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Scene Perception and Visuospatial Memory Converge at the Anterior Edge of Visually Responsive Cortex
Authors: Steel Adam , Garcia Brenda D. , Goyal Kala , Mynick Anna , Robertson Caroline E. 
Published: July 2023

To fluidly engage with the world, our brains must simultaneously represent both the scene in front of us and our memory of the immediate surrounding environment (i.e., local visuospatial context). How does the brain's functional architecture enable sensory and mnemonic representations to closely interface while also avoiding sensory-mnemonic interference? Here, we asked this question using first-person, head-mounted virtual reality and fMRI. Using virtual reality, human participants of both sexes learned a set of immersive, real-world visuospatial environments in which we systematically manipulated the extent of visuospatial context associated with a scene image in memory across three learning conditions, spanning from a single FOV to a city street. We used individualized, within-subject fMRI to determine which brain areas support memory of the visuospatial context associated with a scene during recall (Experiment 1) and recognition (Experiment 2). Across the whole brain, activity in three patches of cortex was modulated by the amount of known visuospatial context, each located immediately anterior to one of the three scene perception areas of high-level visual cortex. Individual subject analyses revealed that these anterior patches corresponded to three functionally defined place memory areas, which selectively respond when visually recalling personally familiar places. In addition to showing activity levels that were modulated by the amount of visuospatial context, multivariate analyses showed that these anterior areas represented the identity of the specific environment being recalled. Together, these results suggest a convergence zone for scene perception and memory of the local visuospatial context at the anterior edge of high-level visual cortex.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTAs we move through the world, the visual scene around us is integrated with our memory of the wider visuospatial context. Here, we sought to understand how the functional architecture of the brain enables coexisting representations of the current visual scene and memory of the surrounding environment. Using a combination of immersive virtual reality and fMRI, we show that memory of visuospatial context outside the current FOV is represented in a distinct set of brain areas immediately anterior and adjacent to the perceptually oriented scene-selective areas of high-level visual cortex. This functional architecture would allow efficient interaction between immediately adjacent mnemonic and perceptual areas while also minimizing interference between mnemonic and perceptual representations.
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Authors: An Nguyen Tac 
Published: July 2023

KẾT QUẢ HỘI NGHỊ LẦN THỨ 25 CỦA HỘI ĐỒNG ỦY BAN HẢI DƯƠNG HỌC LIÊN CHÍNH PHỦ, (IOC/UNESCO)Ngày 16 - 25/6/2009, Hội đồng Ủy ban Hải dương học Liên Chính phủ (IOC) đã họp phiên XXV tại trụ sở UNESCO, Paris. Tham dự phiên họp có đại diện của 97 quốc gia (có 37 nước không cử đại diện tham gia) và hơn 20 cơ quan và tổ chức quốc tế liên quan. Đoàn Việt Nam gồm có 6 người: Ông Văn Nghĩa Dũng, Đại sứ, Trưởng phái đoàn UNESCO Việt Nam tại Paris; PGS. TSKH. Nguyễn Tác An, Chủ tịch UBQG IOC Việt Nam, (Trưởng đoàn); TS. Bùi Hồng Long, Viện trưởng Viện Hải dương học, Nha Trang; TS. Đỗ Chiến Thắng, Phó Viện trưởng Viện Địa chất và Địa Vật lý biển, Hà Nội; Ông Lưu Trường Đệ, Phó vụ trưởng, Bộ KH&CN Việt Nam; Bà Phùng Thị Ngọc Ánh, Chuyên viên, Ban Biên giới, Bộ Ngoại giao, Việt Nam. Ngoài ra, còn có sự tham gia, hỗ trợ của bà Trần Thị Hoàng Mai, chuyên viên của phái đoàn UNESCO Việt Nam tại Paris và bà Nguyễn Thị Như Phi, nguyên chuyên viên của UNESCO.Người cung cấp thông tin: PGS.TSKH. Nguyễn Tác An , Chủ tịch UBQG IOC Việt Nam
Leadership of school principals and monitoring of students by their parents in Bamako
Authors: BAMBA Amadou , DEMBELE Kalifa , MAIGA Abdoulaye , Soumaïla MOULAYE Abdoulaye 
Published: July 2023

The objective of this paper is to understand the link between the leadership of school principals and the monitoring of students by their parents. Indeed, the leadership of the principals should make it possible to bring the parents to take more interest in the follow-up of the pupils. A leadership test was thus administered to 6 directors (school principals) of private and public school groups from the Rive Droite Academy in Bamako; 480 students were quizzed about parental support and then an interview guide was sent to teachers, school principals and parents of students who are members of School Management Committees in the schools in the sample (CGS) to decide on the leadership of the directors and the follow-up of the pupils by their parents.
The results of the school principal’s leadership test show that 4 out of 6 directors have a good overall leadership score. The score for task orientation is the highest, followed by the score for democratic and participatory leadership; that for orientation towards pupils' parents is lower among all directors. In addition, 62.5% of students who benefit from parental support come from schools run by directors who have a good leadership score. The results of the interviews show that the directors of public schools find that the follow-up of pupils by their parents is not linked to their leadership but rather to the level of poverty of the parents, which poses the problem of school follow-up for their children. However, the directors of private schools specify that they themselves must find channels of communication with parents in order to sensitize them to follow their children. For teachers, directors of successful schools in Mali have a high level of democratic leadership. Four representatives of the parents of pupils think that the principals of schools do not make enough efforts to push the parents to be firm with their children. The other two representatives find that school principals are discouraged by the marked indiscipline of children due to the fact that parents do nothing to educate their children and encourage them to take their studies seriously.
Analysis and Visualization of Hyperlocal Emissions Data in New Delhi and Mumbai
Authors: Anandan Maya , Mondal Anirban 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Deteriorating air quality has an adverse impact on human health and causes irreversible damage to the environment. On this matter, while existing works focus on investigating macro-level and entity-level emissions, investigation of hyperlocal emissions and pollution data in urban cities has received little attention. In practice, hyperlocal insights about pollutants in ambient air are critical for building community-level awareness about pollution and climate change, which is a precursor toward developing data-driven policies across neighbourhoods in large cities. Hence, as a part of this study, we installed multiple air quality sensors across two major cities in India, namely New Delhi and Mumbai. After preprocessing data from these sensors, we performed a detailed investigation to derive novel insights concerning hyperlocal information. Moreover, we provide a description of an interactive Python-based interface with querying abilities for users to understand hyperlocal ambient air in real-time. In the near future, we shall expand this effort to other cities across India.
Inhibitory Effect of Jingfang Mixture on Staphylococus aureus α- Hemolysin
Authors: 倪 雯婷 , Xing Zhongfu , Sun Chenghong , Yao Jingchun , Zhang Xiaoping , Zhang Guimin 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus（S. aureus） is a kind of gram-positive bacteria, and its virulence factors can cause many kinds of infections, such as pneumonia, sepsis, enteritis and osteomyelitis. Traditional antibiotics can not only kill bacteria, but also easily lead to bacterial resistance. Jingfang Mixture (JFM) has the effects of inducing sweating and relieving the exterior, dispelling wind and eliminating dampness, and is commonly used in clinic to prevent and treat epidemic diseases and infectious diseases. The main purpose of this study is to explore the inhibitory effect of JFM on alpha-hemolysin (Hla) of S. aureus and to alleviate the damage caused by Hla. We found that JFM could inhibit the hemolytic activity, transcription level and neutralizing activity of Hla in a dose-dependent manner at the concentrations of 125, 250 and 500 μg/mL, without affecting the growth of bacteria. In addition, JFM reduced the damage of Hla to A549 cells and the release of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). We also observed that in the S. aureus - induced pneumonia mouse model, JFM could significantly prolong the life of mice, reduce the bacterial load in the lungs, significantly improve the pathological state of the lungs and alleviate the damage caused by inflammatory factors, and the pathogenicity of gene deletion strain DU 1090 of S. aureus to pneumonia mice was also significantly reduced. In conclusion, this study proved that JFM is a potential drug against S.aureusinfection, and this study provided a preliminary study for better guidance of clinical drug use.
Concept Analysis of Profesional Socialization in the Military Organizations Concept Analysis of Profesional Socialization in the Military Organizations
Authors: Cîmpean Florin , Baboș Alexandru 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Socialization is an ongoing and ever-changing process. Whenever someone assumes or departs from a position, socialization processes come into play. This holds true when individuals take on organizational roles, and socialization persists through changes in personnel, products, services, norms, and values. By perceiving organizational socialization as a continuous process, we gain an analytical tool that allows us to examine organizational issues and challenges based on the extent of socialization that has occurred. This article thoroughly explores the intricate facets of professional socialization, analyzing its importance, essential elements, and its influence on both military personnel and organizational culture. With the goal of enhancing the understanding of this concept, it seeks to contribute to the existing knowledge on military professionalism and the dynamics within organizations.
Neurophysiological signatures of sensory-processing sensitivity
Authors: Meinersen-Schmidt Nicole , Walter Nike , Kulla Patricia , Loew Thomas , Hinterberger Thilo , Kruse Joachim 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundSensory processing sensitivity is mainly captured based on questionnaires and it’s neurophysiological basis is largely unknown. As hitherto no electroencephalography (EEG) study has been carried out, the aim of this work was to determine whether the self-reported level of SPS correlates with the EEG activity in different frequency bands.MethodsOne hundred fifteen participants were measured with 64-channel EEG during a task-free resting state. After artifact correction, a power spectrum time series was calculated using the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) for the following frequency bands: Delta: 1–3.5 Hz, theta: 4–7.5 Hz, alpha1: 8–10 Hz, alpha2: 10.5–12 Hz, beta1: 12.5–15 Hz, beta2: 15.5–25 Hz, gamma: 25.5–45 Hz, global: 1–45 Hz. Correlations with the ‘Highly Sensitive Person Scale’ (HSPS-G) scores were determined. Then, the lowest and the highest 30% of the cohort were contrasted as polar opposites. EEG features were compared between the two groups applying a paired two-tailed t-test.ResultsThe HSPS-G scores correlated statistically significantly positive with beta 1 and 2, and global EEG power during resting with eyes open, but not during resting with eyes closed. The highly sensitive group revealed higher beta power (4.38 ± 0.32 vs. 4.21 ± 0.17, p = 0.014), higher gamma power (4.21 ± 0.37 vs. 4.00 ± 0.25, p = 0.010), and increased global EEG power (4.38 ± 0.29 vs. 4.25 ± 0.17, p = 0.041). The higher EEG activity in the HSP group was most pronounced in the central, parietal, and temporal region, whereas lower EEG activity was most present in occipital areas.ConclusionFor the first time, neurophysiological signatures associated with SPS during a task free resting state were demonstrated. Evidence is provided that neural processes differ between HSP and non-HSP. During resting with eyes open HSP exhibit higher EEG activity suggesting increased information processing. The findings could be of importance for the development of biomarkers for clinical diagnostics and intervention efficacy evaluation.
Effectiveness of acupuncture as auxiliary combined with Western medicine for epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Xue Hua , Zeng Li , He Hongxian , Xu Dongxun , Ren Kaixin 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundAlthough more and more clinical studies have shown that acupuncture as an auxiliary combined with Western medicine is effective in the treatment of patients with epilepsy, no systematic reviews of acupuncture as a treatment for epilepsy have been published. Hence, we conducted this meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on patients with epilepsy.MethodsThis study retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture treatment for epilepsy from various electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese BioMedical Literature Database, and Wangfang database. These studies evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture as an auxiliary treatment combined with Western medicine for patients with epilepsy. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.ResultsA total of 17 RCTs involving a total of 1,389 participants were included. The results showed that acupuncture combined with Western medicine improved the effective rates of treatment (OR: 4.28; 95% CI: 3.04–6.02; p &lt; 0.001), and reduced the seizure frequency of patients (SMD: −3.29; 95% CI: −3.51 to −3.07; p &lt; 0.001) and the EEG discharge frequency (SMD: −5.58; 95% CI: −7.02 to −4.14; p &lt; 0.001). Regarding the quality of life and adverse events, the acupuncture group was superior to the control group in improving the overall quality of life of patients with epilepsy (SMD: 14.41; 95% CI: 12.51–16.32; p &lt; 0.001) and decreased adverse events (OR: 0.38; 95% CI: 0.23–0.63, p &lt; 0.001).ConclusionThe results of the analysis suggested that acupuncture combined with Western medicine is probably helpful in patients with epilepsy, but strong supportive data are not yet available. Given that this study is based on a low to moderate evidence-based analysis, the conclusions should be viewed with caution.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO, identifier no. CRD42023409923.
Prognostic significance of the novel nutrition-inflammation marker of lymphocyte–C-reactive protein ratio in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Authors: Hua Xin , Long Zhi-Qing , Wang Si-Fen , Xu Fei , Wang Meng-Di , Chen Jia-Yi , Zhang Yu-Ling , Ni Wei-Qiong , Gao Yun-Sheng 
Published: July 2023

BackgroundRecent studies indicate that the novel lymphocyte–C-reactive protein ratio (LCR) is strongly associated with the survival of various tumors, but its prognostic value in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is understudied. This study aimed to explore the relationship between LCR and overall survival (OS) in NPC and develop a predictive model.MethodsA total of 841 NPC patients who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) between January 2010 and December 2014 were retrospectively enrolled and randomly divided into a training cohort (n = 589) and a validation cohort (n = 252), and 122 patients between January 2015 and March 2015 were included as an additional validation cohort. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were performed to identify variables associated with OS and construct a predictive nomogram. The predictive accuracy of the nomogram was evaluated and independently validated.ResultsThe LCR score differentiated NPC patients into two groups with distinct prognoses (HR = 0.53; 95% CI: 0.32–0.89, P = 0.014). Multivariate analysis showed that age, T stage, N stage, EBV-DNA status, and LCR score were independently associated with OS, and a predictive nomogram was developed. The nomogram had a good performance for the prediction of OS [C-index = 0.770 (95% CI: 0.675–0.864)]. and outperformed the traditional staging system [C-index = 0.589 (95% CI: 0.385–0.792)]. The results were internally and additionally validated using independent cohorts.ConclusionThe pretreatment LCR could independently predict the overall survival in NPC patients. A novel LCR-based prognostic model of an easy-to-use nomogram was established, and it outperformed the conventional staging system in terms of predictive power. Further external verification remains necessary.
The ferroelectric orthorhombic phase formation of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 thin films on (−201) β-Ga2O3 substrate by atomic layer deposition
Authors: Naito K. , Yamaguchi K. , Yoshimura T. , Fujimura N. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The orthorhombic (O) phase formation process of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 (HZO) thin films on Ga2O3 substrate is demonstrated. As deposited HZO thin film has the O and tetragonal (T) phases together with an amorphous phase and post-metallization annealing suppresses the crystallization into the T phase and promotes the O phase compared to annealing without a top electrode. Positive-up-negative-down measurement reveals that remanent polarization for the downwards (accumulation side) only originates from the ferroelectricity in HZO films on Ga2O3 substrate. Using normal capacitance–voltage (C–V) measurements, a clear capacitance change from accumulation to depletion was observed. However, the C–V results also show clockwise hysteresis by charge injection from the semiconductor. High-speed C–V measurements at a voltage sweep frequency above 3 Hz show counterclockwise hysteresis, and hysteresis width saturates as the applied voltage increases. Based on these results, HZO thin films with O phase on Ga2O3 substrates have ferroelectricity.
Ni recatadas ni sumisas
Authors: Fuller Osores Norma 
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación indaga si los recientes movimientos de critica a las masculinidades hegemónicas han influido en las conductas y nociones de masculinidad de las nuevas generaciones. Se realizaron entrevistas a una muestra de 40 jóvenes universitarios de las universidades públicas y privadas más prestigiosas de la ciudad de Lima, Perú. Elegimos al medio universitario porque ha sido escenarios de la emergencia de un pujante movimiento feminista. Nos centramos en las relaciones con las mujeres más significativas en la vida de los varones: madres, hermanas, amigas y parejas. Los resultados de la investigación revelan cambios y permanencias. Las mujeres vistas por los jóvenes son independientes y han conquistado el espacio público a través de los estudios y el trabajo. No pocas de ellas critican el modelo de masculinidad tradicional. En cuanto a las permanencias: las madres siguen asociadas al cuidado del hogar y persisten nociones tradicionales sobre la feminidad (fragilidad, necesidad de protección) que legitiman formas de control. La identificación de masculinidad con iniciativa sexual, control de las mujeres y autoridad siguen vigentes. Una proporción de los jóvenes perciben estas ambigüedades y se muestra abierta al cambio. Una minoría se reafirma en nociones aprendidas y rechaza los movimientos que los confrontan.
Effects of silver nanoparticles on multiple drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus from periodontal infection: An alternative approach for antimicrobial therapy
Authors: Noori Mahal Shaimaa , Mohammed Turki Ahmed , Hazeim Abdulkareem Elham 
Published: July 2023

Introduction and Aim: Most cases of periodontitis are associated with microorganisms. The Gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is considered as one of the important organisms associated with periodontal infections. This study investigated the effect of silver nanoparticles as well as the antiseptic agent chlorhexidine on multi-drug resistant S. aureus isolated from periodontal infections.

Materials and Methods: In this study, with help from dentists, 266 clinical samples were collected from dental patients who had periodontal infection. S. aureus isolated from samples was tested for their antibiotic susceptibility profiles. Silver nanoparticles and chlorhexidine were evaluated for their antibacterial activity against these S. aureus isolates.

Results: S. aureus strains isolated from periodontal infection patients in this study were found to be multidrug resistant. AgNPs obtained using E. coli showed high inhibition of S. aureus growth when used in different concentrations (5, 10, 15, 20, 25mM). Chlorhexidine also exhibited antibacterial activity against S. aureus. Combination of AgNPs with penicillin and ciprofloxacin had an increasing significant effect on the sensitivity of S. aureus. Similarly, chlorhexidine in combination with penicillin and ciprofloxacin also showed an inhibitory effect on the growth of S. aureus.

Conclusion: AgNPs and chlorhexidine combined with antibiotics used in treatment of S. aureus isolated from periodontal disease showed a good antibacterial effect which suggests its use as an antibacterial agent against periodontitis associated bacteria.
Modelling the terrestrial nitrogen and phosphorus cycle in the UVic ESCM
Authors: De Sisto Makcim L. , MacDougall Andrew H. , Mengis Nadine , Antoniello Sophia 
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) biogeochemical dynamics are crucial for the regulation of the terrestrial carbon cycle. In Earth
system models (ESMs) the implementation of nutrient limitations has been shown to improve the carbon cycle feedback representation and, hence,
the fidelity of the response of land to simulated atmospheric CO2 rise. Here we aimed to implement a terrestrial N and
P cycle in an Earth system model of intermediate complexity to improve projections of future CO2 fertilization feedbacks. The
N cycle is an improved version of the Wania et al. (2012) N module, with enforcement of N mass conservation and the merger
with a deep land-surface and wetland module that allows for the estimation of N2O and NO fluxes. The N cycle module
estimates fluxes from three organic (litter, soil organic matter and vegetation) and two inorganic (NH4+ and NO3-) pools and accounts for inputs from biological N fixation and N deposition. The P
cycle module contains the same organic pools with one inorganic P pool; it estimates influx of P from rock weathering and losses from
leaching and occlusion. Two historical simulations are carried out for the different nutrient limitation setups of the model: carbon and nitrogen
(CN), as well as carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus (CNP), with a baseline carbon-only simulation. The improved N cycle module now
conserves mass, and the added fluxes (NO and N2O), along with the N and P pools, are within the range of other studies
and literature. For the years 2001–2015 the nutrient limitation resulted in a reduction of gross primary productivity (GPP) from the carbon-only value of 143 to
130 Pg C yr−1 in the CN version and 127 Pg C yr−1 in the CNP version. This implies that the model
efficiently represents a nutrient limitation over the CO2 fertilization effect. CNP simulation resulted in a reduction of 11 %
of the mean GPP and a reduction of 23 % of the vegetation biomass compared to the baseline C simulation. These results are in better
agreement with observations, particularly in tropical regions where P limitation is known to be important. In summary, the implementation of
the N and P cycle has successfully enforced a nutrient limitation in the terrestrial system, which has now reduced the primary
productivity and the capacity of land to take up atmospheric carbon, better matching observations.