based on the best available scientific evidence and claim to “form a bridge between research and evidence-based advice to address the major health challenge of improving Australians’ eating patterns”. Brazil’s FBDGs recognise reasons beyond health for people’s food choices.

Summary
Not a lot of attention has been paid to language use in dietary guidelines. The reviewed studies suggest that language in dietary guidelines should be unambiguous for consumers and evolve with national nutrition priorities. A notable difference between Australian and Brazilian FBDGs was that Australia centralised individuals and individual food groups, whereas Brazil placed people in an ecosystem. Inclusion of words that speak to how food is prepared and eaten, to expressions of culture and community, and to strategies people use for enhancing and protecting livelihoods and planetary health may enhance the relevance of future dietary guidelines.
A class of evolutionary history-dependent variational-hemivariational inequalities with strong and weak solutions
Authors: Migórski Stanisław , Dudek Sylwia 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn this paper we examine the well-posedness of evolutionary variational-hemivariational inequalities involving a constraint set and history-dependent operators. The strong and weak formulations of such inequalities are studied. First, the existence and uniqueness of solutions to both formulations are proved, and results on the dependence of solution on functional parameters are delivered. Next, the well-posedness is established for a general form of history-dependent variational-hemivariational inequalities with constraints by using a fixed point theorem. Finally, the results are applied to a dynamic frictional contact problem in viscoelasticity in which the contact is described by Signorini-type unilateral boundary condition with a nonmonotone Clarke’s relation.
Planning, emphasis and proposal for implementation of gravimetric control network in Israel
Authors: Even-Tzur Gilad , Ghanayim Alaa 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study outlines the planning, emphases, and proposed implementation of a gravimetric control network for Israel. The establishment of a comprehensive and accurate gravimetric control network is crucial for various geodetic applications, including geoid determination, gravity field modelling, vertical datum establishment, and geophysical studies. This study aims to provide a framework for the development and implementation of such a network in Israel. The proposed network is divided into two orders. The first order, also known as the absolute order or zero order, comprises four stations situated in geologically stable and tranquil locations. The second order, referred to as the first order, is established through relative gravimetric measurements. This order will encompass 29 stations positioned in areas that are both stable and secure. The zero and first order stations will be evenly distributed throughout the country to ensure homogeneous coverage. The proposed gravimetric network is in conjunction with the requirements to improve the geoid undulation model of Israel. Through the establishment of a small gravimetric network and the implementation of relative gravimetric measurements, we were able to determine the optimal control point density and establish a well-structured methodology for measurement, analysis, and the adjustment process.