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Theoretical Model of Dense Plasmas
Authors: Takabe Hideaki 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn the dawn of quantum mechanics, scientists had challenged to formulate the equation of many-electron system, such as atom and solid matter, just after the success of Schrodinger equation to explain a hydrogen atom. It is found, however, that a system of multi-electron requires the self-consistent treatment of exchange interaction stemming from Pauli exclusive principle.In 1930s, Hartree and Fock has derived the equation with use of Slater determinant. It is called Hartree-Fock (HF) equation. This is the equation for many-electron system and if we can solve it, almost exact solution is obtained. However, it was difficult to solve it analytically and numerically. Scientists proposed a variety of approximate theoretical models to solve such many-electron system.Slater has proposed screened-hydrogenic model (SHM) in 1930. Thomas and Fermi have proposed a statistical model, now called Thomas-Fermi (TF) model. These two models have been widely used, modified, extended, and applied to many purposes even now. Their physical image is very simple and useful as comprehensive understanding of the physics. The examples of applications to the equation of state (EOS) for shock compression (shock Hugoniot) are explained here. Such models can be used to single atom (ion) or statistically averaged ion, so-called average ion model (AIM).Even with the atomic data are supplied, the ionization potential depression (IPD) is essential to solve Saha equation of ionization population, especially at high-density plasma. Thanks to a rapid progress of computer capability, even HF equation can be solved numerically in some cases. It is very hard to solve, for example, the band structure of condensed matters. Kohn-Sham proposed density-functional theory (DFT) in 1960s. DFT solves one-electron Schrodinger equation for all electrons in the self-consistent potential. It is proved that the self-consistent potential is formulated as a function of only the density profile.
Critically Describing the Effectiveness of Antibullying Interventions Used at Schools
Authors: Salameh Nahida 
Published: March 2024

AbstractBullying at schools has been among the public concerns that prevailed as it causes many negative consequences, including poor academic performance, poor physical and mental health, in addition to suicidal or criminal acts.Purpose- To critically describe the effectiveness of the antibullying interventions at schools.Methodology- A descriptive qualitative study that was conducted utilizing a critical review of literature. The study has utilized the available electronic database. References were mainly chosen among the ones published in the last five years; special consideration was given to studies conducted in UAE.Findings- Several programs were developed and implemented to manage bullying. Interventions entailed constructing strict anti-bullying school policies, and utilized various involvement levels; being whole school, or one group such as parents, teachers or students. Many interventions were rooted in sociocultural theories to enhance resilience and positive behaviour development among students. Antibullying interventions in the UAE were mostly targeting awareness with compromised measurement of effectiveness.Implications- Identifying the best antibullying interventions may contribute to increasing awareness among stakeholders, and thus facilitate decisions that may inform the policy making pertinent to managing bullying at schools in the UAE.Originality/ value- Limited number of studies were conducted in the UAE.
The Environmental and Economic Impacts of the Use of Recycled Asphalt During the Preventive Maintenance of Roadways in the UAE
Authors: Al Shehhi Aishah H. O. , Jokhio Gul Ahmed 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis article studies the environmental and economic benefits expected from using recycled asphalt pavement in roadway maintenance by comparing the life cost analysis of conventional and recycled pavement. When comparing recycled and conventional asphalt, it turns out that the recycled asphalt cost is 28,060,400 Dhs compared to conventional asphalt's cost of 40,207,900 Dhs. Consequently, utilizing recycled asphalts will save around 12,147,500 Dhs, which is about 70% of the expense divided between the two pavements. This is because the duration of each maintenance process is different recycled asphalt requires 9 steps, which is the same as 33 days, compared to 12 steps for conventional asphalt, which requires 85 days. Calculating the waste from Dibba-Masafi Road is 23,104 m with the conventional pavement shows that managing this construction area’s waste is a challenge within its given rising volume of waste. However, by using recycled asphalt 3040 m of waste will be consumed which is a good amount to start a change in the roadway maintenance processes. Moreover, the assets that should be included in the roadway components, the norms and requirements set forth by the relevant authorities, and the minimal construction cost determined by quantity surveying are taken into account which resulted in the findings of this research demonstrating recycled asphalt as a long-term fix.
Addressing the Overheating Crisis and Its Socio-Economic Implications: A Case Study in London’s High-Risk Areas
Authors: Maliha Azra 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPurpose- The number of excess deaths in England and Wales during the second heatwave period in 2022 was the greatest it has been since 2018. Greater London is particularly at risk for indoor overheating due to the predicted increase in hot summers from 50–60% by 2050, which can have serious negative effects on the socio-economic state of the city. The purpose of this study is to assess and predict the risk of overheating in a residential apartment building in a high-risk London heatwave location.Methodology-This study uses computer simulation and on-site measurements to create a virtual model for IES VE dynamic thermal modelling and perform overheating assessment simulations in a London apartment complex using the CIBSE TM59 methodology.Findings- The percentage hours with exceeding temperature surpassed 50% above the standard threshold in the 2020s scenario, which increased two folds for the 2050s and 2080s. Moreover, the bedrooms’ operational temperatures are found to be terribly above the safety standard.Implications- The findings implicate examining the economic viability and effectiveness of various solutions in the future to prevent residential building overheating in London. Further investigation can be done by conducting in-depth experiments on the susceptibility of various floors to overheating.Originality/value- The paper offers novel insights into the overheating risk assessment in London, particularly focusing on households in high-risk areas. The study contributes to the conversation on sustainability practices and their socio-economic implications by highlighting the urgent need for retrofitting frameworks to promote sustainable building design and practices.
Chatbots: Can They Satisfy Customers in the Banking Sector?
Authors: Qureshi Omer Aftab , Wilkins Stephen , Iqbal Huda 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPurpose – The purpose of this research was to investigate and explore the influence of chatbots service quality on customer satisfaction in the banking sector.Methodology – The sample size for this research was determined to be 25, sufficient to achieve data saturation. This research utilised qualitative inductive research approach, exploratory in nature, implementing non-probability, stratified purposeful sampling technique, based on the age category of commercial bank consumers.Findings – Overall, a total of eleven themes and sub-themes emerged from the gathered data, resulting in three aggregate dimensions, which were “perceived chatbot service quality”, “customer satisfaction” and “responses and intentions”.Practical implications – The study could be extended for different target market, creative strategy, other media and more countries. The findings of this research aimed to help banks further understand customer satisfaction, along with their responses and intentions, when it comes to interacting with chatbots.Originality/value – This research added value to customer experience, which mattered the most, when it comes to them being satisfied with their interaction with chatbot. The output of this research developed a conceptual framework which identified the factors causing customer dissatisfaction once they interacted with chatbots.
The Impact of Bullying in an Inclusive Classroom Among Students of ASD and Peers in Social Development and Academic Performance in UAE
Authors: Abdullah Maryam 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and mental health of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be affected negatively if a problem occurs in an inclusive classroom setting.The purpose of this study is to investigate how bullying affects students with ASD. This thorough literature review looks at how bullying affects students with ASD including social development, academic performance, and school participation. Bullied children who grow up to be adults have anxiety and despair that affect their school engagement. Students with ASD are unable to get along with typically abled students due to bullying. The paper highlighted the importance for educators to prevent and treat bullying of students with ASD. However, the study has severe drawbacks such as a lack of empirical research conducted in the UAE. The study recommends releasing further studies in the UAE carrying out more research on other factors that impact bullying of kids with ASD to raise awareness of this issue.
The Transformation of al-Idrīsī’s Nuzhat al-Mushtāq in the Atlases of ʿAlī al-Sharafī of Sfax
Authors: Tiburcio Alberto , de Castro León Víctor 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis article analyzes the ways in which ‘Alī al-Sharafī of Sfax, an atlas author of the sixteenth century, adapted excerpts from the work of the twelfth-century geographer Muḥammad al-Idrīsī as well as features of medieval European portolan charts. The article pursues a translation studies approach. It argues that, through the adaptation of both textual and graphic elements from Idrīsī’s work and the incorporation of other graphic and cartographic elements, al-Sharafī was in fact engaging in a practice of cultural translation which resulted in a unique and innovative textual and cartographic oeuvre. As such, al-Sharafī should be regarded not simply as a passive copyist of textual and cartographic elements, but indeed as an author who engaged in the creative re-signification of the traditions and practices that informed his work.
Fazit & Ausblick
Authors: Höhl Karolin , Dreyer Jana , Lichtenstein Silke 
Published: March 2024

ZusammenfassungVor der Transformation des großen Ganzen stehen kleinere oder auch größere Transitionen, die verschiedene Zustände oder Bedingungen der Ernährungssysteme schrittweise in etwas anderes überführen. Das beinhaltet u. a. politische, soziokulturelle, ökonomische, ökologische und technologische Veränderungen, die sich wiederum bspw. in veränderten Werten, Normen, Regeln, Institutionen und Praktiken zeigen (HLPE, 2019).
β symmetry in type II supergravities
Authors: Baron Walter H. , Yazbek Nahuel A. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
A non geometric sector of the duality group emerging in Kaluza-Klein reductions is realized as an effective symmetry in the low energy action of uncompactified type II theories. This is achieved by extending the so called β symmetry of the universal NS-NS sector to the R-R sector of type IIA, IIB and massive type IIA.
Light Cannabis Use and the Adolescent Brain: An 8-years Longitudinal Assessment of Mental Health, Cognition, and Reward Processing
Authors: Macedo Inês , Paiva Tiago O. , Pasion Rita , Daedelow Laura , Heinz Andreas , Magalhães Ana , Banaschewski Tobias , Bokde Arun L. W. , Desrivières Sylvane , Flor Herta , Grigis Antoine , Garavan Hugh , Gowland Penny , Brühl Rüdiger , Martinot Jean-Luc , Martinot Marie-Laure Paillère , Artiges Eric , Nees Frauke , Orfanos Dimitri Papadopoulos , Paus Tomáš , Poustka Luise , Hohmann Sarah , Holz Nathalie , Fröhner Juliane H. , Smolka Michael N. , Vaidya Nilakshi , Walter Henrik , Whelan Robert , Schumann Gunter , Barbosa Fernando ,   IMAGEN Consortium, Barker Gareth J. , Lemaitre Herve , Millenet Sabina , Robinson Lauren , Winterer Jeanne M. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Rationale
For decades, cannabis has been the most widely used illicit substance in the world, particularly among youth. Research suggests that mental health problems associated with cannabis use may result from its effect on reward brain circuit, emotional processes, and cognition. However, findings are mostly derived from correlational studies and inconsistent, particularly in adolescents.

Objectives and Methods
Using data from the IMAGEN study, participants (non-users, persistent users, abstinent users) were classified according to their cannabis use at 19 and 22 years-old. All participants were cannabis-naïve at baseline (14 years-old). Psychopathological symptoms, cognitive performance, and brain activity while performing a Monetary Incentive Delay task were used as predictors of substance use and to analyze group differences over time.

Results
Higher scores on conduct problems and lower on peer problems at 14 years-old (n = 318) predicted a greater likelihood of transitioning to cannabis use within 5 years. At 19 years of age, individuals who consistently engaged in low-frequency (i.e., light) cannabis use (n = 57) exhibited greater conduct problems and hyperactivity/inattention symptoms compared to non-users (n = 52) but did not differ in emotional symptoms, cognitive functioning, or brain activity during the MID task. At 22 years, those who used cannabis at both 19 and 22 years-old n = 17), but not individuals that had been abstinent for ≥ 1 month (n = 19), reported higher conduct problems than non-users (n = 17).

Conclusions
Impairments in reward-related brain activity and cognitive functioning do not appear to precede or succeed cannabis use (i.e., weekly, or monthly use). Cannabis-naïve adolescents with conduct problems and more socially engaged with their peers may be at a greater risk for lighter yet persistent cannabis use in the future.
Impact of aripiprazole discontinuation in remitted major depressive disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Authors: Takeshima Masahiro , Umakoshi Akise , Omori Yuki , Yoshizawa Kazuhisa , Ogasawara Masaya , Kudo Mizuki , Itoh Yu , Ayabe Naoko , Mishima Kazuo 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Rationale
The efficacy and safety of antidepressant augmentation therapy with aripiprazole (AATA) has been established; however, the ongoing effects of continuing aripiprazole after remission remain unclear because no studies have examined this issue.

Objectives
We aimed to explore the effect of AATA discontinuation on the major depressive disorder (MDD) recurrence risk in patients with remitted MDD after AATA.

Methods
This 24-week, multicenter, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial evaluated recurrence risk in patients with MDD who achieved remission with AATA. Differences in MDD recurrence, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, between the two groups were compared using survival analysis. The differences in depressive symptom severity and social functioning between the two groups were compared using a mixed model with repeated measures. Extrapyramidal symptoms and akathisia were also assessed.

Results
Twenty-three participants were randomized and treated. Two patients in each group experienced recurrence during the study. Kaplan–Meier analysis with Log-rank comparison showed no difference in recurrence between groups (p = 0.642). No significant difference in interactions between group and period was observed in the 17-item Hamilton depression rating scale (p = 0.492) or the Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale (p = 0.638). No patients developed extrapyramidal symptoms or akathisia.

Conclusions
Definitive conclusions could not be drawn owing to the small sample size. This study represents a starting point for investigating the safety of aripiprazole discontinuation on recurrence in patients with MDD who have achieved remission with AATA. Future studies with appropriate sample sizes calculated based on this study are needed.
Bats, Bacteria, and Bat Smell V.2.0: Repeatable Sex-Specific Differences in Scent Organ Microbiota
Authors: Maraci Öncü , Antonatou-Papaioannou Anna , Jünemann Sebastian , Schneeberger Karin , Schulze Michael , Scheffler Ingo , Caspers Barbara A. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractReproducibility is a fundamental principle in science, ensuring reliable and valid findings. However, replication studies are scarce, particularly in ecology, due to the emphasis on novelty for publication. We explored the possibility of replicating original findings in the field of microbial and chemical ecology by conducting a conceptual replication of a previous study analysing the sex-specific differences in the microbial communities inhabiting the wing sacs, a scent organ with crucial functions in olfactory communication, of greater sac-winged bat (Saccopteryx bilineata). In the original study, the skin swabs from the antebrachial wing sacs of the males and wing sac rudiments of the females were analysed using culture-dependent methods to test sex-specific differences. The authors demonstrated that males have lower microbial richness and different microbial composition than females. We attempted to reproduce these findings using 16S rRNA sequencing, which offers improved accuracy in pinpointing microbial members than culture-dependent methods because of advanced statistical methods. Our study validated the original study’s findings: Males had a lower microbial richness, and the community composition differed between the sexes. Furthermore, in the current study, males had an increased abundance of bacteria that might potentially be involved in odour production and degradation of malodorous substances and antimicrobial production. Our conceptual replication study corroborated that microbes can play a role in shaping their host’s olfactory phenotype and consequently influence sexual selection. Furthermore, the current study emphasises the importance of replication efforts and hopefully encourages a culture that values replication studies in scientific practice.
A Different Method to Increase Breast Projection—Tunnelized Glandular Flap
Authors: Kopal Can , Uyar Ilker , Aksam Ersin 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Background
Breast ptosis may occur with increasing age, after pregnancy, after breastfeeding, or after weight loss. Understanding the vascular structure of the breast and nipple-areolar complex has guided the reshaping of the breast and thus paved the way for the emergence of different techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the results of tunneled glandular flaps used to increase projection in patients undergoing breast lift surgery.

Methods
Patients who underwent breast lift and breast reduction between January 2020 and January 2022 were examined through their files and included in the study. Deepithelialization of the superomedial pedicle was performed. A tunnel was created under the pedicle. A medial or lateral based glandular flap was prepared from the inferir. The prepared glandular flap was passed through the tunnel and fixed to the pectoral muscle.

Results
A total of 32 patients were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 44.31. Thirteen patients were smokers. Diabetes mellitus was present in 5 patients. To increase projection, medial glandular flap was used in 20 patients and lateral glandular flap was used in 12 patients. The average amount of tissue excised from the patients was 785.31 g. The average follow-up period was 14 months.

Conclusions
Tunneled glandular flaps prepared on a lateral or medial basis will be useful in increasing the projection in breast lift surgery.

Level of Evidence V
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Mechanical Venous Thrombectomy for Deep Venous Thrombosis in Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Authors: Patel Riya M. , Pal Koustav , Ahmed Syed Hadi , Kuban Joshua D. , Patel Milan , Shah Ketan , Habibollahi Peiman , Metwalli Zeyad , Gurusamy Varshana , Gupta Sanjay , Rojas-Hernandez Cristhiam M. , Afshar-Kharghan Vahid , Kroll Michael H. , Sheth Rahul A. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major contributor to the mortality of cancer patients. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is an endovascular technique that physically removes a thrombus without thrombolytics. The purpose of this study was to evaluate safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes following MT for lower extremity DVT in cancer patients.

Methods
This single-center, retrospective study evaluated outcomes following MT of lower extremity DVT in cancer patients from November 2019 to May 2023. The primary outcome measure was clinical success, defined as a decrease in Villalta score by at least 2 points following the intervention. Secondary outcomes included repeat intervention-free survival and overall survival. Technical success was defined as restoring venous flow with mild (< 10%) or no residual filling defect.

Results
In total, 90 patients and 113 procedures were included. Technical and clinical success was achieved in 81% and 87% of procedures performed. Repeat intervention-free survival at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-procedure was 92%, 82%, and 77%, respectively. The complication rate was 2.7%. Pathologic analysis of the extracted thrombus revealed tumor thrombus in 18.4% (18/98) samples. Overall survival for the study cohort was 87% at 1 month, 74% at 3 months, and 62% at 6 months. Patients who were found to have tumor thrombi were noted to have a decreased overall survival compared to patients with non-tumor thrombi (P = 0.012).

Conclusion
MT is safe and efficacious in reducing cancer patients’ VTE-related symptoms. The high rate of tumor thrombus in thrombectomy specimens suggests this phenomenon is more common than suspected.

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