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Anti-explosion Performance of a New Type of Polyurea-Coated Corrugated Steel Plate Reinforced Concrete Slab
Authors: Wang Wei , Zhang Congkun , Yang Guangrui 
Published: July 2024

AbstractImproving the explosion resistance of the building wall has been a hot topic in the current protection engineering research, in this process, corrugated steel and polyisocyanate oxazolidine (POZD) were widely used, but there are few studies on the anti-explosion performance of the composite structure of the two. In this paper, the effects of POZD and corrugated steel on the explosion resistance of POZD-coated corrugated steel plate reinforced concrete slab (PSRC) under contact explosion were studied by test and numerical simulation. The finite element (FE) model of the PSRC slab was established by using Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) method. The principle of POZD coating reinforced structure was revealed by analyzing the attenuation process of stress wave propagation in the structure. Subsequently, a series of numerical calculations were conducted to investigate the effect of POZD thickness and corrugated steel angle on the performance of the PSRC slab under explosive load. The relationship between structural damage characteristics and the POZD coating was established, the empirical formula of the normalized maximum mid-span displacement considering POZD thickness and TNT mass was obtained. The effect of corrugated steel with different angles on its anti-explosion performance was analyzed, the empirical formula of the maximum deflection considering corrugated steel angle and TNT mass was obtained. Studies have shown that the peak stress of the stress wave generated by the explosion is only 2.79% of the incident wave after the POZD coating is coated on the back of the structure, the anti-explosion performance of the structure is greatly improved. Increasing the thickness of POZD can significantly increase the anti-explosion performance of PSRC slab, the maximum deflection of PSRC slab decreases exponentially with increasing POZD thickness. The explosion resistance of PSRC slab was enhanced with increasing corrugated steel angles. The corrugated steel angles is 50 , the improvement effect of PSRC is the best.
Towards an informed research agenda for the field of personality disorders by experts with lived and living experience and researchers
Authors: Renneberg Babette , Hutsebaut Joost , Berens Ann , De Panfilis Chiara , Bertsch Katja , Kaera Andres , Kramer Ueli , Schmahl Christian , Swales Michaela , Taubner Svenja , Alvarez Mariana Mendoza , Sieg Julia ,   30 experts with lived experience – clients, relatives, significant others - from 10 European countries
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
We describe a collection of themes for a research agenda for personality disorders that was originally formulated for the ESSPD Borderline Congress in 2022.

Methods
Experts with lived and living experience (EE), researchers and clinicians met virtually, exchanged ideas and discussed research topics for the field of personality disorders. The experts - patients, relatives, significant others - named the topics they thought most relevant for further research in the field. These topics were presented at the ESPPD conference in October 2022.

Results
The five top themes were: 1. Prevention, early detection and intervention, 2. Recovery beyond symptom improvement, 3. Involvement of relatives in treatment, 4. Gender dysphoria, and 5. Stigma.

Conclusions
In general, the topics reflect current issues and changes in societal values. Overarching aims of research on these topics are the improvement of social participation and integration in society, better dissemination of research, and better information of the general public and political stakeholders.
Presentation of metastatic carotid body paraganglioma on F-18 FDG PET/CT: a rare disease
Authors: Dulet Mehul , Trivedi Vaibhav , Datta Deepanksha , Elhence Poonam , Kumar Rajesh 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCarotid body paraganglioma is a slow growing tumor of head and neck region. It can rarely be malignant in nature which is characterized by distant metastases on anatomical imaging. We share an interesting presentation of a malignant carotid body on F-18 FDG PET/CT in form of liver and skeletal metastases.
Pentachlorophenol and its effect on different environmental matrices: the need for an alternative wood preservative
Authors: C.U. Emenike , Q. He , K. Koushika 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWood is considered to be one of the most important materials in the global economy. Wood loses shelf life in countries with severe winters. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) was predominantly used as a wood preservative because of its efficacy in controlling wood decay. This study discussed the overall impact of PCP across various environmental matrices, including soil, plants, water, air, and humans. Pentachlorophenol is a phenol substituted with five chloro-groups. High chlorination levels and stability of PCP make it hazardous to the environment, and persistent, and it also interferes with human, aquatic, and soil microbial health. PCP is volatile; thus, it is constantly discharged into the atmosphere and ingested by the human population. Owing to its hazardous nature, it was added to the Stockholm Convention’s list of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and phased out of the industry in 2023. This review has summarized PCP properties, usage, production volume, different transformation pathways, and its harmful effects on different environmental matrices such as air, water, soil, crops, and human health which have helped to outline the expected features of the new chemical compared with PCP. The improved chemical is intended to have quick degradability, fewer chlorine atoms, no aromatic structure, be non-toxic, environmentally benign, and efficient against wood deterioration while also penetrating the wood better.
Dietary lipid and astaxanthin contents affect the pigmentation of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus)
Authors: Lin Shujun , Hossain Abul , Shahidi Fereidoon 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe most important quality parameter of salmonids is the red color of their skin and muscles. In this contribution, the effects of astaxanthin and dietary lipid content on the pigmentation of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) were studied. Charrs were fed on diets containing 40, 60, and 80 ppm synthetic astaxanthin together with 10, 18, and 26% dietary lipids for 24 weeks. Results indicated that the astaxanthin concentration in the belly skin and flesh of fish was strongly correlated with both carotenoid and dietary lipid contents, suggesting a significant interaction between diets and the total carotenoid concentration in the belly skin and flesh. The Hunter color L* values of the fillet and the belly skin were inversely related to their carotenoid levels, whereas their a* and b* values were strongly correlated with the total carotenoid concentration. The apparent digestibility coefficient of carotenoids was directly correlated with the level of dietary lipid but inversely correlated with carotenoid contents. A strong correlation between the content of carotenoids retained in the flesh and their digestibility was observed. Thus, the pigmentation of Arctic charr could improve the overall consumer acceptability as well as nutritional and potential market values of Arctic charr.
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The association between screen time exposure, parent depression, and development of social communication skills among preschool children in Qassim Region
Authors: Alqifari Abdullah , Albarrak Raghad Ibrahim , Alrubaish Yaqeen Fahad , Alawaji Mayadah Assaf , Alkhalifah Reghd Husain , Alqifari Hana Nasser , Suleiman Mohammed 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Screen exposure among children continues to increase worldwide. It has negative effects on children of developmental age, including obesity, poor attention, sleep disorders, vision problems, language delays, and deficits in communication skills. It has been reported that parental depression is associated with both increased screen time for children and poor function and skills in children. However, other studies have reported no association between screen time and parental depression.

Research methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 340 parents of 4- to 6-year-old children in the Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from the primary health care vaccination clinic by contacting parents of children aged 4 to 6 years to fill out the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) for the child and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9) for the parents.

Research results
We conducted a regression analysis to assess the influence of screen time exposure on social communication skills (SCQ score). The results of this study indicated that there was no significant effect observed (B = 0.283, P > 0.05), indicating that a positive correlation between screen time usage and SCQ score may not apply to the entire population. Conversely, we discovered a crucial link between screen time exposure and parental depression (PHQ), as it displayed noteworthy impact values (B = 1.136, P < 0.05), indicating an affirmative correlation between them. In addition, our results also indicated apparent positive associations between parental depression and SCQ scores (B = 0.229, P < 0.05).

Conclusion
Our findings revealed that there was a significant association between parental depression and both screen time exposure and SCQ score, while there was no correlation between screen time exposure and SCQ score.
Consumption of dietary supplements and their determinants among adults in six Arabic countries: a cross-sectional survey
Authors: Amer Samar , Abdel-hameid Mohammed , Elsheikh Shimaa , Shailabi Taher , Douaouia Lina , Abuhaimed Sara , Ishteiwy Ehab , Abdullah Lina , Balid Mohamed Muhanad , Swed Sarya , Amer Youmna , Zaitoun Nahla , Zaitoun Nermeen , Ibrahim Mona 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Background
Since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic crisis, the supplement market has consistently grown. Therefore, we conducted this survey during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to study the frequency and context of dietary supplement (DS) consumption (vitamins and mineral intake) and explore the consumer’s pharmaceutical buying behaviour; and (3) to study its determinants as regards the demographics, Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and healthy eating pyramids.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional web-based survey on 1333 Arabic adults aged 18 years or more residing in six Arabic-speaking countries in May 2022, using a validated self-administrated questionnaire. The survey-involved questions about sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, FSS, healthy eating pyramid, DS consumption, and consumers’ pharmaceutical purchasing behaviour.

Results
Most participants were aged 20 to less than 35 years, and 64.6% used dietary supplements. There was a statistically significant difference between supplement users and nonusers as regards consumers’ pharmaceutical buying behaviour in terms of advertising quality, safety rules, pharmaceutical forms, and packet quality. Arabic adults consumed the following dietary supplements: 63.5% vitamin C, 60.1% vitamin D, 47.1% iron, and 44.4% zinc. Authorised products (76.0%), natural contents (75.0%), and safety rules (68%), were the most common factors influencing Arabic consumers’ pharmaceutical purchasing behavior. Multi-logistic regression analysis showed that being female, having a history of COVID-19, having a positive attitude about the benefits, and being recommended for supplement use were predictors of dietary supplement use.

Conclusion
The dietary consumption of supplements is prevalent, mainly including vitamin C, vitamin D, iron, zinc, vitamin B, and magnesium. In addition, Arabic adults are poorly adherent to healthy eating pyramids. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Arabic health authorities should prioritize this issue to minimize the potential for misusing dietary supplements.
Blood transfusion in elective total hip arthroplasty: can patient-specific parameters predict transfusion?
Authors: Meißner Nils , Strahl André , Rolvien Tim , Halder Andreas M. , Schrednitzki Daniel 
Published: July 2024

AimsTransfusion after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become rare, and identification of causative factors allows preventive measures. The aim of this study was to determine patient-specific factors that increase the risk of needing a blood transfusion.MethodsAll patients who underwent elective THA were analyzed retrospectively in this single-centre study from 2020 to 2021. A total of 2,892 patients were included. Transfusion-related parameters were evaluated. A multiple logistic regression was performed to determine whether age, BMI, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade, sex, or preoperative haemoglobin (Hb) could predict the need for transfusion within the examined patient population.ResultsThe overall transfusion rate was 1.2%. Compared to the group of patients without blood transfusion, the transfused group was on average older (aged 73.8 years (SD 9.7) vs 68.6 years (SD 10.1); p = 0.020) and was mostly female (p = 0.003), but showed no significant differences in terms of BMI (28.3 kg/m2 (SD 5.9) vs 28.7 kg/m2 (SD 5.2); p = 0.720) or ASA grade (2.2 (SD 0.5) vs 2.1 (SD 0.4); p = 0.378). The regression model identified a cutoff Hb level of < 7.6 mmol/l (< 12.2 g/dl), aged > 73 years, and a BMI of 35.4 kg/m² or higher as the three most reliable predictors associated with postoperative transfusion in THA.ConclusionThe possibility of transfusion is predictable based on preoperatively available parameters. The proposed thresholds for preoperative Hb level, age, and BMI can help identify patients and take preventive measures if necessary.Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2024;5(7):560–564.
Comparing the Performance of a Novel-BCI-Based Headset with a Conventional Hearing Aid While Watching TV
Authors: D. K. Nagarathi  , V. Ramya  , Latha Parthiban  
Published: July 2024

Nowadays, TV viewership and watching time are increasing rapidly. Many organizations now allow employees to watch the news in the recreation hall during official hours to stay updated. This investigation focuses on the comparison of nano-porous membrane sensitivity-loss compensation (support for hearing) with a novel brain-computer interface (BCI)-based hearing headset, while watching television. The hearing headset has a thought-based navigation of the hearing volume of the opponent’s voice. The hearing aid is already chosen based on the audiometry test. The novel BCI-based hearing headset provides a supplement of voice to one ear at a time similar to a hearing aid. Twenty impaired people were tested using both a hearing aid and BCI-based hearing headset and their responses were noted. Questions were asked individually in between watching TV. The responses were recorded in terms of percentage. The number of patients per group was predicted at a ‘G’ power of 80%. The results revealed that users with a novel BCI-based hearing headset outperformed those with a regular hearing aid. A statistical significance of < 0.001 was obtained while comparing the two categories. The proposed novel BCI-based hearing headset improved the membrane sensitivity-loss compensation performance of listening by 18.25% more than with the use of a regular hearing aid.
Novel Synthesis and Characterization of Lanthanum oxide Nanoparticles from Nano-sized Lanthanum(III) Compound
Authors: K. Parimala Gandhi  , S. Hemalatha  , S. Sruthi  
Published: July 2024

A new nano-sized La (III) compound, La[(N2H4)2{C10H6(3-O)(2-COO)}1.5].H2O (X), was synthesized by the sonochemical method and characterized by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and elemental analyses. Lanthanum oxide nanoparticles were prepared by direct thermal decomposition of nanostructures in a programmable furnace up to 800 ℃ in ambient atmosphere. The structural characterization was done by powder XRD, and morphological observations by FESEM revealed that the quasi-spherical La2O3 nanoparticles obtained are well crystallized and uniform in both morphology and particle size. The study demonstrates that supramolecular compounds may be suitable precursors for the simple one-pot preparation of nanoscale metal oxide materials with different morphologies.
A Systematic Review on Removal Efficiency of Heavy Metals from Yamuna Water
Authors: Parul Sharma  , Chhaya Agarwal  , Rashmi Mishra  , Avijit Mazumder  , Saurabh Singh  , Ashwani Sharma  , A. K. Azad  
Published: July 2024

Yamuna River fulfils the water needs of various regions of North India. With the increasing level of pollution, the Yamuna River is declared as one of the polluted rivers in India. Numerous researches have reported the heavy metal presence in Yamuna River. Hence, we have focused our review towards analysing the heavy metals present in Yamuna River Basin and their concentration level during pre-pandemic and post-pandemic period. Delhi being the main polluter city causes the cloud formation (froth) and as a consequence a health risk among children and adults. Mathura and Agra are equally responsible in polluting the Yamuna River. Further, we have also included the role of microalgae as a promising solution for heavy metal removal. Altogether, this review will help the future researchers towards identifying potential approaches for water remediation.
Investigating the Influence of Lemon Grass Root on Soil Stability and Slope Erosion: A Case Study in the Nilgiris District
Authors: S. Karthik  , S. Anandaraj  , K. Govarthanambikai  , S. Shaniya  , A. Alex Livingston Raja  , S. Anandakumar  
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the significant impact of lemongrass root on stabilizing the soil in the hilly slopes of Nilgiris. Lemongrass provides hydrological and mechanical support to the soil mass and also helps enhance the shear strength. The crop is grown as a support against sliding since its roots contribute to slope stability. However, the plant’s usage in the soil stabilization process is still in early stage. This work was conducted to ascertain the utilization of Indian lemongrass plant, which is capable of enhancing the mechanical strength, which was studied using a pull-out resistance equipment. As a means of reducing the cost of field experiments and labour involved, a simulation study was undertaken with the help of Geostudio to analyse the root topology. Even though it is a preliminary study with numerous boundary conditions, the results are promising. The total shear strength and safety factor of the test soil increased when lemongrass was used.
Characterization Studies on Vetiveria Zizanioides Natural Fiber and Graphene Filler Reinforced Nano Polymer Composite Material
Authors: N. Senthilkumar  , B. Deepanraj  , C. K. Dhinakarraj  , M. Yuvaperiyasamy  
Published: July 2024

In this work, Vetiveria zizanioides (vetiver) fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix was developed with three fiber weight fractions (5, 10, and 15 wt.%) and with 3 wt.% of graphene (Gr) as filler material. This composite could replace asbestos-based braking material in automotive brake linings, as asbestos materials are carcinogenic and cause environmental issues. Hand lay-up and compression molding process was used to fabricate the natural fiber composite. The composite material was characterized by tensile strength, impact strength and flexural strength. It is found that, with increase in fiber content, mechanical properties tend to improve when compared with unreinforced epoxy polymer. The natural hydrophilic vetiver fibers increased absorption of water and thickness swelling was observed for all the composites. When compared with 3% Gr-reinforced composite, 15% vetiver fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix along with 3% Gr shows increase in tensile, flexural, and impact strength by 82.66, 34.25, and 157.14%, respectively, with 29.03% reduction in % elongation. A remarkable increase in water absorption was recorded with the highest fiber content.
Comprehensive Insights of Chemically Treated Jute/Kenaf/Glass Fiber with TiO2 Nanoparticle using RSM Optimization
Authors: S. Jothi Arunachalam  , R. Saravanan  
Published: July 2024

In this research, we examined the impacts of silane treatment on jute/kenaf fiber mats. Our main objective was to enhance the bending strength using response surface methodology. Different concentrations of silane (5%, 10%, and 15%) and varying soaking durations (10, 20, 30 min) were examined. Based on the findings, it was discovered that the optimal bending strength was attained by using a 5% silane concentration and soaking for 20 min with 5% TiO2 nanoparticle. Utilizing Design-Expert software, the study optimized these parameters and examined their impact on flexural characteristics. The model demonstrated impressive correlation coefficients (R2 and Adjusted R2) for flexural strength and hardness, suggesting its reliability in predicting properties. Additional experiments were conducted to confirm the accuracy of the model’s predictions, and the results showed a minimal discrepancy between the predicted and actual values. This provides strong evidence for the model’s reliability in making accurate predictions.
A Comprehensive Microstructural Analysis for Enhancing Concrete’s Longevity and Environmental Sustainability
Authors: S. Naveen Kumar  , M. Natarajan  , A. Naveen Arasu  
Published: July 2024

The environmental factors lessen the durability of concrete by changing the way the elements are linked together. To maximize the building's longevity, the concrete needs to be impermeable. Samples of Portland slag cement concrete of grade M20 that had been produced with and without admixtures as well as with and without reinforcement were taken into account for the current investigation. Samples were initially cured in potable water for 28 days, following which they were subjected to additional exposure in environments containing hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid for challenging conditions for a subsequent 28-, 56- and 90-day period. All specimens exposed to various environmental circumstances showed a similar pattern of enriching in physical characteristics and diminishing in water absorption, therefore enriching the durability qualities, when the data gathered at intervals of 28, 56, and 90 days of curing were examined. SEM examination revealed a notable refinement in pore structure with aging, confirming age-related pore refinement. XRD analysis performed for phase identification revealed the presence of silica and calcium carbonate in the concrete specimens. This research intends to offer important insights about the appropriateness of Portland Slag Cement in strengthening the resilience and durability of concrete.