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Is supported living a pathway to recovery? A preliminary investigation of a new model
Authors: Barnes Steven , Carson Jerome , Gournay Kevin 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
Evidence suggests supported living can improve functioning and reduce need. However, its lack of a clear definition has presented significant challenges to establishing a definitive evaluation of its efficacy. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a defined model of supported living using in terms of reductions made to aspects of clinical and social recovery.

Design/methodology/approach
A naturalistic, non-controlled assessment was conducting using using the Camberwell Assessment of Need Clinical Scale with a sample of adults with severe and enduring mental illness residing with a UK-based mental health company at 1 of 12 UK locations.

Findings
Analysis regarding preliminary outcomes relating to health and social need is presented with comparison between admission and six-months post-admission (N = 90). Additional analysis relating to outcomes at 12 months is also provided (N = 39). Significant outcomes are noted at both timepoints in terms of reducing unmet need and levels of formal and informal help given/required during tenancy.

Practical implications
The findings support that, even in the absence of clinical recovery, opportunities exist to make meaningful and valuable improvements to unmet need and functional independence, with implications for clinical practice in the context of supported living.

Originality/value
The findings provide encouraging early indications of the benefits of the model in making meaningful reductions to functional and psychological needs in individuals with severe and enduring mental illness.
Service robots and hotel guests’ perceptions: anthropomorphism and stereotypes
Authors: Song Xiaoxiao , Li Yunpeng , Leung Xi Yu , Mei Dong 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
Drawing on anthropomorphism and the stereotype content model, this study aims to explore the impacts of robot anthropomorphism on hotel guests’ word of mouth and continuous usage intention through perceived warmth and competence. This study also investigates the moderating effects of guests’ expertise.

Design/methodology/approach
A total of 524 valid data was collected with Chinese hotel guest through an online survey. Data were analyzed by using structural equation modeling.

Findings
The results indicate that robot anthropomorphism positively affects perceived warmth and competence. Perceived warmth positively affects guests’ word of mouth and continuous usage intention, while perceived competence only positively influences guests’ continuous usage intention. The findings further show that guest expertise weakens the positive relationship between robot anthropomorphism and perceived warmth and competence.

Originality/value
This study advances robot service literature by integrating the stereotype content model with robot anthropomorphism in exploring hotel guests’ perceptions on service robots. This study also discovers the vital boundary role of guest characteristics in human–robot interaction. This study provides valuable information for hoteliers to design and adopt better robots for optimal guest experiences.
The Economic Politics of Anti‐Displacement Struggle: Connecting Diverse and Community Economies Research with Critical Urban Studies on the Carpenters Estate, London
Authors: Taylor Myfanwy 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis article explores the economic politics of anti‐displacement struggle, bringing into conversation critical urban studies and diverse and community economies research. It draws on my research and collaboration with a community planning group which emerged from residents’ and businesses’ struggle against displacement on the Carpenters Estate in Newham, London in 2012/13. My analysis makes visible the ways in which anti‐displacement struggle both animates and limits the production of new economic subjectivities, language, and possibilities for collective action. Ideas and tools from diverse and community economies research—lightly held and adapted for specific struggles and contexts—can help to support and strengthen these messy and fragile economic politics. The article advances diverse and community economies research on antagonism and the diversity of capitalism and contributes to re‐orienting critical urban research towards the production of economic alternatives.
Inhibition of transforming growth factor‐β signals suppresses tumor formation by regulation of tumor microenvironment networks
Authors: Tokizaki Shiori , Podyma‐Inoue Katarzyna A. , Matsumoto Takehisa , Takahashi Kazuki , Kobayashi Miho , Ibi Haruka , Uchida Shizuka , Iwabuchi Sadahiro , Harada Hiroyuki , Hashimoto Shinichi , Miyazono Kohei , Shirouzu Mikako , Watabe Tetsuro 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe tumor microenvironment (TME) consists of cancer cells surrounded by stromal components including tumor vessels. Transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) promotes tumor progression by inducing epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cancer cells and stimulating tumor angiogenesis in the tumor stroma. We previously developed an Fc chimeric TGF‐β receptor containing both TGF‐β type I (TβRI) and type II (TβRII) receptors (TβRI‐TβRII‐Fc), which trapped all TGF‐β isoforms and suppressed tumor growth. However, the precise mechanisms underlying this action have not yet been elucidated. In the present study, we showed that the recombinant TβRI‐TβRII‐Fc protein effectively suppressed in vitro EMT of oral cancer cells and in vivo tumor growth in a human oral cancer cell xenograft mouse model. Tumor cell proliferation and angiogenesis were suppressed in tumors treated with TβRI‐TβRII‐Fc. Molecular profiling of human cancer cells and mouse stroma revealed that K‐Ras signaling and angiogenesis were suppressed. Administration of TβRI‐TβRII‐Fc protein decreased the expression of heparin‐binding epidermal growth factor‐like growth factor (HB‐EGF), interleukin‐1β (IL‐1β) and epiregulin (EREG) in the TME of oral cancer tumor xenografts. HB‐EGF increased proliferation of human oral cancer cells and mouse endothelial cells by activating ERK1/2 phosphorylation. HB‐EGF also promoted oral cancer cell‐derived tumor formation by enhancing cancer cell proliferation and tumor angiogenesis. In addition, increased expressions of IL‐1β and EREG in oral cancer cells significantly enhanced tumor formation. These results suggest that TGF‐β signaling in the TME controls cancer cell proliferation and angiogenesis by activating HB‐EGF/IL‐1β/EREG pathways and that TβRI‐TβRII‐Fc protein is a promising tool for targeting the TME networks.
SkyGAN: Realistic Cloud Imagery for Image‐based Lighting
Authors: Mirbauer Martin , Rittig Tobias , Iser Tomáš , Křivánek Jaroslav , Šikudová Elena 
Published: November 2023

AbstractAchieving photorealism when rendering virtual scenes in movies or architecture visualizations often depends on providing a realistic illumination and background. Typically, spherical environment maps serve both as a natural light source from the Sun and the sky, and as a background with clouds and a horizon. In practice, the input is either a static high‐resolution HDR photograph manually captured on location in real conditions, or an analytical clear sky model that is dynamic, but cannot model clouds. Our approach bridges these two limited paradigms: a user can control the sun position and cloud coverage ratio, and generate a realistically looking environment map for these conditions. It is a hybrid data‐driven analytical model based on a modified state‐of‐the‐art GAN architecture, which is trained on matching pairs of physically‐accurate clear sky radiance and HDR fisheye photographs of clouds. We demonstrate our results on renders of outdoor scenes under varying time, date and cloud covers. Our source code and a dataset of 39 000 HDR sky images are publicly available at https://github.com/CGGMFF/SkyGAN.
Niche overlap between sympatric cichlid species of the genus Rocio (Cichliformes: Cichlidae) in Guatemala
Authors: Fuentes‐Montejo César E. , Aguirre Windsor , Elías Diego J. , Barrientos Christian , McMahan Caleb D. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractRocio is a small genus of Neotropical freshwater fishes that is distributed in Atlantic drainages of northern Middle America. Two species of Rocio, R. spinosissima and R. octofasciata, exhibit sympatry in the Río Dulce basin in eastern Guatemala. Rocio spinosissima is endemic to the Río Dulce basin, while R. octofasciata has a larger geographic range that includes this area. Our goal was to explore the ecological and morphological variation shown by these two closely related species and determine their differences. A combination of field work, analysis of museum specimens, and ecological niche modelling helped to better understand the differences in habitat and environmental characteristics, along with the body shape variation. Local‐scale environmental data suggest that both species inhabit lentic environments, with R. spinosissima using narrower and low canopy‐covered habitats and R. octofasciata inhabiting areas with a larger range of environmental characteristics. Ecological Niche Models indicated that land cover, soil, precipitation, and temperature largely define the distribution of both species. Body shape differs between species, with R. spinosissima exhibiting a rounder and deeper body while R. octofasciata is more elongated. Specimens of R. octofasciata across its distribution also show variation in head shape, mouth position, fin, and caudal peduncle characteristics, possibly as a response to trophic strategies that reduce competition. Similarities in their environments and morphologies allow us to identify broadly overlapping niches in the two species of Rocio, while the fine scale differences documented between species will have conservation implications for the endemic R. spinosissima.
Person‐centred caregiver singing for people living with dementia in South Africa: A mixed methods evaluation of acceptability, feasibility, and professional caregivers' experiences
Authors: Stuart‐Röhm Karyn , Clark Imogen N. , Baker Felicity A. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractBackgroundDementia care in South Africa faces challenges including a paucity of published research, a prevalent medical model in healthcare, and inadequate caregiver training. Music is a meaningful psychosocial intervention in dementia care, yet its application is not always safe and effective. A training protocol was codesigned to enhance caregivers' delivery of person‐centred care through attuned, live singing.ObjectivesThis study explored the acceptability and caregivers' experiences of a person‐centred caregiver singing (PCCS) protocol in South Africa.MethodsA PCCS workshop was applied at seven aged care homes in Cape Town, South Africa. Forty‐one formal caregivers adhered to inclusion criteria and consented to attend one workshop on PCCS. Mixed methods data collection was obtained from questionnaires containing a Likert scale and written reflections. Quantitative data were analysed through nonparametric tests and narrative descriptions, and qualitative data through thematic content analysis. Findings were integrated deductively using seven components of acceptability.ResultsFindings converged to show caregivers' positive experiences, highlighting observed improvements in residents' wellbeing, caregivers' capabilities, empathic connection, and person‐centred care beyond the one‐on‐one. Caregivers' limited song repertoire and residents' unpredictability hindered implementation, however, the skills acquired appeared useful and applicable.ConclusionsIntegration of findings suggests the acceptability of PCCS as caregivers experienced PCCS as a helpful, easy‐to‐implement intervention that contributes to their delivery of person‐centred care. Further research focused on caregiver self‐efficacy, empathy, and caregivers' own personhood is needed as well as determining the most effective strategies to ensure maximum uptake and sustainability in the sector.Patient or Public ContributionFormal caregivers participated in this study, both attending the training and implementing the singing protocol with residents in their care at their respective care homes. The people living with dementia residing at the care home were recipients of the singing protocol but not included as participants in the research.
A perspective into full cost recovery within a core facility/shared resource lab
Authors: O'Toole Peter J. , Marrison Joanne L. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractHere we outline a vignette of the Bioscience Technology Facility (BTF) at the University of York as a singular exemplar of the Full Cost Recovery model. It is fully appreciated that every facility operates slightly differently, and each are subject to various rules at the institutional, regional and national level. Understanding the regulations that need to be followed for your cost recovery model may require discussion with your administrators to ensure compliance regulations for your Institution and governing bodies are followed. The below is almost a pick and mix of ways of working. It is, however, one of the few examples that is able to fully recover its operating costs within an academic environment and has sought and obtained full institutional and funders support. This model is now being much more widely adopted across the United Kingdom although again always with slightly different interpretations.
The effect of hydrofluoric acid treatment on the repair strength of polyamide denture base materials: An in vitro study
Authors: İşisağ Özer 
Published: November 2023

AbstractPurposeAlthough polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) dentures can be repaired using autopolymerizing acrylic resin, achieving it using polyamides is difficult. This study aimed to achieve acceptable bond strength using autopolymerizing acrylic resin by applying surface treatments to the polyamide denture base material.Materials and methodsThirty‐six disc‐shaped samples (27 polyamide, 9 PMMA) were prepared. Based on the surface treatment applied, the polyamide samples were divided into three groups: No surface treatment (n = 9), tribochemical silica coating + silane coupling agent (n = 9), and 9% hydrofluoric acid + tribochemical silica coating +silane coupling agent (n = 9). PMMA specimens received no surface treatment. Polyamide and PMMA surfaces had auto‐polymerizing acrylic resin bonded on them, and then a shear bond strength test was performed between them after aging. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used, and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.ResultsPMMA had the highest shear bond strength, the untreated polyamide group had the lowest shear bond strength, and the difference was significant (p < 0.05). The group treated with 9% hydrofluoric acid, tribochemical silica coating, and silane coupling agent exhibited the highest shear bond strength of the polyamide groups, and the bond strength in this group was comparable to the PMMA specimens (p > 0.05).ConclusionsThe polyamide denture repair strength can be improved by 9% hydrofluoric acid, tribochemical silica coating, and silane coupling agent application to the polyamide surface.
A decision‐making framework for genomic testing in paediatric nephrology
Authors: Beadell Inez , Quinlan Catherine 
Published: November 2023

AimTechnological advances and increased access have led to genomics expanding beyond the genetics clinic. Consequently, nephrologists can now order genomic testing for their patients. Consistent decision‐making around patient and test selection is required to ensure equitable access while maximising the utility of genomic testing. However, there are currently no frameworks to guide decision‐making for testing in this context. We aimed to develop an ethical decision‐making framework for genomic testing in paediatric nephrology.MethodsA three‐stage approach was used: (i) review of the literature on decision‐making for genomic testing in nephrology and other disciplines; (ii) ethnographic observation of approaches to genomic testing in the general nephrology and renal genetics clinics at an Australian paediatric hospital; (iii) review and revision of the framework with key stakeholders, including clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, paediatric nephrologists and families from the renal genetics service. The initial framework was modified until consensus from key stakeholders was reached.ResultsA decision‐making framework was created with questions designed to explore the impact of genomic testing on patient management, clinical validity, patient characteristics, alternatives to genomic testing, genetic counselling, resource availability, implications for family members, psychosocial considerations, patient autonomy, research, support services and insurance. Case studies were developed to demonstrate the framework's application.ConclusionsThis framework was designed to guide decisions around patient selection for genomic testing in nephrology in the Australian health‐care setting, with potential utility in other institutions and medical disciplines. It may help facilitate consistent approaches to genomic testing, to maximise equity and utility.
Interactions between root hairs and the soil microbial community affect the growth of maize seedlings
Authors: Quattrone Amanda , Lopez‐Guerrero Martha , Yadav Pooja , Meier Michael A. , Russo Sabrina E. , Weber Karrie A. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractRoot hairs are considered important for rhizosphere formation, which affects root system functioning. Through interactions with soil microorganisms mediated by root exudation, root hairs may affect the phenotypes and growth of young plants. We tested this hypothesis by integrating results from two experiments: (1) a factorial greenhouse seedling experiment with Zea mays B73‐wt and its root‐hairless mutant, B73‐rth3, grown in live and autoclaved soil, quantifying 15 phenotypic traits, seven growth rates, and soil microbiomes and (2) a semi‐hydroponic system quantifying root exudation of maize genotypes. Possibly as compensation for lacking root hairs, B73‐rth3 seedlings allocated more biomass to roots and grew slower than B73‐wt seedlings in live soil, whereas B73‐wt seedlings grew slowest in autoclaved soil, suggesting root hairs can be costly and their benefits were realized with more complete soil microbial assemblages. There were substantial differences in root exudation between genotypes and in rhizosphere versus non‐rhizosphere microbiomes. The microbial taxa enriched in the presence of root hairs generally enhanced growth compared to taxa enriched in their absence. Our findings suggest the root hairs' adaptive value extends to plant‐microbe interactions mediated by root exudates, affecting plant phenotypes, and ultimately, growth.
Optimization of Three-Dimensional Blade and Variable Stators for Efficiency and Stability Enhancement of Multistage Axial Flow Compressor at Variable Speeds
Authors: Zhang Xiawen , Ju Yaping , Li Zhen , Liu Feng , Zhang Chuhua 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
High efficiency and wide stability at variable speeds are equally important to the design and operation of multistage axial flow compressors. However, published research works on three-dimensional design optimization of compressors are so far mainly limited to a single blade row or stage at design speed due to the curse of dimensionality. Moreover, optimization of variable inlet guide vanes (IGV)/stators for off-design operations is carried out by using a rapid but low-fidelity prediction tool and is generally independent of design optimization of blade geometry. To tackle these issues, a three-dimensional holistic design and adjustment optimization method is developed in which both three-dimensional blade geometry and variable IGV/stators are optimized simultaneously for better efficiency and stability at design and off-design conditions. Metamodel-interpreted data mining method and adaptive infilling strategy are used respectively to enhance the capability of the metamodeling and optimization. The developed method is then applied to a modern highly loaded 3.5-stage transonic axial flow compressor at both design and part-design speeds. The results show that the stall margin is extended from 8.23% to 19.65% at 70% design speed while peak efficiency is slightly improved at design speed. The flow mechanisms responsible for the efficiency enhancement at design speed are mainly associated with the reduced total pressure loss in stators as well as inter- and intra-stage loading redistribution. The stability enhancement at 70% design speed is mainly achieved by loading the front blade rows while unloading the limiting rear blade row through variable IGV/stators adjustment. The developed holistic design and adjustment optimization method with the aid of metamodel-interpreted data mining is of great application value for the design and adjustment of advanced multistage axial flow compressors.
Experimental Identification of the Full Opening Time of Pneumatic Valves
Authors: Sesmat Sylvie , Chabane Saïd , Bideaux Eric , Lejeune Hubert , Jus Yoann 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Precise determination of the full opening time of ON-OFF pneumatic valves is mandatory especially when they are used as safety elements. This paper proposes a new identification method based on the time at which the tank pressure time derivative is maximum during a charge test. Assuming that the flow is still choked in the valve at least up to this time, it can be shown that this maximum coincides with the full opening. In order to fulfill this condition, a minimal volume for the tank is required according to the valve dynamics and its flow characteristics. Two other conditions have to be verified: first, a constraint on the temperature time derivative during the opening phase and second, a constraint on the temperature itself just after the full opening. It can be shown that these requirements are well met. in adiabatic and isothermal conditions. However, in the general case, i.e. when convective heat exchange is considered, the analytic expression of the admissible range of physical parameters for the experimental setup is not obvious. Simulations for different kinds of opening evolutions, time displacements and valve flow characteristics underline the interest of the method and show that limitations can be reached only in non-realistic conditions. Finally, experimental results consisting in applying the proposed method to charge tests of several volumes with two kind of valves show perspectives in using this new experimental method along reliability tests.
Real-Time Prediction of Efficient Operating Points in Quasi-Stationary Agricultural Processes With Hydraulic Implements
Authors: Kazenwadel Benjamin , Geimer Marcus 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Agriculture is a critical industry that relies on the use of mobile machinery with high energy demands. Currently, the efficiency optimization of agricultural machinery is limited by the targets set by the human operator. Manual adjustments of the targets are challenging since the operator does not know the optimization strategy of the internal control systems of the machines, and therefore cannot fully exploit all degrees of freedom for efficiency optimization, including the operating speed. While some agricultural processes only require draft power, others depend on additional power transmission. Compared to the use of mechanical PTO shafts to provide energy for power-intensive functions of agricultural implements, the use of hydraulics offers the possibility of variable adjustment of the transmitted power as it is independent of the engine speed. In this paper, an algorithm for the prediction of the best operating point is proposed based on an interaction model of a machine-implement combination with the environment and a neural network for the prediction of the system efficiency. Simulations demonstrate that the system can propose advantageous operating points.