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BLACKNESS AND DIS/ABILITY IN THE AFROFUTURIST CHRISTMAS NOVELLA SYNCHRONICITY (2015) BY SHARON DODUA OTOO*
Authors: kebe‐nguema joseph 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTCharlie, the main character in Sharon Dodua Otoo's Afrofuturist Christmas novella Synchronicity, is a Black single mother of Ghanaian heritage working as a graphic designer in Berlin who has spent her whole life feeling the constraints of her ancestral traditions. When one day she starts losing her ability to see colours, she cannot disclose that family‐specific dis/ability since it would have professional and material consequences. Charlie embarks on a journey of self‐reflection, in the course of which she will realise that something that at first seemed to be a loss could, in fact, be a blessing in disguise. My essay analyses the intersection of Blackness and dis/ability in Synchronicity through the lens of DisCrit: a theoretical approach associating Disability Studies and Critical Race Theory, and argues that Otoo's novella manages to effectively depict the intersections regarding the onset of an invisible dis/abilty as well as Blackness and diasporic experiences, while an Afrofuturist reading of the novella allows us to consider it as a story based on hope, self‐acceptance and the need for community.
The correlation between soluble human leukocyte antigen (sHLA‐G) levels and +3010 polymorphism
Authors: Alyami Ahmed , AlJurayyan Abdullah , Alosaimi Bandar , Alkadi Haitham , Alkhulaifi Fadwa , Al‐jurayb Haya , Osman Awad , Christmas Steve , Alomar Suliman , Al‐Bayati Zaid 
Published: December 2023

AbstractHuman leukocyte antigen‐G (HLA‐G) is classified as non‐classical HLA, located in the short arm of chromosome 6 and composed of seven introns and eight exons. The HLA‐G gene has a lower frequency polymorphism in the coding area and higher variability at the regulatory 5′‐ and 3′‐untranslated regions linked to HLA‐G microRNA regulation. HLA‐G molecule is known to have an immunomodulatory and tolerogenic features role. In 199 Saudi individuals, we examined the association between plasma soluble HLA‐G (sHLA‐G) levels and eight polymorphic different sites, including 14 bp ins/del/+3003T‐C/+3010C‐G/+3027C‐A/+3035C‐T/+3142C‐G/+3187A‐G/+3196C‐G single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in exon 8 in the HLA‐G gene. Our results revealed higher frequency for rs17179101C (97%), rs1707T (92%) and rs9380142A (73%) alleles. Greater frequencies for the tested genotypes were observed in 3027C/C (rs17179101) (93%), 14 bp (rs1704) ins/del (92%), +3003T/T (rs1707) (85%) and +3035C/T (rs17179108) (79%) SNP genotypes. Moreover, we observed a significant association of sHLA‐G with +3010G/C (rs1710) SNP. In conclusion, we showed a significant association between 3010G/C (rs1710) SNP and the sHLA‐G level among our sample for Saudi populations. Our findings demonstrated that specific SNP within the HLA‐G gene is linked to sHLA‐G molecule secretion, suggesting sHLA‐G levels may be regulated genetically.
Shedding light on the dynamics of the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR)
Authors: David‐Pur Lior , Galil Koresh , Rosenboim Mosi , Shapir Offer Moshe 
Published: December 2023

AbstractInvestigating the transition from the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) to the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) and considering the documented volatility of SOFR, this study examines the dynamic nature and potential drivers of the SOFR by analyzing both the SOFR–EFFR (effective Federal Funds rate) and SOFR–IOER (interest on excess reserves) spreads. The results reveal noteworthy correlations between the SOFR and end‐of‐month anomalies and Federal Reserve market interventions in the repo market. These effects persist even after controlling for other variables, such as the amount of outstanding Treasury securities, Treasury General Account balance, and net repo transactions by primary dealers. Investors in SOFR‐linked instruments should be mindful of the possible impact of these factors.
Race‐ethnicity and sex differences in 1‐year survival following percutaneous coronary intervention among Medicare fee‐for‐service beneficiaries
Authors: Savitz Samuel T. , Falk Kristine , Stearns Sally C. , Grove Lexie R. , Pathman Donald E. , Rossi Joseph S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractRationaleExisting literature describing differences in survival following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by patient sex, race‐ethnicity and the role of socioeconomic characteristics (SEC) is limited.Aims and ObjectivesEvaluate differences in 1‐year survival after PCI by sex and race‐ethnicity, and explore the contribution of SEC to observed differences.MethodsUsing a 20% sample of Medicare claims data for beneficiaries aged 65+, we identified fee‐for‐service patients who received PCI from 2007 to 2015. We performed logistic regression to assess how sex and race‐ethnicity relate to procedural indication, inpatient versus outpatient setting, and 1‐year mortality. We evaluated whether these relationships are moderated by sequentially controlling for factors including age, comorbidities, presence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), county SEC, medical resource availability and inpatient versus outpatient procedural status.ResultsWe identified 300,491 PCI procedures, of which 94,863 (31.6%) were outpatient. There was a significant transition to outpatient PCI during the study period, especially for men compared with women and White patients compared with Black patients. Black patients were 3.50 percentage points (p < 0.001) and women were 3.41 percentage points (p < 0.001) more likely than White and male patients to undergo PCI at the time of AMI, which typically occurs in the inpatient setting. Controlling for age and calendar year, Black patients were 2.87 percentage points more likely than non‐Hispanic White patients to die within 1 year after PCI. After controlling for Black–White differences in comorbidities, the differences in 1‐year mortality decreased to 0.95 percentage points, which then became nonsignificant when further controlling for county resources and state of residence.ConclusionWomen were more likely to experience PCI in the setting of AMI and had less transition to outpatient care during the period. Black patients experienced higher 1‐year mortality following PCI, which is explained by differences in baseline comorbidities, county medical resources, and state of residence.
Research on printing performance of full potato powder: The relationship between rheological properties, microstructure, and printing performance
Authors: Zhenghao Ge , Lei Liu , Nan Wang , Linlin Wei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis work evaluated the printing performance of mashed potatoes (MP), principally utilizing full potato powder as a raw material, with the aim of improving the printing quality and efficiency of MP. It investigated how different formulations affected the rheological traits, microstructure, and printing effectiveness of MP. Using a single‐factor controlled variable approach, the molding properties of MP were investigated in terms of the concentrations of full potato powder and the concentrations and ratio of the mixed colloid of carrageenan (CG) and xanthan gum (XG), respectively. Through the experiment, the relationship between the rheological properties, microstructure, and printing performance of MP was established, and its printing characteristics were evaluated in terms of the rheological parameters, microstructural characteristics, and extrusion molding effect of MP. The results showed that: the concentration of full powder significantly influences the printability of MP, and a specific concentration of full powder can make MP have better flow properties; CG–XG could enhance the viscoelasticity and surface quality of MP so that MP had good shear thinning characteristics and thixotropic properties, ensuring that the MP could immediately restore the viscoelasticity to maintain the stability of the structure of the parts after extruding; and the MP can be used to create composite materials. The 3D printing of potatoes was examined in this article based on the material's molding properties, offering a theoretical and technical foundation for the execution of MP high‐efficiency and high‐precision printing and is of significance in advancing the field of food 3D printing technology.Practical applicationsIn this study, the relationship between rheological properties, microstructure, and printing performance was established for the first time, and the structural characteristics of molding equipment were correlated with the properties of printable raw materials. This study also introduces a novel molding process. By incorporating the appropriate hydrophilic gel and potato starch and using full potato flour as the research object, the printable performance of mashed potatoes was enhanced. The molded food preserved the original nutrients and potato flavor to a large extent, which promoted the development of potato staple foods and was of significant importance for the study of the 3D printing capabilities of the paste food.
Work productivity and activity impairment in patients with narcolepsy type 1
Authors: Bassi Chiara , Biscarini Francesco , Zenesini Corrado , Menchetti Marco , Vignatelli Luca , Pizza Fabio , Plazzi Giuseppe , Ingravallo Francesca 
Published: December 2023

SummaryThe aim of this study was to assess work productivity and activity impairments and to explore their association with excessive daytime sleepiness, body mass index (BMI), depression, and anxiety in patients with narcolepsy type 1. We carried out a cross‐sectional study in which patients with narcolepsy type 1 and matched controls for sex, age, and education were assessed for occupational features, EDS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale), BMI, depression (Beck Depression Inventory), anxiety (State–Trait Anxiety Inventory), and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI). Different statistical approaches were used to investigate differences between groups and correlations between WPAI scores and clinical features. The 127 patients with narcolepsy type 1 (mean age 38.2 ± 15.5, 91.3% taking drugs for narcolepsy) and 131 controls (mean age of 37.4 ± 14.3) included did not differ in terms of occupational features, except for hours worked/week (29.9 in patients vs. 34.9 in controls) and officially recognised disability (30.7% vs. 5.3%). Impairment in all WPAI scores was approximately three times greater in patients. Narcolepsy was associated with work time missed in 27.4% of patients, while 93.2% to 95.5% of them had some impairment while working or during daily activities (vs. 37.5–46.8% of controls). Correlations with WPAI scores were found for excessive daytime sleepiness only in patients, and for both depression and anxiety in patients and controls, with a stronger correlation for activity impairment in patients. These results suggest that, despite treatment, narcolepsy type 1 was associated with extensive impairment especially regarding job effectiveness and daily activities. Future studies should investigate risk factors and effects of interventions on these outcomes.
The Gendered Impacts of Partnership and Parenthood on Paid Work and Unpaid Work Time in Great Britain, 1992–2019
Authors: Zhou Muzhi , Kan Man‐Yee 
Published: December 2023

AbstractUsing data from the British Household Panel Study and the UK Household Longitudinal Study (1992–2019), this study investigates the impacts of partnership and parenthood on women's and men's paid work and unpaid work time and how these impacts have changed in the last three decades in Great Britain. We applied two fixed‐effect models—one conventional, one novel—with individual constants and slopes to account for the selection and longitudinal changes in time use. We found that the gender‐traditionalizing effect of partnership on the use of time has weakened over the years. Marriage did not affect women's and men's paid work time, and since the 2010s, marriage no longer affect women's and men's time spent on housework differently. However, motherhood continues to reduce women's paid work time substantially, and the extent of this impact has remained unchanged over the previous three decades. Partnership and parenthood have resulted in minor changes to men's paid work and unpaid work time; the extent of their effects has likewise remained modest over the previous three decades. Our findings suggest that in Britain, the gender revolution of the division of labor among parents has stalled, and family policies have not successfully increased mothers’ paid work time and fathers’ unpaid work time.
The redox code of plants
Authors: Mittler Ron , Jones Dean P. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractCentral metabolism is organised through high‐flux, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+/NADH) and NADP+/NADPH systems operating at near equilibrium. As oxygen is indispensable for aerobic organisms, these systems are also linked to the levels of reactive oxygen species, such as H2O2, and through H2O2 to the regulation of macromolecular structures and activities, via kinetically controlled sulphur switches in the redox proteome. Dynamic changes in H2O2 production, scavenging and transport, associated with development, growth and responses to the environment are, therefore, linked to the redox state of the cell and regulate cellular function. These basic principles form the ‘redox code’ of cells and were first defined by D. P. Jones and H. Sies in 2015. Here, we apply these principles to plants in which recent studies have shown that they can also explain cell‐to‐cell and even plant‐to‐plant signalling processes. The redox code is, therefore, an integral part of biological systems and can be used to explain multiple processes in plants at the subcellular, cellular, tissue, whole organism and perhaps even community and ecosystem levels. As the environmental conditions on our planet are worsening due to global warming, climate change and increased pollution levels, new studies are needed applying the redox code of plants to these changes.
Neuroqueering sexuality: Learning from the life‐writings of queer neurodivergent women
Authors: Amrutha S. L. , Christie Luke Gerard 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe mainstream notions of gender and sexuality among neurodivergent individuals lack wisdom and input from those who have the lived experience of the same. Queer phenomenology (2008) proposed by Sarah Ahmed, offers an interpretative framework to understand neurodivergent life by moving beyond the definitions of sexuality as a set of constructed identity formations aligned to normative gender and reproductive practices. Queer phenomenology along with a feminist phenomenological lens can be employed to analyze the narratives of queer neurodivergent women to see how they access and experience their sexualities. In this way, the present paper argues that queer neurodivergent women “neuroqueer” (a term developed by Yergeau) sexuality by actively subverting and disrupting compulsory heterosexual norms.
Control pliers in principal‐agent relations: An investigation of hardship commissions in the German asylum administration
Authors: Radtke Ina , Seyfried Markus 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThere is a remarkable gap in research regarding principal‐centred analyses of control means towards—in a formal sense—rather weak independent administrative actors as agents. Therefore, the paper develops a theoretical notion to link means of ex ante and ex post control and applies it to the (re‐)actions of ministries vis à vis hardship commissions in the German Länder by asking: How does the super‐ordinated ministry (principal) try to control the hardship commission (agent) and with what effect? The theoretical framework is based on principal‐agent theory and argues that the respective relationship is best understood by a notion of control pliers which interlinks the principal's preferences, its means of ex ante and ex post control and the agent's output. We hereby draw on partisan and organization theory. The overall research design of the paper is confirmatory and the focus on the federal states allows to control most of the external variance. We use descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling for path analysis to investigate the ex ante and ex post elements of the control pliers. Our empirical analysis is based on the output of 12 hardship commissions for the period of 2005–2017. Our results show that ex post control seems to matter more than ex ante control, but also that the effects of both may be characterized as interdependent. Furthermore, we show that partisan influence seems to matter more than organizational factors considering the output of the agent but that most can be won by combining the two approaches.
AN ARGUMENT FOR NON‐AGREE‐DRIVEN MOVEMENT
Authors: Syed Saurov , Simpson Andrew 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis paper argues for the occurrence of movement that is not the by‐product of an Agree relation in which a probe searches for a goal. The hypothesis that not all instances of movement might be feature‐driven was entertained in early Minimalism, but it has nevertheless become widely assumed that all instances of syntactic movement should be attributed to the operation of Agree. Here, using complex patterns of DP‐internal movement in Bangla, we argue that certain instances of syntactic movement may indeed take place without Agree. Taking the Phase Impenetrability Condition/PIC as the signature property of phases, and sensitivity to the PIC to be indicative of Agree‐related movement, we show that some occurrences of movement within a single domain are constrained by the PIC, while others are not.
Structural–Parametric Synthesis of the Planar Four-Bar and Six-Bar Function Generators With Revolute Joints
Authors: Baigunchekov Zhumadil , Laribi Med Amine , Carbone Giuseppe , Kaiyrov Rustem , Tolenov Serik , Dosmagambet Nurdaulet 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This paper studies a structural–parametric synthesis of the four-bar and Stephenson II, Stephenson III A, and Stephenson III B six-bar function generators. A four-bar function generator is formed by connecting two coordinate systems with given angles of rotation using a negative closing kinematic chain (CKC) of the RR type. Six-bar function generators are formed by connecting two coordinate systems using two CKCs: a passive CKC of the RRR type and a negative CKC of the RR type. The negative CKC of the RR type imposes one geometrical constraint to the relative motion of the links, and its geometric parameters are defined by least-squares approximation. Passive CKC of the RRR type does not impose a geometrical constraint, and the geometric parameters of its links are varied to satisfy the geometrical constraint of the negative CKC. Numerical results of the four-bar and six-bar function generators parametric synthesis are presented.
Algorithm for Detecting Load-Carrying Regions Within the Tip Seat of an Indexable Cutting Tool
Authors: Camuz Soner , Liljerehn Anders , Wärmefjord Kristina , Söderberg Rikard 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Maintaining an even pressure distribution in an indexable cutting tool interface is crucial to the life expectancy of a carbide insert. Avoiding uneven pressure distribution is highly relevant for intermittent cutting operations because two load cases arise for full immersion, inside and outside the cutting zone, which can cause alternating contact positioning. Current positioning methodologies, such as 3-2-1 principles, do not consider external mechanical forces, which must be considered for insert-tool body positioning designs. Therefore, this paper proposes an algorithm to calculate a contact index to aid in the design of locating schemes for the early design phases of insert-tool body interface design. The results indicate that it is possible to visualize where a contact condition needs to exist to give support based on the mechanical loads acting on the insert.
Unequal-Biaxial Taut States of Electro-Active Polymeric Composites
Authors: Gour Sankalp , Kumar Deepak 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Existing studies on wrinkling, an instability phenomenon commonly observed on electro-active polymers (EAP), have largely ignored the unequal-biaxial taut states, focusing instead on the equal-biaxial deformations of such a material class. EAP-based soft actuators, primarily used in soft robotics, frequently exhibit a variety of instabilities, which may adversely affect their functioning and trigger device failure. Conversely, wrinkles can be utilized proactively in specific applications that necessitate an intentional transformation in surface morphology along with functional particle reinforcement on EAP composites. The dielectric elastomer is a promising EAP material class for the same, often filled with functional particles to improve its electromechanical performance. This paper theoretically develops a continuum physics-based unequal-biaxial deformation model incorporating the classical tension field theory to predict the thresholds on the taut domains in the plane of principal stretches. The model solution ties an unanswered ideal remark on the deviations of taut states with the biaxiality ratio of unequal-biaxially deformed wrinkle appearance in EAP composites. The proposed model solution may aid in designing next-generation soft robotic systems by offering guidelines for the wrinkling control of EAP composites.
Combustion Diagnostics and Emissions Measurements of a Novel Low NOx Burner for Industrial Gas Turbine Operated With CO2 Diluted Methane/Air Mixtures
Authors: Babazzi G. , Galeotti S. , Picchi A. , Becchi R. , Cerutti M. , Andreini A. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
While the employment of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) is a well-established technique in Internal Combustion Engines to limit NOx emissions, its adoption in Gas Turbine engines has not yet found a practical application due to its expensive and complex installation that doesn't justify the emissions reduction when compared to already established DLN combustion technologies. EGR becomes an interesting option in GT engines considering the possibility of increasing the CO2 content of the exhaust gases to improve the efficiency of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) units. However, the decrease in oxygen content of the combustion air is extremely challenging in terms of combustion stability and therefore of engine operability. In the present work, a low NOx burner was studied at ambient pressure in a reactive single burner test rig. The burner was fed with methane and characterized in terms of emissions and stability limits at different operating conditions. In addition, the flame position and shape were studied through OH* chemiluminescence imaging together with the flow field thanks to PIV measurements. The effects of CO2 addition on the flame were then investigated at different EGR increasing levels, highlighting the impact of the oxygen content on the combustion reaction intensity. Variations in emissions and burner stability limits in terms of maximum sustainable CO2 content were also studied, to detail the burner operating window. Data have been thoroughly analyzed to gather information on the burner behavior to support the design of new technical solutions capable of ensuring both proper flame stability and low CO and NOx emissions.
Draft genome sequences of two thermophilic, spore-forming
Aeribacillus pallidus
strains isolated from dairy products
Authors: Lücking Genia , Albrecht Klement , Märtlbauer Erwin , Schauer Kristina 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

The presence of thermophilic spore-forming bacteria is challenging in industrial food processing. The presented genome sequences of
Aeribacillus pallidus
, isolated from raw milk and cocoa powder, provide insights into how to prevent damage to minimally processed foods and products with extended shelf life, such as milk products.