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Medium-Term Outcomes from a Series of 1000 One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass in Australia: A Case Series
Authors: Hailstone Laura , Tovmassian David , Nguyen Chu Luan , Wong Pearl , Le Page Philip Alexander , Martin David , Taylor Craig 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Purpose
This study presents the short- (less than 6 months) and medium-term (6 months to 2 years) outcomes for weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for all patients undergoing one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) across multiple institutions between 2015 and 2021.

Materials and Methods
A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected databases was performed including 1022 participants who underwent OAGB at multiple institutions by multiple surgeons between 2015 and 2021. Primary outcome was percentage total weight loss (TWL) and secondary outcomes were achieving resolution of T2DM; OAGB specific short- and medium-term complications including bile reflux, marginal ulceration and internal herniation.

Results
One thousand and twenty-two patients underwent OAGB (81% primary surgery). A percentage of 34.1% (n = 349) had a preoperative diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Mean TWL was 33.6 ± 9%  with a T2DM remission rate of 74% at 1-year post-op. Rates of bile reflux and marginal ulceration was 1.1% (n = 11) and 1.1% (n = 11). There were no cases of internal herniation during the follow-up period.

Conclusion
OAGB results has echoed previously published work as being efficacious and safe in a short-medium term. The prevalence of complications, especially bile reflux is overall low in our population and no current evidence exists to support an increased risk of metaplasia or malignancy related to bile within the stomach.

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Cannabinoids for Acute Pain Management: Approaches and Rationale
Authors: Botea Mihai O. , Andereggen Lukas , Urman Richard D. , Luedi Markus M. , Romero Carolina S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPurpose of the ReviewAcute pain management remains a challenge and postoperative pain is often undermanaged despite many available treatment options, also including cannabinoids.Recent FindingsIn the light of the opioid epidemic, there has been growing interest in alternative care bundles for pain management, including cannabinoids as potential treatment to decrease opioid prescribing. Despite the lack of solid evidence on the efficacy of cannabinoids, their use among patients with pain, including those using opioids, is currently increasing. This use is supported by data suggesting that cannabinoids could potentially contribute to a better pain management and to a reduction in opioid doses while maintaining effective analgesia with minimum side effects.SummaryThe scientific basis for supporting the use of cannabis is extensive, although it does not necessarily translate into relevant clinical outcomes. The use of cannabinoids in acute pain did not always consistently show statistically significant results in improving acute pain. Large randomized, controlled trials evaluating diverse cannabis extracts are needed in different clinical pain populations to determine safety and efficacy.
Traumatic fractures in an early 19th century museum skeleton suggest the homicide of an old Munich character: the history of “Finessensepperl” (Finesse Joseph)
Authors: Nerlich Andreas G. , Panzer Stephanie , Lehn Christine , Friederichs Jan , Peschel Oliver K. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The well preserved skeleton of Joseph Huber, a very well-known historical character of the 19th century Munich, also nicknamed “Finessen-Sepperl”, is the starting point of the reconstruction of life and death of this historical individual. He was known as a postilion d´amour (love’s messenger) of the Royal Bavarian capital with numerous comments and anecdotes and a few biographical sketches that indicate he remained well until the last few years of his life where requests for his duties lessened. The skeleton shows a small-sized male individual with almost complete loss of teeth, but otherwise very well-mineralized bone, having suffered from three episodes of trauma – an old-healed incomplete femoral neck fracture leading to severe osteoarthrosis, a clavicle fracture of the medial third with a few weeks old callus formation, and fresh serial rib fractures along with severe skull trauma with fractures of the os temporale and petrosum, presumably leading to intracranial bleeding and finally death. The type and distribution of these latter two injuries are in agreement with a murderous attack – which was retrospectively reported several years after his death, while the old-healed femoral neck fracture may have caused reduction in Joseph´s walking activities but not reduced requests for his services. Paleopathology not only identifies the terminal decline, but also previous diseases of this Old Bavarian character and thereby completes his story.
Beyond formal innovation: family supportive supervisor behavior promote employee bootlegging behavior through thriving at work
Authors: Wang Hongyu , Sun Hongduo , Wan Pengyu 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBootlegging behavior enables employees to better utilize their creativity to contribute more to their organization. Therefore, the facilitative antecedents of employee bootlegging must be emphasized. The role of family supportive supervisor behavior (FSSB), which is critical in the increasingly prevalent telecommuting context of the post-pandemic era, in facilitating employee bootlegging behavior has not received enough attention. Thus, combining the telecommuting context with the work–home resource model and using thriving at work and proactive personality as a mediator and moderator, respectively, we constructed a moderated mediation model to test whether, how, and when FSSB facilitates employee bootlegging behavior. The empirical results, based on an analysis of 277 telecommuters, indicate that FSSB positively influences employee bootlegging behavior directly and indirectly through thriving at work, and proactive personality plays a moderated mediating role in the first stage. This study expands research on the antecedents of employee bootlegging behavior, deepens understanding of FSSB and thriving at work in the telecommuting context, and provides suggestions on addressing the challenges of innovation for telecommuters.
Dyeing of Cotton and Wool Fibers with the Aqueous Extract of Alnus glutinosa: Evaluation of Their Ultraviolet Protection Factor, Their Color fastness and the Antioxidant Activity of the Aqueous Extract
Authors: Tsouka Niki , Lazari Diamanto , Nikolaidis Nikolaos , Dimitriadis Kiriakos , Vouvoudi Evangelia , Theodoropoulos Konstantinos 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe aim of the present study is to evaluate the dyeing properties and behavior of the aqueous extract of Alnus glutinosa leaves when applied on cotton and wool fibers. The antioxidant activity and the total phenolic content of the aqueous extract were calculated. The colorfastness of the dyed samples such as washing, acid and alkali perspiration, wet and dry fastness and light fastness was performed. The ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) which is a measurement of the protection offered by the dyed fabric substrates against ultraviolet radiation was also assessed. It was found that Alnus glutinosa aqueous extract shows exceptionally high antioxidant activity and high phenolic content. The dyed samples showed astonishingly high light fastness approaching the light fastness of synthetic dyes such as the vat dyes or metal complex dyes. The conferred protection of the dyed samples against the distractive ultraviolet radiation is exceptionally high as this is demonstrated by the high UPF measurements of the dyed samples.
Organic 6G networks: ultra-flexibility through extensive stateless functional split
Authors: Corici Marius , Eichhorn Fabian , Buhr Hauke , Magedanz Thomas 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWith the increase in hardware performance, the 5G mobile network architecture shifted from physical components to software-only micro-services. The very modular network functions can be deployed flexibly on commodity hardware. However, the extensive modularity of these network functions is increasing the number of managed entities, and the core network request latency. Also, it requires extensive procedures to be able to re-select the components for specific devices, a fundamental condition for a potential system scale-down. In this paper, we propose a new organic 6G network architecture that handles these challenges through a new functionality split based on the experience of IT software services. Furthermore, we provide an analysis based on main 5G procedures, showing that the newly proposed architecture is handling the re-selection of functionality significantly better, which is a cornerstone of high-speed scaling (especially scaling-out), as well as migration of functionality and users.
Hidden numbers, hidden people: Family violence among South Asian Australians
Authors: De Silva Heshani Samantha , Shepherd Stephane M. , McEwan Troy E. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractInternational research suggests that migrants face additional challenges that may heighten their risk of experiencing family violence (FV). South Asians are one of Australia’s fastest growing immigrant populations—yet relatively little is known about their experiences of FV. This study sought to address this research gap by ascertaining what could be gleaned about FV experiences of Australian South Asians the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s 2016 Personal Safety Survey (PSS). While prior versions of the PSS have been deemed non-representative of minority cultural groups, it remains the largest FV victimisation dataset in Australia, and undoubtedly would include information about South Asian Australians. Specifically this study examined the lifetime prevalence and 10-year incidence of most recent FV among South Asian-born (SAB) immigrants and compared these figures to Australian-born (AB) individuals. SAB Australians included in the PSS reported lower lifetime prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and a lower 10-year incidence of at least one type of FV (IPV and/or non-partner FV) than AB Australians. The sampling approach of the PSS was shown to have substantial methodological limitations that reduced the utility of these findings. Specifically, the sampling of South Asian immigrants in Australia was not demographically representative nor was the sample size sufficient for meaningful analysis. The implications of these limitations and recommendations to address them in future population-level FV surveys are explored.
An overview on glycation: molecular mechanisms, impact on proteins, pathogenesis, and inhibition
Authors: Uceda Ana Belén , Mariño Laura , Casasnovas Rodrigo , Adrover Miquel 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe formation of a heterogeneous set of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) is the final outcome of a non-enzymatic process that occurs in vivo on long-life biomolecules. This process, known as glycation, starts with the reaction between reducing sugars, or their autoxidation products, with the amino groups of proteins, DNA, or lipids, thus gaining relevance under hyperglycemic conditions. Once AGEs are formed, they might affect the biological function of the biomacromolecule and, therefore, induce the development of pathophysiological events. In fact, the accumulation of AGEs has been pointed as a triggering factor of obesity, diabetes-related diseases, coronary artery disease, neurological disorders, or chronic renal failure, among others. Given the deleterious consequences of glycation, evolution has designed endogenous mechanisms to undo glycation or to prevent it. In addition, many exogenous molecules have also emerged as powerful glycation inhibitors. This review aims to provide an overview on what glycation is. It starts by explaining the similarities and differences between glycation and glycosylation. Then, it describes in detail the molecular mechanism underlying glycation reactions, and the bio-molecular targets with higher propensity to be glycated. Next, it discusses the precise effects of glycation on protein structure, function, and aggregation, and how computational chemistry has provided insights on these aspects. Finally, it reports the most prevalent diseases induced by glycation, and the endogenous mechanisms and the current therapeutic interventions against it.
Formation mechanical mechanism of low-angle fractures in pre-salt carbonate reservoirs: a case study from Carboniferous KT-I formation of the NT oilfield in the eastern margin of the Precaspian Basin, Kazakhstan
Authors: Li Changhai , Zhao Lun , Liu Bo , Li Weiqiang , Shi Kaibo , Zhao Wenqi , Li Jianxin , Zhu Qiang , Li Yunhai , Ma Caiqin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractFracture is an important factor that affects the oil and gas productivity of carbonate reservoirs. Much researches have been done on the origin of high-angle fractures in carbonate reservoirs, but few efforts have been made on the genetic mechanical mechanism of low-angle fractures. Based on the seismic data, core data, conventional logging data and rock mechanics experimental data, combined with three-dimensional in situ stress field simulation methods, the features, formation geological conditions and genetic mechanical mechanism of low-angle fractures (LAFs) were analyzed by applying Coulomb–Moore criterion, Griffith criterion and non-coordination criterion. The proportion of the number of shear fractures is as high as 90.2%, while that of tensile fractures is only 9.8% in the study area. Shear fractures are mainly unfilled fractures, and tensile fractures are mainly partially filled fractures. The LAFs were formed in the second tectonic movement, in which the knee-fold structure with high in the west and low in the east developed in the study area. The buried depth of most parts of the KT-I formation is 800 m when the study area develops the knee-fold structure, with a maximum depth of 1800 m and a minimum buried depth of 70 m, and the dip angle of the steepest part of the stratum is about 20°. A large number of LAFs were formed in the study area under the joint influence of tectonics and abnormally high pressure of water, including near-horizontal LAFs in the non-weak fabrics section (type I low-angle shear fractures), the LAFs having a certain angle with bedding in the non-weak fabrics section (type II low-angle shear fractures) and near-horizontal LAFs in the weak fabrics section (type III low-angle shear fractures). The formation of type I and type II low-angle shear fractures follows the Coulomb–Moore criterion. Type I low-angle shear fractures are formed in strata with a certain dip angle, while type II low-angle shear fractures are formed in near-horizontal strata. Type III low-angle shear fractures are formed under the comprehensive influence of pre-existing weak fabrics and strong horizontal extrusion, which follows the non-coordination criterion. Low-angle tensile fractures are mainly caused by abnormally high pressure and reverse faults in the study area, following Griffith’s criterion. The research in this paper not only reveals the formation mechanical mechanism of LAFs in pre-salt carbonate reservoirs but also provides guidance for the prediction of LAFs and solving the problem of water channeling caused by LAFs in oil fields.
Extending air traffic control tasks to control air taxis and to warn of critical wildlife: an impact analysis
Authors: Metz I. C. , Schier-Morgenthal S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractDespite large and successful efforts to keep wildlife off airports, many collisions between aircraft and animals still happen at low altitudes outside the airport boundaries, where wildlife is most abundant. These wildlife strikes are especially threatening for aircraft departing from airports as well as for envisioned low-flying urban air mobility aircraft. The here presented study evaluates the operational feasibility of a concept to provide tower air traffic controllers with wildlife strike risk information to contribute in a reduction of these critical strikes. For this purpose, real-time human-in-the-loop simulations with ten air traffic controllers were performed in a 360° tower simulator. Based on controller feedback as well as measures for safety and efficiency, the findings indicate feasibility of providing controllers with wildlife strike risk information. It is expected that the refinement of the procedures presented here will pave the way towards field-tests and eventually actual implementation of air traffic control involvement in wildlife strike prevention.
Estimates for the lowest Neumann eigenvalues of parallelograms and domains of constant width
Authors: Léna Corentin , Rohleder Jonathan 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWe prove sharp upper bounds for the first and second non-trivial eigenvalues of the Neumann Laplacian in two classes of domains: parallelograms and domains of constant width. This gives in particular a new proof of an isoperimetric inequality for parallelograms recently obtained by A. Henrot, A. Lemenant and I. Lucardesi.
Detection of virus-specific T cells via ELISpot corroborates early diagnosis in human Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) encephalitis
Authors: Bauswein Markus , Eid Ehab , Eidenschink Lisa , Schmidt Barbara , Gessner André , Tappe Dennis , Cadar Dániel , Böhmer Merle M. , Jockel Laura , van Wickeren Nora , Garibashvili Tamara , Wiesinger Isabel , Wendl Christina , Heckmann Josef G. , Angstwurm Klemens , Freyer Martin 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Background
Within endemic regions in southern and eastern Germany, Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) causes rare zoonotic spill-over infections in humans, leading to encephalitis with a high case-fatality risk. So far, intra-vitam diagnosis has mainly been based on RT-qPCR from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serology, both being associated with diagnostic challenges. Whilst low RNA copy numbers in CSF limit the sensitivity of RT-qPCR from this material, seroconversion often occurs late during the course of the disease.

Case presentation
Here, we report the new case of a 40 − 50 year-old patient in whom the detection of virus-specific T cells via ELISpot corroborated the diagnosis of BoDV-1 infection. The patient showed a typical course of the disease with prodromal symptoms like fever and headaches 2.5 weeks prior to hospital admission, required mechanical ventilation from day three after hospitalisation and remained in deep coma until death ten days after admission.

Results
Infection was first detected by positive RT-qPCR from a CSF sample drawn four days after admission (viral load 890 copies/mL). A positive ELISpot result was obtained from peripheral blood collected on day seven, when virus-specific IgG antibodies were not detectable in serum, possibly due to previous immune adsorption for suspected autoimmune-mediated encephalitis.

Conclusion
This case demonstrates that BoDV-1 ELISpot serves as additional diagnostic tool even in the first week after hospitalisation of patients with BoDV-1 encephalitis.
Sea and brackish water desalination through a novel PVDF-PTFE composite hydrophobic membrane by vacuum membrane distillation
Authors: Madupathi Madhu Mala , Srishti S. , Fatima S. , Sridhar Sundergopal 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe present study aims to evaluate the performance of porous hydrophobic Polyvinylidene fluoride − Polytetrafluoroethylene (PVDF-PTFE) composite membranes for desalination by vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) technique. The effect of operating parameters such as feed NaCl concentration (10,000 to 40,000 mg/L), feed temperature (50 °C to 80 °C), and downstream pressure (80 to 120 mmHg) on water permeation rate was studied. The increase in feed temperature enhanced the water permeation rate due to a rise in driving force across the membrane. For a constant downstream pressure of 80 mmHg, feed temperature of 80 °C and feed flow rate of 80 L/h, the membrane exhibited a maximum water flux of 3 kg/m2h with 99.86% salt rejection when aqueous NaCl concentration of 10,000 mg/L was charged as feed. Membrane characterization was performed using various analytical tools to determine physico-chemical properties such as pore size, structural elucidation, thermal stability, crystallinity, and hydrophobicity of the membrane material. Further, a temperature and concentration polarization coefficient-based analysis was performed by solving the mass and heat transport model equations using MATLAB software. The proposed research study promotes the application of VMD for recovering potable water from highly saline sea/brackish water and alleviates brine disposal issues.
Panoptic segmentation of 3D point clouds with Gaussian mixture model in outdoor scenes
Authors: Wang Yizhou , Wang Longguang , Hu Qingyong , Liu Yan , Zhang Ye , Guo Yulan 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAccurate panoptic segmentation of 3D point clouds in outdoor scenes is critical for the success of applications such as autonomous driving and robot navigation. Existing methods in this area typically assume that the differences between instances are greater than the differences between points belonging to the same instance and use heuristic techniques for segmentation. However, this assumption may not hold in real scenes with occlusion and noise. In addition, most of the previous methods formulate point-wise embedding learning and instance clustering as two decoupled steps for separate optimization, making it a challenging task to learn discriminative embeddings. To address these issues, we introduce a framework for modeling points belonging to the same instance using learnable Gaussian distributions and formulate the point cloud as a Gaussian mixture model. Based on this formulation, we introduce a unified loss function that links the embedding learning and instance clustering in an end-to-end manner. Our framework is generic and can be seamlessly incorporated with existing panoptic segmentation networks. By explicitly modeling intra-instance variance and leveraging end-to-end optimization, our framework improves the discrimination capability of point embeddings with higher accuracy and robustness. Extensive experiments on two large-scale benchmarks demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Transfusion-transmitted infections
Authors: Kim Han Joo , Ko Dae-Hyun 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe risk of transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) has always existed because transfused blood products are biological materials derived from humans. To prevent TTIs, screening strategies have been developed for various infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus, contributing significantly to reducing TTI globally. Nevertheless, septic transfusion reactions (STRs) due to bacterial contamination remain an unresolved issue. Various infectious diseases can be transmitted through blood products, and preventive and selective screening strategies have been applied across different regions. Although multiple strategies, including culture-based and rapid detection kit-based methods, have been introduced to overcome STRs, complete prevention has not yet been achieved. Recently, pathogen inactivation methods have been developed to eliminate non-specific organisms rather than screening specific organisms. This approach is anticipated to contribute significantly to diminishing the risk of TTIs in the future.