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Rice residue promotes mobilisation and plant acquisition of soil phosphorus under wheat (Triticum aestivum)-rice (Oryza sativa) cropping sequence in a semi-arid Inceptisol
Authors: Ghosh Avijit , Biswas Dipak Ranjan , Bhattacharyya Ranjan , Das Shrila , Das Tapas K. , Lal Khajanchi , Saha Supradip , Koli Pushpendra , Shi Rongrong , Alam Khurshid , Ren Yonglin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDisposal of significant tonnages of rice straw is expensive, but using it to mobilise phosphorus (P) from inorganically fixed pools in the soil may add value. This study was carried out to determine whether the use of rice straw mixed with phosphorus-solubilizing microbes could solubilize a sizable portion fixed soil P and affect P transformation, silicon (Si) concentration, organic acid concentrations, and enzyme activity to increase plant growth. Depending on the soil temperature, the application of rice straw at 12 Mg ha−1 with phosphorus-solubilizing microbes could solubilize 3.4–3.6% of inorganic P, and minimised the hysteresis impact by 6–8%. At plant maturity, application of rice straw at 12 Mg ha−1 with phosphorus-solubilizing microbes and 75% of recommended P application raised the activity of dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase activity, cellulase, and peroxidase by 77, 65, 87, and 82% in soil, respectively. It also boosted Si concentration in the soil by 58%. Wheat grain yield was 40% and 18% higher under rice straw at 12 Mg ha−1 with phosphorus-solubilizing microbes with 75% of recommended P application than under no and 100% P application, respectively. Rice grain yield also increased significantly with the same treatment. Additionally, it increased root volume, length, and P uptake by 2.38, 1.74 and 1.62-times above control for wheat and 1.98, 1.67, and 2.06-times above control for rice, respectively. According to path analysis, P solubilisation by Si and organic acids considerably increased (18–32%) P availability in the rhizosphere. Therefore, cultivators could be advised to use rice straw at 12 Mg ha−1 with phosphorus-solubilizing microbes with 75% P of mineral P fertiliser to save 25% P fertiliser without reducing wheat and rice yield.
Brain-computer interface for robot control with eye artifacts for assistive applications
Authors: Karas Kaan , Pozzi Luca , Pedrocchi Alessandra , Braghin Francesco , Roveda Loris 
Published: October 2023

AbstractHuman-robot interaction is a rapidly developing field and robots have been taking more active roles in our daily lives. Patient care is one of the fields in which robots are becoming more present, especially for people with disabilities. People with neurodegenerative disorders might not consciously or voluntarily produce movements other than those involving the eyes or eyelids. In this context, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems present an alternative way to communicate or interact with the external world. In order to improve the lives of people with disabilities, this paper presents a novel BCI to control an assistive robot with user’s eye artifacts. In this study, eye artifacts that contaminate the electroencephalogram (EEG) signals are considered a valuable source of information thanks to their high signal-to-noise ratio and intentional generation. The proposed methodology detects eye artifacts from EEG signals through characteristic shapes that occur during the events. The lateral movements are distinguished by their ordered peak and valley formation and the opposite phase of the signals measured at F7 and F8 channels. This work, as far as the authors’ knowledge, is the first method that used this behavior to detect lateral eye movements. For the blinks detection, a double-thresholding method is proposed by the authors to catch both weak blinks as well as regular ones, differentiating itself from the other algorithms in the literature that normally use only one threshold. Real-time detected events with their virtual time stamps are fed into a second algorithm, to further distinguish between double and quadruple blinks from single blinks occurrence frequency. After testing the algorithm offline and in realtime, the algorithm is implemented on the device. The created BCI was used to control an assistive robot through a graphical user interface. The validation experiments including 5 participants prove that the developed BCI is able to control the robot.
Predictors of in-hospital mortality after successful weaning of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock
Authors: Jeong Joo Hee , Kook Hyungdon , Lee Seung Hun , Joo Hyung Joon , Park Jae Hyoung , Hong Soon Jun , Kim Mi-Na , Park Seong-Mi , Jung Jae Seung , Yang Jeong Hoon , Gwon Hyeon-Cheol , Ahn Chul-Min , Jang Woo Jin , Kim Hyun-Joong , Bae Jang-Whan , Kwon Sung Uk , Lee Wang Soo , Jeong Jin-Ok , Park Sang-Don , Lim Seong-Hoon , Yu Cheol Woong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractLimited knowledge exists regarding the predictors of mortality after successful weaning of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). We aimed to identify predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) after successful weaning from ECMO. Data were obtained from a multicenter registry of CS. Successful ECMO weaning was defined as survival with minimal mean arterial pressure (> 65 mmHg) for > 24 h after ECMO removal. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality after successful ECMO weaning. Among 1247 patients with CS, 485 received ECMO, and 262 were successfully weaned from ECMO. In-hospital mortality occurred in 48 patients (18.3%). Survivors at discharge differed significantly from non-survivors in age, cardiovascular comorbidities, cause of CS, left ventricular ejection fraction, and use of adjunctive therapy. Five independent predictors for in-hospital mortality were identified: use of continuous renal replacement therapy (odds ratio 5.429, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.468–11.940; p < 0.001), use of intra-aortic balloon pump (3.204, 1.105–9.287; p = 0.032), diabetes mellitus (3.152, 1.414–7.023; p = 0.005), age (1.050, 1.016–1.084; p = 0.003), and left ventricular ejection fraction after ECMO insertion (0.957, 0.927–0.987; p = 0.006). Even after successful weaning of ECMO, patients with irreversible risk factors should be recognized, and careful monitoring should be done for sign of deconditioning.
The association of lipid metabolism and sarcopenia among older patients: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Jiang Yiwen , Xu Bingqing , Zhang Kaiyu , Zhu Wenyu , Lian Xiaoyi , Xu Yihui , Chen Zhe , Liu Lei , Guo Zhengli 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSarcopenia has become a heavy disease burden among the elderly. Lipid metabolism was reported to be involved in many degenerative diseases. This study aims to investigate the association between dysregulated lipid metabolism and sarcopenia in geriatric inpatients. This cross-sectional study included 303 patients aged ≥ 60, of which 151 were diagnosed with sarcopenia. The level of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), homocysteine (HCY), BMI, and fat percentage, were compared between sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia patients. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to estimate the association between sarcopenia and the level of lipid metabolism. To determine risk factors related to sarcopenia, a multivariate logistic regression analysis was carried out. Risk prediction models were constructed based on all possible data through principal component analysis (PCA), Logistic Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), k-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGboost). We observed rising prevalence of sarcopenia with increasing age, decreasing BMI, and fat percentage (p < 0.001, Cochran Armitage test). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed sarcopenia’s risk factors, including older age, male sex, lower levels of BMI, TC, and TG, and higher levels of LDL and HCY (p < 0.05). The sarcopenia risk prediction model showed the risk prediction value of sarcopenia, with the highest area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) of 0.775. Our study provided thorough insight into the risk factors associated with sarcopenia. It demonstrated that an increase in lipid metabolism-related parameters (BMI, TG, TC), within normal reference ranges, may be protective against sarcopenia. The present study can illuminate the direction and significance of lipid metabolism-related factors in preventing sarcopenia.
Formal analyses are fundamental for the definition of honey, a product representing specific territories and their changes: the case of North Tyrrhenian dunes (Italy)
Authors: Leoni Valeria , Panseri Sara , Giupponi Luca , Pavlovic Radmila , Gianoncelli Carla , Sala Stefano , Zeni Valeria , Benelli Giovanni , Giorgi Annamaria 
Published: October 2023

AbstractHoney is a variegate matrix depending significantly on the floral origin, and it could become an important agri-food product to valorise specific territories. Being so diverse, different analytical techniques are necessary for its description. Herein we characterized the honey produced in one of the Italian sand dunes systems hosting beekeeping activities. In terms of floristic origin, phytochemical characterization, and sensory and colour analysis, honey collected in 2021 and 2022 was comparable. Honey was polyfloral, with several pollens from dune habitat plants classified as minor. The presence of the allochthonous Amorpha fruticosa L. and the ruderal Rubus fruticosus L. pollens in the category of the secondary pollens testifies the alteration of the park vegetation. The phytochemical profile was rich in polyphenols. Other interesting compounds were coumarine derivatives, likely attributable to resin-laden plants as rockroses, long chain hydroxyacids typical of royal jelly and nicotinic acid and its analogues (2-hydroxynicotinic acid and 2-hydroxyquinoline). The above-mentioned honey showed interesting features and was a good representation of the vegetation of this area. Our study pointed out the importance of relying on multiple analytical techniques for the characterization of honey and the advisability of a technical support toward beekeepers to correctly describe and valorise their product.
Normal mode analysis in multi-coupled non-Hermitian optical nanocavities
Authors: Park Kyong-Tae , Kim Kyoung-Ho , Min Byung-Ju , No You-Shin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCoupled optical cavities are an attractive on-chip optical platform for realizing quantum mechanical concepts in electrodynamics and further developing non-Hermitian photonics. In such systems, an intercavity interaction is often considered as a key parameter to understand the system’s behaviors but its estimation/calculation is typically limited for some simplified systems owing to extended complexities. For example, multi-coupled photonic crystal (PhC) nanocavities exhibiting strong resonances with a large free spectral range can serve as an excellent test-bed to study non-Hermitian optical properties when spatially non-uniform gain is introduced. However, the detailed quantitative analysis such as spectral tracing of cavity normal modes is often limited in commercially available numerical tools because of the required massive computation resources. Herein, we report on a concept of spatial overlap integrals (SOIs) between the eigenmodes in non-coupled PhC nanocavities and utilize them to obtain the intercavity interactions in passively coupled PhC nanocavity systems. With the help of coupling strength factors calculated from SOIs, we were able to fully exploit the coupled mode theory (CMT) and readily trace the detailed spectral behaviors of normal modes in various multi-coupled PhC nanocavities. Full-wave numerical simulation results verified the proposed method, revealing that the characteristics of original eigenmodes from non-coupled PhC nanocavities can act as key building blocks for analyzing the normal modes of multi-coupled PhC nanocavities. We further applied this SOI method to various multi-coupled PhC nanocavities with non-symmetric optical gain/loss distributions and successfully observed the unusual spectral evolution of normal modes and the correspondingly occurring unique non-Hermitian behaviors.
The role of high fat diet on serum uric acid level among healthy male first degree relatives of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Purnamasari Dyah , Umpuan Asri R. M. , Tricaesario Christian , Wisnu Wismandari , Tarigan Tri J. E. , Tahapary Dicky L. , Muhadi Muhadi 
Published: October 2023

AbstractFirst-degree relatives (FDR) of type 2 diabetes mellitus have increased risk of developing insulin resistance-related disorders including hyperuricemia. We investigated metabolic profile and serum uric acid (SUA) metabolism in response to high-fat diet among healthy male FDR in comparison to those without family history of diabetes. A total of 30 FDR and 30 non-FDR subjects completed a 5-days-hypercaloric diet with fat added to regular daily intake. Despite similar insulin response, FDR displayed different changes in SUA compared to non-FDR subjects (0.26 ± 0.83 mg/dL vs − 0.21 ± 0.78 mg/dL, p = 0.028). In subgroup analyses stratified by body mass index and waist circumference, significant different SUA changes between FDR and non-FDR subjects were only found in obese (0.48 ± 0.87 mg/dL vs − 0.70 ± 0.71 mg/dL, p = 0.001) and centrally obese (0.59 ± 0.83 mg/dL vs − 0.55 ± 0.82 mg/dL, p = 0.011) subgroups. In multivariate analysis, visceral adiposity seemed mediating the different response in SUA metabolism between FDR and non-FDR subjects induced by short-term obesogenic diet.
Altered reward processing in patients with lifelong premature ejaculation
Authors: Li Yansong , Li Xiaojun , Wang Zixiang , Chen Xi , Sescousse Guillaume , Santtila Pekka , Dai Yutian , Zhang Bing 
Published: October 2023

AbstractGiven that sexual behavior is usually pleasurable and highly rewarding, it is surprising that there is as yet no known research to empirically assess how premature ejaculation (PE) patients respond to the rewarding aspect of sexual behavior. This study was designed to address this issue by evaluating how these men respond to the anticipation and hedonic experience of sexual rewards in comparison to non-sexual rewards. Thirty lifelong PE patients and thirty healthy controls (HCs) performed the incentive delay task manipulating both erotic and monetary rewards. Compared to HCs, lifelong PE patients exhibited significantly faster RTs to erotic cues than to monetary cues during reward anticipation. Meanwhile, hedonic experience ratings after obtaining the actual reward showed that erotic rewards were rated as more pleasant than monetary rewards only by lifelong PE patients, which was driven by a decreased sensitivity to experienced monetary rewards in lifelong PE patients compared to HCs. These findings indicate the existence of dysfunctional reward processing in lifelong PE patients, which is characterized by increased incentive motivation elicited by sexual cues and reduced hedonic impact of nonsexual rewards. This study may offer an insightful clue regarding how PE is related to the abnormal regulation of the rewarding aspect of sexual behavior.
Biomechanical causes for failure of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system
Authors: Zamkowski Mateusz , Tomaszewska Agnieszka , Lubowiecka Izabela , Śmietański Maciej 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study investigates the mechanical behavior of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system, a hernia repair system used for IPOM procedures associated with high failure rates. The study involved conducting mechanical experiments and numerical simulations to investigate the mechanical behavior of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system under pressure load. Uniaxial tension tests were conducted to determine the elasticity modulus of the Physiomesh in various directions and the strength of the mesh-tissue-staple junction. Ex-vivo experiments on porcine abdominal wall models were performed to observe the system's behavior under simulated intra-abdominal pressure load. Numerical simulations using finite element analysis were employed to support the experimental findings. The results reveal nonlinearity, anisotropy, and non-homogeneity in the mechanical properties of the Physiomesh, with stress concentration observed in the polydioxanone (PDO) stripe. The mesh-tissue junction exhibited inadequate fixation strength, leading to staple pull-out or breakage. The ex-vivo models demonstrated failure under higher pressure loads. Numerical simulations supported these findings, revealing the reaction forces exceeding the experimentally determined strength of the mesh-tissue-staple junction. The implications of this study extend beyond the specific case of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system, providing insights into the mechanics of implant-tissue systems. By considering biomechanical factors, researchers and clinicians can make informed decisions to develop improved implants that mimic the mechanics of a healthy abdominal wall. This knowledge can contribute to better surgical outcomes and reduce complications in abdominal hernia repair and to avoid similar failures in future.
The effect of flavorings on PAHs level in the roasted sunflower seeds
Authors: Shavali-gilani Parisa , Yazdanfar Najmeh , Jahed-khaniki Gholamreza , Molaee-aghaee Ebrahim , Sadighara Parisa 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be reduced by food additives. In this study, the impact of various flavors was investigated on the formation of PAHs in roasted sunflower seeds. PAHs was measured in the shell and kernel of sunflower with the flavors of lemon, golpar (hogweed), salt, ketchup and raw sunflower. Measuring the amount of PAHs was analyzed by Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). PAHs with low molecular weight were detected. The total of PAHs of sunflower seeds were in the range of 0.4–3.2 mg kg−1. The lowest amount was related to the hogweed kernel, and the highest amount was related to the lemon. High molecular weight PAHs were not detected because the temperature did not rise above 100 °C during roasting. Some flavors, such as hogweed can reduce the amount of PAHs because of their antioxidant properties. On the contrary, the PAHs level with lemon juice was higher than other flavors.
A Design-Driven Approach to Develop Innovative Clinical Experiences in Dysphagia
Authors: Bailey-Van Kuren Michael , Scarborough Donna R. , Schubert Marissa S. 
Published: October 2023

Purpose:
This clinical focus article presents a modified user-centered design framework in order to facilitate the role of pediatric clinicians who treat feeding/swallowing disorders in redesigning the clinical experience in order to improve outcomes. The article establishes a physiologically based design framework and presents a user-centered design tool that clinicians may utilize to view the patient interaction from a design mindset in their practice.

Method:
Two case studies are presented to demonstrate the clinical application of the user-centered design tool. Case 1 applies the tool to controlled flow drinking cups and includes a pilot study that explores prototype testing of a novel cup design and the resulting patient experience. Case 2 presents a unique pediatric patient and the application of the user-centered method to analyze a modified treatment experience.

Conclusions:
Clinicians who treat pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders can benefit from the utilization of a user-centered design approach to observe the patient experience from a design perspective. This approach provides a structure to guide individual clinicians to key insights that may lead to improved treatments. Furthermore, user-centered methods may facilitate the analysis of complex patient scenarios by clinician-led teams, which may result in novel solutions.
Extended far-UV emission surrounding asymptotic giant branch stars as seen by GALEX
Authors: Răstău V. , Mečina M. , Kerschbaum F. , Olofsson H. , Maercker M. , Drechsler M. , Strottner X. , Mulato L. 
Published: October 2023

Aims. Our goal is to study the long-term mass-loss rate characteristics of asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars through wind-wind and wind-interstellar medium interaction.
Methods. Far-ultraviolet (FUV) images from the GALEX survey are used to investigate extended UV emission associated with AGB stars.
Results. FUV emission was found towards eight objects. The emission displays different shapes and sizes; interaction regions were identified, often with infrared counterparts, but no equivalent near-ultraviolet (NUV) emission was found in most cases.
Conclusions. The FUV emission is likely attributed to shock-excited molecular hydrogen, considering the lack of NUV emission and the large space velocities of the objects, and makes it possible to trace old structures that are too faint to be observed, for instance, in the infrared.
Nitrogen Gas: A Possible Contraindication In Bubble Oxygenators
Authors: Mandl J. P. 
Published: October 2023

An ultrasonic Doppler was used to monitor embolic activity in the arterial line of an extracorporeal circuit. No differences in embolic activity were observed when either 100% N2 or 95% O2-5% CO2 gases were swept through a bubble oxygenator.
Information is presented suggesting that nitrogen or air micro emboli are more deleterious than oxygen or carbogen microemboli. Consequently, this article recommends that the use of compressed air or nitrogen should be contraindicated in bubble oxygenators. Since the cardiotomy suction is a major source of nitrogen microemboli, this article also emphasizes that the cardiotomy suction be minimized and that a pressurized cardiotomy return be prevented from directly entering the oxygenator.
Kinji Imanishi et l’évolution
Authors: Lecointre Guillaume 
Published: October 2023

En 1980, le célèbre primatologue Kinji Imanishi publiait Shutaisei no shinkaron (La liberté dans l’évolution : le vivant comme sujet, livre traduit du japonais en français en 2015 et réédité en 2022). Il y déploie « sa théorie de l’évolution », en opposition radicale avec le cadre darwinien comme lamarckien, récusant la variation aléatoire au sein de l’espèce et l’approche populationnelle de celle-ci. Dans sa théorie, l’espèce est sujet de son évolution : elle s’empare de son destin auquel les individus se conforment de manière homogène. Cette théorie s’oppose au nominalisme puisqu’elle procède d’un réalisme de l’espèce, aux variations survenant au hasard, à toute approche populationnelle du vivant et au réductionnisme génétique de son époque. Il émerge aujourd’hui une théorie évolutionnaire étendue plus intégrative dans le sens où elle s’éloigne du réductionnisme génétique, et dans laquelle les organismes participent parfois à façonner les contraintes sélectives auxquelles la population est soumise. Les organismes y sont, dans une certaine mesure, sujets de leur évolution. Faut-il y voir une filiation avec les idées de Kinji Imanishi ? C’est ce qu’explore cet article.