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Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation use in trauma: a retrospective analysis of the Japanese nationwide trauma registry
Authors: Akutsu Tomohiro , Endo Akira , Yamamoto Ryo , Yamakawa Kazuma , Suzuki Keisuke , Hoshi Hiromasa , Otomo Yasuhiro , Morishita Koji 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can provide temporary circulatory support and vital organ oxygenation and is potentially useful as a bridge therapy in some trauma cases. We aimed to demonstrate the characteristics and outcomes of patients with trauma treated with veno-arterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) using data from a Japanese nationwide trauma registry.
Methods: This retrospective descriptive study analyzed data from the Japan Trauma Data Bank between January 2019 and December 2021. Patients with severe trauma (injury severity score [ISS] ≥ 9) and treated using VA-ECMO were assessed.
Results: Among the 72,439 patients with severe trauma, 51 received VA-ECMO. Sixteen patients (31.3%) survived until hospital discharge. On hospital arrival, six (37.5%) survivors and 15 (42.9%) non-survivors experienced cardiac arrest. The median ISS for the survivor and non-survivor group was 25 (range, 25–39) and 25 (range, 17–33), respectively. Thoracic trauma was the most common type of trauma in both groups. In the non-survivor group, open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aortic cross-clamping, and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta were performed in 10 (28.6%), 5 (14.3%), and 4 (11.4 %) patients, respectively. However, these procedures were not performed in the survivor group. Percutaneous oxygen saturation tended to be lower in the survivor group both before and upon arrival at the hospital.
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest the potential benefit of VA-ECMO in some challenging trauma cases. Further studies are warranted to assess the indications for VA-ECMO in patients with trauma.
The effects of re-irradiation on the chemical and morphological properties of permanent teeth.
Authors: Santos Thais Tedeschi , Mattos Vicente Silva , Molena Kelly Fernanda , Silva Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula e , de Oliveira Harley Francisco , Faraoni Juliana Jendiroba , Filho Paulo Nelson , Neto Jarbas Caiado de Castro , Palma-Dibb Regina Guenka , de Queiroz Alexandra Mussolino 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Objectives
Evaluate in vitro, simulating a radiotherapy retreatment of HNC, the effects of re-radiation on the properties of enamel and dentin.
Materials and Methods
Forty five human permanent molars were divided in five groups: non-irradiated; irradiated up to a dose of 60 Gy and re-irradiated up to doses of 30, 40 and 50 Gy, through the analysis of Raman spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Raman spectroscopy was analyzed comparatively, according to the intensity, general area of the spectra and peaks of interest. Kolmogorov – Smirnov test, followed by the One-Way ANOVA test and Tukey's post-test, with the significance level were adopted for all analyzes being 5%.
Results
There were significant changes in the peaks of irradiated, non-irradiated and re-irradiated enamels, with the presence of phosphate (438nm), hydroxyapatite (582nm), phosphate (960nm) and carbonate (1070nm) (p < 0.05). Re-irradiation reached the tooth as a whole (p > 0.05), with degradation of the interprismatic region, destruction of enamel prisms and hydroxyapatite crystals. In dentin, it caused obliteration of the tubules, formation of cracks and progressive fragmentation of collagen fibers. EDX indicated an increase in the percentage of oxygen and a decrease in phosphorus and calcium after re-irradiation.
Conclusion
The chemical and morphological changes in the permanent irradiated teeth are progressive and directly proportional to the escalation of the radiation dose.
Clinical relevance
Re-irradiation causing even more damage to enamel and dentin of permanent teeth.
Revealing the Tribological Mechanism of Synergistic Effect between MoDTC and P-containing Additives in Aluminum-based Grease
Authors: Zhao Hui , Ren Shunzhen , Zhong Zhengbo , Li Zhipeng , Ren Tianhui 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Organic molybdenum is of great importance in the application of both liquid and solid lubrication due to its outstanding comprehensive tribological properties. In this work, we prepared a molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate (MoDTC) with excellent friction-reducing and antiwear properties in aluminum-based grease by decreasing COF and WSD up to ~ 40.6% and ~ 34.8%, respectively. Furthermore, the tribological properties are further enhanced by combining with traditional zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP), indicating excellent synergistic effects on both friction-reducing and antiwear, in which the COF and WSD of aluminum-base grease are reduced by ~ 58.1% and ~ 49.3%, respectively, due to the generation of composite tribofilm composed of MoS2, MoO3, molybdate and sulfide during the friction process. Moreover, we demonstrated that the P element plays a facilitating role in the tribochemical reaction to transform molybdenum into MoS2, which is the critical component of the tribofilm for excellent friction-reducing and antiwear properties.
Effect of Different Processing Methods on Nutritional Composition and Microbial Quality of Pearl Millet
Authors: Choudhary Charu , S Vignesh , DV Chidanand , N Baskaran 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a member of poaceae family categorized as major millet, has emerged as a nutritional powerhouse with the potential to tackle food security challenges and has garnered recognition for its unique nutritional composition and resilience in diverse agro-climatic conditions. Therefore, this study focused on the effect of Fermentation (FP), Steaming (SP), Blanching (BP), and Ultrasound (UP) on the proximate composition, vitamin content, physiochemical property, anti-nutrient factor, bioactive compounds, microbial count, and antioxidant activity of pearl millet was analyzed. Raw pearl millet, fermented (spontaneous, 72 hrs), steamed (30 min), blanched (98o C, 30 sec), and ultrasound treated (66%amplitude, 26 min) were characterized. The results showed a significant increase in protein content of FP (14.803 ± 0.04). All the treated samples led to a reduction of phytic acid and tannin but the highest reduction was found in FP is 84% reduction in phytic acid and 57% reduction in tannin. UP showed a positive effect on color and antioxidant activity. Fermentation led to an increase in total phenolic and flavonoid content. Ultrasound and fermentation led to an increase in the volatile bioactive compounds. Also, these treatments exerted a profound influence on microbial activity (Total plate count), underscoring their ability to enhance food safety and quality. This study found that these treatments showed major effects on the physicochemical properties and nutritional composition of millet, suggesting that it can be used in food processing for food fortification and eliminate anti-nutritional components.
Unifying Duplication Episode Clustering andGene-Species Mapping Inference
Authors: Górecki Paweł , Rutecka Natalia , Mykowiecka Agnieszka , Paszek Jarosław 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

We present a novel problem, called MetaEC, which aims to infer gene-species assignments in a collection of gene trees with missing labels by minimizing the size of duplication episode clustering (EC). This problem is particularly relevant in metagenomics, where incomplete data often poses a challenge in the accurate reconstruction of gene histories. To solve MetaEC, we propose a polynomial time dynamic programming (DP) formulation that verifies the existence of a set of duplication episodes from a predefined set of episode candidates. In addition, we design a method to infer distributions of gene-species mappings. We then demonstrate how to use DP to design an algorithm that solves MetaEC. Although the algorithm is exponential in the worst case, we introduce a heuristic modification of the algorithm that provides a solution with the knowledge that it is exact. To evaluate our method, we perform two computational experiments on simulated and empirical data containing whole genome duplication events, showing that our algorithm is able to accurately infer the corresponding events.
An analysis and visualization of global wetlands based on scientmetric from 2002 to 2022
Authors: Chi Jingzhe , Afandi Syamsul Herma Mohammad , Matthew Nitanan Koshy 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Recent studies have focused on wetlands as they can benefit humans in terms of spiritual satisfaction and mental health. This paper evaluated the scientometric analysis of 2,388 studies published on the Web of Science between 2002 and 2022. It identified hotspots and trends in wetland research using VOS viewer, Origin, and Citespace software. Analyzing global wetland research publications shows a clear upward trend. Moreover, researchers in the United States, the People's Republic of China, Australia, Canada, and India devote considerable attention to wetland research. Network keyword co-occurrence analysis showed that wetland research covers constructed wetlands, climate change, wastewater treatment, phytoremediation, restoration, and hydrology. Furthermore, the United States is the world's main hotspot for wetland research; China, Canada, Australia, and others are behind. Due to the growing appreciation of wetlands' importance, wetland research will receive more attention from researchers around the globe. Additionally, wetland tourism articles should have improved quality since most publications are rarely cited. This paper presents an overview of the scientometric methodology for global wetlands research. Additionally, scholars working on wetlands can use scientometric analysis meaningfully and effectively for their future research.
Fast Multi-Wavelength Pyrometer for Dynamic Temperature Measurements
Authors: Belikov Roman , Merges David , Varentsov Dmitry , Major Zsuzsanna , Neumayer Paul , Hesselbach Philipp , Schanz Martin , Winkler Bjoern 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Multi-wavelength pyrometry is an efficient tool for measuring high temperatures in dynamic experiments. A fast 5-channel pyrometer was built and successfully employed in ion-beam heating experiments at GSI. Temperatures of metallic samples heated by an intense focused heavy ion beam up to their melting points and beyond were measured with nanosecond time resolution and a spatial resolution of about 200 μm. The modular instrument has demonstrated its high versatility also for temperature measurements of exothermic reactions with millisecond temporal resolution.
A flexible ally: Trends and gaps in the application of bioacoustics tools in conservation science
Authors: Melo Larissa Vidal , Tardin Rodrigo , Alves Maria Alice Santos , Maciel Israel S. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The rapid and ongoing decline in global biodiversity highlights the need for ever-effective conservation measures, which has transformed the monitoring of biodiversity into an essential diagnostic tool. Over the past few decades, studies in biodiversity monitoring have invested increasingly in the use of bioacoustics tools as a mean of obtaining data. Most bioacoustics approaches are non-invasive, broad-range, long-term, and do not necessarily require personnel in the field, which can optimize time, resources, and field efforts. Bioacoustics studies also produce reliable data that can be used to resolve multiple ecological questions. However, there is a certain bias in the application of these methods, and in the taxonomic groups studied, which complicates the evaluation of the value of bioacoustics for the development of conservation measures. The present study reviews the use of bioacoustics for conservation purposes, analyzing trends in the scientific papers published in this field over the past two decades, while also identifying potential knowledge gaps. The three most frequent types of published studies focus either on humans or marine mammals, or have no specific focal species, while research on the impact of noise pollution is more common than studies using bioacoustics for other application considered. Our findings show that bioacoustics can be a valuable tool in conservation science, although there is a need for the standardization of procedures, especially for the applications developed most recently, as well as the expansion of studies on taxonomic groups that have been neglected to now, such as reptiles and invertebrates.
Study on the mechanical properties of micropore organic polymer membranes
Authors: Liu Jianxin , Kang Tingshuo , Zhang Xiaolei , Yu Hualong , Chai Xuedi 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Micropore Organic polymer membranes are indispensable for membrane filtration with well-established selectivity and permeability. Pressure-driven conditions in harsh acidic or alkaline environments can influence the mechanical properties of these materials. Diminished mechanical properties may include a shortened membrane lifespan, reduced filtration effectiveness, and increased filtration cost. Understanding of the intricate mechanisms influencing the mechanical properties of organic polymer membranes remains incomplete. In this study, a comprehensive investigation was carried out to characterize the mechanical properties of different membrane materials with similar and varying pore size parameters. The influence of different methods of membrane preparation on the mechanical properties of these materials was also explored. The Young’s modulus, tensile strength, and elongation at break values were compared for two organic polymer membranes: polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Results showed that the PTFE membranes demonstrated excellent Young’s modulus and tensile strength, while PVDF membranes excelled in elongation at break. Notably, the PTFE membrane with a pore size of 0.45 µm demonstrated a 9.2% higher tensile strength and an impressive 153.5% greater elongation at break compared to the PTFE membrane with a pore size of 3.0 µm. Organic filter membranes prepared by the phase transition method exhibited a more structured fiber filament arrangement, a smoother surface, reduced crack formation and extension, and a uniform pore size and distribution when compared to materials prepared using the tensile method. The results of this study expanded our understanding of the factors that can influence the mechanical properties of organic filtration membranes. These results provide the theoretical basis to explore novel strategies to improve the dependability and effectiveness of membrane separation technology and reduce associated expenses.
A comprehensive high-accuracy numerical calculation system for the 2D Poisson equation by the interpolation finite difference method
Authors: Fukuchi Tsugio 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

To conduct numerical calculation in the finite difference method (FDM), a calculation system should ideally be constructed to have three features: (i) the possibility of correspondence to an arbitrary boundary shape, (ii) high accuracy and (iii) high-speed calculation. In this study, the author has proposed and reported the interpolation FDM (IFDM) as a numerical calculation system with the above three characteristics. In this paper, we especially focus on (ii) high accuracy calculation. Regarding the 1D Poisson equation, the author has already reported on the overall picture of numerical calculations and proposed three schemes for high-accuracy numerical calculations: (i) the SAPI(m) scheme, (ii) SOBI(m) scheme, and (iii) CIFD(m) scheme. (m) denotes the accuracy order, which is usually an even number. Conventionally, high-order accuracy schemes up to the sixth order have been researched and reported, but theoretically, there is no upper accuracy order limit for (m) in these three schemes. However, under double-precision calculations, approximately the 10th-order accuracy (m=10) is the practical upper limit for ensuring high-accuracy calculations, and the calculation resulting in 15 significant digits is defined as the virtual-error zero (VE0) calculation. In the case of the 1D Poisson equation, VE0 calculation is possible in almost any scheme if the forcing term is an analytic function. In this paper, the author extends the above conclusion to the case of the 2D Poisson equation. To go from one-dimensional space to two-dimensional space, we generate a naturally deduced component and an algorithm that must be newly added that solves a problem unique to two-dimensional space, and together these become the IFDM calculation system of the 2D Poisson equation. The numerical calculations confirm that VE0 calculation may be possible even in high-accuracy numerical calculation of the two-dimensional Poisson equation. The above is a conclusion in the regular domain, but it is confirmed that calculations with approximately10 significant digits are also possible in the irregular domain.
Aptamers for the diagnosis and treatment of human glial tumors
Authors: Zamay T. N. , Dymova M. A. , Narodov A. A. , Koshmanova A. A. , Grek D. S. , Voronkovskii I. I. , Gorbushin A. K. , Kichkailo A. S. , Kuligina E. V. , Richter V. A. , Zukov R. А. 
Published: November 2023

Purpose of the study: to evaluate the feasibility of using functional analogues of protein antibodies – dNa/ RNa aptamers in diagnostics, treatment and prognosis of human brain glial tumors.Material and Methods. The relevant literature sources were searched in scopus, Web of science, pubmed, elibrary with inclusion of publications from 2000 to 2023. sixty articles are presented in the review.Results. The analysis of the literature devoted to classification, diagnostics and therapy of brain glioblastomas was carried out and the feasibility of using for in vivo diagnostics and therapy of this disease aptamers, which are molecular recognition elements based on DNA/RNA oligonucleotides, capable of binding to the given molecular targets and distinguishing even separate functional groups in them, was studied. A list of aptamers to human glial brain tumors and their molecular targets that can be used for diagnostics and therapy of glioblastoma, including tumor imaging by pet/ct, mRi, plasmon resonance, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, etc., is presented. literature data suggest that DNA/RNA aptamers can be used to search for circulating tumor cells in the blood of glioblastoma patients, to target therapeutic drugs to the tumor and to inhibit tumor growth.Conclusion. Brain glioblastoma is a heterogeneous tumor consisting of cells at different stages of malignancy and, accordingly, with a different set of oncogenes. For this reason, a multitarget strategy that includes combined suppression of angiogenesis, invasion, metastasis, proliferation and survival of tumor cells should be proposed for the therapy of this disease. DNA/RNA aptamers tailored to key proteins involved in oncogenic transformation may be suitable candidates for the implementation of multitarget therapy for brain glioblastoma.
Results of combined and chemoradiation treatment of patients with thoracic esophageal cancer according to the data of the regional cancer center
Authors: Toneev E. A. , Pikin О. V. , Dengina N. V. , Ryabov A. B. , Мartynov A. A. , Galchin А. V. , Isaev D. N. , Firstov A. A. , Prohorov D. D. 
Published: November 2023

Background. esophageal cancer (ec) is one of the most aggressive malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract. chemoradiation therapy is the standard of care for locally advanced ec.The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of chemoradiation therapy given alone and in combination with surgery in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer.Material and Methods. From January 1, 2012 to december 31, 2021, a total of 940 patients with thoracic esophageal cancer were registered in the regional cancer registry, of which 178 patients were selected for concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) at clinical stages I–III. thirty seven thoracic esophageal cancer patients who received CRT and required treatment interruption due to complications were not included in our analysis. The final analysis included 141 patients.Results. 37 (20.7 %) patients were unable to complete treatment due to intolerance and the development of severe complications of CRT. Hematological toxicity of grade 3-4 was noted in 21 patients (14.8 %). Non-hematological complications of grade 2-4 were noted in 109 patients (77.3 %). The 5-year relapse-free survival rates in patients undergoing and non-undergoing to surgery were 23.0 and 25.0 %, respectively (p=0.018). Overall 5-year survival rates were 24 and 27 %, respectively (p=0.020). The rate of pathological complete response (pcR) was 43.5 % (in 20 of 46 patients who underwent surgery after CRT). The median survival time in patients with clinical complete response (ccR) was 24.0 months and the median survival time in patients with pcR was 29.0 months. The 3-year survival rates were 21 and 45 %, respectively (p=0.050).Conclusion. The combination of chemoradiotherapy and surgery in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer demonstrated an increase in overall survival in our study. if there is a complete clinical response to CRT and contraindications for surgery or the patient’s refusal to undergo surgery, it is advisable to use the “wait & watch” tactic.
Effect of drying agents on quality parameters of lyophilized persimmon purée powder
Authors: Saeed Andaleeb R. , Kheir Tahle Mohamad A. , Tlay Rawaa H. 
Published: November 2023

Persimmon juice has good nutritional composition and high antioxidant properties, however it requires more packing space because of large volume and has limited shelf-life. The research objective was to produce persimmon purée powder with prolonged shelf-life by using various concentrations of drying agents (maltodextrin and Arabic gum).
The control sample was persimmon purée powder without drying agents. Experimental samples included powders with maltodextrin (40, 45, and 50%), Arabic gum (25, 30, and 35%), and the mix of maltodextrin (40%) and Arabic gum (10%). All the experimental samples contained 1% of tri-calcium phosphate as an anti-caking agent. Tests were carried out according to the standard techniques.
The samples with 45 and 50% of maltodextrin had lower moisture, ash, redness (a*), and hygroscopicity values. These powders demonstrated good yield, solubility, density, and color indices (L*, b*, C, H). The persimmon purée powders with 30 and 35% of Arabic gum showed an increase in ash content and total acidity. The samples with 30% Arabic gum obtained the highest sensory evaluation scores.
The optimal results belonged to the samples of lyophilized persimmon purée powder with 45% of maltodextrin, which will have a longer shelf-life due to its low moisture content.