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The Knesset Corpus: An Annotated Corpus of Hebrew Parliamentary Proceedings
Authors: Goldin Gili , Howell Nick , Ordan Noam , Rabinovich Ella , Wintner Shuly 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

We present the Knesset Corpus, a corpus of Hebrew parliamentary proceedings containing over~30 million sentences (over~384 million tokens) from all the (plenary and committee) protocols held in the Israeli parliament between~1998 and~2022. Sentences are annotated with morpho-syntactic information and are associated with detailed meta-information reflecting demographic and political properties of the speakers, based on a large database of parliament members and factions that we compiled.
We discuss the structure and composition of the corpus and the various processing steps we applied to it. To demonstrate the utility of this novel dataset we present two use cases. We show that the corpus can be used to examine historical developments in the style of political discussions by showing a reduction in lexical richness in the proceedings over time. We also investigate some differences between the styles of men and women speakers. These use cases exemplify the potential of the corpus to shed light on important trends in the Israeli society, supporting research in linguistics, political science, communication, law, etc.
Commercially available snail secretion filtrates: evaluation of extraction methods and functional properties
Authors: Filippo Maria Francesca Di , Dolci Luisa Stella , Bonvicini Francesca , Sparla Francesca , Gentilomi Giovanna , Panzavolta Silvia , Passerini Nadia , Albertini Beatrice 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Snail secretion is a complex mixture of several components, including proteins, glycoproteins, mucopolysaccharides and smaller molecules. Its growing use in nutraceutical, cosmetic and biomedical applications, as well as a component of edible and green packaging to replace chemical plasticizer, implies more affordable and sustainable extraction methods. We chose four extracts obtained from Cornu aspersum snails, differing by origin, extraction medium (namely, citric acid, lactic acid or none) and additives and we performed a series of characterizations including the SDS-page, the measure of pH and density, the evaluation of dry matter and of protein content, supported by structural determinations by means of UV-visible and infrared spectroscopy, X-Rays diffraction and thermogravimetric measurements. Biological assays comprising evaluation of cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity were also carried out. All the tests were performed both on the as received snail filtrates and on the samples after proper dialysis to remove preservatives added by manufacturers. Our results put into evidence that the properties and composition of the final extract are strongly influenced by the collection method, that can be relevant for the proper use of snail filtrate in specific applications.
A survey on the reasons why victims of stalking did not exhibit help-seeking behavior: a text-mining analysis
Authors: Suzuki Takuro 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
Stalking can escalate into violent acts such as threatening and inflicting physical harm, posing a serious threat to personal safety. To prevent exacerbating stalking victimization, victims must seek help and report incidents to the police or relevant authorities. However, victims, in general, underreport these incidents to public institutions. Moreover, there is insufficient understanding of why victims of stalking, especially men, refrain from seeking help. Therefore, this study used text mining to explore the reasons victims of stalking in Japan do not seek help, while considering the severity of victimization and analyzing data separately for men and women.
Methods
Among 908 Japanese individuals who reported experiencing repeated stalking behavior from a former intimate partner in the past five years, 253 men and 321 women who did not consult public authorities were analyzed. Participants were classified into stalking-only, threatened, and physical aggression victim groups based on their self-reported experiences in an online survey. Reasons for not seeking help were collected through open-ended questions and analyzed using text mining.
Results
A co-occurrence network analysis revealed that among men in the threatened victim group, the reason for not seeking help was the belief that their complaints would not be taken seriously. The physical aggression victim group did not seek help due to the perception that a female perpetrator does not pose a danger. Among women in the physical aggression victim group, concerns about provoking the perpetrator or worsening the situation by seeking help, as well as feelings of embarrassment, were reasons for not seeking assistance.
Conclusions
The identification of gender stereotype-related reasons among male victims was a valuable insight that could only be obtained through comparison with female victims. However, the study was limited to addressing the individual characteristics of the cases, thus providing only hypothetical insights into general trends. In future, accumulating empirical evidence through hypothesis-testing research is required to develop effective strategies to promote help-seeking behaviors among victims of stalking.
Global Trends of Antifouling Marine Coating in Seaweed Research with Scientomectric Analysis and Knowledge Maps
Authors: Gazali Mohamad , Ismail Noraznawati , Saidin Jasnizat 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

One of the most exciting alternatives to dangerous paints based on heavy metals is the development of coatings that act as natural anti-settlement agents and prevent fouling by utilising active ingredients found in seaweed. This is why understanding the field's extraordinary growth—which encompasses a wide range of topics like marine fouling, anti-biofilm, anti-fouling, future bioprospecting, and marine coating in general—requires evaluating the current body of research on seaweed's antifouling. For this kind of evaluation, summaries of description and co-citation analyses are both required to understand the scope of this study and identify research gaps. Given the topic's importance and the fact that it has received insufficient attention, this study fills a void in seaweed’s antifouling research. Using the CiteSpace software, we examined seaweed’s antifouling research published in the WOSCC database between 1991 and 2022. This produced 13,197 records in total, with a focus on factors in scientomectric analysis using CiteSpace software. We also discovered that seaweed paper increased exponentially, with productive countries (UK, Germany, and Brazil) contributing the most. The author from Brazil, French and the UK are the world's top productive author on antifouling of seaweed study. The most productive journal, unsurprisingly, was Seaweed. We discovered that keywords like "marine macroalgae," secondary metabolites" and "algae" were among the most cited and prominent in antifouling in seaweed research scope. As far as our understanding extends, this study represents the inaugural utilization of scientometric analyses employing CiteSpace software to pinpoint trends within antifouling research related to seaweed.
Thermodynamic simulation analysis and experimental study of ultrasonic powder mixed-assisted electric discharge machining
Authors: Dong Yinghuai , Liu Qihang , Wang Yan , Zhang Shaojian , Wang Wenyu , Zhou Wen , Shi Song 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

In this paper, the effects of ultrasonic vibration and powder mixed on Electrical Discharge Machining(EDM) are investigated. Based on the heat transfer theory, an ultrasonic powder mixed EDM(US-PMEDM) heat transfer model combining ultrasonic vibration and powder mixed characteristics is established, and the heat transfer model carries out a transient thermodynamic simulation for the process of removing the material during the EDM process, and through the experimental and simulation analysis of four kinds of EDM, powder mixed EDM(PMEDM), ultrasonic (UEDM), US-PMEDM, the accuracy of the simulation is verified. The accuracy of the simulation was verified by observing the surface morphology after machining. The material removal process was analyzed under different machining methods and different concentrations of powder mixed particles. Under the processing conditions of fixed processing current of 2A, ultrasonic amplitude of 5µm, and powder concentration of 2g/L, the material removal rate(MRR) of the mixed-powder EDM method was increased by about 26.3% and the surface roughness(SR) was reduced by 7.78% compared with that of the EDM method, and the material removal rate of the ultrasonic mixed powder EDM method was increased by about 49.4% and the surface roughness was increased by 4.04% compared with that of the EDM method. The addition of powder mixed particle can improve the surface quality, and the surface quality is better under the influence of powder mixed powder than under ultrasonic vibration.
Different regulatory mechanisms of Na+/ glucose transport in mouse ileum and jejunum
Authors: Chu Fenglan , Chen Xiongying , Wan Hanxing , Dong Hui , Xu Feng 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Although glucose absorption in the proximal small intestine and its regulatory mechanisms have been extensively studied, less attention has been devoted to regulating glucose absorption in the distal small intestine. Ussing chamber technique was used to measure the glucose-induced short-circuit current in the isolated intestinal epithelium of mice to explore the regulation mechanism of glucose absorption in the ileum and compare it with those in the jejunum. Glucose induced a more pronounced short-circuit current in the ileum than in the jejunum and showed greater sensitivity to transporter inhibitors. Inhibition of Na+- dependent Ca2+, H+, or HCO3- transport reduced ileal glucose-induced current. 5-HT reduced ileal glucose-induced current, which could be restored by selective inhibitors of 5-HT4R, adenyl cyclase and protein kinase A. However, the extracellular Ca2+ and endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ storage in the ileum did not regulate glucose transport as the jejunum did. Blockers of Ca2+ and K+ channels did not alter glucose-induced current in the ileum. In conclusion, the ileum has more pronounced glucose absorption, and its regulatory mechanisms significantly differ from those in the jejunum. The distal small intestine keeps efficient glucose absorption, but the regional differences of small intestinal segments in glucose absorption capacity may affect the effectiveness of oral medications, which needs attention.
AQ-CSL: Attention Querying Facial Action Unit Detection Net withCross Subject Learning
Authors: Zeng Wangding , Ji Yuanpeng , Chen Donghao , Zhang Honggang 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Recently, the advancement of deep learning has led to considerable breakthroughs in the automated detection of ActionUnits (AUs). Nevertheless, this field is still faced with various challenges, including limited subjects in shared datasetsand the difficulty of collecting AU data as domain knowledge required for annotating AUs. These issues make it arduousfor the model to generalize across different subjects and attain satisfactory performance on all AUs. To address thesechallenges, we propose two methods, namely AU-specific Querying (AQ) and Feedback Querying (FQ). AQ learns theglobal semantics of a particular AU, while FQ provides local structure information related to the AU semantic vector.The combination of these two operations enables the model to leverage both local features and global semantics of AUs.Moreover, Feedback Querying exhibits strong extensibility, which has led us to propose Cross-subject Querying (CQ).This method learns a subject-independent feature representation for each AU, resulting in improved generalizationability across different subjects. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our methods through visual presentations andablation analysis. By combining all the strategies, our proposed AQ-CSL becomes the state-of-the-art model on theDISFA and BP4D datasets.
Comparison of Weight Loss Induced by Dietary and Pharmaceuticals in Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: A Case Control Study
Authors: Wang Lei-lei , Wang Ling-ling , Liu Xiao-chen , Hu Hai-ying , Li Hong-xia , Wei Wei , Du Qin , Yan Hui-hui 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Objective
This study aims to evaluate the impact of low-carbohydrate diet, balanced dietary guidance, and pharmacotherapy on weight loss among individuals with overweight or obesity over a period of three months.
Methods
The study involves 339 individuals with overweight or obesity and received weight loss treatment at the Department of Clinical Nutrition at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, between January 1st, 2020 and December 31st, 2023. The primary outcome is the percentage weight loss.
Results
Among the studied patients, the majority chose low-carbohydrate diet as their primary treatment (168 [49.56%]), followed by balanced dietary guidance (139[41.00%]) and pharmacotherapy (32 [9.44%]). The total percentage weight loss for patients who were followed up for 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months was 4.98 (3.04,6.29) %,7.93 (5.42, 7.93) % and 10.71 (7.74,13.83) %, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified low-carbohydrate diet as an independent factor associated with percentage weight loss of ≥ 3% and ≥ 5% at 1 month (OR [odds ratio] = 0.461, P<0.05; OR = 0.349, P<0.001).
Conclusion
The results showed that a low-carbohydrate diet was an effective weight loss strategy in the short term. However, its long-term effects were comparable to those observed with balanced dietary guidance and pharmacotherapy.
Efficacy and Safety of Anlotinib in Advanced Rhabdomyosarcoma: A Retrospective Study
Authors: yang ping , Wang Tian , Yan Fei , Lin Feng 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of anlotinib in treating advanced rhabdomyosarcoma in a real-world setting.
Methods:Clinical data were collected from patients with advanced rhabdomyosarcoma who underwent anlotinib treatment at the Eighth People’s Hospital of Shanghai between January 2018 and November 2023. The objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were evaluated based on RECIST 1.1 criteria. Progression-free survival (PFS) and adverse reactions were also documented and analyzed.
Results: A total of 38 patients (23 female, 15 male) were included in the study. Three patients (8%) achieved complete response, 16 (42%) achieved partial response (PR), and 10 (26%) achieved stable disease (SD), resulting in an ORR of 50% and a DCR of 76%. The median PFS was 10 months (95% CI: 8.898-11.102). Most adverse events, such as hand-foot skin syndrome, fatigue, hypertension, and oral ulcers, were mild to moderate (grade 1/2). The most common severe adverse events were fatigue, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia (each at 5%).
Conclusion: The findings suggest that anlotinib is a safe and effective alternative for treating advanced rhabdomyosarcoma in real-world scenarios. However, further prospective randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate these results.
Safety emphasized on mycotoxin and glyphosate in oats and oat-based beverage
Authors: Fiorentin Cristiane , Hirooka Elisa Yoko 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Oat (Avena sativa L.) is the most consumed cereal as whole grain with valuable healthy nutritional content worldwide, where the Brazilian ranking in South America’s first position accounts for 95% in national production. The occurrence of mycotoxin as well as glyphosate residues was evaluated in 615 post-hulled oat grain from 2019 to 2021 crop. The reliability of analytical analysis was standardized by periodical inter-laboratory validation and participation in proficiency tests. It was detected deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN) and aflatoxins (AFs) in 82%, 52%, and 61% of the samples, respectively. Glyphosate was detected in 48% of the samples, in which 11% presented glyphosate level higher than the Brazilian legal limit. Although several countries have strict control regulations, mycotoxins and pesticide contamination still occurred from time to time. Such understanding about contamination in food byproducts basis will be essential regarding development of new innovative vegetable-based products. Incentivize the local typically established dry cereal grain agroindustry intended for further advance thorough application of reliable assembled knowledge in improving derived foodstuffs.
Pre-Operative Diagnosis of Suspicious Thyroid Nodules: An Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach
Authors: Kulatunga Hiroshani , Pathirana Aloka , Fernando Neluka , Gamage Bawantha , Sampath Asanga , Sosai Cherine , Jayakody Surangi , Seneviratne Bimalka 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
Despite the increase in thyroid tumor incidence, the malignancy rate is low. This increased incidence poses a substantial burden on the healthcare system. The costs associated with surgery and limited theater facilities restrict addressing of all thyroid tumors surgically. Effective modes of preoperative diagnosis are essential for efficient disease prognosis and treatment. Unnecessary surgeries on benign nodules and completion thyroidectomies are reported due to inaccuracies of preoperative diagnostic methods. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the efficacy of preoperative diagnostic methods such as the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS), Bethesda classification, and immunocytochemistry in predicting malignancy.
Methods
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted enrolling 106 radiologically malignancy-suspected patients. TIRADS for Ultrasound scan and Bethesda classification for fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) reporting were used. Immunocytochemistry was performed using a panel of immune markers consisting of CD-56, HBME-1, and CK-19. All patients were followed up for 2 years. The results were analysed using R version 4.3.1.
Results
The majority of the participants were females (n = 84, 79.2%). The ages ranged from 15–76 years (47.20 ± 12.90). Significant associations were observed between the TIRADS classification and Bethesda classification (p = 0.00009). Additionally, significant associations were observed between TIRADS (p = 0.046), Bethesda (p = 0.00143), immunocytochemistry (p = 0.0000), and malignant status of the patients at follow-up. The combined use of the Bethesda system and TIRADS significantly improved the malignant predictability of patients. Immunocytochemistry showed 100% concordance with patient status at follow-up.
Conclusion
The effectiveness of preoperative diagnosis of thyroid tumors can be increased by the combined use of preoperative techniques such as the TIRADS classification system and the Bethesda system. Immunocytochemistry can be used as a stand-alone technique to predict the malignancy of thyroid nodules.
The morphometric features, variability and clinical significance of the coracoclavicular tuberosity (trapezoid line and conoid tubercle)
Authors: Akbulut Yalçın , Karakaş Aslı Beril , Yarar Burhan , Sunar Mukadder 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Purpose: The coracoclavicular ligament attaches to the coracoclavicular tuberosity, and consists of the conoid and trapezoid ligaments. It plays an important role in the stability of the acromioclavicular joint. In addition, it is clinically important that the little-known coracoclavicular joint causes shoulder pain and upper extremity paresthesias. The aim of this study was to create an osteologic map of the morphologic projection of the coracoclavicular ligament or joint components on the clavicle.
Methods: In this study, 93 dry clavicles without age and sex records were used. The attachment sites of the trapezoid and conoid ligaments, which form the coracoclavicular ligament, were examined structurally and formally.
Results: The attachment sites of the trapezoid ligament were found to be triangular in 9 clavicles, ellipsoidal in 18 clavicles and trapezoid in 62 clavicles. Anatomical structure of the attachment sites of the trapezoid ligament; 57 were tuberosities, 12 were tubercles, 11 were line and 9 were fovea.
The attachments of the conoid ligament on the clavicle were found to be 23 weak, 37 moderate and 29 strong. Anatomical structure of the attachment sites of the conoid ligament; 50 were tubercle, 20 were tuberosity, 8 were massa, 6 were crista, 3 were impressio and 2 were spina. The attachments of the conoid ligament on the clavicle were found to be 20 weak, 50 moderate and 19 strong. The incidence of coracocalavicular joint was 6% in this study.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study provides an osteologic map of the morphologic projections of the components of the coracoclavicular ligament or joint in the clavicle. It was thought that the results of this study could shed light on surgeons in orthopedic surgery and clinicians in the field of physical therapy.
Skeletal age prediction models by maturity atatus in male soccer players
Authors: Flores Luis Alberto , De León Lidia G. , McLaren-Towlson Christopher , Bonito Fabiana , Mil-Homens Pedro , Peña-González Iván , Fragoso Maria Isabel 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

This study focus is to develop a new model to estimate skeletal age (SA) as a function of the biological maturation status in male soccer players, and to propose cut-off points to classify the biological maturation status based on the percentage of adult height (PAH) in male soccer players. SA was determined in 747 Portuguese male soccer players, using the Tanner-Whitehouse (TW) 3 method, and PAH was predicted by TW3 (P-TW3) and Khamis-Roche (P-KR) methods. Subsequently, the sensitivity and specificity of the P-TW3 were estimated to classify late, on-time and early maturers to obtain cut-off points, by age; and to develop specific equations for each maturation stage. Both the model using P-TW3 and the model using P-KR showed a SA predictive capacity of 93%. The average differences were similar to zero. P-TW3 cutoff points were established by ROC curve analysis to identify late and early maturers according to their SA. Following, predictive models were developed to estimate SA according to maturity status. The predictive capacity of the models was 87.3% in late maturers, 92.3% in early maturers and 93.5% in early maturers. The prediction models are a reliable and cost-effective method to estimate SA in male soccer players.
The Role of Disulfidptosis in Gliomas: Insights from Mendelian Randomization and Machine Learning
Authors: Pang Lijun , Li Xianmin , Xu Hua , Wang Peng 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

This study introduces a novel prognostic model for glioma outcomes based on disulfidptosis, a unique programmed cell death pathway, highlighting its potential in cancer progression. Analyzing 15 disulfidptosis genes across various cancers, significant prognostic disparities were observed in GBMLGG, ACC, LIHC, KIRC, and others. A detailed investigation in GBMLGG utilized one training and two testing groups to identify seven target genes (ACTN4, IQGAP1, DSTN, MYH9, PDLIM1, FLNB, ACTB) using 101 machine learning approaches across 10 models. Their predictive accuracy for patient prognosis was confirmed through ROC and KM analyses across three datasets. A comprehensive nomogram prediction model incorporating clinical data was developed and independently validated. The study also explored correlations between target genes, immune cells, tumor mutational burden (TMB), and 19 immune checkpoints, uncovering significant associations with 13 cell lines and 19 immune checkpoint-related genes. Validation techniques included single-cell analysis, PCR, immunohistochemistry, and summary data-based Mendelian randomization. The research underscores the importance of disulfidptosis in cancer development and its strong correlation with GBMLGG prognosis, facilitated by immune microenvironment interactions and specific immune checkpoint inhibitors. This multifaceted analysis not only affirms disulfidptosis's role in prognostic predictions for GBMLGG but also its broader impact on cancer research, offering a deep dive into the molecular mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and the immune landscape.