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Evaluating the impact of the Radiomics Quality Score: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Barry Nathaniel , Kendrick Jake , Molin Kaylee , Li Suning , Rowshanfarzad Pejman , Hassan Ghulam M. , Dowling Jason , Parizel Paul M. , Hofman Michael S. , Ebert Martin A. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objectives
Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the application of the Radiomics Quality Score (RQS).

Materials and methods
A search was conducted from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, for systematic reviews which implemented the RQS. Identification of articles prior to 2022 was via a previously published review. Quality scores of individual radiomics papers, their associated criteria scores, and these scores from all readers were extracted. Errors in the application of RQS criteria were noted and corrected. The RQS of radiomics papers were matched with the publication date, imaging modality, and country, where available.

Results
A total of 130 systematic reviews were included, and individual quality scores 117/130 (90.0%), criteria scores 98/130 (75.4%), and multiple reader data 24/130 (18.5%) were extracted. 3258 quality scores were correlated with the radiomics study date of publication. Criteria scoring errors were discovered in 39/98 (39.8%) of articles. Overall mean RQS was 9.4 ± 6.4 (95% CI, 9.1–9.6) (26.1% ± 17.8% (25.3%–26.7%)). Quality scores were positively correlated with publication year (Pearson R = 0.32, p < 0.01) and significantly higher after publication of the RQS (year < 2018, 5.6 ± 6.1 (5.1–6.1); year ≥ 2018, 10.1 ± 6.1 (9.9–10.4); p < 0.01). Only 233/3258 (7.2%) scores were ≥ 50% of the maximum RQS. Quality scores were significantly different across imaging modalities (p < 0.01). Ten criteria were positively correlated with publication year, and one was negatively correlated.

Conclusion
Radiomics study adherence to the RQS is increasing with time, although a vast majority of studies are developmental and rarely provide a high level of evidence to justify the clinical translation of proposed models.

Key Points

Question

What level of adherence to the Radiomics Quality Score have radiomics studies achieved to date, has it increased with time, and is it sufficient?

Findings

A meta-analysis of 3258 quality scores extracted from 130 review articles resulted in a mean score of 9.4 ± 6.4. Quality scores were positively correlated with time.

Clinical relevance

Although quality scores of radiomics studies have increased with time, many studies have not demonstrated sufficient evidence for clinical translation. As new appraisal tools emerge, the current role of the Radiomics Quality Score may change.
CAS-ESM2.0 Dataset for the G1ext Experiment of the Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP)
Authors: Cui Min , Ji Duoying , Moore John C. , Zhang He , Jin Jiangbo , Fei Kece , Wu Chenglai , Zhu Jiawen , He Juanxiong , Chai Zhaoyang , Zhang Dongling 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Solar radiation modification, a scheme aimed at mitigating rapid global warming triggered by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, has been explored through the G1ext experiment under the Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP) framework, utilizing the Chinese Academy of Sciences Earth System Model version 2 (CAS-ESM2.0). This paper briefly describes the basic configuration and experimental design of the CAS-ESM2.0 for G1ext, which involves a sudden reduction in solar irradiance to counterbalance the radiative forcing of an abrupt quadrupling of atmospheric CO2 concentration, running for 100 years. Preliminary results show that this model can reproduce well the compensatory effect of a uniform decrease in global solar radiation on the radiative forcing resulting from an abrupt quadrupling of CO2 concentration. Like other Earth system models, CAS-ESM2.0 reasonably captures variations in radiative adjustments, surface air temperature, and precipitation patterns, both globally and locally, under the G1ext scenario. The generated datasets have been released on the Earth System Grid Federation data server, providing insight into the potential efficacy and impact of solar geoengineering strategies.
Deep reinforcement learning-based adaptive fuzzy control for electro-hydraulic servo system
Authors: Khater A. Aziz , Fekry Mohamed , El-Bardini Mohammad , El-Nagar Ahmad M. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this paper, a novel adaptive fuzzy controller based on deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is introduced for electro-hydraulic servo systems. The controller combines the strengths of fuzzy proportional–integral (PI) control and deep Q-learning network (DQLN) to achieve real-time adaptation and improve the control performance. The purpose of this paper is to address the challenges of controlling electro-hydraulic servo systems by developing an adaptive controller that can dynamically adjust its control parameters based on the system’s state. The traditional fuzzy PI controller is enhanced with DRL techniques to enable automatic adaptation and compensation for changing online conditions. The proposed adaptive controller utilizes a DQLN to dynamically adjust the scaling factors of the input/output membership functions. By using the DQLN algorithm, the controller learns from a variety of system data to determine the optimal control parameters. The update equation of the weights for the Q-network is derived using the Lyapunov stability (LS) theorem, which overcomes the limitations of gradient descent (GD) methods such as instability and local minima trapping. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed controller, it is practically implemented to regulate an electro-hydraulic servo system. The controller’s performance is compared against other existing controllers, and its enhancements are demonstrated through experimental evaluation.
Comparative study between fractional CO2 laser alone versus fractional CO2 laser combined with topical dutasteride in treatment of male androgenic alopecia
Authors: Galal Sara Ahmed , Ali Mona Sobh , A. HafizHala Hala Shawky 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAndrogenic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of non-scarring hair loss, characterized by marked hair follicle miniaturization. AGA is a challenging skin condition with limited treatment results. Laser light can promote hair growth at specific wavelengths. The efficacy of fractional CO2 laser in scalp AGA treatment was reported in a few studies. We aimed to compare the efficacy of fractional CO2 laser alone versus the combination of fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride in the treatment of male AGA. 30 male patients with AGA were enrolled in the study; they were divided into two groups. All patients received three sessions of ablative fractional CO2 laser one month apart on the scalp, where group (I) patients were subjected to laser sessions only, and group (II) patients were subjected to topical dutasteride, first immediately after each session and secondly fifteen days after each session. The evaluation was done according to dermoscopy (DermLite® DL4) and photographic assessment. Patient satisfaction and side effects were reported. According to the global photo assessment, the combination of fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride showed a statistically significant improvement compared to the fractional CO2 laser alone group. The combination of fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride is more efficient in improving male androgenic alopecia than fractional CO2 laser alone according to the investigator’s global assessment. There was a significant improvement in all dermoscopic parameters in both groups.
Riverbank filtration: a frontline treatment method for surface and groundwater—African perspective
Authors: Uwimpaye Fasilate , Twagirayezu Gratien , Agbamu Isaac Odiri , Mazurkiewicz Karolina , Jeż-Walkowiak Joanna 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Riverbank filtration (RBF) has emerged as a crucial and functional water treatment method, particularly effective in improving surface water quality. This review is aimed at assessing the suitability of RBF in regions with limited access to clean water, such as Africa, where it has the potential to alleviate water scarcity and enhance water security. This review used various studies, highlighting the principles, applications, and advancements of RBF worldwide. The findings of this review revealed that RBF effectively addresses a broad range of contaminants, including microbial pathogens, organic compounds, heavy metals, and micro-pollutants, through natural processes like adsorption, biodegradation, and filtration. These natural mechanisms significantly reduce waterborne contaminants, making RBF an eco-friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to conventional water treatment methods. Hydro geological factors, such as aquifer thickness and hydraulic conductivity, play an important role in the efficiency and overall performance of RBF systems. The integration of RBF with advanced treatment technologies not only removes contaminants more effectively but also ensures a sustainable supply of clean water for various applications. The cost-saving aspect of RBF, compared to traditional methods, is particularly significant in low-income regions. The study suggests a wider use of RBF, particularly in Africa, where it can strengthen resilient water supply systems in response to growing water scarcity and climate change concerns.
The effect of the intensive margin on waste separation behavior: a discrete choice experiment
Authors: Reingewertz Yaniv , Ayalon Ofira 
Published: January 2025

AbstractWaste separation plays a critical role in sustainable waste management, yet implementing effective programs remains challenging due to varying household participation. This paper investigates the determinants of households’ willingness to sort waste into multiple streams, focusing on the intensive margin of waste separation behavior. Our key contribution is examining how increasing the number of required sorting streams impacts the willingness to participate, providing new insights into optimal sorting complexity. We also examine the roles of distance to collection facilities and monetary incentives. We conduct a discrete choice experiment using a representative sample of 481 respondents in Israel, each faced with 15 discrete choice games. The study offers valuable insights by examining a broad spectrum of sorting streams, ranging from a single stream up to six separation categories. The results show that asking respondents to sort waste into an additional waste stream increased their willingness to sort waste by 17% (OR = 1.17) on average. This suggests households are reasonably accepting of having to sort waste into multiple streams for recycling programs. The analysis also confirms positive effects of monetary incentives and proximity to collection points on the willingness to sort waste. Providing a $14 monthly incentive increased willingness to sort waste by 2.12 times, while adding 3 min to the walking distance reduced willingness to sort waste by 55% (OR = 0.45). Overall, the findings reveal considerable support among the Israeli population for comprehensive waste sorting and recycling efforts involving several segregated material streams, especially when combined with monetary incentives and convenient collection. We recommend that municipalities examine the economic viability of designing waste sorting programs with multiple streams with the provision of financial incentives, and while ensuring convenient access to collection facilities to enhance participation and optimize recycling outcomes.
How Parental Identity and Behaviors Contribute to the Well-being of Parents in an Ultra-Orthodox Society
Authors: Alon Raaya , Bergman Deitcher Deborah , Aram Dorit 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) sector is religiously conservative, insular, strictly adheres to Judaism, and considers raising children a central value. This study broadens the research on this sector by examining how conservativeness, parental identity, and parenting behaviors predict parental well-being. Parenting behaviors were assessed by the Parenting Pentagon Model (PPM), which includes five constructs that provide a comprehensive picture of parenting: Partnership, Leadership, Love, Independence, and Rules. Participants were 355 Haredi parents (279 mothers, 76 fathers), who completed questionnaires addressing primary study variables. The parents reported being more conservative than open, having a fairly strong parental identity, more optimal behaviors on the PPM, and fairly high levels of well-being. A regression analysis showed that having a child with a disability, conservativeness, parental identity, and the PPM all explained significant variance in parental well-being. A greater understanding of this sector can lend insight into other insular, conservative sectors around the world.
Pushing and Pulling: The Static and Dynamic Effects of Political Distrust on Support for Representative Democracy and its Rivals
Authors: van der Meer Tom W. G. , Janssen Lisa A. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Distrust is widely argued to stimulate support for political and institutional change. Yet, there is little agreement among scholars whether distrust pulls people towards rivaling decision-making models such as direct democracy, technocracy, and authoritarianism. This paper argues that political distrust is an unconditional push-factor away from the status quo (i.e., representative democracy), but that the appeal of any specific alternative decision-making models among distrusters is conditional on their political dispositions. This paper systematically tests rivaling theories on the micro-level relationship between political distrust and support for change, representative democracy, and alternative decision-making models. Crucially, we test to what extent the pull-factor of rivaling models is conditional on citizens’ political efficacy and populist leaning. Moreover, we separate the effects of structurally low trust from that of dynamically declining trust by estimating Random Effects Within Between (REWB) models on three-wave panel survey data across four European countries (the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Portugal). Our findings confirm that distrust unconditionally pushes people away from the status quo, but does not unconditionally pull people towards any alternative model. Rather than technocracy (mixed effects) and authoritarianism (predominantly negative effects), we find that political distrust particularly stimulates support for direct democracy. This positive effect of political distrust on support for direct democracy is particularly strong among efficacious citizens and supporters of populist parties. This aligns with the idea of dissatisfied democrats, whose distrust drives their ambition for more direct influence.
Sublethal and lethal toxicity assessment of lanthanum and gadolinium to Daphnia magna in a 7-day test method
Authors: Padilla Suarez Edith Guadalupe , Revel Marion , Libralato Giovanni , Guida Marco , Heise Susanne 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The use of rare earth elements has increased in recent years, leading to a rise in environmental concentrations. Despite the growth in number of studies regarding toxicity, knowledge gaps remain. For Daphnia magna, standardized test methods involve exposure periods of either 48 h or 21 days to assess toxicological effects. In this study, the exposure period was adjusted to 7 days to evaluate sublethal endpoints not measurable in 48-h tests. Additionally, this approach enabled us to obtain results within a shorter time frame than that required for 21-day tests. This study focused on the individual toxicity of lanthanum (La) and gadolinium (Gd) to Daphnia magna. We assessed mortality, feeding rate, somatic growth, and maturity under static conditions, modifying the media by adding MOPS buffer to maintain an initial pH of 6.8 and providing Raphidocelis subcapitata as a daily food source. Results showed that the solubility of La decreased considerably, with the highest recovery rate dropping from 133.33% at the start to 32.73% by the end of the 7-day exposure period. In contrast, Gd solubility remained stable, with a recovery rate of 86.88% at the start and 81.30% at the end of the test. Daily lethal concentrations (LCx) were calculated, revealing LC10 values on the first day, LC20 on the second day, and LC50 by the third day for La and the second day for Gd. By the test’s end, the LC10, LC20, and LC50 values were 30.40, 78.96, and 403.67 µg L−1 for La, and 10.67, 33.73, and 241.28 µg L−1 for Gd. For the sublethal endpoints, maturity was the most sensitive endpoint with the EC20 and EC10 corresponding to 0.79 and 0.26 µg L−1 for La and 0.39 and 0.14 µg L−1 for Gd. Gd had a higher toxicity in all endpoints assessed. While a thorough comparison to existing literature remains challenging due to variations in endpoints assessed, the methodology employed in this study yielded a range of informative results. This approach provides a useful range-finding test for Daphnia magna toxicity assessments, particularly for preliminary screening, and may complement standardized methodologies.
A chemo-mechanical model of the swelling of anhydritic claystones
Authors: Nousiou Antonia , Anagnostou Georgios 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Anhydritic claystones are widely distributed in the Gypsum Keuper formation. Their swelling is associated with the chemical process of anhydrite to gypsum transformation and has caused extensive damages in tunnels. Even though this problem has attracted great scientific interest, an adequate mathematical description of the swelling of anhydritic rocks is still missing. The present paper contributes towards closing this gap by formulating a coupled chemo-mechanical constitutive model, which considers anhydritic rock as an elastoplastic porous medium according to the principle of effective stresses, with a Mohr–Coulomb yield criterion, a non-associated flow rule and an additional, chemically induced strain component. The volumetric chemical strain is equal to the sum of the changes of the volume of the solids and of the pore volume. The change of the volume of the solids depends on the stoichiometry of the chemical reaction and is proportional to the mass of the transformed anhydrite. The pore volume may increase or decrease during the anhydrite to gypsum transformation, depending on how gypsum grows. The pore volume increases if the gypsum crystals crack and expand the matrix, and decreases if the gypsum crystals precipitate within the available pore space. The proposed model considers experimental results according to which the higher the stresses and porosity, the lower the increase in pore volume. In addition, the model assumes that the chemical strains are coaxial with the principal stresses and that the volumetric chemical strain in each principal direction is inversely proportional to the corresponding principal stress. The model is calibrated with results of tests on artificial anhydrite-kaolin specimens and achieves a very high correlation degree (R

2
= 0.92).
A simple proximal algorithm based on the golden ratio for equilibrium problem on Hadamard manifolds
Authors: Oyewole O. K. , Abass H. A. , Moshokoa S. P. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this paper, we propose a simple proximal method which is combined with the inertial and golden ratio technique as extrapolation methods for approximating a solution to the equilibrium problem. The proposed method is self-adaptive such that its execution does not depend on the knowledge of the Lipschitz condition of the associated pseudomonotone cost operator. Under mild and standard assumptions on the control parameters, we showed that the sequence of iterates generated by this method converges to a solution of the problem. Assuming that the cost operator is strongly pseudomonotone, we prove that the sequence of iterates converge R-linearly to a solution of the EP. To show the numerical efficiency of this proposed method, we displayed some numerical experiments.
The effects of initial temperature and inert–gas addition on the dynamic characteristics of hydrogen–air deflagration
Authors: Katsumi Toshiyuki , Noguchi Haruki , Zemba Atsushi , Sato Daisuke , Kadowaki Satoshi 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe experiments of hydrogen–air deflagration were conducted in a closed combustion chamber to investigate the effects of initial temperature and inert gas addition on the dynamic characteristics. The dynamic behavior of spherically propagating flames was observed by using high-speed Schlieren photography, and the flame radius and propagation velocity were measured by analyzing Schlieren photographs. At sufficiently small flame radii, we obtained the propagation velocity of unstretched flame. At large flame radii, cellular flame fronts were generated by intrinsic instability. Owing to the cellular shape of fronts, the propagation velocity increased, and then the flame acceleration was confirmed. We obtained the increment coefficient of propagation velocity. As the initial temperature became higher, the dynamic behavior of flame fronts weakened. Thus, the increment coefficient normalized by the propagation velocity of unstretched flame decreased. This was because of the weakness of intrinsic instability. Moreover, the normalized increment coefficient increased as the inert gas concentration became higher, especially in the case of carbon dioxide as inert gas. The dynamic characteristics of hydrogen–air deflagration were greatly affected by the initial temperature and inert gas addition.
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Video Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) with Children and Young People who Witnessed Domestic Violence: A Naturalistic Single Case Study Series
Authors: Rocca Fiammetta , Schröder Thomas , Golijani-Moghaddam Nima , Wilde Sarah 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis study investigated the potential effectiveness, feasibility, acceptability, and putative mechanisms of change of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) delivered via videoconferencing with young people who witnessed domestic violence. A naturalistic, mixed-method, AB, interventional single case design was used. Five female adolescents aged 13–17 years were recruited from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the United Kingdom and attended 4–10 video-sessions of the child-friendly NET protocol. Participants completed questionnaires assessing posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), general psychological distress, and trauma memory quality, wore a heart rate (HR) monitor assessing habituation, and were offered a Change Interview. At post-intervention, three participants showed reliable improvement in PTSS, but only one showed clinically significant change. One participant also demonstrated reliable improvement in general psychological distress. Effect size estimates ranged from moderate to very large and indicated change in the desired direction for all but one participant; estimated effects for general psychological distress were more modest. Three participants showed reductions in trauma memory quality, indicating increased integration. Within-session habituation was observed for all participants with available HR data; between-session habituation was also recorded for two of them. The lifeline was mentioned as a helpful aspect of NET, the video delivery was considered both a barrier and a facilitator to engagement, and positive or mixed changes were reported by two participants. Future research with more control and larger samples is needed to answer questions on generality of findings and impact of online delivery; future studies may also include longer follow-up periods and investigate other outcomes.Trial registration number NCT04866511 (ClinicalTrials.gov).