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Developing design criteria for fused recycled glass tiles
Authors: Oseng-Rees Tyra E. , Donne Kelvin E. , Bender Rodney , Brown Raymond D.H. 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
Using modern stress measuring equipment, a quantitative study of the conditions for stability and durability of handmade interior wall tiles made from fused recycled bottle glass has been undertaken alongside developing aesthetic features such as colour and texture. The tiles were commissioned by an architectural practice for a new building development based on sustainable principles. The research considered objective design criteria, including bending strength, stability, stain and scratch resistance, as well as aesthetic features such as colouring, translucency, texture and reproducibility. Mechanical analysis showed the fused recycled bottle glass tiles exceeded the performance of commercially available tiles. Quantitative analysis of user perception was also a key aspect of the design process and to assess product acceptability a questionnaire was undertaken with 180 people from various backgrounds. The survey assessed the perceived aesthetic, value and mechanical integrity of two recycled glass tile designs alongside three commercially available competitors. Results showed that the recycled fused tiles compared very favourably against the high-end commercially available tile, whilst portraying unique environmental values that exploit locally sourced waste material.
Digital Sigil Magick: The relevance of sigil magick in contemporary art and culture
Authors: Payne Pam 
Published: March 2014

Abstract
Many areas of contemporary art and culture in the United States and Europe can be shown to have a direct lineage to the rich history of the Western Mystery Traditions, rooted in ancient esoteric and magical philosophies of Greece and Egypt. Video mash-ups and audio sampling have inherited the cut-up methods of Beat poets and artists, who in turn were influenced by the Surrealists and their contemporaries. Early twentieth-century artists such as Austin O. Spare drew upon magickal practices derived directly from renaissance practitioners such as John Dee’s use of The Key of Solomon and Giordano Bruno’s Art of Memory. Methods of employing graphical imagery for the purpose of accessing insight or influence from alternate realms continue to draw upon Gnostic and Hermetic philosophies of ancient Greece and Egyptian antiquity. We can easily see the persistent influence of these ancient beliefs and practices in the contemporary use of logos and symbols of popular culture as well as in contemporary art and music.
Wärmebildtechnik als moderne Form der Pyrometrie
Authors: Kienitz Ulrich 
Published: March 2014

Zusammenfassung
Pyrometer und Thermografiekameras waren bisher durch unterschiedliche
Spezifikationen und Messstandards geprägt. Nach
einer Beschreibung der Marktsituation und der physikalischen Grundlagen
befasst sich nachfolgender Artikel mit vereinheitlichten Verfahren zur
Bestimmung der optischen und thermischen Parameter solcher
Messgeräte. Basierend darauf werden Aspekte der
Sensorentwicklung und der Geräteapplikation
diskutiert.
Fire severity and tree regeneration following bark beetle outbreaks: the role of outbreak stage and burning conditions
Authors: Harvey Brian J. , Donato Daniel C. , Romme William H. , Turner Monica G. 
Published: March 2014

The degree to which recent bark beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) outbreaks may influence fire severity and postfire tree regeneration is of heightened interest to resource managers throughout western North America, but empirical data on actual fire effects are lacking. Outcomes may depend on burning conditions (i.e., weather during fire), outbreak severity, or intervals between outbreaks and subsequent fire. We studied recent fires that burned through green‐attack/red‐stage (outbreaks <3 years before fire) and gray‐stage (outbreaks 3–15 years before fire) subalpine forests dominated by lodgepole pine (Pinus contortavar.latifolia) in Greater Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA, to determine if fire severity was linked to prefire beetle outbreak severity and whether these two disturbances produced compound ecological effects on postfire tree regeneration. With field data from 143 postfire plots that burned under different conditions, we assessed canopy and surface fire severity, and postfire tree seedling density against prefire outbreak severity.In the green‐attack/red stage, several canopy fire‐severity measures increased with prefire outbreak severity under moderate burning conditions. Under extreme conditions, few fire‐severity measures were related to prefire outbreak severity, and effect sizes were of marginal biological significance. The percentage of tree stems and basal area killed by fire increased with more green‐attack vs. red‐stage trees (i.e., the earliest stages of outbreak). In the gray stage, by contrast, most fire‐severity measures declined with increasing outbreak severity under moderate conditions, and fire severity was unrelated to outbreak severity under extreme burning conditions. Postfire lodgepole pine seedling regeneration was unrelated to prefire outbreak severity in either post‐outbreak stage, but increased with prefire serotiny. Results suggest bark beetle outbreaks can affect fire severity in subalpine forests under moderate burning conditions, but have little effect on fire severity under extreme burning conditions when most large wildfires occur in this system. Thus, beetle outbreak severity was moderately linked to fire severity, but the strength and direction of the linkage depended on both endogenous (outbreak stage) and exogenous (fire weather) factors. Closely timed beetle outbreak and fire did not impart compound effects on tree regeneration, suggesting the presence of a canopy seedbank may enhance resilience to their combined effects.
Three-dimensional upper-airway assessment in patients with bronchial asthma
Authors: Bandeira Alexandre Marcos , Oltramari-Navarro Paula Vanessa Pedron , de Lima Navarro Ricardo , de Castro Ferreira Conti Ana Cláudia , de Almeida Marcio Rodrigues , Fernandes Karen Barros Parron 
Published: March 2014

ABSTRACT

Objective:
To assess the upper airway (UAW) total volume (TV), the nasopharyngeal narrowest area (NNA), and the oropharyngeal narrowest area (ONA) in patients with bronchial asthma.

Materials and Methods:
The sample consisted of 52 patients divided into two groups: the control group (n  =  26; mean age  =  14.85 years), which consisted of patients not suffering from bronchial asthma; and the asthmatic group (n  =  26; mean age  =  16.65 years), which consisted of patients with bronchial asthma. To assess UAW-related variables (TV, NNA, and ONA), cone-beam computed tomography scans of the patients were evaluated by means of the Dolphin Imaging software 11.5. All measurements were repeated after 30 days, and the results were submitted to reliability tests by means of the intraclass correlation coefficient and the Bland-Altman agreement test. The values obtained for TV, NNA, and ONA for each group were compared by using Student's t-test for independent samples (5% level of significance).

Results:
The results showed that the groups were matched concerning gender, cephalometric characteristics, and type of malocclusion. The asthmatic group had significantly lower TV (P  =  .01) and ONA (P  =  .007) than the control group. However, no significant difference was observed for NNA between the groups (P  =  .54).

Conclusions:
Bronchial asthma may be a determining factor for the reduction of UAW dimensions, as patients with asthma showed significant reductions in TV and ONA dimensions.
Post-Gregorian Episcopal Authority and the Struggle for Ducal Kraków, 1177-1210
Authors: Bartos Sebastian P. 
Published: March 2014

AbstractIn 1177, subsequent to a baronial rebellion, junior Piast duke Kazimir the Just obtained the principal Duchy of Kraków with the active support of the Krakovian episcopacy and produced a new political reality that altered the established order of dynastic succession and reconfigured power relations in Little Poland. After Kazimir’s death, the bishopric remained a loyal supporter of the duke’s lineage in Kraków, even when persistent claims of the senior of the Piast dynasty to the city, baronial regencies, and conflicting interests within the local oligarchy significantly delayed the succession of Kazimir’s son. This article examines the ideological sources and practical ramifications of episcopal efforts to construct a new model of ducal rulership according to the Gregorian view of a secular government subject to clerical judgment and responsive to ecclesiastical leadership. It also emphasizes the complexity of the position of bishops of Kraków between an assertive baronial elite in Little Poland and a hierarchical Church advocating the new criteria of succession rights. These criteria, inspired by Church reformers, expressed the promise of creating a stable and effective secular arm of the ecclesiastical authority.
Resilience and Personality Traits among Living Liver and Kidney Donors
Authors: Rudow Dianne LaPointe , Iacoviello Brian M. , Charney Dennis 
Published: March 2014

Objective To explore the psychosocial characteristics of living liver and kidney donors to identify common traits including personality traits, purpose in life, resilience, and postdonation growth. Methods Questionnaires were mailed to 835 living donors. Included were a survey of demographic characteristics and donation experiences, the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, the Purpose in Life Scale, the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Analyses compared the donor groups with the scale norms (where available) and compared differences between donor groups. Results Eighteen percent of donors (n = 151) responded anonymously. The sample was as resilient as the general population and significantly more resilient than the population of primary care patients. Kidney donors were significantly more resilient than liver donors. Live donors demonstrated scores on the NEO Five-Factor Inventory in the “high” range for agreeableness and conscientiousness and “low” for neuroticism. Kidney donors scored significantly lower on the neuroticism scale than liver donors scored. Purpose in Life scores and Post Donation Growth scores were skewed and were overwhelmingly high in this sample. Additional differences in psychosocial variables are also described. Conclusion Live donors are resilient and show adaptive personality traits. It is difficult to conclude whether these traits were inspired by the act of donation or if they make one more apt to choose donation. Moreover, the study methods introduce the possibility of selection bias: those with certain characteristics may have been more likely to respond. Prospective studies before and after donation are warranted.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis Following Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implant
Authors: Tangutur Akshay , Brown Katherine K. , Dedhia Raj C. 
Published: February 2025

ImportanceAllergic contact reactions to medical implants are underrecognized and incompletely understood, particularly in hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), an increasingly popular and effective alternative to positive airway pressure therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).ObjectiveTo document a rare case of allergic contact reaction in a patient following implantation of an HGNS device for OSA.Design, Setting, and ParticipantIn this case report, the patient presented to a quaternary care academic medical center with localized erythema, swelling, and pustular drainage at the right neck incision site approximately 2 months following HGNS device implantation.ExposureThis patient underwent serial, bilateral HGNS device implantation and subsequent explantation.Main Outcome and MeasureThe main outcomes were the findings from symptom monitoring and allergy patch testing.ResultsA 64-year-old male patient with severe OSA (Apnea-Hypopnea Index, 54 events/h) underwent implantation of an HGNS device. His recovery was uneventful for 2 months until he reported localized erythema, swelling, and pustular drainage at the right neck incision site. HGNS device extrusion at the neck was noted approximately 3 months postoperatively, prompting device explantation. The patient underwent subsequent HGNS reimplantation in the left neck and chest 3 months after right-sided explantation. At postoperative day 10, swelling, erythema, and purulence were noted from neck and chest incisions. The device was re-explanted with odorless purulence noted in the chest and neck. The wound cultures were negative for infection, and at this time, the patient underwent allergy patch testing, which demonstrated a strong positive reaction to isophorone diisocyanate. Patch testing confirmed an allergy to isocyanates, evidenced by a strong positive reaction to isophorone diisocyanate, 1.0%, in petrolatum. This finding was further validated by the manufacturer, which confirmed isocyanates were used in the polyurethane components of the HGNS device.Conclusions and RelevanceIsocyanates are low–molecular weight compounds used in the production of polyurethanes, which are commonly found in medical devices. HGNS is a widely available implantable medical device for treatment of patients with OSA. The literature regarding isocyanate allergies with medical implants is limited, and this may be the first confirmed case with an HGNS device. This case report highlights the importance of noninfectious causes of device reactions, especially when occurring outside of the postoperative wound infection window. Patch testing for isocyanate and other components can inform both patient and clinician regarding the cause of device implantation failure and have implications for future implantable devices.
Electrostatic Force‐Tailored PEO‐Based Solid Electrolyte with Fast Li+ Transport for Ultra‐Robust Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Guo Yubing , Zhang Ming , Ge Zhen , Fang Zixuan , Xu Ziqiang , Wu Jintian , Wu Mengqiang 
Published: February 2025

AbstractPolyethylene oxide (PEO)‐based solid polymer electrolytes exhibit promising commercial prospects due to their superior processability and scalability. However, limited ion transport and unstable electrode/electrolyte interface restrict their practical application. Herein, the paraelectric strontium titanate (STO) is introduced into PEO‐based electrolytes to solve those problems. The electrostatic force originating from polarized STO weakens the coordination between EO and Li+ and releases more free Li+, thus promoting ion transport inside the electrolyte. Numerous STOs form a new reverse electric field that inhibits lithium dendrites' vertical growth at the anode interface. Polarized STO triggers the generation of LiF, Li2O, and Li3N‐riched solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), contributing to interfacial stability and Li+ mobility. Consequently, polarized STO‐modified PEO‐based solid electrolyte has an outstanding ion conductivity of 0.61 mS cm−1 with a superior lithium stability of 5.29 V. Li/Li symmetric battery with STO‐modified electrolyte undergoes >1200 h at 0.2 mA cm−2. A large capacity retention of 85.3% after 850 cycles at 1 C is achieved for LFP/Li battery and be cycled 600 times even against a high‐loading cathode (LFP:6 mg cm−2). This study provides a novel strategy to prepare composite‐modified solid‐state electrolytes that can be utilized in lithium metal batteries.
Clinical, Prognostic, and Longitudinal Functional and Neuropsychological Features of West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Roberts Jackson A. , Kim Carla Y. , Hwang Soonmyung A. , Hassan Amir , Covington Ethan , Heydari Kimia , Lyerly Mac , Sejvar James J. , Hasbun Rodrigo , Prasad Manya , Thakur Kiran T. 
Published: February 2025

ObjectiveWest Nile virus (WNV) is the most common cause of arboviral disease in the United States. Approximately 1% of infections involve the nervous system, most commonly resulting in West Nile encephalitis (WNE), West Nile meningitis (WNM), or acute flaccid paralysis (AFP).MethodsIn this systematic review, we characterized comprehensively the diagnostic and clinical features of WNV neuroinvasive disease (WNND) in the United States, as well as the evidence regarding prognostic factors and long‐term outcomes of WNND.ResultsWe identified 47 relevant studies reporting data on acute or longitudinal features of WNND. Across studies, the most common presenting symptoms were fever (88%), nausea/vomiting (58%), and fatigue (50%) coupled neurologically with headache (50%), altered mental status (39%), and focal weakness (32%). Pooled mortality was 9.2%, and 42.1% of reported cases required intensive care unit (ICU) admission. In meta‐analyses, chronic kidney disease (odds ratio [OR] = 5.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.71–13.23), diabetes mellitus (OR = 2.43, 95% CI = 1.54–3.84), and hypertension (OR = 4.01, 95% CI = 2.39–6.72) were associated with an increased risk of mortality. Multidomain neurocognitive impairment was reported in several studies at post‐hospitalization follow‐up, although with marked heterogeneity between study methodology. Subjective neurocognitive impairment, most notably fatigue (37–75%), memory concerns (11–57%), concentration deficits (17–48%), and depression (17–38%), were also common at post‐hospitalization follow‐up.InterpretationThese findings underscore the significant mortality and morbidity of WNND in the acute and long‐term setting. Our findings may additionally provide utility for risk stratification of hospitalized patients with WNND and suggest the need for further evaluation of novel therapeutics to prevent substantial disease‐associated acute and long‐term disability. ANN NEUROL 2025
On Outage Performance and Ergodic Capacity Analysis of Two User NOMA in a Cooperative Cognitive Radio Network With an Energy Harvesting Relay
Authors: Baranwal Alok , Sarkar Hritwika , Sharma Shashibhushan , Kundu Sumit 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIn this paper, a dual‐hop cooperative nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) scheme is investigated in which two independent sources communicate simultaneously with their respective destinations over Rayleigh fading channel sharing a common time switching relay (TSR)‐based energy harvesting decode and forward (DF) relay in an underlay cognitive radio network (CRN). A TSR protocol is used at the relay for harvesting energy from the signals of the two sources. After successful decoding the symbols of the sources using successive interference cancellation (SIC), the relay transmits a superposition coded (SC) composite signal to the destinations following downlink NOMA where SIC is performed at the destinations. Novel analytical expressions on outage probability of each user pair, system outage probability, and ergodic capacity of each user pair are derived. The transmit power allocation of each source satisfying an outage constraint of PU is obtained by solving a transcendental equation. A statistical distribution of the power harvested at the relay from two independent sources is also presented. Impact of tolerable interference threshold at the PU receiver, constraint on PU outage is indicated on outage and ergodic capacity of users. Monte Carlo simulation is performed using a testbed developed in MATLAB, and simulation results agree well with analytical results.
Survival and Developmental Progression of Unselected Thymocytes in the Absence of the T‐Cell Adaptor Gads
Authors: Shalah Rose , Marzouk Manal , Hallumi Enas , Klopstock Naama , Yablonski Deborah 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThymocyte β‐selection and positive‐selection depend on TCR signaling via the immune adaptors SLP‐76 and LAT. Gads bridges the recruitment of SLP‐76 to LAT, yet is not required for the maturation of single positive (SP) thymocytes. To illuminate this paradox, we performed tamoxifen‐induced ablation of Gads (GadsiKO), accompanied by the expression of tdTomato, and compared the development of Gads‐expressing (Tom−) and Gads‐ablated (Tom+) thymocytes within the same mouse. GadsiKO (Tom+) thymocytes exhibited impaired β‐ and positive‐selection, yet δ‐selection was not affected. While susceptible to apoptosis ex vivo, the marked accumulation of self‐MHC nonresponding (CD5−) GadsiKO DP thymocytes suggested the possibility of impaired death by neglect in situ. Further supporting this notion, GadsiKO CD5lo DP thymocytes exhibited reduced apoptosis in situ and reduced CD8‐induced apoptosis ex vivo. Most GadsiKO CD4 SP thymocytes were positively selected, yet a distinct population of unselected (CD5− TCRβneg/low CCR7lo CD24hi) CD4 SP thymocytes was seen only in the absence of Gads. This unselected population did not include Treg or TCRγδ subsets; rather, it encompassed CD44lo CD25+ cells, resembling pre‐β‐selection thymocytes. Our results suggest that Gads promotes passage through key TCR‐driven developmental checkpoints while repressing the progression of unselected DN and DP thymocytes.
Energy‐Efficient Long Range Repair Connectivity Policy for Maritime Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Lu Xiaoyan , Xie Zhibin , Yan Peiyu 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTMaritime wireless sensor network (MWSN) is integral to current communication networks, but its topology is vulnerable to environmental disruptions, leading to an unreliable and unstable communication link. In response to this challenge, we propose a connectivity repair algorithm to construct the connectivity path, which comprehensively considers the deployment location and the moving distance of mobile nodes. The proposed algorithm can achieve the purpose of connectivity repair under optimal energy consumption and mainly includes three steps. First, the Lagrangian tracking approach is used to locate the positions of drifting nodes, which are caused by wind, waves, and currents. Second, according to the location information of the drifting nodes, the length of the connectivity repair path is determined for preparing link establishment. Third, based on the energy consumption of the connectivity repair process, the closed‐form solution is derived for calculating the optimal deployment distance, which is between the nodes waiting for deployment on the connectivity repair path. Furthermore, the optimal number of mobile nodes is obtained under the minimum energy consumption, and the optimal deployment of mobile nodes and connectivity repair is finally achieved. The simulations demonstrate the effectiveness and ability of the proposed algorithm in extending the lifespan of MWSN.