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Egalitarian random assignment
Authors: Duddy Conal 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
I argue that envy-freeness can obstruct fairness in the random assignment problem and I propose a new fairness criterion called even-handedness. Loosely speaking, a random assignment that maximises the position of the least advantaged agent is even-handed. Rules of random assignment that are stochastic-dominance efficient cannot be both even-handed and envy-free for groups of four or more. I define new rules called positive equality, prudent equality and balanced equality that are even-handed and stochastic-dominance efficient. The positive equality rule is envy-free for groups of three and average-envy-free for groups of any size. I present a general method of extending rules from the domain of strict preference to that of weak preference. That method is applicable to the equality rules, the serial rule and others. I also define a network flow algorithm for the positive equality rule.
A new database to guide reference material selection for dietary supplement and nutrition science
Authors: Kuszak Adam J. , Hosbas Coskun Sanem , Wise Stephen A. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Rigorous research on the health effects of dietary supplements and related nutritional interventions requires thorough chemical characterization of complex matrices for their composition of macro- and micronutrients, botanical phytochemicals, and potential contaminants. Reference materials (RMs) with metrologically traceable values for these specific properties are ideal analytical tools to ensure requisite chemical measurements are reliable. However, identifying and comparing appropriate RMs for studying dietary ingredients and their metabolites is challenging, creating a barrier to reproducible regulatory testing and research. To address this challenge, the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health coordinated the development of a new publicly available Reference Materials Search Tool (https://odsrmst.od.nih.gov/) database featuring comprehensive data records and search and comparison functionality. The RMST significantly expands research capacities to discover and select fit for purpose reference materials for dietary supplement and related food and natural product chemical analysis.

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Is provisioning rate of parents and helpers influenced by the simulated presence of novel individuals?
Authors: D’Amelio Pietro B. , Carlson Nora V. , Tognetti Arnaud , Sentís Marina , Silva Liliana R. , Rybak Fanny , Covas Rita , Doutrelant Claire 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Cooperative behaviour is widespread in animals and is likely to be the result of multiple selective pressures. A contentious hypothesis is that helping enhances the probability of obtaining a sexual partner (i.e., confers direct benefits through sexual selection). Under this hypothesis, cooperative behaviours may have evolved into a signal. Consequently, we would expect individuals to enhance cooperation when a potential mate is present, to signal their status and quality. We evaluated this possibility in the cooperatively breeding sociable weaver (Philetairus socius). We simulated the presence of different types of individuals using a playback to test whether the simulated presence of an unknown individual, possibly a potential mate, increases provisioning rate in two classes of cooperating birds : breeders and helpers. If the signal is the provisioning rate in itself we expected increased feeding rates of male helpers during the simulated presence of an unknown female. Contrary to our predictions, the simulated presence in the audience of an unknown individual did not influence the nestling provisioning rate of birds of any sex and class. From these results, we conclude that in this species the variation in provisioning rate is unlikely to be used as a signal in a sexual selection context. However, we also highlight the limitations of our methods and suggest improvements that future studies should incorporate when testing audience effects on cooperation.

Significance statement
Animals may cooperate to gain direct benefits, like attracting mates. This happens for example in humans. In species where cooperation leads to direct sexual benefits, when the appropriate audience is present, (i.e., a potential mate), helpers should enhance their cooperation. To determine whether helping to raise others’ young varies according to who is watching, we used playbacks to simulate the presence of unknown individuals of opposite sex (potential mates) while helpers were feeding young. Helping, quantified here as number of times food was brought to the chicks over an hour, was not affected by the simulated audience. We concluded that in sociable weavers variation in provisioning rate is unlikely to be a signal to obtain direct sexual benefits.
The single antegrade sling graft: a novel hamstring autograft technique for combined anterior cruciate ligament and anterolateral ligament reconstruction
Authors: Rabie Ahmed , Arafa Mohamed S. , Bahloul Mahmoud , Abdelbadie Ahmed 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction
As a result of increased incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in young athletes, there is a rise in the indications surgical ACL reconstruction procedures. The value of anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction emerges as a proposed solution to prevent graft failures and improve stability in this high demanding category of patients. The purpose of this study is to present our experience with a novel hamstring auto-grafting technique, the single antegrade sling graft (SASG), for combined reconstruction of both ACL and ALL using autologous gracilis (GR) and semitendinosus (ST) grafts utilizing a single femoral tunnel and double tibial tunnels.

Materials and methods
From January 2020 to December 2021, 21 soccer players were operated utilizing the SASG technique, a modification of the technique of SANTI study group. Inclusion criteria were participating in pivoting sport, high-grade pivot shift examination (Grade 2–3), and evidence of a lateral femoral notch sign or Segond's fracture on preoperative imaging. Patients were assessed for 2 years postoperatively by Lachman’s test for anteroposterior laxity and pivot shift test for rotational laxity. The postoperative outcomes were assessed by Tegner-Lysholm and International knee documentation committee scores. Also, the postoperative complications such as stiffness, infection and graft failure were reported.

Results
21 male soccer players with a mean age 26.4 years were included in this study. After 2 years follow up there was a statistically significant improvement in the both post-operative functional scores, P value < 0.001. Fifteen patients (71.4%) could return to their preoperative sport activity level with no giving-way symptoms. Only one case of graft failure was reported in the follow up.

Conclusions
The single antegrade sling graft (SASG), for combined reconstruction of both ACL and ALL yielded good results in terms of stability and return to sports. The technique is reproducible, and results are comparable to the available published literature.
Predicting ALS informant distress from cognitive and behavioural change in people with ALS
Authors: Didcote Lyndsay , Vitoratou Silia , Al-Chalabi Ammar , Goldstein Laura H. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
The cognitive and behavioural changes that occur in around 50% of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may significantly affect people around them, contributing to heightened burden, anxiety, and depression. Despite existing evidence linking behavioural impairment to caregiver distress, the role of cognitive impairment remains less clear, with mixed findings on its impact.

Methods
This study assessed the influence of cognitive and behavioural impairments in people with ALS on the distress of their nominated informants. The data were collected face-to-face and remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cognitive and behavioural impairments were measured using established screening tools. Informants’ distress was evaluated through composite measures of burden, anxiety, and depression. Regression analyses were employed to determine the predictive value of cognitive and behavioural impairment on informant distress.

Results
A total of 98 ALS patients and 84 informants participated. Behavioural impairment predicted informant distress across various tools. In contrast, cognitive impairment was a less consistent predictor of informant distress across screening measures and did not significantly interact with behavioural impairment in predicting distress. Administration mode did not affect predictive relationships.

Conclusions
Behavioural impairment in ALS significantly predicts informant distress, with varying predictive power across different screening tools. Cognitive impairment also affects informant distress, but its impact is less substantial compared to behavioural factors. The interaction between cognitive and behavioural impairments did not significantly predict informant distress.
Cerebral vasculitis related to neurosarcoidosis: a case series and systematic literature review
Authors: Focke Jan K. , Brokbals Mosche , Becker Jana , Veltkamp Roland , van de Beek Diederik , Brouwer Matthijs C. , Westendorp Willeke F. , Kraemer Markus 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Cerebral vasculitis is a rare but severe manifestation of neurosarcoidosis (NS) that has received little attention. The aim of the present study was to characterize clinical and diagnostic features as well as potential treatment strategies of cerebral vasculitis related to NS. We assessed 29 patients with cerebral vasculitis related to NS (15 female, mean age at time of diagnosis 45 years, SD = 11.85) among these were four new cases from our hospital records and 25 previously published cases from a systematic literature review. The demographic, clinical, and diagnostic features of those 29 patients with cerebral vasculitis related to NS were compared with a group of 73 NS patients without vasculitic involvement (37 female, mean age at time of diagnosis 47 years, SD = 14.79). Neurologic deficits and MRI abnormalities were significantly more frequent in cerebral vasculitis related to NS than in NS without vasculitic involvement. Patients with cerebral vasculitis related to NS significantly more often presented with headache, motor symptoms, and cognitive and/or behavioral changes. Non-neurologic manifestations of sarcoidosis did not significantly differ in character or frequency between both groups. Glucocorticoids in combination with methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, or infliximab were the most frequently used treatment strategies in cerebral vasculitis related to NS. Within the complex diagnostic work-up that is required in cerebral vasculitis related to NS sufficient angiographic imaging as digital subtraction angiography or MRI vessel wall imaging and tissue biopsy are of particular significance as they can detect vascular changes caused by inflammatory processes.
Balance recovery and its link to vestibular agnosia in traumatic brain injury: a longitudinal behavioural and neuro-imaging study
Authors: Hadi Zaeem , Mahmud Mohammad , Calzolari Elena , Chepisheva Mariya , Zimmerman Karl A. , Tahtis Vassilios , Smith Rebecca M. , Rust Heiko M. , Sharp David J. , Seemungal Barry M. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Vestibular dysfunction causing imbalance affects c. 80% of acute hospitalized traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Poor balance recovery is linked to worse return-to-work rates and reduced longevity. We previously showed that white matter network disruption, particularly of right inferior longitudinal fasciculus, mediates the overlap between imbalance and impaired vestibular perception of self-motion (i.e., vestibular agnosia) in acute hospitalized TBI. However, there are no prior reports tracking the acute-longitudinal trajectory of objectively measured vestibular function for hospitalized TBI patients. We hypothesized that recovery of vestibular agnosia and imbalance is linked and mediated by overlapping brain networks.

Methods
We screened 918 acute major trauma in-patients, assessed 146, recruited 39 acutely, and retested 34 at 6 months. Inclusion criteria were 18–65-year-old adults hospitalized for TBI with laboratory-confirmed preserved peripheral vestibular function. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and migraine were treated prior to testing. Vestibular agnosia was quantified by participants’ ability to perceive whole-body yaw plane rotations via an automated rotating-chair algorithm. Subjective symptoms of imbalance (via questionnaires) and objective imbalance (via posturography) were also assessed.

Results
Acute vestibular agnosia predicted poor balance recovery at 6 months. Recovery of vestibular agnosia and linked imbalance was mediated by bihemispheric fronto-posterior cortical circuits. Recovery of subjective symptoms of imbalance and objective imbalance were not correlated.

Conclusion
Vestibular agnosia mediates balance recovery post-TBI. The link between subjective dizziness and brain injury recovery, although important, is unclear. Therapeutic trials of vestibular recovery post-TBI should target enhancing bi-hemispheric connectivity and linked objective clinical measures (e.g., posturography).
The aortic-vertebral distance is more associated with axial plane deformities than coronal and sagittal deformities in idiopathic scoliosis patients of Lenke types I and II.
Authors: Burger Joost A. , Becker Luis Alexander , Li Zhao , Wang Zhen , Schmidt Hendrik , Schömig Friederike , Pumberger Matthias 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Purpose
Although idiopathic scoliosis is a common three-dimensional deformity, there is a lack of studies evaluating the associations between the aortic-vertebral distance (AVD) and spinal deformities in all planes. The study therefore aimed to evaluate how the coronal and sagittal curvature, vertebral rotation and aortic-vertebral angle (AVA) affect the AVD in idiopathic scoliosis.

Methods
The AVD, AVA, vertebral rotation and curve angles were measured on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and radiographs in 46 patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screw instrumentation for idiopathic scoliosis Lenke types 1 and 2. Associations between variables were examined using correlation and multivariable regression analyses.

Results
A significant weak to strong correlation was found between the AVD and AVA, and the AVD and vertebral rotation (r = 0.315 to 0.712) within the thoracic curve. The sagittal kyphosis and coronal Cobb angles showed weak correlations with the AVD (r = -0.311 to 0.338). The regression model for the apical vertebral level, which included the four variables, explained 40% (R²=0.40) of the variation in AVD. AVA and vertebral rotation were significantly associated with AVD (p < 0.01 for each), together accounting for 34% (R²=0.34) of the variation.

Conclusion
The shortest distance from the aortic wall to the vertebral body wall is primarily influenced by vertebral rotation and the AVA within the thoracic curve. Thus, these factors need to be taken into consideration when planning pedicle screw placement especially in freehand techniques.
Eco-friendly sensing of hexavalent chromium ions via copper-doped carbon quantum dots: a fluorescent probe for water safety
Authors: Sudan Shubam , Kaushal Jyotsna , Singh Thakur Gurjeet , Mahmoud Mohamed H. , Alexiou Athanasios , Papadakis Marios , Fetoh Mohammed E. Abo-El , Batiha Gaber El-Saber 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The hydrothermal synthesis is presented of copper-doped carbon dots (Cu-CDs) from citric acid, urea, and copper chloride, resulting in blue-fluorescent particles with stable emission at 438 nm when excited at 340 nm. Through comprehensive spectroscopic and microscopic characterization (FTIR, XPS, UV, and HRTEM), the Cu-CDs demonstrated remarkable stability across varying pH levels, ionic strengths, temperatures, and UV exposure. Notably, Cu-CDs exhibit ultra-sensitive and selective detection of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] ions in aqueous environments driven by fluorescence quenching. The system showed a robust linear response to Cr(VI) in the 0–80 µM range, with an impressive limit of detection (LOD) of 0.186 µM, significantly lower than the WHO’s permissible limit of 0.96 µM. These findings position Cu-CDs as an effective tool for environmental monitoring and water safety applications.

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Impact of high-resolution land use data on numerical simulations of Colombo’s thermal environment during heatwaves
Authors: Thisara Sathsara K.L. , Kusaka Hiroyuki 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) play a crucial role in the regional climate models, as they influence various physical processes interconnected with energy, mass, and atmospheric interactions. This study has examined the impact of high-resolution LULC data on the accuracy of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model with the Urban Canopy Model in capturing the thermal environment of the Colombo Metropolitan Region (CMR) during heatwaves (HWs). In the performed simulations we used four LULC datasets: USGS, MODIS30, MODIS15, and Esri (Sentinel2). Our investigation is the first application of the WRF model to study the thermal environment in a tropical city such as Colombo. This is also the first research investigation of HWs in the Sri Lanka context from the mesoscale viewpoint. Additionally, this is the first time high-resolution Esri land-use data have been used in a numerical model to examine the thermal environment. By evaluating the three HW cases, we compared the simulation outcomes with observational data from three meteorological stations in CMR. The results from numerical simulations revealed that the LU4 dataset provided the closest agreement with observed Land Surface Temperatures (LST). Daytime LSTs in urban areas peaked above 45 °C, while nighttime temperatures reached 30 °C in commercial zones. Coastal regions consistently exhibited lower temperatures, with daytime LSTs ranging from 40 to 45 °C and nighttime LSTs from 25 to 30 °C, compared to the urban cores. LU4 showed the closest alignment with Himawari satellite data, ensuring superior accuracy. Temperature anomaly analysis indicated that LU4 reduced daytime temperature anomalies by up to 2.5 °C and nighttime anomalies by 1.0 °C compared to other datasets. Statistical evaluations (R = 0.94 in Colombo) further highlight the importance of high-resolution LULC data for enhancing the accuracy of the WRF model in representing urban thermal environments.
Inventory optimisation in a two-echelon cold chain: Sustainable lot-sizing and shipment decisions under carbon cap emissions regulations
Authors: Sebatjane Makoena 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Cold chains are a major source of carbon emissions because they make use refrigerated trucks and warehouses for distribution and storage of inventory. Consequently, inventory management in cold chains should prioritise both profitability and environmental sustainability. This paper optimises inventory in a cold chain system consisting of a single warehouse and retail outlet, responsible for storing and selling cold items, respectively. To maintain product quality and safety, these items must be transported and stored in temperature-controlled environments. Two inventory models for the proposed cold chain are formulated and compared under two distinct carbon emissions regulations, namely, cap-and-trade and cap-and-offset, using both financial and environmental metrics. The proposed models factor in carbon emissions from refrigerated trucks and warehouses used for transporting and storing cold inventory. This study examines both a numerical example and a real case study involving a frozen seafood supply chain. The numerical analysis reveals that cap-and-trade regulation is more effective in reducing environmental impact, leading to 4.4% lower carbon emissions compared to carbon cap-and-offset regulation. However, from an economic standpoint, carbon cap-and-offset regulation performs marginally better, generating a 1% higher profit. The study identifies three key factors that significantly influence both financial and environmental outcomes in the cold chain: truck capacity, fuel efficiency, and freezer performance. As a result, management can best improve profitability and reduce emissions in cold chain operations by focusing on optimising these critical elements.
Active guidance systems in maritime evacuations: optimizing the lifeboat allocation for cruise ships
Authors: Velez Andres , Wallace Stein W. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
We study the evacuation of large cruise vessels under hazardous conditions. Based on a new sensor mesh technology, allowing wireless two-way communication also when electricity is lost, we propose an optimization-based procedure that provides real-time guidance to passengers. As a first step, we explore a lifeboat assignment procedure to illustrate some of the aspects linked to pedestrian evacuations on vessels and open the discussion for future work using operations research in a context where human behavior is part of the problem.
Analytic four-body limaçon choreography
Authors: Fernandez-Guasti Manuel 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The trajectories and interaction forces of four bodies with equal masses are analytically described. The bodies follow a choreographic motion in a trisectrix limax periodic orbit without collisions. The curve is similar to a numerical curve of a folded figure of eight. The center of mass is fixed at the origin. The moment of inertia, the non-zero angular momentum as well as the kinetic and potential energies of the system are constant. The interaction forces are not Newtonian but linear attractive and repulsive forces along the lines joining the bodies. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first analytical solution to a four-body choreography in a curve other than the circle.
Shallow turbulent mixing layers in open-channel flows
Authors: Proust Sébastien , Cérino Bastien , Berni Céline , Nikora Vladimir I. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
A mixing layer (ML) forms when two streams of different speeds or densities merge. MLs are ubiquitous in nature and can be often observed in the atmosphere, ocean, rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs. This review paper focuses on the turbulent MLs developing in open-channel flows when the vertical size of the ML is smaller than its streamwise and spanwise dimensions. Such MLs are referred to as shallow MLs (SMLs). The SMLs often involve large-scale features such as quasi-two-dimensional coherent structures with a bed-normal axis, streamwise-oriented vortices, secondary currents, gravity currents, and bed-induced turbulent structures such as large- and very-large-scale motions. Considering various types of SMLs, we distinguish SMLs driven by (i) spanwise inhomogeneity of hydrodynamic parameters, (ii) lateral changes in flow resistance, and (iii) spanwise heterogeneity in fluid density. As SMLs and associated flow structures largely control transverse exchanges of various substances (e.g., sediments, pollutants, nutrients) and heat, the mixing of substances and thermal mixing are also addressed. Then, commonalities and differences among the various types of SMLs are identified. The paper is concluded with suggestions on future research efforts for advancing the knowledge on SMLs and capabilities for their predictions and control.