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Tax Morale: A Global Scoping Review from the Cultural Approach to Economics
Authors: Fonseca-Corona Francisco Javier 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

There is significant academic debate on how culture influences tax morale. The existing works in the field use several approaches, methods, and geographical outreaches. This article aims to present an up-to-date review of international literature on tax morale linked to cultural factors during the last twenty-five years (from 1998 to 2022). From the cultural approach to economics, this paper analyzes relevant scientific peer-reviewed articles following the extension for scoping reviews of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA-ScR) and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) manual for scoping reviews. The selection process of sources of evidence yielded a total of sixty-six relevant empirical works. This review contributes to the literature on tax morale by revealing that there are scarce qualitative studies in the field; that it is necessary to develop more research focused on specific countries and regions within countries; and that more works should address how some particular cultural facets —like religion, ethnic identity, patriotism, or trust— individually affect tax morale.
JEL classification: H2, H26, H3, Z1
Optimizing 3D printing facility selection for ubiquitous manufacturing using an evolving fuzzy big data analytics approach
Authors: Chen Tin-Chih Toly , Lin Chi-Wei , Chiu Min-Chi 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been considered a sustainable and competitive tool for manufacturing products and their components in numerous industries. However, since there are more and more available 3D printing facilities providing unequal services, choosing a suitable 3D printing facility remains a challenging task to manufacturers. In addition, a decision maker also needs to make negotiation between selection criteria that may be conflicting and dependent. To overcome this challenge, this study proposes an evolving fuzzy big data analytics approach. In the proposed methodology, the modified evolving fuzzy assessment (MEFA) method is devised to improve the accuracy of deriving the fuzzy priorities of criteria efficiently. Subsequently, to remove the dependency between criteria, PCA is applied. Finally, the dependency-removed fuzzy technique for order preference via similarity to ideal solutions (FTOPSIS) (Dr-FTOPSIS) is proposed to assess and compare the 3D printing facilities under consideration. The evolving fuzzy big data analytics approach has been applied to a real case of choosing suitable 3D printing facilities in a prosthetic limb supply chain. The experimental results supported the effectiveness of the proposed methodology in improving the derivation process and making a more reasonable choice of suitable 3D printing facilities.
Biomechanical properties of the ascending aorta in patients with primary hypertension by velocity vector imaging
Authors: Yu Li , Xu Ganqiong , Zhou Qichang , Ouyang Minzhi , Gao Lei , Zeng Shi 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the biomechanical properties of the ascending aorta (AA) in patients with primary hypertension (PH) by velocity vector imaging (VVI).
Methods: Fifty patients with PH and 53 normal healthy control participants were prospectively enrolled. AA biomechanical properties, i.e., ascending aortic global longitudinal strain (ALS), ascending aortic global circumferential strain (ACS), and fractional area change (FAC), were evaluated by VVI. Pulse pressure (PP) was calculated. Distensibility (D) and stiffness index (SI) of AA were also obtained.
Results: The ALS, ACS and FAC in the PH group were significantly lower than those in the control group (31.8%±10.3% vs. 38.6%±14.7%, 10.5%±3.5% vs. 13.8%±4.2%, 20.7%±5.5% vs. 28.5%±6.2%, respectively, all p<0.05). There were significant associations between biomechanical properties and D, SI and PP (ALS and D: r＝0.621, ALS and SI: r＝-0.556, ALS and PP: r＝-0.526, ACS and D: r＝0.653, ACS and SI: r＝-0.634, ACS and PP: r＝-0.513, FAC and D: r＝0.622, FAC and SI: r＝-0.600, FAC and PP: r＝-0.459, respectively, p<0.05).
Conclusions: The biomechanical properties of AA were impaired in patients with PH and correlated with pulse pressure and stiffness.
Collection and Morphological Characterization of Wild Mushroom
Authors: Waktola Girma 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Mushrooms have the ability to grow in every environment having many different growing systems with different adaptations. A survey was conducted in Horo Guduru Wollega Zone Horo district surrounding Shambu town from July-August 2022 comprising forest, farmland, and grassland. The entire wild mushroom observed or encountered in the field were collected and brought to the Wollega University Shambu campus Horticulture laboratory room immediately after collection in plastic bags. Different species of wild mushrooms were collected from different places and then characterized. The macroscopic features were carefully recorded and documented. The morphological characteristics were the appearance and color of fruiting bodies, the pilus diameter, flesh /tissue color, stipe length, stipe color, color change of stipe on pressing, and nature and color of spore print recorded and documented. In the laboratory, all 9 species of collected wild mushrooms were photographed and spore points were collected and then recorded. From all collected wild mushrooms, the largest cap is 11cm while the smallest is 1.8cm in diameter. The longest stipe is 12 cm whereas the shortest stipe is 3 cm. The gills' arrangement, color, and nature of the attachment to the stipe were different for different wild mushroom samples collected. The thickness and color of the tissue of the different mushrooms were found to be different.
MRI-based machine learning models predict the malignant biological behavior of meningioma
Authors: Li Maoyuan , Liu Luzhou , Qi Jie , Qiao Ying , Zeng Hanrui , Jiang Wen , Zhu Rui , Wu Shaoping 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
The WHO grade and Ki-67 index are independent indices to evaluate the malignant biological behavior of meningioma. This study aims to develop MRI-based machine learning models to predict the malignant biological behavior of meningioma from the perspective of the WHO grade, Ki-67 index, and their combination.
Methods
This multicenter, retrospective study included 216 meningioma patients (60 male and 156 female), of which 41 were classified as high-grade (WHO II/III) and 175 as low-grade (WHO I). The Ki-67 expression was classified into low-expressed (n=152) and high-expressed (n=64) groups with a threshold of 5%. Among them, there were 83 patients with malignant biological behavior whose WHO grade or Ki-67 index increased either or both. All patients were randomly divided into the training and test sets in a ratio of 7:3.
Radiomic features were extracted from the maximum cross-sectional area (2D-ROI) and the whole tumor volume (3D-ROI) of the T1, T2-weighted, and T1 contrast-enhanced sequences, followed by five independent feature selections and eight classifiers. 240 prediction models were constructed for predict WHO grade, Ki-67 and their combination respectively. Models were evaluated by cross-validation in training set (n =151), suitable models were selected by compare the cross-validation area under the curves (AUC) and their relative standard deviations (RSD). Clinical and radiological features were collected and analyzed, and meaningful features were combined with radiomic features to establish the clinical-radiological-radiomic (CRR) models. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis were used to evaluate those models. Radiomic models and CRR models were compared by Delong test.
Results
1218 and 1278 radiomic features were extracted from 2D-ROI and 3D-ROI of each sequence. The selected grade, Ki-67 and their combination radiomic models were T1CE-2D-LASSO-LR, T1CE-3D-LASSO-NB, and T1CE-2D-RFE-LR, with cross-validated AUCs on the training set were 0.878, 0.802, and 0.884, the RSDs were 0.055, 0.048, and 0.051, the test set AUCs were 0.807, 0.792, and 0.840, respectively.
Heterogeneous enhancement was associated with high grade and Ki-67 status, while peritumoral edema was associated with high Ki-67 status. The Delong test shows that these significant radiological features did not significantly improve the predictive performance. The AUCs in the test set in predicting grade, Ki-67, and their combination were 0.811, 0.778, and 0.858, respectively.
Conclusions
This study demonstrated that MRI-based machine learning models could effectively predict the grade, Ki-67 index of meningioma. Models considering these two indices might be valuable for improving the predictive sensitivity and comprehensiveness of prediction of malignant biological behavior of meningiomas.
The influence of polyamide dendrimers on properties of PVA/PAA hydrogel films
Authors: Abdalgader Asma , Elhrari Wael , Elejmi Ali 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Polyamide dendrimers, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) were heat-treated for hydrogels films preparation. The effect of the dendrimers periphery type (OH, NH2), dendrimers content, and generation number on the properties of the hydrogels and adsorption performance at different pHs have been examined. Chemically bonded dendrimers into the hydrogel showed a high swelling ratio and high gel content compared to a neat film of PVA/PAA. The incorporation of dendrimers increases the swelling ability of the hydrogel. The highest swelling obtained was at low dendrimers content and high generation numbers G6-OH and G6-NH2. The diffusion of water within the hydrogel follows the Fickian character. Combining the polyamide dendrimers into the hydrogel films showed potential use in metal chelating and the adsorption of Ni2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, and Cu2+ ions onto the hydrogel. The adsorption results have shown dependency on pH, generation number, and dendrimers content. The adsorption increases at pH 6, high generation number, and high dendrimers content regardless of the periphery. The hydrogel containing G6-OH had high swelling and metal ion adsorption.
Regulating NLRP3 Inflammasome-Induced Pyroptosis via Nrf2: TBHQ Limits Hyperoxia-Induced Lung Injury in a Mouse Model of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Authors: Wang Minrong , Zhang Feng , Ning Xuemei , Wu Chan , Zhou Yue , Gou Zhixian , Fan Yang , Duan Rongrong , Li Zhongni , Shao Chunyan , Lu Liqun 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
Nuclear factor e2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) plays a key role in cellular resistance to oxidative stress injury. Oxidative stress injury caused by Nrf2 imbalance leads to cellular abnormalities, such as increased pyroptosis, DNA damage, and inflammatory activation, which may lead to the arrest of alveolar development and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants under hyperoxic conditions.
Methods
We established a BPD mouse model to investigate the effects of tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), an Nrf2 activator, on oxidative stress injury, pyroptosis, NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and alveolar development.
Results
TBHQ reduced abnormal cell death in the lung tissue of BPD mice and restored the number and normal structure of alveoli. TBHQ administration activated the Nrf2/haem oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signalling pathway, resulting in the decrease of the following: reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, and expression and activation of IL-18 and IL-1β, as well as inhibition of pyroptosis. In contrast, after Nrf2 gene knockout in BPD mice, the degree of oxidative stress injury and cell death in the lungs was more severe, and the development of alveoli was significantly blocked.
Conclusions
We demonstrate that TBHQ may promote alveolar development by enhancing the level of Nrf2-induced antioxidation in the lung tissue of BPD mice, and that the decrease in the NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis caused by Nrf2 activation may be the main mechanism at play. These results suggest that TBHQ is a promising treatment for lung injury in premature infants with hyperoxia.
Gut microbiota and its relation to inflammation in patients with bipolar depression: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Huang Tingting , Shang Yushan , Dai Chunxiao , Zhang Qixiu , Hu Shaohua , Xie Jian 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
To explore the gut microbiota characteristics in depressed patients with bipolar disorder (BD) as well as the connection between the gut microbiota and inflammatory markers.
Methods
Totally 72 depressed BD patients and 16 healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled in the study. Blood and feces samples were taken from each subject. With the help of 16S-ribosomal RNA gene sequencing, the characteristics of the gut microbiota in each participant were examined. Correlation analysis was then utilized to assess the relationship between the gut microbiota and clinical parameters.
Results
We found the taxonomic composition of the gut microbiota, but not its diversity, was significantly different in BD patients compared to HCs. We found the abundance of Bacilli, Lactobacillales and genus Veillonella were higher in BD patients than in HCs, while genus Dorea was more abundant in HCs. Additionally, correlation analysis showed that the bacterial genera’ abundance in BD patients was strongly correlated with the severity of depression and inflammatory markers.
Conclusions
According to these results, the gut microbiota characteristics were changed in depressed BD patients, which may have been associated with the severity of depression and the inflammatory pathways.
Relational security: conceptualization and operationalization in small-scaled, strengths-based, community-embedded youth justice facilities.
Authors: Souverein Fleur , Mulder Eva , Domburgh Lieke , Popma Arne 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background
Given the developmental vulnerability of justice-involved youth, providing a safe environment in secure facilities is a paramount, yet challenging task. Within this complexity, a sound security framework is key. Existing knowledge points at the importance of a shift in focus on physical- and procedural security towards relational security as the core of the security framework, facilitated by other security measures. At the same time there is a dearth of knowledge on relational security, particularly in the context of youth justice. This paper explores relational security and its working mechanisms in practice.
Methods
This paper draws on findings of a comprehensive three-year evaluation of three small-scaled, community-embedded facilities that are grounded in relational security. The approach of the evaluation was derived from action research, involving a cyclic process alternating between action, research and critical reflection, while engaging all stakeholders in the research process. The action research cycle involved qualitative research (a total of 61 semi-structured interviews) incorporating the perspective of staff, youth and parents.
Results
Relational security is grounded in three distinct, but interrelated, elements – staff’s basic attitude, a constructive alliance between staff and youth, staff presence – and promotes a safe and therapeutic environment through several mechanisms.
Conclusions
Relational security can be defined in a practical framework; outlining a way of working that guides staff in how to establish a safe and therapeutic environment in residential forensic youth care. This framework finds support in the well-established literature on the therapeutic alliance and can be substantiated by two aligning theories concerning youth justice strategies: social-ecological theory and self-determination theory. Relational security is not only a way of working, but also a way of being. It encompasses a vision about security and mentality towards justice-involved youth that sees them not merely as ‘risks to be managed’, but as ‘resources to be developed’.
Unusual Clinical Spectra of Childhood Severe Malaria During Malaria Epidemic in Eastern Uganda: A Prospective Study
Authors: Namayanja Cate , Eregu Egiru Emma Isaiah , Ongodia Paul , Okalebo Charles Benard , Okiror William , Okello Francis , Okibure Ambrose , Paasi George , Kakungulu Hellen , Grace Abongo , Muhindo Rita , Banks Duncan , Martin Chebet , Taylor-Robinson Simon , Olupot-Olupot Peter 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Background
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), malaria remains a public health problem despite recent reports of declining incidence. Severe malaria is a multiorgan disease with wide-ranging clinical spectra and outcomes that have been reported to vary by age, geographical location, transmission intensity over time. There are reports of recent malaria epidemics or resurgences, but few data, if any, focus on the clinical spectrum of severe malaria during epidemics. We describe the clinical spectrum and outcomes of childhood severe malaria during the disease epidemic in Eastern Uganda.
Methodology:
This prospective cohort study from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022, was nested within the Malaria Epidemiological, Pathophysiological and Intervention studies in Highly Endemic Eastern Uganda (TMA2016SF-1514-MEPIE Study) at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda. Children aged 60 days to 12 years who at admission tested positive for malaria and fulfilled the clinical WHO criteria for surveillance of severe malaria were enrolled on the study. Follow-up was performed until day 28. Data were collected using a customised proforma on social demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes. Laboratory analyses included complete blood counts, malaria RDT (SD BIOLINE Malaria Ag P.f/Pan, Ref. 05FK60-40-1) and blood slide, lactate, glucose, blood gases and electrolytes. In addition, urinalysis using dipsticks (Multistix® 10 SG, SIEMENS, Ref.2300) at the bedside was done. Data were analysed using STATA V15.0. The study had prior ethical approval.
Results
A total of 300 participants were recruited. At admission, the median age was 4.6 years (range two months − 11.8 years). Many children, 164/300 (57.7%,) were under five years, and 171/300 (57.0%) were males. The common clinical features were prostration 236/300 (78.7%), jaundice in 205/300 (68.3%), severe malarial anaemia in 158/300 (52.7%), blackwater fever 158/300 (52.7%) and multiple convulsions 51/300 (17.0%). Prolonged hospitalisation was found in 56/251 (22.3%) and was associated with hypoxaemia OR 6.3 (95% CI: 2.1, 18.1), P = 0.001. The overall mortality was 19/300 (6.3%). Day 28 follow-up was achieved in 247/300 (82.3%).
Conclusion
During a 2022 malaria epidemic in Eastern Uganda, the common clinical features for childhood severe malaria were prostration 236/300 (78.7%), jaundice 205/300 (68.3%), severe malarial anaemia 158/300 (52.7%), blackwater fever 158/300 (52.7%) and multiple convulsions 51/300 (17.0%).
miR-103a-3p suppresses cell proliferation and migration in Hirschsprung’s disease partly by targeting PIK3R1
Authors: Luª Yi , Wangª Chen , Yangª Liucheng , Yu Daiyue , Fan Kaisi , Zhang Mengzhen , Luo Caiyun , Huang Zhaorong , Su Yuqian , Yang Yang , Wu Kai 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObjective To elucidate the function and mechanism of the miR-103a-3p in the development of HSCR. Methods PCR was used to confirm the differential miR-103a-3p expression in tissue specimens. Then, CCK-8 and transwell assays were used to determine the effect of miR-103a-3p on cell proliferation and migration. MiRNA Target predict software Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes Genomes (KEGG), Gene Ontology (GO) and protein–protein interaction network (PPI) analyses were used to predict possible target genes. Then, PCR, automated immunoblotting, dual luciferase reporter assays and rescue assays were used to confirm the target genePIK3R1 in vitroandin tissue. Results miR-103a-3p was significantly upregulated in HSCR colon tissues. miR-103a-3p inhibited cell growth and migrationin vitro.Bioinformatic analysis suggested thatPI3KR1was a potential target of miR-103a-3p in HSCR. miR-103a-3p can bind toPI3KR1and affectPI3KR1mRNA expression and protein levels. The negative correlation between miR-103a-3p andPI3KR1was confirmed in tissue samples. A rescue assay also demonstrated thatPI3KR1can partially reverse the effect of miR-103a-3p on cell proliferation and migration. Conclusions miR-103a-3p can inhibit cell growth and motility, partially by targetingPI3KR1. miR-103a-3p plays an important role in the development of HSCR.
Balanced ideals and domains of discontinuity of Anosov representations
Authors: Stecker Florian 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
We consider Anosov subgroups of a semi-simple Lie group, a higher rank generalization of convex cocompact groups. Cocompact domains of discontinuity for these groups in flag manifolds were constructed systematically by Kapovich, Leeb and Porti in [KLP18]. For ∆-Anosov groups, we show that every cocompact domain of discontinuity arises from this construction, up to a few exceptions in low rank. We use this to compute which flag manifolds admit such domains, and the number of different domains in some cases. We also find a new compactification for locally symmetric spaces arising from maximal representations into Sp(4n+2,R).
Mechanical &amp; Tribological behaviour of Squeeze casted Mg/SiC Composites for Defense Applications
Authors: P Pandiyaraj , A Manivannan , Pandian C. K. Arvinda , Ramnath B. Vijaya 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Nowadays Magnesium Matrix composites (MMCs) replace conventional materials with their enhanced properties in notable biomedical applications like cardiovascular stents, dental implants, etc. and also in chemical, aerospace and automotive applications owing to lightweight structural and low density properties. This research work discusses about mechanical and wears behaviour of the Magnesium Matrix Composites fabrication using combined squeeze cast & stir casting route. By this liquid metallurgy manufacturing route, agglomeration and non-uniform dispersion of reinforcement particulates were reduced which in turn improves the properties and also specific performance of the produced composites. Pure Mg powder is chosen as base and Micron sized Silicon Carbide is taken as reinforcement companion to fabricate magnesium composites of different weight (0, 3, 6, 9 and 12%) fractions. It was observed that enhancement in Micro hardness to 40%, Wear test results shows 28% reduction in wear rate with addition of 12 wt% SiC when compared with pure magnesium composite. It was also noted that the addition of 12 wt% SiC, the produced composite’s compressive behaviour is increased from 83 MPa to 176 MPa.