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Form and Content in Jewish-Hellenistic Historiography
Authors: Geiger Joseph 
Published: February 2025

Were Jewish historians who wrote Greek historians no different from other Greek historians but in their descent and in the contents of their works, or were they Jewish historians who resorted to Greek rather than to one of the Jewish languages because of the specific historical circumstances of their times? It is a well-known characteristic of ancient literature that it was divided into a number of genres. The literary genre and the way it defines works may serve to guide us in investigating the scattered remains of some works of Jewish historians who wrote in Greek. Once a Jewish author writing in Greek made up his mind to write a book, inevitably he had to make a decision as to the genre to which his work was to belong. His decision would influence the structure and contents of the work. Moreover, since the requirements of Greek literary genres did not correspond to the requirements of biblical and post-biblical Hebrew and Aramaic literature, a Jewish writer could not compose a Greek work whose essential characteristics were those of Hebrew literature. The inevitable discrepancy between the Greek form and Jewish contents is a phenomenon that was to characterize much of Jewish Hellenistic literature. Thus a rift was created in Jewish literature, most easily demonstrated by the differences between I Maccabees and II Maccabees: the former a Hebrew or Aramaic work, by chance preserved only in Greek translation, written by a conscious adherent to biblical historiography; the latter a Greek work, though one that displays the ideals and beliefs of contemporary Judaism. The extent of Greek influence on the various aspects of Jewish life and literature can be estimated only by means of detailed investigations of specific issues. This survey of certain points of Jewish Hellenistic historiography strongly supports the view that the influence of Greek literary forms on Jewish writings was great indeed.
Error Analysis of 10th Grade Students' Writing: A Case Study of Little Scholar Public Students Lower Swat
Authors: Muhammad Almgir  , Ghulam Abbas Balti  , Altaf Hussain  
Published: February 2025

The aim of this paper is to analyze the errors of class 10th students at Little Scholars Public School Kuza Bandai KPK district Swat. This area of the study analyzes the errors of the students in English as a second language, such as sentence structure, subject and verb agreement, punctuation, lexical and functional categories. It gives the quantification of the students’ errors and their number. It was found that errors occur in a second language due to the interference of first language. On the contrary, errors in the target language also occur due to second language influence. Errors in second language occur due to the following factors: simplification, over-generalization, hyper-correction and faulty teaching. Finally, six lessons have been prepared to provide a solution to the errors of the students.
Need Analysis of Pakistani English Teachers Teaching at University Level: A Study of Skills and Digital Collaboration
Authors: Mariam Bibi  , Tahira Rafiq  , Muhammad Rashid  
Published: February 2025

This article analyses the English language Teachers’ skills and the use of digital tools from two perspectives: Importance and their application in both academic and professional circumstances. Additionally, the researchers review teachers' usage of emails, instant messaging, social networks, and various educational platforms to ascertain key differences in tool usage and preferences across the two groups. The sample of the study is 40 teachers teaching at graduate and postgraduate levels in Pakistan, selected as a convenient sampling process. Mean and standard deviation values are found through modified questionnaires of digital collaboration and skills used in the study of Mena-Guacas et al. (2024) having 24 questions. The study concludes that while graduates are focused on the verbal tools needed for contact with the professional world, postgraduates concentrate on contact with tools of a higher level, intended for research and teaching. Moreover, the study assesses the importance of educational platforms, wikis, and collaborative tools and reports that such tools were popular with teachers interested in improving the quality of learning. These findings also lead to the conclusion that there is a need to recommend applications and appropriate training programs to promote teachers’ digital literacy and oral communication competence and recommend the integration of advanced digital tools into class settings. Lastly, the article mentions certain areas that could be researched in the future including the role of modern technologies in teaching and learning outcomes, the effectiveness of professional development programs for teachers, and various cultural aspects regarding the use of the tools commonly.
Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months
Authors: Brushe Mary E. , Haag Dandara G. , Melhuish Edward C. , Reilly Sheena , Gregory Tess 
Published: March 2024

ImportanceGrowing up in a language-rich home environment is important for children’s language development in the early years. The concept of “technoference” (technology-based interference) suggests that screen time may be interfering with opportunities for talk and interactions between parent and child; however, limited longitudinal evidence exists exploring this association.ObjectiveTo investigate the longitudinal association between screen time and 3 measures of parent-child talk (adult words, child vocalizations, and conversational turns) when children are 12 to 36 months of age.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis Australian prospective cohort study used advanced speech recognition technology to capture young children’s screen time and home language environment, on an average 16-hour day. Data were collected from 220 families once every 6 months in the family home when children were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age, from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021. Statistical analysis took place from November 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023.ExposureLanguage Environment Analysis (LENA) technology provided automated counts of children’s language environment and exposure to electronic noise. The exposure of interest was screen time, which was calculated based on manual coding of LENA electronic noise audio segments.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThree measures of parent-child talk were outcomes of focus: adult words, child vocalizations, and conversational turns. Separate models were run for each of the 3 outcomes and included adjustment for child sex, child age, maternal educational level, number of children at home, number of home activities, and primary caregiver’s psychological distress.ResultsThe study included 220 families (120 girls [54.6%]; mean [SD] gestational age of children, 39.3 [1.5] weeks; mean [SD] age of mother at childbirth, 31.3 [4.8] years). Adjusted linear mixed-effect models demonstrated that increases in screen time were associated with decreases in measures of parent-child talk. The largest decreases were seen at 36 months, when an additional minute of screen time was associated with a reduction of 6.6 (95% CI, −11.7 to −1.5) adult words, 4.9 (95% CI, −6.1 to −3.7) child vocalizations, and 1.1 (95% CI, −1.4 to −0.8) conversational turns.Conclusion and RelevanceFindings of this study support the notion of technoference for Australian families, whereby young children’s exposure to screen time is interfering with opportunities to talk and interact in their home environment. This finding has implications for interventions and supports aimed at promoting a language-rich home environment, with families needing support in understanding the potential association of screen time with opportunities for children and adults to talk and interact in their home environment.
Anthropogenic and climatic drivers of population densities in an African savanna ungulate community
Authors: Bierhoff Lukas , Bond Monica L. , Ozgul Arpat , Lee Derek E. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractMany ungulate species in Africa range in habitats that vary in type and quality over space and time, but ongoing environmental change is substantially altering their habitats. Identifying key environmental variables that regulate ungulate population densities can guide management actions for effective conservation. We studied the local population density responses of a community of sympatric ungulate species in the Tarangire Ecosystem of northern Tanzania, to a suite of environmental factors that vary over space and time, to quantify population trends, determine the primary environmental correlates of densities, and identify covariation in densities among species. We estimated seasonal densities of five commonly detected species (impala, dik–dik, Grant's gazelle, eland, and waterbuck) based on 7 years of distance‐sampling data from 41 replicate surveys of 237 line transects. We systematically analyzed the effects of spatial, seasonal, and annual environmental covariates on variation in transect species‐specific densities across space and time. Large fluctuations in climatic factors mediated highly synchronous temporal density variation among all species. We documented more spatial than temporal variation in four of the five species, suggesting that spatial heterogeneity may provide some buffer against temporal variation in the environment. Protection of sufficient habitats and water sources should allow ungulates to respond to a temporally changing world by moving across space. Further, among‐species covariation patterns identified two potential ungulate guilds (impala—dik–dik—waterbuck; eland—Grant's gazelle) that should aid in developing efficient and coordinated management actions.
High‐Efficiency Thermal‐Shock Resistance Enabled by Radiative Cooling and Latent Heat Storage
Authors: Qin Mulin , Jia Kaihang , Usman Ali , Han Shenghui , Xiong Feng , Han Haiwei , Jin Yongkang , Aftab Waseem , Geng Xiaoye , Ma Bingbing , Ashraf Zubair , Gao Song , Wang Yonggang , Shen Zhenghui , Zou Ruqiang 
Published: March 2024

AbstractRadiative cooling technology is well known for its subambient temperature cooling performance under sunlight radiation. However, the intrinsic maximum cooling power of radiative cooling limits the performance when the objects meet the thermal shock. Here, a dual‐function strategy composed of radiative cooling and latent heat storage simultaneously enabling the efficient subambient cooling and high‐efficiency thermal‐shock resistance performance is proposed. The electrospinning and absorption‐pressing methods are used to assemble the dual‐function cooler. The high sunlight reflectivity and high mid‐infrared emissivity of radiative film allow excellent subambient temperature of 5.1 °C. When subjected the thermal shock, the dual‐function cooler demonstrates a pinning effect of huge temperature drop of 39 °C and stable low‐temperature level by isothermal heat absorption compared with the traditional radiative cooler. The molten phase change materials provide the heat‐time transfer effect by converting thermal‐shock heat to the delayed preservation. This strategy paves a powerful way to protect the objects from thermal accumulation and high‐temperature damage, expanding the applications of radiative cooling and latent heat storage technologies.
4D Printing of Bioartificial, Small‐Diameter Vascular Grafts with Human‐Scale Characteristics and Functional Integrity
Authors: Pfarr Julian , Zitta Karina , Hummitzsch Lars , Lutter Georg , Steinfath Markus , Jansen Olav , Tiwari Sanjay , Haj Mohamad Farhad , Knueppel Philipp , Lichte Frank , Mehdorn Anne‐Sophie , Kraas Jana , Hess Katharina , Faendrich Fred , Cremer Jochen , Rusch René , Grocholl Jannek , Albrecht Martin , Berndt Rouven 
Published: March 2024

AbstractA novel developed 4D bioprinting technique is used for the manufacturing of human‐scale, small‐diameter vascular grafts. Accordingly, a bio‐ink is synthesized from a hybrid molecule containing sodium alginate (SA) and collagen peptide (COP). Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) isolated from human whole blood are integrated into the bioartificial vascular graft as an autologous cell source. Likewise, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) are used as experimental standard. The evolving vascular grafts are printed by a customized 4D bioprinter into CaCl2 support medium for rapid cross‐linking inducing the temporospatial shaping of the grafts. After culturing for 21 days, histological and ultrastructural analyses of the bioartificial vascular grafts reveal a well‐organized matrix with imbedded EPC or HUVEC. Live‐3D‐cell–imaging and cell viability assays demonstrate a multitude of vital and metabolically active cells. Biomechanics of the grafts are proven to be comparable to human saphenous veins. Coagulation analysis reveals low thrombogenicity and high functional integrity of the vascular grafts. Surgical implantation of the grafts in a perfused cadaver model can be performed effectively and without technical issues. Finally, the current study describes for the first time the 4D bioprinting and characterization of a small‐diameter, human‐scale vascular graft for putative clinical translation.
Access to Tetrahydrothiopyrano[2,3‐b]Indole Derivatives via Zinc‐Catalyzed Asymmetric [3+3] Annulation of Indoline‐2‐Thiones with Yne–Enones
Authors: Cui Dan‐Dan , Shi Jian‐Wen , Wang Tong , Hua Yuan‐Zhao , Wang Min‐Can , Mei Guang‐Jian , Niu Jun‐Long , Jia Shi‐Kun 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWe report herein an enantioselective [3+3] annulation of indoline‐2‐thiones with yne–enones by chiral dinuclear zinc catalysts via a Brønsted base and Lewis acid cooperative activation model. This transformation proceeded through sequential conjugate addition, allenyl ketone formation and intramolecular sulfa‐Michael 6‐endo‐trig cyclization. A range of enantioenriched tetrahydrothiopyrano[2,3‐b]indole derivatives bearing an exocyclic double bond were obtained in moderate yields with excellent stereoselectivities (up to 20 : 1 dr, 20:1 Z/E ratio and 95% ee). Late‐stage functionalization, large‐scale experiment and further derivatizations were also explored.
Bio‐inspired temporospatial catalytic cascades systems based on ultrasound‐triggered multicomponent piezoelectric microparticles
Authors: Huang Danqing , Wang Jinglin , Fu Xiao , Zhao Yuanjin , Sun Lingyun 
Published: March 2024

AbstractReactive oxygen species (ROS) have certain effect in cancer treatment, thus many studies have been focused on developing functional systems to generate ROS in tumor. Here, inspired by the multi‐enzyme biocatalysis in organisms, novel ultrasound‐triggered temporospatial catalytic cascades systems are presented based on barium titanate (BTO) and platinum (Pt) co‐loaded multi‐component microparticles (Pt/BTO@MCMPs) to successively achieve oxygen and ROS production for tumor sonodynamic therapy. By using a customized capillary microfluidic device, the Pt/BTO@MCMPs are fabricated with Pt nanoparticles located in their core part and BTO nanocubes located in their peripheral part, alternating with blank porous hydrogel components for increasing interaction areas between the encapsulated nanomaterials and the ambient substrates. In the microparticles, the Pt can catalyze hydrogen peroxide from the tumor microenvironment to generate O2 and H2O serving as substrates for piezoelectric catalytic reactions, contributing to additional generation of ROS under US activation. Based on the system, it is demonstrated that the Pt/BTO@MCMPs are featured with excellent biocompatibility under normal biological conditions and show desired tumor eradication properties under ultrasound irradiation in mice carrying pancreatic tumors. These results indicate that the proposed ultrasound‐triggered temporospatial catalytic cascades systems are promising for clinic anti‐tumor applications.
Long‐term impact of the Fostering Healthy Futures for Preteens program on suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors for youth in out‐of‐home care: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Taussig Heather N. , Fulginiti Anthony , Racz Sarah J. , Evans Rhiannon , Cary Katz Colleen 
Published: March 2024

AbstractYouth in out‐of‐home care are at high risk for suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors (STB), yet there are no known efficacious interventions that reduce STB for this population. Fostering Healthy Futures for Preteens (FHF‐P) is a 9‐month community‐based mentoring and skills training preventive intervention for children in out‐of‐home care. A randomized controlled trial enrolled 156 participants aged 9–11 years who were placed in out‐of‐home care over the prior year. Participants were 48.9% female, 54.1% Hispanic, 30.1% Black, and 27.1% American Indian. Follow‐up interviews, conducted 7–12 years postintervention (85.2% retention rate), asked young adult participants, aged 18–22, to self‐report lifetime STB as indexed by non‐suicidal self‐injury, suicidal thoughts, plans, and/or attempts. There was a nonsignificant reduction in the odds of STB for the intervention group at follow‐up (OR = 0.74; CI, 0.32, 1.69). However, FHF‐P significantly moderated the effect of baseline STB; control youth who reported baseline STB had 10 times the odds of young adult STB (OR = 10.44, CI, 2.28, 47.78), but there was no increase in the odds of adult‐reported STB for intervention youth. Findings suggest that FHF‐P buffers the impact of pre‐existing STB on young adult STB for care‐experienced youth. Further research is needed to identify mechanisms that may reduce STB in this population.
Early detection of diseases causing dementia using digital navigation and gait measures: A systematic review of evidence
Authors: Čepukaitytė Giedrė , Newton Coco , Chan Dennis 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWearable digital technologies capable of measuring everyday behaviors could improve the early detection of dementia‐causing diseases. We conducted two systematic reviews following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to establish the evidence base for measuring navigation and gait, two everyday behaviors affected early in AD and non‐AD disorders and not adequately measured in current practice. PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched for studies on asymptomatic and early‐stage symptomatic individuals at risk of dementia, with the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale used to assess bias and evaluate methodological quality. Of 316 navigation and 2086 gait records identified, 27 and 83, respectively, were included in the final sample. We highlight several measures that may identify at‐risk individuals, whose quantifiability with different devices mitigates the risk of future technological obsolescence. Beyond navigation and gait, this review also provides the framework for evaluating the evidence base for future digital measures of behaviors considered for early disease detection.
Genetic Approaches to Study Rheumatic Diseases and Its Implications in Clinical Practice
Authors: Rowczenio Dorota , Aksentijevich Ivona 
Published: March 2024

Patients with rare and complex rheumatic diseases (RDs) present with immense clinical variability inherent to all immunologic diseases. In addition to systemic and organ‐specific inflammation, patients may display features of immunodeficiency or allergy, which may represent major diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The person's genetic architecture has been a well‐established risk factor for patients with RDs, albeit to variable degrees. Patients with early‐onset diseases and/or positive family history (FH) have a strong genetic component, whereas patients with late‐onset RDs demonstrate a more complex interplay of genetic and environmental risk factors. Overall, the genetic studies in patients with RDs have been instrumental to our understanding of innate and adaptive immunity in human health and disease. The elucidation of the molecular causes underlying rare diseases has played a major role in the identification of genes that are critical in the regulation of inflammatory responses. In addition, studies of patients with rare disorders may help determine the mechanisms of more complex autoimmune diseases by identifying variants with small effect sizes in the same genes. In contrast, studies of patients with common RDs are conducted in cohorts of patients with well‐established phenotypes and ancestry‐matched controls, and they aim to discover disease‐related pathways that can inform the development of novel targeted therapies. Knowing the genetic cause of a disease has helped patients and families understand the disease progression and outcome. Here, we discuss the current understanding of genetic heritability and challenges in the diagnosis of RDs in patients and how this field may develop in the future.image
Tuning Sensing Efficacy of Oligo(phenylenevinylene) Based Chromogenic Probes: Effect of Alkyl Substituents on Metal Ion Detection at Micelle‐Water Interface
Authors: Barkale Harshal V. , Dey Nilanjan 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this work, we conducted a comparative analysis of the metal ion sensing capabilities of two pyridine‐end oligo p‐phenylenevinylene compounds featuring different alkyl substituents (−C4H9 and −C16H33) within a micelle medium. Our findings revealed a correlation between the positioning of the probe molecules within the micelle and the length of the alkyl chains, impacting their self‐assembly tendencies and optical characteristics. The compound with shorter alkyl chains demonstrated a superior affinity towards Hg2+ ions, whereas exposure to the compound with longer alkyl substituent resulted in a color‐changing response with both Cu2+and Hg2+ ions. Intriguingly, the sensitivity towards Hg2+ ions heightened with increasing alkyl chain length. This trend persisted in non‐polar solvents like THF. The capacity to modulate sensing efficacy solely by adjusting the length of the alkyl chains represents a relatively uncommon occurrence in the existing literature. This discovery suggests promising prospects for engineering sensory devices equipped with adaptable sensitivity.