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Transculturality and the Eco-Logic of Memory
Authors: Erll Astrid 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This article asks how memory studies might use the conceptual insights gained during its “third transcultural phase” for the challenges of its “fourth phase” – heralded in this Special Issue as a phase of research invested in questions about memory and the environment. It argues that memory is fundamentally “eco-logical”, and that the relational dynamics explored in research on transcultural memory can enable an understanding of the more-than-human in collective memory. The article offers a brief introduction to the field of memory studies and its transcultural turn around 2010. It traces the emergence of transcultural studies as a field of enquiry and its roots in research on colonialism, postcolonialism, and cultural globalisation. It discusses new developments in memory studies and considers their transcultural and broader eco-logical dimensions. Finally, the article distinguishes between “the relationality of the remembered”, “relational remembering”, and “mnemonic relationality” as conceptual building blocks for eco-logical mnemohistories.
Feminist Posthumanism, Environment and “Response-Able Memory”
Authors: Gündoğan İbrişim Deniz 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This article explores the entangled relationship between memory and environment through a feminist posthumanist framework while it takes seriously an ecological and response-able perspective in shaping the traumatic past and the troubled climatic present. In so doing, it introduces the concept of “response-able memory” which encourages us to reimagine the established humanist underpinnings in cultural memory studies. In order to discuss how “response-able memory” surfaces as a mode of enquiry and highly productive new strategy to accommodate nonanthropogenic and entangled ways of remembrance in the twenty-first century, this article examines Zarina Muhammad’s (b.1982, Singapore) contemporary art which is deeply entwined with a critical re-examination of local histories and silenced (female) accounts in Southeast Asia.
Impact of Arctic Stratospheric Polar Vortex on Mediterranean Precipitation
Authors: Zhang Chongyang , Zhang Jiankai , Xia Xufan , Li Douwang 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The Mediterranean precipitation has significant implications for the local ecology and human livelihoods. This study explores the impact of the Arctic stratospheric polar vortex on the Mediterranean precipitation during the wet season (winter) using reanalysis data and large-scale ensemble experiments that are forced by anomalous stratospheric polar vortex states. Our findings reveal that total and extreme precipitation over the Mediterranean region are increased under weak polar vortex (WPV) conditions and decreased under strong polar vortex (SPV) conditions. Moisture budget suggests that the changes in vertical motion over the Mediterranean play the dominant role in precipitation changes. It is further found that the tropospheric quasi-stationary wave train propagating from Greenland to the European continent is enhanced under WPV conditions, accompanied by warming advection over the eastern Mediterranean and vorticity advection in the upper troposphere over the whole region of the Mediterranean. Consequently, the vertical motion and precipitation there are enhanced. The southward shift of the Atlantic jet stream under WPV conditions leads to enhanced moisture transport toward the Mediterranean, providing a favorable moisture source for precipitation. In addition, the background baroclinicity in the lower troposphere around the northern Mediterranean is enhanced under WPV conditions, intensifying frontogenesis and cyclonic activities, which are commonly accompanied by intensified precipitation. These results are consistent with earlier literature and suggest that the changes in the stratospheric polar vortex may be used as a potential predicting factor for Mediterranean precipitation.
Vertical Velocity 3D Estimates from the Linear Vorticity Balance in the North Atlantic Ocean
Authors: Cortés-Morales Diego , Lazar Alban 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Large-scale three-dimensional vertical movements of the world’s oceans play a fundamental role in their functioning, yet they are still overlooked. This study aims to enhance our understanding of the relationship between horizontal and vertical flows as a function of depth to derive some major characteristics of the w field from a relatively well-constrained variable. For this purpose, we analyze an eddy-permitting ocean general circulation model simulation, focusing on the linear vorticity balance (LVB) over the North Atlantic basin. For spatial scales greater than 5°, over more than 50-yr average, the LVB holds with less than 10% error over the whole depth range of most of the subtropical upper tachocline–upper ocean and part of the tropical one, away from western boundary currents and zonal tropical flows. The spatial extent of the balance diminishes in the intermediate ocean, particularly in the western half of the basin. Within the deep tachocline, the balance holds over large portions of the abyssal plains. Based on these results, the β-plane geostrophic vertical velocity is derived from the vertical indefinite integral of the geostrophic LVB from the surface. While its time mean aligns only qualitatively with the model reference w, it accurately captures the interannual variability over most of the basin, even close to eastern boundaries. However, it cannot reproduce the variability in the lower tropics, the western boundary, and the North Atlantic Current system. Our results emphasize the dominance of geostrophy in establishing most of the ocean model vertical flow variability.
Using Interactive Television Instruction (ITV) to Reduce the Propensity to Engage in Substance Abuse and Drug Trafficking Among Vulnerable Adolescents in Nigeria
Authors: Gever Verlumun Celestine 
Published: August 2024

This study examined the impact of ITV intervention on reduction in the propensity to abuse substances and engage in drug trafficking. The researcher conducted this study using an experiment of 517 vulnerable adolescents aged 10–19 years. The participants were randomly assigned to control ( n = 258) and treatment ( n = 259) groups. The researchers found a significant main effect of treatment conditions on reduction in the propensity to engage in substance abuse and drug trafficking among vulnerable adolescents. That is, before the intervention, there was no significant statistical difference between the control and treatment groups on the propensity to engage in substance abuse and drug trafficking. However, vulnerable children who received the intervention reported a significant reduction in propensity after the intervention. The results highlight the usefulness of ITV as a behaviour change strategy for vulnerable children.
Psilocybin for clinical indications: A scoping review
Authors: Madden Kim , Flood Breanne , Young Shing Darren , Ade-Conde Michael , Kashir Imad , Mark Melanie , MacKillop James , Bhandari Mohit , Adili Anthony 
Published: August 2024

Background: Psychedelic drugs have been of interest in medicine since the early 1950s. There has recently been a resurgence of interest in psychedelics. Aims: The objective of this study is to determine the extent of the available literature on psilocybin for medical indications including the designs used, study characteristics, indications studied, doses, and authors’ conclusions. We identify areas for further study where there are research gaps. Methods: We conducted a systematic scoping review of clinical indications for psilocybin, encompassing psychiatric and medical conditions. We systematically searched Medline and Embase using keywords related to psilocybin. We reviewed titles and texts in duplicate using Covidence software. We extracted data individually in duplicate using Covidence software and a senior reviewer resolved all author conflicts. We analyzed data descriptively. Results: We included 193 published and 80 ongoing studies. Thirty-seven percent of included studies were systematic reviews. Only 12% of included studies were randomized controlled trials. The median number of participants was 22 with a median of 18 participants who had taken psilocybin. Thirty-eight percent of studies reported at least one potential conflict of interest. The most common indication was depression (28%). Also commonly studied were substance use (14%), mental health in life-threatening illness (9%), headaches (6%), depression and anxiety (6%), obsessive-compulsive disorder (3%), and anxiety disorders (3%). Conclusions: Most studies involving the administration of psilocybin have small sample sizes and the most common focus has been psychiatric disorders. There is a need for high-quality randomized trials on psilocybin and to expand consideration to other promising indications, such as chronic pain.
Occupational therapy students’ and educators’ perspectives and understanding of the role of occupational therapy within social prescribing: A qualitative interview study
Authors: Elliott Siobhan , Haighton Catherine 
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Social prescribing is building traction internationally and within the United Kingdom healthcare system, highlighted as the biggest investment in the National Health Service. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists has highlighted the contribution that occupational therapy can make to social prescribing. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Degree Apprenticeship Occupational Therapy students’ and educators’ perspectives and understanding of occupational therapists’ role within social prescribing. Method: Qualitative one-to-one, in depth, semi-structured interviews were carried out with occupational therapy students ( n = 5) and educators ( n = 4). Data were subject to framework analysis. Results: Three main themes were constructed: Knowledge of social prescribing and occupational therapy involvement, social prescribing context and education provided on social prescribing. Students had a basic knowledge of social prescribing, but there was no shared definition of social prescribing between students or educators. Students were unsure of the occupational therapist’s role within social prescribing, as they had not been exposed to this area during their practice placements. Conclusion: Universal use of the international consensus definition of social prescribing is needed to ensure consistent teaching of the approach. Including social prescribing within practice placements for occupational therapy students would aid understanding of the approach.
The effect of Polyolefin elastomer on the 3D printing properties of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, Polyethylene, and Polypropylene
Authors: Xia Lingqin , Yu Xiang , Wang Ruiquan , Chen Guang , Fang Yihang 
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the influence of incorporating 30 wt.% polyolefin elastomer (POE) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of 3D printed three widely used thermoplastic: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), low density polyethylene (LDPE), and polypropylene (PP). Three ABS-POE, LDPE-POE, and PP-POE blends were prepared by melt mixing method and printed by direct granule-based material extrusion, and finally the printability, microstructure, thermal, and mechanical properties aiming for potential usage in various applications were investigated. Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA) results revealed a notable shift in the glass to rubber phase to a higher temperature range and an increase in the glass transition temperature due to the presence of POE elastomers. Mechanical properties of the 3D printed samples were meticulously examined and compared with prior research. All blend samples containing 30 wt.% POE exhibited significantly enhanced ductility, attributed to aligned polymer chain reactions. ABS-POE samples demonstrated superior mechanical properties compared to PP-POE and LDPE-POE samples, likely attributed to fewer potential failure points, as evidenced by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis of fractured cross-sections of 3D-printed samples immersed in liquid nitrogen. Additionally, 3D-printed samples with combined infill orientations (0° and 90°) were generated and subjected to tensile strength testing. Furthermore, samples 3D-printed specimens by honeycomb filling pattern for compression tests were included in the study. Microstructure analyses identified common 3D printing defects responsible for failure modes in the printed samples.
Therapeutic potential of Nelumbo nucifera Linn. in systemic lupus erythematosus: Network pharmacology and molecular modeling insights
Authors: Jaiswal Sugandha , Kumar Satish , Sarkar Biswatrish , Sinha Rakesh Kumar 
Published: August 2024

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by multiple symptoms. The phenolic acids and other flavonoids in Nelumbo nucifera have anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities that are essential for managing SLE through natural sources. This study employs network pharmacology to unveil the multi-target and multi-pathway mechanisms of Nelumbo nucifera as a complementary therapy. The findings are validated through molecular modeling, which includes molecular docking followed by a molecular dynamics study. Methods Active compounds and targets of SLE were obtained from IMPPAT, KNApAcKFamily and SwissTargetPrediction databases. SLE-related targets were retrieved from GeneCards and OMIM databases. A protein–protein interaction (PPI) network was built to screen out the core targets using Cytoscape software. ShinyGO was used for GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses. Interactions between potential targets and active compounds were assessed by molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation study. Results In total, 12 active compounds and 1190 targets of N. nucifera’s were identified. A network analysis of the PPI network revealed 10 core targets. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses indicated that the effects of N. nucifera are mediated mainly by AGE-RAGE and other associated signalling pathways. Molecular docking indicated favourable binding affinities, particularly leucocianidol exhibiting less than −4.5 kcal/mol for all 10 targets. Subsequent molecular dynamics simulations of the leucocianidol-ESR1 complex aimed to elucidate the optimal binding complex’s stability and flexibility. Conclusions Our study unveiled the potential therapeutic mechanism of N. nucifera in managing SLE. These findings provide insights for subsequent experimental validation and open up new avenues for further research in this field.
A matching and localization study of iliac bone graft for repair of talar cartilage injury secondary to lateral ankle instability
Authors: Zhao Qiang , Zhang Zhouhu , Gu Xiaohui 
Published: August 2024

Background: To investigate the search for an Iliac-Talar Grafts on the iliac bone that is morphologically matched to a multiplanar injury lesion of the talus; while utilizing a bone-harvesting guide to ensure precise positioning of the Iliac-Talar Grafts. Methods: A total of twenty-two cases with both talar CT data and iliac CT data were collected from January 2019 to June 2023. One case each of talar deformity injury and bone disease were excluded, resulting in a selection of 20 cases. The medial and lateral target repair areas of the talus were formulated, and virtual surgery was performed by using digital orthopedic technology to locate an iliac-talar restoration on the iliac bone that matched the morphology of the multiplanar injury lesion of the talus. 3D chromatographic deviation analysis was used to assess the accuracy of Iliac-Talar Grafts in terms of morphometric matching and positioning, while personalized iliac bone extraction guides were designed to ensure accurate positioning of the Iliac-Talar Grafts. Results: The best fitting point for repairing the medial talar lesion is determined to be medial to the anterior iliac crest, specifically 2.935 ± 0.365 cm posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine, and 2.550 ± 0.559 cm anterior to the valgus-iliac crest point (VICP). Similarly, for the repair of the lateral talar lesion, the ideal position is found to be lateral to the posterior iliac crest, approximately 2.695 ± 0.640 cm posterior to the valgus-iliac crest point (VICP). Utilizing bone extraction guides enables precise positioning for iliac bone extraction. Conclusion: This study utilizes virtual surgery, 3D chromatographic deviation analysis, and guide plate techniques in digital orthopedics to precisely locate the Iliac-Talar Graft on the iliac bone, matching the morphology of the talar lesion; it provides a new solution for cutting the iliac bone implant that matches the the multifaceted talar lesion to be repaired.
Osseous Outcomes of Cleft Alveolar Bone Grafting with Allograft and Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Preliminary Study with Radiological Outcome
Authors: Chauvel-Picard Julie , Lambert Camille , Gaget Dominique , Asselborn Marc , Lange Edouard , Gleizal Arnaud 
Published: August 2024

Objective Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial malformations worldwide. The alveolar cleft is treated with a bone graft, between 4 and 7 years of age in mixed dentition. This is an important step because it provides good quality jawbone and a better support of the lip and the alar cartilage on the side of the cleft. Bone autografting with iliac harvesting remains the most commonly used technique, but it is not without risks. Allograft techniques have therefore been described to reduce this morbidity (pain, infectious risk, hemorrhagic risk, fracture risk). The aim of this study was to evaluate, one year after allografting, the efficiency and consolidation of the bone allograft in the alveolar cleft. Setting A retrospective study was conducted in the department of pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery in the Woman-Mother-Child Hospital in Lyon, France. Patients This series includes 22 patients or 25 alveolar cleft bone grafts, including 16 boys and 6 girls, with an average age of 6.1 years. Main Outcome Measures Quantify the residual bone allograft by evaluating the ratio between the volume of the bone graft and the volume of the initial space on pre- and post-operative cone beam computed tomography. Results The residual bone allograft percentage at 1 year was 58.5% (± 22.3). Conclusions Alveolar cleft bone graft with bone allograft is an alternative to iliac autografting to reduce donor site morbidity.
Associations Between Preoperative Shortness of Breath and Potassium Channels Gene Variations in Women With Breast Cancer
Authors: Shin Joosun , Hammer Marilyn J. , Paul Steven M. , Conley Yvette P. , Harris Carolyn , Oppegaard Kate , Morse Lisa , Cooper Bruce A. , Levine Jon D. , Miaskowski Christine 
Published: August 2024

Objectives Shortness of breath is a common symptom in patients with cancer. However, the mechanisms that underlie this troublesome symptom are poorly understood. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of and associated risk factors for shortness of breath in women prior to breast cancer surgery and identify associations between shortness of breath and polymorphisms for potassium channel genes. Methods Patients were recruited prior to breast cancer surgery and completed a self-report questionnaire on the occurrence of shortness of breath. Genotyping of single nucleotides polymorphism (SNPs) in potassium channel genes was performed using a custom array. Multiple logistic regression analyses were done to identify associations between the occurrence of shortness of breath and SNPs in ten candidate genes. Results Of the 398 patients, 11.1% reported shortness of breath. These patients had a lower annual household income, a higher comorbidity burden, and a lower functional status. After controlling for functional status, comorbidity burden, genomic estimates of ancestry and self-reported race and ethnicity, the genetic associations that remained significant in the multiple regression analyses were for potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily D ( KCND2) rs12673992, potassium voltage-gated channel modifier subfamily S ( KCNS1) rs4499491, and potassium two pore channel subfamily K ( KCNK2) rs4411107. Conclusions While these findings warrant replication, they suggest that alterations in potassium channel function may contribute to the occurrence of shortness of breath in women prior to breast cancer surgery.
Identification of Copper Homeostasis-Related Gene Signature for Predicting Prognosis in Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Yan Ping , Tian Yueqin , Li Xiaojing , Li Shuangmei , Wu Haidong , Wang Tong 
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This research aims to establish a copper homeostasis-related gene signature for predicting the prognosis of epithelial ovarian cancer and to investigate its underlying mechanisms. Methods: We mainly constructed the copper homeostasis-related gene signature by LASSO regression analysis. Then multiple methods were used to evaluate the independent predictive ability of the model and explored the mechanisms. Results: The 15-copper homeostasis-related gene (15-CHRG) signature was successfully established. Utilizing an optimal cut-off value of 0.35, we divided the training dataset into high-risk and low-risk subgroups. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that survival times for the high-risk subgroup were significantly shorter than those in the low-risk group (P < .05). Additionally, the Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the 15-CHRG signature achieved 0.822 at 1 year, 0.762 at 3 years, and 0.696 at 5 years in the training set. COX regression analysis confirmed the 15-CHRG signature as both accurate and independent. Gene set enrichment (GSEA), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genome (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) analysis showed that there were significant differences in apoptosis, p53 pathway, protein synthesis, hydrolase and transport-related pathways between high-risk group and low-risk group. In tumor immune cell (TIC) analysis, the increased expression of resting mast cells was positively correlated with the risk score. Conclusion: Consequently, the 15-CHRG signature shows significant potential as a method for accurately predicting clinical outcomes and treatment responses in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer.