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Dysfunctional VLDL metabolism in MASLD
Authors: Marigorta Urko M. , Millet Oscar , Lu Shelly C. , Mato José M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractLipidomics has unveiled the intricate human lipidome, emphasizing the extensive diversity within lipid classes in mammalian tissues critical for cellular functions. This diversity poses a challenge in maintaining a delicate balance between adaptability to recurring physiological changes and overall stability. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), linked to factors such as obesity and diabetes, stems from a compromise in the structural and functional stability of the liver within the complexities of lipid metabolism. This compromise inaccurately senses an increase in energy status, such as during fasting-feeding cycles or an upsurge in lipogenesis. Serum lipidomic studies have delineated three distinct metabolic phenotypes, or “metabotypes” in MASLD. MASLD-A is characterized by lower very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) secretion and triglyceride (TG) levels, associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In contrast, MASLD-C exhibits increased VLDL secretion and TG levels, correlating with elevated CVD risk. An intermediate subtype, with a blend of features, is designated as the MASLD-B metabotype. In this perspective, we examine into recent findings that show the multifaceted regulation of VLDL secretion by S-adenosylmethionine, the primary cellular methyl donor. Furthermore, we explore the differential CVD and hepatic cancer risk across MASLD metabotypes and discuss the context and potential paths forward to gear the findings from genetic studies towards a better understanding of the observed heterogeneity in MASLD.
Concepts of Dehydration and Drying for Small-scale Food Processors
Authors: Mercer Donald G 
Published: July 2024

Looking for instructional material to help extend the shelf life of your crops? Look no further.
Drying is one of the main preservation techniques available for extending the useful storage life of food products such as fruits and vegetables. Its origins pre-date recorded history and it can be performed on a small-scale without the need for massive quantities of fruits and vegetables and continuous conveyor belt dryers. By providing explanations of the basic concepts of food drying and techniques useable at the small-scale, this book outlines why various procedures in the process are followed. Coverage includes:
This book is written in a non-scientific style that would be suitable for food processors and urban gardeners amongst others. Whether you are drying food at home or as a small-scale producer, you will find information to help you extend the shelf life of your crops and foods in this book.
The Development of Gesture Skills in Chinese Autistic Children: The Predictive Roles of Age and Language Ability
Authors: Zhang Xin , Song Xue-Ke , So Wing-Chee 
Published: July 2024

Purpose:
Gesture delay in autistic infants and toddlers has been widely reported. The developmental trajectory of gesture production during early childhood is understudied. Thus, little is known about the possible changes of gesture production over time. The present study aimed to document the development of gesture production in autistic children and examine whether child-based factors (chronological age and initial language skills) predicted gesture development.

Method:

A total of 33 Chinese-speaking autistic children (
M
age
= 56.39 months,
SD
= 8.54 months) played with their parents at four time points over a 9-month period. Their speech was transcribed, and their gestures were coded from parent–child interaction. Multilevel modeling analysis was used to investigate the development of gesture and its associated factors.

Results:
The total number of gestures produced by autistic children decreased over time. Among different factors, children's initial age significantly and negatively predicted children's gesture production, while initial language positively predicted children's gesture production.

Conclusions:
Gesture delay persists in preschool age. The decline in gesture production was associated with children's age and initial language ability. These findings shed light on the difficulties surrounding gesture use in autistic children.
Equality‐embedded augmented Lagrangian neural network for DC optimal power flow
Authors: Han Jiayu , Yang Chao , Yan Lei , Niu Mengyang , Zhang Yupeng , Yang Cheng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractDirect current optimal power flow (DC‐OPF) problems need to be solved more frequently to maintain safety and economic power system operation. Traditional solvers take too much time to get optimal results. To overcome it, a new self‐supervised augmented Lagrangian neural network (ALNN) is proposed to solve DC‐OPF problem. The proposed ALNN consists of two neural networks: the control net and the penalty net. The control net predicts active power of generators; the penalty net updates the Lagrangian multipliers. The equality constraints are embedded into the control net to guarantee no equality violations. The generalized reduced gradient method is used to reduce theviolations of inequality constraint. The effectiveness of the proposed model is demonstrated on IEEE 118‐bus. The results show that with the help of equality embedding, the equality constraints are always satisfied, which in turn improves the feasibility of ALNN. Compared to the state‐of‐art models, the proposed model has higher feasibility and less constraint violations without comprising optimality. What is more, most of the inactive constraints can be found during the training process and then they are used to speed up the post‐processing part.
Optimized DBN‐based control scheme for power quality enhancement in a microgrid cluster connected with renewable energy system
Authors: Sivakumar Narendiran , Selvaraj Jaisiva , Jayaprakash Karthika , Fante Kinde Anlay 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe increasing energy consumption and changing load variations place a significant burden on the sophisticated utility grid, which affects the source's dependability and quality. Researchers examining modern power networks must focus on those factors to prevent grid breakdowns. Superior power quality (PQ) is still intended to make sure everything runs smoothly under diverse organizations. The main cause of PQ problems, however, is now renewable energy used in power electronic converters that are integrated into the electrical grid. Even though new, better solutions are still being developed, adhering to international standards have been strongly advised. Consequently, microgrid clusters powered through renewable energy and incorporating multiple structures in an urban area has been proposed in this paper. This increases the dependability of the power sources by managing the energy that is available inside the cluster instead of having it focused around the utility grid. Additionally, a deep belief network model based on Improved Dwarf Mongoose Optimization is recommended for regulating the inverter by generating optimal pulse‐width modulated signals that increases the quality of the power supplies. When compared to other conventional techniques, the suggested technique possesses less real power and reactive power setting duration of 0.8 ms and 0.75 ms, respectively.
Comparison of Clinical Endotracheal Tube Depths with Standard Estimates for the Stabilization of Infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Authors: Young Allison C. , Hagan Joseph L. , Parmekar Shweta S. , Ketwaroo Pamela M. , Sundgren Nathan C. 
Published: July 2024

Objective This study aimed to compare the clinical endotracheal tube (ETT) depth after initial stabilization of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) to weight and gestational age-based depth estimates.
Study Design This retrospective analysis included 58 inborn infants with left-sided CDH. We compared a standard anatomic ETT depth calculated from initial chest radiographs and the clinical depth of the ETT after adjustments to predicted depths using weight and gestational age-based estimates.
Results The standard anatomic depth was deeper than age (standard deviation 1.29 ± 1.15 cm, p < 0.001) and weight-based (standard deviation 0.59 ± 0.95 cm, p < 0.001) estimates. The clinical ETT depth was also deeper than age (standard deviation 1.01 ± 0.77 cm, p < 0.001) and weight-based (standard deviation 0.26 ± 0.50 cm, p < 0.001) estimates.
Conclusion Established strategies to predict ETT depth underestimate the ideal depth in infants with left-sided CDH. These data suggest utilizing caution during initial ETT placement based on standard depth estimates for patients with CDH.
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A Proposal for Modification of Ferguson's Closed Hemorrhoidectomy Technique Aiming Better Outcomes
Authors: Campos Fábio Guilherme , Moraes Paula Gabriela Melo , Martins Pablo Veloso , Bustamante-Lopez Leonardo Alfonso , Martinez Carlos Augusto Real 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMany technical propositions have been incorporated to the surgical management of hemorrhoidal disease during the recent decades. Besides that, escisional techniques are still considered the best option to control symptoms and reduce recurrence. The present manuscript aims to propose a technical modification of the classical closed hemorrhoidectomy described by Ferguson in America. Our proposition is to perform two sutures to close the wound resulting from hemorrhoidal resection. The first one consists of an anchored continuous suture using a very thin (4–0 or 5–0) monofilamentar thread coming from inside to the outside skin. After tying the stitch, a simple continuous second suture is made over the previous suture only for mucosal approximation, from outside to inside. Finally, the stich that initiated the first suture is tied up to the stich used for the second suture, and the knot remains located above the dentate line, not to disturb the patient. The confection of two layers aims to reinforce the closing of the wound and avoid dehiscence. The idea is that this modification influences postoperative outcomes by reducing symptoms such as wound discharge and pain, and thus improving healing and esthetics. In a next step research, a comparison with the classical technique may bring new insights to this issue.
Corticomedullary Differentiation in Fetal Kidneys: A Necessary Evil?
Authors: Gupta Ashutosh , Aneja Anjila , Bahl Neena , Arora Rupam , Nadir Loveleena , Saini Pankaj 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRenal corticomedullary differentiation (CMD) is a crucial indicator of fetal renal health and is detectable as early as 15 to 16 weeks of gestation. Abnormalities in CMD, such as accentuation or loss, may signal underlying renal diseases. CMD assessment via prenatal ultrasound evolves dynamically throughout gestation, reflecting changes in cortical echogenicity and cystic structures. While CMD alterations can indicate conditions like glomerulonephritis or obstructive uropathies, they also offer prognostic insights into future renal function. This case report highlights the importance of early detection and comprehensive evaluation of CMD for optimising prenatal renal care.
Identification of Potential Factors Associated with Cellulitis Following Lymphovenous Bypass Surgery in Breast Cancer Survivors
Authors: Torres-Guzman Ricardo A. , Avila Francisco R. , Maita Karla , Garcia John P. , Eldaly Abdullah S. , Sario Gioacchino D. De , Borna Sahar , Gomez-Cabello Cesar A. , Pressman Sophia M. , Haider Syed Ali , Ho Olivia A. , Forte Antonio Jorge 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with around 2.3 million cases diagnosed in 2020. One in five cancer patients develops chronic lymphedema caused by multifactorial triggers and treatment-related factors. This can lead to swelling, skin infections, and limb dysfunction, negatively affecting the patient's quality of life. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the associations between demographic and breast cancer characteristics and postoperative cellulitis in breast cancer survivors who underwent lymphovenous bypass surgery (LVB) at Mayo Clinic, Florida.
Methods We performed a retrospective chart review. Data were collected retrospectively from 2016 to 2022. Sixty adult breast cancer survivors who underwent LVB were included in the final analysis based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were excluded if they did not meet the inclusion criteria or had incomplete follow-up data. Demographic and surgical data were extracted, including body mass index (BMI), type of anastomosis, number of anastomoses, and preoperative cellulitis status. Lymphedema measurements were performed using tape measurements. Fisher's exact test was used to determine statistically significant associations between variables and postoperative cellulitis.
Results Postoperative cellulitis was more common in patients aged 60 to 69 years (43.2%), whites (75.0%), overweight or obese (90.9%), with one to four anastomoses (81.8%), and nonsmokers (79.5%). The mean International Society of Lymphology (ISL) criteria for both postoperative cellulitis and no postoperative cellulitis was 1.93. Statistically significant associations with postoperative cellulitis were found for the number of anastomoses (p = 0.021), smoking status (p = 0.049), preoperative cellulitis (p = 0.04), and the length of years with lymphedema diagnosis variable (p = 0.004).
Conclusion Our results suggest that a greater number of anastomoses, smoking, preoperative cellulitis, and years with lymphedema are significantly associated with an increased risk of postoperative cellulitis. Awareness of these risk factors is crucial for monitoring and early treatment of infections following surgery.
A Microsurgical Skills Curriculum to Develop Unconscious Competence
Authors: Lynn Jeremy V. , Best Christine S. W. , Berlin Nicholas L. , Kung Theodore A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe attainment of microsurgical competency is an important milestone for plastic surgery trainees. Technical skill and a practiced disposition are required to successfully perform microsurgical procedures. Microsurgical skills curricula may foster both proficiency with technical movements and facilitate performance with minimal cognitive burden while using the operating microscope. The microsurgical skills curriculum presented in this article focuses on three fundamental principles: intrinsic muscle strength, accuracy and precision of movement, and supervised practice. Progressive operative entrustment of trainees is earned through successful completion of deliberate microsurgical exercises rather than timed anastomosis trials. The overarching goal of this curriculum is to develop unconscious competence in microsurgery.
Intra-Arterial Nitroglycerin Injection in Upper Extremity Buerger's Disease for Faster Ulcer Recovery: A Case Report
Authors: Nugroho Nyityasmono Tri , Nugraha Raka Aldy , Javier R. Mohamad , Utama Alexander Jayadi , Pratama Dedy 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThromboangiitis obliterans (TAO), also known as Buerger's disease, is a challenging nonatherosclerotic vascular disorder predominantly affecting smokers. Current management of TAO lacks standard guidelines, with smoking cessation as the only cornerstone. We present the case of a 28-year-old smoker with TAO manifesting as necrotic finger ulcers. Regardless of initial debridement, conventional therapy failed to improve his condition. Angiography confirmed the diagnosis of TAO and intra-arterial nitroglycerin injection was administered, leading to immediate vasodilation and improved perfusion. Combined with oral vasodilators and anticoagulants, the patient showed significant ulcer healing within 2 weeks. TAO's etiology remains unclear; however, it is linked to smoking and immune responses. Diagnosis relies on clinical criteria and angiographic findings. While smoking cessation remains crucial, various pharmacological interventions like vasodilators show considerable potential for enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Our case highlights the potential of intra-arterial nitroglycerin in TAO management. However, further studies are warranted due to limited sample size. Advancements in understanding TAO's biology and diagnostic techniques offer hope for improved management strategies in the future.
The Evolution of Skull Base Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis Spanning Nearly 125 Years
Authors: Kurland David B. , Save Akshay , Patel Aneek , Groff Karenna J. , Snyderman Carl H. , Pacione Donato , Golfinos John G. , Sen Chandranath 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction Skull base surgery has evolved from fundamental elements into a distinct multidisciplinary specialty. Using bibliometrics, we appraised the literature pertaining to skull base surgery since 1900 and studied the emergence of the specialty as a scholarly field.
Methods We queried Web of Science for all content from past presidents of the North American Skull Base Society (N = 31) and their self-identified forebears, influences, contemporaries, and trainees (N = 115). Statistical and bibliometric analyses were performed using various Python packages on article metadata.
Results Our query returned 28,167 articles. The most pertinent works (N = 15,529), identified algorithmically through an analysis of terms in titles, were published between 1900 and 2024 by 15,286 authors. The field exploded in the latter half of the 20th century, concurrently with increased interdisciplinary and international collaboration, and contemporaneously with the formation of centers of excellence and influential societies. Since 1950, prolific contributors to the field from neurosurgery, otolaryngology, radiology/radiation oncology, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology have increasingly subspecialized in skull base topics. The proportion of female authors in the corpus has grown from <1% in 1980 to 17% in 2023. We identify the articles that comprise the historical roots of modern skull base surgery, map the emergence of fundamental terminology within the corpus, and identify the authors who stand as key nodes of collaboration and influence.
Conclusion The field of skull base surgery was born from pioneering individuals with training in varied disciplines. The coalescence of skull base surgery into a distinct and diversified subspecialty has been powered by dedicated collaborative efforts on a global scale.
Predictors of Mortality in Late-Onset Sepsis in Very Low Birth Weight Newborns
Authors: Demirhan Salih , Topcuoglu Sevilay , Karatekin Guner 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Objective Late-onset sepsis (LOS) is a major public health burden globally. Newborns with very low birth weight (VLBW) are at high risk of mortality related to LOS. The protective effect of breast milk feeding against many infections has been studied but data on the effect of breast milk feeding on LOS mortality are limited. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the risk factors for LOS-related mortality.
Methods This single-center, case–control study was conducted retrospectively from August 2013 to July 2018. VLBW newborns with ≤32 weeks of gestational age who had culture-proven LOS were included in the study. Demographics, clinical and laboratory data, and parenteral and enteral feeding details within 72 hours before LOS episodes were extracted from electronic and paper medical records.
Results A total of 190 LOS episodes were identified in 168 VLBW newborns with a median birth weight of 888 (695–1,143) g. Lower birth weight (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.81, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.69–0.96], p = 0.01), C-section delivery (aOR 0.38, 95% CI [0.17–0.84], p = 0.02), gram-negative (aOR 4.97, 95% CI [2.01–12.28], p = 0.001) and polymicrobial sepsis (aOR 6.29, 95% CI [1.34–29.47], p = 0.03), and lower breast milk feeding 72 hours before LOS episodes (aOR 0.89, 95% CI [0.80–0.99], p = 0.03) were independently associated with higher odds of LOS related death.
Conclusion Gram-negative sepsis was associated with higher odds of LOS mortality and C-section delivery was associated with lower odds of LOS mortality. Additionally, every 10 mL/kg/day increase in breast milk feeding was associated with 11% lower odds of LOS mortality although this finding should be interpreted cautiously as there may be unadjusted confounders due to the study design.
Netflix English subtitling of idioms in Egyptian movies: challenges and strategies
Authors: Haider Ahmad S. , Shuhaiber Reem 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRecently, subtitles in different languages have become more available and accessible, thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix, which provide viewers with multiple language choices, including Arabic and English. This study examines the strategies of subtitling Egyptian phraseological units, particularly idioms, into English. The parallel corpus of data under examination consists of two Egyptian movies, namely, “"Image missing"The Great Chinese Beans” and “"Image missing"The Humans and the Mongoose”. Following Baker’s taxonomy of translation strategies, the analysis showed that the examined idioms were predominantly translated through cultural substitution. The analysis also showed that there were instances of erroneous literal translation. Furthermore, several cases of mistranslation were identified, which could be attributed to a potential lack of understanding of the nuances and subtleties of the source and target cultures, as well as limitations and difficulties in finding appropriate equivalents. This study may hold significance for translation practitioners and scholars, specifically those focusing on subtitling, cultural translation, and the translation of idiomatic expressions.
Comparative investigation of mechanical properties in banana fiber and ramie fiber composites enhanced by SiC nanoparticles
Authors: Sathish T. , Giri Jayant , Shaik Mohammed Rafi , Kumar Ajay 
Published: July 2024

This research explores into analyzing the mechanical characteristics of banana fiber and ramie fiber composites bolstered with silicon carbide (SiC) nanoparticles. The integration of SiC nanoparticles aims to amplify the mechanical robustness and endurance of these natural fiber composites. Through water absorption assessments, we evaluated the composites’ resistance to moisture. In addition, we assessed the mechanical performance via hardness, impact, and three-point bending tests. The results indicate a significant enhancement in the mechanical attributes of both banana and ramie fiber composites due to SiC nanoparticle inclusion. The results reveal a notable enhancement in mechanical characteristics following the incorporation of SiC nanoparticles. Notably, composites containing 8% SiC nanoparticles demonstrated the highest hardness value of 102 HV and the lowest water absorption percentage of 1.5%. In addition, these composites exhibited a superior flexural strength (80 MPa) and modulus of elasticity (4.3 GPa), alongside a maximum impact energy absorption of 18 J. These findings underscore the beneficial influence of SiC nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of the composites, including increased strength, reduced water absorption, enhanced hardness, and improved impact resistance.