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Perspectives on Introducing Corporate Criminal Liability for the Crime of Bribery in Uzbekistan
Authors: Karimova Dildora , Nigmadjanov Uygun 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis chapter explores Uzbekistan’s introduction of corporate criminal liability (CCL) for bribery, where criminal liability has largely been levied against individuals. However, the increasing number of businesses, the cultural specificities of excessive gratitude and hospitality, and the rapid growth in various industries call for more sophisticated anticorruption measures, specifically bribery. Here, we discuss current corruption and bribery regulations in Uzbekistan. In addition, we attempt to determine how these regulations work in practice through interviews with representatives from the retail, construction, and marketing sectors. We also analyse modes of CCL, including the identification principle, vicarious liability, and a ‘failure to prevent’ formula, finding that the best option lies in considering cultural, financial, and efficiency features within the Uzbek sociolegal environment. Whilst billion-dollar penalties for corporate crimes are now common in countries where corporate business is booming, questions remain. How will this legal experiment develop further in a developing country where businesses are just beginning to grow, yet struggle to survive given bureaucracy and overregulation? Which factors should be considered when introducing anticorruption measures? Will CCL impose even more regulations on businesses? We attempt to answer these questions here through an analysis of the introduction of CCL in Uzbekistan.
Pursuing Văn Minh: A Study of Civilizational Discourse in the Historical Narratives in Colonial Vietnam (1900–1915)
Authors: Tai Ran 
Published: July 2024

AbstractScholars in Vietnamese history usually link the rise of Vietnamese nationalism to anti-colonial activism at the turn of the twentieth century. This chapter, however, considers how the discourses of pro-French colonization are integrated into the nationalist historiography in colonial Vietnam. It places particular emphasis on the interactions of Vietnamese intellectuals with their counterparts in China and Japan in their formation of pro-French nationalist discourses. Through close readings of the writings that pro-French-Vietnamese literati-officials, such as Hoàng Cao Khải and Ngô Giáp Đậu, composed during the Duy Tân Reform Movement (Phong trào Duy Tân) in the early 1900s, this chapter demonstrates how the key elements in the notion of modern civilization (văn minh) were translated, interpreted, appropriated, and internalized by the Vietnamese pro-French reformists in their conception of a new Vietnam. This chapter argues that the tropes of modernity that these Vietnamese intellectuals used in constructing their pro-French nationalist historiography were not derived directly from the Western concepts but generated in a complex process of cultural interaction and knowledge production that began in late-nineteenth century East Asia.
On some $$\Sigma ^{B}_{0}$$-formulae generalizing counting principles over $$V^{0}$$
Authors: Ken Eitetsu 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
We formalize various counting principles and compare their strengths over

$$V^{0}$$

V
0

. In particular, we conjecture the following mutual independence between:

a uniform version of modular counting principles and the pigeonhole principle for injections,

a version of the oddtown theorem and modular counting principles of modulus p, where p is any natural number which is not a power of 2,

and a version of Fisher’s inequality and modular counting principles.

Then, we give sufficient conditions to prove them. We give a variation of the notion of PHP-tree and k-evaluation to show that any Frege proof of the pigeonhole principle for injections admitting the uniform counting principle as an axiom scheme cannot have o(n)-evaluations. As for the remaining two, we utilize well-known notions of p-tree and k-evaluation and reduce the problems to the existence of certain families of polynomials witnessing violations of the corresponding combinatorial principles with low-degree Nullstellensatz proofs from the violation of the modular counting principle in concern.
Interior Regularity for Two-Dimensional Stationary Q-Valued Maps
Authors: Hirsch Jonas , Spolaor Luca 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe prove that 2-dimensional Q-valued maps that are stationary with respect to outer and inner variations of the Dirichlet energy are Hölder continuous and that the dimension of their singular set is at most one. In the course of the proof we establish a strong concentration-compactness theorem for equicontinuous maps that are stationary with respect to outer variations only, and which holds in every dimensions.
Conventional magnetic resonance imaging key features for distinguishing pathologically confirmed corticobasal degeneration from its mimics: a retrospective analysis of the J-VAC study
Authors: Sakurai Keita , Tokumaru Aya M. , Yoshida Mari , Saito Yuko , Wakabayashi Koichi , Komori Takashi , Hasegawa Masato , Ikeuchi Takeshi , Hayashi Yuichi , Shimohata Takayoshi , Murayama Shigeo , Iwasaki Yasushi , Uchihara Toshiki , Sakai Motoko , Yabe Ichiro , Tanikawa Satoshi , Takigawa Hiroshi , Adachi Tadashi , Hanajima Ritsuko , Fujimura Harutoshi , Hayashi Kentaro , Sugaya Keizo , Hasegawa Kazuko , Sano Terunori , Takao Masaki , Yokota Osamu , Miki Tomoko , Kobayashi Michio , Arai Nobutaka , Ohkubo Takuya , Yokota Takanori , Mori Keiko , Ito Masumi , Ishida Chiho , Idezuka Jiro , Toyoshima Yasuko , Kanazawa Masato , Aoki Masashi , Hasegawa Takafumi , Watanabe Hirohisa , Hashizume Atsushi , Niwa Hisayoshi , Yasui Keizo , Ito Keita , Washimi Yukihiko , Kubota Akatsuki , Toda Tatsushi , Nakashima Kenji , Aiba Ikuko ,   J-VAC study group
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Due to the indistinguishable clinical features of corticobasal syndrome (CBS), the antemortem differentiation between corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and its mimics remains challenging. However, the utility of conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of CBD has not been sufficiently evaluated. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of conventional MRI findings in differentiating pathologically confirmed CBD from its mimics.

Methods
Semiquantitative visual rating scales were employed to assess the degree and distribution of atrophy and asymmetry on conventional T1-weighted and T2-weighted images. Additionally, subcortical white matter hyperintensity (SWMH) on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images were visually evaluated.

Results
In addition to 19 patients with CBD, 16 with CBD mimics (progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP): 9, Alzheimer’s disease (AD): 4, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB): 1, frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TAR DNA-binding protein of 43 kDa(FTLD-TDP): 1, and globular glial tauopathy (GGT): 1) were investigated. Compared with the CBD group, the PSP-CBS subgroup showed severe midbrain atrophy without SWMH. The non-PSP-CBS subgroup, comprising patients with AD, DLB, FTLD-TDP, and GGT, showed severe temporal atrophy with widespread asymmetry, especially in the temporal lobes. In addition to over half of the patients with CBD, two with FTLD-TDP and GGT showed SWMH, respectively.

Conclusion
This study elucidates the distinct structural changes between the CBD and its mimics based on visual rating scales. The evaluation of atrophic distribution and SWMH may serve as imaging biomarkers of conventional MRI for detecting background pathologies.
Companion basil plants prime the tomato wound response through volatile signaling in a mixed planting system
Authors: Yoshida Riichiro , Taguchi Shoma , Wakita Chihiro , Serikawa Shinichiro , Miyaji Hiroyuki 
Published: July 2024

AbstractKey messageVolatile compounds released from basil prime the tomato wound response by promoting jasmonic acid, mitogen-activated protein kinase, and reactive oxygen species signaling.AbstractWithin mixed planting systems, companion plants can promote growth or enhance stress responses in target plants. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects remain poorly understood. To gain insight into the molecular nature of the effects of companion plants, we investigated the effects of basil plants (Ocimum basilicumvar.minimum) on the wound response in tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicumcv. ‘Micro-Tom’) within a mixed planting system under environmentally controlled chamber. The results showed that the expression ofPin2, which specifically responds to mechanical wounding, was induced more rapidly and more strongly in the leaves of tomato plants cultivated with companion basil plants. This wound response priming effect was replicated through the exposure of tomato plants to an essential oil (EO) prepared from basil leaves. Tomato leaves pre-exposed to basil EO showed enhanced expression of genes related to jasmonic acid, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling after wounding stress. Basil EO also enhanced ROS accumulation in wounded tomato leaves. The wound response priming effect of basil EO was confirmed in wounded Arabidopsis plants. Loss-of-function analysis of target genes revealed that MAPK genes play pivotal roles in controlling the observed priming effects.Spodoptera lituralarvae-fed tomato leaves pre-exposed to basil EO showed reduced growth compared with larvae-fed control leaves. Thus, mixed planting with basil may enhance defense priming in both tomato and Arabidopsis plants through the activation of volatile signaling.
Refining surgical strategies in ThuLEP for BPH: a propensity score matched comparison of En-bloc, three lobes, and two lobes techniques
Authors: Cantiello Francesco , Crocerossa Fabio , Alba Stefano , Carbonara Umberto , Pandolfo Savio Domenico , Falagario Ugo , Veccia Alessandro , Ucciero Giuseppe , Ferro Matteo , Mondaini Nicola , Damiano Rocco 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose
This study compares the peri-operative and functional outcomes of three distinct surgical techniques in Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (ThuLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The main aim is to assess whether the En-bloc, Three-lobe, and Two-lobe techniques have differential effects on surgical efficacy and patient outcomes.

Methods
A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients undergoing ThuLEP for BPH between January 2019 and January 2024 at two tertiary centers. Propensity score matching was utilized to balance baseline characteristics among patients undergoing the different techniques. Surgical parameters, including operative time, enucleation time, morcellation time, energy consumption, and postoperative outcomes, were compared among the groups.

Results
Following propensity score matching, 213 patients were included in the analysis. Intraoperative analysis revealed significantly shorter enucleation, laser enucleation, morcellation and operative times and total energy delivered in the En-bloc and Two-lobe groups compared to the Three-lobe group. No significant differences were observed among the groups in terms of intraoperative and postoperative complications. There were no significant differences in functional outcomes at the 3-month follow-up among the groups.

Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest that while the En-bloc and Two-lobe techniques may offer efficiency benefits and could be considered safe alternatives in ThuLEP procedures, the reduction in laser enucleation time and energy delivered did not necessarily translate into improvements in post operative storage symptoms or other functional outcomes for the patients. Surgeon preference and proficiency may play a crucial role in selecting the most suitable technique for individual patients. Future research should focus on larger-scale prospective studies to further validate these findings and explore potential factors influencing surgical outcomes.
Fast descriptor-based 2D and 3D microstructure reconstruction using the Portilla–Simoncelli algorithm
Authors: Seibert Paul , Raßloff Alexander , Kalina Karl , Kästner Markus 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Reconstructing microstructures from statistical descriptors is a key enabler of computer-based inverse materials design. In the Yeong–Torquato algorithm and other common methods, the problem is approached by formulating it as an optimization problem in the space of possible microstructures. In this case, the error between the desired microstructure and the current reconstruction is measured in terms of a descriptor. As an alternative, descriptors can be regarded as constraints defining subspaces or regions in the microstructure space. Given a set of descriptors, a valid microstructure can be obtained by sequentially projecting onto these subspaces. This is done in the Portilla–Simoncelli algorithm, which is well known in the field of texture synthesis. Noting the algorithm’s potential, the present work aims at introducing it to microstructure reconstruction. After exploring its capabilities and limitations in 2D, a dimensionality expansion is developed for reconstructing 3D volumes from 2D reference data. The resulting method is extremely efficient, as it allows for high-resolution reconstructions on conventional laptops. Various numerical experiments are conducted to demonstrate its versatility and scalability. Finally, the method is validated by comparing homogenized mechanical properties of original and reconstructed 3D microstructures.
Differences in the cerebral amyloid angiopathy proteome in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment
Authors: Leitner Dominique , Kavanagh Tomas , Kanshin Evgeny , Balcomb Kaleah , Pires Geoffrey , Thierry Manon , Suazo Jianina I. , Schneider Julie , Ueberheide Beatrix , Drummond Eleanor , Wisniewski Thomas 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is characterized by amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition in cerebrovasculature. It is prevalent with aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), associated with intracerebral hemorrhage, and contributes to cognitive deficits. To better understand molecular mechanisms, CAA(+) and CAA(−) vessels were microdissected from paraffin-embedded autopsy temporal cortex of age-matched Control (n = 10), mild cognitive impairment (MCI;n = 4), and sporadic AD (n = 6) cases, followed by label-free quantitative mass spectrometry. 257 proteins were differentially abundant in CAA(+) vessels compared to neighboring CAA(−) vessels in MCI, and 289 in AD (p < 0.05, fold-change > 1.5). 84 proteins changed in the same direction in both groups, and many changed in the same direction among proteins significant in at least one group (p < 0.0001,R2 = 0.62). In CAA(+) vessels, proteins significantly increased in both AD and MCI were particularly associated with collagen-containing extracellular matrix, while proteins associated with ribonucleoprotein complex were significantly decreased in both AD and MCI. In neighboring CAA(−) vessels, 61 proteins were differentially abundant in MCI, and 112 in AD when compared to Control cases. Increased proteins in CAA(−) vessels were associated with extracellular matrix, external encapsulating structure, and collagen-containing extracellular matrix in MCI; collagen trimer in AD. Twenty two proteins were increased in CAA(−) vessels of both AD and MCI. Comparison of the CAA proteome with published amyloid-plaque proteomic datasets identified many proteins similarly enriched in CAA and plaques, as well as a protein subset hypothesized as preferentially enriched in CAA when compared to plaques. SEMA3G emerged as a CAA specific marker, validated immunohistochemically and with correlation to pathology levels (p < 0.0001;R2 = 0.90). Overall, the CAA(−) vessel proteomes indicated changes in vessel integrity in AD and MCI in the absence of Aβ, and the CAA(+) vessel proteome was similar in MCI and AD, which was associated with vascular matrix reorganization, protein translation deficits, and blood brain barrier breakdown.
High-temperature boron partitioning and isotope fractionation between basaltic melt and fluid
Authors: Kommescher Sebastian , Marxer Felix , Pohl Florian , Horn Ingo , Holtz Francois , Almeev Renat , Marschall Horst , Weyer Stefan , Fonseca Raúl O. C. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn the last two decades, boron has gained significance as a geochemical tracer in mantle studies, particularly related to fluid-mediated processes. In our investigation, we explore how boron and its stable isotopes distribute between basaltic melt and hydrous fluid under conditions relevant to magmatic degassing in the shallow crust (1000–1250 °C, 150–250 MPa). We utilized a synthetic MORB-like composition with added boric-acid isotope standard (NIST-SRM951a) and additional trace elements, subjecting it to varying pressure, temperature, and melt-fluid ratios using an internally heated pressure vessel. The B isotope composition in the quenched glasses were determined through femtosecond laser ablation coupled to a multi-collector inductively-coupled-plasma mass spectrometer. Our experiments revealed that, even at the highest temperatures, boron strongly partitions into the fluid phase, accompanied by significant B isotope fractionation. This leads to an enrichment of the heavy B isotope in the fluid, with a constrained Δ11Bmelt-fluid range of -1.7 ± 0.9‰, consistent with ab-initio modeling results. These findings highlight the potential of B isotopes to trace geochemical processes at elevated temperatures with $${\Delta}^{11}{{B}}_{melt-fluid}=2.913-9.693\frac{{10}^{6}}{{{T}}^{2}}$$. Our results have implications for predicting the δ11B of degassed, water-bearing basaltic magmas and estimating the B isotope composition of their mantle source.
Exploring the relationship between accommodation and intraocular pressure: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ambrosini Giacomo , Poletti Silvia , Roberti Gloria , Carnevale Carmela , Manni Gianluca , Coco Giulia 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Purpose
To investigate the relationship between accommodation and intraocular pressure (IOP).

Methods
Systematic literature search and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines was conducted on studies analyzing the relationship between accommodation and intraocular pressure. After removal of duplicates, title and abstract screening, full-text analysis was performed to select relevant articles and meta-analysis was then conducted as well.

Results
Of the 1357 records identified, 17 met the selection criteria and were included. Overall, all studies showed that accommodation can influence IOP levels and meta-analysis indicated a significant IOP reduction of 1.10 mmHg (95%CI, -1.77; -0.42) following accommodative stimulus in healthy individuals, albeit with high heterogeneity among studies. Differences in IOP changes between emmetropic and progressing myopic individuals were not significant. Controversial results were obtained in patients with glaucoma with significantly lower IOP fluctuations being noted in eyes with previous trabeculectomy; however, the clinical heterogeneity of enrolled patients among studies made it not possible to combine results. Type of accommodative task, extraocular muscle contraction, head and body position all could potentially play a role in the measured IOP changes with, interestingly, near reading on a smartphone suggesting IOP increase.

Conclusion
Accommodation has an impact on IOP measurements and, overall, determines IOP decrease in healthy individuals. While such variations might not hold clinical significance for individuals in good health, their impact in patients with glaucoma should be considered. Further studies focused on specific components of such relationship are required to elucidate their individual impact and to define their potential role as non-pharmacological strategies to reduce IOP levels in selected patient categories.
Measurement of surface electromyography activity during swallowing in paediatrics: a scoping literature review
Authors: Bykova Ksenia M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSurface electromyography (sEMG) could be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various health conditions. For example, sEMG biofeedback is shown to be beneficial in adults with swallowing disorders (dysphagia), whereas there are no easily identifiable studies to support such evidence in paediatrics. The current review aimed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing sEMG during swallowing tasks in paediatric populations with various diagnoses. Additionally, the review aimed to describe findings in publications involving participants with cerebral palsy (CP) and dysphagia. Paediatric-related publications were sourced using English keywords and phrases across the following seven databases: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. The search included all available publications without language and date restrictions. Publications using sEMG during chewing tasks were also accepted in the review as chewing is considered to be part of the act of swallowing. The feasibility of measuring sEMG during swallowing in children with various health conditions was supported by 116 publications (n = 6 literature reviews) that met the inclusion criteria for the final full-text review. However, a few publications described some difficulties occurring directly during the sEMG data collection sessions. The review identified 15 publications involving 177 participants with CP who underwent sEMG while swallowing (n = 1 publication focused solely on the assessment of chewing). Ten publications described studies that recruited children with dysphagia. Children with CP who had dysphagia were recruited in five of these studies.Conclusions: The acquisition of sEMG measurements while performing swallowing tasks was shown to be feasible in children with various diagnoses including those who have CP and dysphagia. Future studies should investigate the implementation of sEMG as a part of paediatric dysphagia therapy alongside biofeedback swallowing skill training.

What is Known:• Surface electromyography (sEMG) could be implemented for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various health conditions.• Biofeedback using sEMG is beneficial in adults with swallowing disorders (dysphagia).What is New:• Implementation of sEMG was shown to be feasible during swallowing tasks in paediatric populations with various diagnoses, including dysphagia and cerebral palsy.• The usage of sEMG biofeedback as a part of paediatric dysphagia management should be investigated in future studies.