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The politics of red meat consumption and climate change
Authors: Choma Becky L , Briazu Raluca A , Asrani Vashisht , Cojocariu Ana , Hanoch Yaniv 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Red meat production is one of the leading sources of carbon dioxide emission thus reducing meat production and consumption is crucial. Using a sample of American adults (n = 456), the link between right-wing sociopolitical ideologies and (i) attitudes towards red meat; (ii) willingness to reduce red meat consumption; (iii) willingness to pay more for red meat; (iv) belief about the impact of red meat consumption on the environment; and (v) and distrust (versus trust) of authorities was examined. Right-wing ideologies (i.e. right-wing-authoritarianism and social dominance orientation) were associated with more positive attitudes towards red meat, unwillingness to consume less red meat or pay more for red meat, disbelief that red meat negatively impacts the environment, and greater distrust of information from authorities that propose a link between red meat production and negative environmental impact. However, results varied by political ideology dimension. Findings suggest that attempts to alter peoples’ red meat consumption—as part of a strategy for tackling climate change—must incorporate a nuanced understanding of the impact of sociopolitical ideologies on attitudes towards red meat consumption and the need to raise awareness about its impact on the environment.
Analyzing the performance of a parabolic trough solar collector with advanced techniques adopted in the absorber- a review
Authors: Bhattacharya Kasturi , Paradeshi Sakshi , Karthik Mayur , V R Sakthiraja , Bibin B S , Edison Gundabattini 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this paper, discussions have been made about parabolic trough collectors, their various components and modifications implemented in those systems. It has been seen in this study, that the implementation of design modifications to absorbers, the use of various heat transfer fluids, the use of a secondary reflector as well as the use of pin fins enhance the performance of these Collectors. Furthermore, explanations have been done on the various methods and tools such as the Monte Carlo Ray Tracing method implemented while developing these improvements to the existing system. During this study, it has been observed that varieties of twisted tubes have been used which is one such advancement toward a plane tube absorber. It has been observed that the implementation of changes in the receiver tubes can lead to a system having an efficiency of around 75.5% as compared to the systems with simple tubes while modifications to the reflectors enhance the optical efficiency of the collectors by 5%. It has also been observed that the application of Twisted Tubes enhances the performance by 9.2% more than plane tubes. It has also been found that the fluids used in the absorber tubes have been experimented with wherein nanofluids have been utilized thereby resulting in increased performance. It can be concluded that the maximum thermal achieved by the MWCNT nanofluid is 22% higher than the base fluid.
High-resolution imaging in acoustic microscopy using deep learning
Authors: Banerjee Pragyan , Milind Akarte Shivam , Kumar Prakhar , Shamsuzzaman Muhammad , Butola Ankit , Agarwal Krishna , Prasad Dilip K , Melandsø Frank , Habib Anowarul 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Acoustic microscopy is a cutting-edge label-free imaging technology that allows us to see the surface and interior structure of industrial and biological materials. The acoustic image is created by focusing high-frequency acoustic waves on the object and then detecting reflected signals. On the other hand, the quality of the acoustic image’s resolution is influenced by the signal-to-noise ratio, the scanning step size, and the frequency of the transducer. Deep learning-based high-resolution imaging in acoustic microscopy is proposed in this paper. To illustrate four times resolution improvement in acoustic images, five distinct models are used: SRGAN, ESRGAN, IMDN, DBPN-RES-MR64-3, and SwinIR. The trained model’s performance is assessed by calculating the PSNR (Peak Signal to Noise Ratio) and SSIM (Structural Similarity Index) between the network-predicted and ground truth images. To avoid the model from over-fitting, transfer learning was incorporated during the procedure. SwinIR had average SSIM and PSNR values of 0.95 and 35, respectively. The model was also evaluated using a biological sample from Reindeer Antler, yielding an SSIM score of 0.88 and a PSNR score of 32.93. Our framework is relevant to a wide range of industrial applications, including electronic production, material micro-structure analysis, and other biological applications in general.
Does the Fundamental Transformation Deter Trade? An Experiment
Authors: Engel Christoph , Helland Eric 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Oliver Williamson has coined the term “fundamental transformation.” It captures the following situation: before they strike a deal, buyers and sellers are protected by competition. Yet, thereafter, they find themselves in a bilateral monopoly. With common knowledge of standard preferences, both sides would conclude the contract regardless if its expected value exceeds their outside options. We run an experiment to test whether additional behavioral concerns deter mutually beneficial trade. We test four concerns: If the risk materializes, another individual makes a windfall profit; she does so by intentionally exploiting another individual; the exploited individual may be her assigned partner; the individual that is let down is her contractual partner, and hence has voluntarily exposed herself to this risk. Behavioral effects are heterogeneous. About a quarter of participants from a standard student subject pool exhibit the hypothesized additional deterrent effect. This fraction is bigger than a third if participants interact with a random partner from somewhere in the world.
Impact of prenatal marijuana exposure on adolescent brain structural and functional connectivity and behavioural outcomes
Authors: Vishnubhotla Ramana V , Ahmad Sidra T , Zhao Yi , Radhakrishnan Rupa 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
There has been an increase in the number of women using marijuana whilst pregnant. Previous studies have shown that children with prenatal marijuana exposure have developmental deficits in memory and decreased attentiveness. In this study, we assess whether prenatal marijuana exposure is associated with alterations in brain regional morphometry and functional and structural connectivity in adolescents. We downloaded behavioural scores and subject image files from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive DevelopmentSM Study. A total of 178 anatomical and diffusion magnetic resonance imaging files (88 prenatal marijuana exposure and 90 age- and gender-matched controls) and 152 resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging files (76 prenatal marijuana exposure and 76 controls) were obtained. Behavioural metrics based on the parent-reported child behavioural checklist were also obtained for each subject. The associations of prenatal marijuana exposure with 17 subscales of the child behavioural checklist were calculated. We assessed differences in brain morphometry based on voxel-based and surface-based morphometry in adolescents with prenatal marijuana exposure versus controls. We also evaluated group differences in structural and functional connectivity in adolescents for region-to-region connectivity and graph theoretical metrics. Interactions of prenatal marijuana exposure and graph networks were assessed for impact on behavioural scores. Multiple comparison correction was performed as appropriate. Adolescents with prenatal marijuana exposure had greater abnormal or borderline child behavioural checklist scores in 9 out of 17 subscales. There were no significant differences in voxel- or surface-based morphometry, structural connectivity or functional connectivity between prenatal marijuana exposure and controls. However, there were significant differences in prenatal marijuana exposure–graph network interactions with respect to behavioural scores. There were three structural prenatal marijuana exposure–graph network interactions and seven functional prenatal marijuana exposure–graph network interactions that were significantly associated with behavioural scores. Whilst this study was not able to confirm anatomical or functional differences between prenatal marijuana exposure and unexposed pre-adolescent children, there were prenatal marijuana exposure–brain structural and functional graph network interactions that were significantly associated with behavioural scores. This suggests that altered brain networks may underlie behavioural outcomes in adolescents with prenatal marijuana exposure. More work needs to be conducted to better understand the prognostic value of brain structural and functional network measures in prenatal marijuana exposure.
Neuropsychological insights into exercise addiction: the role of brain structure and self-efficacy in middle-older individuals
Authors: Zhang Feifei , Shao Yingbo , Zhang Xiaonan , Zhang Haoyu , Tan Yan , Yang Guoqiang , Wang Xiaochun , Jia Zhiyun , Gong Qiyong , Zhang Hui 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between exercise addiction and brain structure in middle-older individuals, and to examine the role of self-efficacy in mediating physiological changes associated with exercise addiction. A total of 133 patients exhibiting symptoms of exercise addiction were recruited for this study (male = 43, age 52.86 ± 11.78 years). Structural magnetic resonance imaging and behavioral assessments were administered to assess the study population. Voxel-based morphological analysis was conducted using SPM12 software. Mediation analysis was employed to explore the potential neuropsychological mechanism of self-efficacy in relation to exercise addiction. The findings revealed a positive correlation between exercise addiction and gray matter volume in the right inferior temporal region and the right hippocampus. Conversely, there was a negative correlation with gray matter volume in the left Rolandic operculum. Self-efficacy was found to indirectly influence exercise addiction by affecting right inferior temporal region gray matter volume and acted as a mediating variable in the relationship between the gray matter volume of right inferior temporal region and exercise addiction. In summary, this study elucidates the link between exercise addiction and brain structure among middle-older individuals. It uncovers the intricate interplay among exercise addiction, brain structure, and psychological factors. These findings enhance our comprehension of exercise addiction and offer valuable insights for the development of interventions and treatments.
Depth- and curvature-based quantitative susceptibility mapping analyses of cortical iron in Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Merenstein Jenna L , Zhao Jiayi , Overson Devon K , Truong Trong-Kha , Johnson Kim G , Song Allen W , Madden David J 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn addition to amyloid beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been associated with elevated iron in deep gray matter nuclei using quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). However, only a few studies have examined cortical iron, using more macroscopic approaches that cannot assess layer-specific differences. Here, we conducted column-based QSM analyses to assess whether AD-related increases in cortical iron vary in relation to layer-specific differences in the type and density of neurons. We obtained global and regional measures of positive (iron) and negative (myelin, protein aggregation) susceptibility from 22 adults with AD and 22 demographically matched healthy controls. Depth-wise analyses indicated that global susceptibility increased from the pial surface to the gray/white matter boundary, with a larger slope for positive susceptibility in the left hemisphere for adults with AD than controls. Curvature-based analyses indicated larger global susceptibility for adults with AD versus controls; the right hemisphere versus left; and gyri versus sulci. Region-of-interest analyses identified similar depth- and curvature-specific group differences, especially for temporo-parietal regions. Finding that iron accumulates in a topographically heterogenous manner across the cortical mantle may help explain the profound cognitive deterioration that differentiates AD from the slowing of general motor processes in healthy aging.
Clinical study of camrelizumab combined with docetaxel and carboplatin as a neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Zhang Guo-Liang , Zhu Qi-Kun , Ma Tian-You , Weng Chen-Gang , Zhang Dan-Dan , Zeng Hui , Wang Tao , Gao Feng , Mi Li-Li , Wang Rui 
Published: January 2024

Summary
Herein, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of camrelizumab combined with docetaxel and carboplatin as a neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Fifty-one patients with OSCC, treated from July 2020 to October 2022, were analyzed. Of them, 41 patients underwent surgery 4–8 weeks after undergoing two cycles of camrelizumab (200 mg IV Q3W) combined with docetaxel (75 mg/m2 IV Q3W) and carboplatin (area under the curve = 5–6 IV Q3W). The primary endpoint was the pathological complete response rate. All 51 patients (100%) experienced treatment-related grades 1–2 adverse events, and 2 patients (3.9%) experienced grade 4 events (including elevated alanine transaminase/aspartate transferase levels and Guillain–Barre syndrome). Fifty patients were evaluated for the treatment efficacy. Of them, 13 achieved complete response, and the objective response rate was 74%. Only 41 patients underwent surgical treatment. The pathological complete response rate was 17.1%, the major pathological response rate was 63.4%, and the R0 resection rate was 100%. Approximately 22% of the patients had tumor regression grades 0. Eight patients (19.5%) developed surgery-related complications. The median follow-up time was 18 months (range: 3–29 months). Four patients experienced disease progression, while four died. The median disease-free survival and overall survival were not reached. Camrelizumab combined with docetaxel and carboplatin is an effective and safe neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced OSCC. This regimen may afford a potential strategy to treat patients with locally advanced OSCC.
Ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis in a patient with COVID-19 infection and bilateral intermediate-to-high-risk pulmonary embolism: a case report
Authors: Korosoglou Grigorios , Mouselimis Dimitrios , Koenig Elke , Konstantinides Stavros 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common cardiovascular disorder, potentially associated with high morbidity and mortality rates.

Case summary
Herein, we report on a patient with COVID-19 infection and bilateral PE, who presented after cardiovascular resuscitation with return of spontaneous circulation. Initially, an acute coronary syndrome was suspected but bedside echocardiography showed dilatation of the right ventricle (RV) and RV dysfunction, helping to establish the diagnosis of acute intermediate-to-high-risk PE, which was subsequently confirmed by contrast-enhanced computed tomography pulmonary angiography. The patient was successfully treated using low-dose (12 mg of tissue plasminogen) ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis, which resulted in prompt clinical improvement and reversal of RV dysfunction without bleeding complications.

Discussion
This case demonstrates the importance of echocardiography for the differential diagnosis of PE and of catheter-directed thrombolysis for its treatment in patients with intermediate-to-high-risk and high-risk PEs.
A peacetime battleground: national symbols, patriotism and prestige in the French-occupied Rhineland, 1920–23
Authors: Connolly James E 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Tensions and violence were central to the French interwar occupation of the Rhineland. This article examines symbolic opposition and violence carried out by locals, as perceived by the French authorities, mainly involving attacks on flags, singing banned patriotic songs, or displaying German patriotic colours. Although rarer than physical violence, the ways in which French officials documented and responded to such incidents allow for an insight into the mindset of the French occupiers. The victorious but sensitive French were especially concerned with notions of prestige, dignity and authority, drawing on colonial ideas, and quick to punish attacks on symbols of French power. Even during the beginning of the organized ‘passive resistance’ campaign in 1923, French authorities were as concerned with songs and flags as with demonstrations and physical violence. French sensitivity around national symbols betrayed deeper insecurities and uncertainties regarding their role both in the occupied territory and the wider world.
Respected individuals: when state representatives wield outsize influence in international organizations
Authors: Forster Timon 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
States are keen to send representatives to international organizations, instructing them to pursue national interests and monitor staff. Yet academics tend to ignore these individuals and approximate state influence by vote shares and other state-level attributes. Against this background, I examine when state representatives in international organizations wield outsize influence on decision-making. Based on scholarship of bureaucrats in international organizations, European studies and an interdisciplinary literature on negotiation, I argue that state delegates matter beyond their national affiliation. Empirically, I study one especially powerful institution in global governance: the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Elite interviews with IMF state representatives demonstrate that delegates carefully plan their interventions, behaving independently while also extending their constituents' interests. Based on the analysis of these interviews, I theorize ‘respected individuals’ to describe state representatives who can wield outsize influence on decision-making. Their prestige and impact depend on: first, perceived autonomy from their home governments; and second, relevant expertise, social skills and deliberative craft. In the IMF, respected individuals are most likely to represent relatively weak states; more generally, my work speaks to debates on the power of small states in international financial institutions and multilateral negotiations. Together, the findings explicate how individuals impact organizational decision-making, with important implications for practitioners in such institutions.
(Re)introducing world hegemony into the ‘global organic crisis’
Authors: Pass Jonathan 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Neo-Gramscians have drawn on the concept of interregnum and connected terms to shed light on the ‘global organic crisis’ they claim we have been living through since 2008. I examine their ideas, highlighting the important contributions they have made in this terrain. In doing so, however, certain oversights are detected in the neo-Gramscian theoretical framework, leaving them unable to explain fully the dynamics of the contemporary international system or, more pointedly, structural change itself. Ultimately this stems from ontological shallowness: a tendency to reduce reality to intersubjectivity and conscious class agency. Rooted in critical realism, and drawing on Gramsci and Gramsci-inspired scholars such as world-systems analyst Giovanni Arrighi, this article aims to offer a more convincing account of the present conjuncture. In contrast to the neo-Gramscian transnational perspective, I recognize the continuing relevance of ‘world hegemony’, arguing that the global organic crisis is actually an expression of a systemic crisis afflicting American world hegemony and the neoliberal accumulation regime it helps underwrite. Hegemony has never been solely based on consensus—coercion and militarism are integral to it. Nonetheless, this article questions the sustainability of a world hegemon (the United States) increasingly reliant on political and military means to overcome ‘incurable structural conditions’ in a changing global scenario.
From EU battlegroups to Rapid Deployment Capacity: learning the right lessons?
Authors: Meyer Christoph O , Van Osch Ton , Reykers Yf 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The article uses the case of the development of the European Union Battlegroups to the Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) to better understand the changing learning capacity of the EU in its military Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The article develops a theoretical framework to capture the most significant factors affecting learning by drawing on insights from the literatures on organizational learning and policy failure, with a specific focus on military organizations and CSDP. This framework is then used to study to what degree the EU has learnt the right lessons from the creeping failure of the Battlegroups, which factors affected learning, and to what degree the EU suffers from specific learning pathologies. The article draws on elite interviews, secondary and grey literature, and the high-level practitioner experience of one author. It finds that the EU has improved its learning capacities and correctly identified most of the military-operational root causes of the failure, yet struggled to correctly identify or address the political–strategic ones. This article offers insights to practitioners on where to best target efforts to improve learning. The theoretical framework could help to illuminate the challenges of political–military learning in multi-national regional organizations under difficult epistemic conditions.
Mexican women's neglected early International Relations contributions
Authors: Brun Élodie 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This article addresses the underrepresentation of women from the global South in International Relations (IR) thinking. Gender disparities and academic global inequalities affect the quality of research in IR. The cases of three prominent women scholars—Minerva Morales, Olga Pellicer and Rosario Green, affiliated with one of the first academic departments of IR in Latin America, the Center for International Studies at El Colegio de México—are illustrative of how power and asymmetries can shape the circulation of ideas and limit our understanding of international relations. Despite their relevant contributions and successful careers, these scholars faced structural limitations to reaching an international audience and receiving the same status as their male peers. An examination of their publications shows that their inclusion helps us to improve our knowledge of the plural sources of IR debates. Consequently, they enlighten us on the persistent trends and challenges that still characterize the international insertion of Latin American countries, which have political consequences. Global asymmetries, research creativity, development and debt issues, domestic constraints in foreign policy and the imperative but difficult multilateral cooperation are their main areas of analysis that resonate in current world politics.