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Assessing the histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletion in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Burkina Faso
Authors: Casimire Tarama , Harouna Soré , Mafama Siribié , Siaka Débé , Réné Kinda , Adama Ganou , Gérard Nonkani Wendyam , Farida Tiendrebeogo , Winnie Bantango , Kassoum Yira , Aladari Sagnon , Sonia Ilboudo , Esther Hien Yéri , Moussa Guelbéogo Wandaogo , NFale Sagnon , Yves Traoré , Didier Menard , Adama Gansané 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Introduction. Dual hrp2/hrp3 genes deletions in P. falciparum isolates are increasingly reported in malaria-endemic countries and can produce false negative RDT results leading to inadequate case management. Data on the frequency of hrp2/hrp3 deleted parasites are rarely available and it has become necessary to investigate the issue in Burkina Faso
Methods. Plasmodium falciparum-positive dried blood spots were collected during the peak of transmission from Orodara, Gaoua, and Banfora. Amplicons from the target regions (exon 2 of hrp2 and hrp3 genes) were generated using multiplexed nested PCR and sequenced according to Illumina’s MiSeq protocol
Results. A total of 251 parasite isolates were sequenced to detect hrp2 and hrp3 gene deletion. The proportion of negative cases detected by RDTs was 12.7% (32/251). The highest prevalence of negative RDTs was found in Gaoua (9.6%), followed by Orodara (2.0%), and Banfora (1.2%). Our study found that 95.6% of the parasite isolates were wild type hrp2/ hrp3 while 4.4 % (11/251) had a single hrp2 deletion. Of the 11 hrp2deletion samples, 2 samples were RDT negatives (mean parasitaemia was 83 parasites/ μL) while 9 samples were RDT positive with a median parasitaemia of 520 parasites /μL (CI95%: 192-1239). The highest frequency hrp2 deletion 4/35 (11.4%) was found in Orodara, while it was similar in the other two sites (< 3.5%). No single deletion of the hrp3 or dual deletion hrp2/3 gene was detected through this study.
Conclusion. Results demonstrate that P. falciparum isolates lacking hrp2 genes are present in 4.4% of samples. They are circulating and causing malaria, but they are also still detectable by HRP2-based RTDs due to the presence of the intact pfhrp3 gene.
Modular structures inherited from high-temperature disordered parent ones: an example of Ca2SiO4, Na2SO4–K2SO4 sulfates and related minerals
Authors: Shablinskii Andrey , Filatov Stanislav , Biryukov Yaroslav 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Crystal structures of Ca2SiO4, Na2SO4–K2SO4 sulfates and related minerals bubnovaite K2Na8Ca(SO4)6 and dobrovolskyite Na4Ca(SO4)3 were described as modular ones for the first time. A microblock, or a module [M(TO4)6] that is consisted of an octahedron interlinked by six vertices with six adjacent tetrahedra was considered as a structural unit inherited upon cooling from a high-temperature disordered parent one. A relationship between the parent and inherited microblocks was established. As a result, fifteen possible types of modules maintaining a trigonal symmetry of the microblocks were derived based on this relationship. It was shown, that the minerals and compounds structurally-related with α-Na2SO4 derived superstructures were formed as a result of a cooling of the high-temperature phases containing the disordered parent microblock. Here, a driving force of the inheritance is a tendency of the structure to order upon cooling. The reasons of a formation of a microblock from the parent one are mainly determined by ionic radius and type of a cation occupying the octahedral site. A finding of minerals with the described structural features could be a promising tool for a synthesis of novel compounds with useful properties.
Early Stage Diabetes Prediction by Approach Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Zarar Muhammad , Wang Yulin 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Diabetes is the most viral and chronic disease throughout the world. A large number of people are affected by this chronic disease. Early detection of diabetes in a patient is crucial for ensuring a good quality of life. Machine learning techniques or Data Mining Techniques are playing a significant role in today’s life to detect diabetes and improve performance to make further accurate predictions. The aim of this research is diabetes prediction with the approach of machine learning techniques. In this technical approach, we have taken two data sets Pi-ma Indian diabetes data set and the Kaggle diabetes data set, and proposed a model for diabetes prediction. We have used four different machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Machine, Decision Forest, Linear Regression, and Artificial Neural Network. In these machine learning algorithms, ANN gives the best prediction performance where the highest accuracy is 98.8% so, it could be used as an alternative method to support predict diabetes complication diseases at an initial stage. Further, this work can be extended to find how likely non-diabetic people can have diabetes in the next few years and also, this predicted model can be used for imaging processing in the future to find diabetes for the prediction of diabetic and non-diabetic.
Convolutional Neural Networks for Face Recognition: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Barcic Ena , Grd Petra , Tomicic Igor 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive overview of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in the context of face recognition. By analyzing 150 research papers, we investigate major publication channels, temporal trends, prevalent CNN models, primary data sets, accuracy levels, primary research focuses, and future prospects for improving CNN-based facial recognition. A major focus is placed on identifying prevalent CNN architectures, techniques used for facial recognition and shedding light on the evolving landscape of CNN designs. Furthermore, we examine the datasets used for training and testing CNNs, and evaluate the accuracy levels achieved by these models. Lastly, we discuss future directions for enhancing CNN-based facial recognition, including addressing bias and fairness, improving robustness to environmental variations, privacy preservation, and exploring transfer learning and multimodal fusion. This paper serves as a valuable resource, summarizing major trends in CNN-based face recognition. It provides insights for researchers and practitioners, guiding future advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
Predictors of Diarrhea Among Children Under the Age of Five Years in Ghana: Multivariate analysis of data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
Authors: Kombat Marian Yenupini , Kushitor Sandra Boatemaa , Sutherland Edward Kofi , Boateng Millicent Ofori , Manortey Stephen 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Globally, childhood diarrhea is a major public health concern. Despite numerous interventions that have been put in place to reduce its incidence over the years, childhood diarrhea remains a problem and is the fourth leading cause of child mortality in Ghana. This study examined the predictors of diarrhea among children under the age of five in Ghana.
Methods
Data from the Ghana Demographic and Health survey, a cross-sectional study, was used for the purpose of this study. A total of 2,547 children under the age of five were included in this study from the 2014 GDHS. Logistic regression analysis was performed to establish the factors associated with childhood diarrhea and ascertain explanatory variables.
Results
The prevalence of diarrhea was 11.7%. Children aged younger than 35 months of age, maternal age and education, sex of children and region of residence were the predictors of diarrhea among children under the age of five years in this study.
Conclusion
To lessen the prevalence of diarrhea among children under five in Ghana, existing interventions must be evaluated in the context of the predictors identified. Various stakeholders including government and non-governmental agencies should take into account the predictors of diarrhea established in the design of interventions to effectively reduce morbidity and mortality associated with childhood diarrhea.
Superior mesenteric artery classification and morphometrical analysis
Authors: Chmiel Radosław , Batko Jakub , Juszczak Aleksiej , Walocha Jerzy A. , Moskała Artur , Dubrowski Andrzej , Woźniak Krzysztof , Pasternak Artur 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The superior mesenteric artery is one of the most important arteries in the abdominal cavity, which is of great clinical importance, especially in surgical procedures and fatal ischemic complications. The aim of this study was to develop a clinical classification of the superior mesenteric artery.
Methods
Postmortem contrast-enhanced computed tomography of 104 (29.8% female, age 50.7 ± 18.7) human bodies were analyzed. Based on anatomic predisposition to ischemic and iatrogenic complications, a three-tiered clinical classification of the superior mesenteric artery was developed. Type 0 was defined as standard risk for ischemic and iatrogenic complications. Type 1 was defined as increased thromboembolic risk with decreased risk of iatrogenic bleeding, and type 2 was defined as decreased ischemic risk with increased risk of iatrogenic bleeding. The supply area of the superior mesenteric artery was divided into 4 regions: pancreas, caecum, ascending colon, and transverse colon.
Results
Type 0 (standard risk) was found in 62.5% of cases. Type 1 was most frequently observed in the ascending colon region (15.4%). Type 2 was most frequently observed in the pancreatic region (17.3%). Regarding type, most abnormalities were found in the region of the ascending colon (18.3%), pancreas region (17.3%), and transverse colon (16.3%).
Conclusion
The proposed clinical classification of SMA links anatomic variations in morphology with their clinical significance. A simple, three-level classification can be easily applied in daily practice and serve as a great support for preoperative evaluation and recognition of patients at risk of iatrogenic or thromboembolic complications.
Assessment of noise pollution of fireworks during Christmas and New Year in the city of Buenos Aires: comparison with a different management strategy applied to the city of Santiago de Chile
Authors: Lombera Esteban N. , Bori Guillermo , Vergara Ramiro O. 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Fireworks are widely celebrated worldwide but have raised environmental concerns due to pollutant emissions. This has prompted evolving legislation in many countries, necessitating scientific evidence for policy development. Existing literature mainly focuses on characterizing individual fireworks and quantifying noise variations between festive and non-festive periods. However, no such studies have been conducted in Argentina. This study aims to characterize noise levels generated by fireworks during the 2020 Christmas and New Year celebrations in Buenos Aires. Nine measurement systems were used, obtaining acoustic descriptors reflecting noise levels during these events. Results were compared with typical ambient noise levels in the city and those during the New Year's fireworks display in Santiago de Chile, where public access to individual fireworks is restricted. Findings indicate significant noise level increases during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, supported by the L01 percentile acoustic parameter, more effective in characterizing impulsive events than Equivalent continuous sound pressure level LeqA. Comparing results with Santiago de Chile, noise values in Argentina remained similar within a 1.1 km proximity to the fireworks show, whereas beyond that distance, Chilean residents experienced lower noise levels.
Design and Evaluation of Intelligent Blood Pressure Instrument for Older Adults Based on AHP and Fuzzy AHP
Authors: Yu Shun , Chen Longping , Chen Yanming , Zhu Xiurong , Su Nan 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A design evaluation system for intelligent blood pressure instruments was constructed based on the characteristics of the needs of older adults. According to the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the object hierarchy was divided into 13 design factors by combining qualitative and quantitative methods, and the comprehensive weight was sorted. Three design schemes were obtained according to the comprehensive weight ranking. Secondly, the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) was adopted to quantify the fuzzy evaluation results of the design schemes and determine the design scheme with the highest evaluation score. The results show that each judgment matrix passed the consistency test, and the excellent evaluation score obtained by the final design scheme was consistent with the user needs model constructed by AHP. The evaluation system verifies the validity, scientificity, and consistency of the user need model constructed by AHP and FAHP. Therefore, the AHP-FAHP based design evaluation system proposed in this paper can objectively and precisely obtain the user’s needs, simplify the design process, improve the design scheme, help enterprises save design costs, and increase product competitiveness.
Implicitly Activating Mindfulness: Does Trait Self-Control Moderate Its Effect on Aggressive Behaviour?
Authors: Thériault Rémi , Dandeneau Stéphane 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Objectives.
A novel experimental paradigm consisting of priming concepts associated with mindfulness has been shown to have some positive social effects. Still, its potential effects on other social behaviours—especially toward others—warrant further investigation. One possible effect is on aggression, as mindfulness negatively relates to aggression. In particular, the priming mindfulness paradigm has been shown to be moderated by personality traits, such as trait mindfulness.
Methods.
In a first hypothesis-generating (exploratory, non-preregistered) study, we investigated which of several personality variables most meaningfully related to the priming mindfulness procedure.
Results.
Self-control emerged as the single most meaningful moderator. Accordingly, we specifically tested the interaction between self-control and the mindfulness priming procedure in two additional hypothesis-testing (confirmatory, preregistered) studies using larger samples. The results from the first study did not replicate: the critical interaction of interest was not significant in both studies.
Conclusions.
We discuss the implications of these conflicting results and highlight the importance of preregistered replication studies in mindfulness research.
Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics of biosorption of U(VI) by Jonesia quinghaiensis strain ZFSY-01 isolated from the wastewater of a uranium mine
Authors: Xie Gen , Chen Henglei , Mao Peihong , Feng Guangwen 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

The adsorption ability of a native Jonesia quinghaiensis strain ZFSY-01, a microorganism isolated from uranium tailing wastewater, to U(VI) in wastewater under different conditions was studied in this work. The results showed that 391.5 mg U/g and 78.3% of adsorption capacity and efficiency were achieved under an optimum adsorption condition, respectively. Especially, the adsorption capacity of this strain reached the maximum (Q=788.9 mg U/g) under 100 mg/L of strain dosage. Simultaneously, the linear regression coefficients for the used isothermal sorption model indicate that the biosorption process is compatible with the Freundlich isotherm, the Temkin isotherm and the Halsey isotherm model. Based on the fitted kinetic parameters, the data from the experiments fit well with models of pseudo-second-order kinetics and intraparticle diffusion, suggesting that the strain ZFSY-01 immobilized U(VI) by physical and chemical adsorption. In addition, thermodynamic parameters demonstrated that the sequestration of U(VI) by the strain is spontaneous and endothermic. Based on the above analysis, strain ZFSY-01 can effectively remove U(VI) ions from high- or low-concentration uranium-containing wastewater and is expected to become a promising biological adsorbent.
The Impact of a Digital Weight Loss Intervention on Health Care Resource Utilization and Costs Compared Between Users and Nonusers With Overweight and Obesity: Retrospective Analysis Study
Authors: Mitchell Ellen Siobhan , Fabry Alexander , Ho Annabell Suh , May Christine N , Baldwin Matthew , Blanco Paige , Smith Kyle , Michaelides Andreas , Shokoohi Mostafa , West Michael , Gotera Kim , El Massad Omnya , Zhou Anna 
Published: July 2023

Background
The Noom Weight program is a smartphone-based weight management program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to motivate users to achieve weight loss through a comprehensive lifestyle intervention.

Objective
This retrospective database analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of Noom Weight use on health care resource utilization (HRU) and health care costs among individuals with overweight and obesity.

Methods
Electronic health record data, insurance claims data, and Noom Weight program data were used to conduct the analysis. The study included 43,047 Noom Weight users and 14,555 non–Noom Weight users aged between 18 and 80 years with a BMI of ≥25 kg/m² and residing in the United States. The index date was defined as the first day of a 3-month treatment window during which Noom Weight was used at least once per week on average. Inverse probability treatment weighting was used to balance sociodemographic covariates between the 2 cohorts. HRU and costs for inpatient visits, outpatient visits, telehealth visits, surgeries, and prescriptions were analyzed.

Results
Within 12 months after the index date, Noom Weight users had less inpatient costs (mean difference [MD] −US $20.10, 95% CI −US $30.08 to −US $10.12), less outpatient costs (MD −US $124.33, 95% CI −US $159.76 to −US $88.89), less overall prescription costs (MD −US $313.82, 95% CI −US $565.42 to −US $62.21), and less overall health care costs (MD −US $450.39, 95% CI −US $706.28 to −US $194.50) per user than non–Noom Weight users. In terms of HRU, Noom Weight users had fewer inpatient visits (MD −0.03, 95% CI −0.04 to −0.03), fewer outpatient visits (MD −0.78, 95% CI −0.93 to −0.62), fewer surgeries (MD −0.01, 95% CI −0.01 to 0.00), and fewer prescriptions (MD −1.39, 95% CI −1.76 to −1.03) per user than non–Noom Weight users. Among a subset of individuals with 24-month follow-up data, Noom Weight users incurred lower overall prescription costs (MD −US $1139.52, 95% CI −US $1972.21 to −US $306.83) and lower overall health care costs (MD −US $1219.06, 95% CI −US $2061.56 to −US $376.55) per user than non–Noom Weight users. The key differences were associated with reduced prescription use.

Conclusions
Noom Weight use is associated with lower HRU and costs than non–Noom Weight use, with potential cost savings of up to US $1219.06 per user at 24 months after the index date. These findings suggest that Noom Weight could be a cost-effective weight management program for individuals with overweight and obesity. This study provides valuable evidence for health care providers and payers in evaluating the potential benefits of digital weight loss interventions such as Noom Weight.
Ideology in the Development of Latvian Co-operatives from the 19th Century to 1934
Authors: Karnups Viesturs Pauls 
Published: July 2023

In this paper I will examine the ideology or the basic ideas upon which the co-operative movement in Latvia developed from its beginnings to 1934. The notion of co-operatives in Latvia entered mainly via literary sources in the early 19th Century. In particular, the translation into Latvian of the works of such people as the social reformist Heinrich Zschokke, the social reformer Johann Friedrich Oberlin and others. The ideas of the German co-operators Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch and Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen also had a lasting impact on the development of Latvian co-operatives from the second half of the 19th Century. During the interwar period of Latvian independence, such Latvian writers as Vilis Siliņš and Klāvs Lorencs, who had gained their experience of co-operatives abroad, were influential in the development of Latvian co-operatives in the 1920s. In addition, many books and pamphlets on co-operation were translated into Latvian and published during this period. These included the writings of Charles Gide from France, Johann Friedrich Schär and DHenry Faucherre from Switzerland, Albin Johansson and Anders Hedberg from Sweden and Emma Freundlich from Austria, as well as others. Many new co-operative ideas were brought back to Latvia after Latvian participation at meetings of the International Co-operative Alliance and similar organisations, as well as attendance by Latvian co-operators at the International Co-operative Summer School held by the International Co-operative Alliance. After the coup d’état in 1934, the co-operative movement became an instrument of the state and fulfilled the instructions from the state. In general terms, it can said that the intellectual impulses from Western Europe motivated and activated the formation and development the Latvian co-operative movement, especially in the interwar period to 1934.
Quality management of research projects: Case study of one Lithuanian University
Authors: Kuzmickytė Greta , Kazlauskaitė Eglė , Maciulevičiūtė Sonata , Gerulaitienė Neringa 
Published: July 2023

This article analyses the concept of quality management of research projects and provides insights on research support services and their usage in one Lithuanian university. In the article, a literature analysis is presented on the definition of quality management of research projects and their scope. With the help of the analysis of quality management of research projects and the survey of one Lithuanian University staff, it is determined what support services the university provides to its project teams. This paper provides conclusions and yields recommendations on how to maximise the efficiency of support services currently available at the university.
Reflections on Green Spaces and Urban Leadership from Riga
Authors: Sime Zane 
Published: July 2023

Emerging Urban Leaders programme hosted by the Salzburg Global Seminar coincides with the green spaces and places gaining attention internationally and Europe-wide. This focus on the green areas as crucial enablers of sustainability and quality of life of the city dwellers sets excellent grounds for a concise autoethnographic overview of how the vast green infrastructure in and around Riga serves the urban zest to explore and benefit from safe and enjoyable spaces for recreational, educational and fitness activities during the pandemic.