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Redesigning the survey course: A focus on music, historically excluded identities, and the canon
Authors: Schicker Juliane 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSo‐called survey courses have been a persistent but contested genre in world languages, especially in regard to “the canon,” an unstable concept that has historically determined the textual choices of such surveys. This article presents a case study for redesigning the survey course genre in line with theory to diversify, decolonize, and decanonize the curriculum. It discusses a number of steps concerning the theoretical background, textual improvements, approaches to assignments, classroom atmosphere, and general pedagogy. It reflects on questions of positionality, institutional support, and workload. Focusing on music and short texts, the survey course described here questions the common practices and core values of German studies, music history, and musicology, and takes a critical stance toward privilege and power. In this context, the course counters tokenization, juxtaposes non‐canonical and canonical works, and focuses on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility work, as well as universal instructional design principles and social justice education. Thus, the survey becomes a new genre—one that still offers students the breadth of cultural production but relies on a particular set of prerequisites determined by factors such as the space, time, and accessibility of a course, as well as the identity markers of instructor and students.
Diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma affecting the third eyelid of two young adult FeLV‐infected cats
Authors: Reis Ribeiro Paula , Bandinelli Marcele Bettim , Viezzer Bianchi Matheus , Brambatti Gustavo , de Campos Pereira Vanessa , Machado Sousa da Silva Emanoelly , Souza Monteggia Rafael , Driemeier David , Petinatti Pavarini Saulo 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLymphoma is one of the most frequently diagnosed tumors in FeLV‐infected cats. Extranodal lymphomas include lymphomas in ocular and periocular tissues, such as the third eyelid (TEL), which is an uncommonly diagnosed type of lymphoma in cats. This study aimed to describe the clinicopathological features of lymphoma in the TEL of two FeLV‐infected cats. A retrospective study in two anatomic pathology laboratories was performed, and two cases met the inclusion criteria. A 4‐year‐old, female cat (case 1), positive for FIV gp40 antigen and FeLV gp70 antigen by immunohistochemistry (IHC), and a male cat of 22 months old (case 2), positive both serologically for FeLV p27 antigen and for FeLV gp70 antigen by IHC, were referred to veterinary clinics with unilateral swelling and mass in the TEL, which had rapid growth in case 2. Histological and immunohistochemical analysis established the final diagnosis of diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma in both cases. The cat in case 2 died 4 months after the diagnosis, with clinical worsening prior to death. Necropsy was not performed in either case, which precluded the definition of a primary or secondary involvement. However, the ocular lesions were the reason for consultation in both cases and it may have been an initial manifestation of a multicentric disease. Thus, FeLV‐infected cats with clinical finding of eyelid swelling or mass formation should have lymphoma as a differential diagnosis, and a complete physical examination should be performed to detect extraocular involvement.
Dynamic Sensor Selection for Efficient Monitoring of Coupled Multidisciplinary Systems
Authors: Asadi Negar , Fatemeh Ghoreishi Seyede 
Published: May 2024

AbstractCoupled multidisciplinary systems involve different disciplines/subsystems with feedback-coupled interactions, illustrating the complex interdependencies inherent in real-world engineering systems. Effective monitoring of a coupled multidisciplinary system is crucial for real-time assessment of the interactions between various disciplines within the system. This monitoring provides the data necessary for detecting and addressing issues in a timely manner and facilitates adaptive decision-making for taking reliable design or control actions. However, processing and analyzing data in real time is computationally intensive, and limited resources, such as computational power, sensor capabilities, and budget, may constrain the extent to which a system can be monitored comprehensively. To address this, this article develops a particle-based approach that dynamically selects a subset of sensors that provides the highest information about the state of the system in real time. The proposed approach first predicts the amount of uncertainty in the estimation of the state of the system given noisy measurements from different subsets of available sensors. Then, it selects the sensors that reduce this uncertainty the most, enhancing the precision and efficiency of the monitoring process. The efficacy of the proposed framework is demonstrated via two coupled multidisciplinary systems in the numerical experiments.
Investigation of an Inter-Compressor S-Duct Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method
Authors: Gianoli Thomas , Boussuge Jean-François , Sagaut Pierre , de Laborderie Jérôme 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This article presents the study of a subsonic inter-compressor S-duct. Numerical simulations are performed using large-eddy simulation (LES) based on a compressible hybrid thermal lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) implemented within the ProLB solver. Comparisons are made between the LES–LBM results, Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) computations, and experimental measurements on a representative S-duct taken from the European project AIDA. Several cases with increasing complexity are addressed where the different rows surrounding the duct are gradually included in the computations. The effects of each row on the flow field development and loss levels are studied. The goal is to evaluate the ability of the LES–LBM to recover the aerodynamic behavior and the total pressure loss evolution within the duct. Results show that the LES–LBM retrieves the correct flow evolution inside the S-duct compared to the experiment and previous RANS results. The case where the upstream stator row or the low-pressure compressor stage is integrated shows an increase in total pressure loss, as previously observed in the literature, and a more developed flow field with complex flow features contributing to the loss generation. To further analyze the loss mechanism, an entropy-based approach is presented and highlights that most losses are generated close to the hub wall due to the migration of the upstream stator wakes.
Impact of NICE clinical guidelines for prevention and treatment of neonatal infections on antibiotic use in very preterm infants in England and Wales: an interrupted time series analysis
Authors: Saunders Mike , Ojha Shalini , Szatkowski Lisa 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveTo assess the impact of publication of UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on the prevention and treatment of early-onset infections (EOIs) in neonates (clinical guideline 149 (CG149), published in 2012, and its 2021 update (NG195) on antibiotic use in very preterm infants.DesignInterrupted time series analysis using data from the National Neonatal Research Database.SettingNeonatal units in England and Wales.ParticipantsInfants born at 22–31 weeks’ gestation from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2022 and survived to discharge.InterventionsPublication of CG149 (August 2012) and NG195 (April 2021).Main outcome measuresMeasures of antibiotic use, aggregated by month of birth: antibiotic use rate (AUR), the proportion of care days in receipt of at least one antibiotic; percentage of infants who received ≥1 day of antibiotics on days 1–3 for EOI and after day 3 for late-onset infection (LOI); percentage who received ≥1 prolonged antibiotic course ≥5 days for EOI and LOI.Results96% of infants received an antibiotic during inpatient stay. AUR declined at publication of CG149, without further impact at NG195 publication. There was no impact of CG149 on the underlying trend in infants receiving ≥1 day antibiotics for EOI or LOI, but post-NG195 the monthly trend began to decline for EOI (−0.20%, −0.26 to −0.14) and LOI (−0.23%, −0.33 to −0.12). Use of prolonged antibiotic courses for EOI and LOI declined at publication of CG149 and for LOI this trend accelerated post-NG195.ConclusionsPublications of NICE guidance were associated with reductions in antibiotic use; however neonatal antibiotic exposure remains extremely high.
Comprehensive preimplantation genetic testing for balanced insertional translocation carriers
Authors: Zhang Shuo , Pei Zhenle , Xiao Min , Zhou Jing , Hu Bin , Zhu Saijuan , Sun Xiaoxi , Wu Junping , Lei Caixia , Xu Congjian 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundBalanced insertional translocations (BITs) can increase the risk of infertility, recurrent miscarriages or neonatal birth defects due to chromosomal imbalances in gametes. However, studies on preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for patients carrying BITs are inadequate.MethodsA preimplantation genetic genotyping and haplotype analysis approach was developed and implemented in this study. Genome-wide SNP genotyping was performed, followed by core family-based haplotype analysis. The balanced insertion segments in euploid embryos were inferred from the haplotypes inherited from the carrier parent.ResultsA total of 10 BIT carrier couples were enrolled in our study. 15 in vitro fertilisation cycles were conducted, resulting in 73 blastocysts biopsied and subjected to PGT analysis. Among these, 20 blastocysts displayed rearrangement-related imbalances, 13 exhibited de novo aneuploidies, 15 presented a complex anomaly involving both imbalances and additional aneuploidies, while 25 were euploid. Within the euploid embryos, 12 were balanced carrier embryos and 13 were non-carrier embryos. To date, eight non-carrier and one carrier embryos have been transferred, resulting in seven clinical pregnancies. All pregnancies were recommended to perform prenatal diagnosis, our date revealed complete concordance between fetal genetic testing results and PGT results. Presently, five infants have been born from these pregnancies, and two pregnancies are still ongoing.ConclusionThe proposed method facilitates comprehensive chromosome screening and the concurrent identification of balanced insertions or normal karyotypes in embryos. This study offers an effective and universally applicable strategy for BIT carriers to achieve a healthy pregnancy and prevent the transmission of BITs to their offspring.
Full quantum tomography study of Google’s Sycamore gate on IBM’s quantum computers
Authors: AbuGhanem Muhammad , Eleuch Hichem 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe potential of achieving computational hardware with quantum advantage depends heavily on the quality of quantum gate operations. However, the presence of imperfect two-qubit gates poses a significant challenge and acts as a major obstacle in developing scalable quantum information processors. Google’s Quantum AI and collaborators claimed to have conducted a supremacy regime experiment. In this experiment, a new two-qubit universal gate called theSycamoregate is constructed and employed to generate random quantum circuits (RQCs), using a programmable quantum processor with 53 qubits. These computations were carried out in a computational state space of size$9 \times 10^{15}$9×1015. Nevertheless, even in strictly-controlled laboratory settings, quantum information on quantum processors is susceptible to various disturbances, including undesired interaction with the surroundings and imperfections in the quantum state. To address this issue, we conduct both quantum state tomography (QST) and quantum process tomography (QPT) experiments on Google’sSycamoregate using different artificial architectural superconducting quantum computer. Furthermore, to demonstrate how errors affect gate fidelity at the level of quantum circuits, we design and conduct full QST experiments for the five-qubit eight-cycle circuit, which was introduced as an example of the programability of Google’sSycamorequantum processor. These quantum tomography experiments are conducted in three distinct environments: noise-free, noisy simulation, and on IBM Quantum’s genuine quantum computer. Our results offer valuable insights into the performance of IBM Quantum’s hardware and the robustness ofSycamoregates within this experimental setup. These findings contribute to our understanding of quantum hardware performance and provide valuable information for optimizing quantum algorithms for practical applications.
Characterization of AB598, a CD39 Enzymatic Inhibitory Antibody for the Treatment of Solid Tumors
Authors: Anderson Amy E. , Parashar Kaustubh , Jin Ke , Clor Julie , Stagnaro Carlo E. , Vani Urvi , Singh Jaskirat , Chen Ada , Guan Yihong , Talukdar Priyanka , Sathishkumar Pavithra , Juat Damie J. , Singh Hema , Kushwaha Ritu , Zhao Xiaoning , Kaplan Angelo , Seitz Lisa , Walters Matthew J. , Fernandez-Salas Ester , Walker Nigel P.C. , Bowman Christine E. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
AB598 is a CD39 inhibitory antibody being pursued for the treatment of solid tumors in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. CD39 metabolizes extracellular adenosine triphosphate (eATP), an alarmin capable of promoting antitumor immune responses, into adenosine, an immuno-inhibitory metabolite. By inhibiting CD39, the consumption of eATP is reduced, resulting in a proinflammatory milieu in which eATP can activate myeloid cells to promote antitumor immunity. The preclinical characterization of AB598 provides a mechanistic rationale for combining AB598 with chemotherapy in the clinic. Chemotherapy can induce ATP release from tumor cells and, when preserved by AB598, both chemotherapy-induced eATP and exogenously added ATP promote the function of monocyte-derived dendritic cells via P2Y11 signaling. Inhibition of CD39 in the presence of ATP can promote inflammasome activation in in vitro-derived macrophages, an effect mediated by P2X7. In a MOLP8 murine xenograft model, AB598 results in full inhibition of intratumoral CD39 enzymatic activity, an increase in intratumoral ATP, a decrease of extracellular CD39 on tumor cells, and ultimately, control of tumor growth. In cynomolgus monkeys, systemic dosing of AB598 results in effective enzymatic inhibition in tissues, full peripheral and tissue target engagement, and a reduction in cell surface CD39 both in tissues and in the periphery. Taken together, these data support a promising therapeutic strategy of harnessing the eATP generated by standard-of-care chemotherapies to prime the tumor microenvironment for a productive antitumor immune response.
The Role of the Aleutian Low in the Relationship between Spring Pacific Meridional Mode and Following ENSO
Authors: Zheng Yuqiong , Chen Shangfeng , Chen Wen , Wu Renguang , Wang Zhibiao , Yu Bin , Hu Peng , Piao Jinling 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The spring Pacific meridional mode (PMM) is an important precursor of El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO). However, recent studies reported that only about half of the spring PMM events were followed by ENSO events. This study examines the role of internal climate variability in modulating the impact of PMM on ENSO using 100-member ensemble simulations of the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model (MPI-ESM). The relationship between spring PMM and following winter ENSO shows a large spread among the 100 members. The variation of spring Aleutian low (AL) intensity is identified to be an important factor modulating the PMM–ENSO relation. The spring AL affects the PMM–ENSO relationship by modifying PMM-generated low-level zonal wind anomalies over the tropical western Pacific. The strengthening of the spring AL is accompanied by westerly wind anomalies over the midlatitude northwestern Pacific, leading to sea surface temperature (SST) cooling there via an enhancement of upward surface heat flux. This results in increased meridional SST gradient and leads to northerly wind anomalies over the subtropical northwestern Pacific, which turn to surface westerly wind anomalies after reaching the equatorial western Pacific due to the conservation of potential vorticity. Thus, the low-level westerly (easterly) wind anomalies over the tropical western Pacific associated with the positive (negative) spring PMM were strengthened (weakened), which further contributes to an enhanced (a weakened) PMM–ENSO relation. The mechanism for the modulation of the AL on the spring PMM–ENSO relationship is verified by a set of AGCM simulations. This study suggests that the condition of the spring AL should be considered when predicting ENSO on the basis of the PMM.

Significance Statement
Spring Pacific meridional mode (PMM) is a predictor of ENSO, but not all spring PMM events are accompanied by the occurrence of ENSO events. This study aims to explore the influence of internal climate variability on the relationship between spring PMM and following ENSO. It is revealed that the Aleutian low exerts a crucial modulation on the spring PMM–ENSO relationship. The underlying physical mechanisms for the impact of the Aleutian low on the relationship between spring PMM and ENSO are further examined. The results of this study have important implications for improving the prediction of ENSO.
Reciprocating dry sliding wear behaviour of BN@MXene@AA7075 composites
Authors: Karaca Muhammet Mevlüt , Polat Safa , Esen İsmail 
Published: May 2024

Aluminium alloys are preferred in various fields, especially in the aviation and automotive sectors, due to their lightweight and durable nature. However, their usage is limited due to weak tribological properties such as low hardness and high adhesion tendency against steel. In order to overcome this deficiency, this study aimed to develop AA7075 matrix composites reinforced with BN and MXene. The productions were conducted by powder metallurgy method with these reinforcements in different ratios, both together and separately. The produced composites were characterized primarily by XRD and SEM analyses, followed by measurement of density and porosity values. Wear tests were conducted using the reciprocating ball-on-flat method, at a frequency of 3 Hz, a sliding distance of 100 m, and a stroke distance of 5 mm, with Inox steel ball. The highest improvement in wear rate was realized under 5 N load at 5 wt.% reinforcement ratios of 48% and 42% for BN and MXene, respectively. When 2 wt% BN and MXene reinforcements were applied together, the improvement rate remained around 34%. It can be said that BN and MXene show promising results by providing significant improvements compared to their counterparts in the literature, with MXene especially warranting further investigation.
Psychosocial Perspectives on Child Mental Health in Custody Disputes: A Qualitative Study from Urban Bengaluru
Authors: Nambiar Priyanka P. , Jangam Kavita V. , Seshadri Shekhar P. 
Published: May 2024

Background: Divorce has become a common contemporary phenomenon in India. In this context, the child is pulled into the vortex of parental disputes over the child’s custody. The spiteful and protracted nature of these legal cases adversely affects the child’s mental health. Despite the growing research in the Western context, the understanding of this phenomenon and its psychosocial impact on children in India is still in its infancy. In this background, this study aimed to explore key child mental health and related psychosocial issues in the context of child custody cases in urban India. Method: The study explored the psychosocial complexities of child custody cases by interviewing 24 key informants using a semi-structured interview guide. The key informants comprised seven mental health professionals and seven legal professionals working in the area of child custody and access. It also included 10 parents who were contesting parties in child custody cases. They were selected using a purposive sampling method over a period of 6 months. Results: Seven themes identified using thematic analysis were: (a) parent–child relationship and interaction; (b) parenting dynamics; (c) parental mental health issues; (d) malicious acts by parents; (e) child’s adjustment to changes in life; (f) issues in the school context; and (g) child mental health issues. Conclusion: This study highlighted the potential risk factors in the familial context that adversely affect the child’s well-being and mental health in custody disputes. Therefore, interventions at the family level in the legal setting are crucial in the mitigation of these risks. In child custody cases, the coordination and liaison of child mental health professionals with the judicial system is crucial for child mental health promotion and safeguarding the best interests of the child.
Primary brain lymphoma and glioblastoma: evaluation of DCE T1 and DSC T2 MRI perfusion findings
Authors: Soydan Hamza , Sözmen Cılız Deniz , Cesur Turay , Tezgör Aksakal Eda 
Published: May 2024

Background The accurate differentiation of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is clinically crucial due to the different treatment strategies between them. Purpose To define magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) perfusion findings in PCNSL to make a safe distinction from GBM with dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) T1 and DSC T2 MRI perfusion findings. Material and Methods This retrospective analysis included 19 patients with histopathologically diagnosed PCNSL and 21 individuals with GBM. DCE T1 vascular permeability perfusion values including K-trans, Ve, Kep, IAUGC, and DSC T2 perfusion values including cerebral blood volume (CBV) and cerebral blood flow (CBF) in axial sections from the pathological lesion and contralateral normal brain parenchyma were measured quantitatively using region of interest analysis. Results The study observed no statistically significant difference between patients with PCNSL (T/B cell) and GBM in the median values of DCE T1 perfusion ratios ( P > 0.05). Nevertheless, the DSC T2 perfusion ratios showed a substantial distinction between the two groups. In contrast to patients with PCNSL (1.185 vs. 1.224, respectively), those with GBM had higher median levels of r-CBV and r-CBF (2.898 vs. 2.467, respectively; P 0.01). A cutoff value of ≤1.473 for r-CBV (Lesion/N) and ≤1.6005 for r-CBF (Lesion/N) was found to estimate the positivity of PCNSL. Conclusion DSC T2 MRI perfusion values showed lower r-CBV and r-CBF values in PCNSL patients compared to GBM patients. According to the findings, r-CBV and r-CBF are the most accurate MRI perfusion parameters for distinguishing between PCSNL and GBM.