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Climate change adaptation activities planning and implementation in large cities: results of research carried out in Poland and selected European cities
Authors: Pancewicz Alina , Anczykowska Wiktoria , Żak Natalia 
Published: August 2023

AbstractContinuous climate change forces cities to take actions to prevent risks and adapt urban spaces to new conditions. The experience of many European cities in recent years shows that actions adapting urban space to climate change have become an important part of local policy. The subject of the article is the adaptation activities planned and implemented for climate change in urban spaces. The purpose of this article is to classify and identify adaptation activities carried out in large cities. The authors analyzed data from 44 Polish cities and placed them in the context of leading adaptation activities carried out in selected European cities. The purpose of the detailed research is to compare the number and type of activities planned and implemented on the scale of individual Polish cities, indicating dominant and minority activities. The authors conclude that with the passage of time, climate change adaptation activities will have an increasing impact on shaping the landscape of European cities, including those of Poland. Their number will gradually increase, as will the awareness of the city authorities and the activity of local communities. The types of activity will also change and, with them the quality of urban spaces and the quality of life of residents. The authors also conclude that further research will need to conduct quantitative and qualitative studies in the context of the effectiveness of the adaptation process in urban spaces, resulting from the evaluation and monitoring of both systematically updated planning and strategic documents and implemented spatial programs and interventions.
Consumer Vulnerability, Digital Fairness, and the European Rules on Unfair Contract Terms: What Can Be Learnt from the Case Law Against TikTok and Meta?
Authors: Durovic M. , Poon J. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractDirective 1993/13/EEC on unfair contract terms (UCTD) is one of the oldest pieces of European consumer legislation, formulated before the development of the Internet as the leading marketplace, and still in force, with no major changes since its adoption. As the most significant piece of consumer legislation not substantially amended following the consumer law Fitness Check that resulted in the adoption of Directive 2019/2161/EU, it is questionable whether the UCTD remains fit for purpose in regulating the terms and conditions in the user agreements and policies of social media platforms to address the existence of the social platform related digital vulnerabilities of consumers. This paper assesses the potential and limits of data-based reforms to the UCTD, in procedural notification requirements and substantive unfair terms controls, before demonstrating how the UCTD could be brought up-to-date while preserving commercial certainty and avoiding dramatic changes. This could be done simply by mandating measures that are already being taken, either by social media platforms themselves or by other major tech companies, and by elaborating existing requirements with standards that are analogous to other already-existing consumer rights. The assessment of the real unfair-terms problems highlighted by regulatory actions around the world against two major traders, TikTok and Meta (including Facebook and WhatsApp), may illustrate well the inadequacies in the minimum protections currently afforded by the UCTD.
Sex differences in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis
Authors: Aimo Alberto , Panichella Giorgia , Garofalo Manuel , Gasparini Simone , Arzilli Chiara , Castiglione Vincenzo , Vergaro Giuseppe , Emdin Michele , Maffei Silvia 
Published: August 2023

AbstractTransthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) is a progressive disease characterized by the deposition of abnormal transthyretin protein fibrils in the heart, leading to cardiac dysfunction. Recent evidence suggests that sex differences may play a significant role in various steps of ATTR-CA, including clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, disease progression, and treatment outcomes. ATTR-CA predominantly affects men, whereas women are older at presentation. Women generally present with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and/or carpal tunnel syndrome. When indexed, left ventricular (LV) wall thickness is equal, or even increased, than men. Women also have smaller LV cavities, more preserved ejection fractions, and apparently a slightly worse right ventricular and diastolic function. Given the under-representation on women in clinical trials, no data regarding sex influence on the treatment response are currently available. Finally, it seems there are no differences in overall prognosis, even if premenopausal women may have a certain level of myocardial protection. Genetic variations, environmental factors, and hormonal changes are considered as potential contributors to observed disparities. Understanding sex differences in ATTR-CA is vital for accurate diagnosis and management. By considering these differences, clinicians can improve diagnostic accuracy, tailor treatments, and optimize outcomes for both sexes with ATTR-CA.
Estimation of control area in badminton doubles with pose information from top and back view drone videos
Authors: Ding Ning , Takeda Kazuya , Jin Wenhui , Bei Yingjiu , Fujii Keisuke 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe application of visual tracking to the performance analysis of sports players in dynamic competitions is vital for effective coaching. In doubles matches, coordinated positioning is crucial for maintaining control of the court and minimizing opponents’ scoring opportunities. The analysis of such teamwork plays a vital role in understanding the dynamics of the game. However, previous studies have primarily focused on analyzing and assessing singles players without considering occlusion in broadcast videos. These studies have relied on discrete representations, which involve the analysis and representation of specific actions (e.g., strokes) or events that occur during the game while overlooking the meaningful spatial distribution. In this work, we present the first annotated drone dataset from top and back views in badminton doubles and propose a framework to estimate the control area probability map, which can be used to evaluate teamwork performance. We present an efficient framework of deep neural networks that enables the calculation of full probability surfaces. This framework utilizes the embedding of a Gaussian mixture map of players’ positions and employs graph convolution on their poses. In the experiment, we verify our approach by comparing various baselines and discovering the correlations between the score and control area. Additionally, we propose a practical application for assessing optimal positioning to provide instructions during a game. Our approach offers both visual and quantitative evaluations of players’ movements, thereby providing valuable insights into doubles teamwork. The dataset and related project code is available at https://github.com/Ning-D/Drone_BD_ControlArea
Old Firms and New Export Flows: Does Experience Increase Survival?
Authors: Lawless Martina , Studnicka Zuzanna 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn this paper we present new empirical evidence on the relationship between exporting experience and the duration of exports at the firm-product-destination level. We find that the direct effect of experience on export flow survival is negative. However, when we include interactions between experience and firm export diversification measures, this effect becomes positive. This suggests that more experienced firms launch more risky export flows which increases the probability of failure of any individual product-destination pairing.
Measuring organizational play in small businesses
Authors: Mukerjee Jinia , Thurik Roy , Torrès Olivier , Wismans Annelot 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAlthough traditionally seen as antinomic to work, play has always existed in work organizations. Recently, as organizations increasingly and openly embrace play, research indicates the positive effects of play, such as on employees’ well-being, attitude to work, and creativity. However, the difficulty in conceptualizing the different types of play in organizations and the absence of measurement tools have hindered large-scale study of play. In the present paper, we develop two measurement scales for two types of organizational play—diversionary and serious play. We use two datasets of French small businesses to develop and test the scales. We pre-test our initial set of items in a first dataset (N = 78). We perform correlation, reliability, and exploratory factor analyses on a second dataset (N = 278) using the items adjusted after the pre-test. Our final scales consist of ten items for diversionary play and seven for serious play. We assess construct validity by selecting a range of constructs pertaining to organizational members’ attitude and perception, as well as to the characteristics of the organization. Our measurement scales demonstrate good reliability and validity. The scales developed in the present study aim to contribute to the literature on play at workplace, the changing nature of modern work and research in entrepreneurial health.
Estimation of the Deformation Gradient Tensor by Particle Tracking Near a Free Boundary with Quantified Error
Authors: Benkley T. , Li C. , Kolinski J. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
Obtaining accurate displacement measurements for large material deformation and/or rotation presents a distinct challenge to digital image correlation (DIC) due to cumulative and decorrelation errors, particularly near material boundaries.

Objective
We aim to accurately measure the deformation gradient tensor near boundary discontinuities in situations of large deformation and large deformation gradients.

Methods
To achieve this goal, the locations of randomly distributed particles are tracked using an open-source particle-tracking software, Trackpy. A least-squares estimate of the deformation gradient tensor field uses nearest-neighbor material vectors and a first-order Finite Difference (FD) approximation, circumventing common errors in other methods. The error caused by FD approximation and that incurred by measurement are derived and tested with exhaustive numerical simulations. Furthermore, a uniaxial tensile test and mode-I fracture experiment are conducted with particle-embedded hydrogels to validate the method.

Results
Numerical results corroborate a theoretical expression of measurement error. They show that the FD error increases while the measurement error decreases for a growing estimating radius. Moreover, measurement error is linearly correlated to displacement noise. A benchmark uniaxial tensile test validates the accuracy of the proposed estimator, and the near-crack-tip measurements in a tensile fracture experiment demonstrate the estimator’s capabilities near a free surface, when a material undergoes large deformation and rotation. The results of the displacement and strain data are benchmarked against kinematic data obtained using an open-source DIC software, Ncorr. Computation time for both methods is compared.

Conclusions
A deformation gradient tensor estimator is developed based on a particle tracking technique and a least squares routine. Theoretical error bounds on the estimator are verified by numerical simulations, and the method’s capability is confirmed by physical experiments in evaluating large deformation and rotation near a free boundary. The proposed estimator is expected to open a door towards future material tests and experimental mechanics studies, especially in large deformation and large rotation scenarios.
Neurotoxicity in complex environmental mixtures—a case-study at River Danube in Novi Sad (Serbia) using zebrafish embryos
Authors: Massei Riccardo , Brack Werner , Seidensticker Sven , Hollert Henner , Muz Melis , Schulze Tobias , Krauss Martin , Küster Eberhard 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAcetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors are an important class of neuroactive chemicals that are often detected in aquatic and terrestrial environments. The correct functionality of the AChE enzyme is linked to many important physiological processes such as locomotion and respiration. Consequently, it is necessary to develop new analytical strategies to identify harmful AChE inhibitors in the environment. It has been shown that mixture effects and oxidative stress may jeopardize the application of in vivo assays for the identification of AChE inhibitors in the environment. To confirm that in vivo AChE assays can be successfully applied when dealing with complex mixtures, an extract from river water impacted by non-treated wastewater was bio-tested using the acute toxicity fish embryo test (FET) and AChE inhibition assay with zebrafish. The zebrafish FET showed high sensitivity for the extract (LC10 = relative extraction factor 2.8) and we observed a significant inhibition of the AChE (40%, p < 0.01) after 4-day exposure. Furthermore, the extract was chromatographically fractionated into a total of 26 fractions to dilute the mixture effect and separate compounds according to their physico-chemical properties. As expected, non-specific acute effects (i.e., mortality) disappeared or evenly spread among the fractions, while AChE inhibition was still detected in five fractions. Chemical analysis did not detect any known AChE inhibitors in these active fractions. These results confirm that the AChE assay with Danio rerio can be applied for the detection of neuroactive effects induced in complex environmental samples, but also, they highlight the need to increase analytical and identification techniques for the detection of neurotoxic substances.
Expert consensus to optimize the management of older adult patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Nadal Ernest , Oré-Arce Martín , Remon Jordi , Bernabé-Caro Reyes , Covela-Rúa Marta , de Castro-Carpeño Javier , Massutí-Sureda Bartomeu , Guillot-Morales Mónica , Majem Margarita , Maestu-Maiques Inmaculada , Morilla-Ruíz Idoia , Gironés Regina 
Published: August 2023

AbstractLung cancer (LC) is associated with ageing, with the average age of affected individuals being approximately 70 years. However, despite a higher incidence and prevalence among older people, the older adult population is underrepresented in clinical trials. For LC with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutations, there is no clear association of this mutation with age. Geriatric assessments (GAs) and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for defining the optimal treatment. In this consensus, a group of experts selected from the Oncogeriatrics Section of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (Sección de Oncogeriatría de la Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica—SEOM), the Spanish Lung Cancer Group (Grupo Español de Cáncer de Pulmón—GECP) and the Association for Research on Lung Cancer in Women (Asociación para la Investigación del Cáncer de Pulmón en Mujeres—ICAPEM) evaluate the scientific evidence currently available and propose a series of recommendations to optimize the management of older adult patients with advanced LC with EGFR mutations.
A Study of Biharmonic Equation Involving Nonlocal Terms and Critical Sobolev Exponent
Authors: Singh Gurpreet 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we investigate the existence of ground state solutions and non-existence of non-trivial weak solution of the equation $$\begin{aligned} \Delta ^{2} u= \Big (|x|^{-\theta }*|u|^{p_{\theta }}\Big )|u|^{p_{\theta }-2}u +\alpha \Big (|x|^{-\gamma }*|u|^{p}\Big )|u|^{p-2}u \quad \text{ in } {{\mathbb {R}}}^{N}, \end{aligned}$$

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Endothelial NOX5 overexpression induces changes in the cardiac gene profile: potential impact in myocardial infarction?
Authors: Cortés Adriana , Marqués Javier , Pejenaute Álvaro , Ainzúa Elena , Ansorena Eduardo , Abizanda Gloria , Prósper Felipe , de Miguel Carlos , Zalba Guillermo 
Published: August 2023

AbstractCardiovascular diseases and the ischemic heart disease specifically constitute the main cause of death worldwide. The ischemic heart disease may lead to myocardial infarction, which in turn triggers numerous mechanisms and pathways involved in cardiac repair and remodeling. Our goal in the present study was to characterize the effect of the NADPH oxidase 5 (NOX5) endothelial expression in healthy and infarcted knock-in mice on diverse signaling pathways. The mechanisms studied in the heart of mice were the redox pathway, metalloproteinases and collagen pathway, signaling factors such as NFκB, AKT or Bcl-2, and adhesion molecules among others. Recent studies support that NOX5 expression in animal models can modify the environment and predisposes organ response to harmful stimuli prior to pathological processes. We found many alterations in the mRNA expression of components involved in cardiac fibrosis as collagen type I or TGF-β and in key players of cardiac apoptosis such as AKT, Bcl-2, or p53. In the heart of NOX5-expressing mice after chronic myocardial infarction, gene alterations were predominant in the redox pathway (NOX2, NOX4, p22phox, or SOD1), but we also found alterations in VCAM-1 and β-MHC expression. Our results suggest that NOX5 endothelial expression in mice preconditions the heart, and we propose that NOX5 has a cardioprotective role. The correlation studies performed between echocardiographic parameters and cardiac mRNA expression supported NOX5 protective action.
Nasal Valve Management: The Case to Move Away from Grafts to Tensioning
Authors: Best Corliss Ann Elizabeth , Wong Brian Jet-Fei 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Purpose of Review
The aim of this analysis is to provide a synopsis of the surgical methods utilized to treat nasal valve collapse resulting in airway obstruction, and to evaluate and contrast lateral crural strut grafts (LCSG) and lateral crural tensioning (LCT).

Recent Findings
Lateral crural strut grafting is a major technique used to treat external nasal valve collapse. However, in recent years, lateral crural tensioning combined with articulated alar rim grafts (AARG) has become popular. A study comparing LCT-AARG to LCSG demonstrated a greater reduction in total nasal airway resistance, as measured by rhinomanometry.

Summary
While LCSG creates a rigid structure, it may require a fair amount of cartilage and has the potential to crowd the airway. In contrast, LCT-AARG can achieve the same improvement in airway however consumes less cartilage, is less likely to crowd the airway, is preferential in narrow noses, and has the additional aesthetic benefits associated with rim grafting.
How to Build and How not to Build an Implicit Measure in Behavior Analysis: A case Study Using the Function Acquisition Speed Test
Authors: Watters Aideen , Cummins Jamie , Roche Bryan 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis article provides a comprehensive overview of the development of a behavior-analytic alternative to the popular implicit association test (IAT), namely, the function acquisition speed test (FAST). The IAT appears, prima facia, to indirectly assess participants’ learning histories with regard to the categorization of stimuli. However, its origin within cognitive psychology has rendered it replete with mentalism, conceptual ambiguity, statistical arbitrariness, and confounding procedural artifacts. The most popular behavioral alternative to the IAT, the widely used implicit relational assessment procedure (IRAP), has inherited many of these concerning artifacts. In this article, we present a behavior-analytic critique of both the IAT and IRAP, and argue that a behavior-analytic approach to implicit measures must have stimulus control front and center in its analysis. We then outline a series of early research studies that provided the basis for a potentially superior procedure within our field. We go on to outline how this early research was harnessed in stepwise research, guided by a strict adherence to traditional behavior-analytic methods for the analysis of stimulus relations, to increasingly modify a test format fit for the behavior analyst interested in assessing stimulus relatedness.
Psychotherapeutische Sprechstunde am Arbeitsplatz: Bedarfsanalyse sowie Determinanten zur Nutzungsabsicht
Authors: Kohl Fiona , Müting Gesine , Reineke Franca , Schmook Renate , Angerer Peter 
Published: August 2023

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Die psychotherapeutische Sprechstunde am Arbeitsplatz (PT-A) wurde entwickelt, um die hohen Wartezeiten in der Regelversorgung zu überbrücken und psychisch beanspruchten Beschäftigten eine niedrigschwellige und kurzfristige Unterstützung anzubieten. Bisher nehmen jedoch nur 1–2 % der Beschäftigten jährlich dieses Angebot wahr. Ziel dieser Studie war es daher, die Wünsche, den Bedarf und die Determinanten zur Nutzungsabsicht der PT‑A zu ermitteln.

Methodik
Die Querschnittstudie wurde in einem deutschen Betrieb mit 785 Beschäftigten durchgeführt, in dem bereits eine PT‑A implementiert ist. Insgesamt 143 Beschäftigte beantworteten online Fragen zu verschiedenen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten, dem Bedarf sowie Nutzungsabsicht einer PT‑A. Mithilfe von multiplen linearen Regressionsmodellen wurden persönliche und arbeitsbezogene Faktoren als Determinanten zur Nutzungsabsicht (1) allgemein in einer psychisch belastenden Situation, für (2) berufliche und (3) private Belastungen ermittelt.

Ergebnisse
Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass rund 90 % der Teilnehmenden eine PT‑A in einer psychisch belastenden Situation allgemein sowie speziell für berufliche Belastungen in Anspruch nehmen würden. Insbesondere die Durchführung als persönliches Einzelgespräch mit einer Diagnostik und Weitervermittlung psychotherapeutischer Unterstützung wurde gewünscht. Der Bedarf an psychotherapeutischer Behandlung im Rahmen der PT‑A war vergleichsweise geringer. Höheres Alter sowie höhere berufliche Anstrengung waren mit einer höheren Nutzungsabsicht im Allgemeinen verbunden. Weibliches Geschlecht und höhere depressive Symptome waren mit einer höheren Nutzungsabsicht für private Belastungen assoziiert. Für berufliche Belastungen konnten keine Zusammenhänge festgestellt werden.

Schlussfolgerung
Die Ergebnisse konnten nicht belegen, warum die Inanspruchnahme der PT‑A im Betrieb vergleichsweise gering ist. Zukünftige Studien sollten weitere Aspekte in Betracht ziehen, die mit der Nutzungsabsicht oder der tatsächlichen Nutzung der PT‑A zusammenhängen könnten. Für die praktische Umsetzung wird eine zielgruppenspezifische Bewerbung der PT‑A empfohlen.