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TEXTS OF LUTHERAN PSALMS ON THE TOMBSTONES OF THE HISTORIC CEMETERIES OF THE KLAIPĖDA REGION: EXAMPLE OF MULTICULTURAL AND BILINGUAL FOLKLORE TRADITION
Authors: Слюжинскас Р. 
Published: May 2024

Сохранение и изучение материального и нематериального культурного наследия каждого народа и региона – одна из главных задач современности. В данной статье наше внимание сконцентрировано на изучении до сих пор сохранившихся текстов лютеранских песнопений на надгробных памятниках исторических кладбищ (вторая половина XIX – первая половина XX века) Клайпедского края Литвы, исторически связанных с местными традициями евангелико-лютеранского вероисповедания. Даётся подробный их анализ, рассматриваются разные аспекты взаимовлияния обеих двуязычных местных культур – литовской и немецкой, унаследованных с времён Королевства Восточной Пруссии.
The preservation and study of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of every nation and region is one of the main tasks of our time. In this article, our attention is focused on studying the texts of Lutheran hymns still preserved on the tombstones of historic cemeteries (second half of the 19th – first half of the 20th centuries) of the Klaipėda region in Lithuania, historically associated with local traditions of the Evangelical Lutheran religion. Their detailed analysis is given, different aspects of the mutual influence of both bilingual local cultures – Lithuanian and German, inherited from the times of the Kingdom of East Prussia are considered.
CONCERTO FOR HARP AND ORCHESTRA BY BORIS I. TISHCHENKO: ABOUT THEMATIC INVENTION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE PARTS BY PRINCIPAL HARPS
Authors: Екименко Т.С. , Цимбал М.Ф. 
Published: May 2024

Статья посвящена анализу композиционных особенностей и тематических процессов в Концерте для арфы петербургского композитора Бориса Тищенко. Раскрыты особенности исполнительской трактовки партии арф во всех частях концерта, выявлены тематические связи и переклички между частями.
The article covers the analysis of the compositional features and thematic processes in the Harp Concerto of the St. Petersburg composer Boris Tishchenko. Specific features of the performing interpretation of the harp parts in all pieces of the concerto are revealed, thematic links and similarities between the pieces are identified.
Life Cycle Assessment Framework for Diagnostic Imaging
Authors: Roletto Andrea , Savio Anna , Zanoni Simone 
Published: May 2024

The increasing focus on environmental sustainability is becoming essential in the diagnostic imaging sector, which is accredited for about 10% of the healthcare industry’s carbon footprint. A multitude of research initiatives investigated the environmental impacts of diagnostic imaging, encompassing factors like electricity consumption, carbon emissions, and waste generation from these procedures. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) stands as a prominent method for structural assessment of environmental impacts, offering a detailed framework for examining the environmental consequences of specific processes. The aim of this study includes analyzing existing LCA approaches in literature to identify their limitations and to suggest an elaborate framework for LCA application in diagnostic imaging.Out of 17 original articles on environmental sustainability in radiology published since 2014, but only a part, 29.4% (5/17), described an LCA approach. The different characteristics of these studies provide valuable insights, enabling the proposal of a more comprehensive LCA research methodology.The reviewed articles did not present a uniform research outcome. According to the GreenHouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard, the optimal outcome for assessing environmental impact is the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions. For a thorough methodological approach in LCA, it is essential to cover all direct and indirect emissions associated with diagnostic imaging. All studies (100%, 5/5) considered the electricity consumption of imaging equipment. Usage of consumables was included in 80% (4/5) of the studies. Only 40% (2/5) of articles considered auxiliary equipment like computers and contrast-medium injectors, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Factors like equipment manufacture, staff travel, and waste generation, though crucial to overall greenhouse gas emissions, were each covered in only 20% (1/5) of the studies. The articles also varied in their LCA versions, with two employing the detailed Cradle-to-Grave approach, while others used partial Cradle-to-Gate and Input-Output LCA methods.The insights from this analysis could lead to a valuable framework for a new LCA methodological approach in diagnostic imaging. This novel approach is designed to overcome the limitations observed in existing research, offering a more comprehensive analysis. By enhancing the LCA framework, it will be possible identify the phases in diagnostic imaging that have the most substantial environmental impact, allowing for the development of more targeted strategies to reduce GHG emissions associated with diagnostic procedures.
Challenges in Standardizing Global Emission Factors for Peatlands
Authors: Skujevska Dita , Feofilovs Maksims , Romagnoli Francesco 
Published: May 2024

Peatlands have a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, acting as significant carbon sinks, but become a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when peat extraction is taking place. This article presents a comprehensive overview of peatland ecosystems, emphasizing their classification across various climatic zones and the complex set of different characteristics that determine contribution to GHG emissions. Currently, inconsistency exists in definition of emission factors used between countries leading to varied approaches in estimating peatland emissions and posing significant challenges in the comparison and aggregation of global data on peat extraction related GHG. The aim of the study is to analyse the disparities in emission factors and calculation methodologies employed by different countries. Data from national GHG emission reports are submitted under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. Emissions report data calculations and emission factors can be based either on nationally determined data or on data specified in the IPCC guidelines. Consequently, emission factor data for four countries - Latvia, Finland, Sweden and Germany - are collected and processed, which were compared with IPCC guideline data. The data were compared in two ways: by equating units of measurement and by modeling. The results show there is a pronounced difference between the emission factors of each country, however, all these factors are lower than the maximum values specified in the IPCC guidelines. It was also determined that comparing the total emission factors with the modeled results, no significant difference is observed between these results. The study concludes that emission factors are predetermined differently for each country, and it is not possible to specify the differences among assumptions for parameters included in the determination of the emission factors. The results suggest there is a need for development of more transparent accounting of emissions with regard to the diverse environmental and anthropogenic factors influencing peatland ecosystems. Factors like composition, depth of peat, water table levels, and local land-use practices further compound this variability in emission accounting. Addressing these challenges is crucial for enhancing the accuracy and reliability of GHG emission reporting under international frameworks like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol.
Enzymatic Activity of Fungi for Hydrolysis of Wheat Bran and Cultivation of Oleaginous Yeasts
Authors: Conti Fosca , Pilz Melania , Castellan Nicolo , Qoura Farrah , Brück Thomas 
Published: May 2024

Sustainable alternatives to petrochemical raw materials in oleochemical, laundry detergent and personal care industry need to be implemented. Presently, palm oil is the predominant cost-efficient option. While it is a renewable source, it has negative environmental and socioeconomic implications. Therefore, the request for ecologically certified and palm oil-free cleaning agents and household care products is rapidly growing, supported by concepts of waste-free biorefinery. Oleaginous yeasts are currently the most promising source for microbial lipid production. Additionally, wheat bran is a cereal milling by-product, which is available in high quantities and provides an excellent feedstock. Enzymatically generated wheat bran hydrolysate provides an excellent microbial cultivation medium for the sustainable production of high value biological additives. Indeed, wheat bran consists predominantly of lignocellulose, and therefore of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, which can be hydrolyzed by established enzyme systems. Currently, such enzymatic systems are mainly obtained for the market from genetically modified organisms (GMO). This represents a problem because GMO products or process components cannot be included in eco-certified household care formulations. Therefore, innovative GMO-free biotechnological processes need to be implemented, as well as the isolation of novel GMO-free hydrolase enzyme systems. Fungal strains are an interesting source for the efficient screening and isolation GMO-free hydrolases (see figure).This contribution is part of a project, which aims to use a holistic biotechnological approach to convert mill residues into customized specialty ingredients of eco-certified detergents. The project focuses on three main tasks:investigation of a microbial group of eight Ascomycete fungi,production of enzymes for hydrolysis of wheat bran, anduse of the resulting biomass hydrolysate to cultivate oleaginous yeasts.Hydrolase producing fungal strains were cultivated on different substrates to investigate their ability to generate specific enzyme systems capable of hydrolyzing wheat bran. The activity of the enzymes was qualitatively and quantitatively characterized to determine the optimal strains for the degradation of wheat bran and suited to implement a large-scale process. Supernatants of different fungal strains cultivations were tested in the hydrolysis step to compare the hydrolysis performances of differently active enzyme mixes. The biomass hydrolysate was used to cultivate lipid generating yeasts to investigate their ability to grow on the microbial cultivation medium.
Use of Solar Energy to Increase the Sustainability of Shared Micromobility
Authors: Rubenis Aivars , Celms Armands , Adrian Leslie 
Published: May 2024

This study continues the examination of potential ways to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the urban transportation sector by using shared scooters in Riga. Despite claims by shared scooter operators that these vehicles are environmentally friendly, shared e-scooters contribute an additional 239.9 tonnes of CO2 in Riga. While energy is not the largest source of CO2 emissions for shared scooters, it is one factor that could be improved by switching to locally produced green energy. This study revaluates the CO2 emissions from shared scooters based on an additional year of data. It also analyses the possibility of generating enough energy on-site to provide chargers with PV energy.For this purpose, the study utilizes the last seven years of solar energy data in Latvia to model the potential energy flows that can be used to charge the electric scooters. This data is then combined with information from 3 million scooter trips from the 2021-2022 scooter seasons, analysing the trips and the energy used during scooter use. It was determined that, on average, 59.6Wh were used per trip, with a standard deviation of 18.9 Wh. The model was tested with various levels of PV cell areas and energy storage systems to determine the minimum parameters required for the scooters to be provided with enough energy without the need for additional grid charging.The results demonstrate that it is indeed possible to provide enough solar energy to ensure continuous charging of the electric scooters for 98.8% of the cases during the scooter operation period with just 0.2m² of solar cells per scooter. In conclusion, while this approach does not completely offset the CO2 emissions generated by the short scooter lifespan, it is a step towards greener urban transport. Further research will be carried out to optimize the charging locations for the evaluation of practical PV charging viability.
Development of Sustainable 3D Printable Ternary Composite
Authors: Sapata Alise , Sinka Maris , Sahmenko Genadijs , Bumanis Girts , Puzule Liga , Slosbergs Peteris , Bajare Diana 
Published: May 2024

3D printing technology has the potential to reduce construction waste through its controlled manufacturing process and optimized material consumption, making it a promising sustainable construction approach with reduced environmental impact. However, current 3D printed structures often have a high carbon footprint due to the large amounts of fine-grained primary materials used in mortar composites. Most efforts to develop 3D printed structures are associated with concrete and Portland cement-based materials.This research presents an innovative approach for the reuse of gypsum to develop a material suitable for 3D printing, with the goal to industrialize the usage of waste gypsum in civil engineering. The objective of this study is to develop a sustainable gypsum-cement-pozzolanic (GCP) ternary binder composite, incorporating recycled industrial waste gypsum materials such as construction demolition waste gypsum (CDG), along with Portland cement and secondary pozzolanic materials. The GCP ternary composite combines the desired properties of gypsum, such as fast setting time, with those of Portland cement, which offers high final strength. The addition of a pozzolanic component is essential to ensure the chemical stability of this ternary system.As part of this study, ternary composites were designed and tested for their mechanical properties, durability, and suitability for 3D printing. Development and optimization of the ternary composite was carried out as a loop of procedures (Fig.1). Through these optimization procedures, a range of mixtures with necessary properties for 3D printing was found. To ensure sustainability and to assess the environmental impact of the mixtures, life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed.The LCA of GCP composites showed at least 1.5 times lower embodied energy and carbon dioxide emissions compared to Portland cement-based mortars. This is without considering avoided emissions from the end-of-life stage of gypsum waste, as well as higher technical properties that make GCP composites superior to regular cement composites. Considering these factors, GCP composites exhibit even lower emissions and are considered a viable alternative to Portland cement-based mortars.
Gene expression and immune infiltration analysis comparing lesioned and preserved subchondral bone in osteoarthritis
Authors: Zhang Gang , Qin Jinwei , Xu Wenbo , Liu Meina , Wu Rilige , Qin Yong 
Published: May 2024

Background
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease requiring additional research. This study compared gene expression and immune infiltration between lesioned and preserved subchondral bone. The results were validated using multiple tissue datasets and experiments.

Methods
Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the lesioned and preserved tibial plateaus of OA patients were identified in the GSE51588 dataset. Moreover, functional annotation and protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analyses were performed on the lesioned and preserved sides to explore potential therapeutic targets in OA subchondral bones. In addition, multiple tissues were used to screen coexpressed genes, and the expression levels of identified candidate DEGs in OA were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Finally, an immune infiltration analysis was conducted.

Results
A total of 1,010 DEGs were identified, 423 upregulated and 587 downregulated. The biological process (BP) terms enriched in the upregulated genes included “skeletal system development”, “sister chromatid cohesion”, and “ossification”. Pathways were enriched in “Wnt signaling pathway” and “proteoglycans in cancer”. The BP terms enriched in the downregulated genes included “inflammatory response”, “xenobiotic metabolic process”, and “positive regulation of inflammatory response”. The enriched pathways included “neuroactive ligand–receptor interaction” and “AMP-activated protein kinase signaling”. JUN, tumor necrosis factor α, and interleukin-1β were the hub genes in the PPI network. Collagen XI A1 and leucine-rich repeat-containing 15 were screened from multiple datasets and experimentally validated. Immune infiltration analyses showed fewer infiltrating adipocytes and endothelial cells in the lesioned versus preserved samples.

Conclusion
Our findings provide valuable information for future studies on the pathogenic mechanism of OA and potential therapeutic and diagnostic targets.
Stability of adaptive delta modulators with forgetting factor and constant inputs
Authors: Dandach Sandra H. , Dasgupta Soura , Anderson Brian D. O. 
Published: April 2011

AbstractMotivated by applications to feedback control over communication networks where the actuation and feedback signals are transmitted over communication channels, we study the stability of Adaptive Delta Modulators (ADM) when the coded signal is a constant. The importance of such a setting arises because a common control task is to track a dc input. It is known that a standard accumulator‐based ADM has the following highly undesirable characteristic: virtually all combinations of the algorithm parameters result in 4‐cycles, and the avoidance of 4‐cycles requires a nongeneric initialization. Further, the steady state oscillations that generically arise in the course of these cycles can have amplitudes that can be arbitrarily close to the initial error. Consequently, we study the use of a forgetting factor in the ADM loop, and provide a detailed stability analysis and design guidelines. Intuitively, adding a forgetting factor to the classical ADM algorithm prevents 4‐periodic cycles from occurring by damping them. In particular, we show that for suitably chosen design parameters, the ADM with forgetting factor can track a constant signal arbitrarily closely under mild assumptions. We provide simulations to demonstrate how much better the modified algorithm performs relative to the original ADM algorithm in a remote control setting. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The JAK2 exon 12 mutations: A comprehensive review
Authors: Scott Linda M. 
Published: April 2011

AbstractA variety of acquired mutations targeting JAK2 exon 12 are present in those patients with the myeloproliferative neoplasm, polycythemia vera, that lack the more common JAK2V617F mutation. Both mutation types perturb erythropoiesis, with individuals presenting with a raised hematocrit, reduced serum erythropoietin levels, and erythropoietin‐independent erythroid progenitor cells. However, there are also phenotypic differences that, until recently, precluded a significant proportion of patients with a JAK2 exon 12 mutation from receiving an appropriate diagnosis. Here, we review the literature published on the JAK2 exon 12 mutations and compare the biology associated with these mutations with that of JAK2V617F. Am. J. Hematol. 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
A prognostic model for short term adverse events in normotensive patients with pulmonary embolism
Authors: Agterof Mariette J. , Schutgens Roger E.G. , Moumli Noureddine , Eijkemans M.J.C. , van der Griend René , Tromp Ellen A.M. , Biesma Douwe H. 
Published: April 2011

AbstractRisk stratification of patients with PE has gained interest in terms of the identification of patients in whom treatment on an outpatient base can be considered. Previous studies are of limited value due to their focus on adverse clinical events within several months after diagnosis of PE. We developed a prognostic model, based on easily accessible, clinical, and laboratory parameters, to predict adverse events during the first 10 days after the diagnosis of acute PE. We have analyzed the data of 210 outpatients with confirmed PE. Collected data included medical history, pulse rate, blood pressure, NT‐proBNP, and D‐dimer concentrations. The primary outcome was the occurrence of adverse clinical events in a 10 day follow‐up period. Our final prognostic model to predict short‐term adverse events consists of NT‐proBNP levels, D‐dimer concentrations, pulse rate, and the occurrence of active malignancy; the total score ranges from 0 to 37 points. Patients with a low score (no active malignancy, pulse rate <90 bpm, NT‐proBNP <500 pg/ml, and D‐dimer <3,000 μg/l FEU) have a 10‐day adverse event risk <1.5%. This risk increases to over 30% in patients with a maximum score, based on high pulse rate, D‐dimer concentrations, and NT‐proBNP levels. Our prognostic model, once prospectively validated in an independent sample of patients, can be used in the early risk stratification of PE to estimate the risk of adverse events and to differentiate between candidates for in‐ or out‐ hospital treatment. Am. J. Hematol. 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Nutrition in transition: Dietary patterns of rural Amazonian women during a period of economic change
Authors: Piperata Barbara A. , Ivanova Sofia A. , Da‐gloria Pedro , Gonçalo Veiga  , Polsky Analise , Spence Jennifer E. , Murrieta Rui S. S. 
Published: April 2011

AbstractObjectives:The goal of this study was to understand the relationship between economic change (wage labor, retirement, and the Bolsa Família program) and dietary patterns in the rural Amazon and to determine the extent to which these changes followed the pattern of the nutrition transition.Methods:The study was longitudinal. The weighed‐inventory method and economic interviews were used to collect data on dietary intake and household economics in a sample of 30 and 52 women in 2002 and 2009, respectively. Twenty of the women participated in both years and make‐up the longitudinal sub‐sample. Comparative statistics were used to identify changes in dietary patterns over time and multiple linear regressions were used to explore the relationship between economics, subsistence strategies, and diet.Results:There was a significant decline in kcal (P < 0.01) and carbohydrate (P < 0.01) but no change in protein intake over time in both the larger and smaller, longitudinal subsample. The percent of energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fat purchased increased in the larger and longitudinal samples (P ≤ 0.02) and there was an increase in refined carbohydrate and processed, fatty‐meat consumption over time. The abandonment of manioc gardens was associated with increased dependence on purchased food (P = 0.03) while receipt of the Bolsa Família was associated with increased protein intake and adequacy (P = 0.02).Conclusions:The dietary changes observed are only in partial agreement with predictions of the nutrition transition literature. The relationship between the economic and diet changes was shaped by the local context which should be considered when implementing CCT programs, like the Bolsa Família. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 2011. © 2011Wiley‐Liss, Inc.