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Case report: Successful bronchoscopic interventional treatment of endobronchial leiomyomas
Authors: Wang Yinfeng , Zhang Yixiang , Tong Ruirui 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Endobronchial leiomyomas are rare benign neoplasms of the lungs that arise from the smooth muscle cells of the bronchi and bronchioles. While surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment for these tumors, bronchoscopic interventional therapies are also effective and can help preserve lung function in certain cases. A 40-year-old male patient presented with a persistent cough and sputum production for over 4 months. A chest computed tomography scan revealed nodular lesions in the lower lobe bronchus, later confirmed as an endobronchial leiomyoma. The patient refused surgical intervention and opted for minimally invasive bronchoscopic treatments, including electric snare resection, argon plasma coagulation, and balloon dilation, resulting in a successful outcome with no recurrence during follow-up. Clinicians should consider bronchoscopic interventions as a viable treatment option for endobronchial leiomyomas patients who are either ineligible for surgical resection or opt not to undergo surgery.
Improving grape fruit quality through soil conditioner: Insights from RNA-seq analysis of Cabernet Sauvignon roots
Authors: Jiang Peng , Wang Xiaojing , Wang Rui 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The application of fertilizers and soil quality are crucial for grape fruit quality. However, the molecular data linking different fertilizer (or soil conditioner [SC]) treatments with grape fruit quality is still lacking. In this study, we investigated three soil treatments, namely inorganic fertilizer (NPK, 343.5 kg/hm2 urea [N ≥ 46%]; 166.5 kg/hm2 P2O5 [P2O5 ≥ 64%]; 318 kg/hm2 K2O [K2O ≥ 50%]), organic fertilizer (Org, 9 t/hm2 [organic matter content ≥ 35%, N + P2O5 + K2O ≥ 13%]), and SC (SC, 3 t/hm2 [humic acid ≥ 38.5%; C, 56.1%; H, 3.7%; N, 1.5%; O, 38%; S, 0.6%]), on 4-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines. Compared with the NPK- and Org-treated groups, the SC significantly improved the levels of soluble solids, tannins, anthocyanins, and total phenols in the grape berries, which are important biochemical indicators that affect wine quality. Furthermore, we conducted RNA-seq analysis on the grapevine roots from each of the three treatments and used weighted gene co-expression network analysis to identify five hub genes that were associated with the biochemical indicators of the grape berries. Furthermore, we validated the expression levels of three hub genes (ERF, JP, and SF3B) and five selected genes related to anthocyanin biosynthesis (UFGT1, UFGT2, UFGT3, GST, and AT) by using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Compared to the NPK and Org treatment groups, the SC treatment resulted in a significant increase in the transcription levels of three hub genes as well as VvUFGT1, VvUFGT3, VvGST, and VvAT. These results suggest that the SC can improve grape fruit quality by altering gene transcription patterns in grapevine roots and further influence the biochemical indices of grape fruits, particularly anthocyanin content. This study reveals that the application of SC can serve as an important measure for enhancing vineyard SC and elevating grape quality.
Photocatalytic treatment of organic dyes using metal oxides and nanocomposites: A quantitative study
Authors: Khan Yousaf , Khan Muhammad Naeem , Salam Abdul , Sadia Haleema , Ullah Muhammad Farhat , Khan Muhammad Ijaz , Abdullaeva Barno Sayfutdinovna , Awwad Fuad A. , Ismail Emad A. A. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This comprehensive and quantitative research offers a thorough analysis of how metal oxides and nanocomposites are used in the photocatalytic treatment of organic dyes. It explores the challenges and opportunities of employing photocatalytic conversion technologies, discussing the optimal conditions for efficient degradation. The mechanisms of photocatalytic degradation are elucidated, highlighting the steps involved in transforming organic dyes into harmless by-products. Additionally, the article examines the factors that enhance the overall efficiency of photocatalytic conversion and compares its cost-effectiveness to other treatment methods. Various photocatalysts, with a focus on metal oxides and nanocomposites, are analyzed in terms of their advantages and limitations in degrading organic dyes. This article serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking sustainable and economical wastewater treatment solutions through efficient and eco-friendly photocatalytic approaches.
Advanced polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis for power to gas applications
Authors: Siracusano Stefania , Briguglio Nicola , Pantò Fabiola , Oldani Claudio , Grahl-Madsen Laila , Greenhalgh Daniel A. , Smith Rachel , Green Ben , Kielmann Gunnar , Flat Alexander , Steinigeweg Swen , Molinari Anna , Blom Mette , Aricò Antonino S. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Water electrolysis fed by renewable energy is the foremost technology to generate green hydrogen. Relevant challenges regard decrease of precious metal loadings and performance enhancement while maintaining cutting edge efficiency. Next generation electrolysers must provide dynamic behaviour to improve grid-balancing services and thus integrate with the grid the intermittent renewable energy sources. The HPEM2GAS project developed a low-cost optimised PEM electrolyser for grid management through both stack and balance of plant innovations.
Analytical and numerical investigation for viscoelastic fluid with heat transfer analysis during rollover-web coating phenomena
Authors: Ali Fateh , Zahid Muhammad , Souayeh Basma , Asmat Farwa , Nwaigwe Chinedu 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The current study theoretically and computationally analyses the viscoelastic Sisko fluids during the non-isothermal rollover web phenomenon. The mathematical modeling produces a system of partial differential equations, which we further simplify into ordinary differential equations through appropriate transformations. We have formulated the problem based on the lubrication approximation theory. The solution has been obtained with the perturbation method, and the outcomes are found in mathematical, tabular, and graphical forms that highlight the influence of pertinent parameters on velocity profiles, pressure gradients, flow rates per unit width, Nusselt number, pressure profile, temperature distributions, and other significant engineering quantities. Further, A comparative analysis between analytic and numerical solutions, utilizing the middefer method in the Maple environment, demonstrates reasonable agreement. Also, we observe that the fluid parameter significantly influences both velocity and temperature profiles. Moreover, the determination of a separation point 2.5000, accompanied by the observation of a maximum coating thickness of 0.6960. The enhancement in fluid heat transfer rate is approximately 5% compared to non-Newtonian fluid parameter values, with potential for further improvement by increasing the non-Newtonian parameter values. This comprehensive investigation offers valuable insights for practical implementation and future scholarly endeavors, with zero-order findings showcasing enhanced precision.
Investigating the anti-aging properties of asphalt modified with polyphosphoric acid and tire pyrolysis oil
Authors: Li Chuangmin , Liu Lubiao , Gan Youwei , Deng Qinhao , Yi Shuaibing 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This research focuses on the aging resistance properties of asphalt, which are crucial for determining the lifespan of asphalt pavement. To combat aging, waste tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) is often added to asphalt, enhancing its resistance to aging but compromising high-temperature performance. This study offered a pioneering solution by integrating TPO with polyphosphoric acid (PPA) to address these issues. In this study, we conducted a series of tests to characterize the properties of PPA/TPO modified asphalt, including temperature sweep and bending beam rheometer tests. The results demonstrated that the presence of PPA in the PPA/TPO modified asphalt could improve its high-temperature performance while maintaining its low-temperature properties. Moreover, PPA in the PPA/TPO modified asphalt enhanced the modified asphalt’s resistance to fatigue and deformation during the aging process, while the presence of TPO effectively reduced the impact of thermo-oxidative aging on the modified asphalt during the aging process. Additionally, physicochemical interactions between the base asphalt and modifiers were observed before and after aging. In summary, this study had offered an innovative method to enhance the anti-aging properties of asphalt, and had provided more options for sustainable, environmentally friendly roads.
Multiscale SUR Estimation of Systematic Risk
Authors: Michis Antonis A. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
We propose a multiscale version of the seemingly unrelated regressions model, based on wavelet transform-based time series observations. Each regression equation refers to a different time scale, which enables the use of across-scale error covariances in the feasible GLS estimation procedure for efficiency gains. We demonstrate the advantages of the proposed method over OLS with two studies: an empirical study using stock market returns for the main US industrial sectors and a detailed Monte Carlo simulation study with alternative wavelet filters. We also provide explanations for the suitability of the proposed method for estimating long-term systematic risk.
Linguistic change in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: a corpus linguistic comparison of language contact phenomena in Romance languages
Authors: Ladilova Anna , Müller Katharina , Gomes Simone F. , Born Joachim 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe radical social, political, and economic changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are clearly reflected in language use through the appearance of numerous neologisms, most of which can be considered borrowings from English. In this article, we take a contrastive linguistic approach and focus on the emergence of new lexemes in the press language of four Romance languages (European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian and European French) with a special focus on language contact. Since no press corpora were available with specific data on the COVID-19 pandemic, we created our own corpora for the entire year 2020 usingPythonin order to compare how lexical innovation is dealt with in the four languages. Our results show that conceptual innovation, especially when it occurs abruptly, can lead to equivalent, often phonotactically adapted neologisms in the case of neighbouring languages. However, the integration of foreign words and the formation of neologisms also show language-specific peculiarities which are not only related to structural characteristics of the respective languages, but also to sociolinguistic and sociocultural factors. Our study elaborates on the relationship between these factors and shows the potential of contrastive and computational approaches for the study of lexical repercussions of language contact.
The French linguistic varieties of Gypsies and Travellers: an original diastratic variation perspective
Authors: Nahon Peter 
Published: May 2024

AbstractFor centuries, France and the French-speaking areas of Belgium and Switzerland have been home to a large minority of Gypsies and Travellers, comprising about 300,000 individuals who all speak a form of French as their native language and form a close-knit sociolinguistic community. Their French sociolect, hitherto never described by linguists, differs from other varieties of French through a wide array of phenomena at all levels of language structure: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexical semantics and morphology. Diachronic and contrastive analysis shows that these features are either (1) non-standard, archaic or regional characteristics now lost in other varieties of European French, but kept by the Travellers as diastratic variants; (2) internal innovations within the diasystem of Traveller French; (3) outcomes of contact with heritage languages of some of these groups (Sinti Romani, Jenisch, and Alemannic and Gallo-Romance dialects). Using predominantly new fieldwork I provide here the first description of this important set of diastratic varieties of French, which represents an outstanding case of linguistic variation in a context of social separation yet with sustained contact.
Digitalisierungskonzepte für Expertenwissen in der Werkzeugentstehung
Authors: Persch Christoph , Hupfeld Henning , Ossowski Tim , Mennenga Mark , Dröder Klaus , Herrmann Christoph 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Die Entwicklung von Umformwerkzeugen zur Herstellung von Blechbauteilen stellt einen Engpass bei der Herstellung neuer Fahrzeuge dar. Die Informationsflüsse im Werkzeugentstehungsprozess werden im Forschungsprojekt „TooliNG“ analysiert, da hierfür notwendiges Expertenwissen aktuell nicht ausreichend digitalisiert vorliegt. Durch geeignete Konzepte soll dieses Wissen digitalisiert werden und als Grundlage für die Implementierung von KI-Assistenten dienen.
Vom prozessorientierten Qualitätsmanagementsystem zum adaptiven Lernpfad
Authors: Orth Ronald , Kretschmer Maria , Singer-Coudoux Katrin , Schmid Robert 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Verschiedene Rahmenwerke des Qualitätsmanagements betonen die Relevanz kompetenter Mitarbeiter:innen für den Unternehmenserfolg. Unternehmen müssen erfolgskritische Kompetenzen bestimmen und bewerten sowie Maßnahmen zur Kompetenzentwicklung umsetzen. Dieser Beitrag stellt einen Ansatz vor, der Unternehmen dabei unterstützt, anhand von prozessorientierten Skill-Profilen und einer KI-basierten Lernplattform diese Aufgaben zu bewerkstelligen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei adaptive Lernpfade der Beschäftigten. Das Fallbeispiel der FBT Feinblechtechnik GmbH demonstriert die Anwendung des Ansatzes in der Praxis.
Ein Konzept zur Qualitätssicherung für Fused Deposition Modeling
Authors: Zanin Luca , Scholer Matthias , Zürn Siegfried 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Mittels einer FMEA auf Basis von Expertenbefragungen, wissenschaftlicher Literatur sowie Nutzererfahrungen wurden ein Fehlerkatalog für Probleme des FDM ermittelt. Darauf aufbauend konnte ein dreiteiliges Qualitätssicherungskonzept erarbeitet werden, das sich durch eine klar definierte Prozesskette, einen Fehlerkatalog sowie die Implementierung klassischer Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen auszeichnet. Es bietet unterschiedliche Möglichkeiten zur Überwachung, Steuerung und Verbesserung von FDM-Produktionsprozessen. Das Konzept mit verschiedenen Qualitätsmaßnahmen wurden mithilfe von praktischen Experimenten evaluiert.
Business Reengineering
Authors: Kraus Georg 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Produktionsunternehmen versuchen Rentabilitäts- und Kostenprobleme oft durch den Einsatz neuer Technologien zu lösen. Eher selten stellen sie jedoch ihre Organisationsstrukturen in Frage. Dies ist aber auch nötig, um Quantensprünge bei solchen Kennzahlen wie Ressourcenverbrauch, Durchlauf- und Lieferzeiten zu erzielen.
Increasing the Use of Enteral Antibiotics in Hospitalized Children With Uncomplicated Infections
Authors: Molloy Matthew J. , Morris Calli , Caldwell Alicia , LaChance Dennis , Woeste Laura , Lenk Mary Anne , Brady Patrick W. , Schondelmeyer Amanda C. 
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND
Route of administration is an important component of antimicrobial stewardship. Early transition from intravenous to enteral antibiotics in hospitalized children is associated with fewer catheter-related adverse events, as well as decreased costs and length of stay. Our aim was to increase the percentage of enteral antibiotic doses for hospital medicine patients with uncomplicated common bacterial infections (community-acquired pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection, urinary tract infection, neck infection) from 50% to 80% in 6 months.

METHODS
We formed a multidisciplinary team to evaluate key drivers and design plan-do-study-act cycles. Interventions included provider education, structured discussion at existing team huddles, and pocket-sized printed information. Our primary measure was the percentage of antibiotic doses given enterally to patients receiving other enteral medications. Secondary measures included antibiotic cost, number of peripheral intravenous catheters, length of stay, and 7-day readmission. We used statistical process control charts to track our measures.

RESULTS
Over a 6-month baseline period and 12 months of improvement work, we observed 3183 antibiotic doses (888 in the baseline period, 2295 doses during improvement work). We observed an increase in the percentage of antibiotic doses given enterally per week for eligible patients from 50% to 67%. We observed decreased antibiotic costs and fewer peripheral intravenous catheters per encounter after the interventions. There was no change in length of stay or readmissions.

CONCLUSIONS
We observed increased enteral antibiotic doses for children hospitalized with common bacterial infections. Interventions targeting culture change and communication were associated with sustained improvement.
Reproduction of Competitive Human Capital as a Factor of Ensuring Russia's Economic Security in the Global Economy
Authors: Novolodskaya Galina 
Published: May 2024

The growing interest in the study of the reproduction of competitive human capital is caused by the destabilization of the political, social and economic situation in the world in the conditions of pandemics and the sanctions policy of the countries of the «golden billion». The implementing of artificial intelligence leads to the reduction of even the elite layer in the labor market, such as IT specialists. Enterprises of basic industries and related industries face a decrease in demand and reduce staff. The digitization of processes results in personnel reductions in sectors that provide financial, informational, and other services. Job cuts — reduction in disposable income — reduction in demand — reduction in economic growth — reduction in investment resources and opportunities: all this requires the search for new levers to improve efficiency and life security. The analysis of modern economic scientific literature shows an underestimation of the reproduction characteristics of a specific factor and investment resource — a person, his creative component in the process of its productive use. The reproductive perspective allows for the alignment of interests among all parties involved in the production process within a company, the creation of value-added chains at regional and national levels, and serves as a key factor in increasing their competitiveness in global markets. This approach fits well with the search for mechanisms to ensure economic security at all three levels: micro, meso and macro in the global economy of a multipolar world.
Inferring the Focal Depths of Small Earthquakes in Southern California Using Physics-Based Waveform Features
Authors: Koper Keith D. , Burlacu Relu , Murray Riley , Baker Ben , Tibi Rigobert , Mueen Abdullah 
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
Determining the depths of small crustal earthquakes is challenging in many regions of the world, because most seismic networks are too sparse to resolve trade-offs between depth and origin time with conventional arrival-time methods. Precise and accurate depth estimation is important, because it can help seismologists discriminate between earthquakes and explosions, which is relevant to monitoring nuclear test ban treaties and producing earthquake catalogs that are uncontaminated by mining blasts. Here, we examine the depth sensitivity of several physics-based waveform features for ∼8000 earthquakes in southern California that have well-resolved depths from arrival-time inversion. We focus on small earthquakes (2&lt;ML&lt;4) recorded at local distances (&lt;150 km), for which depth estimation is especially challenging. We find that differential magnitudes (Mw/ML–Mc) are positively correlated with focal depth, implying that coda wave excitation decreases with focal depth. We analyze a simple proxy for relative frequency content, Φ≡log10(M0)+3log10(fc), and find that source spectra are preferentially enriched in high frequencies, or “blue-shifted,” as focal depth increases. We also find that two spectral amplitude ratios Rg 0.5–2 Hz/Sg 0.5–8 Hz and Pg/Sg at 3–8 Hz decrease as focal depth increases. Using multilinear regression with these features as predictor variables, we develop models that can explain 11%–59% of the variance in depths within 10 subregions and 25% of the depth variance across southern California as a whole. We suggest that incorporating these features into a machine learning workflow could help resolve focal depths in regions that are poorly instrumented and lack large databases of well-located events. Some of the waveform features we evaluate in this study have previously been used as source discriminants, and our results imply that their effectiveness in discrimination is partially because explosions generally occur at shallower depths than earthquakes.
Assessing prescribing practices in a rural hospital: A cross-sectional study using WHO prescribing indicators
Authors: Abraham Jijo P. , Giri Reena R. , Jaiswal Kavita M. 
Published: May 2024

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prescribing practices of physicians at a rural hospital in Western India, focusing on adherence to WHO prescribing indicators. The main research question addressed the extent of alignment with optimal prescribing standards.1: Evaluate prescribing patterns in a rural hospital using WHO indicators. 2: Assess alignment with WHO standards and identify areas for improvement. 3: Understand demographic influences on prescribing. 4: Provide insights for optimizing rural healthcare delivery.A prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional approach was employed in the outpatient department of the rural hospital. A total of 604 prescriptions were sampled over two months, and data were collected using a random sampling method. The study followed ethical standards, and prescriptions were analyzed for demographic characteristics, prescribing patterns, and adherence to WHO indicators.The average number of drugs per prescription was 3.5, indicating a tendency towards polypharmacy. While 86% of drugs were prescribed generically, the study revealed areas of suboptimal adherence to WHO prescribing indicators, including antibiotic prescriptions (29%) and injectable use (50%). The analysis also highlighted disparities in prescribing patterns based on gender and age.The study provides valuable insights into prescribing practices in a rural healthcare setting, emphasizing the need for interventions to streamline prescriptions and enhance adherence to global standards. The identified areas for improvement include addressing polypharmacy, promoting generic prescribing, and optimizing antibiotic and injectable use.