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Seismic Performance Analysis of Non-uniformly Corroded Reinforced Concrete Column Assembly Joints Strengthened with CFRP
Authors: Wang Qi , Yao Shunzhong 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn order to analyze the seismic behavior of non uniformly corroded reinforced concrete column assembly joints strengthened with CFRP. In this paper, one corroded and unreinforced RC column specimen and four corroded but CFRP Reinforced RC column specimens were fabricated. According to the hysteretic curve, the skeleton curve change and stiffness degradation of each specimen are analyzed, and the load displacement condition of the assembled joint is judged. According to the strain of the assembled joint of reinforced concrete column, the ductility, energy consumption and other properties of each joint are analyzed, so as to analyze the seismic performance of the specimen. The results show that the unreinforced reinforced concrete column specimens have small ductility, low energy consumption and poor seismic effect; The reinforced concrete column specimens strengthened with CFRP have larger ductility, higher energy consumption and better seismic performance. Conclusion: the seismic performance is related to the stiffness, ductility coefficient, energy dissipation coefficient and other indicators. The larger the above indicators, the better the seismic performance, which plays an important role in improving the stability of the assembly structure.
Application Practice of Locality Prefabricated Residential Design in Rural Revitalization
Authors: Zhao Yueyuan , Yuan Youwu , Li Qiuna , Huang Sufa 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBased on the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated residential design in rural revitalization, this paper proposes a strategy for prefabricated residential design in terms of functionality, form, cultural emotions, and other aspects. Analyze the sustainable development of prefabricated residential buildings throughout their entire lifecycle from aspects such as unit type, component parts, materials, and construction, and propose specific methods for standardized and modular design; combined with the traditional architectural characteristics and place spirit of rural areas, showcases specific prefabricated residential design cases, providing a certain reference for the sustainable development direction of prefabricated buildings in rural revitalization.
Simulation Study on the Application Effect of Passive Green Building Strategy in Sinking Soil-Covered Space
Authors: Liu Chang , Jing Quan , Wu Xianfeng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractYangshao Culture Museum of Yangshao Village national archaeological park (hereinafter referred to as the Museum) fully displays its characteristics, stimulated the regeneration of urban negative space by creatively adopting a sinking layout to hide modern building volume and introducing roof cover to reconstruct the regional landscape and public activity places. The museum meticulously balances the structural heat transfer coefficient with the surrounding sunshade considerations, utilizing software simulations to discern building morphology and intricate components. This approach guarantees the efficacy of the passive green building strategy.
Exploring the Application of Prefabricated Construction Technology Under the Concept of Green Building
Authors: Zhou Jingyi , Zhou Junhua 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn recent years, the development of the construction industry has been accelerating. As a typical product in the process of industrialization, prefabricated building has become a new mode of construction. However, due to many factors, there are a series of problems in the construction of prefabricated building, such as environmental pollution and resource waste, which have a great impact on its sustainable development. Therefore, in developing prefabricated building buildings, we should actively introduce the concept of green building, observe the working principle of energy conservation and environmental protection, apply advanced technology and constantly explore new technology applications. This paper explores the application of the green building concept from four dimensions: design principles, technical advantages, main technical analysis and practical application, and the prefabricated building of the green building concept.
Anomalies of 4d SpinG theories
Authors: Brennan T. Daniel , Intriligator Kenneth 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
We consider ’t Hooft anomalies of four-dimensional gauge theories whose fermion matter content admits SpinG(4) generalized spin structure, with G either gauged or a global symmetry. We discuss methods to directly compute w2 ∪ w3 ’t Hooft anomalies involving Stiefel-Whitney classes of gauge and flavor symmetry bundles that such theories can have on non-spin manifolds, e.g. M4 = ℂℙ2. Such anomalies have been discussed for SU(2) gauge theory with adjoint fermions, where they were shown to give an effect that was originally found in the Donaldson-Witten topological twist of $$ \mathcal{N} $$
N
= 2 SYM theory. We directly compute these anomalies for a variety of theories, including general G gauge theories with adjoint fermions, SU(2) gauge theory with fermions in general representations, and Spin(N) gauge theories with fundamental matter. We discuss aspects of matching these and other ’t Hooft anomalies in the IR phase where global symmetries are spontaneously broken, in particular for general Ggauge theory with Nf adjoint Weyl fermions. For example, in the case of Nf = 2 we discuss anomaly matching in the IR phase consisting of $$ {h}_{G_{\textrm{gauge}}}^{\vee } $$

h

G
gauge

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copies of a ℂℙ1 non-linear sigma model, including for the w2w3 anomalies when formulated with $$ {\textrm{Spin}}_{\textrm{SU}{(2)}_{\textrm{global}}}(4) $$

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SU

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global

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structure.
A partitioned dipole-antenna shower with improved transverse recoil
Authors: Preuss Christian T 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The implementation of a new final-state parton-shower algorithm in the Pythia event generator is described. The shower algorithm, dubbed Apollo, combines central aspects of the Vincia antenna shower with the global transverse-recoil scheme of the Alaric framework in order to achieve formal consistency with next-to-leading logarithmic (NLL) resummation. The shower algorithm is constructed in such a way that it facilitates a straightforward combination with fixed-order calculations. As an explicit proof of concept, a general scheme for matrix-element corrections (MECs) and two separate multiplicative next-to-leading order (NLO) matching schemes are outlined. It is argued that both matching schemes retain the logarithmic accuracy of the shower. The improved modelling of radiation is examined by contrasting the new algorithm with existing leading-logarithmic parton showers in Pythia.
Renoprotective effects of apocynin and/or umbelliferone against acrylamide-induced acute kidney injury in rats: role of the NLRP3 inflammasome and Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling pathways
Authors: Ageena Saad A. , Bakr Adel G. , Mokhlis Hamada A. , Abd-Ellah Mohamed F. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Acrylamide (ACR) is a toxic, probably carcinogenic compound commonly found in fried foods and used in the production of many industrial consumer products. ACR-induced acute kidney injury is mediated through several signals. In this research, we investigated, for the first time, the therapeutic effects of phytochemicals apocynin (APO) and/or umbelliferone (UMB) against ACR-induced nephrotoxicity in rats and emphasized the underlying molecular mechanism. To achieve this goal, five groups of rats were randomly assigned: the control group received vehicle (0.5% CMC; 1 ml/rat), ACR (40 mg/kg, i.p.), ACR + APO (100 mg/kg, P.O.), ACR + UMB (50 mg/kg, P.O.), and combination group for 10 days. In ACR-intoxicated rats, there was a significant reduction in weight gain while the levels of blood urea, uric acid, creatinine, and Kim-1 were elevated, indicating renal injury. Histopathological injury was also observed in the kidneys of ACR-intoxicated rats, confirming the biochemical data. Moreover, MDA, TNF-α, and IL-1β levels were raised; and GSH and SOD levels were decreased. In contrast, treatment with APO, UMB, and their combination significantly reduced the kidney function biomarkers, prevented tissue damage, and decreased inflammatory cytokines and MDA. Mechanistically, it suppressed the expression of NLRP-3, ASC, GSDMD, caspase-1, and IL-1β, while it upregulated Nrf-2 and HO-1 in the kidneys of ACR-intoxicated rats. In conclusion, APO, UMB, and their combination prevented ACR-induced nephrotoxicity in rats by attenuating oxidative injury and inflammation, suppressing NLRP-3 inflammasome signaling, enhancing antioxidants, and upregulating Nrf-2 and HO-1 in the kidneys of ACR-induced rats.
68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT: a promising novel tracer for primary hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Kuyumcu Serkan , Denizmen Dilara , Has-Simsek Duygu , Poyanli Arzu , Uzum Ayşe Kubat , Buyukkaya Fikret , Isik Emine Goknur , Onder Semen , Aksakal Nihat , Ozkan Zeynep Gozde , Sanli Yasemin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
This study aims to assess 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT for detecting hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue in comparison to [99mTc]Tc-MIBI scintigraphy-SPECT/CT (MIBI scan) in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).

Methods
The cohort comprised 13 patients diagnosed with PHPT based on biochemical analyses, including serum calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Each participant underwent cervical ultrasonography, MIBI scan, and 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT imaging. Complementary 4D-CT and [18F]fluorocholine PET/CT were conducted in 7 patients. Ten lesions of 7 patients underwent PTH wash-out (WO) procedure. 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT findings were compared with other modalities and PTH-WO results.

Results
Ten patients had sporadic PHPT, while 3 were diagnosed with MEN-1 syndrome-associated PHPT. One patient did not have any identifiable parathyroid lesion across the imaging modalities. On a patient-based analysis, MIBI scan and 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT identified parathyroid lesions in 10 and 11 patients, respectively. However, 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT detected 7 additional parathyroid lesions that were negative on the MIBI scan. Consequently, 17 lesions were identified and confirmed as hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue through imaging, PTH-WO, or a combination of both modalities. In lesion-based evaluation, 68Ga-Trivehexin identified 16 lesions compared to 10 by MIBI scan, resulting in a detection rate of 94.1% and 58.8%, respectively. Notably, in three patients who underwent [18F]fluorocholine PET/CT, no lesions were detected; yet 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT successfully identified parathyroid lesions in two of these patients.

Conclusion
Our study provides the first evidence that 68Ga-Trivehexin PET/CT can effectively identify hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue with a high detection rate warranting further investigations to comprehensively explore its potential in PHPT management.
Fertility preservation service for children and young adults at high risk of infertility; the hub and spoke model
Authors: Ghattaura Harmit , Davies Jill , Becker Christian M. , Lane Sheila , Lakhoo Kokila 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose
To evaluate the evolution of fertility preservation surgery in children and young adults at high risk of infertility from a single centre to a networked ‘Hub and Spoke’ service.

Methods
A case note review of patients referred for ovarian or testicular cryopreservation between Jan 2013 and Dec 2023. Demographic data, procurement numbers, and site of procurement were collected. Specialist feedback was obtained to identify the challenges faced.

Results
Over time, the number of referrals increased from 4 to 349 patients per year with the number of Spoke centres rising to 36 ovarian and 16 testicular. In 2013–2014; 100% of procurement was ovarian as compared to 2023; 51% ovarian, 49% testicular. Of the 395 referrals in 2021, 81% (n = 319) went on to have procurement and storage of tissue. Between 2013 and 2016, 96% of cases were performed at the Hub. In 2023, 53/349 (15%) cases were performed at the Hub with the remaining 296 (85%) procured at Spoke sites. Surgical issues such as access to theatre, variation and availability of surgical equipment, thermal injury to ovarian tissue and variation in the size of the testicular specimen were identified.

Conclusion
The Hub and Spoke model successfully delivers treatment to patients close to home as safely possible within their local treatment centre.
Influence of smoking and socioeconomic status on labor analgesia: a nationwide register-based study in Finland
Authors: Haapanen M. , Kuitunen I. , Vaajala M. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Labor pain can be treated by medical and non-medical analgesia. Smoking during pregnancy has been shown to increase the incidence of several complications and may influence analgesic effectiveness. Previous studies have linked socioeconomic status to the use of epidurals for labor analgesia. We aimed to determine whether smoking and socioeconomic status influence the use of labor analgesia in Finland.

Methods
From January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2018, we collected data from the national Finnish Medical Birth Register on smoking status, labor analgesia, and socioeconomic status during pregnancy. These categorized variables were presented as absolute numbers and percentages. We included data on singleton pregnancies and excluded any data on pregnancies that missed smoking or socioeconomic status.

Results
71,603 women smoked during the first trimester, 42,079 women continued to smoke after the first trimester, and 641,449 were non-smokers. The four most used labor analgesia were nitrous oxide, epidural, other medical analgesia, and non-medical analgesia. The most frequently used analgesia was nitrous oxide, which was used by 60.8% of the group of smokers after the first trimester, 58.8% of smokers during the first trimester, and 54.5% of non-smokers. There were no substantial differences between socioeconomic status classes and labor analgesia used.

Conclusion
Women who continued smoking after the first trimester used labor analgesia more often than non-smokers. There were no clear differences between socioeconomic status classes and labor analgesia used. These findings highlight the need to reduce maternal smoking during pregnancy, and universal social healthcare systems should promote equality in labor analgesia.
The experience of fertility concerns in patients with testicular cancer: a qualitative study
Authors: Hu Ya , Fu Xue , Jiang Xiaoya , Jiang Mengxiao , Zheng Xia , Lu Huiming , Xu Man 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Testicular cancer usually occurs in young adult men between the ages of 20 and 40 years, which largely coincides with the age of men’s reproductive intentions. However, a serious side effect of testicular cancer therapy could reduce the fertility of patients.

Purpose
To explore the experience of fertility concerns in patients with testicular cancer.

Methods
A phenomenological research was conducted on 12 patients with testicular cancer. Data collection was from May 2023 to August 2023, and Colaizzi analysis method was used to analyze the data.

Results
Four themes were found: (1) multiple worries and negative emotions, (2) fertility decision-making faces many challenges, (3) self-coping strategies for facing fertility concerns, (4) unmet supportive care needs.

Conclusion
Medical staff should pay attention to the fertility needs of patients with testicular cancer and provide relevant interventions and support to reduce their fertility concerns.
Chimera states and information transfer in interacting populations of map-based neurons
Authors: Márquez-Rodríguez V. J. , Tucci K. , Cosenza M. G. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe investigate the synchronization behavior and the emergence of chimera states in a system of two interacting populations of maps possessing chaotic neural-like dynamics. We characterize four collective states on the space of coupling parameters of the system: complete synchronization, generalized synchronization, chimera states, and incoherence. We quantify the information exchange between the two neuron populations in chimera states. We have found a well-defined direction of the flow of information in chimera states, from the desynchronized population to the synchronized one. The incoherent population functions as a driver of the coherent neuron population in a chimera state. This feature is independent of the population sizes or population partitions. Our results yield insight into the communication mechanisms arising in brain processes such as unihemispheric sleep and epileptic seizures that have been associated to chimera states.
Influence of endodontic access cavity design on mechanical properties of a first mandibular premolar tooth: a finite element analysis study
Authors: Özyürek Taha , Uslu Gülşah , Arıcan Burçin , Gündoğar Mustafa , Nekoofar Mohammad Hossein , Dummer Paul Michael Howell 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Objectives
This study aimed to investigate the influence of access cavity designs on the mechanical properties of a single-rooted mandibular first premolar tooth under various static loads using a finite element analysis.

Materials and methods
3-dimensional FEA designs were modeled according to the access cavity designs: an intact tooth (control), traditional access cavity (TEC-I), traditional access cavity with Class-II mesio-occlusal cavity design (TEC-II), conservative access cavity (CEC), ninja access cavity (NEC), caries-driven access cavity (Cd-EC), buccal access cavity (BEC) and bucco-occlusal access cavity (BOEC). After the simulated access cavity preparations, root canal treatment was simulated and three different static loads which mimicked oblique and vertical mastication forces were applied to the models. The stress distribution and maximum Von Misses stress values were recorded. The maximum stress values were obtained on both enamel and dentin under multi-point vertical loads.

Results
The maximum stress values were obtained on both enamel and dentin under multi-point vertical loads. Under all load types, the minimum stress distribution was observed in the control group, followed by CEC, NEC and BEC designs. The highest stress concentration was detected in Cd-EC and TEC-II designs. Under single-point vertical loading, the stress was mostly concentrated in the lingual PCD area, while under multi-point vertical loading, the entire root surface was stress-loaded except for the lingual apical third of the root.

Conclusion
Preserving tooth tissue by simulating CEC, NEC and BEC access cavities increased the load capacity of a single-rooted mandibular first premolar following simulated endodontic treatment.
Oral condition at admission predicts functional outcomes and hospital-acquired pneumonia development among acute ischemic stroke patients
Authors: Eto Futoshi , Nezu Tomohisa , Nishi Hiromi , Aoki Shiro , Tasaka Saki , Horikoshi Susumu , Yano Kanako , Kawaguchi Hiroyuki , Maruyama Hirofumi 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Oral care is crucial for the prevention of cardiovascular events and pneumonia. However, few studies have evaluated the associations between multidimensional assessments of oral status or functional outcomes and hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).

Methods
Consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) were retrospectively analyzed. We evaluated the modified oral assessment grade (mOAG) and investigated its association with a modified Rankin scale (mRS) score of 0‒2 (good stroke outcome) and HAP. The mOAG was developed to evaluate 8 categories (lip, tongue, coated tongue, saliva, mucosa, gingiva, preservation, and gargling) on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3. We analyzed the effectiveness of the mOAG score for predicting stroke outcome or HAP using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.

Results
In total, 247 patients with AIS were analyzed. The area under the ROC curve of the mOAG for predicting poor outcomes was 0.821 (cutoff value: 7), and that for HAP incidence was 0.783 (cutoff value: 8). mOAG (a one-point increase) was associated with poor stroke outcome (odds ratio [OR] 1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17‒1.48, P < 0.001) and HAP (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.07‒1.38, P = 0.003) after adjusting for baseline clinical characteristics, including age and stroke severity.

Conclusions
Lower mOAG scores at admission were independently associated with good outcomes and a decreased incidence of HAP. Comprehensive oral assessments are essential for acute stroke patients in clinical settings.
Numerical simulation of P and S wave propagation in porous and low porosity carbonate rocks: laboratory tests, automatic P and S waves detection and FLAC3D simulation
Authors: Besharatinezhad Ali , Török Ákos 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study presents laboratory measurements of P and S wave velocities of two carbonate rocks (porous limestone and yellow cemented limestone). The experimental results were validated and compared with the numerical simulation outputs using the 3D Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua software (FLAC3D). The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of frequency and mode of emission on ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) by applying an automatic method for the determination of P and S wave velocities. Based on the results, automatic detection of UPV can provide reliable outputs. The difference between numerical simulation results and laboratory measurement in terms of P and S wave velocities was, on average, around 7%, suggesting the applicability of the automatic detection method. Our study implies less noise in the perfect shear (PS) mode than in the single zone (SZ) emission mode. In summary, higher frequencies and the PS mode of emission are recommended.
A novel prognostic model of de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer to optimize treatment intensity
Authors: Fujiwara Hiroshi , Kubota Masashi , Hidaka Yu , Ito Kaoru , Kawahara Takashi , Kurahashi Ryoma , Hattori Yuto , Shiraishi Yusuke , Hama Yusuke , Makita Noriyuki , Tashiro Yu , Hatano Shotaro , Ikeuchi Ryosuke , Nakashima Masakazu , Utsunomiya Noriaki , Takashima Yasushi , Somiya Shinya , Nagahama Kanji , Fujimoto Takeru , Shimizu Kosuke , Imai Kazuto , Takahashi Takehiro , Sumiyoshi Takayuki , Goto Takayuki , Morita Satoshi , Kobayashi Takashi , Akamatsu Shusuke 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
The treatment and prognosis of de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) vary. We established and validated a novel prognostic model for predicting cancer-specific survival (CSS) in patients with mHSPC using retrospective data from a contemporary cohort.

Methods
1092 Japanese patients diagnosed with de novo mHSPC between 2014 and 2020 were registered. The patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy and first-generation anti-androgens (ADT/CAB) were assigned to the Discovery (N = 467) or Validation (N = 328) cohorts. Those treated with ADT and androgen-receptor signaling inhibitors (ARSIs) were assigned to the ARSI cohort (N = 81).

Results
Using the Discovery cohort, independent prognostic factors of CSS, the extent of disease score ≥ 2 or the presence of liver metastasis; lactate dehydrogenase levels > 250U/L; a primary Gleason pattern of 5, and serum albumin levels ≤ 3.7 g/dl, were identified. The prognostic model incorporating these factors showed high predictability and reproducibility in the Validation cohort. The 5-year CSS of the low-risk group was 86% and that of the high-risk group was 22%. Approximately 26.4%, 62.7%, and 10.9% of the patients in the Validation cohort defined as high-risk by the LATITUDE criteria were further grouped into high-, intermediate-, and low-risk groups by the new model with significant differences in CSS. In the ARSIs cohort, high-risk group had a significantly shorter time to castration resistance than the intermediate-risk group.

Conclusions
The novel model based on prognostic factors can predict patient outcomes with high accuracy and reproducibility. The model may be used to optimize the treatment intensity of de novo mHSPC.