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Joining Voices for Social Inclusion: Activism and Resilience of Professionals Working with People in Situations of Vulnerability
Authors: Costa Ana Luísa , Coimbra Susana 
Published: February 2024

AbstractActivism in educational, social, and community intervention is widespread in literature as an essential professional role in promoting inclusion and social justice for people in situations of vulnerability. Professionals who work with these populations are in a privileged position for informal and situated learning and engagement with professional activism. This contribution reflects upon the many obstacles that may hinder its more prominent expression, but also on its outcomes in terms of learning inclusion, resilience and the process of overcoming the challenges evident in (re)building of professional identities. This involves considering processes that can be decisive in the way people in situations of vulnerability are perceived, heard, supported, empowered, and included.
The quantum focusing conjecture and the improved energy condition
Authors: Ben-Dayan Ido 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
By rearranging its terms, the Quantum Focusing Conjecture (QFC) can be viewed as a quantum energy condition, and we can consider various limits. A recent restricted version is a limiting form where the quantum focusing vanishes Θ → 0, and has been proven for Braneworld scenario. As a result, we derive an improved quantum null energy condition (INEC) $$ {T}_{kk}\ge \frac{\mathrm{\hbar}}{2\pi \mathcal{A}}\left({S}_{\textrm{out}}^{\prime \prime }-\frac{1}{2}\theta {S}_{\textrm{out}}^{\prime}\right) $$

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≥

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, that can be proven with field theory techniques. We sketch the beginning of a proof, and briefly discuss possible interpretations in the absence of one.
Turbulence on open string worldsheets under non-integrable boundary conditions
Authors: Ishii Takaaki , Kitaku Ryo , Murata Keiju , Yoo Chul-Moon 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We demonstrate the turbulent dynamics of the Nambu-Goto open string in the AdS3 spacetime. While the motion of a classical closed string in AdS is known to be integrable, the integrability of an open string motion depends on the boundary conditions at the string endpoints. We numerically solve the equations of motion of the open string under the boundary conditions where the endpoints are i) fixed to a finite radial coordinate in AdS, and ii) free. For i), we find turbulence on the string, that shows a cascade in the energy and angular momentum spectra. This result indicates the non-integrability of the open string with this type of boundary conditions. For ii), we find no turbulence. This is consistent with the integrability of the open string with the free boundary conditions.
5d SCFTs from isolated complete intersection singularities
Authors: Mu Jisheng , Wang Yi-Nan , Zhang Hao N. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we explore the zoo of 5d superconformal field theories (SCFTs) constructed from M-theory on Isolated Complete Intersection Singularities (ICIS). We systematically investigate the crepant resolution of such singularities, and obtain a classification of rank ⩽ 10 models with a smooth crepant resolution and smooth exceptional divisors, as well as a number of infinite sequences with the same smoothness properties. For these models, we study their Coulomb branch properties and compute the flavor symmetry algebra from the resolved CY3 and/or the magnetic quiver. We check the validity of the conjectures relating the properties of the 5d SCFT and the 4d $$ \mathcal{N} $$
N
= 2 SCFT from IIB superstring on the same singularity. When the 4d $$ \mathcal{N} $$
N
= 2 SCFT has a Lagrangian quiver gauge theory description, one can obtain the magnetic quiver of the 5d theory by gauging flavor symmetry, which encodes the 5d Higgs branch information. Regarding the smoothness of the crepant resolution and integrality of 4d Coulomb branch spectrum, we find examples with a smooth resolved CY3 and smooth exceptional divisors, but fractional 4d Coulomb branch spectrum. Moreover, we compute the discrete (higher)-symmetries of the 5d/4d SCFTs from the link topology for a few examples.
An explicit expression of generating function for one-loop tensor reduction
Authors: Hu Chang , Li Tingfei , Shen Jiyuan , Xu Yongqun 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This work introduces an explicit expression for the generating function for the reduction of an n-gon to an (n – k)-gon. A novel recursive relation of generating function is formulated based on Feynman Parametrization in projective space, involving a single ordinary differential equation. The explicit formulation of generating functions provides crucial insights into the complex analytic structure inherent in loop amplitudes.
Gravitational waves from composite dark sectors
Authors: Pasechnik Roman , Reichert Manuel , Sannino Francesco , Wang Zhi-Wei 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We study under which conditions a first-order phase transition in a composite dark sector can yield an observable stochastic gravitational-wave signal. To this end, we employ the Linear-Sigma model featuring Nf = 3, 4, 5 flavours and perform a Cornwall-Jackiw-Tomboulis computation also accounting for the effects of the Polyakov loop. The model allows us to investigate the chiral phase transition in regimes that can mimic QCD-like theories incorporating in addition composite dynamics associated with the effects of confinement-deconfinement phase transition. A further benefit of this approach is that it allows to study the limit in which the effective interactions are weak. We show that strong first-order phase transitions occur for weak effective couplings of the composite sector leading to gravitational-wave signals potentially detectable at future experimental facilities.
Asymptotic Weyl double copy in Newman-Penrose formalism
Authors: Mao Pujian , Zhao Weicheng 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we provide a self-contained investigation of the Weyl double copy in the Newman-Penrose formalism. We examine the Weyl double copy constraints for the general asymptotically flat solution in the Newman-Unti gauge. We find that two transparent solutions of the asymptotic Weyl double copy constraints lead to truncated solutions for both linearized and Einstein gravity theory where the solutions are in the manifest form of Petrov type N or type D in the Newman-Unti gauge.
Long-term results and quality of life after stapled hemorrhoidopexy vs Doppler-guided HAL-RAR: a propensity score matching analysis
Authors: Lauricella Sara , Palmisano Dario , Brucchi Francesco , Agoglitta Domenico , Fiume Massimiliano , Bottero Luca , Faillace Giuseppe 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Aim
The study aimed to evaluate and compare the short and long-term outcomes of doppler-guided (DG) hemorrhoidal artery ligation and rectoanal repair (HAL-RAR) using a wireless-doppler-guided probe and stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) for treatment of II–III hemorrhoids.

Methods
This cohort study included patients who underwent HAL-RAR (n = 89) or SH (n = 174) for grade II-III hemorrhoids between January 2020 and December 2021. After propensity score matching at a 1:1 ratio, 76 patients for each group were analyzed. Short and long-term outcomes were collected. Pain was measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at POD1, POD 10, 1 month, and 6 months after surgery. The enrolled patients completed the Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score and Short Health ScaleHD quality of life (HDSS/SHS QoL) questionnaire preoperatively and during a regular follow-up visit at 24 months after surgery.

Results
Groups exhibited comparable overall postoperative complication rates (23% HAL-RAR/ 21% SH; p = 0.295). Postoperative pain via VAS showed median scores of 4, 3, 1, 1 for HAL-RAR and 6, 4, 2, 1 for SH at POD1, POD10, 1 month, and 6 months, respectively (p =  < 0.001, 0.004, 0.025, 0.019). At a median follow-up of 12 months, the recurrence rate was 10.5% in the HAL-RAR group and 9.2% in the SH group (p = 0.785), respectively. At 24 months, 15.7% of HAL-RAR patients and 19.7% of SH patients remained symptomatic (p = 0.223). Median post-op QoL index was 1 (HAL-RAR) and 0.92 (SH), p = 0.036.

Conclusions
HAL-RAR is a safe and feasible technique in treating grade II-III hemorrhoids showing better outcomes in terms of postoperative pain and QoL.

Significance
This paper adds a new perspective in comparing the HAL-RAR and SH, focusing the attention on the patients and not surgical techniques. A long and difficult follow-up was completed to fully understand the long-term results and the impact on the QoL of the patients who underwent these procedures.
Varus osteotomy as a salvage procedure for young patients with symptomatic patellofemoral arthritis and valgus malalignment at short- to mid-term follow-up: a case series
Authors: Hinz Maximilian , Weyer Maximilian , Brunner Moritz , Fritsch Lorenz , Otto Alexander , Siebenlist Sebastian , Achtnich Andrea 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the study was to report the clinical, functional and radiological outcome following varus osteotomy as a salvage procedure in young to middle-aged patients with patellofemoral arthritis (PFA) and associated valgus malalignment. It was hypothesized that a significant improvement in knee function and reduction in pain would be achieved. Moreover, no conversion to patellofemoral joint arthroplasty could be observed.

Material and methods
Patients (< 50 years of age) that underwent varus osteotomy between 08/2012 and 01/2020 for the treatment of symptomatic PFA and associated valgus malalignment were consecutively included (minimum follow-up: 24 months). Patient-reported outcome measures (PROM; International Knee Documentation Committee subjective knee form [IKDC]), Visual Analog Scale [VAS] for pain, Tegner Activity Scale [TAS], and satisfaction with the postoperative results (1–10-scale, 10 = highest satisfaction) and weight-bearing whole-leg anteroposterior radiographs were conducted pre- and postoperatively. The change in PROM and femorotibial angle (FTA) were tested for statistical significance.

Results
In total, 12 patients (14 knees) were included (66.7% female; mean age: 33.8 ± SD 6.6 years). In ten cases, lateral opening-wedge distal femoral osteotomies (DFO) were performed, of which three cases included a concomitant femoral derotation. Three medial closing-wedge DFO and one medial closing-wedge high tibial osteotomy were performed. At follow-up (55.3 ± 29.3 months), a significant improvement in knee function (IKDC: 56.4 ± 14.4 to 69.1 ± 11.2, p = 0.015) and reduction in pain (VAS for pain: 3.5 [interquartile range 2.3–5.8] to 0.5 [0–2.0], p = 0.018) were observed. Patients were able to reach their preoperative sporting activity level (TAS: 3.0 [3.0–4.0] to 3.5 [3.0–4.0], p = 0.854) and were highly satisfied with the postoperative result (9.0 [6.5–10]). Additionally, a significant correction of valgus malalignment was observed (5.0° ± 2.9° valgus to 0.7° ± 3.2° varus, p < 0.001). Regarding complications, two re-osteosyntheses were performed due to loss of correction and delayed union. No conversion to patellofemoral arthroplasty occurred.

Conclusion
In patients with symptomatic PFA and associated valgus malalignment, varus osteotomy as a salvage procedure achieved a significant improvement in knee function and reduction in pain. No conversion to patellofemoral joint arthroplasty occurred at short- to mid-term follow-up.

Level of evidence
Retrospective case series, Level IV.
Cannabis smoking and abdominal wall reconstruction outcomes: a propensity score-matched analysis
Authors: Maskal S. , Foreman J. M. , Ellis R. C. , Phillips S. , Messer N. , Melland-Smith M. , Beffa L. R. A. , Petro C. C. , Prabhu A. S. , Rosen M. J. , Miller B. T. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Despite increasing use of cannabis, literature on perioperative effects is lagging. We compared active cannabis-smokers versus non-smokers and postoperative wound morbidity and reoperations following open abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR).

Methods
Patients who underwent open, clean, AWR with transversus abdominis release and retromuscular synthetic mesh placement at our institution between January 2014 and May 2022 were identified using the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative database. Active cannabis-smokers were 1:3 propensity matched to non-smokers based on demographics and comorbidities. Wound complications, 30 day morbidity, pain (PROMIS 3a-Pain Intensity), and hernia-specific quality of life (HerQles) were compared.

Results
Seventy-two cannabis-smokers were matched to 216 non-smokers. SSO (18% vs 17% p = 0.86), SSI (11.1% vs 9.3%, p = 0.65), SSOPI (12% vs 12%, p = 0.92), and all postoperative complications (46% vs 43%, p = 0.63) were similar between cannabis-smokers and non-smokers. Reoperations were more common in the cannabis-smoker group (8.3% vs 2.8%, p = 0.041), driven by major wound complications (6.9% vs 3.2%, p = 0.004). No mesh excisions occurred. HerQles scores were similar at baseline (22 [11, 41] vs 35 [14, 55], p = 0.06), and were worse for cannabis-smokers compared to non-smokers at 30 days (30 [12, 50] vs 38 [20, 67], p = 0.032), but not significantly different at 1 year postoperatively (72 [53, 90] vs 78 [57, 92], p = 0.39). Pain scores were worse for cannabis-smokers compared to non-smokers at 30 days postoperatively (52 [46, 58] vs 49 [44, 54], p = 0.01), but there were no differences at 6 months or 1 year postoperatively (p > 0.05 for all).

Conclusion
Cannabis smokers will likely experience similar complication rates after clean, open AWR, but should be counseled that despite similar wound complication rates, the severity of their wound complications may be greater than non-smokers.
The validation of a Japanese version of the New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (NFOG-Q)
Authors: Taniguchi Seira , Marumoto Kohei , Kajiyama Yuta , Revankar Gajanan , Inoue Michiko , Yamamoto Hiroshi , Kayano Rika , Mizuta Eiji , Takahashi Ryuichi , Shirahata Emi , Saeki Chizu , Ozono Tatsuhiko , Kimura Yasuyoshi , Ikenaka Kensuke , Mochizuki Hideki 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Objective
This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (NFOG-Q) and investigate its validity and reliability.

Methods
After translating the NFOG-Q according to a standardised protocol, 56 patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) were administered it. Additionally, the MDS-UPDRS parts II and III, Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) stage, and number of falls over 1 month were evaluated. Spearman’s correlation coefficients (rho) were used to determine construct validity, and Cronbach’s alpha (α) was used to examine reliability.

Results
The interquartile range of the NFOG-Q scores was 10.0–25.3 (range 0–29). The NFOG-Q scores were strongly correlated with the MDS-UPDRS part II, items 2.12 (walking and balance), 2.13 (freezing), 3.11 (freezing of gait), and 3.12 (postural stability) and the postural instability and gait difficulty score (rho = 0.515–0.669), but only moderately related to the MDS-UPDRS item 3.10 (gait), number of falls, disease duration, H&Y stage, and time of the Timed Up-and-Go test (rho = 0.319–0.434). No significant correlations were observed between age and the time of the 10-m walk test. The internal consistency was excellent (α = 0.96).

Conclusions
The Japanese version of the NFOG-Q is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the severity of freezing in patients with PD.
Finding microbial composition and biological processes as predictive signature to access the ongoing status of mangrove preservation
Authors: de Carvalho Fabíola Marques , Laux Marcele , Ciapina Luciane Prioli , Gerber Alexandra Lehmkuhl , Guimarães Ana Paula C. , Kloh Vinícius Prata , Apolinário Moacir , Paes Jorge Eduardo Santos , Jonck Célio Roberto , de Vasconcelos Ana Tereza R. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractMangroves are complex land-sea transition ecosystems whose microbiota are essential for their nutrient recycling and conservation. Brazil is the third-largest estuarine area in the world and “Baía de Todos os Santos” (BTS) is one of the largest bays of the country, with wide anthropogenic exploration. Using a metagenomic approach, we investigated composition and functional adaptability as signatures of the microbiome of pristine and anthropized areas of BTS, including those under petroleum refinery influence. The taxonomic analysis showed dominance of sulfate-reducing Desulfobacteraceae, Rhodobacteraceae, and Flavobacteriaceae. Taxa were significantly diverse between pristine and disturbed areas. Disturbed mangroves showed a notary increase in abundance of halophilic, sulfur-related, and hydrocarbon-degrading genera and a decrease in diatoms compared to pristine area. The metabolic profile of BTS mangroves was correlated with the differentially abundant microbiota. Two ecological scenarios were observed: one marked by functions of central metabolism associated with biomass degradation and another by mechanisms of microbial adaptability to pollution conditions and environmental degradation. Part of the microbiome was distinct and not abundant in Brazilian estuarine soils. The microbiome signature observed in each BTS mangrove reflects how human actions impact the diversity of these ecosystems and also emphasize their role in attempting to restore disturbed mangroves. The microbiome may act as a potential biological indicator of the preservation status of these soils, despite the limitation of soil property conditions. Additionally, our data pointed to metagenomics as an additional tool for environmental assessment and reinforced the need for protective measures for the mangroves under study.
A Systematic Review on the Factors Affecting Chinese International Students’ Mental Health
Authors: Xie Lindai , Xu Yaoying 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPsychological stress among college students is significantly higher than that among the general population, and the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of many college students. However, relatively little research has focused on Chinese international students’ (CISs) mental health in the USA. The purpose of this study is to identify factors that may affect Chinese international students’ mental health through a systematic review of the literature. We reviewed refereed empirical research articles published during 2010–2021 and explored the factors identified in these articles that affect the mental health status of CISs who are attending US universities. A total of 49 articles (31 quantitative, 15 qualitative, and 3 mixed-methods) that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed and analyzed. Through this review, we identified three main categories of factors: personal, environmental, and behavioral. We further examined specific factors under each category. Results demonstrate 104 personal factors, 68 environmental factors, and 18 behavioral factors that affect CISs’ mental health status. Findings suggest that many factors may trigger CISs’ mental health, but little was known about causal factors, which point to future research on intervention studies to identify causal relationships between variables. Practical implications are discussed.
Categorization and correlational analysis of quality factors influencing citation
Authors: Khatoon Asma , Daud Ali , Amjad Tehmina 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe quality of the scientific publication plays an important role in generating a large number of citations and raising the work's visibility. According to several studies, the number of citations has been actively used to measure the quality of the publications. Existing studies have identified the document-related factors, author-related factors, journal-related factors, and altmetrics as the factors that influence the citations of an article. However, the majority of the stated indicators for determining the quality of a publication involve factors from the publication that are related to the author or venue of an article but these are not related to the content of the article. The factors related to the quality of publication are ignored by existing literature. The purpose of this research is to identify, categorize, and correlate the quality criteria that influence citations. As a result, a systematic literature review (SLR) is undertaken for factor categorization, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient (PCC) is calculated to quantify the impact of factors on citations. The SLR collects relevant articles from several data sources from 2013 to 2022 and categorizes factors impacting citations. A subset of factors is identified from DBLPV13 dataset and correlation of these factors with citations is studied to observe the impact of these factors on citations. The factors include Readability, Recency, Open Access, Hot topics, Abstract Length, Paper Title Length, and Page Count. Pearson’s correlation is performed to test the impact of aforementioned factors on citations. It can be observed from correlational analysis that Recency, Open Access, Hot topics, Abstract Length, page count have a favorable impact on citations, whereas Readability, Paper title length has a negative relationship with citations. The relationship among the factors is nonlinear therefore Spearman’s Correlation is computed for comparison with existing studies and has been undertaken to validate the empirical and correlational analytic results. The study has contributed by identifying, categorizing, and correlating the quality factors that need to be prioritized. Apart from the broad and more obvious features, it is determined that there is a need to investigate quality-related factors of the article that are related to the contents of the article.
Application of DNA barcodes in the genetic diversity of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in Kazakhstan
Authors: Zheng Ziwei , Zeng Weixin , Wang Suwen , Tan Wenbo , Lu Xiaobo , Kairullayev Kenesbay , Mi Ligu , Hazihan Wurelihazi , Liu Gang , Yang Meihua , Wang Yuanzhi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractForty-five tick species have been recorded in Kazakhstan. However, their genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships, particularly when compared to ticks in neighbouring countries, remain unclear. In the present study, 148 mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequence data from our laboratory and NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) data were used to address this knowledge gap. Phylogenetic analyses showed that i) Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum (Koch, 1844) ticks from Jambyl Oblast (southeastern Kazakhstan) and Gansu Province (northwestern China) constituted a newly deviated clade; and ii) Dermacentor reticulatus (Fabricius, 1974) ticks from South Kazakhstan Oblast were closer to those in Romania and Turkey. The network diagram of haplotypes showed that i) the H-1 and H-2 haplotypes of Dermacentor marginatus (Sulzer, 1776) ticks from Zhetisu and Almaty were all newly evolved; and ii) the H-3 haplotypes of Haemaphysalis erinacei (Pavesi, 1884) from Almaty Oblast and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (northwestern China) were evolved from the H-1 haplotype from Italy. In the future, more COI data from different tick species, especially from Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries, should be employed in the field of tick DNA barcoding.