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Particulate matter (pm10) monitoring in the United Arab Emirates using a satellite remote sensing based model
Authors: Suwaidi Aisha Al , Ali Tarig , Atabay Serter , Singer Mohamed , Elaksher Ahmed 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Particulate matter (PM) is one of the major factors causing air pollution, which is considered a concern for human health. Hence, measuring and monitoring the concentrations of these particles is essential. In this study, the main objective is to develop a remote sensing based PM10 monitoring model for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using Landsat 8 imagery. Landsat 8 images acquired during the four-year period from 2016–2020 were obtained and used along with PM10 data collected at 16 ground monitoring stations corresponding to the acquisition of the satellite data. The Landsat 8 data was obtained from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Core Science Systems in the form of Digital Numbers (DNs). The DNs of the four optical bands of Landsat 8 were then converted to top of the atmosphere reflectance (TOA) through radiometric processing, and then used to estimate the Aerosol Optical Thickness. A spectral PM10 model was then developed through regression analysis, correlating AOT to PM10 values obtained at the ground stations. The model provided an R-squared value of 62% and a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 17.67 µg/m3. The results suggest that the developed model is robust in estimating PM10 values and can therefore be used for satellite-based monitoring at any location in the UAE.
Assessing the safety and feasibility of a new cutaneous ureterostomy suture approch (flap embedding approch ) after radical cystectomy :protocol for an open label, single-center, phase I clinical trial
Authors: Yu Xufeng , Chen Qing , Ying Yidie , Wang Maoyu , Wang Ziwei , Zhang Chen , Wang Yi , He Wei , Wang Yue , Yang Xuncheng , Xie Jiaxin , Xu Chuanliang , Hua Meimian , Zeng Shuxiong 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Choosing the appropriate urinary diversion method has always been a challenging decision for patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC). Emerging data suggests that cutaneous ureterostomy (CU) has advantages over ileal conduit (IC) and orthotopic neobladder (ONB) in terms of reduced operation time, blood loss, and perioperative complications. However, traditional CU is associated with a high incidence of stoma stenosis (>50% or more). To address this issue, we have developed a new suture approach called CU-flap embedding approach. In this trial, we aim to investigate the incidence rate of ureteral stoma stenosis and other related complications associated with flap embedding approach. The goal is to determine whether the flap embedding approach is a safe and feasible suture technique.
Methods and analysis：This study is a phase I, open-label study to investigate the safety and feasibility of the new suture approch of CU-flap embedding approch. Patients with indications for RC will be recruited. All enrolled patients will be sutured CU by flap embedding approch after RC. The primary objective is the incidence of ureteral stoma stenosis, the secondary objective is the incidence of other postoperative related complications of the approch. The postoperative complications will be assessed by Clavien-Dindo classification of surgical complications.
Ethics and dissemination：This protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Shanghai Changhai Hospital (ref. CHEC2023-107). The study will be performed in compliance with applicable local legislation and in accordance with the ethical principles developed by the World Medical Association in the Declaration of Helsinki 2013. Study results will be disseminated through conferences and peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Trial registration number：ChiCTR2300073003
Biodegradability of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) microplastics by floc-forming bacteria, Bacillus cereus strain SHBF2 isolated from a commercial aquafarm
Authors: Hossain Shahadat , Shukri Zuhayra Nasrin Ahmad , Waiho Khor , Ibrahim Yusof Shuaib , Kamaruzzan Amyra Suryatie , Rahim Ahmad Ideris Abdul , Draman Ahmad Shuhaimi , Wahab Wahidah , Khatoon Helena , Kasan Nor Azman 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The ubiquitous proximity of the commonly used microplastic (MP) particles particularly polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) poses a serious threat to the environment, and human health globally. Biological treatment as an environment-friendly approach to MPs pollution has recent interest when the bio-agent has beneficial functions in their ecosystem. This study aimed to utilize beneficial floc-forming bacteria B. cereus SHBF2 isolated from an aquaculture farm in reducing the MPs particles (PE, PP, and PS) from their environment. The bacteria were inoculated for 60 days in a media containing MPs particles as a sole carbon source. On different days of incubation (DOI), the bacterial growth analysis was monitored and the MPs particles were harvested to examine their weight loss, surface changes, and alterations in chemical properties. After 60 DOI, the highest weight loss was recorded for PE, 6.87 ± 0.92%, which was further evaluated to daily reduction rate (k), 0.00118 gday− 1, and half-life (t1/2), 605.08 ± 138.52 days. The OD value (1.38 ± 0.18 Abs.) indicated the higher efficiency of bacteria for PE utilization, whereas the colony-forming unit showed the bacteria was growing at a higher rate while utilizing PP (1.04 × 1011 CFU/mL). Biofilm formation, erosions, cracks, and fragments were evident when the surface changes were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) which resulted in the formation of carbonyl and alcohol group due to the oxidation and hydrolysis were confirmed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic (FTIR) analysis. The results confirmed and indicated a higher degree of biodegradation in all of the selected MPs types. Thus, this study revealed that the floc-forming bacteria, B. cereus SHBF2 has a high potential to be used as an effective MPs degrading bacteria.
Evaluation of Peritoneal Dialysis Health Literacy in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Authors: Lin Chun-Jung , Liou Yu-Ling , Lin Kuan-Yu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to obtain, use, and understand health information and services for maintaining good health. If the health literacy to peritoneal dialysis (PD) is lacking or not updated in time, it can easily contribute to correlation complications. The study evaluates peritoneal dialysis health literacy in peritoneal dialysis patients.
Methods: 110 PD patients from Taichung Area Hospital participated in this study. The patients were instructed to complete a peritoneal dialysis health literacy questionnaire, modified by referring to Nutbeam’s health literacy questionnaire. The health literacy items included functional literacy, communicative literacy, interactive literacy, critical literacy, basic health knowledge, advanced health knowledge, and patient safety.
Results: PD health literacy is not significantly related to demographic characteristics, and the experience of PD infection is not significantly associated with PD health literacy. However, There was a significant positive correlation between each aspect of health literacy and the total health literacy score, indicating that the higher the scores of each part of health literacy. Health literacy is also higher.
Conclusions: This study on PD health literacy can be used as a reference for the health education of patients undergoing PD. By understanding the factors affecting PD health literacy, caregivers can adapt PD learning methods to any patient with a preferred learning style and level of education, enhance the patients’ self-esteem and cooperation ability, and ultimately reduce the risk of PD correlation complications.
Optimization analysis on the transmission characteristics of multipurpose power transmission device
Authors: Zhu Zhen , Zhang Qinbo , Chen Long , Tian Xiang , Cai Yingfeng 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

A multipurpose power transmission device integrating the hydrostatic, hydro-mechanical and mechanical transmission is designed. This paper mainly discusses the transmission characteristic optimization problem of multipurpose power transmission device from the respective of speed regulation characteristic, shift strategy, and efficiency improvement. In accordance with the design requirements, the kinematic and kinetic analysis for the drive system is performed, the assembly schemes and relevant parameters of power transmission device should be analyzed, and the speed regulation characteristic curve can be obtained. According to the evaluation indexes of shift quality, the shift strategy of power transmission device involving clutches and brakes during the whole speed regulation process, and the best switch time of each component can be found. The hydrostatic system efficiency expression can be derivatized from the efficiency model of pump- control-motor system, and the efficiency of multipurpose power transmission device can be obtained by efficiency definition method; the fitting curves of hydrostatic system efficiency are determined by experimental data, and the efficiency of hydro-mechanical composite power transmission system can be got by conversion mechanism method. The results show that the shift quality of power transmission device can be improved greatly by controlling the switch sequence of clutches and brakes reasonably.
Whole-genome sequencing uncovers the genomic determinants of therapeutic resistance to immune checkpoint blockade
Authors: Litchfield Kevin , Simpson Benjamin , Cha Hongui , Castro Andrea , Bentham Robert , Ryan Lucy , Dietzen Michelle , Thol Kerstin , Kinnersley Ben , Martin Alice , Chubb Daniel , Cornish Alex , Coulton Alex , Thakkar Krupa , Bailey Chris , Jennings Charlotte , Kaye Danny , Bansal Daljeet , Humphries Matthew , Wright Alexander , Colquhoun Catherine , Stankeviciute Gaby , Helliwell Jacob , Arumugam Prabhu , Treanor Darren , McGranahan Nicholas , Larkin James , Turajlic Samra , Swanton Charles , Greenig Juliane , Hiley Crispin , Consortium GEL Genomics England Research 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Checkpoint inhibitors (CPI), ameliorate the anti-tumour response by blocking inhibitory immune checkpoint receptors, and have revolutionised the treatment of advanced cancers. However, the prediction of treatment response is suboptimal, and there remains a strong reliance on tumour mutation burden (TMB). Studies to date are limited to whole exome sequencing (WES), with no data yet reported on the utility of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in a pan-cancer cohort. Here we report a pan-cancer cohort of 318 tumour/normal genomes from the Genomics England 100,000 Genomes Project cohort treated with CPIs. Pan-cancer biomarkers previously reported from WES such as clonal TMB, total neoantigen burden and TMB had continued utility in predicting treatment response. Clonal TMB remained the strongest univariate predictor of positive treatment outcome, followed by infiltrating T cell fraction, and tobacco/UV mutational signatures. using whole genome assay, we additionally detected novel signatures associated with poor outcomes, including markers reflecting chemotherapy-induced mutations. Patients treated with chemotherapy prior to CPI displayed reduced survival irrespective of tumour type and had more subclonal mutations. Structural variants (SVs) were also predictive of poor therapeutic response and were enriched with non-coding intronic breakpoints, generating significantly fewer neoantigens than expected by chance. Global genomic features such as telomere length were associated with poor survival following CPI treatment, particularly in renal and bladder cancers. Together, these validated and novel biomarkers showed collective utility when combined to predict CPI outcomes. Our results highlight the value of WGS in detecting biomarkers of treatment resistance and highlight the promise of WGS for use in clinical practice.
The medical-nursing combined cooperation mechanism of residents-hospital-pension in stitutions-based on tripartite evolutionary game research
Authors: LIU Ya-qing , NIU Hao-ran , Wu huan , Zhang Ting-bao , Jiang feng , CAO Jian-bo , ZHANG Mei-cheng 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The combination of medical care and nursing enables the elderly to obtain continuous health care and medical services, which can help alleviate the phenomenon of medical resource crowding and make the elderly have a sense of security. This study uses game theory to explore how to consider various institutions for their own interests under the government's mandatory medical and nursing cooperation. We establish the expected income functions of medical institutions, pension institutions and residents respectively, and determine the optimal solution. In addition, we also analyzed the impact of the proportion of medical insurance reimbursement, the benefit distribution mechanism and the change of service value on the decision stability point. The results show that with the reduction of additional utility brought to no-buyers, residents will gradually choose to purchase integrated medical and nursing services. In addition, different benefit distribution mechanisms will have a significant impact on the cooperation intention of institutions. Change the proportion of medical insurance reimbursement, that is, the reduction of expenses is not highly attractive to residents. Finally, based on the research conclusions, some management suggestions are put forward for the cooperation between medical institutions and pension institutions.
Influence of Machining Parameters on Dynamic Errors in a Hexapod Machining Cell
Authors: Xing Kanglin , Bonev Ilian A. , Liu Zhaoheng , Champliaud Henri 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Dynamic errors from the robotic machining process can negatively impact the accuracy of manufactured parts. Currently, effectively reducing dynamic errors in robotic machining remains a challenge due to the incomplete understanding of the relations hip between machining parameters and dynamic errors, especially for hexapod machining cell. To address this topic, a dynamic error measurement strategy combining a telescoping ballbar, an Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), and particle swarm optimization (PSO) was utilized in robotic machining. The machining parameters, including spindle speed, cutting depth, and feeding speed, were defined using the Taguchi method. Simultaneously, vibrations during machining were also systematically measured to fully comprehend the nature of dynamic errors. Experimental results indicate that dynamic errors in a hexapod machining cell (HMC) are significantly amplified in machining setups, ranging from 4 to 20 times greater compared to non-machining setups. These errors are particularly influenced by machining parameters, especially for spindle speed. Furthermore, the extracted dynamic errors exhibit comparable frequency distributions, such as spindle frequency and tool passing frequency, to the vibration signals obtained at the chosen sampling rate. This expands the application and enhances the comprehension of dynamic errors for spindle and cutting tool condition recognition.
Chemical and molecular profiling of dissolved organic matter within varied compost: a comprehensive spectroscopic study
Authors: Fan Xingjun , Cheng Ao , Zhou Mengyu , Li Ting , Yu Xufang , Chen Dan , Li Xiaolong , Ji Wenchao 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Limited information is available regarding the chemical and molecular compositions and structures of dissolved organic matter (DOM) originating from diverse matured composts. In this study, the compost DOM extracted from composts of chicken manure co-composted with wheat straw (WS), rice husk (RH), and Chinese herbal residue (HR) underwent comprehensive characterization using UV-vis absorption, excitation-emission matrix fluorescence coupled with regional integration analysis (EEM-FRI), high-performance size exclusion chromatography (HPSEC), fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The results, as evidenced by the SUVA254, E2/E3, and SR values, consistently revealed a decreasing trend in aromatization and polymerization degree in the order of WS > RH > HR DOM. EEM-FRI analysis indicated that both WS and RH DOM composed of more humic-like substances (Region III+V, 45.4-51.1%) than HR DOM (37.9%), while the latter one enriched more protein-like substances (Region I+II, 48.3%). This implied that WS and RH DOM exhibited a more pronounced humification degree, which is supported by observation reflected by the humification Index (HIX) values. HPSEC revealed broad molecular weight (MW) distributions encompassing a range of 0.1 to 300 kDa across the three compost DOM. As comparison, the Mw and Mn followed the order of WS> RH > HR DOM, signifying a progressive reduction in MW amongst the distinct compost DOM. FTIR spectra suggested that three compost DOM predominantly composed of intricate mixtures of aromatic and aliphatic species, along with O-containing functional groups (e.g., hydroxyl, carboxyl, and carbonyl). Notably, WS and HR DOM exhibited an elevated presence of aromatic and aliphatic groups, whereas RH DOM presented an increased abundance of polar O-containing structures. In summary, this study has pointed out that diverse compost DOM manifest distinct chemical and molecular characteristics. These findings offer a foundational framework for assessing compost maturity and for the judicious application of varied matured compost types as organic fertilizers into soil systems.
Strengthening health visitors’ breastfeeding support – results from a cluster randomised study
Authors: Rossau Henriette Knold , Nilsson Ingrid Maria Susanne , Gadeberg Anne Kristine , Forman Julie Lyng , Strandberg-Larsen Katrine , Nielsen Jannie , Villadsen Sarah Fredsted 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background and Intervention
: Health professionals are key in supporting breastfeeding women but studies report gaps in health professionals’ breastfeeding support competencies. In an intervention study, we aimed to strengthen the breastfeeding support of families to improve breastfeeding rates. Health visitors received an interactive training programme to enhance their breastfeeding support self-efficacy, action competence and knowledge, including e-learning and a two-day course of lectures, role plays, and discussions.
Objectives
To assess the effect of the training programme on three constructs of health visitors’ breastfeeding support: self-efficacy, action competence and knowledge. Furthermore, we aimed to confirm the factor structure of these three constructs.
Design and Methods
: Pre- and post-test study in a cluster randomised trial with Danish municipal health visiting programmes as cluster units, randomised by stratifying for region and annual births per cluster. Health visitors from 21 clusters (11 intervention, 10 control) participated. The self-efficacy, action competence and knowledge were assessed in self-reported questionnaires before and after training (n = 368; intervention n = 176, control n = 196). To analyse the effects, the intention-to-treat principle and linear mixed models were applied. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to confirm the factor structures of the hypothesised self-efficacy, action competence and knowledge constructs.
Results
158 health visitors in the control arm and 157 in the intervention arm completed the baseline questionnaire and were analysed in intention-to-treat analyses. 125 and 116, respectively, completed the follow-up questionnaire and were analysed in sensitivity analyses. Health visitors in both trial arms had high levels of self-efficacy and action competence at baseline. Mean treatment effect of the training programme was 2.4 points (CI95% 1.6–3.3) for self-efficacy, 1.4 points (CI95% 0.7-2.0) for action competence, and 0.5 points (CI95% 0.1–0.8) for knowledge. The factor structure of the items used to measure self-efficacy, action competence and knowledge were confirmed.
Conclusions
The training programme improved the self-reported breastfeeding support self-efficacy, action competence and knowledge of health visitors. The factor structures of the instruments used to measure effects were confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis.
Trial registration
: Clinical Trials: NCT05311631. Date of first recruitment of health visitors: Dec 01, 2021.
Experimental research on the matrix cracks and delamination distribution and their monitoring methods during drilling UD-CFRP
Authors: Liu Wentao , Qin Xuda , Li Shipeng , Wang Xingran 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Although carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been widely used in various applications, it is still regarded as a kind of difficult to cut material due to its vulnerability to machining damages. In the current research, CFRP drilling experiments was conducted and found that the matrix cracks and delamination were observed not only at the entrance and exit of holes, but also in the middle area of the holes. Therefore, it is necessary to study the distribution of these defects due to the severe effect on the mechanical properties of CFRP. In this paper, the distribution of these defects as well as their monitoring methods were investigated. First, four factors were introduced to locate the distribution of these defects that were observed by X-ray CT scanner. Then, Statistical Process Control (SPC) was applied for damage detection with features optimized sensitivity analysis. Finally, the performance of SPC was validated, which has a high damage identifying accuracy of 86.78% and recommended for the on-line application.
Bedellia somnulentella (Lepidoptera: Bedelliidae): record of a new host and predator in Atlantic Forest biome in Minas Gerais state, Brazil
Authors: Pinheiro Rodrigo Almeida , Cabral Maria Jéssica dos Santos , Giordani Samuel Cunha Oliveira , de Souza Marcos Magalhaes , Zanuncio José Cola , Santos José Barbosa dos , Soares Marcus Alvarenga 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Bedellia somnulentella Zeller, 1847 (Lepidoptera: Bedelliidae), microlepidoptera leafminer of plants of the Convolvulaceae family, has Ipomoea batatas as its main commercial host. The distribution of this insect is cosmopolitan, with importance in different regions of the world. The aim was to report the occurrence of B. somnulentella in a new biome and host plant and a predator of this pest in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This damaged Distimake dissectus var. edentatus (Convolvulaceae) plants in the Atlantic Forest biome in the municipality of Viçosa, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Agelaia vicina Saussure, 1854 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) fed on B. somnulentella caterpillars and pupae. The record of this insect on D. dissectus var. edentatus expands the number of its hosts in a new biome. The record of the predator A. vicina increases the number of enemies and reinforces the importance of Vespidae to reducing populations of the leaf miner B. somnulentella in the field.