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Relating with More-than-Humans: Interbeing Rituality and Spiritual Practices in a Living World—An Introduction
Authors: Chamel Jean , Dansac Yael 
Published: January 2023

AbstractOver the last twenty years, the rejection of singular or unique concepts of nature has given rise to a multiplicity of notions which are not limited to the “living” or “the visible”. Better than “non-humans” or “other-than-humans”, which characterize by opposition to the humans, that remain at the centre, the expression “more-than-humans” provides a framework that accommodates a broader definition of animated being by recognizing the possibility of liveliness, or at least agency or personality, to any entities with whom humans interact. Rituality can be seen as an important component of relationships between humans and more-than-humans in different cultural contexts across the globe. Three main issues related to ritual relationships with more-than-humans are discussed: how relationships are constructed and maintained through rituality; how ritual creativity and innovation transform and produce values, behaviours, and practices concerning more-than-humans; and how ritualized interactions with more-than-humans shape our day-to-day life.
Ritual Animism: Indigenous Performances, Interbeings Ceremonies and Alternative Spiritualities in the Global Rights of Nature Networks
Authors: Chamel Jean 
Published: January 2023

AbstractMany ceremonies take place within the movement for the rights of nature, led by representatives of indigenous peoples and by non-indigenous ceremonialists that draw inspiration from them. The description of these ceremonies of (re)connection to non-human entities, water in particular, help understand better the mechanisms of ritual innovation and hybridization at work, as well as the processes of legitimation. What is defined in this chapter as ritual animism is understood as a tentative to overcome the cerebral bias that leads towards the naturalistic separation of nature and culture, body and mind. Such ritual animism aims to develop and facilitate a direct, incorporated relationship, with these more-than-humans. But it fails to foster an “ontology of dwelling” and these ceremonies are rather used to promote a holistic and monistic worldview that is shared with the broader alternative spiritualities milieu.
Virtual Disclosures and Self-emancipations: The Female Body and Self-identity on Online Platforms in Phuthaditjhaba
Authors: Nzombe Loice S. , Makombe Rodwell , Nyambi Oliver 
Published: January 2023

AbstractOnline social sites have become popular platforms for reimagining the self and (re)constructing identities. In a consumer-orientated neoliberal global order where bodies have become products to be branded, packaged and marketed, social networks have become ideal platforms for the representation and identification of bodies. Although some studies have examined the discursive construction of identities online, few have focused on the representation of the female body on social media and none has done so in the context of semi-urban spaces with a history of systemic underdevelopment such as the former Bantustan capital, Phuthaditjhaba. Thus, there is a clear dearth of knowledge about how we can read the impact of new technologies on the ever-shifting notions and perceptions of identity construction in such places. In line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) goal five, which envisages gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by 2030, this chapter investigates how women in Phuthaditjhaba have appropriated social networks to instrumentalise the female body as a site and mechanic of female emancipation. We used netnography as instrument to collect data from 30 women users of Facebook and visual/textual analysis as an analytical framework to interrogate how the participants constructed identity and represented the female body on the selected social networking sites in the context of emerging and historical dimensions and dynamics of Phuthaditjhaba. Results of the study show that social media networks provide women in remote areas with an opportunity to discursively challenge limiting cultural traditions and formulate empowering and experiential new identities.
Introduction
Authors: Bansal Jagdish Chand , Bajpai Prathu , Rawat Anjali , Nagar Atulya K. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractDecision-making is a difficult task, and it requires careful analysis of the underlying problem at hand. The presence of various alternative solutions makes the decision-making problem even more difficult as all the available solutions are not optimal. Since resources, time, and money are limited, or even sometimes scarce, the quest for optimal choices is of paramount importance for the welfare of the mankind. Optimization is a mathematical tool and an indispensable part of the decision-making process which assists in finding optimal (or near optimal) solutions from the set of available solutions.
Sine Cosine Algorithm
Authors: Bansal Jagdish Chand , Bajpai Prathu , Rawat Anjali , Nagar Atulya K. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSine cosine algorithm (SCA) [1] is relatively a new algorithm, in the field of meta-heuristic algorithms. SCA is a population-based probabilistic search method that updates the position of search agents in the population using simple concept of trigonometric functions sine and cosine. SCA algorithm is inspired from the periodic property of the sine and cosine functions. The periodicity of the sine and cosine function in the range $$[-1,1]$$ provides great capacity to exploit the search space and helps in maintaining a fine balance between exploration and exploitation. In previous Chap. 1, we have already discussed about the criticality of the exploration and exploitation capabilities of any meta-heuristic algorithm.
Sine Cosine Algorithm for Discrete Optimization Problems
Authors: Bansal Jagdish Chand , Bajpai Prathu , Rawat Anjali , Nagar Atulya K. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn many scenarios, the nature of the decision-making is discrete and we have to deal with a situation where decisions have to be made from the set of discrete choices, or mutually exclusive alternatives. Choices like passing the electric signal versus not passing the electric signal, going upward versus downward, or choosing a certain route over other available routes are discrete in nature. There are many physical systems for which continuous variable modeling is not sufficient to handle the complexity of the physical systems. For instance, communication models, transportation models, finite element analysis, and network routing models are discrete models. The discrete nature of the search space offers the leverage of definiteness, and possibilities for graphical representation of given particular choices. In fact, discrete optimization problems are of paramount importance in various branches of sciences, like decision-making, information systems, and combinatorics. Operation management decision problems, like product distribution, manufacturing facility design, machine sequencing, and production scheduling problems, fall under the purview of discrete optimization problems. Network designing, circuit designing, and automated production systems are also represented as discrete optimization problems. Moreover, the application spectrum of discrete optimization problems includes data mining, data processing, cryptography, graph theory, and many others.
Conclusion and Further Research Directions
Authors: Bansal Jagdish Chand , Bajpai Prathu , Rawat Anjali , Nagar Atulya K. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe increasing complexity of real-world optimization problems demands fast, robust, and efficient meta-heuristic algorithms. The popularity of these intelligent techniques is gaining popularity day by day among researchers from various disciplines of science and engineering. The sine cosine algorithm is a simple population-based stochastic approach for handling different optimization problems. In this work, we have discussed the basic sine cosine algorithm for continuous optimization problems, the multi-objective sine cosine algorithm for handling multi-objective optimization problems, and the discrete (or binary) versions of sine cosine algorithm for discrete optimization problems. Sine cosine algorithm (SCA) has reportedly shown competitive results when compared to other meta-heuristic algorithms. The easy implementation and less number of parameters make the SCA algorithm, a recommended choice for performing various optimization tasks. In this present chapter, we have studied different modifications and strategies for the advancement of the sine cosine algorithm. The incorporation of concepts like opposition-based learning, quantum simulation, and hybridization with other meta-heuristic algorithms have increased the efficiency and robustness of the SCA algorithm, and meanwhile, these techniques have also increased the application spectrum of the sine cosine algorithm.
Horizontal product differentiation in Varian’s model of sales
Authors: Nakagawa Kuninori 
Published: January 2023

AbstractWe consider the explicit introduction of firms’ choice of location into Varian’s model of sales. In our model, firms compete for both uninformed and informed consumers in a two-stage spatial competition model in which firms choose price and location. We obtain a result where both prices and locations are randomized in the subgame perfect equilibrium. The difference between each firm’s choice of location in the subgame perfect equilibrium is neither purely maximized at both ends of a line nor purely minimized at the center. Also, the expected profits in a subgame perfect equilibrium are equal to the maximum profit from an uninformed market in the absence of informed consumers. Thus, even when product differentiation is explicitly introduced into a Varian-type model, Varian’s implication can be retained; the opportunity for profit in an informed market is lost due to competition.
Active surveillance in renal transplant patients with prostate cancer: a multicentre analysis
Authors: Soeterik Timo F. W. , van den Bergh Roderick C. N. , van Melick Harm H. E. , Kelder Hans , Peretti Federica , Dariane Charles , Timsit Marc-Olivier , Branchereau Julien , Mesnard Benoit , Tilki Derya , Olsburgh Jonathon , Kulkarni Meghana , Kasivisvanathan Veeru , Breda Alberto , Biancone Luigi , Gontero Paolo , Gandaglia Giorgio , Marra Giancarlo ,   on behalf of the Young Academic Urologists Prostate Cancer Working Party (YAU-PCa WP), Hedli Oussama , Lebacle Cedric , Irani Jacques , Rodriguez-Faba Oscar , Todeschini Paola , Thibault Constance , Gaya Josep M. , Lamanna Gaetano , Secchi Antonio 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Introduction
Due to medical improvements leading to increased life expectancy after renal transplantation and widened eligibility criteria allowing older patients to be transplanted, incidence of (low-risk) prostate cancer (PCa) is increasing among renal transplant recipients (RTR). It remains to be established whether active surveillance (AS) for PCa represents a safe treatment option in this setting. Therefore, we aim to compare AS discontinuation and oncological outcomes of AS for PCa of RTR vs. non-transplant patients.

Methods
Multicentre study including RTR diagnosed with PCa between 2008 and 2018 in whom AS was initiated. A subgroup of non-RTR from the St. Antonius hospital AS cohort was used as a control group. Comparison of RTR vs. non-RTR was performed by 2:1 propensity score matched survival analysis. Outcome measures included tumour progression-free survival, treatment-free survival, metastasis rates, biochemical recurrence rates and overall survival. Patients were matched based on age, year of diagnosis, PSA, biopsy ISUP grade group, relative number of positive biopsy cores and clinical stage.

Results
A total of 628 patients under AS were evaluated, including 17 RTRs and 611 non-RTRs. A total of 13 RTR cases were matched with 24 non-RTR cases. Median overall follow-up for the RTR and non-RTR matched cases was, respectively, 5.1 (IQR 3.2–8.7) years and 5.7 (IQR 4.8–8.1) years. There were no events of metastasis and biochemical recurrence among matched cases. The matched-pair analysis results in a 1-year and 5-year survival of the RTR and non-RTR patients were, respectively, 100 vs. 92%, and 39 vs. 76% for tumour progression, 100 vs. 91% and 59 vs. 76% for treatment-free survival and, respectively, 100 vs. 100% and 88 vs. 100% for overall survival. No significant differences in tumour progression-free survival (p = 0.07) and treatment-free survival were observed (p = 0.3). However, there was a significant difference in overall survival comparing both groups (p = 0.046).

Conclusions
AS may be carefully considered in RTR with low-risk PCa. In our preliminary analysis, no major differences were present in AS outcomes between RTR and non-RTR. Overall mortality was significantly higher in the RTR subgroup.
Evaluation of the convection-permitting regional climate model CNRM-AROME41t1 over Northwestern Europe
Authors: Lucas-Picher Philippe , Brisson E. , Caillaud C. , Alias A. , Nabat P. , Lemonsu A. , Poncet N. , Cortés Hernandez V. E. , Michau Y. , Doury A. , Monteiro D. , Somot S. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSince a decade, convection-permitting regional climate models (CPRCM) have emerged showing promising results, especially in improving the simulation of precipitation extremes. In this article, the CPRCM CNRM-AROME developed at the Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques (CNRM) since a few years is described and evaluated using a 2.5-km 19-year long hindcast simulation over a large northwestern European domain using different observations through an added-value analysis in which a comparison with its driving 12-km RCM CNRM-ALADIN is performed. The evaluation is challenging due to the lack of high-quality observations at both high temporal and spatial resolutions. Thus, a high spatio-temporal observed gridded precipitation dataset was built from the collection of seven national datasets that helped the identification of added value in CNRM-AROME. The evaluation is based on a series of standard climatic features that include long-term means and mean annual cycles of precipitation and near-surface temperature where CNRM-AROME shows little improvements compared to CNRM-ALADIN. Additional indicators such as the summer diurnal cycle and indices of extreme precipitation show, on the contrary, a more realistic behaviour of the CNRM-AROME model. Moreover, the analysis of snow cover shows a clear added-value in the CNRM-AROME simulation, principally due to the improved description of the orography with the CPRCM high resolution. Additional analyses include the evaluation of incoming shortwave radiation, and cloud cover using satellite estimates. Overall, despite some systematic biases, the evaluation indicates that CNRM-AROME is a suitable CPRCM that is superior in many aspects to the RCM CNRM-ALADIN.
Urine biomarker score captures response to induction therapy with lupus nephritis
Authors: Cody Ellen M. , Wenderfer Scott E. , Sullivan Kathleen E. , Kim Alfred H. J. , Figg Wesley , Ghumman Harneet , Qiu Tingting , Huang Bin , Devarajan Prasad , Brunner Hermine I. 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Background
The Renal Activity Index for Lupus (RAIL) consists of urine protein assessment of neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin, kidney injury molecule-1, monocyte chemotactic protein 1, adiponectin, hemopexin, and ceruloplasmin, which non-invasively identifies lupus nephritis (LN). We aimed to delineate RAIL scores with inactive versus active LN and changes over time with response to LN induction therapy.

Methods
There were 128 pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and age-matched healthy controls recruited in a prospective case control study, with kidney biopsy confirmation of LN. Laboratory and clinical information was recorded and urine collected at diagnosis and end of induction and during maintenance therapy. Response to therapy was assessed by repeat kidney biopsy or laboratory parameters. Urine was assayed for RAIL biomarkers and the RAIL score calculated.

Results
Pediatric RAIL (pRAIL) scores from 128 children and young adults with SLE (with/without LN: 70/38) including 25 during LN induction therapy, differentiated clinically active LN from inactive LN or without LN, and controls (all p < 0.0017). pRAIL scores significantly decreased with complete LN remission by 1.07 ± 1.7 (p = 0.03).

Conclusions
The RAIL biomarkers differentiate LN patients based on activity of kidney disease, with decreases of ≥ 1 in pRAIL scores indicating complete response to induction therapy. Significantly lower RAIL scores in healthy controls and in SLE patients without known LN raise the possibility of subclinical kidney disease.

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The impact of DC-bus impedance on the switching performance of low-voltage silicon power MOSFETs
Authors: Vollmaier Franz , Langbauer Thomas , Krischan Klaus , Petrella Roberto 
Published: January 2023

AbstractTypical DC-bus stabilization for low-voltage power circuits consists primarily of ceramic capacitors due to the capacity density and low equivalent series resistance (ESR) resulting in low conduction losses. Particularly in hard-switching and hard-commutation operation, the low ESR and high equivalent series inductance (ESL) of the capacitors in the commutation path restrict the damping of the switch node voltage overshoot and introduce high-frequency ringing, reducing the voltage margin of the transistor. Therefore, this paper analyzes the impact of the DC-bus impedance and proposes a DC-bus snubber based on an RC network to form the DC-bus impedance’s characteristic, which minimizes the overshoot voltage. A comprehensive simulation using measurement-derived component models is shown, which is verified by an in-situ measurement on a test PCB. Furthermore, transient measurements using a double pulse test setup show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Long-term HbA1c variability and macro-/micro-vascular complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis update
Authors: Sartore Giovanni , Ragazzi Eugenio , Caprino Rosaria , Lapolla Annunziata 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Aims
The aim of the present study was to evaluate, by means of a meta-analysis approach, whether new available data, appeared on qualified literature, can support the effectiveness of an association of HbA1c variability with the risk of macro- and/or micro-vascular complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods
The meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA Statement guidelines and considered published studies on T2DM, presenting HbA1c variability as standard deviation (SD) or its derived coefficient of variation (CV). Literature search was performed on PubMed in the time range 2015–July 2022, with no restrictions of language.

Results
Twenty-three selected studies fulfilled the aims of the present investigation. Overall, the analysis of the risk as hazard ratios (HR) indicated a significant association between the HbA1c variability, expressed either as SD or CV, and the complications, except for neuropathy. Macro-vascular complications were all significantly associated with HbA1c variability, with HR 1.40 (95%CI 1.31–1.50, p < 0.0001) for stroke, 1.30 (95%CI 1.25–1.36, p < 0.0001) for transient ischaemic attack/coronary heart disease/myocardial infarction, and 1.32 (95%CI 1.13–1.56, p = 0.0007) for peripheral arterial disease. Micro-vascular complications yielded HR 1.29 (95%CI 1.22–1.36, p < 0.0001) for nephropathy, 1.03 (95%CI 0.99–1.08, p = 0.14) for neuropathy, and 1.15 (95%CI 1.08–1.24, p < 0.0001) for retinopathy. For all-cause mortality, HR was 1.33 (95%CI 1.27–1.39, p < 0.0001), and for cardiovascular mortality 1.25 (95%CI 1.17–1.34, p < 0.0001).

Conclusions
Our meta-analysis on HbA1c variability performed on the most recent published data since 2015 indicates positive association between HbA1c variability and macro-/micro-vascular complications, as well as mortality events, in T2DM, suggesting that this long-term glycaemic parameter merits further attention as a predictive, independent risk factor for T2DM population.
Commissioning of the Iseult CEA 11.7 T whole-body MRI: current status, gradient–magnet interaction tests and first imaging experience
Authors: Boulant Nicolas , Quettier Lionel ,   the Iseult Consortium, Aubert G. , Amadon A. , Belorgey J. , Berriaud C. , Bonnelye C. , Bredy Ph. , Chazel E. , Dilasser G. , Dubois O. , Giacomini E. , Gilgrass G. , Gras V. , Guihard Q. , Jannot V. , Juster F. P. , Lannou H. , Leprêtre F. , Lerman C. , Le Ster C. , Luong M. , Mauconduit F. , Molinié F. , Nunio F. , Scola L. , Sinanna A. , Touzery R. , Védrine P. , Vignaud A. 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Objectives
The Iseult MRI is an actively shielded whole-body magnet providing a homogeneous and stable magnetic field of 11.7 T. After nearly 20 years of research and development, the magnet successfully reached its target field strength for the first time in 2019. This article reviews its commissioning status, the gradient–magnet interaction test results and first imaging experience.

Materials and methods
Vibration, acoustics, power deposition in the He bath, and field monitoring measurements were carried out. Magnet safety system was tested against outer magnetic perturbations, and calibrated to define a safe operation of the gradient coil. First measurements using parallel transmission were also performed on an ex-vivo brain to mitigate the RF field inhomogeneity effect.

Results
Acoustics measurements show promising results with sound pressure levels slightly above the enforced limits only at certain frequency intervals. Vibrations of the gradient coil revealed a linear trend with the B0 field only in the worst case. Field monitoring revealed some resonances at some frequencies that are still under investigation.

Discussion
Gradient-magnet interaction tests at up to 11.7 T are concluded. The scanner is now kept permanently at field and the final calibrations are on-going to pave the road towards the first acquisitions on volunteers.
Analysis of algebraic flux correction schemes for semi-discrete advection problems
Authors: Hajduk Hennes , Rupp Andreas 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBased on recent developments regarding the analysis of algebraic flux correction schemes, we consider a locally bound-preserving discretization of the time-dependent advection equation. Specifically, we analyze a monolithic convex limiting scheme based on piecewise (multi-)linear continuous finite elements in the semi-discrete formulation. To stabilize the discretization, we use low order time derivatives in the definition of raw antidiffusive fluxes. Our analytical investigation reveals that their limited counterparts should satisfy a certain compatibility condition. The conducted numerical experiments suggest that this prerequisite is satisfied unless the size of mesh elements is vastly different. We prove global-in-time existence of semi-discrete approximations and derive an a priori error estimate for finite time intervals with a worst-case convergence rate of $$\frac{1}{2}$$

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error. This rate is optimal in the setting under consideration because we allow all correction factors of the flux-corrected scheme to become zero. In this case, the algorithm reduces to the bound-preserving discrete upwinding method but the limited counterpart of this scheme converges much faster, in practice. Additional numerical experiments are performed to verify the provable convergence rate for a few variants of the scheme.