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Definition of the Lithuanian Judicial Council
Authors: Borusevičiūtė Miranda 
Published: July 2023

The paper analyzes the institution of judges – the Lithuanian Judicial Council referred to in Article 112(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania. The paper attempts to define this institution by considering various alternatives of interpretation of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and at the same time assessing the interpretation of this document made by the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania.
Problemy i wyzwania prognozowania produkcji energii elektrycznej z OZE w Polsce w kontekście współczesnych kryzysów
Authors: Surówka Agata 
Published: July 2023

Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne kraju jest jedną ze składowych bezpieczeństwa narodowego. Obecnie z uwagi na rangę zagadnienia stało się ono źródłem szczególnego zainteresowania. Do działań przyczyniających się do zwiększenia bezpieczeństwa energetycznego zaliczyć należy zastosowanie odnawialnych źródeł energii (OZE). Celem artykułu jest podjęcie próby odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy na podstawie ogólnodostępnych danych GUS możemy skutecznie przewidywać kształtowanie się produkcji energii z odnawialnych nośników.Realizacji celu dokonano dwuetapowo. W pierwszym sporządzono prognozy wybranych cech charakteryzujących produkcję energii elektrycznej z odnawialnych źródeł energii dla okresu 2021–2023 na podstawie danych z lat 2000–2018, a w drugim dane pierwotne uzupełniono o okres 2019–2020. Jako narzędzia badawcze wykorzystano metodę wyrównywania wykładniczego Holta oraz metodę średniookresowego tempa zmian. Otrzymane wyniki porównano. W toku badania pozytywnie zweryfikowane zostały obie hipotezy: Województwa Polski charakteryzują dynamiczne zmiany w zakresie zróżnicowania produkcji energii z odnawialnych źródeł energii, co przekłada się na znaczną zmienność pozycji zajmowanych w rankingach dla wybranych cech je charakteryzujących. Dynamiczne zmiany z zakresie produkcji energii elektrycznej z odnawialnychźródeł energii powodują, że sporządzanie prognoz kształtowania się tego zjawiska należy uznać za poznawcze. Otrzymane wyniki pozwoliły ocenić jakość i skuteczność prognoz sporządzanych na podstawie dynamicznie zmieniających się informacji statystycznych. Obliczenia wykonano w programie Statistica. Źródłem pochodzenia danych był Bank Danych Lokalnych.
The effect of COVID-19 lockdown on the epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma at tertiary health facilities in Pretoria
Authors: Khan Nazia , Madiba Thomas Khomotjo , Xoki Buntu , Mjoli Wenzile , Nevhutalu Thendo 
Published: July 2023

Background: COVID-19 restrictions have reduced the number of consultations of patients including Maxillo-facial trauma patients.
Aim: To analyse and compare the epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma during four months of the lockdown period and compare it with the same months from the previous year (2019 and 2020).
Materials and Method: A retrospective record-based study was conducted with data drawn from all maxillofacial trauma patients who presented in the maxillofacial and oral surgery unit, of the University of Pretoria (UP) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) from April to July of 2019 and April to July of 2020. Data collected included age, gender, aetiology of injury, site of injury, severity and extent of injury, fracture pattern and site, waiting period for treatment and month of injury. Chi-square test was used to evaluate the association between variables. The level of significant was set at p ≤ 0.05.
Results: A total of 197 patients were seen in the two institutions with maxillofacial injuries for the years 2019 and 2020 with ages ranging from 1 to 81 years and a mean of 36.24. Most patients were males 167(85%). Many patients were seen in 2019 at 139(71%). There was no association between the fracture site and the aetiology. The mandible was significantly the most common site of injury and more conservative treatment was done as compared to other forms of treatment (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: More Maxillofacial cases were seen in 2019 than in 2020 with more males as compared to females. The majority of injuries were assaults followed by motor vehicle accidents (MVA). The mandible was the common site of injury. More conservative treatment was done compared to other forms of treatment.
TESSITURAS REFLEXIVAS SOBRE O CORPO E A CORPOREIDADE: POR UMA EDUCAÇÃO MAIS SENSÍVEL E HUMANIZADA
Authors: Marcelino Patricia Carlesso 
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo caracteriza-se por ser uma pesquisa bibliográfica, de abordagem qualitativa, reconstrutiva, crítica e hermenêutica. Seu objetivo se propõe em refletir sobre as condutas, ditames e normatizações acerca do processo educativo, e da forma de como se dá a relação com e com o corpo, e de que maneira as sociedades estabelecem suas relações com a corporeidade, que emergem dos diversos contextos e que se vinculam às novas concepções e modos de ser, estar, vivenciar e usufruir ou não de nossos corpos. Com base nessas reflexões, é possível através da Educação, incentivar novas ações, atividades pedagógicas e discussões junto aos nossos educandos, centrando-se nas percepções sociais e culturais sobre o corpo e de que maneira o processo educativo formativo influencia na educabilidade do corpo, da corporeidade e das nossas emoções e também nos mais diversos contextos.
Investigating the Effects of Mycoprotein and Guar Gum on Glycemic Control in people with Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Murillo Anna Cherta , Zhou Kexin , Tashkova Martina , Frampton James , de Oliveira Ana Claudia Cepas , Ho Claire , Becker Georgia Franco , Chambers Edward , Dornhorst Anne , Frost Gary 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is highly prevalent worldwide, particularly in south Asia, and diet is the first- line strategy to manage postprandial glucose (PG). Mycoprotein (MP) and guar gum (GG) independently reduce PG in T2D, but there is no evidence on the combination. This study investigates the effect of MP and GG on PG, postprandial insulin and appetite in people with T2D.
METHODS/SUBJECTS:
in this randomized, double-blind crossover-design acute trial. 24 subjects with T2D, were randomly allocated to soy, chicken, and MP with and without GG-enriched chapati and attended 6-study visits. The incremental area under the curve (iAUC0 − 180) for PG, insulin, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), peptide tyrosine-tyrosine (PYY), subjective appetite, ad libitum and 48h-post-visit energy intake were measured. Outcomes were analyzed by linear mixed model with fixed effects of protein, GG and ethnicity.
RESULTS
For PG iAUC0 − 180, a main effect of protein, GG and ethnicity (p < 0.01 for all) was shown, where MP led to -28% [95% CI -219, -41] mmol/L·min, p < 0.001 vs. chicken; GG led to -40% [-239, -127] mmol/L·min, p < 0.001 vs. no-GG; South Asians had + 43% [85, 323] mmol/L·min, p < 0.001 vs. white Europeans. For insulin iAUC0 − 180, a main effect of protein (p = 0.04), bread (p < 0.01) was found, without post-hoc significances. An interaction effect was found (p = 0.01) for insulin iAUC0 − 180 between GG and south Asian.
CONCLUSIONS
In T2D, MP and GG significantly lowered PG, without any interaction effect. South Asians have significantly increased PG vs. white Europeans.
Ghanaian Women’s Experiences of Unsuccessful In-Vitro Fertilisation Treatment. Unravelling their Meanings: A Heideggerian Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study
Authors: Amoah Vida Maame , Fouche Nicola 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Women having experienced infertility over a period usually decide on an option for an invitro fertilization treatment. However, in the quest to seek help and to be part of motherhood, they sometimes become unsuccessful in their fertility journey. The researchers aimed to explore the meanings and emotions attached to infertility and unsuccessful IVF treatment among Ghanaian women, as this area of inquiry is less explored in Africa and specifically in the Ghanaian context.
Methods
The study followed a qualitative approach and drew inspiration from the Heideggerian phenomenological philosophy and design. Six (6) women, aged between 29 and 40 years, who had experienced at least one unsuccessful IVF cycle, were purposefully selected from a private specialist fertility hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. One-on-one interviews were conducted with the participants, and the interviews were transcribed verbatim. The collected data was analyzed using Van Manen six-step framework, which helped to uncover the participants' phenomenological conversations, i.e., their lived experiences and subjective perspectives.
Results
The results of the study revealed four main themes that were deemed essential aspects of meaning for the participants. These themes were: (1) Experiencing an Existential Faith and Hope. (2) Facing up to the Angst, (3). Non-disclosedness and (4), Endured feelings of inadequacy of being-in-the-world-of-motherless.
Conclusion
In summary, this study sheds light on the experiences and meanings attributed to infertility and IVF treatment failure among Ghanaian women. It contributes to the nursing literature in this area and has implications for improving support and care for women undergoing infertility treatments.
AIM2 Regulates Autophagy to Mitigate Oxidative Stress in Aged Mice with Acute Liver Injury
Authors: Li Mengjing , Hu Chao , Chen Yongzhen , Cheng Wei , Wang Haining , Zhou Yiming , Teng Fengmeng , Ling Tao , Pan Jinshun , Xu Haozhe , Zheng Yanan , Ji Guozhong , Zhao Ting , You Qiang 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background: The cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) detects cytosolic DNA and activates the inflammasome, resulting in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and inducing pyroptotic cell death. Recent research has highlighted AIM2's role in PANoptosis and host defence. Acute liver injury resulting from acetaminophen (APAP) overdose involves various critical events such as APAP metabolite protein adduct formation, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidant stress, peroxynitrite formation, and nuclear DNA fragmentation. However, the role of AIM2 in APAP-induced hepatoxicity remains unclear.
Results: we discovered that AIM2 negatively regulates the pathogenesis of liver damage induced by APAP in aged mice, independent of inflammasome activation. AIM2-deficient aged mice displayed increased lipid accumulation and hepatic triglycerides compared to wild-type mice. Moreover, AIM2 knockout mice with APAP overdose experienced more severe liver injury, worse mitochondrial stability, greater glutathione depletion, reduced autophagy, and higher levels of phosphorylated c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK). Additionally, we found that AIM2 localizes in mitochondria and its overexpression in mouse hepatocytes enhances autophagy while reducing JNK phosphorylation. Notably, induction of autophagy through rapamycin administration reduced serum alanine aminotransferase levels and the necrotic liver area in AIM2-deficient aged mice with APAP overdose. Mechanistically, AIM2 deficiency promoted acute liver damage induced by APAP and an inflammatory response by increasing oxidative stress and the phosphorylation of JNK and ERK in aged mice.
Conclusions: AIM2 regulates autophagy and lipid peroaxidation, making it a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of age-related acute liver damage.
Determinants of Successive Birth Interval Among Reproductive Age Women in Ethiopia; Application of Poisson Regression Model
Authors: Endris Emam Adem , Mustefu Nuru Muhammed , Asfaw Fasiledes Fetene , Yerie Shumye Tamrie 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The period of time between two subsequent live births is known as the birth interval. The goal of this study is to use a Poisson Regression Model to discover related risk variables of the spacing between births among Ethiopian women of reproductive age. The Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS, 2016) databases were used to gather the data. Descriptive & Poisson Regression Model analysis were performed. Data were analyzed using SPSS V-26 and STATA V-14. Successive birth interval was used as dependent variable. Level of significance was 0.05 From a total of 9147 reproductive age mother, 5459(59.7% ) of them has understanding of ovulatory cycle and 3688(40.3 %) have not understanding of ovulatory cycle. 1682(18.4 %) of them have been lived in urban area and the remaining 7465(81.6%) of mothers’ have been lived in rural area. The average birth intervals of mothers’ in month’s were 36.77 months. Based on the result of the Model; location of residence, father’s educational level, occupational status of mother and father, religion of mother, household wealth index, marital status of the mother, contraception use before the last pregnancy, age of the mother at first birth, understanding of the ovulation cycle, birth type of mother, and access to mass media were significantly associated with number of successive birth intervals. Stakeholders and decision-makers in law enforcement need to consider factors that affect the number of successive birth intervals in a month during planning and developing policies to promote adequate successive birth intervals. Specific programs should be designed to deliberately target young women with family planning services and awareness of the use of contraceptives.
A Circularly Polarized Light Phototransistor Detector with Large Anisotropy Factor and Giant Gains
Authors: Jiang Chongyun , Bai Ruixue , Xiao Nanhai , Liu Yulun , Cheng Xiaoyu , Xie Chenxue , Ren Yanbo , Zhang Xilin , Ma Hui , Gao Weibo 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The currently existing circularly polarized light detectors mainly rely on chiral organic semiconductors or metal metamaterials, but they have shortcomings on low visibility of circular dichroism and no integrated signal amplification units. Here, we utilize the unique structure of one-dimensional/two-dimensional (1D/2D) hybrid vertical MoS2/ZrGeTe4/MoS2 and achieved tremendous anisotropy factor up to 1.25, representing the highest value so far. Furthermore, the triode with amplification function is integrated into the device, with photocurrent gains of about 80 at 633 nm and 40 at 1064 nm. Besides, the PTD displays high circularly-polarized-light-sensitive detecting performance over a wide range of incident angles. The findings in the manuscript pave the way for the component in the future of circularly polarized light detection, providing a new approach to the miniaturization and integration of optoelectronic devices.
CSTB gene replacement improves neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration and ataxia in murine Type 1 Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy
Authors: Minassian Berge , Gumusgoz Emrah , Kasiri Sahba , Verma Mayank , Wu Jun , Acha Daniel Villarreal , Marriam Ummay , Fyffe-Maricich Sharyl , Lin Amy , Chen Xin , Gray Steven 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Unverricht-Lundborg disease (ULD) is the most common form of Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy characterized by late-childhood onset, ever-worsening and severely disabling myoclonus, seizures, ataxia, psychiatric disease, dementia and shortened lifespan. This disease is caused by recurrent expansions of an expansion-prone human genome specific dodecamer repeat sequence in the promoter of CSTB (cystatin B), which dramatically reduces, but does not eliminate, expression of the gene. The relatively late onset of symptoms and consistent presence of at least a minimal amount of protein product makes this disease a favourable target for gene replacement therapy. Treated early, these children’s normally developed brains could be rescued from the neurodegeneration that otherwise follows, and their cross-reactive immunological material (CRIM) positive status greatly reduces transgene product concerns. We performed a proof-of-concept CSTB gene replacement study in Cstb knockout mice using intrathecal administration of human CSTB-encoding AAV9 at postnatal days 21 and 60, with mice sacrificed at 2 or 9 months of age, respectively. We observed significant improvement of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, as well as amelioration of motor coordination. The data suggest that gene replacement is a promising therapeutic modality for ULD and could spare affected children and families the ravages of this otherwise catastrophic epilepsy.
Modification and characterization of a novel and fluorine-free nanocellulose material with hydrophobic and oleophobic properties.
Authors: Yan Zhongyu , Sun Qianyu , Yuan Tianzhong , Fang Chian , Li Xiang , Huang Yike , Guo Daliang , Sha Lizheng , Li Jing , Xu Yinchao , Zhao Huifang 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In this study, a brand-new, easy, and environmentally friendly approach for chemically functionalizing 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyloxyl radical (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNFs) to produce modified cellulose nanofibers (octadecylamine (ODA)-citric acid (CA)-CNFs) was proposed. The effects of the ODA/TOCNF mass ratio on the chemical structure, morphology, surface hydrophobicity and oleophobicity were studied. According to Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, ODA was successfully grafted onto the TOCNFs by simple CA esterification and amidation reactions. The water contact angle (WCA) of the ODA-CA-CNFs reached 139.6°, and the castor oil contact angle (OCA) reached 130.6°. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that a new rough structure was formed on the ODA-CA-CNF surface. Thus, the strategy chosen herein is recognized as being ecologically benign for the mass production of modified CNFs without the use of hazardous chemicals. The ODA-CA-CNFs with excellent water/oil-resistance properties and fluorine-free properties can replace petrochemical materials and can be used in the fields of fluorine-free oil-proof paper, food packaging paper, packaging materials and so on, which is of great significance to human health and environmental protection.
Three-dimensional numerical simulation of magnetically confined plasma cutting arc
Authors: Liu Xiaoguang , Wang Zhenmin , Wu Jing , Tian Jiyu 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

At present, the existing researches on magnetic confinement of arc mainly focus on the influence of traditional free welding arc, while the researches on magnetic re-confinement of plasma cut arc which has been constrained by mechanical structure are relatively lacking. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) electromagnetic model of the confinement device and a 3D plasma cutting arc model based on magneto-hydrodynamics were established. Maxwell and ANSYS co-simulation were adopted to study the distribution of the longitudinal magnetic field (LMF), and the influence of the LMF on the characteristics of the plasma cutting arc was emphasized. The temperature field, velocity field, flow field and arc pressure distribution of plasma cut arc under different LMF intensity in the range of 0 ~ 200 mT were simulated. The results show that the application of LMF is helpful to increase the current density of plasma cutting arc, improve the temperature and straightness of the arc, and thus improve the cutting effect of plasma cutting arc. The research results have guiding significance for the rational design of magnetic re-constraint plasma arc cutting device and process in practical engineering applications.
Myocardial Work Combined with a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test is a Useful Prognostic Assessment of Patients with Non-obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Lin Yufen , Hou Shuhong , Lin Jianting , Zhang Tingting , Wu Bo , Qiu Sihua , Chen Jinghui , Chen Dongping , Huang Junlong 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognosis of patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) using myocardial work combined with a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). The association between myocardial work and CPET parameters and left ventricular wall thickness was investigated. To achieve the study aim, 55 patients with non-obstructive HCM and 55 healthy control participants were enrolled. Echocardiographic data were collected and compared, and a CPET was performed separately for patients with HCM and controls. Differences in CPET and myocardial work parameters and changes in myocardial work parameters from before to after the CPET were compared between the two groups.
Results
Global longitudinal strain, global work index, global constructive work (GCW), and global work efficiency parameters were significantly reduced and longitudinal strain peak time dispersion (PSD) was prolonged in patients with HCM compared to controls (P < 0.001). No difference in global wasted work was observed between the two groups (P > 0.05). Regarding CPET parameters, peak oxygen uptake, anaerobic threshold, oxygen pulse, and metabolic equivalents were significantly lower in the HCM group compared with the control group (P < 0.05). The slope of carbon dioxide ventilation equivalent was higher in patients with HCM, but the between-group difference was not significant (P > 0.05). After the CPET, there was a significant increase in PSD, but not GCW, in the HCM group, while there was a significant increase in GCW, but not PSD, in the control group. Maximal wall thickness showed a significant positive correlation with PSD (r = 0.84, P < 0.001), a significant negative correlation with GCW (r =-0.84, P < 0.001), and a weak negative correlation with peak oxygen uptake (r =-0.45, P < 0.001).
Conclusion
Myocardial work combined with a CPET can provide a valid assessment of the prognosis of patients with HCM. The effective myocardial work and CPET parameters are negatively correlated with left ventricular wall thickness.
Research on a new SLAM system based on tightly coupled binocular camera and IMU
Authors: Sun Wei , Ren Guohua , Chu Yuchuan , Li Zheng , Sun Lichen , Pan Ying 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A new SLAM system based on tightly coupled binocular camera and IMU is developed in this paper. In this system, line and point features are extracted from the front end of the system. Meanwhile, the camera poses and the positions of Key-Points are calculated with the optimization method at the back end of this system. In this paper, Key-Points and descriptor are extracted from point features for system tracking, relocation and loop-detection. For line features, we only extract points from line features for calculating the line direction in the image. Optical flow method is adopted for tracking line features and line features are only used in the tracking parts. In the back end optimization of the system, tightly coupled method is used for optimizing vision and IMU constrain. The tightly coupled binocular camera and IMU SLAM system in this paper improves the accuracy and robustness compared with traditional SLAM systems.