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A 0.9 V high‐speed dynamic bias latch‐type comparator employing a voltage‐controlled delay line
Authors: Tai Feng , Liu Yige , Bai Puyi , Li Qiang 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a novel dynamic bias latch‐type comparator combined with a voltage‐controlled delay line (VCDL), designed specifically for low‐power and low‐noise applications in high‐speed analog‐to‐digital converters (ADCs). The incorporation of the VCDL precedes the dynamic bias amplifier in the proposed comparator, thereby achieving a balance between energy efficiency and high‐speed operation. This innovative design enhances the input common voltage of the dynamic bias amplifier through the utilization of the VCDL, surpassing that of a conventional dynamic bias comparator. Furthermore, it demonstrates increased adaptability in technology scaling and efficient operation at lower supply voltages, leveraging inverters and other simple cells. The proposed comparator in 28 nm process technology achieves a 309.7 µV input‐referred noise while consuming approximately 145.8 fJ and completing comparisons in 125 ps with a 0.9 V supply and a 0.45 V input common‐mode voltage.
A digital prediction compensation for DR improvement in CT DSM with digital noise coupling
Authors: Pang Jiaxi , Ou Xilong , Li Qiang 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a prediction‐based dynamic range (DR) compensation technique in continuous‐time (CT) delta ‐sigma modulator (DSM) with digital‐domain noise coupling (DNC) structure. A digital prediction technique is proposed to address the issue of maximum stable amplitude (MSA) loss caused by DNC. The proposed prediction method has been shown to significantly extend the MSA of CT DSM with DNC. Moreover, through the extension of MSA, the DR and SNDR is significantly improved. A CTDSM with proposed compensation achieves a SNDR of 85.1dB at ‐1dBFS and a DR of 89dB.
Research of obstacle vehicles avoidance for automated heavy vehicle platoon by switching the formation
Authors: Kuang Jianjie , Tan Gangfeng , Guo Xuexun , Pei Xiaofei , Peng Dengzhi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWith the development of automated vehicles, researches related to automated vehicle platoon (AVP) have received more and more attention. AVP is considered one of the effective means to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce vehicle energy consumption. This paper studies a three‐layer method of avoiding obstacle vehicles in traffic by switching the formation for the automated heavy vehicle platoon. In the decision‐making layer, a decision‐making system based on the finite‐state machine is established for formation switching. In the second layer, the lane‐changing trajectory is optimized based on the quantic polynomial curve fitting for vehicles that need to change lanes. In terms of vehicle control layer, each vehicle has a longitudinal controller based on sliding mode control and a lateral controller based on model predictive control to track the planned trajectory to complete the target formation. Finally, the proposed method is simulated in MATLAB/TruckSim. The simulation results show that the proposed method could effectively avoid the obstacle vehicles by switching the formation and has a small average value of errors in speed tracking and trajectory tracking.
Enhancing resilience of advanced power protection systems in smart grids against cyber–physical threats
Authors: Alasali Feras , Hayajneh Ali M. , Ghalyon Salah Abu , El‐Naily Naser , AlMajali Anas , Itradat Awni , Holderbaume William , Zaroure Eyad 
Published: February 2024

AbstractRecently, smart grids introduce significant challenges to power system protection due to the high integration with distributed energy resources (DERs) and communication systems. To effectively manage the impact of DERs on power networks, researchers are actively formulating adaptive protection strategies, requiring robust communication schemes. However, concerns remain over the occurrence of communication connection failures and the potential risks presented by cyber‐attacks. This work addresses these challenges by investigating the impact of cyber‐attacks on different adaptive overcurrent relays (OCRs) approaches. Here, modern adaptive OCR coordination approaches using different group settings has integrated in evaluating high voltage/medium/low voltage (HV/MV/LV) network model with real network parameters at the MV/LV level. Additionally, a voltage‐based relay is developed and employed to enhance protection system performance under various cyber threats, aiming to reduce tripping time and to minimize energy that is not supplied. The results show that voltage‐based scheme outperform the traditional adaptive OCRs in terms of response time and mis coordination events under cyber‐attacks. In the proposed MV/LV real network scenario characterized by an 89% availability of a 4 MW photovoltaic system, even a brief interruption caused by cyber‐attacks can result in significant cost consequences.
Protéasomopathies neurodéveloppementales : une nouvelle classe de maladies du neurodéveloppement causées par une dysfonction du protéasome
Authors: Cuinat Silvestre , Bézieau Stéphane , Deb Wallid , Mercier Sandra , Vignard Virginie , Toutain Bérénice , Isidor Bertrand , Küry Sébastien , Ebstein Frédéric 
Published: February 2024

Le système ubiquitine-protéasome (UPS) est une voie conservée chez les eucaryotes qui permet la dégradation, par les protéasomes, des protéines modifiées par l’ubiquitine. Récemment, une corrélation entre des variants pathogènes de gènes codant le protéasome et l’émergence de nouvelles maladies avec troubles neurodéveloppementaux, dénommés « protéasomopathies neurodéveloppementales », a été mise en évidence. Ces maladies rares se manifestent par des retards psychomoteurs, des troubles du comportement, des dysmorphies faciales et des anomalies multi-systémiques. Dans cette synthèse, nous répertorions les biomarqueurs spécifiques d’une dysfonction protéasomale et nous discutons de leur pertinence pour le diagnostic et les traitements de ces troubles neurodéveloppementaux.
VTE Risk Assessment and Prevention in Pregnancy
Authors: O'Rourke Ellen , Faryal Rehman , Blondon Marc , Middeldorp Saskia , Ní Áinle Fionnuala 
Published: February 2024

AbstractVenous thromboembolism (VTE) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality in pregnancy and the postpartum period. In addition to the higher pregnancy-associated baseline VTE risk, there are several well-established risk factors that can further increase the risk of VTE. At present, a thorough interrogation of these risk factors remains our only tool for estimating which pregnant people may be at an increased risk of VTE, and thus potentially benefit from thromboprophylaxis. However, an important knowledge gap still exists surrounding the duration of increased risk and the interaction of risk factors with each other. Furthermore, up to now, once significant risk has been established, prevention strategies have been largely based on expert opinion rather than high-quality data. Recent trials have successfully bridged a proportion of this knowledge gap; however, the challenge of conducting high-quality clinical trials with pregnant people remains. In this article, we provide an update on the recent evidence surrounding VTE risk factors in pregnancy while concurrently outlining knowledge gaps and current approaches to VTE prevention.
Impact of temperature-controlled endobiliary radiofrequency ablation for inoperable hilar cholangiocarcinoma: A propensity score–matched analysis
Authors: Shin Il Sang , Moon Jong Ho , Lee Yun Nah , Myeong Jun Ho , Lee Tae Hoon , Yang Jae Kook , Cho Young Deok , Park Sang-Heum 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Background and study aims Endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can be an effective palliative treatment, but few studies have evaluated its outcomes for malignant obstruction in the hilar bile duct, which has a thin wall and complex duct–vascular contacts. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of temperature-controlled endobiliary RFA, which can reduce the risk of unintentional thermal injury by maintaining the temperature of the ablation segment, in the treatment of inoperable hilar cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).
Patients and methods After propensity score matching, 64 patients with inoperable hilar CCA were categorized to the RFA + stent group (endobiliary RFA with stenting; n=32) or stent-only group (stenting only; n=32). The evaluated outcomes were the median time to recurrent biliary obstruction (RBO), overall survival (OS), and adverse events (AEs).
Results Technical success was achieved in all patients. The clinical success rate was 93.8% in the RFA + stent group and 87.5% in the stent-only group (P=0.672). The median time to RBO was 242 days in the RFA + stent group and 168 days in the stent-only group (P=0.031). The median OS showed a non-significant tendency to be higher in the RFA + stent group (337 versus 296 days; P=0.260). Overall AE rates were comparable between the two groups (12.5% vs 9.4%, P=1.000).
Conclusions Temperature-controlled endobiliary RFA resulted in favorable stent patency without increasing the rate of AEs but it did not significantly increase OS in patients with inoperable hilar CCA (Clinical trial registration number: KCT0008576).
New Onset Encephalopathy with Toxic Triphasic Waves
Authors: PC Amrutha , Nambiar Poornima Narayanan , KM Navaf , Aslam Sarfaraz , NC Krishnadas , Pillai Deep P , Sureshbabu Sachin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractNew onset encephalopathy can have various causes like stroke, trauma, seizures, infections, demyelination, neoplasms, autoimmune, degenerative, and toxic and metabolic etiologies. Triphasic waves in electroencephalogram (EEG) is usually a clue to an ongoing metabolic process. We report a case of a 69-year-old female with bipolar disorder who presented with altered sensorium for the last 2 days. Her metabolic parameters, imaging, and cerebrospinal fluid findings were normal. Her EEG findings in the clinical setting provided a diagnostic clue to lithium toxicity, even though her serum lithium levels were normal. As her sensorium was progressively worsening, she was given a trial of hemodialysis with which she had significant improvement.
Lead-free BaTiO3-based relaxor ferroelectric thin film rendering rapid discharge rate for pulsed power energy application
Authors: Karmegam Shanmuga Priya , Murugavel P. 
Published: February 2024

Ferroelectric thin film capacitors have large application potential in pulsed-power electronic and electrical systems due to their high-power density and rapid discharge capabilities. Although lead-based dielectrics are promising, the pursuit of eco-friendly, lead-free alternatives is gaining research attention. Here, the Bi and Li co-doped BaTiO3 thin film exhibiting relaxor ferroelectric properties was investigated for its energy storage properties. The fabricated polycrystalline Ba0.85(Bi0.5Li0.5)0.15TiO3 thin film by pulsed laser deposition revealed good breakdown strength (∼4 MV cm−1), a slim ferroelectric loop, and low leakage characteristics suitable for energy storage applications. The film exhibits a significant value of recoverable energy density (∼70 J cm−3) with better frequency and thermal stability. Notably, the better overall performance parameters of the film, including a sizable power density (261 MW cm−3) and a fast discharge rate (150 ns), along with good energy density and breakdown strength, make the material suitable for pulsed-power energy applications.
Does automaticity in lexical and grammatical processing predict utterance fluency development?
Authors: Hanzawa Keiko , Suzuki Yuichi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn order to understand the development of automatization in second language (L2) acquisition and its role in speaking fluency development, 39 English as foreign language (EFL) learners performed a speaking task (subsequently analyzed for utterance fluency) as well as semantic classification (lexical processing measure) and maze (grammar processing measure) tasks at two time points (Time 1 and Time 2) over six months. The findings indicate that learners significantly speeded up their lexical and grammar processing, as reflected in faster reaction time (RT). However, only lexical processing showed a propensity for more stable processing at Time 1, as indicated by coefficient of variance (CV). Furthermore, multiple regression analyses revealed that more automatized grammar processing (faster RT and smaller CV) at Time 1 significantly predicted a larger reduction in mid-clause pause duration and frequency, respectively. These findings underscore the importance of automatization in grammar processing for developing fluency in an EFL context.
Perception of Japanese accented English segments in words
Authors: Kondo Mariko , Pérez-Ramón Rubén 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We studied the perception of segmental boundaries in native English and Japanese accents in terms of foreign
accentedness, intelligibility and discrimination accuracy. Five American English vowels /ɪ, æ, ɑ, ə, ɝ/ and seven consonants /r,
l, v, θ, f, t, k/ were extracted from English and Japanese words produced by an American English-Japanese bilingual speaker, and manipulated, with the acoustic properties shifting gradually from 100% Japanese to 100% American English using segmental foreign accent and
gradation techniques. Perception tests were conducted online with native American English speakers, and groups of Japanese
speakers with either low or high English proficiency. All three groups showed a negative correlation between the degree of foreign
accent and intelligibility. Also, there was a greater reduction in intelligibility due to acoustic deviation from the native norm
in consonants than in vowels. The results suggest that more standard-like accent does not necessarily improve intelligibility,
thus highlighting the importance of FA research in terms of segmental accuracy.
Measuring the significance of higher-order dependency in networks
Authors: Li Jiaxu , Lu Xin 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Higher-order networks (HONs), which go beyond the limitations of pairwise relation modeling by graphs, capture higher-order dependencies involving three or more components for various systems. As the number of potential higher-order dependencies increases exponentially with both network size and the order of dependency, it is of particular importance for HON models to balance their representation power against model complexity. In this study, we propose a method, significant k-order dependencies mining (SkDM), based on hypothesis testing and the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), to identify significant higher-order dependencies in real systems. Through synthetic clickstreams with elaborately designed higher-order dependencies, SkDM shows a powerful ability to correctly identify all significant dependencies at preset significance levels of

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Effect of TiCp volume fraction and WCp addition on the mechanical properties of TiCp/Cr8Mo2VSi composites
Authors: Wang Fengbin , Du Jianming , Zhao Shengnian , Lu Dehong , Jiang Yehua , Li Fei , Li Dou 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Titanium carbide particles (TiCp) is one of the most commonly used ceramic particles in ceramic- particle-reinforced metal matrix composites. The study prepared TiCp/Cr8Mo2VSi composites using the squeeze casting technique and investigated the effects of different TiCp volume fractions on the mechanical properties, including bending strength and impact toughness. Additionally, the study added tungsten carbide particles (WCp) powder to the preform to examine its effect on the mechanical properties of the composites. The study found that as the volume fraction of TiCp increased, the bending strength of the composites decreased gradually. The highest bending strength of 642.7 MPa was observed at 35% volume fraction. The impact toughness showed a small change, approximately 1.7 J cm−2. Upon the addition of WCp powder (with a mass fraction of 5.0 wt% and TiCp volume fraction of 50%), the bending strength and impact toughness of the composites were 375.2 MPa and 2.1 J cm−2, respectively. Compared to the composites without WCp powder (105.4 MPa, 1.7 J cm−2), the addition of WCp powder resulted in a 256.0% increase in bending strength and a 23.5% increase in impact toughness.
The detection instrumentation and geometric design of clinical PET scanner: towards better performance and broader clinical applications
Authors: El Ouaridi Abdallah , Ait Elcadi Zakaria , Mkimel Mounir , Bougteb Mustapha , El Baydaoui Redouane 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful medical imaging modality used in nuclear medicine to diagnose and monitor various clinical diseases in patients. It is more sensitive and produces a highly quantitative mapping of the three-dimensional biodistribution of positron-emitting radiotracers inside the human body. The underlying technology is constantly evolving, and recent advances in detection instrumentation and PET scanner design have significantly improved the medical diagnosis capabilities of this imaging modality, making it more efficient and opening the way to broader, innovative, and promising clinical applications. Some significant achievements related to detection instrumentation include introducing new scintillators and photodetectors as well as developing innovative detector designs and coupling configurations. Other advances in scanner design include moving towards a cylindrical geometry, 3D acquisition mode, and the trend towards a wider axial field of view and a shorter diameter. Further research on PET camera instrumentation and design will be required to advance this technology by improving its performance and extending its clinical applications while optimising radiation dose, image acquisition time, and manufacturing cost. This article comprehensively reviews the various parameters of detection instrumentation and PET system design. Firstly, an overview of the historical innovation of the PET system has been presented, focusing on instrumental technology. Secondly, we have characterised the main performance parameters of current clinical PET and detailed recent instrumental innovations and trends that affect these performances and clinical practice. Finally, prospects for this medical imaging modality are presented and discussed. This overview of the PET system’s instrumental parameters enables us to draw solid conclusions on achieving the best possible performance for the different needs of different clinical applications.
Wilde in the Dream Factory
Authors: Hext Kate 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Set within the rich evolving context of how the American entertainment industry became cinema, and how cinema become the movies, this book reveals how Wilde helped to shape Hollywood in the early twentieth century. It begins with his 1882 American tour, and traces the ongoing popularity of his plays and novel in the early twentieth century, after his ignominious death. Following the early film-makers, writers, and actors as they headed West in the Hollywood boom, it uncovers how and why they took Wilde's spirit with them. There, in Hollywood, in the early days of silent cinema, Wilde's works were adapted. They were also beginning to define a new kind of style—a ‘Wilde-ish spirit’, as Ernst Lubitsch called it—filtering into the imaginations of Lubitsch himself, as well as Alla Nazimova, Ben Hecht, Samuel Hoffenstein, and many others. These were the people who translated Wilde's queer playfulness into the creation of screwball comedies, gangster movies, B-movie horrors, and films noirs. There, Wilde and his style embodied a spirit of rebellion and naughtiness, providing a blueprint for the charismatic, cinematic criminal and screwball talk on-screen.
Naughty, Decadent, Silent Moving Pictures
Authors: Hext Kate 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This chapter focuses on the first feature-length adaptations of Wilde’s work during the transition period of American cinema, 1915–20. It sets its discussion in the context of the movie industry’s evolution and expansion in the period, showing how and why it fastened on to Wilde’s Dorian Gray and Salome as singularly modern criminals. It repositions these characters in the decadent movement, showing how the decadent has, by definition, a criminal mind, following this through from Baudelaire, Pater, and Wilde to Raffles the Gentleman Thief (who was based on Wilde) by E. W. Hornung, and the early cinema shorts in which Raffles featured, to the first two-reel adaptation of Dorian Gray (1915) and the early Salome films, including Theda Bara’s Salomé (1918) and Roscoe Arbuckle’s cross-dressed Salome dance in The Cook (1918).
Prevalence of postprandial hypotension in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Huang Lei , Li Sheyu , Xie Xiaofeng , Huang Xiaoli , Xiao Lily Dongxia , Zou Ying , Jiang Wenyi , Zhang Fengying 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background
Older adults with postprandial hypotension (PPH) increase susceptibility to falls, syncope, stroke, acute cardiovascular diseases and even death. However, the prevalence of this condition varies significantly across studies. We aimed to determine the prevalence of PPH in older adults.

Methods
Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and CINAHL were searched from their inception until February 2023. Search terms included ‘postprandial period’, ‘hypotension’ and ‘postprandial hypotension’. Eligible studies were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. Meta-analyses were performed among similar selected studies.

Results
Thirteen eligible studies were included, and data from 3,021 participants were pooled. The meta-analysis revealed a PPH prevalence of 40.5% [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.290–0.519] in older adults, and this was prevalent in the community (32.8%, 95% CI: 0.078–0.647, n = 1,594), long-term healthcare facility (39.4%, 95% CI: 0.254–0.610, n = 1,062) and geriatrics department of hospitals (49.3%, 95% CI: 0.357–0.630, n = 365). The pooled results showed significant heterogeneity (I2 &gt; 90%), partially related to the different ages, sex, pre-prandial systolic blood pressure levels of participants, or the different criteria and methodology used to diagnose PPH.

Conclusions
PPH is a prevalent condition in older adults. Further research is needed to confirm this result, and priority should be given to establishing international consensus on PPH diagnostic criteria and designing its diagnostic procedure.