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Scenario based Risk Assessment Study on End of Life Electric Vehicle Battery Waste Disposal: An Environmental Perspective
Authors: mishra preeti , Apte sayali , dhok vaishnavi 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The overall growth in electrical vehicle production and manufacturing sector has led to continuous increase in volume of electric vehicles on road. Once the batteries used in these vehicles i.e., Lithium-ion batteries reaches its end of life, then arises the question of their disposal. Currently, only 5 percentage of total End of Life (EOL) Lithium ion Batteries (LiB) are recycled using proper reuse /disposal methods and remaining quantum of waste is either exported, recycled illegally or incinerated or landfilled. The present research work focuses on assessing the risk associated with End-of-life (EOL) LiB waste flows and its fate. The study involves a detailed cause -consequence analysis for understanding the various factors leading to undesirable events and therefore undesirable impact on human and environment. A detailed impact assessment is performed using network and matrix method. The quantitative analysis is performed using the responses received from 112 number of respondents to a detailed questionnaire survey prepared using the impact assessment and preliminary analysis. The outcome of the questionnaire survey is also compared with existing literature. Scenario-based risk assessment is performed wherein the effect of different scenarios considering weather condition, soil condition, site selected for LiB disposal, soil type, ground water table are considered. Based on the values of risk parameters achieved, the overall risk associated with disposal of EOL LiBs is quantified through a risk matrix. The results obtained from the study can be used to addresses and mitigate the environmental and human health impact of EOL LiB waste disposal.
A predictive nomogram for assessing the likelihood of consciousness disturbances in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Qin Shixiang , Lei Wenqian , Cui Yan , Chen Lijuan , Ye Yongqin 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Objective In an effort to establish a reference framework for the prevention and treatment of disorders of consciousness (DOC) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we aimed to create and validate a nomogram prediction model for the risk of developing DOC in this specific population.
Methods Two hundred and twenty patients who were hospitalized and discharged in the Lu'an People's Hospital from January 2016 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. 154 patients were randomly selected according to the 7:3 ratio to establish the model, and the remaining 66 cases were internally validated. Referring to the definition of DOC in the guidelines issued by the American Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, they were divided into COPD group and COPD + DOC group, and logistic regression was used to analyze the factors influencing COPD combined with DOC. Following this, a nomogram model was developed using R to predict the likelihood of DOC within this specific population. The model's predictive performance was then evaluated, including the assessment of the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and decision curve analysis (DCA). Additionally, the model was internally validated using the Bootstrap resampling method with 1000 iterations.
Results The results of multifactorial analysis showed PaCO2, HCT, Smoking index≥400, Hospital acute exacerbation≥2/year, and Hypertension as the influencing factors of COPD + DOC. The nomogram created by the above influencing factors showed good performance in both the training set (AUC of 0.890) and the validation set (AUC of 0.873), in addition the calibration curves represented a good calibration of the model.
Conclusion The nomogram prediction model built based on the above mentioned influencing factors of COPD combined with DOC has good performance and provides a reference for the prevention and control of DOC in COPD patients who are at high risk of DOC.
Comparison of arterial versus venous phases enhancement in radiation therapy planning for patients with pancreatic cancer: the PANCRINJ study
Authors: Zaidi Fabien , Calame Paul , Chevalier Cédric , Henriques Julie , Vernerey Dewi , Vuitton Lucine , Heyd Bruno , Borg Christophe , Boustani Jihane 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background:The planification of radiation therapy (RT) for pancreatic cancer (PC) requires a dosimetric computed tomography (CT) scan to define the gross tumor volume (GTV). The main objective of this study was to compare the inter-observer variability in RT planning between the arterial and the venous phases following intravenous contrast.
Methods: PANCRINJ was a prospective monocentric study that included twenty patients with non-metastatic PC. Patients underwent a pre-therapeutic CT scan at the arterial and venous phases. The delineation of the GTV was performed by one radiologist (gold standard) and two senior radiation oncologists (operators). The primary objective was to compare the Jaccard conformity index (JCI) for the GTVs computed between the gs and the operators between the arterial and the venous phases with a Wilcoxon signed rank test for paired samples. The secondary endpoints were the geographical miss index (GMI), the kappa index, the intra-operator variability, and the dose-volume histograms between the arterial and venous phases.
Results:The median JCI for the arterial and venous phases were 0.50 (range, 0.17-0.64) and 0.41 (range, 0.23-0.61) (p=0.10) respectively. The median gsGTV was statistically significantly smaller compared to the operators at the arterial (p<0.0001) and venous phases (p<0.001), respectively. The GMI were low with few tumors missed for all patients with a median GMI of 0.07 (range, 0-0.79) and 0.05 (range, 0-0.39) at the arterial and venous phases, respectively (p=0.15). There was a moderate agreement between the radiation oncologists with a median kappa index of 0.52 (range 0.38-0.57) on the arterial phase, and 0.52 (range 0.36-0.57) on the venous phase (p=0.08). The intra-observer variability for GTV delineation was lower at the venous phase than at the arterial phase for the two operators. There was no significant difference between the arterial and the venous phases regarding the dose-volume histogram for the operators.
Conclusions: Our results showed inter- and intra-observer variability in delineating GTV for PC without significant differences between the arterial and the venous phases. The use of both phases should be encouraged. Our findings suggest the need to provide training for radiation oncologists in pancreatic imaging and to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Evaluation of glycine betaine and methanol on maize (Zea mays L.) yield and nutritive value in different planting date
Authors: Ramezani Mehdi , Paknejad Farzad , Ardakani Mohammad Reza , Habibi Davoud , Ilkaee Mohammad Nabi 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Appropriate planting date is one of the important factors in determining the yield potential of crops, and the use of methanol and glycine betaine increased plant growth, especially in delayed cultivation. For this purpose, a factorial research was carried out in the form of a completely randomized block design with three replications in Mazandaran, Iran, on maize as a second planting after rice harvest. Treatments included glycine betaine at three levels [0 (control), 1, and 2 ppm], methanol at three levels of [0 (control), 10, and 20% v/v], and three planting dates: [August 6, 16, 27]. The results illustrated that the application of methanol and glycine, also increasing the concentration of methanol (20% v/v) and glycine concentration (2 ppm), improved the yield and forage quality of maize. The delay in maize cultivation (August 27) decreased yield and forage quality of maize. The best planting date for corn cultivation was August 6. Foliar spraying of methanol and glycine reduced the negative effects of delayed planting date compared to the control. Methanol 20% v/v + glycine betaine 2 ppm on planting date of August 6 raised dry matter yield (655%), WSC (190.75%), DMD (21%), ADF (50.32%) and NDF (39%) compared to the control of methanol and glycine in August 27. Overall, in order to achieve maximum yield and forage quality of maize, foliar spraying of methanol 20% v/v along with glycine 2 ppm on August 6 planting date is recommended.
Localization in a wireless sensor network with a geometric approach of Trilateration and mathematical modeling of sine and cosine functions
Authors: Ghadami Raheleh 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Wireless sensor network (WSN) has several applications in agriculture, military, rescue, and environmental applications. In a WSN, a large number of sensor nodes are scattered in an operating environment and gather environmental information. The data collected by the WSN is sent to an application in the cloud computing layer or base station for analysis. Gathering information without having their localization and position is not of high value, and accurate localization and position determination of sensor nodes are required in various applications. One method for localization is to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) and install it on all sensor nodes. localization with GPS costs a lot, and on the other hand, this method consumes a lot of energy for localization. DV-Hop technique is a practical method for positioning by reducing the positioning cost. The challenge of the DV-Hop approach for localization is the significant error in locating sensor nodes without a GPS. In this article, a practical localization method is presented by combining the DV-Hop method and the geometric localization method of three references. In this study, the sensor nodes first estimate their distance from the three guide nodes with the step measurement algorithm and then locate them using the Trilateration method. In the proposed approach, the sine and cosine optimization algorithm (SCA) are applied to minimize the positioning error. The evaluations illustrate that the localization error of the suggested approach is lower than the DV-Hop approach. The proposed positioning algorithm has less positioning error than the whale optimization algorithm (WOA), the Harris Hawk Optimization (HHO) algorithm, and the Jellyfish Search optimizer (JSO). The evaluations show that the proposed method of advanced localization methods based on steps such as GSDV-Hop and MGDV-Hop has fewer errors in localization.
The Role of TNFα- and IFNγ-induced PANoptosis in Renal Vascular Endothelial Cells: Implications for OMDT
Authors: Xie Haibo , Liang Bo , Zhu Qixing , Wang Lin , Li Hui , Qin Zhuohui , Zhang Jiaxiang , Liu Zhibing , Wu Yonggui 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study mainly investigated the mechanism underlying the joint effects of TNFα and IFNγ on renal injury and preliminarily elucidated the influence of the combination of these two agents on the efficacy of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor-α receptor II fusion protein (rh TNFR:Fc) in the treatment of occupational medicamentose-like dermatitis due to trichloroethylene (TCE) (OMDT) patients. The level of peripheral TNFα and IFNγ of OMDT patients were measured to analyze their joint effects on renal function and vascular endothelial cells (ECs) injury. In vivo and in vitro studies were used to investigate the mechanism of TNFα- and IFNγ-induced ECs PANoptosis. Results showed that the combination of TNFα and IFNγ was significantly associated with kidney function and renal ECs injury. TCE-sensitized positive mice had elevated PANoptosis-related markers in renal ECs, and the injection of a TNFα and IFNγ neutralizing antibody significantly inhibited PANoptosis. In vitro studies revealed that TNFα- and IFNγ-induced ECs PANoptosis could be reversed by silencing interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1). In conclusion, peripheral TNFα and IFNγ levels were associated with kidney function. PANoptosis can be induced by the combination of TNFα and IFNγ, IRF1 was the master protein that regulates the assembly of the PANoptosome.
The Periodic Table and The Learning of Chemistry: Possibilities of Integrating Robotics and Concept-Based Approaches in Teaching
Authors: MHLONGO THABO , Sedumedi Thomas Dipogiso 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this study, the authors investigate the potential of integrating robotics technology and concept-based teaching approaches to enhance the learning of abstract Chemistry concepts, focusing on the periodic table as both subject matter and tool. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the research employs descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection, including pre- and post-test experimental designs. Results suggest that combining robotics with concept-based teaching improves learners' deep understanding of chemistry concepts. The study highlights the promising benefits of integrating robotics technology and a concept-based approach for teaching chemistry, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.
Discovery of Cytotoxic Truncated Vitamin D Derivatives Against Both Bortezomib‐Sensitive and Resistant Multiple Myeloma Phenotypes
Authors: Radwan Mohamed O. , Sakai Sewa , Hassan Alaa N. , Uesugi Momoko , Sakamoto Masaharu ,   Tsugumasa Toma1, Abourehab Mohammed A. S. , Badran Mostafa M. , Tateishi Hiroshi , Nishimura Nao , Otsuka Masami , Fujita Mikako 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematological malignancy with increasing incidence and mortality rates with a worldwide incidence of 160,000 cases per year. The current approved treatments including bortezomib have serious side effects and ultimately develop resistance. Inadequate vitamin D (VD) levels are frequent in MM patients and its supplementation has an antiproliferative effect on different MM phenotypes. However, the risk of hypercalcemia restricts VD application in cancer therapy, hence we pursued truncated VD analogues with anticancer effect accompanied with no calcemic activity. Previously, we have revealed a truncated VD2 C/D rings derivative against cervical cancer, lung cancer and MM. Herein, we generate its SAR study by introducing more derivatives and testing then against different MM cells including bortezomib sensitive and resistant phenotypes. Compound VDF4 exhibited remarkable toxicity against all tested cells with less effect on normal blood cells reflecting its potential high selectivity. VDF-4 IC50 value against KMS-12-PE, KMS-11, and KMS-11/BTZ is 19.1±1.0, 19.8±2.5, and 23.3±1.9 respectively. Notably, KMS-11/BTZ was not sensitive to VD2. Furthermore, it demonstrated moderate activity against other leukemic cells including Jurkat and M8166 cells. Although its mechanism of action is not fully understood, VDF-4 stands out as a promising lead compound that warrants further investigations.
NELL-1 is a novel target antigen in Chinese LMN patients
Authors: Rao Qingqing , Cheng Yuan , Yue Shuling , Song Haiying , Li Wangyang , Qi Dongli , Chen Jia , Guan Mijie , Cao Tao , Wei Zhe , Wan Qijun 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Introduction:
Neural Epidermal Growth Factor Like 1 (NELL-1) has been found in some secondary membranous nephropathy (sMN) patients. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical and pathological features of Chinese patients with NELL-1-associated sMN.
Methods
We conducted a cohort study at two Chinese medical centers and 101 sMN patients were enrolled. Our study re-stained immunofluorescent(IF) PLA2R, THSD7A, and NELL-1 podocyte antigens in their kidney tissue paraffin samples. The clinicopathological features of NELL-1 associated sMN in our cohort were described and analyzed in detail.
Result
14 (13.8%) were PLA2R-MN, 5 (4.9%) were NELL-1-MN, and 82 (81.8%) tested negative for all 3 target antigens, with no cases of THSD7A-related MN found in this sMN cohort. Notably, all 5 patients with NELL1-related MN had a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and 4 of them exhibited renal biopsy pathology consistent with lupus IV + V membranous nephropathy (LMN). 80% of patients with NELL-1 associated sMN were female, with a median age of 41 years. During the follow-up period, two NELL-1 LMN with baseline renal function in CKD4 entered ESRD within 1 year. Combined with the data from Anzhen Hospital NELL-1 MN study we supposed that NELL-1 might be the second most prevalent target antigen for membranous nephropathy in Chinese patients.
Conclusion
NELL-1 maybe a novel target antigen in Chinese LMN patients. Young female LMN patients suggested to be screened for the target antigen of NELL1,which may facilitating early diagnosis and efficacy monitoring of sMN.
Enhancing Capacitor Performance for High-Field MRI Systems: A Comprehensive Analysis and Advanced Modeling Approach
Authors: JEBRI Zaineb , ALI Mahfoudh TALEB , BORD-MAJEK Isabelle , OUSTEN Yves 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This review delves into the constructional and electrical analysis of adjustable capacitors crucial for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) applications. Through meticulous examination of Alumina and PTFE trimmers, we assess their mechanical principles, dimensional characteristics, and material compositions. Employing advanced techniques such as X-ray inspection, microsection analysis, and chemical analysis with SEM and EDX, we unravel the intricate details of these essential components. Subsequently, electrical simulations utilizing finite-element methods are conducted to model the capacitors, providing a comprehensive understanding of their performance characteristics. The study seamlessly integrates numerical simulations with experimental measurements, revealing insights into the limitations of existing trimmers for new-generation MRI systems. The observed disparities in breakdown voltage, resonance frequency, and capacitance values underscore the necessity of developing a new trimmer to meet the evolving demands of modern MRI technology.
Zaini Dahlan’s Feminism Ideology in Quranic Translation
Authors: Lail Moh Jamalul , Sya'roni Mokh , Muhammad Hasyim 
Published: January 2024

In 1997, the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta published Qur’an Karim dan Terjemahan Artinya (QKTA). This translation significantly differs from the official version of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and contemporary translations. Emerging during Indonesia's transition from the New Order to Reformation, QKTA played an important role, which motivates this study using Teun A. van Dijk's critical discourse analysis. This research investigates QKTA's position amidst the growing feminist discourse in Indonesia. This article specifically examines its impact on the verses translated: QS. al-Baqarah [2]: 228, QS. al-Nisā' [4]: 1, and 34, and QS. al-Nabā' [78]: 33. These verses were chosen because feminist interpreters often criticize them for their patriarchal perspective. These verses show QKTA's partiality to the feminist point of view. The findings of this article state that the social context and cognition of the translator influence the translation. This can be seen from the translations that apply a lot of linguistic rhetoric, such as majāz, kināyah, and euphemism.
Práctica política y Estado en los límites del marxismo: el debate Poulantzas/Althusser (1976-1979)
Authors: Inda Graciela 
Published: January 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo identificar, en las producciones de Poulantzas y Althusser en el lapso 1976-1979, la trama singular de sus discrepancias sobre la definición de Estado y sobre la naturaleza de una política anticapitalista en los albores del neoliberalismo. A partir de las diferentes miradas que suscita su debate en la literatura especializada y recuperando algunos de sus aportes, se privilegia una aproximación focalizada en los problemas teórico-políticos y sus posibles vías de acceso, más que en sus trayectorias biográficas. Tras un recorrido detallado que incluye la exploración de intervenciones desatendidas hasta ahora, en las conclusiones puede hallarse un balance de sus contrapuntos más serios: Estado condensación/Estado máquina, exterioridad/interioridad de la política, luchas populares como efectos a distancia/como focos de resistencia. Su valor reside en contribuir al estudio de los dilemas que enfrentan las teorías marxistas del Estado y de la política bajo los efectos de la crisis de su campo de intervención, sin dejar de propiciar que puedan ser convocados para problematizar la coyuntura teórica y política actual.
¿Qué aportan los fondos de conocimiento e identidad al interés por la formación inicial docente?
Authors: Cocio Andrea , Errázuriz María Constanza , Davison Omar , Fuentes Liliana 
Published: January 2024

Formar docentes comprometidos con una educación de calidad es uno de los actuales desafíos de la formación inicial docente; al respecto, las medidas y reformas implementadas requieren considerar la construcción identitaria del profesorado en formación, para confluir en un cambio educativo profundo e integral. El objetivo de la investigación fue identificar y caracterizar los fondos de conocimiento e identidad de los estudiantes de Pedagogía General Básica en su ingreso a dos universidades de La Araucanía, Chile. Respecto de la metodología, el estudio corresponde a una investigación descriptiva y cualitativa. Los participantes fueron 34 estudiantes, cuyas narrativas autobiográficas fueron sometidas al análisis de contenido mediante la construcción de códigos y categorías del corpus. Se identificó que, desde los fondos de conocimiento e identidad, es posible configurar la identidad del futuro profesor del siglo XXI; además, se afirma la importancia de considerarlas en los procesos de formación académica.
Concepts of Political Worldviews of the Eurasian Space in the Communicative Practice of Think Tanks
Authors: Ivanov D. Yu. 
Published: January 2024

Aim . To identify the most relevant political worldviews of the Eurasian space in the discourse of Russian think-tanks.Tasks. To justify the conceptual field of the concept “political worldview”. To identify the leading think-tanks in Russia, the focus of research of which is the political worldviews of the Eurasian continent. Study the intellectual products of Russian think-tanks for concepts, analyzes, forecasts, political views and positions on the main political worldviews of the Eurasian space.Methods. The main methods were cross-temporal analysis and content analysis of intellectual products of think-tanks, as well as general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis.Results. The concept of “political worldview” is a system of images, views and actions expressed in political institutions, interconnectedly reflecting the strategic directions of political, economic, social, environmental, technological development. A meaningful analysis of the expert and analytical products of Russian think tanks over a ten-year period made it possible to select nine organizations whose intellectual specialization focuses on the development of the Eurasian space. The study showed that the following concepts of political pictures of the world are present in the communicative practice of these analytical centers: “Greater Eurasia”, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), “Belt and Road Initiative”, “Community of Shared Future for mankind”.Conclusions. The study of the analytical materials of the selected think tanks shows a steady high research interest in the development of the Eurasian space and political worldviews of the countries of the Eurasian continent. Think-tanks in the political system, in fact, perform the functions of subjects that generate, construct and broadcast political worldviews. In the modern realities of global turbulence and high entropy, the political worldviews of Eurasia acquire a pronounced ideological actualization, as they become symbolic institutions in the global competitive field of confrontation of variety of worldviews.