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Executive functioning, ADHD symptoms and resting state functional connectivity in children with perinatal stroke
Authors: Meghji Suraya , Hilderley Alicia J. , Murias Kara , Brooks Brian L. , Andersen John , Fehlings Darcy , Dlamini Nomazulu , Kirton Adam , Carlson Helen L. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPerinatal stroke describes a group of focal, vascular brain injuries that occur early in development, often resulting in lifelong disability. Two types of perinatal stroke predominate, arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) and periventricular venous infarction (PVI). Though perinatal stroke is typically considered a motor disorder, other comorbidities commonly exist including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and deficits in executive function. Rates of ADHD symptoms are higher in children with perinatal stroke and deficits in executive function may also occur but underlying mechanisms are not known. We measured resting state functional connectivity in children with perinatal stroke using previously established dorsal attention, frontoparietal, and default mode network seeds. Associations with parental ratings of executive function and ADHD symptoms were examined. A total of 120 participants aged 6–19 years [AIS N = 31; PVI N = 30; Controls N = 59] were recruited. In comparison to typically developing peers, both the AIS and PVI groups showed lower intra- and inter-hemispheric functional connectivity values in the networks investigated. Group differences in between-network connectivity were also demonstrated, showing weaker anticorrelations between task-positive (frontoparietal and dorsal attention) and task-negative (default mode) networks in stroke groups compared to controls. Both within-network and between-network functional connectivity values were highly associated with parental reports of executive function and ADHD symptoms. These results suggest that differences in functional connectivity exist both within and between networks after perinatal stroke, the degree of which is associated with ADHD symptoms and executive function.
From Intimate Exams to Ritual Nicking: Interpreting Nonconsensual Medicalized Genital Procedures as Sexual Boundary Violations
Authors: Buckler Max , Bruce Lori , Earp Brian D. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Purpose of Review
This review seeks to integrate scholarly discussions of nonconsensual medicalized genital procedures, combining insights from the literature on obstetric violence with critiques based on children’s rights. In both literatures, it is increasingly argued that such interventions may constitute, or be experienced as, violations of patients’ sexual boundaries, even if performed without sexual intent.

Recent Findings
Within the literature on obstetric violence, it is often argued that clinicians who perform unconsented pelvic exams (i.e., for teaching purposes on anesthetized patients), or unconsented episiotomies during birth and labor, thereby violate patients’ bodily integrity rights. Noting the intimate nature of the body parts involved and the lack of consent by the affected individual, authors increasingly characterize such procedures, more specifically, as sexual boundary violations or even “medical sexual assault.” Separately, critics have raised analogous concerns about medically unnecessary, nonconsensual genital cutting or surgery (e.g., in prepubescent minors), such as ritual “nicking” of the vulva for religious purposes, intersex genital “normalization” surgeries, and newborn penile circumcision. Across literatures, critics contend that the fundamental wrong of such procedures is not (only) the risk of physical or emotional harm they may cause, nor (beliefs about) the good or bad intentions of those performing or requesting them. Rather, it is claimed, it is wrong as a matter of principle for clinicians to engage—to any extent—with patients’ genital or sexual anatomy without their consent outside of certain limited exceptions (e.g., is not possible to obtain the person’s consent without exposing them to a significant risk of serious harm, where this harm, in turn, cannot feasibly be prevented or resolved by any less risky or invasive means).

Summary
An emerging consensus among scholars of obstetric violence and of children’s rights is that it is unethical for clinicians to perform any medically unnecessary genital procedures, from physical examination to cutting or surgery, without the explicit consent of the affected person. “Presumed” consent, “implied” consent, and “proxy” consent are thus argued to be insufficient.
Electricity generation potential from natural gas pressure reduction turbines in Brazil
Authors: Condessa Gabriela Ávila , Ismail Kamal Abdel Radi , Hunt Julian David , Ponce Júnior Nelson , Velásquez Roberto M. G. , Borges Valério Luiz , Tomé Fernanda M. C. , de Souza Cristiano Luiz , Gazoli Jonas Rafael , Bindemann Fabio Tales 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis paper addresses the urgent need to meet increasing energy demand while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency. One significant challenge is the energy losses that occur during gas pressure reduction at city gates in natural gas distribution systems. To tackle this issue, this study proposes installing pressure reduction turbines (PRTs) parallel to existing reduction valves, which can generate electricity and enhance system efficiency. This research mainly focuses on Brazil’s natural gas supply, where the potential for installing PRTs is evaluated. The methodology analyzes the country’s distribution network and estimates the electricity generation capacity achievable from PRTs. The results indicate a potential power generation of 66 MW, capable of avoiding the emission of 235,800 tons of CO2 annually and generating 333 GWh/year of electricity, all at a LCOE of $27/MW. These contribute to the environment using the energy efficiency achieved through the installation of PRTs, consequently, Brazil can help to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
What is the Relationship Between the Perceived Quality of Neighbourhood and the Self-reported Life Satisfaction in Immigrants Versus Natives in Europe?
Authors: Ambrosetti Elena , Paparusso Angela 
Published: December 2023

AbstractSubjective well-being (SWB) is emerging as an important measure of individual and societal progress. Among the many individual factors associated with SWB, the quality of the neighbourhood is recently receiving growing attention as a factor shaping self-reported life satisfaction in contemporary societies. However, to the best of our knowledge, studies focusing on the perceived quality of the neighbourhood are still scant. We aim to fill this gap, comparing self-reported life satisfaction of different population groups (i.e., immigrants and natives) living in European countries, and to analyse the association between self-reported life satisfaction and the perceived quality of the neighbourhood, controlling for individual socio-demographic and human capital variables and socio-economic characteristics of the country of residence. The data are drawn from the cross-sectional European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) of 2016. Our findings reveal that first and second-generation immigrants report lower self-reported life satisfaction compared to natives. Moreover, our findings show that the positive subjective evaluation of the characteristics and services available in the immediate neighbourhood where people live is positively associated with self-reported life satisfaction. There is also a positive relationship between contacts and social networks in the neighbourhood and self-reported life satisfaction. Finally, the characteristics of the country of residence matter for both native and immigrants’ life satisfaction, with immigrants being more satisfied in countries with higher quality of life captured by country gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, life expectancy and unemployment rate.
Bioarchaeological approaches to understanding the long-term development of mountain societies
Authors: Walsh Kevin , Knockaert Juliette , Dulias Katharina , Giguet-Covex Charline , Unsain Dianne , Burri Sylvain , Magniez Pierre , Pike Alistair , Orton David , Mocci Florence 
Published: December 2023

AbstractArchaeologists do not always differentiate between human activities, practices and techniques within landscape archaeology. This problem is reflected in some research into the development of pastoralism in the Alps. Here, we develop a framework within a “position paper” that engages with these different processes by assessing recent developments in bioarchaeological and palaeoenvironmental methods. Over the last two decades, alpine research has moved beyond the mere characterisation of human activities toward the classification and interpretation of specific practices and techniques, changing how we study the development of alpine pastoralism. Research into the development of mid-/long-distance transhumance from the Provencal plains to the Western Alps has generated considerable interest over the last 20 years. Therefore, the PATHWAy (Pastoralism, TransHumance in the Western Alps) project focuses on studying the Iron Age to Medieval pastoral systems in the Western Alps and south-eastern France, which is today one of the main regions in Europe where transhumant pastoralism still takes place. Finally, this contribution aims to review how bioarchaeological methods, combined with “cultural” archaeology, inform detailed quotidian aspects of lifeways rather than impactful, mediatised generalising statements, such as mass population movements or simplistic generalisations about past diet.
Occurrence of ochratoxin A in breast milk and urine samples of nursing mothers in Bangladesh
Authors: Das Trisha Aporajita , Hafsa Jaasia Momtahena , Hasan Akibul , Habib Ahsan , Tuba Humaira Rashid , Degen Gisela H. , Ali Nurshad 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe mycotoxin ochratoxin A (OTA) is a potent nephrotoxin with carcinogenic properties and, thus, of concern as a food contaminant. Since food contaminant data are scarce in Bangladesh, we applied human biomonitoring to gain more insights into OTA exposure in the country’s population. OTA concentrations in human milk and urine samples of nursing mothers were determined with the aim to assess also exposure to this mycotoxin in breastfed infants. Breastfeeding mothers (n = 74) from three districts of Bangladesh (Sylhet, Cumilla, and Mymensingh region) participated in this study. They provided demographic data, along with breast milk and urine samples. OTA levels were measured by a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with a detection limit of 60 ng/L for milk and 30 ng/L for urine.OTA was detected in 62.2% of all breast milk samples (mean 74.8 ± 49.0 ng/L, range < LOD–243.3 ng/L) and in 51.4% of all urine samples (mean 44.3 ± 63.5 ng/L, range < LOD–519.3 ng/L). The differences observed between regions for mean breast milk or for urinary OTA levels were relatively small. No significant correlation was observed between OTA levels in breast milk and food consumption patterns among nursing mothers. Regarding infant exposure, the estimated average daily intake of OTA for all was 15.0 ng/kg bw/day (range 4.5–45 ng/kg bw/day). In 34.5% of these infants, their estimated daily OTA intake exceeded a preliminary TDI value set by EFSA (17 ng/kg bw/day). The mean OTA intake was slightly higher (16.2 ± 7.8 ng/kg bw/day) in 1–2 months babies than in older infants (< 2 to 12 months), although the difference was not significant. Presence of OTA in most milk and urine samples of nursing mothers documents their widespread dietary mycotoxin exposure. Although based on a relatively small number of participants, the present analysis indicates non-negligible exposure of some nursed infants in Bangladesh. Therefore, further biomonitoring studies and investigations on major sources of OTA in food commodities are encouraged.
Vertical Displacement Measurement in a Slow-Moving Sinkhole Using BOTDA
Authors: Sevillano Pascual , Preciado-Garbayo Javier , Sevil Jorge , Gutiérrez Francisco , Martínez Juan J. , Martín-López Sonia , González-Herráez Miguel 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe effectiveness of monitoring and early-warning systems for ground deformation phenomena, such as sinkholes, depends on their ability to accurately resolve the ongoing ground displacement and detect the subtle deformation preceding catastrophic failures. Sagging sinkholes with a slow subsidence rate and diffuse edges pose a significant challenge for subsidence monitoring due to the low deformation rates and limited lateral strain gradients. In this work, we satisfactorily illustrate the practicality of the Brillouin optical time domain analysis (BOTDA) to measure the spatial-temporal patterns of the vertical displacement in such challenging slow-moving sagging sinkholes. To assess the performance of the approach, we compare the strain recorded by the distributed optical fiber sensor with the vertical displacement measured by high-precision leveling. The results show a good spatial correlation with the ability to identify the maximum subsidence point. There is also a good temporal correlation with the detection of an acceleration phase in the subsidence associated with a flood event.
Investigation of Quantum Dot Color Filter Micro-LED Display
Authors: Peng Xuhui , Zeng Yang , Huo Sitao , Yang Zhenyuan , Huang Xiaoping , Zhao Qing 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn this work, we present the investigation of the quantum dot color filter (QDCF) micro-light emitting diode (micro-LED) display. Green and red quantum dot photoresist (QDPR) materials are patterned into a pixelated array and precisely bonded with an all-blue micro-light emitting diode (micro-LED) substrate, forming a red, green, and blue (RGB) full color display through color conversion. A few factors that influence the achievable color gamut are further investigated. The resulting 1.1-inch 228-pixels per inch (ppi) display demo shows the good performance. The findings in this paper pave a way to the future industrialization of the micro-LED display.
Accurate Analysis of Multi-Mode Interferometric Optical Fiber Sensor
Authors: Li Lijun , Jia Congying , Ma Qian , Xu Tianzong 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn view of the problem that the sensing characteristics of the multi-mode interferometric fiber sensors cannot be accurately analyzed, an analysis method based on the fast Fourier transform (FFT) and inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) is proposed and demonstrated theoretically and experimentally. The suitabilities of the rectangular window function with the narrow main lobe (high spectrum resolution) and low side lobe (high main mode energy leakage) and the Hanning window function with the wide main lobe (low spectrum resolution) and high side lobe (high energy concentration) in this kind of sensor analysis are discussed, respectively. This method can not only realize the sensing performance analysis of the various modes, but also overcome the inconsistency of the different interference wavelength (dip) sensing characteristics in the conventional analysis methods. At the same time, this method is also beneficial to solve the repetitive problem of such sensors.
First evaluation of genetic diversity among honeybee populations in Kazakhstan
Authors: Gritsenko Dilyara , Temirbayeva Kamshat , Taskuzhina Aisha , Kostyukova Valeriya , Pozharskiy Alexandr , Kolchenko Mariya , Khusnitdinova Marina , Krupskiy Oleg , Mayer Andrey , Nuralieva Ulzhan , Moldakhmetova Gaukhar 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBeekeeping as a staple of agriculture in Kazakhstan is believed to have emerged when external bee colonies were introduced into the country. To date, six subspecies have been distributed across commercial apiaries (Apis mellifera sossimai, A. m. carpatica, A. m. mellifera, A. m. ligustica, A. m. caucasica, and A. m. carnica). In this study, we analyzed mitochondrial DNA from 21 geographically distinct populations with diverse subspecies composition and discovered 19 unique haplotypes belonging to C and M evolutionary lineages. Analysis of 9 microsatellite loci revealed strong polymorphism, with a range of 5 to 35 alleles at each locus. The observed heterozygosity across the populations varied from 0.2892 to 0.9099, and clustering analysis only allowed differentiation of each population based on its geographical location. High degree of admixture among subspecies was identified in every population, including a potential introgression from the endemic bee A. m. pomonella. Unregulated cross-breeding for the past 50 years has laid the foundation for the promiscuous genetic nature of honeybee populations in Kazakhstan.
Encouraging Young Women into STEM Careers: A Study Comparing Career Intention of Female STEM Students in China and Scotland
Authors: McNeill Fiona , Wei Linyi 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Women are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Whilst this is a worldwide phenomenon, there are differences in how this manifests in different countries. In order to understand this more deeply in a particular context, this study investigates the employment intentions of university STEM students in Scotland and China, analysing and comparing the intentions and the reasons behind them affecting young women in the two regions. The data represented 747 students from the University of Edinburgh, a large Scottish university, and Nankai University, a large Chinese university. The data showed that women are less likely to enter STEM careers than their male peers in both regions. In general we found that women in China had more hesitations about entering STEM careers than women in Scotland, but that Chinese women studying in Scotland had more similar responses to Chinese women studying in China than they did to other women studying in Scotland. Following an initial questionnaire, a semi-structured interview was designed to explore why the factors that affect women in different regions differed. Finally, combining the results of the quantitative and qualitative research, a number of recommendations are made that could encourage more young women into STEM careers.
Dry Fractionation of Plant-Based Proteins for Better Meat Analogue Applications
Authors: Hopf Andreas , Dehghani Fariba , Buckow Roman 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Purpose of Review
With the increasing global demand for protein, there is a critical need to make nutritious and cost-effective protein from alternative sources widely accessible. Dry fractionation emerges as a promising technology for producing sustainable, protein-rich raw materials from plants such as pulses. This paper offers an overview of recent advancements in the extrusion of dry-fractionated plant proteins (DFPPs) for applications in meat analogues.

Recent Findings
Fibrous meat analogues can be produced from plant-based proteins through both high- and low-moisture extrusion processes. Dry-fractionated pulse proteins, which are products with high protein content (exceeding 70%), can be utilised either independently or blended with protein isolates or other ingredients. However, it is important to note that dry-fractionated protein can have adverse effects on the colour, sensory characteristics, and textural properties of the extruded products. Consequently, adjustments in extruder parameters are necessary to create fibrous materials incorporating DFPPs effectively.

Summary
This review article provides insights into technologies employed for protein extraction, options for enhancing their functional and sensory properties (including addressing beany tastes), and various techniques developed to achieve a fibrous and meat-like texture.
Na5YSi4O12 fast ion conductor protection layer enabled dendrite-free Zn metal anode
Authors: Xu Ningbo , Yuan Chenbo , Sun Ge , Chen Nan , Yao Shiyu , Du Fei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for future large-scale energy storage systems, however, suffer from inferior cycling life due to the dendrites growth and side reaction on Zn metal anode. Herein, a fast ion conductor Na5YSi4O12 (NYSO) was synthesized and fabricated as a protection layer of the Zn metal anode. By adjusting the thickness, an optimized NYSO coating of 20.3 µm was obtained and the corresponding symmetry cell demonstrates an extended life span of 1896 h at the current density of 0.5 mA cm−2. In addition, a favorable rate performance of the NYSO@Zn anode at a high current density of 10 mA cm−2 was achieved. Benefiting from the NYSO coating, uniform diffusion and deposition of Zn2+ on the Zn anode could be realized, leading to the elimination of Zn dendrites and side reactions. Therefore, the aqueous NYSO@Zn|CNT@MnO2 full cell shows superior capacity and cycling stability to that of the bare Zn full cell.
Impact of RegTech on compliance risk due to financial misconduct in the United States banking industry
Authors: Jeyasingh Benita Bommi Felicia 
Published: December 2023

AbstractFinancial misconduct is a growing issue in the financial sector, leading to increased regulations. The increased need to comply with these regulations preceded the need for regulatory technology. Regulatory technology (RegTech) helps the financial industry comply with regulations. This study aims to identify regulatory technology’s impact on financial misconduct within the United States banking industry. This study uses an evidence-based approach to help make informed decisions on adopting regulatory technology to control financial misconduct. The researcher used the qualitative, Rapid Evidence Assessment methodology to find ten articles (quantitative and qualitative), critically appraise, code, and synthesize them to provide findings and recommendations to the United States banking industry, regulatory agencies, and regulatory technology solution providers. Data from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority annual reports and Financial Crime Enforcement statistics helped triangulate the findings from the evidence synthesis to increase the study's validity. The results indicated that the adoption of RegTech provided advanced risk assessment and monitoring capabilities that increased compliance with regulations, minimized financial misconduct, and improved the stability and profitability of the United States banking system though it introduced information privacy risk.
Principles, challenges, and advances in ribosome profiling: from bulk to low-input and single-cell analysis
Authors: Wang Qiuyi , Mao Yuanhui 
Published: December 2023

AbstractRibosome profiling has revolutionized our understanding of gene expression regulation by providing a snapshot of global translation in vivo. This powerful technique enables the investigation of the dynamics of translation initiation, elongation, and termination, and has provided insights into the regulation of protein synthesis under various conditions. Despite its widespread adoption, challenges persist in obtaining high-quality ribosome profiling data. In this review, we discuss the fundamental principles of ribosome profiling and related methodologies, including selective ribosome profiling and translation complex profiling. We also delve into quality control to assess the reliability of ribosome profiling datasets, and the efforts to improve data quality by modifying the standard procedures. Additionally, we highlight recent advancements in ribosome profiling that enable the transition from bulk to low-input and single-cell applications. Single-cell ribosome profiling has emerged as a crucial tool for exploring translation heterogeneity within specific cell populations. However, the challenges of capturing mRNAs efficiently and the sparse nature of footprint reads in single-cell ribosome profiling present ongoing obstacles. The need to refine ribosome profiling techniques remains, especially when used at the single-cell level.