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Narrative verbal forms in North-Eastern Neo-Aramaic dialects
Authors: Khan Geoffrey 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
I examine various types of verbal forms used in narratives of the North-Eastern Neo-Aramaic (NENA) dialects. They have in common the feature of dependence on the preceding discourse. These dependent narrative forms can be classified into ‘underspecified forms’ and ‘subordinate forms’. The underspecified forms include habitual forms and perfect forms, both of which lack the full specification of an event in their prototypical grammatical meaning. The specification of the event depends on the narrative context. The subordinate narrative forms have developed by a process of insubordination whereby their use has been extended from syntactically subordinate clauses to main clauses that are semantically dependent on the preceding discourse. One factor that may have motivated this insubordination process in the case of the narrative subjunctive qaṭəl form is the conservative continuity of the morphological shape of the narrative qāṭēl form, which was a feature of earlier Aramaic narrative style.
A Note on the Safaitic Calendar
Authors: Al-Jallad Ahmad 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This short contribution presents three new Safaitic texts that shed further light on the division of the year among the pre-Islamic nomads of the Syro-Arabian Ḥarrah. The inscriptions demonstrate that the zodiac sign names could be used as the names of months and open a new avenue of discussion regarding the meanings of the terms rʾy and ksʾ.
Responsive and Adaptive Designs in Repeated Cross-National Surveys: A Simulation Study
Authors: Einarsson Hafsteinn , Cernat Alexandru , Shlomo Natalie 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Cross-national surveys run the risk of differential survey errors, where data collected vary in quality from country to country. Responsive and adaptive survey designs (RASDs) have been proposed as a way to reduce survey errors, by leveraging auxiliary variables to inform fieldwork efforts, but have rarely been considered in the context of cross-national surveys. Using data from the European Social Survey, we simulate fieldwork in a repeated cross-national survey using RASD where fieldwork efforts are ended early for selected units in the final stage of data collection. Demographic variables, paradata (interviewer observations), and contact data are used to inform fieldwork efforts. Eight combinations of response propensity models and selection mechanisms are evaluated in terms of sample composition (as measured by the coefficient of variation of response propensities), response rates, number of contact attempts saved, and effects on estimates of target variables in the survey. We find that sample balance can be improved in many country-round combinations. Response rates can be increased marginally and targeting high propensity respondents could lead to significant cost savings associated with making fewer contact attempts. Estimates of target variables are not changed by the case prioritizations used in the simulations, indicating that they do not impact nonresponse bias. We conclude that RASDs should be considered in cross-national surveys, but that more work is needed to identify suitable covariates to inform fieldwork efforts.
Increased DNA methylation of the splicing regulator SR45 suppresses seed abortion in litchi
Authors: Xie Hanhan , Yin Wenya , Zheng Yedan , Zhang Yanshan , Qin Hongming , Huang Zhiqiang , Zhao Minglei , Li Jianguo 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The gene regulatory networks that govern seed development are complex, yet very little is known about the genes and processes that are controlled by DNA methylation. Here, we performed single-base resolution DNA methylome analysis and found that CHH methylation increased significantly throughout seed development in litchi. Based on the association analysis of differentially methylated regions and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), 46 genes were identified as essential DNA methylation-regulated candidate genes involved in litchi seed development, including LcSR45, a homolog of the serine/arginine-rich (SR) splicing regulator SR45. LcSR45 is predominately expressed in the funicle, embryo, and seed integument, and displayed increased CHH methylation in the promoter during seed development. Notably, silencing of LcSR45 in a seed-aborted litchi cultivar significantly improved normal seed development, whereas the ectopic expression of LcSR45 in Arabidopsis caused seed abortion. Furthermore, LcSR45-dependent alternative splicing events were found to regulate genes involved in seed development. Together, our findings demonstrate that LcSR45 is hypermethylated, and plays a detrimental role in litchi seed development, indicating a global increase in DNA methylation at this stage.
Leadership Styles Experienced During Military Service Predict Later Anhedonic Depressive Symptoms and Self-Efficacy in Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorder
Authors: Durazzo Timothy C , Humphreys Keith , LaRocca Michael A 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Lifetime and past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD) prevalence is significantly higher in US Armed Services Veterans than in non-veterans across adulthood. This study examined the associations of perceived transformational leadership styles (TLS) experienced during military service and anhedonic depression and self-efficacy related to confidence to abstain or reduce alcohol consumption in Veterans seeking treatment for AUD. The ramifications of perceived leadership styles on multiple aspects of follower psychiatric functioning, including depressive and PTSD symptomatology, during and after military service, may be substantial and enduring. Higher anhedonic depression and lower abstinence self-efficacy are related to increased risk of relapse after treatment. We predicted Veterans, in treatment for AUD, who reported higher perceived levels of transformational leadership during military service, demonstrate lower anhedonic depressive symptoms and higher alcohol abstinence self-efficacy.

Materials and Methods
Veterans with AUD (n = 60; 50 ± 14 years of age) were recruited from residential treatment at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. All procedures were approved by the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University institutional review boards. A series of mediation analyses were completed with The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire measures of TLS (average across leadership measures [transformational leadership average; TLS average]) as predictor and the Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale, Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaire, anhedonic depression subscale, as dependent measures. PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 score was tested as a mediator variable.

Results
Higher reported perceived TLS average during military service was significantly related to lower anhedonic depressive symptoms. Higher TLS average was related to higher self-efficacy to resist alcohol use in contexts involving experience of physical issues and withdrawal/cravings and urges. These relationships were not mediated by PTSD symptomatology or duration of military service, age, education, time since military service, military branch, combat exposure, or current psychiatric diagnosis.

Conclusions
The significant associations of perceived TLS during military service with anhedonic depression and alcohol use self-efficacy are clinically relevant because these measures are associated with relapse risk after AUD treatment. Further study of the implications of perceived TLS during military service for AUD and other substance use disorder treatment outcome is warranted in Veterans.
Application Times, Placement Accuracy, and User Ratings of Commercially Available Manual and Battery-Powered Intraosseous Catheters in a High Bone Density Cadaveric Swine Model
Authors: Kay Victoria C , Gehrz Joseph A , Grady Derek W , Emerling Alec D , McGowan Andrew , Reilly Erin R , Bebarta Vikhyat S , Nassiri Joshua , Vinals Jorge , Schrader Andrew , Zarow Gregory J , Auten Jonathan D 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Intraosseous (IO) infusion, the pressurized injection of fluids into bone through a catheter, is a life-preserving resuscitative technique for treating trauma patients with severe hemorrhage. However, little is known regarding the application times, placement accuracy, and end-user ratings of battery-powered and manual IO access devices. This study was specifically designed to fill these knowledge gaps on six FDA-approved IO access devices.

Materials and Methods
Three experienced U.S. Navy Emergency Medicine residents each placed commercially available 15-gauge IO catheters in cadaveric swine (Sus scrofa) proximal humeri and sternums in a randomized prospective experimental design. Devices included the battery-powered EZ-IO Rapid Infuser and the manual Jamshidi IO, PerSys NIO, SAM Manual IO, Tactical Advanced Lifesaving IO Needle (TALON), and PYNG First Access for Shock and Trauma 1 (30 trials per device, 10 per user, 210 total trials). Application times, placement accuracy in medullary (zone 1) and trabecular (zone 2) bone while avoiding cortical (zone 3) bone, and eight subjective user ratings were analyzed using ANOVA and nonparametric statistics at P &lt; .05.

Results
The EZ-IO demonstrated the fastest application times, high rates in avoiding zone 3, and the highest user ratings (P &lt; .0001). The TALON conferred intermediate placement times, highest rates of avoiding zone 3, and second-highest user ratings. The SAM Manual IO and Jamshidi performed poorly, with mixed results for the PerSys NIO and PYNG First Access for Shock and Trauma 1.

Conclusions
The battery-powered EZ-IO performed best and remains the IO access device of choice. The present findings suggest that the TALON should be considered as a manual backup to the EZ-IO.
Changing Tunes: Narratives of Nation in South African Music-Themed Postage Stamps (1961–2015)
Authors: Gerber Melissa 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT
Postage stamps have in recent years been positioned as token purveyors of nation, with countries disseminating carefully curated ideas of national identity to their own citizens and international audiences. This article complements existing research by using South African music-themed postage stamps to read the changing narratives of the nation, or ‘music nationalism’ in philately. The article analyses music-themed postage stamps issued in South Africa between 1961 and 2015. It confirms that the representation of music nationalism in apartheid philately aligned with Afrikaner nationalist politics, with clear divides between ‘White’ and ‘Black’ genres. Post-apartheid music-themed stamps draw attention to forgotten music histories previously overshadowed by apartheid ideology while still engaging with musical threads of the apartheid past. Most significantly, the article illuminates the other forces at play behind what many accept to be a process solely steered and controlled by the state, revealing much about South Africa’s democracy.
Local models of two-temperature accretion disc coronae – I. Structure, outflows, and energetics
Authors: Bambic Christopher J , Quataert Eliot , Kunz Matthew W 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT
We use local stratified shearing-box simulations to elucidate the impact of two-temperature thermodynamics on the thermal structure of coronae in radiatively efficient accretion flows. Rather than treating the coronal plasma as an isothermal fluid, we use a simple, parametrized cooling function that models the collisional transfer of energy from the ions to the rapidly cooling leptons. Two-temperature models naturally form temperature inversions, with a hot, magnetically dominated corona surrounding a cold disc. Simulations with net vertical flux (NF) magnetic fields launch powerful magnetocentrifugal winds that would enhance accretion in a global system. The outflow rates are much better converged with increasing box height than analogous isothermal simulations, suggesting that the winds into two-temperature coronae may be sufficiently strong to evaporate a thin disc and form a radiatively inefficient accretion flow under some conditions. We find evidence for multiphase structure in the corona, with broad density and temperature distributions, and we propose criteria for the formation of a multiphase corona. The fraction of cooling in the surface layers of the disc is substantially larger for NF fields compared to zero net-flux configurations, with moderate NF simulations radiating ≳30 per cent of the flow’s total luminosity above two mid-plane scale heights. Our work shows that NF fields may efficiently power the coronae of luminous Seyfert galaxies and quasars, providing compelling motivation for future studies of the heating mechanisms available to NF fields and the interplay of radiation with two-temperature thermodynamics.
Loss cone shielding
Authors: Teboul Odelia , Stone Nicholas C , Ostriker Jeremiah P 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT
A star wandering close enough to a massive black hole can be ripped apart by the tidal forces of the black hole. The advent of wide-field surveys at many wavelengths has quickly increased the number of tidal disruption events (TDEs) observed, and has revealed that (i) observed TDE rates are lower than theoretical predictions and (ii) E+A galaxies are significantly overrepresented. This overrepresentation further worsens the tension between observed and theoretically predicted TDEs for non-E+A galaxies. Classical loss cone theory focuses on the cumulative effect of many weak scatterings. However, a strong scattering can remove a star from the distribution before it can get tidally disrupted. Most stars undergoing TDEs come from within the radius of influence, the densest environments of the Universe. In such environments, close encounters rare elsewhere become non-negligible. We revise the standard loss cone theory to take into account classical two-body interactions as well as strong scattering, collisions, tidal captures, and study under which conditions close encounters can shield the loss cone. We (i) analytically derive the impact of strong scattering and other close encounters, (ii) compute time-dependent loss cone dynamics including both weak and strong encounters, and (iii) derive analytical solutions to the Fokker–Planck equation with strong scattering. We find that (i) TDE rates can be reduced to up to an order of magnitude and (ii) strong shielding preferentially reduces deeply plunging stars. We also show that stellar overdensities, one possible explanation for the E + A preference, can fail to increase TDE rates when taking into account strong scattering.
PlantPAD: a platform for large-scale image phenomics analysis of disease in plant science
Authors: Dong Xinyu , Zhao Kejun , Wang Qi , Wu Xingcai , Huang Yuanqin , Wu Xue , Zhang Tianhan , Dong Yawen , Gao Yangyang , Chen Panfeng , Liu Yingwei , Chen Dongyu , Wang Shuang , Yang Xiaoyan , Yang Jing , Wang Yong , Gao Zhenran , Wu Xian , Bai Qingrong , Li Shaobo , Hao Gefei 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Plant disease, a huge burden, can cause yield loss of up to 100% and thus reduce food security. Actually, smart diagnosing diseases with plant phenomics is crucial for recovering the most yield loss, which usually requires sufficient image information. Hence, phenomics is being pursued as an independent discipline to enable the development of high-throughput phenotyping for plant disease. However, we often face challenges in sharing large-scale image data due to incompatibilities in formats and descriptions provided by different communities, limiting multidisciplinary research exploration. To this end, we build a Plant Phenomics Analysis of Disease (PlantPAD) platform with large-scale information on disease. Our platform contains 421 314 images, 63 crops and 310 diseases. Compared to other databases, PlantPAD has extensive, well-annotated image data and in-depth disease information, and offers pre-trained deep-learning models for accurate plant disease diagnosis. PlantPAD supports various valuable applications across multiple disciplines, including intelligent disease diagnosis, disease education and efficient disease detection and control. Through three applications of PlantPAD, we show the easy-to-use and convenient functions. PlantPAD is mainly oriented towards biologists, computer scientists, plant pathologists, farm managers and pesticide scientists, which may easily explore multidisciplinary research to fight against plant diseases. PlantPAD is freely available at http://plantpad.samlab.cn.
Designing an implementation strategy to increase health-related social needs screening: Applying the PRISM framework in a resource-limited clinical setting
Authors: Byhoff Elena , LeClair Amy M , Smith Cara N , Roy Tuhin K , Drainoni Mari-Lynn 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Despite growing acceptability of health-related social needs (HRSN) screening and increasing policy incentives for adoption, clinical implementation of HRSN screening remains low. HRSN screening has been particularly difficult for Community Health Centers (CHCs), which have limited resources to implement and sustain new workflows. While CHCs provide care to patients with disproportionately high levels of unmet social needs, identifying HRSN screening implementation strategies that take CHC-specific contexts into account remains elusive. This study uses the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) to design an implementation strategy accounting for the unique context of CHCs. We used Rapid Ethnographic Assessment observations and stakeholder focus groups to identify current workflow barriers and facilitators to HRSN screening, and to develop implementation strategies that include multi-level contexts and perspectives. We identified eight themes contributing to low screening implementation: perceived stigma around screening; need for community-based solutions; re-confirming organizational priorities and values; Electronic Medical Record (EMR) limitations; multi-tasking pressures limiting implementation; staff turnover; limited knowledge of regulatory requirements; and community resource availability for referral. Based on the themes, we identified implementation strategies including non-EMR data collection; integration into the workflow for multiple staff members; creation of new training and educational modules; and identification of peer champions for retraining in real time. Administrative requirements are necessary but not sufficient for implementation of HRSN screening in CHCs. Resource-constrained settings benefit from context-specific stakeholder engagement to improve implementation success. The use of PRISM ensured contextual factors were central to the implementation strategy design.
Using the AS04C-adjuvanted hepatitis B vaccine in patients classified as non-responders
Authors: Fernández Sánchez-Escalonilla Sara , Gonzalez-Rubio Jesus , Najera Alberto , Cantero Escribano Jose Miguel , Molina Cabrero Francisco Jesús , García Guerrero Jesús 
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

Background
Chronic hepatitis B (HB) remains a significant global health concern, despite the widespread availability of the HB vaccine. While the standard vaccine demonstrates an impressive serological response rate exceeding 90%, a subset of individuals exhibit suboptimal immunity. This study aims to elucidate the efficacy of the AS04C-adjuvanted HB vaccine in addressing non-responsiveness.

Methods
Conducted at the Preventive Medicine Service of the University Albacete Hospital in Spain from 2017 to 2021, this single-center observational study enrolled 195 patients. Among them, 126 (65%) were classified as non-responders following one or two complete standard vaccination courses.

Results
After the administration of a complete four-dose regimen of the AS04C-adjuvanted vaccine, 73.81% of non-responder patients exhibited antibody titers indicative of robust immunity (anti-HBs &gt;10).

Conclusions
These findings underscore the pivotal role of the AS04C-adjuvanted HB vaccine in addressing non-responsiveness, emphasizing its potential as a crucial tool in augmenting immunization strategies for various populations. This includes non-responders to standard vaccination, individuals with chronic kidney disease, those requiring seroprotection due to factors like immunosuppression or occupational hazards, as well as patients for whom conventional revaccination strategies have proven futile. Additional research is needed to expand on the promising results obtained through our protocol.
Phylogeny-based taxonomic revision and niche modelling of the rove beetle genus Loncovilius Germain, 1903 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae)
Authors: Reyes-Hernández José L , Hansen Aslak Kappel , Jenkins Shaw Josh , Solodovnikov Alexey 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Using a phylogenetic analysis as a baseline, we conducted a taxonomic revision of the genus Loncovilius Germain, 1903 which now includes 10 valid species. Of them, six species, all restricted to the southern Andean region, are described as new for science: Loncovilius barclayisp. nov., L. cantharoidessp. nov., L. carlsbergisp. nov., L. hammondisp. nov., L. impunctussp. nov., and Loncovilius variabilissp. nov. A lectotype is designated for Loncovilius edwardsianus and an updated key is provided for the identification of all species of the genus. Apoquediusstat. nov. and Lienturiusstat. nov. initially described as a subgenera, are given a status of separate genera within Amblyopinini. Our phylogeny necessitated the following new combinations: Apoquedius aeneipennis, comb. nov., A. piciformis, comb. nov., Lienturius leiocephalus, comb. nov., Sphingoquedius discoideus, comb. nov. and S. brevis, comb. nov. and Sphingoquedius nanus, comb. nov. The ecological niche modeling analyses predict a substantial contraction of the local distribution range of L. cantharoides, L. edwardsianus, and L. lividipennis during the warmer periods of the future. For L. variabilis most areas are predicted to remain suitable.
Transcriptomic Analysis of the Effect of Remote Ischaemic Conditioning in an Animal Model of Necrotising Enterocolitis
Authors: Jones Ian , Collins Jane , Hall Nigel , Heinson Ashley 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsPreviously, we reported that remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) reduces bowel injury in an animal model of Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC). We investigated the mechanisms by which RIC confers this protective effect using RNA-Seq.MethodsRelated rat-pups were randomly assigned to four groups: SHAM, intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), RIC and RIC+IRI. Anaeasthetised IRI animals underwent 40 minutes of intestinal ischaemia, followed by 90 minutes of reperfusion. Animals that underwent RIC had three 5 minute cycles of alternating ischaemia/reperfusion by ligature application to the hind limb.Illumina NextSeq 550 High Throughput NG Sequencing and genome alignment was performed with Qiagen’s CLC read mapper to produce raw gene counts. Transcriptome analysis was done usingRv 3.6.1.ResultsDifferential expression testing showed 868 differentially expressed genes, in animals exposed to RIC alone compared to SHAM, 135 differentially expressed with IRI/RIC compared to IRI alone. Comparison between these two sets showed 25 genes were differentially expressed in both groups. Of these, several genes involved in pro-inflammatory pathways, including NF-ĸβ2, Cxcl1, SOD2 and Map3k8, all showed reduced expression in response to RIC. Targeted analysis revealed increased expression in PI3K which is part of the RISK-pathway identified as a response to RIC in cardiac tissue.ConclusionsExpression patterns suggest that within the intestine, RIC suppresses pro-inflammatory pathways and that an equivalent of the RISK-pathway may be present in the intestine. The cross-over between the pro-inflammatory pathways suppressed here and those that are involved in several stages of the pathogenesis of NEC, further support the potential for RIC as a treatment for NEC.