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A Novel Heterocyclic Xanthene-Analogous pH Probe for ­Quantitative Monitoring of Cell Surface pH by Fluorescence ­Lifetime Imaging
Authors: Zhang Xinfu , Li Xiaoxi , Xiao Yi , Wu Shuyao , Sun Shulan , Wang Ze Hui , Li Dingxuan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractRapidly capturing slight changes in cell surface pH is extremely important to evaluate the rapid diffusion of acidic metabolites into the extracellular environment caused by disease and physiological pH fluctuations of cells. In this work, we designed a membrane-targeted pH probe, Mem-COC18
, based on a novel heterocyclic xanthene-analogous backbone. Mem-COC18
shows specific and stable staining ability towards membrane. Importantly, the fluorescence lifetime of Mem-COC18
is highly sensitive against acidity within membrane, which is in favor of quantifying pH through fluorescence lifetime imaging. Using Mem-COC18
, we recorded pH changes of 0.61 units on the surface of human cervical cancer cells (Hela) during glycolysis. Further on, we observed a robust pH-regulating mechanism of the plasma membrane that the pH fluctuation range within membrane (5.32–6.85) is much smaller than the change in extracellular environment (4.00–8.00). Consequently, we demonstrate a pH probe for quantifying small pH fluctuations within cell membrane that merits further evaluation for biology applications.
MilliLoc: Human computer interaction oriented acoustic millimeter-level real-time locating system
Authors: Wang Zhisheng , Liu Liang , Cui Junning , Zhao Dongfang , Li Muhang 
Published: January 2023

In recent years, people have become more interested in using acoustics to locate equipment in intelligent human–computer interfaces (HCI). However, existing acoustic locating systems have poor compatibility with smart devices. To achieve millimeter-level accuracy, most systems require large microphone spacing, complex algorithms, and a high cost. In this paper, we propose a new HCI system, MilliLoc, to achieve millimeter-level real-time acoustic locating. Our first contribution is to design a high-performance and convenient microphone array. It has a high sampling rate of 96 kHz, real-time complete dataflow, and is compatible with any smart device. The second contribution is to propose an improved generalized cross-correlation phase transform method with simplicity and real-time capability. Even if the signal-to-noise ratio is not high enough, it can still estimate the time delay accurately. We combine the microphone array with the algorithm to illustrate the implementation of MilliLoc. Experiments show that MilliLoc has a median 2D accuracy of 7.2 mm in a 60 cm sector area and achieves millimeter-level locating.
A stability bound on the T-linear resistivity of conventional metals
Authors: Murthy Chaitanya , Pandey Akshat , Esterlis Ilya , Kivelson Steven A. 
Published: January 2023

Perturbative considerations account for the properties of conventional metals, including the range of temperatures where the transport scattering rate is 1/
τ
tr
= 2
π
λ
T
, where
λ
is a dimensionless strength of the electron–phonon coupling. The fact that measured values satisfy
λ
≲ 1 has been noted in the context of a possible “Planckian” bound on transport. However, since the electron–phonon scattering is quasielastic in this regime, no such Planckian considerations can be relevant. We present and analyze Monte Carlo results on the Holstein model which show that a different sort of bound is at play: a “stability” bound on
λ
consistent with metallic transport. We conjecture that a qualitatively similar bound on the strength of residual interactions, which is often stronger than Planckian, may apply to metals more generally.
Pour une intelligence interculturelle
Authors: Sauquet Michel 
Published: January 2023

Résumé
Le travail en milieu pluriculturel est facilité par une démarche dite d’intelligence interculturelle. Cette
démarche suppose à la fois une prise de recul, un questionnement constant sur les représentations et les pratiques de nos
interlocuteurs, et un effort de « négociation socioculturelle » permettant de résoudre les problèmes posés par les écarts
culturels entre pays, professions, institutions et générations. Les traducteurs et les interprètes ont dans ce travail un rôle de
médiateurs essentiels.
Communicating in multilingual churches
Authors: Valero-Garcés Carmen 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis paper aims to expand the boundaries of public service interpreting and translation (PSIT) and map the still widely unexplored territory of translating and interpreting in ecclesiastical settings. The starting point is the consideration that 21st-century societies are shaped by cross-cultural contact and interaction because of migration flows. Consequently, parishes are culturally and linguistically diverse. In such a context, translation and interpreting services are of utmost importance to ensure the integration of parishioners and preachers in the religious community. I intend to explore some of the realities, needs, and challenges posed by interpreting in ecclesiastical settings in Spain. A mainly qualitative methodology based on discourse analysis is used. Data come from empirical studies on related topics, an open questionnaire, and observation. The study touches on issues relating to the specific communication needs and audience expectations in religious settings, the context dependency of ecclesiastical translation and interpreting, and the interpreter’s role(s) of the interpreter in the religious environment.
Neural machine translation and the indivisibility of culture and language
Authors: Sánchez-Gijón Pilar 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Neural machine translation (NMT) is becoming a common resource both for professional translators and for people who need small, occasional translations. The wide use of NMT for professional purposes reshapes the conditions of translation assignments. Moreover, the effects on the target text and language are not well known, although some studies already suggest a stronger influence of the source language on them. On the other hand, since many NMT tools are easily and freely available and even accessible via mobile devices, they are being increasingly used by non-professionals to carry out short translations mostly. These occasional translators use these tools both to understand a text originally written in a language they do not fluently speak (translation into their first language) and to publish a text in the language they do not master (translation into their second language or even into a language in which the user has poor or no knowledge at all). Finally, NMT is also present in everyday digital products even without users being aware of its intervention, for example in specific apps on smart devices. This article proposes a reflection on the effects of NMT in all these scenarios, with a special focus on the effects on the reception of the target text and on the target language standard.
Transverse electronic transport properties of single DNA nucleobase pairs between different electrode materials
Authors: Ni Guangfu , Li Zirui , Liang Yao , Fang Yongjun , Wang Meishan , Liu Desheng , Xu Yuqing 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Detection of gene mutation through electronic transport properties measurements is an attractive research topic. For this purpose, we computed the current–voltage characteristics of adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine nucleobase pairs, using a combination method of density-functional theory with non-equilibrium Green’s function. Gene mutation was also simulated by structural change in nucleobase pairs by a double proton transfer mechanism. Four different metal electrodes were tested. Comparing the results, nucleobase pairs between platinum surfaces showed distinct electronic transport properties. Such as reverse rectifying direction and negative differential resistance behaviors. The discrepancy can be explained from series of electronic and structural analyses. All these results made identification of structural changes in individual DNA nucleobase pairs possible.
Development of a generalized method to allow the estimation of doses to the ICRP reference adults from CT, on the basis of normalized organ and CTDI dose data determined by Monte Carlo calculation for a range of contemporary scanners
Authors: Jansen Jan TM , Shrimpton Paul C , Edyvean Sue 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Objective. Development of a method to provide organ and effective dose coefficients to reference adults for any CT scanner based on values of CTDI measured both in air and in standard CT dosimetry phantoms. Approach. Results from previous Monte Carlo simulations for a range of contemporary CT scanners have been analyzed to provide linear models relating values of organ dose (normalized to CTDI
free-in-air), for each slab of 3 reference phantoms (ICRP Male/Female, and AH hermaphrodite), to similarly normalized values of CTDI in standard CT dosimetry phantoms. Three methods have been investigated to apply the models to values of CTDI for a ‘new’ scanner not previously simulated: a Generic approach using averaged normalized organ dose profiles for whole body exposure of the phantoms; and two processes for matching the scanner, on the basis of normalized organ doses or effective dose (
n

E
103,phan
), to one of the 102 sets of dose coefficients previously calculated for 12 contemporary CT scanner models, from 4 manufacturers, operating under a range of conditions. Main results. The merit of each method has been quantitatively assessed when applied to both the present contemporary scanners with each test data set being excluded in turn during the matching process, and also to 3 previously-simulated older scanners. Whereas all three methods appear viable, with all doses being within 1% and 10% for the contemporary and old scanners respectively, matching to
n

E
103,phan
is overall the approach preferred in practice, yielding an uncertainty of around 6% in estimated values of
n

E
103,phan
. The present methodology also provides superior performance when compared against some other common normalization factors for E
103,phan
. Significance. The CT dose model and the data sets will be incorporated into a new CT dosimetry tool that will be made available from UKHSA in support of facilitating improvements in patient protection.
Pairwise attention-enhanced adversarial model for automatic bone segmentation in CT images
Authors: Chen Cheng , Qi Siyu , Zhou Kangneng , Lu Tong , Ning Huansheng , Xiao Ruoxiu 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Objective. Bone segmentation is a critical step in screw placement navigation. Although the deep learning methods have promoted the rapid development for bone segmentation, the local bone separation is still challenging due to irregular shapes and similar representational features. Approach. In this paper, we proposed the pairwise attention-enhanced adversarial model (Pair-SegAM) for automatic bone segmentation in computed tomography images, which includes the two parts of the segmentation model and discriminator. Considering that the distributions of the predictions from the segmentation model contains complicated semantics, we improve the discriminator to strengthen the awareness ability of the target region, improving the parsing of semantic information features. The Pair-SegAM has a pairwise structure, which uses two calculation mechanics to set up pairwise attention maps, then we utilize the semantic fusion to filter unstable regions. Therefore, the improved discriminator provides more refinement information to capture the bone outline, thus effectively enhancing the segmentation models for bone segmentation. Main results. To test the Pair-SegAM, we selected the two bone datasets for assessment. We evaluated our method against several bone segmentation models and latest adversarial models on the both datasets. The experimental results prove that our method not only exhibits superior bone segmentation performance, but also states effective generalization. Significance. Our method provides a more efficient segmentation of specific bones and has the potential to be extended to other semantic segmentation domains.
1/f noise and anomalous scaling in Lévy noise-driven on–off intermittency
Authors: van Kan Adrian , Pétrélis François 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
On–off intermittency occurs in nonequilibrium physical systems close to bifurcation points, and is characterised by an aperiodic switching between a large-amplitude ‘on’ state and a small-amplitude ‘off’ state. Lévy on–off intermittency is a recently introduced generalisation of on–off intermittency to multiplicative Lévy noise, which depends on a stability parameter α and a skewness parameter β. Here, we derive two novel results on Lévy on–off intermittency by leveraging known exact results on the first-passage time statistics of Lévy flights. First, we compute anomalous critical exponents explicitly as a function of arbitrary Lévy noise parameters

(
α
,
β
)

for the first time, by a heuristic method, extending previous results. The predictions are verified using numerical solutions of the fractional Fokker–Planck equation. Second, we derive the power spectrum S(f) of Lévy on–off intermittency, and show that it displays a power law

S
(
f
)
∝

f

κ

at low frequencies f, where

κ
∈
(
−
1
,
0
)

depends on the noise parameters

α
,
β

. An explicit expression for κ is obtained in terms of

(
α
,
β
)

. The predictions are verified using long time series realisations of Lévy on–off intermittency. Our findings help shed light on instabilities subject to non-equilibrium, power-law-distributed fluctuations, emphasizing that their properties can differ starkly from the case of Gaussian fluctuations.
Dynamics of closed quantum systems under stochastic resetting
Authors: Sevilla Francisco J , Valdés-Hernández Andrea 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
We consider a closed quantum system subject to a stochastic resetting process. The generic expression for the resulting density operator is formulated for arbitrary resetting dynamics, fully characterised by the distribution of times between consecutive reset events. We analyse the behaviour of the state in the long-time regime, as well as the evolution of relevant quantities in the study of quantum coherence and closed- versus open-system dynamics. Our general results are complemented with examples involving particular resetting distributions, and special attention is paid to the two-level (qubit) system, in which we elucidate the effects of the renewal process on the speed of evolution toward an orthogonal state, and gain insight into the resetting applied to open systems.
Translating insights from experimental analyses with single-crystal electrodes to practically-applicable material development strategies for controlling the Pt/ionomer interface in polymer electrolyte fuel cells
Authors: Kodama Kensaku , Suzuki Takahisa , Shinozaki Kazuma , Jinnouchi Ryosuke 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Ionomers are used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) catalyst layers to improve proton conduction. Recent analytical studies have clarified that the adsorption of the ionomer on the surface of a Pt catalyst deteriorates the catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen transport properties near the catalyst surface. These findings have led to the development of new materials, such as mesoporous carbon support and highly oxygen-permeable ionomer, which are now commercially used. In this review article, we summarize recent analytical studies of the Pt/ionomer interface focusing on half-cell experiments with single-crystal electrodes. We also present promising approaches for mitigating ionomer adsorption, as well as the remaining challenges in the application of these approaches to PEFCs.
Everyone Wins: Vaccine Lotteries Can Cost-Effectively Increase COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Rates
Authors: McLaren Zoë M 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Booster vaccination remains a key strategy to address the ongoing threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, take-up has been slow. By the fall of 2022, less than 50% of eligible US residents had received a booster dose. It is a central tenet in health economics that incentives or penalties are necessary to reach optimal vaccination rates. Six rigorous real-world studies provide evidence that COVID-19 vaccine lotteries cost-effectively raised vaccination rates at an estimated cost of $49 to $82 per additional dose. The 5 studies that found no impact of lotteries used statistical methods that underestimated the impact: They were statistically underpowered to detect a small yet cost-effective impact and did not adequately address selection bias. Vaccine lotteries are cost-effective because they not only provide financial incentives but also influence the public via nonfinancial channels: They garner media attention, tap into social networks, combat procrastination, and signal the importance of sustaining high vaccination rates. In fact, vaccine lotteries are likely to be more effective for booster vaccination than for initial doses because barriers to vaccination are higher. The ongoing threat of COVID-19 presents a unique opportunity to develop and implement innovative, evidence-based public health policies like vaccine lotteries to address current challenges.
Opportunities for implementing a patient-initiated follow-up pathway for patients with psoriasis completing phototherapy
Authors: Kanji Alpa , Hussain Khawar , Patel Neil P 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
We performed a retrospective case analysis to identify opportunities to introduce a patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) pathway for patients with psoriasis completing narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy at our centre. In total, 42 patients completed phototherapy between January 2016 and August 2018 and outcomes were observed for 36 months after phototherapy cessation. Had a PIFU pathway been in place, 24 routine follow-up appointments could have been saved and 8 nonattendances could have been avoided. Seven patients who were discharged or did not attend follow-up after phototherapy flared within 12 months and could have benefited from PIFU to re-access dermatology care. In total 21 patients (50.0%) experienced a relapse within 36 months of completion of phototherapy, and 18 of these (85.7%) relapsed at 0–12 months. The median time to relapse was 6 months. We conclude a post-phototherapy PIFU pathway could help eliminate unnecessary appointments for patients in remission and improve access for patients who relapse. A 12-month PIFU duration prior to discharge would be sufficient to capture the majority of relapses.
Comparison of the cardiovascular effects of immobilization with three different drug combinations in free-ranging African lions
Authors: Donaldson Ashleigh Claire , Meyer Leith Carl Rodney , Fuller Andrea , Buss Peter Erik 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThirty-six free-ranging lions (12 per group) were immobilized with tiletamine–zolazepam (Zoletil 0.6 mg/kg i.m.) plus medetomidine (0.036 mg/kg i.m.) (TZM), ketamine (3.0 mg/kg i.m.) plus medetomidine (0.036 mg/kg i.m.) (KM) or ketamine (1.2 mg/kg i.m.) plus butorphanol (0.24 mg/kg i.m.) plus medetomidine (0.036 mg/kg i.m.) (KBM). During immobilization cardiovascular variables were monitored at 5-minute intervals for a period of 30 minutes. Lions immobilized with all three drug combinations were severely hypertensive. Systolic arterial pressure was higher at initial sampling in lions immobilized with KM (237.3 ± 24.8 mmHg) than in those immobilized with TZM (221.0 ± 18.1 mmHg) or KBM (226.0 ± 20.6 mmHg) and decreased to 205.8 ± 19.4, 197.7 ± 23.7 and 196.3 ± 17.7 mmHg, respectively. Heart rates were within normal ranges for healthy, awake lions and decreased throughout the immobilization regardless of drug combination used. Lions immobilized with TZM had a higher occurrence (66%) of skipped heart beats than those immobilized with KBM (25%). The three drug combinations all caused negative cardiovascular effects, which were less when KBM was used, but adverse enough to warrant further investigations to determine if these effects can be reversed or prevented when these three combinations are used to immobilize free-living lions.
Effect of super-chilling storage on maintenance of quality and freshness of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Authors: Dong Shiliang , Niu Yabin , Wei Huamao , Lin Yumeng , Lu Xin , Yamashita Tetsuro , Yu Kefeng , Takaki Koichi , Yuan Chunhong 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe quality changes of shelled Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) were examined in relation to the effects of superchilling storage at −1 °C for 28 d by measuring changes in biochemical properties (microbial analysis, adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-related compounds, pH, free amino acids) and sensory evaluations in this study. The results indicated that microorganism growth was significantly inhibited during superchilling storage. Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and adenosine monophosphate (AMP) accumulated while ATP rapidly decreased in the adductor muscle. ATP and ADP were the primary components in the other 3 tissues including mantle, gill, and body trunk of oysters, and they remained ­relatively stable over time. The pH and adenylate energy charge in the adductor muscle could be utilized as freshness indicators for shelled oysters. However, there were no significant differences (P&gt;0.05) among the free amino acids during whole storage. According to the sensory evaluations, oysters could be alive and tolerated up to 21 d at −1 °C storage. The study demonstrated that superchilling storage at −1 °C could better maintain the eating quality of shelled oysters and the shelf life was extended to 21 d.
Beyond the Heroic Narrative: Towards the Quincentenary of the German Peasants’ War, 1525
Authors: Schwerhoff Gerd 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Historiography on the German Peasants’ War experienced a lively upswing in the wake of the 450th anniversary in 1975. The course set at that time has continued to shape historical research until today. Starting from this anniversary, the article examines the state of historical research and develops perspectives for further paths of investigation. It starts from the thesis that beyond supposed controversies between East and West and beyond the progress achieved, a common ground of interpretations can be recognized that hinders rather than promotes an unbiased view of the event ‘Peasants’ War’. The underlying heroic narrative is characterized by a programmatic overdetermination, a tradition of interpretation that focuses on the program of a supposed revolutionary collective subject and neglects the dynamics of the events, with all their contradictions and coincidences.