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Sunspot observations at Kawaguchi Science Museum: 1972 – 2013
Authors: Hayakawa Hisashi , Suzuki Daisuke , Mathieu Sophie , Lefèvre Laure , Takuma Hitoshi , Hiei Eijiro 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIndividual sunspot observations have formed a ground basis of international sunspot number, a unique reference for long‐term solar variability in the centennial timescale. The original datasets were subjected to exploitations and analyses upon the recalibrations of the sunspot number series. In this context, this study reviewed and analysed original sunspot records and their databases in the Kawaguchi Science Museum (KSM) in Japan. KSM hosts sunspot drawings and logbooks from 1972 to 2013. This dataset has a longer chronological coverage than what was known to the scientific community (1981–2010). These records have been digitized and publicized in a museum database, which allows users to access individual sunspot drawings and numerical data in KSM logbooks. These records are highly homogeneous as a single observer's dataset (Hitoshi Takuma), who used a 15‐cm refractor at the Kawaguchi Juvenile Museum in 1972–2003 and a 20‐cm refractor at KSM in 2003–2013. We also reviewed the Takuma data series, his monthly observation days (21.3 days/month), sunspot number in the whole disk and each hemisphere, and sunspot positions in a butterfly diagram. We also assessed Takuma's data stability in comparison with the international sunspot number and reference datasets of the SILSO. Takuma's data appear stable until 2003, when he changed the observation site and instrument. His data stability was quantitatively compared with the SILSO reference datasets, confirming the substantial long‐term stability of the data and establishing its reliability as an alternative reference for sunspot number recalibration.
Decoding subject's own name in the primary auditory cortex
Authors: Wu Hang , Wang Dong , Liu Yueyao , Xie Musi , Zhou Liwei , Wang Yiwen , Cao Jin , Huang Yujuan , Qiu Mincong , Qin Pengmin 
Published: December 2022

AbstractCurrent studies have shown that perception of subject's own name (SON) involves multiple multimodal brain regions, while activities in unimodal sensory regions (i.e., primary auditory cortex) and their interaction with multimodal regions during the self‐processing remain unclear. To answer this, we combined multivariate pattern analysis and dynamic causal modelling analysis to explore the regional activation pattern and inter‐region effective connection during the perception of SON. We found that SON and other names could be decoded from the activation pattern in the primary auditory cortex. In addition, we found an excitatory effect of SON on connections from the anterior insula/inferior frontal gyrus to the primary auditory cortex, and to the temporoparietal junction. Our findings extended the current knowledge of self‐processing by showing that primary auditory cortex could discriminate SON from other names. Furthermore, our findings highlighted the importance of influence of the insula on the primary auditory cortex during self‐processing.
A cross‐sectional study exploring the Covid‐19 vaccination landscape in Malta through social media: An insight into experiences, attitudes, and perspectives
Authors: Cuschieri Sarah , Grech Stephan , Grech Victor 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBackground and AimsCovid‐19 vaccines were disseminated across Europe from the end of 2020. Malta had one of the fastest vaccination rollouts in Europe and by March 2022 most adults had their booster dose. The aim was to investigate adult's perspectives, experiences, and attitudes regarding vaccination in Malta.MethodsAn anonymous online survey targeting adult social media users living in Malta was disseminated through social media, with a snowball technique. Demographic information, vaccination uptake, side‐effects, perceptions, and experiences were gathered through quantitative and qualitative means. Participants were sub‐grouped according to their vaccination status and descriptive analysis through frequency was performed. χ2/Fisher test testing followed by logistic regressions were performed to assess the vaccination perspectives according to vaccination status.ResultsOut of 611 participants 79.87% had the booster, 4.91% had two doses awaiting booster, 6.55% refused booster while, 8.67% refused any dose. Booster sub‐group when compared to vaccine hesitant sub‐group exhibited an association with the perception for the need to “continue wearing masks, maintaining physical distance and hand washing following vaccination” (odds ratio [OR]: 5.97 confidence interval [CI] 95%: 1.09–32.36 p = 0.04). Those waiting for the booster dose when compared to those refusing booster, exhibited an association with the perspective that “COVID‐19 vaccine is the solution to returning to normality” (OR: 5.00 CI 95%: 1.12–22.35 p = 0.04). The commonest reason for inoculation was to protect against severe disease (63.08% CI 95%: 58.91–67.07). More pronounced booster adverse effects raised concern about future booster doses uptake. Unwillingness among anti‐booster and vaccine hesitant arose among high socioeconomic background participants, with concern for vaccine safety and adverse effects.ConclusionVaccine hesitancy is low yet, vaccination unwillingness even among highly educated may act as a barrier to control the pandemic. Clear, transparent public health communication which targets concerns is crucial, with unified messages from governing bodies optimizing population safety.
Contributions of linguistic, quantitative, and spatial attention skills to young children's math versus reading: Same, different, or both?
Authors: Liu Kaichun , Zhao Ningxin , Huang Tong , He Wei , Xu Lan , Chi Xia , Yang Xiujie 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe study used Bayesian and Frequentist methods to investigate whether the roles of linguistic, quantitative, and spatial attention skills are distinct in children's acquisition of reading and math. A sample of 175 Chinese kindergarteners was tested with measures of linguistic skills (phonological awareness and phonological memory), quantitative knowledge (number line task, symbolic digit comparison, and non‐symbolic number estimation), spatial attention skills (visual span, mental rotation, and visual search), word reading, and calculation. After statistically controlling for age and nonverbal intelligence, phonological awareness and digit comparison performance explained unique variance in both math and reading. Moreover, number line estimation was specifically important for math, while phonological memory was specifically essential for reading. These findings highlight the possibility of developing early screening tools with different cognitive measures for children at risk of learning disabilities in reading and/or math.
Characterization of ambient polychlorinated biphenyl background conditions in surface waters of the Pajarito Plateau, New Mexico
Authors: Church Brian G. , Toll John , Tobiason Scott , White Amanda 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This study presents the development of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) background threshold values (BTVs) that statistically characterize ambient background conditions for surface waters in undeveloped and developed landscapes of the Pajarito Plateau in the Rio Grande Basin of New Mexico. Between 2009 and 2018, surface water data were collected at 45 locations under a variety of flow conditions and regimes. A total of 163 samples were collected, with roughly 1/3 of samples and locations being in undeveloped areas (n = 53 from 17 locations), and the remainder being in developed areas (n = 110 from 28 locations). While there are areas on the Pajarito Plateau where PCB point sources are known or likely to have contributed to PCBs in soils, PCB BTVs calculated for undeveloped portions of watersheds (upstream of areas where PCB point sources are known or likely to have contributed to PCBs in soils, and therefore not affected by PCB sources within the watershed) are well above New Mexico's human health organism-only (HH-OO) water quality criterion (0.64 ng/L). Background threshold values are even higher in developed areas upstream of managed soil sites, suggesting that in developed areas, both diffuse ambient PCB sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition) and localized urban sources (e.g., building materials, paints, and electrical equipment) contribute to PCBs in those watersheds. These findings indicate that New Mexico's current HH-OO water quality criterion for PCBs cannot practicably be met due to ambient conditions. It is also impracticable to meet the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criterion continuous concentration (CCC) of 14 ng/L in developed background areas, where the BTV is approximately 1.5 times the CCC. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;19:1307–1319. © 2022 SETAC
Incidence and management of esophageal cancer recurrence to regional lymph nodes after curative esophagectomy
Authors: Boerner Thomas , Carr Rebecca A. , Hsu Meier , Michel Alexa , Tan Kay See , Vos Elvira , Sihag Smita , Bains Manjit S. , Ku Geoffrey Y. , Wu Abraham J. , Jones David R. , Molena Daniela 
Published: December 2022

AbstractUp to 50% of patients treated with curative esophagectomy for esophageal cancer will develop recurrence, contributing to the dismal survival associated with this disease. Regional recurrence may represent disease that is not yet widely metastatic and may therefore be amenable to more‐aggressive treatment. We sought to assess all patients treated with curative esophagectomy for esophageal cancer who developed regional recurrence. We retrospectively identified all patients who underwent esophagectomy for esophageal adenocarcinoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma at a single institution from January 2000 to August 2019. In total, 1626 patients were included in the study cohort. As of June 2022, 595 patients had disease recurrence, which was distant or systemic in 435 patients (27%), regional in 125 (7.7%) and local in 35 (2.2%). On multivariable analysis, neoadjuvant chemoradiation with a total radiation dose <45 Gy (hazard ratio [HR], 3.5 [95% CI, 1.7‐7.3]; P = .001), pathologic node‐positive disease (HR, 1.9 [95% CI, 1.3‐3.0]; P = .003) and lymphovascular invasion (HR, 1.6 [95% CI, 1.0‐2.5]; P = .049) were predictors of isolated nodal recurrence, whereas increasing age (HR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.96‐0.99]; P = .001) and increasing number of excised lymph nodes (HR, 0.98 [95% CI, 0.95‐1.00]; P = .021) were independently associated with decreased risk of regional recurrence. Patients treated with a combination of local and systemic therapies had better survival outcomes than patients treated with systemic therapy alone (P < .001). In patients with recurrence of esophageal cancer limited to regional lymph nodes, salvage treatment may be possible. Higher radiation doses and more‐extensive lymphadenectomy may reduce the risk of regional recurrence.
A Fluorescent Unnatural Mannosamine Derivative with Enhanced Emission Upon Complexation with Cucurbit[7]uril
Authors: Kataki‐Anastasakou Anna , Jia Shang , Axtell Jonathan C. , Sletten Ellen M. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractMetabolic incorporation of unnatural functionality on glycans has allowed chemical biologists to observe and affect cellular processes. Recent work has resulted in glycan‐fluorophore structures that allow for direct visualization of glycan‐mediated processes, shining light on their role in living systems. This work describes the serendipitous discovery of a small chemical reporter‐fluorophore. Investigations into the mechanism of fluorescence arising from (trimethylsilyl)methylglycine appended on mannosamine suggest rigidity and restriction of lone pair geometry contribute to the fluorescent behaviour. In fact, in situ cyclization and encapsulation in cucurbit[7]uril enhance fluorescence to levels that can be observed in live cells. While the reported unnatural mannosamine does not traverse the sialic acid biosynthetic pathway, this discovery may lead to small, “turn‐on” chemical reporters for incorporation in living systems.
Chitosan‐collagen‐fibrinogen uncrosslinked scaffolds possessing skin regeneration and vascularization potential
Authors: Dasgupta Shalini , Gope Ayan , Mukhopadhyay Anurup , Kumar Prashant , Chatterjee Jyotirmoy , Barui Ananya 
Published: December 2022

AbstractClinical success of regenerative medicine for treating deep‐tissue skin injuries depends on the availability of skin grafts. Though bioengineered constructs are tested clinically, lack of neovascularization provide only superficial healing. Thus constructs, which promotes wound healing and supports vascularization has gained priority in tissue engineering. In this study, chitosan‐collagen‐fibrinogen (CCF) scaffold was fabricated using freeze‐drying method without using any chemical crosslinkers. CCF scaffolds proved cytocompatibility and faster healing in in vitro scratch assay of primary human adult dermal fibroblasts cells with progressively increasing vascular endothelial growth factor‐A and reducing vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 expressions. Skin regeneration evaluated on in vivo full thickness wound model confirmed faster remodeling with angiogenic signatures in CCF scaffold‐implanted mice. Histopathological observations corroborated with stereo‐zoom and SS‐optical coherence tomography images of wound sites to prove the maturation of healing‐bed, after 12 days of CCF implantation. Therefore, it is concluded that CCF scaffolds are promising for skin tissue regeneration and demonstrates pro‐angiogenic potential.
Bonding in the high spin lithium clusters:Non‐nuclearattractors play a crucial role
Authors: Karachi Sara Sadat , Eskandari Kiamars 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe bonding in lithium high‐spin clusters contradicts the usual chemical bonding concept since there are no electron pairs between the atoms, and they are bound with parallel spin electrons. Quantum theory of atoms in molecules and interacting quantum atom analysis (IQA) were used to investigate the nature of bonding in the high‐spin clusters. Our findings demonstrate that the non‐nuclear attractors (NNAs) are an essential component of the high‐spin lithium clusters and play a key role in keeping them stable. Based on IQA energy terms, an electrostatic destabilizing interaction between the lithium atoms works against the cluster formation. On the other hand, the interactions between lithium atoms and NNA basins are stabilizing and outweigh the lithium‐lithium destabilizing effects. In fact, NNAs tend to draw lithium atoms together and stabilize the resulting cluster. The high‐spin clusters of lithium can be regarded as electrostatically driven compounds since the electrostatic components are primarily responsible for the stabilizing interactions between NNAs and Li atoms. The only exception is3Li2, which lacks NNA and has a non‐repellent lithium–lithium interaction. Indeed, in the3Li2, the interatomic electrostatic component is negligibly small, and the exchange‐correlation term leads to a weak bonding interaction.
Urinary N‐acetyl‐β‐d‐glucosaminidase‐creatine ratio is a valuable predictor for advanced diabetic kidney disease
Authors: Huang Qinghua , Fei Xianming , Zhan Huifang , Gong Jianguang , Zhou Jieru , Zhang Yulv , Ye Xiao , Song Yingxiang , Ma Jiangbo , Wu Xiaohong 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBackgroundMany biomarkers show high diagnostic values for diabetic kidney disease (DKD), but fewer studies focus on the predictive assessment of DKD progression by blood and urinary biomarkers.AimThis study aims to find powerful risk predictors and identifying biomarkers in blood and urine for DKD progression.MethodsA total of 117 patients with type 2 DKD including early and advanced stages and their laboratory parameters were statistically assessed. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the significance of discriminating between early and advanced DKD, and the predictive power for advanced DKD was analyzed by regression analysis and trisector grouping.ResultsN‐acetyl‐β‐d‐glucosaminidase‐creatine (NAG/CR) level in advanced DKD was statistically higher than that in early DKD (p < 0.05), and there was a higher incidence of advanced DKD (72% vs. 56%) and high odds ratio (OR: 3.917, 95% CI: 1.579–10.011) of NAG/CR with ≥2.79 U/mmol compared with <2.79 U/mmol (p < 0.05). NAG/CR ratio also showed a higher area under the ROC curve of 0.727 (95% CI: 0.616–0.828, p = 0.010) with a high sensitivity (0.75) and a moderate specificity (0.66) when 1.93 U/mmol was set as the optimal cutoff value. The adjusted‐multivariable analysis revealed that NAG/CR had an OR of 1.021 (95% CI: 1.024–1.038) and 2.223 (95% CI: 1.231–4.463) based on a continuous and categorical variable, respectively, for risk of advanced DKD. Moreover, the prevalence of advanced DKD exhibited an increasing tendency by an increment of the trisector of NAG/CR.ConclusionsThis study suggests that NAG/CR ratio is an independent predictor for advanced DKD, and it also can be used as a powerful identifying marker between early and advanced DKD.
Never underestimate fears, blocks, and resistances: The interplay between experiential practices, self‐conscious emotions, and the therapeutic relationship in compassion focused therapy
Authors: Matos Marcela , Petrocchi Nicola , Irons Chris , Steindl Stanley R. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractExperiential practices are a core component of compassion focused therapy (CFT). Throughout the treatment process, the client's engagement with these practices may become blocked, resulting in a rupture in the therapeutic relationship. In these instances, the interplay between these experiential practices and the therapeutic relationship becomes an essential focus of therapy to repair the rupture, re‐engage the client in the therapeutic process, and proceed with the CFT treatment plan. This paper presents the case of a man diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, with the presence of shame‐based self‐criticism, treated via 12 sessions of CFT. CFT was proceeding well until certain embodiment practices and chair work were introduced, at which point the client refused to continue and became disengaged in the session. The process of repair and re‐engagement will be discussed from the perspective of this interplay between experiential exercises and therapeutic relationships. Implications for CFT practice and clinical recommendations will be provided.
Introduction to the special issue on critical realism
Authors: Lauzier‐Jobin François , Brunson Liesette , Olson Brad 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThis special issue explores how philosophy of science matters for both research and social action in community psychology. It explores the complex issue of what might be appropriate philosophical bases for community psychology theory, research, and practice. In particular, it focuses on critical realism, a relatively new approach to the philosophy of science. In this introductory article, we start by discussing the importance of philosophy of science for community psychologists. We then situate our subject by exploring the history of paradigms in community psychology. We next offer a brief description of critical realism by describing its assumptions on ontology (nature of the world), epistemology (theory of knowledge), axiology (theory of values), and methodology (theory of action).
Novel macaroni‐sponge‐like pore structure biomass (Zingiber officinale Rosc. leaves)‐based electrode material for excellent energy gravimetric supercapacitor
Authors: Taer Erman , Yanti Novi , Putri Juwita Ade , Apriwandi Apriwandi , Taslim Rika 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBACKGROUNDBiomass‐based porous carbon as the basic component of electrodes has received wide interest as a renewable energy storage device with high chemical–physical stability and environmental friendliness. Therefore, novel biomass waste based on Zingiber officinale Rosc./red ginger leaves was synthesized as an electrode‐based carbon material with an abundance of unique macaroni‐sponge‐like hierarchical pore structure, as well as good chemical, physical and economic performance. Template/metal–organic framework‐free red ginger leaf‐based hierarchical porous carbon (RGPC) was prepared using a facile and zero‐residue technique as electrode material for supercapacitor application.RESULTSAdditionally, ZnCl2 impregnation with concentrations of 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 mol L−1 was utilized for increasing the active sites between electrode and electrolyte ions through interconnecting microchannels. The combination of macaroni‐sponge‐like structure, amorphous nature, optimum specific surface area and availability of oxygen functional groups as a self‐doping heteroatom of RGPC‐0.3 greatly optimized the electrochemical performance of symmetric supercapacitor cells. The RGPC‐0.3 electrode had an ideal specific capacitance of 215.76 F g−1 with a specific energy of 29.966 Wh kg−1 and maximum specific power of 108 W kg−1 at 1 mV s−1 in a symmetric supercapacitor system. Furthermore, a relatively good coulombic efficiency of 71.01% was obtained with a low equivalent series resistance of 0.098 Ω.CONCLUSIONSThis study provides insight into the generation of unique hierarchical porous carbon as a basic component of electrodes for energy storage applications with high electrochemical performance through the utilization of waste red ginger biomass with a simple, facile and cost‐effective strategy. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Introduction of radiation therapist‐led adaptive treatments on a 1.5 T MR‐Linac
Authors: Picton Maddison , Crawford David , Jameson Michael , Alvares Stacy , Hogan Louise , Loo Conrad , Moutrie Zoe , Jelen Urszula , Pagulayan Claire , Dunkerley Nicolle , Twentyman Tania , de Leon Jeremy , Batumalai Vikneswary 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe introduction of magnetic resonance (MR) linear accelerators (MR‐Linac) marks the beginning of a new era in radiotherapy. MR‐Linac systems are currently being operated by teams of radiation therapists (RTs), radiation oncology medical physicists (ROMPs) and radiation oncologists (ROs) due to the diverse and complex tasks required to deliver treatment. This is resource‐intensive and logistically challenging. RT‐led service delivery at the treatment console is paramount to simplify the process and make the best use of this technology for suitable patients with commonly treated anatomical sites. This article will discuss the experiences of our department in developing and implementing an RT‐led workflow on the 1.5 T MR‐Linac.
The HBV web: An insight into molecular interactomes between the hepatitis B virus and its host en route to hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Kar Arpita , Samanta Abhisekh , Mukherjee Soumyadeep , Barik Subhasis , Biswas Avik 
Published: December 2022

AbstractHepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major aetiology associated with the development and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common primary liver malignancy. Over the past few decades, direct and indirect mechanisms have been identified in the pathogenesis of HBV‐associated HCC which include altered signaling pathways, genome integration, mutation‐induced genomic instability, chromosomal deletions and rearrangements. Intertwining of the HBV counterparts with the host cellular factors, though well established, needs to be systemized to understand the dynamics of host‐HBV crosstalk and its consequences on HCC progression. Existence of a vast array of protein–protein and protein‐nucleic acid interaction databases has led to the uncoiling of the compendia of genes/gene products associated with these interactions. This review covers the existing knowledge about the HBV‐host interplay and brings it down under one canopy emphasizing on the HBV‐host interactomics; and thereby highlights new strategies for therapeutic advancements against HBV‐induced HCC.