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Short-term load forecasting: cascade intuitionistic fuzzy time series—univariate and bivariate models
Authors: Cagcag Yolcu Ozge , Lam Hak-Keung , Yolcu Ufuk 
Published: August 2024

AbstractShort-term load forecasting (STLF) is essential for developing reliable and sustainable economic and operational strategies for power systems. This study presents a forecasting model combining cascade forward neural network (CFNN) and intuitionistic fuzzy time series (IFTS) models for STLF. The proposed cascading intuitionistic fuzzy time series forecasting model (C-IFTS-FM) offers the advantage of CFNN using the links of both linear and nonlinear to model fuzzy relations between inputs and outputs. Moreover, it offers a more reliable and realistic approach to uncertainty, taking notice of also the degree of hesitation. C-IFTS-FM works in univariate structure when it uses only hourly load data, and in bivariate structure when it uses hourly load data and hourly temperature time series together. The conversion of time series into IFTS is realized with intuitionistic fuzzy c-means (IFCM). Thus, the membership and non-membership values for each data point are produced. In modelling process, membership and non-membership values, in addition to actual lagged observations, are used as input of the CFNNs. The effectiveness of C-IFTS-FM on test sets for both structures was discussed comparatively via different error criteria, in addition, the convergence time was examined, and also the fit of forecasts and observations was presented with different illustrations. Among different combinations of hyperparameters, in the best case, approximately 86% better accuracy is achieved than the best of the others, while even in the case of the worst of hyperparameters combination, the accuracy was improved by over 20% for the PSJM data sets. For HEXING, CHENGNAN, and EUNITE data sets, these progress rates reached approximately 90% in the best case.
Variation in surgical treatment by body mass index in patients with invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast
Authors: Falade Israel O. , Switalla Kayla M. , Baxter Molly E. , Quirarte Astrid , Record Helena , Rothschild Harriet T. , Clelland Elle N. , Mukhtar Rita A. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Patients with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) face high rates of positive margins and completion mastectomy, which can be improved with the use of specific techniques, such as oncoplastic surgery. However, prior studies have shown that type of breast cancer surgery performed is also associated with patient factors such as elevated body mass index (BMI). Thus, this study investigates whether BMI impacts the type of surgical interventions in patients with ILC.

Methods
A retrospective analysis of 705 patients with stage I–III ILC from an institutional database was conducted. Patients were stratified by BMI (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese). Pearson’s Chi-square, ANOVA, and multivariable logistic regression were used to evaluate the relationship between BMI and surgical procedures.

Results
Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) was the initial operation in 60% of patients, with no significant difference by BMI. Among those undergoing BCS, patients with obese BMI were significantly more likely to undergo oncoplastic surgery (46.9% vs. 7.7%, 37.3%, and 33.6% for underweight, normal, and overweight, respectively, p = 0.032). Obese BMI patients undergoing mastectomy were less likely to have reconstruction compared to those with underweight, normal weight, and overweight BMI (44.2% vs. 50%, 71.1%, and 64.1%, p = 0.002).

Conclusion
Overweight/obese BMI patients with ILC underwent different surgical interventions compared to those with lower BMI. While initial BCS rates were similar, overweight/obese patients had higher oncoplastic surgery rates in BCS and lower reconstruction rates in mastectomy. Further research is needed to understand BMI’s impact on surgical decisions and outcomes in ILC.
Influence of Water Vapor on the Oxidation of Pure Titanium
Authors: Öztürk B. , Rudolphi M. , White E. M. H. , Dickes D. , Glatzel U. , Galetz M. C. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractTitanium and titanium alloys are extensively used in the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries due to their high chemical and mechanical stability. In a previous study, the influence of water vapor on the growth of the oxide scale and the formation of the oxygen diffusion zone (ODZ) for Ti-6Al-4V was investigated using a 6-zone furnace. To elucidate the effect of water vapor on the oxide scale growth and ODZ, without the effect of alloying elements on diffusion, a systematic comparative study at 500, 600, and 700 °C for up to 500 h was carried out on pure Ti. Inert marker experiments showed that outward scale growth and diffusion of Ti4+ were promoted by water vapor. Additionally, the extent of oxygen enrichment in the subsurface zone (ODZ) as a function of temperature and time was determined for pure Ti by nanoindentation profiles and compared with results obtained for Ti-6Al-4V. The thickness of the ODZ increased with increasing temperature and time for dry air and humid air. The diffusion of oxygen ions within pure Ti and Ti-6Al-4V was not significantly affected by the presence of water vapor in the oxidizing environment. The effect of water vapor on the oxide scale spallation was found to be less critical for pure Ti when compared to Ti-6Al-4V.
Roles of Refractory Solutes on the Stability of Carbide and Boride Phases in Nickel Superalloys
Authors: Singh J. B. , Ravikanth K. V. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractNickel-base superalloys contain high amounts of solutes like Cr, Mo, W, Nb, Ti, etc. These solutes promote the formation of different types of carbide and boride phases that may contain multiple elements. Researchers have mostly discussed the roles of primary elements responsible for the formation of a given carbide/boride phase, often ignoring the role of other solutes on its stability. In the present work, thermodynamic stability of carbide and boride phases in seven commercial superalloys, namely, Alloy 625, Alloy 690, Alloy 718, MAR M246, Rene 100, Udimet 710 and Nimonic 80A, has been studied using the CALPHAD based Thermo-Calc software. The aim of the study was to understand the role of different alloying elements on temperature stability and chemical compositions of equilibrium phases in superalloys. As the accuracy of CALPHAD based predictions depends upon the database used, a detailed examination of its inadequacies has also been carried out to ascertain the limitations of the predicted data. From the calculated equilibrium chemical compositions, major and minor constituents promoting the formation of carbides and borides have been identified. The individual effect of a given solute as well as the synergistic effect of two solutes on the relative thermodynamic stability of carbide/boride phases has been identified using property diagrams and isothermal sections of the temperature-composition diagrams. Most of the simulated results have been found to be consistent with the experimental data available in the literature. From a comparison of the experimental literature and the simulated data of the stable carbide and boride phases in the studied alloys, the interplay of different solutes has been deduced to define conditions under which these phases form, within the limitations of the database used. This study has helped in better understanding of general tendencies of solutes to form different carbide and boride phases in nickel-based superalloys.
Application of biochar prepared from wheat bran as the binding phase in diffusive gradient in thin films technique for determination of mercury in natural waters
Authors: Křikala Jakub , Diviš Pavel , Pořízka Jaromír , Duborská Eva , Gajdušek Martin 
Published: August 2024

AbstractA novel binding gel for the DGT technique, containing biochar produced through the pyrolysis of wheat bran, was developed. The results of this study indicate that wheat bran biochar (WBBC) is a porous material with a surface area of 25 m2/g. The primary functional group on the surface of WBBC was identified as a carbonyl group, although some hydroxyl and imino groups were also detected. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that the accumulation of Hg on WBBC was significantly influenced by an increase in ionic strength, particularly in NaCl solution, owing to Hg’s high affinity for chloride ions. The performance of the DGT with WBBC binding gel was also affected by solution pH, with the optimal pH for WBBC application falling within the range of 3–7. The diffusion coefficient of Hg, depending on the matrix environment, varied between 5.44 and 6.99 × 10−6 cm2/s. When applying the newly designed DGT technique to spiked samples of river water, an R value of 0.68 was achieved. The results of this work proved that modified DGT technique allows for a cost-effective analysis of Hg in natural waters with lower salinity, while retaining the fundamental properties of the binding gel incorporating a particulate adsorbent with anchored functional groups.
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Focal mechanics and disaster characteristics of the 2024 M 7.6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Japan
Authors: Chen Guang-qi , Wu Yan-qiang , Xia Ming-yao , Li Zhi-yuan 
Published: August 2024

AbstractOn January 1, 2024, a devastating M 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, resulting in significant casualties and property damage. Utilizing information from the first six days after the earthquake, this article analyzes the seismic source characteristics, disaster situation, and emergency response of this earthquake. The results show: 1) The earthquake rupture was of the thrust type, with aftershock distribution showing a north-east-oriented belt-like feature of 150 km. 2) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), observations detected significant westward to north-westward co-seismic displacement near the epicenter, with the maximum horizontal displacement reaching 1.2 m and the vertical uplift displacement reaching 4 m. A two-segment fault inversion model fits the observational data well. 3) Near the epicenter, large Peak Ground Velocity (PGV) and Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) were observed, with the maxima reaching 145 cm/s and 2681 gal, respectively, and the intensity reached the highest level 7 on the Japanese (Japan Meteorological Agency, JMA) intensity standard, which is higher than level 10 of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) standard. 4) The observation of the very rare multiple strong pulse-like ground motion (PLGM) waveform poses a topic worthy of research in the field of earthquake engineering. 5) As of January 7, the earthquake had left 128 deaths and 560 injuries in Ishikawa Prefecture, with 1305 buildings completely or partially destroyed, and had triggered a chain of disasters including tsunamis, fires, slope failures, and road damage. Finally, this paper summarizes the emergency rescue, information dissemination, and other disaster response and management measures taken in response to this earthquake. This work provides a reference case for carrying out effective responses, and offers lessons for handling similar events in the future.
Level of evidence in high impact surgical literature: the way forward
Authors: ElHawary Hassan , Kaleeny Joseph , ElSewify Omar , Granicz Barbara , Sachal Sukhmeet Singh , Kang Victor , Abi-Rafeh Jad , Janis Jeffrey E. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractEvidence-based medicine stipulates that clinical decision-making should revolve around scientific evidence. The goal of the present study is to evaluate the methodological quality of surgical research recently published in JAMA Surgery, International Journal of Surgery, and British Journal of Surgery, the three surgical journals with the highest impact factor. An electronic search of the PUBMED database was performed to retrieve all articles published in the JAMA Surgery, International Journal of Surgery, and British Journal of Surgery in the year 2022. Three authors independently reviewed all retrieved articles and methodological designs of the publications were analyzed and rated using a modification of the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence (Oxford Levels of Evidence scale). The initial search identified 1236 articles of which 809 were excluded after title and abstract screening. The remaining 427 underwent full text/methods read, of which 164 did not meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria. A total of 273 studies were included in the analysis. The average level of evidence was 2.5 ± 0.8 across all studies assessed. The majority of study designs were comprised of retrospective cohorts (n = 119), prospective cohorts (n = 47), systematic reviews of non RCTs (n = 39), and RCTs (n = 37). There was no significant difference in the average level of evidence between the top three journals (p = 0.50). Most clinical studies in the highest impact factor surgical journals are of level III evidence, consistent with earlier literature. However, our analysis demonstrates a relatively higher percentage of LOE I and II compared to what was previously published in the literature.
Desensitization treatment in MIH-affected teeth: a systematic review
Authors: Hjertberg Ebba , Hajdarević Adnan , Jälevik Birgitta 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Purpose
The present systematic review aims to summarize the current evidence regarding various treatment modalities and their results when dealing with hypersensitivity in teeth with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH).

Methods
Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed and Scopus using the search terms "MIH AND Hypersensitivity AND treatment." Studies involving children aged 6–18 years diagnosed with MIH and exhibiting hypersensitivity were considered for inclusion. The outcomes examined included clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial treatment options for reducing hypersensitivity. A meta-analysis was performed for six of the included articles, and the I
2 value was calculated to determine heterogeneity.

Results
A total of eight articles met the inclusion criteria for this review, with six eligible for the meta-analysis. Various treatment modalities, such as dental mousse, sealing, laser therapy, and crown therapy, demonstrated significant reductions in hypersensitivity individually (p < 0.05).

Conclusion
The treatment methods that offer the most effective reduction in hypersensitivity are sealing with resin composite or glass ionomer cement for mild cases of MIH, while crown therapy is more effective for severe cases of MIH. However, the small number of participants and short follow-up times limit the strength of these conclusions.
Rate transient analysis for multilateral horizontal well in natural gas hydrate: superposition principle and reciprocity
Authors: Ma Tianbi , Chu Hongyang , Li Jiawei , Zhang Jingxuan , Gao Yubao , Zhu Weiyao , John Lee W. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractDue to high energy density, clean combustion products and abundant resources, natural gas hydrates (NGHs) have been regarded as an important clean energy source with the potential for large-scale development and utilization. However, pilot tests in NGHs show that their production rates are far below commercial needs. Multilateral well technology may lead to a solution to this problem because it can dramatically expand the drainage area of production wells. This paper presents the practical rate transient analysis for multilateral horizontal wells in NGHs. In developing solution to the diffusivity equation of multilateral horizontal wells in NGHs, the superposition principle and reciprocity are applied. We wrote the governing equation in cylindrical coordinates to describe the NGH flow process. We used the moving boundaries and dissociation coefficients to model the solid-to-gas transition process in hydrates. To obtain solutions for flow in hydrate reservoirs, we used Laplace transforms and the Stehfest numerical inversion method. Superposition principle and Gaussian elimination are applied to obtain the desired solution for multilateral horizontal wells. We validated our proposed model with a commercial numerical simulator. By performing sensitivity analyses, effects on production behavior of the number of branches, dissociation coefficient, radius of the region with dissociated hydrate, and dispersion ratio are determined. A synthetic case study is conducted to show the typical production behaviors.
Sharing practices of software artefacts and source code for reproducible research
Authors: Jean-Quartier Claire , Jeanquartier Fleur , Stryeck Sarah , Simon Jörg , Söser Birgit , Hasani-Mavriqi Ilire 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWhile source code of software and algorithms depicts an essential component in all fields of modern research involving data analysis and processing steps, it is uncommonly shared upon publication of results throughout disciplines. Simple guidelines to generate reproducible source code have been published. Still, code optimization supporting its repurposing to different settings is often neglected and even less thought of to be registered in catalogues for a public reuse. Though all research output should be reasonably curated in terms of reproducibility, it has been shown that researchers are frequently non-compliant with availability statements in their publications. These do not even include the use of persistent unique identifiers that would allow referencing archives of code artefacts at certain versions and time for long-lasting links to research articles. In this work, we provide an analysis on current practices of authors in open scientific journals in regard to code availability indications, FAIR principles applied to code and algorithms. We present common repositories of choice among authors. Results further show disciplinary differences of code availability in scholarly publications over the past years. We advocate proper description, archiving and referencing of source code and methods as part of the scientific knowledge, also appealing to editorial boards and reviewers for supervision.
Sustainable leadership and sustainable entrepreneurship: a systematic literature review
Authors: Ribeiro Greice Kely Aragão , Leitão João 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe article aims to assess the connection between sustainable leadership and sustainable entrepreneurship, by providing a framework based on the main findings of the clusters relating the effectiveness of that connection. Using the Web of Science databases and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 149 articles were retrieved and analysed. The bibliometric analysis was conducted using R-Studio software. The main findings unveil that sustainable leadership and sustainable entrepreneurship are interrelated concepts that play a key role in promoting responsible business practices and formulating solutions to contemporary socio-environmental challenges. The study’s main contribution lies in highlighting the importance of knowledge about sustainable leadership, sustainable entrepreneurship and their links. In practical terms, analysis of the connection between sustainable leadership and sustainable entrepreneurship reveals how the former plays an important role in promoting the latter, inspiring and supporting entrepreneurs in the adoption of sustainable practices, generating a positive socio-environmental impact as well as economic value for the firm. There is a need for more research on sustainable leadership, especially correlating its effectiveness in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship.
Epidemiology and healthcare resource utilisation associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Authors: Morgan Christopher Llewellyn , Godfrey Josie , Chandler Fleur , Reuben Emily , Currie Craig J. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Background
This study aimed to describe the prevalence of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and associated healthcare resource utilisation and costs from an England perspective.

Methods
Patients with DMD were selected by recorded diagnoses from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum database and matched to non-DMD controls. The point prevalence of DMD (2020) was estimated. Primary care, inpatient, outpatient, and A&E department contacts and prescription items emanating from primary care were aggregated and their costs were compared between cases and controls. People with DMD were further classified by ambulatory phase and ventilation status and respective costs presented.

Results
The point prevalence of DMD in 2020 was 3.23 per 100,0000 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.82–3.63). There was a significant increase in contacts in all healthcare sectors compared to controls: primary care (incidence rate ratios (IRR) = 3.19 (95% CI 3.11–3.28)), inpatient admissions (IRR = 9.24 (95% CI 8.19–10.46)), outpatient appointments (IRR = 11.44 (95% CI 10.95–11.96)) and accident and emergency (IRR = 1.65 (1.52–1.81)). Overall, healthcare costs were almost ten-fold higher (adjusted cost ratio (ACR = 9.33 (95% CI 6.75–12.91)). Healthcare costs increased with the progression of DMD: £2816, on average, in the ambulatory phase; £5700 in the non-ambulatory without-ventilation, and £7634 in the non-ambulatory with ventilation phase.

Conclusion
DMD was associated with almost a ten-fold increase in healthcare costs. Worsening DMD status, as characterized by non-ambulation and requirement for ventilation, was associated with increased costs. However, the use of standard tariffs may underestimate the true financial burden of the condition. This assessment excluded social care and carer costs some of which will encompass medical needs and may contribute significantly to the cost burden of DMD.
Comparison of radiological and histopathological features between interval and screen-detected breast cancers: a retrospective case–control study
Authors: Schirano Anna Maria , Dell’Aquila Livia , Melucci Giuseppe , Galeotti Roberto 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Purpose
To compare tumor features of interval breast cancers (IBCs) with those of screen-detected breast cancers (SDBCs), focusing on true interval breast cancers (TIBCs).

Methods
A retrospective case–control study within the population-based Rimini breast screening program was performed. Between 2018 and 2023, 115 IBCs and 229 SDBCs were compared (matched 1:2) with multivariate analysis.

Results
47% of IBC were TIBCs. In IBCs and TIBCs, the following features were more frequent than in SDBCs: triple-negative phenotype (16.5, 22.2, 2.6% respectively), high histological grading (49.6, 53.7, 30.1%), multifocality (39.1, 35.2, 15.7%), lymph node involvement (33, 27.8, 8.7%), and high breast density (60.9, 61.1, 17%) with a p value ≤ 0.05 for each of them.

Conclusion
In this cohort study, IBCs, especially TIBCs, were proved to be more aggressive than SDBCs in relation to invasiveness, advanced stage, histopathological features, and molecular phenotype (with the highest rates of high histological grading, triple-negative phenotype, and invasive lobular cancer).
On Thin Ice: Solar Geoengineering to Manage Tipping Element Risks in the Cryosphere by 2040
Authors: Smith Wake , Bartels Madeline F. , Boers Jasper G. , Rice Christian V. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractTipping elements are features of the climate system that can display self‐reinforcing and non‐linear responses if pushed beyond a certain threshold (the “tipping point”). Models suggest that we may surpass several of these tipping points in the next few decades, irrespective of which emissions pathway humanity follows. Some tipping elements reside in the Arctic and Antarctic and could potentially be avoided or arrested via a stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) program applied only at the poles. This paper considers the utility of proactively developing the capacity to respond to emergent tipping element threats at the poles as a matter of risk management. It then examines both the air and ground infrastructure that would be required to operationalize such capability by 2040 and finds that this would require a funded launch decision by a financially credible actor by roughly 2030.